September is National Stamping Month, and Close To My Heart is celebrating all month long! When you spend $30 on any current
retail-priced stamps during the month of September, you qualify to
receive the exclusive C-sized stamp set #30yearsofhappy for FREE! This
special offer is part of our celebration of National Stamping Month and
in honour of our on-going celebration of our founder and CEO Jeanette
Lynton’s 30-year anniversary in the scrapbooking and stamping industry.
The exclusive stamp set features 30 mini images and sentiments perfectly
suited for 30 days of happy stamping! You can check out
Close To My Heart’s Facebook page and Instagram during September to
follow all the ways we’re celebrating #30yearsofhappy for a full 30
days!
Each day during September CTMH is posting an idea using one (or more) of the #30daysofhappy stamp set, so I have decided to re-create these projects each day (as I am able to).
Below are the first three projects! - a gorgeous little gift tag, a card and a mini album! All were very simple to create! I have also made a set of little 3"x3" cards.
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| Day 1 #30daysofhappy project from CTMH |
Created using: White Daisy, Kraft & Cotton Candy Cardstock, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Glacier Exclusive Inks stamp pad & #30yearsofhappy stamp set
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| Day3 #30daysofhappy project from CTMH |
Created using Thistle & White Daisy Cardstock, Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, #30yearsofhappy stamp set & Thistle Striped Ribbon
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| Day 2 #30daysofhappy project from CTMH |
Created using Hollyhock & White Daisy Cardstock, Whimsy (Glacier) Fundamentals paper, Silver Shimmer Trim, Pink Glitter Gems, #30yearsofhappy stamp set & Thistle Exclusive Inks stamp pad.
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| Small cards using #30daysofhappy stamp set and Whimsy Fundamentals Paper Pack |
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These little gift cards were created using White Daisy Cardstock, Whimsy (Glacier) Fundamentals paper pack, #30yearsofhappy stamp set, Glacier & Pixie Exclusive Inks stamp pads.
Of course, I have also been working on some other projects. A lot of my time has been take up getting ready for Market Day at Mawson Lakes on 13th September. Below are some of my other projects.
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| This is the Father's Day card I am making with the children at church on Sunday - inspired by Meryl Cheetham |
Created using White Daisy & Black cardstock, Black Glitter paper, Black Exclusive Inks stamp pad and Perfect Fit - Dad stamp set (C1542)
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| One of my Christmas cards for 2014 inspired by card by Jill |
Created using Colonial White bulk card & envelope, Kraft & Colonial White cardstock, Merry, Merry Stamp set (C1591), Topiary & Cocoa Exclusive Inks stamp pads, Bitty Sparkles (Z1263), Versamark Ink & Gold Embossing powder. The clear sparkles were coloured using the ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Carmine Marker.
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| some more embossed cards |
Created using White Daisy Cardstock, Versamark Ink, White Embossing Powder, "A Budding Friendship" stamp set. The colour was added using Black, Canary, Pixie & Juniper inks.
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| This card was inspired by Denise Anderson Turley |
Created using Fundamentals papers, White Daisy & Black cardstock, Artiste Cricut Cartridge & Black Shimmer Trim
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| Background created using masking tape |
Created using White Daisy & Glacier cardstock, Cocoa, Glacier, Pixie and Pear Exclusive Inks stamp pads & "Sing Glory" stamp set (this stamp set is only available as a hostess reward - contact me to find out how to get your set).
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| a favourite from last year that I am re-creating for 2014 |
Created using Colonial White & Kraft cardstock, Colonial White card and envelope, Yuletide Carol paper pack, Mary & Babe stamp set, Desert Sand Exclusive Inks stamp pad.
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| inspired by Lyn Put |
Created using White Daisy, Black, Olive & Buttercup cardstock, Dot Embossing folder, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Black Exclusive Inks stamp pad & Black Shimmer Trim.
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| inspired by tags on page 71 in the Annual Inspirations |
Created using Kraft & Colonial White cardstock, "Trim the Tree" stamp set, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Topiary striped ribbon, Cranberry & Topiary Exclusive Inks stamp pads.
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| inspired by a card found on Pinterest |
Created using White Daisy cards & envelopes, White Daisy, Cranberry & Topiary cardstock, Gold Dots Washi Tape, Noel Stamp Set, Clear Bitty Sparkles coloured using ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Carmine Marker, Topiary, Cocoa & Desert Sand Exclusive Inks stamp pads.
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| inspired by card by Brae Montgomery |
Created using Kraft Cardstock & Basics Fundamentals paper pack, Baker's Twine, Cocoa Exclusive Inks stamp pad.
If you would like to make any of these cards, contact me to book into one of my upcoming workshops. I would love to help you create your stash of cards for family and friends.
And remember you can shop online for any of the products listed or earn FREE & HALF PRICE products by hosting your own event! Contact me to book your party!
Or would you like it all? I have one of each of the NEW Consultant Kits available to take home today! Whether your are predominantly a scrap booker or card maker, there is a kit to suit you! For just $130.00 (plus $19.50 shipping and handling fee) you could take home your kit today. Each kit has a retail value of more than $500.00! So what are you waiting for?
I look forward to catching up with you soon.
Doreen
