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 

October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - Autumn Air

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

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

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE October SOTM stamp set called "Autumn Air".

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 many 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 this months EXCLUSIVE stamp set, that you can get for ONLY $5 with EVERY $50 CTMH purchase in October 2019. 

I LOVE that we have an EXCLUSIVE stamp set available at a DISCOUNT each & every month!!

While it doesn't quite feel like fall, here in eastern PA....I know the fall weather is just around the corner! 

Take a look at the card I created with this month's stamp set. 

I found today's card design...in one of our past Idea Books (pg. 35 of our 2018 Holiday Expressions catalog) I'm pretty sure this pattern is from one of our Make It From Your Heart how-to books, but I didn't take time to double check that thought. :) 

 When I think of fall...I think gold tones...and that led me to do some Heat Embossing of those beautiful leaf images included in this stamp set! 

If you click on the photo to see the details...you'll notice the leaf images are heat embossing in gold.  What a FUN way to create a background! 

You'll see 3 different patterned paper designs. These papers come from our current "Mix In" papers!  If you haven't heard about our Mix-In or know what they are....please, please ask your CTMH consultant! :)  These papers are BEAUTIFUL & are meant to extend the use of the current paper packs in the Idea Book.  I ADORE the patterns and designs included in our Mix-In paper collection!!  

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

You will ADORE the gingham border stamp included in this stamp set! I LOVE it and can't wait to use it in other projects!! I also tied some of our Gold Embellishing Thread around the top of the card for some added texture and shine.

That acorn...that adorable acorn! :) 
I stamped the acorn with Espresso ink, and then colored it in with some of our Tri-Blend markers to deepen the brown tones. 

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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. Happy Crafting to each of you! 

Now – it’s time to head over to check out the talented Jessica's blog to see what CRAFTY item(s) 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 October Stamp of the Month (SOTM) –

 ”Autumn Air” – is ONLY available until October 31, 2019.

It can be yours at the retail price of $18.95 OR pay ONLY $5 when you purchase $50 in CTMH products this month!!!  

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

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista

September Stamp of the Month - Blog Hop...Blessed Beyond Measure

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

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

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE September SOTM stamp set called “Blessed Beyond Measure”.

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 30 Close To My Heart Consultants that will be sharing items 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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So, would you like to see the stamp set? 

Take a look!

Close To My Heart sure knows how to create BEAUTIFUL stamp sets!!  I always have FUN creating with the fall colors....I know I'll use this stamp set quite often. 

Here is the card I will share with you today...

I used our Make It From Your Heart, vol 2 how-to-book to start on the card sketch.  I used pattern #20.  Then, I chose my paper...I used two different paper collections - both from our NEW Fundamentals paper line....Enchantment & Rustic Home.    

I stamped the pumpkin in TWO inks....the NEW Tangerine ink first, and then rolled the edges in Goldrush ink.  
Then I used my ShinHan alcohol markers to color the stem brown, and draw followed the Cricut cut shape to give some color to these images.  

Did you catch that?  This stamp set IS COMPATIBLE with our Artbooking Cricut Collection...Yay!!! I love when creating can be faster, simpler, easier...but still look beautiful!

A close up of the pumpkin shows you that I "shredded" the burlap ribbon, as "straw" for the pumpkin to sit on.  I also used our NEW Thin Cut HEARTS to bring in some added shimmer. 

I hope you are enjoying this blog hop & are getting LOTS of ideas for when you get your own set of this months’ SOTM stamp set.  Happy Crafting to each of you! 

Now – it’s time to head over to Cat's blog to see what FABULOUS items 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 September SOTM – ”Blessed Beyond Measure” – is ONLY available until September 30, 2016.

It can be yours at the retail price of $17.95 OR pay ONLY $5 when you purchase $50 in CTMH products this month!!!

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

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista J

Operation Smile & Cornucopia Card - 4th autumn card

Today I will be sharing with you the details for the 4th and FINAL card that was created using our Huntington paper pack!!

This set (shown below) was auctioned off this past summer at the annual CTMH Convention to raise money for Operation Smile! 

I was EXCITED when this set sold for $125 to help the

children with Operation Smile. 

Wahoo!!  This amount paid for 1/2 of a

clef palate, cleft lip or facial deformity operation!! 

 

We would LOVE to have you join us in supporting this organization and the many children that are need of this surgery!! 

With EVERY ORDER that you place through Close To My Heart - you

have the option to give a donation to Operation Smile. 

If you have never done this, I ENCOURAGE you to CONSIDER “rounding up” each order that you place with CTMH.

  Round your total amount to the next nearest $ (or you are welcome to donate more than that too!) 

***Please feel from to Visit the Operation Smile website for more information.

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 Thanks for letting me share with you about Operation

Smile!!  This organization is especially close to my

heart because of the many personal testimonies we have

heard and seen at our CTMH events. Operation Smile

has helped SO MANY people!!   

Well, let’s get started and take a closer look at our 4th Autumn card! 

CTMH has a perfect NEW Autumn stamp set. It is called Count Your Blessings.  Even though I don’t care to color in stamped images…I really enjoyed creating with this stamp set! 

I inked the cornucopia in Cocoa pigment ink, because I wanted to use my watercolor pencils (with blending pen) and alcohol markers to color it in. 

Then I decided to stamp another cornucopia, so that I could cut one image out, and pop some of the vegetables!

Here’s a closer look…

A few more details…

I used my FAVORITE stamp set once again - Universal Backgrounds (sorry if you get tired of seeing this one! LOL!) and stamped the script with Champagne ink.  I love how this stamp set “fills in the background” when I feel it needs just a touch more.

I also used our NEW Scallop Border Punch on the cocoa cardstock, and then sanded it after I punched the border.

       

I used the Artbooking Cartridge to cut out the chain link border (cut at .3”) and laid that border on top of our JUTE RIBBON.  You will find this image on page 44 - Key 7.  

If you missed any of the previous posts explaining the creation of the cards and box, feel free to click below to see the details on EACH of the cards created J 

Card Box- CLICK HERE

1st card - CLICK HERE

2nd card - CLICK HERE

3rd card - CLICK HERE

That completes are SERIES of Autumn cards created with our Huntington paper pack!! 

I hope you enjoyed these posts and I look forward to seeing you come back soon!  I've been having a lot of FUN creating many new items J

Feel free to become a follower of my blog and join me in viewing my newest creation! J

Blessings to you!!

Krista J

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There  are TWO great specials taking place

during the month of September!

Place a $50 CTMH order during September 2013

& you will receive 4 stamp sets…

for ONLY $15!!

(plus shipping & tax J)

 

HERE are the TWO stamp sets…

September SOTM…

Purchase this at the retail price of $17.95

OR

pay ONLY $5

when you place a $50 order!!

You Are My Happy - triple pack of stamp sets!

With your $50 order,

you become eligible to purchase this set of stamp sets

for ONLY $10…that’s a savings of $37.90!!

 

CLICK HERE for all the details regarding these September 2013 specials! J