Sarita has Etched Wooden shapes....have you seen them?

I really love everything about Close To My Heart's new Sarita Workshop On The Go kit. Let's have a look to see what it holds.

This bold patterned paper is Outdoor Denim; Gypsy and Lagoon. I matted it with Outdoor Denim cardstock, then added some Lagoon cardstock. I stamped with a washi image stamp in the WOTG kit. I also added some glorious etched wooden shapes from the Sarita Assortment. I sprinkled some Sparkles in Gold, along with our Hemp Baker's Twine and my favourite OMBRE technique.

All supplies are Close To My Heart, unless noted.
Paper: Sarita
Stamp: Sarita WOTG; A True Thank You
Cardstock: Outdoor Denim; Lagoon; White Daisy
Alcohol Markers: Lagoon; Gypsy
Embellishments: Sarita Assortment; Gold Sparkles; Hemp Baker's Twine
Tools: Artiste Cricut cartridge
Other: Memento Black ink

Some sassy Sarita

I am not a big navy blue fan, however, when you add some purple you've got my attention. That is exactly what Close To My Heart's new Sarita paper colours are.

This patterned paper is bold and beautiful with Lagoon; Outdoor Denim and Gypsy for its main colours. I matted everything with Outdoor Denim cardstock, then stamped in coordinating inks. I used the Sarita exclusive Workshop On The Go stamp set in Lagoon and Gypsy inks. These are actually washi tape images, but I used them as background images, instead. 

Oh and did I mention my OMBRE technique.....like you must be sick of that already! This one used Lagoon and Gypsy alcohol markers. I added  Silver Shimmer Tape and some Clear Sparkles to finish this card.

All supplies are Close To My Heart, unless noted.
Paper: Sarita
Stamp: A True Thank You; Sarita WOTG
Ink: Gypsy; Lagoon; Outdoor Denim
Alcohol Markers: Lagoon; Gypsy
Embellishments: Clear Sparkles; Silver Shimmer Tape
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge
Other: Memento Black ink

Laughing Lola gift set

Well, I have created another gift set with the OMBRE technique. This time using Whisper and Gypsy alcohol markers to coordinate with Laughing Lola paper, from Close To My Heart. I will be announcing another OMBRE class when I get back from vacation.

I used our lovely Black striped grosgrain ribbon on Laughing Lola patterned paper. I added Black Sparkles, then on to the OMBRE. This time I stamped, A True Thank You Mini, with Memento Black ink. I coloured with Whisper and Gypsy alcohol markers to create the OMBRE effect.

All supplies are Close To My Heart, unless noted.
Paper: Laughing Lola
Stamp: A True Thank You Mini
Alcohol Markers: Whisper; Gypsy
Embellishments: Black striped grosgrain ribbon; Black sparkles
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge
Other: Memento Black ink

Sarita has arrived!

Oh me or my......Sarita is another beautiful pattern paper pack launched in Close To My Heart's Fall/Winter 2013 Idea Book. It has beautiful patterns and rich colours.

I started with some Gypsy cardstock to mat this spotted Goldrush and Autumn Terracotta patterned paper from Sarita. I stamped the washi tape image in coordinating ink on the Lagoon cardstock border. Then I added some Gypsy and Outdoor Denim cardstock behind that.

The flower is from the Sarita Workshop On The Go, exclusive stamp set. I inked it with Lagoon ink, then rolled the edges in Gypsy ink. The sentiment is stamped with Outdoor Denim pigment ink. I added a coordinating button and some new Aqua Dots.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Paper: Sarita
Stamp: Sarita WOTG; Say It In Style
Ink: Outdoor Denim pigment; Lagoon; Gypsy
Embellishments: Aqua Dots; Outdoor Denim button
Cardstock: Gypsy; White Daisy; Lagoon; Outdoor Denim
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge

Happy Birthday gift card set

I have been making lots of gift card sets lately and creating classes based around teaching the OMBRE technique, with alcohol markers. This set uses Chantilly patterned paper and another new "Mini" stamp set.

I stamped "Heartfelt Birthday Wish" mini stamp with Memento Black ink, on these shapes cut with Art Philosophy. The OMBRE effect was made with Cotton Candy and Ruby markers on the scallop circle shape. I used Sweet Leaf and Pear alcohol markers for the other shape.

I added Outdoor Denim cardstock that was punched with CTMH's scallop border punch. Then came Cranberry Baker's Twine along with some Blue and Clear Sparkles.

All supplies are Close To My Heart, unless noted.
Stamp: Heartfelt Birthday Wish Mini
Paper: Chantilly
Cardstock: Ruby; Outdoor Denim; White Daisy
Alcohol Markers: Cotton Candy; Ruby; Sweet Leaf; Topiary
Embellishments: Cranberry Baker's Twine; Clear and Blue Sparkles
Tools: Scallop Border Punch; Art Philosphy Cricut cartridge
Other: Memento Black ink

When OMBRE met Babycakes!

I have gone OMBRE crazy! All it takes are 2 sets of Close To My Heart alcohol markers and a great stamp set. "A True Thank You" mini, is perfect!

I started with Lagoon cardstock as the mat for the Buttercup and polka dot patterned paper, from Babycakes. The gorgeous Whisper pattern is matted on Chocolate cardstock that I used our new scallop border punch on.

I coloured with Creme Brulee and Sorbet alcohol markers, starting from lightest to darkest, to create the OMBRE effect. Then is was Rosewood  embellishments and wooden Trinkets. I also added some Grey Wool Baker's Twine.

All supplies are Close To My Heart, unless noted.
Paper: Babycakes
Stamp: A True Thank You mini
Cardstock: Colonial White; Lagoon; Chocolate
Alcohol markers: Creme Brulee; Sorbet
Embellishments: Grey Wool Baker's Twine; Rosewood Mini-Medley; Trinkets wooden shapes
Tools: Scallop Border punch; Artiste Cricut cartridge
Other: Memento Brown ink

Let's get some stripes with Dotty For You

Another one of my all time favourite paper packs, was Dotty For You. I still have several packs which I intend on using very sparingly!

This was a quick and easy card that went up for sale at one of my venues. I used some Grey Flannel cardstock under the stripes. Then the scallop shape was punched from Lagoon cardstock, with our 2" scallop punch. I stamped from Chantilly WOTG stamp set in Sweet Leaf and Lagoon inks.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Paper: Dotty For You
Stamp: Chantilly WOTG
Ink: Lagoon; Sweet Leaf
Tools: 2" Scallop Punch; Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge

A step back.......

I was rooting around in my stock pile of paper and found this beautiful pattern from retired Cherry-O. I decided it should see some light with this Thank You card.

The cardstock colours are Chocolate; Tulip; Sky and White Daisy. I used Tulip and Sky ink along with some Red Sparkles. The stamp set is, Thank You.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Paper: Cherry-O
Stamp: Thank You
Cardstock: Chocolate; Tulip; Sky; White Daisy
Ink: Tulip; Sky
Embellishments: Red Sparkles
Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge

A Banner with Babycakes.

Oh my....... Babycakes patterned paper is just so sweet with its polka dot pattern and gorgeous Whisper pattern, too. I couldn't resist adding a little banner to this "Celebration" card.

I used the exclusive Workshop On The Go stamp set to stamp this sweet banner with Chocolate ink. I cut the shapes with my Artiste Cricut cartridge. The banner is tied up with Sunset Baker's Twine....I LOVE Baker's Twine! I added Sunset and Chocolate cardstock accents with the patterned paper, from Babycakes. I finished this card with Blue and Clear Sparkles in various sizes.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.

Paper: Babycakes

Ink: Lagoon; Chocolate

Stamp: Babycakes WOTG

Cardstock: Chocolate; Sunset; Colonial White

Embellishments: Clear and Blue Sparkles

Tools: Distresser; Artiste Cricut cartridge

Oh my sweet, Babycakes!

It is time to show you some other new paper packs in the Fall/Winter 2013 Close To My Heart Idea Book. Here is some oh so sweet, Babycakes!

I stamped the sentiment from, Say It In Style in Chocolate ink on a Colonial White shape. That is matted with a shape from Whisper cardstock, then there is a tab over both from Sunset cardstock. The embellishments are Grey Wool Baker's Twine and some cute shapes from our wooden, Trinkets, package.

Both patterned papers are from Babycakes and the border is the left over punched pieces from our new scallop punch.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Paper: Babycakes
Stamp: Say It In Style
Cardstock: Colonial White; Whisper; Sunset; Chocolate
Ink: Chocolate; Desert Sand
Embellishments: Grey Wool Baker's Twine; Trinkets wooden shapes
Tools: Scallop Punch; Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge

Lovely Lace and Artbooking

If our new Artbooking cartridge isn't enough of an amazing find....then the 3 stamp sets that come with it surely are!

I stamped this amazing lace image from one of the Artbooking sets in Lagoon ink. It is stamped on a coordinating cut and the sentiment is stamped in Black ink. I have stamped the border flowers from Hostess only stamp set, You Only Live Once, in Lagoon ink. The gorgeous patterned paper is from Laughing Lola. I've added some Black Sparkles and Silver Shimmer Trim.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Paper: Laughing Lola
Stamps: You Only Live Once; Artbooking
Ink: Lagoon; Black
Cardstock: Black; Lagoon; White Daisy
Embellishments: Black Sparkles; Silver Shimmer Trim
Tools: Artbooking Cricut cartridge

Mmmmm, fabric from Close To My Heart

I LOVE to play with fabric. I am especially thrilled when my two favourite crafts meet together in Close To My Heart! Let me introduce you to Sparkle and Shine.

This houndstooth fabric is a new one, amongst a trio named Sparkle and Shine. There are 2 others and they coordinate with some new holiday items that will be released in October. I cut a 1 1/4" strip with my pinking shears, then followed a technique seen by another Consultant.

I punched a cardstock circle 1" round, then drew a circle of Liquid Glass half way to the centre. I then started to put the fabric in the Liquid Glass, pleating as I went. Once the LG was set I stuck this sentiment stamped shape to it. The shape and sentiment are from, Holiday Tags. The sentiment is stamped with Whisper ink and the sentiment, with Pansy Purple ink.

I added patterned paper from Laughing Lola, along with some Silver Shimmer Trim and sparkles.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Paper: Laughing Lola
Stamp: Holiday Tags
Embellishments: Sparkle & Shine fabric; Sparkles; Silver Shimmer Trim
Cardstock: Lagoon; White Daisy; Whisper
Ink: Pansy Purple; Whisper
Tools: Artiste Cricut cartridge

Let's OMBRE!

It is time to OMBRE......let's do it with Alcohol Markers!

 I've created a class to make 16 gift cards with OMBRE techniques for the sentiments. While I am showing all "Thank You" cards, my class will feature both "Happy Birthday" and "Thank You" cards.

 The best part of this class......each participant will not only learn how to blend with Alcohol markers....but they will take home 8 Alcohol markers; 2 mini stamps; and their 16 embellished gift cards, for only $32!

Want to join in....email me to find out how!

All supplies are Close To My Heart.

Stamps: A True Thank You

Paper: Clementine; Surf's Up

Markers: Creme Brulee; Sorbet; Crystal Blue; Twilight

Cardstock: Colonial White; Saddle; Chocolate; Smoothie

Embellishments: Bronze Shimmer Trim; Trinkets Wooden Shapes; Sparkles

Tools: Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge

A sweet baby book from Artbooking.

I never imagined I would enjoy making small books this much, until Close To My Heart's Artbooking cartridge was released. This is a smaller book I made, intended for a baby or younger child.

 The colours I used for this book were: Cashmere; Buttercup; Crystal Blue; Sweet Leaf; and Sunset. I stamped with coordinating inks with my favourite chevron image from, In The Background.

 The greatest thing about this album is once I set the size, I only had to switch papers to cut each of the coordinating shapes. No more trying to figure out what sized shape will fit with your album.....just follow this amazing cartridge and set one size and let Artbooking do the rest!

All supplies are Close To My Heart.

Cardstock: Cashmere; Crystal Blue; Buttercup; Sweet Leaf; Sunset

Ink: Cashmere; Crystal Blue; Buttercup; Sweet Leaf; Sunset

Embellishments: Bitty Sparkles; Bitty Opaques Pearl; Sunset Ribbon;Creme Brulee Bakers Twine; Brads

Tools: Artbooking Cricut Cartridge

Let's PARTY......

"The Party Is On" and "You Only Live Once".....those are words to live by....when you are a Hostess of a Close To My Heart gathering!

I used both of those stamp sets to create this card. I stamped Lagoon cardstock in coordinating ink, with the small flower trio, from "You Only Live Once". I added Black cardstock with some Laughing Lola patterned paper.

The shape for the sentiment, was cut with the "M" key from Artiste. I stamped the sentiment in Gypsy ink from, "The Party Is On". Both stamp sets are available with your Hostess Rewards, when you host a gathering. All of the paper pieces were roughed up with our Distresser, except for the sentiment shape.

I added some Silver Shimmer Trim and Black Hemp to complete this card.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Stamps: You Only Live Once; The Party Is On
Paper: Laughing Lola
Ink: Gypsy
Cardstock: Lagoon; Black; White Daisy
Embellishments: Silver Shimmer Trim; Black Hemp
Tools: Artiste Cricut cartridge

Hexagons have it

I have been a little slow to get on the hexagon band wagon.....but I'm starting to get more interested in jumping on. I combined the hexie shape with some gorgeous Laughing Lola paper.

I started with a White Daisy card base, then added some Lagoon cardstock. Then I started cutting hexagons from some left over pieces of these delicious patterned papers from Laughing Lola. I sponged all of the edges with Black ink, then arranged them to suit my eye. I stamped a tiny sentiment with Black pigment ink in the bottom right, then added sparkles.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Paper: Laughing Lola
Stamp: TLC retired
Cardstock: White Daisy; Lagoon
Ink: Black Pigment
Embellishments: Sparkles; Sparkles Flourishes
Tools: Artbooking Cricut cartridge

Golden Paisley patterns rule!

Here is another patterned paper from Laughing Lola. It is gold and classy with paisley all over.

I started this card by stamping and cutting out big and small flowers from the, You Only Live Once, stamp set. I stamped with Lagoon and Crystal Blue inks on White Daisy cardstock. I stamped the sentiment in Black ink, from the Fabulous You set.

I used my Distresser on everything except the flowers. I also added some Bitty Sparkles to the small flowers and Stardust Glitz to the large flowers. The sweet satin bow is on a stylish shaped paper clip and is from the, Laughing Lola Assortment.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.

Paper: Laughing Lola

Stamp: Fabulous You; You Only Live Once

Ink: Lagoon; Crystal Blue; Black

Cardstock: White Daisy; Black; Lagoon

Embellishments: Bitty Sparkles; Stardust Glitz; Laughing Lola Assortment

You Only Live Once!

What a job it would be to get to name all of the new stamp sets in our Fall/Winter 2013 Idea Book....I could go with that! This card uses, You Only Live Once, a new Hostess only stamp set. I paired it with the amazing Laughing Lola patterned paper.

This is the card gals who attended my Open House, last weekend, made. We started by stamping the centre flower with Lagoon ink. I had also stamped a flower on scrap paper and cut it out, to use as the mask. We covered the flower we just stamped, with this mask, then stamped the flower twice more with Crystal Blue ink. Once we removed the mask, we stamped the sentiment in Black ink, then added some Stardust Glitz to the centre of each flower.

The Lagoon border was randomly stamped, with the small tri-flower image, using Lagoon ink. We used our Distresser and roughed up the edges of all of the pieces before adhering them to the White Daisy card base. We tied up the border with some Black hemp, then sprinkled some Sparkles on it.

All supplies are Close To My Heart.
Paper: Laughing Lola
Stamps: You Only Live Once
Cardstock: White Daisy; Black; Lagoon
Ink: Lagoon; Crystal Blue; Black
Embellishments: Black Hemp; Sparkles; Stardust Glitz
Tools: Artiste Cricut cartridge; Distresser

New Product Blog Hop

Yipee, August 1st is here and so are our NEW products from Close To My Heart's 2013 Fall/Winter Idea Book.

I have been having fun with my new Artbooking cartridge and wanted to share. I also wanted you to enjoy some creations from other consultants  so I have joined a blog hop for you to be inspired to create.

 This book was just so easy to cut with my NEW Artbooking cartridge. You just set your size dial to 7", as it were for this book, then cut everything on the page. You only have to change your paper and creative keys...that is it...done and done! 

I thought this would be a great book to keep notes on our family's upcoming vacation. I always keep a list of stores we want to visit; places we like to eat; and what we need to shop for. I have my own list of places and things to photograph while I am there, too.

I cut extra pages for this book and started some of the decorating. I stamped the front and back with the chicken wire image from, Distressed Backgrounds, in Whisper ink. I punched holes through all of the layers with my Big Bite from Crop-A-Dile. I added rings and am ready to finish decorating. 

Now, off to hop you can go and enjoy some wonderful artwork by other CTMH Consultants.

This blog hop is open for members of the CTMH Blog Boosters. Please do not enter if you are not a member of the group.