Holiday Cards Blog Hop

Welcome to our Blog Hop where we are featuring Holiday Cards using Close To My Heart products. If you are coming from Becca's Blog, you are on the right track. You can find a complete list of participants by clicking here. 

Close To My Heart has a variety of holiday-related products, perfect for preserving memories or for sending handcrafted items to friends and family members. In fact, we just released this NEW Idea Book on November 1st that contains two new paper collections - "Jingle Joy" and "Serenity". They are a MUST to check out!

You can view a digital copy of the idea book by clicking here or you can get it free with any order.

I enjoyed keeping this card simple with the use of the Stitched Hexagons Thin Cuts. 

By cutting out 7 of the 2nd smallest hexagons, from different patterned paper in the Comfort & Joy pack plus Gold Glitter Paper, this card was super easy to make!

I did splash some Candy Apple Shimmer Brush on the card front AND used the Jingle Joy - Scrapbooking stamp set for the sentiment and gold embossed bell. 

Look at all these awesome and festive images, perfect for more than scrapbooking, don't you think?! 

I truly appreciate you stopping by and know you'll enjoy seeing the other holiday cards as you make your way around the hop, continuing with Cat's Blog. Have a wonderful weekend!

"Stencil It" Heart 2 Heart Challenge

Welcome to this week's Heart 2 Heart Challenge where we are creating artwork using stencils, hence the title of "Stencil It"! 

Consider linking up to the challenge on the H2H Blog, being sure to incorporate Close To My Heart products in your creation. We would love to see how you use stencils; there are so many fun ways to do so.

Below you will see the process used to create this beautiful background. It was made using Oxide Inks and Mini Foam Tools (currently unavailable). By layering it onto the cardstock and adding a stamped sentiment and Silver Glitter Gems, it resulted in this simple card.

This is the stencil pack I purchase which contains the heart pattern.  Stencil Pack 1 comes with these three fabulous designs in 12" x 12" reusable plastic stencils. You can use a variety of techniques that result in great artwork.

Using Picked Raspberry, Candied Apple and Mustard Seed (currently unavailable) Oxide Inks, I applied ink onto the stencil which colored in the exposed hearts. This messy look then resulted in this... 

It created this fun background that I then trimmed down and added a few elements to make this simple greeting card. I love how quick and easy this came together for a fun and soft look. I think I may be falling in love with Oxide inks. :) 

Because they have been so popular since arriving in the warehouse, we are limited on colors at this present time. I will be sure to let my customers know, in our exclusive Customer Group, when the others come back in stock. They are definitely something you will want to try! They are so fun and provide for such awesome results! 

Join the Heart 2 Heart Challenge that lasts through the end of the month! We'd love to see what you have to share! 

"Creativity in Motion" Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Creativity in Motion" Blog Hop where we are featuring artwork made with this exclusive and animated product bundle in celebration of National Stamping Month. 

While you can buy the related products separately, you save 20% when you buy the bundle! There are three animated stamp sets that allow you create some interactive fun. You can view your purchasing options here. 

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

This was the first card I made with these special and exclusive products.

I couldn't resist using the "Animated Butterfly Kisses" stamp set while keeping it sweet and simple. I love the sentiment, "a friend like you is rare", which is perfectly fitting for the images provided. A small Stitched Hearts Thin Cut was perfect for it. 

One great thing about this product offering is the awesome 6" x 6" Bright Stack where you get a variety of 48 sheets of our patterned paper from past collections! I actually was a little selfish on this first card, not wanting to use my favorite patterns until I knew what I was doing. LOL (Shhhh...don't tell anyone.)

Here is a video to help you see more of how these cards work.

Close To My Heart is hosting a Virtual Event, to celebrate Nat'l Stamping Day, on Saturday, September 18, 2020. It begins at 2 pm MST and continues for approximately 6 hours. They will be showing how to assemble these cards as well as sharing some fun stamping techniques. Consider joining the FUN! 

Now, head on over to Wendy's Blog to see what she has created with this product line.  

I appreciate you stopping by and hope you have a wonderful weekend! Keep creating!

"Peek-a-boo" Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to this month's Stamp of the Month Blog Hop where we are featuring Close To My Heart products that help us say, "Peek-a-boo". I don't doubt you will see some fun artwork as you make your away around the hop. It's always fun to see how individuals interpret the theme.

If you are coming from Miss Carrie's Creations you are on the right track. You will find a list of participants at the end of this post, if you were to get lost along the way.

I love how quick and easy it was to assemble this cute card in such a simple way. 

I used the Multi Squares Window Thin Cuts and Lovely Paper to create this awesome background.

1 1/4" squares were cut out of this beautiful paper and then adhered to the back of the frame. 

This is the adorable stamp set that was used for the focal point and sentiment. It is called, "Oh, Hey There". Isn't it CUTE?! I cut out the bunny hands to make them appear like she (I'm choosing to make her a female LOL) is holding the heart cut from our Stitched Heart Thin Cuts. 

Thank you for stopping by to check out the "Peek-a-boo"-themed artwork. Consider leaving a comment before heading over to see what Cat has to share with you. 

List of Participants:

1. Melissa Robinson *YOU ARE HERE*
2. Cat Nowak
3. Maz Wood
4. Lauren Moore
5. Michelle Johns
6. Michelle Loncar
7. Brandi Robinson
8. Katy Taylor
9. Alyson Mayo
10. Miss Carrie's Creations

"Floral Celebration" August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to this Blog Hop where we are highlighting, "Floral Celebration", the August Stamp of the Month. 

With these 20 images, in this "happy" stamp set, you will be able to create beautiful artwork of any kind. It can be yours, for $5, with a $50 purchase. (It is valued at $18.95.) Visit this link to view the details of our Stamp of the Month Special.  

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

I love the "classy" look of this resulting card. It was made possible by my use of the silver-foil (holographic) striped cardstock that is part of the Happiest Place Special.

These are the beautiful silver-foil papers that are included in the pack I mention above. You see the striped and star patterns?! You need this! LOL 

White embossing is so pretty to use on dark shades, like Black. I also did so on the Thistle cardstock, for the flower, which I think came out great. I stamped the stem and leave images in Sweet Leaf ink and then used Watercolor Paints to shade the leaf. 

Of course, I had to add a few White Dots. 

Thank you very much for stopping by. It's now time to head over to Cat's Blog to see what she has to share with you today. Have an awesome month!

"Sunny Days" Heart 2 Heart Challenge

Welcome to this week's Heart 2 Heart Challenge where the title is "Sunny Days". You are invited to create artwork, coinciding with the theme, and then link up to us on the Blog. Be sure to incorporate a Close To My Heart product in your design. 

The fun and vibrant colors of the Summer Vibes product suite makes it super fun to create with; both cards and layouts. 

The cute and refreshing images used on this card are part of the Summer Vibes Cardmaking Workshop Kit. They are images found in the exclusive stamp set, and not available any other way. Watercolor Paints were used to color the ice cream cone images. 

You can find details about the kit by clicking here. 

Head on over to Heart 2 Heart and share some artwork associated with "Sunny Days". I look forward to you doing so! 

Heart 2 Heart Challenge: "Tickled Pink"

This week, with Heart to Heart, we are sharing artwork for the theme, "Tickled Pink". Consider linking up to us at our Heart 2 Heart Blog by incorporating Close To My Heart products into your artwork. 

I had fun creating this simple card using the "Brushed" product line. With just a bit of patterned paper, and cardstock, it was easy to draw attention to the sentiment and floral image. 

Silver Embellishing Thread was used as an accent and I did use an alcohol marker to color the White Dots. I couldn't resist using Shimmer Brush on the flower for a little glimmer. 

I did use this "A Budding Friendship" stamp set. The base and shade stamps, which include some of these images, are super fun to use. And with our clear acrylic stamps and blocks, they are super easy to use!

Join us for our "Tickled Pink" challenge at Heart 2 Heart! We would love to have you! Make it a great week!

"Tags" Heart 2 Heart Challenge

Good morning and Happy Monday! Welcome to this week's Heart to Heart Challenge titled, "Tags". 

You, too, can participate in this challenge - and others - by creating artwork that incorporates at least one Close To My Heart product. Just visit the Blog for complete details and then link up to us at the bottom of the respective challenge.

Of course the title "tags" screamed a must-use of the AWESOME and exclusive June Stamp of the Month and perfectly-matched Thin Cuts. I used patterned papers from the Mix-Ins Paper Pack - couldn't resist the polka patterns as you can see - and added in Gold Shimmer Trim. 

These are a must-have so don't let this month pass you by without considering them!

The sunflowers were colored with Watercolor Pencils and the leaves, with the Jade Green Alcohol Marker. While challenging to appreciate in the photo, I did add a knot tied with Black Velvet Ribbon. 

Consider joining up with us at Heart 2 Heart! We'd love to see your artwork! 

Make it a great week! 

"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!