CTMH-- SOTM Blog Hop

Hi, welcome to the SOTM Blog Hop.  This month we have close to 80 CTMH consultants participating!  If you've come here from Sheila's Blog then you are on the right path.  Should you get lost along the way, then you can find a complete list Here.


The November Stamp set contains 15 pieces.  I was inspired by the cards in the catalog-- I just loved the bouquets!  I changed it up by cutting out a 'Pocket Card' from the new CTMH Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge.  Pocket cards can be used for project life scrap-booking but people use them to make cards as I did and to embellish their scrapbook page or to make little books.

Well, to me this stamp step screams happy, vibrant colors.  With that in mind, I choose to use CTMH's Confetti's line which is so festive.

I cut out the enjoy pocket card using Thistle card-stock at 5.5 inches.  Next I matted the back in white card stock and stamped the leaves/foliage in olive. 






















Thank you for stopping by my blog.  If you don't have a consultand and would like to order the SOTM for only $5, then please visit my Store. 

Next up is Michelle.  Please be sure to visit her Blog and all of the other consultants.
Thanks, Maureen

CTMH Supplies:

Stamps:  November SOTM
Inks:  Canery ; Thistle, Crystal Blue (); Olive (); Pixie
Paper: Confetti
Other:  Thistle; Bling Gems; Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge

CTMH-- Oct SOTM 'Home for the Holidays'

Hello, we had our first ever 12-hour crop yesterday.  We offered our crafters 2 make and takes.  The first one was the Owl for 'Happy Owl-a-ween'.  Below is the second one from CTMH's October SOTM 'Home for the Holidays'.

With all the preparations needed to run a 12 hour crop, I had little creativity left.  I am an avid follower of a fellow CTMH consultant, Aaron Brown.  Her work is absolutely stunning!  Here is her blog.  Once you visit Aaron's blog, you'll become a regular and sign up to follow her.  Anyway, she created this cute card and Julie recreated and taught it to the crafters yesterday.  Everyone loved it!!  Thank you to Aaron:)

This cute stamp is still available for only $5.00 through the end of October 31st if you purchase $50. Please email me or shop my store. Thank you for stopping by!
Maureen:)

CTMH-- Happy "Owl-o-ween"!

Hi, my friend Lisa and I are holding a 12 hour crop on Saturday.  Wow, there is sooo much work!  I always knew that paper crafting was a labor of love, but now I really know!  I still love it though:)

Here is a card that I designed for one of the make/takes.  Its the August's SOTM.  I purchased a few extra stamp sets because I just love this owl!  Here, I stamped him on CTMH's Slate paper for the body, Thistle for his arms, and Sunset for his hat.  If I could do anything over, I'd dry emboss the beige circle to add some dimension.

This stamp set can also be decorated for birthdays as well. 



















If you missed out on this stamp set and must have one, please contact me.
Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

CTMH-- Yuletide Layouts for 11/15 & 12/6 Crop

Hi, with Christmas and the winter holidays approaching I decided it was time to scrap my pictures from last year.  These kits will be available for the 11/15 and 12/6 crops in Norwell MA.  If you can't make those dates or live long distance, I can mail the kits to you.

I fell in love with CTMH's Yuletide line, especially the first LO on page 62 of the catalog.  But, I wanted to change things up for the second LO.

Below is the LO that I changed.  I added some Yuletide stickers, Cranberry striped twill ribbon, shimmer tape, and some CTMH cricut cartridge shapes.

Here is a close up of one of the LO.  My daughters are standing at the gate to Boston Public Gardens, home of 'my little ducklings'.

Love the saying 'Be Calm & Shine On'.

Here's Abby posing with the little ducklings-- so cute!

The next LO was taken directly from the Yuletide WOTG.  I absolutely love this LO-- no changes here!

CTHM's Artbooking Cricut Cartridge was use to cut all of the cricut images-- circle date, Christmas photo mat, and postage stamp.

Here is a look at page 2.























 If you would like a pre-cut kit with directions, then please see Paypal options below.
(Please note that the prices include shipping, tax and other embellishments not contained in the Workshop On The Go (WOTG).

Have a great weekend.
Thanks, Maureen

Options

Opt 1: Kit + Sticker + 1/2 bling $25.00 USD Opt 2: Kit + Stickers + Full Bling $27.00 USD Opt: 3 Stamp + Kit + Stickers + full bling $40.00 USD

CTMH-- Lifetime of Happiness Card for WCMD

Hi today is World Card Making Day (WCMD).  To celebrate this special day, I created a card using CTMH's 'Lifetime of Happiness' stamp.  The stamp is featured on page 52 of the catalog and is a great deal at $13.95.  Of all the cards in the catalog this was one of my top 5.

So, I tried to re-create the card.  It took me a little bit to get the leaves right, but got it!  I just loved how it came out.

Here's another view.

















For my card crew, we'll be making some Thanksgiving day cards at the 10/25/14 crop.  So, if you haven't signed up and want to go, get moving.  More Thanksgiving day cards to come:)

Thanks, Maureen

Supplies:
Stamp:  Lifetime of Happiness (C1589)
Paper:  Pathfinding (X7186B)
Inks:  Glacier (blue); Honey; Sorbet; Autumn Terracotta; Olive; Dessert Sand; and Sunflower.

CTMH SOTM Blog Hop-- October

Hello and welcome to the CTMH SOTM Blog Hop.  We have over 70 participants this month!  If you've come here from Michelle's Blog then you are on the right path.  Should you get lost along the way, then click HERE for a list of participants.

October's SOTM, Home for the Holidays, features a set of 7 images that are good for both scrap-booking and card-making. Most of the stamped images can be cut using CTMH's Art Philosophy and you know what that means-- less manual cuts:)


For this blog hop, I choose to create 2 holiday cards.

I created the first card using CTMH's new Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge.  I choose to make a card with snowflakes cut out.  I backed the cut out snowflakes with a blue B&T.

For the polar bear, I stamped it using Black Archival Ink and used Art Philosophy for the postage stamp shapes.

For the second card, I used Art Philosophy for the ornament shapes.  I then heat embossed it using CTMH's new silver embossing powder.

The white overlay is from CTMH's Artbooking Cricut Cartridge.















I hope you enjoyed these cards!  If you would like to order this stamp, but don't have a consultant, then please visit my website.  Next up is Jen Patrick.  Please visit Jen's Blog and all the other consultants on the hop.  Thanks:)

CTMH Supplies
Paper:  Snowhaven
Stamp:  October SOTM; Artfully Sent Stamp set for sentiment
Inks:  Archival Black; Slate Ink;
Other:  Small Bling Flourish; Metallic twine ()

CTMH-- Scaredy Cat-- Halloween Kits

Hello,

A few weeks ago, I was lucky to attend a CTMH event called Thriving/Striving in order to celebrate 30 years of CTMH.  Lynn Como earned the event and that meant that me and 25+ consultants got to spend time with Kristina Widtfeldt and Lynn Como!!

At the event, I created and designed the first LO below.  Lynn Como designed the second one.

 For the LO above, I cut out the spider and webs from Artbooking-- so spooky!!

The LO above was created by Lynn Como.  To cut out the tree, we used the CTMH Artbooking cartridge and hit 'fit to page'.  I love how it came out!

I'll be having this kit available for our Oct 25th crop in Norwell MA.  The kits are pre-cut with instructions.  To have the kit for the Oct 25th crop, please order by Paypal below by October 15th.

If you can't attend the Oct 25th crop, then you can order the kit-- please select the second option.

Thanks, for stopping by, Maureen:)

Kits

Kit for Oct 25 crop $25.00 USD Kit shipped to your home $30.00 USD

CTMH Pathfinding Accordion Book-- Workshop/Kit

Hello, I posted this accordion book a couple of months ago, but it was missing some stamping and personal touches.  Last weekend I was able to complete the book.  I will have this kit available for the October 25th Crop in Norwell.  The kit will be pre-cut and come with instructions.  I tried to keep it simple:)

The price for the book is only $22 if you attend the crop or place an order of $30 in CTMH products. Otherwise, the book is $30.  (Sold out)

All of the material is CTMH, with the exception of the chipboard accordion book and the aqua ribbon.  The chipboard book is discontinued, but I was lucky to pick up 20 albums.  So if you love this kit, please be sure to order before they are gone!

Here's a picture of one side of the accordion book.  Each side comes with 7 pages for a total of 14. To make it easy, I used the coordinating Pathfinding Chipboard shapes and stamped a few sentiments.

 For the outside of the book, I used more Pathfinding paper and chipboard shapes.

 Above is the other side of the accordion book.  I just love how it came out.

Below are some close-ups.

 For the side of the accordion book, I stamped Thankful from the Pathfinding WOTG.

I hope you like this book as much as I did.  Please be sure to sign up below or on the classes tab in order to get yours!

Thanks for stopping by and scrap on:)
Maureen

Supplies:

X7186B

Z1925

B1463

Z1918

Z7186c

Halloween Cards and Treat Bag-- Class 9/20/14

Hi, I finished up my Halloween cards last weekend.  I also made a little treat bag with CTMH's Quick Treat bags-- I love how it came out!  The kit came with little stickers to put on the candy.. so cute:)

 Here's a look at the Halloween ensemble.  I'll be teaching this set at my next crop on 9/20/14.  Get 3 cards and the treat box for $13.  And who says 13 is unlucky:)

Love this witch card.  The stamp set is a bit retro. I used one of CTMH's new punch to punch out the chevron border.

I designed this card with my 2 nephews in mind.  It's spoooooky!

 This is the first Halloween card that I made a couple of weeks ago.

Here's a close up of the treat bag.  It is filled with 'Bulls-eyes'.























I hope you can join me on 9/20.  Please email me or sign up under the Classes or Kit tab.

If you can't join me, then order this cute kit for only $13.

Thanks for stopping by and scrap/stamp on!
Maureen



CTMH supplies used:

A1166

B1460

X7185b

D1650

Z1921

Z1919

Z2058

B1466

CTMH-- Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge AVAILABLE. Free Shipping and No Tax!!

Well, after months of waiting its here!  I just ordered my Artfully Sent Cartridge yesterday.  If you order through me, I will cover your shipping and tax, a savings of $13!  Please see Paypal button at end of this post.  Interested in the Stamp of the Month, then get that for only $5 extra, no shipping or tax!

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Cardmaking has never been easier or more fun! With our newest Cricut® collection, you can make handmade masterpieces in no time at all. Choose from cards with sentiments cut directly into them, or combine several cutouts to create your own pop-up scenes. Featuring more than 25 different card themes and 5 different card formats including dynamic interactive designs, this cartridge has a card for any and all occasions—even if the occasion is “just because”! Card styles include pop-ups, scenes, sentiments, sleeves, and pocket cards.

Collection includes:

1 – Cartridge (700 images: Cards and Font)

3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets

1 – 12″ × 12″ White Daisy Cardstock Pack

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 1″ × 1″ (Y1000), 1″ × 3½” (Y1002), 3″ × 3″ (Y1006), 2″ × 3½” (Y1009).

Creates:

250 card pieces + 150 small projects = 400 unique projects from 700 images
Assortment of envelopes
Alphabet

A total of 25 themes, cut from 50 different keys in different card formats.

BUT wait – you can do more than just traditional cards!!

Beyond Cards
There are so many ways to use these “cards”…and to use them on many different projects.
Layouts – cut pieces of image & attach to a page, use overlays as part of page!
3D papercrafts, Home Décor, Invitations, endless creative options…

POP-UP KEY
50-5×7 card bases and 50 liners – some with tabs.  These cards are the most intricate of the cards on this cartridge.

ICON KEY
Find sentiments or images that coordinate with bases and/or liners.  The icon images are used to bring color to the cards.

SCENE KEY
Build-a-Scene 5×7 cards, in three different card styles. Backdrop Cards, Swing Cards and Tri-Fold Cards.

SLEEVE KEY
50-4×6 sleeves and 50-5×7 cards.  Create a card that fits a photo or they can be sized DOWN…3 ½” is perfect for gift cards.

SENTIMENT KEY
50-5×7 and 50- 4 ¼ x 5 ½ cards.  Cheerful sentiment are cut into the base:
Birthday wishes, Sympathy, Words of Gratitude, Friendship, and more.

BASE Function
Includes a font, which includes upper- and lower-case alphabets, numbers, and several punctuation marks and symbols.  7-4 ¼” x 5 ½” and 6-5×7 envelopes.  EACH envelope has a coordinating liner.

Pocket Key
50-4×6 and 50-4×3 cards that you can use with Picture My Life system or make standalone cards, tags, and card fonts.  A wonderful add-on to any gift!

If you'd like to order this cartridge through me for no shipping and tax, please pay through Paypal below. Don't miss out on this great deal! Thanks, Maureen

Order with or without the Stamp of the Month (SOTM).  Remember, no shipping or tax-- a savings of over $13.00!

Cartridge, no ship/tax $99.00 USD Cartridge + SOTM $104.00 USD