Out of the Closet - Stamping In the Open: cards

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Monday, June 30, 2014

July STOM Blog Hop

Welcome to the July Stamp of the Month (SOTM)

Blog Hop!

Check with your consultant to get this 68 stamp set - Circus Alphabet

If you came here from Nancy Womersly's Blog you are on the right track. If you would like to see a complete list of SOTM bloggers click here. We have over forty consultants who have projects to share with you.

Although this is a font set, my objective was to use the stamps for something other than words.

I used planned random stamping starting with an X on each image. the first image is cocoa stamped letters on a hollyhock background. Once I had an area stamped, I cut it out in a circle and then used the corner rounder to create a scalloped edge. I then affixed a label with ribbon and stamped Happy Bday.

The second card was initially created the same as the first except I stamped on White card stock and then colored the letters. I also created two images so I could stack them and create a flower. The other embellishments were created with Cricut and Art Philosophy Cartridge.

Once I had the flower image laid out, I stamped HAPPY bIRtHdaY, in cocoa, in the lower right hand corner. Below is a detail image:

Continue enjoying more ideas, using this stamp set, by joining Judy Burger at her blog.

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

January SOTM - Cross-Stitch Wishes

Welcome to the January Stamp of the Month (SOTM)

Blog Hop!

Check with your consultant to get this thirteen stamp set - Cross-Stitch Wishes!

If you came here from Judy Burger's Blog you are on the right track. If you would like to see a complete list of SOTM bloggers click here. We have approximately fifty consultants who have projects to share with you.

Here are the two cards I made this month:

As soon as I saw this stamp set, I knew I would be making adjustments to some of the stamps [or cutting them apart ;o) ]

Here is a closer look at the first card:

For this one I cut the heart from the bottom of "You are the BEST" saying. I then used this stamp to make the background offset heart using Hollyhock ink. The LOVE saying and hearts were then inked with markers and stamped on a scrap piece of paper. The edges were inked with Hollyhock and mattings of holly hock and black were used to complete the card. The saying is popped up with 3-D Foam Tape. I was inspired to make this card by a Heart You design by Angeline Yong Jeet Leen.

And the second card . . .

The background 'cross-stitch' design was created by separating the top cross-stitching from the "SEW special" rectangle stamp. I then drew my diamonds on a plain card very lightly with pencil and stamped just the cross stitching with black. Once the lines were established I then used the heart (same one as for the first card) and stamped in Hollyhock, placinb the point of the heart in each corner of the diamonds. I then cut the round flower from the stem and leaves. Using the flower I stamped using honey ink, placing flowers in the center of each diamond. I then cut one ribbon from the clothesline and used pear to stamp the ribbon between the hearts. The saying is a simple XO in black and the edging is the first two rows of the heart top, inked in hollyhock and stamped around the entire base. The mats are black, hollyhock and honey with the Saying popped up with 3-D tape. The final touch is a large bow using the Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and the ends around the inside of the card.

Continue enjoying more ideas, using this stamp set, by joining Mary Eisen at her blog.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Friendship Bouquet Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the May Stamp of the Month (SOTM) Blog Hop! This month's stamp set Friendship Bouquet is a Limited Edition and contains eight great stamps!

If you came here from Gina Brandstetter's Blog you are on the right track. If you would like to see a complete list of SOTM bloggers click here. We have almost sixty consultants who have projects to share with you for May.

Here is my first card:

Here is a detail shot:

I used the Sweet Surprise Card Kit centers and card for this one. I stamped the large sunflower three times and cut each into sections after removing the center. Then I glued the pieces around the center filled cup. I used the small sunflower matted with two different card stock papers at 1/4" increments to create a sticker to back the cup on the inside.

Here is the second card:

A little tone on tone stamping for the base and a couple of scrap strips provide the base for this label and a few Art Philosophy die cuts. Finish it off with a button and here you have a very easy card.

a detail shot:

and another detail shot:

Please keep hopping with Krista Ritske.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Napkin Card Video

Let's see if I got this right! The belly band portion is below. Sorry for the low volume! This is my first attempt at a video and I thought I was close enough to the camera when I was speaking. There is soooo much to have together to get a video together in one shot. I am even further amazed by my fellow consultants, who do these on a regular basis.

Monday, January 31, 2011

February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the February Stamp of the Month (SOTM) Blog Hop! This month's set is called Friendship. This set of 8 stamps works well with Wings paper pack.

If you have come here from Brae Montgomery's Blog you have seen some of the great work from our CTMH consultants! We have almost seventy Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations, using the Friendship SOTM and other great CTMH products.

It is simple to follow our blog hop - just click on the link at the end of the post to move to the next one!

Here is what I made this month:

The papers and colors are from the Wings paper pack. The colors used are Black, Sweet Leaf and Pear.

I used two clear cards and embossed them with Sizzix Damask folder. Once the pieces were embossed I sanded the raised image for a frosty look and then made the score lines and cuts to assemble the box. The February SOTM was used to create a repeated pattern on Sweet Leaf cardstock and a band was cut to go around the box. Tiny Black pearls were placed in the center of each image on the band. Three light green rhinestones were placed to the right of the truncated saying. I colored the first part of the saying with markers, stamped and then cleaned the stamp. Then I colored the rest of the saying (highlighting friend and heart in opposite color from rest of the saying). There are three mats behind the saying layer with a small loop of black and white ribbon from the Wings Workshop sandwiched between.

Remember, the February SOTM is only available until February 28! Contact your CTMH Consultant to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

If you get lost along the hop, click here for the complete list of participants.

Step on over to Annette Green's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to see the variety of ideas with one stamp set!

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

April SOTM - Flowerpot

Welcome to the April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! Flowerpot is a very cute flowery set!

If you have come here from Wanda Riley's Blog you got a taste of the talent represented! We have over sixty Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations, using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products. It is simple to hop along - just click on the link at the end of the post to move to the next one!

Here is what I made this month.

The paper is from Veranda Collection. I made the flower using the instructions I posted last month but started with paper flowers. They poof right up! Only had 5 flowers to create this many layered flower. I decided to go retro and did some blocking and masking. Since I'm not the biggest flower girl (although you wouldn't know it by looking at my blog lately!) I decided to take a twist on the flowery set and make hats out of the flower pots. Each flower center is offset with sparkles.

Here is a detail shot of the flower (check out the March SOTM post to see the instructions)

Remember, the April SOTM is only available until April 30th! Contact your CTMH Consultant to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

If you get lost along the hop, click here for the complete list of participants.

Now "Hop" on over to Lori Leng's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to seeall the great crafting ideas!

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Piece of Cake - February Stamp of the Month

Welcome to the February Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! February SOTM is Piece of Cake, a set of Ten (10) stamps. If you have come here from Nancy Brown's Blog you got a taste of the talent represented! We have over seventy Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations, using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products. It is simple to hop along - just click on the link at the end of the post to move to the next one!
Here is a collection of items I made this month.

And now for the close ups - with details . . .

The paper pack is Grace using Twilight, Cocoa and Colonial White cardstock. I used glitter on the cake flowers and scored the cocoa cardstock in a diamond pattern before sanding to reveal the white core. Love the new paper flowers, this one is folded in half and secured with a pewter brad.

Next in line is a pop up twirl card.

Stamping of a border is done with Twilight on Twilight. I took a strip of B&T from the Grace paperpack and folded it to create a ruffle under the flower. Love the filegree flowers and attached sparkels to add that shine!

The inside is the Pop-up Twirl Card using a cake to spin when the card is opened. I used our sparkles on the top and bottom of a bamboo skewer stick (instead of the buttons noted in the instructions, also used waxy flax for the thread).

Remember, the February SOTM is only available until February 28th! Contact your CTMH Consultant to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

If you get lost along the hop, click here for the complete list of participants.

Now "Hop" on over to Latisha Haag's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!

Thursday, December 31, 2009

January SOTM Blog HOP

Welcome to the January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! The January SOTM is True Friends, a set of Eleven stamps. If you have come here from Jen Patrick's Blog, you are on Hoppin Along! We have over sixty Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations, using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products. It is simple to hop along - just click on the link at the end of the post to move to the next one!

Here is a collection of items I made this month. In the front is a shopping list portfolio with belly band and pencil, next is a bunch of pencils (getting ready for tax season), in the back is a 3 x 8 card.

And now for the close ups - with details . . .

The paper pack is Veranda using Juniper, Cocoa and White Daisy cardstock. I used the same label to make the ribbon bow, that I used on the card to border the "To a special friend" sentiment, using Juniper ink. I added a paper flower from the new Spring Blossom set that I added Juniper ink to color and popped on a fantastic Filigree charm. Topping off the sentiment is a little paper butterfly colored with a hint of creme brulee and dessert sand for depth. I had the paper punch in my supply cabinet and couldn't resist the lacey effect to add a sense of nostalgia to my card.

Next in line

This is a list portfolio made with Juniper and White Daisy cardstock, the Red B&T from Perfect Day. The Tulip inked label used for the "For my friend" sentiment is the same label I used to make the tulip colored bow (notice those little hearts)! The belly band slides off the portfolio to reveal the list and pencil, which I wrapped in B&T.

I used the corner rounder to make the scallop edge on the flap.

The instructions for making the bows? I will post those this weekend (I have to keep you coming back, don't I? - hee hee). Seriously though, I need to take pictures of the steps so that it is clear how to assemble them. It really is pretty easy and I have two different types, depending on the label shape!

Remember, the January SOTM is only available until January 31st! Contact your CTMH Consultant to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

If you get lost along the hop, click here for the complete list of participants.

Now "Hop" on over to Kathleen's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas!

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Calling all Card Makers

Wanda and I are planning another card workshop in May! I'm trying to figure out the best dates and times. We are looking at an evening class (2 hours maximum) - Friday's are best for me or Saturday 11am or 1pm. Let me hear your feedback! Goal 20 cards in 2 hours! Watch the blog for the details and to register.