CTMH-- You're the Bomb!

Happy Monday!

Hope you all had a nice weekend.  We had a busy weekend between the boat show in Boston and shopping for Junior Prom dresses.  Somewhere in between I had a couple of hours to make these 2 cards.  I made the cards with CTMH's "You're the Bomb" set. 

This set contains 18 pieces and is on the back of the Seasonal catalog.  The C-size set is only $13.95,  with $3.00 of the proceeds going to Operation Smile.  This stamp set is only available until the end of March.  So don't loose out on this set!!

For the first card, I was inspired by a sketch that had a tilted look.  When I thought of fabulous, I next thought of glamour and chandeliers.  Here's what I came up with:

The next card, I tried to do something more simpler.   Again I went a design that had that tilted look.

The chandelier was a die from MFT.  The paper is CTMH's Heartstrings line.

 Okay, didn't I mention PROM dresses???...

Here is a look at my daughter's dress.  The color looks great on her!  For some reason she can pull off bold colors.

Here is the back.  The good news is that we got the dress at a discount-- major discount! Her prom is in May:)




















Thanks for stopping by! And remember if you'd like to order this stamp it is only available until the end of March.  Maureen:)

    

You're the Bomb

Item Number: C1617

CTMH-- Happy to Be Friends Part 2

Hi, I'm back with another set of cards from the 'Happy to Be Friends' stamp set.  Yesterday I shared 3 cards of the same design, just different sentiments.  Today, I have another 3 cards. This time, I did 3 different designs.

I still kept the same color scheme-- Hopscotch paper and Denim Blue, Crystal Blue and Sunset inks. 

 
Here's a look at the remaining cards.  Again, I used the same paper and inks and just changed up the design and sentiment.

For the first card, I decided to make a b-day card for my sister.  I'll be over 3 weeks late in sending the card, so perhaps I should send her the "So Sorry" card!

The orange doily is die from MFT.

Thanks for stopping by, Maureen:)

CTMH-- Happy to Be Friends

Hi, I had a chance to play with the 'Happy to Be Friends' stamp set over the past week. This stamp has so many sentiments that I made 10 cards! 

For the 10 cards, I used the same inks and Hopscotch paper.  I just changed up the designs a little bit and the sentiments.

The first card, I chose the 'Happy to be Friends' sentiment.  I found a cute sketch on pinterest that worked well.   For the inks: Denim Blue, Sunset, Crystal Blue, and Flaxen. 



Page 17 of the Seasonal catalog shows you how to stamp this beautiful wreath.  It is so easy and absolutely stunning.

The sentiments also comes with a 'Hi' for any occasion, along with a 'So Sorry'. 

Thank you for stopping by!
Maureen:)


CTMH Supplies:



Hopscotch Paper X7194B

Happy To Be Friends C1605

Flaxen Extra Thick Twine Z3036

    



Vine Embosser Folder Z3019

 

CTMH's New Rolling Tote

Hi, CTMH came out with a new Rolling Tote!!  My tote came in last week and I used it for the first time this weekend.  I loved it!  It fit all my CTMH organizers-- small, medium and large ones:)

Because its shaped like a suitcase with wheels, it is so easy to manage. I simply rolled it out of my house, pulled the handled down and used the canvas straps to lift into my car.

Once I was ready to start crafting, I zippered the front down and pulled out the organizers that I needed.

The sides also have compartments for supplies, whether it be sketch drawings, a paper trimmer or other tools.












Once everyone saw the new CTMH Rolling Tote, their first question is how can I get one?? 

• You can order one for $149.00, or
• Earn one for 1/2 off!! 
• Win one at the 12-hour, April 11th Crop in Norwell M

To get one for 1/2 simply hold a CTMH party or on-line party and generate $250 in sales.  A party of $250 in sales earns you $40 in free products, plus 1 item 1/2 off!

Another way to earn the Rolling Tote 1/2 off is join my Hostess Rewards Club.  Please see tab.

We'll be raffling one off at our 12-hour crop on April 11th.  Shelley wants to win this one!!!

Thanks for stopping by, Maureen:)

Valentine's Day Treats

Hello

We've had over 40 inches of snow in Boston in 7 days!  Another storm is here and we'll get an additional 10-15 inches by Tuesday! 


Thankfully, the snow did not keep crafters away from our scrapbook event last night.  13 crafters ventured out and received these little goodies:)   

 

I made the treat bags using glassine wax bags and filled them with candy hearts.  CTMH washi tape was used to seal the bags.  To decorate the bags, I cut out hearts using CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and stamped it in Thistle ink.  Next, I stapled thistle ribbon and covered the staple with a little heart.  All in all, a very simple project, but all sooo cute!

 



 

At the crop, we made a make/take card and raffled off a paper/sticker pack-- CTMH Heartstrings.  Fellow crafter, Shelley, won the pack.  Shelley is sooo lucky.  Tune in tomorrow to see what she wants to win next!

Thanks for reading, Maureen:)
 

SOTM Blog Hop-- February

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring February's SOTM, which is A Happy Hello, a set of 15 stamps.  There are so many ways to use this all-around set.  

If you've come here from Kathy's blog, then you are on the right path.  Tonight we have close to 70 CTMH consultants participating in the hop! 

For the hop, I choose to make a card and a little treat holder.

For the card, I used CTMH's fun paper line called Confetti-- very festive!

I stamped the flowers in Honey, Pacifica, Thistle, and Pixie.  The stem was stamped in Olive. 

For the treat bag, I used CTMH's 'Designer Creations Slate Paper bags'.  I just love these!  You get 12 for only $3.95 and the come in Ruby, Honey and Pacifica.

To make the close-pin match, I cut out a small piece of matching paper and glued it on. 

Since my daughter sold Girl Scout cookies today, I had to put my favorite kind in there.  My fav used to be Thin Mints, but now its Lemonades!   Notice how I couldn't resist:)






Thank you for visiting my blog!  Remember you can purchase this set for $5.00 if you purchase $50.00 in products.  If you do not have a consultant and would like one, then please contact me or visit my Store.

Be sure to visit all of the CTMH consultant's blogs.  Next up is Haley!  You will love her work.

Maureen:)


Supplies:
Inks:  Honey, Thistle, Pixie, Olive, and Pacifica
Paper:  Confetti (x7189b)
Other:  Slate Bags (z2036)

CTMH-- Snowhaven LO #2

Hi, as promised I'm back with LO #2 featuring CTMH's Snowhaven paper line.  This LO can be used for a holiday or winter pictures. Both of my daughters love hot chocolate and the youngest one still loves sledding, so I'm sure I'll find lots of photos to fill these 2 pages!

For the first page, I backed the title in cranberry red cardstock.  Next, I added tinsel ribbon to give it some flair.

I added a cluster in the left hand corner and added more sequins and a bling swirl.

For the second page, I added journal tabs and a cluster on the right had side.




















Here are the two 2-page LO's:

Classes will be offered to local customers in Feb and March.  Kits will be available to ship in February.  Please pay below to sign up.

Thanks, Maureen

Local or Shipped

Option 1 Kit if attend CROP $23.00 USD Option 2 Kit LOCAL $27.00 USD Option 3 Kit + Shipping $30.00 USD

Supplies:
Paper: Snowhaven Paper Pack; extra white cardstock and B&T paper
Embellishments:  Snowhaven Compliments/Chipboard (); Snowhaven Assortment 1/2 pack ()
Other:  Red Sequins; Bling Swirl; Black/White Twine; Red/Blue/Silver Shimmer Trim;

CTMH-- Snowhaven Wintery Layout

Hi.  I hope you enjoyed the holiday season.  Unlike like last year, here in Boston we have yet to have a significant snowfall.  I'm sure it will happen eventually, but this time last year we had a foot or two.  I think we have to wait a bit more for that to happen (or I'll go with no snow!).

The first LO was inspired by those cold, frosty days to come.  And, CTHM's Snowhaven paper came in handy.  The color combination are very soothing and complementary.  For the design I found an old Basic Grey sketch from 2012 and changed it up a bit.

Here is a closer look at the first page. I inked all the edges in Slate ink. 

I have a bottles of colored sequins.  So glad I was able to use some of the red ones of this LO.  CTMH currently carries gold and silver sequins backed glue that makes them easy to apply.

The second page will look better once I put the pictures on. Its a little plain for me, but sometimes less is better, or so they say:)




















Stay tuned tomorrow for the second LO using this paper pack.  I'll be offering a class for local crafters and kits for long distance crafters.

Thanks for stopping by.
Maureen

CTMH Supplies
Paper:  Snowhaven (X7188B)
Embellishments:  Snowhaven Complements/Chipboard (X7188C); Snowhaven Assortment (Z3008)
Inks:  Slate
Other:  Red Shimmer Trim (Z1848); Silver Shimmer Trim (Z1799); and Black Twine (Z1921)

Non-CTMH:  Red Sequins

SOTM Blog Hop-- January

Hi welcome to the January SOTM Blog Hop!  This month we are featuring a 12 piece set called "This Moment". 

There are over 60 CTMH Consultants participating in the hop.  The hop is one big circle.  If you've come from Kelly's Blog, then you are on the right track.  Should you get lost along the way, a complete list can be found HERE.

I created LOs for my project.  This fall we visited an outside sculpture museum in Massachusetts called deCordova.  If you are ever in the area, I highly suggest a day trip.

My daughter and I were drawn to the large cast iron hearts by the artist Dine.  As you'll see from the LOs below, we took many photos of these hearts!  They were absolutely stunning.

For the first page, I started out by spraying white ink randomly on the paper.  While that was drying, I cut out 2 heart overlays from the CTMH Artbooking Cricut cartridge.  I cut the first one in half and placed it behind the photo making it looking it was floating off the page.

Notice how I incorporated the SOTM-- the red pennant, the blue 'love this' heart, and blue circle target and arrow. 

Page 2 above.  I made a smaller heart overlay.  Using the CTMH Artiste, I cut out a Cupid:)
 

Here is a close up of page one.  You can see the combination of stamping, ink spray, stickers, paper, shimmer tape, and metal, sequin.  All of those elements make it different.

Close up for page 2. 

 

I thought about splitting up the two pages-- put one page in her scrapbook and the other in mine.  But these pages are meant to be together, just as she and I are meant to be together.  Every time I see these pictures, I find myself singing U2's 1983 song "two hearts beat as one"!!.

 
Here is the stamp set.  The 2 images outlined in red can be cut using the CTMH Art Philosophy Cartridge.










Well thanks for stopping by.  If you love the SOTM and don't have a consultant, then please contact me or visit my Store.

Next up is Nancy's.  Please be sure to visit Nancy's Blog and all of the consultants blogs.

Happy New Year!
Maureen:)

January Valentine's Day Classs-- 1/10/15; Heartsting Paper Pack

Hello, I haven't done much blogging in the month of December.  With Thanksgiving so late this year, the holidays came so quickly!  As I get older, I get a bit bolder-- I wait longer to get all of my shopping done, to decorate the tree, to get my cards out, and to get my Christmas dinner planned, etc.  Somehow, I manage to pull it all off.  But this year, I think I paid the price!  I found myself very tired.

To unwind, I found myself in my craft-room creating some cards for the next holiday, Valentine's Day.  At our next crop, 1/10/15, I'll be teaching a class on these cards. 

If you are not a big fan of Valentine's Day cards, then you'll notice that 2 of these cards of cards can be changed up other occasions.  For instance, the Polar bear one can be for a birthday or a friendship card.  The 'Hugs and Kisses' one can be used for get well wishes, etc.

For this card, we can change up the sentiment.   For the Polar Bear, I paper pieced the sweater.

Notice the embossed red paper.  I used a CTMH embossing folder called Quatrefoil.

 This stamp set is from the Seasonal Expressions catalog.  Stamp XOXO; (M1054) $2.95. 

The circle (Doodled Design) is on page 27 of the Seasonal catalog. I love how you can use the circle for other sentiments.

The 'Forever in My Heart' stamp set C1604, $13.95, is from Seasonal Expressions.  The heart shapes and sentiments on the left were cut out on CTMH's Art Philosophy's Cricut Cartridge and then stamped.  This makes live so much easier!


















A few of my regular customers often give me specific orders on the cards they want to make.  So long as I know in advance, I don't mind.  Just shoot me a quick email if there are any cards you'd like to make more of or ones you'd like to skip.

Please sign up for Crop and Class here or sign up under tabs on blogs.  Remember all the things you did for others this holiday season.  Don't forget to do something for yourself:). 
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Maureen

Number of Cards

3 Cards $10.00 USD 6 Cards $16.00 USD 10 Cards $22.00 USD

# of Crafters for Crop

Option 1-- 1/10 1 crafter $25.00 USD Option 2-- 1/10 2 crafter $50.00 USD Option 3-- 1/10 3 crafters $75.00 USD Option 4-- 1/10 4 crafters $100.00 USD

CTMH Supplies:
Paper:  Heartstrings (X7193B)
Stamps:  Forever in My Heart (C1604); XOXO (m1054); Doodled Design (circle) (A1170); and Polar Bear Holiday (C1557).
Inks:  Slate, Lagoon, Cranberry, Black
Other:  Red Enamel Hearts (Z2009); White Enamel Stars (Z2010); White Shimmer Trim (Z3024); Blue Shimmer Trim (Z3025); Heart Embossing Folder (z3018); and Quatrefoil Embossing Folder (Z1926)