Technique Hop - Anything Goes

  

Welcome to our "Anything Goes" 

Technique Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring a technique that WE choose! 😍✂🥳   

Come on in and check it out!

If you have come here from Katy's  Blog, you are on the right path!   If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants by clicking HERE…

  

This month we have  Close To My Heart Consultants sharing items they created using these FABULOUS new products.   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! Wahoo!! 

Here we go!

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There are many items retiring this from Close To My Heart and today we'll be focusing on MANY Techniques using these products!

Here is a look at the card I created for today's hop. 😍

My first thought when I was creating this card, was that I wanted to use Liquid Glass as an accent SOMEWHERE on my card, 😉 so let's start with that today! 

1. Liquid Glass--did you know you can use this product as glue AND/OR  embellishment?😮💡

Take a look at this paper from our Isabella paper suite. 

I took this full sheet of paper and cut out the squares I needed. 

Then...Liquid Glass to the rescue! 💗 I added Liquid Glass to different parts of each Square, creating my own embellishment! 

Can you see the shine and "glass like look"

What an easy and pretty accent, whether you use it on designer paper or on a stamped image!🥰

2. Splattering with Shimmer Brush

A QUICK & Easy way to get rid of some white space in the background, is to pull out your shimmer brush to create some splattering!! 

To create a light splattering of splatters....take another object (like a pen) and tap that pen on the end of the shimmer brush, while holding it over the item you'd like splattered! 🤩  Have fun practicing on some scrap paper first...and then add splatters to your Artwork WHEREVER you'd like! 💕

3. Tone on Tone stamping

It seems I forget to do this EASY way of adding colors to my stamped images😬.  I cut out my Thin Cut (metal die) shapes from the Doodled Florals stamp & Thin Cut collection. 

By cutting out the shapes in colored cardstock, and stamping with coordinating ink color, you create a completed look! 

Colors used --- Lemonade Cardstock --> Sundance ink

Bluebird Cardstock & ink

Sage Cardstock & ink

4.Dry Embossing

The last item I'll share today...oh how I ADORE how "much" detail comes when using our  5x7 Embossing Folder!.  

I LOVE our 5x7 size embossing folders!! Not only do they completely cover a card front, BUT ....they also have a 4 inch slit in the middle of the folder, that you can slide your 12" strip of paper through, and emboss a LONGER piece of paper!! 

This folder design is called Spring Blossom & it's one of FOUR designs that will be retiring on August 31st. 

I hope you enjoyed this card & were INSPIRED today!! 

Here's a list of "ingredients" I used to create this fun card in case you'd like to recreate it on your own! 

Z3969 Isabella Cardmaking Stamp & Thin Cut set

Z3960  Doodled Florals Stamp & Thin Cut set

Z3631 Stitched Brackets (retiring) 

Z3694 Spring Blossoms Embossing Folder (retiring)

Z3814 Flamingo Shimmer Brush

Z3293 Clear Shimmer Brush

Z679 Liquid Glass

Cardstock colors - Bluebird, Ballerina, Lemonade, Sage, White Daisy

Ink Colors - Bluebird, Sundance, Sage

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Make sure to contact your CTMH consultant to learn how you can get these BEAUTIFUL papercrafting goodies!😊  A lot of the items I used will be leaving us on August 31, 2021. (or while supplies last) 

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Jayma's Blog to see her beautiful creation!

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Be sure to visit ALL the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!   We LOVE to hear any feedback you’d like to share as well, so feel free to take a moment & leave a comment. 

Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here if you need a consultant :)) 

so that you can get in on the FUN and make sure to check out the July/August mini Idea book before it leaves us on August 31, 2021!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista 

August SOTM - Tutti Frutti Blog Hop

 

Welcome to our monthly Stamp of the Month (SOTM) Blog Hop!!!

If you have come here from Gina's Blog , you are on the right track!!  

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE August 2021 SOTM stamp set called "Tutti Frutti".

This blog hop is a great big circle, so you can START HERE & work your way around to the many consultants on this “hop”! If you get lost along the way, you’ll find a complete list of PARTICIPATING CONSULTANTS by clicking HERE…

This month we have a group of FABULOUS Close To My Heart Consultants that will be sharing items they have created using this month’s stamp set.  So, sit back & enjoy your tour as you click on the link at the end of each post to see what EVERY consultant has created. 😊

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Here is a look at this month's EXCLUSIVE stamp set!! 💗

What a FUN Summertime Stamp set!!🌞🍋🍉 

During the month of August, the Isabella collection is our Featured Paper pack at Close To My Heart!  

I love the BRIGHT blue & yellow in this collection, and that's what I chose to create with today! Let's take a look! 😊 

When I'm creating, I like to go to my CTMH website, and scroll through the ONLINE version of our Embellishments section. 😉
This helps me to find MULTIPLE embellies that will coordinate with WHATEVER project I'm working on!💗  

When I did this---I saw the Bold Bitty Beads, and knew the BLUE color in this collection would coordinate with the Isabella paper I was using!  

After finding the beads, this prompted me to "remember" our SHAKER Window collection we have at CTMH! 😉 I haven't created a Shaker card in a little bit, so it was the PERFECT idea to get started on Creating my card! ✂✂

II was also INSPIRED by pattern 24 in our Make It From Your Heart vol 4, How-to book! When looking at this pattern, you can see I deviated from the pattern a bit---but using this sketch helped me start my cardmaking design. 

Here's a look at the pretty Isabella paper pack😍 It's a BEAUTIFUL one, and has a variety of patterns that you can use!💗 You can even choose the 12x12 sticker sheet to be included too! 

I really liked the image of the line of fruit in this stamp set and wanted to incorporate it into my card design. 

For a FUN twist---I used Shimmer brushes to color in the images.....except for the apple, where I used a watercolor pencil. 

I felt the card needed one more thing---- Lemonade Shimmer TRIM to the rescue!  I just couldn't RESIST that sparkly "ribbon"🤩...the perfect final touch! ( I wish it showed up better on the photo!😉)

Thanks for stopping by today! 😍🙌

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I hope you are enjoying this blog hop & are getting a lot of creative inspiration for when you create with your OWN Stamp of the month stamp set. 

Now – it’s time to head over and check out my friend Haley's blog to see what CRAFTY item she has created using this stamp set!

Be sure to visit ALL the Consultants at their Blogs to get some GREAT crafting ideas!!  We always love to hear any feedback you’d like to share as well, so feel free to leave a comment below. 

****Remember*****

The August 2021 Stamp of the Month (SOTM) –

 ”Tutti Frutti" – is ONLY available until August 31, 2021.

It can be yours at the retail price of $18.95 OR pay ONLY $5 when you purchase $50 in CTMH products OR when you are a VIP Customer --you get this stamp set for FREE!  

Contact your CTMH Consultant to answer any questions you may have. (or click here if you need a consultant )  

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista

Christmas in July Blog Hop - White Pines

 

Welcome to this 

Special Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring our EXCLUSIVE Christmas in July  with Close To My Heart. 🎄🎁 😍

To continue with this special Blog Hop....

If you have come here from  Scrappin' Katy's  Blog, you are on the right path!   If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants by clicking HERE…

  

This month we have  Close To My Heart Consultants sharing items they created using these FABULOUS new products.   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! Wahoo!! 

Here we go!

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CTMH has Brought BACK one of our  FAVORITE paper packs from our past!!  Please welcome the "White Pines" collection.   This suite now includes a GORGEOUS 12x12 sticker sheet, the colors are updated to our current color palette AND there are TWO new Workshops available too! (Scrapbooking & Cardmaking!) 

Today, I chose to do "my own thing" ...and created this Christmas card with this collection.  Let's take a look at it today!. 🤩 

I pulled out my Make It From Your Heart how-to book....and used Volume 4, pattern #15 for this card design.  

I REALLY like the blue/tans in this collection & decided to make that be my main focus. So fun!! 

I also chose to use one of the Stamp sets that were a part of this kit in the past---it's called "White Pines - Cardmaking"

I love the wording & the script used for these stamp sets--so pretty!

 Check out how you only need to ink up PART of the stamp, to make a long sentiment shorter, and put them in multiple lines! 😉

I LOVED the trees in this stamp set---and realized I didn't NEED to use the trunks of the tree for the card! They look PERFECT, by just cutting off the trunks of the trees and have them look like Evergreens! 🌲

There are so MANY beautiful stamp images in this stamp set---the bough of greens being one of them!  Any ideas what I used to create the blue berries?? 

Our Liquid Pearls ---in Robin Egg Blue! 

The final touches I chose to add were ---  Gold Glitter Gems, Glitter paper & Embellishing Thread. ✨✨

Thanks so much for stopping by today! :) 

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to Gina's Blog to see her beautiful creation!

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Be sure to visit ALL the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!   We LOVE to hear any feedback you’d like to share as well, so feel free to take a moment & leave a comment. 

Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here if you need a consultant :)) so that you can get in on the FUN and check out this BEAUTIFUL  Christmas Paper collection! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista 

July SOTM - Strong Roots Blog Hop

 

Welcome to our monthly Stamp of the Month (SOTM) Blog Hop!!!

If you have come here from Haley's Blog , you are on the right track!!  

This month, we will be featuring the EXCLUSIVE July 2021 SOTM stamp set called "Strong Roots".

This blog hop is a great big circle, so you can START HERE & work your way around to the many consultants on this “hop”! If you get lost along the way, you’ll find a complete list of PARTICIPATING CONSULTANTS by clicking HERE…

This month we have a group of FABULOUS Close To My Heart Consultants that will be sharing items they have created using this month’s stamp set.  So, sit back & enjoy your tour as you click on the link at the end of each post to see what EVERY consultant has created. 😊

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Here is a look at this month's EXCLUSIVE stamp set!! 💗

What a lovely stamp set! I decided to create a card with this set---although I think a "new home" scrapbook page would be PERFECT for this collection! 

Here's the card I created for today's hop. 

Did you know you could take a Scrapbook Layout Sketch, and create a CARD by downsizing the design?😮😉
That's how I chose to create today & I'm excited about the results!!

II was INSPIRED by a Scrapbook Layout I saw in our Make It From Your Heart vol 5, How-to book! Check it out! 

If you haven't heard ---TODAY --July 1st is the RELEASE of our BRAND NEW, July/August 2021 mini catalog at Close To My Heart!

Each new mini-book release has a GORGEOUS Mix-In paper collection.  For some reason, I am ALWAYS drawn to these papers 😉, and this catalog was no exception! 

Take a look at the July/August Mix-In paper collection! 

This set includes 6 sheets of paper, but has 12 different designs! Look at these GORGEOUS papers!! I used 4 of these designs and love how you can use this pack on its own---OR---"Mix-in" these papers with the other TWO NEW Paper suites in this NEW catalog! (Wander & Isabella)😍💗 

Take a close-up look at the paper designs in this collection---so pretty!! 

I also used some Gold Glitter paper, cut in 1/4 inch strips, to pull in those gold tones. 

The Stitched Fancy Bracket was the perfect size to accommodate that house image....I love when it works out that way! 

I used Mink ink for the house image and then sponged the edges with our Sapphire ink. 

The finishing touches were adding some gold glitter gems and Gold Embellishing thread...lovely! 

Thanks for stopping by today! 😍🙌

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I hope you are enjoying this blog hop & are getting a lot of creative inspiration for when you create with your OWN Stamp of the month stamp set. 

Now – it’s time to head over and check out my friend Heather Hick's blog to see what CRAFTY item she has created using this stamp set!

Be sure to visit ALL the Consultants at their Blogs to get some GREAT crafting ideas!!  We always love to hear any feedback you’d like to share as well, so feel free to leave a comment below. 

****Remember*****

The July 2021 Stamp of the Month (SOTM) –

 ”Strong Roots" – is ONLY available until July 31, 2021.

It can be yours at the retail price of $18.95 OR pay ONLY $5 when you purchase $50 in CTMH products OR when you are a VIP Customer --you get this stamp set for FREE!  

Contact your CTMH Consultant to answer any questions you may have. (or click here if you need a consultant )  

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista

Technique Hop - Here Comes the Sun (sunburst thin cut)

 Welcome to our 

"Sunburst Creations!" 
Technique Blog Hop!

Today, we will be featuring techniques that will incorporate one of our NEWEST Thin Cuts (metal dies) --- our SUNBURST BACKGROUND!!  

Come on in and check it out!

If you have come here from the Brenda's  Blog, you are on the right path!   If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants by clicking HERE…

  

This month we have  Close To My Heart Consultants sharing items they created using these FABULOUS new products.   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! Wahoo!! 

Here we go!

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There are SO MANY fun ways to use this Sunburst Thin Cut! 

Let's take a look at the card I created, and then we'll talk about the details of this card. 

I ADORE the color palette of our current "You Are Enough" collection at CTMH, and that is where the color combo inspiration came from for this card. 

I started by cutting the Sunburst Die in Blue Belle cardstock (CS), and then followed by cutting, Glacier CS, Peach CS & Dreamy Holographic paper.

  I was inspired by fellow CTMH Consultant, Laura Beacham, to use a rectangle stitched frame thin cut in the middle of this card.  This was the perfect place to stamp a sentiment & add some fun! 

Did you notice the "Shiny Item" I used on this card?  I used our lovely Holographic Papers :) :)
We have FIVE different shades of Holographics to choose from, & I used the Dreamy shade on this card.  ALSO---exclusively available in our "You Are Enough" collection---are the adhesive-backed Holographic Butterflies!  So pretty! 

And of COURSE, you can't forget our lovely Glitter paper too!! I used our Sapphire Glitter paper to cut out this pretty butterfly.  The stamped image behind the butterfly came from the You Are Enough stamp set.  I'm using that shape, more and more!! It seems to fit into almost any creation ---page or card! 

You may have noticed the Embossing design on the Peach Cardstock too.  This is the PERFECT way to add some texture in a way that doesn't draw away from the design of the card! I used our Cascading Dots 5x7 Embossing Folder.  Isn't is SO NEAT how that subtle design, adds the perfect extra touch? 

I hope you enjoyed this card & were INSPIRED today!! 

Here's a list of "ingredients" I used to create this fun card in case you'd like to recreate it on your own! 

CC52114   You Are Enough Stamp & Thin Cut

C1889 Cherry Blossoms (hello)

CC52115 Layered Butterfly Thin Cut

Z4260 Rectangle Stitched Frames Thin Cuts

Z3942 Sunburst Background Thin Cut

Z3695 Cascading Dots Embossing Folder

Z3635 Dreamy Holographic Paper

Z3840 Sapphire Glitter Paper

Cardstock colors - Blue Belle, Sapphire, Glacier, Peach, White Daisy

Ink Colors - Sapphire, Tattered Rose Distress Oxide

CC52112 You Are Enough sequins (butterflies) 

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Make sure to contact your CTMH consultant to learn how you can get these BEAUTIFUL papercrafting goodies!  Just an FYI for you---the You Are Enough items I used in my card will be leaving us on June 30, 2021. (or while supplies last) 

Now it's time to "Hop" on over to my dear talented, friend Melissa Robinson's Blog to see her beautiful creation!

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Be sure to visit ALL the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!   We LOVE to hear any feedback you’d like to share as well, so feel free to take a moment & leave a comment. 

Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here if you need a consultant :)) 

so that you can get in on the FUN and make sure to check out the May/June mini Idea book before it leaves us on June 30, 2021!! 

Blessings to you for a WONDERFUL day!!!

Krista