Stamp of the Month Blog Hop- What a Hoot

Welcome to the August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop for What A Hoot

If you have come here from Pamela's Blog, you're on the right path.  This month we have over 50 amazing artists' blogs for you to visit.


What a Hoot is such a fun stamp set to work with, it's a build-an-owl set.  

Today I have a fun layout to show you featuring NEW product and What a Hoot.  

This layout features papers from the Whimsy Paper Fundamentals set (pink) as well as from Chalk It Up (lagoon).  I cut the title from Artiste then stamped some of the small images onto the title in black and flaxen ink.  

I stamped the owls using black ink, directly onto the patterned papers and card stocks, then paper pieced.  I added some silver sequins to the eyes of the large owl.  

I used the new ShinHan Twin Touch markers- Tender Pink, Cherry Pink, Turquois, Peacock Green to color and shade the sentiment.  

The August Stamp of the Month is available from August 1-30.  It is only $5 with a $50 purchase on my website!

The next blogger in our hop is Joy I know you will see amazing artwork there.  

Happy Hopping!!! 

Picture My Life Scrapbook Page

This week's challenge over at Heart2Heart is using Picture My Life. 

Now typically, you would use the Picture My Life program as intended- for quick and easy album pages.  (See this VIDEO)

But did you know that there are many other uses for them??  

You can use them as accents or journaling boxes on your traditional scrapbook layouts, like mine here.

I used the Chantilly Picture My Life cards as accents and title to my layout.  This layout features Lollydoodle Papers, an overlay cut from Artbooking, Pink Glitter paper, rolled flowers cut from Art Philosophy and Aqua Dots.  

True to form, this layout came together pretty quickly, thanks to the Picture my Life cards :)

Another idea, is to use our Picture My Life Cards on greeting cards- check some out HERE. 

Check back tomorrow for some more ideas on how you can use Picture My Life cards.  

Cricut Artfully Sent Sentiment Card *New Product Sneak Peek*

Who's excited to see more from Cricut Artfully Sent??

Artfully Sent is not available until sometime in August, but luckily, I got to create 3 cards with it at convention last month.  

To see more about Cricut Artfully Sent- what's on it, what it comes with- check out THIS POST HERE!  You can also get on my priority order list HERE.  

Hello Sunshine

This is the final card we created at convention. I believe this is from the Sentiment Card function.  It is a 5x7 card, with the sentiment cut out of Kraft Cardstock.  "Hello" is backed with *new* Glacier Cardstock, and "Sunshine" is backed in Colonial White Cardstock.  Then the entire card is lined in *new* Canary Cardstock.  You can also see *new* Gold Sequins and *new* Gold Shimmer trim on this card.  The flower & leaves were stamped from *new* Have a Happy Day Stamp set.  

Something about this card just screams fun!  Of course I love SUNS and I love SUMMER, so this is just perfect!

Remember to get on my priority order list for this amazing Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge to be one of the FIRST to create with it :)
CLICK HERE

I will be posting more FUN creations with Artfully Sent soon :)

Cricut Artfully Sent Swing Card *New Product Sneak Peek*

I cannot wait for the release of Cricut Artfully Sent, how about you???

Artfully Sent is not available until sometime in August, but luckily, I got to create 3 cards with it at convention last month.  

To see more about Cricut Artfully Sent- what's on it, what it comes with- check out THIS POST HERE!  You can also get on my priority order list HERE.  

Swing Card:
This is a 5x7 card with a circle swing.  It features *New* Flaxen Cardstock and ink, *New* Happy Birds Stamp Set, *New* Gold Sequins.  "Thank You" was stamped with *new* Have a Happy Day Stamp Set and the Flowers were stamped with *new* Happy Birds Stamp Set.  The black circle vine was also cut from Artfully Sent.  This is such a quick and easy card to create :)  I can't wait to see what other kind of swing cards there are!

Remember to get on my priority order list for this amazing Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge to be one of the FIRST to create with it :)
CLICK HERE

Check back tomorrow to see the last card created with Artfully Sent :)

Cricut Artfully Sent Pop-Up Balloon Card *New Product Sneak Peek*

The upcoming Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge is AWESOME!

While I don't have one yet, and it is not available until sometime in August, I did get to create 3 different cards with it at convention last month.  

To see more about Cricut Artfully Sent- what's on it, what it comes with- check out THIS POST HERE!  You can also get on my priority order list HERE.  

Pop-Up Balloon Card

This card uses *new* Glacier Cardstock, *new* Confetti Wishes Paper, *New* Thistle Cardstock, *new* Gold Sequins, *New* Happy Birds Stamp Set and *New* Gold Shimmer Trim.  

Front of the card:



Inside of the card- you can see how awesome it is popped up :)

Remember to get on my priority order list for this amazing Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge to be one of the FIRST to create with it :)
CLICK HERE

Check back tomorrow to see another card created with Artfully Sent :)

Scrapbook Workshops

Scrapbooking Workshops

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G1072 Workshops on the Go™ Skylark Scrapbooking Kit (includes):

Skylark Paper Packet ($9.95)

My Acrylix™ Skylark Scrapbooking Workshop ($17.95)

White Daisy Cardstock (1 sheets) ($0.83)

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Skylark Assortment ($5.95)

Slate Striped Twist Ties ($3.95)

Instructional Guide ($1.00)

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Best Kit: These extras will make your artwork SHINE!

X7177C Skylark Compliments 4.95

Z1917 Lagoon Zipper lace 3.95

Z1961 White Enamel Shapes 5.95
Z1970 Skylark Textiles 8.95

Bonus Kits:  A- inks used in the kit, B- coordinating stamp sets.  

A- Inks Used

Desert Sand Ink 5.25
Slate Ink 5.25

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Baby Boy Frames

Have you really checked out Cricut Artbooking??

I have been working on some baby projects for my cousin lately, to display in her newly opened Ultrasound Studio.

Today I want to show you my Baby Boy Frames.

This 12x12 frame uses an overlay cut in Lagoon card stock, a photo frame cut in Whisper card stock and backed it in an old blue pattern paper- Miracle.  I then cut Hello World, Baby Boy and the Owl on a Limb using Sky Blue,  Kraft & Slate Grey. I added some Aqua Dots to the layout as well.   All of the cuts are from Artbooking, cut at 11".

This frame is a smaller version, at 8x8.  This frame features an overlay cut in Sky Blue, Photo frame in Chocolate.  Baby Boy and the Lion were cut in Chocolate & Kraft card stock..  I used some older Brown & Tan sparkles for accents.  All cuts are from Artbooking, cut at 7 1/2".  

Take a look at the display at Oh Baby Ultrasound:  

Be sure to take a look at my Girl Frames as well :)

Baby Girl Frames

The Cricut Artbooking cartridge has some amazing cuts on it.  I have been working on some baby projects for my cousin lately, to display in her newly opened Ultrasound Studio.

Today I want to show you my Baby Girl Frames.

This 12x12 frame uses an overlay cut in Sweet Leaf card stock, a photo frame cut in Whisper card stock and backed it in a pink patterned paper from Lollydoodle.  I then cut Hello World, Baby Girl and the Owl on a Limb using Cotton Candy Pink, Kraft &\ Slate Grey.  I added some Pink Sparkles for accents.  All of the cuts are from Artbooking, cut at 11".

This frame is a smaller version, at 8x8.  This frame features an overlay cut in Blush, Photo frame in Chocolate.  Baby Girl and the Giraffe were cut in Chocolate & Hollyhock.  I added some Brown & Tan sparkles for accents.  All cuts are from Artbooking, cut at 7 1/2".  

Take a look at the display at Oh Baby Ultrasound:  

Stop by later this week to see my Baby Boy Frames :)

Blooming Heart Card *New Product Sneak Peek*

Would you like another sneak peek??  

There are tons of INCREDIBLE new products coming your way in August!!!!  The CTMH Annual Inspirations Idea Book will be available August 1st and you are going to LOVE IT!

Today I have the last 2 cards from Leadership Day to share with you.  These feature the ShinHan Twin Touch markers, a new Stamp Set- Blooming Hearts, new paper pack- Confetti Wishes and new washi tape- Lagoon Hearts.  This card had lots of coloring, so you can see a little bit how I used the colors to shade the flowers and give them depth.  The new markers are FABULOUS for this!

On this one, there's a teeny tiny strip of the Confetti Wishes paper, I did flip it for the second card (not shown)
Here is the inside of the card :)

How darling is this stamp set:

There are MANY more things that we made at convention :)  Make sure you stop by next week to check them out :)

More Happy Birds *New Product Sneak Peek*

COMING SOON!!!  

There are tons of INCREDIBLE new products coming your way in August!!!!  The CTMH Annual Inspirations Idea Book will be available August 1st and you are going to LOVE IT!

Today I want to show you 2 more cards from Leadership Day.  These feature the ShinHan Twin Touch markers, a new Stamp Set- Happy Birds, new paper pack- Confetti Wishes and new washi tape- Lagoon Hearts.

Again, same products, I just flipped the patterned paper over and used the other side for a whole new look :)

How FUN is this stamp set:

Be sure to check out my FACEBOOK PAGE--- I'll be giving this stamp set away :) :) :)

Stop by again tomorrow to see more of our cards from Leadership Day.

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CONTENTS OF THE SCRAPBOOKER’S NEW CONSULTANT KIT INCLUDE:

• Read Me First Letter
• Annual Inspirations (qty. 10)
• Hostess Order Forms (qty. 25)
• Customer Order Forms (qty. 25)
• Close To My Heart Color Swatches
• Annual Inspirations B&T Duos™ Sampler
• Petite Perks™ With Toppings Incentive Stamp Set (qty. 5)
• Workshops on the Go™ Chalk It Up Scrapbooking Kit (G1081)
• Chalk It Up Complements (X7184C)
• Chalk It Up Assortment (Z3009)
• Chalk It Up B&T Duos™ Bulk Pack
• Chalk It UP Bulk 3-D Hearts
• Flaxen Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2642)
• Black Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2105)
• Sorbet Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2164)
• Picture My Life™ For Always Scrapbooking Program (Z2022)
• My Acrylix™ Handwritten Print (E1030)
• My Acrylix™ Great Job (C1588)
• 3" × 3" My Acrylix™ Block (Y1006)
• 4" × 5" My Acrylix™ Block (Y1012)
• ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Golden Yellow Marker (Z2452)
• ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Turquoise Blue Marker (Z2465)
• My Legacy™ Outdoor Denim Post-Bound Album (Z1346)
• Durables Triangle Studs (Z1928)
• Teal Shimmer Trim (Z1918)
• Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape (Z1920)
• My Creations™ Hip Pics Album (Z1956)
• Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors (Z1836)
• My Acrylix™ Stamp Scrubber (Z1782)
• My Acrylix™ Spritz Cleaner (1778)
• Bonding Memories™ Glue (1512)
• Sponge (Z697)
• Liquid Glass (Z679)
• Cello Bags (qty. 25)

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CONTENTS OF THE CARDMAKER’S NEW CONSULTANT KIT INCLUDE:

• Read Me First Letter
• Annual Inspirations (qty. 10)
• Hostess Order Forms (qty. 25)
• Customer Order Forms (qty. 25)
• Close To My Heart Color Swatches
• Annual Inspirations B&T Duos™ Sampler
• Petite Perks™ With Toppings Incentive Stamp Set (qty. 5)
• Seaside B&T Duos™ Bulk Pack
• Confetti Wishes B&T Duos™ Bulk Pack
• Slate Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2173)
• Thistle Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2640)
• Pear Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2197)
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2195)
• My Acrylix™ Have A Happy Day (D1616)
• My Acrylix™ Lovely Birthday (B1462)
• My Acrylix™ Your Own Kind of Wonderful (D1627)
• 1" × 3½" My Acrylix™ Block (Y1002)
• 3" × 3" My Acrylix™ Block (Y1006)
• 2" × 6½" My Acrylix™ Block (Y1010)
• ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Peony Purple Marker (Z2462)
• ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Tender Pink Marker (Z2464)
• ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Leaf Green Marker (Z2454)
• White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack (X254)
• Durables Triangle Studs (Z1298)
• Silver Sequins Assortment (Z2013)
• Gold Sequins Assortment (Z2012)
• Teal Shimmer Trim (Z1918)
• Gold Shimmer Trim (Z1985)
• Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape (Z1920)
• Thistle Diagonal Striped Ribbon (Z1990)
• My Creations™ Hip Pics Album (Z1956)
• 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)
• Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors (Z1836)
• My Acrylix™ Stamp Scrubber (Z1782)
• My Acrylix™ Spritz Cleaner (1778)
• Bonding Memories™ Glue (1512)
• Sponge (Z697)
• Liquid Glass (Z679)
• Ranger™ White Super Fine Embossing Powder (Z2068)
• Versamark™ Ink Pad Tsukineko™ (Z891)
• Water Color Pencils (3505)
• Cello Bags (qty. 25)

Happy Birds Card *New Product Sneak Peek*

Are you ready????  

There are tons of INCREDIBLE new products coming your way in August!!!!  The CTMH Annual Inspirations Idea Book will be available August 1st and you are going to LOVE IT!

This year at convention we created a bunch of different projects, which I will be showcasing over the next couple weeks.  

At leadership day, leaders had the opportunity to play with several of the new ShinHan Twin Touch markers that we will have.  They are divine!  We got to create 6 cards with a new Stamp Set- Happy Birds, new paper pack- Confetti Wishes and new washi tape- Lagoon Hearts.

Both cards use the same products, I just flipped the patterned paper over and used the other side for a whole new look :)

How FUN is this stamp set:

Be sure to check out my FACEBOOK PAGE--- I'll be giving this stamp set away :) :) :)

Stop by again tomorrow to see more of our cards using Happy Birds!

Sugar & Spice with Heart2Heart

This week's theme at Heart2Heart Challenges is The Spice of Life.

I struggled with this theme for a while, until I came across the Artbooking cut "sugar & SPICE".  So it's a little out of the box, but here's my Sugar & Spice girly card :)

This 6x6 card features Lollydoodle papers & compliments , Flamingo Dots, Silver Shimmer Trim and *new* Silver Sequins (coming in August).

To create this card, I cut the overlay with Artbooking from the G key at 5 1/2" in White Daisy, a bracket frame from Artiste at 4" in the pink pattern, Sugar & Spice from Artbooking at 1 3/4" in both Pear & Juniper.  Once all the pieces were cut, this was easy to put together :)

Don't forget that the Lollydoodle papers & compliments  are on the Summer Retiring list, and are only available through July 31st.  Pick your set up today!!!

Come on over to Heart2Heart and check out what my Design Team friends have created this week :)