Cross Canada Hop - April 2020

Hello crafty friends!

Welcome to our “Seas the Day” 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’s Blog. You should have arrived here from Brandi’s post.

I had fun with the Make it From Your Heart Volume 4 to make this card. When you need a jumping off point, the sketches are awesome! How fun is this paper? While I don’t live anywhere near an ocean, I still had fun with the patterns in the collection. And those Seashell Sequins are amazing! 

  

The next stop on the hop is the ever talented Janet’s Blog.  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: Seas the Day Paper Packet & Sticker Sheet
Cardstock: Canary Cardstock

Stamp Set:  April 2020 Stamp of the Month

Ink: Black Stazon 
Embellishments: Seas the Day Dots, Seashell Sequins

Adhesives: foam squares, tape runner
Other: Alcohol markers, Make it From Your Heart V4

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #339

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 kind of flipped the sketch a bit and just worked with some older products in my stash for this card!

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #337

Hello crafty friends!

I'm still working on a Halloween theme, so with that in mind... it's time for another inspiring sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!

Check it out:

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

Here is what I created:

I did use the Spellbound Paper again, but this time I paired it with a pumpkin image from the "What A Hoot S1408" Stamp Set and "Purr-fect Halloween S1608" sentiment.

          

Check out what's new and current on my website HERE.

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess

October SOTM Blog Hop - Autumn Air

Hello friends!

Welcome to the October Stamp of the Month (SOTM) Blog Hop!  

  

This month we are featuring a very lovely set called "Autumn Air".  More GORGEOUS fonts for you to love!

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

I used this stamp set to create these gorgeous cards:





To make the splatters, I used a waterbrush and dipped it into some of my Paprika Ink, then splattered it over my images! I love fussy cutting, so you will notice the leaves and the words have been trimmed with Micro-Tip Scissors. I used the rock & roll technique to ink up my leaves with Toffee & Paprika.

I paired this wonderful set with a BRAND NEW Paper Pack - Hawthorn!!  I loved these papers from the moment I saw them!

  The next stop on the hop is Ronda La Duke's BLOG - I know she will have something delightful for you!

I hope you are inspired to pick up this fabulous stamp set from 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: Hawthorn Paper Packet X7249B

Cardstock: Hawthorn Coordinating Paper Packet X7249D

Stamp Set:  Autumn Air S1910

Ink: Sapphire, Paprika, Toffee
Adhesive: Adhesive Runner Z3372, Tombow

Coloring Medium: Small Round Waterbrush Z3224

Embellishments: n/a
Other: Shaker Window & Confetti Thin Cuts Z4309, Non-stick Micro-tip Scissors Z1836

Cross Canada Hop - Every Little Thing - September 2019

Hello crafty friends!

Welcome September!

Welcome to our “Every Little Thing” 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 beautiful "Every Little Thing" Paper Pack! It wasn't my favorite at first, but it's grown on me! :) I wanted to pair it with something unexpected, so I used Sunflower Sympathy & Perk Up stamp sets!

  

The Featured colors in this pack are: Wisteria, Evergreen, Julep, Sapphire, Mint, Lemonade, Black, White Daisy. What can you see yourself making with this fun paper?  Remember, in addition to the papers, we have the coordinating cardstocks, scrapbooking & cardmaking kits plus embellishments!  There is always something for every budget and occasion. If you need help choosing products, be sure to reach out. That's what I'm here for.

The next stop on the hop is the ever talented Linda's Blog.  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: Every Little Thing Paper Packet X7248B, Every Little Thing Coordinating Cardstock X7248D

Ink: Wisteria, Evergreen, Julep Pigment Ink, Mint, Intense Black

Embellishments: Clear Super Fine Embossing Powder Z2088,  Julep Glitter Gems Z3507, Julep Velvet Ribbon

Z3567

Stamps: Perk Up Stamp + Thin Cuts Z3537, Sunflower Sympathy Stamp + Thin Cuts Z3544

Adhesive: 3D Foam Tape Z1151, Liquid Glass Z679, Adhesive Runner Z3372

New Product Blog Hop - September 2019

Hello friends!

Welcome to the September/October New Product Blog Hop!  

Wahoo!  New catalogue launch means BEAUTIFUL new papers, stamps, accessories and MORE!  The second I saw the Hawthorn Papers, I knew I needed to work with them!

  

The featured colors in this collection are: Sangria, Paprika, Saffron, Sage, Toffee, Sapphire, Charcoal, Pebble. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog!  You should have arrived here from Michelle Loncar's Blog. If you are just starting here or get lost along the way, you can start at the beginning over at Melinda Everitt's Blog..

I knew I wanted to create some fall home decor with this collection, so I set my heart on a wreath.  I used my Cricut to cut most of the leaves along with the new Hawthorn - Scrapbooking Stamp & Thin Cuts.  I loved the neutrals & plaid in this set!  I did mix in some of the regular cardstock too from the coordinating cardstock pack.

  

 

For the leaves, I did a bit of a rock & roll technique! Ink up your leaves in a lighter color, then roll the edges in a darker color!  Here I used the new Paprika Ink as my darker color, and both Nectarine & Saffron as my lighter shades.

 

A little close up of the construction process! I did wrap my wreath form in jute twine before I started.  That was probably the longest part of my process!!

 

Of course my handy dandy Cricut machine did most of the heavy cutting ;) I only used the Toffee cardstock for the wreath.



Next up, I'll send you over to Terry Metzger's Blog.

I hope you are inspired to pick up this fabulous stamp set from your fave CTMH Consultant!  If you don't have a consultant yet, feel free to browse my website here.

Here is one more close of up of the finished wreath with a different background.

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

xoxo
Jess

Supplies:

Paper: Hawthorn Paper Packet X7249B
Cardstock: Hawthorn Coordinating Cardstock X7249D

Stamp Set:  Hawthorn—Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts Z3527

Ink: Paprika Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z6515, Nectarine Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z6510, Saffron Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z2851
Embellishments: Jute Twine (from stash)

Adhesives: Hot Glue Gun
Other: Cricut, Wreath Form

September SOTM Blog Hop - Random Acts of Cardness

Hello friends!

Welcome to the September Stamp of the Month (SOTM) Blog Hop!  

  

This month we are featuring the gorgeous stamp set called "Random Acts of Cardness ".  I love the beautiful fonts and wonderful everyday sentiments!

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 stamp set to create these gorgeous cards:

I paired this wonderful set with a BRAND NEW Paper Pack - Every Little Thing!!  Oh ya - did I forget to mention it's NEW CATALOG TIME!  Wahoo!!!!  You are going to LOVE these papers!

  The next stop on the hop is Terry Metzger's BLOG - I know she will have something delightful for you!

I hope you are inspired to pick up this fabulous stamp set from 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: Every Little Thing Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet X7248S

Cardstock: Every Little Thing Coordinating Cardstock X7248D

Stamp Set:  Random Acts of Cardness S1909

Ink: Sapphire, Evergreen, Lemonade, 
Adhesive: Adhesive Runner Z3372, Liquid Glass Z679

Coloring Medium: Small Round Waterbrush Z3224

Embellishments: Cool Mint Stickles™ Glitter Gel Z3557, Julep Glitter Gems Z3507, Every Little Thing Vellum Die-cuts
Z3521

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #331

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 the Handmade Card I created:

I used the Into the Wild Paper Pack to create this card. I'm sure going to miss this pack once it's gone!

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

Ink:  Mink, Charcoal

Embellishments: Silver Glitter Gems Z4191

Stamps: Into the Wild—Cardmaking C1789

August SOTM Blog Hop - From Me to You

Hello friends!

Welcome to the August Stamp of the Month (SOTM) Blog Hop!  

  

This month we are featuring the delightful stamp set called "From Me to You".  You are going to LOVE this set -it has almost every sentiment you could possibly need!!!

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

I used this stamp set to create these gorgeous cards:

As you can see, I used various stamps to make a cool background paper.

I paired this wonderful set with our feature paper, Craft On!!  The first card I also used a pattern from our Make it From Your Heart Pattern Book - don't you just love a good jumping off point?

  The next stop on the hop is Krista Hershberger's Blog - I know she will have something delightful for you!

I hope you are inspired to pick up this fabulous stamp set from 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: Craft On Paper Pack X7245B

Cardstock: Craft On Coordinating Cardstock X7245D

Stamp Set:  From Me to You S1908

Ink:Raspberry Z2812, Emerald Z2806, Thistle and Pixie
Adhesive: Adhesive Runner Z3372

Coloring Medium: n/a

Embellishments: Mini Stapler Z2027, Craft On Rubber Shapes Z4057

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