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Friday, March 18, 2022

March/April Catalog New Product Blog Hop

 

 CTMH has two catalogs:
#1) Bi-monthly: CTMH Catalog March/April is full of new products. This hop will show-case the new products from this newest bi-monthly catalog.
 #2) Core Products: September 2021 - August 2022. You can find it by scrolling down from the bi-monthly catalog.
This month we have 13 CTMH Makers sharing their creations using products from our Marach/April Catalog. If you came here from Stefani's blog, 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 CTMH Makers HERE.  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! 
So many options and such lovely paper;  In "Full Bloom" is one of the most gorgeous paper packs I've seen!  
It's "knock me off my feet" gorgeous!  
I usually make cards, though know I will be using this paper for layouts and home decor also!

Here's my first card using this amazing paper.
It's a Gate Fold Explosion Card I found on You Tube.
You can also check out Lisa's blog with instructions and a free template: Lisa Curcio Lisa's Stamp Studio
 
Card front shut

Card open 


Paper Used
Cardstock:
  • Mint
  • Daisy white
Stamp set:
In Full Bloom C1932
 
Inks:
Lagoon,
Intense Black 
 
Cutting instructions

Base of Card

  • Cardstock: 4 1/4″ x 11″, score at 2 3/4″ from each end
  • Patterned Paper (layer): 3 3/4″ x 5″
  • Cardstock (layer 1): 3 7/8″ x 3 7/8″
  • Cardstock (layer 2, optional): 4″ x 5 1/4″

Explosion Card

  • Patterned Paper: 4″ x 10 3/4″, score at 2 5/8″ from each long end
  • With the sides folded in, mark at 2″ on both 4″ sides
  • Keeping the sides folded, score from the 2″ mark to the center of the designer paper. Repeat for all four corners.

Greeting Insert

  • Daisy White cardstock: 3 3/4″ x 5 1/4″
  • Mark 2 5/8″ at the top and bottom
  • Mark 1 7/8″ on each side
  • Cut to connect the marks to form a diamond
Now "Hop" on over to Haley Dyer, the Inky Scrapper  to see her great work!  Be sure to visit all the CTMH Makers on their blogs to get some great crafting ideas! Please leave a comment, we love your encouragement. To get any of the products you see, contact your CTMH Maker (or click here.)  FYI: If you place an order, you will get a FREE catalog.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Technique Hop - "Creative with Cardstock"

 

Cardstock is something you can never have too much of, and our top quality, white-core, two-toned cardstock simply can’t be beat! This month only, save 15% on single-color cardstock packs, 20% on a selection of exclusive combo packs, and 30% on our Cardstock Carnival Super Bundle, which comes with SEVEN sheets each of ALL our exclusive colors—that’s 301 sheets of cardstock!

Also new to this year’s special, our Cardstock Carnival Coated Cardstock pack comes with 24 sheets with glossy UV-coating on one side. This unique bundle opens up all sorts of exciting creative possibilities and is available at a 20% discount while supplies last! Shop the Cardstock Carnival now to save on this essential crafting supply!

This month there are 10 CTMH Makers showcasing the  technique "Creative with 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 Maz Wood'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!     
 
I love how the CTMH cardstock holds its shape to make 3-D flowers, has a white core, and is "two-toned" - light and dark tones/front and back.

Fun-fold card closed; 5 1/2 X 4 1/4
open card; 12 X 5 1/2

Stamp set used:
Thoughful Florals C1934

 Cardstock used:
Lagoon -dark side
Mocha -dark side
Mint- light side
French vanilla
1. Inked the French vanilla with Ink Oxides:
Peacock Feathers and Mowed Lawn
stamped and heat embossed with gold embossing powder 
the flower and leaves
2. Stamped the flowers on the mint with lagoon ink,
3. using the Botanical embossing folder
embossed the lagoon with the dark side up 
and sanded showing the white core.
4.  On the French Vanilla; gold embossed the front flowers.
Fussy cut and inked with lagoon and sage. 
Cut a second layer and curled the edges to create a 3-D Flower.
cut/score instructions:         
     Now hop on over to Melissa's blog to see what kind of fabulous "Creative with Cardstock" techniques she used! 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 with me HERE.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

March SOTM - You're the G.O.A.T. Blog Hop


 We will be featuring the March 2022 SOTM; "You're the G.O.A.T." a set of 24 stamps!! If you came here from Haley Dyer, the Inky Scrapper 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 10Close 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!  

This stamp set is so FUN!! 
and has SO MUCH potential!
Additional Materials used:
Botanical Embossing Folder (Z4095)
In Full Bloom - Scrapbooking stamp (D2081 stamp only
or (with Thin Cuts Z4422)
Lagoon CardStock (X5968)
Lagoon ink (Z2895)
Avocado ink (Z6523)
Peacock feathers distress oxide (Z3833)
Lagoon Loose Gems (Z5030)
March-April Mix In paper pack zipstrips (X9038)
Silver glitter paper (Z3239)
Silver Embellishing thread (Z4213)

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