Use Your Stash Hop

WELCOME! If you are joining us for the "Use Your Stash Blog Hop" you are right on track. You should be coming from Shirley's blog.
There are 12 participants this month. If you get lost along the way you can see the entire list of hoppers on Rachel's Blog. Let's get started.
Today I am showcasing a fun card that can use those scraps of ribbon that you just can't seem to toss because "what if I need them for another project?"

I really loved this stamp set!  It comes with four darling, vintage animals with print in the background!  Can you guess what paper pack I used?!  If you said to yourself, "I bet that's the Dotty For You paper she keeps on going on about", you would be absolutely right!!!  I distressed all of the edges with Chocolate ink, and scrunched up the green paper so I could distress the wrinkles.  I love making things look well worn!  I think the strip of burlap adds a lot to the feel of this card.  Don't you?

I chose bits of ribbon from my all too big stash that I though would complement the rooster.  Banners are all the rage right now, and I see them lined up next to each other, so I figured I'd get the same effect with ribbon.  I am pleased with the way it turned out.

I used Barn Red, Sunset, and Sunflower inks to water color the rooster image.  I would love to hear what you think!!


  Now hop on over to Rachel's Blog for more ideas of using up your stash.

You're Not Tired Of This, Yet, Right?!

LOL  You might just be getting an entire week of various projects used with this paper!  Here are a few more of the fabulously talented Pam Thorn's cards using the Dotty For You paper!  It has so much variety, there seems to be something for everybody in there!

Isn't Pam just amazing?!  She inspires me so much!  I know ANYBODY would be tickled pink to receive one of these! 

Enjoy the inspiration!

Happy Crafting!!!

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May by mixing and matching to your heart’s content with our new Dotty for You paper packet! The trendy patterns on the front of the papers coordinate perfectly with the dots on the reverse side, giving you lots of options for crafting colorful layouts, cards, and other projects. Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos^® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your creative juices flowing.
There are three ways to get this exclusive Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95:

• Place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, and add the Dotty for You paper packet for just $5*.
• Host a Gathering with a sales total of $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile^® donations) between April 17 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.
• Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May with the oh-so-cute Dotty for You paper packet. Talk to your Independent Consultant today!

*Taxes and shipping/handling may apply. Offer good during above-specified dates, while supplies last.

Another Card

Oh, I just can't get enough of this paper!  I made this beautiful card for a dear friend of mine who just lost her father.  I wanted to make something fitting, but uplifting at the same time.  Here is what I came up with.

I knew that I wanted to use the grey polka dot paper, but I wanted to add some happy colors.  I distressed all of the papers just a bit on the edges to help them stand out against each other with Grey Flannel ink.  The grey ribbon was some ribbon from my all too big (and growing!) stash! LOL  

I really liked using the wired ribbon.  It gave me the ability to place and wave the ribbon exactly how I wanted.  I might have to buy a lot more of that stuff!  Heh, and add it to my growing stash!

Get some of this paper for yourself!  You won't be disappointed!!!

Happy Crafting!!!

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May by mixing and matching to your heart’s content with our new Dotty for You paper packet! The trendy patterns on the front of the papers coordinate perfectly with the dots on the reverse side, giving you lots of options for crafting colorful layouts, cards, and other projects. Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos^® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your creative juices flowing.
There are three ways to get this exclusive Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95:

• Place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, and add the Dotty for You paper packet for just $5*.
• Host a Gathering with a sales total of $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile^® donations) between April 17 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.
• Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May with the oh-so-cute Dotty for You paper packet. Talk to your Independent Consultant today!

*Taxes and shipping/handling may apply. Offer good during above-specified dates, while supplies last.

Dotty For You Take Two!

This paper pack is just too cute!  I am working some chipboard albums with it, and I can't wait to share them with you.  Until then, I thought I would give you a bit of eye candy with some creations by my fellow consultants!

Marianne Hancock

Melissa Robinson

 

Sheila Wilkerson

Don't I work with some amazingly talented ladies?!  I surely think so!  You can see how I get my inspiration!  Just wait...I'll share more tomorrow!

Happy Crafting!

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May by mixing and matching to your heart’s content with our new Dotty for You paper packet! The trendy patterns on the front of the papers coordinate perfectly with the dots on the reverse side, giving you lots of options for crafting colorful layouts, cards, and other projects. Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos^® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your creative juices flowing.
There are three ways to get this exclusive Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95:

• Place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, and add the Dotty for You paper packet for just $5*.
• Host a Gathering with a sales total of $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile^® donations) between April 17 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.
• Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May with the oh-so-cute Dotty for You paper packet. Talk to your Independent Consultant today!

*Taxes and shipping/handling may apply. Offer good during above-specified dates, while supplies last.

Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month we are highlighting the "Layering a Window Card" Technique as shown on page 33 in the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book!  This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. 

We would love to see what you’ve created using this month’s technique, please visit Technically Terrific where you can share your project and be entered in a chance to win great prizes.  You will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way.  Let’s get started!

If you are coming from Tracey's Blog, you are on the right track! 

Although there are a whole lot of fabulous window cards to cut out and use on the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, I chose to go about it in a different way...I used a layer instead.

 I really like the dragonfly postage stamp!  I cut him out at 3", then layered some foliage behind him.  I popped the whole thing up on top of the Victory paper and chocolate striped ribbon.  A few circular Durables, and some Distress Stickles on his wings, and the card is complete!  I think it will make a nice birthday card for one of my nephews.

Here is a closer view of the dragonfly.

Supply List:   

• Victory Paper Packet (X7150B)
• Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain (Z1617)
• Round Durables Studs (Z1706)
• Chocolate ink pad (Z2111)
• Brushed Pewter Distress Stickles (Ranger product)

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto Technically Terrific Blog where you will find the instructions for participating and a chance to win fabulous prizes!!!!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

Dotty For You

I know I mentioned that my mom's birthday was celebrated on Easter Sunday, but I failed to mention anything about the card I made for her!  First, I have to tell you that I absolutely LOVE the paper pack that I used for it.  Since May is National Scrapbooking Month, Close To My Heart has come out with this awesome paper pack called Dotty For You!  It has ALL of the hottest color trends in it!  You will love all of the choices you have with this!  Here is the card I made my mom using just ONE of the papers in it!

This is the first time I have used one of the CTMH velvet rub-ons!!!  I can't believe I waited so long!  Isn't it lovely?

I had this fun Prima flower in my stash.  It was so pretty, and I really like to give my mom pretty things, so I thought it would be perfect for her card.  I think the baubles are a fun touch, too.

I hope you enjoyed it, and it made you smile!  Here are the details for the Dotty For You paper pack that you can get for $5!!!!!!

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May by mixing and matching to your heart’s content with our new Dotty for You paper packet! The trendy patterns on the front of the papers coordinate perfectly with the dots on the reverse side, giving you lots of options for crafting colorful layouts, cards, and other projects. Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos^® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your creative juices flowing.
There are three ways to get this exclusive Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95:

• Place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, and add the Dotty for You paper packet for just $5*.
• Host a Gathering with a sales total of $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile^® donations) between April 17 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.
• Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.

Happy crafting y'all!

Birthday Card For My Love

Last week was my dear husband's birthday.  I thought I would share the card I made for him.  I really love the vintage look it has!  I hope it makes you smile like it made me.  :o)  That's when I know I like what I've made.  I smile and giggle like a little girl.  LOL

 These cute little tattered ruffles I created using the corner rounder with the guard taken off.  I distressed them in black ink, and after adhering them, I bent and ripped some of them, giving them a worn, old look.  Vintage!!!!

 I didn't use ink to stamp these cute figures with!  I painted my stamps with black acrylic paint to stamp them with!!!  It gives it a subtly different look than using ink.  I believe that every little detail is what makes the difference.

 Did you notice the heart?!  This is the most fabulous part, in my opinion.  I used a heart shaped dimensional element, and inked it up with reds and yellow in the middle.  Then, I used Crackle Accents by Inkssentials.  Isn't it awesome?!

I just love pretty things, don't you?

Happy crafting everyone!!!

April Workshop

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!  I know I did.  We also celebrated my mother's birthday, so it was an extra special day.  (I am very proud of myself for not giving in to the 'egg' pun!!!  LOL)

I would like to show you all what I created with the April stamp of the month.  I will be teaching these two cards, plus two other 'girlie' cards for my card class this month.  Keep on going to the end of this post for those details!  :o)

For these cards, I used the Cruisin' paper.  I really like the masculine qualities of it.  Having boys, any paper like this really comes in handy to make birthday cards or layouts.  The first card was really fun.  I just love heat embossing!  I heat embossed with clear powder for the background, and red powder for the sentiment.  The ribbon is custom colored with the color ready ribbon.  I can tell that this will definitely be one of those 'go-to' things for me!  I tattered the edges to give it a worn look.

The second card uses a star dimensional element covered with paper.  I just love the argyle pattern of the Cruisin' line!  Once again, the ribbon is the color ready ribbon that I stamped onto.  What fun, huh?!  The memo pins are great, too!

So, here are the details of the card class.  We will be making four cards in total.  Two cards that are more feminine, and two cards that are more masculine.

 Here is girlie card #1

and girlie card #2!

I will be teaching this class on Saturday, April 28th at 10:30 am and ending at 1:30 pm.  The cost is $20.  Payment will reserve your spot, so please hurry!  I only have 8 spots!!!