October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

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Welcome to the October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! Over 60 consultants post different ideas using the stamp set and you can hop from blog to blog viewing these terrific ideas. You can start here or on any of the participating blogs and eventually you loop around to them all. If you came here from Beth Naumann's blog then you are on the right track. Let's get started! Here the little gifty item I made using one piece of 6x6 Pear & Partridge paper. It is so easy!

You simply take one piece of 6x6 cardstock (I love how Close to My Heart's cardstock is printed!)

1. Place the cardstock diagnolly in front of you
2. Put a chocolate candy in the center
3. Use the candy as a guide and fold the left and right corners in toward the center
4. Glue/tape your top corner over the other flap to hold it in place
5. Flip it over and fold the whole thing in half

Thanks for looking! Now please leave a comment if you'd like and then  hop on over to Jen Patrick's Blog for more! Pin It

April Stamp of the Month "You Are..." Blog Hop

Pin It Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  This month we have Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations on their blogs using April's SOTM which is called "You Are..."  This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants HERE.  If you have come here from Carla Ironside's Blog, you are on the right path! Here we go!

I actually made Valentines using this set back in February in case you would like to check out that post too - M&M Stix Valentines.  As consultants, we can preorder the set but it is only available for the specified month to customers.

Here is the most current card I made with the set. I used the "Cool!" stamp and the lined background stamp in the upper left hand portion of the card. 

Featured Products
April Stamp of the Month
Fashionista Stamp Set
Stella Level 2 Paper Packet
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Mocha Opaque Gems
Order Here!

This is what the fun set looks like:

Now hop on over to LeAnne Dudley's Blog to see more fantastic ideas! Pin It

February Stamp of the Month: Thoughtful Tidings Blog Hop

Pin It Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! If you are new to the hop, here is how it works: About 60 fellow Close to My Heart consultants all create different pieces of artwork (scrapbook page, card, specialty item, etc) using the Stamp of the Month. They all include a link to another blog so that anyone can begin on any blog and keep hopping to the next blog to see more artwork.  Easy right?! It is a great way to view many different ideas using one stamp set which is available only that particular month, so don't miss out! Now let's get started. You can start here or if you've come here from Krista Hershberger's blog then you are on the right track. Here are the February Stamp of the Month images:

I REALLY like this set!  I love all of the sayings and that they are focal images in themselves.  Here is one of the cards I made, but come back again to see more soon!

Products Used:
February Stamp of the Month: Thoughtful Tidings
Stella Level 2 Paper Packet New!
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
Cocoa Ink Pad
Sunset Ink Pad
Sponge
Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Durables Studs: Round New!
Foam Tape
Tombow Adhesive


Feel free to leave a comment and then hop on over to the wonderful Sheila Bennett to see what she has has created!  Thanks! Pin It

January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Pin It Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! If you are new to the hop, here is how it works: About 60 fellow Close to My Heart consultants all make a piece of art (scrapbook page, card, specialty item, etc) using the Stamp of the Month. They all include links to each other's blogs so that anyone can begin on any blog and hop from blog to blog which eventually becomes a big circle. Easy right?! It is a great way to view many different ideas using one stamp set which is available only that particular month, so don't miss out! Now let's get started. You can start here or if you've come here from Sarita Schraeder’s blog then you are on the right track. Here is what I created with the stamp set:

It's a door hanger that has 4 little cards inside that are shown on the left.  I used the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to cut out everything!

Supplies:
January Stamp of the Month: Little Reminder
Roxie Workshop on the Go
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Here are the stamps that come in the set:

Now hop on over to the amazing Melissa's blog to see what she created with the stamp set! Pin It

December SOTM Blog Hop: Mad About You

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Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! If you are new to the hop, here is how it works: About 60 fellow Close to My Heart consultants all make a piece of art (scrapbook page, card, specialty item, etc) using the Stamp of the Month. They all include links to each other's blogs so that anyone can begin on any blog and hop from blog to blog which eventually becomes a big circle. Easy right?! It is a great way to view many different ideas using one stamp set which is available only that particular month, so don't miss out! Now let's get started. You can start here or if you've come here from Elizabeth Mindemann's Blog then you are on the right track. Here are the stamps that come in the Mad About You Stamp of the Month set:

My card uses the linen technique that is so much fun!  You simply take a Chocolate or Cocoa ink pad the drag it over your cardstock in a cross hatch pattern and it will make the paper look like it's linen.  Try it!

 

Ingredients:

December Stamp of the Month

Cocoa Ink

Crystal Blue Cardstock

Smoothie Cardstock

Colonial White Cardstock

Ric Rac Ribbon

Blue Buttons

Bling Assortment 

White Waxy Flax

Glue Dots

Foam Tape

Now hop on over to Debra Van Patten's Blog to continue on your journey!

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November Stamp of the Month: Cherish the Day Blog Hop

Pin It Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! If you are new to the hop, here is how it works: About 60 fellow Close to My Heart consultants all make a piece of art (scrapbook page, card, specialty item, etc) using the Stamp of the Month. They all include links to each other's blogs so that anyone can begin on any blog and hop from blog to blog which eventually becomes a big circle. Easy right?! It is a great way to view many different ideas using one stamp set which is available only that particular month, so don't miss out! Now let's get started. You can start here or if you've come here from Wanda's blog then you are on the right track. If you get lost along the way, you can see a full list of participants here.

The stamps fit perfectly on a 1 x 2 piece of cardstock or use the Cricut Cartridge to cut out a ticket shape!  You can see the tag cut out around the January Stamp below. 

I created an interchangeable calendar using a CTMH Memory Game Box and used the Stamp of the Month below.  There is one "coaster" for each month inside the box.  It has a monthly calendar on one side and a photo on the other side.  I adhered the flap of a 3x3 plastic envelope to the top of the box so the envelope hangs over the back.  The calendars/photos fit inside the envelope to interchange throughout the year. The side that has the magnetic flap is actually now the back instead of the front.  If you would like to make one of these then stay tuned for information on my workshop coming soon!

Corner View of "Back"

Top View

Front View with Calendar Showing

Front View with Photo Side Showing



Front Showing Clear Envelope Where the Coaster is Inserted

 Please let me know if you have any questions! 

Recipe:

S1111 November Stamp of the Month: Cherish the Day

X7142B Dreamin' Level 2 Paper Packet

Z1464 Milepost Shapes (star)

Z1371 Blue Assortment Buttons

Z1614 My Creations Memory Game box

All products can be ordered HERE!

Now hop on over to Paige Dolecki's blog to view other great ideas using this set! Pin It

October Stamp of the Month: Holiday Magic Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! If you are new to the hop, here is how it works: About 60 fellow Close to My Heart consultants all make a piece of art (scrapbook page, card, specialty item, etc) using the Stamp of the Month. They all include links to eachother's blogs so that anyone can begin on any blog and hop from blog to blog which eventually becomes a big circle. Easy right?! It is a great way to view many different ideas using one stamp set which is available only that particular month, so don't miss out! Now let's get started. You can start here or if you've come here from Traci Pasqualone's blog then you are on the right track. If you get lost along the way, you can see a full list of participants here.  I wanted to try using non-traditional papers with this set so everyone could see how versatile they are, so you can see what I came up with below. 

Typeset Papers



A holiday chic card using Roxie Papes



Typeset Card Supplies
Z1474 Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes
X7139B Typeset Level 2 Paper Packet
Z2105 Black Ink Pad
Z2114 Cocoa Ink Pad
Z1487 Pewter Mini-Medley Accents
Z1276 Colonial White Mini-Medley Accents (ribbon)
Z1089 Black Waxy Flax
Z1398 Wings Level 2 Assortment (pleated ribbon)
Z1151 Foam Tape

Roxie Card Supplies
X7140B Roxie Level 2 Paper Packet
Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
Z2105 Black Ink Pad
Z2114 Cocoa Ink Pad
Z1151 Foam Tape
Black Grosgrain Ribbon

All products can be ordered on my website HERE!

Now hop on over to LeAnne Dudley's blog to see she has in store for you!

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September Stamp of the Month "Limited Edition" Blog Hop:

Pin It Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  If you are new to the hop, here is how it works:  About 60 fellow Close to My Heart consultants all make a piece of art (scrapbook page, card, specialty item, etc) using the Stamp of the Month.  They all include links to eachother's blogs so that anyone can begin on any blog and hop from blog to blog which eventually becomes a big circle. Easy right?!  It is a great way to view many different ideas using one stamp set which is available only that particular month, so don't miss out!  Now let's get started.  You can start here or if you've come here from Paige Dolecki's blog then you are on the right track. 

Here is my card:

Recipe
Sept. Stamp of the Month: Limited Edition
Backdrop-Charmed Stamp Set (saying)
Mischief Paper Packet
Black Cardstock
Black Waxy Flax
Black Ink Pad
Clear Sparkles
Bling Assortment
Foam Tape
Glue Dots

All supplies can be ordered Here!

Notes:

• The tag from the Stamp of the Month was stamped in black onto a piece of Sunset B&T Duos from the Mischief Paper Packet. I used Foam Tape to pop it up on the card.
• The Bling Button was adhered to the card using Glue Dots
• The Bling Pins are stuck through the Foam Tape under the tag. It's a great way to keep the pins in place!

Check back for more samples soon! Now hop on over to Doreen Guilfoyle's blog and see what she has in store for you! Pin It

Aug Stamp of the Month Blog Hop "Wicked" Distressed Color Blocking

Pin It I LOVE the new Autumn/Winter Close to My Heart Idea Book and I can't wait to show it to you!  I'm currently scheduling gatherings and workshops for September and I have a couple dates left in August, so let me know what works for you!  From our new Cricut Cartridge that automatically cuts out some of our stamped images to new amazing BLING, you are going to love it too!

To hold you over until then, here is the August Blog Hop!  Here is how the Blog Hop works:  About 60 fellow Close to My Heart consultants all make a piece of art (scrapbook page, card, specialty item, etc) using the Stamp of the Month.  They all include links to eachother's blogs so that anyone can begin on any blog and hop from blog to blog which eventually becomes a big circle. Easy right?!  It is a great way to view many different ideas using one stamp set which is FOR SALE only for that particular month, so don't miss out!  Now let's get started.  You can start here or if you've come here from LeAnne Dudley's blog then you are on the right track.  Here is the fun set:

Here is my card using the Distressed Color Blocking Technique.  The recipe and directions are below.

Recipe
August Stamp of the Month: Wicked
Creme Brulee Cardstock
Black Cardstock
White Cardstock
Creme Brulee Ink Pad
Sunset Ink Pad
Black Ink pad
Black Waxy Flax
3D Foam Tape
Piercing Tool

You can order these on your consultant's website or if you don't have a consultant, you can order HERE.

Directions

• Take a piece of white cardstock and a medium color ink pad (Sunset) and scrape the edge of the ink pad down the center of the white paper leaving some white space creating a distressed block of ink on the paper. Let dry a few seconds.
• Now take a slightly lighter ink pad (Creme Brulee) and drag it over the previous block of color you created on the cardstock. Let dry a second.
• Use a solid silhouette image (like the SOTM!), stamp it in black over your distressed color block.
• To finish this card I used the honeycomb stamp from the set with Creme Brulee ink on a Creme Brulee card to create the background.
• The edges of the card were scraped with a Black Ink Pad
• I wrapped Black Waxy Flax around the first two layers of cardstock and tied it in a bow near her waist.  The ends of the waxy flax were curled by wrapping them around the Piercing Tool.
• The first two layers were elevated using 3D Foam Tape

Feel free to leave me a comment or let me know if you have any questions.  Then it's time to hop over to see what Lori Brown has in store for you!  For a full list of participants, you can go to Kathleen's blog here. Pin It

Pull Out Box Card with July Stamp of the Month (Blog Hop too!)

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This month I am so excited to combine my FIRST EVER video with the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  Here is how the blog hop works:  About 70 fellow Close to My Heart consultants all make a piece of art (scrapbook page, card, specialty item, etc) using the Stamp of the Month.  They all include links to eachother's blogs so that anyone can begin on any blog and hop from blog to blog which eventually becomes a big circle. Easy right?!  It is a great way to view many different ideas using one stamp set which is FOR SALE only for that particular month, so don't miss out!  If you've come here from Brae Montgomery's blog then you are on the right track.  Scroll to the bottom of the post to find the link to the next blog. 

Here is my Pull Out Box card using the July Stamp of the Month:

Would you like to learn how to make this card?  Then check out my video below:

July Stamp of the Month Close to My Heart Images:

Recipe:

July Stamp of the Month

Lucky Level 2 Paper Packet

Sunset Ink Pad

Outdoor Denim Ink Pad

Paper Trimmer w/Scoring Blade

Bitty Sparkles

Tombow Adhesive

3D Foam Tape

All Products can be ordered through my website here:  http://www.angelat.myctmh.com/

Thank you for looking!  If you are attending the Close to My Heart convention later this month then look for me to trade a card for one of these samples!  Feel free to make a comment if you'd like and then hop over to Jen Patrick's fabulous blog!

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June Stamp of the Month: Jubilation Blog Hop

Pin It Welcome to the June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This stamp set can be used throughout the entire year!  Each month I participate in a Stamp of the Month Blog Hop that features the special stamp that is only available that month. Using the links provided, you hop from blog to blog viewing over 50 ideas using that stamp set. If you came here from Dawn Heuft's Blog then you are on the right track. You will find the next link at the end of this post.  Here is what the stamp set looks like:

Here is my card this month.  I used the Embellished Circles technique that I found from the fabulous TechniqueJunkies website.  The Stamp of the Month along with the Connections stamp set is perfect!  Can you see the clear buttons on the starburst stamps?  They really add a lot of dimension and interest!

 

Recipe:

June Stamp of the Month: Jubilation

Connections Stamp Set

Lucky Level 2 Paper Packet (Sunset and Colonial White Cardstock and Navy circle background paper)

Stamp Pads: Outdoor Denim, Sunset, Olive, Desert Sand

Buttons: Clear, Brown, Navy Blue

Waxy Flax

Piercing Tool

Paper Trimmer with Scoring Blade

Sanding Block

Sponge 

Mini Glue Dots

Please leave a comment if you'd like and then hop on over to one of my favorite consultant's blog!  Katy Donaldson

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May Stamp of the Month: Chairs to You ~ Secured Flip Flap Card

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Welcome to the May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! Each month I participate in a Stamp of the Month Blog Hop that features the special stamp that is only available that month. Using the links provided, you hop from blog to blog viewing over 50 ideas using that stamp set. If you came here from Krista Ritskes' Blog then you are on the right track. You will find the next link at the end of this post. If you get lost along the way then you can go to Kathleen's Blog for the entire list of participants.  Now onto my card:

My upline, Linda Roberts, sent me a similar card for my birthday and I thought it was perfect for the blog hop!  Thanks Linda!  I've made the Flip Flap card before, but I love how the button holds the flap down!

Ingredients:

May Stamp of the Month: Chairs to You

Mayberry Level 2 Paper Packet:

Canvas Badge Buttons

Bamboo Ink Pad

Cocoa Ink Pad

Sky Ink Pad

Smoothie Ink Pad

Cocoa Grosgrain Ribbon

Foam Tape

Paper Trimmer with Scoring Blade

Circle Cutter

Blending Pen

Glue Dots

Directions: 

• Cut paper to the following dimensions:
• (1) 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 Cocoa Cardstock scored at 5 1/2"
• (1) 3 x 8 Olive Cardstock scored at 4"
• (2) 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 Colonial White Cardstock
• (1) 4 x 5 1/4 Background paper (squares/patchwork pattern)
• (1) 2 3/4 x 4 Background Paper (small pink pattern)
• (1) 3" Circle in Smoothie Cardstock
• (1) 2 3/4" Circle in Colonial White Cardstock
• Stamp a chair randomly on the Colonial White circle with Bamboo ink
• Stamp Home Sweet Home in Cocoa ink in the center of the Colonial White circle
• Use the Blending Pen to go over the letters in Home Sweet Home to give it some shading
• Scrape and Sponge Cocoa Ink around the Colonial White Circle
• Stamp the heart randomly in Sky ink on one of the pieces of 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 Colonial White CS
• Sponge Sky ink around the edges of both pieces of Colonial White Cardstock
• Stamp large saying in Cocoa Ink on the other piece of 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 Colonial White cardstcok
• Scrape the edges of the Smoothie Pad around the edge of the Smoothie Circle
• Stamp the tiny flower on a small Canvas Button in Cocoa Ink
• Use the blending pen and coordinating ink pads to add color to the flowers on the button
• Now it's time to put it all together!
• Take the largest piece of Cocoa cardstock and crease the fold where you scored.  The fold should be on the left side
• Attach the patchwork/squared background paper inside the Cocoa card
• Attach the pink patterned paper to the outside/left flap
• Take the Olive piece of cardstock and fold in half
• Attach the Olive piece on top of the patchwork/squared pattern paper to the right with the fold of the Olive cardstock on the right
• The front of the Olive piece should be on the outside of the Cocoa/Pink flap of the card
• Attach the Colonial White cardstock rectangles to the Olive cardstock as shown in the photos (Blue heart piece on top and the large saying piece on the inside.)
• Adhere the Colonial White circle to the Smoothie circle and attach those using Foam Tape to the top of the card
• Add a Cocoa knotted ribbon near the top/right of the circle using a glue dot
• For the Canvas button - Peel the backing off and cut the backing in half.  Replace half of the backing and attach it to the bottom/left of the card.  You want the Olive cardstock flap to be able the slide under part of the button to secure it, but easily slide out so the card can open.
• Done!  Let me know if you have any questions!

Now hop on over to Jen Patrick's blog to continue on your way through the hop! 

Thanks for leaving a comment! 

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April Stamp of the Month: Blessed Blog Hop

Pin It Welcome to the April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  Each month I participate in a Stamp of the Month Blog Hop that features the special stamp that is only available that month. Using the links provided, you hop from blog to blog viewing over 50 ideas using that stamp set. If you came here from Sheila Bennett's Blog then you are on the right track. You will find the next link at the end of this post.  If you get lost along the way, you can see the entire participant list here.

Here are the beautiful images from the stamp set:

And here is my card:

Ingredients:
April Stamp of the Month: Blessed
Bliss Workshop Kit
Opaques
Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon
Chocolate Ink Pad
Gray Flannel Ink Pad
Sponge

Note:
I wanted to try stamping these onto the patterned paper, but the dove just got lost in the detail.  Then I decided to try stamping the outline onto Colonial White cardstock with Chocolate Ink.  The inside of the dove was inked with Gray Flannel, stamped onto scratch paper, the bottom of the dove is rolled back into Gray Flannel, and then stamped onto the cardstock.  I cut it out and popped it up using Foam Tape.  I think I like it!


Thanks for visiting!  Now hop on over to Debra Van Patten's Blog for more ideas! Pin It

March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop: Sensational Seasons

Pin It Each month I participate in a Stamp of the Month Blog Hop that features the special stamp that is only available that month. Using the links provided, you hop from blog to blog viewing over 50 ideas using that stamp set. If you came here from Vickie's Blog then you are on the right track. You will find the next link at the end of this post.  If you get lost along the way then you can view the whole hop list here.

Here are the images that are in the stamp set.  They are SO cute in person!

Here is my card.  It's quick and simple, so it is easy to duplicate and send out as your Easter card.  Enjoy!

Ingredients ~ All products can be purchased on my website or on your consultant's website.
March Stamp of the Month: Sensational Seasons
Sophia Level 2 Papers
Hollyhock Cardstock
Blending Pen
Stamp Pads: Hollyhock, Blush, Goldrush, Bamboo, Pear, and Gray Wool (for shading around image)
Stazon Black Ink Pad
Organdy Ribbon
Foam Tape
Microtip Scissors

Now hop on over to Wanda's Blog and have fun! Pin It

February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Pin It February brings all kinds of exciting things for Close to My Heart - The New Spring/Summer Idea Book AND the February Stamp of the Month! Be sure to check them out!

Each month I participate in a Stamp of the Month Blog Hop that features the special stamp that is only available that month. Using the links provided, you hop from blog to blog viewing over 50 ideas using that stamp set. If you came here from Katy's blog then you are on the right track. You will find the next link at the end of this post.  If you get lost along the way or if there is a broken link, then you can see the full list of participating consultants here.

Here is what the stamp set looks like:

And here is my card!

Recipe:
D1453 Feb Stamp of the Month: Friendship
Cotton Candy Cardstock
Black Cardstock
White Daisy Cardstock
Wings Level 2 Pleated Ribbon
Hollyhock Ribbon
Pink Cordoroy Brads
Foam Tape

Feel free to leave a comment and then hop on over to Adeline Brill's blog to check out her amazing artwork. Pin It