CTMH Technique Blog Hop - Glitter is Glamorous

For the December CTMH Technique Blog Hop, we will feature artwork incorporating Glitter Paper. I'm excited to see the variety of paper crafting ideas that we will find on this  hop.  If you are coming from Haley Dyer's Blog  you are on the right track.  In case you get lost, you can get a complete list of participants at the bottom of Melissa's blog. This month we have 11'' Close to My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using CTMH Glitter Paper along with a variety of other great CTMH products.  To enjoy this hop is quite simple to do - just click on the link at the bottom of the post on each blog to move to the next one.

Here we go! 

So many ideas, so little time!! all that sparkles 

at Christmas.... stars, ornaments, wrapped gifts, and snowflakes!

I cut the snowflakes from peacock cardstock using the CTMH Cricut Cartridge "Flower Market" and backed it with  white glitter paper.  I also cut the word "Holidays" using the CTMH Cricut Cartridge "Artbooking".  The stamped image is from "Merriest Wishes Workshop Your Way" using the "Happiest Holidays" sentiment and masking the word holidays.  The card base is Peacock cardstock. 

The glitter doesn't show well in a photo unless it's at an angle.  - lots of sparkle

Now, hop on over to Belinda McLane's Blog to see what kind of fabulous art she's created.   Be sure to drop a comment, we enjoy the encouragement.  I hope you enjoy the Hop!

Cricut You Are Here Collection Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH Christmas Card Blog Hop

We will be featuring the new Cricut Collection, 
"You are Here".

This cartridge is amazing I cannot wait to see what everyone has created. The images from this cartridge are great for layouts, cards and home decor. 

• Physical Cartridge (700 images on it)
• 3 "D" sized coordinating stamps sets
• 1 pack of our NEW two toned cardstock in the Enchantment palette

The following images that are from "You are Here" were found on Tina Lovel's web site.

If you came here from Jean McNulty's blog you're are on the right path!  The blog hop is a complete circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda's Blog: HERE.

This month we have approcimately 12 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using CTMH products on theri blogs.  This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!

Here we go!

I got my idea from CTMH - and used the photo on the top of this blog just prior to all the images.  Inspiration found HERE.

This cricuit set is perfect for all my travels and the places I've lived!  I know for sure I will be using it for a bunch of layouts, but no time now for not much more than an album cover.

I love to travel and have been to South Africa and China.  In September I'm heading to Italy and Greece.  I've been in all the states except Vermont and several of the Canadian provinces.  

For Christmas my love and I are heading to New Jersey where we lived from 1982 - 1995 to visit our daughter. It's been three years seen we've seen each other -- way to long!!  Our kids spent their teen years there, three married and left the nest, leaving their younger brother to travel with Mom and Dad when we moved to Washington.  Naturally, there are lots of memories and we look forward to reliving some and making new.  A trip into NYC to see the lights and a Broadway play is a MUST do!  My daughter lives in Patterson less than an hour from NYC. Through the 50 years we've been married, we lived in 6 states, MI, NY, MT, AK, NJ and WA.  

Now "Hop" on over to Miss. Carrie's Creation's Blog

to see her work!  Be sure to visit all the consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas!  To get any of the products you see, contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here).  Be sure to leave a comment, I read them all and love the feedback. Thanks for hopping with us.

I used the Basic Fundamental paper, and the Everyday Life Album - Stripes, and the Poppy and Peacock paper from the Enchantment paper pallete, which comes with the You Are Here Cricut Collection. 

December SOTM Blog Hop - A Little Bit of Pun

We will be featuring December's SOTM, 

which is "A Little Bit of Pun", a set of 17 stamps.  If you came here from Michelle Loncar's blog  you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on 

Melinda’s Blog: HERE.  This month we have approximately 20 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the December SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs.  This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!  

Here we go!

This stamp set has so many elements, I thought the Twisted Pop-Up card would work well to show several elements!

I'm including a Splitcoaststamper written instructions for the card. 

https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/twistedpopupcard/

Now "Hop" on over to Krista Hershberger's blog  to see her inspiring work!  Be sure to visit all the consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas!  Remember, the December SOTM is only available until December 31!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

Cyber Monday

CTMH is holding a one-day flash sale on my Consultant website to celebrate Cyber Monday! The sale will give you a chance to get a 30% discount on individual Workspace Wonder™ items and a 40% discount on select bundles of Workspace Wonder items! This sale starts November 27, 2017 at midnight (MST) and will end 11:59 pm on that same day. Sale prices are only available on orders placed through a Consultant website during these times. All discounted items ordered as part of this sale count towards Stamp of the Month. As usual with discounted items, shipping and handling will be based on the full retail value of sale items. To see which items will be discounted during this sale, visit the Promotions Page on the Consultant website at any time during the sale times. The Cyber Monday items will be listed on that page.. All the items included in the sale are only available while supplies so be sure to get the orders in before the sale ends! We’re excited to offer this fun opportunity for special one-time savings on our products.

Black Friday

Black Friday Special Details

We’re holding a one-day FLASH sale
50% discount on all of our currently available Cut Above® Layout Kits. This includes our current kits as well as a selection of layout kits that were previously available. Some of these kits are only available in low quantities, so be sure to place your orders early!

Cut Above Layout Kit - Live Beautifully

Materials to make five coordinating 2-page layouts, 

including die-cuts, stickers, photo placeholders, 

and instructions. 

Includes six 12" x 12" Memory Protectors™.

Check for more kits on my website

This sale starts at 12:00 AM (MST) Friday 11/24 and ends 

at 11:59 PM (MST) that same day. Sale prices are only available on orders placed through my onsultant website during these times. All discounted items ordered as part of this sale are commissionable and count towards Stamp of the Month and Hostess Rewards qualifying order totals.

As an additional bonus, when you buy the Cut Above Layout Kit—The Story Begins kits (Baby Boy or Baby Girl), you are eligible for additional savings. As shown in the Annual Inspirations Idea Book, when you purchase one of these kits, you can purchase a My Legacy™ album of your choice at 30% off! That means that during this 1-day only sale, you can purchase these Cut Above Layout Kits at 50% off AND purchase a My Legacy album at 30% off—Talk about incredible savings!

As usual with discounted items, shipping and handling will be based on the full retail value of sale items. 

To see which items will be discounted during this sale, visit the Promotions Page on my Consultant website at any time during the sale. The Black Friday items will be listed on that page. All the items included in the sale are only available while supplies last so be sure to get your orders in early before supplies run out.

 Coming soon..... 

 information on the CTMH  Cyber Monday Sale starting 12:00 AM (MST) on Monday, 11,27 

and ends at 11:59 PM (MST) the same day.

Just for Fun Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH "Just for Fun" Blog Hop

We will be featuring the the CTMH Fundamentals Creative Collections that are currently on sale this month for 30-40% off or even free.  
To check out the special click here.

If you came here from Alyson Mayo's Blog you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog: HERE

This month we have approximately 19 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the Fundamental Papers and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next on!  Here we go!  

I love all the fundamentals for different projects.  There's paper for every occasion.  My favorite is the Basic Fundamentals which I used for my card showing a selection of  some of the 12 different two sided papers from the Basic Fundamental Paper Pack and ribbon.

Now "Hop" on over to Haley Dyer's Blog  to see her work!  Be sure to visit all the consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas!  To get any of the products you see, contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here)

Color My Heart ~ Color Dare # 269

Color Dare #269 - 

Glacier, Bashful, White Daisy, Toffee and Black

Closes November 23

I was working on my CTMH technique challenge and decided to use the Color Dare challenge for my card.  I love the colors.  I used the Toffee for the "leaves" of the flowers, 

                                     The sentiment is from B1563 Sending  Prayers

Thanks for visiting my blog.  

I enjoy feedback and comments and actually read each one.  

Thanks, dr

CTMH Technique Blog Hop - Thin Cuts Craze

Welcome to the CTMH Technique Blog Hop

For the November CTMH Technique Blog Hop, we will feature the use of Thin Cuts. I'm excited to see the variety of paper crafting ideas that we will find on this  hop.  If you are coming from Melisssa Robinson's Blog you are on the right track.  In case you get lost, you can also get a complete list of participants at the bottom of Melissa's blog. This month we have 7 Close to My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the new CTMH Thin Cuts along with a variety of other great CTMH products.  To enjoy this hop is quite simple to do - just click on the link at the bottom of the post on each blog to move to the next one.

Here we go! 
I'm using the "For you Darling" thin cut bundle to create a sympathy card.

+ scallop border thin cut

Sentiment from B1563 Sending  Prayers

Now, hop on over to Debi McBain's blog to see what kind of fabulous art she's created.   Be sure to drop a comment, we enjoy the encouragement.  I hope you enjoy the Hop!

Color My Heart ~ Color Dare # 268

Color Dare #268  

Fern, New England Ivy, Cranberry, Almond, White Daisy and Optional Gold 

Closes November 16

While working on the CTMH Christmas Card Blog Hop, I thought that the Color Dare #268 colors might work for my card 
and they DID!! WhooHooo!

I used Fern to stamp the image, masked the image and sponged Cramberry for the poinsettia and Almond for the pinecone.  The stamped image was fussy cut and glued to cranberry CS., layered it with New Enland Ivy, Cranberry, Gold Glitter, and more Cranberry.  The gold stripped paper is from the Silver and Gold paper pack. Then, embelished the card with gold ribbon from the Basics Ribbon Pack, and sparkles. The Gold shimmer brush was used the paint the round ornament between the poinsettia and pinecone

Thanks for visiting my blog.  

I enjoy feedback and comments and actually read each one.  

Thanks, dr

Close to My Heart Christmas Card Blog Hop

            Welcome to the CTMH Christmas Card Blog Hop

We will be featuring Christmas Cards using CTMH products.

There are so many Christmas options in the holiday Expressions Idea Book, including stamp sets and kits, making it easy to create your own Holiday Greeting, gift tags and holiday home decore. 

If you came here from Alyson Mayo's Blog you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog: HERE

This month we have approximately 20 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next on!  
                                               Here we go!  

I used Fern to stamp the image, masked the image and sponged Cramberry for the poinsettia and Almond for the pinecone.  The stamped image was fussy cut and glued to cranberry CS., layered it with New Enland Ivy, Cranberry, Gold Glitter, and more Cranberry.  The gold stripped paper is from the Silver and Gold paper pack. Then, embelished the card with gold ribbon from the Basics Ribbon Pack, and sparkles. The Gold shimmer brush was used the paint the round ornament between the poinsettia and pinecone

Here are some additional art samples.  
You can contact your consulatant or click HERE for more details. 
Cards

Home Decor

Holiday Layouts Galore 

TAGS

Now "Hop" on over to Haley Dyer's Blog to see her work!  Be sure to visit all the consultants at their blogs to get some great card crafting ideas!  To get any of the products you see, contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here)

November SOTM Blog Hop - Through the Year

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

We will be featuring November's SOTM, which is "Through The Year", a set of 23 stamps.  If you came here from Jennifer Dykstra's Blog,  you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog: HERE.  This month we have approximately 21 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the November SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs.  This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!  Here we go!

My son's Birthday is November 4 so I simply did a repeated stamp first and second generations, with Pomegranate ink - added the gift, notes and cake and of course used the Punny Pals bunny for the sentiment. (A $7 donation from each purchase of Punny Pals is donated to Operation Smile to provide surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children around the world.)

Now "Hop" on over to Brandi Robinson's Blog  to see her work!  Be sure to visit all the consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas!  Remember, the November SOTM is only available until November 30!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!