"Emboss It" Blog Hop

Welcome!  Over 25 consultants who participate in the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop are also participating in the "Emboss It" Blog Hop.  If you get lost along the way, just click on Melinda's link here.

If you have been hopping with us, then you have hopped from Michelle's blog here and you have been inspired to try her technique.

If you are confused in how to use our NEW Embossing folders, then watch this video below!  Jill does an amazing job in explaining the grain of our paper  ( who knew?) and how to emboss with our folders.

         

Here is my sample of the "grain" of paper ( I knew there was grain in fabric but I had no idea there was a grain to paper!)

Did you notice that my paper sample actually tore apart?...

Here is a picture of the folders that we are currently offering!

I decided since it IS the first day of Spring ( sorry some of you still haven't experienced that yet...), that I am celebrating this event!  For me, the indoor house projects are completed ( well.....almost) and it is time to move outdoors!

I rescued these flowers from the local K-Mart...perfect flowers for a Florida spring! As I was browsing the store, all of the Easter decorations reminded me of spring as well....so here is my embossed Easter card front!

I stamped the images first and then embossed the layer.  Here are a few hints to help you out...

Here is the inside of the card

Supplies:
Z1924 Dots Embossing folder
C1561 One-Way Borders
B1446 Some Bonny Hostess Rewards stamp set
Sweetleaf, Buttercup and White Daisy cardstock
Blush, Sky, Sweet Leaf and Buttercup Inks
Z1732 Color-Ready Seam Binding- retired
Assorted Copic markers

The CCR file for this design is here... 
Please email me if you have any problems...

Here is another card using scraps from a Chantilly workshop from last year!  I glued them onto a card base and then embossed the design.  I added the dimensional images after the embossing...DO NOT throw away your scraps!   ..............yeah....I know....

Now it is time to hop on over to the "Bling" Queen a.k.a. as Melinda's blog here.http://www.ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/2014/03/join-me-in-close-to-my-heart-emboss-it.html and she what she has to offer!

November Artbooking with Addie workshop

Let me help you begin your Holiday Memories for 2013 with the November "Artbooking with Addie" workshops!  Here is the Holiday guide which is loaded with a ton of festive ideas for the holidays and into the new year!

The holiday paper pack is called "Sparkle and Shine" and it is a beautiful combination of slate grey, juniper and ruby colors!  Here is the layout that we will be making on November 8th!

It is all ready for your photos and journaling and some additional stamping as well. I just ran out of time, as usual!

Here is the card that we will making featuring the November SOTM Illuminate.

Please join us!

When: November 8th

Time: 6-9:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00

Artbooking in August Week #4

Where or where did August go???? Welcome to the last Monday in August as we celebrate this creative and artistic adventure!  If you have been following the party, then you know over 35 Close to My Heart consultants have been participating in the "Artbooking in August" Blog Hop!  

 Each Monday in August, these ladies were asked to post artwork to their blogs and they did a phenomenal job, I must admit!!

Their challenge was to create 4 different projects using the Cricut Artbooking cartridge and any CTMH paper pack.   Their mission was to design each of the following:

1. 2 page layout
2. Card
3. Mini Book
4. Home decor or giftable item 

They were able to choose what to make and when to post it. AND if they wanted to add stamps to their designs, that was o.k.  The designs they posted were beyond my wildest dreams and I was so impressed with all of their creativity!

So sadly I am posting today that this is the LAST Monday in August for the "Artbooking in August " Blog hop.  I hope all of you enjoyed it as much as I did!  If you joined us today, then click on my Pinterest board here... and view all of the previous posted artwork.

If you get lost along the way you can always go back to my blog post here which features all of the bloggers and their indivdual artwork. 

If you have been hopping with us, then you have arrived from Gina Brandstetter's blog here.  Isn't her artwork gorgeous???

So you ordered the the WOTG July Constant campaign G1062 Canvas Art Kit and have no idea WHAT to do with it?!!!

Well I have a solution....create a photo collage using the Cricut Artbooking cartridge!

I used the overlay cut from the winter page in the Artbooking cartridge....

I cut the base page at 11.5" square to make the frame from page 61.  Then I created the word "Family" using the font and CCR to accent my photos.  ( There is another design coming this week using the negative space from my "Family" word) 

I added the heart mini banner and the rectangles of color to the layout.The rest of the artwork are from the Dimensional Elements included in the canvas kit.

                           

I just want to tell you that this was an EASY picture frame to create and it will look terrific on my family room wall...(p.s. photo of the wall coming later this week...)

If you have been following my blog then you know I created the base using the Cricut Craft Room!.  Here is the picture of the CCR file - I added a few elements and then after I cut it out, I did not use them!  But I know you are a bunch of creative ladies and will adapt the file to your needs!

If you are interested in the CCR file then you can download it here!  I used a few papers from the Huntington paper pack and then accents from the kit, but you can use any of our products to match your decor!

Now it is off to Terry Ann Diak's blog here where you can view her awesome artwork!

enjoy!!

Artbooking in August Week 3

Wow - this month is flying by!  Welcome to the third week of the Artbooking in August Blog Hop!  The last two weeks over 30 consultants have dazzled us with their creativity!  If you have been following our blog hop, then you know the ladies were presented with a challenge to create!

Their challenge was to create 4 different projects using the Cricut Artbooking cartridge and any CTMH paper pack.  Their mission was to design each of the following:

1. 2 page layout 
2. Card
3. Mini Book 
4. Home decor or 'giftable' item 

They were able to choose what to make and when to post it. AND if they wanted to add stamps to their designs, that was OK.  This week they will add another great design to the challenge and I am anxious to see what everyone has created!

Remember this is a circular blog hop and if you get lost or confused along the way, the list is posted on my blog here.

If you are hopping with us then you have arrived from Gina Brandsetter's blog here

Today my design is a Halloween mini-book using the following pages from the Cricut Artbooking handout.

I messed up a bit and cut the pages at 8" instead of the recommended 6" -oops! But I rather like the larger size of the mini book....

pg 54

pg. 55

I created the title in the CCR by welding both the Halloween title from this page 

...using the shift function to get the title.  and the text from Artbooking....  do check out the dl I have included below...

I added some photos from my stash to create a mini book of memories...

Our costume for the JFD Halloween party - Hanz and Franz!    How easy was this costume?!

Many years of Halloween fun to remember the best of times..

all rolled up into one little mini- book!  If you would like the CCR file for a few of the cuts that I have included you can download them here...

Now it is time to hop onto Terry Ann Diack blog's here  where I am sure you will fine some absolutely awesome artwork!!

Artbooking in August Blog Hop - Week #2

Welcome to Week #2 of the Artbooking in August Blog Hop. Last week's artwork was so phenomenal and this week over 35 creative consultants are at it again!

Their challenge was to create 4 different projects using the Cricut Artbooking cartridge and any CTMH paper pack.  Their mission was to design each of the following:

1. 2 page layout 
2. Card
3. Mini Book 
4. Home decor or 'giftable' item 

They were able to choose what to make and when to post it. AND if they wanted to add stamps to their designs, that was OK.  This week they will add another great design to the challenge and I am anxious to see what everyone has created!

Remember this is a circular blog hop and if you get lost or confused along the way, the list is posted on my blog here.

If you are hopping with us, then you have arrived from Gina Brandsetter's blog here and viewed her fabulous artwork. 

If you are just hopping along then continue on with Terry Ann Diack's blog here but if you are interested in how I created this card... read on...

Last week I selected a 2 page layout and this week I selected a card.  I guess I have  such a "Type A" personality that I have to go exactly by the list!

I must admit that I am very disappointed in that we do not have a Halloween paper pack!  I have my doubts that there will be one in the mini Holiday catalog coming out in October, but we'll see.  Good thing I save every scrap of my Halloween papers and buy extra as well!!

Here is my Halloween card ... an inspiration from Pinterest

Supplies:

Z1906 Cricut Artbooking

B1413 Perfect Fit - Halloween stamp set

Z1830 Brown and Tan Glitter Paper

Z1829 Black and Grey Glitter Paper

X5668 Honey cardstock

1386 Black cardstock

X5758 Sunset cardstock

Zip strip and Halloween Assortment from the Moonlight paper pack (retired)

page 40

I cut the overlay at 5" from the machine (pre -CCR file availability) and ended up with a bunch of scraps...

I am still trying to figure out what to do with these awesome scrap pieces!!

Then I used the other designs from these two pages to accent my card.  

page 70  

page 71

I had a 'not-so-happy' experience cutting the glitter paper.  I have decided there are two rules one must follow!

#1 - Use a brand new mat AND

#2 - use a brand new blade!!

I cut right side up, AND wrong side down and the fence would still not cut out...

SO in the end,  the black cardstock is finally what cut it nicely....

Here is the CCR file.....if you would like to download it you can click here  *** You must have a 'Box' account

Now it is time to hop  on with Terry Ann Diack's blog here to check out here creative work...

If you get lost you can always go back to the original blog hop list here.

AWA Laughing Lola Workshop was a success!

My first Artbooking with Addie workshop was a success!  I created a CCR for both my layout and card.  I thought I would share them with everyone!

I used the layout from the WOTG and then added the extra pieces from the NEW Cricut Artbooking cartridge.  You can download the files here

I used the card made by Bekki Edwards from our recent SOTM swap for the class sample.

These files are from the Cricut Artiste cartridge.  You can download the file here

enjoy!