JUMP ON IT - Blog Hop

Welcome to the JUMP ON IT JULY Blog Hop !  We have over 45 crafters participating in this hop.  So grab a steamy cup of your favorite beverage and prepare to be inspired. . . .

We will be featuring Hostess sets that can be free as part of the Jump on it July deal CTMH is offering.  During the month of July, when you purchase $25 (USD & CAD) in current, retail priced stamps, you qualify to receive either the July Stamp of the Month, My Acrylix^® Life Is Wonderful, FREE or any one of the Hostess Rewards stamp sets featured in Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 or Seasonal Expressions 2 for only $5 (USD & CAD)! That is a savings of up to $17.95 USD / $19.75 CAD! The July Stamp of the Month is a lovely, versatile stamp set that is a great match for your cards and layouts that celebrate all the wonderful things—big and small—that life has to offer.
Additionally, the Hostess Rewards stamp sets have previously only been available as part of the Hostess Rewards program, which means now is the perfect opportunity to get those special stamp sets you’ve had your eye on! To get your FREE stamp set or your $5 (USD & CAD) Hostess Rewards stamp set, simply place an order for $25 (USD & CAD) of any current, retail priced stamps. This offer is available only during the month of July and applies only to the July Stamp of the Month and current Hostess rewards stamp sets, so spring into action and jump on this deal before it’s gone!

If you have come here from Lori Brown's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. This month we have over 30 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using hostess stamp sets and other great CTMH products on their blogs.  Here we go!

 For these cards I used my favorite hostess set from the Seasonal Expressions 2  Paper Bird (C1613).  I also used Jackson and Blossom paper packs from the Seasonal Expressions catalog.  The papers from the Annual inspiration that I selected to highlight the versatility of this set are Brushed & Confetti Wishes.  I used glitter trim on most of my cards in coordinating colors as well as inks and cardstock. 

 Now "Hop" on over to Kathy Burrow's blog  to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, this deal is only available until the last day of the month!  Contact me or your CTMH Consultant  to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

Operation Smile Blog Hop

Welcome to the Happy Everything Blog Hop !  So grab a cup of your favorite beverage and prepare to be inspired. . . .

We will be featuring the Operation Smile stamp set, which is Happy Everytrhing, a set of 13 stamps.  If you have come here from Lauren Moore's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. This month we have over 30 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the Operation Smile Set and other great CTMH products on their blogs.  Here we go!

Now "Hop" on over to Tracey Pierce's blog  to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the Life is Wonderful SOTM is only available until the last day of the month!  Contact me or your CTMH Consultant  to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

Life is WONDERFUL - Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop !  We have over 45 crafters participating in this hop.  So grab a cup of your favorite beverage and prepare to be inspired. . . . 

We will be featuring July's SOTM, which is Life is Wonderful, a set of 8 stamps.  If you have come here from Wendy Coffman's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. This month we have almost 50 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs.  Here we go!

For this layout I used the Stamp of the month, Black, Lagoon, Flaxen, and Sorbet inks, daubers, Lagoon Cardstock, Shimmer trim, and gold dot washi tape.  The paper pack I used is Chalk it up which I've used to scrap ALL my son's Senior year pics; It was the perfect paper!!!!

Now "Hop" on over to Maureen O'Sullivan's blog  to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the Life is Wonderful SOTM is only available until the last day of the month!  Contact me or your CTMH Consultant  to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

My Crush - Summer Crush Blog Hop

Welcome to the Summer Crush Blog Hop!!!! If you've hopped here from Lilian Forsyth's Blog you are on the right track. This month we have over 35 crafters in the hop! Sovsit back with your favorite beverage and be inspired!!!! 

During the month of June, when you purchase any My Crush book and its accompanying assortment pictured in Annual Inspirations 2014–2015, you will receive the coordinating stamp set FREE! That is a savings of at least $9.95! Choose from five lovely My Crush book offerings that will provide a swoon-worthy background for your favorite memories. From family reunions to camping adventures to holiday countdowns—and much more—you will be crushing on all these books and the possibilities they provide. Every My Crush book features a hardcover with wire binding and cardstock-weight pages that are printed with eye-catching designs to form the perfect bases for your memory keeping. Additionally, each My Crush book also features unique details—from glossy print, to vellum pages, to gold foil, to ink-resistant patterns—that make displaying your personality easier than ever. Plus, once you add the artistry of the coordinating assortments featuring sticker sheets, envelopes, alphabets, cards,and journaling spots, along with your free stamp set, you will be well on your way to your own gorgeous mini book creation! This offer is only available while supplies last and once they’re gone, these books are gone for good, so put your orders in early to get your summer crafting rolling!!!! 

 

For my layout I've used the stamp set  B1456 Born to Roam that you could get free with the Wildwood My Crush Album purchase.  I also used shimmer trim and the Jackson Paper pack and Picture My Life Assortment. I was able to stamp my images right on some of the cards from the Picture My Life Assortment to add interest, dept hand that little something to make it my original work !!!

Now it's time to hop over to Wendy Coffman's Blog to see her amazing inspirations!!!  For more details on this offer take a peek below.

There are five My Crush books included in this offer. Three of these books have only one

accompanying assortment: My Crush In the Pink book and assortment (Z2000 and Z2042), My Crush Wildwood book and assortment (Z2001 and Z2040), and My Crush Holiday Happenings book and assortment (Z2098 and Z2062). You must purchase the

accompanying assortment for each of these books in order to qualify for the free coordinating stamp set. Two of the My Crush books in this campaign have two

accompanying assortments: The My Crush Modville book (Z1855) accompanies either the My Crush Besties assortment (Z1886) or the My Crush Best Day Ever assortment (Z1887). The My Crush Bluebird book (Z1856) accompanies either the My Crush Memories assortment (Z1888) or the My Crush Favorites assortment (Z1889). For these two books, you can pick either of the two accompanying assortments and qualify for the free coordinating stamp set.

Ice Cream Dream June Stamp of the Month

This stamp set is the Stamp of the Month for June and is perfect for summer !!!! Here is a link to the blog hop featuring great ideas using this set.  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/

For this layout I used Ruby, Canary, and Juniper Cardstock and ink.  This is a picture of my nephew when I was teaching him to drive.  One of the lessons I wanted him to learn is to CHILL or stay SMOOTH!!!  So after many a lessons we would stop for SMOOTHIES or Ice Cream to help the lesson to stick.  The colors happen to be the colors used for the Color My Heart Color Dare!!!  Plus this layout is for the Tutti-Frutti  Challenge for Heart to Heart since the smoothies and Ice Cream where often Tutti-Frutti flavors !!!!!

Here is a link to the blog hop featuring great ideas using this set.  Melinda Everitt
This is the link to Color My Heart Color Dare
This is the link to H2H - Tutti-Frutti

Extra Extra !!!!!

The challenge over at H2H is Extra Extra !!!!!. . . And the BIGGEST BESTEST thing happening this month in this house is my boy is graduating High school and heading to college.  The road hasn't always been easy and their have been tears but all in all I'M SO PROUD!!!! So this is the card I made for graduation night and there will be more to come as the parties ensue. 

For this card I used gold and blue glitter paper, Pacifica Ink,  a cap stamp, Circus Alphabet Stamp set that is a retried SOTM, and washi tape.  To see more Extra Extra !!!!! . . . Inspirations follow this link to Extra Extra !!!!!

Confirmation Cards - Mum shoulodn't be the word!!!

This year I had the honor of being prayer partners for a beautiful, dynamic young lady.  My sister and I made cards and prayed for this young lady as she prepared to take the next BIG step of faith.  Claiming the faith that her family has raised her in and making it her own!  But the whole things was a secret until before her 1st Communion.  So we had to swear all the kids to secrecy and try not to make eye contact with her and her family too much.  So that is why I think this card works for the challenge at H2H Mums the word.  It was tricky to keep it all a secret until the right time.  This card I made using Thistle cardstock and inks as well as the Celebrate B&T paper pack.

To check out more MUM inspired crafts follow this link H2H - Mum

National Scrapbooking Month Blog Hop 2015

 

Welcome crafters to 2015's National Scrapbooking Month Blog Hop!!!!

This year Close to My Heart is offering this adorable paper pack and a bonus stamp set!!! So grab a steamy cup of your favorite beverage and hop along with us to be inspired by nearly 40 crafty chics using these amazing products.  If you've hopped here from Brenda Lapp's Blog you are on the right track.

This year Close to My Heart is offering this adorable paper pack for $8.95 only during the month of May.  To coordinate with the paper CTMH is also offering a D sized stamp set for $17.95.

For this card I used the Taste of Summer stamp set and the Taste of Summer Paper pack.  I wanted to keep everything sweet and simple to highlight the way all you need is these to items to make a cute quick card.  Keep checking back to see a Scrap layout using the same sweet, simple papers and stamp set. 

Now it is time to be inspired by Wendy Coffman and her creations do follow this link to Wendy Coffman's Blog !!!! Happy National Scrapbooking Month !!!!!

Just FOOLING around

This month over at Heart 2 Heart the scrap challenge was Fool.  Ya know April Fool's ha ha.  But seriously or not so seriously I chose to use a Studio J layout of us just FOOLing around.  I grew up playing tons of games with my family and have tried to pass on that love to my boy.  This layout highlights the quick and easy Studio J layouts you just drag and drop your pictures into the layout after you choose a paper pack a Viola!!!! I love to use Studio J when my scrapping is a little behind or I'm just crunched for time. 

If you'd love to see some more inspirations using NO FOOLING follow this link to H2H-No Fooling

JUST SAYIN - May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

I you've hopped here from Angela White's blog you a.re on the right path!!!!

For this layout I used the Jackson B&T Duos paper pack, White and Teal Shimmer trim, and the stamped images are from the Just saying Stamp of the Month.  This inks are Juniper and Sky.  My title box was cut with my Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and stamp with one of my beloved alpha stamp sets from the past You are my Happy.


Now it's time to hop on over to Peachy Iris G. Lamb's blog to check out some more creative ideas!!!!

CTMH Way

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the CTMH way !!!! This is a card that I created for a quick & Easy beginners card class.  With CTMH they make t SO easy with layouts in the Make it from the Heart books and ALL the coordinating stamps and paper make crafts come together in a snap.    For this card I used Ariana B&T Paper Pack, Dreamer stamp set, and Hollyhock ink.  For more CTMH way inspiration follow this link to H2H - CTMH Way

What a WONDERFUL world !!!!!!

I love the outdoors !!!! Close to my Heart has a ton of nature stamps and one of my favorites is Treasured Friendship.  For these cards I also used Seaside Paper Pack, Lagoon Ink, White Daisy and Colonial cardstock, shimmer Trim and Washi tape.

To see more Nature inspired crafts follow this link H2H - A wonderful World

Sketch Challenge Heart to Heart style

I love a sketch challenge!!!  Heart to Heart has been an inspiration to me and has encouraged me to keep crafting even through the dry spells.  This challenge was no different !!!

This is what I came up with for this challenge!

For this card I used my CTMH Markers, the clouds are stickles, Twilight ink, and the stamps are from the Rain or Shine stamp set from Seasonal Expressions 1.

If you'd love to be inspired by H2H Sketch at H2H Sketches

Up, UP, and AWAY !!!!!!

I made this card to wish my youngest nephew a great BIG HAPPY 8th Birthday!!!!!  I went with a theme idea for his gift and bought him a rocket.  So you can imagine my suprise when the challenge for this week at "less is More" was Up, UP, and AWAY !!!!!! For this card I used Pacifica Cardstock and my Cricut Artiste cartridge.  As if cutting it from my Cricut wasn't simple enough the rest was just backing the card with glitter trim and Confetti B&T paper.  I finally added some stars and epoxy bubbles to lend to the outer space feel of the card.  Viola quick and simple and yet SO perfect for a boy's birthday and a less is more challenge !

To see some more Up, UP, and AWAY !!!!!! creations follow this link to "Less is More"

Seasonal Expressions #2

Welcome to the Seasonal Expressions #2 Blog Hop!!!!! We have amazing crafters using their talents to highlight some of the new products in the Seasonal Expression #2 Catalog.  So grab a steamy cup of your favorite beverage and hop along with me. If you've hopped here from Wendy Coffman's blog you are on the right track

This card features the ADORABLE Blossom B&T paper pack and the Wavy Blossoms Stamps set both available in the Seasonal Expressions 2 catalog. Now it's time to hop on over to Shalana Glass's blog to see more inspiring artwork!

Deal of the Day ALL month LONG!!!!

Love a great deal? How about 30 days of great deals? During the month of April, you have the opportunity to score a deal every day with Close To My Heart! What deals are we talking about? Each day during April, while supplies last, we’ll feature a random grab bag filled with current and retired Close To My Heart products available for purchase at a major discount. To grab your bag, simply place any current, full-priced item in your online shopping cart through my Online Business Address and you will be eligible to purchase as many grab bags as you wish (while supplies last)! Grab bags will be featured at five different price points throughout the month, ranging from $35 USD / $55 CAD to $150 USD / $160 CAD. Some grab bags will contain product with more than DOUBLE the retail value of the price you pay! Grab bags will be available for 24 hours starting at 3 pm MDT each day and only while supplies last—so visit often and early! Remember that grab bag tiers will be featured on a random schedule throughout the month, so seize the opportunity to purchase from the grab bag tier you’re interested in when it becomes available because it might not come around again!

Typed Note Blog Hop

Welcome to the April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop !  So grab a steamy cup of your favorite beverage and prepare to be inspired. . . . 

We will be featuring April's SOTM, which is Typed Note, a set of 19 stamps.  If you have come here from   Vicki Price's Blog you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. This month we have over 70 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs.  Here we go!

 This card uses Brushed B&T paper, Juniper Cardstock, White Daisy Cardstock, White Shimmer Trim, Chalk It Up Assortment, Hollyhock and Black Inks.

  

 This card uses Thistle, Slate, and Colonial White Cardstock, Scardy Cat B&T paper, Thistle and Black Ink, Purple Glitter Gems,

This card uses Snowhaven B&T paper, White and Red Shimmer Trim, Black and Cranberry Inks.

Now "Hop" on over to Priscilla Gotham's blog  to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the A HAPPY HELLO SOTM is only available until the last day of the month!  Contact your CTMH Consultant  to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

Opposites Attract

One of the challenges at Heart to Heart Challenges this month is Opposites Attract.  I immediately thought of the Stamp set of the month for April Typed Note to make some shabby chic cards.  An old typewriter with new B&T paper!!!  So for my first card using this Opposite feel uses the Brushed  paper pack, Chalk It Up assortment, White Shimmer Trim, Cotton Candy and Black inks.  

To see more opposite inspirations follow this link H2H - Opposites Attract

CUTE . . . .

The challenge over @ H2H this week is cute!  Well with a teenage boy cute isn't a part of my everyday life.  Video games, late nights, Dirt, smell, last minute changes and a healthy dose of conflict are more the daily menu. SOOOO when the challenge was cute I happily grabbed one of the samples I made for a friends baby shower. 

I LOVE THIS CARD ! ! ! !  I used my Cricut to cut the umbrella, rain drops and banner.  The sentiment is from one of my 1st ever CTMH stamp sets Tiny Typewriter Alphabet.  The B&T paper is Confetti Wishes and Balloon Ride.  The cardstock is White Daisy and Thistle (a new fav).  The sentiment is inked in Pacifica as well as the distressing for the Balloon Ride.

To see some more CUTE CREATIONS follow this link H2H - CUTE.

My Crush™ on Crafting

Bone Folder

Cricut® Artfully Sent: Pocket Function

Distressing Tools

March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop !  So grab a steamy cup of your favorite beverage and prepare to be inspired. . . .

We will be featuring March's SOTM, which is Choose Happy, a set of 14 stamps.  If you have come here from Nancy Womersley's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. This month we have over 70 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs.  Here we go!

 These cards are samples of baby shower invites for a friend having her second grand child.  Since my baby is about to leave for college and the closest family "baby" is 6 I used some nontraditional papers, stamp sets and colors as well as the traditional pink & blue.  I hope the mom to be and grandma love these options.

Now "Hop" on over to Dana Kessler's blog  to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the A HAPPY HELLO SOTM is only available until the last day of the month!  Contact your CTMH Consultant  to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!