Posted on Friday, December 12, 2014

Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop & Blog Candy

Today is the last day to link up at Holiday Coffee Lovers Blog Hop at Amy’s blog and keep reading because I have a blog candy at the end of the post…

This is my 3rd project that I link up:

I made a window card with my Silhouette Cameo. Oh wait… have you enter the Silhouette Giveaway? You still have time to enter the giveaway here until December 15th.

This cutting file is from Loni Leah, Loop Frame Card. I cut the card base with Kraft Cardstock. My blade setting is for Kraft but I changed the speed to 2.

For the hot cocoa cup with cream on top, the cutting file is from Echo Park, You Warm My Heart. I resized it to fit in the middle of the window.

Then I stamped the sentiment from WOTG Snowhaven Cardmaking Kit. with Photo Vintage Distress Ink. And I added some clear glitter on top of them.

Now… for the last day of link up, I would love to giveaway a blog candy:

Christmas Greetings’ Clear Stamps set

4 rolls Christmas washi tape

2 spools Baker’s twine (Green-White and Silver-White)

You have 7 chances to enter this giveaway and it is open until Monday, December 15th, 2014 at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be randomly picked and I will contact the winner on December 20th 🙂

Here’s how to enter:

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THANK YOU for entering and Good Luck! Have a merry December 🙂

Posted on Tuesday, December 9, 2014

An Early Valentine Card Idea

Welcome to Joyful Stars December 2014 Blog Hop! Today I am joining a group of Close To My Heart Consultants blog hop showcasing new products from the new idea book, Seasonal Expressions 1.

If you arrive from Nancy’s blog, you are at the right place 🙂 This blog hop starts at Joyce’s blog where you also can find the full list of the blogs.

My project I wanna share today is a Valentine card. I know it is too early 🙂 but I hope this can inspire you to start planning for that special day.

Supplies I used from Close To My Heart:
– White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
– Heartstrings Paper packet (X7193B)
– Brushstrokes stamp set (C1608)
– Forever In My Heart stamp set (C1604)
– Exclusive Inks Stamp Pads: Thistle, Cranberry, Pixie
– VersaMark Watermark Ink Pad (Z891)
– Ranger Silver Embossing Powder (Z2067)
– Craft Heater (Z555)
– 1″ x 3 1/2″ My Acrylix Block (Y1002)
– 2″ x 2″ My Acrylix Block (Y1003)
– Distress Sanding Kit (Z1294)
– 3D Foam Tape (Z1151)

I added some stitching using my Brother sewing machine to add some extra accent to it.

Thanks for visiting my blog today and your next hope is Stephanie to see what she has created for you 🙂

Have a fun blog hopping!

Posted on Monday, December 1, 2014

Card Chain Challenge: November 2014 Reveal

Thanksgiving month was a wonderful month for all of us. I hope you all had a great time with your families and sharing God’s goodness in your lives to each other!

We had a great time with families, too. My husband Aunt and Uncle came visiting on Thanksgiving day and his youngest brother and wife came visiting us on the weekend. Time to be with my husband’s family is one of the blessings from God that we thank Him for.

Celebrating this special month, I loving sending cards to friends and families. Last month I participated at Deborah’s Blog November Card Chain Challenge where all sign-ups send out a card and will receive one, too. This is a wonderful challenge that I love to participate because all cards I have received they are gorgeous with sweet message inside. And most of all, we make friends 🙂 Visit Deborah’s blog to see all the cards were sent out in November and the new schedule for next year, we are taking a break this month for special time, CHRISTMAS!

For November 2014 CCC, I sent a card to my new friend, Judy in Florida:

I used the color palate and sketch Deborah provided for us for that month challenge:

Supplies I used are from Close To My Heart:

White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
Exclusive Inks Pads: Bamboo (Z2103), Desert Sand (Z2118), Barn Read (Z2104).
Season of Thanks Stamp Set (D1604)
Thanksgiving Wreath Hostess Stamp Set (B1454)
Sequins Gold Assortment (Z2012)
Sparkles Clear Assortment (Z1752)
Liquid Glass (Z679)
My Acryclix Blocks: 3″ x 3″ block (Y1006), 1″ x 3 1/2″ block (Y1002), 2″ x 6 1/2″ block (Y1010)

Other supplies:

3D Foam Tape
Scissors

THANKS for visiting today and I hope you’ll join me on my 12 Days DIY Christmas from December 1 through December 12! Have a Merry December!

I also link this card up at Inspire Me Monday Week 152.

Posted on Friday, November 28, 2014

Peace – SOUS Die Cut Challenge

Today is new challenge at Stuck OnU Sketches – Die Cut Challenge. This week new challenge theme is Into The Woods. You can create any projects that use die cuts like: woods, trees, deers, hunting, camping out, etc. As long as they are showing the theme and die cuts.

Here’s my card I made for this challenge:

The watercolor paper itself is thick and curled when I colored with, so I added on my card base using strong adhesive to keep it laid flat well.

I cut the wood using my Silhouette Cameo. And then I attached it on top of a piece of watercolor paper using 3D Foam Tape.

For the sentiment, I cut these words – Peace, Joy, Hope – all together using Watercolor Paper with my Silhouette Cameo. I used blade 6, Speed 3 and Thickness 33, double cut for the cutting setting.

Before I peeled them off from the cutting mat, quickly and lightly I added some watercolor paint on them. Let them dried for few minutes and peeled them off.

Then I added the word Peace on my card using Liquid Glass, it is a strong and dries clear liquid adhesive from Close To My Heart.

Now, it is your turn to show us what you create for this challenge 🙂 Get your die cut machine to work this week and link up your projects here at Stuck OnU Sketches – Die Cut Challenge.. While you are there, check out the projects that the SOUS Die Cut Team have created for your inspirations 🙂

I cannot wait to check on your projects!

Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2014

Create Your Own Background

You still have time to grab this month’s special promotions that go until November 30th, 2014.

Stamp of the month, The Little Things. This stamp set of 15 is GORGEOUS! Perfect for any occasion cards, scrapbook background layouts, and even gift box topper. You will need this one! For every order of $50, you can get this beautiful stamp set for ONLY $5! Also, every order you put with SOTM, you will be entered to win Mystery Hostess Reward product worth of $10!

Today I would like to share 2 cards I made using CTMH Stamp of The Month, The Little Things.

I also link up this card at Inspire Me Monday, Week 150. Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Oh wait! One more… This month is a special Month for Studio. November marks the five-year anniversary of Studio J^®, and that means it’s your lucky month, with 5 amazing ways to win through Studio J and Close To My Heart social media!

How to win:

Throughout the month of November, all layouts purchased in Studio J^® are only $5! That is a savings of over 25% off of retail—an unprecedented deal!
Every fifth order placed in Studio J during November receives a FREE surprise Close To My Heart accessory in its shipping box! The accessory has a retail value of $5 or more.
You might stumble upon it by finding a little extra something in your Studio J box. Five “golden tickets” will be sent out during the month of November with randomly selected Studio J print orders! This “golden ticket” is redeemable for one of Close To My Heart’s new D-ring albums* loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors™.
Simply create new, gorgeous layouts in Studio J, select your favorites, and then post pictures of them on Close To My Heart’s Facebook page using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5. After November 30, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries based on their artistry and creativity and each of these winners will receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!
One last way to win: take your new Studio J artwork and post a picture of it on Instagram using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5. Just as it is with Facebook, after November 30, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries to receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!

Amazing 5 ways to win, aren’t they? So, go ahead dig into your pictures and create layouts with Studio J^® during this month for your memory keepsakes and to win these amazing prizes!

Third but not least –> Check out these new listing for While Supplies Last – THE PRICE IS REDUCED! It’s time to save and get your favorite supplies before they all gone. There are washi tapes, the necklace kit (just perfect for Christmas gifts), ink pads, boxes, envelopes, and many more! Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOPPING WITH ME!