Joyful Stars Blog Hop - Let's Stay Home 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 Marie's blog you are right on track.

I hope you all are doing well, in our bit of a "crazy" world today. I know crafting has been my go to & it's been a joy to craft & create more than normal :)

Close To My Heart designed a special stamp set for this time of our lives...this is the stamp I chose to focus on today. 
Here are the 2 cards I created. 

The special stamp set, created by CTMH is this one here...

We can choose to find good in this situation :) ...and by taking time to take photos, write down feelings, memories, crazy things that are happening, we will PRESERVE & DOCUMENT these memories for future generations! 

What a FABULOUS stamp set, to record these memories! Make sure to check with your CTMH consultant to get this exclusive stamp. 

Here is a close up of the first card...

I ADORE our stitched shapes, and yes...the stitched heart Thin Cuts were perfect to add to this card. 

Let's take a close look at the background...

FIRST -- maybe you are wondering...why or HOW did I choose the colors for this card design??

Well---HAVE you HEARD the Exciting News??

This month at CTMH, we are having aCARDSTOCK CARNIVAL SALE!  We are SO excited about the 20-40% savings...make sure you talk to your consultant ASAP before this sale ends on April 30th (or while supplies last!) 

This Green-Blue Cardstock Bundle that I used for these 2 cards, is 30% off retail price!

So, let's take a close up look at the many techniques we used on our Fabulous White-Cored Cardstock! :) 

I ADORE our Embossing folders at CTMH -- and I used the "Flower Garden" embossing folder. 

BUT...do you also see the striped embossed cardstock?
This, I created myself by using my bone folder & the groove in my paper trimmer (the groove where the blade normally is located ) :)  

With this 2nd card design, I sanded the top of the Embossed flower piece, giving it a rougher appearance. 

 I used some of our Diamond Stickles to fill in the heart & add a bit of sparkle to this card design. 

Take a look at ANOTHER way to use our cardstock...tearing. 
The border on the right side of the card, was tore to allow the white-core to show through! What a fun, rustic look!

I love those little houses in the "Let's Stay Home" stamp set! I stamped these 3 houses in 3 different colors, glacier, mint & peacock...then I fussy cut them out & paper pieced them together! :) 

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed my cards & 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 Debi'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

Sept Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - Just Treats

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

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

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE September SOTM stamp set called "Just Treats".

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 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 months EXCLUSIVE stamp set, that you can get for ONLY $5 with your $50 CTMH purchase in SEPTEMBER 2018. 

I LOVE that we have an EXCLUSIVE stamp set available at a DISCOUNT each & every month!!

What a PERFECT stamp set for all of the upcoming months...as well as a "general" everyday stamp set too!!!  

I created a card today, and I started by using Pattern #26 from the Make It From Your Heart, vol 2 How-To book.

Here's my card.... 

In case you haven't heard....CTMH released TODAY (Sept 1st) a BRAND NEW, beautiful Holiday Expressions Idea Book! That means we have LOTS of beautiful, new goodies to create with! 
Today, I am using the GORGEOUS paper collection called "Boutique".  I love the tones in this paper pack, and look closely - you'll see a BRAND NEW color that is our Color of the Year! We have named it "Sugarplum"! Isn't it beautiful?!?!!

Let's take a closer look at the Boutique papers...and then we'll talk about my card creation. 

Let's take a close up look at this card....

I was INSPIRED to use 2 of the our NEW Fancy Tags Thin Cuts.  My friend Gina, created something similar for a card swap we were in recently & I just loved how the stacking of the tags looked! 

I used Charcoal ink to stamp the sentiment...but I REALLY wanted the word "sweet" to be in a different color.  Hmmm...I didn't have a Sugarplum colored marker, but I DID have Post-It notes! LOL!!!

I tried to explain how I masked the word, in this photo below.  I know this wasn't the best way to mask my words, but it DID work! :) 

Can you see all the fun SHINE on the card?
I used our NEW Sugarplum colored Shimmer Brush to color in part of the words & the coffee cup. This September Stamp set is ADORABLE!!  

I finished up the card with some peacock stitched ribbon (in the CLEARANCE section at the moment ;) ) some NEW Mink twine along with the BEAUTIFUL Sugarplum Glitter Gems.  

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I hope you are enjoying this blog hop & are getting LOTS of ideas for when you create with your OWN Stamp of the month stamp set. Happy Crafting to each of you! 

Now – it’s time to head over to check out Kathy's blog to see what CRAFTY item(s) 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 September Stamp of the Month (SOTM) –

 ”Just Treats” – is ONLY available until September 30, 2018.

It can be yours at the retail price of $17.95 OR pay ONLY $5 when you purchase $50 in CTMH products this month!!!  

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

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista 

Operation Smile Blog Hop- Happy Everything

Welcome to this Special Blog Hop!

We will be featuring our beautiful Operation Smile stamp set called Happy Everything. 

This stamp set is EXCLUSIVELY available from Close To My Heart AND the best part....$3 of the $17.95 purchase price will go DIRECTLY to the kids that are apart of Operation Smile!! 

If you have come here from Donna Digby's  Blog, you are on the right path!

The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants by clicking HERE…

  

This month we have over 30 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations this month.

 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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So – let’s start off by taking a peek at this ADORABLE, very usable Happy Everything stamp set. 

There are so many BEAUTIFUL items have already been created with this stamp....love it!!!  Today, I chose to create some bright, happy cards with this exclusive stamp set. 

Here they are. 

Did you notice???  These cards are the EXACT same card design...just turned 1/4 turn!J

They card pattern I used comes from our FABULOUS How-To-Book, Make It From Your Heart, volume 2....and I used pattern #25. 

I LOVE how much different the 2nd card can look!!  Which one do you like better???

Let's take a closer look....

I added a background of Dry embossed on this card.  I used the Honeycomb embossing folder & was amazed at how much of a different look it created with that one piece of paper! 

You can also see I used the Lagoon Hearts washi tape (cut in half) on this card. 

I used this card for one of my home gatherings recently, and I needed a bit faster of a card - since there were a lot of people attending.  

That's why you see the Cricut cut flower. J Still beautiful (vs. stamping a flower) but a lot quicker to create!!

(I LOVE the chevron, sunset washi tape on this card!) 

****Just a note - the Blossom paper pack will soon be retiring as well (it's on backorder til July 10th at the time of this post)!  This is a FAVORITE paper pack of mine, and many of my customers! 

 This is a while supplies last item - so make sure to contact your own CTMH consultant today to get yours before they are gone!  

Have fun creating with this BEAUTIFUL Happy Everything stamp set!!   J 

Items used to create this card.... 

Happy Everything stamp set

Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

X7196B Blossom Paper pack

Pear cardstock

Sunset cardstock

 Embossing Folder (your choice)

1" Washi Tape--Chevron or Hearts

Gold Sequins

Brown & Tan Sparkles

Liquid Glass

Inks used: Pear, Glacier

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Now "Hop" on over to Michele Rowley's Blogto see her amazing work!

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. J

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

to see how you can receive your own "Happy Everything" stamp set.  They are only available until August 31, 2015!!

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista J

Joyful Stars Blog Hop - Heartstrings Card

Welcome to our monthly  
 Joyful Stars Blog 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 fellow consultants 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 & CTMH sister Crystal Davis’ blog you are right on track. 

Today I want to share with you a card using NEW Products from our Seasonal Expression 1 mini-book!  If you haven’t seen this beautiful catalog, you’ll want to head over to check it out now by clicking HERE!!  J

This book will ONLY be available for 4 months!  This means you’ll want to make sure to view these goodies before they disappear on March 31, 2015.  J

I was excited to use the BEAUTIFUL new paper pack called Heartstrings.  This paper is perfect for the month of February, but can also be used for many other occasions too!! The rose paper is just beautiful, and the paper with words is so versatile! 

I used CTMH’s Make It From the Heart, volume 2 how-to book for a card sketch to get me started.  I am so thankful for these helpful books!!  


After deciding on Pattern #25, I turned the design 1/4 turn, and created this card!

I was so excited to see the result of using the NEW Heart 5x7 dry embossing folder on the already designed paper!  I took my sanding block, and sanded just a touch…isn’t that a FUN look?  

I also decided to use one of my favorite new stamp sets in this mini-book “Happy to be Friends”. 

I see so many possibilities with this stamp set, and love the twigs & flowers that are included in this set!

I stamped the flower 3 times…in 3 different colors!  I used Cranberry, 2nd generation Hollyhock & Lagoon inks, and then did some fussy cutting & started layering the flowers on stop of each other.

The “Love You” was stamped in two inks…first I stamped it in Hollyhock, and stamped off to get the lighter color, and then “dipped” the stamp back into Cranberry ink to get the bottom of Love You in the red ink. 

I used Whisper ink and sponged the edges of the white daisy cardstock, and added a bit of the white Shimmer Trim - another NEW goodie from this Seasonal Expression1 mini-book!  J

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Now it’s time to Hop on over to my friend  Betty Locco’s blog to check out what beautiful, crafty item she has to share with us! J 

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 J