Saturday, October 26, 2013

The Everything ABC's Blog Hop: Letter U


 
Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!

For this hop we will be featuring the letter U. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. Whatever the crafter has chosen as their U element will be featured in their post.




When I think of the letter U, I think of Unique!  What could be more Unique than your own name?  A customer requested some cards to use to give out to her friends and customers.  Her first name started with an M so here is what I created for her.  I used many retired products for this card (sorry) but I always let my customers decide what colors and papers to use.

If you are ever in need of custom greeting or note cards please let me know and I will do my best for you!

Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is Lisa of Lisa's Stamping and Scrapping Spot.  Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way :)

1. Amber La Mons ~ Scrapper's Therapy (YOU ARE HERE)
2. Lisa Kmiec ~ Lisa's Stamping and Scrapping Spot
3. Theodora~ Celebrate Crafts
4. Shelly Nemitz ~ Just One Piece

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Scandinavian Wishes




Welcome to our October Stamp of theMonth Blog Hop!  This month's stamp from Close to My Heart is "ScandinavianWishes" and is available exclusively through your Close to My Heartconsultant from October 1 - 31, 2013.  This month, you can receive thisstamp set for $5 with a qualifying purchase.

If you don't already have aConsultant that you are currently working with, please contact one of theConsultants in our hop with any questions you have!



If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Lucy's blog –  Love 2 Create.  If you came from then you are in the right place!


Your next stop on our "Scandinavian Wishes" hop is Rebecca of Show Me Scrapping.

Here is the entire lineup incase you get lost along along the way:
  1. Lucy ~ Love 2 Create
  2. Amber ~ Scrapper's Therapy (YOU ARE HERE)
  3. Rebecca ~ Show Me Scrapping 
  4. Pam ~ Pam's Crafty Creations
  5. Traci ~ Paper Crafting 101 
 Thanks for hopping along withus - we hope we were able to inspire you.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

The Everything ABC's Blog Hop: Letter S






Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!

For this hop we will be featuring the letter S. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. Whatever the crafter has chosen as their S element will be featured in their post.



For my project I chose to feature the Laughing Lola paper pack in this Sentimental card.  My daughter turned 13 this week and I needed something cute and trendy.  Well, this paper pack and its accessories fit the bill perfectly.

The products used were all from Close to my Heart and can be seen HERE

Items Used:

Laughing Lola level 2 paper pack
Laughing Lola complements dimensional elements
Laughing Lola assortment 
Pacifica ink
Happy Birthday sentiment stamp
Bronze shimmer trim


Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S Blog Hop is Catherine of Cat Scrapbooking.

Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way :)



1.  Amber La Mons ~  Scrapper's Therapy (YOU ARE HERE!)
2. Catherine Nowak ~ Cat Scrapbooking
3. Shalana Glass ~ Scrappin with Shalana
4. Lisa Kmiec ~ Lisa's Stamping and Scrapping Spot 
5. Linda Norman ~ Scrappy Therapy
6. Shelly Nemitz ~ Just One Piece

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Poster Tidings



Welcome to our September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  This month's stamp from Close to My Heart is "Poster Tidings" and is available exclusively through your Close to My Heart consultant from September 1 - 30, 2013.  This month, you can receive this stamp set for $5 with a qualifying purchase.

If you don't already have a Consultant that you are currently working with, please contact one of the Consultants in our hop with any questions you have!




If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Darla's blog – Crafting is Contagious . If you came from  then you are in the rightplace!




I absolutely LOVE this stamp set! I love the subway word art trend that is all over the place and the best part about this stamp set is that it includes a Fall and a Winter themed stamp!  With the beginning of September all things pumpkin have returned and I am loving it although my waistline is not, lol!  I now live in Louisiana and so we do not have the traditional Fall season but I remember them from one point in time.  

After playing with this stamp set, I am now ready to break out the pumpkin pie and lattes everyday from here until December!  I originally was going to make a traditional size card, 4 1/4x 5 1/2, but due to the size of the stamp I opted for a 6x6 card base.  The other layered  papers are cut at 5 1/2x5 1/2, 5 1/4x 5 1/4, 5x5 and 2 1/2x 4 3/4 respectively.  I used Smokey Plum for the base, the layered  colors are Autumn Terracotta, Barn Red, Goldrush and Honey.  The inks were stamped in the same order with the exception of Honey ink, which was not used.  I simply masked off each section as I went.  That is the beauty of our stamps, since they are clear you can see exactly what you are doing!  I also used the maple leaf from A Wonderful Season D1498, to do some random stamping on the Goldrush layer because it looked to plain otherwise. 

All products used were from Close to my Heart and can be found on my website at www.scrapperstherapy.com  Also visit my fan page on Facebook for more artwork and the current specials at www.facebook.com/scrapperstherapy.

Thank you for stopping by, your next stop can be found below.....


Your next stop on our "Poster Tidings" hop is Rebecca of Show Me Scrapping.

Here is the entire lineup in case you get lost along along the way:
  1. Darla ~ Crafting is Contagious
  2. Amber ~ Scrapper's Therapy  (YOU ARE HERE!)
  3. Rebecca - Show Me Scrapping 
  4. Jennifer ~ 4 Hearts Scrapbooking 
  5. Janna - The Creative Princess 
  6. Pam ~ Pam's Crafty Creations 
  7. Michelle ~ My Creations With Michelle  

Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you.

Friday, August 30, 2013

August SOTM: Chocolate Fry Box

Chocolate Fry Box

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helpful Hints


To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.
  • Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice, if desired:
    • 6" Shift+Font Layer <Snwflke2> (cut 2 in different colors, p. 27)
    • 1" Tag <Tag5> (p. 70)
  • Trim bottom and front flaps of fry box shape that will be the inside color. This helps the assembled fry box fold properly without being too bulky.
  • Sponge edges of papers with Chocolate ink, as desired.
  • Trim chevron ribbon along center, creating a diagonal stripe rather than a chevron pattern, if desired.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Friday, August 23, 2013

August SOTM: Chocolate Heart Box

Chocolate Heart Box


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helpful Hints


To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.
  • Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice, if desired:
    • 6" Shift+Font Layer <Heart1> (p. 26)
    • 2 1/4" Shift <Heart1> (p. 26)
    • 3/4" <Shape3> (p. 46)
  • Sponge edges of papers with Chocolate ink, as desired.
  • Add visual interest by sewing heart to center of heart box before assembling the box.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Friday, August 16, 2013

August SOTM: Chocolate Pillow Box

Chocolate Pillow Box



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helpful Hints


To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.
  • Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice, if desired:
    • 7" Shift+Font Layer <Flower4> (p. 28)
    • 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" Tag <Shape2> (p. 36)
    • 1 1/2" <Circle5> (p. 61)
  • Sponge edges of papers with Chocolate ink, as desired.
  • Trim chevron ribbon along center, creating a diagonal stripe rather than a chevron pattern, if desired.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Friday, August 9, 2013

August SOTM: Chocolate Designed Decor Frame

Chocolate Designed Décor Frame



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helpful Hints


To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.
  • Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice, if desired:
    • 2" <Circle1> (p. 21)
    • 3/4" Shift <Heart1> (p. 26)
    • 2" <Banner2> (cut 3, p. 29)
    • 1 1/2" <Banner2> (cut 2, p. 29)
    • 2 1/2" <Tag2> (p. 40)
    • 2" <Circle3> (cut 3, p. 41)
    • 2 1/2" <Circle3> (p. 41)
    • 1" <Shape3> (p. 46)
    • 3 1/2" <Tag3> (p. 50)
    • 1" <Tab2> (cut 2, p. 58)
    • 1 1/4" letters of choice for main title
    • 3/4" letters of choice for remaining words
  • Sponge edges of papers with Chocolate ink, as desired.
  • Add visual interest by stamping the same shape, like the cupcake for example, multiple times on different colors of cardstock or with different colors of ink then paper piecing the shapes as desired.
  • Embellish with your choice of stamped accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Friday, August 2, 2013

August SOTM: A Chocolate Affair

August 2013 A Chocolate Affair

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S1308, set of 16

Recommended Blocks:
1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002)
2" × 2" (Y1003)
2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009)

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

This month you can purchase the new August D-size stamp set, available for this month only, FREE! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products this month, you qualify for this special August Stamp of the Month pricing.

August 2013: A Chocolate Affair (S1308A)

Spend $50 and get the August 2013 Stamp of the Month set for FREE!


Incredibly Cool Crafts

In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!
Materials Needed
  1. My Acrylix® A Chocolate Affair
  2. Babycakes Paper Packet
  3. Ruby Chevron Ribbon
  4. Designed Décor Black Frame
  5. Mini Clothes Pins
  6. Pink Glitter Gems
  7. Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
  8. Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection

Required Tools
  1. White Daisy Cardstock
  2. Adventure Cardstock Combo Pack
  3. Basics Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set
  4. Enchantment Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set
  5. Adventure Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set
  6. Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
  7. Sponge
  8. Blending Pen

Thursday, August 1, 2013

It's finally here! The NEW Autumn/Winter Idea Book is live!!!

 http://cms.closetomyheart.com/~/media/5DC3F16E540D49BA8A44F4E19C4285D0.ashx?w=400



The day is finally here when you can see all the wonderful paper crafting goodness that Close to my Heart has made available for us this season.  My number one favorite is the Artbooking cartridge.  I cannot believe how versatile it is. 

Do you know that you can create an entire layout from just ONE key?  That is unheard of!  Gone are the days of using multiple cartridges to weld together the perfect layout.  You can make mini books, card, layout....the possibilities are endless!  I can show you how to use it through my tips and tricks (available only when purchasing cartridge through me)  and even how to buy it for HALF PRICE!

After browsing through the online idea book HERE, post a comment with your favorite new product. 

All comments will be entered into a drawing for a FREE August stamp of the month, which is all about chocolate!  Must enter by August 15th to be eligible.

Monday, July 22, 2013

July SOTM: 4 1/4" × 5 1/2" Friendship Is… Card


Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the Make It from Your Heart®: Pattern 21 information found on page 43 of our how-to publication for inspiration.
  • Cut two pieces of White Daisy cardstock that measure 3" × 2 1/2" and use one for piece D and the other for a stamping accent.
  • Stamp the apple and vine image twice, once on D and once on the stamping accent; color images, as desired; trim image from stamping accent and attach directly over image on D.
  • To add visual interest, repeatedly stamp sentiment on A, creating your own background pattern.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Monday, July 15, 2013

July SOTM: 12" × 12" Live the Sweet Life Page


Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the Make It from the Heart®: Pattern 16—Left information found on page 36 of our how-to publication for inspiration.
  • To create the striped design on the base page, use the bone folder to create evenly spaced vertical lines across the entire page; lightly sponge lines to add visual interest.
  • When cutting pieces A and D, use White Daisy cardstock and then attach a strip of washi tape to the cardstock. This allows the circles of the washi tape to pop off the cardstock.
  • Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Monday, July 8, 2013

July SOTM: Friendship Clear Pillow Box


Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.

  • Create the yo-yo as follows: cut a 1 3/4" × 12" piece of cardstock; score and fold it every 1/4"; wrap it in a circle and attach two ends together; secure to a 2" piece of paper for support.
  • To create the thought bubble, color the Irresistibles quote with ink then stamp the sentiment.
  • Add visual interest by wrapping a 3 1/4" × 9 1/2" piece of stamped cardstock around pillow box and attach so there is a flap on one side; attach a 3 1/4" × 1/2" piece of contrasting paper on edge and use corner rounder with guard removed to create scallop border.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Friday, July 5, 2013

CTMH Spring/Summer Retiring List

Here are all the products that are going to be leaving this month.  Some of them are already gone so if you see something you love I would scoop it up now.  Head on over to www.scrapperstherapy.com to place your order.

Retiring List:

Part Description Category
Z1347 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- New England Ivy Album
Z1366 Brads Metal Assortment Accessory
Z1410 Antiqued Copper Designer Brads Accessory
BULK151 AntiquedCopperBrads Bulk
BULK153 PewterBrads Bulk
BULK275 Avonlea Cardmaking Workshop Guide Bulk
BULK286 Chantilly Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk
BULK287 Buzz and Bumble Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk
BULK288 For Always Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk
BULK289 Claire Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk
BULK290 Later Sk8r Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk
BULK291 Surf's Up Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk
BULK292 Tommy Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk
BULK293 For Always Cardmaking Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk
BULK294 Chantilly Cardmaking Workshop Guide (10 pack) Bulk
BULK255 Avonlea B&T Duos® Combo Pack Bulk
BULK256 Clementine B&T Duos® Combo Pack Bulk
BULK257 Dakota B&T Duos® Combo Pack Bulk
BULK259 Scholastic B&T Duos® Combo Pack Bulk
BULK279 Buzz and Bumble B&T Duos® Combo Pack Bulk
BULK282 Later Sk8r B&T Duos® Combo Pack Bulk
BULK283 Tommy B&T Duos® Combo Pack Bulk
BULK284 Surf's Up B&T Duos® Combo Pack Bulk
Z1358 Buttons Basic Assortment  Accessory
Z1369 Buttons Red Assortment  Accessory
Z1370 Buttons Pink Assortment Accessory
Z1371 Buttons Blue Assortment Accessory
Z1372 Buttons Green Assortment  Accessory
Z1703 Wooden Badge Buttons Accessory
Z1704 Pewter Badge Buttons Accessory
Z1821 Buttons Black Assortment Accessory
Bulk212 Chocolate Buttons Bulk
Bulk273 Grey Sparkle Badge Buttons Bulk
BULK297 Black Button Bulk
G1060 Workshops on the Go® For Always Cardmaking Kit WOTG
G1061 Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Cardmaking Kit WOTG
Z1412 10-Things Pocket Paper Product
Z1474 6" x 6" Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes Paper Product
Z1721 3” x 3” Kraft Envelopes Paper Product
Z1722 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Kraft Envelopes Paper Product
Z1723 5” x 7” Kraft Envelopes Paper Product
Z1724 6” x 6” Kraft Envelopes Paper Product
Z1450 Cork Color-Ready Alphabet Accessory
Z1718 Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes Accessory
Z1719 Color-Ready Evergreen Cork Shapes Accessory
Z1773 Color-Ready Noted Canvas Shapes Accessory
1771 WaterbrushMedium Tool
Z1246 EmbPowderCocoa Tool
Z1350 embossing powder topiary Tool
Z1351 embossing powder dutch blue Tool
Z655 EmbPowderOlive Tool
Z656 EmbPowderOutdoorDenim Tool
Z659 EmbPowderCranberry Tool
Z670 EmbPowderBlack Tool
Z672 EmbPowderRed Tool
Z673 EmbPowderWhite Tool
Z724 EmbossingPen Tool
X7155C Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes Accessory
X7156C Clementine Complements Canvas Shapes Accessory
X7157C Dakota Complements Silver Foil Images Accessory
X7159C Scholastic My Stickease® Assortment  Accessory
X7164C Buzz and Bumble My Stickease® Assortment  Accessory
X7166C Claire Complements Canvas Shapes Accessory
X7167C Later Sk8r My Stickease® Assortment  Accessory
Z1392 2" Scallop Circle Punch  Tool
Z578 Corner Rounder Tool
Z1326 Sparkles Red, Pink & Purple Assortment Accessory
Z1327 Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment Accessory
Z1710 Just Blooms® Paradise Paper Flowers Accessory
BULK233 Just Blooms® Flutter Paper Shapes (1" with script) Bulk
Z1612 Paper Clip Pins Accessory
Z1827 My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Small   Crafts 
Z1828 My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Large  Crafts 
G1062 Workshops on the Go® Canvas Art Kit   WOTG 
Z1734 Irresistibles™ Persnickety Journaling Spots Accessory
Z1755 Posh Journaling Spots Accessory
G1053 Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit WOTG
G1054 Workshops on the Go® Buzz and Bumble Scrapbooking Kit WOTG
G1055 Workshops on the Go® For Always Scrapbooking Kit WOTG
G1056 Workshops on the Go® Claire Scrapbooking Kit WOTG
G1057 Workshops on the Go® Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Kit WOTG
G1058 Workshops on the Go® Tommy Scrapbooking Kit WOTG
G1059 Workshops on the Go® Surf's Up Scrapbooking Kit WOTG
Z1748 Brocade Assortment Accessory
Z1766 Memo Assortment Accessory
Z1780 Wrangler Assortment Accessory
Z1794 Cottage Assortment Accessory
Z1810 Later Sk8r Assortment  Accessory
Z1813 Claire Assortment  Accessory
Z1831 Buzz and Bumble Assortment  Accessory
X7155B Avonlea Paper Packet Paper Product
X7156B Clementine Paper Packet Paper Product
X7157B Dakota Paper Packet Paper Product
X7159B Scholastic Paper Packet Paper Product
X7164B Buzz and Bumble Paper Packet Paper Product
X7166B Claire Paper Packet Paper Product
X7167B Later Sk8r Paper Packet  Paper Product
Z1487 Mini Medley Accents Pewter Collection Accessory
Z1489 Mini Medley Accents Olive Collection Accessory
Z1697 Mini-Medley Accents Smoothie Collection Accessory
Z1736 My Creations® Mini Banner Crafts
Z1739 My Creations® Milk Carton Crafts
Z1740 My Creations® Bookmark Album  Crafts
Z1774 My Creations® Canvas Journal Crafts
Z1081 ColonialWhiteWaxyFlax Accessory
Z1088 ChocolateWaxyFlax Accessory
Z1089 BlackWaxyFlax Accessory
Z1096 EmbroideryFlossNeutralAssortment Accessory
Z1798 Black Tulle Ribbon Accessory
Z906 BambooWaxyFlax Accessory
W1123 Spring Summer 2013 B&T Duo Sampler Supply
Z1267 Paper/StampOrganizer8.5x11(3) organization
Z4134 Handle and Swivel Base organization
Z4136 ExclusiveInksOrganizerCarryingCase Organization
Z4200 AccessoriesOrganizer Organization
Z608 EmbossingStylusMedium Tool



Stamp Sets

A1132 Family Stamp
A1133 Festival of Lights Stamp
B1372 Circle Together Stamp
B1395 So Grateful Stamp
B1396 School Rocks Stamp
B1405 Rugged Dude Stamp
B1406 Blessings of Peace Stamp
B1410 A Friend Like You Stamp
B1414 Bonjour Stamp
C1438 Tea Time Stamp
C1461 Salutation Seals Stamp
C1466 Instant Memories Stamp
C1505 Pun Fun Stamp
C1507 Angelic Blessings Stamp
C1508 Paisley Flair Stamp
C1511 Love Blooms Stamp
C1520 Christmas Joy Stamp
D1187 For Every Occasion Stamp
D1388 Card Chatter - Christmas Stamp
D1399 Dream Big Stamp
D1440 Everlasting Life Stamp
D1444 A Little Thanks Stamp
D1492 Christmas Love Stamp
D1517 Game On Stamp
D1519 Abundance Stamp
D1521 Powder Heaven Stamp
D1523 Sweet Music Stamp
D1528 Jardin Stamp
E1010 Chocolate Alphabet Large Stamp
E1014 Posterboard Alphabet Stamp
E1015 Cocktail Alphabet Stamp
E1017 Old World Alphabet Stamp
E1018 Pennant Alphabet Stamp
E1019 Bohemian Alphabet Stamp
E1020 Token Alphabet Stamp
E1021 Trinity Alphabet Stamp
E1022 Hero Alphabet Stamp
E1023 Varsity Alphabet Stamp
E1024 Keepsake Alphabet Stamp
K900 Single Name Stamp Stamp
K9012 Address Stamp w/o Icon 2 Lines Stamp
K9013 Address Stamp w/o Icon 3 Lines Stamp
K9014 Address Stamp w/o Icon 4 Lines Stamp
K9022 Address Stamp with Icon 2 Lines Stamp
K9023 Address Stamp with Icon 3 Lines Stamp
K9024 Address Stamp with Icon 4 Lines Stamp
W1600 Customized Set Stamp

Monday, July 1, 2013

July SOTM: Sweet Life

July 2013 Sweet Life

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Sweet Life, set of 9
Recommended Blocks:
1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002)
3" × 3" (Y1006)
2" × 6 1/2" (Y1010)

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

July 2013: Sweet Life (S1307A)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.


Incredibly Cool Crafts

In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!
Materials Needed
  1. My Acrylix® Sweet Life
  2. Ruby Cardstock
  3. Slate Exclusive Inks® Pad
  4. Basics Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set
  5. My Creations™ Clear Pillow Boxes
  6. Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape

Required Tools
  1. Crème Brulee Cardstock
  2. White Daisy Cardstock
  3. Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
  4. Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks® Pad
  5. Saddle Exclusive Inks® Pad
  6. Slate Exclusive Inks® Pad
  7. Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks® Pad
  8. Topiary Exclusive Inks® Pad
  9. Whisper Exclusive Inks® Pad
  10. Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
  11. Olive Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
  12. Ruby Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
  13. Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment
  14. Irresistibles™ Persnickety Journaling Spots
  15. Durables Artisan Studs
  16. Blending Pen
  17. Corner Rounder
  18. Bone Folder
  19. 2" Scallop Circle Punch

Saturday, June 22, 2013

June SOTM: 12" × 12" Uniquely You Page


Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the Reflections: Front & Center—Split Focus™ (altered) pattern from our how-to publication for inspiration.

  • Cut the following Cricut® Artiste shapes using papers of choice, if desired:
    • 2" Accent 3 <2> (p. 32)
    • 3/4" Accent 4 <f> (cut 3, p. 54)
    • 4" Shift+3D Object <K> (cut 2, p. 58)
    • 2 3/4" Accent 2 <MtherDay> (p. 74)
  • Do not cut pieces C, D, or F.
  • To create the leaf border along the top portion of the page, stamp the leaf 9 times on scrap Colonial White paper, making sure to join the leaves end-to-end; trim along top curve of leaves, creating a scallop.
  • Add visual interest by cutting the ends of two strips of paper in multiple chevron designs then attach to page, making sure there is an even space between each cut design.
  • Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

June SOTM: 4 1/4" × 5 1/2" Thanks a Bunch Card


Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the Wishes: It's a Wrap™ (altered) pattern found on page 12 of our how-to publication for inspiration.
  • When cutting piece A, change the measurement to 4 1/4" × 4 1/4" instead of 9 1/2" × 4 1/4".
  • To add visual interest, tear a small strip of contrasting cardstock and attach using 3-D foam tape.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Monday, June 10, 2013

Roxybonds Scrappers blog hop


Welcome to to the Roxybonds Scrappers blog hop!  This month we will be featuring artwork from the Surf's Up paper pack.

If you came from Catherine's blog then you are on the right track.

Here is the surprisingly simple card I made.






The best part of this card is that it required NO stamping or inking so it was quick and easy to complete.  I cut the base out of Surf's Up teal cardstock at 6x12 and scored at 6".  I then cut the coordinating\g b&t papers at 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 (waves) and 5 x 5 (beach).  I used the zip strip of beach balls for accent pieces.  I also punched the girl with umbrella out of the same piece using a 1 1/4" circle punch and the teal with a 1 3/8" punch.

Supplies Used:
Surf's Up paper pack (X7168B)

Your next stop on the hop is Jen Patrick of Roxybonds Scrappin.  Thank you for hopping along with us and make sure to come back next month to see what we create!

Here is the complete list in case you get lost along the way.....

Jen Patrick: http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Stephanie Feist: http://www.quiltedscrapper.blogspot.com/
Catherine Nowak: http://catscrapbooking.wordpress.com/
Amber La Mons: YOU ARE HERE



Sunday, June 9, 2013

Stampers with an Attitude Hop

Welcome to the Stampers with an Attitude Blog Hop!  Thanks for joining us in sharing some Fun in the Sun to get the Summer in full swing.

If you came from Sheila's blog then you are on the right track. 

My project is a card featuring a retired paper pack called Moon Doggie.  I love the tropical Hawaiian theme of this paper pack and it always reminds me of soaking up the sun on a beach with one of those umbrella drinks in my hand.


The best part of this card is that it required no stamping or inking so it can be completed quickly and easily with just the paper pack and coordinating my stickease.

I hope you enjoyed fun in the sun with me and please continue onto Pamela's blog to enjoy some more fun.


Here is the full hop line up just in case you get lost along the way.

  1.  Cat Nowak 
  2.  Jen Patrick
  3.  Becky McClain
  4.  Melinda Everitt 
  5.  Barbi Kelley 
  6.  Sheila Bennett 
  7.  Amber La Mons ~ (YOU ARE HERE)
  8.  Pamela O'Connor 
  9.  Sandra VanWoerden
  10.  Beth Velosa