December SOTM Blog Hop - CTMH

This month we have 5 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's Stamp of the Month 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! If you have come from  Sheila Wilkerson's blog  you are on the right track.  Here we go!

This month I thought I would make a 5x7 card, since we have the 5x7 CTMH embossed envelopes, I really like the larger size for crafting my cards. And then with the beautiful B&T paper there is very little you have to do to make a special card for that special someone. I love to use layers and with our Cricut Art Philosophy Collection I can layer and layer and layer all I want.  I found my inspiration for this card on page 74 of the 2011 Idea Book which featured cards from the “Wishes” book. I also used the masking techique.

Supplies are all Close To My Heart

Stamp set – S1112 Mad About You

Paper – X7140B Roxie and Zip Stripe

Ink – Z2114 Cocoa

Embellishments – Z1336 Mocha Opaques Adhesive Gems, Z1612 Pin Clips

Other supplies – Z1151 3-D Foam tape, a must have for the layering.

Now "Hop" on over to Kim McConnell's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all theConsultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the December  SOTM is only available until December 31! 

Stamp set – S1112 Mad About You

Contact your CTMH Consultant or contact me,  Judy Faye to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount.

Love Your Layout: November 2011

New 'Love Your Layout" tips.

"Ghosting" Technique on the month

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are 10 of us highlighting the ghosting  technique as shown on page 45 in the Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book!  This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.  Hop over to  Debi's Blog  to  find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way.  Let’s get started!

If you are coming from Melissa's Blog, you are on the right track! 

Supplies are all CTMH

Paper - X7144B Mischief

Ink - Z2123 Goldrush, Z2135 New England Ivy & Z2124 black

Embellishment - Copper Flourishes (retired)  CAN USE Z1275 Antiqued Copper has photo corner

Embossing - Z555 Craft Heater & Z821 Clear Embossing powder

other supplies - Z1297 Edge Distresser & Z1151 3-D Foam Tape

Now hope on over to Cherri's Blog for more artwork.

Up & coming new Little Artist

I have to brag on my granddaughter, she is quit a little artist.

 I thought I would share piece she completed for her art class.

Good job, Kaylynn!

Happy Holiday Card Set: Project Inspiration Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book

Making these cards could   not be simpler. Let me show you how.

Holiday Wishes

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WHEN YOU PLACE A MINIMUM ORDER OF $25 IN MY ACRYLIX® STAMP sets

between November 1–30, you can add a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s a significant savings of $12.95. You may buy one Holiday Wishes stamp set for every $25 in qualifying stamp sets you purchase. As a creative bonus, many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut^® Art Philosphy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun! Shop on my website. 

Once November gone, this stamp set will be gone.