Nifty Neighbor Gifts

Want to say thank you to a special neighbor or friend?


 Dress up your gifts beautifully to show how much you care. In this video we show you how to create the gift packaging featured on page 82 of the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book.

During the month of JUNE is the perfect time
 to get an AMAZING discount on stamp sets!!! 









The stamp set shown in this video ---is an adorable one!  
Country Life is the name, and it's a C-size stamp set --which means it's
 ONLY $13.95!!  


BUT WAIT...


June is  STAMPAGANZA!! month :)...




Find another stamp set that you like and purchase one more stamp set and get ANOTHER stamp set for FREE!!! !

I'll share with you three of my current TOP - BEST SELLER Stamp sets...

C1499 Perfect Day- $13.95

D1491 Hooray Bouquet - $17.95(Cricut Compatible!!!)

D1477 Universal Backgrounds - $17.95

Of course, there are SOOOO many more

 stamp sets to chose from!! :)

Click on this picture of the  2011 Fall/Winter Idea Book and start browsing last catalogs stamp sets.  

Keep in mind - the stamp sets are the ONLY thing that is current in this Idea Book. 

AND...all these stamp sets apply to the JUNE STAMPAGANZA special! :) 

CLICK on the picture of the CURRENT 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book, to browse our NEWEST stamp sets - all available for the STAMPAGANZA special too!!!

Have fun browsing if you'd like to order your sets today...just CLICK HERE to go directly to my website!!!

You may join my "June orders with Krista" link if you choose and when you complete your order - it will be shipped DIRECTLY to your door step!!! :)  

Don't forget, if you are placing an order together with some friends...make sure your order subtotal does not go over the $150 mark...

....if it does - that's GREAT!!!  Please contact me directly so that I can AWARD you with FREE Hostess REWARDS!!! :)

Happy Stamping! 

Krista J

610-587-9116

fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com 

www.kristah.ctmh.com 

STAMPAGANZA!!! 
June 1-30, 2012


BUY TWO - GET ONE FREE on all stamp sets!!!

What a GREAT deal and OPPORTUNITY to purchase our WONDERFUL clear stamp sets!!!

CLICK HERE to check out the online Idea Book and browse for the stamp sets that have been on your wish list, or maybe you have a gift list that needs to be completed too!

CLICK HERE to go to my website and take advantage of this Stampaganza Special - Buy TWO get ONE FREE  stamp sets!!!

Footloose Hawaiian 2 page layouts :)

I would like to share a layout I created for our Hawaiian swap! 

After we arrived home from my CTMH Hawaii cruise in March, I created a two page layout using the Footloose Paper Pack…

an Exclusive Hawaiian Stamp set…

and any embellishments that coordinated with this paper kit.

WHAT FUN!!!!

I used the Magic how-to-book pattern “Enchantment” for my layout design and then filled in the layout with our coordinating papers!

After creating my 2 page layout – I created 8 more 2 page layouts of the exact same thing! J

I sent all the layouts to one particular consultant  (thanks Sara!J )and she grouped me with 8 other Hawaiian Cruisers and sorted out the 2 page layouts and mailed me back 9 DIFFERENT 2 page layouts !! 

What a GREAT way to get ideas, techniques and scrapbook pages completed for my Hawaii Cruise 2012 Album! J

Here is the layout I created…

The flowers were cut with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.  I used Smoothie cardstock and White Daisy.

The center of my flowers, are a paper flower from the Paradise Paper Flower collection.  I inked the edges of these paper flowers in Smoothie ink.  I am finding myself using these flowers for SOOO many  things!!!

Notice the leaves for my flowers…they are actually a stamp that is supposed to be a clam image!!!  I stamped those “leaves” in sweet leaf ink, tucked them behind the flowers and you never know they are clams!

I used a “zip strip”- the 1/2” strip at the top of all of our paper packs (LOVE that little extra J) and finished it off with Durables, Baker’s Twine and Wooden Shapes. 

Did you notice my base pages?  See the two toned color???  This is called the suede method and it’s very QUICK and EASY to do!!!

Take your open ink pad, turn upside down like you are going to “stamp” the ink pad on the 12x12 piece of cardstock.  Instead, start making your ink pad go in circles, and eventually touch down on your 12x12 paper – still swirling or making your ink pad go in circles!  This will create a swirl/suede design on your base pages!!!  I used Bamboo ink on Bamboo cardstock and it really shows a nice contrast. 

I added a frame to my title, by dry embossing around the outside.  I then took my Bamboo ink pad and “distressed” the raised lines with ink. 

Something else I hadn’t done in awhile – I created a shadow on my title.  I used Lagoon ink for the “Aloha” , stamped it and after stamping, just moved the stamp over 1/8th (without re-inking) and stamped again to give it the shadow effect!!

I hope you were inspired and are ready to create your OWN artwork! J

Don’t forget about JUNE’S special…..

STAMPAGANZA!!!

If you are a “regular” CTMH friend, you know what this is all about and look forward to stocking up on your favorite stamps sets during this special!! If you are NEW to CTMH, you will LOVE this special deal on our already AMAZINGLY priced stamp sets!!

CLICK HERE to check out the online Idea Book and browse for the stamp sets that have been on your wish list, or maybe you have a gift list that needs to be completed too!

CLICK HERE to go to my website and be one of the FIRST to get the Stampaganza Special - Buy TWO get ONE FREE stamp sets!!!

Blessings to you and may you have a wonderful week!!!

Krista J

My Acrylix Stamps–Did you know??

I thought this would be a GREAT opportunity to share with you WHY Close To My Heart’s acrylix stamp sets are the BEST! J 


With STAMPAGANZA in full swing…I’d love to share with you about WHY it will benefit YOU to use Close To My Heart’s clear acrylix stamp sets!!! 


All artwork shown below was created by our WONDERFUL team of CTMH art designers at CTMH.

Did you know?

• My Acrylix stamps are ready to use right out of the package—no cutting out, mounting, or applying stickers required. Just place the stamp on your block, apply ink, and you’re set!
• My Acrylix stamps and blocks are clear, making it easy to stamp in exactly the right spot.
  
• My Acrylix stamps can be used to create a variety of popular looks, including:
  • base and shade stamping
    
    
    
    
    
  • creating your own patterned paper
    
    
    
    
  • sponging on multiple inks for single-impression, multi-color images
• Many My Acrylix stamps coordinate with Cricut^® Art Philosophy cartridge shapes, giving you lots of creative possibilities!!!

Cut the shape on your Cricut^® machine, stamp the image on the shape, and attach to your project! In the Idea Book, the images outlined in red coordinate with Cricut^® shapes.

• My Acrylix stamps are super easy to maintain, store, and transport.

I’m sure you can see the benefits to using Close To My Heart’s AMAZING clear stamps!!! 


As you join us in this Stampaganza Celebration, a reminder for you, you can purchase stamps from the current Idea Book and the one preceding.  This gives you even MORE selection to choose from!


If you would like to get in on this AMAZING special, CLICK HERE to order your stamp sets (or whatever else your heart desires J ) today!
 
Blessings to YOU!!!
Krista Hershberger J

 

Email: fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com

Website: www.ctmh.com/kristah

Final TWO Mystery Hostess Contest Winners!!!

Who won the 2nd & 3rd Mystery Hostess Contest???

I’d like to THANK each of you that

participated in this Contest!!! It was a lot of fun to see your names pop up on my screen AND I loved adding your tickets to the drawing!!

HERE we go…Drum roll PLEASE…..

We have TWO winners!!

EACH person will be able to chose $40 in Select Products from CTMH!!!

What a GREAT way to cross off their wish list J – it’s just like having a home party!

Congratulations goes to…

Susie Sauder

&

Sara Stoltzfus

I will be in touch with you ladies to see what items you would like to receive! Congratulations once again and thanks to EACH of you that joined in the FUN! J

****Stay tuned for another prize coming your way – celebrating my 100th POST on my Blog! J


Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL weekend!

Krista Hershberger J

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

610-587-9116

Email: fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com

NEW Website: www.kristah.ctmh.com

June SOTM Blog Hop!! :)

Welcome to our

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

We will be featuring June's SOTM, which is called “Life is Tweet”, a set of 15 stamps.

If you have come here from Nancy Brown’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 HERE.

This month we 55 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM!!

This Blog Hop is simple to do…just CLICK on the link at the end of the post on each blog and move along to the next one!!! Have FUN and happy hopping!!!

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Here are the two cards I created with this month’s stamp set.  I thought the Lucy paper pack fit these cards well…and it was FUN to create them! 

Did you notice the size of these cards?  I was in the mood to be “different” and wanted to do odd sized cards – hence the 4 3/4” x 3” card sizes.  A perfect size to add to a gift, or mail off to a friend!!!

Supplies Used:

X7149B Lucy paper pack

X5918- Summer Combo Cardstock (cotton candy)

1388 – Colonial White Cardstock

Z1686- Cricut Art Philosophy Collection

Red, Pink & Purple Asst Sparkles

Paradise Paper Flowers

Pink Asst. Brads

Pink Collection Designer Ribbon

Glitz Glitter Gel – Stardust

Sponge Daubers

3D foam tape

Sanding Kit

Ink colors: Crème Brulee, Grey Wool, Cotton Candy, Sweet Leaf

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Feel free to “Hop” on over to Susan Brook’s BLOG to see what she has created with this EXCLUSIVE Stamp set!!

If you’d like to see some more details concerning my two cards and details on how they were created, keep scrolling down and I will share that with you.

Be sure to visit ALL the Consultants at their Blogs…and we love reading your comments on what YOU liked about each piece of artwork!

This set “Life is Tweet” is ONLY available from June 1-30…so contact your CTMH Consultant (or feel free to shop with me at my website J) to see how YOU can get this stamp set for an AMAZING discount!!

My First Card…

I created the sentiment “tweet, wonderful you” by using the sponge daubers to blend the colors together!  This is a QUICK, EASY way to add a bit of texture & design to any created item.
I stamped the wording in Crème Brulee ink, and then took a sponge dauber inked in Cotton Candy ink and daubed the inside square with the pink color.  When stamped, the colors look blended together!





Another way that I will often use SPONGE DAUBERS…
I use them to color things that are white.  In this case, the smallest flower  was a white flower and I inked up my dauber in Sweet Leaf green and created a flower to coordinate with my card! J



If you look real close at this picture, you will notice that I “popped” the border, my bird and the sentiment.
  I encourage you to “pop” something on your next item you create.  It’s amazing how a little bit of “pop” will create a WOW factor out of a “normal” creation.


The Second Card…

Another GREAT perk to this stamp set…it’s CRICUT Compatible to our Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!!!  I cut out the flower image in Colonial White and then matted it in Grey Wool.

I added some pom-pom ribbon from our pink ribbon collection and popped (once again – LOL!) the bird and sentiment. 

I thought it needed “something else” on the card- so out came the Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel. J

****If you haven’t already,  feel free to “Hop” on over to Susan Brook’s BLOG and see her June SOTM artwork!! J

In case you haven’t heard…

June 1st an AMAZING special begins at

Close To My Heart...……

STAMPAGANZA!!! 

If you are a “regular” CTMH friend, you know what this is all about and look forward to stocking up on your favorite stamps sets during this special!!  If you are NEW to CTMH, you will LOVE this special deal on our already AMAZINGLY priced stamp sets!! 

CLICK HERE to check out the online Idea Book and browse for the stamp sets that have been on your wish list, or maybe you have a gift list that needs to be completed too!

CLICK HERE to go to my website and be one of the FIRST to get the Stampaganza Special - Buy TWO get ONE FREE  stamp sets!!!

Blessings to you and may you have a wonderful week!!!

Krista  J

Last Day to get “Dotty for You” AND FABULOUS June Special!

Today is a day to say goodbye to some AMAZING deals…but tomorrow (June 1st) will be a time where we can WELCOME a new JUNE special!!!

First – our Goodbye’s of TODAY… J

*****This is your LAST CHANCE to get a

DOTTY for YOU paper pack

(5% left – so order quickly!)

and

*****MAY Stamp of the Month

CLICK HERE to order these EXCLUSIVE items

(but don’t forget about the Mystery Hostess contest!J)

This is also your LAST CHANCE to be a part of my

******MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST!!!*****

Enter for your CHANCE to win $40-$100 in CTMH Products!!!

Place an order at the SPECIAL LINK on my website…and enter a qualifying order to ENTER my MYSTERY HOSTESS contest!!!!

What is a Qualifying Order?

For every Dotty for You paper pack, or May Stamp of the Month that you purchase on a special link on my home page…

you will be eligible to be a MYSTERY HOSTESS and earn $40-$100 in CTMH product!!!

Click on the “May Orders w/Krista…” link on my website and when you make a qualifying purchase….

…when you add the Dotty for You paper pack ($5 with a $35 purchase) OR the May Stamp of the Month ($5 with a $50 purchase) you will EARN tickets!

These tickets will be entered into the Mystery Hostess drawing and earning YOU a chance to WIN $40-$100 in Hostess items!!!

CLICK HERE to find MORE details regarding this special – it will end at MIDNIGHT tonight!!!

~~Now, for those who already took part of the May specials…are you curious about the AMAZING June special??  Maybe you have already heard??? J

June 1st an AMAZING special begins at

Close To My Heart...……

STAMPAGANZA!!!

If you are a “regular” CTMH friend, you know what this is all about and look forward to stocking up on your favorite stamps sets during this special!!

If you are NEW to CTMH, you will LOVE this special deal on our already AMAZINGLY priced stamp sets!!

CLICK HERE to check out the online Idea Book and browse for the stamp sets that have been on your wish list, or maybe you have a gift list that needs to be completed!

CLICK HERE to go to my website and be one of the FIRST to get the Stampaganza Special (starting June 1st at 11am EST) - Buy TWO get ONE FREE stamp sets!!!

Enjoy this special day and come back  TOMORROW  for the monthly BLOG HOP using June’s Stamp of the Month!! J  

Krista J