National Scrapbooking Day Celebration Blog Hop

Welcome to our National Scrapbooking Day Celebration Blog Hop! I hope you will hop along with us and check out all of the amazing artwork created using the special products in the National Scrapbooking Day collection.  These products are available only until the end of May and while supplies last.

  If you arrived here from Miss Carrie's Blog, then you are in the right spot.  The blog hop is a big circle, so you can start here and work your way around.  If you get lost along the way, Melinda's Blog has a complete list of all the participating consultants.  

 There are about 14 Close To My Heart Makers/Consultants sharing their creations using this National Scrapbooking Day collection and other great CTMH products on their blogs. 

 I love, love, love these kits and am so excited to create other artwork with them.  For today I chose to use the exclusive stamp set from the Sending You Hugs Cardmaking Workshop Kit. 

I decided to try my hand at creating a Bendy card for the first time after watching a tutorial Gail Gross did.  

I love how it turned out and it is so easy to create.

I just love this cute Koala and the thoughtful look on her face.  The background paper is from the Eat Play Love paper collection.  Sentiment is stamped in Archival Black ink and the edges of the card & fern paper are inked in Fern ink.

I stamped her in Intense Black ink and coloured her using the True Black, Coral, Light Green,  Pale Pink and  Brown Grey Tri-Blend markers.  I put thin 3-D foam tape under just her arms & chin.

I scored the middle of the card so it can lay flat to mail but you can bend it to stand up.  Look at all that dimension.  The white cardstock base is 5.5" x 4.25", pattern paper is 5.25" x 4", black cardstock is 6" x 1"(scored at 0.25" on each end.), and fern cardstock is 5.5" x 0.75". 

Sending You Hugs Cardmaking Workshop Kit

I hope you enjoyed this card and I would love to hear what you think of it.

Now "Hop" on over to Gina's Blog to see what she has created! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the National Scrapbooking Day Celebration collection is only available until the end of May!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can purchase these products!  If you are in Canada and don't have a consultant I would be happy to help you.

Blessings,  Kim

Check out all the kits.  You can save 30% if you get the bundle of them all. 

Virtual Card Buffets

 Welcome, 

I am so excited to tell you about a new creative opportunity that I want to invite you to join me in.  It is perfect for all ages and doesn't require a lot of stuff!  It is perfect for throwing in your bag to work on while camping, on your break at work, or taking to a crop.  It is also great to do with your kids or a friend.

Well, I am launching my new Virtual Card Buffets and the first one will be happening on May 3rd at 7pm LIVE on my Facebook page.  

Some of the cards for the card buffet.

I am sure you have some questions and I want to answer them for you.

What is a Card Buffet?   

It is like a buffet but with card kits, you get to decide what you want on your "plate".  Like a buffet everything is ready to dish up.

What is included?  

You will get 10 card kits.  Each card kit includes the card base, envelope, cut pieces, thin cuts, cricut cuts and stamped images.  

How does it work?  

Pre-register beforehand, I only have 10 spots per buffet (otherwise it would go all night).  The virtual card buffet will happen live on Facebook.  You need to be watching the Facebook Live to select your kits.  I will show the selection of kits and any details you need to know about that kit.  If you want that kit, simply comment with the number of that kit and it will be added to your pile.  Be fast as kits are limited and some may be limited to 1 per person.  The order in which the comments come in on my end will determine who the kits go to.  Please do not call out kit numbers before I show the kit.  

How much does it cost?  

$40 and this includes shipping in Canada.  Sorry, but this is only open for Canadians.

Is shipping included?  

Yes, in Canada

What age is this for?  

These kits are so fast and easy to put together that they are perfect for any age.

What will I need to provide?  

The bling you see on the cards is not included in the kits.  Use from your stash or you can  get some at http://kimloewen.closetomyheart.ca  You will also need adhesives like tape runner/foam tape, etc and stuff to color you images if you want them coloured.

How will I know how to put my kits together?  

Each kit has a number and it will come in your kit.  You can view all the kits in my Facebook Card Buffet albums.  Simply pull up the photo and use it to see how to put together the kit.

Can I get extra kits?  

Yes, if you would like more than 10 kits, additional kits are $3 each.

What type of cards will be in the Buffet?

As you can see there are a wide range of different types of cards.  I am continually adding card kits and will be adding them to the Facebook album as I do.  There are some special things going to be added soon.  Occasionally there may be other things in the buffet other than just cards.  I am always open to ideas for types of cards to add to the buffet.

How do I Sign - up or Register?

Contact me at scrappinkimberly@gmail.com to sign up or send me a message.  Then I will let you know if I have a spot still for you and how you can pay.

What if I would like to have a private Card Buffet with my friends?

Contact me and we can set up a date & time to make that happen.  I would love to talk to you about this, if that is something that interests you.  

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask me.  I hope you can join me for a serving or more of cards.  LOL.  

Dates so far are May 3rd and June 7th at 7pm.

Blessings, Kim

"Dazzling Dimension" CTMH Technique Blog Hop

 

 Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  

This month there are about 12 of us highlighting the “Dazzling Dimension” Techniques!  This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.  

If you get lost along the way Melissa has a complete list of the hop participants.

If you are coming from Katy's Blog, you are on the right track! 

Today, is the 3rd day that the temperature has been above 0C and it is melting like crazy outside.  Spring has finally started to happen up here in the Northwest Territories of  Canada. 

I decided I wanted to create a layout using Pattern 1 of the new Vol. 5 Make it from Your Heart how do book.  This pattern has paper weaving which is a fun way to add dimension.  I went into my old photos to find a photo to use and found this fantastic photo of me from 20 years ago.  I can remember that spring day and some of the emotions I was feeling.  Remember, it is never too late to tell your story.

I tried to create dimension in a variety of ways.  I love the paper weaving and the off set photo mats.

I love the dimension water colouring the flowers with the ink pads, adding clear shimmer brush and Diamond stickles adds to them.  For added dimension I popped them up with foam tape.

Doing the part of the title popped up on foam tape with the edges inked is another way to add dimension to a project.  I also blended some Peacock Feathers distress oxide ink behind the title.

Using an embossing folder, inking the edges of photo mats, layering photo mats and using foam tape are other ways to add dimension.

Stamping along the outside of a photo mat.

Supplies Used: 

- Cherry Blossoms stamp set

- Modern Typewriter Alphabet stamp set

- White Daisy cardstock 

- Daisy Meadows paper

- Peacock Cardstock

- Smoothie Cardstock

- Peach Cardstock

- Almond Cardstock

- Smoothie ink

- Peacock ink

- Espresso ink

- Archival Black ink

- Intense Black ink

- 3-D foam tape

- Thin 3-D foam tape

- Diamond Stickles

- Floral Lace Embossing Folder

- 0.01 Black Journaling Pen

- Clear Shimmer Brush

- Peacock Shimmer Brush

- Mint Shimmer Brush

- Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide ink

- scissors

- Make it from the Heart Vol 5

The Stamptacular sale is happening until the end of April.

Thanks for stopping by! Please continue onto Maz's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!  If are in Canada and don't have a Maker, I would love to help you.  

Blessings, Kim

Stamptacular Blog Hop

Welcome to our  Stamptacular Blog Hop! I hope you will hop along with us and check out all of the amazing artwork created using the stamps & thin cuts that are in the Stampacular Sale.   This amazing sale goes only until the end of April.  You can save up to 35% on stamp sets and up to 50% on the stamp & thin cut sets.  

 If you arrived here from Miss Carrie's Blog, then you are in the right spot.  The blog hop is a big circle, so you can start here and work your way around.  If you get lost along the way, Melinda's Blog has a complete list of all the participating consultants.  

 There are about 20 Close To My Heart Makers/Consultants sharing their creations using stamps that are a part of the Stamptacular sale and other great CTMH products on their blogs. 

I have created a few different things today using some of my favourite sets.

I love the Fairy Tales Magic stamp & thin cut set as there is so many different things you can do with it.  

Today I created a card loosely using Pattern 17 from the Vol. 4 Make it From Your Heart book.  I will put a list of everything used at the bottom of this post.

Next up I have a Christmas card using the Reason for the Season stamp set.

I used the Patten 11 sketch for this one.

Lastly I used a combination of 3 different sets for the last card. 

Cherry Blossoms

Seas the Day - Cardmaking stamp & thin cut set

Seas the Day - Scrapbooking stamp & thin cut set

I stenciled in the background.

Products Used:

- Fairy Tale Magic stamp & thin cut set

- Seas the Day - Scrapbooking stamp & thin cut set

- Seas the Day - Cardmaking stamp & thin cut set

- Reason for the Season stamp set

- Cherry Blossoms stamp set

- Daisy Meadows paper

- Eat Play Love paper

- Stencil Pack 3

- White Daisy cardstock 

- Glacier Cardstock

- Fern Cardstock

- Pewter Cardstock

- Sapphire ink

- Fern ink

- Archival Black ink

- Mink ink

- Intense Black ink

- Liquid Glass

- Thin 3-D foam tape

- Diamond Stickles

- Floral Lace Embossing Folder

- 0.05 Black Journaling Pen

- Blue Belle Loose Sequins

- Fair Skin marker

- Dark Red marker

- True Black marker

- Ice Grey marker

- Earth Brown marker

- True Blue marker

- Ice Blue marker

- Dull Green marker

- Gold Brown marker

- Citrus marker

- Pale Pink marker

- Hydrangea marker

- scissors

- card bases & envelopes

- Make it from the Heart Vol 4

I have a 4th card however as I went to post this I see that this set has sold out already.  Which just goes to show you that if you want a set make sure you scoop it up now before it is gone.  I thought you would all still enjoy seeing it.

This was the You're not Old stamp & thin cut set but it has sold out.

I hope you enjoyed these cards and I would love to hear what you think of them.

Now "Hop" on over to Maureen's Blog to see what she has created! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the Stamptacular Sale is only on until the end of April!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can purchase these products!  If you are in Canada and don't have a consultant I would be happy to help you.

Blessings,  Kim

April SOTM Blog Hop - Scandinavian Folk Art Greetings

 

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! I hope you will hop along with us and check out all of the amazing artwork created using the April SOTM, called Scandinavian Folk Art Greetings it is a set of 17 stamps.

 If you arrived here from Gina's Blog, then you are in the right spot.  The blog hop is a big circle, so you can start here and work your way around.  If you get lost along the way, Melinda's Blog has a complete list of all the participating consultants.  

 This month we have around 12 Close To My Heart Makers/Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. 

So, I wasn't a huge fan of this set when I got it and I challenged myself to create art with it that would make me and people like me fall  in love with it.  I think this is the most art I have ever created for a SOTM blog hop and I have lots more ideas.  My original thought was to do some masking of the flowers growing out of the tops of everything but I didn't end up doing that.  I am very happy with the 4 cards I created using this set and the variety of ways I used it.  

So, the first 2 cards are based off Pattern 17 of  Vol. 4 of the Make it From your Heart book and were inspired by a card Shannon Smoldt created using the March SOTM.  When I saw her card it was like a light bulb went off in my head and I was like here is a way I can use this set that I like.  These were the first things I created using this set and I plan to create some layouts using the boot image this way to create base pages for some Cowboy photos of my son.  

The base layer was sanded and then stamped on and again sanded.  I used Fern & Sapphire cardstock & ink for them as well as Black Archival ink and the Floral Lace embossing folder.  There is lots of sanding on these cards.  LOL.  

Then the next 2 cards I combined the Kitchen Gnomes set with the SOTM and used 1/2" strips of paper.  This a great way to use up paper scraps and I learned how to create this background from Sara Baktin.  I did a video yesterday showing how to create this background. You can view it HERE.

I used a few of the SOTM stamps to do tone-on-tone stamping on the Sage & Peach strips.  The colouring was done with the Tri-Blend markers and shimmer brushes.  I added some Liquid Glass, Liquid Pearls and Stickles to add some dimension & interest.

Products Used:

- Scandinavian Folk Art Greetings stamp set

- Kitchen Gnomes stamp & thin cuts set

- White Daisy cardstock 

- Sapphire Cardstock

- Fern Cardstock

- Sage Cardstock

- Desert Rose Cardstock

- Peach Cardstock

- Pewter Cardstock

- Sapphire ink

- Fern ink

- Archival Black ink

- Peach ink

- Sage ink

- Blue Belle ink

- Intense Black ink

- Liquid Glass

- Thin 3-D foam tape

- Diamond Stickles

- Silver Stickles

- Gold Glitter Gems

- Floral Lace Embossing Folder

- Blue Belle shimmer brush

- Red shimmer brush

- Bisque Liquid Pearls

- 0.05 Black Journaling Pen

- Silver Loose Sequins

- Fair Skin marker

- Dark Red marker

- True Black marker

- Ice Grey marker

- Earth Brown marker

- scoring tool

- scissors

- sanding block

- card bases & envelopes

- Make it from the Heart Vol 4

The Stamptacular Sale is also happening this month and you can save up to 50% on stamp & thin cut sets and save up to 35% on stamp sets.

I hope you enjoyed these cards and I would love to hear what you think of them.

Now "Hop" on over to Miss Carrie's Blog to see what she has created! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the April SOTM is only available until the 30th!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount!  If you are in Canada and don't have a consultant I would be happy to help you.

Blessings,  Kim