Color Dare #334 ~ Love of Color

March 15, 2019 by 3 Comments

Welcome to another week of Color Dare!  This week we are doing another Love of Color challenge.  We have chosen a color pallet for you with six colors.  How to play… you will design something using at least 3 of these colors. Please note Browns and Whites are free but no other colors.

I chose to use Lilac, Sweet Leaf, Peach, Almond, Gold and Brown.

Budding Peonys ~ Close to My Heart ~ CTMH ~ Swiss Dots ~ Happy birthday ~ thin cuts ~ catscrapbooking ~ Color dareI used Brown Momento ink to stamp the Budding Peony stamp set and Thin Cuts. I then used reinker to watercolor the flowers and leaves. I added a couple of drops of Sweet Leaf and Peach reinker to one of my block and then used a watercolor brush to apply the color. I used the Swiss Dot embossing folder on the lilac cardstock.  I then used cloud shaped die from the Decorative Border Thin Cuts.

Now it is your turn to create! Just create a project (card, layout or other craft project) using this weeks colors.  Then link them to the Color My Heart Blog ~ Color Dare #334 or you can post them to the COLOR MY HEART FaceBook page.  For this Color Dare Challenge, you have until Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time to submit your project.   We love to see your inspirations.

Happy Crafting!

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Love Blossoms Blog Hop

March 10, 2019 by 8 Comments

Welcome to the Love Blossoms Blog Hop!

You will be hopping with the same talented consultants who bring you the Stamp of the Month blog hop.  For this hop we are featuring artwork which showcases our fabulous special LOVE BLOSSOMS.  While this special shows you how to make 12 fantastic cards, this hop will show you some other ideas. I am sure you will find a wide variety of inspirations on this hop.

If you are just arriving here from MELISSA ROBINSON’S Blog, or just starting at my blog then you are on the right track ~ Welcome!  The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around. If you get lost along the way, you can find the complete list of participating  consultants on Melinda’s blog HERE.   For this hop we have about 14 consultants participating and you are going to see some fabulous artwork.

For this hop I designed two cards using the Love Blossoms Stamp set!

Catscrapbooking ~ Close to My Heart ~ ctmh ~ Love Blossoms ~ thank you ~ overlay ~ cards ~flower

I used an overlay on top of Sweet Leaf cardstock. The lattice overlay is from Artbooking Cricut cartrige which you can find HERE. I then cut the rectangular edges to make it softer. I used Thistle cardstock behind the White Daisy stamped sentiment.

catscrapbooking ~ closet to my heart ~ ctmh ~ love blossoms ~ mother's day card This card is the almost the same as one in the workshop.  I made a couple of adjustments. First I changed the color cardstock to Raspberry.  I then colored the flowers instead of leaving them white.  I also modified the sentiment to be a Mother’s Day Card.

Your next stop is along this hop is MICHELLE STEWART’S Blog, so hop on over and see what wonderful creation she has for you today.

Happy Crafting!

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Heart 2 Heart ~ I Heart Us

February 11, 2019 by

Welcome to another weekly challenge with Heart 2 Heart!

For this challenge I decided to focus on the I Heart Us papers from the Seasonal Expression One Idea book.  I love the bright colors in this paper pack.

Here is a close up of the left side.

I used the Solid Classroom Alphabet and the Outline Classroom Alphabet for the “ZOO”. I used Jennifer’s Hand which is a retired stamp set for the other letters.

I used the I Heart Us complements, the I Heart Us Sequins, and the White Ribbon for the embellishments.

Now it is your time to give it a try and link it to the HEART 2 HEART Challenge. You have until February 28th to participate in this challenge. We love to see your inspirations!!

Happy Crafting!

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Heart 2 Heart ~For the Love of Color

January 28, 2019 by

Welcome to another Heart 2 Heart Challenge!

For this challenge if you have Close to My Hearts new how to book Love of Color you can use it for your inspiration. Please know it is not mandatory to participate in this challenge.

I decided to really push myself. I just commented on a friend of mine’s blog that I am not a yellow person and rarely use it.  So when I was working on my project I decided I would go for Lemon!  I then looked up Lemon in my Love of Color how-to-book.  In the book I saw Lemon, Glacier, Pewter and Pebble – perfect!! I then decided to use one of the cards in the New Seasonal Expression One Idea Book as my inspiration.  I pretty much lifted the card and made a couple changes.

I love the Dandelion Wishes Stamp Set!! I used Pewter and Pebble to stamp the dandelion and the fly away pieces. The Glacier pattern paper from the Seasonal Mix In papers. I used White, Lemon and Pewter cardstock.  I used White Embossing Powder for the sentiment. Final touches are the Bitty Sparkles and White Ribbon.

Now it is your time to give it a try and link it to the HEART 2 HEART Challenge. You have until February 3rd to participate in this challenge.

Happy Crafting!

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November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop ~ Seasonal Trees

November 1, 2018 by

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!! This month we are featuring NOVEMBER’s stamp of the month ~ SEASONAL TREES (S1811) a set of 23.

If you are coming here from MELINDA EVERITT’S Blog, then you are in the right spot ~ Welcome!  The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around.  If you get lost along the way, you can find the complete list of participating  consultants on Melinda’s blog HERE.  This month we have around 19 consultants participating this month so you are sure to be inspired.

How awesome are these trees?? There are so many things you can do with them from scrapbook layouts to cards.  Here are two cards I made using this stamp set.

Then on on the right has a fall theme to it with the fall colors and using the Grateful Heart Papers.

I used Fern, Goldrush, Pomegranate, Sapphire, and Espresso inks.  I used the Grateful Heart Paper pack and the Grateful Heart Cardmaking Stamp set.

With this card I wanted to go for more of the effect just to show off the trees.  I used Pewter cardstock.  I stamped the tree trunks in Espresso ink and then used versamark for the leaves.  I used White Embossing Powder to make it look like snow.  I add a few Bitty Sparkles and Clear Sparkles, along with a little White Shimmer Trim.

If you love this stamp set you will want to be sure you purchase it this month as it is only available the month of November and if you spend $50 on qualifying product it could be yours for $5!!

Your next stop is along this hop is WENDY KESSLER’S Blog, so hop on over and see what wonderful creation she has for you today.

Happy Crafting!

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Stampaganza Blog Hop

July 6, 2018 by

Welcome to the Stampaganza Blog Hop!!!

You will be hopping with the same talented consultants who bring you the Stamp of the Month blog hop.  For this hop we are featuring artwork which showcases our fantastic special this month with Stampaganza.  So you will be seeing art work featuring a variety of stamps sets which are retiring soon, but you can still purchase and get a deal!! This month when you buy any two stamp sets and get a third stamp set of equal or lesser value FREE!

If you are just arriving here from MELISSA ROBINSON’S Blog, or just starting at my blog then you are on the right track ~ Welcome!  The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around. If you get lost along the way, you can find the complete list of participating  consultants on Melinda’s blog HERE.   For this hop we have about 12 consultants participating and you are going to see some fabulous artwork.

I realized I created this card for my son’s teacher this year and never shared it, so I thought this would be a great time to do so.

I used the adorable School Kids stamp set and dies.  I used my ShinHan Markers to color the little boy and school.  I used Cranberry, Toffee and Black cardstock.  The Alphabet pattern paper is from the the now retired Enchantment Fundamentals.  I then used my back pen to doodle the dashes.

Your next stop is along this hop is MICHELLE STEWART’S Blog, so hop on over and see what wonderful creations she has for you today.

Happy Crafting!

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Color Dare 297 ~ Glacier, Nutmeg and Sorbet

June 15, 2018 by

Welcome to this weeks Color My Heart Color Challenge!  This week for Color Dare #297 we are challenging you to use (All and Only) these CTMH Colors: GLACIER, NUTMEG, and SORBET.  You are able to use neutrals – Black and White in your design.

I really was not sure what I wanted to create with these colors so I decided I would look through my stamps for an inspiration.  I found the my GO WILD stamp set and knew this was the one.

Now it is your turn to create! Just create a project (card, layout or other craft project) using this weeks colors.  Then link them to the Color My Heart Blog ~ Color Dare #297 or you can post them to the COLOR MY HEART FaceBook page or even on Pinterest.  For this Color Dare Challenge, you have until Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time to submit your project.   We love to see your inspirations.

Happy Crafting!

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Color Dare 293 ~ Sapphire, Silver and Canary

May 18, 2018 by

Welcome to this weeks Color My Heart Color Challenge!  This week for Color Dare #293 we are challenging you to use (All and Only) these CTMH Colors: SAPPHIRE, SILVER  and CANARY.  You are able to use neutrals – Black and White in your design. You can check out the rules HERE.

Here is a fun and simple card!

Now it is your turn to create! Just create a project (card, layout or other craft project) using this weeks colors.  Then link them to the Color My Heart Blog ~ Color Dare #293 or you can post them to the COLOR MY HEART FaceBook page.  For this Color Dare Challenge, you have until Thursday. May 31, 2018 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time to submit your project.   We love to see your inspirations.

Happy Crafting!

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Color Dare #271 ~ Beary Christmas

November 24, 2017 by

Welcome to this weeks Color My Heart Color Challenge!  This week for Color Dare #271 offers a very versatile color selection using the palette from CTMH Paper Pack “Beary Christmas”. So many colors to choose from…and you are in charge.  Challenging you to use at least 3 (including neutrals) and as many as 9 of these CTMH Colors: Fern, New England Ivy, Cranberry, Glacier, Tangerine, White Daisy, Pebble, Pewter and Charcoal.

I love this fun paper pack!  I wanted to use some of the cute PML Cards that come with the papers.

For this card I used the cute racoon PML card.  I trimmed it to 4 x 5 1/4.  I when used the Wreath stamp set and coordinating die to stamp and cut on New England Ivy with New England Ivy ink. I then colored the leaves using my Shin Hann marker ~ Leaf Green. I then added a few Red Gems.  I stamped the Merry Christmas stamp set in Cranberry.

Now it is your turn to create! Just create a project (card, layout or other craft project) using this weeks colors.  Then link them to the Color My Heart Blog ~ Color Dare #271 or you can post them to the COLOR MY HEART FaceBook page.  For this Color Dare Challenge, you have until Thursday December 7, 2017 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time to submit your project.   We love to see your inspirations.

Happy Crafting!

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Share a Smile Blog Hop

October 16, 2017 by

Welcome to the Share a Smile Blog Hop!

Today you will be hopping with the same talented consultants who bring you the Stamp of the Month blog hop.  Today we are featuring artwork which showcases the adorable Punny Pals stamp set and the Thin Cuts that are only available this month.

If you are just arriving here from WENDY KESSLER’ Blog, or just starting at my blog then you are on the right track ~ Welcome!  The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around.  If you get lost along the way, you can find the complete list of participating  consultants on Melinda’s blog HERE.   For this hop we have about 19 consultants participating so you are going to see some fabulous artwork.

I love the 3 x 3 cards that are available for this months Operation Smile promotion.  The cards kit is fabulous but you can totally design your own.

I chose to use Falling For You paper pack and accent with the G0ld Glitter paper.   I cut the Goldrush circle at 1 3/4 inch and used the 2 inch circle die to cut the gold glitter. I used watercolors to color the cute puppy.

Your next stop is along this hop is MELINDA EVERITT’S Blog, so hop on over and see what wonderful creation she has for you today.

Happy Crafting!

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