"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! 

"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! 

"Time to Celebrate" - May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to this Blog Hop where we are featuring the May Stamp of the Month, "Time to Celebrate". 

This awesome stamp set, which contains 28 sentiments and images is perfect for MANY occasions! Pair it with your favorite paper and you create a handmade greeting card in no time.

While this stamp set is valued at $18.95, you can get it for $5 with a $50 purchase! Click here for more details on our Stamp of the Month program!

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

I had fun creating this simple card, highlighting our Stamp of the Month. So that I didn't draw attention from what it offered, I decided to use some Thin Cuts from our new Blue Skies bundle and cut out the five floral images. This was done on White Daisy cardstock.

For the background, I used Raspberry cardstock that formed the border and color for the flowers. Sequins were added to the center, as were Clear Sparkles, plus some Raspberry Twine. I love the simplicity of this card and hope you do too!

I appreciate you stopping by! Now head over to Alyson's Blog to see what she has created to share with you.

Happy May!

"Cherishing Her" February CTMH Stamp of the Month

Welcome to February and our Blog Hop Featuring the Stamp of the Month called "Cherishing Her"!

This exclusive stamp set, only available this month for $5 (with a qualifying order), has TWENTY-THREE images that allow you to customize your greeting. And of course, you see that BEAUTIFUL flower bouquet image. I can't wait to see what the participants in this Hop have created to share with you so be sure to make your way around. You can find complete details about our Stamp of the Month program by clicking on this link. 

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

I knew I wanted to use this floral image on my creation and decided on this simple card design. I enjoyed coloring with our Spectrum Noir Markers as they make me look like an artist with the 3-in-1 hues you can see in the image below.

(Found on page 49 in the CORE Idea Book.)

Did you know these markers are Hostess-eligible items so you can get them FREE by Hosting a Party (in-person or virtual)? They are and that is how I am getting them; YOU CAN TOO! Contact me (or your Consultant) with questions! 

Here is a close-up image so you can see my shading. Does it look GREAT?! LOL (Okay...I need a bit more practice but I'm loving how this does have an artistic appeal, with no artistic ability. LOL)

Oh! I also used the Purple Marker to color the Silver Sparkles so that they coordinated with the colored image. Isn't that awesome?! You can make sparkles and gems any color you want by coloring them with an alcohol marker! SUPER FUN! If you've never tried this technique it's a MUST!

I appreciate you stopping by my blog and sharing in my excitement for this wonderful stamp set. Please consider leaving a comment and then head over to Melinda's Blog, and continue to make your way around the Blog Hop, to see all the artwork created using this stamp set. There's no doubt you'll want to add it to your cart this month!

Happy hoppin'! 

National Stamping Month - Heart 2 Heart Challenge

Happy National Stamping Month! It's a great month with NEW PRODUCTS RELEASED, on September 1st, with Close To My Heart! Can the month get any better?!

It's easy to participate in this month's Heart 2 Heart Challenge as the theme is "National Stamping Month". That means you can incorporate stamping into your artwork and join the FUN! (Be sure to use Close To My Heart in your creations.)

This card makes me smile; the coffee/cocoa cup AND the sentiment. Isn't it adorable?! RAC = Random Act of Cardness. Love it! And in this world, with communication being overshadowed by social media, I think it's perfect! I intend to use it A LOT! 

The moment I saw this stamp set, I knew I was in love. It's called Perk Up and is my favorite from the Supplemental Idea Book. You don't have to be a coffee drinker to use it! It's perfect for colder weather, fall memories and cocoa! Don't you just love it?! (You can purchase it with the coordinating Thin Cuts, or without. Pssst...you can get either of those items FREE when you Host a Party. Click the link to learn more or contact me. I treat my hostesses great!)

While there are adorable sentiments in THAT stamp set (above), I couldn't resist using the R.A.C. one included with this month's Stamp of the Month. Can you believe you can get it for just $5 with a $50 purchase?! It's so worth it (and valued at $18.95). You can view details about that special by clicking here. 

Consider joining in on this week's Heart 2 Heart Challenge. I'd love to see your artwork! 

Make it a great month!

"Random Act of Cardness" - Sept. Stamp of the Month

Welcome to this month's Stamp of the Month Blog Hop, featuring a wonderful stamp set and NEW PRODUCTS which were released TODAY!

This stamp set, "Random Acts of Cardness", is only available this month. You can get it for $5, with a $50 purchase. (Details about this program can be found here.) 

Check out the AWESOME sentiments, AND cute fonts, that are included. Which is your favorite?

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

I love the beauty and simplicity of this card (and hope you do too)! I couldn't resist incorporating one of the new paper packs, "Every Little Thing" in its creation. It's one of the three new packs, just released! 

This gorgeous paper pack has such beautiful colors. I love the softness of the floral pattern I used. (That piece measures 4" x 4 1/4".)

You might think to yourself, "I don't see any pink florals on the paper." You're right. You don't. Unless...you use Watercolor Pencils to shade in some of the flowers left white on the paper design. Isn't that awesome?! You could color them, and the other images however you want, personalizing the paper to your preference. YAY! 

To blend the pencil shading, I used the Clear Shimmer Brush. You're able to see it better in this image. (Go look at the new colors of Shimmer Brush we are now offering!)

If you're looking for that butterfly image...it's here in the Every Little Thing Card Workshop Kit! It's the only way you can get it so purchase yours now. And yes...Thin Cuts are included! WOOHOO!

I stamped the butterly on Wisteria cardstock (a NEW color) and then shaded it with a purple marker. A Black Dot was added for the head of the butterfly.

I hope you're excited about this card and the products used to create it. This paper pack is only available through October, while supplies last, as we've changed our cycle to every two months for the Supplemental Catalog. View the contents of the NEW Idea Books - PLURAL - by clicking on this link.

Thank you for stopping by. Please let me know your thoughts/questions regarding this post. I love hearing from you!

Now head on over to Cat's Blog to see what creative artwork she has to share with us.

Have an awesome September and Happy National Stamping Month!

To My Bestie - May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to this month's Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. It's probably one of my absolute favorite stamp sets! It's called, "To My Bestie". You MUST be sure to get it this month. Be sure to make your way around the Hop to see all the awesome creations made with it.

This stamp set includes 19 images to include fabulous designs and sentiments. Jt can be yours, for $5, with a $50 purchase; that's it! I have already created several items with it and can't want to make more. 

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

The first image I chose to work with this is this one. It's sweet and I think of several friends who are dealing with some life challenges for which it is perfect.

I used Watercolor Pencils to color in the image and then blended them with the Waterbrush Pen. The "Sweet Girl" paper pack was incorporated, as was coordinating cardstock and White & Gold Twine.

Now head over to Michelle's Blog, and be sure to continue making your way around the Blog Hop. No doubt you will find fun artwork along the way!

Emboss It! - CTMH Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to this month's Technique Blog Hop where we are creating around the theme, "Emboss It!" Participants can incorporate any kind of technique in their artwork and I am excited to see what they have chosen. 

If you are coming from Carrie's Blog, you are on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants at the bottom of this post. 

For my artwork I created a 6" x 8" scrapbook page, perfect for fitting in our Everyday Life Album. 

I chose to use the Playful Scallops Embossing Folder for some added texture on this page. Run through my Cuttlebug on Lemon cardstock, I like the dimension it provides.

The stamped elements are from the March Stamp of the Month, "This Happened". It has great images for scrapbooking or other papercrafting projects. The journal tag is interactive. 

It's time to head on over to Valerie's Blog to see what she has to share with you. Please make your way there and consider leaving a comment before you do so. 

Happy hoppin'!

List of Participants:

1. Melissa Robinson *YOU ARE HERE*

2. Valerie Kapsha

3. Catherine Nowak

4. Darlys Recker

5. Maz Wood

6. Katy Taylor

7. Lauren Moore

8. Terry Metzger

9. Carrie Simmonds

This Happened - March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Happy March! Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop where we are featuring the "This Happened" stamp set.

This wonderful set has fabulous images, especially perfect for scrapbooking. However, I wanted to work it into a card and have shared that creation with you below.

If you aren't familiar with this monthly special, in quick summary, you can get this stamp set for $5 with a $50 purchase. For additional information, contact me directly or you can visit this area of my website. Be sure to add it to this month's order!

If you are coming from Megan's Blog, you are on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants through this link.

I decided to incorporate the banner images and this sentiment into my card, keeping it relatively simple. A piece of patterned paper and cardstock, and some banners, and that's about it. 

That cute heart is also from the stamp set. I love using it, and the ribbon, as a little accent. 

Keep making your way around the hop by heading to Cat's Blog. I know you'll love what she has to share with you!

Have an awesome month!