Krista's Crafty Corner: lovely Birthday

Saturday, October 4, 2014

World Cardmaking Day!

What an exciting day today is!! Each year, the first Saturday in October is WORLD CARDMAKING DAY!!!

I hope you were able to get some creative time in today! I did - and let me share this quick simple card I created with you!!

I’ve been wanting to create a card using our (CTMH) marker’s. I have seen this technique done on other pieces of artwork. Do you see the “paintbrush” strokes under the wording? This was created using our ShinHan alcohol markers.

What a QUICK & EASY way to bring in some color….and another way to use these WONDERFUL markers!!

I used the stamp set called “Lovely Birthday” and I know I’ll be using this stamp set quite often in the future!!

I also hadn’t used our NEW Arrow Embossing folder…so it was time to incorporate that into this card as well! After I embossed it, I inked the design with Whisper ink.

The piece of striped paper in the middle of the card, is the Thistle color of our Paper Fundamentals.

Oh - these fundamental papers make me squeal with delight! What beauty they bring to a piece!!

Take a peek at the list of products I used on this card…

Whimsy Paper Fundamentals

Lovely Birthday stamp

Basics Pigment Ink (slate)

ShinHan Alcohol Markers(leaf green, tender pink, golden yellow, peony purple, lavender, blender pen)

Silver Sequins

Epoxy bubbles

Base & Bling charms

Thistle Diagonal Ribbon

Arrow Embossing Folder

Inks used: pear, whisper & slate

Then, if you’d like to create a similar card of your own, feel free to head to my website to get your supplies.

www.kristah.ctmh.com

Thanks for stopping by & I look forward to seeing you again soon!!

Happy World Cardmaking Day!!

Krista Hershberger J

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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Artfully Sent~ Key Z

I received the NEW Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge and….

OH WOW!!!!!

I can't even BEGIN to tell you all this cartridge can do!!

I wondered if I was you, would I want to see a picture of the actual book? Of course - silly!!! LOl!!!

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But FIRST…let’s take a look at a simple (5 minutes to create- simple) card that I created from this key!!

Simple it is!!

There is SO MUCH more you could do to this card, but I chose to use the Seaside Paper Pack & Bamboo cardstock.

I stamped the words on the card using the Lovely Birthday stamp set & I used the new Scoreboard (LOVE the features of CTMH’s board!) to raise up lines on the bamboo colored insert.

Here’s the INSIDE of the card…

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Now let’s take a look at the page that shows the Z key!!

YES ~ these images/shapes are all included in just one key!!

Take a look at the top row - the Pop-Up & Icon keys are made to be used ALL together to create one POP-UP card. The card is shown at the top left of the booklet in red/pink color. (However, I use the pieces for other things too! :))

The 2nd row - Scene key - You need to set your dial size at 7” & then you can cut out the 2 items on the scene key & the scene+shift key. This will create the card shown on the left. (This is the card I created above.)

******As with ALL items on these keys…the suggested cutting size is listed in the booklet, but you do not have to stick to that. For my card above, I did NOT cut it at the recommended 7” size - instead, I sized it down to 6”. I knew there was not a lot of “delicate” Cricut cutting, so I could reduce the size without any problems. *******

2nd row - Sentiment function key....these are TWO different cards. ****Notice for this function key***

The 1st card (no shift) is a 5x7 card (size dial is set at 7") & the "shift" + Sentiment is a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 size card....a BORDER card in this case....

3rd row of function keys....
SLEEVE function - 6" card is a sleeve card - perfect to create a pull out invitation OR a use it to give away a 4x6 photo! A photo fits perfectly inside!!

SHIFT + SLEEVE function key - this is a 5x7 overlay card, that is a “normal” 5x7 card that has a pattern cut on the front of the card.

POCKET CARD function key - Take note that you will need to set your size dial according to sizes listed next to EACH function key.

With this function key you will be able to cut out 4x6 & 4x3 pocket type cards!!! I LOVE the possibilities with these handy, dandy cards!!! They can be used as scrapbook accessories, OR a great way to use to decorate cards & 3d projects too!!

Would you like to receive your OWN ARTFULLY SENT Cricut Collection?

Close To My Heart carries 4 Cricut Collections that can ONLY be purchased through your CTMH Consultant!! (I'd be happy to be your consultant if you do not already have one.)

If you’d like to learn more about what makes cartridges so UNIQUE & Special…CLICK HERE.

If you already know about these AMAZING collections, and would like to get the NEW one for yourself, or even as a gift…

CLICK on the picture below to head to my website & get your Exclusive Cricut collection from CTMH today!!

Blessings to you for a BEAUTIFUL day!!!

Krista J

Director, CTMH Independent Consultant

Call/Text: 610-587-9116

Email: fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com