Technique Hop - "Back to the Basics"

Welcome to our 
"Back to the Basics" 
Technique Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring techniques that are "Back to the Basics" in our papercrafting creations. 

Come on in and check it out!
Currently, we have THREE  BRAND NEW Idea Books - please CLICK HERE to see these fabulous papercrafting goodies!   

Now, to continue with this special Blog Hop....

If you have come here from the talented Katy'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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Today, I'd like to share all about Generation Stamping. 
  
While this may be an "old" technique...it's one I still use QUITE often! It always amazes me that something SO simple...can have such a dramatic effect!

Take a look at this card, using the ADORABLE Hawthorn Cardmaking Kit stamp set. 

The Acorn is stamped with ONLY 2 ink colors...and not 3 colors like it may appear. 

I used Saffron ink for the yellow acorn, and Paprika ink for the other two acorns.  I LOVE that our ink pads have multiple shades of the same color "hidden" inside. 

So how do we do this Generation Stamping technique???

The HARDEST part when doing this technique IS to REMEMBER to NOT RE-INK your stamp image!!

It seems easy, but that's usually how I "mess up" when I use this technique.
Another thing to note.....(see the photo below) 

If you haven't done any Generation Stamping in a while....I hope you'll give it a try!  

Here's a look at the supplies I used to create this simple card. 

Make sure to contact your CTMH consultant to learn how you can get these BEAUTIFUL fall goodies!  This stamp set and paper are going away on Oct 31, 2019 (or while supplies last) 

I hope you enjoyed this card & technique, and were INSPIRED today!! :) 

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Michelle'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 get your OWN copy of the NEW CTMH Idea Books!!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista 

March Stamp of the Month - Claire

Welcome to our

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

This month we are featuring  Close To My Heart’s March 2013 SOTM, which is called “Floral Happiness” a set of 16 stamped images!

Here is a picture of the stamp set!!

MANY of you have been patiently waiting for this set to arrive.  This stamp set will be a FAVORITE to many!!J

If you have come here from 

Jen Patrick’s BLOG, you are on the right path! 

This month we have over 55 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM!!

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I created a few cards this month, but I will be sharing one card with you today!!!

(make sure to come back to my blog in the coming days…I’ll be posting the other cards soon!!!)

I used one of our NEW paper packs, Claire to create this card!!!  This paper pack is QUICKLY becoming a favorite of mine!!!

I pulled out my handy dandy Make It From Your Heart, volume 1 how-to book, and chose the CARD pattern I wanted to create with this stamp set!  This time I chose to use pattern 26. 

A few techniques I used in creating this card…

• sanding
• 2nd generation stamping
• Sponging edges

What FUN!!!! J

Products used on this card…

• D1477 Universal Backgrounds
• C1533 Fabulous You (words)
• C1511 Love Blooms (leaves)
• X7166B Claire paper pack
• Z1826 Zipper lace
• Z1816 Artisan Studs
• Stardust Glitz Glitter gel
• Sandpaper

Now it’s time to move on to Sarita Schraeder’s Blog to see what she has created with this stamp set!!

Happy Hopping & THANKS for stopping! J

Blessings to you,

Krista J

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