Papercrafting With Heart

Monday, June 30, 2014

Stamp of the Month Bloghop for July 2014

Welcome to the July 2014 Stamp of the Month Bloghop!

We are fortunate to have over 40 CTMH consultants participating this month! I am sure you will see some very creative art using the Circus Alphabet Stamp Set.

The bloghop operates as one big loop. You can really start at any blog and then look for the names of the preceding hopper and thhttp://pamse next one to follow. For instance, my blog post was preceded by Pam's Blog. When you are finished with mine you'll click on the name of the next blogger which is Susan's Blog. You can hop by going forward or backward, it doesn't matter. At any time you get lost just visit http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html to be redirected.

I must admit that I had trouble creating my artwork this month. I had to wait until the last minute to get started. Then I was "entertaining" so to speak with a novice papercrafter and kept having to be engaged in dialogue. So I got distracted and started making cutting mistakes! Ouch!!! In particular I wasted some of the chalkboard paper and didn't dare make one more attempt or I wouldn't have enough for my ladies. So you will see a bubble in my banner which uses the Circus Alphabet Stamp Set. Here's more explanation...

I had decided to make a baby card using Jubilee and the Chalkboard paper. I planned on doing embossing with retired white embossing powder. Little did I know that my craft heater would burn a bubble in the paper!! I tried to redo this, but then my hand was nervous and the letters weren't as clear. So I kept the bubble one which really is turning out to be my "perfect imperfection" which is alot like me! Please pardon my bubble!! I also learned something important about the chalkboard paper, it changed from dull to shiny under the heat. I wonder if it is not really meant for embossing?! :))

Maybe the layout will inspire you with some truly baby colored paper. This just is a little flat for me, but I like the concept. There, I admitted it, I don't like my card!!! Oh well, there's always next month....

The products I used are:

Jubilee Papers
Chalkboard Papers
Circus Alphabet Stamp Set
Baby Carriage Mini Stamp
Color-Ready Ribbon
Washi Tape: Yellow Triangles, Slate Polka Dot, and Lagoon Houndstooth
Sponge
Sorbet Ink
Cotton Candy Marker (Easily substitute a Sky Marker if the baby is a boy.)
Black Pigment Ink
Versamat
White Embossing Powder
Craft Heater
Pink Flamingo Dots (You could use Aqua Dots for boy babies.)
Black Flourish
Babycakes Assortment

Remember that Circus Alphabet Stamp Set is only available this July 2014. Click here to be directed to my retail site where you can order one for $5 when you qualify with a $50 order. Or just order it for $17.95.

Thanks so much for stopping by and putting up with my humor!! Nancy

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

June 2014 Card Kits

Unbelievable, it's Summer!

I don't know about you, but I am ready for some fun in the sun!

But in case you need a day inside because you got too sunburned at the pool, I have some gorgeous card kits to offer you! Each one is priced differently, but they all have an option to buy the stamp set used or to have me prestamp for you. You will get the materials for five cards per kit. Everything is precut and measured for you. It's simple...you provide the adhesives and your good to go!

I used the amazing "Balloon Talk" papers for all of these cards. You can order the paper by clicking here should you desire more and the whole collection.

Here are the kits:

"Merci Beaucoup"

Adapted by Nancy Womersley

"Owls"

Created by Nancy Womersley

"Kaboom"

Created by Nancy Womersley

So there you have it, three kits to choose from. Or all three for a bonazza of papercrafting! If you have any questions, leave a comment or email me.

Thanks for stopping by! Nancy

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Stamp of the Month Bloghop for June 2014

Welcome to the Stamp for the Month Bloghop!

This month we are featuring "Kaboom", a stamp set of 16 images.

You are about to see many marvelous creations by the 50+ contributing consultants. You can join the bloghop here or anywhere and follow links for the next landing pad. Anytime you get lost along the way, click here for a complete list of the bloggers.

You may have come from the amazing Michelle Johns' Blog. Welcome to my blog to see my creation!

I made a birthday card because my two grandsons have birthdays in early July. The sentiment can be changed to announce the birth of a child, wedding reception news, or whatever. The options are endless!

I almost used exclusively CTMH product, but I deviated with the polka-dot grosgrain ribbon. I wanted to use it up! Now for the CTMH product besides the Kaboom stamp set, I used Balloon Ride Papers, Ruby Cardstock, White Daisy Cardstock, Red Shimmer Trim, gems from the Red Base & Bling Jewels, Ruby Exlcusive Inks Pad, Honey Exclusive Inks Pad, Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks Pad, Black Exclusive Inks Pad, 5.50 x 4.25 White Card from Value Pack, 3-D Foam Tape, and Tombow Adhesive. I cut the ovals from a product of a retired company. You can use our Cricut Cartridges instead.

You can get the stamp set, Kaboom for $5 with a $50 order. Click here to order yours now.

Okay, now it's time to jump on over to Terry Ann Diack's Blog so you can see her awesome work.

Thanks for stopping by! Nancy

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Girl's Night Out - Skylark Bracket Frame

Do you want to have a Girl's Night Out on your own schedule? You could be at home in your pj's crafting away!

I have my project offered this month, May 2014, to share with you!

Skylark Bracket Frame

Created by Nancy Womersley

Original by Renee Wichert

You can purchase this safely with PayPal. I will ship you everything needed to complete this art (except adhesives) and complete assembly directions.

Add photos and this is an adorable graduation gift or gift for any occasion!

If you have any questions, please leave me a comment. And here's to Girl's Night Out whenever you can find the time!

Thanks for stopping by! Nancy

Card Kits for May 2014

Father's Day is on the horizon! I always try to make guy cards at this time. Then I send one to my uncle and save the rest for all the men's birthdays for the summer and fall seasons.

I am excited to send the Happy Camper card to my BFF because she is going "camping" this June. Last year she pitched her tent and then saw all the bees and ants in the campsite. That was it for her; she packed up and rented the one remaining cabin at the resort!!

On another note, I made a "card in a box" which mails in a regular envelope. They are such fun to make and can easily be adapted for any occasion.

Each kit below will come with full assembly directions. You will have precut papers, ribbons, and embellishments to make five cards. I will prestamp for you or you can buy the stamp set(s) used to complete them. Under each card kit are options for purchase.

Here are the kits...

"Happy Camper" Kit

Adapted by Nancy Womersley

Original by Mary Gunn

"Girl's Rock Birthday in a Box" Kit

Adapted by Nancy Womersley

Original by Nancy Ball

"Gone Fishing" Kit

by Nancy Womersley

Original by Gina Brandstetter

Once again, thank you for looking. If you have any questions, add a comment and I'll get back to you promptly.

Thanks for stopping by! Nancy

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

May 2014 Stamp of the Month Bloghop

Welcome to the May 2014 Stamp of the Month Bloghop! This month we are featuring,"You've Got A Friend", a stamp set with 5 images.

The bloghop is super easy. You can start with any consultants blog post because it is a big circle. Hop on and follow the links imbedded in each post. You may have come my way via Sheila's Blog where you saw her awesome art. At the end of this post I will show you who's next. If you get lost at any point, click here for a list of all the participating bloggers.

I decided to use the stamp with the apple saying, "You are the Apple of My Eye". I used this phrase every year in my classroom. Fond memories and a wonderful phrase from the Bible. I fashioned a card inspired by Jennifer Bennett, another CTMH consultant who makes wonderful creations.

I used:
5.5" by 4.25" card base
White Daisy Cardstock
Free to Be Me B&T and Cardstock
Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape
Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
Smoothie Striped Washi Tape
Black Pigment Ink
Black Mini-Medley (retired)

My card is very simple and can be done with many papers and ribbons. I hope you will want to recreate it.

Now, hop on over to Maria's Blog to see what fabulous art she has made.

Thanks for stopping by! Nancy

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Card Kits for April 2014

Hello Again!

I am super excited to show you my new card kits this April! They have a "shabby chic" feel which I find all over my house. I might have to frame some. Any of these could be changed into a Mother's Day card if you are planning for May already.

When you order a kit, you get precut papers, embellishments and ribbons to make five cards. I will prestamp them, too if you chose. You will be able to select whether "I stamp for you" or "You do your own stamping" when you place your order. If you want to stamp your own, then the price includes the necessary stamp sets plus a mini, black, pigment ink pad. I will send full assembly directions.

Here are the card kits:

"Balloon Talk"

Created by Nancy Womersley

"Hi"

Adapted by Nancy Womersley

From Jennifer Bennett

"Believed"

Adapted by Nancy Womersley

From Katy Taylor

Have you ever thought about being a Close to My Heart Consultant? April 2014 is a perfect time to join! The New Consultant Kit is just $99 and you will get your choice of one of our exclusive, Cricut Bundles FREE!!! That's valued at $99. When you reach $1200.00 in sales by your three month anniversary, you would be credited your New Consultant Kit price which is a required purchase as you join. What are you waiting for? Contact me for information on how to sign up on my team at nancysheart2heart@comcast.net.

Enjoy your card kits and happy papercrafting!

Thanks for stopping by! Nancy