Sheila's Stamping Stuff

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Keep Dreaming

"Clean and simple" cards always appeal to me, and this week's CAS(e) this Sketch! (CTS182) is a really nice simple sketch. Using a card base of Desert Sand cardstock, a bit of watercolor was washed onto some watercolor paper using the new Medium Flat Waterbrush. An adorable turtle and sentiment from the Outback Adventure stamp set were stamped using Memento Black ink. After stamping a couple of turtles onto a piece of White Daisy cardstock as a liner for the inside, the card is complete and ready to brighten someone's day.

All papers and stamps are from Close To My Heart (CTMH).
#ctmh #cardmaking #CTS182 #seaturtle

	Sheila Bennett Close To My Heart Independent Consultant (913) 485-4355

Throwback ~ Fruit of the Vine

If you have been a CTMH consultant for several years, then you probably recognize this very "oldie, but goodie" Fruit of the Vine stamp set. You may also notice the infamous Balloon String stamp that was used to add a bit of vines to the leaves. If you remember using these stamps, please leave me a comment and let me know if it put a smile on your face to see this old favorite stamp set. Bonus if you can identify the "throwback" ink colors used.

One of the challenges this month for Heart 2 Heart Challenges is a "throwback" to dearly loved, retired Close To My Heart products. And this Fruit of the Vine set was one of the first stamp sets that I purchased when first introduced to CTMH over 14 years ago.

All papers and stamps are from Close To My Heart (CTMH).
#ctmh #cardmaking #fruitofthevine #balloonstring

	Sheila Bennett Close To My Heart Independent Consultant (913) 485-4355

Monday, July 25, 2016

For A "Magical" Friend

Enjoyed a fun "stamping day" with a friend today and created this "magical" card using the For a Friend stamp set and papers from the Magical kit. Design of the card was inspired by Mojo Monday 458, which is full of layers and perfect for the variety of patterned papers in the Magical kit. And this card is also perfect for the Magical challenge this month on the Heart 2 Heart Challenges blog.

All papers and stamps are from Close To My Heart (CTMH).
#ctmh #cardmaking #ctmhMagical #mojo458

	Sheila Bennett Close To My Heart Independent Consultant (913) 485-4355

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

The Long Way Home (June SOTM Blog Hop)

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. June = summer = road trip! The Long Way Home stamp set has a bicycle, great "road signs" and a couple of awesome vintage vehicles.

If you have come here from Stamping Maui, 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!

With the bold stripe and adorable pineapple papers from the Calypso kit, this vintage VW stamp from The Long Way Home reminds me of the 1960's. A strip of Shimmer Trip on the 'road' adds to the psychedelic feel.

Place a $50 minimum order this month (June 2016) and you are eligible to purchase The Long Way Home stamp set for only $5. It is also available for $17.95 without a qualifying purchase.

Now "Hop" on over to Stampologist 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.

http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/stamp-of-month-blog-hop-list.html

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).
#ctmh #cardmaking #ctmhCalypso

	Sheila Bennett Close To My Heart Independent Consultant (913) 485-4355

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Calypso ~ Stampers With An Attitude (Blog Hop)

This month, our Stampers With An Attitude team is sharing projects created using the Calypso paper kit or with a beach theme.

If you have come here from CatScrapbooking, 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.

Who can resist creating with the adorable flamingos in the Tickled Pink stamp set. With the matching Tickled Pink Thin Cuts and your die cut machine, it is so easy to quickly cut the flamingo and wing, then you use the stamp set to add the body, legs, and beak. Paired with fun papers from the Calypso kit, a Black cardstock base, and some sequings, this card was created based on the Center Charms design from the Originals Card Confidence Program.

Now "Hop" on over to Inspired By D for more artwork using Calypso papers, or beach projects.