January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - Everyday Magic

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

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

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE January 2020 SOTM stamp set called "Everday Magic".

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 months EXCLUSIVE stamp set, that you can get for ONLY $5 with EVERY $50 CTMH purchase in January 2020. 

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

Take a look at the card I created with this month's stamp set. 

I found today's card design in our BRAND NEW Jan/Feb 2020 mini Idea Book.  Check out page 24, and you'll find the pattern for this card, shown there. :) 

 
A newer item that we carry, are these ADORABLE Acrylic hearts.  

For this project, I wanted COLORED hearts, ....so I pulled out my Tri-Blend alcohol markers, and colored them to match my paper!

I used 2 of my Tri-Blends.... Blue Turquoise & Bright Pink



I also used some BRAND NEW items that are shown in our Jan/Feb mini Idea book....I ADORE all of these new goodies!!

Do you see where I used our NEW...
*Lagoon Shimmer Brush
*Soft Pink Shimmer Trim

I also used our CLEAR Shimmer Brush inside the Raspberry inked heart.  

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My papers come from our BRAND NEW "Celebrate Today" papers. What a BRIGHT & Happy paper pack!

 

I also used, our "oldy by goody" Rectangle Stitched Frame Thin Cuts. 
These are so versatile and can be used on almost ANY project!

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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. Happy Crafting to each of you! 

Now – it’s time to head over to check out the talented Lauren'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 January Stamp of the Month (SOTM) –

 ”Everyday Magic” – is ONLY available until January 31, 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 many have. (or click here if you need a consultant )  

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista

Joyful Stars Blog Hop - Reindeer Crossing Stitched Circle 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 Joyce G's blog you are right on track.

Each month, at Close To My Heart, we have an EXCLUSIVE stamp set available we call our "Stamp of the Month". 

Today, I'm sharing another card I created, using this BEAUTIFUL stamp set. 



  

First, if you don't know about our Stamp of the Month (SOTM) program...make sure to ask your CTMH Consultant!💗

Here is a look at this month's stamp set - "Reindeer Crossing". 

This stamp set can be yours for ONLY $5 with any $50 CTMH purchase during the month of December.

Let's chat about a few details on this card...

I used 3 of the stamp images, included in this stamp set.  I also used an ADDITIONAL stamp set, do you see it?? 

The "splotch" behind the 2 deer, comes from our "Strokes of an Artist" stamp set.  This is a stamp set, that I ALWAYS have in my stamp stash...and I use it quite often! 

Our NEWEST embossing folder....sigh....is all about SNOWFLAKES!

Look at the design this embossing folder creates.  I chose to run our White Daisy cardstock through the machine to get this snowflake background design. 

Oh the DETAIL & beauty this folder creates!! You'll notice I added a couple Julep colored glitter gems, to give some extra sparkle too. 

One of my FAVORITE, new items we carry at CTMH, are the NEW Tri-Blend alcohol markers.

  I didn't use them a lot on this card, but after stamping the pine cones with Memento ink pad, I colored & shaded them in with the Earth Brown & Dull Green markers.  You'l want to give them a try!



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 Betty'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 BEAUTIFUL day!!!

Krista Hershberger

December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - Reindeer Crossing

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

Miss Carrie's Blog, you are on the right track!!  

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE December SOTM stamp set called "Reindeer Crossing".

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 months EXCLUSIVE stamp set, that you can get for ONLY $5 with EVERY $50 CTMH purchase in December 2019. 

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

Take a look at the card I created with this month's stamp set. 

I found today's card design...in our Make It From Your Heart volume 3 how-to book, pattern #15  :) 

 

There are SO MANY fun images in this stamp set--- it was so hard to know which ones to choose to use on my card!

Pine & pine cones always "speak" winter to me.  I inked these up with a Memento ink pad and then colored & shaded with our FABULOUS new Tri-Blend alcohol markers!

THREE colors (yes....I did say three!!!) in one marker!! A dark, medium and light shade of that particular color.  These markers are fabulous --- even for me, a person who doesn't color very well! LOVE these (and you'll want to chat with your CTMH consultant about them ;) 
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My papers come from our current "Cedar & Pine" papers. While there is a Christmas "feel" to these papers, I ADORE the designs that can be used for almost any occasion!  

 

Did you notice???
Take a look at the raised "snow" on the bottom part of the card.

Recently, CTMH shared a FABULOUS technique with us on how to create a snow look.  We used our Texture paste on the cardstock & added more paste to the edges of paper to create the look of snowdrifts. 

After the Texture Paste was dry (you can use your heat tool to speed this process) I used our Clear Shimmer Brush to color in the bottom part of the snow.  The photo does not capture this beautiful sparkle & shine!  
However, the Diamond Stickles I used on the TOP of the snow drift, photographed nicely.  I'd LOVE to be able to share this card with you in person!  

Next, the adorable sleigh. :) 
I again used the FABULOUS Tri-Blend Alcohol markers to shade in this sleigh. 
Colors used were....Dark Red, Pale Pink & Gold Brown 

I used our Clear Shimmer Brush, once again, and added sparkle to the "snow" under the sleigh as well!

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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. Happy Crafting to each of you! 

Now – it’s time to head over to check out the talented Becca'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 December Stamp of the Month (SOTM) –

 ”Reindeer Crossing” – is ONLY available until December 31, 2019.

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 many have. (or click here if you need a consultant )  

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista