CTMH Hillside Cottage Australasian Blog Hop

 

Hi & welcome to our CTMH Hillside Cottage Australasian Blog Hop. If you arrived from Dannii's  Scrappy Chicks blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened by, welcome. I hope you will continue on our blog hop by clicking on the link at the end of my post.

I just want to say, I wasn't sure about this collection when I first saw it, but as they say, don't judge a book by the cover! Once I took the paper out of the pack and started playing with it, I realised there is lots to love about the collection! So far, I have only had a chance to make this one layout as an example for my retreat this weekend.

For this layout, I used Pattern #8 from the Make it From the Heart Vol 5 idea book. In the book, the pattern features a circle under the photo on the right side, but I just cut a square. To create my layout, I used White Daisy cardstock along with the Hillside Cottage paper pack and stickers. I added some 3D Foam Tape under some of the stickers for added dimension. I am really happy with how it turned out.

The Hillside Collection is available till June 30th WSL from your CTMH consultant. If you don't have a consultant and live in Australia, you can get yours from my website. Don't forget to check out all the fabulous specials available while you are on my website under the promotions tab.

I would love you to leave a comment before you continue on our blog hop to see what Shaunna from Passionate about Pages has created using the Hillside Cottage collection.

Stay safe & well.

Happy papercrafting.

Doreen

May update

I am sorry I have been MIA for the last couple of months! But I am back now and will endeavor to post regularly again!

We have a brand new catalogue available now! Check it out here!

There is so much to share, but I will start by sharing a couple of projects I created using the May Stamp of the Month - S2105 (Flowers for You). 

I have been busy preparing for my upcoming retreat - just 10 days away now! These are just a small number of the projects we will be sharing. For my page layout I used White Daisy & Sapphire cardstock, You Are Enough paper pack, Blue Belle glitter paper, S2105 - Flowers for You stamp set, Sapphire, Peach & Blue Belle ink pads. The stamp set was used to add an extra border to my layout.

This card was created using  Peach & White Daisy cardstock, You Are Enough Paper Pack, S2105 - Flowers For You stamp set, Sapphire & Peach ink pads  & Gold Embellishing Thread.

And this card was created using Peach & White Daisy cardstock, You Are Enough Paper Pack, S2104 - Scandinavian Folk Art Greetings stamp set, Sapphire, Sangria & Peach ink pads. I added dimension by using 3D Foam Tape under the stamped image and sentiment.

There are some fabulous specials available on my CTMH website at the moment!

The first one is YOU ARE ENOUGH - available till 30th June WSL. 

The You Are Enough special collection includes a 12-sheet paper collection, plus coordinating stickers and cardstock pack—all of which feature stunning rose gold accents! Add in Picture My Life™ cards, My Acrylix® stamp set with coordinating Thin Cuts, holographic butterfly sequins, and lovely Layered Butterflies Thin Cuts, and you have everything you need to create simply incredible artwork celebrating everything that is beautiful about your life! You can find all the details here!

The next special I want to share with you is MOTHERS ARE BEST - available till 31st May 2021.

Create personalised, hand-made artwork to show Mum just how much she means to you using the new, exclusive Mothers Are the Best stamp set. Create cards, scrapbook pages, gifts, and more, using the beautiful florals and sentiments included in this set. You can find the details here.

The last special that I want to share with you today is the NSD workshops that are still available even though NSD was last weekend. 

We will be celebrating all month long with these fabulous kits! You can choose from 5 different kits or purchase all 5 at a discounted price. Each kit contains an exclusive stamp set that cannot be purchased separately! Don't miss out! Find all the details here!

Keep checking in here to see some of the projects I have created using all these specials and more! from the current catalogues!

Stay safe & well.

Happy papercrafting.

Doreen

In This Together Special

Celebrate happy memories made over the last several months with the In This Together collection! This paper suite includes a new paper packet and sticker sheet, coordinating cardstock, enamel dots, the My Acrylix® In This Together stamp set, and three discounted bundle options! 

I love the versatility of this collection! I had fun creating some layouts using it and only one of them is COVID-19 related. 

This layout was inspired by one by fellow consultant, Karen Clarke (she used a different paper collection for her layout). It features some of the papers and stickers from the In This Together collection!

This layout was inspired by fellow consultant, Brenda Rose. But for this one, I used the reverse of the paper so does not need to have COVID related pics on it. 

This layout was inspired by Layout #33 from the MIFYH Vol 3 idea book. I created the layout using White Daisy, Sapphire & Lemonade cardstock, CC2215 - In This Together paper pack & stickers, CC2214 - In This Together Dots, Sapphire Crochet Thread, Pocket Plus Design 1 Memory Protectors, Z3682 - Fancy Borders Thin Cuts,  and the title was cut using Artiste, Artbooking & Artistry Cricut Collections. 

This layout is inspired by Layout #1 from the VIP We Are Good Together workshop using White Daisy Lagoon, Lemonade & Sapphire cardstock, CC2212 - In This Together Paper Pack, C1889 - Cherry Blossoms Stamp Set, Lagoon Ink Pad & White & Gold Twine.

And this last layout was inspired a version by fellow consultant, Janice Gilhooley, of Layout #2 of the VIP We Are Good Together workshop.  It was created using Mink & Sapphire cardstock, In This Together paper pack, VIP100 - We Are Good Together stamp set, Lagoon, Lemonade, Nectarine & Sapphire ink pads &Stitched Rectangle Thin Cuts.

Are you a VIP? Then you can access the exclusive VIP Workshop till the end of March - WSL! Once you purchase the workshop, you will be invited to join the VIP Workshop  FB Group where you will have access to the cutting guide and instructions. 

Have you soon the fabulous Cardstock Carnival special available all this month? (Click on the link to get all the details)!

 

Make sure you check out all the other fabulous specials available now on my website under the 'PROMOTIONS' tab too. 

Stay safe and well.

Happy papercrafting.

Doreen

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

CTMH Sweet Safari Australasian Blog Hop

 

Hi & welcome to our CTMH Sweet Safari Australasian Blog Hop. If you arrived from Doris' blog, you are in the right place. If you just popped in, I hope you will continue on our blog hop to see what the rest of the team have created!

When I first saw this collection, the first thing I thought was it was only suitable for children's pages! But it is not! The collection is so versatile!

I created this layout with pictures from our annual trip to a sculpture display at one of the beach side suburbs of Adelaide.

The right page was Pinterest inspired. To create my layout, I used White Daisy, Lagoon, Candy Apple & Espresso cardstock, Sweet Safari Paper Pack & Complete Creativity Cricut Collection for the title. This layout is perfect for using up scraps of paper and cardstock. The photos on the right page are all 3" x 4" and 3" x 3" with strips of paper filling some of the gaps.

The Sweet Safari collection is available till the end of February WSL. Contact your consultant to get yours before it's gone, or if you don't have a CTMH consultant and  live in Australia, you can contact me here! And don't forget to check out all the fabulous specials available now!

I would love you to leave a comment before you continue on our Blog Hop to see what Dannii of Scrappy Chicks has created.

Stay safe and well!

Happy Papercrafting!

Doreen

Sweet Safari cards

 

During March, the Close to My Heart Featured collection is Sweet Safari!  I have to say it wasn't my favourite collection when I first saw it, but I do love the Primary Colours in the papers. And when I really looked at the paper, I could see just how versatile it really is! I particularly love the Candy Apple polka dot paper. So, I have used it to create some cards!

The first card I want to share with you was an idea shared at our local Consultant meeting by fellow consultant, Nell Ward. For this card, we cut an inch off the bottom of the front of the card, then added a piece of the Candy Apple Polka Dot paper to the inside. I then stamped a border using the February Stamp of the Month - S2102 Doodled Borders, using Pumice Stone Distress Oxide ink pad. The sentiment and coffee cup are from the cute Z3919 - Whole Latte Love Stamp & Thin Cuts set. The coffee cup is coloured using Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend Markers.  I finished off the card with some Clear Sparkles. 

This next card was created using the same idea as above, but with a standard A5 card. I used the same Polka Dot paper from the Sweet Safari paper pack, with some Avocado, Lagoon & White Daisy Cardstock, a Zip Strip and and some Teal Shimmer Trim from my stash. I used the Fancy Brackets Thin Cuts for the Lagoon & White Daisy cardstock pieces & finished my card with some Silver Embellishing Thread. 

The inside of the card

The Sweet Safari collection is available from my website till the end of February WSL!

There are some great specials currently available from Close To My Heart too! Check them out!

The first one is Pocket Card Perfection! During the Pocket Card Perfection special, you can purchase the brand-new Lovely and Party Time Picture My Life™ Cards, which coordinate perfectly with the Lovely & Party Time paper collections in our 2020–2021 Core Products Catalogue. Save 15% with the Pocket Card Perfection Bundle, which includes both sets! These PML cards are great for Pocket Page scrapbooking, but also on Traditional scrapbook pages and even for cards! This special is available till 31st March 2021 WSL!

The next special is the In This Together Collection! This fun collection features a 12-sheet paper packet with coordinating sticker sheet, enamel dots, cardstock pack, and My Acrylix® stamp set! Save 20% with three different bundle options, including two different workshop bundles that give you the products for creating a variety of artwork. The In This Together Workshop Kit includes materials for creating three 12″ × 12″ scrapbook layouts, while the In This Together Album Workshop Kit includes materials for creating a set of 6″ × 8″ pages. I can't wait to get my hands on this collection and get creating! It is available till 31st March 2021 WSL!

Next is the Home Sweet Home Special! The unique Home Sweet Home Frame Kit includes wooden pieces and coordinating papers and die-cuts that come together to create a delightful year-round décor piece. Use the die-cut shapes to decorate the 14 wood circle pieces in a variety of ways. Your decorated circles can then be swapped out throughout the year to mark special occasions and changes in season! You save 20% when you purchase the Home Sweet Home Frame Kit, but you can also order the individual components separately in case you want additional circles, die-cuts, frames, or just the wood HOME sentiment! This collection is available till 28th February 2021

And next is the Hello World special. The Milestone Wood Circles help you to mark special occasions in your little one’s life, making them more memorable in the process. These 15 circles and their coordinating pieces and SVG files will come in handy as photo props, scrapbooking page embellishments, or in a number of other crafting projects. These will only be available for a limited time, so order yours right away! This special is available till 28th February 2021.

The Bring Back My Pack - Blossom special continues till 28th February. The Blossom collection features the same classic paper designs that made it popular the first time it was available, with a refreshed colour palette and several coordinating products, including a new sticker sheet, a coordinating cardstock packet, and two My Acrylix® stamp sets! Save 20% with the Blossom Product bundle, which contains each of these special items or with the Blossom Workshop Kit, which includes materials for creating scrapbook layouts and cards using this great paper collection! 

The Perfect Match collection is available till 28th February 2021 WSL. Papercrafting and Valentine’s Day are a match made in heaven, and the Perfect Match collection has everything you need to make the Valentine’s Day crafts you always dreamed of! This stunning collection features a new paper packet and sticker sheet, the My Acrylix® Perfect Match stamp set, and adorable mini heart accents! You can even save 20% when you purchase these amazing products in the Perfect Match Bundle or the Perfect Match Workshop Kit! In addition to the Perfect Match items, the Perfect Match Workshop Kit comes with materials for creative projects that will be presented during our Perfect Match Facebook Live event on 4–5 February. See the Additional Supplies Needed section for other creative supplies that will be used during the event, and learn more about it on the CTMH Facebook Page! Even though this FB event has passed, you can still see the event by clicking on the link. 

Are you a CTMH VIP? Would you like to become a VIP? You can check out all the benefits of being a VIP and join here! 

Join us for our first ever exclusive VIP workshop and event!

Here is everything you need to know:

• The VIP We Are Good Together workshop makes three 2-page layouts and 10 cards
• Attend our virtual event on 26 February 2021 in a private Facebook group to create the projects together.
• This workshop and event is only available to VIP Customers and Makers who have purchased the workshop bundle.
• You’ll receive an email invitation to the Facebook group as the event date draws near.
• The workshop will be available to purchase from 1 January – 31 March 2021.
• Order before 1 February 2021 to make sure your bundle arrives in time for the live event.
• The event will be available for repeat viewing after the live event has concluded.
• The additional supplies needed list can be found here.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Stay safe and well.

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