Storybook Scrap Card

If you are like me, you have a pile of paper scraps that are never quite large enough to use on a project, but you save them just in case you need them.  Since I have made it a goal to start using up my supplies, I took out all off my Prickly Pear paper scraps and created some Thank You cards using our Storybook Alphabet stamp of the month.  These layered and crisscrossed cards are perfect for using up paper scraps and zip-strips.

Paper Needed: 11″ x 8½” Sapphire Cardstock,  ¾” B&T Paper Strips (Prickly Pear), 1¼ x 5½” B&T Paper (Prickly Pear), 1″ x 5½” White Daisy Cardstock

Tips for Creating this Card: 
•  Choose four patterns for each card, then arrange the pattern how you would like it to appear on the card.  I chose either warm or cool color palettes.
•  Start from the bottom left corner and work your way up and across to create the desired pattern  I used our Bonding Memories Glue to prevent the smaller pieces from falling off, then trimmed all the ends once I had assembled the pattern.
•  The sentiment was stamped with Black Ink, then shaded with Watercolor Pencils.

Your imagination is your only limit. Create a variety of patterns and designs using this technique on your cards and scrapbook pages. I encourage you to use up some of your supplies this week, and post some of your creations on my Facebook page.  I can’t wait to see what you create.

The Storybook Alphabet stamp set is available until July 31st.  
Visit my website to learn how you can purchase this stamp set for only $5.00. 

Storybook Alphabet Stamp Set	Prickly Pear Paper Packet	12″ x 12″ Sapphire Cardstock	12″ x 12″ White Daisy Cardstock	Jennifer’s Hand Stamp Set
Watercolor Pencils	Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad	2″ x 3½” My Acrylic Block	Poppy Thick Twine	Whimsy Ribbon Pack
Thin 3D Foam Tape	Tombow Permanent Adhesive	SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer	Micro-Tip Scissors	Bonding Memories Glue Pen

 

Storybook Puppy Love

For all those fur parents out there, here is an adorable layout you can create using our Storybook Alphabet acrylic stamp set.  Over three years ago, we decided to adopt a dog that was found starving, sickly, and tattered along the roadside. She was so frightened when she came into our home and often hid whenever someone came into the house. Well, not only was she tattered, but we found out soon that she was pregnant. We made the decision to continue the pregnancy, assuming that nothing would survive, but a few months later we had six healthy puppies and , OF COURSE, we had to keep one.  God had a plan because six months later our two other dogs (ages 16 and 17) passed away.  We are true dog lovers in this home and I felt this layout is a perfect display of our love for those fur babies.

Remember, the Storybook Alphabet set in available until July 31st.  
Visit my website to and learn how you can purchase the
Stamp of the Month for only $5.00!

Storybook Alphabet Stamp Set	12″ x 12″ Black Cardstock	12″ x 12″ Thistle Cardstock	12″ x 12″ Pixie Cardstock	12″ x 12″ Canary Cardstock
Watercolor Paints	2″ x 2″ My Acrylic Block	Jennifer’s Hand Stamp Set	Paintbrush Set	12″ x 12″ Watercolor Paper
VersaMark Ink Pad	Ranger White Embossing Powder	Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad	Bonding Memories Glue	Craft Heater
	Tombow Permanent Adhesive	SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer	Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors

Storybook Alphabet Bookmarks

My goal this year has been to use up some of the “randomly acquired items” in my craft room.  I am very good at organizing my paper scraps and making sure all my embellishments are stored by color, shape, and size, but what I am NOT good at doing  is using them. This week’s project allowed me to use some of those “randomly acquired items” to create some effortless bookmarks with scripture and stamped phrases using the Storybook Alphabet acrylic stamp set.

During the month of July, I will be creating weekly projects using our July Stamp of the Month, Storybook Alphabet. Make sure to stop by each week for more ideas using this set.  As always, I’ve included a list of the products used to create this project at the very bottom of this post.

Paper Needed: 12″ x 12″ Cardstock (I used Kraft),  (5) 4″ x 1¾” B&T Paper (I used Prickly Pear)

Assembly Instructions:
To place the Bible verses onto each bookmark, I used the writing feature in Cricut® Design Space.  If you have never used the writing feature, you can view a tutorial HERE.

1. Cut five 6″ x 1¾” bookmarks from the Kraft cardstock. (NOTE: If you are using your Cricut®, create five 6″ x 1¾” rectangles then attach the text to each shape.)
2.  Using Black Ink, stamp the phrases onto each bookmark.

QUICK TIP: Our Acrylic Block have a groove line across the bottom of each block  to help you align your letter stamps.  The Storybook Alphabet set has a few letters, like the “R”, that would go off the edge of the block.  To solve this dilemma, I took a piece of Washi tape and placed it onto my block to create a line for my letters to sit upon. 

3. Fold each of the 4″ x 1¾” B&T paper strips at 2″ (in half). Using a strong adhesive, attach the folded paper strips to the end to each bookmark, overlapped by about ½”.  I took advantage of our two-sided paper and folded up ends on one of the bookmarks to show off both patterns.
4. Using a hole punch, create a ¼” at the top of each bookmarks in the center. If desired, add an eyelet to each. (I have lots of these because at one time I had to have every shape, color and size available. )
5.  Thread twine through each hole (eyelet), and create a loop to attach.

Let your creativity flow and use up some of those “randomly acquired items” like Base and Bling charms, scraps of ribbon, or bits of string.

Storybook Alphabet  Stamp Set	12″ x 12″ Kraft Cardstock	Prickly Pear Paper Packet	Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad	Watercolor Pencils
Tombow Permanent Adhesive	Whimsy Ribbon Pack	Rustic Home Ribbon Pack	Adventure Ribbon Pack	Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors
	2″ x 2″ My Acrylic Block	SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer	Base & Bling

 

 

Storybook Alphabet Blog Hop

Welcome to the Storybook Alphabet Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  We will be featuring the July Storybook Alphabet stamp set, which is perfect for creating this patriotic Fourth of July card.   This acrylic stamp set has all 26 letters of the alphabet in a simple, leafy font and is a must-have for your collection.  If you have come here from Michele Rowley’s blog, you are on the right path! When you are finished reading my post, you can click on the link at the end to move to the next blog.  This blog hop is designed to allow you to start here and work your way around. It’s simple, fun, and full of ideas.

If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog: http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.

During the month of July, I will be creating weekly projects using the Storybook Alphabet stamp set. This week, I used the Art Philosophy Cricut® Cartridge to create a multi-layered Fourth of July card. This Pinterest inspired card could be altered by changing “USA” to a person’s initials or “I♥U”. You could also choose to give this card to active military personnel or a veteran as an appreciation for their service. As always, I’ve included a list of the products used to create this card at the very bottom of this post as well as a Cricut® Design Space link so that you can create this card.

Paper Needed: 11″ x 4¼” Ruby Cardstock,  3½” x 3½”  Sapphire Cardstock, 3″ x 3″ Colonial White Cardstock, 2½” x 2″ Ruby Cardstock, 3″ x 2″ White Daisy Cardstock, (2) 1¼” x ½” Sapphire Cardstock, (2) ¾” x ½” Colonical White Cardstock, (2) 1″ x ½” Ruby Cardstock, 2″ x 3″ Silver Glitter Cardstock

Assembly Instructions:
1. Using THIS FILE  in Cricut® Design Space, cut out all of your images from cardstock. (NOTE: You will need to own the Art Philosophy Cricut® Cartridge to be able to cut out these images. If you do not use Design Space, please email me for measurements.)
2. Using Sapphire Ink, stamp the “U – S – A”  onto the center of the Colonial White label. 
3. Using the Wood Slats Embossing Folder, dry emboss the 3″ x 3″ Colonial White Cardstock.
4. Using a sponge, apply Dessert Sand Ink to all of the cardstock pieces to create a distressed look. (Do not ink the Silver Glitter Cardstock Stars)
5. Layer the cardstock pieces as shown, using White & Gold Twine to secure the Colonial White Label.
6. If desired, stamp a sentiment inside the card.

You can continue through the blog hop and see more ideas from sixteen other Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month’s Storybook Alphabet stamp set and other great Close to My Heart products on their blogs.

Now “Hop” on over to Krista Hershberger’s blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting tips and other fun ideas! Remember, the Storybook Alphabet Acrylic stamp set is available until July 31st!  Contact your CTMH Consultant, or visit the Promotions tab my website to see how you can get this stamp set for only $5.00.

Storybook Alphabet Acrylic Stamp Set	12″ x 12″ Ruby Cardstock	12″ x 12″ Sapphire Cardstock	12″ x 12″ Colonial White Cardstock	12″ x 12″ Silver Glitter Paper
Wood Slats Embossing Folder	Sapphire Exclusive Inks Ink Pad	Round Sponge	Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Ink Pad	White & Gold Twine
2″ x 2″ My Acrylic Block	Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors	SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer	Tombow Permanent Adhesive	Thin 3D Foam Tape

Hello Foxy Baby Layout

The June Stamp of the Month, Hello Foxy,  has three cute little foxes and I found them to be perfect for creating a page for my son’s baby album.  I have been using our Whimsy Fundamentals papers for his album and this page will be a wonderful addition.  I designed this entire layout using  Cricut® Design Space, so, to make your lives easier, I am sharing the file with you!    Be sure to read to the bottom of this post for a link to the file.  You will need to own the Close to My Heart Cartridges I used in order to cut out the file. As always, I’ve included a list of the products I used to create this layout at the very bottom of this post.

Paper Needed: 12” x 12″ White Daisy Cardstock, 10″ x 7″ B&T Paper (I used Glacier Diagonal Stripe), 1″ x 8″ B&T Paper (I used Canary Stripe),  11¼” x ½” B&T Paper (I used Crystal Blue Hashmark), 11½” x ½” Canary Cardstock, 11¼” x ¼” Sea Glass Glitter Paper, 11¼” x ¾” B&T Paper (I used Canary Stripe), 6½” x 4½” B&T Paper (I used Crystal Blue Hashmark)

Techniques Used:

• The background was created by spattering Light Blue Watercolor Paint onto the 12″ x 12″ White Daisy Cardstock.
• This layout was created using Cricut® Design Space.  You can find the file here.  You must own the Artistry Cricut® Cartridge and Art Philosophy Cricut® Cartridge in order to be able to cut out the images.
• The “Fox” image is from the Hello Foxy Acrylic stamp set. The image was stamped using Black Ink then shaded with Watercolor Pencils.

Remember, the Hello Foxy Acrylic stamp set is available until June 30th !  Contact me or visit my website to see how you can get this stamp set for only $5.00!

Hello Foxy Acrylic Stamp Set	12″ x 12″ White Daisy Cardstock	Whimsy Fundamentals	12″ x 12″ Sea Glass Glitter Paper	12″ x 12″ Canary Cardstock
Watercolor Paints	Black Exclusive Inks Ink Pad	Paintbrush Set	Cricut® Artistry Collection	Watercolor Pencils
2″ x 2″ My Acrylic Block	Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors	SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer	Tombow Permanent Adhesive	2″ x 3½” My Acrylic Block

Live, Laugh, Love with Watercolor

I love the look of watercolors, and though I have not perfected this medium, I do love that it is very forgiving.   This week’s Color My Heart Dare challenge gave me the freedom to experiment with my  watercolor palette and use lots of colors on the flowers from the Live, Laugh, Love Stamp of the Month.  This stamp set is available for purchase until May 31st , so make sure to get your’s before it is gone.   As always, I’ve included a list of the products I have used to create this card at the very bottom of this post.

Paper Needed: 5½” x 4¼” White Card Base, 5½” x 4¼” Watercolor Paper

Assembly Instructions:
1. Using Black Memento Ink, stamp the “Flower” images vertically onto the left side of the Watercolor paper. NOTE: I stamped the center flower first, created a mask with a sticky note, then stamped the remaining flowers. 
2. Create a mask to cover the stamped flower images, then splatter a variety of Watercolor paint colors onto the right side of the Watercolor paper.  Allow the paint to dry before continuing.
3. Remove the mask, and use Watercolor paints to shade in the flower images. NOTE: I used a Clear Shimmer Brush on my flower images after the paint dried. 
4. Once the images have dried, add Bitty Sparkles to the center of the flower images.
5. Using Black Memento Ink, stamp a sentiment onto the Watercolor paper.
6.  Adhere the Watercolor paper to the front of the Card Base, then stamp a sentiment inside the card.

Live, Laugh, Love Acrylic Stamp Set	12″ x 12″ White Daisy Cardstock	12″ x 12″ Watercolor Paper	Watercolor Paints	Paintbrush Set
All-Purpose Mat	2″ x 2″ My Acrylic Block	Bitty Sparkles	Clear Shimmer Brush	Black Memento Ink Pad
5½” x 4¼” White Cards & Envelopes, Value Pack	Micro-Tip Scissors	SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer	2″ x 3½” My Acrylic Block	3L EZ Dots Adhesive

Flock Together Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  We will be featuring April’s Stamp of the Month, Flock Together, which is full of cute sayings, adorable birds, and a fun wavy border.  If you have come here from Vickie ODell’s Blog, you are on the right path! When you are finished reading my post, you can click on the link at the end to move to the next blog.  This blog hop is designed to allow you to start here and work your way around. It’s simple, fun, and full of ideas.

If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog: http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html.

 

During the month of April, I will be featuring  projects using the Flock Together stamp set. This week, the sweet “We are Blessed” sentiment  inspired me to create an adorable Baby Announcement card. At the very bottom of this post,  I’ve included a list of the products I have used to create this card.

Paper Needed: 5¼” x 4″ B&T Paper (I used Whimsy Fundamentals), 4¾” x 3½” B&T Paper (I used Whimsy Fundamentals), 4½” x 3¼” White Daisy Cardstock

Techniques Used on this Card:

• The ‘Mother Bird” was stamped using Peacock ink, then color was added using our Watercolor Pencils and Blending Pen. 
• The ‘Baby Bird’ was stamped using Crystal Blue ink, then color was added using our Watercolor Pencils and Blending Pen.
• The inside of the card was created using the writing fonts from our Artistry and Flower Market Cricut cartridges. I used the writing feature in Design Space with Black and Blueberry pens. The ‘Heart” image was stamped using Peacock ink.

You can continue through the blog hop and see more ideas from approximately twenty Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month’s Stamp of the Month and other great Close to My Heart products on their blogs.

Now “Hop” on over to Marie Flayer’s Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the Flock Together stamp of the month is only available until April 30th!  Contact your CTMH Consultant or visit my website to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

Flock Together Acrylic Stamp Set	Whimsy Fundamentals	12″ x 12″ White Daisy Cardstock	Artistry Cricut Collection	Flower Market Collection
Whimsy Ribbon Pack	Peacock Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad	Crystal Blue Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad	Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad	Smoothie  Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
2″ x 2″ My Acrylic Block	3″ x 3″ My Acrylic Block	Blending Pen	Watercolor Pencils	Thin 3D Foam Tape
	Micro-Tip Scissors	SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer	EZ Dots Adhesive

 

Tea-rriffic Party Layout

The Tea-rriffic Stamp of the Month can be used to create some sweet scrapbook layouts.  On this week’s project, I used  the stamps to create a border and title, then used watercolors on the images.  The layout is bright and cheerful just like my daughter when she had her weekly tea parties. (Now I need to get those photos printed.)    At the very bottom of this post, I’ve included a list of the products I have used to create this layout.

Paper Needed: 12″ x 12″ Pixie Cardstock, 12″ x 10″ White Daisy Cardstock ,  12″ x 6″ Watercolor Paper, 12″ x 6″ Black Cardstock, 12″ x 3″ Crystal Blue Cardstock

Here are a few techniques I used on this layout:

• The Pixie Cardstock background was splattered with White Watercolor Paint. I used a medium watercolor brush, lots of water, and tapped the brush to create splatters.
• The Teacup Border was created by randomly stamping the “Teacup” and “Flower” images with Black Pigment Ink onto Watercolor Paper, then heat embossed with Clear Embossing Powder.  I used Watercolor Paints on each of the images, then splattered Black Watercolor Paint onto the border with a medium watercolor brush. The image was hand-cut, placed onto Black Cardstock and hand-cut again to create the matting.
• The photo mat was created by welding an Art Philosophy border onto the top and bottom of a 12″ x 4½” rectangle. 
• The “Tea Party” title was created on Cricut Design Space using the layering and
  flattening techniques. I used a system font called Curls MT, so the file can’t be shared. I will be teaching this techniques to make titles like this at my summer Cricut classes.

Tea-rriffic Acrylic Stamp Set	Pixie Cardstock	Crystal Blue Cardstock	Black Cardstock	12″ x 12″ White Daisy Cardstock
Watercolor Paints	Paintbrush Set	Watercolor Paper	Basics Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pads Set	Ranger Clear Super Fine Embossing Powder
3″ x 3″ My Acrylic Block	2″ x 2″ My Acrylic Block	Craft Heater	2″ x 3½” My Acrylic Block	Thin 3D Foam Tape
	Micro-Tip Scissors	SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer	3L EZ Dots Adhesive

Tea-rriffic Mother’s Day Card

The Tea-rriffic Stamp of the Month is the perfect set to have for creating Mother’s Day cards.  This week, I paired the stamps with our Heart Thin Cuts (currently 25% off) to create this fun card for Mother’s Day.   I’ll be sharing project ideas throughout the month with this stamp set, so be sure to visit often.  At the very bottom of this post, I’ve included a list of the products I have used to create this card.

Paper Needed: 5½” x 4¼” B&T Paper (I used Adventure Fundamentals), 5¼” x 4″ White Daisy Cardstock, 3¾” x ½” B&T Paper (I used Adventure Fundamentals), 3½” x ½” B&T Paper (I used Adventure Fundamentals), 4″ x 4″ White Daisy Cardstock, 3″ x 1½” Vellum (I used Uptown Fundamentals)

Assembly Instructions:
1. Adhere the 5½” x 4¼” B&T Paper to the front of the card base.
2. Using Thin 3D Foam tape, adhere the 5¼” x 4″ White Daisy Cardstock to the center of the B&T paper.
3. Cut a chevron into one of the shorter sides on both of the ½” B&T paper strips. Layer the B&T paper strips onto the bottom of the 5¼” x 4″ White Daisy Cardstock.
4.  Using the Black Pigment Ink pad, stamp the “Mother’s Day Teacup” and the “Teabag” images onto the 4″ x 4″ White Daisy Cardstock, then sprinkle on Clear Embossing Powder and shake off extra.  Heat with heat gun until it is embossed. NOTE:  Use a small paint brush to brush off any unwanted embossing powder before heating.
5. Using ShinHan Markers, color the “Mother’s Day Teacup” and “Teabag” images, then cut them out. Note: I did not cut out the handle of the teacup. I am lazy sometimes. 🙂 

6. Using a Piercing Tool or small hole punch, create a hole in the “Teabag” image. Thread a piece of White Twine through the hole and create a knot at the end.
7. Using the Small Heart Thin Cut, make three small hearts from the vellum. (I am so excited that these are 25% off this month!)
8. Adhere the “Mother’s Day Teacup”  and the “Teabag” onto the card, as shown, using 3D Foam tape. To create the “rising hearts”, fold each heart in half and adhere to the card by placing a strip of Liquid Glass on the fold, then adhering to the card. Liquid Glass can also be used to hold the “Teabag” knot in place on the teacup.

Tea-rriffic Acrylic Stamp Set	5½” x 4¼” White Cards & Envelopes, Value Pack	Adventure Fundamentals	Uptown Funudamentals	12″ x 12″ White Daisy Cardstock
Basics Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pads Set	Ranger Clear Super Fine Embossing Powder	Craft Heater	White Twine	Piercing and Embossing Tool Kit
ShinHan Touch Twin Peacock Green Marker	ShinHan Touch Twin Turquoise Blue Marker	ShinHan Touch Twin Cherry Pink Marker	ShinHan Touch Twin Colorless Blender Marker	Marker Roll-up
2″ x 2″ My Acrylic Block	Liquid Glass	Thin 3D Foam Tape	Thin Cuts – Basic Hearts	3″ x 3″ My Acrylic Block
	Micro-Tip Scissors	SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer	3L EZ Dots Adhesive

Tea-rrific Tea Party Treat

For this week’s Color My Heart Dare Challenge, I used the  Tea-rriffic stamp set to create some fun tea party treats. One side of these little treats holds a tea bag while the other holds a 3 x 3″ note card, plus there are cookies in the center.   These little treats are perfect  for your own Mother’s Day tea party or as a shower favor. At the very bottom of this post, I’ve included a list of the products I have used to create this project.

Paper Needed: 12″ x 8½” B&T Paper (I used Enchantment Fundamentals), 6″ x 3″ White Daisy Cardstock, 3″ x ½” B&T Paper (I used Enchantment Fundamentals), 2¾” x 2¾” Glitter Paper ( I used Sea Glass), 2½” x 2½” Watercolor Paper

Assembly Instructions:
1. Score the shorter side of the 12″ x 8½” B&T Paper 2½” and 6″. Score on long side at 1¼”, 2½”, 5, 7, 9½” and 10¾”.
2. Cut the 2½” x 2½” squares off each of the four corners.
3. Place the pattern side down (the one you want to show on the finished project). Fold up the four corners into the center diagonally using the bone folder to press the folds down. 
4. Fold each of the short sides into the center across the score lines. 

5. Turn the paper over. Fold up the sides on the 5″ and 7″ score lines.
6. Fold down the 1¼” flaps on each side. After you have added the bag of cookies, use a hole punch to create two holes to string ribbon through.

7. To create the card base, fold the 6″ x 3″ White Daisy Cardstock in half at 3″.
8. Place the 3″ x ½” B&T Paper horizontally along the base of the card.
9.  Using Black Memento Ink, stamp the “Tea Cup” and “Flower” images onto the 2½” x 2½” Watercolor Paper.  Shade the images using Watercolor Pencils then blend using a small round waterbrush. NOTE: I used Start Spangled Blue and Ocean to made the Peacock color, then used Holiday Red and Cranberry to make the Pomegranate color.  The center is Black.
10. Create a mask of the “Tea Cup” image, then, using Black Memento Ink, stamp the “Steam” image above the cup. NOTE: I create masks using full adhesive sticky notes.
11. Once dry, layer the 2½” square Watercolor Paper onto the center of the Glitter Paper, then adhere to the card.
12. If desired, stamp a sentiment inside the card. Place the card into one of the pockets then add a tea bag to the other.

Tea-rriffic Acrylic Stamp Set	Enchantment Fundamentals	Watercolor Paper	Sea Glass Glitter Paper	12″ x 12″ White Daisy Cardstock
Watercolor Pencils	Small Round Waterbrush	Black and Gold Ribbon	Black Memento Ink Pad	2″ x 2″ My Acrylic Block
3″ x 3″ My Acrylic Block	Micro-Tip Scissors	SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer	3L EZ Dots Adhesive	Bone Folder