Color It! - Heart 2 Heart Challenge

Welcome to this week's Heart 2 Heart Challenge, "Color It!" You can participate in this challenge by creating artwork that aligns with the theme, however you choose to interpret it. Just be sure to incorporate some Close To My Heart products in your creation!

I love using markers to color in stamped images and that's what I did here.

The Escape to Paradise stamp set, shown here, has some fabulous images, two of which I used for this card.

I also incorporated this stamp set, associated with our Craft On product line. It was designed for cards but can totally be used otherwise. Aren't the sentiments adorable?!

Both of these stamp sets will retire at the end of August so be sure to get them if you want them!

I look forward to seeing your artwork on the Heart 2 Heart Blog! Have a blessed week!

"Making Waves" - Heart 2 Heart Challenge

Welcome to this week's Heart 2 Heart Challenge where we are creating artwork along the theme of "Making Waves". You, too, can link up to our challenge by visiting our blog. Be sure to use Close To My Heart products in your creation (current or retired) as that's the premise for the challenge. :)

My hubby took me away on a surprise vacation for our 21st wedding anniversary and I thought these layouts were perfect for preserving some of those memories. It was such an awesome time and I'm looking forward to scrapbooking the others.

Be sure link up to us at Heart 2 Heart. We'd love to see what you create for this topic, and the others for July.

Have a blessed week!

NEW Product from Seasonal Expressions 2! Blog Hop

Welcome to this FUN Blog Hop where we are featuring NEW Close To My Heart product that was released on May 1st! There's no doubt you're going to love all you see so grab your favorite drink, and something to write on, because there are things you'll want to add to your wish list!

This (above) is the beautiful color of the new Idea Book, celebrating our 35th year anniversary. Isn't it a fun way to depict this milestone? Various new products and artwork are contained to make the number. But...wait until you open it up and look inside. There are TONS of new stamp sets, products and artwork that are sure to inspire you!

Don't have an Idea Book? You can view it online or place an order of any size on my website (or on the website of your Consultant.) When you place an order, you'll receive one FREE! (Be sure not to check out as a guest or it won't automatically be added to your cart.)

If you're coming from Becca's Blog, you're on the right track. To see a complete list of participants, click here.

I had a great time creating this card using the Escape to Paradise Stamp Set and coordinating Thin Cuts! (You can even buy the stamp set on its own.)

The Shaker Window & Confetti Thin Cuts was used for the Candy Apple circle around the ship. 

Watercolor pencils and a waterbrush were used to color in the images. The "escape the ordinary" sentiment was white embossed. 

I totally love this card, especially after we took a cruise in early April. I know I will get great use out of it. 

Head on over to Catherine's Blog to see what she has created to share with you. I'd love for you to leave a comment, if you would like. It's always fun to see what people think of what I share.

Enjoy the rest your week and happy hoppin'!