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.

Perfect Match Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH Perfect Match Blog Hop.

This blog hop will showcase exclusive 

CTMH Valentine Special.

If you came here from Kathy Burrows' 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 18 CTMH Makers sharing their creations using items from the Perfect Match 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! 

Valentine’s Day meets its paper-crafting match with this adorable collection of products.  There is a 20% discount on the Bundle and Workshop.

Perfect Match Product Bundle CC12205

Perfect Match Workshop Kit CC122013

Here's my simple and so very quick creation with no stamping!

I started with the Layered Flower Background Thin Cut

Then embellished the background with flowers from the 

Perfect Match paper pack and stickers.

The Happiness Lives Here Wood Shapes (leaves) were inspired from the January-February catalogue. Page11.

Now "Hop" on over to Wendy Kessler's Blog to see her work!  Be sure to visit all the Makers 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 while supplies last. To get any of the products you see, contact your CTMH consultant or click HERE.

January/February Catalog New Product Blog Hop

 

CTMH has two catalogs. 

#1)  Core Products  September 2020 - August 2021. 

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

If you came here from Brenda Lapp 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 19 CTMH Makers sharing their creations using products from our January-February 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!

 

This close-up shows the shine - the embossed makes it look more metalic 

- though isn't showing in the photo.

I used the "Happiness Lives Here" paper and matching cardstock (Paprika), Paprika ink, Intense black, Versa Mark ink for embossing the typewriter with clear embossing powder, Gold glitter gems, BlueBelle glitter paper, and the stamp set from the Happineww Lives Here Cardmaking Workshop Kit.

The square stitched thin cut creates a "frame" for the stamped typewriter.

The last embellishments are the wood flower and leaf that are from the Happiness Lives Here Wood Shapes.

Now "Hop" on over to Gina Brandstetter

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.

CTMH Technique Hop - "Striped Borders"

Welcome to the CTMH Technique Hop - "Striped Borders"

This month there are 11 CTMH Makers using CTMH products in their artwork to create a variety of projects with "Striped Borders".  This blog hop is a complete circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the "Striped Borders" 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!

Striped Border options from the stamp set that I used to other online options and even Cricut borders.  

1. I used the new Happiness Lives Here- Cardmaking stamp set. 

2. You can also create your own borders as I did with the flower cluster from  Stitched Florals C1861

 

Paper and Coordinating Card Stock are from 

Happiness Lives Here. 

I cannot wait to see what others have done. Now hop on over to Lauren Moore's Blog to see what kind of fabulous “Striped Borders” 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.

 

January SOTM Blog Hop - Every Thank You

Happy New Year! & Welcome to the January SOTM Blog Hop

 

This Hop will feature January's SOTM, which is "Every Thank You", an amazing set of 25!! stamps & it could be yours for only $5. It will be fun to see the stamping inspiration found on this hop. 

 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 Makers on Melinda’s Blog: HERE!  

This month we have approximately 18 Close To My Heart Makers sharing their creations using the January 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 perfect for sending out all those important "Thank You's"  following the holiday gifts!  

I used "Happiness Lives Here" paper and sticker sheet.

Gold Embossing Powder

Gold foil Paper

Gold Glitter Gems

Now "hop" on over to Kathy Burrow'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 January SOTM is only available until  January 31!  Contact your CTMH consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set for $5! or even FREE as a VIP

CTMH Technique Hop "Blissful Brackets"

 Welcome to the CTMH December

Technique Blog Hop "Blissful Brackets!"

This month there are 11 CTMH Makers using CTMH products in their artwork to create a variety of projects with "Blissful Brackets".  This blog hop is a complete circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the "Blissful Brackets" artwork. 

CTMH has multiple bracket options found on page 54 in the Core Idea Book. or find more on the exclusive Cricut cuts. So many choices. 

 If you are coming from Alyson Mayo 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!

 

Materials

Sentiment: God is Good C1787

Stitched Scalloped Bracket Z3688
Floral Background die Z3693

Serenity paper X7263S

Blue Belle Glitter Gems Z7001

Blue Bell Shimmer Trim Z3800

Serenity Cardmaking Workshop Kit

Stamp and Thin Cuts  G1220

Sapphire ink Z2848

Sapphire CS X5957

White Daisy CS 1385

I cannot wait to see what others have done. Now hop on over to Brandi Robinson's to see what kind of fabulous “Blissful Brackets” 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.