Krista's Crafty Corner: May 2018

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Seasonal Expressions 2 Blog Hop - stitched metal dies - thin cuts

Welcome to this
Special Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring our EXCLUSIVE New PRODUCT from the Close To My Heart Seasonal Expression 2 that was released on May 1, 2018.

There are so MANY beautiful new items!! If you'd like to take a look at the online Seasonal Expressions 2 Idea Book - please CLICK HERE.

Now, to continue with this special Blog Hop....

If you have come here from Catherine's Blog, you are on the right path! If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants by clicking HERE…

This month we have 20 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing items they created using these FABULOUS new products. This hop is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Wahoo!!

Here we go!

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We have some BEAUTIFUL, new papers, embellishments & products in the NEW Seasonal Expressions 2 (SE2) book!! It was hard to choose what items to create with. ;)

Here is today's card...

I started by looking at our Cardmaking volume 3, Make it From Your Heart How-To-Book, and found pattern #13...and this card came to life! :)

I was excited to use TWO of our NEWEST paper packs from the Seasonal Expression 2 mini-book!!
The Floral designed paper, comes from our Documented collection...and the pink striped paper comes from our Beautiful Friendship paper suite. Take a look at these BEAUTIFUL papers!!

I wanted to stamp some type of sentiment on the front of this card. I love the writing style of this NEW stamp set - Shell Sentiments.

Next, I was so EXCITED to use the NEWEST Thin Cuts we have at CTMH!! Take a look at these STITCHED metal dies we call Thin Cuts!!

We now have CIRCLE, HEART & OVAL stitched dies!!!
AND....what's even better...they coordinate with our Basic Shapes dies in these styles!! :) :)
The Stitched dies can be matted by the Basic Shape die cuts!! Wahooo CTMH!!

Here is a list of ALL the products I used to create this fun card!

“Special Day” Card

Stitched Hearts Thin cuts

Make It from Your Heart, vol 4, patt #13

C1721 Shell Sentiments

X7234B Documented paper

X7233B Beautiful Friendship paper

X5949 Almond CS

Z3238 Gold Glitter Paper

X254 White Daisy Cards & Envelopes

Z4182 Stitched Hearts thin cuts

Z4181 Stitched Circles thin cuts

Z4014 White & Gold Twine

Z3312 Gold glitter gems

Z2060 Thin 3D Foam Tape

Z3342 3-D foam Dots

Inks used: Peacock

I hope you enjoyed this card, and were INSPIRED today!! :)

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Miss Carrie's Creations Blog to see her beautiful creation!

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Be sure to visit ALL the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! We LOVE to hear any feedback you’d like to share as well, so feel free to take a moment & leave a comment.

Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here if you need a consultant :))

so that you can get in on the FUN and get your OWN copy of the NEW Seasonal Expressions 2 mini-Idea Book!!!

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Joyful Stars Blog Hop - Postcard Perfect Palm Tree card

Welcome to our monthly hop!

We're excited to share our creativity with you using PRODUCTS

from Close To My Heart!!

Come on in and see what BEAUTIFUL projects my crafty friends have creating using the AMAZING products from Close To My Heart!!

This blog hop is easy to do…just click on the link at the end of the post to go to the next creation!! If you get lost along the way, CLICK HERE to see the list of this month’s hoppers!

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If you have arrived from my friend, Andrea's blog you are right on track.

Let's check out the card I wanted to share with you today!

Did YOU KNOW????
May is National Scrapbooking Month....yes it is!!

If you know Close To My Heart, you will remember that we LOVE to celebrate...and celebrating is what we are during in May 2018!!!

We have an EXCLUSIVE collection, only available in May, that is called "Postcard Perfect".

This collection includes the following items...

(you can click on the photo to enlarge it. ;) )

Make SURE to check with your CTMH consultant and learn more about these beautiful items!!

So...back to our card...I used the Postcard Perfect Stamp set for this card.

As soon as I saw this stamp set, those BEAUTIFUL palm trees captured my attention!! I KNEW I had to create something with this gorgeous image! :)

This paper pack, is STUNNING as well!! I don't know if you can see it on the card, but the darker strip on the left side of the card, is the "wave" paper...it does have a FUN wave design to it & looks so pretty in person! :)

Here's a photo I took, where you can see that beautiful wave paper.

If you look closely at the palm trees on this card, I hope you can see the bit of sparkle on the fronds. I used our clear shimmer brush to add that shine!

Also - take a peek at the flower, I used the Bashful Shimmer brush to add some pink & some sparkle to the flower center!!

The pink gems/dots...come from the NEW Documented collection. The pack includes 3 colors - peacock, bashful & eggplant...so pretty!!

And...who noticed the "Stitched Circle"? Yes - we have NEW Thin Cuts (metal dies) ....and 3 of these collections are stitched shapes!! Wahoo!!

Where did the "thank you" wording come from? That is from a new stamp set - called Shell Sentiments...check it out!! (and the 2nd stamp set is another favorite called "Aloha Spirit")

That's all for today....thanks for stopping by, and I hope you were inspired to go CREATE something on your own! :)

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Now it’s time to Hop on over to Joyce's blog and see what beautiful, crafty item she has to share with us!

Happy Hopping and we’ll see you on the 9th next month, when the Joyful Stars team members will be sharing more artwork using Close To My Heart products!

Blessings to you for BEAUTIFUL day!!!

Krista Hershberger

Sunday, May 6, 2018

National Scrapbooking Month Postcard Perfect - Blog Hop

Welcome to this
Special Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring our FABULOUS Postcard Perfect from Close To My Heart.

Feel free to check out our ENTIRE line of Postcard Perfect items by clicking HERE.

Now, to continue with this special Blog Hop....

If you have come here from Darlys' Blog, you are on the right path! If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants by clicking HERE…

This month we have 17 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing items they created using these FABULOUS new products. This hop is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Wahoo!!

Here we go!

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For today's creation, I used the MAY Postcard Perfect Special .
This EXCLUSIVE collection is ONLY available in May at CTMH & is a BEAUTY for sure!!

This is the make n take we created at my National Scrapbooking Day event yesterday ...let's take a look!

For the base page we used the lighter side of "Toffee" cardstock. I used Pattern #9 from our MIFYH vol 1 book to create this 1 page spread.

This "relax & enjoy" stamp, comes from the NEW Fresh Air - Cardmaking collection...and it fit PERFECT with this page.!!

Look at this GORGEOUS stitched circle below!!!! Are you wondering if this is something new to CTMH?? Why yes....yes it is!!!!!

We now have stitched metal dies (we call them Thin Cuts)....and they are available in circles, ovals & hearts! :)

The flower came from the Postcard Perfect Stamp set...take a look!! I used Smoothie & Juniper inks for the flowers....so pretty & tropical looking :)

This stamp set can ONLY be purchased in May...and is $17.95
OR....would you like it at a 20% discount?

Silly question....of COURSE - we ALL love DISCOUNTS! :)

In May, you have the option to purchase the PRODUCT BUNDLE, that includes the Postcard Perfect stamp set, 12 shts cardstock, 16 sheets of designer paper (which INCLUDED 4 sheets of printed vellum) AND the Cut Above kit...it's a GREAT deal!! Make sure you talk to your CTMH consultant about this FABULOUS option!!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you were INSPIRED today!! :)

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Miss Carrie's Blog to see her beautiful creation!

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Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here if you need a consultant :))

to help you with any of the products listed above. :)

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Postcard Perfect-National Scrapbooking Month- May 2018 Close To My Heart Specials

We have some AMAZING specials happening at Close To My Heart in May 2018...and it's ALL because we are CELEBRATING …

National Scrapbooking Month!

Come on in and check them out!!

Yay!!!

Special #1, 2, 3 & 4

"Postcard Perfect" paper pack & stamp set

Check out this BEAUTIFUL paper pack & coordinating stamp set - and they ONLY AVAILABLE from now until May 31st or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!! :)

Postcard Perfect Coordinating Cardstock

12 cardstock sheets; two each of Bashful, Canary, Peacock, Sorbet, White Daisy, and mint. CC5183 $9.95

Postcard Perfect Paper Packet

16 sheets, including 4 white vellum sheets in two different designs. CC5181 $14.95

Check out these SPECIAL papers in this EXCLUSIVE paper pack!!

postcard perfect - cut apart icons - words 65b30461-7e50-4983-96db-bf0243f26bc7

postcard perfect - vellum palm fronds wordsc4dce681-13a3-4c58-a894-61ad04e51d55

My Acrylix® Postcard Perfect Stamp Set

Set of 9 CC5184 $17.95

“Postcard Perfect” Cut Above Scrapbooking Kit - $24.95

Three coordinating 2-page layouts, including die-cuts,stick ers, photo placeholders, and instructions. Includes four 12"x 12" Memory Protectors™.

Special # 5 & 6

"Postcard Perfect" Cut Above Scrapbooking Kit - get it TWO ways!!!

The Cut Above Scrapbooking kit is a kit that is...pre-printed....meaning there are pre-printed base pages AND punch out shapes! Each embellishment page tells you want layout the pieces go on - PLUS - there is also an instruction guide showing you measurements to place your pieces on your layout too!!

Postcard Perfect Product Bundle (CC5185)

SAVE 20%!!!

1 – My Acrylix® Postcard Perfect stamp set
1 – Cut Above® Postcard Perfect layout kit
(creates 3 sets of pages)
1 – Postcard Perfect paper packet
(16 pack...including 4 shts of vellum)
1 – Postcard Perfect coordinating cardstock
(12 shts of CS)
BUNDLE PRICE----$53.95
(SAVE 20% of retail $67.80)

“Postcard Perfect” Cut Above Scrapbooking Kit BUNDLE

How about saving 20%??? Wahoo, who doesn’t like a BARGAIN??

Here are the items included in this DISCOUNTED bundle!!

1. A Gray or Sea Glass postbound OR D-ring Album (retail $29.95)
2. The Cut Above™ Postcard Perfect layout kit (retail $24.95)
3. CTMH Adhesive runner (retail $6.95)
4. Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen (retail $3.25)

BUNDLE PRICE----$51.95 (SAVE 20% of retail $65.10)