Chalk It UP and Artfully Sent

I enjoy being a vendor at many crops throughout the year & am so blessed to have made so many friends because of these FUN crops!  I always look forward to these days together!

A recent crop I was at, was near the Downingtown area, at East Brandywine Baptist Church…OH - what a FUN day we had together!! J

I always prepare a make n take item for them to create during the day…something they can create in about 15 minutes or so. 

It’s always fun to think of what NEW technique I can share with them at each event!!

For this year’s fall crop, I showcased our NEW Artfully Sent cartridge, liquid glass, metallic markers, Chalk It Up papers & more…

Take a peek!! J

The 4x3 Smile card, was cut directly from our Artfully Sent cartridge…so EASY!!

The paper pack we used is a favorite of many - Chalk It Up!!

Did you notice the swirl strip at the bottom of the Smile card?  

I LOVE these “extra” 1/2 inch strips that we call a “zip-strip”.  Zip strips can be used in so many ways!! I LOVE using these!

By adding liquid glass to a stamped image, it gives it more dimension & creates a life-like look!! 

I love to add liquid glass to the veins of the flower petals(see picture)…and then I also used “glass” to make some of the stars pop that are printed on the Chalk It Up paper design. 

Liquid Glass can be used as an embellishment, but it also makes a wonderful, strong glue as well!!

The other items we used to create this make n’ take were…

**Metallic markers…we traced the word “Smile”

***Teal Shimmer Trim

***Gold Sequins

***Chalk It Up asst. (puffy heart)

***Gold Washi Tape

I will often create a 2 page workshop using the make n take item we created at the crop. 

For this set of pages, I used our Make It From Your Heart, vol. 2, pattern 14 to create the layout below.

This turned out to be a FUN, but quick layout!! 

If you are interested, I do have a few of these 2 page kits still available for purchase.

The items in this kit are all pre-stamped, and ready for you to put together! J 

The 2 page kit is $10 plus shipping, or if you are local, you are welcome to pick it up.

To complete this layout, you would need…

1. adhesive (3D foam is always fun)

2. Optional - liquid glass if you’d like to add some more dimension to other parts of this layout. 

Everything else is included in the kit!!!

Also included are instructions on how to put these pages together. 

Here are a few more close up shots from the 2 page Chalk It Up kit.

Now - it’s time for YOU to head to your crafty area & create something crafty today!  

Thanks for stopping by! J

Blessings to you for BEAUTIFUL day!!!

Krista Hershberger J

Everyday Embellishing with Close To My Heart

It’s easy to incorporate chalk, metallics, and bling into your artwork with a few embellishments you can use on your everyday papercrafting projects.

Take a look at the BEAUTIFUL artwork created by the Close To My Heart Art Studio!!!  What FUN , CREATIVE ways to embellish your creations!!

This Merry & Bright page uses dots created with the gold metallic marker to add extra sparkle around the edges of the page. Notice the scalloped accents with outlines in gold marker which adds dimension and draws your eye. Our metallics markers will make your artwork sparkle!

Add heart to your art with an extra touch of bling—cover your Dimensional Elements with silver Glitz™ glitter gel, a clear Sparkle or two, or a touch of silver from the metallics marker! Your heartfelt messages will bedazzle your loved ones.

The chalk marker and 12" × 12" chalkboard sheet are a perfect pair for creating a unique project. Journal and embellish your memories with the quaint look of a chalkboard—minus the dust—and a lot of freehand fun, perfect to display in your albums or on your walls!

If you haven’t had a chance to scrapbook your Halloween photos yet, here’s a great idea for a spooky page. The Haunted assortment with its cute skull brads, spider badge buttons, and more, is the perfect go-to for scary Halloween memories. It also coordinates nicely with the Moonlight paper packet and Moonlight Complements Dimensional Elements.

Tell your story with papers and accents that complement your unique tale. The Memo assortment’s little note tags are great for embellishing and journaling all in one, and the tiny epoxy numbers mimic old typewriter keys. Pair the Memo assortment with our Scholastic paper packet and My Stickease^® assortment for your school-themed memories and more!

This elegant layout is tied together by antique elements from the Brocade assortment, Avonlea Complements canvas shapes, and the beautiful Avonlea papers. Add a timeless quality to your memories with graceful keys, broaches, and buttons from the Brocade assortment.

Whatever your project, embellishing will bring your artwork to life!!  Close To My Heart has many MORE embellishments to complete your creating needs!!

 

Click on the image below to visit my online shopping website and find the embellishment that will COMPLETE your latest project!

TWO December specials to keep in mind…

1. When you place an order online during the month of December, with every $50 purchase, you will receive a Bonding Memories glue pen for FREE!!

2. When placing an online order, CLICK on the link “December SALES!!”  and you will be entered into a DRAWING to win $20 in CTMH products!!!  The more orders that are placed, the more WINNERS we will have! J