CTMH January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the Close to my Heart SOTM blog hop for January.  You may have found your way here from Pamela's blog.  This month's SOTM is called Cross-Stitch Wishes.

I have created a circle card featuring ProPlayer Paper Packet and embellished with black sparkles.  I used inks in Pacifica, Ruby and Black.

The hop continues at Theresa's blog.  Have fun and happy stamping!

Georgia

CTMH December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the Close to my Heart SOTM blog hop for December 2013.  You may have found your way here from PAM's blog.  This month's SOTM is called Special Care.

I have created a circle card featuring the Special Care Stamp set and the Babycakes Paper packet.  The ink used is Slate and the embellishment is a metal-rimmed enamel badge button from the ProPlayer Assortment.

The hop continues at KAMI's blog.  Have fun and happy stamping!

Georgia

CTMH November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the Close to my Heart SOTM blog hop for November.  You may have found your way here from Carla's blog.  This month's SOTM is called Illuminate.

I have created a circle card featuring the Illuminate set and the Sarita Paper Packet.  I created the look of the light glowing by creating a mask of the area surrounding the light.  I used a sponge dauber and Goldrush ink to pounce ink inside the light area.

The hop continues at Priscilla's blog.  Have fun and happy stamping!

Georgia

Holidays From the Heart Blog Hop

Hi and welcome the the Close to my Heart blog hop featuring new products in the Holidays from the Heart gift guide.  You may have found your way here from Katy's Blog.

My favorite things in the gift guide are the Sparkle & Shine Papers and Washi Tape.  I love all the fun things you can do with wash tape.  Here is a card featuring the papers:

Open the card and inside is baker's twine with flags made from the washi tape.  You can write on the tape using a sharpie marker.  The photo has the card open flat but it is really a fun card to display.

This next card is simply pieces of paper cut to form an interesting tree design.

This third and final card combines the paper with red shimmer trim and "Noel" cut from the Artiste cartridge.

The hop continues at Jody's Blog.  Have fun and happy stamping!  Georgia

CTMH October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the Close to my Heart SOTM blog hop for October.  You may have found your way here from Pamela's blog.  This month's SOTM is called Scandinavian Wishes.

I have created a number of Christmas tags and a circle card.  The tags each have a little sparkle with sparkles or shimmer trim.  I am in love with SHIMMER TRIM!

Circle card using Frosted Paper Packet and Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon.

The hop continues at Priscilla's blog.  Have fun and happy stamping!

Georgia

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the Month blog hop.  You may have found your way here from Beth's blog.

Our September SOTM is a set of 2 large background stamps in a set called Poster Tidings.  I created a circle card using the autumn stamp to create a background and used the Huntington paper pack to finish the background.  I added burlap ribbon and distressed cardstock hearts to create a simple card.

The hop continues at Lucy's blog.  Have Fun and Happy Stamping!  Georgia

CTMH Autumn/Winter Idea Book - New Product Blog Hop

 Hello and welcome to the blog hop featuring many of the great products in the new Close to my Heart idea book.  You may have found your way here from Elizabeth's blog.

I created a card using a few of my favorite new items.  First is the Sarita fabric  - I cut circles and made this fabulous flower embellishment.  Next is the stamp set, Geometric Backgrounds stamped onto several cut flags.  This is a great stamp set!

The hop continues at Heather's blog.  Have fun and happy stamping!  Georgia

August Stamp of the Month

I missed the SOTM blog hop this month but this is such a cute set, I figure better late than never!

The August Stamp of the Month is called A Chocolate Affair.  I created a circle card featuring the Laughing Lola paper packet.

Happy Stamping!  Georgia

July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for July 2013.  You amy have found your way here from Shirley's Blog. 

The July SOTM is set of 9 stamps called Swee Life.  I created a circle card using my favorite color combination...Black/Grey, White and a POP of color.  The papers are from the For Always Paper Packet.  The image is colored with Copic markers.  I used sparkles for a little embelishment.

The hop continue's at Haley's Blog.  Have fun and happy stamping!  Georgia 

June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the June CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.  You may have found your way here from Gina's Blog.  We have a great stamp set for June.  It is a set of 10 stamps called A Flowering Bunch.

I have a circle card to share this month.  I used cardstock in Sunset, Cashmere, Colonial White, Chocolate and Kraft.  Inks used are Chocolate and Creme Brulee.  I added Chocolate Striped Grosgrain ribbon and Mocha Opaques Adhesive Gems.

The hop continues at Lalia's Blog.  Have fun and Happy Stamping!  Georgia

May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for May.  You may have found your way here from Shirley's Blog.

This month we have a set of ten stamps that I love called Pinwheel.  I have created a few cards to share.  The first is a circle card using the Claire paper pack, inks in Outdoor Denim and Sunset, and embellished with Baker's twine and Epoxy Bubbles.

I also created a set of two easel cards.  I used several colors of cardstock and inks and each is embellished with Baker's twine and Epoxy Bubbles.

The hop continues at Maureen's Blog.  Have fun and Happy Stamping!  Georgia

April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for April.  You may have found you path here from Alison's blog.

This month's stamp set is called My Sunshine. This is an adorable set of 8 stamps that fits perfectly with the Cricut Artiste Cartridge.

I have 2 cards to share this month.  The first uses the Claire Paper Packet, Inks in Outdoor Denim, Blush and Sunset and Mocha Opaque Gems.

My second card features the Tommy Paper Packet, Inks in Outdoor Denim and Desert Sand and Mocha Opaque Gems.

The hop continues at Teresa's blog.  Have fun and happy stamping!  Georgia

March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the Close to my Heart Stamp of the month blog hop.  You may have found your way here from Angela's blog.

This month's stamp set is called Floral Happiness.  It is a beautiful set and I used it in a simple circle card.  Colors are Cotton Candy, Buttercup and Pear.

The hop continues at Teresa's Blog.  Have fun and happy stamping.  Georgia

CTMH New Product Blog Hop

The Close to my Heart Spring/Summer 2013 Idea is here and that means there are so many great new stamps, papers and other products.  This blog hop will give you a sampling of all the fun new goodies!  You may have found your way here from Tamytha's blog.

I love so many of the new papers but if I had to pick one, it would be the For Always paper pack.  The card uses For Always, Stamp Set B1420, Hello Tweety and embellished with Slate polka-Dot Washi Tape and Grey and Black Sparkles.  The Honey Cardstock adds that pop of color.

The hop continues at Krista's blog.  Have fun and happy stamping!  Georgia

February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Close to my Heart February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.  You may have found your way here from Angel's blog.  Home Sweet Home is our featured stamp set.

I have two cards to share this month.  The first is a circle card made using all cardstock and embellished with Baker's Twine and Epoxy Bubbles.

The second card features the For Always Paper pack and embellished with the new Artisan Studs.

The hop continue's at Shirley's Blog.   Have Fun and Happy Stamping! Georgia