Zoe Meets Freshly Made Sketch #385

Freshly Made Sketch has another fabulous sketch to try and I'm happy with how it looks with Close to My Heart's Zoe paper.  Both the polka dot strip and stamped butterfly use the limited time only Zoe paper (available through April 30).  The butterfly is from Butterfly Friendship.  The background card stock is Sorbet.

Here is the wonderful Freshly Made Sketch that inspired my card layout:

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
      Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge
         Alphabet Challenge--C is for Clean and Simple
         Sheepski Designs Challenges--Wings

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

:) Marie

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Sunday Stamps Sketch #198 with Heartfelt Thank You

When I saw this wonderful Sunday Stamps Sketch I knew I had the perfect new stamp to feature in this challenge.  The "Thank You in Heart" stamp is called Heartfelt Thank You from Close to My Heart.  The pink polka dotted paper is from Heart Happy paper pack (available only until 2/28/19)  I used a Heart Thin Cut to make the background heart from Pixie Card Stock.  The background Card Stock is Raspberry.

Although I don't know the source of the ribbon or twine the jeweled flowers are from the Paper Studio.

This is the fabulous Sunday Stamps Sketch that inspired my card layout:

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

     DL Art Thankful Thursday #240--Pink and/or Red

     Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday--Dies/Punches or                  something with hearts

     Addicted to Stamps and More--CAS

     Unicorn Challenge--Include a Heart

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

:) Marie

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Celebrating Atlantic Hearts 250th Sketch with Prize Giveaway

Hello my crafting friends!  I'm happy to share some exciting news today!  Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge is celebrating its 250th sketch!  Congratulations to Michelle Stewart and the Design Team whose vision created this wonderful challenge platform and all these wonderful sketches!  Please read to the end to find out about a prize giveaway that I am offering to help celebrate this milestone event.

Here is my interpretation of this week's sketch:

Close to My Heart products used:

     White Daisy CS

     Bashful CS

     Monogram Crest (Hostess Reward Option)

     You Are More Workshops Your Way stamp

      Ruby Ink

      Shin Han Touch Markers (Sweet Leaf, Cherry                     and Tender Pink)

      Dotted stamp on sides from Sunny Thoughts set

      Memento Black Ink

      3D Foam Tape

 Other products:

      Silver Delicata Ink (for side strips)

      Ribbon from my stash--source unknown

Here is the fabulous Atlantic Hearts Sketch that inspired my card:

      

I'm also entering this card into the following challenges:
      Just Us Girls--Love
      AAA Cards--All You Need is Love
      Scrappin' 4 Fun--Love, Wedding, Valentine
      Cards in Envy--Love you so much
      My Creative Scoop--Something Colored In
      Simon Says Monday--Love is in the Air

I will be donating a prize to a randomly selected winner from those that participate in this week's sketch challenge.  The prize will include a Close to My Heart stamp set, patterned paper and ribbon trims.  The lucky winner could be YOU!  All you have to do is create something following the above sketch and link it here to be eligible to win a prize.  Be sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team has to offer by checking out their blog posts which will be posted Wednesday on the AHSC blog.

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

:) Marie

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Golf Themed Birthday Card for Freshly Made Sketch #306

There's another fabulous sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches this week and it inspired me to make a birthday card for a golfing friend.

Products used:

     Pacifica CS by Close to My Heart

     Colonial White CS retired Close to My Heart

     White and Gold Shimmer CS by Recollections

     Black CS by Recollections

     Memento Black Ink

     Golf Scrapbook paper--source unknown--found at                Tuesday Morning

     Tonic Golf Ball, Tee & Turf Die

Here is the fabulous Freshly Made Sketch #206 I followed:

    

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

     NBUS #12--Anything Goes with Never Before                    Used Stuff--Tonic Golf Ball, Tee and Turf                     Dies

     Seize the Birthday--optional Balloons--the ball on               the tee somewhat resembles a balloon on a                   string....

     Glitter 'n Sparkle--Happy Birthday--the golf ball                     was cut from Shimmery cardstock.

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

:) Marie

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Adore You Meets Freshly Made Sketches #268

Happy New Year!  With a new month comes a new Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month--Adore You! This lovely set contains 12 stamps and can be used for Valentine's Day, wedding, anniversary or love notes.  I used 2 of the stamps with Freshly Made Sketch #268 layout to make this pretty card.

Here is a closeup photo so you can see the gorgeous sparkle created by the CTMH Clear Shimmer Pen:

Close to My Heart products used:
     White Daisy CS
     Whimsy Fundamentals patterned paper
     Thistle CS
     Black CS
     Raspberry CS
     Adore You stamps
     Black Memento Ink
     Shin Han Touch Markers--Tender Pink, Peony Purple, Vivid Green, Carmine
     Clear Shimmer Brush

The complete set of stamps can be purchased for just $5. with a $50 qualifying purchase here:

Here is the Freshly Made Sketch that inspired my card layout:

I thought I had signed up to participate in the Yahoo Groups CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop but somehow with all the holiday activities  I missed the signup deadline.  If you want to get other wonderful ideas to use this Stamp of the Month I encourage you to check out the blog hop that will start Sunday evening, January 1 at 9 PM EST here.

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

     Sunny Day Crafting Challenges--Anything Goes

     Brown Sugar #231--Anything Goes

     Inspiration Destination Challenge--Anything Goes
     Simon Says--Anything Goes

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

:) Marie

   

Color Dare #206 Meets Sketch Saturday #424

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we are challenging you to use  all and only the colors from the Close to My Heart Florence paper pack.  These colors are:  Flaxen, Peacock, Poppy, Ruby, Saffron and Whisper.  Of course, if you don't have these exact colors yet you can substitute similar colors so you can still join in the fun.

My card features a hippo ballerina from Safari Ballet stamp set.

Close to My Heart products used:

     Florence paper

     Safari Ballet stamp set

     White Daisy paper

     Ruby CS

     Ruby Ink

     Whisper CS

     Black Ink

     Charlotte paper (Whisper stripe)

     Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel (retired)

My card layout was inspired by Sketch Saturday # 424:

I am also entering this card into this week's Between the Folds Florence challenge, Heart 2 Heart Florence challenge and the Stampin' Royalty's Anything Goes challenge.

Here is the color graphic for Color Dare #206.  Just click on it 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!

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

:) Marie

Color Dare # 195 Meets Atlantic Hearts Sketch #162

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post.  This week we are featuring the Close to My Heart colors found in the Calypso paper pack.  They are:  Pear, Lagoon, Cotton Candy, Honey, Black and White Daisy.

Here is a card with some pretty flamingo papers from the Calypso paper pack:

Here is the color graphic for the Color Dare challenge where we invite you to use all and only these colors:

Here is the Atlantic Hearts Sketch #162 that inspired me:

Close to My Heart products used:
     Lagoon CS
     Pear CS
     Calypso paper
     Calypso Washi Tape
     Memento Black Ink
     Heartfelt Birthday Wish
     Honey Marker (retired)

Now it's your turn to create something using these fabulous colors.  Link up your projects at the Color My Heart Color Dare blog by Thursday, June 9 at 9PM CDT.

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

Balloon Animals February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  We will be featuring February's SOTM, which is Balloon Animals, a set of 13 stamps.  If you have come here from Jen Rubio's blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  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. 

This month we have 40 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

My project this month features a technique called "Four Way Card" which was featured in Splitcoast Stampers Tutorial last week.  Dina Kowal shared instructions for it using dies but I used an oval in Design Space.  (You can find my cut file here).  The focal elements spins between layers of the card.

Close to My Heart products used:

     Kaleidacolor paper

     Balloon Animals stamp set

     Teal Glitter paper

     Purple Shimmer Trim

     Chocolate Ink

     Memento Black Ink

     My Legacy Writer pen

Now "Hop" on over to Donna Digby'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 February SOTM is only available until February 29!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

I'm also entering this card into the Friday Mashup challenge to feature a Monkey or Zoo Animal with an option of a Fancy Fold.

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

:) Marie

Paper Garden Silhouette for Friday Mashup #228

Here are two cards I made for this week's Friday Mashup challenge to create a background, use a silhouette or both.  I made it easy for myself by using the pretty "Brushed" paper from last year's Close to My Heart catalog.

Which do you like better?

Close to My Heart products used:

     Brushed paper (retired)

     Black CS

     Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

     Paper Garden stamp (no longer available--Sept. 2015 stamp of the month)

     Sincere Expressions stamp

Other

   Ribbon trims--unknown source

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

:) Marie

Fourth of July Cards with CAS Sketch

I really liked the sketch at CAS Colours and Sketches Blog this week and made a handful of 4th of July cards using the sketch.

Here is the first card:

Close to My Heart products used:

      White Daisy CS

      Pacifica CS

      Cranberry Ink

      Indian Corn Blue Ink

      Home of the Brave stamp (retired)

      Starburst Fireworks (retired)

      Ruby Mini Accents Medley twine

      Shin Han Touch markers--Turquoise Blue and Golden Yellow

Other products:

      Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

      Happy 4th of July greeting created in Microsoft Word with Lucida Bright font

This is the sketch that I followed:

The first card had a stamped background.  The next few cards use retired patterned paper from the Independence Day or Blue Ribbon set.

Do you have a favorite card?  

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

:) Marie