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CTMH New Product Blog Hop – Fall/Winter 2009

Wendy — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:38:19 +0000

Welcome to another Close to My Heart blog hop! Along this hop you will be visiting 29 very talanted CTMH Consultants as they give you a sneak peak of some of the new products available in the CTMH Fall/Winter 2009 Idea Book as well as a great variety of ideas for using those products and more! New products will be available starting September 1st!

I have been wanting to do a book like this for my daughter who is 10. This new album was just the push I needed to get it done! If you notice on the front cover one of the flower centers looks like it has a little something extra – that’s because it does. I really like these new spiral brads and just added a second spiral to give it more emphasis. I used liquid glass on all the numbers and letters. It really brightened the stamping. With doing so much at once I noticed two things: 1. I didn’t have one single bubble! and 2. that’s a lot of squeezing and my hand is really sore! I inked around all the edges when I was finished. It helps covers the flaws and really added a nice finishing touch. One thing I am going to go back and do is use my Made with Love stamp set to add a stamp to the back that will be perfect for this project.

Products used are all CTMH: My Creations All-Sorts Mini Album, Sweet Home Level 2 Paper Packet, Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack Paper Flowers, Mini-Medley Accents Collection (Pewter), Liquid Glass, Rustic Alphabet & Rustic Numbers stamp sets, Soft Set Eyelet Tool & Soft Set Eyelets (Chocolate), Dimensional Elements Framed Fun, Foam Tool (to apply ink), Connection Club Reward Adhesive-Backed Pearls, Buttercup Collection Ribbon Rounds, and Garnet ink.

Now hop on over to Dawn’s Blog to see her cute cards! If you enjoy this blog hop be sure to come back on Tuesday (Sept. 1) for another CTMH Blog Hop featuring the new September Stamp of the Month.

If you get lost along the way click here for a list of all blog participants.

To shop for any of these great new products you can visit my website HERE!

CTMH New Product Blog Hop – Fall/Winter 2009 List

Wendy — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:37:57 +0000

Go HERE to start hopping. This is a list of all the participants in case you get lost along the way:

Wendy Kessler www.myscrapbookingblog.com <<< You are here!
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Julie Banzon http://www.scrapbookiejulie.blogspot.com
Jody Gustafson www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Lisa Stenz http://www.lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com
Jena DeVries www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Amy Schultz http://amylizschultz.com
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com
Tresa Black www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com
Jennifer Kraynak http://whatchadoin-jennifer.blogspot.com
Sharesa Larsen http://creedandsharesa.blogspot.com
Amy Edwards http://PaisleysPlayhouse.blogspot.com
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com
Emma Hubert http://paperaddictsanonymous.blogspot.com
Antoinette Herrin www.GodblessyourART.blogspot.com
Erin Herring http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com
Jessica http://jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com
Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com
Karen Norman http://gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com
Sherry Thompson http://picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com
Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Miranda www.scrampinwithmiranda.com
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com

K Monogram Card

Wendy — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:09:20 +0000

This card may have turned out even better than planned. I really like it but I wanted to do the stitching in white. The only white thread I had was too thick to fit through the needle on my machine so this was my next choice. Funny thing is this is the only time I ever sew! The one exception would be girl scout patches and last year I found it easier to hot glue them on. It was the only thing I found to work and I tried everything! Anyway, back to my card…I used my glitter mist again (fun!), just for the letter K. The butterflies came with glitter on them already. I also folded the wings of the butterflies for an even more 3D look which really adds to the card. They were easy to fold once I attached the pearls.

Products used: Making Memories paper, Bo Bunny paper, Basic Grey Opaline pearls, Basic Grey chipboard monogram letter, Tattered Angels Pink Bubblegum glitter mist, and Making Memories glitter butterflies.

Challenges:
Midnight Madness #16 – sketch
Paper Cutz Challenge #5 – something that flies
FTTC30 – use pearls

B Monogram Card

Wendy — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:59:53 +0000

I decided with the busy patterned paper on this card that I didn’t need any embellishments. I’m glad to have a masculine card done. This was the first time I have used glitter mist and what fun!! The color I used was not near as bright as I expected but I like how fast it dries. I definately need to experiment more!

Products used: CTMH Good Times paper and Chocolate cardstock, Basic Grey chipboard monogram, Tattered Angels blue skies glitter mist.

Challenges:
Midnight Madness Week #15 – sketch
365 Cards Day 177 – Monogram Monday
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge – turquoise & brown
GCA #55 – Bring on the Glitz!

Yummy Blog Candy

Wendy — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:56:41 +0000

The Paper Affair – little girl candy

The Paper Affiar – little boy candy

Handmade Treasures

Everyday Celebration and Perfect Day!

Wendy — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:11:52 +0000

As promised, here is what I have done using the Everyday Celebration guide. I used the same cutting diagrams and instructions to make these cards but I changed it up by using different paper (Perfect Day) and a different stamp set (Life’s Creation). I used sorbet ribbon and chocolate brads as my embellishments. You can see that the possibilities are endless and if you like this you really need to check out the new CTMH Card Confidence Program: Wishes which includes 3 card workshops similar to this one and many more card sketches and ideas!

And again, here are the cards individually for a closer look:

Everyday Celebration!

Wendy — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:25:17 +0000

This is the current special for CTMH! From now until September 31 (or while supplies last) you receive this kit FREE with a purchase of $60 in stamps or you can purchase it outright for $39.95. I love the colors in this kit because they are going to be perfect for all those male birthdays that I have such a hard time making cards for! Here is a picture of all the completed cards together (2 each of 8 different designs):

The kit includes: an instruction guide that tells you exactly how to cut your paper and stamp your images as well as detailed instructions on how to assemble each card, B&T paper and cardstock, an exclusive stamp set, Chocolate distressing ink pad, Dutch Blue distressing ink pad, embellishments (ribbon, brads, flowers, arrow photo clips, ribbon slides) and 16 envelopes. I have completed all the cards exactly as designed in the guide (except I only inked the edges of the colonial white pieces – it suggests inking the edges of all the pieces but I really didn’t think that was necessary). Below is a picture of what I had remaining after I was finished (excluding smaller scraps that I threw away). It’s enough to make a few more cards or a scrapbook page by added some cardstock.

And for those of you who like a closer view here are pictures of all the cards individually:

If you are interested in purchasing this kit you can do so by visiting my website: Go check it out now!

I will be taking the weekend off but be sure to check back on Monday for a whole new look for this card kit. You won’t even recognize it and you will be amazed!

Beauty Card

Wendy — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:37:44 +0000

Products used are all CTMH: Friendship Blessings stamp set, Watermelon and Citrus Leaf ink and cardstock, White Daisy cardstock, and Sparkles.

Challenges:
Clean & Simple – Fall To Layout #55 – sketch
Happy Color Challenge Friday from the Shoe – colors

Sea World layout

Wendy — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:08:03 +0000

Products used: CTMH Stardust paper & Colonial White ricrac, unknown brads, and Sea World epoxy stickers by Creative Imaginations. Based on Scrap Sketch #87.

A variety of blog candy

Wendy — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:40:58 +0000

Live it, Scrap it
ends August 24th

Fluttabyz Crafty Haven
ends September 1st

Crafty C’s Crafting Library
ends August 21st

Zutter Dreamkutz Page Cutter tool & Kaiser Craft items (love these!)
Creating from the Heart
ends August 31st

The Crafty Den
ends August 23rd

I Scream, You Scream…

Wendy — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:15:46 +0000

…we all scream for ice cream! I didn’t have a diecut or any kind of ice cream stamps so I had to improvize for this card. Sometimes that works and other times it doesn’t. This was one of those time when what I thought in my head was actually how it turned out! I distressed the edges of the blue with my CTMH Distresser. I used Liquid Applique to add dimension to the ice cream and embossed and sanded the lines on the cone. The blue button was a bit bright and took away from the ice cream cone so I added a yellow button sticker to the top to tone it down.

Products used: KI Memories paper, Basic Grey pearls, Liquid Applique, Funky Flower stickers by Pebbles, Inc. (button sticker), unknown ribbon and button.

Challenges:
Midnight Madness Week #14 – sketch
365 Cards – Tuesday Trio
Cupcake Craft Challenge - something sweet
KS Crew Challenge #16 – decorate your corners
DieCut Dreams Challenge #10 – I scream for ice cream
Use Your Stash – paper piecing

Alice in Wonderland

Wendy — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:22:18 +0000

This was a fun layout and the colors worked well together. I kinda wish I had made the rhinestone circle smaller but I like the pattern. I used a Mini Dots All Around template by TheCraftersWorkshop.com. I love this little template for making circles with eyelets, brads, buttons, bling, etc. Layout was based on Scrap Sketch #120.

Products used: Making Memories paper, Reminisce paper, KI Memories flourish glitter border sticker, Alice in Wonderland Disney stickers by EK Success, Basic Grey bling it rhinestones, and Cricut Mini Monograms cartridge.

Splash Mountain layout

Wendy — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:44:47 +0000

I used pop dots for the photo, button stickers, and arrow. I also used Friday Sketchers #65.

Products used: Daisy Hill sticker tab, CTMH Stardust paper & Stickease, CTMH cardstock (Dutch Blue & Clover Meadow), and unknown hemp.

Super Sketchy Sunday

Wendy — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:22:44 +0000

I decided to just start creating so I cleaned off my desk and used the scraps that were already sitting here and this is what I came up with. I feel like it’s missing something but I am afraid that if I try adding something I will overdo it. I don’t normally make cards with much white space but I’m going to leave this one.

Products used: Reminisce paper, Making Memories paper, Basic Grey bling it rhinestones, Making Memories ribbon charm, CTMH organdy ribbon.

Challenges:
365 Cards Super Sketchy Sunday – sketch (rotated)
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge – fancy corners

Just Because

Wendy — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:43:52 +0000

Who needs a reason for blog candy?! Click the picture for all the sweet details!

Reptiles layout

Wendy — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:27:54 +0000

I used a sketch from Scrap Sketch for this layout. Products used are all CTMH: Animal Cookies paper and Stickease, Summer Craft Buttons, and White Daisy Ricrac. I also used these Cricut cartridges: Lyrical Letters & Mini Monograms.

Long Smile card

Wendy — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:06:01 +0000

Products used: CTMH Animal Cookies paper & stickease, unknown rivets, CTMH Angel Whispers stamp set and ink colors Cranberry & Dutch Blue.

Challenges:
SSS16 – sketch

Princess Card

Wendy — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:50:17 +0000

This was such a fun card to make! I found the princess crown (by K&Company) on clearance at Walmart and I’ve been wanting to use it. It lights up! The frame is CTMH’s Flower Power Stickease (retired). I used my Liquid Glass (CTMH) to draw the swirls and add glitter (Martha Stewart carrara marble). Then I added the dark pink rhinestones (Kaisercraft) as a finishing touch. Now I just don’t know where this card will end up because it is perfect for a little girl I know but she JUST had a birthday. It might have to wait for next year to come around. Whatever happens I know the recipient will be a little girl and she will love it.

Challenges:
Creative Card Crew Challenge #23 – Princess Party

New Art & Soul Episode: Card Cache

Wendy — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:28:54 +0000

CTMH TV releases a new Art & Soul episode the second Tuesday of each month. This latest episode features a button stamp set and shows examples of how you can make masculine and feminine cards from the same paper pack and with the same design layout. You will also see how easy cards come together with Stickease and examples of card sets from the new Wishes card book. Watch it HERE for lots of great ideas!

Bev’s Blog Candy

Wendy — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:01:30 +0000

Check it out here!