Heart 2 Heart Challenge #8

Here we are at another Monday already.  This weeks Heart 2 Heart Challenge is to create your own background paper using stamps.  Click Here  or on the Heart 2 Heart Icon to the right to see the beautiful projects that the Desgin Team has come up with.  Be sure to post your artwork too.

I used the Mojo Monday card design for this weeks challenge.  Here is the link to the Mojo Monday sketch.  I also used the colors from the Bella paper pack - Sweet Leaf, Crystal Blue, Buttercup, and Vineyard Berry.  I was trying to hold off on using this cute little hedgehog stamp until it is available, but it was just calling out to be on this card.  So sorry, but you will have to wait until July to get this cute little guy.  The background was stamped using the "One of a Kind" stamp set.

Heart 2 Heart Challenge #7

Wow - how can it be Monday already?  At least we had great weather this weekend.  Our family even got out and played a little tennis for the first time in about 12 years or so.  We also did a little yard work too.  It feels so good to be outside and enjoying the weather.  Yeah, yeah I know this week we are suppose to go back to rain.  One could always hope though!

Anyway, I'm suppose to be letting you know what the weekly challenge is at Heart 2 Heart.  This week it is a color challenge.                            The colors are:  

I had to think a little with this one.  I needed to start working on Father's Day cards, so I decided to use the upcoming June stamp of the month called "Wonderful Friend".  I also adapted the card sketch "Noteworthy" from the CTMH Wishes how to book into a standard card size 5 1/2" x 4 1/4".  I did a lot of distressing with desert sand ink on this one, and I'm very pleased with how it turned out. 

Heart 2 Heart Challenge #6

Here is the Heart 2 Heart Challenge #6.  It is a Technique Challenge.  You can use any technique that you would like to.  If you need some help coming up with one go to google and type in Stamping Techniques.  Be sure to post your work, I would love to see what you come up with.  Go to the Heart 2 Heart blog by clicking on the icon to the right to see what everyone has come up with.  Here is mine.

I used Embossing as my technique.  I did two kinds of embossing on this card.  First - I used dry embossing for the bottom of the card.  Using my scoring blade on my paper trimmer I just scored every 1/2 inch on the diagonal.  Then I flipped it around and scored again every 1/2 inch on the diagonal to create this diamond pattern.  I then turned the cardstock over and used my sanding block and sanded until the white showed through enhancing the diamond pattern.  Second type of embossing is Heat Embossing.  On the little frog I heat embossed using white embossing powder on Bamboo cardstock.  Then I added some shading by sponging on some sweet leaf green around the image.  I also used the new irristables from CTMH that has embossing already on the chipboard cut outs.  All my supplies to make this card (except the white embossing powder) came from the Miracle Kit that is available from CTMH until the end of May.

Thanks for playing along.  I hope that everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day!

Heart 2 Heart Challenge #5

Here is the Heart 2 Heart Challenge for today.  It is an easy one, just create a Mother's Day card.  I created this on using the new Cherry-O paper pack and the Bowl of Cherries stamp set that comes with the WOTG special.  I also added the plaque from this month's Stamp of the Month - Cherish the Moment.

Okay, now it is your turn.  Don't forget to send me an email and show me what you have created.

Heart 2 Heart Challenge #4

Today's challenge is a very easy one for me, because all that is required is that you use two kinds of ribbon on a project.  It can be a card, scrapbook page, or whatever you want.  Those that have been to my house know that finding two kinds of ribbon will be no problem here.  I have on occasion even referred to myself as a "Ribbon Ho"  in the nicest way of course.  Click on the Heart 2 Heart challenge logo at the right hand side of my blog to check out what the design team has created, then spend a little time this week to create your own.  I'm off to get creative myself!

Here is my creation:  I needed to make birthday invitations for my daughter's 7th birthday.  I used these colors so that they would match the plates and napkins, plus they are so fun and bright!:  Watermelon, Citrus Leaf, Sunflower, Hydrangea.  The stamp set is called Cupcake Sprinkles.  The hardest part was putting on only two ribbons.  Hee Hee.

Heart 2 Heart Challenge #3

Oh My, where have I been?  I can not believe that two weeks has gone by since I last posted.  A busy life is a happy life, right?

Anyway, here is the heart 2 heart challenge #3 from April 19th.  It was a sketch challenge.  I just love sketch challenges.... I'm hoping to get a chance today to create one using this sketch.
 Here is the challenge:

Have fun creating!

And here is my card:  I used the Cherry-O paper pack that will be coming out in less than a week.  I just love it!  I also used the special stamp set that comes with the Workshop on the Go for Cherry-O.  Colors are Tulip, Chocolate, Sweetleaf, and Colonial White.

Heart 2 Heart Challenge #2

I can't believe that a week has already gone by.  Wow, I better finish up those taxes.  Yikes.  Here is the next challenge.  Check out the blog by clicking on the Heart 2 Heart challenge picture to the right to see the great projects that the Design Team has come up with this week.  I'm hoping that I will get a chance to create something today or tomorrow.  I have a sick one home with me so you never know...

 This is a 1/2/3 challenge. Here are the requirements:


*Use 1 stamped image (not 1 set, but 1 image)
*Use 2 different patterned papers
*Use 3 embellishments - these can be 3 of the same thing or 3 different things.

Happy creating and let me know what you have come up with, I would love to see it!

Heart 2 Heart Challenge #1

Here is my card for the Heart To Heart Challenge #1.  This is a special blog set up just for Close To My Heart challenges.  You don't have to be a consultant to participate, just be a lover of Close To My Heart products.  I know there are a lot of you out there.  Click on the link to the right to get more information.  You can even win a great prize too.  I challenge all my CTMH friends to try these out!

These are the colors for this weeks challenge:

Here is my card that I made for the challenge.  I used the pattern from Wishes called Delightful Dots.  The stamp set is D1344 Ms. Gardner.  I used several different paper packs for the colored B&T paper.  Emporium, Topstitch, and Magic Moments.  I used the Z1051 Bitty Brads as embellishments.

Have fun playing along and let me see what you have created.

To Do List Note Pad

This cute skinny note pad is a To Do List with a matching pen.  I made one as a prize for my Stamp Club Ladies.  I hope that the winners enjoy using these as much as I enjoyed making them.  They would be great for stocking stuffers at Chirstmas time or would be fun to put in an Easter Basket.  I used a Junior Legal pad and had the office supply store cut it in half for me.  I used Daydream paper from CTMH and True Friends stamp set from CTMH for the frame on the front.

Here is the inside.  It has a velcro tab closure that keeps the front shut and a pocket on the left side for business cards or receipts.

Quilted Cross Card

Here is the card that we made at my Stamp Clubs this month.  Thank you to Sharon Chatterton for teaching me this folded paper technique at our CTMH unit meeting in Hillsboro, OR.  I changed the pattern a little so that it looks like a cross and used my oval Coluzzle for the cut out frame instead of the circle.  I used the CTMH Caboodle paper pack and the Easter Wishes is from the Springtime Stamp set.

Here are the instructions and the pattern I used.

Supplies:

4 ¼” x 5 ½” standard card base in Vanilla Cream
4” x 5 ¼” Crystal Blue cardstock with oval cut out 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
4” x 5 ¼” Vanilla Cream cardstock with oval cut out at 3" x 4"
For #1 - (2) 2” x 1” pieces of B&T
For #1 - (2) 3” x 1 ½” pieces of same B&T
For #2 - (2) 2” x 1” pieces of B&T
For #2 - (2) 3” x 1 ½” pieces of same B&T
For #3 - (2) 2” x 1” pieces of B&T
For #3 - (2) 3” x 1 ½” pieces of same B&T
For #4 thru #6 – (9) 2” x 1” pieces of B&T



Directions:

1. Tape pattern down to solid work surface with Painters Tape.

2. Tape Vanilla Cream cardstock so cross is lined up straight through the oval cut out. Use Painters tape to secure the four edges. We will be working from the back of the project.

3. Fold all of your cut strips of B&T into triangles, by folding the two edges down so the tip of triangle is in the center of paper.  Don't worry about the bottom edge matching up, but make sure the triangle tip is together.

4. Use regular scotch tape and start taping down your triangles making sure your tape does not show through to front. The seam side should be up so you can see it. Start with #1 and work your way around clockwise. For this project we will keep #7 empty.

5. Carefully peel off the painter tape and turn your project over.

6. Sponge the inside and outside edges of the crystal blue cardstock with the oval cut out.

7. Stamp your sentiment “Happy Easter” along the lower right of the crystal blue CS using Grey Wool Ink.

8. Trim approx. ¼” around the edges of the Vanilla Crème cardstock to remove any pieces that hang over the edge.

9. Glue the crystal blue CS on top of the quilted piece lining up the ovals.

10. Glue to card base.

When you print out this pattern the size should be 3 1/8" wide by 4" tall