Watercolor Blog Hop

Welcome to our Watercolor Blog Hop!  This month, 30 consultants will be showcasing some of the many ways to use watercolors in your projects. 

If you have come here from Gina'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!

This hop really pushed me out of my comfort zone.  I love seeing projects using watercolors, but I have only used them myself a few times.  I created two cards using a technique were you paint directly on the acrylic block, then push the block onto your paper. 

The first card was inspired by a layout on page 20 of the CTMH Seasonal Expressions mini catalog.  Three different watercolors were applied to a piece of watercolor paper using the technique above.  Once they were dry, I used the fun Dizzy Circles stamp set to create the various shapes.  This stamp set reminds me of my childhood at my grandmother's house.  She had a Spirograph set and I created countless designs using those different circles! 

The enamel dots added a fun little element to the card!  Those purple looking glitter ones are actually from the Blue Enamel & Glitter Duo set!

The second card started with a rainbow of 1" x 1" squares applied using the same technique as above.  The 1" x 1" acrylic block was covered entirely with watercolor paint!

The card overlay was cut from the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge. 

The little birdie and the sentiment are both from March's Stamp of the Month, Sunshine Birdies.  Shinhan markers were used make the images bright and vibrant.  The card was finished off with a little bit of white and gold ribbon, as well as clear sparkles.

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you enjoyed my watercolor cards!  They were a little messy, but lots of fun!

 

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

C1610 - Dizzy Circles Stamp Set

S1603 - Sunshine Birdies Stamp Set

Z3132 - Watercolor Paints

Z2188 - Paintbrush Set

Z3122 - Blue Dots Enamel & Glitter Duos

Z1934 - Flamingo Dots

Z1853 - Aqua Dots

Z1752 - Clear Sparkles

Z3189 - White & Gold Ribbon

Z3168 - Cricut Artfully Sent Collection

Z2060 - Thin 3-D Foam Tape

Shinhan Touch Twin Markers - R140, Y49, G46, GY235, BG61, R11, & P83

CTMH Cardstock in White Daisy and Black

All items can be purchased through my CTMH website.


Now "Hop" on over to Alyson'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!

Balloon Animals on Parade!

Just a little over a week left in February means only a little over a week to get your own Balloon Animals stamp set!  Here's another quick one showcasing a colorful Dog Balloon parade mixed with with the La Vie En Rose striped paper.

This was such a simple card to make!  The color combination and stripes make me think carnival!!  Black shimmer trim and bitty sparkles add a little bling to finish off the card!

Remember, this stamp set is only available during the month of February.  It can be purchased for $17.95, or ONLY $5 with any $50 purchase.  Contact me to order yours today!

Close To My Heart Materials used to create this card:
S1602 - Balloon Animals Stamp Set
X7201B - La Vie En Rose Paper Packet
Z3125 - Paper Fundamentals, Adventure
Z1151 - 3-D Foam Tape
Z1263 - Bitty Sparkles
Z1809 - Black Shimmer Trim
Z3167 - Cricut Artistry Collection
X254 - Cards and Envelopes, White Value Pack
CTMH Cardstock in White Daisy
CTMH Exclusive Inks in Black, Honey, Cranberry & Pacifica

All items can be purchased through my CTMH website.

Random Stamping Technique using Balloon Animals

Random Stamping is always a fun technique to create background paper.  After selecting 6 different colors to coordinate with the 6 different balloon animals, I just randomly stamped them until the whole page was covered.  What works best for me is to start with one image in the center (in this case, I used the elephant stamp), then radially work my way out to the edges!  The silver shimmer trim and thistle diagonal ribbon add a little texture to make the sentiment POP!

If you are a cardmaker, make sure to invest in CTMH's card value pack.  You get 50 - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" pre-scored card bases and matching envelopes for only $14.95!!!  They come in both daisy white or colonial white!  It's a great deal, and a timesaver if you make lots of cards.

Remember, this stamp set is only available during the month of February.  It can be purchased for $17.95, or ONLY $5 with any $50 purchase.  Contact me to order yours today!

Close To My Heart Materials used to create this card:
S1602 - Balloon Animals Stamp Set
Z1799 - Silver Shimmer Trim
Z1151 - 3-D Foam Tape
Z3167 - Cricut Artistry Collection
X254 - Cards and Envelopes, White Value Pack
CTMH Cardstock in White Daisy, Pear, Gypsy & Thistle
CTMH Exclusive Inks in Pacifica, Pomegranate, Pear, Thistle, Gypsy & Lagoon
Retired Thistle Diagonal Ribbon

All items can be purchased through my CTMH website.

Balloon Animals goes Baby-themed!

Balloon animals aren't only for birthdays!!!  Here, I used the elephant balloon animal to make these cute little baby cards. We've got a few friends who are expecting this spring, so I can't wait to send these out once their new bundles arrive!

The glacier version is a bit more "masculine" with the clean edges and the mini staples holding the twine in place.  The pink version is a bit more delicate with the scalloped edge and no staples (I just used liquid glass to hold the twine in place).  I love how the Georgie Patterned Paper and Whisper Paper Fundamentals create such dimension in this card. 

 

The sentiment stamp can be found in the sets accompanying the Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge.  This set is an invaluable tool for any cardmaker.  There seems to be a stamp for every occasion!  The sentiment here is actually two different stamps, so you can change out what you are congratulating the recipient for.

 

Remember, this stamp set is only available during the month of February.  It can be purchased for $17.95, or ONLY $5 with any $50 purchase.  Contact me to order yours today!

Close To My Heart Materials used to create this card:
S1602 - Balloon Animals Stamp Set
X7203B - Georgie Paper Pack
Z3128 - Paper Fundamentals, Basics
Z3102 - Fundamental Assortment, Glacier
Z3035 - Extra Thick Twine, Pixie
Z3039 - Extra Thick Twine, Glacier
Z2027 - Mini Stapler
Z1851 - Scallop Border Punch
Z1151 - 3-D Foam Tape
Z3168 - Cricut Artfully Sent Collection
X254 - Cards and Envelopes, White Value Pack
CTMH Cardstock in White Daisy, Slate
CTMH Exclusive Inks in Whisper, Glacier & Pixie
Retired Pink Puffy Hearts

Balloon Animals Card - Party! Party! Party!

I'm just loving this adorable Balloon Animals set for February's Stamp of the Month (SOTM)!  More ideas keep popping into my head!!!  This card was inspired by the talented Karen Pederson!  She used the text box stamp from the SOTM set to create a background for the card shown here.  As soon as I saw it, I new I had to try the technique.

This patterned paper from the Zoe line just screams PARTY!  Combined with the Glacier stamped background, the Coral Shimmer trim and the adorable yellow balloon monkey, a fun Birthday card was created!  Can't wait to send this out for a special birthday!

 

 

Karen Pederson really opened my eyes to a whole other world with her card!  I challenge you to look at your stamp sets differently and to use them in ways other than their intentions.  You might surprise yourself with something amazing!

 

Remember, this stamp set is only available during the month of February.  It can be purchased for $17.95, or ONLY $5 with any $50 purchase.  Contact me to order yours today!

Close To My Heart Materials used to create this card:
S1602 - Balloon Animals Stamp Set
X7197B - Zoe Paper Packet
Z3088 - Coral Shimmer Trim
Z1151 - 3-D Foam Tape
X254 - Cards and Envelopes, White Value Pack
CTMH Cardstock in White Daisy, Glacier, & Sorbet
CTMH Exclusive Inks in Canary, Sorbet & Glacier
Retired Coral Reef Sequins

All items can be purchased through my CTMH website.

Balloon Animals - Simply Done

Here is a quick and simple card showcasing the February Stamp of the Month (SOTM), Balloon Animals, and some Paper Fundamentals scraps! 

I love how quickly this came together - the bright colors, the simplicity, and of course, how adorable is that balloon dog!?!?  The set comes with 5 other adorable balloon animals, as well as several sentiments.  Also, did you know that the red outline around the shape below indicates you can cut a matching shape using your Cricut?  This particular cartridge uses the CTMH Artistry Cartridge!

Remember, this stamp set is only available during the month of February.  It can be purchased for $17.95, or ONLY $5 with any $50 purchase.  Contact me to order yours today!

Close To My Heart Materials used to create this card:
S1602 - Balloon Animals Stamp Set
Z3125 - Paper Fundamentals, Adventure
Z1151 - 3-D Foam Tape
X254 - Cards and Envelopes, White Value Pack
CTMH Cardstock in White Daisy, Black
CTMH Exclusive Inks in Black, Honey

All items can be purchased through my CTMH website.

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!

 

National Stamping Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our National Stamping Month Blog Hop!  This month, 40 consultants will be showcasing the Hello Life Stamp Sets.  These sets are only available during the month of September to celebrate National Stamping Month.  They can be purchased for $13.95 each, or buy all 3 as a set for only $34.95.

If you have come here from Jessica'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!
Each of the 3 sets has a different "focus," traditional scrapbooking, pocket scrapbooking and cardmaking, but they are very versatile and can be used interchangeably.  All three sets were used to create the two cards shown below!  Many of the stamps also coordinate with shapes from the brand new CTMH Cricut Artistry cartridge!

The first card was made for my Father-in-Law's Birthday.  He is an avid golfer, so my husband asked if I could create a golf themed card.  The "grass" is made from the new Fern extra-thick twine, but unraveled!  This technique was used before on this Easter card.  The golf ball was "dimpled" by using the dots embossing folder.  And check out that cocoa patterned paper - part of the all new line of Paper Fundamentals!!!!

The second card is just a fun and cheerful notecard!  The "paint swipe" stamp is from the pocket scrapbooking set.  The 5 colors of ink gradually transition from light pink to orange, Pixie, Cotton Candy, Smoothie, Sorbet and Sunset, creating such a fun background!  That black and white patterned paper is also from the new Paper Fundamentals!  And the new coral shimmer trim is the perfect accent to finish off the card!

Here are the full selections offered in each stamp set.

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

CC1040, CC1041 and CC1042 - Hello Life National Stamping Month Stamp Sets

Z3128 - Paper Fundamentals, Basics

Z3093 - Fern Thick Twine

Z3088 - Coral Shimmer Trim

X254 - White Value Pack, Cards and Envelopes

Z2060 - Thin 3-D Foam Tape
Z1924 - Dots Embossing Folder

CTMH Exclusive Inks in Pixie, Cotton Candy, Smoothie, Sorbet, Sunset, Black, Cocoa and Honey
CTMH Cardstock in Whisper White, Honey, Cocoa, Glacier and Black

  

All items can be purchased through my CTMH website.

Now "Hop" on over to Donna'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 for using these stamp sets! 

Framed Blog Hop

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

If you have come here from Michelle'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!

 My Dad's Birthday is July 30th, so I wanted to make him a masculine Birthday card.  Masculine cards are something that I always struggle with.  Luckily, the Jackson Paper line makes it easy to create a masculine project!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you enjoyed my card. The "Framed" stamp set is extremely versatile.  There are 3 different frames, with 9 different sentiments.  You can mix and match to find the right combination for your occasion!  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:

Framed Stamp Set

C1561 - One Way Borders Stamp Set

X7195B - Jackson Paper Packet

Z1928 - Durables Triangle Studs

X1410 - Colonial White Value Pack, Cards and Envelopes

Z2060 - Thin 3-D Foam Tape

CTMH Exclusive Inks in Barn Red and Juniper
CTMH Cardstock in Juniper and Colonial White

All items can be purchased through my CTMH website.

Now "Hop" on over to Kathy'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! 

  

 

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!

 

Life Is Wonderful July SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This month, almost 50 consultants are featuring Close To My Heart's "Life is Wonderful" stamp set. 

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.

This elegant thank you note shows how versatile the "Life is Wonderful" stamp set is. There are several great phrases included in this set, but I really love the frame stamp. It could be used to frame a sentiment, as shown here, or to create a journal box, or even matte a picture!  

The flourish stamp was randomly stamped on the card base to create a background of swirls. The frame and sentiment were stamped on a piece of Colonial White cardstock. The clear sparkles were placed over the black dot in each corner to add a little sparkle to the card! This piece was matted in black cardstock, then attached to the card base using 3-D Foam Tape.  


The stamp set is available only during the month of June. It can be purchased for only $5 with any $50 purchase.  

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you enjoyed my Life is Wonderful card.  Here is a list of Close To My Heart Products used to create this card:
S1507 - Life is Wonderful Stamp Set
A1125 - Thanks Stamp Set (Retired)
Z1752 - Sparkles, Clear Assortment
Z1151 - 3-D Foam Tape
X1410 - Colonial White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack
Z2015 - Exclusive Ink Stamp Pad in Black 
CTMH Cardstock in Black and Colonial White
All items can be purchased through my CTMH website.

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

 

Ice Cream Dream June SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  This month, we are featuring Close To My Heart's Ice Cream Dream stamp set. 

If you have come here from Chris Robertson'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 fun birthday card was created using the ice cream cone stamp from Ice Cream Dream.  The ice cream cone was stamped 3 times on white daisy cardstock, then hand cut.  Using the blender pen and exclusive inks, the scoops were transformed into strawberry, chocolate and vanilla ice cream!   

The stamp set is available only during the month of June.  It can be purchased for only $5 with any $50 purchase. 

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you enjoyed my Ice Cream Dream card.  Here is a list of Close To My Heart Products used to create this card:
S1506 - Ice Cream Dream Stamp Set
Z1939 - Paper Fundamentals, Basics Assortment
Z3035 - Extra Thick Twine, Pixie
3174 - Blending Pen
Z1849 - Shimmer Trim, Bronze
Z2060 - Thin 3-D Foam Tape
Z1151 - 3-D Foam Tape
Z3042 - Sequins, Coral Reef
G1095 - Workshops on the Go Blossom Cardmaking Kit
CTMH Exclusive Inks stamp pads in Black, Pixie, Cotton Candy, Desert Sand, Chocolate, Cocoa, Whisper and Lagoon
CTMH Cardstock in Kraft, Glacier and White Daisy
All items can be purchased through my CTMH website.

Now "Hop" on over to Tamytha Jenkins' Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas!

A Bit of Blot Technique Hop

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Technique Blog Hop.  If you are coming from Michelle Loncar's page, you are on the right track.  There are 11 participants in the hop today and we are all showcasing the "A Bit of Blot" technique found on page 55 of the CTMH Annual Inspirations Idea Book.

As shown in the picture above, this technique uses a sponge dauber to apply ink directly to a stamp block.  After lightly spritzing the block with water, you "stamp" the block directly onto paper.  I chose to create a rainbow effect for my project.  After lightly dabbing 6 colors in rainbow order across the large (4" x 5") block, I spritzed it with water and stamped on White Daisy cardstock. 

 

The background was so beautiful that I kept the rest of the card fairly plain so nothing distracted from the rainbow effect - just a couple stamps and a few silver sequins!!

The Happy birthday sentiment and arrow design are from the Happy Everything stamp set.  It's a fun set that is one of CTMH's Operation Smile stamps.  That means that $3 from every purchase of the stamp set goes to help Operation Smile correct facial deformities in children throughout the world.  Here is the entire stamp set complete with cute sentiments and a few graphics as well!

Close To My Heart Supplies used for this card:
Z2013 Sequins - Silver Assortment
D1653 - Happy Everything Stamp Set
Y1012 - My Acrylix 4"x5" Block
Z1912 - Corner Rounder
Z1380 - Spray Pen
Z726 - Sponge Dauber
X254 - Cards & Envelopes - White Value Pack
CTMH Exclusive Inks in Black, Whisper, Gypsy, Pacifica, Pear,  Honey, Sunset, and Cranberry
CTMH Cardstock - White Daisy and Slate
Above items can be purchased through my CTMH website.


Thank you for checking out my "Bit of Blot" creation.  Head on over to Belinda's blog to continue with the hop!