Showing posts with label SOTM. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SOTM. Show all posts

Monday, January 9, 2023

Frosty Days - Jan 2023 SOTM...

It's been a while since I posted the EXCLUSIVE Stamp Sets that CTMH offers each month.

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $19.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products. This month’s set is only available January 1–31.

We call them Stamps of the Month and for January, it's all about CUTE Critters who appear to be "frosty" with their beanies, scarves, and warm beverages. 

Meet Frosty Days - set of 12 images perfect for those Wintery Cards/Layouts or just ADORABLE stamped cards. Recommended Blocks: 1″ × 1″ (Y1000), 2″ × 2″ (Y1003), 2″ × 3½″ (Y1009), 3″ × 3″ (Y1006), 4″ × 4″ (Y1017)


I FINALLY got back to my craft room this weekend, after a long break. I wanted to play with this set because #1 they're ADORABLE and #2 I'm not a "colorer" but I wanted to see what I could do with it. Although it's "Winter" here in Texas, it DEFINITELY IS NOT Winter (80-degree weather in January is NOT my idea of fun). BUT there are some images that can represent coziness aside from it being so warm outside....those are the images I started with.

My favored method of coloring is our Tri-Blend Markers. You get three shades in each marker when makes even my coloring look somewhat professional...lol.



I coupled the set with some Paper from Are We There Yet? and the Mix-In Collection (Jan-Mar 2023). The Bold Honey Butter together with the other soft colors just make this card...


I used the Oval Frame Thin Cuts (ON LOW QUANTITY but it's a MUST - so hurry and get it)...although I used just the inside oval on this card, the bracket frame will definitely be used in the future. The other Shapes in this center focal piece come from the Are We There Yet? Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts (there's a VERY VERSATILE tag shape in that set) and the Small Circle Shaker Window Thin Cuts

The sentiment is a result of some masking using the the "happy birthday" sentiment from the Are We There Yet? Card Workshop (it's exclusive to the workshop kit but any happy birthday sentiment should work). If you want to see this technique in action, head on over to my IG Account and watch my Reel (give me a follow while you're over there so you don't miss anything). 

I used my Black Journaling Pen to make doodle-dots all around the focal grouping and the all the Frosty Days images are attached using a combination of 3D Foam Tape and Thin 3D Foam Tape to get the varying degrees of dimension...


For the inside of the card, I brought the patterned paper over from the Mix-In Collection and then added a bold sentiment using the Sending Good Vibes Stamp Set. If you're looking to get into stamping your own cards, THIS SET is a good start...it has multiple sentiments from various occasions...


 Thanks for stopping by!


Don't forget that this stamp set is ONLY AVAILABLE DURING JANUARY 2023 and can be purchased for a little as $5 or can be FREE if you're a VIP with a qualifying order. You can find out more about the SOTM Program here.

Saturday, September 24, 2022

Crisp Air - ALMOST GONE...

As per my recent post, the Crisp Air Collection retires at the end of September and I don't want you guys to miss out on this GORGEOUS Collection!

This layout is a two-page layout combining Crisp Air with the Four Seasons - Autumn Collection again for a STUNNING layout of our oldest son and his girlfriend at the time (she is NOW his FIANCE and we are SO HAPPY to have in our family "officially")...

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Here are some closeups of the stickers clusters using a variety of stickers from both collections and the Crisp Air Dots as well as the Orange & Yellow Dots. Those tiny little stamped leaves are from the August SOTM - Enjoy These Moments...
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How CUTE is that little yellow heart from the Orange & Yellow Dots...
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These stickers from the Crisp Air Collection make everything look "crisp" and "crunchy"...don't you think? I LOVE how the Four Seasons - Autumn Collection Stickers go so well with the Crisp Air too...
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Another Crisp Air & Four Seasons sticker combo...

Don't forget...the CRISP AIR will retire at the end of this month IF it doesn't SELL OUT first.


You can check out the video for this one {{{HERE}}}

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

You're The Goat SOTM Blog Hop...

Thank for joining me on this lovely 1st day of March. I am showing some artwork featuring the March SOTM - You're the G.O.A.T. which is full of punny animals and sayings. Some of my CTMH Sisters are also sharing artwork in this monthly Blog Hop.




If you've stopped by via Darlys'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!

Let's take a look at the super simple card I made for a friend...I mean who couldn't have a WHALEY GREAT DAY by receiving this card!?!?!

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I added some sponging of Carolina Ink in the background of the front card panel then stamped this adorable little whale on the panel. I then stamped it a second time on scratch cardstock, fussy cut out and pop-dotted him up on 3D Foam Tape for a dimensional look. A few tiny clear sparkles finished it off...
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For the inside, I kept it super simple by just inking up the sentiment in Charcoal Ink and stamping it down...

Thanks for stopping by! Remember that this ADORABLE stamp set is only available during the month of March 2022 and can be yours FREE with a qualifying purchase if you're one of my VIPs or for as little as $5 if you're not. Make sure you check out my website for more details!

Your next stop is my sweet, CTMH sister, Becca with Becca-Expressions...head on over and see the ADORABLE artwork she has to share (she always AMAZES ME!!!).




Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Here's the Story - Feb SOTM Blog Hop...

Who else can't believe it's February 

Well, to make it a little better, I'm joining 12 other CTMH Makers in bringing you artwork featuring the latest SOTM - Here's the Story! If you've come from Melinda'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 decided to make a travel journal using a CUTE journal I picked up in the Michael's dollar isle (or whatever it's called). Purchasing these quick journals make gifts SUPER EASY & CUTE to make and give away. 

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I stamped one of the frames using Harbour Ink then fussy cut out and adhered to the cover. The Gold Loose Sequins put a little extra bling to the cover without it being over the top. I made sure to adhere them to the cover using using Micro Glue Dots...
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I stamped every other page with some sentiments from the stamp set using Toffee Ink...
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The SOTM comes with these tiny little numbers that I added dates on the top...it's more like DAYS of your trip, rather than dates inked up in Payaya...
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Here's a look at Day 4...aren't these sentiments PERFECT for this travel journal...


Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to shop my website for this stamp set and more...all before the end of February! 

Your next stop is Show and Tell with Michelle...head on over and see what she has to share!

Click here for a complete list of Makers.

Saturday, January 1, 2022

Sweet Little Things Blog Hop...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We are so happy you're joining us for our FIRST STAMP OF THE MONTH BLOG HOP for 2022!

This month we have an ADORABLE stamp set called Sweet Little Things and we have twelve CTMH Makers joining us to bring you tons of inspiration using this FREE Stamp Set! 


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

I chose to couple this sweet little stamp set with the Sweet as Honey Collection and our NEW Scallop Notecard Thin Cuts! Let's take a look...


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Don't you just LOVE the stitching detail from the Scallop Notecard Thin Cut and that adorable little sentiment from the Jan SOTM. The cork hearts are from the Sweet as Honey Cork Shapes...

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Here's a look at the inside and the Sweet Little Things SOTM...


Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget that the January 2022 SOTM is only available through the month of January and can be FREE if you're a VIP - click {{{here}}} to learn more!

Now head on over to Show and Tell with Michelle to see what she has to share! If you get lost along the way, you can always visit Melinda's Blog for a complete list of bloggers!




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


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, September 1, 2021

Grateful for this Life SOTM Blog Hop...

HAPPY SEPTEMBER 1ST!!! As you are reading this, I am trying to enjoy the last bits of Summer before all things Pumpkin Spice take over (don't get me wrong...I love the COLORS but as far as flavor, I'm more of a Peppermint kind of gal).

I am joining some CTMH Makers to bring you a Blog Hop featuring nothing but the GRATEFUL FOR THIS LIFE Stamp of the Month (not sure what a SOTM is...check out this link to find out how to get for FREE). If you've come from the Becca's Expressions Blog, you're on the right track...keep hopping until you get back to where you started. If you're starting here, WELCOME!


If you haven't seen the NEW 2021-2022 Core Catalog, you are MISSING OUT!!! You can view it {here} and even get a FREE copy with your first order. 

The NEW Core Catalog has lots of Slimline cards so I decided to make one using the Pumpkin Spice collection. 


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Did you know that in our catalogs, CTMH offers tips and tricks for some of the artwork...that's where I got the idea to do an ombre of sorts using Peach and Papaya (NEW COLOR) Exclusive Inks...and how about those NEW Autumn Loose Sequins 💕


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I kept the inside simple by adding a couple of strips of the same patterned paper I used on the front and then stamped one of the SOTM sentiments using OUR NEW HARBOUR COLOR (my FAVORITE, I think)...



Thanks for stopping by! Head on over to Haley Dyer - The Inky Scrapper Blog and see what she has to share. If you get lost along the way, you can always find a complete list {{{here}}}.





Sunday, August 1, 2021

Tutti Fruitti SOTM Blog Hop...

Welcome to AUGUST (that came quick, didn't it!?!?!)!!! I'm excited for several reasons but the first is because it's time for a NEW SOTM from Close to my Heart and this one is ADORABLE!!!



As always, I'm joining some other CTMH Makers in bringing you a Blog Hop featuring Tutti Fruitti (don't you just LOVE the name). If you're coming from Haley's Blog, you're on the right track...keep on hopping around until you get back to where you started. If you're starting here, WELCOME! 

I immediately knew that ONE of the purposes for this stamp set would be to decorate the August monthly page in my planner! We have several things going on in August which play along really well with the Tutti Fruitti Stamp of the Month!

Here's a look...can you see all the places I used the SOTM?

Thank you so much for stopping by! Don't forget that this EXCLUSIVE stamp set is only available during the month of August and can be yours FREE if you're one of my VIPs or for as little as $5 with a qualifying purchase. You can check out all the details {{{HERE}}}

Now, head on over to My Heartfelt Sentiments to see what my very good friend and upline, Melissa, has to share!


If you get lost along the way, click here for a full list


Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Outdoor Borders - June SOTM Blog Hop...

Thank you for stopping my little neglected blog of late. But...you picked a GREAT NIGHT to do so as it's time for the June SOTM Blog Hop featuring OUTDOOR BORDERS!



If you've come from Brenda'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 decided to make a slimline card using our Slimline Cards & Envelopes to make it super easy. I also added a couple of additional stamp sets (Hillside Cottage Scrapbooking Stamp Set and Months of the Year - June)...I love that this month's SOTM pairs perfectly with so many other CTMH Products!

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Here's a look on the inside...I stamped a sentiment from the Months of the Year - June stamp set as well as that wavy water border from the Outdoor Borders SOTM. If you can see the envelope peeking from behind the card, you will see that I used the speech bubble icons from the Outdoor Borders SOTM to stamp all the images (in coordinating colors by cutting apart the border stamp)...
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I used a hand-cut cloud pattern to sponge all over the top of the slimline card. I also added Clear Shimmer Brush to the sun (went a little crazy...lol)...the sun came from the Months of the Year - June stamp set
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Here's a look at all those Outdoor Borders...I also created the sunglass border and grass border from the Months of the Year - June stamp set. The little tiny flowers in the grass are from the Hillside Cottage Scrapbooking stamp set...


Here are a look at the Hillside Cottage Scrapbooking stamp set and Months of the Year - June stamp set that I used on this card...




Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop is Lauren's CTMH Craftings...head on over and leave some love!

If you get lost along the way, head on over to Melinda's Blog for a complete list.