SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to our January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! There are more than 50 Close To My Heart Consultants participating this month & if you have hopped over from Nikka Geers's you are on the right track. Now if you get lost you can check out Kathleen Androlewicz's Blog for a complete list.

This month the Close To My Heart design team out did themselves and my project come from them. I loved what they did so much I changed very little. The only change I made was to use the SOTM Set LITTLE REMINDER, set of 25 stamps S1201.

All supplies are Close To My Heart  unless other way noted

Paper - Daisy White, Black & Grey Flannel  X5926 with Pear X5905

Ink - Black Z2105

Stamp Set "Little Reminder" S1201 or S1201A (with a $50 purchase)

Accessories - Bling Pin Assortments Z2105,  Black Mini-Medley Accents Collections Z1393 and  Color Ready Alphabets Cork Z1450 I used a little pieces of the inside of the Os & Ds to archer the pins.

Cricut Art Philosophy Colliection

I also made cards for each month using the retired set of stamps.

Techniques were second & third generation stamping, masking & double stamping.

Now hop on over to Tamra's to see what she has creative with this great stamp set.

"Little Reminder" S1201

January Stamp of the Month

Contact me if you would like this stamp and I can tell me how to get it for only $5.

Tip & Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are some very talented “Close to my Heart” consultants  highlighting the ghosting  technique as shown on page 35 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.  If you came from Michelle's blog let get started!

CTMH Supply List

Paper - a mix of CTMH Light Green shade pack X5907,

Bright Green Shade Pack X5905

Dark Green Shade Pack X5906 &

Eversong Level 2 retired 

Flowers - Circut Art Philosophy Collection Z1686

Pin Clip Z1612

Glitz Glitter Gel - Stardust Z1313

other supplies- styrofoam cone, tacky glue & colored pearl straight pens



I brushed the Stardust as to dust the star & flowers.

Now hop on over to Shirley's blog to see her beautiful creation.

If you would like more information on these products just let me know!

Rock the Block

JOIN THE CRAZE! WHEN YOU PLACE A MINIMUM ORDER OF $25 FROM THE Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you can get two new products for just $15: the My Creations® Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product!) and the exclusive My Acrylix® Rock the Block E-size stamp set. That’s a retail savings of almost $30! You're going to love the Collage Cubes and the Rock the Block stamp set, which work together for interactive, 3-D fun.

Love Your Layout: December 2011

Studio J tips for December

Holiday Tags Assortment: Project Inspiration Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book

Here is one more great idea from "Close To My Heart"

Gift tags are a must-have year-round in every home and even more so during the holidays. Learn how to turn out classy, custom gift tags in assembly-line style, with the help of the Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge, in this Close To My Heart video. It's one more way to tell your gift recipient, "You're worth it!"




I plan on making some of these up and keep them handy during the holiday season.

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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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.

CTMH Stamp of the Month Mini Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop highlighting this month's stamp set,

 "Cherish the Day". 

This stamp set allows for some great versatility so hop with us and see what creativity we have to share with you and is only avaliable during the month of November.

 

If you have arrived here from  Michelle Battitori's Blogspot, you are on the right track! So... let's get started!

 

All Close to my Heart supplies -

paper - Dreamin'

Cardstock - Bamboo & Moonstruck

Cricut Cartridge - Art Philoslpy

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and stop by often.

Now hop on over to Melissa Robinson's blogspot where you will find another inspirational use of this stamp set.

Love Your Layout: August 2011a

CTMH Tips & Techinques

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are 10 of us highlighting the masking  technique as shown on page 15 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.  If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link  Shirley's Blog .  While there you will also 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 Wendy's Blog , you are on the right track! 

 All Supplies used are  Close To My Heart

Kraft Die Cut Cards – Z1474, page 123

Roxie Level 2 Paper pack & Zip Stripe – X7140 B, page 22

Colonial White & Chocolate Cardstock

Cricut Art Philosophy

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto Rachel's Blog  where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping! And if you would life to shop, hop HERE.

Stamp of the Month BLOG HOP -

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  We will be featuring October's SOTM, which is Holiday Magic S1110, a set of 18 stamps.  If you have come here from  Jean McNulty's Blog Hop, 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 here Helen Onulak's Blog .

This month we have some 60 Close To My Heart Consultants 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!

Supplies used are all "Close To My Heart"

 Paper - Believe X7145B & Zip Stipe

 Cardstock - Sweet Leaf  X5639 & White Daisy 1385

 4 1/4 & 5 1/2 Cardbase - X 1410

 Ink - Sweet Leaf Z2153

 Embossing - Clear Details Z821

 Embellishments - Sparlkes Z1327, Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel Z1313

Now "Hop" on over to Debbie Little's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the October SOTM is only available until October!  Contact your CTMH Consultant or click here to see how you can get this stamp set  or at a discount!

Holiday Magic S1110, a set of 18 stamps.

CTMH Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are 13 of us highlighting the Multicolor Motif Technique as shown on page 110 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.  If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link  Debi Barber's Blog .  While there you will also 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 Neely Dean's blog , you are on the right track! 

Supply List:  Stamp set - Pair-a-Phrase set and paper - Elemental level 2 X7141B

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto Kelly"s Blog  where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

September is National Stamping Month

Get a FREE My Acrylix^® double stamp set with your qualifying purchase!

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are offering our first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix^® Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75.00 US/$82.00 CAN from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You’ll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you’ll use in your handmade cards all year. And with a retail value of $35.90/$39.90, this set drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set!

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  We will be featuring September's SOTM, which is Limited Edition, a set of 21 stamps.  If you have come here from Diana Soling'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.

This month there are more than 60 Close To My Heart Consultants 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!

All Close To My Heart Supply List

Paper - Mischief Level 2 paper pack X7144B

Cardstock - Bambo1301

Ink - Bambo Z2103 & Sorbet Z2164

Embellishments - Red Collction Designer Ribbon Z1615&Licorice Opaques Adhesive Gems

Now "Hop" on over to Tamra Pope's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the September SOTM is only available until September 30!  Contact your CTMH Consultant or contact me,  Judy Faye to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

"Limited Edition" S1109



Tips & Technique Blog Hop - Glossy Dimension

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are 13 Close to my Heart Consultants  highlighting the “Glossy Dimension" Technique as shown on page 23  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.  If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link Debi's Blog.  While there you will also 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 Shirley's Blog, you are on the right track! 

Details of technique and your variation:  The "O" is an "On Target" dimensional element that re-inker & Liquid Glass was mixed & applied to create the shiny finish, as explained on page 23 on the Idea Book

Supply List:  D1361 "Thank You" Stamp Set; X7139 "Typyset" Level 2 Paper Packet; Z1388 Newsprint Rub ons; Z1397 Canvas Badge Buttons; Z1612 "Pin Clips";  Z2114 Cocoa & Z2165 Juniper Stamp Pads; Z1226 "On Target" Dimensional Elements; re-inker; Z679 Liquid Glass; Z608 Dry Embossing/Scoring Stylus; Z1151 3-D Foam Tape; Z534 Micro-tip Scissors; 1514 Tombow Mono Adhesive & Z1392 Scallop Circle Punch.

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto Marianne's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

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August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  We will be featuring August's SOTM, which is Wicked, a set of nine stamps.  If you have come here from Tamra Pope'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 here to Kathleen Androlewicz's blog.

This month we have 62 Close To My Heart Consultants 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!

My supplies are all Close to my Heart

Paper – Cardstock- Cocoa X5642 or X5926 or X5912

Ink – Z2114 Cocoa, 1245 Olive

Cardbase – X1410 Colonial White Value Pack

Embellishments – Z1612 Pin Clips

                                                                   Z1335 Opaques Adhesive Gems - Licorice

                                  Kraft Borders retired

Now "Hop" on over to Angie Highland's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the August SOTM is only available until August 31!  Contact your CTMH Consultant or contact me,  Judy Faye to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

Here are some more projects I have made using this Stamp of the Month...



Paper – X7146B Wonderland Level 2

Ink – Z2160 Twilight

Cardbase -  X254 White Value Pack

Embellishments – Z1126 Colonial White Collection Ribbon

                 Z1081 Waxy Flax Colonial White

                  Z1371 Buttons – Blue Assortment

Paper – X7143C Sonoma Level 2

Ink – Z2147 Smokey Plum, Z2161 Petal

Cardbase – Z1375 Kraft Cardstock

Embellishments – Z1616 Designer Green Collection

           Z1104 Clear Sparkles

                              Z1463 Just Blooms Flutter Shapes

          Kraft Borders retired

WICKED S1108 will be just be available in August

 

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Banner Technique - Blog Hop

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  Banners are all the rage now.  You see them everywhere.  This month we are featuring the banner technique on page 35 of the Close To My Heart Spring/Summer 2011 ideabook, but with a twist.  Our goal was to find something other than triangles to create banners with.  Our 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.  If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link  Debi Barber's blog .  While there you will also 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, you are on the right track!  This technique is highlighted with the Fanfare paper packet in the Idea Book but you will find variations for its’ use through this hop.

If you are coming from Teri Baxter's Blog, you are on the right track!  This technique is highlighted with the Sophia paper packet in the Idea Book but you will find variations for its’ use through this hop. 

I used "flip flops" for the banner. How cute is that.

If you would like to see details on the technique or my supply list, please continue reading below.  If not, please continue onto Sheila Wilkerson's blog.  Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

Supply List:  All "Close to my Heart"

Thanks for stopping by!  Continue onto Sheila Wilkerson's blog to continue the hop.

Bang for your Buck - July only

During the month of July, when you place a minimum order of $50,

you can add one featured item for just $1. 

Here's the list of featured items you can get for $1:

X5811 Creative Basics^® Mistletoe (retail value: $9.95)
X5807 Creative Basics^® Animal Cookies (retail value: $9.95)
X8624 My Originals^® Bits & Pieces Card Kit (retail value: $14.50)
X8622 My Originals^® It’s Your Day Card Kit (retail value: $14.50)
X8623 My Originals^® Around the Holidays Card Kit (retail value: $16.50)

Shop online anytime. or contact me.

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to July’s Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.  There is a group of more than 50 Close To My Heart® Independent Consultant this month we are featuring D1458 American Celebration. If you have come here from  Diana Soling's Blog, you are on the right path!  Simply follow the hop by clicking on the link provided in the post to move to the next blog.

This month I'm using the Fanfare Paper Pack for a 4x4 card

CTMH supply list –  X7138B Fanfare Paper Pack, Cranberry Exclusive Ink z2116 & Pacifica Exclusive Ink Z2192, Clear Embossing Powder Z671, Cranberry Collection Z1209, gold star brads (retired)

Now continue on to Helen Onulak's Blog  for her beautiful creation. 

This stamp set is only available July 1-31 so contact your CTMH Consultant or click HERE to see how you can receive this stamp set free or at a discount.



Technique Blog Hop - Paper Beyond Base & Shade Stamping

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are 11 of us highlighting the “Paper Beyond Base and Shade Stamping” Technique as shown on page 11 in the "Close To My Heart" Spring/Summer 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.  If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link Debi.  While there you will also 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 Neely's Blog, you are on the right track!  This technique is highlighted with the Sophia paper packet in the Idea Book but you will find variations for its’ use through this hop. 

 

If you would like to see details on the technique or my supply list, please continue reading below.  If not, please continue onto Kelly's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

Supply List: All "Close To My Heart "  

Paper –  X7135BWings

              X5764 Pear CS

              1248Vineyard Berry

Ink –    Z2137 Olive

            Z2157 Vineyard Berry

Stamps – D1476 Card Chatter Sympathy

                B1369 Rosy Regards          

Embellishments – Z1333 Opaque Mocha

Thanks for stopping by!  Continue onto Kelly's Blog to continue the hop!

Love your Layout - June 2011

So easy, so simple, see for yourself. What a great way to keep up with the many picture you have.

FREE is not just good, it's Grrrrreat

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If you have a Studio J or a MyCTMH® account, just log in and start creating. If you don’t have an account, creating one is easy. You can access Studio J through your Consultant’s MyCTMH website or at studioj.com.

Discover how quick and simple scrapbooking can be with Studio J—and get your FREE JPG layout in Free-for-All June!

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Jubilation - June Stamp of the Month

I love this stamp set "Jubilation"  & how versatile it is. There is something for every  occasion.

Thanks to the following Consultants who contributed to this artwork:
Amanda Canale, Neely Dean, Judy Faye Garner, Sharryl Hales, Melissa Robinson & Sheila Wilkerson.

Let me show you how to receive this stamp set FREE or at a discount.

Newsprint Rub-Ons from Close To My Heart

Take a look at this, so cute & time demo.   Would you like on?. On June 9th the Kids workshop will be making a mini kraft ablum. Would love for you to attend. Contact the Cherokee County AgriLife Office at 903-683-5471 for more information.

Creating with like minded Crafters.

I was surfing the web this morning and  visiting some of my favorite places & look what Close To My Heart  had posted on facebook.  So bright, colorful & sunny....makes me wonder about the things to come.

A few things I've been working on

I've working on some gift items. I'm having lots for fun checking out blogs and getting  some great ideas. I do wish I could remember where I saw the "pencil" idea. My grandson loved it so I guess I'll have a make some more, he is in Jr. High with lots for teachers.  I have 4 grandchildren. So I will have my work cut out for me.

I think the #2 adds such a nice &

supplies were very easy...who doesn't have "Rolos" & "Kisses"

I found these frame's at "Michaele's" several months ago and I'm just now getting around to using them.  I have seen them on several blogs finished out in many different ways. The "You & Me" would make a nice Father's Day gift. This would also make a great Christmas gift. You can cover & decorate in any style you like.

Stop by any time & leave a post!

Studio J May update

Take a look at the latest update from Studio J. Try it....you will like it.

http://studioj.com/studioj_videos.html

Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are 13 of us highlighting the “Paper Piecing” Technique as shown on page 27 in the "Close To My Heart" Spring/Summer 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.  If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link Debi's Blog .  While there you will also 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 Neely's Blog, you are on the right track!  This technique is highlighted with the Sophia paper packet in the Idea Book but you will find variations for its’ use through this hop. 

Supply List: exclusive  CTMH "You & Me"  scrapbooking set

on sale this month in honor of National Scrapbooking Month

If you would like to see details on the technique or my supply list, please continue reading below.  If not, please continue onto Kelly's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

Thanks for stopping by!  Continue onto Kelly's Blog to continue the hop!