Paper Trail Blog Hop for February... Anything Goes!

Welcome to the Paper Trail Blog Hop for February!

Each month we feature a different Close To My Heart paper pack.

You should have arrived from Lynne's blog, but it is a circular hop, so it doesn't matter where you begin.  ;)

February is an exciting month!  We have a brand new Idea Book for Spring and Summer, and it is so full of fantabulous stuff!!!

This month we have decided to do an "anything goes hop" where each hopper gets to choose whatever paper pack they want to use, whether it's from our just-retired Idea Book or from the brand new one. 

{That gives each of us a chance/time to get some of the product in-hand if we want to use something new, and if we don't get our new stuff in time, then no pressure.}

So what did I choose to do????

Well, I think you are in luck today...  lol

Since we have 8 new paper packs, and only 6 months to blog hop until the next Idea Book comes out, I am sharing the 3 new paper packs with you this month that we don't have on the roster for the following 5 months.

So here we go!!!

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Florentine

The papers in this pack are so soft and pretty...

For my first project to share, I created a card. 

{I used an old Verve sketch for the layout design.}

Ain't she purty?

I created the flower from Card Chatter - Word Puzzle by stamping the image with Versamark and Pacifica inks onto glossy cardstock.

{The reason I used Pacifica ink, was because sometimes embossing slightly changes the ink color, and when I first tried it with Twilight ink to match the colors in Florentine, it turned the ink more like Lagoon.}

I then sprinkled Clear Detail embossing powder over top, tapped off the excess, and then heat set it.

Then I simply used my waterbrush and Creme Brulee re-inker to paint the flower.

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Pemberley

This is one of my fave new paper packs in the new Idea Book.

Now this is a fun project... it's a K-Cup Caddie!!!

Now, for anyone who owns a Keurig, who wouldn't want to recieve one of these?

So fun!

You can get the instructions right here for the K-Cup Caddie.

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Lucy

Okay, being completly honest here, I wasn't so sure about this paper pack.  It's very girly/Easter to me.

But... that's what I love about something that I think of as challenging to me. 

I usually end up changing my mind.  lol

Just like in this case.

It will now likely be on my next order.  ;)

And really, who knew there could be a masculine side to Lucy???

I LOVE this card!

In fact, I loved it so much, I decided to re-create it in a feminine version...

Super sweet! 

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Before I go, I thought I would once again share the cover of the new Idea Book.

Well, I guess that's it until next time.

I hope you enjoyed your visit.

You can continue along on the Paper Trail Blog Hop by visiting Pam's blog.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Florentine card:

Paper:  Florentine B&Ts; Cocoa, Colonial White CS; Glossy CS - retired

Stamps:  Just a Number, Card Chatter - Word Puzzle

Inks:  Pacifica, Twilight, Cocoa, Versamark; Creme Brulee re-inker

Embellishments:  Durables Studs - square, Color-ready seam binding, Wooden button, Chocolate twine

Other:  Waterbrush, Sponge, 3D foam tape, Corner rounder, Micro-tip scissors

Pemberley K-Cup Caddie:

Paper:  Pemberley B&Ts; Outdoor Denim, Kraft, Colonial White CS

Stamp:  A Sip

Inks:  Creme Brulee, Outdoor Denim

Embellishments:  Mocha Opaques, Paradise Paper flower, Paper butterfly - retired - but you can use the new Flutter paper shapes instead

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, 3D foam tape, 1 3/4" circle punch (EK Success), Lg. Oval punch (SU)

Lucy Birthday cards:

Paper:  Lucy B&Ts; Chocolate, Kraft, Sky, Colonial White, Grey Wool CS

Stamps:  Pennant Alphabet, Just a Number

Inks:  Sky, Chocolate, Sweet Leaf, Black

Embellishments:  Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain, Sweet Leaf grosgrain

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors

The A2 Tray-Style Box Tutorial is now available!

Just poppin' in to let you all know that my A2 Tray-Style Box Tutorial is now available!

 

You can get it with the purchase of one of my handmade cards.

All the details can be found here.

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I'll be back later tonight with my Paper Trail Blog Hop.  ;)

Happy creating!  :)

Look who's 12... a great boy card!

How about another sneak peek before the Spring/Summer Idea Book goes live???

My card was inspired by this card and this sketch:

 

I used the new Cruisin' paper pack for this fun 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" card.

Cole's turning 12 this year, so I'll be creating some cards for kids who are turning 12 this year.

It's always good to be ready for the last-minute invitation to a friend's birthday party...  ;)

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Cruisin' B&Ts; Colonial White, Cranberry, Black, Honey CS

Stamps:  Just a Number, Trinity Alphabet, Typewriter Alphabet

Inks:  Black, Cranberry

Embellishment:  Black stitched grosgrain - retired

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Upper Crest border punch (Fiskars), 3D foam tape

A Little Birdie Told Me...

I love how quickly a card comes together when I'm inspired by a sketch!

I used this week's Deconstructed Sketch #36.

Isn't it adorable?

I made my card 5x5 and used a new paper pack called Footloose.

It's a fairly beachy paper pack, but I didn't have any beach-themed stamps to use, so I used the cute bird from June's Stamp of the Month - Life Is Tweet.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Footloose B&Ts; Colonial White CS

Stamp:  Life Is Tweet - June SOTM

Ink:  Black

Embellishments:  Smoothie brads, Creme Brulee baker's twine

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Micro-tip scissors, Googlie eye (unknown)

Open House

I'm so excited to hold my first ever Open House for the launch of the CTMH Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book!

When:  Saturday, February 4th   Rescheduled for Sunday, February 12th
Time:  3 PM - 8 PM   1 - 4 PM
Where:  13413 Sunnyside Cove, Charlie Lake, BC
RSVP:  you can either email me (vwizniuk@pris.ca) or give me a call (250) 787-1774



What you can look forward to:

• View a lot of the great new products from the new Idea Book in-person.
• There will be a make-n-take.
• Refreshments and snacks will be available.
• I will be giving out the new Idea Books.
• I have been busy creating new artwork with the new schtuff!  Come and see it in-person.
• Sign up for my next workshop in February - Stella WOTG!  Create 2 two-page layouts and 6 cards.
• There will be a door prize! 
• With any orders over $50 (subtotal) placed that day through until February11th, I personally will award you with a fun new embellishment from the new Idea Book.

I can't wait to share this new Idea Book with you!!!

If you won't be able to make it to my open house, you will be able to view the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book online on February 1st.  (Until then, the Fall/Winter Idea Book will be online.)

And don't forget, you can now shop with me online, too.

Original Victory... this new card is now available

This is my newest card available for purchase.

When you buy one of my handmade cards, you get one of my box templates of your choice as a bonus.

You can read the details HERE.

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This is my second post today, so please scroll down...

Happy creating!  :)

Simple 3x3 Valentine

I used Vanilla Cream cardstock for the base... a colour I haven't used for quite awhile.

But it's perfect for this card.

The sentiment and scroll design are from the 10 Things stamp set.

The "u" is from Trinity Alphabet.

And the heart is cut from Stella B&T using my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, set at 1 3/4".

I added a little Dk. Chocolate Striped grosgrain ribbon, and a few Bitty Opaques.

Super quick and easy! 

Just the way I like it...  ;)

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Stella B&T; Vanilla Cream, Colonial White CS

Stamps:  10 Things, Trinity Alphabet

Ink:  Chocolate

Embellishments:  Dk. Chocolate Striped grosgrain, Bitty Opaques

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, ScorTape (ScorPal)

The Perfect Scraps Card!

We all have them... it's nothing to be embarrassed about. 

I'm referring to paper scraps.  ;)

What do you do with them???  I keep mine, I admit.

What for???  Well, for projects like this, of course!

Click on photo to see the details...

Inspiration for my card came from this one done by Pamela O'Connor.

This was created with 1" square scrap pieces of B&T and cardstock from the new Florentine paper packet.

It's a very sweet card.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Florentine B&Ts; Colonial White, Cocoa, Creme Brulee, Twilight CS

Stamps:  Just for You, Rock the Block, Zoology

Inks:  Twilight, Creme Brulee, Cocoa, White Daisy pigment

Embellishments:  Wooden buttons, Clear sparkles, Mocha Opaques, Paradise paper flower

Other:  Heart punch (SU), Glue dots

My Newest Card Box... A2 Tray-Style Card Boxed Set with Stella!

I created this adorable boxed set of cards yesterday, while Cole was home sick from school.

Note:  I will have this A2 Tray-Style Card Box tutorial ready in the near future.  Once I have it ready, I will let you all know, and you will be able to get it for free with a purchase of a handmade card. 

I made 2 cards with this sentiment "Age is just a number...", and the inside reads, "yours will remain unlisted."

And I made the other 2 cards with the sentiment, "With age comes widsom..." and the inside reads, "you're one of the wisest people I know!"

Love those funny sentiments from Just a Number.

I used the new Stella paper packet, and I cut all the shapes, except for the sentiment banner strips and the leaves on the front of the box, with my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.

Do you have this cartridge yet???  If not, what are you waiting for?  ;)

Although you can't see it in the picture, the box does hold the A2 envelopes, too.

I'll be sure to post when the tutorial is ready.

Until next time, happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

A2 Tray-Style Card Box:

Paper:  Stella B&Ts;  Colonial White, Cocoa, Lagoon CS

Stamps:  Just for You, The Best Things

Inks:  Chocolate, Tulip, Sunset, Olive

Embellishments:  Pearl Opaques and Bitty Opaques, Pewter Badge Buttons

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, 1" circle punch (EK), Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape

Cards:

Paper:  Stella, Colonial White, Cocoa, Olive, Lagoon CS

Stamps:  Just for You, Just a Number

Inks:  Chocolate, Olive

Embellishments:  Pewter Badge Buttons, Bronze Glitz Glitter Glue

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Square punch (EK), Sponge

3 Cute Cards from a 6x6 Card Base....

So this is not my original concept... I got this idea from fellow CTMH Consultant Jennifer Bennett.

Jennifer took a CTMH 6x6 Kraft card and shared how to make it into a 6x3 card, with leftovers to create two 3x3s.  I loved the idea and ran with it... right into my crafting room that is, to create these cards:

On the 6x3 card, I doubled up the cardstock circle that the flower is paper-pieced onto.

I used 3D foam tape to lift it up on the one side, so I could tuck the flap underneath to hold the card closed.

I used Stella B&Ts and the same set I used on yesterday's card, Card Word Puzzle.

This is what the Z1474 6x6 Kraft cards look like (they also come with envelopes, in a 10 pack for $6.95):

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Stella B&Ts; Colonial White, Black CS

Stamp:  Card Word Puzzle

Ink:  Black

Embellishments:  Clear Sparkles, Licorice Opaques

Other:  6x6 Kraft Card, 2" circle punch (Fiskars), 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors

A Note for You...

I created this card with a couple of new sets called Card Word Puzzle, and Just for You.  I also used a current set from a previous Idea Book called Simple Memories.

I first stamped the floral images in Twilight ink onto the front of the White Daisy cardstock base.

I used a piece of B&T paper from the new Florentine paper pack, and I stamped the flower image onto the left side with Versamark ink.

Then I sprinkled White Daisy embossing powder over top, tapped off the excess, and heat set it.

I then took my waterbrush and Outdoor Denim ink and coloured in the shading on and around the flower to make it pop and give it depth.

The lacey image I stamped onto Grey Wool cardstock is from Simple Memories.  I stamped it with White Daisy pigment ink, then because it takes too long to wait for pigment ink to dry, I simply embossed it with Clear Detail embossing powder.

 I stamped the sentiment in Black ink.

To keep it simple, all I added for embellishments are 3 little Bitty Opaques.

Happy creating  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Florentine B&T; Grey Wool, White Daisy CS

Stamps:  Card Word Puzzle, Just for You, Simple Memories

Inks:  Twilight, Outdoor Denim, Black, Versamark

Embellishment:  Bitty Opaques

Other:  Waterbrush, White Daisy and Clear Detail embossing powders

Rock the Block... a CASE

Do you follow Tresa Black's blog?  She's full of crafty inspiration.

I CASEd her Rock the Block card, but just changed the colour combo to Chocolate, Sky and Sunset.

Rock the Block is only available until January 31st, with a minimum $25 purchase from the current Fall/Winter Idea Book.

It costs just $15 and you get this E-sized stamp set, plus the set of white chipboard Collage Cubes that comes with a little tray, ready to decorate.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):
Paper:  Chocolate, Sky, Sunset, Colonial White CS
Stamp:  Rock the Block
Inks:  Sunset, Sky, Versamark
Embellishments:  Clear Sparkles
Other:  Art Philosophy cartridge, White Daisy embossing powder, Sanding block, Paper piercer, Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape

SUPER Birthday Greetings... another sneak peek!

I am having lots of fun playing with my new products!

Yesterday I saw a great sketch that I had to try, so this is what I made with it...

And here's the Deconstructed sketch I used...

Isn't that a fun card???

I used another new paper pack, called Superhero.  It's full of fabulous B&Ts, and so perfect for the boys in our lives!

The main image I actually cut out of one of the B&Ts.  Cute and easy, huh?

Note the twine, stud, and binder clip... they are new products, too!

Are you excited yet?

Only 12 more days to go until the Spring/Summer Idea Book goes live...

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Superhero B&Ts; Black, Honey, Cranberry, White Daisy CS

Stamps:  Just a Number, Typeset Alphabet

Ink:  Black

Embellishments:  Grey twine, Binder clip, Round durable stud

Punches:  Upper Crest border (Fiskars), Oval (SU), Star (SU), 1/4" circle (SU)

Other:  Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape

Love U Stella

I've been busy playing with my new products, so you'll be seeing lots of sneak peeks over the next little while.

I have to say that I absolutely LOVE a new paper pack called Stella!

Looky what I made with some of the Stella B&Ts...

Isn't she cute?  I like her very much...

I'm thinking that I might just be givin' this card to my hubby for Valentine's Day. ;)

I used a really old Mojo sketch for the layout.

I'll be back tomorrow with another creation.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Stella B&Ts; Cocoa, Colonial White, Kraft CS

Stamps:  Pennant Alphabet, Rock the Block

Inks:  Sunset, Tulip, Cocoa

Embellishments:  Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain, Colonial White grosgrain, Clear sparkles

Punches:  Dotted Scallop border (EK), Heart (Martha Stewart)

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Circle Coluzzle - retired, Micro-tip scissors, Sponge, 3D foam tape

I did it!!!

I signed up to have my very own MyCTMH website.

So, what does that mean to you???

That you can shop online from me, especially if you live far away...  ;)

{Well, anywhere within Canada, that is.}

And you can take advantage of some great clearance items, too, that are only available online.

{Under the While Supplies Last tab.}

Shop with me 

Mojo Monday #224... So Very Sorry

I played along with the Mojo Monday sketch #224 today.

You may notice some new CTMH products on my sympathy card.

I used a new paper pack called Pemberley, and I have to say, it's so pretty.

The stamp set is also new and it's called Card Word Puzzle.

{The new CTMH items will be available for order on February 1st.}

How I did the flower (and leaves):

• I inked my flower stamp up first in Versamark ink, then into my Outdoor Denim ink, and then I stamped that onto the Creme Brulee floral B&T.
• I sprinkled Clear Detail embossing powder over top, tapped off the excess, and then heat set the image.  (The reason I do that is so my ink doesn't run in the next step.)
• Then I took my Creme Brulee ink and a water brush and basically painted with my water brush.  (I like to squeeze my lid down when the ink pad is closed, and then pick up the ink from the open lid with my water brush.)
• I basically did the same steps with my leaves, except I stamped them onto Garden Green cardstock, and used Olive ink to paint with.

Until next time, happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Pemberley B&Ts; Colonial White, Kraft, Garden Green, Outdoor Denim CS

Stamp:  Card Word Puzzle

Inks:  Outdoor Denim, Olive, Creme Brulee, Desert Sand, Versamark

Embellishments:  Colonial White grosgrain, Adhesive pearls

Other:  Clear Detail embossing powder, 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors, 2 1/2" scallop circle punch (Marvy Uchida)