CTMH Smitten Blog Hop

Welcome to our Blog Hop where we have created, and are thrilled to share, artwork made with the Smitten Exclusive Collection from Close To My Heart. This fabulous product line is perfect for Valentine's Day and any occasions and/or people you love. 

Smitten includes an exclusive paper packet, sticker sheet, and stamp set + Thin Cuts that are not available outside of this special. You can buy the respective items separately, or save some money when you purchase them as a bundle. 

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 love the happy of this paper packet, the colors, and designs of the punny stamp set. It was challenging to designed what I wanted to create with and look forward to making more items with these exclusive products. 

While this card design appears to be a created to have a "frame", it's an interactive card that causes it to look that way. (I've included a video below so you can see how it opens and closes.) This card design is from Connie Stewart.  

Because there was enough "fun" taking place with the patterned paper and focal point, I decided there was no need to include additional embellishments. However, because I felt it needed just a little bit more, I decided to add some Liquid Glass to the balloon and koala's nose. By doing so, it made them shiny and added some dimension. I was just enough. 

This short video shows you how the card opens and closes for this unique design and space for a sentiment and handwritten message.

Thank you very much for stopping by. I hope you were inspired to create with Smitten. 

Now, go see what Melinda has to share with you on her Blog, and continue to make your way around the circle and be inspired by what you see. 

Have an enjoyable weekend!

 

Oh My Heart Blog Hop

Welcome to this month's Blog Hop where we are featuring special products called "Oh My Heart". These exclusive items are only available through the end of February, while supplies last.

You can get a brand-new paper packet, coordinating sticker sheet, complementary cardstock, and exclusive stamp set to capture your heart this Valentine's Day. Save 25% when you purchase the kit as shown. View other purchasing options through this link. 

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

I had fun making this simple but heartfelt greeting card. The patterned paper in this collection is totally adorable and I was pleased with the results of this combo. By adding a little bit of White Ribbon, stickers from the Complements, and some Silver Stickles (Glisten Stickles Glitter Gel), I thought it ended up pretty cute! 

Rather than using the stamp set that is part of this special, I chose to use the "Life is a Journey" stamp set. I LOVE these sentiments that are perfect for any time of the year. It was one of the first stamps I purchased from this new Idea Book. 

With this close-up, you can see how the Stickles were a little bit of added bling to the finished card. My friend, Sundi, suggested I put it on the patterned paper and I love the results. I hope you do too!

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

I hope today is a fantastic start to an enjoyable weekend!