Autumn Title Topper–with NEW products :)

Recently I was asked to create something for a Make N Take at a local crop.  What FUN!!!

The requirements were that it needed to be something that could be completed in 15 minutes…but would be something they could add to their scrapbook page. 

So… I thought I’d create a TITLE TOPPER for any of their fall scrapbook pages.  I was pleased with how this came out…and I was able to experiment with NEW products! J

There were a BUNCH of new items that came out in our last Idea Book that I still hadn’t played with – so NOW was my chance!!!

NEW ITEMS I used…

Pigment Inks

Color-Ready Arbor Wooden Shapes

and Burlap Ribbon 

The burlap ribbon I had already used quite often, and it’s become one of my favorites because there are SO many ways to use it!!

BUT – I hadn’t played with the pigment inks OR the wooden shapes. 

I was DELIGHTFULLY surprised with my results!!!

Check out what I learned!!!

 I inked up the leaves in different colors of the pigment inks as I was playing…and took a picture! J

Notice – the TOP ROW of shapes, 4 out of the 5 used the Harvest Happiness stamp set!!!  The MIDDLE shape, I tried our alcohol markers to color that in.

The BOTTOM ROW, I tried different techniques – and wrote my notes about what I did. J

I LOVED the pigments inks…they were WONDERFUL!!!  Such vibrant, beautiful colors…and it was so EASY and QUICK to quickly add ink to these wood shapes!!

 I also realized we had not ONE but TWO STAMP sets that COORDINATED with the Wooden Shapes!!!

Stamp sets used that coordinated…

Harvest Happiness

So Grateful

If you look at the picture above of all my leaves once again…you will notice, SOME of the leaves were stamped with the images in the Harvest Happiness stamp set!  The sizes of the wooden leaves and stamped images MATCHED perfectly!  How QUICK & EASY!!!

Here is a page that I created using my title topper!! 

I used our Make It From Your Heart how-to book- pattern # 5!! (LOVE this how-to book!!)

Some close up views…

The green leaf was cut with cardstock on the Cricut machine (then stamped with Harvest Happiness stamp set), but the other leaf and acorn are from our arbor wood shapes collection and I just swiped on the pigment ink - QUICK & EASY!!  

For the cap of the acorn, I used the Universal background stamp set (one of my FAVORITE stamps!)  to give it some texture. J  

Universal Backgrounds

Next check out this WONDERFUL wooden pumpkin!!!!




I used the So Grateful stamp set, and 2 colors of pigment inks- goldrush and honey – to create this pumpkin!!!




I was SO excited that the design of my stamp set came through so perfectly!  For the pumpkin stem, I took my 1” pigment cube, and swiped the NE Ivy color on very carefully.
 

I hope this has inspired YOU to create something for this autumn season! 

I’d love to hear your comments on what you think of our NEW pigment inks, and our laser cut wooden shapes! 

If you are interested in getting the above stamp sets for your own– you’ll want to make SURE you take advantage of

 Close To My Heart’s November special!!! J

  

During November...

 *Purchase $50 in CTMH products...

*then purchase the November SOTM for ONLY 

$5 (retail value $17.95)

*get YOUR CHOICE of any stamp set for 1/2 

price!!!

Also, with every Stamp of the Month stamp set purchased this way,

 CTMH will give $1 to the American Red Cross to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy!  

CLICK HERE to go to my website and join the November Orders with Krista shopping link!!  

Happy Thursday!  

Krista J

610-587-9116

fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com 

 www.kristah.ctmh.com

*****Receive BONUS items from me personally,

( Dotty for You paper pack, It’s Your Day stamp set - retail $55.85)

 when you Join my Team in November!!  

CLICK HERE for details! J

November Stamp of the MOnth PLUS...

****Purchase $50 in CTMH 

product, 

Get the November

 SOTM for $5…

and you are ELIGIBLE to 

receive a STAMP SET of you

r 

choice for ½ price!!!

PLUS… for every November Stamp of the Month

 set purchased - $1 will be donated to the Red Cross 

for those effected by Hurricane Sandy! J

Stamp Kissing - Clearly the Best

TUESDAY is here!! 

What does every Tuesday bring our way??? :)

The NEWEST episode of "Clearly the Best". 

Kristine and Monica share some tips on "stamp kissing" 
If you have never heard of Stamp 

Kissing , OR need a brush up on how this is done - watch the video below to check out this 

 wonderful helpful tutorial!  

DON'T FORGET to enter into their weekly giveaway!!! 

They are giving away "Diverse Backgrounds" stamp set...I LOVE the many ways to use our Background stamps!!

 Click HERE to enter this contest and learn the rest of the details on how you can win this stamp set!! 

If you'd love to get a discount EVERY DAY on these Fabulous Close To My Heart products, check out my personal special during November when you join my team!!!

CLICK HERE to see what being a Consultant can mean for you!  When you join the Close To My Heart family YOU decide how to make CTMH a part of you and your family's lives!   

Make sure to check out the other GREAT specials

 happening this MONTH too!!! :) 

Blessings to each of you, 

Krista Hershberger J

610-587-9116

fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com 

 www.kristah.ctmh.com

*****Receive BONUS items from me personally,

( Dotty for You paper pack, It’s Your Day stamp set - retail $55.85)

 when you Join my Team in November!!  

CLICK HERE for details! J

November Stamp of the MOnth PLUS...

****Purchase $50 in CTMH 

product, 

Get the November

 SOTM for $5…

and you are ELIGIBLE to 

receive a STAMP SET of you

r 

choice for ½ price!!!

PLUS… for every November Stamp of the Month

 set purchased - $1 will be donated to the Red Cross 

for those effected by Hurricane Sandy! J

Clearly the Best - Pigment or Dye?

Did you check out THIS WEEK's "Clearly the Best" show?

If not, take a moment to view this quick tutuorial!!  Kristine and Monica share with us the difference between our new pigment inks vs. dye inks.

Of course, you'll get to see some AMAZING projects created using these items too!  I LOVE the artwork they share with us - it's sooo inspiring!!!

Don't forget to CLICK HERE to enter into the weekly contest!! 

This week - get your chance to WIN a GREAT sentiment stamp set, called Card Chatter-Birthday! 

THIS WEEK'S GIVEAWAY DETAILS 
Three lucky winners will receive a My Acrylix® Card Chatter-Birthday Stamp Set.

HOW TO ENTER: 

Watch this week's “Pigment or Dye” episode and leave a comment on their blog telling us phrase on the Card Chatter set you would use the most.

BONUS ENTRIES (2 possible):

1. If you haven't already, visit the CTMH website and locate the nearest CTMH Consultant using their consultant locator. Let us know the suggested consultant's name in the comment section. (feel free to add Krista Hershberger, as your CTMH consultant! :))
2. Facebook or Tweet about this week's CTMH episode and come back and leave a comment on their blog by saying you did. 

Contest will close at 11:59pm MST on 11/12/12. Winners will be announced on 11/13/12.

Enjoy the show and make sure you check out the NEW episode of "Clearly the Best" each and every Tuesday!!  

November 2012 Specials

*****Receive BONUS items from me personally,

( Dotty for You paper pack, It’s Your Day stamp set - retail $55.85)

 when you Join my Team in November!!  

CLICK HERE for details! J

****Purchase $50 in CTMH product, Get the November SOTM for $5…

and you are ELIGIBLE to receive a STAMP SET of your choice for ½ price!!!

PLUS… for every November Stamp of the Month set purchased - $1 will be donated to the Red Cross for those effected by Hurricane Sandy! J

Happy Creating, 

Krista Hershberger J

610-587-9116

fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com 

 www.kristah.ctmh.com

Fall Leaf–Quick Card

***Earn extra BONUS items (popular paper pack & coordinating stamp set) when you join my team during November!! 

 CLICK HERE for details! :) 

I thought I’d share with you a QUICK and EASY card I created!
I LOVE when something comes together so simple…and this was one of those items!

Take a look at this card…

Products used
A1130 Quick Cards-Bountiful Season
X7160B Flirty paper pack
Z1375 Kraft Cardstock (my new FAVORITE base paper)
9035 Make It From Your Heart, volume 1
Z280 Natural Hemp
Z1483 Bronze Glitz Glitter Gel
Z2104 Barn Red ink
Z2114 Cocoa ink
Z2123 Goldrush ink
Z726 Sponge Daubers
3D foam tape

Here is a close up…

I simply stamped the entire Quick Card leaf image in Barn Red ink onto my Colonial White paper.  Then I stamped it again on a separate sheet of paper.

Next I cut out the leaf part, colored with my sponge daubers and goldrush ink pad.  I used my wonderful 3D foam tape to pop up the image on top of the originally stamped leaf quick card!

I also used my FAVORITE how-to book!!!  

I used Pattern #21 if you have this VERY helpful book! 

(if you do not have this, you need to add it to your next order!  It's SO inspiring!)

If you would like to re-create a similar card, feel free to click on the image below to take you to my online website where you can order the products you need!

Remember the FABULOUS November special that you can take advantage of called

“Capture the Savings”!

Purchase $50 in CTMH product,

add on the $5 November Stamp of the month

and you QUALIFY for a stamp set of YOUR CHOICE for 1/2 price!!!

That’s up to a $14.98 savings!!!

That’s NOT ALL ~~~ in an effort to help those that were victims of Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart has committed to giving $1.00 to the Red Cross for EVERY November Stamp of the Month(SOTM) that is SOLD!!!! 

THANK YOU Close To My Heart for allowing us to be able to help out in this small, but powerful way!!!

Blessings to each of you!!!

Krista J

Extra BONUS items when you JOIN MY TEAM in November 2012!!!

*Would you like to receive a DISCOUNT on your crafty holiday gifts this season?

*Would you like to be a part of a “family” that enjoys all sorts of creating! J

*How about making some extra income to do with as you need?

There is a place for EVERYONE at Close To My Heart!! 

Whether you are a hobbyist (signing up to get the discount on these GREAT products) OR would like to be a business builder (earning GREAT rewards, and AMAZING incentive trips) there is a place for YOU in the Close To My Heart family!! 

By becoming a Close To My Heart Consultant, you join an elite team that supports and honors what makes YOU exceptional.

I’ve created a set of “EXTRA BONUS’ ” (retail value of $55.85!) for those that join my “Create 4 Him” team until December 13th!

Here are the details! J

I’d love to personally answer any questions you may have and SHARE with you how CTMH has blessed my life! J

There are many ways you can “be a consultant”…you might want to check them out by CLICKING HERE!!

If you have been considering joining CTMH and would love to be a part of a team that LOVES being a part of our family (whether near or far) we’d LOVE to have you JOIN US!!

CLICK HERE to go directly to the quick & easy Consultant Application!! It will only take you about 5 minutes to complete this online form!

I am SO EXCITED to share this Close To MY Heart Opportunity with YOU!!!  I LOVE the extra income that it brings into our household…but most of all – I feel so BLESSED by the many friends I have gained because of sharing Close To My Heart!!

May you all enjoy this BEAUTIFUL day!  We are seeing SUNSHINE here in Pennsylvania! YAY!!

Creatively Yours,
Krista

Mystery Hostess WINNERS & November 2012 Special!!

Sorry, this post wasn't out yesterday...we FINALLY had electric yesterday late afternoon!  We are VERY thankful for that - but I wasn't able to get my post up on the morning of the 1st as I had wanted.  Thanks for understanding!!!

I am excited to announce the THREE Mystery Hostess winners for October!!!

The THREE Mystery Hostess Winners are…

Lois Z.

Cindy W.

Dawn A.

WAHOO!!!  EACH of these ladies won $40 in FREE CTMH product!!!

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A HUGE thank you to EACH of you who participated in this Contest!!! 

For those that did not know about the contest…it was quite simple to join! 

For every $25 that was purchased on the special link on my website…you earned a ticket!!! Some chose to earn one ticket…others chose to earn 4 tickets!!

If you missed out on this Contest and want to make sure when you know this is happening again…

feel free to “FOLLOW MY BLOG BY EMAIL”…fill in your email address on the right side of the main page of my blog

OR

join my facebook group to see what other giveaways may be taking place!   

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I also wanted to share the November 2012 Special that is happening RIGHT NOW!!! 

Did you notice that 50% off image on the picture? I always seem to notice those things!! LOL!!!

There IS a 50% off special…read on for details!!!

During the month of NOVEMBER

Purchase $50 in CTMH product, (any product) 

Get the November SOTM for $5…(retail value $17.95)

and you will be ELIGIBLE to receive a STAMP SET of your choice for ½ price!!! (up to $14.98 savings!)

PLUS… for every November Stamp of the Month set purchased - $1 will be donated to the Red Cross for those effected by Hurricane Sandy! J

THANK YOU Close To My Heart for allowing us to help out those in need!!!

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Feel free to CLICK on the picture below to take advantage of these GREAT deals shown above…

 OR

(since it is approaching the holiday season)

don’t forget to call me if your order is $150 or more!!

An order that reaches $150 or more QUALIFIES as a PARTY…meaning FREE hostess rewards! 

A party of this amount needs to be entered through a consultant, and not directly through the customer website.  Please contact me personally so I can place your order which will allow YOU to earn FREE product! J

Have a WONDERFUL weekend and don’t forget to turn your clocks back Saturday night! J

Blessings to each of you!

Krista J