Piece of Cake - February SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to the February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.

Oh My!!! Can you believe it's February already. Time flies when you're having fun. And boy did I ever have fun with this set. Unfortunately, I had a bit of a disaster with my card and am unable to post it. So, my gift tags are all you will be seeing today. But,  that's OK because I like the way they turned out.
Check back in a day or two if you'd like to see my card.

If you've come her from Dawn's blog, you're on the right path. However, if you're starting with my blog, just click on the name at the end of this post and continue through each one until you get back to mine again.

I used a nestabilities Label Four Die. I used the largest die and cut six out of white. I stamped the images with Memento Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers.

I then put the die back on and sponged around the edges with the desired color. Then adhered it to the same color of cardstock that I sponged with. Now, the hardest part of this whole process is free hand cutting the colored cardstock to leave a small edge around each tag.
I punched a hole in the top and treaded white ric rac through the hole.

I think they need something yet, but I don't have time to play with it. I think I may add either a small matching bow or button to the top of each one at the hole.

Please leave a little bit of Love for each of us along the way.  

We love to hear your comments on our artwork.

Now hop on over to Susan's blog to see the fabulous eye candy she has for you.

Childhood Portrait - Easel Card

My card today is an easel card using the Childhood Portrait Stamp Set from Close to my Heart.
Whether I'm making cards for myself to have on hand or to sell, I try to make it able to fit more occasions and people. This card started out as a Valentine, but I change it around a bit so it could be a valentine for the love of your life or to a special friend. I could even send one like thios to my daughter and family. What about an Anniversary Card. That's how versatile it is.
The picture above is what it looks like when you have it open and sitting up. Hence the name Easel Card.

This picture is when it's closed. I made mine 5.5 x 5.5.

It has Hand Stitching around the card done with matching Embroidery Floss.

The colors are Tulip and Chocolate.

This is a picture of the card when it is completely open. There is plenty of room to write your own personal message. The message will not be seen when it is open and sitting up in the Easel position.

This card is also for the La La Land Challenge , As well as The Corrosive Challenge Blog, for making a fancy fold card.

AND, for the Crafty Cardmaker's Challenge #13 for Hearts and Romance.

Here is the sketch I used for inspiration. It's the CCEE Stampers sketch Challenge

So Sweet - Sketch & Stash Challenge

I finally got around to using this new stamp set from Close to my Heart called "So Sweet". The new paper pack, also from CTMH, is called Veranda. This is my favorite one from the new Spring 2010 catalog.

For this card, I used the sketch from Sketch and Stash #27 for my inspiration. The flowers were stamped twice, cut out and layered for a 3D affect.
The ribbon is Juniper Grosgrain and the mini brads are juniper also.

I used matching embroidery floss for the Hand Stitching around the card.

January SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to the January 2010 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.  If this is your first stop, then all you need to do is click on the name at the end of this post to go onto the next person and see their fantastic artwork. You will continue to do that until you return back to me. Then you'll know you have seen them all.

If by some chance, there is a broken link, I have the list of participants in the column to the right.

My card for today is combined with the January SOTM and the Constant Campaign for this month called Felicity.  Since they are both on special until January 31st, I've decided to present them both together.

The papers, birds and flowers are from the Felicity packet and the frame that the bird is around is from the "True Friends" Stamp of the Month. Don't they just go great together!

The stitching along the left and bottom is done by hand with matching embroidery floss.

I used a sketch from Sunday Sketch and Stamp Challenge.  I love to do some of the Internet Sketch Challenges in conjunction with the sketches in our new Wishes book. 

Now hop on over to Maricar Harris' Blog for more Eye Candy

Ornate Ornaments

I've had this stamp set for ages and finally decided to use it. The making of this card took a lot of thought and so much time to make, but I'm pleased with the finished product.

I used a sketch from Just Us Girls Challenge week 10. for inspiration. This is such a wonderful sketch and has so many possibilities. I know I'll come back to this one again.

Stamp set is from Close to my Heart and is called Ornate Ornaments. This set is also available in French and Spanish.

The colors of cardstock are Cranberry and New England Ivy.

I used Copic Markers to color the ornaments.

Gold red and green Glitter was added to the ornaments

Acetate Card

I loved making these cards last year and forgot about them until I ran into this challenge blog called Crafty Cardmakers. Their challenge was to use something clear. I think I liked last years cards better since I used snowmen, but this one is growing on me.

These cards are so much fun because you work your way back from the front. Each of my laters was 1/4" bigger the the one in front.

For this card I used Close to my Heart, Heartfelt Christmas Stamps for the front and the saying inside. And CTMH Snowflurries Stamps to stamp on the acetate using white StazOn.

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November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Well here we are again. Another month has passed us by so quickly and it's time again for another Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.

Today we are featuring a fantastic Stamp Set called Around the Block. You can make so many cool houses with this stamp set which consists of 26 individual stamps.

If you came here from Tammy's blog, you are on the right track. If you just happened across my blog first, you can either start at the beginning, or continue from here. This is a round robin so when you get back here, you know you've completed the round. If at any time there is a broken link or you get lost, the list is in my sidebar.

My card today is using a sketch from Delightful Sketches #10. I am totally addicted to sketch challenges.

The paper pack I used for my card is a retiring pack called Aspen. I just love this paper and thought it went really well with the stamps.

The house was stamped with VersaMark onto Twilight CS then white embossing powder was added and heated. I used liquid applique on the roof, window sills and on the ground. I then added prisma glitter to all of the snow and snowflakes. Don't you just love sparkle. Especially around this time of the year.

The ribbon is from the Outdoor Denim Ribbon Rounds and the center of the snowflakes are the connections club half pearls.

I did a bit of hand sewing with matching Creme Brule embroidery floss.

Starting November 3rd, you can purchase two stamp sets and get one FREE. Those two purchases can help you get this fabulous Stamp of the month discounted or FREE!!!  Email Me today with any questions or to place an order. If you don't have the newest Idea Book, you can check out ll of our products, right here on my website.

OK, it's time to move right along to Judy's Blog and see what fantastic eye candy she has waiting for you.

Beary Best - Mojo Sketch 108

Here is a card I made for my Son-In-Law for his birthday. Size is 5" x 7"

I used Sketch 108 from Mojo Monday.

Everything used is from Close to my Heart.

The stamp set is called Beary Best.

The paper pack is Back Country.

Outdoor Denim twill used across the bottom and Barn Red Embroidery Floss used for the Hand Stitching around the card.

Flourished Blessings, You're A Hoot - Tri Shutter Card

I just love making these cards. This is called a Tri Shutter Card and the instructions can be found HERE on SCS.

This card is for the Belli Challenge #76 over at Creative Belli Blog.

The Theme is Fall/Thanksgiving with a leaf.

                                    This is the card open.

This is the card almost closed.

SUPPLIES:

CTMH Twitterpated Paper Pack

Flourished Blessings Stamp set

You're A Hoot Stamp Set

I like this paper because the colors are not your traditional fall colors.

Colors are: Sweet Leaf, Sorbet, & Chocolate.

CTMH October SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to the Close to my Heart,  October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.

This is group #2.  When you are finished with this group, you can click on the first name of another group and view all of those fabulous works of art. The complete list is in the sidebar to your right.

This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

This is a 5" x 7" card and I used the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #21  for the design of the card.

Paper and ribbon are from the Jingle Creative Basics paper pack.

The image was colored using Copic Markers.

I used the half pearls from the connections club and colored them tulip to match the paper.

The tree was stamped twice. One was cut out and layered for a 3D affect.

The stitching around the card was done by hand with embroidery floss.

Now "Hop" on over to Krista's Blog to see her gorgeous work!

If you get lost on the hop or find links that aren't working, you can find the complete list in the column to your right.