Operation Smile Rainbow Card (Take 3!)

For some reason, this Operation Smile stamp set keeps inspiring me to create rainbow cards!  If you missed the first two, you can view them here and here!

This card used up several pieces of scrap paper (mostly from May's Taste of Summer paper pack)!  The balloon was stamped on the 6 different colors, then I fussy cut them each out.  Fussy cutting and I did not always get along.  I used to avoid it like the plague.  But lately, I'm starting to understand how some people refer to it as therapeutic or maybe even enjoyable (I used to think those people were crazy!). 

The balloons are all popped up on 3-D Foam tape.  However, the top row uses the regualr 3-D Foam tape while the bottom row uses the thin 3-D Foam tape.  This provides a nice multi-layered card.  Here is a side view so you can see the difference.

This is such a fun stamp set, and helps out a great cause ($3 of the purchase goes to Operation Smile).  Here are all the stamps included in the set.

These are the CTMH supplies used to create this card:
D1653 - Happy Everything Stamp Set
Z3011 - Scaredy Cat Assortment
X254 - Cards and Envelopes, White Value Pack
Z2015 - Exclusive Inks stamp pad, Black
CTMH Cardstock in White Daisy, Black, Pacifica and Cranberry
Taste of Summer paper pack, Retired
All supplies can be purchased from my website.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful day!

Jump On It July Blog Hop

Welcome to our Jump On It July Blog Hop!  During the month of July, Close to My Heart is offering a fantastic deal on their Stamp of the Month and Hostess stamp sets.  When you purchase $25 in current, retail priced stamps, you qualify to receive either the July Stamp of the Month FREE or any one of the Hostess Rewards stamp sets featured in Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 or Seasonal Expressions 2 for only $5!  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!

If you have come here from Jennifer'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.

  

This month we have 35 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using any of the Hostess stamp sets. 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!

There are 13 hostess stamp sets to choose from for this deal!  They can be found on pages 5-10 of the Annual Inspirations book and pages 4-5 of the Seasonal Expressions 2 book.

I chose to use the Exotic Flower set from the Seasonal Expressions 2 catalog.  This is a single stamp that is approximately 4" x 4".  Using the Exotic Flower Stamp, I created 3 different cards using the same layout.  For each card, the image was stamped 3 times, cut and layered using thin 3-D foam tape.  Each card has the original square image, the flower shaped image and the circular center.  Here is a side view to see the layering.

For the first card, I tried a technique I have seen posted around the internet.  The image was stamped onto black paper and embossed using white embossing powder. The white lines were colored using several shades of ShinHan Touch Twin markers. A small strip of green glitter paper and a pair of silver sequins topped off the card.

The second card is my contribution to "Christmas in July!" The image was embossed using gold powder on white, cranberry and ivy cardstock. The "Merry Christmas" sentiment stamp is from another hostess set, Sing Glory. This card used a small scrap of Yuletide Carol paper and two gold sequins to finish it off.

The last card uses the zip strip from my favorite Blossom paper line. The colors in this paper are beautiful together!  The image was stamped and embossed with white powder again, but no coloring was added to the image.

 

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you enjoyed my creations.  I'd love to hear which card is your favorite!  

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

B1477 - Exotic Flower stamp set
C1587 - Sing Glory stamp set
B1438 - Banner Wishes stamp set

Z3042 - Coral Reef Sequins

Z2013 - Sequins, Silver Assortment

Z2012 - Sequins, Gold Assortment

Z891 - VersaMark Ink Pad

Z2066 - Ranger Princess Gold Embossing Powder

Z2068 - Ranger White Super Fine Embossing Powder

Z1847 - Green Glitter Paper

X7187B - Yuletide Carol Paper Pack

X7196B - Blossom Paper Pack

X254 - Cards and Envelopes, White Value Pack
Z2060 - Thin 3-D Foam Tape

ShinHan Touch Twin Markers in Vivid Green, Pastel Green, Tender Pink and Cerulean Blue Light
CTMH Cardstock in Glacier, Sorbet, Pear, Cranberry, New England Ivy, White Daisy, and Black

Remember, only during the month of July can you take advantage of this great special! To get your FREE SOTM stamp set or your $5 Hostess Rewards stamp set, simply place an order for $25 of any current, retail priced stamps. Spring into action and jump on this deal before it’s gone! 

Now "Hop" on over to Cat'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! 

  

Happy Everything - Operation Smile Blog Hop

Welcome to our Operation Smile Blog Hop! This month, 34 consultants are featuring Close To My Heart's "Happy Everything" stamp set. Not only is this a great stamp set, it helps out a great cause!  For every purchase of this stamp set, CTMH will donate $3 to Operation Smile. Since its founding in 1982, Operation Smile has performed over 220,000 surgical procedures to correct facial deformities in children.

If you have come here from Darlys Recker'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 papers used on this card were leftover scraps from scrapbooking layouts that I have recently completed. They were already this size, and fit perfectly on the card front!  The sentiment and arrow were stamped on white daisy cardstock, then double matted and popped up on thin 3D foam tape.  The balloon used another scrap leftover from the Blossom paper packet and was topped off with an orange star from the Scaredy Cat Assortment.  The coral reef sequins and black shimmer trim added a little pizazz to the card!

 I recently saw a rainbow card similar to this one, but using different stamp sets. As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to try it with this Operation Smile stamp set. I cannot remember where I saw the original design, but if anyone knows of it, please share as I'd love to give the designer credit. Rainbows are always a favorite of mine since they are so cheerful! The little star stamp is from the Doodled Designs stamp set

These cards only showcase a few of the stamps in the set.  There are several more sentiments as well as an adorable bee!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you enjoyed my Happy Everything cards.  Here is a list of Close To My Heart Products used to create this card:
D1653 - Happy Everything Stamp Set
A1170 - Doodled Designs Stamp Set 
X7196B - Blossom Paper Packet
Z2032 - Paper Fundamentals, Adventure Assortment
Z3042 - Sequins, Coral Reef
Z3011 - Scaredy Cat Assortment
Z1809 - Black Shimmer Trim
Z1151 - 3-D Foam Tape
X254 - White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack
CTMH Exclusive Inks stamp pads in Black, Bamboo, Cranberry, Sunset, Honey, Pear, Pacifica and Gypsy
CTMH Cardstock in Black, Sunset, Bamboo and White Daisy
All items can be purchased through my CTMH website.

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