April SOTM Blog Hop - You Are...

Welcome to the Close to my Heart April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. You may have found your way here from Helen Onulak's Blog.

The SOTM is "You Are..." and is a very fun set of 15 stamps. I created a circle card using cardstock and inks in Barn Red, Outdoor Denim and Bamboo. The star embellishments are from the Milepost Shapes set.



The hop continues at Debra Van Patten's Blog. Have fun and happy stamping. Georgia

March SOTM Blog Hop - Potential

Welcome to the Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog hop. You may have found your way here from Judy Burger's blog.

This month we have a beautiful set of nine stamps called "Potential". I have created a couple of circle cards this month. My first card uses kraft cardstock with a splash of lagoon cardstock and ribbon. I love the look of Desrt Sand ink on this cardstock. It creates beautiful shadding. Did you know that in addition to the Kraft cardstock, CTMH offers kraft envelopes and a die cut card set? Love it! My second card is created using the Stella paper pack and bling accents from the Blue & Green Sparkles assortment. Inks used include Sunset, Tulip and Cocoa.

The hop continues at Carla Ironside's blog. Have fun and Happy Stamping. Georgia

November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

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

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

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

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

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

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!

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!

March SOTM Blog Hop

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

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

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

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!

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!

November SOTM Blog Hop

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!

September SOTM Blog Hop

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!

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

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!

July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

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

June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

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

May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

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!

March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

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!