Cardmaking with Pathfinding

The Pathfinding Workshop on the Go Cardmaking kit makes 5 each of 3 different style cards for a total of 15 cards.  One of the things I really like about the workshop on the go kits is how you are given the opportunity to use so many of the stamps included in the stamp set.

I especially like the wood grain stamp in this set and the feather.  The wood grain was used in two ways.  One directly on the card and then again on another card by stamping it on glacier paper.

Other supplies used to make these cards:
Chocolate Exclusive Ink Pad
Desert Sand Exclusive Ink Pad
Glacier Exclusive Ink Pad
Goldrush Exclusive Ink Pad
3-D Foam Tape

Cardmaking with Seaside

Today I have for you a couple easy cards using the Seaside Paper Packet.  I really like the way the Pear Exclusive Ink complements the paper packet.

The Have a Happy Day stamp set has so many fun stamps.  These two cards give you a chance to use 9 of the 19 stamps in the set!

Other Supplies Used:
Silver Sequins
NEW Thistle Exclusive Ink
Whisper Exclusive Ink
Thistle Diagonal Striped Ribbon
Colonial White Cards and Envelopes

Sweet Moments



This card came together with a couple thoughts in mind... I wanted to play some more with the September Stamp of the Month and I LOVE fall colors.  This was a perfect excuse for me to pull out the colorful Pathfinding Paper Packet that includes all the colors I love.



 

This was my first time using glitter paper.  The Teal Glitter Paper matched the paper packet perfectly.  I love the way it accented the card and was much easier to cut than I anticipated.

 



Other supplies:
Woodgrain Embossing Folder
Autumn Terracotta Exclusive Ink
Olive Exclusive Ink
Colonial White Card and Envelope

Fun with the New Cricut Cartridge

Today I have a fun Thank You card that was created using the new CTMH Artfully Sent Cricut Collection.  When the cricut cuts this card there is a perforated half circle to easily add the layer to the card.  The Happy Birds stamp set includes the flower stamped on this card in the new Flaxen exclusive ink stamp pad.

The half fold on the front of the card is the perfect time to use the new Score Board.

Chalk It Up

Here's a quick and easy scrapbook layout that uses the Chalk It Up paper packet and the September Stamp of the Month.

I love the way the sorbet and lagoon paper look next to each other.  The zip strips included on the background and texture (B&T) paper is awesome with a paisley pattern.  The sorbet exclusive ink pad gives a nice darker color when stamped on the same color paper with the heart.

As a reminder - spend $50 in CTMH products and you can purchase the Stamp of the Month for $5.  That's a $17.95 value for only $5.  Pretty awesome deal.

Hello Sunshine!

This card was also created using the new Artfully Sent CTMH Cricut Collection.  I really like how the Hello stands out compared to the sun.

This 5x7 card uses the Have a Happy Day stamp set for the flower and leaves.

REMINDER:
September is National Stamping Month: Along with it we are celebrating our owner, Jeanette Lynton's 30th anniversary in the stamping industry with a special stamp set you can earn for FREE called #30yearsofhappy.  This darling set is yours for FREE when you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September. This set is valued at $13.95.  Once you've spent your $30 in stamps, that gives you almost 50% more back in value for FREE!

To take advantage of these specials go to: http://melissabigler.ctmh.com/ 
Click on the PROMOTIONS drop down link to see more specifics of each special

NEW!! CTMH Artfully Sent Cricut Collection

Hot off the presses!  There is a new Cricut Collection from Close To My Heart called Artfully Sent that is officially released and can be purchased from my website. 

Collection includes: 1 – Cartridge (700 images: Cards and Font)
3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets
1 – 12" × 12" White Daisy Cardstock Pack

Cardmaking has never been easier or more fun! With our newest Cricut® collection, you can make handmade masterpieces in no time at all. Choose from cards with sentiments cut directly into them, or combine several cutouts to create your own pop-up scenes. Featuring more than 25 different card themes and 5 different card formats including dynamic interactive designs, this cartridge has a card for any and all occasions—even if the occasion is "just because"! Card styles include pop-ups, scenes, sentiments, sleeves, and pocket cards.

Below is a beautiful 5x7 card made with the new CTMH Cricut Artfully Sent Collection.  It is layered with two cricut cuts.  One for the front of the card and one for the inside of the card.  The birds are from the stamp set Happy Birds using the new Glacier and Thistle exclusive stamp pads.  Also used on this card are the Gold Sequins and Gold Shimmer Trim.

Snowhaven Card Workshop on the Go

I'm so excited to share some Christmas cards with you today.  Cardmaking Workshops on the Go with Close To My Heart are awesome and the Snowhaven Cardmaking kit is no exception.  For only $24.95 you can put together 15 cards and have the envelopes to send them in to boot.

One of the things I really like about all the workshops on the go (both cardmaking and scrapbooking kits) are the leftovers once the project is complete that can be used for other projects.  Of course they all come with a full size stamp set that can be used on endless projects to come but there are other goodies too.  In this particular cardmaking kit there is a lot of silver shimmer trim as well as the cute little red hearts. 

Enjoy!

Go Broncos!

Whoohoo!  The Bronco blanket for my son is officially done.  It took longer than I anticipated, but I'm very happy with how it turned out and he is too.

The pattern is based on the baby blanket pattern I used for him that repeats single crochet and double crochets.  With the thicker yarn than the baby blanket it takes on a different effect.  The awesome thing is that it is nice and heavy for the winter months, since there aren't holes in it.

Stay tuned for what the baby blanket looks like because I'm about to get it started in the next couple days after I've had a chance to enjoy some papercrafting.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have a great weekend.

September is National Stamping Month

September is National Stamping Month: Along with it we are celebrating our owner, Jeanette Lynton's 30th anniversary in the stamping industry with a special stamp set you can earn for FREE called #30yearsofhappy.  This darling set is yours for FREE when you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September. This set is valued at $13.95.  Once you've spent your $30 in stamps, that gives you almost 50% more back in value for FREE!

To take advantage of these specials go to: http://melissabigler.ctmh.com/ 
Click on the PROMOTIONS drop down link to see more specifics of each special.

September Stamp of the Month - Family is Forever:

This set is yours for only $5 ($17.95 value) with a $50 purchase (before shipping and tax). If you are already purchasing $30 worth of stamp sets to get the #30yearsofhappy set FREE, you just have $20 more to go to get this set for $5.   When ordering on my website, you'll be prompted to add this set before you check out. 

 

Think about it, if you take advantage of BOTH September specials, you'll spend a minimum of $55 and get over $86.90 in products! Now that's a bargain!

More Babycakes

It was fun to break out the chocolate brown Paper Fundamentals Basic Assortment to add to the Babycakes paper packet for this card.  The fundamentals assortment is awesome because it adds a little bit of texture and comes in the basic colors that can help to enhance pretty much any papercraft.

The July Close To My Heart stamp of the month Circus Alphabet was used along with the Artiste Cricut Collection for the parenthesis.

I hope you have enjoyed my baby card adventure over the last month.  I'm ready to move onto some different things... I think some Fall cards are in my near future...