National Stamping Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Blog Hop where we are highlighting National Stamping Month, the beautiful card kit, "From the Heart", and an exclusive stamp set made available by Close To My Heart this month.

You can get all of the "From the Heart" card kit contents at a 20% discount, with details provided here.

You can also elect to purchase the exclusive, E-size stamp set containing sentiments for the inside and outside of your cards. It also contains coordinating images for stamping floral scenes on cards and envelopes. I'm sure you can count on seeing some creative ways to use this stamp set so be sure to continue through the hop once you are done here.

If you are coming from Wendy Kessler's Blog, you are on the right track. If you were to get lost along the way, you can find a list of participants here.

I had fun creating this handmade card, realizing the best way to create the "bunch" of flowers - but hide the mess - is to 3-D a floral image. That's what I did here! I just started stamping leaves, branches and flowers, creating some type of arrangement, and this is how it turned out! I'm definitely not a florist and never have been in a previous life! LOL

I'm pleased with how this card turned out and used the two patterned papers from our Cats & Bats, Halloween pack. Who would have guessed, huh?! They are two of my favorite patterns from the Holiday Expressions. They added some fun to this card and I hope you like it.

Ink colors used: Blossom, Eggplant, Emerald, Lemon, Pansy, Raspberry, Sweet Leaf

Next up is Brenda Lapp's Blog. Head on over there to check out her artwork.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of your week and happy hoppin'!

From the Heart Card Kit

Have you see this month's special in honor of National Stamping Month? The adorable From the Heart card kit puts a fun spin on cardmaking with interactive, gold bases. You can purchase the kit items in a couple of ways but first...let's look at some of my samples and then keep reading for those details. 

These are four cards I created using a variety of images from the exclusive stamp set. They are "closed" and lay flat, for mailing. But...

Check out how they look when they are open and standing! Aren't they fun and beautiful?! They slide open with space for you to provide a signed greeting. A Journaling Pen was used to doodle around the edges and Shin Han markers provided fun colors to the stamped images.

Here are the other two. I sponged the edges with coordinating colors, to add a little texture to them. The floral image below "congrats" was created using three stamp images (hard to tell from the angle) and inks. The other stamped images were colored in with ShinHan markers.

The cardstock does not come with the kit. It was added for this variation. It measures 4 7/8" x 3 1/2". Score and fold at 5/8". (I will soon be sharing a video that shows you how to assemble these cards.)

Here you can see the card pieces, envelopes, and stamp set (that contains images on two, 6" x 6" sheets). You can buy the card kit (and save 20%) or just certain parts of the kit.

These are some of the stamp images that can be layered to create beautiful flowers and floral spreads.

I did a simple one on the left and then above the "thinking" of you. The individual images allow for beautiful and creative options to create a bouquet of your choice.

This sheet contains some beautiful stamp images with sentiments and floral images.

The kit does come with full directions for assembly. The first one was a little bit interesting to figure out but easy on the others. (I will share a video to help you create them on your own.)

Get this kit during this month only (or while supplies last) with details found through this From the Heart link. Of course I am always happy to answer your questions.

Enjoy your week!

From the Heart Card Kit - September Special

Happy National Stamping Month! How are YOU planning to celebrate?! 

This year's National Stamping Month promotion features the exclusive From the Heart card kit which contains an E-size stamp set as well as materials and instructions for creating 12 interactive cards with detailed stamping. Individual components of the card kit are available at their retail price, but you save 20% when you purchase them as part of the kit!

There are two ways to GET THIS KIT FREE!

For Hostesses

Hostesses that host a Gathering in September that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards, or higher, can get the From the Heart card kit (CC1229) as a FREE item! That's a $43.90 retail value (in addition to the other FREE products earned)!

For New Consultants

New Consultants who join up during September will receive the From the Heart card kit (CC1229) FREE in their New Consultant Kit - and added value of $43.90! You can find details about the Consultant Kit and joining my team by visiting my website. 

Tuesday I will post samples of the cards I made...which I think you will love! Until then, go check out all that is offered in this From the Heart card kit and contact me if you have any questions. See you then!