Seasonal Expressions II Blog Hop

It has arrived!  The Close to My Heart Seasonal Expressions II is here and you are going to love the great papers, stamps and embellishments that have been added to the Close to My Heart product line.

There are 18 consultants participating in this blog hop so you are bound to be fully inspired to create from this new addition!  If you have arrived here from Judy's Blog, you are moving through the circle.  Enjoy what you see here and then you will travel on to Krista's Blog.  If you are like me, you will likely travel through the hop a couple of times, making a wish list and then placing an order so you can create some beautiful cards and layouts.

I did a little poll with my customers to see what was their favorite new paper packet from the Seasonal Expressions...and although I didn't run the stats, I would say, that picking a favorite was inconclusive because they loved them ALL!

So today I will share a bit from three of the four new paper kits to whet your appetite.

 Little Dreamer

 Jack

 Prickly Pear

The final paper pack is No Worries, a fun in the sun, beach kind of wonderful!  Great for all your vacation photos from the tropical sandy shores.  

Below I have a collage of all the different papers with some artwork from the CTMH artists.  

 This is just the tip of the iceberg.  Remember the Seasonal Expressions II catalog is available through August 31st, 2017.  You can get a catalog through your Close to My Heart consultant or if you do not have a consultant, you are welcome to contact me and shop on my website.  I would love to help you! 

Now it is time to continue on to Krista's Blog and see what she has created. 

Enjoy your tour and happy papercrafting to you!

Michele

National Scrapbooking Month Blog Hop

Happy National Scrapbooking Month!  

 Close to My Heart has so many wonderful products to share with you!  Whether you are a card maker, scrapbooker, or paper crafter, there is something for you!  If you want to create with your own ideas or put together a scrapbook quickly, there is something for you! 

This blog hop will show you all the possibilities.  If you have arrived here from Judy's Blog, welcome!  I hope you enjoyed her artwork.  After visiting here, you will move on to Sheila's Blog to see what she has created.  Will it be scrapbook pages?  Cards?  Or some other paper craft? 

 Personally, I have not stopped creating with this paper packet.  As a consultant I have had it for a couple of months and I have been inspired to create since it arrived!

Because it is National Scrapbook Month, I will share the scrapbook pages I have created with the paper packet.  The pack contains 16 sheets; 2 each of 6 double-sided designs and 2 each of single-sided gold foil designs.  And each sheet has a coordinating zip strip for easy borders and embellishments.

 Using the paper pack and adding the You and Me complements and cardstock, I created these double page layouts.  AND, I have a cutting guide to share with you when you purchase this paper.  (Actually, CTMH provides cutting guides from company and consultant created artwork that we can share with you.  Such a great perk!)

 

Inspired by Jennifer Smith

 This one is perfect for my daughter's prom photos from last weekend.  Can't wait to get them printed.  

You can purchase this paper packet from your consultant or if you do not have a consultant, you are welcome to shop on my website.  Here's the supplies I used in addition to the paper packet to create these layouts. 

Live Beautifully Paper CC1212B

You and Me Complements Z3269

Thistle Cardstock  X5769

Black Cardstock 1386

Whisper Cardstock X5929

Flower Market Cricut Bundle Z3285

I have created so much more and will be sharing these on my blog and Facebook page throughout the month.  But now it is time to move on to Sheila's Blog and see what she has created. 

Thank you for stopping in and enjoy scrapbooking some special memories this month.
Michele

Blog Hop: Live, Laugh, Love

Welcome to the May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.  You will see many new and exciting things because today is also the first day the Seasonal Expressions II!  Play a little "eye spy" as you go along and see how many new products you see!

If you have arrived here from Tracie's Blog, you are continuing through the circle of the 26 consultants who will be sharing artwork with you!  From here, you will move to Sheila's Blog and view her beautiful artwork. 

Now for what I have created.  The Live, Laugh, Love set is sure to be a fun addition to your stamp set collection.   I am secretly hoping that there will be an entire alphabet done in this style! 

This past month I have been using my reinkers and creating with different techniques.  This card was created using the "puddle pad" technique.  I used a piece of felt, made stripes with different reinkers to get a rainbow effect on the stamp. 

I also used it for the flowers and leaves and added it to the card for embellishment.  One thing leads to another and the next card because a little "garden" of rainbow flowers. 

The embellishments include Little Dreamer Glitter gems (Z3321) and the cloud paper is all shimmered up with the clear shimmer brush (Z3293). 

And are you ready for it?  The paper I used was from the "Little Dreamer" paper packet from the Seasonal Expressions II. 

So much fun!  You can purchase this stamp set for $5 with a qualifying order or $17.95.  Visit your consultants website or if you do not have a consultant, I would be happy to help you.  My website is here.  

Now remember you will be traveling on to Sheila's blog from here. 

Happy Hopping,
Michele