July Stamp of the Month: Happy Forever Blog Hop

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Welcome to the July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! If you came here from Mary Eisen's blog then you are on the right track. If you are new to the blog hop then just start here and hop from blog to blog following the links to wonderful SOTM artwork done by fellow Close to My Heart consultants. If you get lost along the way, you can see the full list here.  Here is my card this month and I hope you enjoy it.

Recipe:

D1423 July SOTM: Happy Forever

X7124B Splendor Level 2 Paper Pack

C1407 Hot Diggity Stamp Set (saying used)

Z1142 Brown Stazon Pad

Z2111 Chocolate Ink Pad (saying)

Z1212 Spring Harmony Brad Assort

3505 Watercolor Pencils

3174 Blending Pen

Z1151 3-D Foam Tape

Instructions:

I layered the papers together and then stamped the hedgehog in Brown Stazon Pad over the top.  I also stamped the kite again on scratch paper, cut it out, and foam taped it over the original kite which was stamped off the paper.  The images are colored with watercolor pencils and blended with the Blending pen.  The "Fun in the Sun" saying is from the SUPER FUN Hot Diggity stamp set with Chocolate ink.  I also used one of the brown pencils to create the stitch marks around the edges of the cardstock.  I hope you like it!

Feel free to leave a comment and then hop on over to Susan Brooks' blog for another adorable idea!  If you would like to purchase this stamp set then you can order it on my website or from your consultant.  Thanks!

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Snoqualmie Falls

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We took a day trip to Snoqualmie Falls this weekend and it was so much fun.  It was wonderful to see such a beautiful place in our great state.  It was difficult to avoid the huge cranes at the top of the waterfall in the shot, but hopefully they aren't too noticable.  They are working on a hydroelectric power system that should be finished in 2013 and then we can hike down to the bottom of the trail for an even more breathtaking view.  Of course after I got home I read a tip from Scott Kelby in "The Digital Photography Book" about how to take great photos of waterfalls.  (I highly recommend his books BTW.)  I think I did a pretty good job without a tripod though.  :o) Pin It

Live Inspired Workshop Card

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Here is another card from my workshop.  I love love love this stamp set!  We stamped this great corner stamp with Bamboo ink and the bird is inked with Barn Red.  All paper edges are distressed with Cocoa ink.  Let me know if you have any questions!

Recipe

C1408 Live Inspired Stamp Set

G1010 Passages Basic Kit

1301 Bamboo CS
X1410 Colonial White Cards & Env
X5642 Cocoa CS
Z2118 Desert Sand Ink Pad
Z2104 Barn Red Ink Pad
Z1217 Metal Brad Assort.
Z697 Sponge Pin It

Layered Linen Technique

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I love using this technique with the Lifetime stamps that come with the Passages Basic Kit.  Start with the lightest color (Bamboo) ink pad and scrape the edge of it across a piece of Colonial White Cardstock going one direction two or three times.  Turn the paper 90 degrees and scrape it again.  Repeat steps with Desert Sand, Brown Bag, and Cocoa pads.  Stamp some of the smaller stamps from the stamp set in Bamboo and Desert Sand and a few larger stamps in Brown Bag and Cocoa.  I used the stitches border in the Lifetime set around the edges of Layered Linen piece.  The saying is from the Live Inspired set which is stamped onto a piece of Bamboo cardstock with Cocoa ink.  The edges are scraped with Cocoa ink as well.  Let me know if you have any questions!

Recipe:

G1010 Passages Basic Kit (Key Stamps & Pewter Mini-Medley Accessories)

C1408 Live Inspired Stamp Set

Bamboo, Desert Sand, Brown Bag, & Cocoa Ink Pads

Colonial White, Desert Sand, Cocoa, and Bamboo Cardstock

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June Stamp of the Month: Wonderful Friend with Passages Papers

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I originally found this pattern on the talented Laurel Seabrook's blog, but she found it on the Sunday Sketch Challenge.  I love plugging our amazing CTMH papers and stamps into different templates!

Recipe:

June Stamp of the Month

Passages Level 2 Paper Pack

Outdoor Denim Cardstock

Red Barn Ink Pad

Cocoa Ink Pad

Distressing Kit

Natural Hemp

1/4" Hole Punch

Circle Metal Tags

All products can be found on my website!

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Sponged Color Technique - June Stamp of the Month Card

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Here is another card from my workshop on Saturday.  We inked the watch with Bamboo ink and then sponged some Cocoa ink around the edges to give it more texture.  Hopefully you can see it in the close up photo.  Don't you love these new Passages "Marks?"  They are so fun!  Here is the recipe:

D1422 June SOTM: Wonderful Friend

G1010 Passages Basic Kit
Z2118 Desert Sand Ink Pad
Z2114 Cocoa Ink Pad
X5644 Brown Bag CS
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
Z1100 Cocoa Grosgrain Ribbon
Z1318 Marks—Passages

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Dream - Live Inspired Card

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Here is a card from my workshop this weekend. The images are stamped with Versamark Ink and then we used the Autumn Soft Chalks to add a beautiful soft effect. This was one of my favorites from the workshop, but stay tuned for more!

Recipe:

C1408 Live Inspired Stamp Set
X5643 Chocolate 12x12 CS
1285 Heavenly Blue 12x12 CS
Z891 Versamark Ink Pad
Z904 Autumn Soft Chalks
Z2111 Chocolate Ink Pad
1320 White Daisy CS 8 1/2 x 11
Z100 White Daisy 5/8” Ribbon

All products can be found on my website if you're interested! Take a second to check out the Jackpot June special while you're there! Pin It

Simple Card Using the June Stamp of the Month: Wonderful Friend

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I always love to make a super simple card as one of the cards at my workshops and this was the one we made today.  We used a piece of Passages Background paper on the front of a Colonial White card, then punch a hole using CTMH's 1 1 /4" Circle Punch.  I marked the center of the circle with a pencil and stamped the "My Hero, My Friend" stamp on the inside of the card.  I sponged some Cocoa ink around the edges and circle to make it pop.  Stay tuned for more cards from today's workshop!

Recipe:

D1422 June SOTM: Wonderful Friend

G1010 Passages Basic Kit
X1410 Colonial White Cards & Env
Z1311 1¼ Circle Punch
Z2114 Cocoa Ink Pad

All products can be ordered on my website.  Check out the Jackpot June Special of the Day too! Pin It