CTMH Christmas in July Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Christmas in July Blog Hop!  If you've come here from Lauren's CTMH Crafting, then you are on the right path.  Should you get lost along the way, then please see Melinda's Blog for a list of all participants.  

For my project, I created a 2 page layout.  I used CTMH's 'Make It From the Heart' volume 5 book for the design.  I just love these books-- they are my go to for inspiration.

For the background, I used  Blue 'Speckled Egg' ink oxides, spritzed the ink with water and then swooshed it on the page using a clear little bag.  Next, I splattered some Scarlet Shimmer ink.

I love how this page came out and can't wait to add my pictures!

Picture coming.

If you'd like to order Winter Pines and do not have a CTMH consultant, then please visit My Store or email me.  Please be sure to visit all of the CTMH consultants' blogs.  Next up is the talented Becca at  Becca-Expressions

Thank you for stopping by,

Maureen

Cocoa Vanilla Daydreams

Hi everyone,  

I'm here today to showcase the Cocoa Vanilla (CV) Daydream line.  CV is a scrapbook company located in Australia.  Once I saw this line, I just knew I had to have it!  

I had senior pictures of my daughter Abby.  Even if her shirt did not match, I would still use this line.  The colors are light and by adding some black elements, it just pops.

Abby did her senior pictures with her best buddies-- her dog (Leo) and her friend Emma.  

To complete the LO, I die cut and embossed some feathers and paired it with wooden feathers.  To bring out the black, I used some foam phrases from American Crafts.

I hope this inspires you to get those pictures scrapped!

Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

CTMH New Blog Hop-- July/August

Hello and welcome to the CTMH new product blog hop!  If you came here from Lauren's Blog, then you are on the right path!  This blog hop is one big loop.  Should you get lost along the way, please see Melinda's Blog for a list of all the participants.

The new seasonal catalog is full of great products!  For this hop, I chose to focus on the Isabella line.  I wasn't too sure about this paper, but the blues really make it pop.  

My daughter recently went to Charleston South Carolina with her friends.  The buildings in soft pastels were stunning and this paper went with it perfectly.

Here is the first page of her trip LO.  The new CTMH 'Make It From Your Heart' volume 5 featured a weaving technique.  I decided to give it a try.  I love how it came out!  I'm sorry the photo of my daughter is hard to see.  I'll take another photo of this LO when there is better lighting.

To continue with documenting my daughter's trip, I put together the Isabella WYW.  Here is a photo of one of the LOs:

I just purchased the Isabella PML cards and hope to complete this trip for her.

If you'd like to order some of the new CTMH products and do not have a consultant, then please visit My Store or email me.  

Please be sure to visit all of the consultants' blogs.  Next up is the talented Becca Whitham-- Becca's Blog.

Thank you, Maureen

CTMH Christmas in July SALE

Hello, don't miss CTMH's Christmas in July sale!  Enjoy amazing discounts on holiday themed crafting items between 5pm EST on 7/16 until 2am EST Monday morning.  

Get ready to shop!  Click here: Maureen's Store .

Thank you, Maureen

Graduation, Boy, General Scrapbook Kit

Hi everyone,

I haven't been posting lately:(  One of my other passions is gardening.  So, when the weather warms up, I'm outside planting and weeding my garden.  Now, I'm splitting and moving plants!  So much fun.

Anyway, here is a kit that made using the CTMH Mix It Up paper pack.  This line debuted in the May and June mini catalog and is sold out:(  But, have no fear because I made 18 kits!  The kits are pre-cut and ready to assemble!

The first 2 pages were inspired by the CTMH National Scrapbook 1 page layout.  I changed it up a bit and added a second page.  This layout can be used to document a Graduation, Sports, or anything that required motivation.

Here's a closer look at the LO.  I just love the GRIT sentiment.

For the second LO, I was thinking of my daughter's graduation.  The stamped sentiments worked well here.  

For both LO's, I used wooden, acrylic and twine mediums.  It adds dimension to the pages.

This kit will be shipping out this weekend.  I have a limited number of kits.  So, please see KITS tab

Thanks for stopping by, 

Maureen

CTMH July SOTM Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  If you've come here from Lauren's Blog, then you are on the right path!  Should you get lost along the way, then please go to Melinda's Blog for a list of all the participants.

The Strong Roots Stamp set contains 11 stamps.

For my project, I was inspired by one of  Jennifer McGuire's YouTube videos and created a 'Tri-angle Gatefold" Card.  It took me a couple of tries, but I got the hang of it!  

I decided to do a fancy fold because one of my friends is the process of selling her home.  Once she moves into her new home, I want to give this card and a little gift!

For the card, I stamped the Door image onto a circle die cut and then matted it to a larger circle die cut. For the card base, I cut a 4.25 x 8.50 base and scored it in a half.  Next I cut two 3.5 squares and scored them diagonally.  

I choose to use the CTMH "Lovely" paper line.  

Below is how the card looks when it is closed.

Once you remove the Belly Band, the card opens up.

I used the 'Congratulations on your" sentiment

Once the card is completely open, it says 'Home'.

 

Overall, I'm happy with this card.  I tend to shy away from fancy folds and I'm glad that I gave it a try.

The 'Strong Roots' stamp of the month can be yours for only $5 if you purchase $50 in products.  Or, you can earn it for free if you become a CTMH VIP.  If you do not have a CTMH consultant, then please visit my store, Click here or email me.

Next up is the talented Brandi!  Be sure to visit Brandi's Blog and all of the CTMH consultant's blog.

Thanks for stopping by,

Maureen

CTMH SOTM Blog Hop-- June 2021

 Hello,

Welcome to the CTMH June SOTM Blog Hop!  If you've come here from Kim's Blog, then you are on the right path.  Should you get lost along the way, then please see Melinda's Blog for a list of the participants.  This blog is just one big circle, so follow along.

 

The June SOTM called 'Outdoor Borders' is a cute set with 9 stamps.

This SOTM can be used to create both scrapbook LO's and cards.  For my project, I chose to do a LO of my daughter at Girls Scouts camp.  With Covid, 2019 was her last year at camp:(  She has had so many memories at this summer camp.  She will surely miss it.

To complete this LO, I also used the National Scrapbook Month stamp set.  That sentiment works perfect when describing the Girl Scouts' mission.

For the paper, I used the May/June Mix In paper line.  I am in love with this lines-- it's simplicity and versatility.  

Here's a close of the SOTM sentiment, stamped in Sapphire ink.

During the month of June, the SOTM will be available for only $5 if you spend $50. Or, earn it for free if you are a VIP.  If you don't have a CTMH consultant and would like this stamp set, then please let me know or visit My Store.

Next up is the talented Miss Carrie!  Be sure to visit Carrie's Blog and all of the consultant's blogs.

Thanks, Maureen

CTMH Hillside Cottage 6 page Scrapbook Kit

Hi everyone, I'm back again with the last 2 pages of the Hillside Cottage Scrapbook kit.

To be honest, I wasn't sure about this paper line, but after working with it, it is now one of my favorites!

And, I decided to add a door for another one of the LO's.  Using a Flip-Flap, the door opens and you can put more pictures behind it.

Here's a look at the page with the door open.  So cute!!

Here is all of the pages

This kit will be shipping next weekend.  I'm only making a limited amount, so be sure to order yours soon.

Thank you for stopping by,

Maureen

CTMH May and June New Product Blog Hop

 Hi,

Welcome to the CTMH May and June New Product Blog Hop!  If you've come here from Gina's Blog, thn you are on the right path!  Should you get lost along the way, simply click HERE for a list of all the CTMH participants.

If you haven't seen the new catalog, then check it out.  There are 3 new paper lines and lots of stamps and dies!  I recently visited a farm where you could pick your own tulips.  My dream is to someday visit Holland in the spring.  With Covid, the local farm offered a great alternative.

Here are the LO's that I created. 

For the first LO, I cut our some Tulips on my cricut using CTMH's  Flower Market and Hillside Cottage Cricut files.  To give the page more dimension, I blended in some Yellow Tim Holtz inks with my CTMH Stencil Pack #1.  I then, flicked on some Paprika Shimmer.

For the second LO, I decided to cut out a house and make the windows and door with pictures.  I have some nice family photos to use on this page.

I just love the lively colors of this line.  I plan to do a third LO set for this line and to offer it as a pre-cut kit. Please be sure to check and see what I've created.

If you don't have a consultant and would like to order any of the new items, then please see My Store.

Next up is Haley.  Please be sure to visit blog and all the other consultant's blogs.

Thanks for stopping by, Maureen

Let's Get Sketchy-- May 2021

Hi everyone,

I'm back again, this time with a Let's Get Sketchy sketch for May.

I hosted an overnight crop this past weekend.  As part of the weekend, we do a sketch challenge.  So, I had the crafters use this sketch.  The layouts came out awesome!

For my LO, I used Photoplay's 'Fern and Willard' paper line.  I pretty much stayed true to the sketch.  But instead of doilies, I stamped some cirles.  I also stamped some stitching in white.

We hope you will play along with us this month.  Check out the posts on the LGS Facebook page x.

Thanks, Maureen