#90 CTMH Damask Divas Clementine Blog Hop

Hi everyone welcome to the Close To My Heart Damask Divas Clementine Blog Hop. If you are here from Cydney Fowler Creations then you are in the right spot. If you just arrived here and would like to start at the beginning please start at Mandy Leahy My Passion for Scrapping.

This blog hop is all about using the very beautiful CTMH Clementine Paper Pack which retails for $9.95 in my CTMH Store you get 12 gorgeous papers total so that's about .80 cents per sheet of paper. There's so many gorgeous papers in this set it was hard to narrow down which one's I would use for my project LOL!

For my project I made a Birthday Tag gift set that includes 15 Tags and this 3D box and 3D rose from the Artiste Cricut Cartridge. I stamped the tags using the Glamour Lower Case Alphabets stamp and the Cricut Artiste Birthday Collection Stamp Set, I also used the following CTMH items:

Black Exclusive Ink

Chocolate Exclusive Ink

Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment

Mocha Adhesive Gems

 CTMH Clementine Paper Pack

Artiste Cricut Cartridge

Thanks for hopping along with us NEXT STOP is CAROLYN

#89 Bat Card

Hi everyone! I made this card to show you another idea on how to use the CTMH August Stamp of the Month Baroque Borders you can get this stamp set for only $5 when you make a purchase of $50 or more. This set is so beautiful and pretty large at 6x6 inches of stamps! I did some stamping and inking and cut the rosette and label using my Artiste Cricut Cartridge. The cute little bat is from the KaDoodle Bug Designs Moonlight Monsters Pattern which I cut out using my Cameo. The Magic Potion label is a Cricut Companion stamp set.

TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET THIS STAMP SET FOR $5!!!

MAGIC POTIONS STAMP SET

ARTISTE CRICUT COLLECTION

BLACK EXCLUSIVE INK

AUTUMN TERRACOTTA INK Magic Potion

Be sure to check my blog tomorrow for a Close To My Heart Blog Hop with the Damask Divas CTMH Team where we will be featuring the Clementine Paper Pack. 

****PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MY GIVEAWAY!!!****

#88 3D Pencil Box for Back To School

Hi everyone! Here's a little back to school present I made for my son Aidan to help him learn his ABC's. The pencil shaped box is from the Silhouette Store called "3D pencil Box", I found notebook paper and I love school stamp sets in my stash, I added a paper clip and some old letter stickers of mine. This giant pencil is huge! You could probably fit 10+ regular pencils in here!

If you would like to enter our Came Creations "Back to school" challenge CLICK HERE!!!!

This weeks sponsor is http://www.prettypapergraphics.com/

#87 Angry Birds Party Hats

Hi everyone, I have been pretty busy lately getting ready for my son's 5th birthday party which is not until October 6th I feel like it's right around the corner already. I have tons of project ideas that I will be randomly posting and I also plan on posting pics of the party so you can see everything in action lol!

This year my son is begging me for an Angry Birds Birthday Party that kid is obsessed I still can't believe how popular this cell phone game has gotten Angry Birds are everywhere now!

These hats were pretty easy it only took me about 3 days work on them these were my "side" projects meaning I just work on them whenever I have a little time here and there. Can you believe these hats only costed me about $1 to make woo-hoo score! I love being crafty for my kids parties!

I used my Artiste Cricut Cartridge for the party hats cut at 7 inches along with twine and black feathers pretty simple if you ask me! I was inspired by this PIN.

I am also entering the My Creative Time Pinterest challenge, I was inspired by THIS!

#86 Frankenstein and his Bride Scrapbook Page

Hi everyone! Here's a layout I made using the very adorable Moonlight Monster's set by KaDoodle BUg Designs. I cut everything out using SCAL3 along with my Cameo I also added PKS faces to monsters and the pumpkins. I added googly eyes for an extra fun spooky effect lol!!  The sentiment title is from the Silhouette store and I added googly eyes on that too! I made this layout for the pictures of last years pumpkin carving party that I host every year that's why I cut out so many pumpkins for this layout.

Have a great night, I can't wait for Halloween!!

#85 Square Pumpkin Box

Hi everyone I hope you all had a great weekend! Here's a pumpkin treat box I made using the Artiste Cricut cartridge and the Perfect Fit -Halloween stamp set. I used this cartridge for everything here the box, pumpkin face, circle, and scallop circle for the Cricut Companion Stamp set.

Here's a list of Close To My Heart Products used from my STORE:

Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Perfect Fit- Halloween

#84 CTMH Artiste Blog Hop

Hi everyone welcome to the CTMH Artiste and Art Philosophy blog hop hosted by Vanessa. We are all Close To My Heart Consultants showing different ways to use these gorgeous Cricut cartridges!

For my project I made 2 Halloween Treat Holders that hold full size chocolate candy bars Mmmmmm!

I stamped both treat bags using the It's Your Day Stamp Set and I used the Cricut companion stamp sets for the Halloween Sentiments MAGIC POTIONS and the Artiste Cricut cartridge to cut the treat bags out with my Cricut. The owl is from Noah's ABC's cartridge and the toad is from Mini Monster's Cricut cartridge.

Here's a list of Close To My Heart products used from my Online Store

Baker's Twine Harvest Assortment

MAGIC POTIONS 

It's Your Day Stamp Set

Artiste Cricut cartridge

Black Ink

Autumn Terracotta INK

Kraft Cardstock

Here's the polka dot and chevron stamp set I used on my project you can purchase it for only $5 in my CTMH Store! They are 2 6x6 stamp sets for a sweet deal!

You can also get this very cool stamp set I used called Magic Potions for only $13.95 this set is also a Cricut Companion stamp.... meaning you can cut the matching die cut out with your Cricut Artiste and the stamp matches perfectly in size!

****PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MY GIVEAWAY!!!****

Here is the line up in case you get lost:

Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com

Leanne http://www.createdbyLeanne.blogspot.com

Candice http://stampinpearls.blogspot.com

Debbie http://bugjuiced.blogspot.com

Michelle http://mycreationswithmichelle.blogspot.ca

Sandra http://365daysofcricut.blogspot.com

#83 Here Comes Santa Claus!

Hi everyone! Here's a Christmas layout I made for the KaDoodle Bug Grandparents challenge because my grandma has a huge Santa Claus collection!  I used the Here Comes Santa Claus and the Christmas Titles from KaDoodle Bug Designs. I used my PKS and embossed with my Cuttlebug and added Prima flowers, Stickles and Christmas ribbon. 

You can enter our "something that reminds you of a grandparent challenge" HERE on Facebook.

Close To My Heart Giveaway

****AUGUST GIVEAWAY****

ends Sunday September 2nd.

I am giving away ONE 6x6 stamp set from Close To My Heart August Stamp of the Month "Baroque Borders" , and 6- card sized sheets of CTMH Clementine Paper all you have to do is be a follower and leave me a comment below.

*You have 1 more chance to win if you become a fan of my Facebook Fanpage

*You have 2 more chances at winning if you purchase anything from my Close To My Heart Store, there are several clearance items still available HERE!

I will announce a random winner on September 2nd!

#82 CTMH Matching Card and Envelope Set

Good Morning Sunshine's!!!! For today's project I made a matching card and envelope set using my Artiste Cricut cartridge, and the Clementine Paper Packet, Chocolate Ink, and the sentiment stamp is Card Chatter-Birthday.

Here's a list of the Close to My Heart products used in my project, you can purchase them in my Online Store

Clementine Paper Packet
Chocolate Ink
Card Chatter-Birthday
Cricut Artiste

Also,  CTMH is having a special promotion where you can get both of these "IT"S YOUR DAY" stamp sets for only $5 just Click Here

#81 Mojo Monday Sketch Card

Hi everyone! Here's a card I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch challenge. I used the CTMH Avonlea Paper Packet along with Cricut Artiste, the hi stamp and the small flower stamps are also from the Cricut Companion Stamp set.  I did some inking around the edges using the CTMH Chocolate Ink and added some Chocolate Twine and the bling pearls on the left side are from the  CTMH Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems.

#80 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Layout

Good Afternoon! I made a layout for our trip to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts their donuts are delicious! While we were there I got a picture of my son wearing his Krispy Kreme hat and also of the fresh donuts coming out of the oven. I used the KaDoodle Bug Piggin Out Sweeties for the pigs and all donuts. I stamped the pigs faces with Peachy Keen Stamps Critter Faces and did some chalking and inking and added brown brads to the donut to make it look like chocolate chips. The font is from my computer and I cut out using my Cameo.

#79 Skull Card and Rainbow Hop Winner

Hi everyone this is my 2nd post today please scroll down to view my layout.

I made this Halloween card using the CTMH August Stamp of the Month Baroque Borders  which I stamped on both corners, along with the Cricut Artiste for the skull and spider, and the Glamour Lower Case Alphabet for the sentiment and added Stickles to it. I also did some inking with Autumn Terracotta Ink and Black Ink

CLOSE TO MY HEART PRODUCTS:

Baroque Borders SOTM

Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Glamour Lower Case Alphabet

Autmn Terracotta Ink

Black Ink

The random winner of the CTMH Clementine Papers is Simply Sweet By Sharon!! Congrats Sharon, thanks for hopping  with us please email me at critterbugg365@gmail.com to claim your prize!

#78 Bubble Blowing Fun Layout

Hi everyone!! Here's a layout I made for our new challenge over at KaDoodle Bug Designs Facebook Page which is a "summer activity with a child" use any KaDoodle Bug Pattern that goes with the theme and be sure to post on Facebook HERE you have till next Friday!!!

For my Summer fun activity I blew some bubbles with my son's little bubble gun that makes these giant bubbles, he thought it was so funny how big they were getting!! So of course I had to use these little cuties from the Bubble Bowing Fun-Boys set along with the past Freebie Bubble Blowing Fun Title, I used my Peachy Keen stamps Wide Eyed Kids along with my Cuttlebug for embossing. Don't forget to  post your picture on FACEBOOK to win a free pattern of your choice! Have Fun!!!

P.S. I will post the winner of the rainbow blog hop later tonight along with a new project!

#77 Old Fart Birthday Card

Hi everyone today is a brand new Cameo Creations Challenge and this week we are using a sketch you can view it here. Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps the stamp I used is GUS Birthday Old Fart, the inside sentiment cracks me up it says "That's Mister Old Fart bTo You!" LOL!! I made this for my dad's 50th birthday coming up! 

Close To My Heart Products used:

AVONLEA WORKSHOPS ON THE GO KIT

CRICUT ARTISTE BIRTHDAY STAMP COMPANION

CHOCOLATE INK

Challenge I am entering:

Sentimental Sunday's- Clean and Simple

#76 Rainbow Party Blog Hop Chevron Set

Hi everyone welcome to the Rainbow Party Blog Hop hosted by Candace if you are here from Melissa's Blog then you are in the right spot. This is going to be a fun rainbow party because we are celebrating Candace's daughters birthdays.... happy birthday girls!

For my project I made a rainbow chevron matching gift set. I used my CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge for the treat box and for the banner cut and stamped it using my cricut companion stamp that came with the Artiste cartridge. I stamped the chevrons several times with different inks to make it into a rainbow. I also added some pink twine on the sides of the candy box, I closed the candy box shut using repositional adhesive so it's ready to go when I need a birthday set. I went to so many birthday parties last month that I don't have any more birthday cards on hand can you believe that and here I had so many in my stash lol! I used the chevron stamp from the NEW release It's Your Day stamp set from the CTMH Campaign we have going on right now you can get this stamp set for only $5 when you spend $35 in my Close To My Heart store. This set is awesome because it comes with 2- 6x6 stamp sets that are also Cricut Companion Stamps to the Artiste cartridge.... meaning this stamps will fit along perfectly with the images that are on the Artise cart.

******BLOG Candy:: I am giving away 6 card sized sheets of the CTMH Clementine Paper  great for card making, It's a perfect way to try out CTMH papers I love them! Just be a follower and leave me a comment telling me your favorite thing about Summer, mine is going to the beach!!!

I will choose a random winner on Friday Aug. 17th*******

“We have some great prizes to give away from our generous sponsors!! * Shopaholic stamp set from Pink By Design * $10 gift certificate from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Graphics Store * $25 gift certificate from Pretty Little Studio * $10 gift certificate from the 3 Girl Jam
To be eligible for these prizes, please make sure you leave a comment (with a way to contact you) on each of the blogs in the hop before midnight (MST) on August 17th. Random winners will be chosen and announced early next week on the Scrappin’ 2 Little Princesses blog.”

NEXT STOP is TANYA

#75 Watch me Grow Flower Babies Layout

Good afternoon! I made another 2 page layout for Olivia's baby book using KBD Flower Babies and FRIENDS pattern. I cut everything out in the Sillhouette Studio using my Cameo. I stamped the faces with Peachy Keen Stamps and added twine, brads and Prima flowers. All the patterned paper here is leftovers from my sons baby book I thought the purple paper was way too girly to be in the DCWV baby boy paper stack. I saved it for years because I always knew I would have a little girl some day :)

Be sure to stop by my blog tomorrow for the Rainbow Party Blog Hop!!!

#73, 74 Birthday Purse Set

Hi everyone I hope you all had a great weekend, I sure did I got to go to the beach 2 days in a row! I was pretty happy because I love going to the beach and plus I caught some pretty good waves yesterday on my boogie board! I love boogie boarding especially when I'm really far out in the water and the waves bring me all the way to the sand, it's so fun!

For today's project I made a purse birthday gift set for my mom's b-day coming up using the CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge and this months Stamp of the Month "Baraoque Borders" which you can get for only $5 HERE!!! I also used a pearl from the Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems and placed velcro on the inside flap of the purse. This purse is really cute because it has an outside pocket and that's where I put some tulle. I stamped the entire outside pocket and the entire card with the Baroque Borders Stamp Set and placed black tulle all over the card. The banner cut is from Artiste along with the coordinating Happy Birthday stamp from the Artiste Collection.

I love this cartridge especially because there are so many stamps that go exactly with the cartridge and you don't have to cut anything out by hand you just use the same measurements that are posted on each stamp set.

Here's the August Stamp Of the Month Baroque Borders stamp set it's a 6in. x 6in. stamp set you can purchase for as low as $5!

Challenges I'm entering:

Pile It On- Fabric, stamps, gem

#72 CTMH Movie Popcorn Box

Hi everyone! Here's a picture of my son Aidan modeling the popcorn box I made using the CTMH Cricut Artiste Cartridge , the entire set is in the same page.... popcorn box, mustache, title and scallop shape. I had a lot of fun making this and it was quick and easy.  I think these would make awesome Christmas gift especially when filled with the BEST popcorn in the world from http://www.popcornopolis.com/ man that stuff is sooooooo good, did I mention it was the BEST popcorn in the world! lol!

#71 Big Shoes To Fill Layout

Good afternoon! I made another layout here for a picture I took of my son wearing his daddy's shoes I just couldn't stop laughing when he came out wearing his shoes lol! The pattern I used here is called BIg Shoes To Fill by KaDoodle Bug Designs, I cut everything out using my Cameo and stamped the face with Peachy Keen Stamps Boy Mates.  I embossed the gray paper using my Cuttlebug, and inked the edges with CTMH Slate and Chocolate Inks.

Close To My Heart Products used:

SLATE Ink

CHOCOLATE Ink

AVONLEA Workshops on the go Kit

***The star stamp set on the boys shirt is a preview of an upcoming CTMH stamp set that you can get for $5!! on August 15th!***

#70 Orange themed Layout

Hi everyone! For today's project I made  a layout all about oranges and my hidden talent I found out about last summer...... I can peel an orange in ONE piece woo-hoo!! My son asked me for an orange and I wasn't even thinking about peeling it in one piece until I did! I know it's pretty crazy of me to do all this work on a layout just to capture  that one picture, but hey I have to scrapbook everything that way my future generations know everything about me LOL!

All the cuts here are from the Tutti Frutti Orange pattern from KaDoodle Bug Designs and I used my PKS kit of the month for January for the faces. The font was a free download. I also added Prima flowers, bling, Stickles and buttons.

If you would like to enter our current "Zoo" challenge you can enter it here on Facebook

#68 #69 Close to My Heart Cards

Hi everyone! I feel like it's been awhile since I've posted, I have had such a busy week! I celebrated my 29th birthday, I joined Close To My Heart ,  I just became the newest DT member for KaDoodle Bug Designs , I went to Universal Studios Hollywood, I took my son school shopping he's starting Kindergarten next week! and I went to the beach yesterday to get out of this 108 degree weather!

I got my CTMH Kit and FREE Totebag and let's just say I am VERY impressed with CTMH products! These are very high quality products I think even better then Michaels and other craft stores stuff. It just feels more luxurious lol! It costs $49 to join and be a consultant and you get a beautiful FREE totebag  to carry all your crafty goodies in it and even 12x12 paper and/or a scrapbook album will fit in it. The kit came with so much stuff in it I couldn't believe my eyes, even if you join CTMH just for the $49 kit its totally worth it! You can view it HERE

For this card I used the new Avonlea Kit for the paper, cardstock and stamp sentiment. I also added rick rack ribbon which was from my own stash. If you don't want to buy the who kit you can also purchase the paper pack seperately the stamp set is exclusive and only sold in the kit.

AVONLEA PAPER PACK

CHOCOLATE INK

For this card I also used the AVONLEA WORKSHOP ON THE GO KIT the 2 flower stamps that I stamped over the white paper with Slate ink and added crinkle ribbon and a pearl from the Mocha Gems.

AVONLEA KIT

SLATE INK

OPAQUES MOCHA ADHESIVE GEMS (AKA pearl bling!!)

I have one more thing to show you guys, I'm so excited I got my Cricut ARTISTE Collection and it came with all this stuff!! Except the stamp set on the top right that is the AUGUST Stamp of the month called Baroque Borders. I LOVE this cart and I LOVE these stamps they are all 6x6 inch stamp sets thats a lot of stamps per set! I also got 3- 8.5x11 inch sets of chipboard that all coordinate with the cart. So do the stamps, thats the main reason I got the cart so I can have dies that go with the stamps,I am very happy with my purchase this was also my birthday present for myself lol perfect timing! 

#67 Swimming Pool Scrapbook Page

Hi everyone! Here's a 2 page layout I made for this weeks challenge over at Cameo Creations Challenges the theme is pool party! I cut everything out here using files from the Silhouette Store and my Cameo!  You can enter your pool party themed projects HERE for a chance to win some Peachy Keen  goodies!

#66 Exciting News and Baby Girl Scrapbook Page

Hi everyone I'm so excited to announce that I am the newest DT member for KaDoodle Bug Designs and this is my first project using Springtime Critters and Strawberry Mouse Peeker. I cut everting out using my Cameo and these files come with a .studio file so you won't need any additional software besides your Silhouette Studio software. You can also use these files with SCAL 3 or MTC.

I made this layout for my baby girl Olivia's scrapbook and so far this is only my 2nd layout, I need to catch up! I added Stickles, bling and Christmas ribbon!

If you would like to join the KaDoodle Bug Facebook group where we have our weekly challenges click HERE

Also, I'm a  new Close to My Heart Consultant you can check out my store here!