Snowflakes keep falling!!

I admit it I love these snowflake thin cuts.  I also love anything I can make that sparkles so glitter paper and embossing powder are two of my favorite things.  What did Burl Ives sing??  Silver and Gold, Silver and Gold these are two of my favorite things.  I am really ready to get going on my Christmas crafting.  Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year so it is natural that I love making Christmas paper projects.  

This card once again features the Oh Deer Paper Packet (you are going to be seeing a lot of that paper on my blog because I love, love, love it!!!  This card is another simple one using basic techniques like the use of embossing powder to raise those sentiments up and make them special.  I have also used several of the mini stamps (at $2.95 they are such a great investment).  I also used the Sea Glass Cardstock here again because it is such a perfect match for this paper.  I did put more emphasis on the silver in this card and could have even used the Ranger Silver Super Fine Embossing Powder but I do think the combination of the silver and gold is what makes this work.  

Here are a list of the supplies I used on this card.  They are available on my OBA at www.craftwithronnie.ctmh.com or you can click the shopping button at the top of this blog.  As always, Have a wonderful day and Happy Crafting!!!

Supplies:  

Oh Deer Paper Packet (X7214B)

Silver Glitter Paper (Z3239)

Sea Glass Cardstock (X5789)

Snowflake Thin Cuts (Z4003)

Merry Christmas stamp (M1148)

Ranger Princess Gold Embossing Powder (Z2066)

VersaMark Ink (Z891)

Craft Heater (555)

Oh Deer I couldn't wait

I just could not wait to show case one of the cards I will be teaching during my upcoming Christmas Card Club Workshop (we will be making 4 each of 6 different cards, or maybe 3 each of 8 different cards since there are sooo many that I just want to make, LOL).  

This was another great and simple card.  I used some gold metallic paper from my stash but I think the card would be even more beautiful with some gold glitter paper (I did use the silver glitter paper for the small star which was punched from a punch I have in my stash).  I love the gold, silver and white stars on the Oh Deer paper and it coordinates so perfectly with the new Sea Glass Cardstock.  I was concerned about the snowflake cutting since it was so intricate but the new thin cuts are amazing and cut through it like it was butter.  

Below is a list of the supplies I used on this project (most can be located on my OBA at www.craftwithronnie.ctmh.com  or by clicking the shopping button at the top of this blog)  As always have a wonderful day and Happy Crafting!!!

Supply List - 

Oh Deer Paper Packet (X7214B)

Glitter paper (gold or silver)  silver (Z3239) gold (3238) - I used a gold metallic on this card

White Value Pack Cards and Envelopes (X254)

Snowflake Thin Cut (Z4003)

Mini Joy stamp (M1154)

Sea Glass Cardstock (X5789)  (as you can see I am using a lot of this cardstock this year, love this color)

Black Memento Ink (Z899)

National Card Making Day

Well hello and happy National Card Making Day.  Now I really don't need a day dedicated to card making to give me the excuse to spend the day doing what I love to do but it worked today so I am just going to be happy about that.  Here are two very simple cards I made using this months Stamp of the Month.  Don't forget this $17.95 stamp set can be yours for just $5 with a qualifying $50 purchase during the month of October.  This set is a great way to get started on those Christmas Cards and scrapbook pages we want to get done.

So here is the stamp set.  The star and stocking can be cut using the Close to My Heart Art Philosophy Cartridge (it has retired but many of my customers already own it) or you can cut all of them out by hand (I did this one one project because it was faster and easier than getting out my cricut and it was no problem).

This first card was simple.  I cut a piece of Pacifica Cardstock to 4 x 5 1/4" and stamped the star and sentiment using VersaMark ink and then embossed using the Ranger Princess Gold embossing powder.  I love how the gold pops off this shade of blue.  Very simple yet elegant at the same time.  I mounted the whole thing on a White pre-cut A-2 (4 1/4 x 5 1/2") card base.

For this second card I did the same thing but used the new Sea Glass cardstock (isn't that beautiful) and I changed up the sentiment.  Such simple yet elegant cards, you could even add a nice white or gold ribbon if you wanted.  

Here is a list of supplies I used to make these cards.  As always you can find these supplies and more on my OBA at www.craftwithronnie.ctmh.com or by clicking the shop button at the top of this blog.  Happy Crafting!!!!

Supply List:

White Value Pack of Cards and Envelopes (X254)

VersaMark Ink Pad (Z891)

Ranger Princess Gold Embossing Powder (Z2066)

Craft Heater (to activate the embossing powder) (Z555)

Pacifica Cardstock (X5759) 

Sea Glass Cardstock (X5789)

Yuletide Joy Stamp Set (S1610) (remember it is just $5 with a $50 qualifying purchase)

How about a wreath for every occassion

So this card was inspired by this cute wreath stamp that is new.  I decided I was going to find a way to use it today and here it is.

I really like this wreath and I just stamped it and cut it out by hand (it was really easy just don't cut a straight line, LOL).  I added a sentiment that is from the Sending Smiles stamp set that is one of the three new stamp sets that come free with the new Flower Market Cricut Collection shown here...

As you can see there is one whole set of stamps that are nothing but sentiments, actually there are 28 in total on that one sheet.  Everything from hugs and kisses, sending smiles, lets celebrate, happy wishes on your day, hi there, way to go, and lots more.  

Cut Thistle cardstock to 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" and score and fold to create an A-2 card that is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2", cut a piece to 1/4 x 5 1/4" and a piece to 3 1/4 x 3 1/4", Cut two pieces (your choice) of the Whimsey Fundamentals to 2 x 5 1/2".  Cut White Daisy to 3 x 3" to stamp wreath and sentiment on to.

So once everything was cut I stamped the wreath using Black Memento (my choice of ink when I am going to color with markers), stamped the sentiment into the center using Thistle ink and then colored the leaves in using the Leaf Green ShinHan marker.  I cut it out using my Micro Tip scissors because they are the sharpest scissors I own plus they are small and make it easy to make these kind of cuts.  Then I punched out three flowers using a small punch I have in my stash (there are flowers in the Flower Market cartridge that could be sized to work great for this as well) out of a piece of scrap Thistle cardstock.  I did ink the edges of the flowers and then shaped them using a flower shaping tool.  I added bling to the center of the flowers and added them to the wreath using glue dots (remember uneven numbers look best)  Then assembled the whole card.  This one was pretty easy.  

I have listed all the supplies I used below and as always they and other products you see here can be purchased at www.craftwithronnie.ctmh.com or by clicking on the shopping cart at the top of this blog.  Happy Crafting!!!

Supplies:

Cardstock:  Thistle (X5789) and White Daisy (1385)

Whimsey Fundamentals (Z3255)

Stamps:  Wreath (A1193) and Sentiment was from Sending Smiles stamp set from the Flower Market Cricut cartridge (Z3285 physical cartridge or Z3290 for the Digital cartridge / both come with three stamp sets and a package of cardstock) or you can use the Thinking of You stamp from the So Many Smiles set (C1619)

Ink: Thistle (Z2640) and Black Memento (Z899)

Misc: ShinHan Leaf Green marker (Z2454), Bitty Sparkles (Z1263), Glue Dots (1772) and Micro Tip Scissors (Z534)

Whimsey Fundamentals meet Flower Market

A few days ago I showed everyone some of the beautiful flowers I had made using the new Flower Market Cricut Cartridge Collection from Close to My Heart.  I was especially pleased with how this daisy turned out and wanted to make sure I found the perfect project to use it on.

I think you can catch that I used the new Shimmer brush on it to add some beautiful sparkle to the flower.  It almost reminds me of the morning dew.  Well I decided I wanted to make a card and use this daisy as my focal point, so here is how that worked out.  

Cut: Glacier Cardstock to 8 1/2 x 5" and score and fold to a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 A-2 size card, cut second piece at 1 x 5 1/2".  Cut Whimsey Fundamentals (you chose the two you want to use) to 2 x 5 1/2" each.  Cut White Daisy 2 1/2 x 3/4" for sentiment and the remainder of the sheet can be used to cut out the Daisy from the Flower Market Cricut Cartridge.  The center of the flower can be cut from a scrap of Canary Cardstock or you could cut it using the White Daisy and ink it or you could use bling (your choice).  The leaf was cut from the cartridge as well from Fern cardstock.  

I used a shaping tool (I found mine at Walmart) and shaped my flower petals and leaf to give them a more realistic look.  I also inked my leaf a little using fern ink just to add some depth.  I then layered the flower using the glue pen.  I did brush the daisy with the Shimmer Brush after I assembled it but before I added it to the card using several glue dots.  Finally I stamped my sentiment and added it.

I have listed all the supplies I used below and as always they and other products you see here can be purchased at www.craftwithronnie.ctmh.com or by clicking on the shopping cart at the top of this blog.  Happy Crafting!!!

Supplies Used:  

Cardstock:  Glacier (X5770), White Daisy (1385), Scrap of Canary (X5772), Fern (X5777 but two sheets of this color does come with the Flower Market Cartridge)

Whimsey Fundamentals (Z3255)

Flower Market Cricut Cartridge and coordinating Sending Smiles stamp set that comes with the cartridge (Z3285 for physical cartridge and Z3290 for the digital cartridge / both include 3 stamp sets and a package of cardstock)

Misc.:  Glacier Ink (Z2641), Fern ink ( Z2850), Glue Pen (Z553), Glue Dots (1772) and Shimmer Brush - Clear (Z3293)

Well Hello Enchantment

Still playing with the new Enchantment Fundamental papers.  I love the vibrant colors of this particular pack and I just seem drawn to it every time I sit down at my craft table.  Love how these colors all work together...

I think I am going to have to make a whole set of these little note cards, some hello, some thinking of you, some happy birthday, some get well, some sympathy, you get the idea, it is a pretty flexible design.  

I started with a pre-made card base that measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2".  I then added the strip of sapphire with white swiss dots (cut to 1/2" x 5 1/2") and then the piece of the saffron with white swiss dots (cut to 3 x 5 1/2").

I used scrap pieces of White Daisy cardstock and stamped various flowers and leaves from the Shower Flowers stamp set using Eggplant, Fern, Saffron, Poppy and Pomegranate inks (or you can purchase the Enchantment Exclusive Inks mini pigment pad set which has all 10 of the enchantment colors to use).  I cut them out with scissors and laid them out on the card.  I used 3-D foam tape behind some to add interest, I added gold sequins to others to add interest.  I did add three (you always want an odd number) of gold sequins in the upper right corner to help balance the card.  Finally, I stamped the hello sentiment from the A Penned Hello stamp (retiring at the end of this month) using Memento Black ink.

So pretty simple as you can see but it makes a great impact I think.  I will list the supplies used below and you can purchase the products used here and on many of my projects from my OBA at www.craftwithronnie.closetomyheart.com or by clicking on the shopping cart at the top of this blog. Happy Crafting!!!

Supplies:

Paper - Enchantment Fundamentals (Z3254) and White Daisy (1385)

Stamp Sets - Shower Flowers (C1612) and A Penned Hello (M1130)
Inks - Eggplant (Z2487), Fern (Z2850), Saffron (Z2851), Poppy (Z2852) and Pomegranate (Z2852) or you can purchase the Enchantment Exclusive Inks mini pigment pad set which has all 10 of the enchantment colors) and don't forget the Black Memento (Z899)
Misc.: 3-D Foam Tape (Z2060) and Gold Assortment Sequins (Z2012)

Up Up and Away with Enchantment

Today's project used the Enchantment Fundamentals and the Happy For You and Bitty Birthday stamp sets (Bitty Birthday is retiring at the end of the month).  I like the simple look of this card and the fact it is a card that could be given to anyone regardless of age.  I really feel in love with the Happy For You stamp set as it has tons of sentiments which is always great for a cardmaker like myself.

I started with a basic pre-made card base (or you can make your own, cut White Daisy cardstock to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" and score at 4 1/4" on the 8 1/2" side and fold into an A-2 card base).  I cut the following: a piece of Sapphire cardstock to 4 x 5 1/4", a piece of Pomegranate cardstock to 1 x 2 3/4", a piece of White Daisy cardstock to 7/8 x 2".  I chose two different pieces of the Enchantment Fundamental papers (you could use any two you wanted to and change up the color scheme) I cut one at 3 1/8 x 4 3/4" and the second at 1/2 x 4 3/4".

I stamped the Sentiment from Bitty Birthday (retiring at the end of this month) with Sapphire Ink onto the White Daisy Cardstock.  I then used scrap pieces of White Daisy cardstock and stamped the balloons using Pomegranate and Sapphire inks, when I was done I just cut them out with scissors.  I decided where I wanted them placed and stamped the strings using Memento Black ink.  I adhered some balloons directly to the face of the card and others I added 3-D Foam Tape to lift them up.

Below is a list of all the supplies I used on this project.  As always you can purchase these items and other items used on previous projects from my OBA at www.craftwithronnie.closetomyheart.com or by clicking on the shopping cart at the top of this blog.  Happy Crafting!!!!

Supplies:

Stamp Sets:  Happy For You (C1660) and Bitty Birthday (M1144)

Inks:  Memento Black (Z899), Pomegranate (Z2653) and Sapphire (Z2648)

Paper:  Enchantment Fundamentals (Z3254), White Daisy Cardstock (1385), Sapphire Cardstock (X5775) and Pomegranate cardstock (5780)

Misc.: 3-D Foam Tape (Z2060) and White Value Pack Cards and Envelopes (X254)

All About Gold

So I decided to play around with the new All About Gold Fundamentals.  Here is what I made...

It was a bit hard to get a picture of this card since the light/flash wanted to reflect off all of the gold and the acetate.  It took me several tries but here it is.  I am really impressed with it, I struggled trying to figure out how to incorporate the acetate with gold dots and then I faced the dilemma of how to adhere it (since it is see through) without seeing the adhesive.  

So here is what I did.  I started with a card base from the White Value Pack (you can make one out of the White Daisy cardstock but I find these easy to use and very affordable plus they have an envelope as well) that is an A-2 card size (4 1/4 x 5 1/2").  I cut a piece of Pacifica cardstock to 4 x 5 1/4" and a second piece ot 1 3/4 x 1 3/4".  I then cut a piece of the All About Gold Fundamentals (I picked the one with the little swiss dots but you could use any of them) to 2 1/2 x 3 1/2.  Finally, I cut a piece of White Daisy cardstock to 2 x 2".

I used the Victorian Gratitude Stamp (remember it retires at the end of the month) and stamped the 1 3/4" square piece of Pacifica using VersaMark Ink.  I then embossed it using the Ranger Princess Gold Embossing Powder and my trusty craft heater.  I adhered that piece to the 2" square of White Daisy and added some 3-D Foam tape to the back of it.  Now I put my card together.

I placed the All About Gold fundamental sheet on my Pacifica (a little right of the left side for interest) and then I used Gold Shimmer trim to cover the adhesive so you would not see it through the acetate.  The best part, it not only served that purpose I think it made the card.  Finally, I just added the sentiment and the card was ready to go.  I can see many more of these in my future.

A list of supplies used for this project will be posted below.  As always if you are interested in the products used to make this project and many of my others stop by my OBA at www.craftwithronnie.closetomyheart.com or click on the shopping cart at the top of this blog.  Happy Crafting!!!

Supplies Used:  

Papers:  All About Gold Fundamentals (Z3246), Pacifica (X5759) and White Daisy (1385)

Ink: VersaMark (Z891)

Stamp: Victorian Gratitude (M1131) 

Misc.: 3-D Foam Tape (Z2060), Value Packe White Cards and Envelopes (X254), Gold Shimmer Trim (Z1985), Ranger Princess Gold Embossing Powder (Z2066) and Craft Heater (555)

Introducing the new Flower Market Cricut Cartridge

There are so many new and exciting things in the new Close to My Heart Annual Inspirations I just don't know where to start.  I did receive my new Flower Market Cricut Bundle and I have been playing with it (just touching the potential of this baby).  Here are some of the flowers I made using it...

This brand new Cricut collection features blooms and blossoms for every season of life.  All the designs feature botanical details of some kind from flowers and leaves to branches and wreaths.  Designed to span an entire year's worth of themes and occasions, this collection features shapes for holidays, cardmaking, and everyday scrapbooking.  We know this collection will really grow on you. It includes the cartridge with 700 images that include shapes, layers, banners, boarders, titles and fonts (or the digital version if you choose) three D-Size stamp sets (valued at $17.95 each) and the Adventure Cardstock Combo Pack which includes seven beautiful new colors just introduced in this book (valued at $14.50).  

**NOTE - The digital collection is only available for use with the Cricut Explore or Cricut Explore Air.  The cartridge may be used on the Expressions and older machines (Thank you for sharing this information in the comments Debbi Foley. 

Available with cartridge (Z3285) or as a Digital Collection (Z3290)

Hooked on You meets Rustic Home Fundamentals

I am loving the new product line from Close to My Heart.  As a wife, the mother of two sons, and a sister to a brother and brother-in-law, not to mention my Dad and Father-in-law, I make a bunch of masculine cards and that is sometimes a challenge.  They need to be fresh, classy and exciting but not frilly and sometimes it is difficult to find that balance.  But when I saw the new Hooked on You stamp set I knew I had a winner.  Check this one out...

I am loving the finished product and it was simple as could be.  

Cuts:  Kraft cardstock cut to 8 x 5 1/2" scored at 4" and folded to make card base of 4 x 5 1/2".  Pacifica cardstock cut to 3 3/4 x 5 1/4", Rustic Home Fundamental paper (with a board print) cut to 3 1/2 x 5".  Finally cut a piece of Colonial White cardstock to 3 x 3 3/4" and stamp with the trout and sentiment using the memento ink so it doesn't bleed into the ink or markers.  

After stamping the trout I began to color the areas around it, I used a sponge (I cut ours into quarters because it is easier to work with), I start with the lightest color (here that was the Crystal Blue) and starting off the cardstock (put scrap paper under it) start swirling the color onto the card a little at a time from the outside edges to the inside.  I did this with all three colors (not going in all the way with the second color which was Peacock and then going in less with the final color which was Sapphire) until I got the look I wanted.  

I then colored in the trout using the ShinHan markers and all though you can't see it in the picture I used a shimmer brush to add some shimmer to the trout (makes him look like he is wet and reflecting the light).  All in all I am very pleased with how it turned out.

As always the supplies I used are listed below.  You can purchase them through my OBA at www.craftwithronnie.closetomyheart.com or by clicking on the shopping cart at the top of this blog.  Happy Crafting!!!!

Supplies Used:  

Papers:  Rustic Home Fundamentals (Z3262), Craft cardstock (Z1375), Pacifica cardstock (X5759) and Colonial White cardstock (1388)

Hooked on You stamp set (B1535)

Inks: Black Memento Ink (Z899), Crystal Blue (Z2117), Peacock (Z2649) and Sapphire (Z2648)

ShinHan Markers:  Turquoise Blue (Z2465), Marine Blue (Z2458), Tender Pink (Z2464), Golden Yellow (Z2452), Vivid Green (Z2466), Cerulean Blue (Z2449) and the Colorless Bender (Z2469)

Misc.:  Shimmer Brush (Z3293), Sponge (Z697), button and string were from my stash