Technique Hop - Here Comes the Sun (sunburst thin cut)

 Welcome to our 

"Sunburst Creations!" 
Technique Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring techniques that will incorporate one of our NEWEST Thin Cuts (metal dies) --- our SUNBURST BACKGROUND!!  

Come on in and check it out!

If you have come here from the Brenda'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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There are SO MANY fun ways to use this Sunburst Thin Cut! 

Let's take a look at the card I created, and then we'll talk about the details of this card. 

I ADORE the color palette of our current "You Are Enough" collection at CTMH, and that is where the color combo inspiration came from for this card. 

I started by cutting the Sunburst Die in Blue Belle cardstock (CS), and then followed by cutting, Glacier CS, Peach CS & Dreamy Holographic paper.

  I was inspired by fellow CTMH Consultant, Laura Beacham, to use a rectangle stitched frame thin cut in the middle of this card.  This was the perfect place to stamp a sentiment & add some fun! 

Did you notice the "Shiny Item" I used on this card?  I used our lovely Holographic Papers :) :)
We have FIVE different shades of Holographics to choose from, & I used the Dreamy shade on this card.  ALSO---exclusively available in our "You Are Enough" collection---are the adhesive-backed Holographic Butterflies!  So pretty! 

And of COURSE, you can't forget our lovely Glitter paper too!! I used our Sapphire Glitter paper to cut out this pretty butterfly.  The stamped image behind the butterfly came from the You Are Enough stamp set.  I'm using that shape, more and more!! It seems to fit into almost any creation ---page or card! 

You may have noticed the Embossing design on the Peach Cardstock too.  This is the PERFECT way to add some texture in a way that doesn't draw away from the design of the card! I used our Cascading Dots 5x7 Embossing Folder.  Isn't is SO NEAT how that subtle design, adds the perfect extra touch? 

I hope you enjoyed this card & were INSPIRED today!! 

Here's a list of "ingredients" I used to create this fun card in case you'd like to recreate it on your own! 

CC52114   You Are Enough Stamp & Thin Cut

C1889 Cherry Blossoms (hello)

CC52115 Layered Butterfly Thin Cut

Z4260 Rectangle Stitched Frames Thin Cuts

Z3942 Sunburst Background Thin Cut

Z3695 Cascading Dots Embossing Folder

Z3635 Dreamy Holographic Paper

Z3840 Sapphire Glitter Paper

Cardstock colors - Blue Belle, Sapphire, Glacier, Peach, White Daisy

Ink Colors - Sapphire, Tattered Rose Distress Oxide

CC52112 You Are Enough sequins (butterflies) 

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Make sure to contact your CTMH consultant to learn how you can get these BEAUTIFUL papercrafting goodies!  Just an FYI for you---the You Are Enough items I used in my card will be leaving us on June 30, 2021. (or while supplies last) 

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to my dear talented, friend Melissa Robinson'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 make sure to check out the May/June mini Idea book before it leaves us on June 30, 2021!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista 

Jan/Feb 2021 NEW PRODUCT Catalog Blog Hop

 

Welcome to this 

Special Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring our EXCLUSIVE New PRODUCT from  the Close To My Heart January/February Mini Catalog that was released on January 1, 2021.  

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 the talented Katy'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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It's always FUN to see the Beautiful products CTMH releases every two months...and this new mini catalog is a BEAUTY!

  

There is ONE page in this mini catalog, that REALLY caught my eye! The artwork in these books are AMAZING & I chose to recreate one of the cards shown in this book! 

You'll find this ADORABLE penguin set & card on page 34 -- BUT---what you CAN'T see on these pages, is the GORGEOUS details & products used on this card! 

**Check out the Lovely Penguin Card below** 

 Let's chat about this card design.  There were so many FUN products and Techniques used on this card! 

The products that are the hardest to notice on this card... are the sparkly items. 

1. Holographic Paper

2. Stickles Glitter Gluein 2 colors

We, at CTMH, have FIVE Holographic papers to choose from, and for the "skating rink" on this card, I used our Dreamy color. 

The "snow hill" was created with White Daisy cardstock and our Fancy Border Thin Cuts (metal dies)

Next, this penguin was colored with our AMAZING, Spectrum Noir, Tri-Blend markers!  

 It's amazing what a light grey marker can do, to give him more dimension!

Here is something you DON'T want to do ---please learn from MY Mistake! LOL!!

The heat embossing on this card, was not done very well---and the reason it didn't heat "smoothly"---I FORGOT to use the Anti-Static Pouch on my project!! 

Do you see how the heat embossed words, are almost smudgy?? 

I am AMAZED at the difference in my Heat Embossing projects, when I "remember" to use the Anti-Static Pouch. It may seem like a "small" item...but it makes a HUGE difference!!😍

When you want to heat emboss, just make sure to RUB that Anti-Static pouch over the artwork you want to emboss, PRIOR to stamping your image! 😉You too will notice a HUGE difference if you haven't used this before! 

--->Can you guess what Product was used to create the Background?? 

Yup---you guessed it! Those FABULOUS Distress Oxide inks! 

I LOVE how they react to water, to create those fun dots in the background! 💗

Here is a look at this ADORABLE stamp set used on this card!  Winter Penguins stamp set is so CUTE!😊

Here's an "overall" look of the rest of the details of this card & the products used!  What a FUN, FUN card to create!! 

----HELPFUL TIP ----When wanting to add Stickles, make SURE to use Intense Black ink when stamping your image. 

Thank you CTMH Art Department for sharing your talent with us!

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Michelle'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 Jan/Feb 2021 CTMH mini Idea Book!!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista