Technique Hop - "Stunning Stencils"

 

Welcome to our "Stunning Stencils" 

Technique Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring a variety of ways to use stencils! 😍✂🥳   

Come on in and check it out!

If you have come here from Melissa'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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The "Dino-rawr" Stamp set is a CUTE set & I wanted to create a fun kids card today! 

Take a look at the stenciled background.  It's not just ink (if only you could see the texture on photos😉)   

I mixed together texture paste & 3 drops of re-inker to create my customize color of texture paste! Stencils are a GREAT way to create your own backgrounds and I did just that!  

and yes...I DID try to spread the color for the smeared look 😂🤣.  It wasn't quite the look I was going for --but it works. 😉 If you look closely, you may see that I also sponged OVER the texture paste with Lemonade ink ---of course, it looks so much better in person! 

I wanted a stitched banner for my sentiment & didn't think we carried one 🤔

---BUT ---I forgot about the stitched Thin Cut pieces in our Waterfall Thin Cut collection!! Take a look ---it's a BEAUTY of a set!! 

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Make sure to contact your CTMH consultant to learn how you can get these BEAUTIFUL papercrafting goodies!😊  A lot of the items I used will be leaving us on Feb 28, 2022. (or while supplies last) 

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Danielle '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 make sure to check out the July/August mini Idea book before it leaves us on August 31, 2021!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista 

February SOTM - Here's the Story - Blog Hop

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

If you have come here from Becca-Expressions Blog , you are on the right track!!  

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE February 2022 SOTM stamp set called "Here's the Story".

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 a group of FABULOUS 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 each post to see what EVERY consultant has created. 😊

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Here is a look at this month's EXCLUSIVE stamp set!! 💗

This month's SOTM would typically be seen as a "scrapbooking" set...and YES it is a great stamp for that reason! 

However, you know me 😉....I wanted to use it in a way that wasn't what it was meant for ---so off to the drawing board to figure out a CARD design I could create using this stamp. 

Let's take a peek at my card design below....  😊 

When I create my Stamp of the Month (SOTM) project --my goal is ONLY to use that stamp set...no other stamped images!😉 

However I DO allow myself to pull in other "tools" that we carry, like embossing folders, thin cuts (our metal dies), etc...and that's what I chose to do today! 

It's AMAZING how fast you can change a background by using an embossing folder!💗  and that's what I did for this card today.  Our CTMH embossing folders are 5x7 in size, and I chose to "indent" the image for my card front. 

Clean, simple...quick & easy. 😊  

For an "added touch"...I cut off part of the right side of the card base by using a scallop metal die. This scallop border would typically cut OUT the entire border. BUT...by running this metal die only part way through my CTMH die Cutting machine --I was able to just cut the front of the scallop out & left the rest of the card base intact. 

I used a "touch" of a designer paper from our SAWYER paper suite.  Such a PRETTY paper collection!! I love the light mint lined paper that I was able to use on this card! 

Our Layered Flower Thin Cut set is BEAUTIFUL and can be used in so many different ways! 😍 I used Mulberry & Mint cardstock to cut out the flowers...can you see the STITCHED designs on the leaf image??  I LOVE that extra touch! 

There are 17 different metal dies that are apart of this collection! So many shapes layer together & I'm STILL learning all of the FUN ways to use these images! 

The sentiment of this card --- is from our FEATURED stamp set of this hop! 💗

It was fun to stamp this image, and mask off some words to get the saying I wanted.  Instead of stamping the "Cherished moments in time"...I only wanted the "Cherished moment".  🤩 With a post it note, and multiple times stamping the same image...I was able to acheive that look! 

The FINAL touch was to add a bit of shimmer by adding an eighth inch strip of Mulberry Glitter paper & squeezing dots of our Ballerina - Liquid Pearl.  If you could see this card in person, you would appreciate these extra shiny touches too!😊 

That's it for today. If you'd like to see ALL of the products I used on this card,

 you can take a peek at my ingredient "recipe" below. 🥰

S2202   Here's the Story

Z3996  Fesrtve Borders stamp & thin cut

X7277B Sawyer Paper

Z2541    Mulberry Glitter Paper

Cardstock – White Daisy, Mint & Mulberry

Z4324  Layered Flowers Thin Cuts

Z4095    Botanical Embossing Folder

Z3798   Liquid Pearls - Ballerina

Inks: Harbour & Mulberry

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Thanks for stopping by today! 😍🙌

I hope you are enjoying this blog hop & are getting a lot of creative inspiration for when you create with your OWN Stamp of the month stamp set. 

Now – it’s time to head over and check out Brenda Lapp's  blog to see what CRAFTY item she has created using this stamp set!

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

****Remember*****

The February 2022 Stamp of the Month (SOTM) –

 ”Here's the Story" – is ONLY available until February 28, 2022.

It can be yours at the retail price of $18.95 OR pay ONLY $5 when you purchase $50 in CTMH products OR when you are a VIP Customer --you get this stamp set for FREE!  

Contact your CTMH Maker to answer any questions you may have. (or click here if you need a Maker/consultant )  

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista

December SOTM Blog Hop - Owl Love You Forever

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

If you have come here from Becca-Expressions Blog , you are on the right track!!  

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE December 2021 SOTM stamp set called "Owl Love You Forever".

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 a group of FABULOUS 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 each post to see what EVERY consultant has created. 😊

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Here is a look at this month's EXCLUSIVE stamp set!! 💗

I really enjoyed playing with this stamp set, and am so excited for the end result!
I DID create a card with this set.... Check it out below.  😊 

When I first looked at this stamp set, I wasn't quite sure HOW I was going to incorporate it onto a card. However...I'm pretty happy with the end result!😉 

To get started on the BACKGROUND...I pulled out my "Wonderland" paper collection. Next, I grabbed my texture paste and a card front Stencil design from pack #3!💗  

Take a look at those 3 lines...THEY were created with these items!! 😲 

I used the LOVELY glacier colored paper, with the tiny white dots. 

Let's take a look at the tag...I used the Buildable Tags Thin Cut set for 2 tags cut in Wisteria & White Daisy. 

Next, take a close look at the Wisteria tag----and then look at the Stamp set again. 😉 

Can you see where the stamped design comes from??  

That is CORRECT!  I used the wing of one of the owl images, and created a border background on the Wisteria tag!😍 

The bottom of the tag has a tiny bit of Wonderland paper & a touch of Mulberry Glitter Paper. 💗

At the bottom of the card, I used the Tags & Tabs Thin Cut, and cut this shape in Mulberry Cardstock. 

The word "hello" comes from a stamp set in our CORE Idea book...and it's called "For All Occasions" and it is a GREAT set to have on hand! 🤩

Let's chat about our Owl friend. 

I wasn't sure I wanted to color him in....so, out came my Heat Tool and Gold embossing powder. I liked how he looked, but he needed just a touch more. 

 

Any guesses on what I used to color in a few of his feathers? 🤔

Yup ---our NEW Mulberry Shimmer Brush! 

I really like how it turned out!  

The final touch of this card, was to bring in our *NEW & Improved** Thinner black acrylic heart shapes & the loose gems in Grape!! 🤩

How FUN to fill in an empty space with those lovely GEMS!! 

That's all I have for today. 

If you'd like to see ALL of the products I used on this card, you can take a peek at my "recipe" below. 

S2111     Owl Love You Forever

D2052   For All Occasions stamp

X7274B Wonderland Paper

X8029   Rose Gold Patterns paper

Z2541    Mulberry Glitter Paper

Z3675   Majestic Holographic Paper

Cardstock – White Daisy, Wisteria & Mulberry

Z3726   Tags & Tabs Thin Cuts

Z4106    Buildable Tags Thin Cuts

Z4343   Card Front Stencil- pack 3

Z4245   Texture Paste

Z6014    Black Acrylic Hearts

Z4054   Gold Embellishing Thread

Z5029   Grape Loose Gems

Z2066   Gold Embossing Powder

Z4291    Mulberry Shimmer Brush

Z679     Liquid Glass

Inks: Wisteria, Sapphire, Mulberry & VersaMark

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Thanks for stopping by today! 😍🙌

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I hope you are enjoying this blog hop & are getting a lot of creative inspiration for when you create with your OWN Stamp of the month stamp set. 

Now – it’s time to head over and check out my friend Scrappin Katy's  blog to see what CRAFTY item she has created using this stamp set!

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

****Remember*****

The December 2021 Stamp of the Month (SOTM) –

 ”Owl Love You Forever" – is ONLY available until December 31, 2021.

It can be yours at the retail price of $18.95 OR pay ONLY $5 when you purchase $50 in CTMH products OR when you are a VIP Customer --you get this stamp set for FREE!  

Contact your CTMH Consultant to answer any questions you may have. (or click here if you need a consultant )  

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista

Sept/Oct 2021 Catalog New Product Blog Hop

 

Welcome to this 

Special Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring our EXCLUSIVE New PRODUCT from  the Close To My Heart Sept/Oct Mini Catalog that was released on September 1, 2021.  😍😍

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  Show and Tell with Michelle, 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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Oh---what a BEAUTIFUL, new Catalog!! 

There are so MANY things to choose from, but today, I created this card! 😉 

This card is actually the Make N take Card for my Open House this week!

Each person that places an order, will receive this card as a "thank you" gift from me!🤩

Let's take a closer LOOK at this lovely card!  

I ADORED the new Leaf stamp set in this mini-catalog. It's called "Autumn Is Calling" ...here's a closer look. 

These LEAVES...the swirl, the words. 🍂🍁🍂💗

I included the "Stamp Rolling" technique in this card design and used it on the Leaves.  

 Take a look at this photo...do you see how there are TWO "tones" of color to the orange (Nectarine) leaf? 

That was created using ONLY the Nectarine ink pad! 

How to Stamp Roll

1. Ink up stamp image with ink

2. Stamp inked up image on SCRAP paper

3. Take stamp, and roll the edges of the stamp in the ink again. 

4. You can look at the stamp...and you'll notice you now have DARKER shades of the ink around the outside edge of the stamp! 

5. Stamp the image on the desired paper. 

6. You have a two-toned stamped image! 💗

If you look at the SOLID leaf in the photo above, you may also notice one of our NEWEST colors --- Shortbread -- YUM!! 

I used the shortbread ink to ink this one leaf AND.....take a look at the border stamp (which was probably hard to see on the first card photo).  

Who LOVES this SWIRL BORDER as much as I do???😍😍

Next, let's take a peek at the "coffee" part of the card. ☕ This is another FAVORITE stamp set in this catalog & it's called "Pumpkin Treats".  Here's a look at this Stamp & Thin Cut set. 

WOW---so many fun images!! What would you create with this stamp set? 🤔

The coffee cup drew me...and this is how I created it. 

I used ourTri-Blend alcohol Markers to color the cup. FIRST...the image was stamped with our Intense Black ink pad.  This is a MUST HAVE ink, if you like to color with alcohol markers, watercolor pencils or watercolor paints! 😉 The ink does not bleed when touched by these items...and it allows you to color in beautifully! 

Tri-Blend Marker Colors I used were: 

Coral Blend

Gold Brown Blend

Vintage Blue Blend

I finished off the Whipped Topping by adding Icicle Stickles Glitter Glue! 

AND...I have to DRAW attention to the Lovely, Gorgeous tiny strip of Glitter paper on the LEFT side of the card ---the NEW Harbour Glitter Paper!! ✨✨✨

A STUNNING color for sure!! 💗

Thanks so much for stopping by today! :) 

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Becca's Expressions 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 Sept/Oct 2021 CTMH mini Idea Book!!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista