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Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Thin Cuts Blog Hop

 With this blog hop we will be spotlighting the CTMH stand alone thin cuts. This month we have 11 CTMH Makers sharing their creations using a variety of CTMH Thin Cuts 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! 

If you came here from Show and Tell with Michelle you 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 Makers on Melinda's Blog HERE.   Here we go!

 

I started with using the "Square Windows Slimline" from the Annual Catalogue pg.63 and decided to use the 4 small squares with other "leftovers" from other die cuts - the Star Cluster Thin Cuts from the Slimline Celebration available from the Seasonal Catalog. pg 47.

Paper pack used:  "As You Grow" star paper, Charcoal CS, Glacier CS, Daisy White CS, Black Pen, Watercolor pencils (no water) Black Ink, Mint Shimmer Brush, and Silver Loose Sequins

Now "Hop" on over to Becca-Expressions  to see her lovely work!  Be sure to visit all the Makers on their blogs to get some great crafting ideas using thin cuts. Please leave a comment, we love your encouragement. To get any of the products you see, contact your CTMH consultant or click HERE.

Friday, October 15, 2021

Technique Hop - "Stamping on Cardstock"



 
Welcome to the October CTMH Technique Blog Hop
This month there are 9 CTMH Makers using any CTMH products in their artwork to create projects showcasing techniques that are "stamping on cardstock". It will be interesting to see what each one creates.  This blog hop is a complete circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the artwork.   If you are coming from Wendy Kessler'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! 
Stamping on card stock and 
blending Sage CS with Carolina Ink  
creates a new color - blue green.
I had the Sapphire CS backing the sage stamped paper.
Added the sapphire stamped scallop around the circle shaker and the ribbon and flowers.
 Muted is nice - bold is better!

Stamp sets used

Doodled Florals D2031 
Embroidered Card Front C1908  
Embroidered Card Front
Doodleled Floral

 Previously posted cards 
Stamping on card-stock.
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Now hop  on over to Tamara Sandwisch's Blog to see what kind of fabulous technique she used for stamping on cardstock! 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.

Friday, October 1, 2021

October SOTM - Wildflower Friendship Blog Hop

 

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring October's SOTM, which is "Wildflower Friendship" a set of 8 stamps. If you came here from Gina Brandstetter'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 10 Close To My Heart Makers sharing their creations using this month's 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!  
 Gate Fold opening

This stamp set was a challenge for me, then I decided to use embossing powder; so simple!  I actually started with gold, then since the paper I settled on was Charcoal I switched to the Silver Embossing Powder; funny how the light tricks the camera and it looks gold. 

I also thought the images lent themselves to a Gate Fold Card. I can add a message inside or even a simple banner sentiment on the front. To-Be-Determined later - depending on the occasion.

I used the simple pattered paper from "As You Grow" with the charcoal background and the little Mulberry Flowers. I distressed the edges of paper.  The image was stamped on Mulberry Cardstock with Versa Mark and heat embossed with Silver embossing powder.

Now "Hop" on over to  Becca-Expressions to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Makers at their Blog to get some great crafting ideas!  Remember, the August SOTM is only available through August 31.  contact your CTMH Maker ( or click hereto see how you can get this stamp set for $5 or even FREE as a VIP!