Halloween Witch Hat Workshop

Recently, I featured this Halloween witch's hat project on the blog.  If you'd like to create your own, I'm now offering it as a workshop on Friday, October 23rd!

Here is a close-up of some of the detail on the hat.  The pattern on the faceted gem in the center will vary (there are 9 Halloween-themed designs to choose from).

All supplies are pre-cut and ready to assemble.  Light refreshments will be available.  The workshop begins at 7pm and will cost $10.  Order your workshop by October 16th to reserve your spot!

Spotlight on Holiday Expressions Catalog

Welcome to our Holiday Expressions Blog Hop!  This month, 30 consultants will be showcasing some of the many new items available in the Holiday Expressions catalog.  Items in this catalog focus on the several holidays falling into October, November and December. 

 

If you have come here from Terrie'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.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog.  The hop is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!
Our Annual Inspirations Books are a fabulous source of ideas!  I always keep my old ones to reference and get ideas.  Last year, there was a decorated witches hat showcasing the Scaredy Cat line.  I loved that hat, but never got around to making one for myself.  Close to My Heart has a new line in the Holiday Expressions book called Nevermore.  My local craft store had a plain cardboard witches hat, it was on sale, AND I had a coupon that worked on sale items.  Here is my newest Halloween decoration, hanging out on the mantle next to Mr. Bones!

 Here is a close-up of the decorations - complete with clear sparkles, black glitter paper and the spider web faceted gem!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you enjoyed the witch hat. The original hat, along with instructions, and a few other versions can be found on Jeanette Lynton's blog. 
Here is a list of Close To My Heart Products used to create these cards:
X7198B - Nevermore Paper Packet
Z3083 - Nevermore Assortment
Z1752 - Clear Sparkles Z3170 - Cricut Artiste Collection Z1829 - Black & Grey Glitter Paper Z2060 - Thin 3-D Foam Tape
CTMH Cardstock in Slate and Black
All items can be purchased through my CTMH website.

Now "Hop" on over to Michelle's Blog to see her creation! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!

Twinkle - October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  This month, over 40 consultants will be showcasing the Twinkle Stamp Set.  This set is only available during the month of October.  It can be purchased for $17.95, or only $5 with a $50 purchase

If you have come here from Donna'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.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog.  The hop is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

The first card uses the string of lights stamps.  One thing that is fabulous about Close to My Heart acrylic stamps is the ability to bend them to fit your needs.  The "string" portion of the lights was a somewhat straight line.  Before attaching to the stamping block, I bent the stamp in a 90 degree angle to hug the top and right side edges of the card.  

While primarily designed as a holiday stamp set, I wanted to showcase one way to use the stamp for another purpose.  Each time I looked at the "Twinkle" stamp, I would sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" in my head!  This card uses the beautiful Georgie paper and it's color combination to create a baby themed card. The star background was created using the new Charming Cascades stamp set!  That little multi-colored star at the top is from the Zoe complements pack!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you enjoyed my cards. Remember, this stamp can be purchased for only $5 with any $50 purchase!

Here is a list of Close To My Heart Products used to create these cards:

S1510 - Twinkle Stamp Set
D1668 - Charming Cascades Stamp Set  
X254 - White Value Pack, Cards and Envelopes
X7203B - Georgie Paper packet
Z3125 - Adventure Paper Fundamentals
Z2013 - Sequins, Silver Assortment
Z3089 - Enamel Gems, Grey
Z3039 - Extra Thick Twine, Glacier
X7197C - Zoe Complements

Z2060 - Thin 3-D Foam Tape

CTMH Exclusive Inks in Black, Honey, Cranberry, Topiary, Slate, Canary and Juniper
CTMH Cardstock in White Daisy, Honey, Cranberry, Slate and Canary

All items can be purchased through my CTMH website.

Now "Hop" on over to Maria's Blog to see her creation! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!