Heart 2 Heart Challenge: Wildberry (Color of the Year)

Welcome to Heart 2 Heart's first Challenge of 2022! I hope you will consider joining us in all the fun this year! Each month we host an artwork challenge, based upon a theme, on the 1st and 3rd Monday. By posting your artwork on social media, and then linking up to the challenge on the Heart 2 Heart Blog, we can be inspired by your creativity. 

Let's get started with the first challenge of the year entitled "Wild Berry". If you are unaware, Wildberry is Close To My Heart's Color of the Year. The image above contains the coordinating products offered in this beautiful and vibrant color. If you have it, consider incorporating it into your artwork OR feel free to interpret the theme as you choose. It's always fun to see a "spin" on the topic. 

On this card, I used Wild Berry Cardstock, Loose Sequins, and Glitter Paper. The "gray", aka Mink, accents are from the November-December Mix-Ins Paper Packet.  

I have really enjoyed making Shaker Cards recently and love how this card turned out with the stamp images coming from the Peace and Love Stamp Set + Thin Cuts.

I appreciate you stopping by my Blog and hope you like this card. Consider leaving a comment and then join the creative challenge at Heart 2 Heart. I look forward to viewing your creation! 

Strong Roots July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Blog Hop where we are featuring artwork incorporating the July Stamp of the Month, Strong Roots. 

This stamp set includes the 11 images shown above and can be yours for $5 or FREE, if you're a VIP.  Whether used for scrapbooking or cardmaking, they have a unique sketch look to them which will result in fabulous artwork, with great messages. Our fabulous Stamp of the Month Special is a great way to make the most of your purchase.

If you are coming from CatScrapbooking, you're on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants by clicking here. 

I enjoyed using Watercolor Pencils to color in this cottage image. It actually makes me think of the home we lived in in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. (Yes, that's the name of the town.) So there might have not been those kinds of trees/bushes (lol), but the house makes me think of there. I did use the Watercolor Brush for the water effect. I love that it's so easy to control the water output. If you don't have a Watercolor Brush, you really need one. Trust me. 

The patterned paper that I used is from the NEW July/August Mix-Ins. You have heard me say, many times over, that it is often my favorite paper packet in each new Idea Book. 

The woodgrain and striped Zip Strip (with fun colors, don't you think?) are from the same sheet. I can't wait to make other artwork using the other patterns. 

For some accents, I chose to color, with a Sponge Dauber, a Wood Heart with the Peach and Flamingo ink pads, added some Gold Glitter Gems and Gold Embellshing Thread. 

For what occasion would you use this card? I can think of several. Post your thoughts below before you head over to Melinda's Blog to view what the other participants have created using this stamp set. Be sure to get yours before the month is over!

P.S. If you haven't heard, our July/August Idea Book was released today! You can view it digitally by following this link. 

Make it a GREAT month!

"Flowers for You" Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Happy National Scrapbooking Month and welcome to the May 2021 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop where we are featuring the "Flowers for You" stamp set. 

This stamp set contains these beautiful floral and sentiments. I love the different fonts used.

If you are coming from Kim's Blog, you are on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants by clicking here.

Unsure what I wanted to create, I decided to keep my card relatively simple while drawing attention to the beautiful floral images. 

By simply stamping a portion of the longer "garden" image in Intense Black ink, I enjoyed coloring them in with the Tri-Blend Markers. The patterned paper comes from the NEW May/June Mix-Ins paper packet, with a splash of Smoothie. 

While not very obvious, I couldn't resist adding the Clear Shimmer Brush to the flowers. I used the Coral Shades Tri-Blend Marker to color some Glitter Gems so they coordinated with the largest flower. 

Thank you so much for stopping by. I know you'll enjoy seeing what the other participants created. Consider leaving a comment and then head over to Wendy's Blog to see what she has created to share with you. 

Here's wishing you a enjoyable month of papercrafting!

It's a Sketch Challenge on Heart 2 Heart!

Welcome to this week's Heart to Heart Challenge where we are tossing in a Card Sketch! It was first published by Close To My Heart, with some fabulous samples, on their Make It From Your Heart Blog.

The dimensions have been provided for you, for a standard-size card, and you can create something fun with a theme of your choice. Be sure to incorporate at least one Close To My Heart product in your creation. Then, link up to us at Heart 2 Heart.

This card combines several of my favorite products including the Mix-Ins Paper Packet (this particular pattern just sold out), the Whole Lotta Love Stamp Set + Thin Cuts, and beautiful colors to include Espresso, Toffee, Canary, Avacado, and Pixie. 

Of course, I couldn't resist adding some Clear Shimmer Brush to the hearts and steam, for a little added sparkle. I so love this card and hope you do as well.

I look forward to seeing your creations on Heart 2 Heart! Make it a great week and month!

"Eat, Drink and Be Merry" Blog Post

Welcome to my blog where I am showcasing artwork for the "Eat, Drink and Be Merry" theme for the Heart 2 Heart Challenge. You have until the end of November to participate in this and other challenges. Visit the Blog to see how you can link up and showcase your artwork with us and others. Be sure to use at least one product from Close To My Heart in your creation. 

I went with the "be merry" part of this theme. LOL I wasn't sure what I wanted to create and then designed this Christmas card that I think is festive and very merry. I hope you agree! 

The design is simple, and the paper is from our Mix-Ins pack - which I absolutely LOVE! I copied the design from an image contained in our November/December Idea Book (page 23). If you don't have a hard copy, you can get one FREE with an order of any size, and you can view the digital version here in the meantime. 

The layering on the poinsettia, which includes Scarlet and Evergreen Glitter Paper, was achieved through the use of the images and Thin Cuts used from the Comfort & Joy - Scrapbooking Stamp Set and Thin Cuts. 

I pray this week of Thanksgiving is a blessed and enjoyable one for you and your loved ones, despite the times we are currently experiencing. Consume yourself in papercrafting, if possible. That does wonders for me!

"With All My Love" CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop where we are featuring a BEAUTIFUL stamp set from Close To My Heart called, "With All My Love". 

If you are coming from Maureen O'Sullivan's Blog you are on the right track. You can find the complete list of participants here. 

You can get this stamp set, which includes 16 images, for $5 with a qualifying $50 purchase. Better yet, get it FREE with a VIP Membership (a new program that started today)! You can find details on my website. 

It comes with gorgeous floral imags and a variety of sentiments, in different fonts. You will find it perfect for greeting cards and other pieces of handmade creations. 

I chose to incorporate several of the floral and leaf images from the set, creating a cluster in this focal point. Created using papers from our current Mix-Ins Paper Pack, I love this Fall-ish and cheerful greeting card that is perfect for saying "thanks a ton" to whomever deserves it. 

I did incorporate some blending withthe tri-color markers and added dimension through the use of Thin 3-D Foam Tape, and some pretty Gold Glitter Gems. I totally find coloring therapeutic; do you? 

I truly appreciate you visiting on this 1st day of October. Isn't that so hard to believe?! Super crazy for me! Now, head on over to Cat's Blog to see what she has to share with you.

Make it a wonderful month! 

"Use Your Scraps" Technique Blog Hop

We are using our scraps for this month's Technique Blog Hop as we showcase fun artwork with you as you make your way around this circle. If you are coming from Maz's Blog, you are on the right track. Should you get lost along the way, you can find a list of participants at the bottom of this post. 

As we get ready to say goodbye to some of my favorite products, I felt the need to use some leftovers from the Mix-Ins Paper Packet. 

I absolutely LOVE the combination of papers in this packet and wanted to create another something with it before I have no more. Paired with the August Stamp of the Month, "Floral Celebration", I think it's a cheerful happy birthday card for someone special. 

Of course, I could not resist adding the Lemonade and Peach Shimmer Brush, respectively, to accentuate the flower petals. 

BONUS: I got this pattern from the Close To My Heart Blog. Head over there to get it as well, while checking out some awesome cards they made with it! 

Head over to Brandi's Blog to see how she is using her scraps! We appreciate you visiting our blogs and leaving comments. Enjoy your weekend!

List of Participants:

1. Melissa Robinson *YOU ARE HERE
2. Brandi Robinson
3. Katy Taylor
4. Cat Nowak
5. Miss Carrie's Creations
6. Lauren Moore
7. Haley Dyer
8. Darlys Recker
9. Wendy Kessler
10. Maz Wood

"For My Beautiful Friend" July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop where we are featuring an awesome stamp set called, "For My Beautiful Friend". 

The stamp set comes with the 20 images shown in the above image which includes some sweet sentiments. It can be yours, for $5, with a $50 purchase. You can read details about our Stamp of the Month Special by clicking here. 

If you are coming from Jen's Blog, you are on the right track! You can find a complete list of participants by clicking here. 

If you aren't aware, today marks the release of a NEW Idea Book and NEW Products!

I had fun making this 6" x 8" Everyday Life Page using a few of the images included in the stamp set. I enjoyed coloring in the images with our alcohol markers and couldn't resist including our fabulous Black Dots for a bit more. Did you notice I added some Clear Sparkles in the flower centers and Shimmer Brush for more glitz?

You might notice I "adjusted" the sentiment a bit. It originally read, "thankful for you every day". Instead, I made it read, "thankful for every day". I figured it would allow for various types of photos and not just one about an individual. To achieve this result, I inked up the separate portions of the image, making sure it was dried in between the two processes. 

If you have never purchased our Mix-Ins paper packets, you are missing out on a lot! I have been using these paper packs tons, especially over the last several months, and it is one of my absolute favorite products! This new one does not disappoint! It has wonderful patterns, the striped one which I used on this creation, and others to be used independently or with our other paper suites. Go check it out and consider adding it to your next order. 

Thank you very much for stopping by! Headover to Cat's Blog to see the awesome artwork she has to share with you. 

Make it a great month, or not, the choice is yours! 

"Stripes" Heart 2 Heart Challenge

Welcome to this week's Heart 2 Heart Challenge titled "Stripes". Your interpretation of that theme is up to your discretion, just be sure to incorporate Close To My Heart products in your creation.

I enjoyed making this card and adding this striped paper from our Mix-Ins. It was the perfect addition, in my opinion, and stayed with the color scheme. 

Consider linking up to us at Heart 2 Heart. We'd love to have you participate in our weekly challenges! 

Make it a great week!

New Product Blog Hop (Products for January-February)

Welcome to our NEW PRODUCT Blog Hop! We are showcasing some of our favorite and NEW CLose To My Heart products so you'll want to be sure you make your way around this hop.

If you are coming from Wendy's Blog, you are on the right track. You can find a list of participants here.

I've been having fun make cards with fun folds, SIMPLE ones, and I enjoyed making this one. 

I used the "Celebrate Today - Cardmaking Stamp Set" for the stamped images on the front side of the card. The sentiments and images are super fun that I had a challenging time deciding what I wanted to use. I guess that means I need to make some more cards with this set, don't you think?

The bow Lagoon patterned paper came from this wonderful paper pack called, "Mix-in". You'll have to enlarge the photo or follow the link to better see the fun patterns. It's called Mix-in because it can be combine with the other two paper packs or truly, works great with all of the new products. 

This is what the inside of the card looks like. Directions are provided below:

• Black card base - 4 1/4" x 8", scored at 2 1/2"
• Patterned paper on the card front (left) - 2 1/4" x 4"
• Raspberry cardstock - 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
• White Daisy cardstock (inside and outside) - 3 1/2" x 4"

The inside sentiment comes from this stamp set called "Sentiments" by Melissa Esplin. Isn't that script beautiful?!

Now it's time to head over to Brandi's Blog where she will share her creation with you. I appreciate you stopping by and do enjoy when you leave comments.

I hope you're having a GREAT week!