Joyful Stars Blog Hop – Washi Word cards

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 Betty Loco’s blog you are right on track. 

My cards today use our NEW Washi Tape….WORDS!! 

I ADORE the new washi tape, created by Close To My Heart….check out this FABULOUS washi!!

Today, I’m showing you the TWO new kinds of washi tape you can purchase.

(CLICK HERE to see more patterns & designs of other CTMH washi)

 

The top (pink/yellow/orange) washi is called CARNIVAL washi tape.

The bottom (blue/green/gray) washi is called BOARDWALK.

So - let’s recap….

You will receive THREE different rolls of washi tape with each pack of the NEW washi tape!!

EACH washi tape pack includes….

• 2 rolls (5 yds each) of the 1/4” washi tape 
• 1 roll (5 yds.) of WORD washi tape J

So – now that we saw this FUN, new washi…take a peek at the card(s) I created using these WASHI WORDS…

To create these cards, I used the Blossom Paper pack & Adventure Paper Fundamentals cardstock.

(Want to learn MORE about our Paper Fundamentals line….click here) 

So – I have to ask…did you notice?  J

Did you notice that there are NO STAMPED images on either of these cards???

SURPRISE!  J

I used the Chevron Border Punch, and the Artiste Cricut collection to create the glitter shape behind the word, the 3D rolled flowers & the green (pear) leaf branch.

I did use some Desert Sand ink…to ink the edges of my flowers & the designer papers…so there is a little bit of ink on the page.  

I hope you enjoyed this peek at some NEW products available ONLY at Close To My Heart.J 

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Now it’s time to Hop on over to my friend & fellow consultant Marie Flayer’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

January Stamp of the Month - This Moment

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

If you have come here from

 Donna Digby's Blog 

you are on the right track!!

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE January SOTM stamp set called “This Moment”.  

Just in time for Valentine’s Day!!

This blog hop is a great big circle, so if you can start here & work your way around this circle!  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find a complete list of PARTICIPATING CONSULTANTS by clicking HERE…

This month we have OVER 60 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 the post to see what EACH consultant has created!!

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Here is the card I created this month.J

My card design came from our Wishes How-To Book.  This card's pattern is called "It's a Wrap"...and it is a slide out card.  

I used the NEW Heartstrings paper pack that works perfect with January's stamp set!! J 

Look at this BEAUTIFUL new paper pack!!  Those colors...those patterns...squeal! 

The arrow stamps in this set kept calling my name - so I decided to use them as part of my background. 


 By inking them in Whisper ink & stamping them on Whisper cardstock, it created a beautiful background. 

In creating the pull out part of this card...I wanted to add some texture to that piece inside.  The CTMH Scoring Board was the PERFECT answer!! 

I put my 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of white daisy cardstock on the Scoreboard, and scored all 4 sides in 1/4" inch from the edge to create the border.  

The Chevron border punch is one of my FAVORITE tools of CTMH's...and since we were already going with the arrow theme, I thought this may be the perfect addition! J

This is one of my favorite ways to use this punch...punch the chevron design into any designer paper of my choice...and then cut them apart into arrows to add as accents to my projects. 

Did you notice all the embellishment goodies on this one picture?  J 
   *White Shimmer Trim      *Pixie Extra Thick Twine    *Puffies

Here are the list of products I used on this card in case you'd like to create one of your own!  J 

Jan 2015 SOTM card

9036                Wishes - It's a Wrap - pg. 12

S1501                This Moment

Z1906               Artbooking Cricut Collection

X7193B              Heartstrings paper pack

1385                  White Daisy Cardstock

Z2033               Whimsy Paper Fundamentals

Z1998                Chevron Border Punch
Z1937                Scoring Board
Z3035               Pixie Extra Thick Twine

Z3024               White Shimmer Trim
Z3037               Puffies – Stuck on You

Z1807                Pink Glitter Gems

Z1151                 3D Foam Tape

Inks used:           Hollyhock, Whisper, Cranberry & Lagoon

Now head on over to  Maria Myers' Blog to see  what she has created using this stamp set!  J

Be sure to visit ALL the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!  We always love to hear any feedback you’d like to share as well, so feel free to leave a comment. J

 

****Remember, the January SOTM

~ This Moment~

is only available until January 31st! J

It can be yours at the retail price of $17.95 OR pay $5 when you purchase $50 in CTMH items

 

Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here if you need a consultant J) to see how you can receive these EXCLUSIVE items for ONLY $5 each!!!  

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista J