Technique Hop - "Back to the Basics"

Welcome to our 
"Back to the Basics" 
Technique Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring techniques that are "Back to the Basics" in our papercrafting creations. 

Come on in and check it out!
Currently, we have THREE  BRAND NEW Idea Books - please CLICK HERE to see these fabulous papercrafting goodies!   

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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Today, I'd like to share all about Generation Stamping. 
  
While this may be an "old" technique...it's one I still use QUITE often! It always amazes me that something SO simple...can have such a dramatic effect!

Take a look at this card, using the ADORABLE Hawthorn Cardmaking Kit stamp set. 

The Acorn is stamped with ONLY 2 ink colors...and not 3 colors like it may appear. 

I used Saffron ink for the yellow acorn, and Paprika ink for the other two acorns.  I LOVE that our ink pads have multiple shades of the same color "hidden" inside. 

So how do we do this Generation Stamping technique???

The HARDEST part when doing this technique IS to REMEMBER to NOT RE-INK your stamp image!!

It seems easy, but that's usually how I "mess up" when I use this technique.
Another thing to note.....(see the photo below) 

If you haven't done any Generation Stamping in a while....I hope you'll give it a try!  

Here's a look at the supplies I used to create this simple card. 

Make sure to contact your CTMH consultant to learn how you can get these BEAUTIFUL fall goodies!  This stamp set and paper are going away on Oct 31, 2019 (or while supplies last) 

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

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 CTMH Idea Books!!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista 

Joyful Stars Blog Hop - Central Park Cardmaking WYW 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 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 Gough's blog you are right on track.

It's August, & at Close To My Heart that means that items will soon be retiring as NEW goodies will be arriving right around the corner! 

Today, I wanted to show you how I add "my twist" to our FABULOUS Cardmaking WYW kits...let's check it out! :) 

Here are the original cards the Cheers to You WYW cardmaking Kit creates...aren't they so "happy" and FUN?!? 

(click on the photo to enlarge it) 

This cardmaking kit is called "Cheers To You" and it features the Central Park papers in this kit.  Each of our Cardmaking Workshop Your Way (WYW) kits, will create 12 cards...but there is so much MORE than just that in the kit! :) 

Each kit includes, papers & cardstock, embellishments, cards, envelopes & an EXCLUSIVE stamp set - ONLY available with the purchase of that particular kit!

Here is a close up look at the EXCLUSIVE stamp set in the "Cheers to You" WYW kit.  This stamp set is one I will use again & again...and I ADORE the dotted circle & adorable heart! ;) 

While the cards CTMH designs are BEAUTIFUL...with each kit, I always like to challenge myself to create different cards too.

The "guidelines" I give myself ;)...I need to use the same cut pieces that I already cut for the cards.  
I do "allow" myself to bring in other stamp sets if I need to. :) 

Let's take a look at Card #1 and the different card designs I came up with. :) 

So take notice of the original card on top...
The 3 other cards are all a bit different.  Sometimes I didn't cut the rectangle into a trianglepiece (like in card #1) and other times I still cut the rectangle piece into 2 triangles, but I used both triangles...instead of throwing the other triangle away. :) 


Here are the Card 2 designs.... 

Again..the top card in the photo is the original card. 
It's amazing what a little turn to the card & rearranging of cut pieces can do!  I did also choose to add black shimmer trim to a few cards as well. 

Here is a look at all of the cards together & the extra stamp sets I added to make the extra cards. 

Of course, this Cardmaking Workshop kit is ADORABLE on it's own...it doesn't need to be changed around at all :) ...but this is just a fun way to get a bit more creative & next time you create a workshop - why not turn your card a quarter turn & see what NEW design you can create! :) 

That's all for today....thanks for stopping by, and I hope you were inspired to go CREATE something on your own! :) 

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Now it’s time to Hop on over to Joyce Houck's  blog and see what beautiful, crafty item she has to share with us!

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

“Through the Year”–Calendar Workshop

“Through the Year” 12x12 Calendar Workshop

Monday, Dec 4^th @ 9:15 am AND

Thursday, Dec 7^th @ 6:45 pm

@ my home in Elverson
RSVP by Mon, Nov 20^th 

Close To My Heart has released a BEAUTIFUL workshop just in time for the Christmas giving season!!

I know calendars, with pictures of people I know & cherish, are a WONDERFUL gift…a  loving, thoughtful & caring gift! J

What better way to express your love by giving them a completed calendar OR….This calendar, given without photos, would be a WONDERFUL gift for ANYONE too!! J

We will be completing this calendar at my upcoming classes - HOWEVER....instructions ARE INCLUDED in this kit - so you CAN create this yourself, on your own schedule!! J
(customers can purchase this collection beginning Dec 1st!) 

This exclusive “Through the Year Calendar kit “is prepared with beautiful items, & ready for you to create this 2018 calendar!

The kit includes…

©       My Creations 12x12 Calendar

©       papers

©       Complements

©       pack of glitter gems

©       custom gold glitter die-cuts

— AND it is available at a 20% discount!

ONLY  $38.95!! ( retail value $50.02)

****PLEASE NOTE****

This kit is not available to customers until December 1, but YOU can attend my December 4^th or 7^th workshop and have your kit EARLY when you pay for my workshop by November 20th. J  

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To Create the calendar EXACTLY as it’s shown – you will need some ADDITIONAL ITEMS.

          

                                                                

Additional items needed to complete the kit:

**S1711 November SOTM - Through the Year

B1484 Jennifer's Hand Stamp Set

Z2826 Heather Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad

1385 White Daisy Cardstock

Y1000 1" x 1" My Acrylix® Block

Y1002 1" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block

Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape

Z553 Bonding Memories™ Dual Action Glue Pen

Z3372 Adhesive Runner

**REMINDER - The November Stamp of the Month is only available in November. You will NEED this stamp for the Calendar Kit. Place a $50 order in November and get it for just $5 or pay full price for it in December with your kit.

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Beginning Dec 1^st….the Calendar Kit can be purchased by ANYONE  in two different ways!!

Calendar Kit without the November Stamp of the Month:     $38.95

Calendar Kit WITH the Nov. Stamp of the Month:$56.90

To create these beautiful calendar pages, we have used the November Stamp Of the Month & Jennifer’s Hand Alphabet stamp set.

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While this workshop is taking place in December, when you order this kit (through me) EARLY for the workshop, you will be able to get this Nov SOTM for just $5 with your $50 CTMH purchase!

OR…

you can order OTHER CTMH goodies too (other than the calendar kit), & when you reach the $50 mark – that November SOTM stamp set, always “turns into” that $5 special. J

Here are your WORKSHOP Kit options!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Workshop BASIC  kit”  Through the Year Calendar Kit, which includes:  ©       My Creations 12x12 Calendar ©       papers ©       Complements ©       pack of glitter gems ©       custom gold glitter die-cuts ONLY  $38.95!! ( plus shipping & tax) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Workshop BETTER  kit” Through the Year Calendar Kit (contents listed above) Pack of Thin 3D foam tape ONLY  $44.90!! ( plus shipping & tax) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

“Workshop BEST  kit”

Purchase these items...

©       Through the Year Calendar Kit (contents listed above)

©       B1484 Jennifer's Hand Alphabet Stamp

©       S1711 November Stamp of the Month - Through the Year

ONLY  $53.90!! ( plus shipping & tax)

PLUS.....get the Heather Ink Pad, needed for the workshop for FREE when you purchase this BEST kit! J ($9.10 value)

-----At the workshop class, I will guide you through the cutting guide & assist in assembling the pages.  If you don't finish all pages you will have your own stamp set and ink needed to complete on your own! Yay!!

Contact me & let me know WHICH class you are interested in & feel free to invite friends to make it a Girls Day/Night out!!  Minimum attendance must be 4 people.

Then please mail me a check no later than November 22nd.

These make great Christmas gifts!! 

If you want to purchase more than one calendar kit add $46 for each additional calendar kit you order.  These kits will not include the extra White Daisy Cardstock, ink pad or stamp sets.

Please contact me with any questions! J J  I look forward to crafting with you!!

Blessings,  

Krista Hershberger 

 CTMH Independent Consultant
Celebrating 11 years with Close To My Heart!!
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