April 2015 Stamp of the Month Bloghop

Welcome to this month's Stamp of the Month Bloghop featuring, "Typed Note".

Prepare to see some wonderful projects using this versatile stamp set.  This month there are 67 CTMH consultants participating in this bloghop.  In each post there will be links to the before and after blogs.  So you may have come to mine via Stefani Ewing's Blog.  When you are ready, just click on Gina Brandstetter's Blog to go to the next one following me. Should you have a problem during this hop you can visit Melinda Everett's Blog for a complete list of the bloghop order.

I have created a birthday card appropriate for a guy.  It was so easy to make.  I stamped the vintage typewriter image on White Daisy cardstock using Sunset Ink Pad and stamped the sentiment with Glacier Ink Pad.  I used the Sunset colored B&T from the new, Blossom Paper Packet and did second generation stamping in Lagoon Ink of the pointed index finger image to make a different pattern.  I stamped the same image with Lagoon Ink Pad in regular stamping on White Daisy.  After I fussy cut it out, I attached a bow from Glacier Extra Thick Twine with a mini Glue Dot.  The whole image was adhered with 3-D tape.  Everything else was attached with EZ Dots tape runner.  I applied our blue sequins from a retired WOTG, but our Lagoon Dots would work nicely.  The base is 4.25" x 5.5" regular card from our Value Pack of cards and envelopes.

The "Typed Note" Stamp set is available only in April of 2015.  You may qualify to purchase it for $5 or pay $17.95 outright on my retail site nancysheart2heart.ctmh.com.  Your own consultant will offer it, too.

Enjoy the rest of the SOTM Bloghop and thanks for stopping by!  Nancy

Stamp of the Month Bloghop for March 2015

Welcome to the March 2015 Stamp of the Month Bloghop featuring "Choose Happy"!

You are visiting a bloghop of over 70 participating, CTMH consultants this month.  You'll jump from blog to blog by clicking on the provided links.  You may have just been checking out Alyson Mayo's Blog.  After looking at mine, you will click on Pamela Ellison's Blog.  For a complete list of the bloggers visit ifyoublingit.blogspot.com.

I decided to change it up a bit this month and decorated our cupcake box.  I wanted to do a concept of a memento guests could take with them following an Easter Brunch.  This would be something they could add pictures or do journaling to later.  Instead of a cupcake, there would be something lasting inside the box.

I wanted to do something crafty inside the box, but didn't have time to get it together.  But here is a magazine view from an advertisement in "Parent Magazine" of my plans.

The actual supplies I used for the decorated cupcake box are:

• Designer Creations Cupcake Box
• Brushed Paper Pack
• Brushed Assortment
• Sparkles Black Flourishes
• White Daisy Card Stock
• Exclusive Ink - Pear, Black
• Retired Marker - Sunny, Cranberry
• Silver Metallic Pen (not ours)
• Black Journaling Pens (retired)
• 3-D Foam Tape
• Bonding Memories Glue Pen
• Adhesive Tape Runner
• Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon

I believe that's what I used!

Remember that "Choose Happy" is only available in March 2015.  You can click here to order yours or connect with your consultant.

Enjoy the rest of the bloghop!

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy

Do You Want to Preserve Your Valentine Memories? I Have a Scrapbook Kit for You!!

I've been hearing that woman (and men) want to preserve their digital pictures into scrapbook albums but don't have time.  Traditional scrapbooking is very time consuming and MESSY!  I used to spend hours on just one layout and have my photos and materials all over my kitchen table.  Being one who doesn't like to stop when I am working an idea meant that dinner could just wait.  Too bad hubby!!  I won't be making dinner until I'm finished or I will forget what I was thinking.  And furthermore, I won't be cleaning up this project that has overtaken the table because that would be a waste of time and time is precious!!

Well, if this resembles your experience, I have good news!  You can get back into scrapbooking without committing your whole day and sacrificing meals for the family!!

I have begun to develop scrapbook kits with the popular, Picture My Life cards from Close to My Heart.  I spent just 90 minutes developing four layouts because the PML cards are so wonderful.  I just picked two or three per page and plopped them onto a 12"x12" base, cut and stamped some cardstock and stuck them down, added some Washi Tape and a few embellishments and I had pages ready for pictures.

And I'm making it super EASY for you to duplicate what I've done via a kit for purchase which should take less time than when I developed it!  Each kit will contain precut and stamped cardstock pieces, four 12"x12" cardstock bases, PML cards (they may vary), and enough Washi Tape and embellies to add the finishing touches.  Full, colored photo of the layouts are included, too.

What are you waiting for?  Order yours now with the secure, PayPal button below the images of this February kit.  I'll ship it out in one to two days from receipt of purchase. 

Thanks for you business!!  Check back often for new kits!  Nancy

Get Awesome Paper to Celebrate National Papercrafting Month

The "Year>>Noted" paper kit can be yours for $5 when you place a $50 order.  Or for $10 you'll get this mini album, too where you can document accomplishments and wonders as you go through the year.  Just visit my retail site, www.nancysheart2heart.ctmh.com to place your order.  You have until January 31, 2015 @ 11:59 MT to get in on this deal.

Stamp of the Month September 2014 Bloghop

Welcome to the September '14 Stamp of the Month Bloghop!

 

 

This month all of the 70 participating CTMH Bloggers are featuring, "Family Is Forever", a stamp set with 7 images.

 

 

 

The bloghop is one big loop.  You can begin anywhere in this list and go forward or backward.  You may have just been at Priscilla Gotham's Blog.  Going forward, you will go to Shirley Ross' Blog next after mine.

 

 

 

 

I made art for a frame this month.  (Sorry but the frame was purchased at the new Walmart where I am selling jewelry.)  I decided to try something with the Hexagon Irresistables (now retired) and see if stamping the big tree image with Sorbet Ink would be resisted in the various patterns on the hexagons.  It was!!  Then I sponged Lagoon Ink all over to create texture.  I put some Smoothie Striped Washi Tape behind my tree on the dark side of the Bulk Chalk It Up B&T paper.  I added two pieces of White Daisy Cardstock with rounded corners to be banners stamped with Black Ink, 5 Bulk Sorbet Chalk It Up Assortment hearts, and two Durables Artisian Studs.  Additionally, I put two rows of Teal Shimmer Trim across the top of the tree.

 

Simple and quick!

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy

 

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

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

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

Stamping Options

Option 1 I stamp for you $14.40 USD Option 2 You do your own stamping $32.00 USD

"Hi"

Adapted by Nancy Womersley

From Jennifer Bennett

Stamping Options

Option 1 I stamp for you $11.00 USD Option 2 You do your own stamping $11.35 USD

"Believed"

Adapted by Nancy Womersley

From Katy Taylor

Stamping Options

Option 1 I stamp for you $10.25 USD Option 2 You do your own stamping $27.90 USD

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

SOTM Bloghop for April 2014

Welcome to the SOTM Bloghop for April 2014!  We are excited to have you onboard!

This bloghop features the stamp set, "Balloon Talk" which has 24 stamps.

You are going to see some amazing art by the 54 participating CTMH consultants!  The bloghop is a big circle so you can start at any place and then just chose the next blog to keep going.  Or you can go backwards around the loop!  So the blog before mine, which you may have seen then hopped to me is Dawn Ross' Blog.  When you are finished with mine, click on Susan Brooks' Blog to hop to the next.  If you get lost along the way, there is a list of bloggers at http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.  When you are done, you'll want to get started crafting right away!!  Here is a link to my retail site so you can get your hands on stuff you see!

I chose to make a greeting card (back to my comfort zone from my departure last month)!  Initially I did not know what to do with the "balloons".  Then I decided to pair them with a stamp from another set.  I chose "Pick-A-Posey" from our current Idea Book.  But I had to come up with an idea that didn't need very much B&T since I'd already used so much in the March Bloghop.  So I found a layout in the Idea Book which I just altered a bit.  Here is what I did:

The products I used are:

• April SOTM
• Pick-a-Posey stamp set
• Ariana paper pack
• White Daisy cardstock
• Sorbet ink pad
• Olive ink pad
• Crystal Blue ink pad
• Slate ink pad
• Ariana Assortment (the bow)
• Neutral Metallic Baker's Twine (Slate)
• Microtip scissors
• Tombow, 3-D Foam Tape
• Cardbase 5.5 x 4.25

I like how it turned out, but it was a struggle!  I was so tired when I started that I actually made so many mistakes.  Don't look closely because you will see them!!  Lesson learned:  Don't try to create something from scratch when I am exhausted already because I was frazzled by the time I finished!

The April SOTM is only available from April 1 to April 30.  Don't miss the opportunity to get it because it is so versatile.  Click here to order yours!  With a $50 order you can get it for $5!  Or just order it for $17.95.

Now click on Susan Brooks' Blog to see what fantastic art she has created!



Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy

SOTM Bloghop for March 2014

 

Hello and welcome to the March 2014 SOTM Bloghop!

This month's bloghop features 53 creative, CTMH Consultants.  You can start anywhere because it is one big circle.  What this means is that you may have started at Lori Brown's Blog, then came to mine.  After mine you'll hop on over to Jill Lucas' Blog.  Or you might like to start at the top and work your way down the list which you'll find at If You Bling It Blog.  If you get lost, this is also the place to get back on track.

The March SOTM, "Happy Place" has seven images.

I veered from my comfort zone and made a layout this month.  While watching the Olympic Ice Dancing final I got my inspiration.  I was so excited to see the Russian pair dancing to Swan Lake, then to see the USA win that I knew I had to use those nesting dolls on a Sochi 2014 layout!  I was not fortunate to be in the audience but I bet someone out there did see this event in person.

The products I used were Ariana paper pack, black and brown glitter packs, Topiary cardstock, retired Tulip cardstock, Honey cardstock, Black cardstock, and White Daisy cardstock.  I used the following markers:  Buttercup, Sweet Leaf, Cranberry, Sunset, Sky, and Black.  I stamped my images using Black pigment ink.  The Olympic circles were cut using the Art Philosphy cartridge.  The lettering and overlays were done with the Artbooking cartridge. The outer edges include Outdoor Denim Chevron Grosgrain Ribbon with a layer of the Nuetral Metallic Baker's Twine (black) on top.  The adhesives I used were Tombow,
3-D Foam Tape, and a glue pen and glue stick.

Remember that "Happy Place" is only available during March 2014.  You can order one now by clicking here or by working with your consultant.

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy

 

Card Kits for March 2014

I had fun making this month's card kits.  I liked a sister consultant's card a ton and didn't have time to make it.  But I am including it as a kit and giving her credit.

I used the Ivy Lane Paper Pack from the Spring/Summer Idea Book for Close to My Heart.  You are always welcome to see what we are featuring and order on your own at my retail site.  Just click here and be taken to my Online Business Address!  Order to your heart's content at my OBA.

Each kit will come with precut &prestamped (unless you want to buy the stamp and do your own) papers, ribbons, and embellishments for 5 cards.  Directions will be included.

Here are the kits:

"Some Bunny" Card Kit

created by Nancy Womersley

"Pure, Simple, Wonderful You" Card Kit

adapted by Nancy Womersley

from layout of Sarah Stone

"Katy Taylor's You" Card Kit

Created by Katy Taylor

"Colored Egg" Card Kit

Created by Nancy Womersley

 

 

Stamping Options

Option 1 I stamp for you $16.50 USD Option 2 You buy the stamp set and do own stamping $12.75 USD

As usual, enjoy your papercrafting!  Should you have any questions, leave me a comment or email me at nancysheart2heart@comcast.net.

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy



Card Kits for February 2014

Valentines thoughts and plans are in the air.  Dreams of Spring are, too.  Our new, Idea Book for Spring/Summer 2014 launches on February 1.  The papers and embellishments are simply gorgeous this season!  I encourage you to go to my online business address to begin ordering now.  Just click here and you'll be taken to it!

As usual I am offering card kits for the cards I will feature at my classes this month.  When you buy a kit, you will get prestamped (unless you buy the stamp set yourself) and precut papers, ribbons and embellishments for five cards per design.  I include full assembly directions.  Ordering is easy!  Just look below each offering and click on the order it now button(s).

The card kits are as follows:

"A Good Friend Kit"

Created by Nancy Womersley

"Foxy Kit"

Created by Nancy Womersley

"Dreamer Kit"

Adapted by Nancy Womersley

Inspired from Karen Varcoe

Stamping Options

Option 1 I prestamp for you $10.00 USD Option 2 You buy stamp set and do own stamping $17.40 USD

That's the February kits.  I hope you find some to suit your fancy!!

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy