Fabulous Five brought to you by the month of May

May kicks off our Seasonal Expression II catalog and fun new products.  The following cards were created in my Fabulous Five class featuring some of the new products.  Enjoy!

These first two feature our "Jack" papers used in the Father's Day Cardmaking Kit.  It's so much more versatile than just for Father's Day.  I love the more masculine feel of these.  Of course I gave my versions a few tweaks by adding the Wood Slats embossing folder texture and using the zip strip from the paper.

Next up and right on trend are cards made with the Little Dreamer cardmaking stamps & thin cuts bundle and the Little Dreamer paper pack.  So cute & sweet!!  Check out the paper pack for sure! Whether you are a Unicorn fan or not, there is so much to love in this new package!

My last card is using the May Stamp of the Month, Live Laugh Love, coupled again with the Little Dreamer papers and a resist technique.

If you missed out on the class this month, I hope you will join me next month!

It's Here!

It's the first day of August which means it's also the first day you can place an order from the brand new Close To My Heart Annual Inspirations Idea Book & Catalog.  The preview month has been so exciting as I've gotten to play with new products and plan classes and workshops.  And now it's here, online, and ready to share!

To view the book page by page to to my website, click on the "Products" link and choose the Annual Inspirations book to view.  It's even better when you have one in your hands, turning the pages and putting your nose up against the beautiful photos for the extreme close up view.  If that appeals to you, let me know and we can arrange for you to receive your very own copy! 

Also available this month only is an adorable Stamp of the Month, What A Hoot.  I've been on vacation in Washington & Alaska for the past two weeks, but as soon as I can I will update this post with a photo of the actual stamps and some of my own artwork. Check back soon!

Circus Alphabet

The Close To My Heart stamp of the month set for July is called Circus Alphabet.  I was negligent in getting a set for myself before July rolled around so I have nothing to show you but the stamp set. 

I love Love LOVE this set and can't wait for mine to arrive so I can play with it!  

Like all our stamp of the month selections, you can get this full set for just $5 when you place a $50 retail order on my website.  While there, check out these retiring items:  Betsy's CTMH. 

And just so I don't let you completely down by posting a blog with no art, I'm giving you the link to my Australasian friends' blog hop which features this set.  Start with Patricia, she's AHmazing!

And give Monica your attention for a bit as she shows you some ideas:

You've Got a Friend (May Stamp of the Month)

Check out this fun stamp set and what you can do with it.  Remember, you do have a consultant, that'd be me....  links to items used in this video can be found below.  



S1405 - You've Got a Friend stamp set
Z1375 - Kraft Cardstock
Z2114 - Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
X7182B - Timberline Papers
Z1849 - Bronze Shimmer Trim

Poster Tidings - September Stamp of the Month

I fell in love with this stamp set the moment I saw it.  It's a seasonal set that applies to Autumn/Thanksgiving and Winter/Holidays.  The versatility is awesome, crossing the lines between card making and scrapbooking.  I'm going to show you the cards I did today, but I hope to be back in the future using these stamps as accent titles on layouts.

Here are the stamps, a set of two.  Notice the autumn one will ink on the letters while the winter one will ink the background and leave the letters 'blank.'

Poster Tidings - S1309

I inked up the autumn stamp with Close to my Heart Exclusive Inks colors Honey, Gold Rush, Autumn Terracotta and just a touch of Saddle at the very bottom.  The image is layered on papers from our Huntington paper pack and embellished with leaves from our Cricut Artbooking and bronze Glitz.

Featuring Huntington paper pack

The first of my winter cards is done with Close to my Heart Exclusive Inks Juniper and Ruby.  These are two of the colors that are featured in our Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide coming out soon.  I'm so excited to share it! 

Background stamp: One-Way Borders - C1561

The second of my winter cards I did in wintry blues, Close to my Heart Exclusive Inks colors Sky and Indian Corn Blue.  I inked from the top down with Sky directly from the pad, then from the bottom up halfway with Indian Corn Blue.  I love how it turned out! 

Background stamp: Single Snowflake - M1031

Poster Tidings Stamp of the Month is only available through September 30th.  You can buy it straight out for $17.95 or, with a $50 order for just $5.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you like my cards.  I'm available to answer your questions at StampScrapFever@gmail.com.  Have a wonderful weekend!



Products I used for these cards are available through my website.  Just click on the product number:

Stamps:
S1309 - September Stamp of the Month - Poster Tidings
M1031 -  Single Snowflake
C1561 - One-Way Borders

Papers:
X7174B - Huntington Paper Pack
X5752 - Juniper - 24 12x12" pack
X5927 - Ruby - 24 12x12" pack
X5761 - Sky - 24 12x12" pack
X1410 - Colonial White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack
X254 - White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack

Embellishments:
Z1483 - Bronze Glitz Glitter Gel
Z1906 - Cricut Artbooking Collection