August SOTM - Tutti Frutti Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring August's SOTM, which is "Tutti Frutti Summer" a set of 15 stamps. If you came here from Brenda Lapp'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 12 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! 

This is such a fun stamp set.  I decided to look through volume 5 of "Make It From Your Heart" pattern book.  It has patterns for double and single layouts and 10 card patterns.  I used the patterns #21 and #25 for inspiration, though did make some changes.  It's a great "spring- board" 😁for inspirations.   I think I've been watching too many Olympic Games!  Those divers are amazing.

For these cards I used papers from the July-August catalog. 

Card # 1 WANDER  Pattern # 21

 

 Card # 2 ISABELLA Pattern # 25

If I do this card again, I think the sentiment would start and end with RELAX!! I did some "distressing" on both cards, inking and roughing up the edges.  On the first card, I masked the splash so it didn't print and used Sundance and Raspberry, "rock and roll" technique for the two colors, then took the slightly larger splash stamp and used Bluebird, second generation.

Now "Hop" on over to  Brandi R - crzy4scrapbooking 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 here) to see how you can get this stamp set for $5 or even FREE as a VIP!

Christmas in July Blog Hop

Just in Time for "Christmas in July" we have this Paper Pack!

 Another Bring Back My Pack Special 

You have options; paper only to bundles saving 20%

I'm using this "Christmas in July" Blog Hop 

to start Christmas ornaments and gift tags.

The White Pines 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 FOUR My Acrylix^® stamp sets!

You can save 20% on this great collection of products with the White Pines Product bundle, which contains each of these special items. You also get discounted prices with the two workshop kits, which include materials for creating scrapbook layouts or cards using items from this great collection, plus a few additional items.

If you came here from Haley Dyer'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 Makers on Melinda's Blog HERE.  This month we have 14 CTMH Makers sharing their creations with the theme "Christmas in July".  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 love making this origami wreath for gifts, or as an ornament on a gift with a tag. Julie Reynolds showed us how to make these at one of her team meetings.  I've since found an excellent U tube video that is very clear on how to fold and make these. I like the small version, using 4 inch squares, a total of 14, using two sheets of paper (7 light squares and 7 dark) creating a contrast. The larger is easier, cut at 6 inches. You could make it from all the same color also and then decorate the wreath with ribbon/bells/flowers, etc.

               The first wreath is made from 6 inch squares. 

trimmed with White Pine Stickers

Mink Twine inked red with Candy Apple.

to hang it or attach it to a Christmas gift. 

This second wreath is made with 4 inch squares!  

I'm eager to make a large wreath with 12 in squares! 

I think it would look awesome with our penguins! 

Come back later for cutting and folding instructions.

Now "Hop" on over to Lauren's CTMH Craftings  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 August 31 while supplies last. To get any of the products you see, contact your CTMH maker or click HERE.

July/August New Product

 CTMH has two catalogs. 

#1)  Core Products  September 2020 - August 2021. It's found by scrolling down from the new bi-monthly catalog.

#2) A bi-monthly CTMH Catalog July-August full of new products. This hop will show-case the new products from this newest bi-monthly catalog.

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 CTMH Makers. HERE.

This month we have 14 CTMH Makers sharing their creations using products from our July-August CTMH Idea Book.  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 love butterflies, and here is the card I made with the new  

Butterfly Background Thin Cuts

 

 

Used Oxide Ink (Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, Candied Apple) to ink the butterflies 

(created a mask/template) and spritzed with water.

The Sentiment is "With Deepest Sympathy" M1279.

Daisy White paper with Oasis Holographic Paper showing through open areas.

Second photo is a close-up to show the shine of the holographic paper.

So FAST and FUN!! 

Card # 2

 Switched using Majestic holographic paper 

topped with Oxide inked butterflies. 

This might become a "Thinking of you Card" or "Just Because".

Now "Hop" on over to Lauren's CTMH Craftings

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.

Technique Hop - "Interactive Elements"

 Welcome to the CTMH

July Technique Blog Hop "Interactive Elements"!

This month there are 8 CTMH Makers using CTMH products in their artwork to create a variety of projects using Interactive Elements. 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 Brandi Robinson's Blog you are on the right track. If you get lost, you can find the list on the bottom of Melissa'a blog.

Here we go! 

I love interactive and fancy fold cards.  I've made the waterfall card prior to getting the thin cut and now with the thin cut;

it's twice as easy!

 I also have the Spinner Card; however, hesitate to admit that I'm finally using the Spinner Thin Cut for the first time... Yikes! 

So little time so much FUN!

 I really need to take the challenge and make that spinner card! I always need birthday cards, so that's what I've made!!

So fast and easy!  It took me longer to find the die cut and paper than actually make the card. I seriously need to organize my stash!  I used stickers and the little arrow/"spin me" stamp from "I Chews You" stamp and thin cut. Z3644 

 Spinner Card

Second attempt. 

New and Improved. So FAST and FUN!

First attempt = too busy!

 Needs more contrast, so back to the workshop!

 Party Time Paper Pack and Stickers.

Now hop  on over to Tamara Sandwisch's blog  to see what kind of fabulous "Interactive Elements"" technique 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.

July SOTM - Strong Roots Blog Hop

 

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring July's SOTM, which is "Strong Roots" a set of 11 stamps. If you came here from Brenda Lapp'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 17 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! 

I've been wanting to create a Bendy Card for a long time, here's my first effort.  It isn't that hard. I used Splitcoaststampers tutorial.

I like both the written/photos and video

Standing upper view

Standing front view

Folded flat to mail.
The back had room for a message

Inks used - Espresso, and Sage (sponged) plus some watercolor pencil (no water)

The papers I used are from the Wander Paper pack

 

 

Now "Hop" on over to 

Haley Dyer's Blog to see her work!

Be sure to visit all the Makers at their Blog to get some great crafting ideas! Remember, the July SOTM is only available until July 31!  Contact your CTMH Maker (or

 click here) to see how you can get this stamp set for $5 or even FREE as a VIP!