August 2012 CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

This month we are featuring the August SOTM from the *NEW* 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book, which is S1208 Baroque Borders…a set of 5 My Acrylix Stamps! 

Click Here is view the Stamp of the Month images.

If you have come here from Beth Naumann’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.

This month we have almost 60 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. To join in the fun just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!

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This month I chose to create a card using the *NEW* La Belle Vie collection and *NEW* My Acrylix ‘Words of Comfort’ & ‘Frame It Up’ stamp sets along with the August Stamp of the Month.

The colors in this collection are classic! This collection includes two kit exclusive colors, La Belle Vie Mauve & La Belle Vie Pink along with Black & Bamboo and a hint of Desert Sand & Sweet Leaf.

You will also see that I used CTMH’s *NEW* Colonial White Rosette Ribbon & the fabulous *NEW* Cricut Artiste Collection to make the paper rosettes on the message plate. I did some hand-stitching around the La Belle Vie Mauve B&T Duo too.

You will not believe how easy it is to make these rosette’s using the Cricut collections by CTMH and the *NEW* Quilling Tool!

To purchase your August Stamp of the Month (only available August 1-31, 2012) and other *NEW* CTMH products like our beautiful My Acrylix Stamps & Cricut Artiste Collection…

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or click here to contact me to place your order.

Well, that’s it for now…I hope you enjoyed your visit!

Now "Hop" on over to Nancy Brown's blog to see her fabulous works of art! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas using this month’s stamp of the month!

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Here is a 6" x 6" accordion album I made (inspired by Karen Morris) using the Sophia Paper Packet and Sophia My Stickease Assortment.

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Dotty for You–While Supplies Last!

Supplies are very limited on the amazing Dotty for You paper packet! NOW is the time to get your order in to get your hands on this exclusive 24 packet of gorgeous papers only available through Close To My Heart!

Click here to place your minimum order of $35 and get the Dotty for You paper packet for ONLY $5!

I’m crazy about the fabulous artwork you can create with the Dotty for You paper packet during National Scrapbooking Month! Each promotional paper packet includes an insert with a picture of the artwork, a recipe, and a unique technique, to inspire you.

Check out these extra technique ideas, not included on paper packet insert but using the same artwork

Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this article for two new projects and tips not included on the artwork insert.

Sisterly Love Page

Polaroid Snapshot Technique

Create a Polaroid snapshot look by first cutting out a rounded-corner rectangle the size of your focal point. Then, cut a larger rectangle around the negative space, creating the look of a Polaroid. For example, if your subject is 3" × 2", cut a rounded 3" rectangle using the Cricut^® machine then discard the rectangle and keep the negative space, cutting that piece at 4" × 2½". Add journaling to the empty white space at the bottom and attach it to the layout at an angle using 3-D foam tape. You’ll now be able to create the Polaroid look for any kind of picture without needing a Polaroid camera!

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Kiss Page

Pin Flags Technique

Make a darling accent from your paper scraps by trimming a complementary banner and wrapping it around a pin from the Bling assortment (Z1466) to form a small pin flag.

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Surf Page

Stitch a Frame

Use dark thread and stitch around your layout’s focal elements to ground your page.

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Sweet Life Page

Making Embellishments Stand Out

Add a bit of white, solid space behind decorative elements, such as this baker’s twine bow, to help them stand out on busy B&T Duos^® papers, like this chevron pattern.

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R Card

Helping Adjacent Patterns Pop

To help two adjacent patterns stand out individually, separate them with a solid color in between.

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Simple Pleasures Card

Creating a Bohemian Look

Combine several paper patterns and colors to create a trendy bohemian chic look.

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Jen Box

Creating Visual Transitions

Carry the neutral foundation color, in this case Grey Wool, onto the other elements of your art piece to help the eye easily transition between elements, like the colorful chevron box top and the sides of the box.

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BONUS ART:

Good Luck Card

Neutral Inks for a Clean Look

To create a card with a clean, crisp look, use the dominant neutral color to stamp your sentiment.

Yo-yo Accent

Create a trendy yo-yo element by accordion-folding a long strip of cardstock every 1/4", adhering the two ends together to make a circle, stitching the center with thread all the way around, and pulling the ends of the thread taut to create a yo-yo. Secure the center with a button to keep your yo-yo flat.

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Kylie Banner

Paper Ribbons

Create your own ribbon from your favorite B&T paper. Cut a strip of paper a little less than three times the length you want your ribbon to be. Mark or score your strip in segments as follows: 1/2", 1", 1/2", 1", 1/2", etc. Starting at a 1/2" scored end, make two folds going away from you, then two folds coming toward you, then repeat until your ribbon is complete.

Ribbon Accents

Thread a long ribbon through the banner holes and then add some flair by tying small bows or knots to the ribbon in between each pennant using baker’s twine or Waxy Flax.

With all of the techniques featured in these beautiful art pieces, I know you will enjoy participating in a Dotty for You crafting session in celebration of one of our favorite months of the year—National Scrapbooking Month in May!

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Wishing you a Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Still Here Playin’ Around…

Well, I’m still around and still playin’ with my Dotty for You paper packet. I haven’t actually completed any artwork the past week or two except for some Studio J layouts…which I already shared. So, I thought I’d share a sneak peek of the two latest layouts I’m working on.

This one is directly from the artwork sheet that is included with the Dotty for You paper packet. Aren’t the colors fun!?! Be sure to get your order in for the Dotty for You paper packet by May 31st! Details below.

The one I worked on today, was inspired by the Got Sketch Express 3 class I signed up for. I broke open a new paper packet called Footloose today and I can’t wait to share the completed layout with you, but it will have to wait til next Thursday when the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop goes live.

Remember, 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*. Start shopping.
• 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. Let’s get started.

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May with the oh-so-cute Dotty for You paper packet.

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

Happy National Scrapbook Day!!!

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. Click here to join today or to receive more information!

Here’s wishing you a wonderful day of creativity!

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CTMH Dotty for You Meets Up with Mojo Monday 237

I came across an inspiring card sketch some time last week on Debbie Carriere’s blog and knew it would work wonderfully with the CTMH Dotty for You Paper Packet! It took me some time to get the right combination, but I knew I wanted to use the Lagoon & Sweet Leaf Flourishes B&T Duo from the paper packet. With inspiration from Debbie’s sample, this is what I came up with…

Using the Cricut Craft Room and my handy-dandy Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, I welded together two <Square5> + Font + Shift shapes for the zig zag border. I believe I used 1/2” width of Chocolate cardstock which made the length once welded together almost 6”. I trimmed the length down to 5-1/4” to accommodate my 5-1/2” width card. I also cut the polka dot banner shapes & the title using my AP Cartridge.

I created the yo-yo’s behind the paper flowers with 1/2” White Daisy cardstock strips and scoring at 1/4” increments using my Euro Personal Paper Trimmer and a Bone Folder. To finish the yo-yo’s off, I added some brown Mocha Opaque Adhesive Gems to the center of each.

The ‘You Are Beautiful’ sentiment was stamped in Lagoon using CTMH’s My Acrylix Card Word Puzzle stamp set.

Here is the Mojo Monday #237 Sketch I used…

I hope you enjoyed my inspiration today and may you have an inspiring day yourself!

Snatch a Dotty for You paper packet at an incredible discount or even FREE!

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*. Start shopping.
• 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. Let’s get started.

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May with the oh-so-cute Dotty for You paper packet.

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

Be sure to check out a few of my previous blog posts using the Dotty for You paper packet…

Dotty for You Banner Card

April 2012 CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!!!

Sweet Treats using CTMH’s Lucy Collection

Happy Creating,

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month with the CTMH Dotty for You Class & Crop Night!!!

I would love for you to join me for my up coming class & crop night at my house! To reserve your class kit, please contact me ASAP at (325) 656-3547 or pamela@reflectionsofmyartandsoul.com , as space is limited. We will enjoy an evening full of food, friends, fun & creating to our heart's content.

***BONUS: Receive FREE instructions & supply list for creating additional artwork with your Dotty for You Class Kit when you submit your PAID Registration by 4/16/12***

Can’t attend? The Dotty for You Class Kit is also available for those local that are unable to attend & by mail! There will be an additional $5 charge for those that are local but unable to attend the crop. There will a $10 shipping charge for those that are not local and want their kit by mail.

 

Dotty for You Class Kit

Kit & Crop $40.00 USD Kit Only (Local) $45.00 USD Kit Only (Non-Local) $50.00 USD

Please contact me if you have any issues with payment.

Want to learn more about the Dotty for You Paper Packet & promotion for National Scrapbooking Month? Watch this video for ALL the details…

Now, contact me TODAY to purchase your Dotty for You Class Kit! Payment due no later than April 16th.

Have a blessed day & make it from your heART!

Dotty for You Banner Card

I am so loving this new paper by Close To My Heart from the Dotty for You Paper Packet! I will be sharing more creations with you over the next few weeks as Close To My Heart’s National Scrapbook Month promotion draws closer.

This card was inspired from two separate projects I came across on Pinterest. I got the card design from one and the baker’s twine pom pom from another.

There are so many fun & wonderful things to create with Dotty for You!

More details will be coming on how to get your hands on this fabulous paper packet beginning April 17th! If you can’t wait for the details…contact me. I can tell you how to get it now!

Crafted with Love,