CTMH-- April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop-- Blessed

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for April featuring Blessed!

All artwork on the hop will feature April's Blessed, a set of 12 stamps! If you have come here from Tammy's Blog you are on the right path.

This month we have  about 55 CTMH Consultants sharing their SOTM creations, and other great CTMH artwork. Hopping along is fun and simple to do - just click the link at the end of each blogger's post to move to the next one!  Be sure to leave some love (comments) along the way :)

Today I would like to share a piece of wall art that I created using this stamp set.  I found the most adorable button egg art at Auntie Loo Crafts that I used as my inspiration for this piece.  

I took the largest swirly flower image, the smaller flower image and the little butterfly and created a random stamped tone-on-tone background.  I used Sweet Leaf ink, stamped on textured Sweet Leaf cardstock.  
I then free hand drew and egg shape on the paper and started glueing buttons down onto the page.  I used our awesome new Pink Button collection and had to add some buttons from the retired Autum Garden Button set as well.  There are A LOT of buttons on this piece! 


Detail:

 

I ultimately framed this piece in white.

And it is a part of my "Easter themed" wall!  I have been trying to create a couple of pieces of art for each holiday to hang on one wall in my family room.  One of the Easter pieces I already featured:  Pottery Barn Kids {Inspired} Easter Wall Art.  The subway art I found at Landee See, Landee Do

Here is the wall:

Supplies Used:
Sweet Leaf Textured Carstock
Sweet Leaf Ink
D1455 Blessed
Z1370 Pink Button Assortment
Autum Garden Button Assortment



Be sure to stop by again tomorrow as I participate in the April Showers blog hop :)


Now hop hop hop on over to Wanda's Blog  to see what she has created for you!

CTMH--- Sophia Worskhop Kit of the Month

The Sophia kit from Close To My Heart has jumped in to my All-Time favorite list!!!!  I just adore the pinks and greens, the big florals and the polka dots.  It pairs really well with my daughters room, as it is also pink and green.  I love it sooooo much that I found a beautiful dress for my daughter for Easter, that is a perfect match!

The cards featured in the Workshop Kit of the Month make me smile!  I have not created the workshop cards in a few months, but had to do these!  Look how cute:

I am saving the layout to put Easter pictures on (you know, of my darling daughter in her perfectly matched dress).
 Here is my version of the featured layout:  

April Workshop Kit of the Month
**Sophia**
April 10th, 12:00-3:30 (Local fans)
RSVP & Pay by April 1st!!

G1019 Sophia Workshop Kit (includes):

My Acrylix® Sophia Workshop ($13.95)
Buttons Pink Assortment ($5.95)
Colonial White Waxy Flax ($3.95)
Workshop Guide ($1.00)                                                        $29.95

Best Kit- I seriously recommend making the splurge though as they totally dress up the artwork. You will not be disappointed...I PROMISE!!
*Z1357 Sophia Level 2 Journaling Spots                       $3.95
*Z1326 Sparkles- Red, Pink & Purple                          $2.95
                                                                                   ($36.85)

BONUS
I am offering 3 Bonus Add-ons each month.  You may choose any or all of them to add on to your order.  The add-ons will ADD TO your kit to create above and beyond the Workshop Guide.  One will always be inks used in the kit, the second will be an additional project or technique and the third, a coordinating stamp set.  Ordering ALL the bonus items will get you the Stamp of the Month for FREE!!!!
BONUS PROJECT- TWO additional 2-page Layouts!!  Those who purchase bonus B, you will get pictures and instructions for creating two additional layouts.

Bonus A-      Z2123 Goldrush Ink                                        $5.25
                        Z2197 Pear Ink                                             $5.25
                        Z2166 Tulip Ink                                            $5.25

Bonus B       Z1395 Irresistables Eclectic Alphabet         $6.95
                        Z1384 Pink Ribbon**                           $7.95
                        5 Sheets White Daisy Cardstock             $2.50

Bonus C       C1456 Heartfelt Treasures                         $18.95

                                                                                                ($88.95)
**Pink ribbon- can use leftovers from February's Sweetheart kit

Email me your order or SHOP HERE! 

Paper Secrets Birthday Bash April 1-3

One of the message boards that I frequent (Paper Secrets) is having a Birthday Bash April 1-3!!!!  This is an online crop where there will be fun challenges, games and of course prizes :)  Hope you'll stop by and join in the scrappy FUN!!!!

Meanwhile, stop in to see TWO fabulous blog hops that I'm participating in this weekend :)

PB Kids {inspired} Easter Wall Decor

Recently, I was browsing through my Pottery Barn Kids catalog and I came across a super cute Easter sign.  I tore that page out and started to gather my supplies!  This sign sells for $49 at Pottery Barn kids, but I made mine for less than $10!!!!!

I had a 16x20 canvas on hand, so I painted it with a shimmery blue paint.  I liked the streaky, distressed look that I got with one coat, so I stuck with it.  I pulled out some Close to my Heart papers in the colors I needed and started browsing my Cricut cartridges for images.  I love that CTMH paper is double sided with patterns, so I can use the subtle "back" side to patterns and get just the right color!

I cut the chick from "Once Upon a Princess" using paper from Zippidee, Splendor and Olivia paper packs.  The egg was cut from Doodlecharms with Sophia paper, then cut in a zig zag pattern to resemble the broken egg.  I cut "Happy" from Celebrate with Flourish from the Sophia paper pack and Easter from Alphalicious in Olivia Paper pack.  I had cut the grass at the bottom from the same Olivia paper pack. 

Normally I would Mod Podge my papers down to the canvas, but I didn't want that look so I used CTMH's Liquid Glass---- those papers are not going anywhere :)

Here's Pottery Barn Kids' version (I used the "egg hunt" one for my inspiration)

And my version

Supplies:
CTMH paper packs:
Zippidee, Olivia, Splendor, Sophia
Liquid Glass 
Cricut Cartridges:
Once upon a Princess, Doodlecharms, Alphalicious, Celebrate with Flourish
Misc:
Canvas, Blue paint

I'll be posting another of my Easter decor projects (once I finish it!!!) soon!

Linkin up:
Lil Luna
Someday Crafts
Inspiring Creations
Tatertots & Jello

CTMH--- Stamp set: Hope for Japan

via Jeanettelynton.com:


We've all been reeling with the images of tragedy and devastation in Japan. If you're looking for an easy, real, practical way to help relief efforts, then I invite you to visit my website:  roxybonds.myctmh.com

Typically, our A-sized sets retail for $7.95/$8.95 CAN, but the "Hope for Japan" set will be available through April 30 for just $5--and Close To My Heart will be donating 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross to benefit relief efforts in Japan.

If we all do a little, together we can do a lot. Let's show our support and together, provide real HOPE for Japan!

Contact me today to order your very own and help a great cause!
roxybonds@gmail.com

Keep Calm and... CTMH Style!

Haven't you seen these "Keep Calm and Carry On" type signs all over blog land??? 
I came across THIS site where you can make your own :)  At Keepcalm-o-matic you can create your own "keep calm" sign and save, print etc. 

Here are a couple that I made.  I think I'll print one of them and frame it for my craft space :)

I didn't deviate from the original much here....

The color was a little off for me, and I found I could upload my own image....  I think this is the one I will print out, what do you think??

Then I thought the CTMH motto would fit well here too:

Visit that site and create your own :)

CTMH--- Discounted Products!!!

Who can pass up a great sale???  There are some awesome embellishments, ribbons, rub ons and MORE at HUGE savings!!!!  

What's even nicer, is you can stock up on these AND add in regular priced items as well :)  

SHOP HERE!!!

DIMENSIONAL ELEMENTS IN COLOR—ORGANIC

$0.29    92 % off Z1230
 

JUST BLOOMS™ SUMMER POSIES PAPER FLOWERS

  $1.79    80 % off Z822
 

BADGE BUTTONS

    $0.34    88 % off Z1159
 

TINY TABS

    $2.00    49 % off Z1271
 

FANCY CUTS® BORDERS

  $0.76    74 % off X1408
 

NATURE'S AMBIANCE RUB-ONS

 $2.00    71 % off Z1097
 

LOVE STORY RUB-ONS

   $2.00    71 % off Z1135
 

LOVE LETTERS RUB-ONS

   $2.00    71 % off Z1098
 

ALL-OUT ADVENTURE RUB-ONS

    $2.00    71 % off Z1153
 

RIBBON ROUNDS™ ORGANIZER

    $5.00    71 % off Z801
 

 MY PAGES TALK™ VOICE RECORDER

  $7.50    37 % off Z1132
 
 

MINI-MEDLEY ACCENTS WHITE DAISY COLLECTION

   $4.00    33 % off Z1136
 

3" x 3" KRAFT MINI ALBUM

  $1.00    60 % off Z1165
 

JUST BLOOMS™ BIG PINKS PAPER FLOWERS

  $4.00    33 % off Z1033

 

REMARKS GLITTER RUB-ONS

    $3.00    78 % off Z1221
 

Expressives™ Font CD Volume II

  $5.00    50 % off Z1041
 

EMBROIDERY FLOSS YELLOW & ORANGE ASSORTMENT

  $1.00    60 % off Z1095
 

DESIGNER RIBBON ROUNDS™ SORBET COLLECTION

   $4.00    33 % off Z1123
 

DESIGNER RIBBON ROUNDS™ RICRAC COLLECTION

  $4.00    50 % off Z1052
 

DESIGNER RIBBON ROUNDS™ HEAVENLY BLUE COLLECTION

    $4.00    33 % off Z1124
 

DESIGNER RIBBON ROUNDS™ COLLECTIONS

  $4.00    50 % off Z1131
 

DESIGNER RIBBON ROUNDS™ BLUSH COLLECTION

  $4.00    33 % off Z1138
 

DESIGNER RIBBON ROUNDS™ BLACK COLLECTION

   $4.00    50 % off Z1034
 

3/8" TWILL RIBBON

  $3.00    39 % off Z1099
 

HOLLYHOCK PHOTO CLIP (ARROW) AND BRANDS (50)

  $3.00    45 % off BULK101
 

BLUSH RICRAC 1/8"

  $2.00    75 % off BULK119
 

SORBET DASH RIBBON 1/8"

  $2.00    75 % off BULK116
 

3/8" HOLLYHOCK TWILL RIBBON 20 YARDS

  $3.00    70 % off BULK107
 

CHOCOLATE LOVE LETTER RUB-ONS (5)

 $3.00    70 % off BULK104
 

9" x 9" MEMORY PROTECTORS® (10)

 $1.50    62 % off Z4118
 

9" x 9" SPINE EXPANDERS

  $1.50    49 % off Z4130
 

FOAM DIE-CUTS NUMBERS

   $1.50    62 % off Z1162
 

6" x 6" MY LEGACY® ALBUM PROTECTOR

   $1.50    33 % off Z4125
 

SHOP HERE :)

CTMH--- Lucky Layout

It could not be more perfect that the CTMH paper kit that I'm featuring for the month of March is called LUCKY!  I just love this kit too.  It's the perfect amount of boy, perfectly masculine and works SO well with our new Kraft products (cardstock and color ready borders). 

I have had these pictures ready to scrapbook for a while and never found the right paper for them.  Something about the Bingo print in the LUCKY kit made it perfect for the Movie & Popcorn pics :)  I added some of the Kraft color ready borders, in their natural, full length to border my photos.  Check out this post with a video from CTMH on these borders.  They are a HUGE score--- 50 borders for $5.95!!! 

Supplies:
All CTMH unless noted
Lucky Workshop Kit
Kraft Color ready borders. 
Rustic Alphabet
Desert Sand ink