June SOTM Blog Hop - Garden Tags

Welcome to our monthly Stamp of the Month (SOTM) Blog Hop!!!

If you have come here from Katy's Blog, you are on the right track!!  

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE June 2020 SOTM stamp set called "Garden Tags".

This blog hop is a great big circle, so you can START HERE & work your way around to the many consultants on this “hop”! If you get lost along the way, you’ll find a complete list of PARTICIPATING CONSULTANTS by clicking HERE…

This month we have many Close To My Heart Consultants that will be sharing items they have created using this month’s stamp set.  So, sit back & enjoy your tour as you click on the link at the end of each post to see what EVERY consultant has created.

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Here is this month's EXCLUSIVE stamp set, that you can get for ONLY $5 with EVERY $50 CTMH purchase in June 2020. 

and there is something SPECIAL about this stamp set this month....it coordinates with our BRAND NEW Tags & Tabs Thin Cuts! (metal dies) 

Here is the card I created today...

Let's take a look at some close-up details :) 

I used papers from our BEAUTIFUL Mix In papers ...take a look 

The words come from our lovely, Mason Jar Bouquet stamp & thin cut set...here's a peek at this versatile collection. 

  My FAVORITE Close To My Heart green is Sweet Leaf, and that's what drew me to this paper in the Mix In pack.  I had the idea to do some background stamping on the already designed paper!  By using the same color ink as paper, it gave it a tone on tone look. 

Here is a look at the NEW Tags & Tabs Thin Cut collection that coordinate with this month's STAMP set!! Love this!! 

I did White heat embossing on the Kraft tag to set it off.  I LOVE the look of Kraft with Sweet Leaf, Peach & Thistle color combo! 

Embellishements were: Thistle ribbon, White Glitter paper, and Silver Glitter gems. I just had an idea now...wouldn't a Thistle shimmer brush look nice on the dragonfly?? Hmmm...I might have to give that a try! :) 

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I hope you are enjoying this blog hop & are getting a lot of creative inspiration for when you create with your OWN Stamp of the month stamp set. 

Now – it’s time to head over to check out Brandi's blog to see what CRAFTY item she has created using this stamp set!

Be sure to visit ALL the Consultants at their Blogs to get some GREAT crafting ideas!!  We always love to hear any feedback you’d like to share as well, so feel free to leave a comment below. 

****Remember*****

The June Stamp of the Month (SOTM) –

 ”Garden Tags” – is ONLY available until June 30, 2020.

It can be yours at the retail price of $18.95 OR pay ONLY $5 when you purchase $50 in CTMH products this month!!!  


Contact your CTMH Consultant to answer any questions you may have. (or click here if you need a consultant )  

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista

May/June 2020 - NEW Product Blog Hop

Welcome to this 
Special Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring our EXCLUSIVE New PRODUCT from  the Close To My Heart May/June mini catalog that was released on May 1, 2020.  

There are so MANY beautiful new items!!  If you'd like to take a look at BOTH of our current Idea Books - please CLICK HERE.   

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

If you have come here from Alyson'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  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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Close To My Heart has done it again!!

  

This new mini Book is FILLED with BEAUTIFUL papers, embellishments & products!!

It's so hard to choose WHAT product is a favorite...I've had SO MUCH fun playing with so many of them!  Today, let's take a look at the card I created...

 I used the Aurora papers for this card, 😊 and LOVE these deep tones & colors of this collection!!!

 How this card idea came about...I noticed a card in the NEW May/June catalog (pg. 6),  that the CTMH art department created and wanted to try recreating something similar. 

They cut a "window" in the front of their card and had the main image as part of the front & the inside of the card!  I love that the Aurora Cardmaking stamp has a set of coordinating Thin Cuts too!!

 I wanted to stamp the image only once, and finally figured out how to do that :) 

I inked my camper stamp in Charcoal gray, then wiped that color ink off the trees of the stamp.  

Next, I inked the trees (on either end of the stamp) in Evergreen ink....then stamped and TA-DA....a 2 tone stamped image!! 

But wait--the camper and the sun should have some color, right?? 

I used a lovely yellow Tri-Blend Alcohol marker for the sun.  For the camper, I stamped it in Eggplant ink, and just trimmed out the bottom part of the Eggplant camper (I LOVE my micro-tip scissors!) and glued that tiny piece on the bottom of the camper.  

Let's take a look at this GREAT stamp set & the images that are included in this collection! 

To finish off the card, I used the sentiment included in the set & stamped it on the banner with Sapphire ink, while backing it with Eggplant Cardstock.  

Silver glitter gems & Silver embellishing thread gave the card the extra "sparkle" that it needed! :) 

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

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Haley's 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 May/June CTMH Idea Book!!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista 

Joyful Stars Blog Hop - Blue Skies balloon 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 Marie's blog you are right on track.

A new Idea book arrived at Close To My Heart on May 1st, so there are a LOT of new things to share! 

Here is the card I created for you today...

May is "National Scrapbooking Month"...and we LOVE to celebrate this occasion with an exclusive collection! 

This year, CTMH, has released the Blue Skies collection.  

Included in this collection are: 

12 sheet paper pack

12x12 sticker sheet

12 sheet UV coated cardstock

2 different stamp sets

Cut Above Scrapbooking kit

Pinwheel Thin Cuts 

AND if that wasn't enough ;) 

...you can choose to get many of these items listed above, in a DISCOUNTED BUNDLE!!! 

Make sure to check in with your consultant for ALL the details!

Let's take a closer look at the DETAILS of this card...

I decided to paper piece the hot air balloon with our BEAUTIFUL UV Coated Cardstock.  The pink flags were colored with our Tri-Blend alcohol markers. 

Take a look at the "Beautiful Day" stamp set and notice the images I used for this card. 

Now---take a look at the clouds. :) Do you see how my clouds look different than the stamp image?

TIP TO SHARE---try turning over your stamp & inking up the backside of the stamp!

I was EXCITED with the results when I inked the back side of my cloud stamp. Instead of the outline of the cloud being stamped, it gave me a soft, puffy cloud!  I used 2nd generation lagoon ink to get this look.

Now, let's take a close up look at the UV Coated cardstock.

Do you see how the cardstock as a clear embossed design already printed on the one side of it?? So NEAT!! I think this is my FAVORITE part of the "Blue Skies" collection!

I finished off my card, by using a sentiment from our May Stamp of the Month "Time to Celebrate".  As you can see, this stamp set is LOADED with fabulous words and sayings!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed my card & were inspired to create some of your own. 

Happy Crafting & have a LOVELY evening!!! 

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Now it’s time to Hop on over to Joyce G's Blog and see what BEAUTIFUL, crafty item she has to share with us today! :) 

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 a BEAUTIFUL day!!!

Krista Hershberger

National Scrapbooking Month Blog Hop - Blue Skies

Welcome to this 
Special Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring our EXCLUSIVE,National Scrapbooking Month collection by Close To My Heart called "Blue Skies".  

There are so MANY beautiful items included in this collection!!  You'll want to make SURE to talk with your CTMH consultant to learn about the paper packs, stickers sheets, stamp sets, UV coated cardstock, Cut Above scrapbooking kit and so much more!!   

Now, let's continue with this special "Blue Skies" Blog Hop....

If you have come here from Melinda'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  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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May is National Scrapbooking Month, 

and that's a WONDERFUL reason to celebrate!!

  

I created a card, showcasing this Fabulous "Blue Skies" collection --- take a look!

This paper is SO "happy", bright and beautiful!! Let's take a look at those BEAUTIFUL pattern designs in the "Blue Skies" paper collection! This card sketch came from our FABULOUS, Make It From Your Heart vol 1 book -- pattern # 24.  I ADORE our How-To books! :)  

Look at these GORGEOUS, happy paper pack!  I used 2 patterns from this collection in my card -- the grid paper & the yellow sunshine paper.  You will also notice the 12x12 Sticker Sheet in this photo below. :) 

The other paper I used on my card, AND it's in our Blue Skies Collection is the BRAND NEW UV coated cardstock!! Check this out!! 

This is my FAVORITE part of the "Blue Skies" collection! Here are a few close up photos so you can see the BEAUTIFUL clear embossed designs on this paper....here are the two patterned pieces of cardstock I used.

     Aren't they GORGEOUS??  
Look at those BEAUTIFUL papers!! 

The strip of red hearts comes from one of our "zip strips"...the top 1/2 inch of our 12 x 12 1/2 paper. I love this extra PERK of our paper collections. 

The "Thinking of you" wording, comes from the ADORABLE, May Stamp of the Month (SOTM) stamp set -- this set is ONLY $5 with every $50 CTMH purchase you make in May 2020! :) 





Next, those flowers :) Yes...they were stamped with our "Beautiful Day" stamp set & cut out with our coordinating Thin Cuts!  

This stamp set is called "Beautiful Day" and can be purchased by itself 
--OR -- 
SAVE 30% when you purchase the entire "Blue Skies" Product Bundle!! 

I used Lagoon & Pixie inks for the color of my flowers & Sapphire ink for the middle parts. Green Apple was the ink color I used for the leaves. I ADORE these bright happy colors! 

I also used a FEW images from the "Blue Skies" stamp set on my card too! Can you find which images I used?? :) 

 I used the corner stamp & the row of 3 hearts. :) 

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

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Haley's 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 May/June CTMH Idea Book!!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista