May SOTM - Flowers for You Blog Hop

 

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

If you have come here from Brenda's Blog, you are on the right track!!  

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE May 2021 SOTM stamp set called "Flowers for You".

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!! 💗

A pretty floral stamp set, but I believe my FAVORITE part of this stamp is the beautiful font lettering!!

Here is my card I designed using this stamp set.😍

What fun, to have a BRAND NEW, Make It From Your Heart How-To Book & if you know me...I had to pull it out and use it right away!!😊

This is card pattern #27 from our volume 5 book & was so EASY to create! 

Did you know---we, at CTMH, have a BRAND NEW catalog that was just released TODAY??  (check it out HERE)

The paper I used, was one of our BEAUTIFUL new papers, called "Hillside Cottage".  

Here's a look at this pretty paper pack! 

I chose to stamp the flower image in Intense Black Ink & then used my Tri-Blend Markers to color them in!!💗

If you haven't tried these markers...they are AMAZING!! There are 3 different colors in ONE marker--they are fabulous & make me feel like I really know how to color, because they blend so well! 

If you look closely, you may see that in the middle of the flowers, I went over that solid color with the BLACK Shimmer Brush. It's so pretty to see that sparkle in person!

Did you notice the subtle, dotted background on this card? 

I created that by stamped 2nd generation black. After the ink was dry---I came back with the lovely Ballerina - Liquid Pearl to add some fun dimension to this card. 

Another "quick addition" that adds SO MUCH---add stitched lines with your journaling pen! 😍 

  

My final touch was a touch of Blue Belle Shimmer Trim & a couple Blue Belle pearls.  I'm not sure WHY the camera didn't pick up the pretty blue color!

What a FUN, FUN card to create!!  

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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 Haley'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 May 2021 Stamp of the Month (SOTM) –

 ”Flowers for You" – is ONLY available until May 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

Joyful Stars Blog Hop - Blue Skies balloon card

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 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 my friend Marie's blog you are right on track.

A new Idea book arrived at Close To My Heart on May 1st, so there are a LOT of new things to share! 

Here is the card I created for you today...

May is "National Scrapbooking Month"...and we LOVE to celebrate this occasion with an exclusive collection! 

This year, CTMH, has released the Blue Skies collection.  

Included in this collection are: 

12 sheet paper pack

12x12 sticker sheet

12 sheet UV coated cardstock

2 different stamp sets

Cut Above Scrapbooking kit

Pinwheel Thin Cuts 

AND if that wasn't enough ;) 

...you can choose to get many of these items listed above, in a DISCOUNTED BUNDLE!!! 

Make sure to check in with your consultant for ALL the details!

Let's take a closer look at the DETAILS of this card...

I decided to paper piece the hot air balloon with our BEAUTIFUL UV Coated Cardstock.  The pink flags were colored with our Tri-Blend alcohol markers. 

Take a look at the "Beautiful Day" stamp set and notice the images I used for this card. 

Now---take a look at the clouds. :) Do you see how my clouds look different than the stamp image?

TIP TO SHARE---try turning over your stamp & inking up the backside of the stamp!

I was EXCITED with the results when I inked the back side of my cloud stamp. Instead of the outline of the cloud being stamped, it gave me a soft, puffy cloud!  I used 2nd generation lagoon ink to get this look.

Now, let's take a close up look at the UV Coated cardstock.

Do you see how the cardstock as a clear embossed design already printed on the one side of it?? So NEAT!! I think this is my FAVORITE part of the "Blue Skies" collection!

I finished off my card, by using a sentiment from our May Stamp of the Month "Time to Celebrate".  As you can see, this stamp set is LOADED with fabulous words and sayings!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed my card & were inspired to create some 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