A New Year Begins!

It's the start of a new year and it is full of new opportunities! I hope one of them for you is the opportunity to create some beautiful paper crafts! If that is the case, then you will want to be sure to come back at the first of the month to view the Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month blog hop. This month we are featuring "Cross-Stitch Wishes"; a set of 13 stamps. So, sit back, relax and enjoy all the beautiful artwork you are about to see.

Whether you have come from Jen's blog or are just starting here, be sure to make the complete circle. You're in for some incredible inspiration!



This month I have made a 6 x 6 card using the Log Cabin pattern from Originals. The B&T paper is from the "Babycakes" paper pack.  I also used CTMH's ruler as a guide for the faux stitching. What a great tool!

You can click on the pictures to view them larger.  Inside:

Now hop on over to Susan's blog to see her beautiful artwork.  If you get lost along the way, you can find the full list of bloggers here. And remember, this stamp set is only available until the end of January, so order yours here today!

December's Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to December's Stamp of the Month blog hop! This month we are showcasing "Special Care" a set of  6 stamps. If you are coming from Dawn's blog, you are on the right track. It's okay if you are starting here; just be sure to complete the circle so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects my fellow consultants have created.

When I first saw this set I immediately thought babies, so I decided to make a gift/keepsake box. I used the "Babycakes" paper packet and cut the box on my Cricut using the "Artiste" cartridge.

To make the box sturdy, I used the zip strips on the top and bottom.

I also random stamped a lining for the bottom of the box.

Now hop along to Nancy's blog to enjoy more great artwork. If you get lost along the way, you can find the full list of bloggers here.  Don't forget this set will only be available for the month of December. Contact your consultant or go here to order yours today!

November's Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to November's Stamp of the Month blog hop! This month we are showcasing "Illuminate" a set of  15 stamps. If you are coming from Nancy's blog, you are on the right track. It's okay if you are starting here; just be sure to complete the circle so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects my fellow consultants have created.

What a cute set this is! It would be great for cards or scrapbook pages. I'm even thinking invitations to a summer dinner party. Today I chose to make a card. The B&T paper is from the "Lola" paper pack. I carried the design to the inside of the card by creating a cut out in the light.

Inside:

Now hop along to Lori's blog to enjoy more great artwork featuring this great stamp set. If you get lost along the way, you can find the full list of bloggers here.  Don't forget this set will only be available for the month of November. Contact your consultant or go here to order yours today!

October's Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to October's Stamp of the Month blog hop! This month we are showcasing "Scandinavian Wishes" a set of  12 stamps. If you are coming from Gina's blog, you are on the right track. It's okay if you are starting here; just be sure to complete the circle so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects my fellow consultants have created.

This stamp set will be great for the upcoming holiday season and beyond!  The card I made is for Christmas, but could easily be used for another occasion simply be changing the sentiment.  I used one of the new circle spin cards for my base.  The B&T paper is from the "Babycakes" paper pack.  Colors are: White Daisy, Whisper, Ruby and Ponderosa Pine.

Inside:

Now hop along to Elizabeth's blog to enjoy more projects featuring this great stamp set.  Don't forget it will only be available for the month of October. Contact your consultant or go here to order yours today!

Poster Tidings - September's Stamp of the Month

Welcome to September's Stamp of the Month blog hop! This month we are showcasing "Poster Tidings" a set of  2 stamps. If you are coming from Vicki's blog, you are on the right track. It's okay if you are starting here; just be sure to complete the circle so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects my fellow consultants have created.

What a great stamp set this is for the upcoming holiday season. Use them whole or stamp and cut the image apart; either way, I am sure you will use this set over and over.
I chose to use the whole image, but then created my sentiment by highlighting some of the text with embossing powder. The B&T paper is from the "Huntington" paper pack.
I thought this would make a great card to send to someone who has been a blessing in your life, or as a thank you for sharing a Thanksgiving meal.

Closeup:

Now hop along to Laurie's blog to enjoy more projects featuring this great stamp set.  Don't forget it will only be available for the month of September. Contact your consultant or go here to order yours today!

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to August's Stamp of the Month blog hop! This month we are showcasing "A Chocolate Affair" a set of  16 stamps. If you are coming from Beth's blog, you are on the right track. It's okay if you are starting here; just be sure to complete the circle so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects my fellow consultants have created.

My granddaughter found a box of brownie mix and decided she would make them for Grandpa. What a perfect chance to use these stamps!
I did a layout using the stamps to make my own B&T paper by random stamping. I also used a little liquid applique to create the "frosting" on the brownies. The title was done using the Color Ready Canvas Alphabet.

Left page:

Right page:

Detail:

Now hop along to Vicki's blog to enjoy more projects featuring this great stamp set. It's sure to make you drool, so don't forget it will only be available for the month of August. Contact your consultant or go here to order yours today!

July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

I have just returned home from another amazing Close to my Heart convention. It is always such a pleasure to be surrounded by so many talented artists. Jeanette and her staff have done it again; introducing a variety of great new products! There is sure to be something to appeal to the creative soul in all of us.

Now on to July's blog hop...
This month we are showcasing "Sweet Life" a set of  9 stamps. If you are coming from Susan's blog, you are on the right track. It's okay if you are starting here; just be sure to complete the circle so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects my fellow consultants have created.

Here is the card I made this month. The image was colored using our alcohol markers.

Here is another view; so you can see the dimension:

Now hop along to Katy's blog to enjoy more projects featuring this great stamp set. It's sure to sweeten your day, so don't forget it will only be available for the month of July. Contact your consultant or go here to order yours today!

June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to June's Stamp of the Month blog hop! This month we are showcasing "A Flowering Bunch" a set of  10 stamps. If you are coming from Traci's blog, you are on the right track. It's okay if you are starting here; just be sure to complete the circle so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects my fellow consultants have created.

Here is the card I made this month:

Inside of card:

Now hop along to Michelle's blog to enjoy more projects featuring this great stamp set. It's sure to brighten your day, so don't forget it will only be available for the month of June. Contact your consultant or go here to order yours today

May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to May's Stamp of the Month blog hop! This month we are showcasing "Pinwheel" a set of  10 stamps. If you are coming from Lisa's blog, you are on the right track. It's okay if you are starting here; just be sure to complete the circle so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects my fellow consultants have created.

My project this month is a little gift box. It was made using the Artiste Cricut cartridge.

Now hop along to Katy's blog to enjoy more projects featuring this great stamp set.  Don't forget this happy little set will only be available for the month of May. Contact your consultant or go here to order yours today

April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to April's Stamp of the Month blog hop! This month we are showcasing "My Sunshine" a set of  8 stamps. If you are coming from Traci's blog, you are on the right track. It's okay if you are starting here; just be sure to complete the circle so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects my fellow consultants have created.

Here is the card I made this month:

Inside of card:

Now hop along to Angela's blog to enjoy more projects featuring this great stamp set. It's sure to brighten your day, so don't forget it will only be available for the month of April. Contact your consultant or go here to order yours today

Color My Heart Color Dare #32

Here is my card for the Color Dare #32 challenge over at the Color My Heart blog. This week's colors were Outdoor Denim, Lagoon and Pear.

 

Format is 6x6. Materials used: Later Sk8r paper X7167B, Silver glitter paper Z1829,  White Daisy cardstock 1385, Silver embossing powder Z669, Outta this World C1523, Pear Z2197 and Outdoor Denim Z2140 stamp pads.

March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the March Stamp of the Month blog hop; I am so glad you could join us! This month we are showcasing "Floral Happiness" a set of 16 stamps.
If you are coming from Sheila's blog, you are on the right track. It's okay if you are starting here; just be sure to complete the circle so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects my fellow consultants have created.

Here is the card I made this month:

Closeup of the front. I hope you can see shimmer that it has. I stamped the images on watercolor paper and then spritzed the whole piece with water mixed with pearl paint. I love how the colors ran and the softness of the images. The pearl paint gave the paper almost a glass like quality.

Inside of card:

Now hop along to Traci's blog to enjoy more projects featuring this great stamp set. Remember this set is only available for the month of March, so contact your consultant or go here to order yours today!

February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hello!
Welcome to the February Stamp of the Month blog hop. This month we are showcasing our first set from the beautiful new Spring & Summer Idea Book; "Home Sweet Home" is a set of 4 stamps.
If you are coming from Wanda's blog, you are on the right track. It's okay if you are starting here; just be sure to complete the circle so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects my fellow consultants have created.

This month I made a one page layout. I used B&T paper from the new "Claire" paper pack, the "Keepsake" alphabet, Licorice Opaques gems, and silver metallic maker.

Now hop along to Dawn's blog to enjoy more projects featuring this great stamp set. Remember this set is only available for the month of February, so contact your consultant or go here to order yours today!