May/June 2021 New Catalog - 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, 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  Miss Carrie'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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Oh---what a BEAUTIFUL, new Catalog!! 

I decided to create a card today, with possibly my FAVORITE Stamp & Thin Cut set in this book...let's take a look at my cards & then I'll explain WHY it's my favorite. 😉 

This card design comes from the Hillside Cottage Cardmaking Workshop kit. 

The card on the left is Card Design #3 in the workshop. 

The card on the right is my Krista's Crafty "changed up" version of this card design!😊

Did you know❓❓

Many of our Cardmaking Workshop kits at Close To My Heart, INCLUDE an Exclusive stamp & Thin Cut set!!  So yes...this stamp set IS ONLY available with the purchase of this kit----BUT---it's so worth it! 😉

Let's take a closer look! 😍

I ADORE what CTMH has done in this new catalog with a few of the stamp sets. 

They have created stamp sets where you can stamp BEAUTIFUL layered floral clusters, and you will not have to cut out the entire grouping by hand!😮

CTMH has created a Thin Cut (metal die) to cut out the finished shape! 

All we need to do is look at the enclosed package insert for ideas on how we'd like to stamp our flowers! 💗

Here's a Close-up look at one of these flower clusters....

How BEAUTIFUL is this?!?! 

I used 3 ink colors ---Paprika, Flamingo & New England Ivy.  

To get the two tones of pinks...I just "stamped off" my flower on scrap paper before applying it a 2nd time as my flower on the cut piece.  This is called 2nd Generation stamping.

The "shading" behind the flowers, is the Tattered Rose Distress Oxide ink! Isn't it neat how it "highlights" the cluster of flowers?!

My FAVORITE thin cut in this set---is the STITCHED LINE! I ADORE this thin cut & love the ways it can be used!! 

Can you see WHERE I used this stitched die on this card?  😉

I am ALWAYS amazed at what such a "small" touch can do to the beauty of the project!! 

I also chose to add some Black Shimmer Trim to "my" changed up card as well.  I love the touch of glitter & shine it brings to this card! 

Maybe you'd like to see the LOVELY Hillside Cottage Cardmaking kit? 
It SURE is a beauty & includes so many things---all for ONLY $29.95 US!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! :) 

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Brandi R'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 2021 CTMH mini Idea Book!!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista 

National Scrapbooking Day Celebration Blog Ho

 

Welcome to this 

Special Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring products from the AMAZING Bundles we'll be using at Close To My Heart's UPCOMING "National Scrapbooking Day EVENT" collection!!  

If you haven't heard about this TWO DAY Event on April 30, and May 1st---you'll want to contact your CTMH Maker right away! 

Even if you can't ATTEND this event in person, the recorded videos WILL be available to watch when it works for you! 

To view this entire special & the 5 different BUNDLES you can receive (and the exclusive stamp sets, paper, etc) ...please CLICK HERE.   

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

If you have come here from Gina'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 5 Workshop kits that CTMH will be creating during this TWO-Day event.  I chose to use the "Sending Hugs Cardmaking Workshop" for my creation today. 

Close To My Heart has created a BEAUTIFUL set of 20 cards, that we'll be creating on April 30th!

I had a bit of leftover paper, and so I decided to create 2 additional cards using our BRAND NEW, Make It From Your Heart - volume 5 --- How To Book. 

If you have read any of my other blog posts, it won't take you long to realize how MUCH I adore using our How-To Books!  They save me so much TIME & Thinking...and I love to pull out these books to grab a sketch to use for a scrapbooking page, or card I'm creating. 

Let's take a look at today's set of cards ---both cards use Pattern #21 in the Volume 5 edition.  😊

Did you notice??  Both of these cards are from the SAME PATTERN design!! 😉 That's one of the GREAT perks in our How-to-books.  You don't have to keep it the pattern the same direction, but it's fun to CHANGE it up & get a totally different look!💗

Let's take a look at the first card....

This Koala bear is OH so CUTE!! I colored her in, by using the Watercolor paints that CTMH will use on their card designs too! 

Take a look at the dotted lines that I stamped around the square....isn't it amazing what an extra touch like that can do? 

Did you KNOW??  That this stamp set can ONLY be purchased as part of this bundle? 
Let's take a look at that stamp set before moving to my next card design. 

Which stamp image is YOUR favorite?? 

Let's take a look at the second card. 

(it's turned a quarter turn for a NEW card design!) 

This Zebra is pretty CUTE too!  I added some of the flower images from the set to "accent" her & those JULEP sequins that are INCLUDED in the workshop kit...are the PERFECT color for these "Lovely" papers! 

Here's a closer look --- 

One of the FUN things I did on this card, was to create my own border strip. By using the single flower & the dashed line...I was able to add an extra touch!  The flowers were colored with pink watercolor paint.  😉

I hope you enjoyed my card creations & that you were INSPIRED today!! :) 

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Wendy'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 create so many BEAUTIFUL projects in honor of National Scrapbooking Day!  

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista 

Joyful Stars Blog Hop - The Jubilee Crew & Jingle Joy Cardmaking kit

  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 created 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 Betty's blog you are right on track.

Here are the cards I'm sharing today!

Close To My Heart has some FABULOUS Workshop kits--and this Jingle Joy Cardmaking Kit is no exception!

I LOVE the kits they create, and I also enjoy doing a little "Krista's Crafty" tweak to each of the kits, by using their SAME card designs...but pulling in another stamp set of my choice. ;)  

First ---let's take a look at what comes in the Jingle Joy cardmaking kit & then we'll take a closer look at my cards. 

This kit can be found on your consultant's CTMH website--- I ADORE the Exclusive Stamp set & thin cut bundle that is included in this kit!

Take note that THIS particular kit ---INCLUDES a bottle of Silver Stickles too!! 

Here are the Card designs that CTMH created using this Jingle Joy collection! 

Look how BEAUTIFUL they are! 

We ALWAYS learn a technique in our Cardmaking kits & this time, we learned about using the Distress Oxide inks, as well as using the Stickles! 

 Today, I'm just focusing on the Design of card #2 today. ( I'll be sharing my other card designs over on my Business FB page & my IG accounts. )

 

Let's take a look at the 3 cards I created using the SAME Card #2 design. 

You can see the original card design in the top right of the photo above. 

For my other two cards, I took the SAME cuts of papers, and rearranged or even "trimmed down" some of the pieces to create TWO totally NEW cards! 

I also added in a stamp set of my choice --more details on that set below. 

Here are the inks & the Light Green Tri-Blend marker I used to complete "my version" of my cards. 

I've been having SO MUCH FUN "playing" with the distress oxide inks & I loved that we used them to STAMP with on these cards too!! These inks really DO give a vibrant, bright color when stamped!! 

I LOVED adding extra Stickles to my cards--- notice how you can use those Stickles for a thin "ribbon" on this card here! 

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why not use it to add "sparkle & shine" to the large amount of gifts---how fun! 

Here's a look at the ADORABLE "the Jubilee Crew" stamp/thin cut set that I used to create my extra cards.  

These SNOWPEOPLE just "grabbed" me the minute I saw them! So cute!! 

Here's a "bonus card" showcasing my favorite images on this stamp set. 

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed my creation & were inspired to create something 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