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Stella Workshop Bonus Project – Cards

Wendy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:46:34 +0000

The Stella Workshop Kit includes:
My Reflections Stella Paper Packet
My Acrylix Stella Workshop Stamp Set(stamp set is exclusive to this workshop kit)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets)
Bohemian Assortment
Dimensional Elements Hearts
Instructional Brochure

Bonus Project:

Add these items to your order to create the workshop bonus project:

Z1104 Clear Sparkles
Z1738 Colonial White Die-Cut Cards

Scroll down to yesterday’s post to see the scrapbook pages that coordinate with this workshop.

Would you like to attend my Stella Workshop on March 2? Order by February 10 to save on shipping.

Stamp Sunday #5 -Just For You

Wendy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:30:04 +0000

Today’s stamp selection is a new set from the 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book. It is called Just for You.

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Supplies used: B1398 Just For You stamp set, Stella Paper Packet, Colonial White Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes, and Olive, Cocoa, Sunset, and Lagoon inks.

I really liked this set but decided I had enough flower stamps. Then I saw some artwork….then I noticed that it was only a B-size set which meant it was only $9.95…how could I pass it up! Here is a quick card I made today. The stem is cut from a border from the Stella paper pack. You could also stamp the stem instead. I used one of the petal stamps to create the stamped scalloped border along the top of the card. I used second generation stamping for the petals of the flower and rock and roll stamping for the center (inked first with Olive, then rolled the edges in Cocoa ink before stamping the image).

Stamp Sunday #4 – Piece of Cake

Wendy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:58:53 +0000

Today’s stamp set of choice is D1407 Piece of Cake. I got a the basic layout idea from this card on Pinterest and this is what I came up with:

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Supplies used: CTMH Piece of Cake stamp set, CTMH Spot-On Backgrounds stamp set (retired), papers from my scraps, Copic markers for coloring, CTMH Black and Pacifica inks, ribbon from my stash, Zig markers for doodling, CTMH Stardust Glitter Glitz, and Kaiser rhinestones.

I used the Spot On Backgrounds stamp set and Glitter Glitz to create the blue background paper so this is technically an all-cardstock card!

Stamp Sunday #3 – Baby Love

Wendy — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:00:41 +0000

Today’s featured stamp is Baby Love. I used it to create these quick and easy, yet sweet, baby cards:

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Not sure if you can tell from the picture, but I used 3D foam tape to add dimension. The line around the outside was done simply with a marker and a ruler.

CTMH Technique Blog Hop – Original Argyle

Wendy — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:20 +0000

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop! This month there are 12 of us highlighting the Original Argyle Technique as shown on page 91 in the 2011 Autumn/Winter Idea Book! With this technique you use stamps to create original backgrounds with stamps by repeating the same stamp to create a pattern.

This blog hop is a circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique. If you are coming from Debi’s Blog, you are on the right track!

I couldn’t decide on embellishments for this card so I made three different versions. I think I like the pearl one best which was my first instinct.

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All supplies used are Close to My Heart: White Daisy Cardstock, Crystal Blue & Cotton Candy ink, Designer Ribbon – Pink Collection, Badge Buttons (sneak peek from the new Idea Book coming out in February), Designer Brads – Rhinestone, Sparkles – Red, Pink, & Purple Assortment, Opaques – Pearl, and Card Commentary stamp set.
This card also qualifies for this week’s Heart to Heart Challenge to pull out a stamp set that you haven’t used. I really like this word set but just haven’t use it yet.

I realized that I am about out of cards so it is time to start making more and getting organized for 2012. I created my stamped pattern with one stamp using second generation stamping for the lighter shade. After you go through this hop I hope that you will begin to look at your stamps in a new light. This is just one of the many creative techniques that we can use with our stamps.

Thanks for stopping by! Please continue on to Sheila’s Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique! Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

For a list of all the blog hop participants, scroll down to the previous post.

Sonoma Workshop Bonus Project – Cards

Wendy — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:00:29 +0000

The Sonoma Workshop on the Go Kit includes:

Sonoma Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Sonoma Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop kit)
Mini-Medley Accents Pewter Collection ($4.95)
Sponges ($1.25)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Bonus Project:

Add these items to your order to create the workshop bonus project:
6×6 Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes
Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White Collection
Colonial White Waxy Flax

Scroll down to yesterday’s post to see the layouts that you can make with the Sonoma Workshop Kit.

Would you like to attend my Sonoma Workshop on January 27? Order by January 6 to save on shipping.

Sonoma Workshop Layouts

Wendy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:00:49 +0000

The Sonoma Workshop on the Go Kit includes:

Here are my pages:

This is my most favorite paper from the 2011 Fall/Winter Idea Book! After completing the pages and cards, I just keeping looking at them because they are so beautiful. I was excited about this pack because we had just taken family photos (doesn’t happen very often) and I knew they would go perfect with this paper pack! The above layouts are from the workshop. I swapped out the background on the one and used Olive Cardstock and used the backside of the B&T that I was supposed to use to create the layouts below. I used paper and embellishments that were leftover from the workshop and bonus project materials.

Come back tomorrow to see the beautiful cards that you can create as the bonus project to this workshop.

Would you like to attend my Sonoma Workshop on January 27? Order by January 6 to save on shipping or order anytime and complete on your own.

Sharing from the Heart Blog Hop – Christmas card

Wendy — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:00:53 +0000

The Sharing from the Heart Blog Hop is a mixture of Close to My Heart consultants and customers who have come together to share their projects. The hop makes a circle so if you have started here, just continue until you make your way back. If you are coming from Diana’s blog, then you are on the right path.

This month’s theme choices were: SOTM, Christmas card, and/or New Years.

I chose the Christmas card theme. Since I have used up all of the paper from the current Believe Paper Packet, I pulled out an older one for this project. I had scraps left from the Mistletoe Paper Packet and decided that I would make cards until it was gone. Then I dug into my stash of Christmas embellishments to see what I could use up there. It’s amazing how far scraps can go!

Supplies used: Close to My Heart Mistletoe Paper Packet, Holiday Time stickers by Walmart, Stampin’ Up! grosgrain ribbon, CTMH Twinkle Brads – Jolly, decorated slide mount from a swap, printed ribbon from my stash, Kaiser Pearls, Teresa Collins for Junkitz Holiday Tilez, and CTMH Cranberry Ink, and CTMH Colonial White Value Pack Cards & Envelopes. Card inspiration from Page Maps.

All the cards:

Your next stop is Jody’s Blog.

If you get lost along the way, there is a list of all participants HERE.

Typeset Workshop Bonus Project – Cards

Wendy — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:00:03 +0000

The Typeset Workshop on the Go Kit includes:

Typeset Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Typeset Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop)
Milepost Shapes ($3.95)
Create-a-Shade^® Pearl Paint ($2.95)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Scroll down to yesterday’s post to see the layouts that I made with this workshop kit.

Here are the Bonus Project cards:

I switched out the wooden buttons and used regular basic colored buttons. I used a mix of hemp and waxy flax.

Add these items to your order to create the workshop bonus project:

Dark Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack
Wooden Designer Buttons3

You can order this workshop kit on my CTMH Website through February 29, 2012 (while supplies last).

CTMH Spotlight Blog Hop – Embossing

Wendy — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:00:44 +0000

Welcome to the November 2011 Close to My Heart Spotlight Blog Hop! This month we are embossing! There are different types of embossing (dry or wet). Normally, when I think of embossing it’s the technique I used below where you use embossing powders, a type of wet (slow-drying) ink, and a heat gun. There is also dry embossing where you use a stylus or fancier embossing folders to create a raised look on your paper.

This blog hop is a circle so if you are just starting, continue until you make your way back here. If you are coming from Tamatha’s Blog, you are on the right track!

Supplies used are all Close to My Heart unless otherwise noted: Black Cardstock, Baby Pink Cardstock, Baby Pink Embossing Powder, Silver Embossing Powder, Versamark Ink, Key to My Heart stamp set, and Love Always stamp set.

I do not emboss very often but I do like the look of it. This card has a very elegant look and only took minutes to make.

Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop is Elizabeth’s Blog!

For a list of all the blog hop participants, scroll down to the previous post.

Dreamin’ Workshop Bonus Project – Cards

Wendy — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:00:42 +0000

The Dreamin’ Workshop-On-The-Go Kit includes:

Dreamin’ Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Dreamin’ Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop)
Shimmer Designer Bards ($4.95)
Bronze Glitz™ Glitter Gel ($3.25)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Scroll down to the next post to see the layouts I made with this workshop.

Here is the Bonus Project:

Add these items to your order to create the workshop bonus project:
4 1/2 ” Colonial White Circle Cards
Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

These cards were a lot of fun to make. If you have the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection you can cut the circle cards. You can order this workshop from my CTMH website through February 29, 2012 (while supplies last).

Wonderland Workshop Bonus Project – Cards

Wendy — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:00:19 +0000

The Wonderland Workshop on the Go Kit includes:

Wonderland Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Wonderland Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop kit)
Foundry^® Pin Clips ($4.95)
Clear Sparkles ($2.95)
White Daisy Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Bonus Project:

Add these items to your order to create this workshop bonus project:

4 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ White Daisy Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes
Silver Glitz Glitter Gel
Top Coats Icing Overlays

Scroll down to the previous post to see the layouts that you can create with this workshop.

Would you like to attend my Wonderland Workshop on December 2? Order by November 4 to save on shipping.

Thanksgiving Card video

Wendy — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:00:33 +0000

This video features the Thanksgiving card found on page 66 of the 2011 Autumn/Winter Close to My Heart Idea Book.

This card is on page 66 of the 2011 Autumn/Winter Close to My Heart Idea Book.

Products used to create this card are: So Grateful Stamp Set, Mischief Level 2 Paper Packet, Sonoma Level 2 Paper Packet, Neutral Cardstock Combo Pack, Grey Wool Ink, Olive Ink, Sunflower Ink, Sunset Ink, and Mini-Medleys Olive Collection.

Believe Workshop – Christmas cards & matching box

Wendy — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 05:00:39 +0000

Join me for this month’s Holiday Cheer workshop!

The Believe Workshop on the Go Kit includes:

Believe Level 2 Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix^® Believe Workshop ($13.95) (stamp set is exclusive to this workshop)
Mini-Medley Accents Olive Collection ($4.95)
Dimensional Elements Stars ($3.25)
White Daisy Cardstock (2 sheets) ($.98)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)

Scroll down to yesterday’s post to see the layouts that I made with this workshop kit.

Here is the Bonus Project – 4 Christmas Cards and a coordinating box to store them in:

Add these items to your order to create the workshop bonus project:
My Creations Card Box
Holiday Pockets
Sparkles Red, Pink, & Purple Assortment

Would you like to attend my Believe Workshop on November 4? Order by October 14 to save on shipping.

Winter Christmas Card Set and Matching Box

Wendy — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:00:09 +0000

In this video by Close to My Heart you will learn how to make the super cute cards as featured on page 93 of the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book along with a coordinating box to hold the cards! Use this project as a nice gift or a treat for yourself.

Products featured in this video are:

Christmas Tree card: Happy Clusters Stamp Set, Neutral Cardstock Combo Pack, Spring Cardstock Combo Pack, Summer Combo Cardstock Pack, Grey Wool Ink, Pear Ink, Colonial White Reinker, Bling Assortment, Buttons Clear Assortment, Brads Metal Assortment, Create-a-Shade Pearl Paint, Designer Ribbon Red Collection, Spray Pen, Cricut Art Philosophy Collection.

Star card: Happy Clusters Stamp Set, Neutral Cardstock Combo Pack, Spring Cardstock Combo Pack, Summer Combo Cardstock Pack, Grey Wool Ink, Pacifica Ink, Versmark Ink Pad, Black Embossing Powder, Opaques Licorice Adhesive Gems, Buttons Clear Assortment, Buttons Blue Assortment, Brads Metal Assortment, Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment, Cricut Art Philosophy Collection, Craft Heater, Sanding Kit, Corner Rounder.

My Creations Card Box: Dreamin’ Level 2 Paper Packet, Neutral Cardstock Combo Pack, Pacifica Ink, Trinity Alphabet Stamp Set, Cricut Art Philosophy Collection, Rhinestone Designer Brads.

Wedding Invites

Wendy — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:03:21 +0000

This is my latest BIG project. They were fun to make and something I’ve never done before.

Supplies used are all Close to My Heart unless noted: Colors are Colonial White, Chocolate, Sunset, Olive, and Barn Red Cardstock and Inks; Stamp sets are Amore, Cherished Flourishes, and Tender Tags. Fiskars border punch.

CTMH Spotlight Blog Hop – Circle Cards

Wendy — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:00:07 +0000

This month we are spotlight Close to My Heart Circle Cards. They come in White Daisy and Colonial White. You can also get scalloped circle card along with squares in the Clear Card Pack.

The hop is a circle. If you have starting here, continue until you make your way back and you will have seen all the artwork. If you are coming from Diana’s Blog you are on the right path.

I made these cards with the same design from Wishes just using different products. I always think it’s fun to see how the same pattern can produce such different results.

Male Birthday Card:
Supplies used are all Close to My Heart: Good Times paper (retired), Shimmer Designer Brads, Glitz Glitter Gel – Bronze, Designer Ribbon Rounds Chocolate Collection, and Happy Birthday stamp set (retired). Simply Secure design from Wishes.

Christmas Card:
Supplies used are all CTMH: Deck the Halls paper and My Stickease, Cranberry Concho, and Cranberry eyelets (all these products are retired).

Your next stop is Mary’s Blog!

If you get lost along the way, you can go here for a complete list of blog hop participants.

CTMH Pair-A-Phrase Blog Hop

Wendy — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:00:52 +0000

Welcome to the Pair-a-Phrase Blog Hop. This is a special double stamp set by Close to My Heart. To view the details on this special, go HERE. The blog makes a circle. If this is your first stop, just continue until you make your way back here. If you have already started, you should be coming from Casandra’s blog.

Here’s my card:

Supplies used: CTMH Pair-a-Phrase stamp set, CTMH Black ink, CTMH Mischief Level 2 Paper Pack, Fiskars border punch, CTMH Opaques – Mocha, and CTMH Markers (Parchment, Brown Bag, Chocolate, and Olive). I used a December 2008 CardMap.

There is such a great variety of images and sentiments with this set! Here’s a pic of the entire double set:
Helen’s blog is your next stop!

For a complete list of participants, go HERE.

Lucky Workshop Cards

Wendy — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:00:35 +0000

These cards were made with Close to My Heart’s Lucky Workshop Kit.

Bliss Cards

Wendy — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:00:44 +0000

These are the cards from the Bliss Workshop Kit. They are absolutely gorgeous! I used a variety of colored inks to show you that you can use any color with these papers and the IrresistibleVilla Chipboard Die-Cuts