Baby Girl Card with Atlantic Hearts Sketch #592

Welcome back to another Atlantic HeartsSketch Challenge blog post!  This week our sketch features a vertical layout with diagonal stripes and a focal element.  My card features a baby onesie and rattle instead of flowers.

Here is another view to show off the sparkling papers.

Here is our fabulous sketch that inspired my card layout and for you to try.  Our challenge is open until Sunday evening, August 31 and you can link up your project here.  We look forward to visiting your blogs and leaving some bloggy comment love. Please stop by our blog on Wednesday to see what the rest of the talented Design Team has to inspire you.

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

     Dream Valley Challenges #321--Anything Goes

     Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #236--Anything Goes

     Crafty Calendar August--Anything Goes

 

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

:) Marie

 

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Baby Card with Freshly Made Sketch #544

Here is my latest baby girl card with Freshly Made Sketch #544.  Older Close to my Heart products were used--For Baby (very old wood stamp) which was black embossed,  Whimsy Fundamentals patterned paper, Pixie Card Stock and Mink Card Stock.  Moon Dust Stickles Glitter Gel was applied to the moon and stars for that extra shine.  Baby Pink and Summer Cloud Blue markers were used to color in the focal image.

This is the fabulous Freshly Made sketch that inspired my card layout:

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

      Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge--Anything Goes

      Beyond the Blue #66--Heat Embossing

      Creative Knockouts #461--Celebrations

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

:) Marie 

p.s. If you like what you see on my blog please consider "following" me by email or in your blog roll so you don't miss out on any of my fabulous card making ideas. You can sign up on the right sidebar.

Fusion Card Challenge--Floral Cupcakes

When I saw the fabulous sketch at Fusion Card Challenge I immediately thought about using my Close to my Heart Multi Square Windows Thin Cut Die.  Then I remembered that I had floral paper that pretty closely matched the colors in the floral cupcake graphic so I just had to make a couple of cards.

The patterned paper is from "Hello Lovely" which was retired fro CTMH several years ago.  The greeting is from "Shared Happiness" and it was stamped over a strip of Whimsy Fundamentals paper.  The window grid was cut from retired Sea Glass paper.

My second card uses the flip side of the Hello Lovely patterned paper, Sorbet patterned Card Stock from Whimsy Fundamentals (CTMH 2017) and a greeting from "Get Well Soon". 

Which card do you like better?

Here is the wonderful Fusion Card Challenge graphic that inspired my cards:

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

     CAS on Friday--Anything But White

     YNS Challenge #143--Blocks

     Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge--Anything Goes

     

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

:) Marie

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Mojo Monday #517 Father's Day Card

Tomorrow is Father's Day so I made this card for my golfing boyfriend using the current Mojo Monday sketch.

Close to My Heart products used:

     Whimsy Fundamentals Paper (retired)

      Sapphire Card Stock

      Fern Card Stock

      Sapphire Burlap Ribbon

      Golf stamp

      Sapphire Ink

      Say it All stamp (retired)

      Stitched Square Frame

The polka dotted embellishment is Candi from Craftworks Cards.

Here is the wonderful Mojo Monday sketch that inspired my card layout:

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

     Cute N Crafty Challenge--Father's Day or Card for a Man

     Cardz 4 Guys--Father's Day

     Crafty Calendar Challenge--Masculine

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

:) Marie

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Heart Happy Elements for Case This Sketch #308

It seems that I can't stop making cards with the cutout page of Heart Happy paper from Close to My Heart!  This is the 4th card in a row that I've made from this fabulous paper packet. (You can see the other cards here).  This week's Case This Sketch challenge was perfect for this display of overlapping hearts.

Close to My Heart products used:

     Heart Happy Paper Packet

     Whimsy Fundamentals Paper Packet (retired)

      Pixie Cardstock

     Card Captions stamp (retired)

     Black Ink

     Clear Shimmer Brush (on hearts--difficult to see in this photo)

Here is a picture of the gorgeous papers you get in the Heart Happy paper pack:

Here is the fabulous Case This Sketch graphic that inspired my card layout:

     

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

      Crafty Gals Corner--Add a Heart

      Double D Challenge--Hearts

      Tuesday Throwdown--Falling Hearts

      Unicorn Challenge--Include a Heart

         Crafty Cardmakers--Love, Love, Love

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

:) Marie

p.s. If you like what you see on my blog please consider "following" me by email or in your blog roll so you don't miss out on any of my fabulous card making ideas. You can sign up on the right sidebar.

Color Dare #284 Meets Try Stampin' on Tuesday #359

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This fortnight we are inviting you to combine the following Close to My Heart exclusive colors:  Glacier and Pacific with an option of Silver.  Black and White may also be added but please do not add any other colors for this challenge. If you don't have these exact colors yet you can substitute similar colors so you can still play along with us!   I used a very simple sketch from Try Stampin' on Tuesday to create a birthday card for my niece.

Close to My Heart products used:

     Pacifica CS

     White Daisy CS

     Whimsy Fundamentals Paper

     Silver Glitter paper

     Artbooking Cricut Cartridge

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

Our challenge is open for two weeks and will close at 10 PM CDT on Thursday, March 29.  We look forward to visiting your blogs to comment on your artwork.  (If you don't have a blog you can post your project on Pinterest, Facebook or Instagram and copy the URL and paste it into our Linky tool.)

Here is the Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch that inspired my card layout:

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

     Always Happy Birthday--Option--use patterned                    paper

     Creatalicious Challenge--Anything Goes--Option-                Birthday

      Seize the Birthday--Option Teal and White

      Through the Purple Haze--Anything Goes

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

:) Marie

p.s. If you like what you see on my blog please consider "following" me by email or in your blog roll so you don't miss out on any of my fabulous card making ideas. You can sign up on the right sidebar.

      

Baby Card for Twins With Your Next Stamp Sketch #63

A coworker recently had twins--a boy and a girl which inspired me to create this card.  I went through my paper stash and found the cheery colors of the retired Calypso paper pack to use.

Close to My Heart products used:

     Calypso Paper Pack (retired)

     Some Kinda Wonderful Cardmaking Bundle                         stamps and Thin Cuts (still available on                         CTMH website under going soon)

     And they came two by two stamp (retired)

     Memento Black Ink

     Crystal Blue CS

     Pixie CS

     Whimsy Paper Fundamentals--retired patterns

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

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

     Happy Little Stampers--Anything Goes with Dies

     Addicted to Stamps and More--Anything Goes

     Cute Card Thursday--Dies and Punches

     City Crafter Challenge--Arrivals

If you would like a chance to win a new Cricut Explore please visit my blog post here for more details.  

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

:) Marie

p.s. If you like what you see on my blog please consider "following" me by email or in your blog roll so you don't miss out on any of my fabulous card making ideas. You can sign up on the right sidebar. 

    

Color Dare #230 Meets Mojo Monday #483

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we are challenging you to create something using all and only the following exclusive Close to My Heart colors:  Pixie, Saffron, Whisper 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!)  I must admit that I struggled with this challenge as Saffron is my least favorite CTMH yellow, but I minimized its presence on my card which I am satisfied with.

Close to My Heart products used:

     Pixie CS

     White Daisy CS

     Whisper CS

     Flower Market Cricut cartridge--typewriter and                 circles

     Charming Cascades stamps

     Saffron Ink

     Typed Note stamp set--retired (Happy Birthday)

     Vine Embossing folder

     White and Gold Ribbon

     Whimsy Paper Fundamentals--Dotted pattern

     3D Foam Tape

My card layout was inspired by this Mojo Monday sketch:

     

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

     Between the Folds--use Ribbon

     Seize the Birthday--optional--Felt

     As You Like it Challenge--Ribbon or Lace (I much           prefer Ribbon--it's easier to attach)

Now head on over to the Color My Heart Color Dare blog to check out what the rest of the awesome Design Team has to inspire you.  Just click on the Color Dare graphic to get there.

We hope you will take the Color Dare challenge this week.  We look forward to visiting your blogs (or Facebook or Pinterest posts) to be inspired by your creativity!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week!

:) 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

   

Color Dare #215 Meets Freshly Made Sketches #258

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog post!  This week we are challenging you to combine Close to My Heart pinks Pixie and Cotton Candy with White Daisy.

My card features the new Thankful for You stamp (I'm loving those swans!) and Thin Cuts along with the new Whimsy Fundamentals patterned paper.

Close to My Heart products used:
     White Daisy CS
     Whimsy Fundamentals--Love paper
     Whimsy Fundamentals--Heart pattern (retired)
     Thankful for You stamps
     Cotton Candy CS (retired)
     Cotton Candy Ink (retired)
     Pixie Ink
     White Glitter paper
     3D Foam Tape
     Clear Shimmer Brush

Here is the Color My Heart Color Dare challenge graphic:

Here is the Freshly Made Sketch #258 that inspired my card layout:

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

     Scrappin4Fun Challenge--Anything Goes

     Sunny Days Crafting #18--Always Anything Goes

     Unicorn Challenge #14--Pretty Pinks or Halloween

Now head on over to the Color My Heart Color Dare blog and check out 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

Flower Market Calla Lilies Sympathy Card

Close to My Heart has a new cricut cartridge called Flower Market and I used it to create these sympathy cards:

All the flowers were cut from Recollections Shimmer cardstock White Gold and Champagne.  I just love how shiny and pretty these papers are!  Of course I could have used CTMH White Daisy and Colonial White papers and added the new Clear Shimmer Brush to get the same effect but it hadn't yet arrived for me to use.  The leaves and stems were cut from Fern CS and the flower centers are Saffron CS. The sympathy greeting comes from the retired stamp set called Sincere Expressions.

Card #1:  

The above card has the new Whimsy Fundamentals Sweet Leaf patterned paper, White Daisy CS,  Peacock CS and Peacock Ink.

Card #2:

This card uses Peacock CS and Fern Ink.

Card #3:

This card uses Whimsy Fundamentals Crystal Blue patterned paper, Peacock CS and Crystal Blue Ink.

Which card do you like best?

These cards were inspired by the Freshly Made Sketch #248:

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

:) Marie

Shaker Birthday Card for Joyful Stars Bllog Hop

Welcome back to the July 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 Helen'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!

The frame on my card was cut with the Artistry cartridge.  There is a foam sandwich (also cut with the Cricut) between the layers with an acetate window so I could put in some gold foil stars.  (from the May Happy Times paper special).

Close to My Heart products used:

     Whimsy Paper Fundamentals paper (Juniper)

     White Daisy CS

     Juniper CS

     Peacock CS

     Peacock Ink

     Happy Times Gold Foil paper (retired)

     Say it All stamps set (Hostess Rewards special)

     Juniper Alcohol Marker (retired)

Other products:

     White craft foam  

My card was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches #244:

I'm also entering this card into the Addicted To Stamps and More #201 Anything Goes challenge and Cut it Up Anything Goes Challenge.

Now, hop on over and see what Lori has to share. 

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

:) Marie

Color Dare #194--Shades of Blue with Black and White

Welcome back to another Color My Heart Color Dare challenge blog!  This week we are challenging you to use all and only the following colors to create with: Pacifica, Crystal Blue, Sapphire, Black and White. If you don't have these exact Close to My Heart colors yet you may substitute similar colors so you can still join in the fun!

 I made this card for my lovely daughter-in-law who loves tea.

Close to My Heart products used:

     White Daisy CS

     Whimsy Paper Fundamentals

     Pacifica CS

     Sapphire CS

     Glacier CS

     Crystal Blue CS

     White Shimmer Trim

     Black CS

     Liquid Glass

     Artistry cartridge

     3D Foam Tape

     Seaside Greetings stamp

     Liquid Glass

Here is another view of the card so you can see the glossy shine made by the Liquid Glass application.

Here is the Color My Heart Color Dare graphic:

My card was inspired by Atlantic Hearts Sketch #160:

I'm also entering this card into the Cardz 4 Gals challenge theme "Tea for Two" and the Seize the Birthday challenge--"Dimension".

Now it's your turn to get creative--how will you use all and only these challenge colors?  Come check out what the rest of the fabulous Color My Heart Color Dare Design Team has to inspire you.

Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!  Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!

:) Marie

     

Monochromatic Colors for Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #270

Welcome back to another Fantabulous Cricut Challenge blog post!  This is challenge #270 and we are inviting you to create something (doesn't have to be a card) in Monochromatic colors.  Please stop by the FCCB blog for challenge guidelines and prize announcement.

My card features Cricut cuts from Cindy Loo (bird image) and Artiste (banner).  I chose green because I'm tired of cold and snow and green makes me think about spring!

Close to My Heart products used:

     New England Ivy CS

     Whimsy Paper Fundamentals (original patterns)

     Fern CS

     Sweet Leaf CS

     Say it All stamp

     New England Ivy Ink

     Sponge Dauber

     Sweet Leaf Ink

     3D Foam Tape

The inspiration for my card layout came from Freshly Made Sketch #223:

We hope you can find the time to play along with our challenge this week!

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

:) Marie