Thursday, February 10, 2022

Chantilly Blog Hop

 
This bloghop features another BBMP = Bring Back My Pack Special: The Chantilly special is available through February 28, 2022 while supplies last, so be sure to get yours before they’re gone! Save 20% on this great collection of products with the Chantilly Product bundle, which contains the paper packet, sticker sheet, cardstock pack, and all three stamp sets!
 If you came here from ScrappinKaty 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 6 CTMH consultants sharing their creations using the CTMH Chantilly 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 used the "Happy Thoughts" C1536 card from the Chantilly bundle.  The paper bundle is also CC122151  discounted.
This sentiment is from the Love Story Cardmaking stamp C1903.
We also have a blog hop coming up to show the Love Story Special.

The Happy Thoughts stamp set that I used.
 
Here's a look at the entire bundle.

Instructions: 

  • Card Base - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4
  • White Daisy Layers: 5 1/4 x 4, 4 1/2 x 3 1/4, 3 1/2 x 2 1/4
  •  Colored Layers: 4 3/4 x 3 1/2, 3 3/4 x 2 1/2
  •  Lay White pieces on top of each other, centering and stamp Sentiment, Flowers and Leaves
  •  Adhere layers alternating White Daisy with a contrasting color to build the card
  •  Add embellishments:  I used Glitter Gems, and silver & gold thread
Now "Hop" on over to Judy Dahlgren 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. 

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

February SOTM - Here's the Story Blog Hop

 Welcome! to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

We will be featuring the Februray 2022 SOTM; "Here's the Story" a set of 26 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 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!  
If you know me, you know I love interactive and special folds cards.  I've created cards using the shutter technique in the past and realized this stamp set is perfect for the shutter card.  I'm also excited about the new Workshop Wow: Love Story that's available the month of February.  I love the paper and used the  mink versions for my SOTM cards.  
1. Shutter card front with color
Mink sticker flowers with 
sentiment stamped on Mink CS using Charcoal.
Fast and easy!

Card Open with shutter
 I found good instructions 
for this card on Lisa's Stamp Studio blog.
 
Now "Hop" on over to Kim Loewen's blog  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 February 28.  Contact your CTMH Maker (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set for $5 or even FREE as a VIP!

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

January/February Catalog New Product Blog Hop

 CTMH has two catalogs:
#1) Bi-monthly: CTMH Catalog January December 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 January/February Catalog. If you came here from Maureen'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 favorite stamps cannot decide where to start!
I love the digital collections we can get for each paper pack.
There are coordinating shapes/words that can be sized 
to fit your project.
1. Sweet as Honey Digital Art Collection pg 7. X7276F
2. Sawyer Digit Art Collection pg 17 X7277F


 Take it Easy Stamp and Thin Cuts Z4402

Scalloped circle was cut from Harbour glitter paper with the Sawyer digital art collection.  
In the shaker and on the card front I used the Lagoon Loose GEMS Z5030

The leaves by the sentiment are a stamp from "Sawyer Cardmaking Workshop" G1248
The Kaleidoscope embossing folder was retired December 31 . I hope it comes back!
Wishing I had time to do more.  There are so many options! SOOOooo excited!! 
 I'm retreating with friends this weekend! 

Now "Hop" on over to Becca-expressions 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.

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Technique Hop - "Let's Get Geometrical"

This month there are 14 CTMH Makers showcasing the  technique " Let's Get Geometrical".  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 Haley Dyer's blog. The Inky Scrapper, 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! 
Decided to Add

Lagoon Loose Gems Z5030

CTMH currently has several stencils that provide geometric shapes to create back ground and border patterns. Check out the CTMH Make it From Your Heart December 29 blog with ideas to rotate and flip the stencils and so much more! 
Stencil Pack #1
Stencil Pack #2
Stencil Pack #3 - I used the first one in this pack. Moving them around and sponging Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide on White Daisy Card stock 1385.
Or see your CTMH Maker to find out how you can get all three as a bundle at a 50% discount.

The border is created with 
Cut with the

Stitched Rectangle Frames Thin Cuts Z4260

Love You was cut from 

Harbour Glitter Paper Z2542

 with the 

Love You Thin Cuts  Z4331

Now hop on over to Danielle Wagner's blog to see what kind of fabulous "Getting Geometrical" 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.

Saturday, January 1, 2022

January SOTM - Sweet Little Things Blog Hop


Welcome!
to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

We will be featuring the January 2022 SOTM; "Sweet Little Things" an adorable set of 10 stamps. If you came here from Becca Whitham'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 11 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 found the instructions for this card on Donemark Papercrafts
The base card is 12″x 6″  the side panels are 1 1/2″ x 5″ you will need two, the middle panel is is 3″ x 5″ the bottom is 6" x 1".

I used the Botanical Embossing folder Z4095
Now "Hop" on over to CatScrapbooking 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 January 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!

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Technique Hop - "Accents of White"

 Welcome to the December CTMH Technique Blog Hop.

This month there are 8 CTMH Makers showcasing techniques using "Accents of White" and other CTMH products in their artwork. 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 Melissa Robinson'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!
White Accents used:
JOY - Thin Cut (Z4397)
White Acrylic Hearts (Z6013)
 

White Gel Pens (Z1513) for faux stitching.
 
Now hop  on over to Michelle Loncar's Blog to see what kind of fabulous "Accents of White" technique 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.

Monday, November 29, 2021

Deck the Palms Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Deck the Palms blog Hop" special.
Get festive with the Deck the Palms special, 
featuring a suite of products with a tropical Christmas twist! 
The paper packet features both tropical and Christmas designs, 
while stickers, stamp sets, accessories, and Thin Cuts can be used
 to make your projects more tropical or more Christmas
—it’s up to you! 
Save on the complete collection of items 
when you purchase them in the Deck the Palms Product Bundle!

If you came here from Scrappy Chicks 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.  We have 9 CTMH Makers sharing their creations using products from the "Deck the Palms" special.  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! 
For this hop, I decided to make a "Theater Card" that I found on Pinterst some time ago and haven't had a chance to make it.  When I saw the "Deck the Palms" paper pack I knew it would be perfect!  The complete instructions including links to the measurements and a tutorial video can be found on Sara Levin's blog.   card measurements

Originally I imagined a Christmas tree in the background with presents upfront, then life happened and I needed to use the quick version of Deck the Palms = stickers! to complete a card for this blog. Later as life calmed down, I was able to complete my original tree/gifts Christmas card.

Standing open
close-up
closed to mail.
The Joy and Star on the tree are covered with Shimmer Brush - just hard to see in a photo.
Original card. Quick and easy! using Stickers
Pulled open it stands.
Slides shut for mailing

Products used:

Deck the Palms

Tropical Scrapbooking Workshop Kit CC112113

The tree is cut from the Wonderland digital art collection X7274F. creating three layers, large, medium and small using New England Ivy and Clover cardstock and added Clear Sparkles, including Bitty Sparkles. The presents are cut from one of the patterned papers and the flower is a sticker. The JOY thin cut is found in the November-December catalogue. Z4397.
 

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