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.

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.