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

Paper Trail Blog Hop Featuring Huntington

Thank you for coming to the September Paper Trail blog hop featuring Close to my Heart's Huntington paper pack.  If you arrived here from Tracey's Paper Crafting Princess blog you are on the right path.  If you are just getting started, just follow the links at the end of each blog and you'll wind your way right back here after visiting us all.    

I decided to use the new Artbooking Cricut cartridge from Close to my Heart to create an 8"x3.5" mini album.  I used a bit of mix & match magic to do it and this is what I ended up with:

The pretty focal papers of Huntington as a focal point on the cover 

All cuts & words are part of the Artbooking cartridge

The zip strip from the Huntington paper cut apart creates the poem

Strands of burlap from our burlap ribbon are used for the hinges

 

I love the overlays in the Artbooking cartridge and had to use one on the back.

I scoured through my photos to add to this mini album but alas, I couldn't find the autumn pics I was looking for. Please feel free to imagine your own autumn photos on the pages.  

Now hop on over to Karen's blog, Inky Fingers, for some more fall inspiration.

1-2-3 Craft! A Very Mini Blog Hop

Thanks for stopping by at the 1-2-3 Craft blog hop.  Our featured Close To My Heart pattern this month is from Originals Card Confidence Program page 126.  I decided to make my version of this pattern into a Thank You card, of which I currently need a few.  It all goes together so quickly and easily when I turn to Close To My Heart for a sketch.

My papers are from the For Always paper pack, one of my favorite packs that has carried over from the Spring/Summer Idea Book.  This was also my first time using washi tape.  I hope I did it right.

Now check out what Mary and Tracey did for their 1-2-3 Craft! blogs.  You'll see something similar, and yet completely different.

The products I used for this card - Click on the item number to shop my website:
9036 - Originals Card Confidence Program (soft cover)
X7165B - For Always paper pack
Z1817 - Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape
M1029 - A True Thank You

Laughing Lola a Paper Trail Blog Hop

It's here, it's here, my project for Laughing Lola!

I'm a bit late jumping onto the Paper Trail blog hop and I hope you've found me anyway. If you came along the trail leading to my blog you should have arrived from Mary's Road to Peace of Mind.  If you have been waiting for me and are just getting started, just follow the link at the end of the blog and you'll have a fun, creative journey full of Laughing Lola and end up right back here.

I did a two page layout and I don't mind telling you, I love it!

Full two page layout using Laughing Lola

Left page - flower border stamped with set included in Laughing Lola WOTG

Left side, showing hidden journaling/photo spot open

Right page. "Amazing" is popped and "held into place" with black hemp.

The beautiful colors and patterns of the Laughing Lola paper packet.

The next stop is Amy's Pineapple Paper Artist where there are some beautiful cards waiting for you!


Products used in my layout (click the item number to shop for these online):
G1065 Laughing Lola Workshop On The Go Scrapbooking Kit. Includes stamp set only available with kit.
X7170B Laughing Lola Paper Pack (included in Laughing Lola WOTG)
Z1854 Laughing Lola Assortment (included in Laughing Lola WOTG)
Z282 Black Hemp (included in Laughing Lola WOTG)
X7170C Laughing Lola Complements Dimensional Elements
Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks stamp pad 
Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks stamp pad
Z6186 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection

Surf's Up in Kentucky with the Paper Trail Bloggers

I think Willie said it best:

 On the road again -
Just can't wait to get on the road again.
The life I love is (crafting) with my friends

And I can't wait to get on the road again.

I've been MIA from my blog hops recently and I am happy to announce that I am back on track.  Some family issues are still on-going, but my time is freeing up to do what I love best- craft!  It feels wonderful to be back in the saddle...  or on the surfboard this month. 

Welcome to the July episode of the Paper Trail blog hop.  This is a circular hop so you may have arrived from Amy's Pineapple Paper Artist blog or you may be just getting started. I hope you enjoy what each of us has to share.

We are using the Surf's Up paper pack from Close to my Heart. It's 60's style graphics with contemporary colors make it a fun pack to work with.

This is the layout my Monthly club will be doing for the month of June.  

Close up of the left page. The swirls and beach girl are hand cut from one of the papers. 

 Close up of the right page.  Stamps used are from the Surf's Up Workshop on the Go kit.

Some embellishment detail.  The pinwheels, buttons & medallions are from the Surf's Up Assortment. 

Friendship Card 4.25x5.5

Funshine Card 5.5x4.25

Clear Pillow Box

Burlap and flower detail

Surf's Up Paper Pack (X7168B - $9.95)

Surf's Up Assortment (Z1841 - $5.95)

Thanks for stopping by today.  Now swim on over to Lynne's blog, Field's Finery for the next stop on the hop.  I'm sure she has some wonderful items to share!

 

Other Close To My Heart supplies used in my projects:

Burlap Ribbon - Z1760 - $7.95

Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment - Z1327 - $2.95

Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment - Z1753 - $2.95

Just Blooms Paradise Paper Flowers - Z1710 - $5.95

Bakers Twine - Z1702 - $4.95

It's A Pajama Party! Come Join the Fun!

My Creations Kraft Container 5-3/4" tall

I am so excited I can hardly stand it! Close To My Heart is teaming up with Big Picture Classes to bring you a live webcast with step-by-step instructions for making this Happy Thoughts kraft container. The FREE webcast will air Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (MDT). During the presentation, you’ll learn to make several projects from a variety of sponsors, including this Close To My Heart Happy Thoughts kraft container, as the presenter walks you through the steps.

Watch the Pajama Party by yourself or with friends for a fun crafting pajama party. Anyone with an Internet connection can watch, so be sure to order your project supplies in advance and then tune in!

The Pajama Party class will be available for FREE at BigPictureClasses.com on May 30. If you would like to interact on the message board, participate in live chat, post to the gallery, download handouts, or enter any contests, you will need to log in to the Pajama Party “classroom” by creating a free account on the Big Picture Classes website.

To make our Happy Thoughts kraft container, you will want to have the following items—or similar products—on hand:

• My Acrylix^® Frame Flair Stamp Set (D1546)
• My Acrylix^® Happy Thoughts Stamp Set (C1536)
• Chantilly Paper Packet (need 1 sheet of B&T, X7163B)
• Crème Brulee Cardstock (need 1 sheet, X5754)
• Lagoon Cardstock (need 1 sheet, X5762)
• White Daisy Cardstock (need 1 sheet, 1385)
• Whisper Cardstock (need 1 sheet, X5929)
• Whisper Exclusive Inks^® Pad (Z2172)
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks^® Pad (Z2195)
• My Creations^® Kraft Container (Z1833)        
• Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment (need 3 yards, Z1701)
• Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes (Z1844)
• Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment (Z1754)
• 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)
• Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534)
• Corner Rounder (Z578)
• Paper Trimmer (Z1783)
• My Acrylix^® Spritz Cleaner (1778)
• My Acrylix^® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782)
• 2" × 3½" My Acrylix^® Block (Y1009)
• 4" × 5" My Acrylix^® Block (Y1012)
• Cricut^® Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686)

Sk8in' on the Paper Trail

Our Paper Trail blog hop this month features Close To My Heart "Later Sk8r," with colorful blues and greens - some of my favorite "happy colors."  The patterns are totally fun skater and splashy/sloppy prints, with great accents of plaid.

I'm happy you found me on the trail and I hope you enjoy the trip.  It matters not if you've come here from Amy's blog, Pineapple Paper Artist, or are just getting started.  Our path is circular and you will visit us all by following the links.

My contribution this month is a 2 page layout using pieces of one of our zip strips for accentuating a boy theme, but I'd be the last to say girls aren't skaters or don't like green or blue, so you could take it either way. . 

Play Hard - two page layout

Play Hard - left page with spinner

Play Hard - right page

Play Hard - zip strip & epoxy bubbles embellishments

Play Hard - spinner

Thanks for stopping by today.  Your next stop on the trail is Connie's blog, Scraps & Stories.  I'm sure you will like what she's got for you! 

Supplies used for layout:
X7167B  $9.95 Later Sk8r Paper Pack
Z1806  $3.95  Green & Blue Epoxy Bubbles
Z1832  $4.95  Spinner (3)
D1545  $17.95  Wheel of Life stamp set
Z2195  $5.25  Lagoon Stamp Pad
Z2197  $5.25  Pear Stamp Pad
Z2140  $5.25  Outdoor Denim Stamp Pad 

Follow the links to order any of these products or browse a catalog on my Close To My Heart website.