May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - Time to Celebrate

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

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

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE May 2020 SOTM stamp set called "Time to Celebrate".

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 month's EXCLUSIVE stamp set, that you can get for ONLY $5 with EVERY $50 CTMH purchase in May 2020. 

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

I get SO EXCITED when I see new stamp sets with words and sayings, so you can IMAGINE how happy I was to see this "Time to Celebrate" stamp set!  I can't wait to see what my papercrafting friends come up with when using this stamp set! 

Here is the card I created today....

Let's take a look at some close-up details :) ...but FIRST----

In case you haven't heard ---today MAY 1st---was the release of our NEWEST bi-monthly mini book! Make sure to check with your consultant about ALL the goodness inside!!

May is a MONTH to Celebrate,  as it is International Scrapbooking Month!! Yay! We papercrafters, LOVE to celebrate!!

I used papers from our EXCLUSIVE Blue Skies collection for the floral Cricut cuts of this card. 

Can you see the Clear Embossed patterned design on my cut out flowers & leaves? 

That coating & design is already printed on the cardstock when it arrives from CTMH!! WOW!!! It's BEAUTIFUL!!

---AND---Exciting news!!  

CTMH has just RELEASED 2 new mini Cricut collections---exclusive and ONLY available from YOUR Close To My Heart Consultant!!
I used the NEW "Cricut Stitched Flower" collection for the flowers & leaves. (I think I may need a new blade in next time, so it can cut those beautiful flower centers a bit better ;) )  

All of these shapes above for ONLY $9.99!!

  Did you see the TAG tucked behind those flowers----drum roll please!!  This tag is apart of our NEW Tags & Tabs Thin Cut collection!

I cut the tag from our new Mix-In paper pack....take a closer look by clicking on the photo, and you'll see the Mink striped, pattern design on the tag. 

The background of my card was created with another NEW item :) ....yes...I was having FUN!! LOL!! 

Take a look at what our NEW Quilted Embossing folder can do!! Lovely!!  
I ran Lagoon Cardstock through my Cuttlebug machine twice ---one time using the "true" Lagoon colored side.  The second time I used the backside of the Lagoon cardstock -- the lighter side.  

I then took my handy Micro-tip scissors, and cut out every other square and pasted it on top of the coordinating square to get my two-toned "quilt". :) 

To finish off the card, I took Sapphire Cardstock and used my Stitched Rectangle Thin Cuts to get the beautiful stitched frame on the edge around the card base. 

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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 to 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 Stamp of the Month (SOTM) –

 ”Time to Celebrate” – is ONLY available until May 31, 2020.

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 may have. (or click here if you need a consultant )  

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista

Smile Card using Artistry - CTMH

Hi to each one of you!! 

I hope you are still excited to see cards I’ve created using our FABULOUS Paper Fundamentals collection!  I know I’ve created a lot with this product line….but I just LOVE the versatility of them!  

 

I “HAD” to make one more card using this FABULOUS paper line – especially since these pattern designs will be retiring on August 31st. (not the fundamentals product line, just these patterns) 

Take a look….

So as I was brainstorming on what to include on this card, I decided to use the Paper Fundamentals AND the NEW Artistry Cricut collection!! 

If you haven’t heard the NEWS of Close To My Heart’s 5th Cricut cartridge – you’ll want to CLICK HERE to see just EXACTLY what this EXCLUSIVE Cricut collection can do!

Another thought I had in my creative process, was that I wanted to use one of the STAMP images that came along in the Artistry Cricut Bundle…and I was able to achieve that!! 

The frame, and word smile – came from the “Perfect Picture” stamp set that is available only in this particular Cricut Bundle!  You can see a picture of the 3 stamp sets above. 

I learned something NEW as I created this card….I was able to heat emboss an image on top of the pre-embossed Paper Fundamentals paper– WAHOO!!!! 

I was SO EXCITED to learn this!!  I thought the pre-embossed design would “reject” any other embossing type powder…but that’s NOT the case!  

So – let’s take a look at these flowers close up. 

I used white embossing powder and heat embossed the frame on top of the Paper Fundamentals.  You can see the shiny “glow” of the glossy paper fundamentals in the top right of the photo above. 

NEXT – I wanted to cut some flower images from the NEW Artistry CRICUT collection, and decided to also use the paper fundamentals for this part of the project.

I was REALLY excited how they turned out, AND I again was AMAZED at how detailed my new Explore machine cut these delicate flowers!

For my embellishments…I cut the NEW Coral Shimmer Trim in half…and then I took some of our CLEAR sparkles and colored them with our orange alcohol markers!!! 

I LOVE that I can change the color of anything (sequins, sparkles, ribbon, shimmer trim, etc), just by coloring with these GREAT markers!!

Make sure to check your stash & see if you need any of these items that are still available in August!  The Paper Fundamentals paper will be retiring by August 31st OR While Supplies Last!! 

CLICK HERE to see the updated list of RETIRING items, or click on the photo below to get these goodies before they are gone!!

Have a BEAUTIFUL day!!  

Blessings to EACH of you!

 

Krista Hershberger J

CTMH Independent Consultant
 

Call/Text: 610-587-9116

Email: fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com 

Website: www.kristah.ctmh.com


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August 2015 Specials! Wahoo!

This month is FILLED with lots of goodies!!

®®Purchase our pre-released roll up organizers.... & receive extra goodies for FREE!!!

®® August Stamp of the Month (SOTM)  - "Framed"

coordinates with our NEW Cricut "Artistry"!

 

®® Pre-released items from New Annual Inspirations

Zoe paper collection & accessories

Artistry Cricut Collection

 

®® "Welcome Back" Campaign

Former CTMH Consultants who enroll during this month will have the opportunity to pick...

1. An "essentails" version of the Consultant kit for $49

 OR

2. The NEW regular Consultant kit for $129!!

Click HERE to see what the kits contents include!

®® Last month for RETIRING items to be purchased

CLICK HERE to see the most recent update of what items are still available!

 

Artistry Cricut Collection–5th collection by CTMH

I’m SURE you’ve heard by now ….Close To My Heart released their

5th EXCLUSIVE

 Cricut Collection

on August 1, 2015!!!

They CONTINUE to amaze me with EACH of these releases!!  Each time I have to think “how can they make this one different & better than the other 4?”

Well- no WORRIES here….I have come to expect the BEST & only the BEST from this AMAZING company & am so excited to share details with YOU today!!  

Our newest cartridge includes …shapes spanning a wide variety of themes, holidays, and seasons to add some visual spice to any project you create.

Get back to basics with the unique font, banners, layered shapes, borders, backgrounds, and other fun icons you'll find on this cartridge.

All of the designs are a must for any crafter!

Artistry Collection includes:
1 – Cartridge (700 images: Shapes, Layers, Banners, Borders, Backgrounds, and Font)
3 – EXCLUSIVE My Acrylix® D-size Stamp Sets
1 – Enchantment Cardstock Combo 20 pc. pack
Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 1" × 3 ½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009).
Cricut® is a registered trademark of Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. All rights reserved.

***Check out the ARTISTRY SHAPE INDEX and the ARTISTRY HANDBOOK to see the 700 image included in this AMAZING cartridge collection!!

Purchase our Newest Cricut collection today!  

OR….

Cricut® Artistry Digital Collection
Contains the same shapes, stamp sets, and cardstock as the cartridge collection.

The only difference is the 700 images are accessed using an online code. (Available only for use with Cricut® Explore™ and Cricut® Explore Air™.) 

Purchase YOUR digital collection today!  

I wanted to show you what one key created…so take a look at the Key Z – and see what this key can create!

I am always AMAZED at how EACH key cuts so many shapes/images!!!  What fun!!!  Imagine the possibilities!

Stay tuned, as I will continue to be CREATING with this new item…you may even want to look back at previous blog posts for items created with Artistry.

You’ll just need to type “ARTISTRY” in the search bar on the right side bar of my home page….and you’ll see projects I created with this cartridge!!!

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How can YOU get your own EXCLUSIVE cartridge from CTMH?? 

There are 3 Ways to receive these COLLECTIONS... 


1. PURCHASE it at the full retail price on my website…

• PLUS....when you place this order…you will QUALIFY for the CURRENT Stamp of the Month (SOTM) – for ONLY $5.00 – a retail of $17.95!!! 

2. Have a CTMH gathering!!  Yay!! J

• This can be a book party, online gathering OR an in home show) and when your sales reach the $250 mark – you will receive $40 in product credit PLUS a 1/2 price item….this CRICUT Bundle can be your half-price item!!! (you pay only $49.50!) 

Contact me to get this PARTY started! :) WAHOO!!!!!

3. Join my CTMH family for only $129 and get this AMAZING Cartridge at the Consultant discount!!! Wahoo!! J

• As a consultant, you can purchase this Cricut Bundle at your consultant discount($77 instead of $99!!) PLUS you will be adding monthly sales to your account and be earning extra products too!!!  

Now - to decide WHICH way to get our FABULOUS Cricut collections! LOL!! J Choice, choices!!!  Well - I'm off to create some MORE goodies with this new Artistry collection!!  

Blessings to you for BEAUTIFUL day!!!

Krista Hershberger J

August 2015 Specials! Wahoo!

This month is FILLED with lots of goodies!!

 ®®Purchase our pre-released roll up organizers.... & receive extra goodies for FREE!!!

®® August Stamp of the Month (SOTM)  - "Framed"

coordinates with our NEW Cricut "Artistry"!

 

®® Pre-released items from New Annual Inspirations

Zoe paper collection & accessories

Artistry Cricut Collection

 

®® "Welcome Back" Campaign

Former CTMH Consultants who enroll during this month will have the opportunity to pick...

1. An "essentails" version of the Consultant kit for $49

 OR

2. The NEW regular Consultant kit for $129!!

Click HERE to see what the kits contents include!

®® Last month for RETIRING items to be purchased

CLICK HERE to see the most recent update of what items are still available!