Stampers with an Attitude Ariana Blog Hop

Welcome to this month's blog hop with the "Stamper's with an Attitude" Team where we are creating artwork using the new Ariana paper packet.  This hop is one big circle, with 11 participants, so if you have come from Denise's Blog you are on the right track.  Should you get lost along the way, you can start back at Sheila's Blog.

I decided to use this paper packet to create several 3 x 3 cards, perfect for any occasion.  I used a variety of techniques including distressing (to create the faux stitching on this card), masking (to just use the word smile from a sentiment that includes other words, and a few more as seen below on the other cards).

I used the Blending Pen to color in the different images, dipping it into the various stamp pads of coordinating colors.  I love the soft, watercolor appeal the pen offers.  And did you know you can just scribble onto a sheet of scratch paper to change colors?!  

So you might be saying, "What stamp set is this?"  It is called "Enjoy the Little Things" on page 9 of the current 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book.  It is a Hostess Exclusive stamp set which means you can only earn it by cashing in just $6 of your FREE Hostess Rewards, when you host a party (or purchase $150 in products). Here is some artwork created from the Art Department within Close To My Heart that also showcases the stamp images.  Too fun, right?!

Keep moving through the Blog to see what fun artwork Debbie has in store for you!  Feel free to leave a comment before moving on.  I would love to know what you think of my cards!  

Happy hoppin'!

Heartfelt Sentiments Team Paper Packet Focus

I am excited that four ladies from my team, and one awesome adoptee, are joining me this month to showcase one of our newest paper packets called, "Ariana".  Each month, on the 5th day, we will showcase artwork created with new products and we are thrilled to start today!

Ariana Papers

The hop is a circle, so keep moving through by clicking on the link at the end of my post or feel free to hop between blogs by selecting any of the links below.  If you are coming from Marianne's Blog, you are on the right track!  We truly appreciate you stopping by and hope you will leave some comments and let us know what you think of our creations.  Happy hoppin'!

Blog Hop Participants:

1. Melissa Robinson - http://mlisrobinson.blogspot.com
2. Tonya Whitehurst - http://heartandsoulscrappers.blogspot.com
3. Joy McHargue - http://www.studiowowjoy.com
4. Debi Barber - http://debiistheothersister.blogspot.com 
5. Judy Faye Garner - http://judyfaye.blogspot.com
6. Marianne Hancock- http://thescrapbookchick.blogspot.com

To create what I felt was some much needed texture on the Outdoor Denim cardstock, I used the stamp set included with the Ivy Lane Workshop on the Go and some Outdoor Denim ink to stamp the floral image.  Using one of the card patterns from the Make It From Your Heart, Volume 2, how-to book, I incorporated two different patterned papers for the design.  I used an additional image from the stamp set to create the focal point, added Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape, Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment and Harvest Baker's Twine to finish it off.

Here is a close-up of those embellishments.

It has been fun playing with our newest products which were available to Consultants since January 1st!  They went live to the public on February 1st and we are happy to showcase them for you over the upcoming months.

Please click on over to Tonya's Blog, Heart and Soul Scrappers, to see what fun creation she has up her sleeve this month!  Once again, thanks for stopping by and please consider leaving a comment.

Here's to new products from Close To My Heart!