Cake Day CTMH Australasian Blog Hop

 

Hi & welcome to our Cake Day CTMH Australasian Blog Hop. If you arrived from Lauren's blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened by, thanks for stopping. I hope you will continue on to see what the others have created using this collection.

The first layout I am sharing with you was created using leftover pieces from the paper pack I got as a CTMH Maker for the launch of the March April catalogue. I have kept this layout very simple as I will be using it for the last 10 days of my March photo a day pics! All of my pages for this project are simple with little to no embellishments. They do look great with all the photos on them! So in this layout, I have have used Glacier, Lemonade, Wild Berry & White Daisy cardstock with the Cake Day paper. I just cut 3" squares from the paper then cut these in half diagonally. I then cut some in half again for the end pieces, then in half again to put under the month and on the edge of the right page!

These next 3 layouts are the ones we created as part of the catalogue launch. The first one was created on Black cardstock bases with some White Gel Pen borders added and a few dots. This layout also features some of the stickers from the collection along with Cake Dot Enamel Dots and stamped images from the Cake Day Scrapbooking stamp & thin cuts set.

The next layout features Wild Berry cardstock bases, with a circle sponged with Sundance ink on the middle of the left page & stamped elements, stickers & dots scattered around the circle. There is more sponging on the right page along with the stamped elements & stickers to tie the two pages together.

The final page features Green Apple cardstock for the base pages with Glacier cardstock on the layout. The banners at the top are cut using the thin cuts from the collection then some are stamped, some with White Gel Pen highlights, some are coloured using the Spectrum Noir TriBlend markers, but they all look so good. The page is finished with stickers and enamel dots!

The Cake Day collection is available till the end of April, strictly WSL! Ask you CTMH Maker how you can get your collection today! If you don't have a CTMH Maker and live in Australia, I would love to help you. You can contact me here! And don't forget to check out the current specials available!

I would love you to leave a comment before you continue on the blog hop to see what Dannii from Scrappy Chicks has created!

Stay safe & well!

Happy papercrafting.

Doreen

Cardstock Carnival CTMH Australasian Blog Hop

 

Hi & welcome to our CTMH Australasian Cardstock Carnival Blog Hop. If you arrived from Dannii's Scrappy Chicks blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened by, thanks for stopping. I hope you will continue on to see what the others have created using the beautiful two toned cardstock from Close To My Heart!

The first project I want to share with you was inspired by an idea shared by Andrea Sherman - fellow CTMH Maker from the US. It is a card that I made using just Black, Clover & White Daisy cardstock. I cut the flower shape on the Cricut - from the Flower Market Cricut Collection, then used my piercing tool to punch some holes around the edge and used Silver Embellishing Thread to stitch through those holes. I finished of the card with a simple sentiment from the Dragonfly Sympathy stamp set (my stamping is a bit wonky, but I think it looks ok) and added 3 Silver Glitter Gems (they do look gold in the pic) to the centre of the flower. I added some Thin 3D Foam Tape to the flower to give it some extra dimension.

The other projects I want to share with you are all little boxes or containers for adding Easter Eggs to! These were all cut using my Cricut machine using various collections. 

This little box was created using Wild Berry cardstock and the chicken was cut from Lemonade cardstock. It will fit a collection of little eggs. 

For this crate, I used Mocha cardstock and stamped the timber grain using the Barn Door stamp set with Mocha ink. The bunny was created using circles, ovals & a sunburst shape - cut in White Daisy & Peach cardstock. I added colour to the white shapes using the Peach ink pad with a Sponge Dauber. It fits 3 x 17g Easter eggs.

This box was created using Clover cardstock and the rabbit cut from Mink cardstock. It fits 2 x 17g Easter Eggs. 

This fry box was cut from Lemonade cardstock and the rabbit from White Daisy & Peach cardstock. I added colour to the white pieces using the Peach ink pad and sponge dauber too. This container had a 114g pack of little eggs in it. 

For this last container (popcorn box), I used Avocado cardstock. I stamped the cross from the Easter Cross stamp set. The flowers are coloured using Light Green & Coral Spectrum Noir TriBlend Markers. Then I coloured the cross with Gold Shimmer Brush.

There are so many ways to use the great selection of Close To My Heart cardstock! I did plan to create a scrapbook layout to share, but ran out of time. 

The Cardstock Carnival special is available during March 2022 only! So make sure you contact your CTMH Maker to find out all the details. Or if you don't have a Maker and live in Australia, you can find the details of this great special on my website here! Don't forget to check out the other specials while you are there!

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

Stay safe & well.

Happy papercrafting.

Doreen 

S2203 - You're the G.O.AT. Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

 

Hi & welcome to our S2203 - You're the G.O.A.T. CTMH Australasian Stamp of the Month blog hop. If you arrived from Dannii's Scrappy Chicks blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened by, I hope you will continue on our small hop to see what has been created using this collection. 

I must say, I am not really into the punny sentiments, so used other sentiments on my cards. But I am happy with how they turned out.

This first card was created using In Full Bloom paper pack & Black cardstock - I cut the border using one of the retired Scallop Border Thin Cuts. The sentiment is from one of my favourite mini stamp sets - Mini Greetings - Birthday (M1307). I finished off this very simple card with some Silver Glitter Gems.  

This card was inspired by one on page 43 of the NEW March/April 2022 catalogue - available today!

I used White Daisy & Black cardstock, paper from the Love Story - Black collection, Shaker Circle Thin Cuts, White Acrylic Hearts, Clear Sparkles & Bitty Sparkles. The dog - from S2203 - You're the G.O.A.T. stamp set and the sentiment is from Z4411 - You're a Classic stamp & thin cuts. 

Both of my cards are very simple, but I am pleased with them.  This stamp set is available during March 2022 only for $34.00 or for just $9.00 with a qualifying order, or you can get it for FREE with a qualifying order if you are a VIP!  Get your stamp set today from your CTMH Maker, or you can find all the details about the Stamp of the Month under the 'PROMOTIONS' tab on my website.  Don't forget to check out all the other specials available this month - including the Cardstock Carnival!

I hope you will leave a comment before you continue on to see what Doris has created using the March 2022 Stamp of the Month - You're the G.O.A.T.

Stay safe & well!

Happy papercrafting!

Doreen

CTMH Australasian Sawyer Blog Hop

 

Hi & welcome to our CTMH Australasian Sawyer Blog Hop! If you arrived from Shaunna's Passionate About Pages blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened by, thank you for stopping! I hope you will continue on our blog hop by clicking on the link at the bottom of this post.

The Sawyer collection is so versatile! I used it to record some of our family travels. This first layout was inspired by a layout by Brenda Rose (fellow CTMH Maker) and was created using White Daisy, Harbour, Peach, Mint, Lemonade & Sundance cardstock, Sawyer paper pack, Stencil pack 1, Mustard Seed Distress Oxide ink pad, 6" x 4" Flip Flaps, Z3762 - Pennant Banner Alphabet stamp & thin cuts, Harbour, Lemonade, Grape, Sundance, Mulberry, Peach & Mint ink pads, Pastel Mini Circles, Cricut DS with Cricut Sans Font & Offset feature. The use of flip flaps meant that I could add several extra photos. 

This second layout was created using White Daisy, Mulberry, Lemonade, Harbour, Mint & Sundance cardstock, Love Each Day Cricut Collection, Sawyer paper pack, C1929 - Build a Flower stamp set, E1069 - Pattern Block Alphabet stamp set, Mint, Lemonade, Sundance, Avocado, Flamingo, Peach, Harbour, New England Ivy, Papaya & Grape ink pads. I added the title and some of the flowers with 3D Foam tape to add more dimension. 

And for this last layout, I have used White Daisy, Harbour, Mulberry, Lemonade & Peach cardstock, Sawyer paper pack, D2070 - Here & Now stamp set, Z4391 - Everyday Featured Attractions stamp & thin cuts, Harbour, Lemonade, Wisteria, Peach, Mulberry & Mint ink pads. Once again, I used 3D Foam Tape to add dimension to some of the embellishments. 

The Sawyer collection is available till the end of February 2022 WSL!  If you would like to get this collection, contact your CTMH Maker now! If you don't have a CTMH Maker and live in Australia, I would love to help you. Contact me through my website! And don't forget to check out all the fabulous specials and other goodies available now!

I would love you to leave a comment before you continue on to see what Doris from Creative Inspirations has created!

Stay safe & well!

Happy papercrafting!

Doreen

S2022 - Here's the Story CTMH Australasian Blog Hop

 Hi & welcome to our S2202E - Here's the Story Stamp of the Month CTMH Australasian Blog Hop. If you arrived from Dannii's Scrappy Chicks blog you are in the right place. If you just happened by, thank you for stopping. I hope you will continue on our blog hop to see what the others have created. 

This stamp set was perfect for adding to a layout I created of our trip a couple of years ago to the Mornington Peninsula - back when travelling was so much easier! I don't always add a lot of embellishments to my pages, but some of these sentiments were just perfect for this layout!

This layout was inspired by one on page 14 of the current Seasonal catalogue (Jan-Feb 2022) I used White Daisy, Peach, Mint, Grape, Sundance, Lemonade & Harbour Cardstock, Harbour Glitter Paper, Sawyer Paper Pack, Mint Shimmer Brush, S2202E - Here's The Story stamp set, C1929 - Build a Flower stamp set, Harbour, Sundance, Grape, Peach, Mulberry (2nd Generation) ink pads, Versamark ink pad, White Embossing Powder, Artiste Cricut Collection - for diamonds and title, Pastel Mini Circles.

Before adding any paper to the layout, I splattered the White Daisy page bases with Mint Shimmer Brush.  I cut the zip strips in half lengthwise for the top and bottom of each page, then added a 1/8" strip of Harbour Glitter Paper inside that. To get the placement of my diamonds on the left page, I ruled light pencil lines through the centre of the page, then used those lines to start placing the diamonds - starting at the centre and working out from there. (In hindsight that is what I should have done for the right page too!)  For the right page, I placed the photos where I wanted them - evenly spaced, then filled in the gaps with the diamonds. When I taught this at a recent workshop, the girls repeated the diamond layout from the left page to the right page - I had cut enough for both pages for them.  My title was cut on the Cricut and then I added various sentiments stamped in colours featured in the Sawyer collection to add to my page! I added these using 3D Foam tape for dimension.  I finished the page with some stamping to fill in some of the gaps and some of the cute little Pastel Mini Circles. 

The S2202E - Here's the Story Stamp of the Month is available during February only, for just $9.00 with a qualifying order, or for FREE if with a qualifying order if your are a VIP or you can purchase it for just $34.00. Talk to your CTMH Maker today! If you don't have a Maker and live in Australia, I would love to help you. You can contact me here!  Don't forget to check out all the fabulous specials (under the 'Promotions' tab) too!

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

Stay safe & well.

Happy papercrafting!

Doreen

CTMH Australasian Smitten Blog Hop

 

Hi & welcome to our CTMH Australasian Smitten Blog Hop! There is just two of us this time, but I am sure you will love what we have created. If you arrived from Dannii of Scrappy Chicks blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened by, I hope you will continue on to see what the other's have created using this collection.

Last year, I took part in a group of many people taking a Photo a Day! I am doing that again this year, and have decided to use (where possible) one of the current CTMH paper packs. My pages will be fairly simple to make sure this project is achievable. 

This is one of the February Photo a Day layouts I have created using the Smitten paper pack. I teamed the paper pack with White Daisy & a little bit of Capri cardstock. The title was created in Design Space using the font from the Artistry Cricut Collection.

I cut 2.75" squares then cut them in half diagonally with the edge ones being cut in half again. So it is a really simple layout to create. And is ready for photos to be added along with my journalling.

For this 2nd layout (which would be ideal for using scraps), the strips are 0.75" wide or high and the length or height of the photo next to them. In the corners the squares are 0.75" x 0.75" and there is 0.25" between each element. Of course, for both these layouts, I could add embellishments if I wanted to later.

I stamped up these cute images using the Smitten Stamp set, but haven't had a chance to create anything with them yet. You might notice that I have changed the sentiment on the balloon held by the koala. To do this, I masked the inside of the balloon when stamping the image, then used a sentiment from the Short & Sweet stamp set (retired). It fit perfectly inside the balloon. I will colour these images and add them to cards in the next few days hopefully, and share on social media.

The Smitten collection is available from your CTMH Maker till the end of February WSL. If you don't have a Maker and live in Australia, you can find this collection on my website!  Don't forget to check out all the other specials and goodies while you are there!

Before you continue on to see what Dannii from Scrappy Chicks has created, I hope you will leave a comment.

Stay safe & well.

Happy papercrafting.

Doreen

S2201 - Sweet Little Things Stamp of the Month CTMH Australasian Blog Hop

 Hi and welcome to our S2201 - Sweet Little Things Stamp of the the Month CTMH Australasian Blog Hop. If you arrived from Alison's Scissors Paper Heart blog, you are on the right track. If you just happened by, thank you for stopping. I hope you will continue on our hop by clicking on the link at the end of my post.

I love this stamp set and can't wait to create more using it. So far, I haven't had a lot of time to create, but have finished one small project.

I celebrated my birthday a couple of days ago with a few friends at a  High Tea. I made these little cards in the shape of a cup from the Artistry Cricut Collection to say thank you to the girls who helped me celebrate. Aren't they just so cute? I used White Daisy & Glacier cardstock, S2201 - Sweet Little Things Stamp Set with Black Memento ink pad and Spectrum Noir Markers - Brown Grey Shades, Light Green, Citrus Yellow & Pale Pink. 

The S2201 - Sweet Little Things stamp set is available during January 2022 only for just $9.00 with a qualifying order, or you can get it for FREE if you are a VIP (with a qualifying order) or you can purchase it for $34.00. Talk to your CTMH Maker about getting your stamp set today, or contact me here if you don't have one. 

I would love you to leave a comment before you continue on to see what Dannii from Scrappy Chicks has created using this cute stamp set. 

Don't forget to check out all the great specials available now under the promotions tab on my website!

Stay safe & well. 

Happy papercrafting.

Doreen