Thursday, February 28, 2013

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - March: Floral Happiness


Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This time we're featuring the March set Floral Happiness, a set of 16 stamps. If you have come here from Tamra Pope's blog, you’re in the right place! There are more than 50 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their artwork made using the Stamp of the Month and other great CTMH products. Hopping is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one. The Blog Hop is a great big circle. Start here and work your way around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find a complete list of participating consultants here.

Off we go!



As I mentioned last time, the guidelines for my swap group have changed, so I actually had a different assignment for this month that didn't include using the Stamp of the Month. I really had no idea how to best use two-part stamps, but after trying just a few different colors I was pretty pleased with the results.

Rather than sticking with just one paper packet, I thought I'd mix it up a little and use a coordinating pattern from a different kit. I love these colors and patterns together!




Supply list:
S1303 Floral Happiness stamp set
X71636B Claire Level 2 Paper Packet
X7164B Buzz & Bumble Level 2 Paper Packet
1388 Colonial White cardstock
Z2191 Sunset Exclusive Inks stamp pad
Z1816 Durables Artisan Studs
3-D Foam Tape
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Now "Hop" on over to Katy Taylors’ blog to see her work, and be sure to visit each consultant's blog to get some great crafting inspiration and other fun ideas! Don't forget, this exclusive stamp set is only available thru Sunday, March 31st!

If you'd like to see more artwork or get more information on events, please head over to my Facebook page and give me a "Like"!

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Perpetual Calendar Workshop

This perpetual calendar makes a great gift for birthdays, Mother's Day, teachers, or for yourself!



To create one Perpetual Calendar you will get:
1 My Creations Card Box
2 My Creations Cubes
3 1/2 sheets B&T paper and/or cardstock (I will have three different paper options for you to choose from)
42" ribbon
pre-cut Cricut shapes
Hook & Loop Dots

Cost: $22

You will be allowed to use my stamps and blocks, inks, re-inkers, sponges, and Liquid Glass.

What you will need to bring:
Paper trimmer
Scissors

This workshop will take place on Saturday, March 16th at 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP with payment by Sunday, March 10th.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Paper Panic Contest



Who doesn't love our paper, and who wouldn't want to get some free?!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Project Inspirations: Mini Album



This video is less than 6 minutes long and will show you how to create this adorable mini album. It's also shown on page 86 of the Spring/Summer Idea Book, but you can only see the outside.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Project Inspirations: Fabulous Fabric




One of the fun new products featured in the Spring/Summer Idea Book is fabric. Watch this video to learn how to dress up a layout with Fabulous Fabric!

Saturday, February 2, 2013

The New Idea Book is Here!

Click here to view the Idea Book online!


That's right folks! The Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book from Close to My Heart has arrived! It is chock full of beautiful new papers, embellisments, and of course, stamps! Let me know if you'd like a copy of your own!