CTMH Technique Hop - "It's Faux"

 Welcome to the CTMH "It's Faux" Technique Hop.

 

This month there are 13 CTMH Makers using CTMH products in their artwork to create a variety of projects with the "It's Fuax" techniques.  This blog hop is a complete circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the "It's Fuax" artwork. 

If you are coming from Katy Taylor's Blog  you are on the right track!  If you get lost, you can find the list on the bottom of  Melissa's Blog.

Here we go!

Since I was blank for an "FAUX" idea, I started an internet search and found faux leather, faux silk and faux metal.

I've done some faux metal in the past, the tutorial on Splitcoaststampers sounded easy and fast - perfect combination for me!
Faux Metal Tutorial - Splitcoaststampers

 My take on the Faux metal and Faux Mother of Pearl.

To create the Faux Mother of Pearl on the thin cut square, I used the Bisque Liquid Pearls, instead of the suggested Pearl acrylic paint.  After it was dry, then sponged on some Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide and wiped the extra from the Liquid Pearls like suggested in the tutorial.

I spritzed the Turquoise Gloss Spray on the base of the card, the flowers are from   "Counting My Blessings" D2008   

To create the "embossed metal"  I used repeated layers of versa mark and silver embossing powder.     It takes 4 - 6 layers to get a good imprint.  And you have to be quick and print when it's HOT!  The bow is mink twine colored with the turqoise gloss spray.  And of course some bling ity bitty sparkles and a slim strip of silver shimer trim.                  

• https://craftworld.com/cms/faux-mother-of-pearl-tutorial/ 
• Splitcoaststampers  tutorial

Annette Sullivan had a great tutorial to create faux silk. It's a new technique for me and looks like fun for a later day.
Faux Silk Tutorial – Lavender Thoughts

 I cannot wait to see what others have done. Now hop on over to Lauren Moore's Blog to see what kind of fabulous “It's Faux” art she’s created.  Be sure to drop a comment, we enjoy the encouragement.  I hope you enjoyed this hop.  If you see items you would like to purchase, contact your CTMH Maker or you can Shop HERE. 

Bring Back My Pack - Blossom Blog Hop

 Welcome to the CTMH 
Bring Back My Pack -Blossom Blog Hop. 

Get ready for a blast from the past with the return of the Blossom paper suite! The Blossom collection features the same classic paper designs that made it popular the first time it was available, with a refreshed color palette and several coordinating products, including a new sticker sheet, a coordinating cardstock packet, and two My Acrylix^® stamp sets! Save 20% with the Blossom Product bundle, which contains each of these special items or with the Blossom Workshop Kit, which includes materials for creating scrapbook layouts and cards using this great paper collection! The Bring Back My Pack—Blossom special is available only while supplies last, so be sure to get yours before they’re gone! Offer available through February 28, 2021. Shipping and handling based on full retail price of all items.  

Blossom Bundle CC122012

 If you came here from Kathy Burrows' 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 16 CTMH consultants sharing their creations using the CTMH Blossom Special with 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! 

I decided to create a gate-fold card. 

 It was more challenging that I thought, once I started with the little time I had.  

Looking forward to more crafting time tomorrow.

 

Open card

Now "Hop" on over to Krista Hershberger's blog 

to see her work!  Be sure to visit all the consultants on their blogs to get some great crafting ideas. Please leave a comment, we love your encouragement. This special is only available through February 28. To get any of the products you see, contact your CTMH consultant or click HERE. 

February SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH February SOTM Blog Hop

 

This Hop will feature February's SOTM, which is "Doodled Borders", an amazing set of 36!! stamps. It will be fun to see the stamping inspiration found on this hop. 

 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 Makers on Melinda’s Blog: HERE!  

This month we have approximately 22 Close To My Heart Makers sharing their creations using the February 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! 

Card Inside
 

One method of using scraps is to take strips and weave them or just line them up, create banners.  If had more time, I'd love to do dozens of weaving's, it doesn't have to be so many strips, just a few and add accents/flowers - run with it!  

I'm creating a variety of Valentines card kits for a group of 24 girls. One I'm going to create is a window heart cutout and then watercolor or weave a few strips and apply the word LOVE cut from the Cricut. This stamp set gave me a great idea to use the border stamps to make patterned strips!

Hope you like it!
 

Now "hop" on over to Lauren Moore's Blog

to see her inspiring work!  Be sure to visit all the Makers at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas!  Please leave a comment, we love your encouragement.  Remember, the February SOTM is only available until February 28!  Contact your CTMH consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set for $5! or even FREE as a VIP.