ABC’s Blog Hop ~ T

September 26, 2015 by

Welcome to the Everything ABC Blog Hop!

ABC's Blog Hop

For this hop we will be featuring the letter “T”.  This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment.  Whatever the crafter has chosen as their “T” element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, welcome!  If you just hopped here from LINDA NORMAN’S Blog then you are in the right place.   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 Linda’s blog HERE.

For my “T” element I decided to focus on TEACHER.  Since school has started back up I figured I needed to work on a couple of  TEACHER THANK you cards. I designed THREE of them for you.

Teacher Appreciation ~ Zoe ~ CatScrapbooking.com

Teacher Appreciation ~ Hopscotch ~ CatScrapbooking.comThese two used the watercolor pencils with the ruler being cut from Artbooking.

Teacher Card 1 ~Teacher Appreciation ~ Hopscotch ~ CatScrapbooking.comThis card combines both the Teacher Appreciation and a retired stamp set School is Here B1407.

Here is the full list of supplies used:

  • Paper Packs ~ Zoe X7197B & Hopscotch (retired)
  • Cardstock ~ White Daisy, Colonial White, Black, Lagoon, Glacier, Slate, Flaxen and Kraft
  • Ink ~ Colonial White, Sorbet, Momento Black, Indian Corn Blue (retired), Sunset & Topiary
  • Cricut Cut ~ Artbooking for the ruler 5.5″ wide & .91″ high
  • Embellishments ~ Silver Sequins & Chalk It Up Assortment (retired)
  • Watercolor Pencils

Now it is time to hop on over to STEPHANIE FEIST’S Blog and see what she has created for you today.

Happy Crafting!

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ABC’s Blog Hop ~ H

April 11, 2015 by

Welcome to the Everything ABC’s Blog Hop!

ABC's Blog Hop

For this hop we will be featuring the letter “H”.  This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment.  Whatever the crafter has chosen as their “H” element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, welcome!  If you just hopped here from MARIE GOETZ’S Blog  then you are in the right place.   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 Linda’s blog HERE.

I recently stumbled on a card technique which intrigued me and decided to give it a try, it was the HERRINGBONE technique. Since I still love the HOPSCOTCH paper pack, I thought it would be perfect for this project.  I also used the new Operations Smile Stamp set, HAPPY EVERYTHING.

Happy Every Thing ~ Hopscotch ~ Herringbone ~ catscrapbooking.comI checked out a YouTube video to learn the technique.  The one I watched used 1/4″ paper strips.  I wanted to use the chevron pattern paper so I made my strips 7/16″.  It was so easy and I love the way it turned out.

Products used for this project:

Your next stop along the hop is STEPHANIE FEIST’S Blog, hop on over and see what she has created for you today.

Happy Crafting!

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ABC’s Blog Hop ~ E

February 28, 2015 by

Welcome to the Everything ABC’s Blog hop!

ABC's Blog Hop

For this hop we will be featuring the letter “E”.  This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment.  Whatever the crafter has chosen as their “E” element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, welcome!  If you just hopped here from PAM TROSTLE Blog then you are in the right place.

For my “E” element I choose dry EMBOSSING and Seasonal EXPRESSIONS 1.   I just love the paper pack in this idea book, particularly Hopscotch.  I also found my inspiration for this card on page 17.

Husky Thank You Card ~ ABC's Hop ~ Catscrapbooking.comI was asked to design some thank  you cards for a Siberian Husky and Malamute rescue organization.  I have done this for a couple of Malamute Rescues and since we have Huskies (and have had malamutes in the past) I was honored to have the opportunity to create them.  For this card I used the following items:

  • Paper Pack ~ Hopscotch X7194B
  • Cardstock ~ Glacier, Flaxen and White Daisy
  • Embossing folder ~ Pawprint (Darice)
  • Stamp ~ Husky (brand unknown) and Banner Wishes B1438
  • ShinHan Marker ~ Turquoise Blue Z2465
  • Journaling Pen ~Marvy Uchida LePen Journaling Pen Z1979

Now hop on over to LAUREN MOORE’s Blog and check out what technique she will be featuring for the letter “E”.  If you get lost along the way you can find the full list of participants on LINDA NORMAN’S Blog.

Happy Crafting!

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Combining Paper Packs

February 20, 2015 by

I just love the Close to My Heart color pallet and their fabulous paper packs.  It makes mixing and matching paper packs so easy and so much fun.  I do have a confession in that I have struggled with using multiple patten papers.  This seems to have changed dramatically since becoming a CTMH Consultant – why is this?? Well I strongly believe it is because of the fabulous colors and wonderful designers who create such great patterns.

I have a fun single page layout for you that I designed using Hopscotch and Chalk it up paper packs.

Chalk it up, Hopscotch layout ~ Catscrapbooking.comI am really happy the way this layout turned out.  Here are the supplies I used for this layout:

  • Paper Packs ~ Chalk it up X7184B & Hopscotch X7194B
  • Cardstock ~ White Daisy, Lagoon and Flaxen
  • Emelishments ~ Chalk it Up Assortment Z3009 and Buttons from stash
  • Ribbon~ Black Striped Twill Z1988
  • Punches ~ Scalloped Border Punch Z1851 and notebook punch from stash

Happy Crafting!

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ABC’s Blog Hop ~ D

February 14, 2015 by

Welcome to the Everything ABC’s Blog hop! ABC's Blog HopFor this hop we will be featuring the letter “D”.  This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment.  Whatever the crafter has chosen as their “D” element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at LINDA’S BLOG ~ SCRAPPY THERAPY .  If you just came from DIANA SANDERS Blog then you are in the right place.

Today for my “D” element I have choose DAFFODILS.  I love the new stamp set A Little Note A1171.  You can see it featured on page 23 of the Seasonal Expressions One.  I so love the card displayed on that page.  I have been meaning to design my own cards for some time so this was the perfect excuses.  I actually designed three cards using this stamp set.

A Little Note ~ ABC's D ~ catscrapbooking.com

This one was simple just using Topiary and Canary cardstock to double frame the Daffodils and then putting on Kraft cardstock.  I used the Yellow diamond washi tape on White Daisy cardstock then split it down the center.

Blushed ~ A Little Note ~ ABC's D ~ catscrapbooking.comFor this card I though the Brushed paper pack would coordinate wonderfully with this stamp set.  I used the topiary washi as accent.

Hopscotch ~ A Little Note ~ ABC's D ~catscrapbooking.comThis is my favorite!   I know I have said this so many times but I absolutely love the Hopscotch paper pack and knew it would be great for this card.   I used Glacier to back the stamped White Daisy cardstock with Flaxen Extra Thick Twine to accent the design.

Supplies used for all cards:

  • Paper Packs ~ Hopscotch X7194B, Brushed X7190B
  • Cardstock ~ Glaicer, Canary, Topary, White Daisy and Kraft
  • ShinHan Markers ~ Pastel Green Z2459, Sap Green Z2463, Golden Yellow Z2452, and Maragold Z2457
  • Embellishments ~ Flaxen Extra Thick Twine Z3036. Junebug Puffies Z3038, Honey Triangles Washi Z1931 and Topiary Stripe Washi Z2002

Now it is time to hop on over to PAM TROSTLE’S Blog and see what she has created for you today.  If you get lost along the way you can always check back with Linda’s Blog as she has the full list of participants.

Happy Crafting!

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Stampers with Attitude Blog Hop ~ Seasonal Expression 1

February 8, 2015 by

Welcome to the Stampers with Attitude Blog Hop!! The Stampers with Attitude is the team lead by Kimberly Moss.  This month the Stampers with Attitude are going to be showcasing Seasonal Expression 1 artwork.  The Seasonal Expression is the supplemental catalog which is only available until March 31st.  So if you love these paper packs, embellishments and a few stamp sets (anything with the clock icon) as when March 31st rolls around they will be gone.

If you are just hopping here from PAMELA O’CONNOR’S Blog  then you are in the right spot.  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 at the end of this blog.

I just love the Hopscotch paper pack!!! It is such a fun and versatile paper.  I will be sad to see this one goes, so if you like it be sure  you order yours now because March 31st will be here before we know it.  I have designed a layout using this paper pack for todays hop.

Hopscotch layout ~ catscrapbooking.comFor this layout I used the following products:

  • Hopscotch Paper Pack ~ X7194B
  • Cardstock ~ Glacier
  • Hopscotch Complements ~ X7194C
  • Embellishments ~ Extra Thick Flaxen Twine Z3036 and Sparkles Clear Assortment Z1752

Now hop on over to HILARY REYNOLDS’ Blog and see what she has designed for you today.

If you get lost along the way here is a full list of participants.

Happy Crafting!

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Hopscotch Workshop

January 27, 2015 by

I have a special workshop that I am offering to you.  It was designed by a very talented Close to My Heart consultant, Susan Williams.  She has outdone herself with this workshop!! You will complete FOUR two page layout and TWELVE cards!! Wow!  It uses flip flaps, twine, shimmer trim, Hopscotch complements and paper pack.

I have assembled the layouts and have photos below of how I put them together.  The only major change from her designs is how I plan to use the Flip Flaps.   She designed the three of the layouts to use flip-flap which she adheres directly to you layout.  I like to use page protectors so I usually adhere them on the page protector.  So in the following photos you will see my version of her layout and the flip flaps are just placed on the layout and not adhered yet (that is why you see that white strip behind the flip flaps).

Susan Williams Layout #1

Susan Williams Layout # 1

This layout used two flip flaps on the left and three flip flaps on the right.

Susan Williams Layout #2

Susan Williams Layout #2

With this layout used two flip flaps on the left and three flip flaps on the right.this layout the left page has one flip flap and the right page I used only one flip flap where Susan designed it using three on the right side.

Susan Williams Layout #3

Susan Williams Layout #3

This layout uses two flip flaps on left and one on the right.

Susan Williams Layout #4

Susan Williams Layout #4

This layout does not used flip flaps.

Here are the cards:

Hopscotch Cards 1 Hopscotch Cards 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So you want to be able to make this fabulous workshop?  Well all you need todo is order the following Supplies from my website and I will email you the workshop kit which includes color photos of the layouts, cutting guide and tips on assembly.  I will also include the measurement to assemble the layouts as she designed.

Workshop Supply list:

  • Hopscotch Paper Pack X7194B
  • Hopscotch Complements X7194C
  • Extra Thick Flaxen Twine Z3036
  • Small Assortment of Flip Flaps Z1747
  • Gold Shimmer Trim Z1985
  • (8) pieces fo Colonial White Cardstock
  • (12) Colonial White Card Bases

Additional Supplies you may wish to purchase:

  • If you do not have Colonial White Cardstock 1388
  • If you do not have Colonial White Card Bases X1410
  • A Bunch of Thanks Stamp Set C1603 (Stamp set shown to make cards but you could use your own)
  • Marvy Uchida LePen Journaling Pen Z1979
  • Desert Sand Ink pad Z2118

Please let me know if you have any questions about this workshop. If you are local to the Denver area I would be more than happy to host a workshop.

Happy Crafting!

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Seasonal Expressions 1 Blog Hop

December 6, 2014 by
Welcome to the Seasonal Expressions 1 Blog hop!
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Today you will be hopping with the same talented consultants who bring you the Stamp of the Month blog hop.  Today we are featuring Close to My Hearts new Seasonal Expressions 1 catalog.  This supplement offers you some wonderful new papers, embellishments and assorted items which are only available until March 2015, so you will want to check it out and get your items while supplies last.
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If you are coming here from BRENDA LAPP’S 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 over 35 consultants participating so you are going to see some fabulous artwork.
I had a hard time deciding what to start with as there are so many cool new items which will be great for Valentines, Spring and any time of year for that matter.  I decided on using the Hopscotch paper pack to complete a layout.  I really love this paper pack so be forewarned  as you will be seeing a lot of it from me 🙂
Hopscotch Layout ~ catscrapbooking.com
I wanted to crate a bit of interest between the glacier cardstock base and the blue diamond pattern paper.  I decided to sand the edges but since the core of the paper is white and this paper pack features Colonial White I had to come up with a solution.  I decided to come back over the edges with the Colonial White ink and it really created a neat effect which is hard to see in these photos.
Hopscotch layout ~ catscrapbooking.com
One of the other items I really love are the Hopscotch assortment and the new Junebug Puffies which you an see in this photo.
Products used for this layout:
  • Paperpack ~ Hopscotch X7194B
  • Cardstock ~ Glacier, Flaxen and Colonial White
  • Ink ~ Colonial White
  • Embellishments ~ Hopscotch assortments Z3016 , Junebug Puffies Z3038 and buttons from stash
  • Ribbon ~ Flaxen Extra Thick Twine Z3036
  • Silhouette ~ to cut the title
Now hop on over to ANGELA WHITE’s Blog and check out her wonderful creation.
Happy Crafting!
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