Thoughtful Tiding

Each CTMH Idea Book I always think it is better than the last and this one is no difference. The colors, the pattern, the new embellishment, you get the point, I could go on & on. The last few weeks I have been creating and lovin' it.  For this card I used  "Florentine" paper which is geosuose and with a  great pattern I didn't really have to do much. I only used one stamp, so I chose January Stamp of the Month "Thoughtful Tidings"

Some of my fellow

Close To My Heart Consulsants

have shared some of their creations

by - Cherri Hardcastle

by - Sheilah Wilderson

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.

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.

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.