Flower Market Boxed Card Set

This is another project that I shared during my presentation at the CTMH Convention this year. As I mentioned in previous posts, my presentation was on design principles and design theory. I shared this project when I discussed symmetry and contrast. I designed the cards and box by adding the same Cricut cut leaves and flowers from the Flower Market Cricut cartridge on the top and bottom (symmetrical) and by embossing the sentiment from the We are Makers stamp set with white embossing powder on black cardstock (contrast.)

I created 10 cards using different color flowers to make the full set. Here is a link to the Design Space file for the flowers and leaves on the front of the box and cards. Note: you must have the Flower Market Cricut cartridge and an Explore machine to cut the flowers/leaves.

August Project Kit - Vellum Embossed Roses Card Kit

This month’s project kit is one of my favorites. I was excited to be able to use many of CTMH’s brand new products including: the new Rose Embossing Folder, Vellum Paper, Bashful Glitter Paper, Sending Prayers stamp set, and the You are Here Cricut Collection to create this fun card kit.

This month’s local class will be on Thursday, August 17th at 7pm. If you are not local or unable to attend and would like to order a kit to be shipped directly to you, select the shipping option below. Basic kit is $26. ($6 will be added for shipping.)

Vellum Embossed Roses Boxed Card Kit - $26

All pre-cut kits will include the following:

• (6) A2 size white cards and envelopes
• Sending Prayers stamp set
• Pre-cut cardstock, vellum, and glitter paper to make (6) cards and (1) belly band for clear box
• Pre-cut cardstock Cricut flowers, leaves, and bracket shapes
• (1) Rose Embossing Folder
• (1) Clear Plastic Box
• Link to Design Space file for flowers, leaves, and bracket shapes (All pieces will be pre-cut in the kit but you will need the You are Here Cricut cartridge and an Explore machine to use this file if you would like to make more cards in the future.)
• Step-by-step instructions and cutting guide.

Additional kits with no stamp set or embossing folder are just $13.

Your kit includes the sweet Sending Prayers stamp set. (See below.)

Extra supplies needed to complete the project: 

• Embossing machine (Cuttlebug, Sizzix Big Shot, etc.)
• Liquid Glass
• Thin 3-D Foam Tape or Thin 3-D Foam Dots
• Micro Glue Dots
• Tape Runner adhesive (CTMH Adhesive Runner, Tombow, Duck Brand, etc.)
• ShinHan Touch Twin Markers (or other alcohol markers): Tender Pink, Leaf Green, Cherry Pink
• 2" x 3-1/2" Block
• You are Here Cricut Collection and Explore machine (All pieces will be pre-cut in the kit. You will only need the cartridge if you would like to make more in the future.)

You will learn new techniques using vellum paper and embossing folders while creating 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs) and a belly band to wrap around the clear box.

Learn how to emboss vellum and add color to create a stained glass effect while making this card.

You will use images from the new Cricut cartridge called You are Here to create this unique card with a vellum top.

Using a partial embossing technique and vellum embossing, you will create this pretty card. 

Contact me for more information or to sign up for this month’s class. Please contact me no later than August 7th if you would like to join us for the local class. All kits need to be paid for in advance. Thank you for your understanding.

Kits ordered by August 7th will be mailed by August 19th.
Kits ordered after August 7th, will be mailed within two weeks.

To order a kit(s), you may either send me cash or a check, or pay securely online with a credit card or your PayPal account by using the “Add to Cart” buttons below. If you would like your kit(s) shipped, please choose the shipped option. $6 will be added for shipping. (Kits can only be shipped to U.S. addresses per CTMH policy. I apologize for the inconvenience.)

Vellum Embossed Roses Card Kit - local Basic Kit - $25 Additional Kits (with no stamp set or embossing folder) - $13 Basic Kit Plus 3 markers, Thin 3-D Foam Tape, Liquid Glass, & Micro Glue Dots - $65

Basic Kit $26.00 USD Basic Kit + 1 additional kit $39.00 USD Basic Kit + 2 additional kits $65.00 USD Basic Kit + 3 markers, Thin Foam Tape, Liquid Glass, Micro Dots $65.00 USD

 

Vellum Embossed Roses Card Kit - shipped Basic Kit - $26 ($6 will be added for shipping) Additional Kits (with no stamp set or embossing folder) - $13  Basic Kit Plus 3 markers, Thin 3-D Foam Tape, Liquid Glass, & Micro Glue Dots - $65 ($6 will be added for shipping)

Basic Kit $26.00 USD Basic Kit + 1 additional kit $39.00 USD Basic Kit + 2 additional kits $65.00 USD Basic Kit + 3 markers, Thin Foam Tape, Liquid Glass, Micro Dots $65.00 USD

 

To find out more about my monthly “no-commitment” Creative Club, click here.

You do not need to be local to participate. *Ü*

August Promotions

It’s August 1st which means LOTS of new goodies! I am so excited to share all kinds of great things with you today, including:

• A brand new Annual Inspirations Catalog
• A special Online Warehouse Sale
• A special Hostess Rewards increase for August Hostesses
• An incredible sign up promotion with the opportunity to earn $99 in extra goodies
• A brand new Cricut Collection

New Annual Inspirations Catalog

Our new 2016-2017 Annual Inspirations catalog is available TODAY and it is jam packed with tons of great new products. You can view it online here or order your own copy here. A few of my favorite new products are:

The new Fundamentals Paper Collections
The new Thin Cuts Metal Dies
New Workspace Wonder Additions
New Basics Palette Colors

New Color of the Year

New Cut Above Kits
The new You are Here Cricut Collection and the new Country Digital Collections

There are so many great things about this new Idea Book. The book will be good for a full year, so there are more great products and project ideas than ever! 

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Rewards Your Way

Earn fabulous rewards FREE when you sign up as a Consultant! This month only, when you sign up as a Consultant and reach qualifying sales levels, you can choose from a selection of FREE sign-up rewards, including:

• A FREE Cricut® collection
• BlockAlphabet Thin Cuts Bundle
• $99 in Select Product Credit

Simply sign up as a Consultant and submit $300 in personal sales before September 30 to earn this additional reward. Visit my New Consultant FAQ page or contact me for more information on joining our CTMH family. Ready to sign up now? Visit my website for the online application.

* Offer available to new Consultants who sign up between August 1 and August 31, 2017, and meet qualifying sales by September 30, 2017. Shipping and handling will be assessed on retail value of free items upon redemption.

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Online Warehouse Sale

Every Tuesday during the month of August we will unveil a fresh set of retired Close To My Heart products and product bundles at a 50% discount! For this sale only, you will only be charged shipping and handling on the price paid instead of on the retail value of the items, the way shipping is normally charged. These items will only be available during the week they are launched while supplies last, so you’ll need to act fast!

Click here to see the current deals.

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Hostess Special

Earn extra Hostess Rewards with a qualifying party in August! When you host an in-home party or an online party in August that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher, your rewards will jump up to the next level—that means extra free product AND possibly even an extra 50%-off item, too! 

Contact me to set up your in-home or online party today.

* Offer available to hostesses who host a qualifying Gathering between August 1 and August 31, 2017. No shipping and handling will be assessed on Hostess Rewards items; Shipping and handling is assessed on any Hostess Rewards overage.

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August Stamp of the Month — School Year

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-sized Stamp of the Month set for just $5! Add the stamp set to your cart here at full retail price ($17.95) or, with your qualifying order of $50, get it for just $5!

Set of 9

Recommended My Acrylix® blocks:

1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 3" × 3" (Y1006)

Click here or on the image below to order your Stamp of the Month.

*Stamp of the Month is only available August 1– 31, 2017.

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Goody Boxes Up for Grabs

Just like most devoted crafters, I have waaay too many crafting supplies! So, I went through my stash, boxed up lots of great goodies, and am offering them to you at a HUGE (can you say over 75%) discount! Most of the items are brand new, however I did include some used stamp sets and partial paper packets in each box.

I have 10 medium sized Flat Rate boxes filled to the brim with all kinds of crafting “goodness.” Each box contains approximately $425 retail value worth of Close to my Heart products. While each box contains different items, the boxes contain a variety of the following: a minimum of 15 stamp sets, paper packets, bulk paper and cardstock, Stickers/Compliments, old style ink pads, rub-ons, card kits, mini albums, embellishment assortments, and tons more!

Even though each box contains different items, they all have at least $425 in retail value worth of Close to my Heart goodies. I am selling the boxes for just $100 (which includes shipping) each! You may purchase as many boxes as you like, however I only have 10 up for grabs. They will go to the first 10 people who contact me and send me PayPal payment.

I am looking forward to all of these wonderful goodies finding a new home where they will be well loved! *Ü*

Price is only valid for U.S. shipping addresses. If you are not in the U.S., feel free to contact me for additional shipping cost.

Contact me if you would like a box and I will send you a PayPal invoice.

Stampaganza is almost over!

Stampaganza is almost over! You only have a few more days to get a free stamp set for every 2 that you purchase. Did you know that CTMH brought back some of the most popular retired stamp sets just for this month? One of my favorite sets is called Paper Bird. I used the butterfly in the set on this card. 

To make the card, I used Close to my Heart’s mini pigment ink pads. It was really fun. I started out by smudging some Crystal Blue Pigment Ink directly onto a piece of cardstock. Then I added a little Glacier, Juniper, and Lagoon ink. I used my finger to blend the colors together. It was really fun! It created a creamy, smooth background. I let it sit for a little bit and then hit it quickly with my Craft Heater.

Then I punched a bunch of different sized holes in a piece of vellum with some circle punches to use as a stencil. I laid the vellum stencil on top of the blue background and used White Pigment Ink with a Sponge Dauber to create the different sized circles which created the fun Bokeh pattern. (Make sure to overlap some of the circles, use various sized circles, and make some of the circles a little darker than others.)

Because the pigment ink is not easy to stamp on and when you stamp your sentiment first and then cover the stamped image with pigment ink, it looks faded, I decided to cut my sentiment from a piece of Cocoa cardstock. I used the Carolyna Pro Black font and created the “hello” sentiment in Design Space and then cut it with my Explore machine. I adhered it to the bottom with Bonding Memories Glue.

I stamped the adorable butterfly from the Paper Bird stamp set (which is only available until July 31st) onto a piece of vellum with Brown StazOn ink. I cut it out, bent up the wings, and adhered it to the cardstock by adding adhesive just to the body of the butterfly. I poked some holes in the cardstock with my Piercing Tool to create the trail. To finish it off, I adhered the entire piece to a Cocoa cardstock base.

Isn’t the Paper Bird stamp set cute? You can get it for free this month when you order two other stamp sets that are of equal or lesser value. Visit my website to see all of the stamp sets available to order through the end of July. Remember that you get a set free for every two that you purchase this month! 

New Color of the Year Card with link to DS file

Along with many of my favorite products that are retiring at the end of the month, CTMH is also retiring the past year’s Color of the Year. This past year we have enjoyed a beautiful light blue/green color called Sea Glass. As sad as I am to see Sea Glass retire, I am over the moon about the new Color of the Year being released on August 1st called Bashful!

I created this card to share during a presentation that I gave at the CTMH Convention earlier this month. My presentation was on Basic Design Principles and Design Theory. This card showed the Visual Triangle principle. The idea is that by placing your elements in a triangle it helps to visually balance your project and create interest. I placed the large flowers in a triangle in addition to the small pearls in the center.

I used the new Bashful Cardstock to make the card, which has a lighter shade of pink on one side and a slightly darker shade on the other. (Spoiler alert: All of CTMH’s new cardstock starting August 1st will be two toned with a lighter shade on one side and a slightly darker shade on the other! Yay!) I cut 4 sets of the flower outline using the Flower Market Cricut cartridge, then adhered them together with Bonding Memories Glue to give them some dimension. I cut the flower background from a piece of the new Bashful Glitter Paper. Then I adhered the flower outline stack on top of the Glitter pieces with Liquid Glass. The sentiment is stamped in a new color called Espresso using a new stamp set called Eat Cake & Celebrate. I added some new self adhesive Bashful Pearls to finish off the card.

If you love the retiring Sea Glass color, be sure to order your favorite Sea Glass products before they retire on July 31st. Then get ready for beautiful Bashful to make its appearance on August 1st.

If you would like to make the card above, I have provided a link to the Design Space file for you here. Please note that you will need to have an Explore machine and the CTMH Flower Market Cricut cartridge in order to use the DS file.

Accessory Roll-Up to the Rescue

Many of my favorite products are retiring at the end of the month including the Accessory Roll-Up and the Marker Roll-Up. I have a few Roll-Ups that I have been using for multiple purposes. One of my Accessory Roll-Ups is used specifically for my jewelry when I travel. This has become a life saver for me! It helps keep everything separated and best of all, it keeps my necklaces from tangling with each other.

I have another Roll-Up that stores my Base & Bling items (which are also retiring at the end of the month.) 

And of course another that holds many of my embellishments. Don't forget to order one (or more) for yourself before they are gone.

Visit my website for other great storage solutions.

It's Your Day Card - New Product Sneak Peek

I thought I would share a little sneak peek at some of the new paper that will be available next month in the new Annual Inspirations catalog. The floral paper is from the new Basics Fundamentals paper packet. (This is my new favorite!) You will also be happy to know that CTMH is bringing back vellum in the new catalog! Yay! I used a small piece of vellum for the top of the flower. A little tip when stamping on vellum is to use StazOn ink. I used the Brown StazOn on this card.

The flower image is from the Prickly Pear—Scrapbooking stamp set which is only available through the end of July. (You can even get it free with the Stampaganza promotion this month! For every 2 stamp sets you purchase, you will get an addition set of equal or lesser value for free!) The sentiment is from the Flower Market Cricut Collection. The self adhesive Gold Pearls will be available next month, along with a few other colors!