May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop – Just Sayin’

Welcome to our MONTHLY

Stamp of the Month (SOTM) Blog Hop!!

If you have come here from

 Justine Hovey's Blog 

you are on the right track!!

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE May SOTM stamp set called “Just Sayin'”.  

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 OVER 65 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 the post to see what EACH consultant has created!!

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Take a peek at this FUN, exclusive Stamp set! J


Look at all the words, shapes, and brackets.  Even though this seemed like a "scrapbooker's" stamp set to me...I wanted to try and create a card....and so I did.  







Here is the card I created....


I wanted to use the striped banner in a fun way, so I used them as an accent at the top of the card.  

After I stamped the glacier cardstock with triangles & squares - I decided to run it through the Cuttlebug machine to add some more dimension.  

Do you see the tiny embossed heart??? What FUN!! 

I did decide to incorporate another NEW stamp set that became available on April 1st.  It is becoming a fast favorite & is called Finding the Words.  

I'm excited to continue to use this stamp set for upcoming creations! J

Here is the list of products I used on this card in case you'd like to create one of your own!  Happy Crafting! J 

May 2015 SOTM card

S1505                 Just Sayin' (only available in May 2015!)

D1646                 Finding the Words
1388                  Colonial White Cardstock
X5770                Glacier Cardstock

Z3018                 Heart 5x7 Embossing Folder

Z3039                  Glacier Extra Thick Twine (NEW!) 
Z1918                  Teal Shimmer Trim

Inks used:       Glacier, Sunset, Lagoon, Pear

Now head on over to  Vicki Price's Blog to see  what she has created using this stamp set!  J

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

 

****Remember, the May SOTM

~ Just Sayin'~

is only available until May 31st! J

It can be yours at the retail price of $17.95 OR pay $5 when you purchase $50 in CTMH items

 

Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here if you need a consultant J) to see how you can receive these EXCLUSIVE items for ONLY $5 each!!!  

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista J

It’s a Cricut® Party!

 

Whether you use one Cricut^®-cut piece or several, you can create cute party favors and decorations using your Artiste cartridge. Combine your Cricut^® pieces with unique stamping techniques and you have projects that will knock your guests’ socks off! 

Want some recipes and tips for how to make this adorable artwork?

Below are instructions for creating two pieces from the “Clearly the Best: How to kiss—with stamps” episode. Combine the Cricut^®-cut pieces for these projects with the kissing stamping technique taught in the video, and you have a stellar 3-D item! Want to learn more about the kissing stamping technique? Watch the video.

Recipes and Tips

Party Banner

Stamp set of your choice
X5668 Honey Cardstock
X5764 Pear Cardstock
1272 Cranberry Cardstock
Z2197 Pear Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z2163 White Daisy Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z1751 Baker’s Twine Harvest Assortment
Z1311 1¼" Circle Punch

Cricut^® Shapes:
Artiste
1" Shift+3D Object <J> (cut 56, p. 57)

Art Tip! This banner only uses one type of Cricut^® shape, but the finished product is still stunning. Use stamp kissing to randomly stamp across the pieces using the stamp set of your choice. Score with the help of the Cricut^®-cut score lines on the shape and piece together to create little globes. Tie together with baker’s twine and voila!

Owl Miss You Bag

1385 White Daisy Cardstock
1292 Crystal Blue Cardstock
X5668 Honey Cardstock
X5930 Slate Cardstock
Z2162 Honey Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z2117 Crystal Blue Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z1349 Shimmer Designer Brads
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
Z1311 1¼" Circle Punch
Twist Ties
Thread

Cricut^® Shapes:
Artiste
4½" 3D Object <Hallween> (p. 77)
4½" Shift+3D Object <Boo> (cut 2, p. 77)
1" Shift+Accent 2 <A> (p. 51)

Art Tip! This project uses many Cricut^® shapes and all the pieces coordinate so nicely for an adorable finished product. Use the Artiste assembly booklet to put the bag together and then add the embellishments. The feathers are created with punched circles that are stamped using the kissing technique; however, if you don’t have the circle punch, you can easily make these using the Cricut as well. The eyes were created using Shimmer designer brads, but you can use any large brad or button to create the same look. Finish with the “owl miss you sentiment” for a special touch.

Thanks to the CTMH Art Department for sharing their WONDERFUL artwork with us!!!

Blessings to you!

Krista J

 

CLICK HERE to become part of my Close To My Heart FAMILY!!  I’d LOVE to have you join my TEAM!!! J

Only until April 30th - pay $49…and receive over $225 in products!!!

CLICK HERE to view the April Stamp of the Month.  This stamp set can be yours for ONLY $5, when you make a qualifying purchase of $50!!!!