Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #327

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for another inspiring sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!

Here it is:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson

Here is what I created:

. You can grab any current supplies over on my website HERE.

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess

Supplies:

Paper: Craft On Paper Pack X7245B

Cardstock: Craft On Coordinating Cardstock X7245D

Stamp Set:  From Me to You S1908

Ink:Raspberry Z2812, Emerald Z2806

Coloring Medium: n/a

Embellishments: Gold Glitter Gems Z3312, Gold & White Twine Z4014

Stretching Your Card Kits using Older Stamps

Hello crafty friends!

I hope your summer is going fantastic - I know mine is!!  I can't believe we will be coming up to the end of the Seasonal Expressions 2 catalogue soon - time sure flies when you are having fun!

I was working with two of the Cardmaking Kits - "Grateful for You" and "Thinking of You". I wanted to share with you how I made many different versions simply by using different older stamps in my stash!!

First up, Grateful for You.

 

Kit  Contents:

1 – exclusive workshop stamp set (B-size)

2 – Sweet Girl sheets

3 – cardstock sheets (1 Fern, 2 White Daisy)

1 – Gold Embellishing (Z4054)

12 – white card bases & envelopes

printed instructions

Now, I LOVE that these kits have enough supplies to create 12 cards - 6 each of 2 designs. However, I don't need that many cards of the same variety in my stash all the time. So, I simply pulled out some older sentiment based stamps and created a fabulous collection. Take a peek:

As you can see, I didn't add the embellishment thread that came in the kit, but that was only because I had misplaced it when I created my card! OOPS!! But I think they still looked great left without. Now I have a wonderful set of assorted cards to use!! I kept the exact same cuts & layouts, just flipped some of the papers to use the opposite pattern. I love that about the double sided papers!

Next up, I did the same thing with the "Thinking of You" Cardmaking Kit:

Kit contents:

1 – exclusive workshop stamp set (B-size)

2 – True Love sheets

2 – cardstock sheets (1 Sugarplum, 1 White Daisy)

1 – Loose Sequins—Gold (Z4235)

12 – white card bases & envelopes

printed instructions

Here are my creations:

I really fell in love with this beautiful kit. |Guess what? I had TONS of paper and sequins leftover too! What a value! As you can see, I once again grabbed a few different sentiments and create some gorgeous cards.

I would encourage you to grab these kits while you still can! I know I will use the stamps over and over - they are a great addition to my stash and now I have 24 cards ready to give.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today!  I hope I inspired you to stretch your kits.

See you again soon!

xoxo

Jess

Supplies (ALL Close to My Heart):

Kits: Workshops Your Way® Thinking of You Cardmaking Kit G1181, Grateful for You Cardmaking Kit G1183

Paper: True Love, Sweet Girl

Ink: Charcoal, Peach, Sapphire, Eggplant, Black, New England Ivy, 

Embellishments: Gold Sequins Z4235

Stamps: Heartfelt Thoughts C1661, Central Park D1775

Seaside Blog Hop

Hello friends!

Welcome to a special edition Seaside Blog Hop!  

This month (and next while supplies last!) we have an AWESOME Bring Back My Pack event for a fan fave - Seaside!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!  You should have arrived here from Gina Brandstetter's BLOG. If you get lost at all you can start at the beginning over at Melinda's Blog.

I used this throw back pack to create this fun "quilt block" card:

I happened to have an almost full pack of this paper from the last time it was out (that's how much I LOVED it - I hoarded it!). I used Lagoon Cardstock for my base and Toffee Ink for the sentiment. The stamp set I used is the August Stamp of the Month!!!  If you want to recreate the quilted background, I use 1 1/4" squares and just laid out my pattern, then trimmed down. 

The next stop on the hop is the amazing Krista Hershberger and you can find her blog HERE.

I hope you are inspired to pick up this awesome paper pack (while supplies last!) your fave CTMH Consultant!  If you don't have a consultant yet, feel free to browse my website here.

Thanks for stopping by and I will see you again soon!

xoxo
Jess

Supplies:

Paper: Seaside Paper Packet CC7192

Cardstock: Seaside Coordinating Cardstock CC7193

Stamp Set:  From Me to You S1908

Ink:Toffee Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z2828

Coloring Medium: n/a

Embellishments: Gold Glitter Gems Z3312, Gold Embellishing Thread Z4054

Creative Knockouts #307 - Tag Time

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for a new challenge over at Creative Knockouts Challenge!  Our theme this week is "Tag Time" and our sponsor this week is Kelly herself with Close to My Heart!  You could win a $25. Prize Pack".  I chose to work with this month's Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month - "Bear Hugs"!  I also used the "Into the Wild" Paper Pack :) If you don't already have your own Close to My Heart Consultant, you can pick up any of the products I use today HERE.

  

Here is what I created:

I was having so much fun with these, I created three more cards!

P.S. - this one gives you a sneak peek of the August Stamp of the Month!! :)

I hope to see you at the challenge! :)

Until next time,

Jess

Supplies (ALL Close to My Heart):

Paper: Into the Wild Paper Pack X7247B & Coordinating Paper Pack X7247D

Ink: Charcoal, Fern, Sapphire

Embellishments: Gold Glitter Gems Z3312m Gold Embellishing Thread Z4054

Stamps: Bear Hugs S1907 (STOM July), From Me to You S1908 (SOTM August)

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #325

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for another inspiring sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!

Here it is:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson

Here is what I created:

I needed to restock my Sympathy Cards (I really have to be in the right mood to create them!), so I felt this sketch was a great jumping off point!  I used on of my favorite stamp sets -

I did use the True Love Paper pack one more time on this one - it really is versatile and not just for weddings. You can grab any current supplies over on my website HERE.

My featured colors for this card were New England Ivy, Pansy and Fern.

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess

Cross Canada Hop - July 2019 - Into The Wild

Hello crafty friends!

How are we almost halfway through July??? Crazy! I hope you are getting to enjoy some family time during these summer months - I love every minute of it!

Welcome to our “Into the Wild” Blog Hop!  We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join Michelle at Creations With Michelle. You should have arrived here from Brandy’s post.

This month we are showcasing the super sweet "Into the Wild" paper pack I created two cards for you - and I re-used a stamp set from the "Sweet Girl" Cardmaking Kit too!

PROJECT 1 - Handmade Card

PROJECT 2 - Handmade Card

As you can see, this paper pack is so sweet! I love the beautiful subtle colors! I used the cut apart pages to create my accents.

The next stop on the hop is the ever talented Terry Ann and you can find her blog HERE.  If you get lost along the way, you can always start back at Michelle's Blog.

Thanks for stopping by! If you love any of the products I've used and would like to get them yourself, you, please contact your local CTMH Consultant OR (if you don't have a consultant) you an shop my website HERE.

See you again next month on the 10th!

Jessica

Supplies:

Paper: Into the Wild Paper Pack X7247B & Coordinating Paper Pack X7247D

Ink: Linen, Fern, Sapphire

Embellishments:N/A

Stamps: Sweet Girl - Cardmaking C1790

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #323

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for another inspiring sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!

Here it is:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson

Here is what I created:

I used a couple of different stamp sets to create this card!
I pulled out a hostess only stamp set from SE1 to create this card - the Bible Verses set. I hadn't used it yet and I was really drawn to it.

Once again, I featured the "True Love" Paper from the current SE2 book! :)  I did use part of the cutapart pages - can you find it? As always, you can grab any current supplies over on my website HERE.

My featured colors for cardstock & ink were Sapphire, Mint and Sugarplum.

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess