Saturday, May 31, 2014

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - Kaboom

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop featuring Kaboom. This month there are 51 Close To My Heart Independent Consultants sharing their creations using this stamp set and for a complete list of the hop please visit Adeline's Blog



Now if you have come from  Laila's Blog   you are on the right track. Now sit back, relax &  enjoy the creations of more the 50 CTMH Independent Consultants.
All supplies are Close To My Heart
Stamp Set -  Kaboom only available until June 1- 30
Paper - Proplayer Paper Packet , Sarita Paper Packet  and Daisy White Cardstock
Ink - Cranberry Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad

Tips & Tricks - don't be afraid to mix and match papers. The blues that I used just seemed to work and I love the pop of red. 


Now hop on over to Dawn’s Blog to see what she has created. Thanks for hopping by and please come back often.

Everything ABC Blog Hop - K

Welcome to the Everything ABC Blog Hop

 For this hop we will be featuring the letter K. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. Whatever the crafter has chosen as their K element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Linda's blog ~ Scrappy Therapy

 Now if you have arrived from    Pam's Crafty Creations  Blog, you are on the right track.
 
I choose the word KNOT for my K and know stamping necessary hehehe
paper -  Timberline Packet, Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment  and black cardstock
embellishments - Burlap Ribbon and Keyboard Kraft Alphabet
 Other items  - Scallop Border Punch,
5 1/2" X 4 1/4" Colonial White Cards & Envelopes, Value Pack,

Tips & Tricks - when using glue dots, I find it much easier to use glue dots to adhere ribbon to paper and I use  the ribbon its self to take the glue dot off the role and then adhere to the paper or card.

Now hop on over to   Lauren Moore's CTMH Craftings to see her creation. Thank you so much for hopping by and please come back often.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

New Heights Abound

Sometimes it’s the details of a page that makes it really shine. But adding some glitter paper, Shimmer Trim, and glitter gems doesn’t hurt, either! Learn how to make a sparkly bouquet of balloons by combining embellishments, Cricut® cutouts, and specialty paper.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Use Your Stash - Spring Flowers

 This month for the "Use Your Stash" Blog Hop we will be featuring Spring Flowers. If you are coming for Joy's Blog you are on the right track. For a complete list of hopper visit Katy's Blog

I used the cricut to make my flowers which made my job much easier and then I love to layer and use those pop dots.

All products are Close To My Heart.

Now the project I made years ago from  retired dimensional elements,
 I just love, I really mean love this project, I continue to display it my BarnStudio.


Now hop on over to   Shirley's Blog    to see what she has created.  Thanks for hopping by and please come back often,

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Make it from the Heart Monday on a Tuesday.

I know I'm a day late, but I still wanted to share an invitation I made for my for a shower at my church for our pastor and wife. The finished size was about 12x9 or so and I used some of the Dream Pop paper. Yes, I love to hoard my paper, thinking that Close To My Heart will not make more pretty paper. BUT then I have a new favorite. I need to learn to use what I love and there will be more.

In todays world I only needed to make one invitation, copier and scanner made my job much easier.


Now you don't miss "Free To Be Me" paper pack, you only have until May 31st to get this wonderful paper pack and then it will be gone.


Saturday, May 17, 2014

Floating Your Fancy

Get the most out of your Cricut® Artbooking cartridge with these fun home décor ideas. You and your customers will love these unique ideas to use Artbooking cutouts to create decorative floating frames and functional message boards for your home. These quick and easy projects are pretty and practical—the best kind of craft!


Contact me and I can show you how to. 

Everything ABC Blog Hop - J


Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!
 For this hop we will be featuring the letter J. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. Whatever the crafter has chosen as their J element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Linda's blog ~ Scrappy Therapy 

If you came from Stephanie's Blog Quilted Scrapper then you're on the right track!

  
All supplies are Close To My Heart
Stamp Set - Joyful Jar retired  and Oodles of Doodles


Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is Angela's Blog Krafting with Kings

In case you get lost along the way…go to Scrappy Therapy  Thanks for Hopping By!




Sunday, May 11, 2014

Stampers with an Attudude - Free To Be Me - Blog Hop

Hope you are enjoying the Free To Be Me Blog Hop and if you are coming from  Di Crawford  you are on the right track.

I have been having the best time using this paper, I really like it. Here are two more cards I made and just a few piece of scrapes.  I know, I know I don't use any stamps but this paper is just so great.



Now this card I did use the stamp set Congrats Graduate  and My Crush™ Memories Assortment
these colors were just meant for each other.


Now before you hop over to Jen's Blog.  I would love to hear from you. Thank you for hopping by and please come back ofter.


Monday, May 5, 2014

Make it from the Heart Monday


The design for this card came from Saturday Sketch and the color combo came from Color my Heart Dare.   I used the stamp set Enjoy The LIttle Things which is only available to Hostesses until July 31, 2014.  I choose  Balloon Ride paper pack.  for these challenges




 Thanks for stopping by and come back ofter.

Heartfelt Sintiments Team Paper Packet Focus Blog Hop - Jubilee

Welcome to the Heartfelt Sentiments Team Paper Packet Focus Blog Hops with focus on Jubilee paper pack. Now if you are coming from Debi Barber you are on the right track.

I'm sharing a card I used for this Month's stamp of the month.  I just love this card and how it turned out. 



So hop on over to Marianne's Creation.  Thanks for hopping by and come back ofter. 

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month with a Blog Hop

Welcome to the Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month Blog Hop featuring the paper pack Free To Be Me.   Now if you are coming from Haley  Dyer's Blog  are are on the right track.


All Products are Close To My Heart/
The design came from the Make It From The Heart Vol 2. and used the stamp set Feathers.


Now before you hop to see Pam' s creations , I would love to hear from you. Thank you for hopping by and come back often.


Everything ABC Blog Hop - I

Good Morning and welcome to the Everything ABC Blog Hop featuring I. I you are coming from  Pam's Crafty Creations you are on the right tract.


 Most of the times I have something in mind when I signup for this blog hop but this time I had not a clue, I what could I do for I.

I is for Inspire and Ice Cream, I used the word Inspire from the retired stamp set Dream that I received at the CTMH 2009? Convention  to make my background and then the Free To Be Me" paper pack for my three dips of ice cream, those colors and texture I just love and then I embossed cocoa cardstock for the cone.
 
 Now before you hope over to Angela Jackson-King's Blog Krafting With Kings don't forget to leave me a comment, yes I read than all. Thanks for hopping by and come back ofter.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Project Inspiration: Tools for Tasteful Pages


The stitch guide helps you quickly and easily add a little “oomph” to your projects. Watch the video to see how we’ve added the popular hand-sewn effect to the stamped images in the My Acrylix™ Windy Day set using just three tools: the stitch guide, the foam mat, and a sewing needle with embroidery floss.

This stitch guide should be on your next order, it will be on mine.

CTMH May Newsletter

National Scrapbooking Month: Free to Be Me Paper Collection
Express yourself with a spirited new B&T Duos™ paper collection!
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May is National Scrapbooking Month, and to celebrate we are unleashing the Free to Be Me paper collection at a great deal: get it for $5 when you place a qualifying order of $50*. That’s $6.95 in savings from its retail value of $11.95. The crafter and the saver in you are free to get ecstatic over this deal! Get the kit for yourself and unleash your unique ideas through this collection that celebrates your inner free spirit. The collection includes 6 B&T Duos™ papers designed exclusively for this promotion, 6 UV-coated, designed cardstock sheets, and 2 sheets of complementary printed vellum. These vellum designs, in polka-dot and feather patterns, are a truly unique touch and will add pizzazz to the already spunky papers. Take advantage of this one-month-only offer right away and make your projects beam with personality—because you’re free to be you!

*Offer valid May 1–31, 2014. Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the discounted paper collection ($11.95).

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May Stamp of the Month: You’ve Got a Friend
Here’s a friendly reminder to get your May Stamp of the Month set for just $5!
May 2014 Stamp of the Month: You've Got a Friend (S1405); 2014 Spring Summer Idea Book, p. 14
Friends don’t let friends miss out on stunning deals, and this May’s Stamp of the Month offer is most definitely one of those deals! During this month only, you can get the chummy You’ve Got a Friend stamp set for just $5 when you place a qualifying order of $50. Use it to make your appreciation and adoration known to the generous friends and family members who have made your life wonderful. Whether a “thank you” or a “thinking of you” is needed, this set has just the right words—in the good company of cheerful designs—and you’ll love sharing them through your artwork. Be a friend to yourself by getting it before the offer expires!

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Base & Bling Style Sheets
Make a statement in style.
2014 Spring Summer Idea Book, p. 81
Personalize your wearable crafts even further with the help of Base & Bling style sheets! With 4 collections of statement stickers that range from sassy to classy, the hardest part of your projects will be deciding which ones to use. The 4 collections—Storyteller, Free Thinker, Craft Queen, and Dreamer—include a little something for anyone’s taste, and giving your accessories some unique personality is exactly what they can do for you. Square is the new cool here, because each 1" × 1" piece fits perfectly with the Base & Bling square pendant, making assembly a cinch. Or, if you prefer a round pendant, trimming each sticker is more than simple with a circle punch or your micro-tip scissors. Adding some wow to your wardrobe is no work at all with these cute supplies. Craft a little individual shine to fit your own tastes with some imagination and the Base & Bling style sheets today!

See the Base & Bling style sheets »