Have I ever told you...

...that one of my favorite things about CTMH is how products can be so easily coordinated together?  It makes crafting FAST, SIMPLE and EASY.

For example, what do you get when you cross the Taste of Simple paper packet (May 2015 special) with the Blossom WOTG?

I used the same card cutting instructions included in the Workshop on the Go, added Thistle and Cotton Candy ink colors and created the bright taste of summer cards.  I love how the cards change with just a simple change of paper packets.  Here are the cards in better detail.

Since the Taste of Summer packet is no longer available, what paper would you use to pair with the Blossom workshop on the go?

You can purchase the workshop on the go here, on my website. 

Seasonal Sampler: July USA

I am thrilled to share my July Seasonal Sampler with you.  I am a lover of the Americana style so I couldn't resist with this sampler.  I also just love the bicycle...it reminds me of the kids parade that we have locally where they decorate their bikes and ride through Main Street. 

What about a bit of "I Spy" game?  Can you see the Taste of Summer in this project? 

I will be having a local workshop to create this sampler on

• June 5th, 9:30 a.m.
• June 7th 7 p.m.
• June 8th 7 p.m.

Or you can order this kit "to go."  This will be easy to create at home with the supplies pre-cut and stamped. 

Workshop Fee:  $15
Kit to Go:  $15 plus shipping if needed.

Order your kit by May 20th for early June workshops or kit deliveries.  Orders after May 20th will be available two weeks following. 

Happy Stamping,
Michele

A Taste of Summer! National Scrapbooking Month Blog Hop

The sweet taste of summer is here!  Celebrate with Close to My Heart and join us for a tour of wonderfully sweet artwork.

If you have arrived here from Cat's Blog, welcome!  After enjoying the art I have created, you will continue your hop on over to Nikka's Blog.

One of my dear friend's is turning 50 this May and we are having a special celebration for her.  When I saw this paper set I knew that I would be using it for the decor for the party!   I love the bright, fresh summer look!  I of course headed to pinterest first to get some ideas and then started creating!  And then ordered some more paper to make some more.  Here's what I made!

I started with a banner, cutting the triangle piece using the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  Then I cut some strawberries from the Artiste Cricut cartridge and assembled them.  I love how the flower on the leaves look like strawberry flowers.  Then I headed to the store and bought some strawberry plants, wrapped them in burlap and use the strawberry zip strip as a "ribbon".  All together this makes a fun centerpiece!  Fun, sweet and summery!

I am sure you have seen these yummy strawberries on the from of the Seasonal Expressions II.  To make the strawberries, you can find the tutorial on the CTMH blog here. 
Although I didn't use it in this artwork, there is a sweet stamp set created to go along with this paper.

CC1039   Taste of Summer:

This special set has images that coordinate with the Artiste Cricut Cartridge.  

 B1478 Ice Cold Summer

This set is featured in the Seasonal Expressions II and is another great stamp set to pair with the paper.

Here's the deal:  the Taste of Summer paper is $8.95 during the month of May.  No qualifying purchase necessary...just buy as much paper as you want...until it's gone.  Ask your consultant about the scrapbook and card workshops CTMH and other consultants have created to go with this paper.  You can get the instructions for FREE!  Remember, the paper is available while supplies last so don't wait.  You can order by contacting your consultant or on my website.  

Ready to move on?  Head on over to Nikka's Blog and see what summery creation she has made.

Here's to summer creativity!
Michele