This month’s Stamp of the Month—Year-Round Cheer–is the perfect addition to any stamper’s tool chest! It’s perfect for calendars, scrapbook page accents and even cards! Here’s a fun snowman card I created using it: Not only is the stamp image I used fun, but I love the look of using CTMH’s *NEW* Treat Cups as the snowman’s … Read more Year-Round Cheer Snowman Card
Now that Halloween has come and gone, we’ve truly transitioned into the “hustle and bustle” season. Thoughts of holiday cards, gifts, baking and so much more is filling our minds. One product that I love using and definitely becomes a favorite at the holidays is CTMH’s Glitz Glitter Gels. It adds sparkle, texture, depth … Read more My Favorite Holiday Product
Here’s a sparkly Christmas card made using this month’s Stamp of the Month—Very Merry Christmas! This is one of the projects my Stamp Club is making this month. It uses 2 of our *NEW* ribbons–the Slate Satin Polka-Dot and the Silver Shimmer Trim (LOVE this stuff with it’s adhesive backing!!)
Here’s a card I made with this month’s Stamp of the Month—Fall Favorites. It’s such a darling set and all the gals in my Stamp Club enjoyed using our *NEW* Alcohol-Based Markers to color in the scarecrow image.
A quick and easy 3-D purse using CTMH’s *NEW* Artiste cartridge along with this month’s Stamp of the Month—Baroque Borders. Features our *NEW* Slate & Ruby colors as well as our *NEW* Pearl Badge Buttons featured in our Wrangler Assortment (they make a great purse button don’t you think?) and *NEW* Hook & Loop Dots … Read more Baroque Artiste Purse
While the Chalkboard Technique is best done with a solid image stamp, I gave it a go with CTMH’s Stamp of the Month—Live Out Loud. Not too bad of a result, huh? I then used the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge and cut out a circle (then cut in half to create the scalloped edge) and … Read more A Live Out Loud Chalkboard Technique Card
This month’s Stamp of the Month with Close To My Heart–“Life Is Tweet” seemed like the perfect stamp set to pair with a handcrafted paper birdhouse. I’m very happy with the results–as were the ladies in my Stamp Club that got to make one this month! Supplies used: Footloose Paper Packet Kraft Cardstock Life Is … Read more A Handcrafted Paper Birdhouse
I {heart} Close To My Heart’s May Stamp of the Month–Friendship Bouquet. It’s simple sketch style of sunflowers is perfect for using your Waterbrush or Blending Pen with CTMH’s Watercolor Pencils (which is what I’ve done here.) Not sure how to create a watercolor look? Check out my article HERE.
Close To My Heart’s April Stamp of the Month “You Are…” has a lot of fun possibilities to it (backgrounds, sentiments, border strips and more!) And here is a card I created using it:
Close To My Heart‘s March Stamp of the Month—Potential, has…well…so much potential!! I created a fun telescoping card with it. It can be used as a card or hung like a wall hanging…great potential, right?! And it was easy to create using the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.
We’re quickly approaching the end of February, which means it’s almost time to say good-bye to another Stamp of the Month—Thoughtful Tidings. So I thought I’d share a couple more card ideas using this stamp set. It’s a great set because it has several images that coordinates with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. I made … Read more A Few Thoughtful Tidings
While it’s not an official holiday,“Send a Card to a Friend” Day is on the calendar. And it’s a fun idea so why not celebrate it, right? Here’s a card I created with this month’s Stamp of the Month—Thoughtful Tidings (which coordinates beautifully with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge!). I also used a bunch of other *NEW* products… … Read more Send a Card to a Friend Day
You may remember weeks ago I posted this project idea HERE. Well, I’ve finally been able to get the how-to video done for it. Sorry for the long delay. It’s a combination of switching to a new computer as well as using new editing software. But it’s done now…ready for your enjoyment!
Happy 2012! It’s the start of another year…what are your resolutions for 2012? Did you make any yet? Well, January’s Stamp of the Month–Little Reminder–is simply perfect for creating a resolutions journal or for just celebrating the new year. While the set works perfectly for this time of year, it’s also general enough that it … Read more Little Reminder
Remember when I said I had a holiday idea that you could make using this month’s Stamp of the Month–Mad About You? Well, I’ve finished it (finally!). What looks like a very Valentine-like stamp set, can also create some other stunning projects too! And here’s proof… And look…I even add a small star from my … Read more A Christmas Tree with Heart