Color Dare #250 Meets Tuesday Morning Sketch #409

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we are challenging you to use all and only the following exclusive Close to My Heart colors: Gold, White Daisy, Lemon, Sea Glass, Sorbet and Tangerine. Of course, if you don't have these Close to My Heart colors yet you can substitute similar colors so you can still play along with us.  These colors appear in the Prickly Pear paper packet.

Close to My Heart products used:

     White Daisy CS

     Sea Glass CS

     Prickly Pear patterned paper

     Create Kindness--special stamp (retired)

     Tangerine CS

     Lemon CS

     Clear Shimmer Brush

Other products:

     Gold paper is from insert from Loyola College                  graduation 2016--recycling!

     Square Scallop Punch from Marvy Uchida

Click on this Color Dare graphic to be inspired by what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has to share:  

Here is the Tuesday Morning Sketch #409 that inspired my card layout:

     

Other card challenges entered:

     Crafty Gals Corner--Anything Goes

     Inspiration Destination #131--Anything Goes

     Word Art Wednesday #288-289--Anything Goes

     Crafty Sentiments--Anything Goes
     Make My Monday #49--Summer Brights

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!
:) Marie

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Retrorubber Challenge #65 Meets Nuvo Glitter Markers

Today I'm entering a sketch challenge at Retro Rubber Challenge where they love the use of older stamps.

One of the requirements of the Retrorubber Challenge is to use a stamp that is older than one year so I took out one of my all time favorite background stamps by Close to My Heart called Garden Tapestry.  This stamp is probably 20 or more years old and still a delight to use.  One of the nice things about red rubber stamps is that you can color them with water based markers.  I tried out my latest purchase of Nuvo Glitter Markers and love the sparkle they create without any mess.  I purchased these at Technique Junkies who shipped them right away.

Products used:
     Garden Tapestry stamp--retired Close to My Heart
     Say it in Style--retired Close to My Heart
     White Daisy CS
     Nuvo Glitter Markers
     Foam Tape

Challenges entered:
      Retro Rubber Sketch Challenge #65
         Simon Says Wednesday Challenge--Anything  
            Goes
      The House That Stamps Built--Anything Goes
      Through the Craft Room Door--Anything Goes
      A Bit More Time to Craft--Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!
:) Marie

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Color Dare #249 Meets Paper Play Sketch #45

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge post!  This week we are challenging you to combine all and only the following exclusive Close to My Heart colors:  White Daisy, Whisper, Sapphire, Lagoon, Glacier and Cashmere.  Of course, if you do not have these exact CTMH colors yet you may substitute similar colors so you can still join in on the fun!

These colors are all included in the No Worries paper packet.  My card uses 3 different patterned papers from this paper pack and stamps from the No Worries Cardmaking kit.

Close to My Heart products used:
     Sapphire CS
     No Worries paper
     No Worries Cardmaking Stamps and Thin Cuts
     Glacier CS
     Jack Cardmaking Stamp--sentiment
     Sapphire Ink
     Cashmere Ink
     Outdoor Denim Marker--retired
     Clear Shimmer Brush

Here is the Paper Play Sketch #45 that inspired my card layout:

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:

     Simon Says Wednesday challenge--Patterned                    Papers

     Cute Card Thursday--Seaside/Beach 

     Watercooler Wednesday--Masculine Anything                  Goes

     Inky Chicks--3 Patterned Papers

     Make My Monday--At the Beach

Just click on the Color Dare graphic below to get to view what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has to inspire you.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

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No Worries Meets Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #217

Welcome back to another Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge blog post!  We have a really interesting sketch for you to try this week.  My card was created with coordinating papers from the Close to My Heart No Worries paper pack.  Don't you love how these papers coordinate nicely with each other?

The Close to My Heart Clear Shimmer Brush was applied to the patterned paper to highlight the trees, waves, diamonds and basket weave.  Here is a close up view so you can see how pretty this paper enhancement really is:

The paper dimensions I used are:

       2" x 1.5"               2.25" x 3.0"

       2" x 2.5"               2.25" x 3"

       2" x 1.5"

The greeting was cut with the Lori Whitlock All Occasion Box Card cricut cartridge from Sapphire and Cashmere card stock papers. 

Here is the fabulous Atlantic Hearts Sketch that I used:  

I'm submitting this card to the following challenges:

     A Bit More Time to Craft--Anything Goes

     Classic Design Team Open Challenge--Anything               Goes

     Crafty Purple Frog--Make it Manly

     World Wide Open Design Team Challenge #23--                  Anything Goes

     

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

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Iron Man Father's Day Card

Happy Father's Day!  This special card is going to my golfing sweetheart.  It was even personalized with our golf course logo on the flag.  The golfer was a die cut which I colored in. (I also die cut a piece of white craft foam to add some dimension).

Products Used:
    Sky CS (retired Close to My Heart)
    Turf Paper by Frances Meyer
    Golfer Die Cut by Local King Rubber Stamp
    Cricut markers:  Blue, Silver, Black
    Say it All stamp set (retired Close to My Heart)
    Thin White Craft Foam
    Grey Enamel Gem embellishment 


I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
     Craft Rocket Challenges--For the Men/Boys
     Star Stampz Challenge--Make it for a Man
     Addicted to Stamps and More--Anything Goes
     Inspiration Destination #130--Anything Goes   
     Through the Craft Room Door--Anything Goes
     Tuesday Throwdown #347--For the Men
     Less is More--Personalize it
     Crafty Purple Frog--Make it Manly

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!
:) Marie

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Color Dare #248 Meets Mojo Monday Final Sketch

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we are challenging you to use all and only the following exclusive Close to My Heart colors:  Desert Sand, New England Ivy, Glacier, Sapphire and White Daisy.  Of course if you don't have these CTMH colors yet you may substitute similar colors so you can still join in on the fun!

Here is a closeup photo so you can see the shimmery detail created with the Clear Shimmer Brush.

Close to My Heart products used:
     Desert Sand CS
    White Daisy CS
     Sapphire CS
     Glacier CS
     Glacier Ink
     New England Ivy Ink
     Clear Shimmer Brush
     Paintbrush
     New England Ivy Gingham paper (retired)
     Never Stop Dreaming
     Sentiment stamp (retired)

Here is the Color Dare Graphic.  Just click on it to get to the challenge site where you can be inspired by what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has to share:

My card layout was inspired by the Mojo Monday sketch:

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
     Craft Rocket Challenges--For the Men/Boys
     Star Stampz Challenge--Make it for a Man
     Addicted to Stamps and More--Anything Goes
     Inspiration Destination #130--Anything Goes   
     Through the Craft Room Door--Anything Goes
     Tuesday Throwdown #347--For the Men

We are having a Design Team Call over at the Color Dare blog!

Would you be excited about:

    -- Using Close to My Heart products in creating on a regular basis?

    -- Creating one project and posting it to your blog every other week (twice a month)?

    -- Commenting on assigned entry #'s on weeks you submit a project? (Fellow DT members also appreciate comments)

    -- Voting for favorite entries every week?

    -- Becoming part of our Color Dare DT Facebook group where we plan and communicate with each other?  

    -- Donating an occasional "prize" for our monthly prize winners? 

NO PREVIOUS DESIGN TEAM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

If you can say "yes" to all the above then we would love to hear from you.  We are asking for a six month commitment to run from July 2017 to December 2017 which may be extended if you wish to stay longer.

To apply--write DT after your challenge entry AND email Marie (AKA NJ Stamping Queen) at mflayer at comcast dot net.  Applications will close at the end of Color Dare challenge #248 or on June 22, 2017.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!
:) Marie

No Worries for June Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Welcome back to the June Joyful Stars Blog Hop! We are a group of Close to My Heart consultants who share something each month on the 9th and at 9PM EST. If you are coming from Betty Locco's blog you are on the right track. (The complete lineup is also on Joyce's blog in case you get lost.) Have fun being inspired!

One of my best stamping buddies is retiring from education this month so I just had to stamp her this card using the No Worries Card Making Bundle from Close to My Heart:

Here is a view from a different angle so you can see more of the Clear Shimmer brush application on the umbrella and chair:

Close to My Heart products used:

     White Daisy CS

     Sea Glass CS

     Sea Glass Ink

     Lagoon CS

     No Worries Cardmaking Bundle

     Lagoon Ink

     Clear Shimmer Brush

Other

     Thin Craft Foam (die cut with chair Thin Cut Die to add                          dimension)     

The inspiration for my card came from Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch #324:

Other card challenges I'm entering this card into:

     CAS on Sunday--Use a Repetition Image

     Happy Little Stampers--Anything Goes With Dies

     Die Cut Divas--Summer Fun

     Mix it Up Challenges--Anything Goes with Stamping

Now it's time to hop on over to Debi Brile's blog. I'm sure you'll be inspired by what she shares.

     

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

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Color Dare #247--Black, White Daisy, Fern, Pomegranate, Whisper, Slate and Optional Silver

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we are challenging you to use all and only these Close to My Heart colors:  Black, White Daisy, Fern, Pomegranate, Whisper, Slate and Silver as an option.  Of course if you don't have these exact colors yet you may substitute similar colors so you can still join in on the fun!

My inspiration from this card came from a card made from Washi tape I found here.  (I was also inspired by the challenge at Use Your Stuff to use 5 different patterned papers.)

Close to My Heart products used:

     Black CS

     Artiste cartridge (retired)

     Enchantment Paper Fundamentals 

     Grey Enamel Gems

     Charlotte paper (retired)

     Basics Paper Fundamentals (retired)

     La Vie En Rose (retired)

     Silver Glitter Paper

Here is the Color Dare challenge graphic.  Click on it to get to see what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has created with these fabulous colors.

I'm also submitting this card to the following challenges:

     Simon Says Wednesday--Make it Masculine

     Addicted to Stamps and More--Photo Inspiration

     Shopping Our Stash--Dude (Masculine)

     Unicorn Challenge Blog--For the Guys

     Cards in Envy--You're the Man

     Use Your Stuff--Use 5 Patterned Papers

Do you participate in card challenges?  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be on a Design Team?  We are looking for new Design Team members and there is no experience required.  More details can be found on this Color Dare challenge blog post.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

     

Heart 2 Heart Color Challenge with Case This Sketch #224

Every now and then I participate in the Case This Sketch challenge.  This week I'm combining the sketch with the Heart 2 Heart Color Challenge.  

Here is another view so you can see the shiny silver embossing powder:

Close to My Heart products used:

     White Daisy CS

      Adventure Paper Fundamentals (Willow, Lemon               and Blossom)

      Fairytale Birthday (retired)

      Little Dreamer Glitter Gems

      3D Foam Tape

      Belated Birthday Stamp (retired)

      Versamark Ink

      Ranger Silver Embossing Powder

Other products:

      Silver Glitter Tape (source unknown)

      We R Memory Keepers Geometric embossing                  folder

This Case This Sketch #224 inspired my card layout:

Here is the Color Challenge from Heart 2 Heart:

Other challenges this card will be entered into:

      AAA Card Challenges--3rd Birthday Celebration
    Crafty Gals Corner--Emboss it!
    Through the Craft Room Door--Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!
:) Marie
    
    
     

Hello Foxy with Atlantic Hearts Sketch #215

We have another great sketch for you at Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge!  My card uses Whimsy Fundamentals paper and the Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month called "Hello Foxy".

Close to My Heart products used:

    Flower Market cricut cartridge--flowers

    Art Philosophy cricut cartridge--banner

    Whimsy Fundamentals polka dot paper--Thistle

    White Daisy CS

    Pansy CS

    Sapphire CS

    Hello Foxy stamp set

    Sapphire Ink

    Hello Blooms stamp set

    3D Foam Tape

Other products:

     Buttercream Sequins by KatScrappiness

     Chalks by Pebbles.com

The Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #215 is open through Sunday evening June 11.  We would love to see your artwork in our gallery! Come check it out here:

   

Other challenges I'm sharing my card with:

     Addicte to Stamps--Animals

     Through the Craft Room Door--Anything Goes

     Crafting from the Heart--Anything Goes

     Simon Says Wednesday Challenge--Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

P.S.  Have you ever wanted to be on a challenge blog Design Team?  Color My Heart Color Dare blog is having a Design Team Call and no experience is necessary.  Please go here to check out the details.

     

Color Dare #246 With Sketch Saturday #469

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we are challenging you to use all and only the following Close to My Heart colors:  Cocoa, Lemon, Smoothie, Sea Glass, Cashmere and White Daisy. 

Special Announcement:  We are having a Color Dare Design Team Call!  Please go here to find out more.

The "star" of my card is this adorable bear from the Jack Cardmaking stamp and thin cut dies bundle:

Close to My Heart products used:

     Jack Cardmaking Bundle

     Cashmere

     Lemon CS

     White Daisy CS

     Smoothie CS

     Sea Glass CS

     Cocoa CS

     Cocoa Ink

Other:

     tiny wiggle eyes--source unknown

Here is the Color My Heart Color Dare Graphic. Just click on the graphic to check out what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has to inspire you.  We would love to have you join us in our gallery!

     

My card was inspired by this fabulous Sketch Saturday sketch!  The multicolored background panel was created by holding two pieces of cardstock (Sea Glass and Lemon) together and then cutting them at various angles.  The dimensions I used were 2.5" x 5.25".  The Smoothie background was cut at 2.75" x 5.5". 

Other challenges:

     Gem of a Challenge #195--For Boys and Men

     Cuttlebug Mania--Use a Frame

     Simon Says Wednesday Challenge--Anything                      Goes

       The Male Room Challenge--Die Cuts

     Watercooler Wednesday--Anything Goes

     Die Cuttin' Divas--Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

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Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie