Marker Madness!

It is all about markers at Heart 2 Heart Challenges this week.  Now let me tell you, I have nothing but admiration for those that are talented and artistic with markers.  Unfortunately, that is just not me! I do occasionally enjoy some simple coloring and that is what I have to show you here.

CTMH products used:
Christmas Tunes S1710 (the October Stamp of the Month)
Gingerbread Friends D1743
Beary Christmas Paper Packet X7225B
White Daisy and Cranberry cardstocks.
Various Shinhan markers.
Thin Foam Tape
The twine is from my stash.

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Heart 2 Heart Challenges--Mad about Markers

Season of White

The second Heart 2 Heart Challenge for 2017 is "Season of White".  While my first thought was to do a project with a snowy landscape, I decided to think a little bit out of the box and create a Valentine. I kept everything white, but couldn't resist adding the sentiment in red.  Featured on this card is the January Stamp of the Month Adore You S1701.  The image was heat embossed and the flowers accented with the Clear Shimmer Brush.

Additional Close to My Heart products used:
White Daisy Cardstock 1385
Silver Pearl Embossing Powder (retired)
Shimmer Brush--Clear Z3293
Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2816
Heart Embossing Folder (retired)
Thin 3-D Foam Tape Z2060

Be sure to visit the Heart 2 Heart Challenge Blog for more "Season of White" inspiration!

http://heart2heartchallenges.blogspot.com/2017/01/season-of-white.html

August Stamp of the Month

Hello!  I am back from my vacation and have just about shaken off the jet lag.  I finally made it to my craft room today to create a card for you.  Once again I was inspired by a sketch from Mojo Monday.

  I had hoped to receive my order of new supplies from Close to My Heart, but seeing that did not happen, I hit my stash once again to create this Halloween card for you. Current products used were Black cardstock, Shinhan Markers, Black Momento Ink and Black Shimmer Trim.  The stamp set used, Purr-fect Halloween  is so much fun.  I have also seen this used on birthday and just because cards.  Trade out the hats and eyes and you get an entirely different look!

This set is available during the month of August for $17.95 or just $5.00 with a $50.00 order

To see this sketch and more cards created with it, please visit http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2016/08/mojo-monday-459-contest.html

Snowhaven Cards

As promised, here are a few cards created from the Snowhaven paper packet.  I have chosen to use Christmas as my theme for these cards.

The first card uses the Mary and Babe stamp set (C1562) located on page 72 of the Annual Inspirations book.  I followed the basic pattern shown there. Not having all the colors in our Shinhan marker line, I chose to just stamp the image in Slate.

The second card highlights one of the very cute stamps in Home for the Holidays, the October Stamp of the Month (S1410).  It is a wonderful set that will be perfect for your Christmas cards, tags and layouts.  It will be available in October for $17.95 or just $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase.

 

 

Lastly, this card is created from Sing Glory (C1587), a set available only to our wonderful hostesses.  It can be purchased for only $8.00 with hostess dollars!  Contact me to see how you can earn your own.

 

Design  credit goes to CTMH Annual Inspirations, page 7



I used Snowhaven patterned paper and White Daisy, Slate and Cranberry cardstock to make these cards.  Inks included Glacier, Slate and Cranberry. I also used some Sliver and Teal Shimer Trim and Silver Geometric Washi Tape, Silver Sequins and Clear Sparkles.

 

I hope you are inspired to start creating your own Holiday cards!  Talk to you soon!

Sneak Peek!

I promised you some sneak peeks, so let's get started!  Today I am showing you the August Stamp of the Month, What a Hoot!  During August, it is available for $17.95 or just $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase.  It is so cute and useful for your fall and Halloween projects.  Also shown are a couple paper packets, Scaredy Cat and Pathfinding.  Both will work wonderfully with this stamp set.  All these new products will be in the Annual Inspirations book available online August 1st at www.suebruch.ctmh.com.

So how about it?  Does this get your creative wheels turning?  Check back in a couple days for more sneak peeks!

Sue

Radiate Beauty!

This awesome stamp set is available only through the month of July for $17.95 or just $5.00 with a qualifying $50.00 purchase.  Contact me for ordering information!

Just one to love!

Other than the White Daisy cardstock, Silver Shimmer Trim and the white baker's twine, this card was made with retired product, but it turned out so cute and I want to share it with you.  The stamp set was the December 2013 Stamp of the Month. Using the card shown with the SOTM in the idea book as inspiration, I used the Handle with Care stamp to stamp a background, creating my own patterned paper. The embellishment was cut with the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge and then stamped.

This card is for my newest grandchild, Isla (eye-la) Carolynn.  What a sweetheart she is!

So here's a challenge.  Take a look at your stamps and find one or more that will create a wonderful background for your card or your layout.  It can be understated as this one or bright and bold, depending on the look you want.  It's all up to you!