Welcome to the Joyful Stars Blog Hop for August

I created a card with the new Zoe paper and the August Stamp of the Month.

To create this I started with a White Daisy card base sized 5.5 x 4.25

Zoe paper coordinates with our Sorbet Card Stock.  The next layer is Sorbet and sized at 5.25 x 4.  I embossed a White Daisy piece sized 5 x 3.75 with our Dot Embossing folder.  The Sorbet band is sized at 5 x 1.5.   The Zoe (polka dot) is sized at 5 x 1.25.  The shapes on the August Stamp of the Month can be cut with our new Artistry Cricut Cartridge.  I highly recommend our new cartridge but these shapes could easily be cut by hand.

I think is always gives a card a little extra dimension to add our 3D tape behind the sentiment.

For your next hop please see what Krista has in store for us this month.

         

Krista Hershberger                Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

Joyce Houck                          Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com  .

Nancy Brown                         creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

Betty Locco                           scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman                    girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Marie Flayer                          njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

Stephanie Huber                     lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com

The August Stamp of the Month is fantastic

This is the August Stamp of The Month.  I love it because I will use it all year long!  As you can see the shapes have a red outline which means it can be cut with the Cricut.  With this stamp set it corresponds with the new Artistry Cricut Cartridge,  

The Cut sizes are (from top down) 

1.75” page 32

2.0” page 13

1.25” page 11 

BEAUTIFUL STAMPS, AMAZING DISCOUNTS

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products (excluding purchases made in Studio J®), you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

August 2015: Framed (S1508)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

To order please click here My Close To My Heart Website

April Stamp of the Month

Each month Close To My Heart offers a specific stamp set at a significant discount.  The promotion is called Stamp Of The Month.  

Here are two examples that were made with the Stamp of The Month:

BEAUTIFUL STAMPS, AMAZING DISCOUNTS

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products (excluding purchases made in Studio J®), you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

April 2015: Typed Note (S1504)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

S1504 Typed Note, set of 19

Recommended Blocks:

1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002)

2" × 2" (Y1003)

4" × 5" (Y1012)

Order from my website by clicking here.

Now is the time to stock up on albums!

During the month of February*, when you purchase one of Close To My Heart’s alluring coated canvas albums you will be eligible to receive a second album of your choice at half price. That is a savings of over $17 USD / $19 CAD! These albums are available in a gorgeous variety of colors and patterns in both post-bound and D-ring styles—perfect to pair with traditional, Studio J®, or pocket scrapbook layouts. This offer is only available while supplies last, so make certain to get your order in early to ensure you can choose the styles and colors you love. They’re going fast and are built to last; so don’t delay—place your order today!

I think everyone has their own preferences on what type of album they like to use.  For me I like the post bound albums for my traditional 2 page layouts.  For our "Picture My Life" program and projects in progress, the D-rings would be my first choice.  We also have a large variety of page protectors to suit everyone's preferences (Picture My Life, top load, side load, strap side load).   

This special can be combined with the Stamp of the Month!

BEAUTIFUL STAMPS, AMAZING DISCOUNTS

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products (excluding purchases made in Studio J®), you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

February 2015: A Happy Hello (S1502)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

If you have any questions on how to get the most from your order don't hesitate to contact me.  I am here to help in any way.

You can place your order here.

Welcome to the Joyful Stars Blog Hop for August

I signed up to participate in a CTMH swap with 10 other consultants.  As soon as I returned from my Thirty-One convention in Ohio, I needed to get moving with 10 of each - 2 page layout, 3x3 card, 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card, and a 3D item.  August is also our local 4-H fair and there was so much to do.  The task I dislike the most is drawing blood from all our chickens (the bantams have the smallest veins!).  I had to come up with some pretty easy designs to make sure I could get them completed and mailed out in time.  These are some of the items I created for the swap using our new Scaredy Cat paper:

This card features the August Stamp of the Month (I absolutely love this stamp set!), our black shimmer trim, and the black enamel stars.

Your next hop is over to Stephanie.  Enjoy!

If you got lost along the way here is everyone's links:

Joyce Houck                   Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Nancy Brown                   creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

Krista Hershbergr            Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

Stephanie Huber             Lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com

Nickie Hoffer                   nickiehoffer.blogspot.com

Janice Centritto               craftingeek.blogspot.com  

Betty Locco                     scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Lori Meadows                 CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com

Stephanie B                    stephanielovesscrapbooking.blogspot.com

Jolene Barron                  jolenespapertrail.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman             girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Welcome to the Joyful Stars Blog Hop for January!

Here is a very simple Valentines Card using the January Stamp of The Month.  You can purchase the Stamp of the Month for a discounted price of $5 with a qualifying order of  $50.

I created a card base sized 4 1/4  x 5 1/2 using our white daisy Card stock.  

The Ruby stripe is cut at 2 1/2 x 5 1/2.  The Black stripe is cut at 2 1/4 x 5 1/2.

I used a single strand of the Cranberry Baker's Twine and attached it to the back of the black card stock making sure there would be sufficient drape for the hearts.  I created 2 little bows (using the fork method).

I attached the black stripe to the Ruby strip and attached it to the front of the card.

I cut the hearts with the Artiste Cricut Cartridge from the Ruby card stock at 1/4 inch larger that specified on the stamp carrier sheet because I like the look better.  I stamped the hearts with black ink and attached them to the card with our 3-D dimensional tape.

My final steps were to stamp XO at the bottom of the card and attach the two bows with a little drop of liquid glass.

Stamp Set used:
January Stamp of the Month Cross-stitch Wishes  S1401

Inks used:
Ruby   Z2170
Black  Z2105

Card stock:
Ruby      X5927
Black     1386
White Daisy   1385


Cricut Cuts from Artiste (page 51, shift accent 2):
Large heart - 1 3/4  - slightly larger than recommended on stamp carrier sheet
Small heart -   1 1/4  - slightly larger than recommended on stamp carrier sheet

Cranberry Baker's Twine  Z1752
3-D Foam Tape   Z1151



Please hop on over to Betty's Blog next.


If you missed any of the hops they are all listed for your viewing pleasure:

Joyce Houck                      Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Crystal Davis                      craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.com

Nickie Hoffer                     nickiehoffer.blogspot.com

Krista Hershberger           Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com 

Stephanie Huber                lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com

Helen Gullett                       byheleng.wordpress.com

Cindy Leek                           savingmemorieswithcindy.com

Nancy Brown                     creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

Lori Meadows                    CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com

Betty Locco                        scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Jean Murphy                      StampandscrapJeanie.Blogspot.com

October Stamp of the Month

This stamp set typically retails for $17.95 but if you place an order of $50 or more during October you can purchase this stamp set for only $5.

Scandinavian Wishes