You make me Happy - Joyful Stars Blog Hop

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 am sharing another card I created using this month's Stamp of the Month "Sunshine Birdies" that's the EXCLUSIVE stamp during March 2016! 

Take a look at this fun card!! J

I used the paper collection from CTMH's Penelope paper pack to create this card.  This paper is so "springy" & "happy"...it seemed to be the perfect fit! 

The banner was cut from the Artistry cartridge, and I used the designer paper to cut out the frame of the banner while using the dotted b&T paper for the inside of the banner.  I was excited to use 5 different pieces of B&T paper from the Penelope paper pack!!  

The butterflies were stamped with Memento ink, and then I used our Watercolor pencils & blending pen to color in the butterflies!  What FUN to pull out these tools again! 

To finish up this card....I used my scallop border punch to create a border using the white glitter paper (from the gold glitter pack) ...and did you see at the bottom of the card, I used the everyday life washi tape too. 

I had to use our beautiful, purple enamel hearts, so they ended up on the bottom right of the card to continue to sparkle throughout the card.  Check out the variety of enamel shapes we carry at CTMH by clicking here. 

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

<<<<<REMEMBER>>>>>>

This stamp set is ONLY available during March 2016!!!

You can get it for just $5 with any $50 order

PLUS

It's also Stampaganza month here at Close To My Heart ....

Buy 2 stamp sets, get the 3rd stamp set of equal or lesser value for FREE!!!

Here's one more card I created using this "Sunshine Birdies" stamp set.  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 take part in getting your OWN exclusive stamp set this month! J

I have entered this card into the Color My Heart Color Dare challenge & you are welcome to join us there too! You have until Thurs, March 10th to enter. 

Color Dare #183 - Crystal Blue, Honey, Pear, Thistle & White Daisy.

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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

March 2016 Specials at Close To My Heart!!

I'm so EXCITED to celebrate together our AMAZING, quality, clear My Acrylix stamp sets here at Close To My Heart!!! 
Let’s celebrate Stampaganza during the month of March 2016!!!  Wahoo!!J  

 If you aren't familiar with this past special - you'll want to make sure to read all about how YOU can get stamp set(s) for FREE & make sure to check out the ADORABLE March Stamp of the Month too!!!! 

1. Stampaganza - Buy 2 get one FREE specials!!

Whether you are a long-time crafter OR brand-new stamper, now is the PERFECT time to grow your collection of My Acrylix decorative stamp sets!!

From March 1-31, 2016, when you purchase two stamp sets at full retail price you will receive a THIRD stamp set of your choice FREE* - a savings of up to $17.95!!

*the FREE stamp sets will always be the lowest-priced sets on the order.  Stamp of the Month sets, Hostess Rewards sets, and the Animal Greetings stamp set are excluded from this special offer.  

Here are a few of my favorite stamp sets at the moment...

D1660 Ink Blot - $17.95

C1619 So Many Smiles - $13.95

C1641 Springtime Wishes - $13.95

D1555 All the Details - $17.95 

D1482 Love Life - $17.95

D1515 Play Day - $17.95 

Ok...so the list could go on, and on! LOL!!!J 

  I ADORE our fabulous, clear stamps!!  I always am SO EXCITED to hear how YOU like the quality too!!  We really CAN tell a difference from the CTMH clear stamps vs. other clear stamps!!! 

Now - YOU get to decide.....what stamp sets would YOU like to get, as part of this STAMPAGANZA deal during March???J 

   

2. March Stamp of the Month (SOTM) -Sunshine Birdies

This stamp set is PERFECT as we start to think about the Spring season (at least here in the eastern part of USA) These birds, and sayings are adorable, and can be stamped just like they are OR you can choose how you'd like to color them.  There are so many options - our ShinHan markers, watercolor paints, sponge ink inside OR why not pull out those watercolor pencils & your blender pen like I did in the card I created below. J 

Hop on over to my latest blog post that showcases this lovely stamp. CLICK HERE to see the card I created & to learn the details of how YOU can create one too! 

How can you get your OWN Sunshine Birdies stamp set during March 2016?? 

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

This stamp set is EXCLUSIVE….and only available this March!  Head on over to to my website, and get your stamp set today! J 

Decisions - decisions....

What stamp sets will YOU choose to purchase this month with all of these fabulous specials??? J

You'll want to get those wish lists written, and figure out the best deal that you can get....AND if you'd like some help in that process, don't hesitate to contact me & we can figure it out together!! 

If you already KNOW what you'd like...feel free to head over to my website to get these fabulous goodies ordered. 

That’s all for now, and may you enjoy this MARVELOUS month of March!! Come back and see me again soon!!

Blessings to you!

Krista Hershberger J

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Sunshine Birdies - March SOTM Blog Hop

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 March SOTM stamp set called “Sunshine Birdies”.  

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 39 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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Take a peek at this FUN, exclusive Stamp set only available during March 2016!!!J

As I look at this stamp set, I know SPRING will be on it's way shortly - here in the eastern USA. Are these guys ADORABLE or what?  What a cute stamp set!! J 

Spring, in my mind, equals bright colors...and this led me to use our Penelope paper collection to create this month's card.  

Take a look... 

The pattern for this card is found in CTMH's How-to book, Make it From Your Heart, volume 2.J 

I decided since this stamp set made me "happy"....why not pull out the word happy from the stamped images included in this stamp set. J 

How did I ONLY ink up the word "happy"?
Prior to inking the "You make me happy" image, I stuck a post-it note on the word me (right above happy).  Then I inked up the stamp (trying to just get the word happy in ink)....took OFF the post it note, and ta-da....only the word "happy" had black ink on it!! (because the rest of the ink went on my post-it note) I LOVE my post-it notes J 

To color in the sun, I used our ShinHan alcohol marker. I wanted my sunshine to be bright & happy. 

But then for the butterfly, I wanted a softer look - so I used our Watercolor Pencils & the Blending Pen.  Ooooo, it had been a while since I used the blending pen, and it was so EXCITING to watch the blending pen "smooth out the pencil lines" as I colored over it.  

I also used one of my FAVORITE techniques on this card - dry embossing!!  I ADORE the TEXTURE this brings to any piece of artwork!  By using CTMH's, larger than most, 5x7 embossing folders & my Cuttlebug machine...I was able to get a perfect imprint every time!! 

Take a look at the picture below for some of the detail....

I used our dots 5x7 Embossing folder, and embossed dots directly on top of an already PRE-PATTERNED paper!!!  Then to make the dots stand out a bit more, I sanded them lightly.  An added "twist" to embossing!! I did the same technique on the right side of the card....but instead of dots, I used the vine embossing folder. 

As you take a look at this card again, you will also notice the PURPLE glitter paper that I used across the bottom.  

The strip of flowers across the glitter paper is actually a ZIP STRIP that is cut in half, that came from the Penelope paper pack!!!  What a treat, to have those extra zip strips as part of EACH of our paper packs at Close To My Heart!! 

I hope you are enjoying this blog hop & are getting LOTS of ideas for when you have your OWN March Stamp of the Month (SOTM) stamp set in hand!  
Happy Crafting to EACH of you! J 

Now  its time to head over to Krista Ritskes' Blog to see  what FABULOUS item 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 February SOTM

~ Sunshine Birdies~

is only available until 

March 31, 2016! 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