July 2015 Stamp of the Month Bloghop

Welcome to the July 2015 Stamp of the Month Bloghop! This month we are featuring, "Life is Wonderful", a wonderful stamp set.*

This is a bloghop that features MANY talented Close to My Heart Consultants.  If you started at the beginning of the blog, your last stop was most likely Lori Brown's blog.  When you finish on my post, click on this link to go to Michelle Stewart's Blog.  It doesn't matter if you are hopping forwards or hopping backwards because this is one big loop.  If you get lost along the way, you'll find a list of the order at ifyoublingit.blogspot.com.  

I made a greeting card to use at my next card class.  Because the beach on the Oregon Coast is my favorite place to think, "Life is Wonderful", I made a card that feels all beachy.  You are welcome to think of your favorite beach when you look at this card!!!  I combined three stamp sets into this image:  July SOTM, Seaside WOTG, and Ice Cold Summer.

I fell in love with the cabana look created when using the Seaside Paper Packet, retiring Smoothie Striped Washi Tape, Teal Shimmer Trim, Sorbet Cardstock, Glacier Cardstock, Colonial White Cardstock, and Coral Reef Sequins.  The inks I used were Sorbet, Hollyhock, Desert Sand, Glacier, and Pear.  Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors and 3L E-Z Dots Adhesive were the basics I used.

Remember that the July SOTM is only available between July 1 and July 31, 2015.  Click here to order yours or visit with your own consultant.  Have fun creating with "Life is Wonderful"!  

Thanks for stopping by!!!  Nancy

Wavy Blooms Set of Cards Workshop

Coming up on July 7, 2015 at 1-4pm, I will host a workshop featuring the "Wavy Blooms" Stamp Set at my house in Sherwood, Oregon.  You will make two of each of the three designs then wrap them up in a ribbon completing a six card set of handmade cards.  Workshop fee is $12.

Please RSVP by July 3 to nancysheart2heart@comcast.net to hold a place for yourself.  If you are unable to attend, you may still order the stamp set and supplies by clicking here.

The inspiration for the cards was from CTMH's 2015 Seasonal Expressions 2 catalog.

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy

Stamp of the Month Bloghop for June 2015

Welcome to this month's SOTM Bloghop featuring, Ice Cream Dream, a stamp set of seven images.  

We have 63 participating CTMH Consultants this month.  You will find excellent ideas for all your papercrafting endeavors.  Start the bloghop anywhere and within the post you will find a link to the next blogger.  Or find the link to the previous blogger.  Hopping either direction works.

You may have just come from Carol Taggio's Blog which is before mine.  When you are ready, click on Daryls Recker's Blog to continue making your way around the loop.

For my use of "Ice Cream Dream" I made a summer card which may be appropriate for a birthday or just to say, "Hello".

The products I used to make this card were:

• Bulk Wanderful B&T
• Flaxen Extra Thick Twine
• White cardstock for the base and flavorful images
• Shin Han markers
• Shin Han blending pen
• Kraft cardstock
• Black Pigment Ink
• Black Exclusive Ink
• Red Enamel Hearts
• corner rounder
• 3-D Foam Tape
• EZ Dots adhesive

I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone created this month!  Have fun completing this blog.

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy

Stamp of the Month Bloghop for July 2014

Welcome to the July 2014 Stamp of the Month Bloghop!

We are fortunate to have over 40 CTMH consultants participating this month!  I am sure you will see some very creative art using the Circus Alphabet Stamp Set.

The bloghop operates as one big loop.  You can really start at any blog and then look for the names of the preceding hopper and thhttp://pamse next one to follow.  For instance, my blog post was preceded by Pam's Blog.  When you are finished with mine you'll click on the name of the next blogger which is Susan's Blog.  You can hop by going forward or backward, it doesn't matter.  At any time you get lost just visit http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html to be redirected.

I must admit that I had trouble creating my artwork this month.  I had to wait until the last minute to get started.  Then I was "entertaining" so to speak with a novice papercrafter and kept having to be engaged in dialogue.  So I got distracted and started making cutting mistakes!  Ouch!!!  In particular I wasted some of the chalkboard paper and didn't dare make one more attempt or I wouldn't have enough for my ladies.  So you will see a bubble in my banner which uses the Circus Alphabet Stamp Set.  Here's more explanation...

I had decided to make a baby card using Jubilee and the Chalkboard paper.  I planned on doing embossing with retired white embossing powder.  Little did I know that my craft heater would burn a bubble in the paper!!  I tried to redo this, but then my hand was nervous and the letters weren't as clear.  So I kept the bubble one which really is turning out to be my "perfect imperfection" which is alot like me!  Please pardon my bubble!!  I also learned something important about the chalkboard paper, it changed from dull to shiny under the heat.  I wonder if it is not really meant for embossing?! :))

Maybe the layout will inspire you with some truly baby colored paper.  This just is a little flat for me, but I like the concept.  There, I admitted it, I don't like my card!!!  Oh well, there's always next month....

The products I used are:

Jubilee Papers
Chalkboard Papers
Circus Alphabet Stamp Set
Baby Carriage Mini Stamp
Color-Ready Ribbon
Washi Tape:  Yellow Triangles, Slate Polka Dot, and Lagoon Houndstooth
Sponge
Sorbet Ink
Cotton Candy Marker  (Easily substitute a Sky Marker if the baby is a boy.)
Black Pigment Ink
Versamat
White Embossing Powder
Craft Heater
Pink Flamingo Dots  (You could use Aqua Dots for boy babies.)
Black Flourish
Babycakes Assortment

Remember that Circus Alphabet Stamp Set is only available this July 2014.  Click here to be directed to my retail site where you can order one for $5 when you qualify with a $50 order.  Or just order it for $17.95.

Thanks so much for stopping by and putting up with my humor!!  Nancy

June 2014 Card Kits

Unbelievable, it's Summer!

I don't know about you, but I am ready for some fun in the sun!

But in case you need a day inside because you got too sunburned at the pool, I have some gorgeous card kits to offer you!  Each one is priced differently, but they all have an option to buy the stamp set used or to have me prestamp for you.  You will get the materials for five cards per kit.  Everything is precut and measured for you.  It's simple...you provide the adhesives and your good to go!

I used the amazing "Balloon Talk" papers for all of these cards.  You can order the paper by clicking here should you desire more and the whole collection.

Here are the kits:

"Merci Beaucoup"

Adapted by Nancy Womersley

Stamping Options

Option 1 I stamp for you $9.50 USD Option 2 You buy the stamp and DIY $26.00 USD

"Owls"

Created by Nancy Womersley

Stamping Options

Option 1 I stamp for you $12.75 USD Option 2 You buy the stamp and DIY $20.50 USD

"Kaboom"

Created by Nancy Womersley

Stamping Options

Option 1 I stamp for you $14.75 USD Option 2 You buy the stamp and DIY $31.00 USD

So there you have it, three kits to choose from.  Or all three for a bonazza of papercrafting!  If you have any questions, leave a comment or email me.

Thanks for stopping by!    Nancy

Stamp of the Month Bloghop for June 2014

Welcome to the Stamp for the Month Bloghop!

This month we are featuring "Kaboom", a stamp set of 16 images.

 

 

You are about to see many marvelous creations by the 50+ contributing consultants.  You can join the bloghop here or anywhere and follow links for the next landing pad.  Anytime you get lost along the way, click here for a complete list of the bloggers.

You may have come from the amazing Michelle Johns' Blog.  Welcome to my blog to see my creation!

 

 

I made a birthday card because my two grandsons have birthdays in early July.  The sentiment can be changed to announce the birth of a child, wedding reception news, or whatever.  The options are endless!

 

 

I almost used exclusively CTMH product, but I deviated with the polka-dot grosgrain ribbon.  I wanted to use it up!  Now for the CTMH product besides the Kaboom stamp set, I used Balloon Ride Papers, Ruby Cardstock, White Daisy Cardstock, Red Shimmer Trim, gems from the Red Base & Bling Jewels, Ruby Exlcusive Inks Pad, Honey Exclusive Inks Pad, Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks Pad, Black Exclusive Inks Pad, 5.50 x 4.25 White Card from Value Pack, 3-D Foam Tape, and Tombow Adhesive.  I cut the ovals from a product of a retired company.  You can use our Cricut Cartridges instead.

 

You can get the stamp set, Kaboom for $5 with a $50 order.  Click here to order yours now.

 

Okay, now it's time to jump on over to Terry Ann Diack's Blog so you can see her awesome work.

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy

 

SOTM Bloghop for February 2014

Hello Bloggers and welcome to my page of the SOTM Bloghop!

This month we are featuring "Wild About Love", a set of nine stamps.  It is adorable and very current with indeed, do I dare say it, the Utube sensation, "What Does the Fox Say?"  I love that it lends itself to Valentine's Day.

This Bloghop features 50+ participating Close to My Heart Consultants.  You may have just seen the amazing art that Susan Brooks did on her blog.  No matter where you start, it is one big loop and you will make your way around and back to your starting point.  When you are ready you will hop on over to   Teresa Scrivens'  blog to see her wonderful creation.  If you get lost along the way, Click here to get a complete list of the bloggers so you can find your place.

I made a greeting card that may be used for Valentine's Day or anytime you want to tell someone that you love them.  My Nana used to ask me if I thought she was a "foxy" grandma.  This would have been perfect to send her following that question!  

The products I used are all CTMH from our newest Idea Book, Spring/Summer 2014:

February SOTM

Lollydoodle Paper Pack

Cotton Candy CS

Slate CS

White Daisy CS

Sorbet Ink Pad

Cotton Candy Ink Pad

Slate Ink Pad

Lollydoodle Assortment

Flamingo Dots

Triangle Studs

5.5 x 4.25 Card Base

The February SOTM is only available between February 1 and 28.  You can order it and any of the new product at my retail site or with your consultant.  Click here to order now. 

Thanks for stopping by today!  Nancy

August 2013 Card Kits

It's time to get back in the swing of things from this wonderful summertime!  I hope you are refreshed and ready to begin making cards again.  I have a darling, back-to-school card as well as some end-of-summer delights!  They are as follows...

"A Chocolate Affair"

Stamping Options

Option 1 You buy stamp and mini ink pad $16.25 USD Option 2 I do the stamping for you $16.75 USD

"School Is Here"

Stamping Options

Option 1 You buy stamp and mini ink pad $32.30 USD Option 2 I do the stamping for you $12.40 USD

"Remarkable Wreath"

(Inspired from new, Fall/Winter Idea Book)

Stamping Options

Option 1 You buy stamp and mini ink pad $25.65 USD Option 2 I do the stamping for you $17.25 USD

"In the Zone"

Thanks for looking at my card kits!  Enjoy the rest of the summer!!  Nancy

Card Kits for May 2013

Hey there, Papercrafters!  The first round of summer holidays and events are fast approaching!!  But do not lose faith, I have just the card kits for you to be ready for the graduations, Father's Day, Fourth of July, and more. 

All of my kits are using Close to My Heart papers, stamps, inks and embellishments.  In the kits, I include all precut papers, ribbons, and other embellishments.  I will prestamp all images if you choose this option.  When you decide to buy the stamp set, I include a mini, black, pigment ink pad which is good for about 30 uses.  If you decide you need the exact ink colors I have stamped, you can visit my wedsite, www.nancysheart2heart.ctmh.com .

Without further delay, here are the kits for May 2013:

Using Later Sk8r papers,

"Boy Graduation Card" inspired by Gina Brandstetter

Stamp Sets Used are:

Perfect Fit - Frames

Congrats

Stamping Options

Option 1 I do all the stamping $18.10 USD Option 2 You buy the stamp set and ink pad $29.00 USD

Another Later Sk8r card,

"In Gear" inspired by Bethany Rielage

Stamp Sets Used:

Perfect Fit - Birthday
In Gear

 

Stamping Options

Option 1 I do all the stamping $14.00 USD Option 2 You buy the stamp set and ink pad $36.50 USD

Kit using Blush and Sunset Cardstock
Girl Graduation

 Stamp Sets Used:
Congrats
Simple Pleasures (retired)

Stamping Options

Option 1 I do all the stamping $15.95 USD Option 2 not available $0.00 USD

 

Kit using Tommy Paper Pack
"Born to Ride" inspired by Kylie Young

Stamp Sets Used:
Born to Ride
A Little Everything (retired) 

Stamping Options

Option 1 I do all the stamping $13.00 USD Option 2 not available $0.00 USD

 

 

 

Another kit with Tommy

"May SOTM - Pinwheels"

(This can be made into an invitation if desired.)

 

Stamp Sets Used:

May SOTM - Pinwheels

Sept. SOTM - Retired

 

Stamping Options

  Option 1 I do all the stamping $13.00 USD  Option 2 you buy the stamp set and ink pad $24.50 USD 

 

 

 

  Using Dream Pop

"Pair-A-Phrase"

 Stamp Set Used:

Pair-A-Phrase (retired)

Stamping Options

Option 1 I do all the stamping $16.00 USD Option 2 not available $0.00 USD

May SOTM is available for $5 when you make a $50 purchase at www.nancysheart2heart.ctmh.com .

It is a great stamp for all things Spring and Summer! It is available from May 1-31 only.

(This is not a kit.)

There you have it!  Each kit will come with step by step directions.  Remember that numbers are limited so order early to not be disappointed.  Check back often for new kits and other exciting things!

Thanks for stopping by!  Nancy