Is it true??? It is already the 25th of February and time for another Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!?

I can not believe how quickly 2011 is going by. I have been wanting to blog more, especially the projects I have been working on, but have been oober busy over here. I hope everyone is well and that you are enjoying the blog hop so far :) This month’s challenge was to use Scallops in any and every way. As you will see, my new stamp set from Papertreiy just arrived and I couldn’t wait to get my hands dirty! I used it to create two sweet Baby Shower cards. My scallops have been layered 6 times in order to achieve some sort of a elegant, soft texture. I love how it turned out!

I only had a short time to play with my new stamp set, Button Boutique, but I have to say that this may become a new favorite! It has sparked so many new ideas and inspiration! Thanks to Mish and Nichole for providing another amazing stamp set that can be used in so many creative ways… The cards below are just a few that I had fun with tonight and are also just another sneak peek of what is to come in my Etsy Shop!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my creations! See you next month!

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Here we are again and I am excited to say that in just a couple of days Close To My Heart releases the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book!

Let me start off by saying how wonderful it is and I know you are going to swoon over it just as much as I have when you check it out. Be sure to check out www.closetomyheart.com on February 1st to see it online! And now for some of the goods…

Here is how the blog hop will work: Simply scroll down to the bottom of my blog to view all of the wonderful creations on other wonderful Consultant blogs — click on them one by one to view them up close! I can only imagine how many awesome projects are just waiting to be seen! Don’t forget to come back throughout the day to see who else has added their link to more awesome creations! Here’s mine:

This card features a new paper pack called Wings. This pack has the most beautiful color combo of Juniper, Sweet Leaf, Vineyard Berry and Black! I just am in love with the combo! I also included a strip of the Kraft Color-Ready Borders! Okay, are you ready for this?! First of all, they are Kraft — amazing! Second, the backside has adhesive all ready for you to peel and stick! It is wonderful,convenient, all that good stuff! I included a photo of some of the designs that are included in the pack below.

Products used: Wings Paper Pack (X1375A/B), Kraft Color-Ready Borders (Z1377), Licorice Opaques Adhesive Gems (Z1335)

(and that’s only about 1/4 of the pack!! Great Deal!)

And for card #2, well, I needed something simple and sweet. This card took about 10 minutes to think up and create, so I am pretty happy with how it turned out. The only new product featured is the Kraft Color-Ready Borders — I have a feeling you will be seeing these beauties a lot! I used it as a ledge for the cutie owl from “You’re A Hoot” which I paper pieced together so that her eyes could have some color… aint she a doll!? When you do a simple card, you have to keep it simple, but the layout of your stamps and colors/embellishments need to flow too. I had fun laying it all and can’t wait to pass this card on to someone special!

And as a closer, I thought I would also announce the February Constant Campaign! You wont want to miss this if you use Studio J and love it! *This is a “Members-only” deal, so e-mail me at ames33@gmail.com if you are interested in signing up and I will walk you through the process. (So worth it!)

I hope you all enjoyed my special creations and that you will return to see the rest of creations featuring the CTMH Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book! Have fun hoppin’!

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Welcome to the Close to my Heart New Product Blog Hop! Over 50 Fabulous Close to my Heart Consultants are celebrating the upcoming release of the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book by giving you a Sneak Peak of some of the great products available in the new Idea Book starting September 1st! If you are arriving here from Terrie’s blog you are on the right path!

This is simple do to- just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!

Now for BRAND NEW COLORS! I cant even begin to tell you how dang exciting it is when we get new colors from Close To My Heart. They always provide us with the most exciting and fun colors and this time is no different! I decided to play with the new colors using the Cardstock and Inks to create a few cards to share. I hope you like!

This first card features Cotton Candy and Sky. I love the bright (but not too bright) pink with the light blue. Aren’t those two birdies just adorable? (CTMH Products Used: *NEW* Celebration Cardstock X5766 & Inks Z1574, Love Birds C1396)

This second card features Pear, Lagoon and Sky, along with one of my favorite stamp sets (Love Birds — product list below). The bird cages are so precious! (CTMH Products Used: *NEW*Celebration Cardstock X5766 & Inks Z1574, Love Birds C1396, *NEW* Licorice Opaque Adhesive Gems Z1335) This third card features a fun combo of Dutch Blue, Cotton Candy and Sky. I used this week’s Mojo Monday sketch; couldn’t resist the fun lil layout. (CTMH Products Used: *NEW*Celebration Cardstock X5766 & Inks Z1574, One of a Kind D1410, *NEW* Pearl Opaque Adhesive Gems Z1336) Want to see MORE new products!? “Hop” on over to Janice’s Blog to see her mini canvas! Be sure to visit all of the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and see the great new products from CTMH! **Link not working? Missed a Blog? You can see a list of all Blog Hop participants at Erin Herring’s Blog or see the links below.

Blog Hop Participants

Thank you for joining us on our Blog Hop… to be sure that you were able to see all of the great projects, check out the list of participants below.

Erin Meredith Carla Georgia Helen Beth LaJeania Sheila Traci Lisa Heather Lori Jessica Cindy Haley Wendy Antionette Jennifer Laurie Kathleen Adeline Melinda Teri Leisa Brae Tresa Jennifer K. Karen Dawn Lori Toni Jean Dawn R. Janelle Cristin Cheryl Tracey Rochelle Debbie Brandy **Not Posted Yet** Amy E. Michelle L. Terrie Amy S. Janice Carol Carrie Lori Amy C. Nancy Sheila

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(((More Photos Below)))

This is my first time joining the Papertrey Ink’s Monthly Blog Hop! I have wanted to for a long time, but my monthly order never gets to me in time — however, this time I decided to simply use my current items because I just couldn’t pass up the Annual Holiday Blog Hop; I guarantee that this is going to be great!

I am a huge fan of traditional Christmas colors. I always see other’s using fun and new colors for their Christmas projects, but whenever I try, I just get frustrated and never like the result. So here I am again, using my favorite traditional Christmas colors on all of my projects and I have to say… I love the result!

This year we are going super simple. Decided to fill this little stocking with candies and some fun gift cards for our nephews who are 7 and 4 (and recently discovered how ‘fun’ picking your own gifts out with a gift card is!).  I used Papertrey Ink’s FREE Timeless Template: Stocking Stuffer. This template is probably the easiest template I have ever used and I was finished with this stocking in no time! I also created a mini card to match and while I was at it, I used my Slice to make some cute gift tags. (Supplies Used below) I hope you enjoy my photos and I am looking forward to all of the inspiring creations from everyone else this month too!!

Supplies Used:

Colors: CTMH Cranberry, Topiary, Cream and PTI Kraft
Stamps: PTI Polka Dot Basics, PTI Fancy Flourishes, CTMH Victorian Snowflake
Accessories: Buttons, Cream Ribbon (gift tags)
Tools: Fiskars Crimper and my Slice

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Welcome to our Close to my Heart New Product Blog Hop!

I can not wait for you all to join us on this fun “Hop!” There are 29 Fabulous Close to my Heart Consultants celebrating the upcoming release of the Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book by giving you a Sneak Peak of some of the brand new products available in the new Idea Book coming VERY soon…  September 1st!

If you have come here from Jen Patrick’s blog, you are on the right path! If this is your first stop, you may want to go back to Erin’s blog and start from the beginning!”

This is super fun and easy to do… simply click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! I hope that you all enjoy all of Close To My Heart’s amazing new Paper Packs, Stamps, Accessories and More!

My layout uses one of my new favorite paper packs called “Grace.” The colors and designs are very warm and trendy. These photos of my friends and I have been sitting and waiting for the perfect paper until I the moment I received this paper pack! I knew it had to be used for this occasion and it worked out perfectly!

–RECIPE–
Paper: Grace
Accessories: Buttons and Pearls ** (See Below for how you can earn your set of Adhesive Pearls!!!)

I used my Slice to cut out different sized flowers and then crumpled them up for some texture. The cluster of pearls or stacked buttons were the perfect finishing touch.

Now “Hop” on over to Lori Scott’s Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and see the great new Paper Packs and My Acrylix Stamp Sets!

Remember, the Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book goes LIVE on September 1st!

**Link not working? Missed a Blog? Here is a list of all the participants in the New Product Sneak Peak Blog Hop!

Erin Herring http://tazzygirl2000.blogspot.com
Terrie Dodd http://my-life-in-real-time.blogspot.com
Jessica http://jessicaspaperpetals.blogspot.com
Leisa Hubley http://bigredscraps.blogspot.com/
Karen Norman http://gettinscrappywithit.blogspot.com
Sherry Thompson http://picturespatternsandpaper.blogspot.com
Adeline Brill http://adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Miranda www.scrampinwithmiranda.com
Brae Montgomery http://thebrae-er.blogspot.com
Wendy Kessler www.myscrapbookingblog.com
Dawn Heuft http://stamptildawn.blogspot.com
Carla Ironside http://carlacreates.blogspot.com
Dawn Ross http://iamahappystamper.blogspot.com
Julie Banzon http://www.scrapbookiejulie.blogspot.com
Jody Gustafson www.cre8nmemories.blogspot.com
Helen Onulak http://www.hookedonstamping.com
Sheila Bennett http://sheila-bennett.blogspot.com
Haley Dyer http://inkyscrapper.blogspot.com
Lisa Stenz http://www.lisascreativecorner.blogspot.com
Jena DeVries www.livelovelaughscrapbook.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick http://www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
Amy Schultz http://amylizschultz.com
Lori Scott http://scrapinglori.blogspot.com
Tresa Black www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com
Jennifer Kraynak http://whatchadoin-jennifer.blogspot.com
Sharesa Larsen http://creedandsharesa.blogspot.com
Amy Edwards http://PaisleysPlayhouse.blogspot.com
Jean McNulty http://stampinmaui.blogspot.com
Emma Hubert http://paperaddictsanonymous.blogspot.com
Antoinette Herrin www.GodblessyourART.blogspot.com

HAPPY HOPPING!

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