Joyful Stars Blog Hop - Fishing Happy Birthday

 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.

Today's card is one I created for our oldest son, whose birthday is today!  

 

The items I used to create this card are ALL available and are mostly found in the ONLINE ONLY section of your CTMH consultant's website...make sure you don't miss out on all of these GREAT items that are "hiding" in our online catalog! 

 

I did use a NEW paper pack -- the Wood Grain paper, as well as the X9017 Mix In papers.   

Check out ALL of our paper collections by clicking here!

I used this handsome stamp set & thin cut (metal dies)....it's perfect for those outdoor people that are family or friends! Our oldest son loves to fish --and so that was the image of my choice when creating his birthday card. 

I had my hubby come down in my craft room to tell me the correct colors needed for this fish---this is what he told me to use. 😍

Julep Shimmer Brush 

Clear Shimmer Brush

Bashful Shimmer Brush (retired)

Citrus Green Blend Tri-Blend marker

It turned out so LIFE like & looks so much better in person. The camera didn't pick up the lovely shimmer that is on the top and belly of this fish.  So FUN!!   

Here is the list of products I used to create this card: 

X9017 Mix In Papers

X8017 Wood Grain Paper

X5957 Sapphire Cardstock

1385 White Daisy Cardstock

D1899 Birthday Greetings

X254 Value Pack White Cards & envelopes

Z3709 Wild & Free stamp & thin cuts

Z3508 Julep Shimmer Brush

Z3293 Clear Shimmer Brush

Z2484 Citrus Green Blend Tri-Blend

Z4308 Silver Sequins

Z4213 Silver Embellishing Thread

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

National Scrapbooking Month Blog Hop - Blue Skies

Welcome to this 
Special Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring our EXCLUSIVE,National Scrapbooking Month collection by Close To My Heart called "Blue Skies".  

There are so MANY beautiful items included in this collection!!  You'll want to make SURE to talk with your CTMH consultant to learn about the paper packs, stickers sheets, stamp sets, UV coated cardstock, Cut Above scrapbooking kit and so much more!!   

Now, let's continue with this special "Blue Skies" Blog Hop....

If you have come here from Melinda'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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May is National Scrapbooking Month, 

and that's a WONDERFUL reason to celebrate!!

  

I created a card, showcasing this Fabulous "Blue Skies" collection --- take a look!

This paper is SO "happy", bright and beautiful!! Let's take a look at those BEAUTIFUL pattern designs in the "Blue Skies" paper collection! This card sketch came from our FABULOUS, Make It From Your Heart vol 1 book -- pattern # 24.  I ADORE our How-To books! :)  

Look at these GORGEOUS, happy paper pack!  I used 2 patterns from this collection in my card -- the grid paper & the yellow sunshine paper.  You will also notice the 12x12 Sticker Sheet in this photo below. :) 

The other paper I used on my card, AND it's in our Blue Skies Collection is the BRAND NEW UV coated cardstock!! Check this out!! 

This is my FAVORITE part of the "Blue Skies" collection! Here are a few close up photos so you can see the BEAUTIFUL clear embossed designs on this paper....here are the two patterned pieces of cardstock I used.

     Aren't they GORGEOUS??  
Look at those BEAUTIFUL papers!! 

The strip of red hearts comes from one of our "zip strips"...the top 1/2 inch of our 12 x 12 1/2 paper. I love this extra PERK of our paper collections. 

The "Thinking of you" wording, comes from the ADORABLE, May Stamp of the Month (SOTM) stamp set -- this set is ONLY $5 with every $50 CTMH purchase you make in May 2020! :) 





Next, those flowers :) Yes...they were stamped with our "Beautiful Day" stamp set & cut out with our coordinating Thin Cuts!  

This stamp set is called "Beautiful Day" and can be purchased by itself 
--OR -- 
SAVE 30% when you purchase the entire "Blue Skies" Product Bundle!! 

I used Lagoon & Pixie inks for the color of my flowers & Sapphire ink for the middle parts. Green Apple was the ink color I used for the leaves. I ADORE these bright happy colors! 

I also used a FEW images from the "Blue Skies" stamp set on my card too! Can you find which images I used?? :) 

 I used the corner stamp & the row of 3 hearts. :) 

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

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Haley'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 CTMH Idea Book!!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista

Technique Hop - "Heat It Up!" Embossing!

Welcome to our 
"Heat It Up!" 
Technique Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring techniques that will go along with our current season!  Check out our "Heat It Up!" papercrafting creations. 

Come on in and check it out!

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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Heat it Up!...means getting out that fabulous heat tool! 
  
I adore Sparkle & Shine & love to incorporate it into whatever project I'm working on.

Today, my "shiny" card was created with our BEAUTIFUL Mix-In papers.  
Take a look... 

I enjoy Heat Embossing very much & it's been a while since I did embossing on my ENTIRE card -- sentiment and all!

Let's take a look at the stamp sets I used for this card.   

First up --- the Fairy Tale Magic stamp & thin cut bundle. 

Ever since this stamp set was released, I've wanted to stamp those mushrooms! Well, today was FINALLY the day!! Yay! 

Next up --- my FAVORITE Birthday stamp set!! This one is called "Birthday Greetings".  This stamp can be found in the ONLINE ONLY section of your CTMH Consultant's website! This stamp set I use, over & over, and OVER again! 

I used our Princess Gold Embossing powder. to emboss the sentiment AND the mushroom border.  And yes...I did fussy cut that border ;)  I really enjoy fussy cutting, and when you have a FABULOUS scissors, like CTMH carries, our Micro-tip scissors are the BEST around to do your fussy cutting!! 

I decided to also turn this into a Shaker card for some added fun!! I used our Loose Gold Sequins, and tried to pull out most of the clear sequins in that mix, with just a sprinkling of gold sequins. 
The "Birthday Hello" and single mushroom, were heat embossed on the shaker part of the card, prior to filling the shaker with sequins. 

To color in the mushrooms, I used our Tri-Blend alcohol markers. I LOVE how these markers blend "effortlessly" together!

Here's a look at the supplies I used to create this card 
Z3704 Fairy Tale Magic Stamp set & Thin Cut bundle
D1899 Birthday Greetings stamp set
X9013 Mix In Papers
Cardstocks: Toffee, Sweet Leaf & White Daisy
Z4309 Shaker Window & Confetti Thin Cuts
Z4310 Shaker Window Foam & Acetate
z4194  White & Gold Skinny ribbon
Z2066 Princess Gold Embossing Powder
Tri-Blend Markers (Dull Green, Coral, Tan) 

Make sure to contact your CTMH consultant to learn how you can get these BEAUTIFUL papercrafting goodies!  This stamp set and paper are leaving us on April 30, 2020. (or while supplies last) 

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

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to my talented friend Melissa'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 

CTMH New PRODUCT Blog Hop- March/April 2020

Welcome to this 
Special Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring our EXCLUSIVE New PRODUCT from  the Close To My Heart March/April mini catalog that was released on March 1, 2020.  

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 Kathy'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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Close To My Heart has done it again!!

  

This new mini Book is FILLED with BEAUTIFUL papers, embellishments & products!!

Have you all seen the ADORABLE Operation Smile stamp set called "You Make Me Happy"???🐱🦊🐶🦉

➡️Did you know for EACH set that is purchased --- $7 of this stamp set will go DIRECTLY to the Operation Smile kids??  💗


I LOVE this little set & had to play with it. 
Here are a couple cards I created. 

 I used the NEW Mix-In papers & the Seas the Day papers. 😊 Look at those LOVELY designs!

  
 Our Thin Cuts are one of the tools I use A LOT in my projects.  For this card, I used the Scallop Stitched Circle

I used Intense Black ink, to stamp the main animal. Then I took our FABULOUS Tri-Blend Alcohol markers to color them in! 

Here is what this ADORABLE stamp set looks like! 
Contact your CTMH Consultant & join us in supporting the Operation Smile kids today!

I hope you enjoyed these cards and were INSPIRED today!! :) 

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to the talented Gina'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 March/April CTMH Idea Book!!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista