Joyful Stars Blog Hop–Whimsy Fundamentals

Welcome to our monthly  

 Joyful Stars Blog 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 fellow consultants 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 Nancy's blog you are right on track.

 

Today I wanted to showcase some of our NEW Fundamentals papers!!   Here’s a close up look at the WHIMSY collection.

(make sure you check with your CTMH consultant to ask her about THIS MONTH’s special!)

With the release of the BRAND NEW 2016-2017 Annual Inspirations this past week, there are LOADS of new goodies for you to see!!

Here is the card I created for today…

There are so many FUN, new products used on this card!!

I used 3 stamp sets on this card – Birthday Sparkle, Happy for You & Way to Go. You can check out the images of these stamps at the bottom of this post.

Let’s take a closer look…

I also used TWO of our new 5x7 embossing folders!! 

The sweet Leaf green cardstock was embossed with the Word Search folder, while the sorbet cardstock I used the Chevron.

I was DELIGHTED to learn that with a smaller strip of paper – the chevron can also be turned into just “plain” diagonal lines!!  Yay!!!

To incorporate MORE of the designs from the Whimsy Fundamental collection, I stamped and cut out one of the heart balloons too! 

The only stamp that is used from the “Way To Go” stamp set, is that ADORABLE heart banner on the left hand side of the card. 

Here is a list of the NEW PRODUCTS that I used on this card. 

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you were inspired to ready to go CREATE something on your own! J

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Now it’s time to Hop on over to, my friend & team member, Nickie’s  blog and see what beautiful, crafty item she has to share with us! J 

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 BEAUTIFUL day!!!

Krista Hershberger 

February SOTM - Balloon Animals Blog Hop

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

If you have come here from

 Krista Ritske's Blog 

you are on the right track!!

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE February SOTM stamp set called “Balloon Animals”.  

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 39 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, party animal, exclusive Stamp set only available during February 2016!!!J

Are these guys ADORABLE or what?  What a cute stamp set, and I LOVE the word phrases that are included in this set!! J 

I like the colors in the Zoe paper collection, and decided this was the paper collection I would use to create my party animal card.  

Take a look... 

I used the ink colors of Sorbet, Glacier, Whisper & Sweet Leaf.  





Did you notice the yellow behind the rabbit?  I used our FUN Watercolor Paints to highlight the background of each rabbit.J 

I'm really starting to enjoy using these wonderful paints, as I continue to learn more & more how to use them!!  I encourage you to give them a try! 

This stamp set DOES coordinate with our Artistry Cricut collection.  

The Happy Birthday frame was cut at 1 1/4" but then the mat, I changed the measurements from inches to tenths. Yes, I change my measurements to tenths quite often!! You can find this option under the "Settings" button of your Cricut Explore. When you change it from inches to tenths - your pieces cut smaller than 1/4" increments.  I cut the sorbet cardstock mat at 1.4".  

Here is the difference from a 1.4" mat vs. the 1 1/2" mat....amazing how that little setting changes it so much.  

I hope you are enjoying this blog hop & getting LOTS of ideas for when you have your OWN February Stamp of the Month (SOTM) stamp set in hand!  
Happy Crafting to EACH of you! J 

Now  its time to head over to Wendy Coffman's Blog to see  what FABULOUS item 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 February SOTM

~ Balloon Animals~

is only available until 

February 29, 2016! 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

Simply Inspired – Seasonal Expression 2!

Welcome to our

Simply Inspired

Close To My Heart

Blog Hop!

Today we will be sharing with you, creations featuring our NEW Seasonal Expression #2 mini book! 

This new mini-book is packed FULL of Close To My Heart goodness & I know you saw some BEAUTIFUL items already on this hop!! 

  If you have come here from Melissa's Blog.... you are on the right path!  The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants by clicking HERE…J

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Today I wanted to showcase the BEAUTIFUL, new Blossom Cardmaking Kit that is in this new mini-book. 

Take a look at these GORGEOUS card designs!!!

All of our cardmaking kits, at Close To My Heart,  include products to create 15 cards & envelopes!!

Here is the list of the amazing card kit contents…

Workshops on the Go™ Blossom Cardmaking Kit Contents:1 – My Acrylix® Blossom Workshop Stamp Set (D-size)
2 – Blossom B&T Duos™ Papers
4 – Cardstock Sheets (1 Pear, 1 White Daisy, 2 Kraft)
15 – White Daisy Cards & Envelopes
1 – Coral Reef Sequins (Z3042)
1 – Glacier Extra Thick Twine (Z3039)
1 – Instructional Brochure
Featured Colors: Glacier, Lagoon, Pear, Smoothie, Sunset, White Daisy

 

 

I LOVE Close To My Heart workshop kits….they are full of VALUE & have beautiful EXCLUSIVE goodies!!! AND – there is ALWAYS plenty of extra embellishments PLUS you be able to keep this stamp set too!!! 

Here are a few close up’s of the card designs CTMH way….I can’t WAIT to create some more cards “Krista’s way”. 

(using the rest of these fun stamps in this set -  to create cards stamped a bit differently…)

This stamp set is EXCLUSIVE to this Cardmaking kit ONLY!!! 

Take a peek at these stamped images…the “Make a”, “Wish”, stars, dotted line, candle, flame are all separate stamp images!  IMAGINE the possibilities.....Wahoo!!!

I ADORE the NEW Glacier colored extra thick twine & the Coral Reef Sequins that are included in this kit too!! J

  

Now, “hop” on over to Denise’s Blog  to see her amazing work! 

Be sure to visit ALL the CONSULTANTS on this hop & feel free to leave your comments too!   

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista J

Seasonal Expressions 1 Blog Hop

Welcome to this Special Blog Hop!

We will be featuring Close To My Heart’s NEWEST Cricut Cartridge, called Artfully Sent.

If you have come here from Tina Lovell's Blog, you are on the right path!

The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants by clicking HERE…

  

This month we have approximately 45 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations this month.

 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'm EXCITED to share with you some BEAUTIFUL, 
but QUICK & EASY treat bags!!  

Close To My Heart  has recently released a new line of items called the "Cut Above" items.  These products help you to MAXIMIZE YOUR MINUTES for when you want to create something from the heart, but are running short on time!  

While these treat bags look ADORABLE just how they are, I added a few embellishments to "jazz" them up a bit!

Take a Look!  J  

I added a FEW embellishments to make these bags a bit more FUN!!

I used NEW embellishments from this Seasonal Expression 1 book...
Puffies
White Shimmer Trim

and I also used some of our other embellishments too..
Enamel White Stars
Teal Shimmer Trim.  

Did you notice the stamp set I used? 
While this set is not the one pictured with the treat bags in this new mini-book, (I haven't been able to purchase that one yet ;)) I DID have this stamp set in my stash!  It is still a current, order-able set & thought it would be the "perfect-fit"!!! 

This set is called Perfect-Fit - Birthday!  I love these sets, and YES - there are more in this same category! Click HERE to see ALL the perfect fit stamp sets!

  

Here is a closer look at a few of the bags embellishments...it was so EASY to add these extra goodies!!  Having all the embellishments adhesive backed (yes, the shimmer trim is too!) it made it even EASIER & QUICKER to create! 

  

These white stars are PERFECT for this party bag!

By adding a puffy & some dovetailed shimmer trim, you get a totally NEW look!

The NEW embellishments - white shimmer trim & 2 flower puffies!

These bags are PERFECT for so MANY occassions!! You'll want to make sure to have some on hand, to be able to use them in a flash!! J 

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Now "Hop" on over to Paige Dolecki's Blogto see her amazing work!

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. J

Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here if you need a consultant J) to see how you can receive your own copy of this beautiful mini book with all the NEW goodies inside! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista J