Krista's Crafty Corner: share the love

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

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 Joyce's blog you are right on track.

Today I wanted to share a card I created using the "Share the Love" stamp set that's from Close To My Heart February 2016 special.

Take a look!! J

I used the soft colors of our Georgie paper pack to create this card.

Take a look at the camera...

Did you notice the "shiny" lens? Liquid glass helps to create a "lens" and give it a dimensional look!

I also chose to use the stamp set called "Ink Blot". This stamp set is a FAVORITE....and I LOVE the extra texture it brings to any creation!!

*****Here's a close up view of this ADORABLE stamp set. ****

So....what's so special about this stamp set?

There are TWO reasons it's so special!!

1. This "Share the Love" stamp set is ONLY available during February 2016.

2. ***The most important reason**** $7 of the purchase price of this stamp set goes DIRECTLY to the Operation Smile kids!!

Operation Smile is an AMAZING organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for CHILDREN all over the world!!

Close To My Heart is partnered with Operation Smile, an organization that provides, FREE, life-changing surgery that repairs smiles and reshapes lives, one child at a time. Since 2008, Close To My Heart has provided support to change the lives of over 1,500 children and their families. Buy with pride - your business with Close To My Heart makes a BIG difference in the life of a child.

*****There are actually THREE WAYS you can ALWAYS help the kids at Operation Smile beyond February 2016!

1. For EVERY Close To My Heart order that you place, there is ALWAYS an area online or in person, for you to donate directly to Operation Smile. You can do this by rounding up your order OR by giving a donation of any amount.

2. We also have another stamp set available, that the same monetary amount apply!! $7 of the purchase price of $17.95, will go DIRECTLY to Operation Smile! This stamp set is called "Animal Critters" and how CUTE this stamp set is!!! Perfect for birthday, baby, or just a thinking of you card!!

3. If stamping is not your thing - you can support Operation Smile in a non-crafty way! J

Purchase 1 or more of these EXCLUSIVE t-shirts, created exclusively for Close To My Heart .

Wear one of our "Make Someone Smile" t-shirts with pride, knowing that $10 of every shirt purchase is DONATED toward Operation Smile!! Show your support for Operation Smile & order yours today! J

Your donation WILL HELP change the lives of children all over the world - one smile at a time.

CLICK HERE to support Operation Smile kids today.

Here's another card I created using this "Share the Love" stamp set too!! Click on the picture to see details about creating this card.

Thanks for stopping by, and make sure you contact YOUR Close To My Heart consultant to get this EXCLUSIVE, Operation Smile stamp set this month! J

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Now it’s time to Hop on over to my fellow consultant and check out Nancy's blog and see 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

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Share the Love - Blog Hop

Welcome to this
Special Blog Hop!

Today we will be featuring February's special the Share the Love stamp set!

If you have come here from Terrie'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 25 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing items they created using items from this mini book.

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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Let's take a look at this FUN LOVING stamp set - that's ONLY available this month...

Has your mind started churning as you looked at this stamp set??? So many creating possibilities!!!

Well, I chose to create a card today - and I used NON-TRADITIONAL "love" colors to make it...check it out.

I LOVE the soft colors of the Georgie paper collection from Close To My Heart, and that is what I chose to use today.

This paper pack has 6 different designs to chose from, and can be used for SO much MORE than the baby theme!

In addition to the "Share the Love" stamp set, you may have noticed my splotches of ink. J

I used the "ink blot" stamp set. I must encourage you to add this stamp set to your collection!! J It's one of those go-to stamp sets that is something you can always pull out to use and it never goes out of style.

Here's a close up shot....

I used a lot of our 3D foam tape to create dimension, and my handy exacto knife helped me to "fussy cut" the telephone out to mount on top of the Artiste Cricut cut heart. I used two of the flamingo dots as a finishing touch.

Ink colors used: Whisper, Juniper & Pixie

Before you go - PLEASE NOTE:

Not only will you get this loveable stamp set by taking part in this promotion, but Close To My Heart will DONATE $7 of the proceeds from this stamp set to Operation Smile, an AMAZING organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for CHILDREN all over the world!!!

Is that AMAZING or what??? J

There are 3 OTHER ways YOU can also help donate to Operation Smile kids! Take a moment to CLICK HERE to learn how a "little donation" can go a LONG way !!

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I hope you enjoyed this card design J...and now it's time to "Hop" on over to Michelle's Blogto see what she has created!

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)

so that you can get in on the FUN and get your OWN copy of this ADORABLE, exclusive stamp set this month!!

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista J

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

February 2016 specials at Close To My Heart

Welcome February 2016 - the month where we celebrate LOVE! J

The theme of LOVE is so fitting as we have TWO specials this month, and one of them is sharing our LOVE with the Precious children of Operation Smile!! Ok - I'm getting ahead of myself J

Come join me as we learn about these EXCLUSIVE specials available ONLY during February 2016 at Close To My Heart!

1. Share the Love Constant Campaign

SHARE the LOVE this February by purchasing the EXCLUSIVE My Acrylix "Share the Love" stamp set for just $17.95!!

Filled with ADORABLE icons & loveable sentiments - THIS STAMP SET will be a BEAUTIFUL addition to your collection - but wait...there's more!!!

Not only will you get this loveable stamp set by taking part in this promotion, but Close To My Heart! will DONATE $7 of the proceeds from this stamp set to Operation Smile, an AMAZING organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for CHILDREN all over the world!!!

*****Here's a close up view of this ADORABLE stamp set. ****

Not sure if you'd use this stamp set? Well - you can STILL help out the Operation Smile kids this month & throughout the year too!!

*****Check out the following THREE WAYS you can ALWAYS help the kids at Operation Smile!

2. We also have another stamp set available, that the same monetary amount apply!! This stamp set is called "Animal Critters" and how CUTE this stamp set is!!! Perfect for birthday, baby, or just a thinking of you card!!

3. If stamping is not your thing - you can support Operation Smile in a non-crafty way!

Purchase 1 or more of these EXCLUSIVE t-shirts, created exclusively for Close To My Heart .

Wear one of our "Make Someone Smile" t-shirts with pride, knowing that $10 of every shirt purchase is DONATED toward Operation Smile!! Show your support for Operation Smile & order yours today! Your donation WILL HELP change the lives of children all over the world - one smile at a time.

CLICK HERE to support Operation Smile kids today.

2. February Stamp of the Month (SOTM) -Balloon Animals

What a FUN stamp set to add to your collection! When I saw this stamp set - I thought birthday party, but then I thought baby shower, and a cheer up card. How will YOU use this stamp set in your creations?

You’ll want to hop over to my latest blog post that showcases this lovely stamp. CLICK HERE to see the card I made with this stamp set.

How can you get your OWN copy of the Balloon Animals stamp set during February 2016??

You can purchase this stamp set for the retail price of $17.95 OR when you place a $50 CTMH, you get this FUN, ADORABLE stamp for ONLY $5!!!

This stamp set is EXCLUSIVE….and only available this February! J

Feel free to head over to my website & check out the OTHER new goodies too! New SPRING products have a green banner, so it's easy to see what was just released.

AND...while you're there - why not check out the AMAZING Clearance SALE that's going on right now!