Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Accents of White Technique Blog Hop...

Thank you for joining us for December's Technique Blog Hop where we are featuring ACCENTS OF WHITE! If you know me, you KNOW how much I love our White Gel Pens so you'll be seeing a little bit of those from me. BUT FIRST, let's take a look at where you're at and where you're going.



If you have come here from Haley's Blog, you're on the right track...keep hopping around until you've seen all eight blogs. If you're starting here, WELCOME!

I have a comparison of sorts to share with you to show you just how much our White Gel Pens make an impact! This is a card I made for a blog hop a few weeks ago featuring the Deck the Palms Special. 

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Now...look at it with the accents of White Gel Pen drawn along some of the borders of the leaves...quite a difference, don't you think!?!


Thanks for stopping by! I hope you are inspired! 

Your next stop is Tamara's Blog...hop on over and see what she has to share!

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Owl Love You Forever - Dec SOTM Blog Hop...

It's December 1st and you know what that means...a NEW SOTM from CTMH! 

I'm joining 10 other CTMH Makers in bringing you artwork featuring this month's SOTM - Owl Love You Forever! If you're coming from Krista's Crafty Blog, you're on the right track...keep hopping around until you get back to where you started. If you're starting here, WELCOME!

Here's a look at my teeny-tiny 3x3 card. I used one of the patterns from the Deck the Palms Paper Pack and then stamped one of the owls front and center of the card. The inside reads "you're a hoot"...

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I stamped the owl using Pewter Ink then colored him using the Dusty Purple, Brown Grey Shades, and Coral Shades Tri-Blend Markers. I added some sparkle to the non-colored parts using my Clear Shimmer Brush...



Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget that you can only get this stamp set during the month of December AND you can get it for FREE with a qualifying purchase if you're one of my VIPs...find out more HERE!

Your next stop is Kimberly's Blog!

Click here for a complete list of participating blogs


The Tree - Day 1 - COAPA 20 Days of Cutfiles...

For the majority of December, I will be playing along with some COAPA cutfiles and documenting the process over on my YouTube Channel. 

Here is Day 1 with the Christmas Prompt - The Tree (there are also Summer Prompts for those of you in the middle of Summer half-way across the world). I hope you'll check it out!

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The overlay of tress is from COAPA and it's called December Daily Trees...I love how it pairs so well with the Deck the Palms Paper and Acrylic Shapes...
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I just LOVE these Deck the Palms Christmas Acrylic Shapes...look at that frosted pattern on the ornament...


Monday, November 29, 2021

Deck the Palms Blog Hop...

Happy last week of November and first week of December! Now we can talk about all things CHRISTMAS (or at least continue...lol).

I am joining a few CTMH Makers bringing you a Blog Hop featuring the Deck the Palms Special that is happening right now on my website. The paper packet features both tropical and Christmas designs, while stickers, stamp sets, accessories, and Thin Cuts can be used to make your projects more tropical or more Christmas—it’s up to you! Save on the complete collection of items when you purchase them in the Deck the Palms Product Bundle!

If you've come from Haley Dyer - the Inky Stamper, then you're on the right track...keep hopping around until you get back to where you started. If you're starting here, WELCOME!

Now...let's take a look at a super simple card I made using the Deck the Palms Cardstock, Paper, Card Front Thin Cuts, and Christmas Stamp and Thin Cuts...


Don't forget that the Deck the Palms Special is going on NOW until the end of December BUT if you want that Paper Bundle FREE, you can become a member of my Stamp, Paper, Scissors CTMH Team. Click here for more information!

Thanks for stopping by! Head on over to the Scrappy Chicks Blog to see what Danielle has to share...I know you'll LOVE IT! 




Saturday, November 20, 2021

A FREE Card Pattern, No Occasion Required with CTMH...

shared from ctmh's blog

A FREE Card Pattern, No Occasion Required!

A handmade, heartfelt card can brighten anyone’s day no matter the occasion (or lack thereof 😉) and we’ve got three for you today, all made from the same pattern!

Making its original debut in our Laughing Lola Workshops on the Go® cardmaking guide years ago, we paired this timeless pattern with several different paper designs and stamp sets to create multiple unique cards, each with their own distinct look and flair!

The beautiful fall-themed card, above, was made using the Mix-in paper packet (from our November–December catalog) and the Months of the Year—November stamp set. Below, we took a more festive approach with our Deck the Palms patterned papers and Wonderland—Cardmaking stamp and Thin Cuts.

For our last card, we paired the flat pattern with the Candid Moments paper packet and Cardmaking stamp and Thin Cuts to create an “any occasion,” “any time,” card that will still dazzle its recipient. This card uses the same flat pattern as the previous two, we just changed it up a bit by rotated it 90 degrees!

With most card patterns, it’s possible to get an entirely different look simply by rotating them. When you throw different paper designs and color palettes in the mix, the possibilities for creativity increase exponentially!

Cards made from this Laughing Lola pattern are incredibly easy to put together, come together quickly, and still look great! Not only is this card pattern easy to put together and customize, but it’s also a great pattern to use if you’re looking to make a lot of cards in one sitting.

Download the pattern, here.

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For even more timeless cardmaking patterns, check out our cardmaking how-to book, Make It from Your Heart™ volume 4. If you love the free patterns on the blog, you’re sure to be blown away by the beautiful, one-of-a-kind, patterns in this book!


Recipes:

4¼” x 5½” Thankful Card (Vertical)
D2006 My Acrylix® Months of the Year—November Stamp Set, X9034 Mix-in Paper Packet, 1385 White Daisy Cardstock, Z6531 Mocha Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z6515 Paprika Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z6521 Sundance Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z2828 Toffee Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z3316 Gold Shimmer Brush, Z4054 Gold Embellishing Thread, Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape

4¼” x 5½” Warm Wishes Card (Vertical)
Z4337 Wonderland—Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts, CC11212 Deck the Palms Paper Packet, 1385 White Daisy Cardstock, Z6509 Candy Apple Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z2841 Glacier Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z6504 Sage Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z1263 Bitty Sparkles, Z3274 Clear Sparkles, Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape, Z5038 Die-cutting & Embossing Machine

4¼” x 5½” Thinking of You Card (Horizontal)
Z4394 Candid Moments—Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts, X7275S Candid Moments Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet, X6046 French Vanilla Cardstock, Z6505 Carolina Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z6504 Sage Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z2848 Sapphire Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z6521 Sundance Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad, Z1263 Bitty Sparkles, Z3274 Clear Sparkles, Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape, Z5038 Die-cutting & Embossing Machine

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Nov-Dec 2021 Catalog Blog Hop...

Thank you for joining us on this lovely Thursday evening. We have a LOT of NEW Product to show you from the Nov-Dec 2021 Catalog from CTMH.

If you are coming here from Show and Tell with Michelle, you're on the right track! Keep hopping around until you've seen all nine CTMH Makers. If you're starting here, WELCOME!

If you know me and my family then you could've guessed that I would be using Candid Moments since my babies are featured on Page 9 of the Nov-Dec Catalog. In fact...I made that layout (tweaked just a bit) and also used the Candid Moments Scrapbooking Workshop Kit to make three more two-page layouts to feature more photos from our beach trip a couple of years ago. 


and...here are the layouts from the Candid Moments Scrapbooking Kit (tweaked a little as well)...if you love the patterned paper I used for the Layout base on this one, it's an EXCLUSIVE to the Candid Moments Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (that's one of the reasons I always buy the kits - to get the EXCLUSIVES...lol)

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This layout is pretty much from the Workshop Kit except I chose to do the circles a little different...I ABSOLUTELY LOVE that ombre patterned paper.
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This layout was inspired by a fellow-Maker Brenda Rose - I love the circle stencil from Stencil Pack 2 in the top left and bottom right. I also added some Sundance Shimmer Brush splatters to add some shimmer and shine to this layout.  


Thank you so much for stopping by! You will now head on over the Haley Dyer, the Inky Scrapper Blog to see what NEW PRODUCT she is sharing!

Remember that this catalog is good through the end of December and we've been selling out of fan-favorites lately so hurry and grab what you want before it's all gone!


Find a complete list of blogs here



Monday, November 15, 2021

Silver and Gold Technique Blog Hop...

Thank you for visiting my blog on this GLORIOUS Monday evening...the Monday before the Monday before Thanksgiving to be exact. 



I am last on the list so if you're coming from Tamara Sandwisch's Blog, you're on the right track AND you're almost done if you started from the beginning. Don't worry if you didn't, this order will take you all around until you get back to where you started. If you're starting here, WELCOME! A complete list of hoppers can be found on Melissa's Blog

So...I took this challenge as I could choose between Silver & Gold so I chose to use our Silver Foil Patterns Paper (online only) coupled with the wintery Wonderland Collection...

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Here is a closeup of that SILVER FOIL PATTERN...it adds that extra SHINE to this layout!
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Can you see those tiny Snowflake Loose Sequins and those snowflakes from the Wonderland Sticker Sheet and Wonderland Scrapbooking Stamp Set...LOVE all the layers and dimension (even that snow flurry at the top right of the photo)...
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I added a felt tree from the Wonderland Felt Shapes on top of the stamped tree/title combo from the Wonderland Scrapbooking Stamp Set...

Thanks for stopping by...head on over to Melissa's Blog to continue the hop if you started somewhere in the middle.

You can check out the process video for this layout and watch how I added color to the Silver Foil Patten Paper...

Friday, November 12, 2021

Deck the Palms and JOIN MY TEAM...

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! I'm excited to be 8 hours away from a be in my loungewear all day-type of weekend​...what about you guys 😍

During the month of November, CTMH is having a special featuring the DECK THE PALMS Collection. This Collection is full of tropic patterns, stamps and embellishments AND ALSO has an option for Christmas-themed Tropics. I don't know about you but sometimes TEXAS in December can mimic the tropics 😂

Not only can you purchase this collection (as a bundle and save money or ala carte) BUT you can also get the PAPER BUNDLE FREE!!! That means that if you sign up to be a CTMH Maker as part of my Stamp, Paper, Scissors Team, you will get the GORGEOUS Patterned Paper + Sticker Sheet AND the FABULOUS Cardstock with that UV Coating! 


You can check out the collection on my YouTube channel where I walk you through all the products. 

You can SIGN UP TO BE ON MY TEAM {{{here}}}...I'd love to have you!

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Happy National Vanilla Cupcake Day...

Let's celebrate National Vanilla Cupcake Day with a CALORIE-FREE cupcake that is SUPER CUTE!
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We have the CUTEST new Thin Cut that can be found in the Core Catalog...Cupcake Card Thin Cut...AND since it's in the Core Catalog, that means it's around for longer than 2 months (hoping it won't sell out and it will make it all the way around the calendar until August 2022)...

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Here's a closeup of that Mocha Glitter Paper I used for the frosting and the Shimmer Trim I used for the sprinkles (if you're wondering an easy way to do that, my process video can be found below)...
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Don't you just LOVE all the dimension in the cupcake wrapper - I used the Mix-Ins (Nov-Dec) and the light side of Papaya Cardstock for the 'ridges'...let me tell you - our NEW Adhesive Sheets made this SUPER EASY to adhere down (watch my YouTube video below to see how it's done)...
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And of course, I had to finish off the inside with more sentiments from the For All Occasions stamp set...


Thank you for stopping by!

I hope you'll go enjoy the "real thing" today - after all, you have an EXCUSE!



Friday, November 5, 2021

Holiday Cards Blog Hop...

***CHRISTMAS IS FIFTY DAYS AWAY***

Can you guys believe that!?!? Well, if you haven't already started your Christmas cards, let us help! I am joining eleven other CTMH Makers to bring you a blog hop featuring Holiday Cards. If you've come from Stefani's Blog, you're on the right track...keep hopping around until you get back to where you started. If you're starting here, WELCOME!



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I love the natural feel adding some jute from my stash gives this card. As far as the pops of red from the Patterned Paper - you can see I used zip strips then strategically cut strips from the word B&T and adhered to the back of the open slits I wanted the words to show through...


Thanks for stopping by! This is the end of the hop but if you started somewhere in the middle, you'll want to continue on to the CatScrapbooking Blog to see them all.




Monday, November 1, 2021

Created to Shine SOTM Blog Hop...

Repeat after me...I CANNOT BELIEVE IT'S NOVEMBER...truly!

But...that means HOPEFULLY cooler weather (you're never promised that in Texas) and THIS ADORABLE SOTM from CTMH! 


I am joining 10 other CTMH Makers to bring you ideas for the November SOTM - Created to Shine. If you're coming from my friend, Haley Dyer, the Inky Scrapper, you're on the right track. If you're starting here, WELCOME! You'll hop all the way around until you get back to where you started and if you get lost along the way, you can find a complete list at the bottom of this post.

I decided to play on the lightbulb aspect of this card and I pulled out my Distress Oxides to make a watercolor look for the lightbulb "lights"...

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I used the packaging technique to apply the Distress Oxide colors to my front card panel (you can check out the process video below)...
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And then OF COURSE I had to finish off the inside of the card with that ADORABLE heart border that is also a part of the SOTM...


Thank you for stopping by! Your next stop is Gina Brandstetter...head on over and see what she has to share!



Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Thin Cuts Blo Hop...

Thank you so much for stopping by for the Thin Cuts Blog Hop featuring the lovely Thin Cuts from CTMH.

We have eleven CTMH Makers joining us for this hop so it won't take you long to hop through all the blogs and be inspired! If you're coming from Haley Dyer, the Inky Scrapper's Blog, you're on the right track...keep hopping around until you get back to where you started. If you're starting here, WELCOME!

I chose to use a few Thin Cuts...definitely FAVORITES of mine. I also used the Pumpkin Spice collection.

The Hearts Slimline Thin Cuts and the Slim Alphabet and Numbers really are perfect for any slimline card...

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The addition of the white gel pen around the Thin Alpha, the Autumn Loose Sequins and the Papaya Shimmer Trim really brings some sparkle to the front of this otherwise somewhat masculine card...
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The inside of the card includes the colors from the front and the "&" from the Slim Alpha Thin Cuts...I then coupled it with the "warm blankets" from the We Love Fall stamp set (a MUST-HAVE if you ask me)...


Thanks so much for stopping by! Your next stop is the lovely Gina Brandstetter! Hop on over to see what she has to share!

Click here for a complete list of blogs.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Let's Make Some Easy #HandmadeCards | Pumpkin Spice Card Workshop | Proc...


Watch how easy these ADORABLE cards come together...having a full-color illustrated guide to help you with the process sure helps!
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Watch my IG Account for some slight changes I made to some of the cards.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Slimline Celebration Blog Hop...

It's time to showcase one of my FAVORITE new trends with the NEW CTMH Core Catalog (and you can even find them in the Sept/Oct 2021 Catalog as well)...SLIMLINE CARDS!

I am joining nine other CTMH Makers to bring you a blog hop featuring the SLIMLINE CELEBRATION SPECIAL (going on now through the month of October). It's a short hop so it won't take you long to hop around and leave some love along the way, letting each Maker know what you enjoy about their projects.

If you've come from Gina's Blog, you're on the right track...keep hopping around until you get back to where you started. If you're starting here, WELCOME!

I chose to make a card using the Slimline Sentiments, Fishy Greetings + Thin Cuts, and the Circle Cluster Thin Cuts (I foresee using these over and over and over again...even for Scrapbooking Layouts)...
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I stacked several layers (7 to be exact) of the Cluster Circle Thin Cuts. Using our NEW ADHESIVE SHEETS made gluing them together SUPER EASY! If you want to know how they work, you can check out THIS VIDEO...if you don't want to watch the whole video, you can skip to minute 8:41...
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You can see the dimension here of the circles and that allowed me to add some Lagoon Loose Gems to some of the bubbles, using Liquid Glass. Using my Tri-Blend Markers made coloring these fish super easy too...
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And because I believe in decorating the inside of my cards, I used the Slimline Sentiments and some of the small fish images on this tiny strip of Glacier Cardstock that ties the front of the card to the inside...


Thank you for stopping by! Your next stop is Haley Dyer, the Inky Scrapper - head on over and see what she has to share.





Friday, September 17, 2021

NEW Product Blog Hop - September/October Idea Book...

Welcome to the NEW September/October Catalog Blog Hop showing you products out of this catalog.


If you've come from Becca-Expressions, you're on the right track. Keep hopping around until you get back to where you started. If you're starting here, WELCOME!

We have LOTS of new products in this September/October Catalog but my FAVORITE has to be the Pumpkin Spice collection. Now, it's no secret I am NOT A PUMPKIN SPICE FLAVOR fan but this collection of paper, stamps, sequins, etc. has be wanting to start a fire, break out the scented candles and warm blankets...here's a card saying all the things I'm looking forward to...

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I literally used almost every pumpkin-related stamp set for this card and I'm not even sorry for it...lol. 
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For the leaves from the Autumn is Calling Stamp Set, I used Shortbread, Peach, Papaya, and Harbour Ink and used the "rock and roll" technique...
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And of course I had to finish off the inside with a super simple sentiment from the Pumpkin Spice - Cardmaking Stamp Set...

Thanks for stopping by...head on over to Haley Dyer - The Inky Scrapper to see what she has to share!

If you get lost along the way, you can always head on over to Melinda's Blog for a complete list of hoppers!