Joyful Stars Blog Hop - Make Waves layout

Welcome to our monthly 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 crafty friends 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 my friend, Betty's blog you are right on track.

  Today I wanted to share a very simple layout I created, using the Make Waves paper pack. Take a look! 

(you can click on the photo to enlarge it. ;) )


This month, at Close To My Heart, we are also having a FABULOUS sale on all of our metal die cuts we call "Thin Cuts".  Our "Thin Cuts" are 25-30% off - check with your consultant about this sale - or CLICK HERE to check them out!


Let's take a few close up shots of this layout....

 
The stamp set used for this layout, is one that is on SALE this month....it is called Make Waves Cardmaking.  What an ADORABLE stamp set & to have matching Thin Cuts to match.....eeekkk....a crafter's dream! :) 

You may have noticed the shine of our Silver Foil paper too - so pretty!!

The Bashful Shimmer brush was the perfect touch to color in the heart this octopus is holding. :) 

I also used the "Splash of Color" stamp set to stamp some subtle background images with my Bashful ink pad.  

Next, let's take a look at the next close up image...

I used the "Shells & Stars" mini stamp set (it's ONLY $2.95!) and you can see some spots of shimmer....I used the clear shimmer brush to color in a few parts of the shells.  What FUN! :)  

My FAVORITE part about this layout....is the BORDER I stamped at the top of the page. :)  Does anyone have a guess at where this border stamp set comes from??

It is a stamp set that is "hidden" in a sense...it can be found under our "International" stamp section & was originally created for our Australasia CTMH consultants.  

There are so many BEAUTIFUL borders....you can CLICK HERE to head to another post, to see how I used the scroll border in this stamp set. :) 

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

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Now it’s time to Hop on over to Debi'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

Regatta & Beach Days….

Today I wanted to share with you a 2 page layout I created recently.  With summer headed our way, this is a GREAT way to preserve those beach day pictures. J

Here is the layout….

This stamp set  “BEACH DAYS” is a GREAT set to have for the summer time…and better yet – it’s CRICUT compatible!!!  These shapes work with Close To My Heart’s Artistry Cricut collection. But hurry…this stamp set retires at the end of April 2016!!

Here are a few close up shots of the details to this layout…

Can you see where I sanded on the light blue – Glacier- cardstock?  

Also – take note of the strip of anchors….now look at the paper pack below.  Check out WHERE the anchors came from. J


This beautiful REGATTA paper collection is only with us at Close To My Heart for 6 more days!! 


This is a GREAT paper pack for your upcoming summer creative outlets…so make sure to take advantage of getting these goodies before they are gone for good! 






You can CLICK HERE to check out the REST of the Seasonal Expression 1 (SE1) mini-book and ALL the goodies that are retiring on April 30, 2016.  

I created the small list of the items that WILL NOT be retiring from the SE1 mini-book.  So when you look through the SE1 book, and like something - make sure to check this chart to see if it's carrying over or retiring on April 30th. 

I hope this was helpful, and that you were INSPIRED to create some crafty goodness of your own!  Have a wonderful day, and a BEAUTIFUL week!  

Blessings, 

Krista Hershberger J

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

Celebrating 9 years with Close To My Heart!

The perfect place for ALL of your Scrapbooking, Stamping, & Papercrafting Needs!

EMAIL:fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com

WEB: www.kristah.ctmh.com

BLOG:www.kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/kristascraftycorner

PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/kristascrafty/

Hello Paradise stamp set AVAILABLE for ONLY 15 days!!!

Did you hear the news???? Eekkkk!!!!  

Now YOU TOO can have this EXCLUSIVE stamp set - that was created for the 2016 Incentive Trip earners.....but HURRY - this stamp set is ONLY available for the next 15 days!! 

How do I have projects already created with this stamp set?  BECAUSE I already have my layouts created that CTMH gave us for being an EARNER of this past year's trip!!! Wahoo!!!  Details on these pages coming to my BLOG soon! 

The purchase of this stamp set CAN be included in our STAMPAGANZA sale going on this month!!! 

Buy any two My Acrylix® stamp sets (M-, A-, B-, C-, D-, or E-size) at full retail price and get a third stamp set of equal or lesser value FREE! 

That is a savings of up to $29.95! This offer is only available during March, so start submitting your stamp orders as soon as possible, and let the Stampaganza begin! 

You'll want to get those wish lists written, and figure out the best deal that you can get....AND if you'd like some help in that process, don't hesitate to contact me & we can figure it out together!! 

If you already KNOW what you'd like...feel free to head over to my website to get these fabulous goodies ordered. 

That’s all for now, and don't forget about the ADORABLE March Stamp of the month stamp set you can get for JUST $5 with your $50 March order!!!  See details below!

Come back and see me again soon!!

Blessings to you!

Krista Hershberger J

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

Celebrating 9 years with Close To My Heart!

The perfect place for ALL of your Scrapbooking, Stamping, & Papercrafting Needs!

EMAIL:fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com

WEB: www.kristah.ctmh.com

BLOG:www.kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/kristascraftycorner

PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/kristascrafty/

2013 Spring/Summer New Product Blog Hop- Surf's Up

WELCOME to the

NEW Product BLOG HOP!!!

This is the PERFECT place to come, to view NEW products from the 2013 Spring/Summer Idea book AND to see many WONDERFUL creations USING all NEW PRODUCT!!

If you have come here from Georgia’s Blog, you are on the right path!

The blog hop is a great big circle with over 30 consultants participating, so you can start right HERE and work your way through this hop to view each consultant’s work. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants HERE.

So sit back and enjoy each created item as you venture through this blog hop and get some GREAT ideas to create on your own!!

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!

Here we go!

I created items using the NEW Surf’s Up paper pack!! 

I was a part of a swap where I needed to create a 5 pieces of artwork using the Surf’s Up paper pack and accessories. 

Here are the items I created! J 

Today I will be sharing details on the creation of my 12x12 scrapbook page.

(****make sure to come back to my Blog in the upcoming days for details on the other Surf’s Up items!)

If you would like to continue and see close up pictures and details on this 12x12 page – feel free to keep reading!

If you would like to skip this part and continue on with the NEW PRODUCT Blog hop, please go to Dawn Ross’ Blog for the next post using BRAND NEW PRODUCTS!!!

Be sure to visit ALL the Consultants at their Blogs…and feel free to leave comments as you go through the Hop!

 

*****For those of you who would like to see close ups of the layout …let’s KEEP going!! J

Here is the picture of the layout by itself. 

I used the Make It From Your Heart book, pattern 8 for this layout design.

If you look closely at the bottom of this next picture…you can see the NEW background stamp set- Distressed Backgrounds- I used to stamp the entire base paper.  I LOVE the texture this brings to the layout!

I used the new Tropical Paradise stamp set to stamp the Surf boards in sorbet & crystal blue inks and then cut them out and added some 3d foam tape to give some dimension. 

One tip for the surf boards…prior to stamping the sorbet surf board on my colonial white paper, I swiped my stamp across the sorbet ink pad to add the lines in the stamped image.  J  Then I used the almond glitz glitter gel to add some sparkle to both boards.

Another NEW PRODUCT I am so EXCITED about…

OUR 12x12 GLITTER papers!!!! 

We have TWO choices…

Brown & Tan

Black & Grey

 I LOVE this addition to our supplies!!! 

I used my corner rounder to scallop the top piece of glitter paper shown here.  I used the Artiste Cricut cartridge to cut a 3” library/journaling pocket. 

I stamped the hibiscus and “fussy cut” it out J…yes, I enjoy doing this!  I cut the 1 1/4” circle by using our circle punch and stamped “Hang Ten” in the circle.

I’m not sure why the pictures  turned out so dark…even though it’s hard to see I thought I’d mention it…the base page is ALSO sprayed with some of our pearl paint.  This gives it a little more texture and shine for a FUN layout!!

Products Used…

9035                 Make It From Your Heart, vol 1 ~ pattern 8

D1544               Distressed Backgrounds

C1531                Tropical paradise

C1544               Surf’s Up WOTG stamp

X7168B             Surf’s Up

Z1830               Brown & Tan glitter paper

Z1790               Cricut Artiste Collection

Z1039               Pearl Paint

Z1380               Spray Pen

Z2275               Cashmere re-inker

Z578                 Corner Rounder

Z1151                 3-D Foam Tape

Inks used:          Sorbet, Crystal Blue, Lagoon, Goldrush, Ponderosa Pine

2” pennant – Accent 1 <halloween> pg. 77

3” pocket - <u>, pg. 47

1 ½” letters to spell sun

½” letters to spell summer

 

Make sure you add the Surf’s Up paper pack to your next CTMH order, because this paper collection will be used for MANY of your scrapbooking needs!!!

If you haven’t already…please go to Dawn Ross’ Blog for the next post using BRAND NEW PRODUCTS!!!

 

Thanks for joining me and I look forward to hearing from you again soon!!!

 

Blessings to you!!!

Krista J

 

Don’t forget about the TWO AMAZING specials in February!!! 

1. The February Stamp of the Month

(purchase this EXCLUSIVE stamp set for retail price of $17.95

OR pay ONLY $5 with a $50 order!)

AND

 

2. Studio J 2 page layouts ONLY $5.00 during the month of February!

 Click HERE to start your QUICK & EASY digital layouts NOW!

CLICK HERE if you’d like to learn MORE about Studio J before giving it a try. J