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CTMH New Product Blog Hop

2012-01-29T19:00:00.005-07:00

The new idea book is here and packed with great new products. Welcome to the blog hop that features new goodies in the CMTH Spring/Summer 2012 idea book. You may have found your way here from Jennifer Rubio's Blog.

If I had to pick one favorite new item, it would be the set of birthday sayings called Just a Number. I can never get enough birthday stamps and this one has so many possibilities. Here are a few cards featuring the set:

My first circle card uses a cute sentiment from the Just a Number Stamp set and images from the A Tree stamp set and the Stella Paper Packet.

Card Inside:

My next circle card is very simple and easy. I love the soft colors in the new Florentine Paper Packet. The embellishment is a flower from the new Paradise Paper Flowers set and accented with an antiqued gold Durables Stud.

Card Inside:

My last card features one of three "Happy Birthday" quotes is various fonts. I added another new set, Just for You and more antiqued gold durables studs.

The blog hop continues at Carol Horton's Blog. Have fun and happy stamping! Georgia

January 2012 Stamp of the Month Bloghop

2011-12-31T16:55:00.009-07:00

Welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the month Bloghop featuring the set "Little Reminder". You may have found your way here from Gina Brandstetter's Blog.

I have a couple of circle cards to share this month. The first one is a card base in Crystal Blue with papers from the Wonderland Level 2 Paper Packet, Chocolate ink and Bitty Sparkles.

Card number two starts with a White Dasey card base, added Believe Level 2 papers, cardstock accents, inks in Crystal Blue and Holiday Red, Clear Sparkles and Buttons from the Bling Assortment.

The hop continues with Leanne Dudley's Blog. Have fun and Happy Stamping! Georgia

Rock the Block Blog Hop

2011-12-18T17:23:00.007-07:00

Welcome to the CTMH Blog Hop featuring the Rock The Block kit. You may have found your way here from Traci Godbee's Blog.

This stamp set is perfect to demonstrate a favorite stamping technique: Kissing with Lipstick. Kissing stamps means that you ink one stamp and press it against a second stamp before stamping onto the final surface. Kissing with lipstick is the technique of stamping two stamps in contrasting ink, pressing "kissing" them together and then stamp onto the surface. The flower on this mini card is stamped with Crystal Blue ink with the dot background stamp kissed with Chocolate.

Next I have a circle card to share in the same color sceme of Chocolate and Blue (Crystal Blue and Twilight). I stamped the background stamp on the butterfly in Chocolate and distressed everything with the stipple brush and Chololate ink.

My last card is fun and colorful. It features the colors Sunset, Gypsy and Lagoon.

The hop continues with Lori Brown's Blog. Have fun and Happy Stamping!

Georgia

December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-11-30T17:36:00.005-07:00

Welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. You may have found your way here from Krista Ritskes blog. The December Stamp of the Month is Mad About You, a set of 14 acrylic stamps. My card this month feature the Roxie paper pack. Ink used include Smoothie, Desert Sand and Black. Embellishments used are Just Blooms Flutter Paper shapes and Clear Sparkles.

The hop continues with Wanda Riley's blog. Have fun and Happy Stamping! Georgia

November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-10-31T18:00:00.002-07:00

Hi and welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. We may have found your way here from Teresa Scrivens Blog This month we have a set of 44 stamps called Cherish the Day.

I have a circle card to share featuring the paper and colors fro mthe Dreamin' Level 2 kit. I just can't stop making thiese circle cards!

The hop continues on at Judy Burger's Blog. Have fun and Happy Stamping!

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - October

2011-09-30T18:00:00.005-07:00

It is time for the next SOTM blog hop and October brings the Holiday Magic. You may have found your way here from Wanda Riley's blog. This is a beautiful set of 18 festive stamps.

I have several fun circle cards to share this month. Each card has its own special splash of BLING! My first card uses the following supplies: Papers: Believe; Inks: Cranberry, Holiday Red and Heavenly Blue; Cardstock: Desert Sand, Heavenly Blue, and White Daisy; Embelishments: Designer Ribbon-Red Collection, Red/Pink/Purple Assortment of Sparkles, Bling Assortment and Cranberry Waxy Flax.

The second card uses the following supplies: Papers: Wonderland; Inks: Spring Iris, Grey Flannel, Grey Wool; Cardstock: Spring Iris, Grey Flannel and White Daisy; Embelishments: Bling Assortment, Sparkles and Crystal Blue Waxy Flax.

Card #3 uses the following supplies: Inks: Olive, Desert Sand and Pacifica; Cardstock: Colonial white and Sunset; Embelished with Milepost Shapes and Bitty Sparkles.

The hop continues on and on so don't miss a stop. Keep the creativity going by visiting Melissa Laverty's Blog. Have fun and Happy Stamping!

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-08-31T18:00:00.005-07:00

Welcome blog hopppers and fellow stampers. It is time for the September Stamp of the month and the CTMH blog hop. You may have found your way here from Adeline Brill's Blog.

This month's SOTM is a set of 21 stamps called, "Limited Edition". I made a circle card using the stamp set, Typeset level 2 papers, Cocoa Ink and Wooden Buttons.

The hop continues at Pamela O'Connors's Blog. Have fun and happy stamping!
Georgia

CTMH Pair-A-Phrase Bloghop

2011-08-14T17:00:00.003-07:00

Welcome to my spot in the CTMH Bloghop featuring the Pair-A-Phrase stamp set. You may have found your way here via Doreen Guilfoyle's blog. I have a few circle cards to share using this huge double stamp set.

Card #1 features the butterfly stamps, cocoa ink and the Roxie level 2 paper packet. The card is accented with ribbons from the cocoa and pink collections and mocha opaques.

Card #2 uses the Believe level 2 paper packet. The image is stamped using archival black ink and then colored using various inks and a blending pen to add the soft touch of color. The card is accented with a photo hanger and sweet leaf green ribbon.

The bloghop continues with Brae Montgomery's blog. Have fun and happy stamping!

Georgia

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-07-31T18:00:00.004-07:00

Hi Hoppers! Wecome to my leg of the CTMH Stamp of the Month Bloghop. You may have found your way here from Dawn Heuft's blog. This month's set is a 9 piece set called "Wicked". Oh how fun this set is!

My first item this month is a simple card. I LOVE this cute black cat stamp.

Supplies used for all cards include cardstock and inks in Black, Gypsy, Lagoon, Sunset and Pear. Embelishments include white daisy organdy ribbon, ribbons from the black and lagoon mini medley packs and purple sparkles.

Card #2 is a circle card featuring the fun witched hat.

Card #3 is a circle card featuring the cool witch and lots of button accents.

The hop continues with at Jill Lucus blog. Have fun and happy stamping!

July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-06-30T18:00:00.005-07:00

Welcome to the July CTMH Stamp of the Month blog hop. You may have found your path here from Nancy Brown's blog. The stamp of the month is American Celebration.

I have 2 cards and a gift bag to share this month. Card #1 uses the Fanfare Papers, Pacifica, Sunny Yellow and Cranberry inks and accented with some bling.

Card #2 uses inks and cardstock in Pacifica, Sky, Cranberry and Sunny Yellow. I added some white ribbon and buttons and you have a very simple card full of American charm.

The blog hop continues with Melissa Robinson's blog. Have fun and happy stamping!

Jubilation: June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

2011-05-31T18:00:00.008-07:00

Welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. You may have found your way here from Jill's blog.

The June SOTM is Jubilation. It is a great assortment of 24 stamps covering lots of holidays or celebrations. To demonstrate the variety, I created one SIMPLE sketch and used it multiple ways. Each design uses a 3 color scheme to form a 8 x 3.5" card. If you are challenged in finding color combinations that you like, use the CTMH idea book as each section is based on a 3-4 color grouping.

Colors for card 1: Olive, Outdoor Denim and Sunset. This is 100% cardstock but the colors come from the Lucky Paper Pack. A few bitty sparkles to embelish the simplicity.

Colors for card 2: Cranberry, Pacifica and Sky from the Fanfare Paper Pack.

Colors for card 3: Lagoon, Pacifica and Sky . This is 100% cardstock but the colors come from the Magnifique Paper Pack. Embellishments are from the Lagoon Mini-Medley Accents.

The hop continues at Nicole Grigg's Blog. Have fun and Happy Stamping!

Stamp of the Month bloghop - May

2011-04-30T18:00:00.009-07:00

Welcome to the May Stamp of the month blog hop. You may have found your way here from Mary Eisen's Blog. This month's set is Chairs to you. It is a fun set of chairs and sayings.

My card is created with the Mayberry paper packet, cocoa ink and bity brads.

The hop continues with Krista Ritskes blog. Have fun and happy stamping!

Gift Card Card!

2011-04-15T21:00:00.008-07:00

This is a fun card that holds a gift card. The base of the card is an envelope. Here is a design using the CTMH Stamp Set Tulip and papers from the Wings paper pack. The shading technique on the tulip is created by applying a light shade of ink to the stamp and then add a darker ink directly to the stamp using a sponge dauber. This example used blush and vinyard berry inks for the flower and sweat leaf and olive for the stem/leaves. Card inside with flap closed: Card inside with flap open:

CTMH April Stamp of the Month - BLOG HOP!

2011-03-31T19:00:00.010-07:00

Welcome to the Close to my Heart April Stamp of the Month blog hop. You may have found your way here from Carol's blog. This Month's SOTM set is "Blessed". It is a beautiful set of 12 stamps. April's project is a circle card using Mayberry papers, Cocoa, Honey, Olive and Smoothie Inks, Mocha Opaques and Colonial White ricrak. To stamp the butterfly colors, I used the 2nd generation of the ink to create a lighter, softer shade.

The Hop continues at Judy Burger's blog. Have fun and happy stamping. Georgia

Miracle Easter Card

2011-03-21T11:50:00.002-07:00

The papers in the Miracle Level 2 Paper Packet are a perfect combination with the March Stamp of the Month.

March SOTM Blog Hop

2011-02-28T18:00:00.005-07:00

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the month blog hop. You might have found your way here from Krista's Blog. This month's set is an adorable set of 10 stamps called Sensational Season.

Gift Bag - Supplies used: Archival Black Ink, Desert Sand Ink, Pear Ink, Blending Pen, Oliva paper packet, Sweet Leaf Ribbon and Scallop Circle punch.

Card - Supplies Used: Archival Black Ink, Pacifica Ink, Desert Sand Ink, Sky Ink, Blush Ink, Barn Red Ink, Magnifique Paper, Blush Cardstock, Black Mini Medley Accents, Wings Level 2 Assortment, Blending Pen and Stipple Brush.

The hop continues at Lori Brown's Blog. Enjoy and Happy Stamping....Georgia

February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2011-01-31T18:00:00.010-07:00

Welcome to the February CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog hop featuring the Friedship Stamp Set. You may have found your way here from Krista Ritskes Blog. I found myself obsessed with making circle cards and 3.5x8" cards this month. I absolutely love making friendship cards and the Friendship Stamp Set is lovely. I hope you love this set as much as I do!

My first card features the stamp desin cut with the Klic-N-Kut. I LOVE my KNK! Sandy McCauley has an very quick and easy technique for creating the cutting designs for the CTMH stamps. The result is GREAT and so easy!

For information on creating the cutter files using CTMH stamp set, you can contact Sandy at: SANDY McCAULEY

The special secret for getting the perfect allignment is the stamp positioner I found at: Scrapology: Stamp Press. I love the CTMH blocks for all other stamping but when it comes to getting the perfect allignment, the stamp press is another must have.

My first card this month uses the Olivia Paper Pack and a fun color combination of Bamboo, Sunset and Lagoon. The sparkles in the Blue and Green sparkle assortment and Cocoa ribbons complete the look. This card using the "Right Design" from the Wishes idea book.

My second card uses all cardstock in Grey Flannel, Chocolate and Colonial White. I love the elegant look you get when stamping this set with the ink that matches the cardstock.

The next card uses the "Center Circles" templates from the Wishes idea book. The paper is from the Wings paper packet and the accents are from the mini-medley assortment in black and Blue and Green sparkle assortment.

The next card using the "Simple Statement" design from the Wishes idea book. Paper are from Miracle Paper Packet and the accents are from the new Blue and Green button assortment. I love these beautiful buttons!

And last but not least is a card designed from the "Attention Getter" pattern in the Wishes idea book. The papers are from the Wings collection. The embelishments are from the Wings Level 2 assortment leated ribbons and the black mini-medley accents collection.

Thanks for stopping by. The hop continues with Dawn Ross' Blog. Have fun!

Georgia

Altered Memo/Photo Boards

2011-01-09T14:55:00.004-07:00

My friend Polsia has found these wonderful 12x12 boards that turn into a decorative memo or photo board. I have 2 styles designed for her CTMH party....

Wings Board:

Olivia Board:

January SOTM Blog Hop

2010-12-31T19:00:00.002-07:00

Welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. You may have found your way here from Carla Ironside's blog. The January SOTM is Find Your Style. This set is one of the most beautiful set of stamps ever.

The following cards were all made using the new Wings collection. The embellishments include pearl opaques, black buttons from the mini-medley accents collection and blue & green sparkles.

The hop continues with Shirley Ross Blog. Have Fun!

December Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

2010-11-30T19:00:00.003-07:00

Hi Hoppers! You make have found your way here from Teri Baxter's Blog.

This month's set is Amore - a lovely and elegant set. My first item to share is a card using Wishes template, Top it Off. I picked the Olivia paper line because the colors are to die for. The card also includes Barn Red Ink, Mocha Opaques, White Daisy blooms and accented with Sorbet and Cocoa ribbons.

The second item is a little Cardstock gift bag make with Smoothie Cardstock and Ink and accented with Pearl Opaques and a little ribbon. I simply found a pattern for the bag and sized it to fit the stamp.

Now it is time to hop on over to Pamela O'Connor's Blog. Have fun!

Christmas Tags

2010-11-28T15:54:00.007-07:00

I have been busy making Christmas tags...if only I was this caught up on the shopping!

November SOTM Blog Hop

2010-10-31T18:00:00.002-07:00

Welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Bog Hop. You may have found your way here from Beth Nauman's blog. This months stamp set is called a little thanks and it is a must have in my collection. I designed a little "thanks" gift bag.

Supplies used: Magnifique Level 2 Paper Packet, Sky Cardstock, Desert Sand Cardstock, Pacifica Ink, Sparkles Blue & Green and Natural Hemp.

Side View:

The hop continues at Annette Green's blog. Have fun!

Fall Mini Book

2010-10-20T14:37:00.007-07:00

I thought this fun round book style would make a great fall table centerpiece. This is a project we will be doing for my friend Brenda's crop next month.

Supplies used:

Olivia Workshop kit - includes Stamp Set B1355 Timeless. Beautiful leaves!

D1436 The Present.

Inks: Sunset, Smoothie, Barn Red and Cocoa

Other: Pear and Sunset ribbons from the mini-medley accents kits, Cocoa ribbon, Opaques.

October SOTM Blog Hop

2010-09-30T18:00:00.004-07:00

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. You may have found your way here from Wanda Riley's Blog. I created a little crayon size gift box. The image is stamped in black Stazon onto a transparency sheet. The coloring in of the image is done using Copic markers. Add a little Mistletoe Pattered paper and there you have it!

The hop continues at Jill Lucus' Blog. Have Fun!

September SOTM Blog Hop

2010-08-31T18:00:00.003-07:00

Welcome to my blog and the CTMH Stamp of the Month hop! You may have found your way here from Krista Ritskes' blog.

The September SOTM is an adorable set for Halloween called 'Thriller". I thought a simple trick-or-treat bag would be perfect. There are 2 little "tricks" {haha - get it?}.

Trick #1: Create the matching ribbon using stamps from the set and Stazon ink.

Trick #2: Stamp skull image on white cardstock and again on a post-it note. Cut out the skull on the post-it and place over the first stamped image to create a mask. Using a foam tool and Gypsy Ink (one of the new yummy colors), pounce onto the cardstock. Remove post-it and see how the skull "pops".

The hop continues at Shannon Pelletier's blog. Have fun!

Winter 2010 New Product Blog Hop

2010-08-27T18:00:00.004-07:00

I know you are all anxious to see all the new products in the Winter 2010 Idea book. Welcome to the hop and a sneak peak of this products in action. You may have found your way here from Carla Ironside's blog.

My personal favorite are the new stamp colors. Here is a tag featuring Lagoon, Sky and Pacifica. The paper line is Magnifique and the stamp is from the My Acrylics set, Circle of Love.

Next is a simple card stamped with My Acrylics set Unity and accented with the new colors of Sparkles.

The hop continues at Helen Onulak's blog. Happy Stamping! Georgia

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2010-07-31T18:00:00.009-07:00

Welcome to the Blog Hop featuring the CTMH August Stamp of the Month, Something Spendid. You may have found you way here from Helen Onulak's Blog. My projects this month are for gift-wrapping ideas. The first box is a simple cube shaped box. My favorite part is the box top decorated with a large white bloom accented with the large leaves from the stamp set.

Project #2 is a simple Gable box. I love these boxes for those odd shaped gifts.

The hop continues at Debra Van Patten's Blog. Have fun!

Friendship Card - CTMH Clear Cards!

2010-07-08T09:12:00.006-07:00

I like to use both the clear sections and covered sections of the card. For this card, I covered up the bottom half of the card front so that the upper half of the card inside will show through.

Card Front:

Card Inside:

· Notice the stamped image on the card inside is positioned that it shows when the card is also closed.
· A little heart was added under the card front layer. You can’t see this heart on the front but it is a nice little decoration when the card is open.
· The fact that the lower half of the card front is covered, you can add a personal message to the lower half of the card inside.

Card Front (open) and Back:

· Notice the CTMH double sided paper shows through all sides of the card.

Faux Denim Technique

2010-07-04T18:49:00.003-07:00

July's technique page is Faux Denim. I found myself making a few 12x12 pieces at a time and then I have it on hand for a project, as needed. Get the complete directions here.

July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2010-06-30T18:00:00.001-07:00

The July Stamp of the Month is "Happy Forever", an adorable set of 9 stamps including fun images and 3 sentiments. You may have arrived here from Lori Brown's blog. I have two cards to share this month. Welcome and enjoy the blog hop.

The hop continues at Shannon Buck's blog. Have fun hopping and happy stamping! Georgia

Hand Sewing Technique

2010-06-07T18:37:00.002-07:00

June's Technique Page is HAND SEWING! Use your stamps to make stitching templates.

Get the complete directions here.

June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2010-05-31T18:00:00.005-07:00

June's Stamp of the Month is a must have for creating masculine Layouts, Cards and Tags. It is called "Wonderful Friend" and consists of 9 acrylic stamps. You may have found your way here from Pamela O'Connor's Blog.

I have 2 cards and a tag to share this month. The distressed look of this set is perfect for a stressed out gal like me - lol.

The next stop along the hop is Caren Goldstein's Blog. If you get "lost" or want an alternative way to hop around - here is the complete list of participants:

Kathleen Androlewicz http://bowlofstamps.blogspot.com/
Helen Onulak http://hookedonstamping.com/
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com/
Shannon Buck http://stampinbuds.blogspot.com/
Kim O'Rear http://kimorear.blogspot.com/
Nancy Brown http://creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com/
Alison Mullen http://stickygirlstamps.com/
Latisha Haag http://domestichomefrontcoordinator.blogspot.com/
Laurie Newton http://scrapsfromthebeach.blogspot.com/
Jody Gustafson http://cre8nmemories.blogspot.com/
Annette Green http://annettescreativejourney.blogspot.com/
Chris Shouse http://houseostamps.wordpress.com/
Michelle Loncar http://michelleloncar.blogspot.com/
Susan Brooks http://stampingintheopen.blogspot.com/
Angela Tutton http://tuttonstreasures.blogspot.com/
Melissa Laverty http://fancymelissa.com/
Wanda Riley http://creatingwithwanda.blogspot.com/
Sylvia Jacquot http://stampinsylvia.blogspot.com/
Sarita Schraeder http://blessedscrapper.com/
Pamela O'Connor http://cherishyourmemories.blogspot.com/
Georgia Hauglid http://inkygeorgia.blogspot.com/
Caren Goldstein http://scrappycaren.blogspot.com/

Antoinette Herrin http://godblessyourart.blogspot.com/
Cindy Leek http://paperspadsandpictures.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Smith http://verykimberry.blogspot.com/
Krista Ritskes http://kristaritskes-simplycreating.blogspot.com/
Teri Baxter http://themidnightartist.blogspot.com/
Beth Naumann http://bethscreativeblock.blogspot.com/
Judy Burger http://makingtimeformemories.blogspot.com/
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com/
Lori Leng http://pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/
Lori Brown http://savingmine.blogspot.com/
Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com/
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com/
Katy Donaldson http://scrappinkaty.blogspot.com/
Jamia Bankhead http://papermadnessinc.blogspot.com/
Misty Jackson http://misstscraps.blogspot.com/
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Lori Miller http://clearlyfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com/
Carol Horton http://carol-scrappininparadise.blogspot.com/
Tammy Lea Pinchard http://mycreativeclubhouse.blogspot.com/
Amy Edwards http://paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com/
Debra Van Patten http://memoriesoftheheartbydeb.blogspot.com/
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com/
Jen Patrick http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Mary Eisen http://mestamp2.blogspot.com/
Kristie Herdener http://goofyscrapper.blogspot.com/
Melissa Burch http://melissaburch.blogspot.com/
Traci Godbee http://createwithtraci.blogspot.com/
Danielle Chapman http://cupcake-stamper.blogspot.com/
Barbra Otten http://barbraotten.blogspot.com/
Jenifer Benner http://jensmessystudio.com/
Laurie Levnik http://creationsbylaurie.blogspot.com/
Carol Loftus http://carolloftus.blogspot.com/
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com/
Kami Welter http://scrappin4memories.blogspot.com/
Shirley Ross http://momnmescrap.blogspot.com/
Jen Rubio http://jenrubio.blogspot.com/
Deb Young http://scrapbookczar.blogspot.com/
Wendy Fording http://papercreationsbywendy.blogspot.com/
Melinda Everitt http://ifyoublingittheywillcome.blogspot.com/
Andrea Ewen http://ewenstyle.com/
Shannon Pelletier http://mycolorfulworldinvt.blogspot.com/
Janelle Jaksitz http://jaksscraps.blogspot.com/

Happy Stamping!!! Georgia

Misting Technique

2010-05-21T15:00:00.010-07:00

This is the kick-off to a monthly blog post featuring a technique page. I hope you join me in creating your own page using the technique each month.

This month's technique is......MISTING! Click here for the detailed directions.

For the page shown, I used Western Flourishes Stamp Set, Desert Sand ink and Pen in Twilight.

Happy Stamping!

May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

2010-04-30T18:00:00.007-07:00

Welcome to the Close to My Heart Consultant Stamp Of the Month Blog Hop. You may have found you way here from Mary's blog. This set is called "Cherish the Moment". My projects for the month are quick and easy tags.

Thanks for stopping by. Now, the hop continues at Kimberly's Blog. Happy Stamping!

New Product Blog Hop!

2010-04-28T18:00:00.005-07:00

You have found your way to the Close to My Heart consultant blog hop featuring a variety of the new products that can be found in the Summer 2010 idea book. You may have landed here from Jennifer's blog.

For my project, I selected the Clear Cards. These cards are a nice weight and so much fun to work with.

I cut patterned paper (Topstitch Paper Packet) to fit the inside of the card and stamped "happy birthday" (stamp from Candlelight set). I used a fine line of liquid glass around the entire edge of the paper. Next, I took a strip of paper and adhered it to the card front. Using a sponge brush and acrylic paint, I edged the entire card with a thin line of paint. I added some ribbons by punching several holes through the card top and added a soft suede pinwheel embelishment.

Now, the hop continues over at Antoinette's Blog. Have fun and happy stamping!

Popup Gift Card

2010-04-26T13:25:00.005-07:00

While out surfing the web, I came across the cutest idea for a popup gift card. You can see a full tutorial on Jane Matsumoto's Blog.

Here is an image of my finished card front:

And the inside....your gift card fits right into that little slot.

April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

2010-03-31T18:00:00.026-07:00

Welcome to the HOP! You may have found your way here from Debra's Blog. This month's SOTM is Flower Pot. What a cute set this is!

My first card this month was made by stamping the window and floral stamps in archival black ink. Using a waterbrush and inks to match my patterned paper, I colored my images. The piece is then cut-out, mounted on black cardstock (trimmed to fit) and add a few black mini brads.

My second card I stamped the floral clusters and pots and then watercolored the image using the same ink color.

It is time to move on with the hop so off you go to Tammy's Blog. Have fun!

March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

2010-02-28T19:00:00.002-07:00

Welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! You may have come here from Danielle’s blog.

This Month's set is "A Little Everything". It is a fun set of 26 stamps that covers lots of holidays and celebrations. It is a must have set for the avid cardmaker!

My Card #1 is made using "Originals" card sketch First Impression. Papers are Bella and the stamp set in addition to the SOTM is Endless Friendship.

My Card #2 is made using "Originals" card sketch Greeting Pouch. Papers are You Rock and stamp set used in addition to the SOTM is Star Power.

My Card #3 is made using my favorite simple card design. When you find a design that makes the process easy for you - stick to it! Papers are Blue Ribbon and stamp sets in addition to the SOTM are Whimsical Wings and Star Power.

My Card #4 is made using "Originals" card sketch County Door. Papers are Tinkerin. This is my SUPER SIMPLE card this month.

The next stop for the Blog Hop is Brenda’s blog. Have Fun!

Star Power - My Favorite Stamp Set

2010-02-23T20:01:00.006-07:00

Okay, I admit I can't have only one favorite but this set makes the top of the list. Here are a few quick and easy cards. No patterned paper here - the stamps do all the work.

Star Power Valentine

2010-02-06T10:46:00.004-07:00

This is another quick and easy card. Stamp sets used: Star Power and Ms. Sweetheart.

I outlined the wings and added dots with the "At you Spica" pens.

February Stamp of The Month Blog Hop!

2010-01-31T19:00:00.009-07:00

Welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! You may have come here from Carol Horton's blog.

This Month's set is "Piece of Cake". It is a fun set of 10 stamps. I can't seem to put it down.

My first card uses the Caboodle Level 2 Paper Pack, Sorbet Ric Rac and mini brads in black. The image is stamped in black archival ink and colored with watercolor pencils and a blending pen. The little flowers (in the corner and on the top of the lower cake layer) are cut out from other cake images in the set.

My second card uses the More to Adore Level 2 Paper Pack and Stickeze, Craft Buttons, Waxy Flax, and Colonial White Ribbon. The image is stamped in Chocolate ink and colored with watercolor pencils and a blending pen.

My third card is the super quick and easy design. I picked three colors (Olive, Sorbet and Twilight), stamped the ink color onto the coordinating cardstock. I softened the lines of the images using a blender pen and a little ink. Add a stamped phrase and a little embelishment and that is one easy and adorable card!

The next stop for the Blog Hop is Michelle Loncar's Blog. Have Fun!

So Lucky to Have You

2010-01-30T14:33:00.000-07:00

Another card made using new items from the 2010 Spring idea book. The stamp set is "So Lucky" and the papers are from the Caboodle level 2 paper pack.

Forever in Love Stamp Set

2010-01-24T17:59:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite new sets from the Spring 2010 Idea book. It is B1345: Forver in Love. Images are stamped in black Archival Ink and colored with inks and waterbrush.

Desk Top Calendars

2010-01-14T20:52:00.000-07:00

These desk top calendars are made using papers and stamps from the CTMH Felicity Collection. These are for Polsia's Crop/CTMH Party. It is going to be fun!

Family Portrait - Made with Love

2010-01-04T19:34:00.000-07:00

My mom is a VERY talented artist. During her visit over Christmas she made us a beautiful family portrait. Thanks Mom!

The New Idea Book is Here!

2010-01-04T19:32:00.000-07:00

Please contact me at georgia@myctmh.com to receive your copy.

August Stamp of the Month - It's Your Day!

2009-08-29T09:51:00.000-07:00

Here are a few VERY quick and easy cards using the August Stamp of the Month:

June Stamp of the Month

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The June Stamp of the Month is Tender Tags

I love the little Flourishes!

What a fun set filled with flourished tags.

I am already thinking about Christmas.....

.....more Christmas.

Trouble Puggle

2009-06-05T18:47:00.000-07:00

I really need to trademark that phrase...."TROUBLE PUGGLE". Emily is so cute. Everyone asks, "what is she?". My reply, "1/3 Beagle, 1/3 Pug, 1/3 TROUBLE!!!!".

I bought 3 new dog beds a few weeks ago and they were in the house for less than an hour before each one had a whole in it. One was beyond repair. I fixed one today and within minutes she flipped it over and fell asleep. Super cute? Well, it was not long until I caught her ripping it to shreds. So much for super soft beds. My dogs will now get rocks for pillows. lol

So Sketchy Sunday

2009-06-05T09:05:00.000-07:00

I love to work with sketches. This is So Sketchy Sunday #13. The stamp set used is one of my favorites for cards called Dainty Thoughts.

Every Sunday Mary posts a new card sketch on her blog: http://mbryt1.blogspot.com/ Come join the fun!

The New Summer Book is HERE!

2009-06-01T15:49:00.001-07:00

Sit....Stay....Good Dogs!

2009-06-01T15:45:00.000-07:00

Yes, I do have a treat that they are patiently waiting for. I can't believe how big little Em is getting.

A Rough Day for Sparky and Emily

2009-06-01T14:25:00.000-07:00

This photo is from March 2008 but it is one of my favorites. I still don't know WHAT I was thinking by scheduling surgeries for both of my fur babies on the same day! They were certainly confused.