Monday, November 9, 2015

Urban Flower Layout - 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.   J

Urban paper pack


One of my FAVORITE paper packs in the NEW Annual Inspirations Idea Book is the Urban collection.   J


If you remember, LAST month, I shared a card made with Urban....and I decided to continue sharing some more items from a swap I was recently apart of. ( I make multiples of 5 different creations & got others in return)

Today we are going to take a look at how we can turn the Urban paper collection into a feminine design  J 


I really like the new flower stamp set called "So Many Smiles"....and as I started creating - I thought this stamp set could help "pull off" turning the Urban collection into something feminine.  




I also went to check out CTMH's how to books - and decided to use the Magic How-to-book called "Spellbound" for the final layout design.  


Take a peek at the finished 2 page layout....



I had so much fun stamping & creating the different colors to my flowers.  By adding our NEW Pomegranate color to the Urban collection, it added just the pop of color this layout needed.  
I felt that my larger pieces of Peacock Cardstock were too "blah"....so if you look closely, you can see that I did some stamping.  I stamped the background image from the NEW stamp set "In Review" with peacock ink to add some texture to these pieces.  



Here is a close up of a cluster of flowers....sometimes I chose to "pop" and layer all the different circle flowers, and other times I had them flat on the page. 
It's AMAZING how much easier our Close To My Heart Cricut collections make our creating!!  I cut out the circles, and the leaves & the title shape, and then just started stamping away!!  
Can you see....the Cricut cut scalloped border, was cut from our NEW Paper Fundamentals Pomegranate paper! J


The next close up picture is showcasing the title section.  I again used the Sapphire Paper Fundamentals paper to mat my "Smiles" title. (This fundamentals paper is part of our November special!!) J



I used two FUN stamp sets to create the title..."Handwritten Print" and "Brushstrokes".  It took me a long time to come up with this (for some silly reason) and I'm not sure if I still really like this title piece - LOL!  J

I added some of our NEW adhesive backed gold foil tape for a little bit of extra.....and I added our Enamel red dots to add some "extra" pop, and really like how it turned out!  All of our enamels are adhesive backed & ready to place on whatever project you are creating!  

I think that’s all for now….please come back and join me again J

.... AND if you’d like to create your OWN "Smiles" layout – here is the list of items I used to create it!  Happy Crafting!! J

12x12 “Smiles” layout
Magic How-to-Book – “Spellbound”

E1030               Handwritten Print
C1619                So Many Smiles
C1622                   In Review
C1608               Brushstrokes
X7204B             Urban paper
Z3167                Artistry Cricut Collection
Z3171                Art Philsophy Cricut
X5780               Pomegranate CS
X5777               Fern CS
Z3126                Enchantment Paper Fundamentals Cardstock
Z3129                Gold Foil Tape
Z3090               Red Enamels

Inks used:          Saffron, Sapphire, Peacock, Pomegranate,

                        Fern & Whisper

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Now it’s time to Hop on over to my fellow sister consultant and check out Crystal’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

Friday, November 6, 2015

CTMH Simply Paper Fundamentals Blog Hop - Nov special


Welcome to this 
Special Blog Hop!


We will be featuring items that use our Fundamentals Product Line here at Close To My Heart! 


This month - CTMH is offering a SPECIAL album Bundle!  
Close To My Heart has also created a FREE WORKSHOP  for those that purcahse this bundle!!!  The best part, the workshop creates 5 sets of 2 page layouts and ONLY uses the items that are purchased in this SPECIAL bundle.  


When you purchase the album bundle, you will also qualify to receive a value pack of side load or top load Memory Protectors™ FREE—a savings of $19.95!!
  

o   Each album bundle will include the album of your choice, plus the following items:
§   Paper Fundamentals Enchantment (Z3126, 1 pack)
§  Fundamental Stickers Enchantment Pack (Z3164, 1 pack)
§  Fundamental Assortment Peacock (Z3098, 1 pack)
§  White Daisy Cardstock (1385, 3 sheets)
§  Memory Protector™ value pack of your choice FREE!


If you have come here from Paige'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 our FUNDAMENTALS product line.

 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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The FUNDAMENTALS paper, stickers & assortment is one of my FAVORITE product lines that Close To My Heart carries at the moment.  J

I adore the Paper Fundamentals cardstock, and the two different sides that it has!!  

I can choose to use the GLOSSY side....or just the "normal" designed side - it's TOTALLY up to me!  



Today I want to share a layout design that was created by the CTMH Art department. I love how this would be a perfect layout to use up those strips of leftover Fundamentals paper, after you complete the free workshop of this month.  

A very simple design - but this layout uses ALL 3 of the different Fundamentals products that we carry at Close To My Heart!!




At the top of the page, they used the glitter heart from the Fundamental Assortment.  They found the rest of the cluster items on the Fundamentals Sticker Packs.  



Make sure to take note of HOW MANY goodies you get in both of these collections!!  J 

  

On this close up photo take a look at....

  • the glossy vs. printed side of the Fundamentals paper
  • The adorable paper clip that is included in all Fundamentals Assortments
  • the tab sticker - that is part of the Fundamentals Sticker pack. 


One more close up!!  
Again - you can see the two different sides of the papers....but I REALLY like the accents shown here!!  


Both items are in the Fundamental Assortment packs.  
The heart - is one of the wooden stickers and that ADORABLE bow comes in those packs too!!  



I hope you are able to see how FABULOUS our Fundamentals product line is at Close To My Heart!!  

You'll want to make SURE to get YOUR OWN Album bundle deal during the month of NOVEMBER!!! J
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Make sure to contact your own CTMH consultant & they will help you take advantage of this GREAT deal!!  It's also the PERFECT gift for the upcoming holiday season!  J 


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Now "Hop" on over to Michelle's Blogto see her amazing work!

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 your OWN Paper Fundamentals items!! 


Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista J

Monday, November 2, 2015

November Specials with Close To My Heart


There are TWO specials taking place at Close To My Heart during November 2015!!!
 
Check out the details below!

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Nov. Stamp of the Month ~ Cheers, 2016! 

What a GREAT party stamp set…and those journaling lines J…use them as lines OR why not create a “plaid” design by stamping the lines twice on top of each other?  “Dream Big” will be used on my scrapbook pages, and the adorable banner & stars…oh my! J

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When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify to receive this stamp set for ONLY $5!!!! – that’s over 70% off of retail price!! 
This special is ONLY available Nov 1-30th!

****Purchase this stamp set at a home gathering OR call me to order your set today!! J

Cheers, 2016_SOTM blog hop_2 cards_DSC_0520I had SO MUCH fun “playing” & learning about CTMH’s NEW watercolor paints!!!  Both of these cards were created using them! 

Head to THIS BLOG POST to learn all the details of these two cards! J


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November Constant Campaign
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This is the PERFECT opportunity to get your hands on our lovely CTMH albums!!  Our albums come in a post-bound OR D-ring option!

This November bundle is a GREAT price of ONLY $71.80…
…and you will receive a FREE pack of 25 page protectors (value $19.95)  & a FREE set of workshop directions to create 5 layouts using ONLY the products in the bundle!!

o   Each album bundle will include the album of your choice, plus the following items:
§   Paper Fundamentals Enchantment (Z3126, 1 pack)
§  Fundamental Stickers Enchantment Pack (Z3164, 1 pack)
§  Fundamental Assortment Peacock (Z3098, 1 pack)
§  White Daisy Cardstock (1385, 3 sheets)
§  Memory Protector™ value pack of your choice FREE!

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As most of you know from past newsletters – the Fundamentals product line is one of my FAVORITES at Close To My Heart!!  So I LOVE this amazing deal!!! 



AND….did you take note???  The FREE workshop that can be printed off ONLY USES the items in this bundle – so it’s a non-stamping set of pages!!!! J 


You can call me with questions or if you’d like to place your order & take advantage of this GREAT DEAL!!! 

CLICK HERE to go directly to my website and get this special before November 3oth!! J
Blessings to you!!

Krista Hershberger 
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Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
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