Krista's Crafty Corner: Seasonal Expression

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Monday, January 9, 2017

Joyful Stars Blog Hop - Some Kinda Wonderful

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.

I was asked to create some goodies using NEW products, and was given the <<<NEW>>> Some Kinda Wonderful paper pack to work with. I decided to create a set of cards.

Earlier this week I shared my fox card...today let's take a look at the ADORABLE turtle card...the 2nd card in this 5 card designed workshop! :)

Check it out :)

I created this card using the pattern #21 in the Make It From your Heart, volume 1 how-to-book. Have I ever told you how much I ADORE these how-to-books? :) They are my go to books for sure!!

I used a NEW paper pack - Some Kinda Wonderful...check this bright & cheerful paper pack out! Love it!!

I used 2 stamp sets in this cards creation too...
Some Kinda Wonderful - Cardmaking stamp set

and....Some Kinda Wonderful - Scrapbooking stamp set.

Take a peek at the close up of my turtles....

I pulled out my "almost forgotten" watercolor pencils and CTMH's Blending Pen to color in these critters...what FUN!!

Take a look at the "friends" image...

...I practiced my "stamp rolling" technique on this piece. I think some of you might know this technique as the "rock and roll" technique...a GREAT way to bring some added texture and design to this card.

I have FABULOUS news....the cardamking stamp set, the adorable one with all the animals, does come in a Thin Cut BUNDLE!!! Wahoo!!! That means, you can get the stamp set & the metal dies - which we call "Thin Cuts"....for a BUNDLE price of just $26.95!!! Fabulous deal!!!

If you haven't seen the NEW goodies Close To My Heart released on January 1, 2017...make sure to touch base with your CTMH consultant, or feel free to CLICK HERE.

Stay tuned to my blog as I feature MORE cards I created using these 2 stamp sets!!

That's all for today....thanks for stopping by, and I hope you were inspired to ready to go CREATE something on your own!

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Now it’s time to Hop on over to Marie's blog and see what beautiful, crafty item she has to share with us!

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

Friday, January 6, 2017

New Product Blog Hop - 2017 Seasonal Expressions 1 at CTMH

Welcome to this
Special Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring our EXCLUSIVE New PRODUCT from the Close To My Heart Seasonal Expressions 1 mini-book that was released on January 1, 2017.

There are so MANY beautiful new items!! If you'd like to take a look at the online Seasonal Expressions 1 (SE1) mini-book OR the Annual Inspirations Idea Book - please CLICK HERE.

Now, to continue with this special Blog Hop....

If you have come here from Vickie'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 25 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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There are so many NEW goodies in this SE1 mini book, it was hard to choose what to share with you today! :)
I do adore the bright, happy papers of the Some Kinda Wonderful paper collection, so let's take a look at a card I created using this paper pack.

Check out the card I created for today :)

I used a NEW stamp set from the SE 1 mini-book....it's called Some Kinda Wonderful - cardmaking....take a look.

Notice the BLUE outlined shapes....this means there is a coordinating THIN CUT (metal dies) to go with this stamp set! The price for the stamp is is ONLY $13.95 .....AND....the price for the BUNDLE (stamp set & metal dies) is ONLY $26.95!! A GREAT deal!!

I had fun creating the background of this card....the sketchy circles & journaling rectangle come from this coordinating stamp set...Some Kinda Wonderful - scrapbooking stamp set.

When background stamping, I often use plain cardstock, but in this case I decided to background stamp on a pre-patterned paper!

I created an ENTIRE workshop using these 2 stamp sets....so stay tuned as I share the other 4 designs of cards, using these fun loving animals. :)

CTMH Art department also did a fabulous job with this stamp set...take a peek!

How CUTE are these items?!?! :)

I hope you enjoyed this card , and now it's time to "Hop" on over to Kathy's Blog to see her amazing work!

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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 Holiday Expressions mini- Idea Book!!!

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Simply Inspired - Seasonal Expression 1 Blog Hop - Penelope

Welcome to our

Simply Inspired

Close To My Heart

Blog Hop!

Today we will be sharing with you, creations featuring our NEW Seasonal Expression #1 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 Denise'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 a FUN, new stamp set & paper pack that caught my eye.

Take a look at the set of 4 cards I created!

What FUN I had creating this set!! This stamp set appealed to me because of HOW it is used with our Artistry Cricut Cartridge.

Here is a the stamp set itself...NOTICE which part of the image the RED Cricut lines are drawn around...the Cricut cuts are for the INNER part of the shape!

Take a close up look at the Cricut Cut image that is cut with this stamp set.

Isn't that neat??? You get to "pop" the inside shape, and stamp the actual image directly on your paper!!

Did you notice the "ink blots"? We, at CTMH, have a great tool - spray pens....and I would have normally used this to create this effect....BUT instead (you knew that was coming) , last fall CTMH released a stamp set called "Ink Blot", and it has become a "staple" stamp set in my collection!! I love the end results! J

I used the Penelope paper pack...and you'll want to check out our NEW paper pack collections!!!

They now include 12 sheets of designer papers - AND that includes 2 sheets of cut-apart Picture My Life (PML) cards!!! Love it!!

The one EXTRA GOODIE included in our paper packs, are the ADORABLE zip-strips - the 1/2" strip at the top of our papers, that are a decorative strip on the one side, and the name of the paper pack, and CTMH colors used on the other side!
I used a zip-strip on 2 of my 4 cards...here is a close up of one below.

Did you notice how "shiny" the flowers were? That is because they were cut from our BEAUTIFUL Paper Fundamentals paper collection!! If you haven't tried this "glossy on one side/regular pattern on the other" cardstock, you'll want to make sure that you do!!! It's AMAZING the extra "pop" that this cardstock brings to your creations. J

Another "tip" I'll share today - how to cut your shimmer trim in half - and KEEP it Straight! LOL!!J

Check this out...

If you are anything like me, I LOVE shimmer trim & use it often. I hope you can use this tip in many of your upcoming creations!

In case you'd like to create your own set of cards, I've created a list of the products that I used...

Live, Laugh. Love (C1636)

Ink Blot (D1660)

Penelope paper collection (X7207B)

Artistry Cricut Collection (Z3167)

Adventure Paper Fundamentals (Z3125)

Whimsy Paper Fundamentals (Z3127)

Pink Shimmer Trim (Z1986)

Clear Sparkles (Z1752)

Inks used: Thistle, Crystal Blue, Whisper, Pixie & Honey

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Thanks so much for stopping by!! J

Now, “hop” on over to Bren'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

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Join me in-person OR online for my Spring CTMH Open House!!

Join me at my Spring

Close To My Heart

Open House!

(in-person or online!)

Thursday, January 28... 6-10 pm

Friday, January 29...12-5pm

Saturday, January 29...by appointment

at 359 Warwick Road, Elverson, PA
(Snow Date: Thursday, Feb 4^th)

... come see the

BRAND NEW

2016 Seasonal Expression #1 mini-book

from Close To My Heart!

*****You may drop in anytime at my house during the times listed

OR call me to set up a time that works for you. *****

Place your order by Sat., January 30, 2016...

...and you will receive these NEW items in your order...for FREE!

An extra “Thank You” gift for placing an order with me J

When your order subtotal comes to…

Purchase$30* and receive your choice of ONE of these NEW Puffies Assortments for FREE!!

Purchase$50* and receive your choice of the NEW White & Gold OR Black & Gold Ribbon for FREE!!

Purchase$80* and receive our NEW My Crush Everyday Life Pages for FREE!!

* subtotal sales amount

I will have my cash & carry set up for your to browse too!! Lots of goodies in store for you to see!

PLUS - with EVERY $50 order that you place,

you will RECEIVE the JANUARY Stamp of the Month,

"Beloved Bouquet" for ONLY $5!!!

AND....there's another fabulous special taking place in January too!!!

BEAUTIFUL, Exclusive Picture My Life (PML) cards!!

With a total of 56 cards in this collection - you have so many possibilities!! Keep in mind you will recieve 20-4x6 PML cards and 36-3x4 cards.

The design is the same on both sides - one side is vertically & the other side is horizontally - perfect for your crafting needs!! These cards are also acid-free, lignin-free, and buffered.

Take a look at the FUN, birthday card pages I created to add to my 2016 CTMH Planner system.

While this is ONE way you can use these EXCLUSIVE Picture My Life (PML) cards, CLICK HERE to watch a video & see many other ways to use these beautiful cards!!

You'll be able to get these cards at my Open House....but what else will you receive?

What’s included at this Open House Event?

· NEW product for you to touch and see

· a BRAND NEW Idea Book for you for FREE

· make n’ take ~create with NEW product!!

· BRING a FRIEND receive FREE gift

· BOOK a GATHERING receive a FREE stamp set!

· Door PRIZES to win (lots of ways to earn tickets!)

· FREE GIFT of NEW goodies with your qualifying order! J

· used STAMP SETS..$10 & under!

· CASH & CARRY of items you may need right away, or missed when they were last current.

· yummy food for your taste buds to enjoy!

RSVP to me by January 26, and even if you are not able to join me, you will be entered into the door prize drawing for one of our newest embellishment packs from the Seasonal Expression 1 mini-book!!

Also, when you call and place your order you still qualify for the Special Gifts listed above when your order reaches the $30 subtotal minimum!

***** If you can’t join me...you can STILL take ADVANTAGE of these fun savings!!

Check out this BRAND NEW 2016 Seasonal Expression #1 mini-book online at my website...www.kristah.ctmh.com