Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - April: My Sunshine

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This month we’re featuring the April set My Sunshine, a set of 8 stamps. If you have come here from Krista Hershberger’s blog, you’re in the right place! There are more than 50 independent Close to My Heart consultants sharing artwork made using the Stamp of the Month and other great Close to My Heart 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. You can use this list to pick up where you left off.

 

Off we go!

 

 

 

The My Sunshine set certainly says summer to me, and as I am someone who loves summer, I wanted to combine the stamps with papers that also make me think of summer. Surf’s Up seemed like the natural choice. It’s got fun colors and images. I think the sun image from the stamp set is fun, too.

 

This is what I came up with:

 

 

I made a larger card than I usually do (7" x 5") because I wanted to make use of the people and graphic elements in the paper. Popping up the ring of the sun as well as the Zip Strip and sentiment added some punch. The Epoxy Bubbles brought out a little more of the blues. Here is the complete supply list:

S1304 My Sunshine stamp set

1385 White Daisy cardstock

X7168B Surf’s Up paper packet

Z2164 Sorbet Exclusive Inks stamp pad

Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks stamp pad

Z1806 Epoxy Bubbles

Z1702 Baker’s Twine Paradise Assortment

 

Z1790 Cricut Artiste Collection

 

Now “Hop” on over to Tamytha Jenkins’ 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 through April 30^th! Contact me to get yours today!

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"!

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.

Paper Panic Contest

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

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.

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!

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!

 

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - February: Home Sweet Home

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This time we're featuring the February set Home Sweet Home, a set of 4 stamps. If you have come here from Michelle Johns’ 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!

 

Our swap group decided to switch things up for this round. While I was assigned a card this time, I will be doing different things in the coming months. The biggest challenges for this Stamp of the Month are the size of the stamps, and then I needed to combine them with the Chantilly papers. I felt like what I would call the reverse side of all the patterns made the best color scheme for the sayings in the stamp set, so that’s what I went with. I really love these colors together, as well as the patterns.

My card is fairly simple, but with all the patterns I thought simple was best. I sometimes find it tough to fit one of the Zip Strip borders into my design, but this time I thought it worked perfectly! I love the pop of Outdoor Denim.

 

Supply list:

S1302 Home Sweet Home stamp set

X7163B Chantilly Level 2 Paper Packet

1388 Colonial White cardstock

Z2105 Twilight Exclusive Inks stamp pad

Z2140 Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks stamp pad

Z1806 Epoxy Bubbles

 

 

Now "Hop" on over to Krista Ritskes’ 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 February 28th!

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"!