Showing posts with label Kaleidoscope. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kaleidoscope. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Why I Became a CTMH Consultant

"Baby, I'm Worth It!" is the Close To My Heart special for the month of April.  For only $75 you can sign up as a Consultant, join the CTMH family, and possibly earn a free Cricut collection.  Because of this great opportunity, the ladies who participate in the monthly Stamp-of-the-Month Blog Hop thought it would be a good idea for each of us to share "Why I Became a CTMH Consultant."               

If you arrived here from Chris' Creative Life, you are hopping through our circle of Close To My Heart consultants sharing their projects showing why they became a CTMH Consultant. 


Basically, my "why" is because I cannot draw anything.  To give you an example, here is a person that I drew.  Nothing great, very simple, and that is about the best that I can do.  

Since I cannot draw, using stamp images to create something is perfect for me.  When I was first invited to a CTMH party, I was amazed and impressed by what I could create with stamps and ink.  What really appealed to me specifically about CTMH is that they have coordinating cardstock for each of their ink colors.  The patterned papers and embellishments also coordinate perfectly with the ink/cardstock colors, so it is easy to create something fabulous. 

Another great thing for a non-drawer like me is Base & Shade, or 2-step stamping.  For this technique, there are two stamp images which are designed to work together.  The "base" of this large flower from the Blossoming Expressions set was stamped using Gypsy ink, and then the detailed "shade" image was stamped on top of that using Eggplant.  The result is a flower with some depth and character.  Using CTMH clear stamps and blocks makes it very easy to position the second image perfectly on top of the first one.  The same process was used to stamp the leaves with Pear and Topiary inks.  Patterned papers from the Kaleidoscope kit contain the colors Gypsy and Pear, so adding them to the Gypsy cardstock base of the card along with some coordinating embellishments creates a harmonious card.  CTMH also offers great tools to help you create.  This card design is Pattern #22 in Make It From Your Heart Volume 2.


Signing up as a new Consultant with Close To My Heart during April is more rewarding than ever.  When you sign up as a new Consultant, you already get:  

  • New Consultant Kit with essential supplies for only $75
  • $50 in Select Product Credit to spend on additional supplies
  • The chance to earn fantastic Straight To The Top start-up rewards.

And only during April, you can also earn your choice of a FREE Cricut collection or an additional $100 in Select Product Credit when you submit $350 in personal sales within your first 30 days. 




Please visit Crafty Happy to continue along our Blog Hop. 

All papers and stamps are from Close To My Heart (CTMH).
#ctmh #cardmaking #ctmhKaleidoscope  
Sheila Bennett
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
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Sunday, December 13, 2015

Kaleidoscope ~ Stampers With An Attitude (Blog Hop)

This month, our Stampers With An Attitude team is sharing projects created using fun Springtime colors of the Kaleidoscope kit.     

If you have come here from CatScrapbooking blog, you are on the right path!  Blog Hopping is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one, or visit each blog from the list at the end of this post.    



It has been a while since I have used a Freshly Made Sketch (FMS #216), and it was perfect for this cute "hippo" from the Safari Ballet stamp set.  The fun colors of the Kaleidoscope papers had a fresh touch to the watercolor used on the image.       



Now "Hop" on over to If You Bling It for more artwork using the White Pines paper kit.   

"Stampers With An Attitude" Blog Hop participants: 
All papers and stamps are from Close To My Heart (CTMH).
#ctmh #cardmaking #ctmhKaleidoscope #FMS216 
Sheila Bennett
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
(913) 485-4355
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Kaleidoscope Christmas with Foil Tape

For this Featured Products Blog Hop, we are featuring the new shiny Foil Tape from Close To My Heart.  This 1/4" wide tape is available in both Silver and Gold, and there are 15 yards on a roll for only $4.95.  


If you arrived from Inky Hearts Papercrafting, then follow along with the link at the bottom of this post to continue the Featured Products Blog Hop. 

This sparkly Christmas card uses some papers from the Kaleidoscope kit along with white Glitter Paper and Silver Foil Tape.  The bows are pre-made and available in the Cranberry and Pear Fundamental Assortments.  For the 'Merry Christmas,' Pomegranate ink was used with the Hand-Lettered Christmas image.  Since I really enjoy using a sketch, I used Make It From Your Heart Volume 1 Pattern #30 as the design for the card.      

Please visit Scrappin with Heart blog for another entry using Foil Tape. 


Featured Products Blog Hop participants:
All papers and stamps are from Close To My Heart (CTMH).
#ctmh #cardmaking #ctmhKaleidoscope #christmascard 
Sheila Bennett
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
(913) 485-4355
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Candlelight Garden (December SOTM Blog Hop)

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.  The stamp set for the month of December can be used to create sweet thank you and friendship cards, and also add some great details to your scrapbook pages.     

If you have come here from My Creations With Michelle, you are on the right path!  Blog Hopping is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!  

The jar image from Candlelight Garden is so versatile and can be used to "hold" just about any stamp image.  For this card, I used the votive candle with a sweet sentiment.  Color was added to the top portion of the card base and the stamped images using watercolor.  The soft watercolor goes very well with the patterned papers in the Kaleidoscope kit.  You may recognize the card design as Pattern #26 in Make It From Your Heart Volume 2.         

Place a $50 minimum order this month (December 2015) and you are eligible to purchase the Candlelight Garden stamp set for only $5. It is also available for $17.95 without a qualifying purchase.  




Now "Hop" on over to Melissa's Heartfelt Sentiments blog to see her work.  Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting inspiration and other fun ideas. 


list of participants

If you get lost along the way, the complete list of participants is available on Melinda's 'If You Bling It' blog.   




All papers and stamps are from Close To My Heart (CTMH).
Sheila Bennett
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
(913) 485-4355
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