CTMH Jackson and Life is Wonderful for the Joyful Stars July Blog Hop

Welcome to the Joyful Stars blog hop for the month of July!  If you have arrived here from Crystal's blog, you are on the right path.

Today I am sharing one more card made with the CTMH Jackson paper pack.  In fact, I used a few scraps of paper that I had leftover from my big projects that I featured in my last post.  This time, however, I decided to use our brand new stamp of the month called Life is Wonderful.  I thought that it paired well with the Jackson paper.  (During the month of July, you can receive this stamp set for FREE with a $25 stamp purchase!  Click here to see all of the fine print.)  You could easily pair this stamp set with just about any paper pack by simply changing out the ink colors.  I have used Barn Red and Cocoa.  A few Oceanside sequins and my newest card was finished.

Thank you for visiting me along your journey today.  Please hop along to Marie's blog to see what she has in store for your viewing enjoyment.

CTMH Jackson - GIRLplusPAPER Style

 

 Not too long ago, Close To My Heart released the Jackson line of products.  I wasn't instantly attracted to it, if I am being completely honest.  In all of the artwork that I had seen, an outdoorsy or southwestern theme was ever present.  That is soooo not my style.  Inspiration hit when I happened to see a  shabby chic layout on Pinterest, and I thought using Jackson in this manner might be amazingly unique.  I also created two matching cards because I just couldn't help myself.  Aren't they cute if I do say so myself?  I got to work using the Jackson Paper Pack, my CTMH Cricut collections for the words, butterflies, doily and roses, some Shimmer Trim, Glitter Paper and the Paper Bird Hostess Rewards Stamp Set.  Oops!  And some Oceanside Sequins too.  Many of these items are available only while supplies last or until they officially retire as of September 1, 2015 at the longest, so order quickly if you would like to own any of these fabulous products before they are gone forever!

Ice Cream Dream for the Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Welcome to GIRLplusPAPER, and the June Joyful Stars Blog Hop.  If you have arrived here from Nancy's blog, you are on the right track!

 

Today I have a quick little card using the June Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart, Ice Cream Dream.  I decided to step outside the urge to pair pink and yellow with this stamp set.  Instead, I opted for the CTMH Chalk It Up paper packet, usually used for school themes.  I colored the image with some ShinHan markers that matched the paper pack color palette most closely.  I used some Teal Shimmer Trim and a heart from the Chalk It Up Assortment.

 

I hope you enjoy my card!  Now please hop along to visit the very talented Krista's blog.  See you next month!

CTMH Taste of Summer Gift Bag Tags - May Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Welcome to the May Joyful Stars Blog Hop!  If you arrived here from my dear friend Lori's blog, than you are on the right track.

 

As I sat looking at my new CTMH Taste of Summer paper, I happened to glance across the table at my new grab bag goodie pile.  As many of you know, last month CTMH offered a different grab bag every day during April.  I purchased only one, and although it was a great value, I am not the gambling type.  One of the items that came in my grab bag, and every single other grab bag that I have seen photos of, were these little Christmas gift bag set.  I have seen people with these gift bags coming in abundance, much to their dismay.  I mean, it is Spring, and Christmas gift bags are the last thing on our minds, right?  Well, back to my gazing across the table...the aha! moment.  The CTMH Taste of Summer papers would make the perfect little tags to accompany those former "Christmas" gift bags.  I stamped the little sayings, oranges and strawberries from the Taste of Summer Stamp Set.  The tags themselves, along with the flowers and leaves were all cut using the CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge.  Remember that both the Taste of Summer paper and stamp set are only available during the month of May, and while supplies last.

 

You can go ahead and thank me now for helping you repurpose that mountain of Christmas gift bags that was making you want to scream!  Just kidding!!!

I am sure you loved them before my aha! moment lol!

 

I hope you like them :)

 

Thanks for visiting GIRLplusPAPER during the May Joyful Stars blog hop!  Up next please hop along to visit the talented Helen at Living My Given Life.  I will see you next month.

 

 Featured products:

 

Taste of Summer Stamp Set - $17.95

 

Taste of Summer Paper Pack - $8.95

 

Artiste Cricut Collection - $99.00

 

 

 



Simple Stories Enchanted with Close To My Heart Touches

 

It has taken me forever to get this blog entry up!!!  Not because the project took me a long time to complete, but rather because I am obviously unskilled with the entire video process.

As I mentioned in the video, I love my Close To My Heart products, but Disney is at the very top of my loves, after my family of course!  The Simple Stories Enchanted paper line, along with some of my Close To My Heart favorites worked flawlessly together to create this amazing layout of our visit with The Princess and The Frog.
 

Here are some still photos to help you see some of my elements more clearly.

  

I hope you have enjoyed my project featuring the Simple Stories Enchanted line of products combined with Close To My Heart favorites.  You may find out more information about the CTMH products, or even purchase them, by clicking the following links.

4"x6" Flip Flaps $3.95

12" Flip Flaps $4.95

White Shimmer Trim $4.95

Taste of Summer CTMH National Scrapbooking Month 2015 Special

In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, CTMH just released a "fruity" paper pack and coordinating stamp set called Taste of Summer.  It is a breath of fresh air and makes me dream of those long Summer days that will soon be here.  The Taste of Summer paper packet includes 12 beautifully designed sheets of 12" x 12" cardstock in 6 designs for only $8.95.  The coordinating Taste of Summer stamp set is available for $17.95 for the month of May. 

 

I have created 4 gorgeous 2 paged layouts using the Taste of Summer paper packet, stamp set, the CTMH Art Philosophy, Artiste and Artbooking cartridges, along with 10 sheets of White Daisy cardstock.  The layouts are embellished with a sprinkle of CTMH sequins and bling.

 

Would you like to create all 8 pages?  

 

Place any order of $25 or more in products on my website and I will send you a high quality PDF containing full color photos, helpful hints and cutting guides, as well as a link to my Cricut Design Space files to cut all of the necessary Cricut elements so that you may recreate your own layouts.  Might I suggest purchasing the paper packet and stamp set for a total of $26.90 in products? 

 

******You must have all 3 of the CTMH Cricut cartridges (listed above) in your own Cricut Design Space account in order to cut on your Cricut Explore.******

 

 

This is the perfect option for CTMH consultants that would like to create a workshop using the CTMH Taste of Summer products with their own customers, yet find themselves short on time.  Every cut has been figured out for you!  

 

CTMH Choose Happy for the Joyful Stars Blog Hop March 2015

Welcome to my entry for the Joyful Stars blog hop for March.  If you came here by way of Lori's blog, you are on the right track.  

I wanted to use the CTMH Stamp of the Month, Choose Happy.  I started with a White Daisy card base, and added some of our gorgeous CTMH Fundamentals Paper.  It is double sided and features a shiny embossed side as well as a complimentary side featuring a white pattern.  I used both sides to create my card.  A small length of White Shimmer Trim to join the two halves of my card.  I stamped an image with the Choose Happy stamp set and colored it with my ShinHan Touch Twin markers, and fussy cut it out.  I attached it with pop dots.  For the final touch, I colored the same frame from the stamp set, cut out the middle, and rolled it up into a flower.  A few Silver Sequins, and the card was finished.  I hope you like it.  

Next up on the hop is the very talented Helen.  Thank you for stopping by, and don't forget to stop back next month!  (Or sooner lol!!!)

CTMH Sign Up Bonus March 2015

I am so excited that it really is ridiculous!  CTMH has come up with an amazing sign up bonus that is available during the month of March. 

 Join my team in March and you will receive the brand new Shoulder Tote for free!!!  ($26.95 value)

And you will have the opportunity to earn the Rolling Tote ($149 value) for free as well!!!!!

 

Click Here To Find Out More

 

Joining my team is easy.  You will receive a starter kit of your choice with over $370 in supplies for your investment of only $99.  (+S/H and tax)

 

 



Cricut® Artfully Sent: Sentiment Function

I love my CTMH Artfully Sent cartridge.  CTMH recently released this 2 minute video that explains a little bit about it, and I thought it would be great to share it with you.



CTMH Heartstrings Card for the Joyful Stars February 2015 Blog Hop

 

 

 

Welcome to the Joyful Stars blog hop for February 2015!  If you have arrived here from the very talented Crystal Davis' blog, you are on the right path.  I am going to start by apologizing for the poor lighting in the photos.  It was another icy day here in NJ, and there wasn't a lot of natural light.  

 

 

 I decided to create a Valentine's card using the CTMH Heartstrings paper pack.  I simply layered black cardstock, some Heartstrings printed cardstock, and some White Daisy cardstock embossed with our new CTMH Heart Embossing Folder.  I cut out the tree using the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge and some more of the Heartstrings patterned cardstock.  It might be our first cartridge, but it never gets old!  A couple of our brand spanking new Stuck on You Puffies, I drew on the little strings with our CTMH journaling pen, and it was a wrap. 

 

 

Next stop on the blog hop is my very good friend, Lori Meadows.  Enjoy the rest of the hop.  Before leaving, feel free to pin my projects to Pinterest, or follow my blog so that you don't miss out on my upcoming projects.  Thank you for stopping by!

CTMH A Happy Hello and Snowhaven Card - Mojo Monday 384 Challenge

 It is Monday here in NJ, and that means it must be a snow day yet again!  I needed a creative time out from the kids and hubby, so I decided to play along with the MOJO384 challenge.  Have you played along yet?  Here is the Mojo Monday blog.  I grabbed some scraps of CTMH Snowhaven paper and got to work.  I have been wanting to create with A Happy Hello, the February 2015 Stamp of the Month.  Both the sentiment and the funky layered flower are from that stamp set. I also used some Teal Shimmer Trim, Black Glitter paper, Silver Sequins Assortment and some Baker's Twine to embellish my card.  Feel free to Pin my card on Pinterest or follow my blog so you don't miss any of my upcoming projects.  Thank you for looking!

A Happy Hello CTMH February 2015 Stamp of the Month



 

 

It's that time again, time for a new stamp of the month that is.  This month's stamp from CTMH is A Happy Hello.  It can be yours for only $5 with a qualifying purchase.  Click here to shop with me and get your very own set.

An Amazing Creative Getaway

Yesterday I gave you a little taste of what was going on at the Simple Pleasures Papercrafting Retreat.  I had an amazing time with my fellow CTMH sisters.  A big thank you to Denise Sanner for allowing me to participate in this event!  I am completely exhausted from all of the creative fun, so I just wanted to share a quick photo of some of us showing off our She Art today.  We had to pack up and leave for home a little early in order to beat out the impending snow storm about to dump that foot of white stuff on us.  Anyway, here is that photo!

That is me all the way on the right, and somehow my mom, Elizabeth, is on the left.  Did I mention that she is also a Close To My Heart consultant?  That is right!  She is in on the fun.  Not only to we get to spend great time together at events like this, but we have even attended convention together in Disney.  Have an interest in finding out how to get in on the fun?  Just click here to learn more.