S2103 Winged Masterpiece CTMH Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

 

Hi and welcome to our S2103 - Winged Masterpiece Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. If you arrived from Lauren's blog, you are in the right place! If you just popped in, thank you. I hope you will continue on our blog hop by clicking on the link at the end of this post.

I love butterflies, so was very happy to see this stamp set! I have made a couple of cards to share with you today. 

The first one features the Dragonfly! To create this card I used paper from the Jan-Feb Mix In paper pack and cut it using the Stitched Rectangle Thin Cuts. The circle is the cut from Avocado cardstock and is the inside of the Shaker Circle Thin Cut (I used the frame on another project). I stamped the Dragonfly using the Intense Black ink pad then coloured it with Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Markers. I finished it off by adding some shimmer with the Clear Shimmer Brush on the body. I used 3D Foam tape to add some dimension to my card. The sentiment is stamped directly to the card front.

For my second card I stamped the butterfly using Versamark ink, then added Silver Embossing Powder. I coloured the image using Shimmer Brushes - Peach, Plum, Sundance, Lemonade, Wisteria, Flamingo & Avocado. I matted the butterfly & sentiment with Plum Cardstock. I am very pleased with how it turned out!

The March Stamp of the Month - S2103 Winged Masterpiece, stamp set is available from your consultant for FREE with a qualifying order if you are a VIP, or for just $9.00 with a qualifying order, or you can purchase it for $34.00 without a qualifying order. If you don't have a consultant and live in Australia, you can contact me here! And don't forget to check out all the fabulous specials currently available!

I would love you to leave a comment before you continue on our blog hop to see what Doris has created using this stamp set!

Stay safe & well!

Happy papercrafting.

Doreen

S2102 Doodled Borders CTMH Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

 

Hi & welcome to our S2102 - Doodled Borders CTMH Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. If you arrived from Doris's Creative Inspirations blog, you are in the right place. If you just popped in, thank you! I hope you will continue to hop around to see what the other ladies have created!

When fellow consultant, Lisa Stenz shared a video on her YouTube channel of a Shutter Card, I knew I needed to make one (or more). So I decided to use Lisa's pattern for my card!

To create this card, I used White Daisy & Peach cardstock, S2102 - Doodled Borders Stamp Set, Sage, Smoothie, Blue Belle, Canary, Peach & Black ink pads, Silver Stickles, Stitched Brackets Thin Cuts, Z3911 - Happiness Lives Here cardmaking stamp & thin cuts,  3d & Thin 3D Foam Tape & Lisa's Design Space File that she shared with her video.

I really enjoy making these cards - I have already made several!

The S2102 - Doodled Borders stamp set is available from your consultant for FREE with a qualifying order if you are a VIP, or for just $9.00 with a qualifying order, or you can purchase it for $34.00 without a qualifying order. If you don't have a consultant and live in Australia, you can contact me here! And don't forget to check out all the fabulous specials currently available!

I would love you to leave a comment before you continue on to see what Shaunna of Passionate About Pages has created using the February '21 Stamp of the Month - S2102 Doodled Borders. 

Stay safe & well!

Happy papercrafting, 

Doreen

S2101 - Every Thank You CTMH Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi & welcome to our S2101 - Every Thank You CTMH Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. If you arrived from KImberley's blog (Kimmy Adds Sparkle), you are in the right place. If not, thank you for stopping by - I hope you will continue to hop around to see what the rest of the ladies have created!

It has been a busy time of year, so I have only created a couple of cards so far. The first one was inspired by one on page 47 of the NEW Jan-Feb catalogue - available on your CTMH Maker's website now! To create this card, I used White Daisy, Canary & Sage cardstock, Happiness Lives Here paper pack, S2101 - Every Thank You stamp set, Blue Belle, Canary & Sage ink pads, Blue Belle Loose Sequins & Stitched Rectangle Thin Cuts. 

For my next card, I used the NEW Slimline cards & envelopes availbable from your CTMH Maker along with Smoothie & White Daisy cardstock, Happiness Lives Here paper pack, Z3908 - Diagonal Stripes Slimline thin cuts, Z3909 - Pennant thin cuts, S2101 - Every Thank You stamp set, Canary, Smoothie & Black ink pads, Bitty Sparkles & Clear Sparkles.

The S2101 - Every Thank You stamp set is only available during January 2021! If you are a member of the NEW VIP program, you can get this stamp set for FREE with an $80.00 order this month, or if you are not a VIP, you can get it for just $9.00 with an $80.00 order or you can purchase it for $34.00 with no qualifying order. Contact your consultant for more details, or, if you don't have a consultant and live in Australia, you can find the details of the stamp of the month, the NEW VIP program and much more or contact me, on my website! Don't forget to check out all the fabulous specials available now too!

I would love you to leave a comment before you continue on our blog hop to see what Shaunna has created using this stamp set.

Stay safe & well!

Happy papercrafting.

Doreen

S2012 - Happiness Never Grows Old CTMH Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

 

Hi and welcome to our S2012 - Happpines Never Grows Old CTMH Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.  If you arrived from Lauren's blog, you are in the right place. If you just popped in, thank you. I hope you will continue on our hop to see what the other ladies have created.

It is a busy time of year with so much to do, so I have only created a couple of cards so far with this gorgeous stamp set.

For my first card, using Intense Black ink, I stamped one of the images on a piece of White Daisy cardstock, then again on a circle cut using the Stitched Circle Thin Cuts (NLA), but you could cut your circle using what ever tool you have available. I then used Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Markers to colour the part of the image on the circle. I used 3D Foam Tape to add the circle to the White Daisy piece - lining up the image. Ruby Cardstock was added to the card base, with the stamped piece on top. I finished off the card with some Julep Glitter Gems from my stash.

For my second card, I stamped one of the images onto a piece of White Daisy cardstock then used Picked Raspberry & Mowed Lawn Distress Oxides to add colour. I love how this turned out and it was very quick and simple to do! The sentiment is from A1252 - From the Wildflowers. I used Thin 3D Foam Tape to add the stamped White Daisy cardstock to the card front. 

The S2012 - Happiness Never Grows Old stamp set is only available during December 2020. If you are a member of the NEW VIP program, you can get this stamp set for FREE with an $80.00 order this month, or if you are not a VIP, you can get it for just $9.00 with an $80.00 order or you can purchase it for $34.00 with no qualifying order. Contact your consultant for more details, or, if you don't have a consultant and live in Australia, you can find the details of the stamp of the month, the NEW VIP program and much more or contact me, on my website! Don't forget to check out all the fabulous specials available now too!

I would love you to leave a comment before you continue on our blog hop to see what Maz has created using this stamp set.

Stay safe & well!

Happy papercrafting.

Doreen

S2008 - Floral Celebration CTMH Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi & welcome to our S2008 - Floral Celebration CTMH Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. If you arrived from Maz's blog, you are in the right place. If you popped in, thank you. I hope you will continue on our blog hop!

So far, I have created 3 cards using this beautiful stamp set! The first two were inspired by a post on the

The first card was created using White Daisy & Glacier cardstock, Summer Vibes paper pack, Green Burlap Ribbon, S2008 - Floral Celebration stamp set, Black Memento ink pad, Spectrum Noir Tri-blend Markers - True Blue with some 3D Foam Tape to add dimension.

The next card - using the same pattern turned - was created using White Daisy & Peach cardstock, Mix In paper pack, Stitched Rectangle Thin Cuts, Black & Gold Shimmer Ribbon, S2008 - Floral Celebration stamp set, Black Memento ink pad, Spectrum Noir Tri-blend Markers - Coral & once again 3D Foam Tape to add dimension.

The last card I want to share with you was created using Black & White Daisy cardstock, B1713 - Always Loved Stamp set, S2008 - Floral Celebration stamp set, Black Memento ink pad, Lemonade Shimmer Brush, Stitched Rectangle Thin Cuts with 3D Foam tape for dimension - I love using 3D Foam Tape on my projects!

S2008 - Floral Celebration stamp set is only available during August, so don't miss out!

I would love you to leave a comment before continuing on to see what Doris has created!

And don't forget to check out this month's specials!

The first special I want to share with you is the Happiest Place Collection! This collection includes a whole suite of coordinating products, including an extra-large paper packet with 12 patterned paper sheets! Your projects will shine thanks to silver glitter foil accents on coordinating stickers and cardstock sheets. Add in stamps, acrylic shapes, SVG’s, and an 8½″ × 11″ Cut Above

Be sure to check out the Happiest Place Product Bundle, which includes several of the items in this collection at a 20% discount! Contact your consultant for more information, or check it out on my website!

CTMH Kids Crafts special available from 24 July – 31 August. Prepare for a special, kid-friendly creative experience with the CTMH Kids Crafts virtual event taking place 22 August! This event will walk kids through each step of creating an adorable mini album using the Born to Shine album kit. The kit includes an exclusive stamp set, mini stamping block, Summer Vibes Picture My Life™ Cards, and a fun Story by Stacy™ 4″ × 4″ album. Let your young crafter shine with this fun virtual event! The event will be hosted on the CTMH Facebook Page on 22nd August! You can find all the details on my website or from your consultant!

And the last special I want to share with you is the Got Candy? special - available from 1st August till 31st October! Skip the tricks and save big on an absolute treat of a paper collection with the Got Candy? special. This new Halloween themed collection includes a paper packet and sticker sheet, an exclusive stamp set and new loose sequins. You can enjoy a 20% discount when you purchase all these items together in the Got Candy? Product Bundle! You can find all the details on the Promotions Tab on my website!

Don't forget to check what Doris & the rest of the blog hop team have created!

Stay well and safe & happy crafting.

Doreen 

S2007 - For My Beautiful Friend CTMH Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Hi & welcome to our S2007 - For My Beautiful Friend CTMH Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog hop. If you arrived from Lauren's blog, you are in the right place. Or if you just popped in, I hope you will hop around and see what the other talented ladies have created.

I have been busy with other projects, but did have the chance to create 2 cards, so far, using this gorgeous stamp set. 

For my first card, I used some paper from the NEW Mix In pack - now available - to cut an envelope using the Artfully Sent Cricut Collection. After colouring my flowers with Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Markers - Pale Pink, Hydrangea, Citrus Yellow, Orange & Dull Green, I fussy cut around the bouquet then added it just inside the envelope. The background paper is from the NEW Summer Vibes paper pack. I added some Gold Embellishing Thread and White & Gold Ribbon to finish off my card.

For my second card, I used the same paper from the NEW Mix In paper pack for the background. One of the great features of the CTMH stamps is that they are flexible so can be bent. I cut a circle using the Basic Circles Thin Cuts, then curved the stamp onto the block before stamping in Black Memento ink. I coloured the flowers using the Peach Shimmer Brush & the leaves using the Evergreen Shimmer Brush. For the butterfly, I added strips of Peach, Wisteria & Mint Shimmer Brush to a piece of White Daisy cardstock, then when that had dried, I stamped the butterfly using Black Memento ink. I then fussy cut the butterfly and added it to the circle using 3D Foam tape. Added a Scallop Circle from Glacier cardstock behind my stamped circle & finished my card with Silver Embellishing Thread.

The July Stamp of the Month - S2007 For My Beautiful Friend is available during July for just $9.00 when you spend $80.00 with your consultant, or you can purchase the stamp set for $34.00 without a qualifying order. But make sure you get it this month before it goes!

I would love you to leave a comment before you continue on the blog hop to see  what Doris has created. 

And don't forget to check out the fabulous specials available now!

The first special is Bring Back My Pack - Brushed. By popular demand, the Brushed paper suite is back! With a re-imagined colour scheme, a brand-new sticker sheet, and two favourite stamp sets from the past, the Brushed collection makes a great addition to any project! You can even save 20% when you purchase the Brushed Bundle, which includes all the items in the Brushed collection! This gorgeous collection is available from today (1st June 2020) till 31st July! You can find all the details from your consultant or on my website!

The next special is the Happiest Place special - available from now till the end of August WSL! Relive your best moments with the Happiest Place collection! This vibrant paper suite is the perfect way to complement the smiles and stories behind your fondest memories. You can even save 20% when you purchase the Happiest Place Product Bundle! Learn more about this special on my website under the 'Promotions' Tab! I can't wait to get this collection to start creating with it!

I know that at first glance this collection looks very Disney, but the options for using it are endless. Once I get my collection, I will share some of the possibilities with you!  

Don't forget to continue on our blog hop to see what Doris has created. 

Stay safe & well!

Don't forget to come back again soon to see what is new & what I have been creating.

Doreen

October Stamp of the Month: Home for the holidays!

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! This month's special stamp of the month is the lovely Home for the Holidays set! When you place an order of $75 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing. 

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Ribbon Revelry!

During the month of October, with each qualifying purchase of $65 you are eligible to receive—as a special bonus—one of two chevron ribbons FREE!

Each chevron ribbon—Ruby or Outdoor Denim—has an original retail value of $9.50. So which ribbon will you get? It’s a surprise! Quantities are limited, so place your orders as early in the month as possible. Be sure to take advantage of this fantastic offer so you can enjoy embellishing your creations with your own surprise roll of bonus ribbon!

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Kaboom! June Stamp of the Month

CELEBRATE WITH A KABOOM THIS JUNE! 

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $75 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing. This month's stamp of the month is the gorgeous Kaboom stamp set (see above). 

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Check out just a few of the creative ways you can use this set below...