Technique Blog Hop March

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month we are highlighting  Tips & Techniquea as shown on page 25 in the “Close To My Heart” Spring/Summer 2012 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. 

We would love to see what you’ve created using this month’s technique, please visit our challenge blog at http://technicallyterrific.blogspot.com  where you can share your project and be entered in a chance to win great prizes.  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  Ann-Marie's Blog , you are on the right track! 

All supplies are CTMH unless otherwise noted

Paper – Lucy Paper Packet X7149B

Ink – Cotton Candy Z2193

Card Base – Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes Z1474

Embellishments – Ribbon “Pink Collection” Z1384, Glittery Buttons & Clear Sparkles Z1104.

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto Joy's Blog  where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!

 Would  love for you to leave a comment and check back soon

February's Technically Terrific Blog Hop

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month we are highlighting  Technique as shown on page 91 in the “Close To My Heart” Spring/Summer 2012 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. 

We would love to see what you’ve created using this month’s technique, please visit our challenge blog at http://technicallyterrific.blogspot.com  where you can share your project and be entered in a chance to win great prizes.  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 Rachel's Blog, you are on the right track! 

This month I was playing around and just could not come up with anything I really liked & then I looked up and saw this card that was designed by Joy, my wonderful upline. 

                             This card that Joy showcased during a monthly meet up group.

Dreamin Paper X7142

Inks – Goldrush, Pacifica, Chocolate

Stamp Set – Unscripted C1465

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto Bethany'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. Happy hopping!

Using Up Your Stash Blog Hop

If you are joining us for the "Using Up Your Stash Blog Hop" you are right on track. WELCOME! You should be coming from Wendy K's blog. There are 10 participants this month and if you get lost along the way you can see the entire list of hoppers on Rachel's Blog.  So let's get started.

Today I am showcasing retired "Close To My Heart" paper Jingle. This was a Christmas paper when it came out but as I was going though my stash these colors caught my eye & said VALENTINE. So using my handy dandy Cricut with  Art Philosophy Collection - I cut 4 1/2 inch letters spelling LOVE. I used spray adhesive to stick the paper to cardboard (the cardboard was from the back of paper tablets, yes I save that also) I simply use a canvas as my base that I painted with brown craft paint. The flowers were some a had collected over the years, none of them are CTMH. Ribbon & little "love" are some CTMH odds & ends.  Blush, Hollyhock & Tulip which make up Light red & pink shade and the colors I used with a little Cranberry.

Now hop on over to  Tabbi Fritz's blog for more ideas of using up your stash and I hope you enjoy this hop as much as I enjoyed participating in it.

 

Tips & Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to our Tips & Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are some very talented “Close to my Heart” consultants  highlighting the Original Argyle technique as shown on page 91 in the Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book!

I had so much fun making this card and it was a real challenge for me. There are so many great designs in so many styles, I can always find inspiration but this technique really though me for a loop. We were told to use the "Original Argyle" featured on page 91 of the Close To My Heart Fall/Winter 2011 Idea Book was our assignment so I used of flower shape and cut some to make the argyle type designs. If you came from Michelle B's Blog blog hop you are on the right track. Find the complete blog hop list at Debi's Blog.

Kaleidoscope in Blues

  

Materials are all Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted

•  CTMH exclusive stamp set sold only in the CTMH Z1686 Circuit Art Philosophy
•  CTMH D1465 "Fill in the Blank" stamp set
•  CTMH Z1336Pearl Opaque Adhesive Gems
•  CTMH Z13524 ½ Circle Cards – Colonial Cards
•  CTMH Outdoor Denim cardstock  1275, X5920 or X5904
•  CTMH Colonial White cardstock 1388 or X5921
•  CTMH Indian Corn Blue Ink  Z2140
•  CTMH Z1277 Mini Medley Accents Outdoor Denim Collection (while supplies last)

Now hop on over to Shirley;s blog to see more eye candy. Glad you hoped by & hop back often.

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!

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.

"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.