Easter 2016

This adorable card was CASED (copied and stamped exactly) by me from Tracy Lunceford's collection.  Isn't it cute; how could I resist!?!  We will make it at my Charming Cards Class on March 14@4-6pm.  You will also make two other cards, all for just $6.  Won't you please join us?  Email me to RSVP by March 13.

March 2016 Stamp of the Month Bloghop

Welcome to the March 2016 Stamp of the Month Bloghop featuring, "Sunshine Birdies".  There are 39 Close to My Heart consultants participating.  So many projects for which to be inspired using the adorable SOTM!

How this works is like a big wheel.  You begin on anyone's post then look for links to the previous or next person's blog.  Just click and you'll have hopped on over to the blog post behind the link.  Most people like to jump to the next person, but sometimes one jumps back to the previous blog.

The blog before me belongs to talented Gina Brandstetter.  Next you will jump onto creative Marie Flayer's Blog.  

My project with Sunshine Birdies focused on the butterflies.  It is a greeting card to with many purposes.  My Charming Card class customers will make it.

The products I used are few:  Penelope Paper Packet, Crystal Blue Cardstock, White and Gold Ribbon, ShinHan Markers - Golden Yellow, Clay, Vivid Green, Cerulean Blue, Warm Grey, Light Orange, Black, Bonding Memories Glue Pen, 3L E-Z Dots Adhesive, Grey Enamel Gems, Bitty Sparkles, Tuxedo Ink Pad, and White Daisy Value Pack card bases and envelopes.

You may purchase "Sunshine Birdies" for $5 when you spend $50 or its regular price of $17.95 at my retail site, papercraftingwithheart.ctmh.com.

I hope you enjoy the rest of the bloghop.  Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy

Spring Cards for March Gatherings Using CTMH's Penelope Paper Packets

Marteena is the hostess for my March Gathering.  She selected two cards for her guests to make.  Spring is the theme and Penelope papers are featured this month.  My hostess likes to send birthday cards and she loved the sentiment, "Hello There".  These are the two cards I created, following two very talented CTMH Consultants, for Marteena's party.

You may decide to be the hostess for my next Gathering!  It's a great chance to spend time with your friends, do some papercrafting, and earn some free product to use for your passion!!  Leave me a comment or email me to get a spot on my Spring calendar to have your own party!  Let's see what we can do!!!

February 2016 Stamp of the Month Bloghop

Hello and welcome to the Stamp of the Month Bloghop featuring, "Balloon Animals".

 

                                                

This Bloghop features 40 participating, Close to My Heart consultants.  Each has created something to inspire you and give you ideas to use this month's SOTM.  You can begin the hop, which is a cycle through all the blogs, at any place.  Look for a link imbedded in each post for where to click.  You will be taken to the next person in the order.  In my case, you may have just been reading Dana Kessler's Blog.  When you have finished reading mine, go see Paige Dolecki's Blog.  Just keep jumping and you'll eventually get back to where you began.

I've created a young boy's birthday card using "Balloon Animals".  I saw the layout pattern on Pinterest by one of our CTMH consultants, Denise Elliot.  Here's what I did:

I used one sheet of B&T from the Charlotte Paper Pack, Whisper Cardstock, Sorbet Cardstock, White Daisy Cardstock, Black Cardstock, Honey Ink Pad, Black Ink pad, Whisper Thick Twine, Gold Sequins, 3L E-Z Dots Adhesive, and 3D Adhesive Tape.  Of course there is a standard card base under it all!

Don't miss the chance to buy this adorable stamp set during February.  Just click here to get yours from my online retail site.  When your purchase reaches $50 you can get it for $5.  Otherwise, it stands alone for $17.95.

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy

January 2016 Stamp of the Month Bloghop

Welcome!  This is the January 2016 Stamp of the Month Bloghop featuring "Beloved Bouquet".

You are visiting the blogs of 33 participating, CTMH consultants. You may have arrived here from Krista Hershberger's blog. Or you are starting out here. When you are ready to move on click on
Wendy Coffman to go see her page. If you get lost along the way Melinda has the complete list in order.

I have made a card designed for Valentine's Day. You can easily change the sentiment and make it for a different occasion.

I used all CTMH products:

• La Vie En Rose Paperpack
• Exclusive inks - Poppy, Topiary, Black
• Silver Embossing Powder (retired) But we sell something comparable now.
• White Daisy Value Pack Card Bases and Envelopes
• Red Enamel Hearts
• Bitty Sparkles
• Clear Sparkles
• Silver Sequins
• Gold Foil Tape

This is a simple card to make, but it has a lot of punch!  You can buy the stamp set from me by visiting my retail, papercraftingwithheart.ctmh.com  or checking with your own consultant. 

Have fun with the rest of the bloghop!

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy

December 2015 Stamp of the Month Bloghop

Welcome to the December Stamp of the Month Bloghop featuring, Candlelight Garden!  This bloghop celebrates posts from many, participating Close to My Heart Consultants who showcase what each has done using this SOTM.

It works as one big loop that can be started anywhere.  Just hop on board and follow the trail by clicking on links embedded in each person's post.  I will assume you just came from Jacquelin's Blog which technically came just before mine.  If you continue in forward movement, you will hop on over to Krista's Blog next.

Now that the technical issues are explained, here is my artwork:

It's a greeting card meant to recognize those great friends who encourage us in difficult times and when we appear less that stellar.  After all, we all have a broken fence somewhere in our lives, yet some gorgeous flowers if you look beyond the fence problem!  These are the products I used:

• La Vie En Rose Paper Packet
• Gold Foil Tape
• Pink Enamel Gems
• Poppy Cardstock
• Pomegranate Cardstock
• Watercolor Paper
• Watercolor Paints
• Paintbrush Set
• White Daisy Exclusive Ink
• Black Exclusive Ink
• Black Pigment Ink
• 5.5" x 4.25" White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack
• 3L E-Z Dots Adhesive
• Gold Sequins
• Microtip Scissors

Please buy this stamp sometime during this December of 2015 because it's adorable and so versatile.  You may qualify to get it for $5.  Contact your regular consultant or click here to order yours on my retail site.

Enjoy the rest of the bloghop!

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy

November 2015 Stamp of the Month Bloghop

Welcome to the November 2015 Stamp of the Month Bloghop featuring, Cheers!

This is a monthly bloghop created by talented Close to My Heart Consultants.  This month there are 37 participating consultants.  To see all posts, look for links forward or backward highlighted in each post.  Simply click on the one in the direction you want to go and you'll be there in a jiffy.  Continue looking for links in each post and clicking.

The blog before me belongs to Jean McNulty.  You saw gorgeous work there!  After you see my artwork, visit Stefani Ewing's blog to see her wonderful work!

I created a greeting card suitable for the New Year or perhaps a birthday that you celebrate.

The products I used were:

• November SOTM, "Cheers"
• Eggplant Cardstock
• Champagne Cardstock
• Confetti Embossing Folder for Champane Glasses & Beverage
• Gold Glitter Paper
• Artistry Cricut Cartridge
• Eggplant Ink Pad
• Clear Sparkles
• Gold Sequins
• 3L E-Z Dots Adhesive
• Fiskars Paper a Trimmer
• Micro-Tip Scissors
• White Value Pack Cards and Envelopes

During November you can purchase the November SOTM for $5 with a qualifying order. Click here to order yours or see your own consultant.  I'm sure she'd like to sell you one!

Enjoy the rest of the bloghop!
 

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy