Pinwheel-May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  This month we are featuring "Pinwheel", which is a set of 10 stamp images.  If you have come here from TRACI GODBEE'S BLOG, you are on the right path.

Here is a look at the fun images included in this stamp set.  This set is available in May for just $5 with a $50 purchase, or you can purchase it at the full retail price of $17.95.

I have 2 cards to share with you today.  The first one is the 5x7 Pinwheel Card.   I love the bright color combo-Honey, Lagoon & Smoothie.   I used 3-D Foam Tape to give dimension to the pinwheels and really make them POP!

The following products were used to create this card:

• X7169B Tommy Level 2 Papers
• Kraft, Lagoon, Smoothie, Honey & White Daisy Cardstock
• Z2118 Desert Sand, Z2195 Lagoon, Z2196 Smoothie, Z2162 Honey Inks
• Z1816 Durables Artisan Studs
• Z1702 Paradise Bakers Twine
• Z1844 Trinkets Wooden Shapes
• S1305 Pinwheel-May Stamp of the Month
• Z1151 3-D Foam Tape

My second card, Let's Celebrate, is 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in size and uses another vibrant color combo of Lagoon, Honey and Sunset.  I random stamped the stars on the Lagoon CS, using Lagoon ink, creating my own patterned paper.

The following products were used to create this card;

• X7166B Claire Level 2 Papers
• Kraft, Lagoon, Sunset and White Daisy Cardstock
• Z2195 Lagoon, Z2162 Honey, Z2118 Desert Sand Inks
• Z1702 Paradise Bakers Twine
• Z1769 Almond Glitz Glitter Gel
• Z578 Corner Rounder
• S1305 Pinwheel-May Stamp of the Month 

I hope you've enjoyed my creations and that I've inspired you in some way.  Next up is TERRY ANN DIACK.  Head on over to her blog to see what she's created.

DREAM POP Blog Hop

Welcome to the DREAM POP Blog Hop!  If you have arrived here from SHEILA BENNETT'S BLOG, then you are on the right track. 

I am so excited to share my layout that I created using the gorgeous Dream Pop Kit!  This kit is a must have (you may want more than one!) for any papercrafter.  The colors are so vibrant, perfect for many occasions and great for summer. 

This kit is available during the month of May for only $10 with a $35 purchase.  A super-great deal!  May Hostesses receive the Dream Pop Kit for FREE when their Gathering reaches $400 in sales.  Also, Sign Up as a New Consultant in May and receive the Dream Pop Kit for FREE with your New Consultant Kit.  Contact your consultant with any questions you may have, to schedule your Home Gathering or Sign Up as a New Consultant.

Ok, now onto my layout.  When I saw this kit, I immediately thought of the hot pink outfits my boys recently picked out.  I knew these photos would go great with the Dream Pop papers.  It just goes to show that Real Men Wear Pink and it's perfectly ok to use pink on a layout featuring boys.  LOL!

Here is a list of the products I used on this layout;

• Dream Pop Papers & Cardstock
• Z2173 Slate, Z2193 Cotton Candy, Z2162 Honey, Z2165 Juniper, Z2191 Sunset Inks
• Z1816 Durables Artisan Studs
• Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim
• Z1701 Neutral Bakers Twine
• Z1777 Canvas Alphabet
• Z1825 Keyboard Kraft Alphabet
• Z1817 Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape
• S1305 May Stamp of the Month-Pinwheel
• Z1151 3-D Foam Tape

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope I've inspired you to get busy creating with Dream Pop!  Next up is ALLISA CHILTON'S BLOG.  Hop on over to her blog to see what beautiful artwork she has created.

For Always Anniversary Card

Last week my parents celebrated their 47th Wedding Anniversary!  WOW-that's a long time to be married!  But Kudos to them!  They are happy together in sunny Florida, where they are very active and involved in many different organizations.  Aaahh, the retirement life! 

I'm always a little sad that I can't be with them to celebrate all of these wonderful occasions, but I can make a beautiful card to send to them.  They enjoy receiving them and my Mom saves every single card I send her, bless her heart. 

Here's the Anniversary Card I created using the For Always Papers.  The papers in this kit are all black & white, so you can pair them with any color and they still look great!  I chose to go with a color combo from the Idea Book, Lagoon & Honey.

 Here's a list of the supplies used to create this card:  

• X7165B For Always Paper Pack
• D1539 The Happy Couple Stamp Set
• Z2105 Black Ink Pad
• Summer Posies Paper Flowers (Retired)
• Sheer Yellow Ribbon (Retired)
• Z578 Corner Rounder
• Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
• Z1707 Bitty Opaque Pearls

If you know of someone who has a wedding coming up, this kit would be just perfect!  You can place an order HERE on my website, and it will be shipped directly to your door!  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

A Little Bit of Spring with Chantilly

Today I thought I would share a layout that I created as a Make & Take for a crop I was at this past weekend.  The inspiration for this layout came from one I had seen which was created by Brenda R.-a very talented artist/consultant.  She did a similar layout using the Claire papers.  I chose to use the same page design, only with the Chantilly papers.  The title, stamped image and the flowers were cut out using the Cricut Artiste Cartridge.  The stamp set I used is from the Buzz & Bumble WOTG Kit. 

SIgn Up & Celebrate with My Sunshine!

I have 2 specials to tell you about that are sure to bring a little sunshine to your day.  If you've ever considered becoming a Close To My Heart consultant, now is the time to jump in and join! 

When you sign up as new consultant during the month of April, you'll receive these 4 stamps sets FREE with your New Consultant Kit.  That's an extra $72 worth of product for FREE!  Aren't these stamp sets adorable?  They are the Stamp of the Month sets for April-July and you'll recieve them early, with your kit so you'll be able to get a jumpstart on some artwork for the upcoming months.  You can use them in addition to all the great products you recieve in the Essentials New Consultant Kit which contains $155 worth or products for only $49!  Here's a look at what's included in the Essentials Kit.

For just $99 you can get the Master Kit which contains everything in the Essentials Kit, plus the 4 FREE stamp sets, business materials, tools and 5 Studio J layouts.  That's a retail value of over $400 in products for just $99!  A HUGE savings and a great deal!

Whether you are a hobbyist and want to enjoy a discount on your scrapbooking supplies,  or a business builder and would like to share everything Close To My Heart with your family & friends, this opportunity may be for YOU! 

The most frequently asked question about becoming a consultant is, "What are the minimum requirements?"  You may be surprised at how achievable it is.  To remain an active consultant you need to have $300 in sales PER QUARTER.  That's only $100 per month, which is easy to reach for yourself and a few friends/family members.

So are you ready to sign up?  You can head on over to my WEBSITE and click on the Opportunities tab get started on becoming a New Close To My Heart Consultant. 


Next up is the April Stamp of the Month-My Sunshine!  It's such a cute little set, so bright and cheery.  This set can be yours during the month of April for only $5 with a $50 purchase, or $17.95 retail.



Here's a couple of cards I created using My Sunshine.  For the Tweet card I used the new Tommy and Surf's Up papers and Hemp Twine from the Wooden Mini Medley, along with a button from the Antique Gold Mini Medley.  The bird, tag & oval shape were cut out using the Cricut Artiste Cartridge.

 

 



 

The sunshine card was created using the new Surf's Up papers, Hemp Twine & Durables Artisan Studs.  The sun shape was cut out using the Cricut Artiste Cartridge.

 

 

The card below was created by my upline, Lynn Como.  She used the Later Sk8r papers, Lagoon & Outdoor Denim inks, and the Cricut Artiste to cut the balloon shape.

 



I hope you find these ideas inspiring.  If you'd like to place an order for My Sunshine or any other products, you can do so HERE, on my website, and have your order shipped directly to YOU.