February SOTM - Here's the Story Blog Hop

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 February SOTM, called Here's the Story it is a set of  26 stamps.

There are 2 different versions of this stamp set. 
If you spell Favourite with a U in it then you want S2202E.
If you don't then you want S2202.

This set is only available for the month of February.  It is $25.75 or you can get it for $6.75 with a $60 order.  Or for free with a $60 order if you are a VIP customer.)

If you arrived here from Darlys Recker, 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. 

Today, I have a couple of different projects to share with you. This SOTM is very suited to creating scrapbook layouts but you can also create cards with it as well.  So, I have 3 cards and a single page layout to share with you.

I used the  Sweet as Honey paper, Botanical Embossing Folder, Onyx Liquid Pearls, the cardstock colours are Mulberry, Sage & Black, and the ink pads used where Mulberry, Sage & Black.  I also used some gold foil paper and gold shimmer trim.

For the layout, I used similar elements.  Paper colours are Harbour, Black, White, Linen and Mink.  Ink pads Harbour & Black.  I added doodles with the Navy LePen and black journaling pens.

Here are some close-ups of the details.  

I love to create my own pattern paper.  Here are 3 that I did. 
I love the line of words and how that frame makes great pattern paper.

I sponged Harbour ink on the background paper.  I added some dovetailed Black Shimmer trim under the title element which is popped up on thin foam tape.

I added the year under the photo using the number stamps in this stamp set.  
As you can see this photo is from almost 30 years ago.

If feels so nice to document this story.  I have been trying to use some of my old photos that I have printed.

I hope you enjoyed this layout & the cards and I would love to hear what you think of them.

Now "Hop" on over to becca-expressions 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 February SOTM is only available until the 28th!  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 

Smitten Blog Hop

 Welcome to our Smitten Blog Hop! 

Have you tried creating with the Smitten special?  If you haven't I hope you will be inspired to try creating with it after you check out all of the amazing art we have created for this blog hop.

  If you arrived here from Melinda Everitt, 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, HERE is a complete list of all the participating consultants.  

 There are about 7 Close To My Heart Makers/Consultants sharing their Smitten creations during this blog hop.

I decided to play around with the Smitten stamp & thin cut set and combine it with the Sweet as Honey cardmaking workshop kit.  I wanted to show that you can take a workshop kit designs & switch it up by changing the stamp set.  I designed these for my VIP customers.

Here is my remake of card #1 from the kit.  

Card #2

Card #3

Card #4

For these cards I used the same supplies as the kit called for plus some clear & paprika shimmer brush and some Tri-Blend markers for colouring (Orange, Citrus, Ice Grey, Brown Grey and Pale Pink.)  The supplies called for are Black ink pad (I used both Archival & Intense Black), Sundance ink, Rosemary ink, Sponge daubers, thin 3-D foam tape and adhesive.

I hope you enjoyed these cards and I would love to hear what you think of them.  Which one is your favourite?  This collection does not need to be Love or Valentine themed and I hope I showed you that.

Now "Hop" on over to see what Scrappin Katy has created! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!  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

In Person Christmas Iris Fold Card & Holiday Tag Workshops

 I am so excited to be able to offer 2different in person workshops this coming Saturday, Dec 11, 2021 at either 10 am or 2 pm.  I hope you can join me. 

If has been forever since I have done any in person events and I am so excited to connect & show you how to create these fun cards & tags.

Christmas Iris 5 Card Workshop

In this workshop you will learn how easy it is to create these fun Iris fold cards.

They are not as hard as they look and I will make it easy for you. Once you try making them you will be hooked on making Iris fold cards.  

(FYI - I have some plans for some different Iris fold cards as well as scrapbook workshops in the new year.)

When: Saturday, December 11, 2021  

(I have 2 times available 10am & 2pm)

Where:  Calvary Community Church

Cost:  $20 

Who:  Anyone 8 years old or older (If under 12 an adult must be present as well)

Supplies you need to bring: scissors, tape runner, liquid glue, foam tape and a black journaling pen if you have one.  (I will have a little extra adhesive on hand for sale.)

No proof of vaccination required.  I will be getting everyone to sign in, masks required, social distancing, and hand sanitizer will be available as well as gloves.  If you are not feeling well or have symptoms stay home and contact me to arrange to either get your kit or to do the workshop on a different day.  I am more than willing to do that.  

Payment required to reserve your spot.  

Contact me at scrappinkimberly@gmail.com or 867-444-4818 

If you are interested in a virtual workshop option or want to book a workshop for you & some friends please contact me as I would love to make that happen for you and am very flexible with dates & times.  

I am also going to be simultaneously holding a Holiday Tag workshop at the same time.  This is perfect for if you want to do an activity with your kids.  I have a few families that have booked a spot in both the tag & card workshop.  

Holiday Tag Workshop

In this workshop you will learn how to create 2 of each of these 10 designs of tags.  So you will make a total of 20 tags.   You will get a chance to learn a few fun techniques & colour (which I find so relaxing.)  I can't wait to show you how to create these tags, they will be perfect for your gifts this year.

When: Saturday, December 11, 2021  

(I have 2 times available 10am & 2pm)

Where:  Calvary Community Church

Cost:  $15 

Who:  Anyone 8 years old or older (If under 12 an adult must be present as well)

Supplies you need to bring: scissors, tape runner, liquid glue, foam tape and a black journaling pen if you have one. Feel free to bring your colouring supplies if you want.  Mine will also be available to use.

 (I will have a little extra adhesive on hand for sale.)

No proof of vaccination required.  I will be getting everyone to sign in, masks required, social distancing, and hand sanitizer will be available as well as gloves.  If you are not feeling well or have symptoms stay home and contact me to arrange to either get your kit or to do the workshop on a different day.  I am more than willing to do that.  

Payment required to reserve your spot.  

Contact me at scrappinkimberly@gmail.com or 867-444-4818 

If you are interested in this workshop but the date/times don't work for you, please contact me as I would love to make that happen for you and am very flexible with dates & times.  Maybe you want to book a workshop for you & some friends.

I hope I will see some of you on Saturday and stay tuned for more workshops in the new year.  

Blessings, Kim

CTMH November SOTM - Created to Shine Artwork & Tutorials

 I have been very busy creating a wide range of different artwork using the November Stamp of the Month - Created to Shine.  

It can be used for so many things.  Check out all these process videos & artwork that I have created using this set.  In each video is a full supply list and measurements in the description box.

A Christmas card using a sketch:

A Shaker card:

A fingerprint doodle card:

A Slimline card:

Creating Flowers using the lightbulbs:

And lastly I have the Stamp of the Month Kit that I created especially for anyone who purchases the November Stamp of the Month from me. 

I would love to hear from you on which of these projects is your favourite?  

I hope they inspire you to get creative.

Have a blessed day,  Kim

Free November Stamp of the Month Kit

 Good Afternoon Everyone!  

I can't believe that we are already over half way through November.  

Can you?  Are you ready for Christmas?

I wanted to hop on here and tell you about a special kit that I would like to bless you with if you purchase the November Stamp of the Month - Created to Shine from me.  Here is a peek at this stamp set.

Which sentiment is your favourite?  I love this set as we were all created to Shine and this set is perfect for encouraging others, documenting life and even for Christmas cards.  

Are you singing "This Little Light of Mine" now? 😊  

I have been having fun with this set, creating lots of things with it. (Up on Facebook & Instagram) Including Christmas 🎄cards 😉.  I am working on editing the videos of these to put up on YouTube, I just started a channel, it is called Creativity with Kim

Here is the full playlist of videos of projects I created with this stamp set.  I hope you enjoy it.

Here is a look at this kit and all the details.  I just posted this video and all the supplies/links are in the description box.  I will be creating videos as well for those who purchase the Created to Shine Stamp set.

I would love to know what you think of this kit and stamp set.  

This card kit is my free gift to you when you order the November Stamp of the Month called Created to Shine from me. How can you get it? Simply order this Stamp set from me and I will pop the free kit in the mail to you. I will also give you access to exclusive videos teaching you how to create these 4 cards and all the techniques in them. Which there are several 😉 techniques. There are 3 ways to get the SOTM (short for Stamp of the Month.) 1. Purchase it for $25.75 2. Get it for $6.75 when you place a $60 qualifying order. 3. Get it for FREE if you are a VIP member with a $60 qualifying order.

Have a blessed Day!

Kim

Technique Hop - "Here Comes the Sun!"

 

 Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  

This month there are about 13 of us highlighting the “Here Comes the Sun” 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 Lauren's Blog, you are on the right track! 

Today, I have 2 cards for you using the Sunburst Background Thin Cut.  It is essentially the same card but the second one is embellished and a step up or more dressed up. 

I have included a list of the supplies I used at the bottom.

Supplies Used: 

- Outdoor Borders stamp set (June Stamp of the Month)

- Hillside Cottage Cardmaking stamp & thin cut set

- Stitched Florals stamp & thin cut set

- Desserts a la Whirl stamp & thin cut set

- Sunburst Background Thin Cut

- White Daisy cardstock 

- Intense Black ink

- 3-D foam tape

- Thin 3-D foam tape

- Clear Shimmer Brush

- Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide ink

- Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide ink

- Mustard Seed Distress Oxide ink

- sponge dauber

- scissors

Thanks for stopping by! Please continue onto Miss Carrie'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

June SOTM - Outdoor Borders Blog Hop

 

 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 June SOTM, called Outdoor Borders it is a set of  9 stamps.

This set is only available for the month of June.  It is $25.75 or you can get it for $6.75 with a $60 order.  Or for free with a $60 order if you are a VIP customer.)

If you arrived here from Gina's StampinHeaven, 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 16 Close To My Heart Makers/Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. 

Today, is my oldest birthday and I decided to use this stamp set to create a birthday card for him.

He got a new bike a few weeks ago as an early birthday present.  

So, I used the bike & enjoy the ride border to create the sentiment for this card and stamped it in Charcoal ink.  I stamped the mountain border on the card base in Pewter ink.  The glacier background paper was created by scoring glacier cardstock every 1/2" both ways and then inking with Glacier ink, this was a technique that I learned during the May Album Retreat.  The yellow pattern paper is from the Happiest Place paper collection which is back as a special.  

I embellished by adding a few silver glitter gems and adding Liquid Glass to the seat, pedal and handlebar.  The bike was cut on the Cricut using the Flower Market cartridge.

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

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 June 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

Slimline Card Blog Hop

 Welcome to our Slimline Card Blog Hop! 

Have you tried making a slimline card?  If you haven't I hope you will be inspired to try creating some after you check out all of the amazing cards we have created for this blog hop.

 If you arrived here from Brandi R - crzy4scrapbooking, 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 Everitt - If You Bling It has a complete list of all the participating consultants.  

 There are about 13 Close To My Heart Makers/Consultants sharing their slimline card creations during this blog hop.

To start my creative process I pulled out a bunch of my newer stamp sets that I hadn't really played with yet.   I also grabbed the Hillside Cottage paper collection and some slimline card bases.  Then I started playing around, here are the cards I came up with for today.

These slimline cards measure 3.5" x 8.5", I used the Slimline card bases.  The paper is from the Hillside Cottage collection and measures 3.5" x 8.5", I inked the edges of it with my Blue Belle ink pad.  The flowers & leaves are from the Mothers Are the Best stamp set (this set is only available until May 31st.), I stamped the bases of these flowers in 1st & 2nd generation Blue Belle and Desert Rose ink.  The outline of the flowers was done in Blue Belle and Sapphire ink.  The base of the leaves are Avocado and the outline is New England Ivy ink.  I stamped them on White Daisy and then fussy cut them out.  I added clear shimmer brush to the flowers, which doesn't show in the photos and I added a clear sparkle to the center of each of the flowers.

I used the Scalloped Circle thin cut and then stamped the sentiments with Intense Black ink.  The sentiments are both from the Friendship is a Blessing stamp set.  (It retires on May 31st as well.)  I just love this set.

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

Now "Hop" on over to see what Miss. Carrie has created! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!  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

Canadian Blog Hop - May/June Catalog

 We are so glad to have you join us today for the Canadian Blog Hop. Today we are featuring the new products that you can find in the the May/June Catalog. You can view this catalog here.

This is a circular hop so you can make your way around. You should have arrived here from Colleen's Blog. If you get lost along the way or would like to start at the beginning you can find the list on Michelle's Blog.

I decided to create with the new Glad You're a Grad stamp set as I needed to create grad cards for the graduates from our church.

We have 4 grads this year from 2 high schools.  So, I decided to create cards using the school colours.

I finished the cards for the 1 school and here they are.

I distress ripped the strips of Sapphire & Canary cardstock using my embossing stylus & paper trimmer track.  I did a video today showing how to do this HERE.  This was a technique that I learned at album retreat  (there are still a few album retreat bundles available) this past week and it is such a fun way to add texture to a layout or card.

I stamped the graduates with Intense Black ink on White Daisy cardstock and matted it with Black.  I coloured the images with Bluebird & Sapphire shimmer brush, Citrus, Fair Skin, Ice Grey & True Black markers.  I embellished this card with the clear sparkles.

I also added some Onyx Pearls & Diamond Stickles.  I love the look of the doodled line added with the journaling pen.  Sentiments stamped in Sapphire ink.

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

Next up on the Blog Hop is Sabrina's Blog, so head on over and check out what she has created.

Thanks for joining us today and I hope you can join us again on July 20th for the next Canadian Blog Hop.

If you don't have a Maker, I would be more than happy to help you with all your scrappy needs.

Blessings, Kim

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