Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Thank You Card With Calendar Using CTMH Chelsea Gardens - Cardmaking Stamp & Thin Cuts

Hello friends!  How are you doing?  I have been creating calendar cards for the past two weeks.  I should have made them simpler; but it has been fun.  I created two of this style so far; but they are a little different.  I bid on eBay and ended up with 8 cream colored small calendars; but then I found a free print out on Splitcoast Stampers where I could create white ones.  I used the cream colored ones on 2 other calendar cards; posted on a different post.


A friend of mine, Vannessa Hasty inspired me with her fabulous calendar creations; so I had to create some of them as well.  I found the general instructions from a Tutorial at Splitcoast Stampers; after I had already bought the cream colored calendars.  This tutorial provides you a link for a free calendar that you can print and cut yourself.  



Card No. 1 

Using CTMH Chelsea Gardens - Cardmaking Stamp & Thin Cuts - Z4158 (Thin cuts are out of stock - not available)
CTMH Chelsea Gardens Stamp set only - C1709







Card No. 1  Back


Card No. 2 


Using CTMH Chelsea Gardens - Cardmaking Stamp & Thin Cuts - Z4158 (Thin cuts are out of stock - not available any longer)



Card No. 2 Back



Supplies used to create these cards:

Dies
Butterfly front - CTMH Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamp & Thin Cuts Z4158 (Thin cuts out of stock- not returning)
Trim on back of card - Martha Stewart Doily Lace Trim
Sentiment front die - Cottage Cutz Double Stitched Rectangles
Heart Dies front - CTMH Heart Border Z3349

Paper - CTMH Chelsea Gardens Paper - X7230B
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Crystal Blue
Stamps on back - Happy Thoughts and Thanks.  CTMH Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamps & Thin Cuts Z4158 (Thin cuts out of stock - not returning) 
Sentiment front - CTMH Chelsea Gardens Stamp set only - C1709
Trim on front - CTMH Chelsea Gardens Paper - X7230B
Flower on back - CTMH February SOTM Sunny Thought S1802
Ink - CTMH Crystal Blue, Fern, Sweet Leaf, Glacier, Memento Tuxedo Black
Calendar - Print small calendars here
Calendar You Tube Video
Bling on back - CTMH Dreamin Big Sequins Z3315 (retired)

Markers for butterfly - forgot to write them down.  Sorry.





I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (Stamp set first time used) (5 of 8) (Sunday)
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (No limit)
Heartfelt Stamping Challenge - Anything Goes + stamp (1 of 2)
A Gem Of A Challenge - Cool In Blue (No limit) (Saturday)
Allsorts Challenge Blog - Old Favorites (punch, frame die, cardstock) (1 of 3) 
Crafting With Dragonflies - Anything Goes (No limit) 
Crafty Friends Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Friday)
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
 DL.Art Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)  (Thursday)
Crafting By Designs - Things With Wings (1 of 3) (Wednesday)
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes (2 of 2) 
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit)
Pause, Dream, Enjoy Challenges -  Thank you cards (See back) (1 of 1)
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (3 of 3)
 Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Tuesday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything goes (1 of 3)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)
 Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes (No limit)  
Love To Craft Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (4 of 5) 




February Stamp Of The Month
Only $5 with $50 order
Or Order for $17.95 with no order




During February, you and your customers can celebrate what matters most with a select group of pink and gold items available at 25% off the retail price and three exclusive product bundles available at 30% off the retail price. These bundles include the Bashful — Color of the Year bundle and two bundles with supplies to make the Butterfly Mobile Papercrafting Project.
For Hostesses: When you host an online party that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher ($350 - submitting your online party order no later than February 28, 2018), you’ll receive a FREE Color of the Year bundle — that’s a $36.30 value, totally free!
For New Consultants: Anyone who becomes a Close To My Heart Consultant in February will receive a FREE Color of the Year bundle in their New Consultant Kit — $36.30 value, totally FREE!
Dates: February 1, 2018 (12:01 am MST) – February 28, 2018 (11:59 pm MST)



Love this sweet butterfly mobile





Thank you visiting my blog.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining my Rewards club.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.


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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Sympathy Card Using Imagine That Digis "Pretty Petunia's" and CTMH Some Kind Of Wonderful Paper

Hello friends!  How are you doing?  I retired from nursing 9 yrs. ago; and never realized that my life would become even more hectic.  I thought retirement was supposed to be all play and no work.  LOL!  

I started as a Close To My Heart consultant 5 yrs ago; and have loved every minute of it.  But there is always housework, laundry, cooking, dishes, 2 Dr. appointments a week, taking care of my 4 Feral cats, etc. competing with my time in the Craft room.  Does anyone else have trouble balancing all the things you need to do versus the crafting that you really love doing?  If you have any suggestions; please let me know.  My house and my craft room are always a mess.  LOL!

I created several Sympathy cards last year using Imagine That Digis "Pretty Petunia's" and have loved every one of them.  I only have one Sympathy card left; so I need to get started making more of them.  This set of 22 images can be used to create a lot of different cards; as I did.  I used Imagine That  Digis"Sentimental Thoughts" which is 9 different sentiments and is free when you purchase Daffodil, Poppy or Queen Anne's Lace.  You can use the black and whites to color your own; or the colored images as I did; which make quick and easy cards.



Pre-colored image


Inside Card
Both front and inside using Imagine That  Digis"Sentimental Thoughts"


Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Image frame - Gina Marie Designs Lacey Doily Die
Sentiment frame inside - Gina Marie Designs Pierced Fancy Label Dies

Image - Imagine That Digis "Pretty Petunia's" 
Paper - CTMH Some Kind of Wonderful
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy and Raspberry
Embossing Folder - Anna Griffin Butterfly Dance
Ink - CTMH Raspberry and Willow
Sentiment outside and inside - Imagine That  Digis"Sentimental Thoughts"

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (Digi - First time used) (4 of 8) (Sunday)
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (No limit)
Crafting With Dragonflies - Anything Goes (No limit) (Saturday)
Imagine That - Creative Playground! - Anything Goes (No limit)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Friday)
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
 DL.Art Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)  (Thursday)
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Wednesday)
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) 
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Layer It Up (1 of 5)
 Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (2 of 5)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Tuesday)
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes (1 of 3) (Monday)
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything goes (1 of 3)
 Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes (No limit)  (Other Date)
Love To Craft Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (4 of 5) 

January Stamp Of The Month
Only $5 with $50 order
Or Order for $17.95 with no order





National Papercrafting Month — Love Letters
January 2018 Monthly Special

Our National Papercrafting Special will feature a set of beautiful letter kits designed to be used as elegant monogram décor pieces. Each kit comes with a sturdy chipboard base, a paper and rose-gold overlay piece, die-cut florals, banners, and rose-gold foil alphabet stickers. Review the materials below for complete details about this special.



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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Birthday Card Using Conie Fong Tori The Dragon - Up and CTMH products

Hello friends!  It has turned cold over most of US and especially the East coast and the south; even in FL.  Brrrrr!   I feel guilty for our hot weather.  It is supposed to be 79 today.  It is hard to believe it is so cold everywhere else.  I hope it warms up soon for everyone who is cold right now.

I created this adorable Conie Fong "Tori the Dragon - Up" for one of my great-grandsons birthday.  I tried not to use anything too small for embellishments.  I am always worried about small children choking on things.  I thought it turned out very cute; even without tiny embellishments.  



  Inside Card


Supplies used to create this card:

Dies
Frames - Gina Marie Designs Stitched Rectangles
Balloons - CTMH Sweet Baby Stamps Thin Cuts - Z3376 (available under Going Soon)
Hugs Die (inside) - Frantic Stamper (inside)
Hearts - CTMH Hearts Thin Cuts

Paper - CTMH Little Dreamer - X7219B
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, Lagoon, Lemon reverse side (new)
Sentiment outside - Conie Fong Butterfly & Birthday Sentiments
Sentiments inside - Party Time - CTMH Party Balloon M1140 (retired); Happy Birthday - M1142 (retired)
Inks - CTMH Glacier (background), Lagoon
Bakers Twine - CTMH Paradise Assortment (Z1702) retired

Copic Markers
Dragon - Y13, BG13
Balloons - Y13, BG15, V05, Y38





I am entering this card in the following challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (Digi - First time used) (3 of 8) (Sunday)
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (No limit)
Catch The Bug - Bold and Bright (1 of 1) (Saturday)
Hiding In My Craft Room - Super Scraps Saturday (Used left overs from this paper pack) (1 of 3)
Emerald City Craft Challenges - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Friday)
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
QKR Stampede - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
 DL.Art Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)  (Thursday)
Craftaholics R Us - Anything Goes (1 of 1) (Wednesday)
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
Crafty Gals Corner - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Creative Moments - Anything Goes (1 of 3)
Inspiration Destination - Anything Goes (No limit) 
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add a Sentiment (1 of 5)
The Crafty Addicts Challenge Blog - Anything Goes w/option (2 of 3)
The Sisterhood of Crafters - Frame It (2- 3)
 Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (1 of 5)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Tuesday)
Artistic Inspirations Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (No limit) (Monday)
A Bit More Time To Craft - Anything Goes (No limit) (Other Date)
A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes (3 of 3) 
 Classic Design Team Challenge Blog - (3 of 3)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
 Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Goes (No limit)  
Love To Craft Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (3 of 5) 
World Wide Open Design Team Challenge - Anything Goes (1 of 3)


January Stamp Of The Month
Only $5 with $50 order
Or Order for $17.95 with no order





Check out CTMH Workspace Wonders



These are fabulous organizers for your craft supplies.  I have 4 sets and love them.  See video below.

Create And Organize Your Workspace to Fit Your Needs!  









National Papercrafting Month — Love Letters
January 2018 Monthly Special

Our National Papercrafting Special will feature a set of beautiful letter kits designed to be used as elegant monogram décor pieces. Each kit comes with a sturdy chipboard base, a paper and rose-gold overlay piece, die-cut florals, banners, and rose-gold foil alphabet stickers. Review the materials below for complete details about this special.




Thank you visiting my blog.  I hope you enjoy my creations.  I appreciate all of you.  Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my videos, tutorials, clubs, specials and more.   You can earn FREE products by joining my Rewards club.  You earn most of my commission with FREE CTMH products. Call, text, Facebook message or email me with any questions you might have.


Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!