Hawaii Swaps using Footloose!!!

I wanted to share 2 MORE scrapbook layouts using the Footloose paper pack that I received from my Hawaii swap!!!

 CLICK HERE if you’d like to see more items using Footloose paper.

This paper pack is AMAZING and is a perfect choice to use on any summer pictures – not just pictures from the beach! J

This adorable layout was created by fellow consultant Casey Spinks.  She created her OWN background paper using the ADORABLE stamp set that we received for earning this trip to Hawaii! 

I love the use of the Baker’s Twin and her fun shaped images for the title!!

Next we have a layout created by Helen Onulak. 

What a BEAUTIFUL creation!!!  (remember, you can click on the picture to see more detail!)

Helen used the seashell wooden shapes, which I have come to LOVE so much J…but she added a bit of color to them! 

Helen inked the starfish with a foam tool, and with Brown Bag ink.  Then she painted the Create-A-Shade pearl ink over top of the colored starfish!!!

BEAUTIFUL!!!

The stamp set she used is one that is currently available to all customers!!! 

It is called “Under the Sea” and is ONLY $13.95!!! 

With our June STAMPAGANZA special…you can purchase this stamp set, and one more stamp set BUT you will receive the 3rd one for FREE!!!! 

June is the perfect time to get the stamp sets that have been on your wish list!!! 

Buy TWO stamp sets, get ONE free

until June 30th!!!!

Enjoy this beautiful day!!!  Blessings to you!

Krista J

JUNE 2012 special…..

STAMPAGANZA!!!

If you are a “regular” CTMH friend, you know what this is all about and look forward to stocking up on your favorite stamps sets during this special!!

If you are NEW to CTMH, you will LOVE this special deal on our already AMAZINGLY priced stamp sets!!

CLICK HERE to check out the online Idea Book and browse for the stamp sets that have been on your wish list, or maybe you have a gift list that needs to be completed too!

****Keep in mind – STAMPAGANZA can be applied to this CURRENT Idea Book as well as the stamp sets shown in the 2012 Fall/Winter Idea Book!!! ****

CLICK HERE to go to my website and take advantage of this AMAZING Stampaganza Special -

ALL stamp sets (sizes A-E)~

Buy TWO get ONE FREE !!!!!

Footloose Hawaiian 2 page layouts :)

I would like to share a layout I created for our Hawaiian swap! 

After we arrived home from my CTMH Hawaii cruise in March, I created a two page layout using the Footloose Paper Pack…

an Exclusive Hawaiian Stamp set…

and any embellishments that coordinated with this paper kit.

WHAT FUN!!!!

I used the Magic how-to-book pattern “Enchantment” for my layout design and then filled in the layout with our coordinating papers!

After creating my 2 page layout – I created 8 more 2 page layouts of the exact same thing! J

I sent all the layouts to one particular consultant  (thanks Sara!J )and she grouped me with 8 other Hawaiian Cruisers and sorted out the 2 page layouts and mailed me back 9 DIFFERENT 2 page layouts !! 

What a GREAT way to get ideas, techniques and scrapbook pages completed for my Hawaii Cruise 2012 Album! J

Here is the layout I created…

The flowers were cut with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.  I used Smoothie cardstock and White Daisy.

The center of my flowers, are a paper flower from the Paradise Paper Flower collection.  I inked the edges of these paper flowers in Smoothie ink.  I am finding myself using these flowers for SOOO many  things!!!

Notice the leaves for my flowers…they are actually a stamp that is supposed to be a clam image!!!  I stamped those “leaves” in sweet leaf ink, tucked them behind the flowers and you never know they are clams!

I used a “zip strip”- the 1/2” strip at the top of all of our paper packs (LOVE that little extra J) and finished it off with Durables, Baker’s Twine and Wooden Shapes. 

Did you notice my base pages?  See the two toned color???  This is called the suede method and it’s very QUICK and EASY to do!!!

Take your open ink pad, turn upside down like you are going to “stamp” the ink pad on the 12x12 piece of cardstock.  Instead, start making your ink pad go in circles, and eventually touch down on your 12x12 paper – still swirling or making your ink pad go in circles!  This will create a swirl/suede design on your base pages!!!  I used Bamboo ink on Bamboo cardstock and it really shows a nice contrast. 

I added a frame to my title, by dry embossing around the outside.  I then took my Bamboo ink pad and “distressed” the raised lines with ink. 

Something else I hadn’t done in awhile – I created a shadow on my title.  I used Lagoon ink for the “Aloha” , stamped it and after stamping, just moved the stamp over 1/8th (without re-inking) and stamped again to give it the shadow effect!!

I hope you were inspired and are ready to create your OWN artwork! J

Don’t forget about JUNE’S special…..

STAMPAGANZA!!!

If you are a “regular” CTMH friend, you know what this is all about and look forward to stocking up on your favorite stamps sets during this special!! If you are NEW to CTMH, you will LOVE this special deal on our already AMAZINGLY priced stamp sets!!

CLICK HERE to check out the online Idea Book and browse for the stamp sets that have been on your wish list, or maybe you have a gift list that needs to be completed too!

CLICK HERE to go to my website and be one of the FIRST to get the Stampaganza Special - Buy TWO get ONE FREE stamp sets!!!

Blessings to you and may you have a wonderful week!!!

Krista J

Footloose & Seaside Wooden Shapes

I was privileged to be a part of the Karen Morris swap! J  I LOVE being a part of this amazing swap and receive so MANY beautiful pieces of artwork!!! 

This time, I chose to use the NEW Footloose Paper pack.  Summer is right around the corner (am I rushing things?) and this paper pack makes me so happy! 

The colors in this kit are…Bamboo, Crème Brulee, Lagoon, New England Ivy, Pear, Smoothie, Sweet Leaf and White Daisy ~ PERFECT summer colors!!!










Here are my swaps – ready to be mailed…

I created 8 sets of everything.  I kept one set for myself, and mailed off the other 7 to Karen. 

Here are the pieces I created.   

One of the requirements for this swap was to use as many BRAND NEW items that we could!!!  I used new Stamp Sets, Embellishments, Card shapes, Workshop Kits and MORE!!


Today we will look at the details for the 12x12 page.

I was soooo EXCITED as I “found” these Hawaiian flowers!!!  Ok, so they were on my Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge all along…but I personally hadn’t “found” them yet! LOL!!!
 (stay tuned to the end of this post for details on how to get this Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle for FREE!!!!!!)











To give these flowers some dimension and style, I stamped an image from our new Diverse Backgrounds stamp set in Smoothie ink on top of the Smoothie flower.  I then sponged all the edges in Smoothie and used one of our NEW Paradise Paper Flowers for the 3rd flower.  For the center of the flower I used the Round Durables!  LOVE these new Embellishments!!!

To finish off this section, I used our NEW Seaside Wooden Shapes and cut part of the Zip Strip (the 1/2” extra strip at the top of our 12x12 designer papers) of “Tropical Get a Way”. 

A tip for you…we have 3 new kinds of laser wooden shape designs!  They are so lightweight and add an extra flair to any of your creations!  They are stampable, and inkable…but in this case, I chose to leave the piece just as it was packaged. J Check out page 39 of the new Idea Book to see another way you can use these shapes.

Here is a complete list of items I used to create this page.
“Beach Fun” 12x12 layout – Imagine ~ “Thumbnails” left side pg 100

• E1015 Cocktail Alphabet
• D1508 Diverse Backgrounds
• D1511 Kick Back
• X7151B Footloose Paper Pack
• Z1686 Cricut AP Collection
• Z2196 Smoothie Ink
• Z2195 Lagoon Ink
• Z2153 Sweet Leaf ink
• Z2103 Bamboo ink
• Z1706 Durable Round Studs
• Z1696 Keepsake Felt Alphabet
• Z1710 Paradise Paper Flowers
• Z1693 Seaside Wooden Shapes
• Z1090 Foam Tools
• Z534 Micro-Tip Scissors
• Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
• Z341 Mini Glue dots

Cricut Flowers sizes  - Large flower – 3” smoothie <flower 8>, 1 ¾” white <flower 8>
                                           Small flower – 2” smoothie <flower 8>, 1 ¼” white <flower 8>

One more thing…are you curious about how YOU can get the AMAZING Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle for FREE??

Let me share with you about the FABULOUS deal that starts March 1st!  

I am SOOOO EXCITED J for this WONDERFUL opportunity that Close To My Heart is giving to each and every one!!!

******From March 1st – March 31st,

ANYONE who JOINS my TEAM

will automatically receive the

Close To My Heart Cricut BUNDLE for FREE!! ********

The value of this package is $124.95 and it retails at $99!!! 

Joining my team means…

you pay $99 for the original Kit (retails at $280)

which is THIS…

PLUS you receive THIS…

for a TOTAL of ONLY $99!!! 

For more details on joining my team, please give me a call, email or text!  I’m here to help YOU as you bring CTMH into your life! 

This month is your CHANCE to JOIN

the Close To My Heart family!! 

CLICK HERE for details on the MANY different ways you can join my team! 

Make sure you check out this FUN video to learn about the details when you JOIN my Team in March!!!

Blessings to you!

Krista

Krista Hershberger

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

359 Warwick Road, Elverson, PA 19520

610-587-9116

fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com           www.ctmh.com/kristah