June 2015 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop Ice Cream Dream

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring June's SOTM, which is "Just Sayin" a set of 7 stamps. If you have come here from Krista's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog: 

This month we have 63 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

"You Are My Happy"

I love this month's stamp set!  It reminds me of our neighborhood ice cream truck lady, I will definitely take a picture of her the next time she comes around our neighborhood so I can put it on this layout.  I loved this stamp set so much that I decided to use all of the stamps on my layout.  The paper is from the "Taste of Summer" paper pack (this is only available through 5/31/15, but you can use any other Close To My Heart coordinating paper and card stocks).

Inspired by the "Hocus Pocus" layouts  (pages 56 & 57) from Jeannette Lynton's Magic Interactive Scrapbooks that Dazzle and Delight

Tools: Trimmer, Scissors, Sponge Daubers and Acrylic Blocks 

Stamps: Ice Cream Dream (S1506)

CTMH Products Used:

• Taste of Summer Paper Packet (CC1038)
• Colonial White Card Stock (1388)
• Archival Black Ink (44751)
• Gypsy Ink Pad (Z2190) 
• Marvy Uchida Le Pen Journaling Pen (Z1979) 
• EX Dots Adhesive Tape Runner (Z3022)
• ShinHan Touch Twin Markers (All Colors)
• 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)

Other Products: 

• Wink of Stella Brush Marker Pen Clear

Paper Dimensions:

Page One

Page One

A -  Lay Out Base - 12" X 12" Purple Patterned Paper
B -  Orange Patterned Paper - 10.75" X 8.25"
C -  Yellow Patterned Paper - 3" X 12"
D -  Pink Patterned Paper Mats - 2.5" X 2.5"
E -  White Square Paper (Cut 4) - 2" X 2"
F - White Label (title) - 0.75" X 6.75"
G - White Daisy Photo Mat - 5.25" X 7.25"

Page Two

Page Two

H -  Lay Out Base - 12" X 12" Purple Patterned Paper
I  -  Orange Patterned Paper 7.5" X 12"
J -  Yellow Patterned Paper - 3" X 12"
K -  Pink Patterned Paper Mat - 4" X 4"
L - White Daisy Cardstock - 3.5" X 3.5"
M - White Daisy Photo Mat - 4.25" X 6.25"

Instructions:
Page One

1. The base layer for the page two layout is a 12" X 12" Purple Patterned Paper.
2. Using a tape runner, adhere layer B on the center of the page leaning towards the left side.
3. Add layer C 1.5" from the bottom of the page.
4. Adhere layer D on top of layer C using a tape runner.  Adhere all four frames 1/4" apart.
5.  Stamp (2) of the ice cream in cup and (2) popsicles on layer E.  Color images using the ShinHan Touch Twin Markers (I used an assortment of the colors available through CTMH).  Adhere on top of layer D using the 3-D foam tape.
6. Adhere layer G (Photo Mat) 1/2" from the top of layer B.  Add dash lines 1/4" around the perimeter of the photo mat using the Marvy Uchida Le Pen Journaling Pen.
7. Stamp "You Are My Happy" using the Gypsy Ink Pad on layer F, trim the ends to form a whale tale.  Adhere below layer G using the 3-D Foam Tape.

Page Two

1. The base layer for the page two layout is a 12" X 12" Purple Patterned Paper.
2. Using a tape runner adhere layer I to the right side of the base layer.
3. Add layer J 1.5" from the bottom of the page.
4. Adhere layer K to the left of layer I 1" from the top.
5. Stamp the "You Can't Buy" sentiment using the Archival Ink on layer L.  Color some of the letter using the ShinHan Touch Twin Markers.  Adhere on top of layer K.
6. Stamp (5) of the Ice Cream Cone images, (1) Dog with ice cream and (1) Ice Cream Truck on White Daisy Card stock, color using the ShinHan Touch Twin Markers and Fussy Cut (Sorry! but I promise it was really simple fussy cutting).  Adhere on page using tape runner or 3-D Foam tape.
7. Adhere layer M (Photo Mat) 1/2" from the top of layer I.  Add dash lines 1/4" around the perimeter of the photo mat using the Marvy Uchida Le Pen Journaling Pen.

I recommend using CTMH Liquid Glass or Bonding Memories glue pen to adhere the layers and 3-D Foam tape to give the accent dimensions. Feel free to add your own touch to this elegant scrapbook layout.  To add some sparkle to the ice cream, I used some Clear Wink of Stella Brush Markers.

Now "Hop" on over to Judy's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the June SOTM is only available until June 30th, 2015! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!

Happy Crafting!


Angela

Orange You Sweet Card

Hi Everyone!

Today’s Card project features Close To My Heart’s A Taste of Summer Paper Packet and Stamp Set. Both paper pack and stamp sets are exclusive items available only for the month of May to celebrate National Scrapbooking Month.

Close To My Heart Products:  Click on the link below to view the products

• Cricut Artiste Cartridge
• Sorbet Cardstock
• White Daisy Cardstock
• Sorbet Ink Pad

Other Products:

• Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Marker
• White Seam Binding Ribbon

Tools:

• Scissors
• Trimmer
• Cricut Machine

Dimensions:  4.25" X 5.5" Size Card

• Card Base - Sorbet Cardstock 4.25" X 11"
• Outer Layer 1 - White Daisy Cardstock 4" X 5.25"
• Outer Layer 2 - Orange Patterned Paper 3.75" X 5"
• Accent Layer 1 - Chevron Patterned Paper 2.5" X 5"
• Accent Layer 2 - Paper label trim from Orange Patterned Paper .5" X 5"

Instructions:

1. Score the card base at 5.5" and fold in half.
2. Using a sponge dauber and the Sorbet ink pad, ink the edges of outer layer 1 and layer 2.
3. Adhere Outer Layer 2 on top of layer 1 using a tape runner.
4. Adhere Accent Layer 1 on top of Outer Layer 2 half of an inch from the bottom.
5. Adhere Accent Layer 2 on the top edge of Accent Layer 1.
6. Using a sponge dauber and the Sorbet Ink Pad, apply the ink to the White Seam Binding Ribbon to add color.  This process can also be done using the Re-inkers.  If using re-inkers, place the ribbon inside a sandwich bag, add the ink from the re-inker and ring out the ribbon until the color is applied. When the ribbon is dry, wrap it around the center of Accent Layer 1 and form a knot.
7. Stamp the frame image and sentiment "Orange You Sweet" on top of the label image cut from the Cricut Machine.  This is a custom size, if you are using the Cricut Design Space, edit the size to 2.85" (width) and 2" (height).
8. Use the 3-D Foam tape to adhere the label to the top center of the layers and to the card base.

If you have any questions regarding the tools, products or instructions, feel free to e-mail me at luvz2scrapbook@gmail.com.  Thank you for visiting luvz2scrapbook.com and I hope you liked today's card project.

Happy Crafting!
Angela White

You Did It! Congratulations Card Video Tutorial

Hi Everyone!

Today's card project features close to my hearts Artfully Sent and Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. In addition to these cartridges, I am going to use the "Just To Say" stamp set from the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection and the Chalk It Up Paper Packet.

Video Tutorial:

Cricut Design Space Project File - <Click Here>


Close To My Heart Products: Click on the link below to view the products

• Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
• Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge
• Chalk It Up Paper Packet
• White Daisy Cardstock
• Glacier Extra Thick Twine
• Black Ink Pad
• 3D Foam Tape
• Sparkles Clear Assortment
• Liquid Glass

Tools:

• Scissors
• Trimmer
• Score Board
• Bone Folder
• 3" Clear Acryllic Block
• Cricut Machine

Dimensions: 5 X 7 Size Card

• Card Base - 10" X 7"
• Card Inside - 4 3/4" X 6 3/4"
• Scallop Circle - 1 3/4"
• Pennant -  3/4" X 2"

Thank you for visiting luvz2scrapbook.com and I hope you enjoyed today's video tutorial. If you would like to see more video tutorials similar to this project, please give me a thumbs up and don't forget to subscribe to my channel.

Happy Crafting!

Angela

You're A Winner Congratulations Card Video Turtorial

Hi Everyone!

Today’s Card project features Close To My Heart’s Team Player Stamp Set from the Seasonal Expressions 2 Catalog and the Close To My Heart Artiste and Artbooking Cricut Cartridges.

If you are visiting my blog from the Heart 2 Heart Challenge "Game On!" welcome to my blog and I hope you like the card and enjoy the video.

Video Tutorial:

Cricut Design Space Project File - <Click Here>

Close To My Heart Products:  Click on the link below to view the products

• Cricut Artiste Cartridge
• Cricut Artbooking Cartridge
• Cranberry Cardstock
• Pacifica Cardstock
• Black Cardstock
• White Daisy Cardstock
• White Shimmer Trim
• Black Ink Pad
• Pacifica Ink Pad

Other Products:

• Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Marker
• Scrapbook Adhesives Foam Squares

Tools:

• Scissors
• Trimmer
• Cricut Machine

Dimensions:  5 X 7 Size Card

• Cranberry Cardstock Base 7" X 10" and 2.25" Circle
• Pacifica Cardstock 4.75" X 6.75" and 2.5" Circle
• White Daisy Cardstock 4.5" X 6.5"
• White Shimmer Trim 7"

Thank you for visiting luvz2scrapbook.com and I hope you enjoyed today's video tutorial.  If you would like to see more video tutorials similar to this project, please give me a thumbs up and don't forget to subscribe to my channel.

Happy Mother's Day!

Hi Everyone!

I want to wish all my fellow mothers out there a Happy Mother's Day!  I didn't have a lot of time to craft this week but I managed to sneak away to make a couple of cards for my Mom and my mother in law.

If you are visiting my blog from the Heart 2 Heart Challenge "Mum's The Word" welcome to my blog and I hope you like these cards.

Flowers For Mom Stamp Set

Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge and Brushed Paper Packet

For the first card, I used the Flowers For Mom stamp set and cut the label using the Artfully Sent Cartridge.  For the second card, I used patterned paper from the Brushed Paper Packet and the Artfully Sent Cartridge.

CTMH Products Used:

• White Daisy Cardstock
• Lagoon Cardstock
• Black Ink Pad
• Teal Shimmer Trim
• Turqoise Blue Shinhan Marker
• Golden Yellow Shinhan Marker (to color the sparkle)
• Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge
• Bitty Sparkles

Other Products Used:

• Bakers Twine

If you would like to purchase the products used on these cards, please visit my online store at www.luvz2scrapbook.com.com

Happy Crafting!

Angela White

National Scrapbooking Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our special edition Blog Hop featuring the new products from our Seasonal Expressions 2 catalog!

If you have come here from Jean's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.

If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog

This month we have 37 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the new products from the Seasonal Expressions I catalog and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

Cherish

This (2) page scrapbook layout was inspired by layouts from Jeannette Lynton's Reflections Scrapbook Program.  Whenever I need some inspiration, this is my go to reference and I highly recommend them to everyone.

Page One

Page Two

Tools: Trimmer, Scissors, Cricut Machine, Acrylic Blocks and Craft Heater

Cricut Cartridge:  Close To My Heart Artbooking

Stamps: Taste of Summer Stamp Set

CTMH Products Used:

• Taste of Summer Paper Packet
• White Daisy Cardstock
• Cotton Candy Cardstock
• Black Pigment Ink
• Smoothie Pigment Ink
• Barn Red Pigment Ink
• Ranger Superfine Clear Embossing Powder
• 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151) 
• Liquid Glass (Z679) 

Other Products Used:

• Hemp Twine
• Red Micro Glitter
• Elizabeth Crafts 2.5" Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll 
• Uniball Signo White Gel Pen
  

Now "Hop" on over to Wendy's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!


Remember, the Taste of Summer Paper Packet and Stamp Sets are only available until May 31st, 2015! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to order your Close To My Heart products.

Happy Crafting!
Angela