Layered Butterflies Thank You Cards

The graphic at If You Give a Crafter a Cookie inspired my card colors and shape (the pink thank you cookie resembles a butterfly to me.)  The Layered Butterfly Thin Cut Die is from Close to My Heart along with the pink and rose foil paper from the recently retired You Are Enough paper pack.  The Thanks sentiment is from Honey Bee Bitty Buzzwords.  The bottom card stock color is Sangria.

Here is the If You Give a Crafter a Cookie graphic that inspired my card:

I really liked my card design so I made another one in bluish green using a Pixie Sparkled panel with Glacier card stock on the bottom:

Which card do you like better?

I'm also entering these cards into the following challenges:

      Stamping Sensations--For a Lady

      Allsorts Challenge--Feminine/For a Lady

      Creative Knockouts--Dies/Punches   

      Addicted to Stamps and More #410--Die Cuts/Stencils

      Fab 'n Funky--Monochrome

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

:) Marie

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Butterflies For You with Tuesday Morning Sketch #525

When I saw this fascinating sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches I thought of an underused retired Close to My Heart paper pack called Some Kind of Wonderful with its huge circles and bright colors.  I paired it with a current CTMH stamp set called Butterflies for You from the Every Little Thing Cardmaking Kit and colored it with Spectrum Noir markers.  The background color and sentiment color is Raspberry.

Here is the wonderful Tuesday Morning sketch that inspired my card layout:

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

:) Marie

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Color Dare #334 With Tuesday Morning Sketch #495

There is a "pick 3 colors" (inspired by the Love of Color book) challenge for Color My Heart Color Dare #334 so I chose Lagoon, Peach and Gold.  Neutrals are free to use so I used Black and White also.  I used a Black Shin Han Touch Marker to outline the floral array before adhering it to the striped background.

I was intrigued by the current Tuesday Morning Sketch #495 and it was used as my card inspiration.

The following Close to My Heart products were used:

     Black CS

     Seasons Mix-in Patterned Papers

     Know That I Care stamps

     I Heart Us Paper

     Lagoon Ink

     Peach Ink

        Gold Shimmer Brush (4 coats)
     Black Shin Han Touch Alcohol Marker

Here is the color palette from the Color Dare challenge which is open until Thursday evening, March 28.

One of my March goals is to participate in ALL of the Heart 2 Heart challenges and this will be my third entry.  The theme is your favorite "Tools" so I will share with you that my favorite tool is my Xacto Paper Cutter.  It is a guillotine type cutter with a handy paper edge guide.  It is lightweight, travels well and makes accurate cuts. Having cut all those strips of patterned paper for the above card it was definitely a very useful tool!

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

     Crafting-With-Friends--Anything Goes

     Kitty Bee Designs--In the Garden

     Craft Rocket Designs--Flowers

There is a current promotion by Close to My Heart!  It's a "BOGO 50% off Paper Party" and you can find out about it here. (The pretty patterned paper from the above cards is available with this promotion).

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

:) Marie

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Know That I Care Card for Sketch Saturday #550

Today's card features some new products from Close to My Heart.  The focal stamp and greeting are from Know That I Care.  Mix-In patterned paper and Lilac Cardstock and Ink and Fern Ink were also used.  This stamp was the perfect choice for the current Sketch Saturday challenge.

Here is the fabulous Sketch Saturday challenge graphic that inspired my card layout:

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

      Mod Squad Challenge--Floral

      Crafting With An Attitude--Anything Goes

      Creative Playground Challenge--Anything Goes
      Simon Says Wednesday--Typography

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

:) Marie

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Color Dare #285 Joins Freshly Made Sketch #329

It's time for another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge!  This fortnight we are inviting you to combine these fabulous Close to My Heart colors:  Raspberry, Pebble and Bashful.  Of course, if you don't have these exact Close to My Heart colors yet you may substitute similar colors so you can still play along.  Black and White are always free to use but please DO NOT ADD any new colors.  Our challenge lasts for two weeks (April 5) so you have plenty of time to join us.

My card features a Raspberry print from the Adventure Fundamentals paper packet, the lighter side of the Pebble card stock, Black card stock and Bashful Glitter paper.  A stitched circle die (Kat Scrappiness) was used to cut the patterned paper.  The greeting is from the Thoughtful Bird stamp set and was stamped in Raspberry Ink.

My card layout was inspired by this wonderful sketch from Freshly Made Sketches #329:

Click on the Color Dare Graphic below to check out what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has to inspire you and find the linky tool to share your project:

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

     Simon Says Wednesday Challenge--Floral Frenzy

     Die Cuttin' Divas--Flowers

There is another Color Dare challenge that is active until March 29 and you can check it out by clicking on this graphic:

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

:) Marie

From the Heart Meets Freshly Made Sketch #304

Freshly Made Sketch #304 really appealed to me so I used the Close to My Heart September special promotion set called From the Heart to make this CAS style card:

Click here to see another project made with this stamp set.

Close to My Heart products used:
     From the Heart stamp
     Raspberry CS
     White Daisy CS
     Black CS
     Adventure Fundamentals patterned paper
     Raspberry Ink
     Willow Ink
     Versamark Ink
     Memento Black Ink
     Ranger Clear Fine Detail Embossing Powder
     Clear Shimmer Brush

Other products:
     Stitched Circle Die by KatScrappiness

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

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

     Simon Says Wednesday Challenge--Stamp It! 

     Aud Sentiments Challenge--Anything Goes with a             Sentiment

     Craft Rocket Challenges--Something beginning              with "F" (flowers)

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

:) Marie

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Color Dare #255 Meets Freshly Made Sketch #299

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This month we are featuring colors from the "Jack" paper packet along with some others.  We are challenging you to create something with all and only these exclusive Close to My Heart colors:  White Daisy, Black, Willow, Ruby, Sapphire Slate with Silver as an option.  Of course, if you don't have these exact CTMH colors yet you may substitute similar colors so you can still join in on the fun!

Here is the Color Dare challenge graphic.  Just click on it to get to see what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has to inspire you.  We look forward to seeing what you can create with these challenge colors.

Close to My Heart products used:

     Willow CS

     White Daisy CS

     Black CS

     Slate CS

     Sapphire CS

     Ruby CS

     Scallop Border Thin Cut

     Memento Black Ink

     Card Chatter--Birthday (retired)   

     

My card layout was inspired by this fun Freshly Made Sketch:

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

     Seize the Birthday--Option--Tie One On

     Day Dreamer Challenges--Anything Goes

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

:) Marie

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New CTMH Products for Atlantic Hearts Sketch #223

The new Close to My Heart Annual Inspirations catalog went live today and my Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #223 creation features several *new products.

Close to My Heart products used:
     Black CS
     *Bashful Pink CS (CTMH Color of the Year!)
     *Bashful Pink Glitter Paper
     *Basics Fundamentals patterned paper
     Pansy CS
     Thistle CS
     Flower Market Cricut Cartridge (Rhododendron                    flower and sentiment)
     Pansy Ink and sponge dauber to distress edges
     Several layers of 3D Foam Tape

Here is the fabulous Atlantic Hearts Sketch #223 that inspired my card layout:

How will this sketch inspire you?  We can't wait to see what you do with it.  The challenge ends Sunday evening, August 6.

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

     Ooh La La Creations--Anything Goes

     Crafting from the Heart #170--Anything Goes

     Dream Valley Challenges--Anything Goes

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

:) Marie

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Color Dare #252 Meets Your Next Stamp #68

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we would love to see what you can create with the following Close to My Heart colors:  Black, White Daisy, Raspberry, Sea Glass, Emerald with optional Silver.  Of course if you don't have these exact colors yet you can substitute similar colors so you can still play along.  We can't wait to see what you come up with!

My card features two stamp sets that are available again during the month of July 2017 only for the Close to My Heart Stampaganza special promotion.  (Buy two stamp sets and get the third FREE along with several stamp sets available for limited time only*).

Close to My Heart products used:

     Black CS

     Enjoy the Little Things* stamps

     Washi Wonder* stamps

     Sea Glass CS

     Emerald Ink

     Raspberry Ink

     Versamark Ink

     White Embossing powder

     Silver Embossing powder

     Itty Bitty Pearls

Other products

     Inkessentials Pen Nibs--used to color flowers and               leaves with Emerald and Raspberry Inks

Here is the Color My Heart Color Dare Color Graphic--just click on it to get to see what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has to inspire you.  We would love to have you play along with us!

My card layout was inspired by this fabulous Your Next Stamp challenge #68:

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

      Crafting With An Attitude--Anything Goes

      Crafty Creations--Anything Goes

      Shopping Your Stash--CAS for Simplicity Day

      Classic Design Team Open Challenge--Anything               Goes

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

:) Marie

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Color Dare #235--Dreamin' Big

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we are featuring colors from the Close to My Heart Dreamin' Big paper pack.  There are 10 fabulous colors in this collection and we are challenging you to use at least 4 of them (excluding the neutrals) and without adding new colors.  

My usual creative process for the Color Dare challenges involves finding a sketch challenge to use. This week I decided to feature some of the zip strips and thus came up with my very own card layout.

Close to My Heart products used:
     White Daisy CS
     Dreamin' Big paper pack
     Dreamin' Big Cardmaking Bundle stamps and                     Thin Cuts
     Black CS
     Black Shin Han Touch Marker
     Slate Ink
     Whisper Ink
     Clear Shimmer Brush

Here is a tip to use when you want to "pop up" those diecut items (like my two butterflies above).  Use the Thin Cut dies to cut thin craft foam and then glue it to the bottom of the item and then to the card front!  It is much easier than cutting pieces of 3D Foam Tape to fit.

Here is the Color Dare Color Graphic--just click on it to get to check out what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has to inspire you.

Other challenges I'm linking this card to:

     Stampin' Royalty--Spring

     Southern Girls Challenge #155--Pop it up with                     Foam

     Cards in Envy--Keep it Simple
     Between the Folds--Dreamin' Big
     Happy Little Stampers--Anything Goes with Dies

Something really nice happened to me last week and I'm offering some blog candy (craft supplies) to a lucky winner.  Please go to this blog post to read more.

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

:) Marie

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Treat Yourself for Color Dare #229

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we are challenging you to use all and only these 5  exclusive Close to My Heart colors:  Silver, Black, White Daisy, Pansy and Raspberry.  (Of course, you may substitute similar colors if you don't have these CTMH colors yet so you can still join in on the fun!)

My best friend Arlene (and best customer) has quite a stash of CTMH stamps so I decided I'd play with her "Fluttering Frames" stamp set to make this card.  With every Seasonal Expression launch CTMH consultants can purchase small stamp sets called "Petite Perks" to reward their hostesses and customers as they choose. These are the sentiments on my card.

Close to My Heart products used:
     White Daisy CS
     Black CS
     Ranger Silver Embossing Powder
     Versamark Ink
     Fluttering Frames stamps (retired)
     Raspberry Ink
     Pansy Ink
     Petite Perks--Treat Yourself stamps
     Sponge Dauber

Just click on the Color Dare graphic to check out what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has to inspire you.  We would love to see what you create with just these 5 colors!

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

     Craft for the Craic--Something with 2--using 2               colors, not counting neutrals

     Creative Knockouts--Birthday Wishes

     Seize the Birthday--Optional Felt

     Inspiration Destination #121--Anything Goes

     Crafting From the Heart #145--Anything Goes

I'd like to extend a special Thanks to all the gals at Paper Playful who keep me abreast of all the challenges offered in blogland every week.  They also feature Color My Heart Color Dare challenge every week!  If you haven't checked out their blog yet you should--it just might help you get your creative mojo going.

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

:) Marie

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

   

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #288--Fright Night

Welcome back to another Fantabulous Cricut Challenge blog post!  This fortnight we are challenging you to create something with a Halloween theme.  My card is a Double Dutch Fold card and has a variety of Cricut Halloween images in it.  I actually made two cards so I could photograph the outside of the card and the inside of the card in the same photo. 

Here's a closeup of the outside of the card.  I used a length of novelty ribbon and stapled it together in the back of the card so it could be slipped on and off easily.

Here is a closeup of the card inside:

I found the basic card fold in Design Space in the Project Primrose Community shared by Georgia Carl.  She had originally created a baby card but I adapted it to be a Halloween card.  Here is the Design Space file I created to make this card.

Cricut cartridges used:  Creativebug (witch and cat), Celebrate With Flourish (witch and Jack o Lantern), Ultimate Creative Sampler (Dracula, Spider), Mini Monsters (Happy Halloween), CTMH Artbooking (Boo)

Close to My Heart products used:

     Artbooking cricut cartridge

     Whisper CS

     Black CS

     Raspberry CS

     Pear CS (retired)

     Gypsy CS (retired)

     Sunset CS (retired)

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

     Crafty Calendar Challenges--Halloween theme 

     Cut It Up--Pumpkins 

     Simply Create Too--Halloween

     Craftaholics--Halloween Cards for Guys

     Cute Card Thursday--Halloween

     Crafting by Design--Halloween 

Now click on the badge below to check out what the rest of the fabulous Design Team has to inspire you.

     

Challenge #288 Fright Night

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Create a project inspired by Halloween!

And we are giving away a $25 Amazon gift certificate, courtesy of FCCB Design Team!  This prize will be given if there are 10 entries or more.

To qualify for the prize, be sure to use at least 1 Cricut cut on your project and if it's not obvious, let us know what cartridge you used. If you use a Cricut Explore machine, at least one cut must be from the Cricut catalog of images.

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


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Army Fatigues and Dogtags Card With Global Design Projects Sketch

My newly commissioned 2nd Lieutenant nephew in the US Army needed a Get Well card so I made him one that I think he will appreciate.  The background started with CTMH Desert Sand paper with the wrong side of 3 different Ink Blots stamped in Aspen Green (retired CTMH color) and Slate inks.  The dogtags were embossed in Ranger Fine Detail Silver Embossing Powder and the greeting is from CTMH "Kiss it Better".

This card follows the Global Design Projects Sketch #38:

Close to My Heart products used:

     Desert Sand CS

     Aspen CS (retired)

     Aspen Ink (retired)

     Slate Ink

     Black CS
     Ink Blot stamps

     Salute Our Heroes stamp

     Kiss it Better stamp (retired)

     Versamark Ink

     Ranger Silver Fine Detail Embossing Powder

Other products:

     Recollections White Gold Shimmer paper

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

:) Marie