This is Cool Layout - May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Close to My Heart May Stamp of the Month - Just Sayin' Blog Hop!

This stamp set has 14 stamps and can only be purchased in the month of May.

If you came here from Peachy Iris G. Lamb's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultants here on Melinda Everitt's Blog.

For this Blog Hop we have 68 Close to My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the May Stamp of the Month - Just Sayin' and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one. Here we go!

I used Close to My Heart's Chalk It Up Paper Packet with CTMH Lagoon, Sorbet & Flaxen cardstocks.

To embellish the 8 x 8 layout, I used CTMH's Chalk It Up Assortment, My Favorite Things Pierced Circle Stax Dies, Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities and my sewing machine with black thread.

I used CTMH's May Stamp of the Month - Just Sayin' with CTMH Slate, Sorbet, Flaxen & Lagoon inks.

Now "Hop" on over to Katie Hessel's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas.

I have a CTMH Order going in on:
Monday, May 02, 2015

For more information, please email me at ddigby@shaw.ca.

Heart's of the West 13th Blog Hop - Wanderful Paper Packet

Welcome to the Hearts of the West Team Blog Hop!

If this is your first time joining us you will love it. It features Close to My Heart Consultants from all over Canada showing you their projects. The Hearts of the West Team was founded by Nancy Klein.

This month's challenge is using Close to My Heart's Wanderful paper packet from the Annual Inspirations Catalogue.

If you came from Heather Myer's Blog, then you are on the right track. This is a go around blog hop so you can start anywhere. Just in case, the full list of participants is at the bottom of this post. 

So as always, grab your beverage of choice and hop around the team with us.

I used Close to My Heart's Wanderful Paper Packet with CTMH Gypsy cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Scalloped Border Punch, CTMH's Sponge Dauber with Slate ink, CTMH Wanderful Assortment and Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities.

I used CTMH's You Mean the World to Me, Paper Bird - Hostess Reward and Documenting Moments stamp sets with CTMH Slate & Gypsy inks.

Your next stop is Valerie Kapsha's Blog.

Thank you for joining us this month and please come back and join us next month to see what creative projects we can bring to you.

1. Nancy Klein

2. Chantal Pearson

3. Chelsey Vorosmarty

4. Heather Myers

5. Donna Digby

6. Valerie Kapsha

7. Terry Ann Diack

8. Janet McCormick

9. Kerry Hammel

10. Kim Loewen

11. Corinna Murphy

Thank You Card in Memory of Grandpa

On Saturday, March 28, 2015, my grandfather passed away.

My family and I received overwhelming love & support from so many friends and we thank all of you for that.

This is the card that I made to thank those friends who sent flowers, food baskets and donations in my grandfather's memory.

I used Close to My Heart's Juniper, Desert Sand, Flaxen & Olive cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Quatrefoil Embossing Folder, CTMH's Stripe Embossing Folder, CTMH's Spray Pen with Slate Re-inker & Water, CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to cut out the hearts and CTMH's Gold Assortment Sequins.

I used CTMH's Paper Bird - Hostess Rewards & New Zealand Greetings stamp sets with CTMH Slate ink.

CTMH Bluebird Crush Book - Pages 6 & 7

Donna's CTMH Bluebird Crush Book - Pages 6 & 7

To embellish the layout, I used CTMH Irresistibles Houndstooth Alphabet (discontinued) with CTMH Black ink and CTMH Midtown Cork Shapes (discontinued).

I used Close to My Heart's Documenting Moments & Hopscotch Alphabet stamp sets with CTMH Black ink.

Donna's Terrific Tag Tuesday - Post #7

Donna's Terrific Tag Tuesday - Post #7

This is a tag that I made for my girlfriend, Judy's, birthday gift.

I used Close to My Heart's Colonial White & Cocoa cardstocks.

To embellish the tag, I used CTMH's Damask Embossing Folder; CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (for the "J" & the tag); CTMH Sponge with CTMH Cashmere, Saddle & Barn Red inks; CTMH Sponge Dauber with CTMH Cocoa ink; CTMH Spray Pen with Cocoa Re-inker & Water and CTMH Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon (discontinued) with CTMH Cocoa & Chocolate inks.

I used CTMH's Typed Note - April Stamp of the Month, Assorted Edges and Vintage Type stamp sets with CTMH Cocoa & Chocolate inks.

CTMH Bluebird Crush Book - Pages 4 & 5

Donna's CTMH Bluebird Crush Book - Pages 4 & 5

To embellish the layout, I used Michaels Enamel Dots.

I used Close to My Heart's Shower Flowers, Glamour Uppercase and Glamour Lowercase stamp sets with CTMH Thistle & Slate inks.

CTMH Bluebird Crush Book - Page 2 & 3

Donna's CTMH Bluebird Crush Book - Pages 2 & 3

I used Close to My Heart's Glacier cardstock.

To embellish the pages, I used CTMH's Butterfly (discontinued), CTMH Pearls (discontinued), CTMH Damask Embossing Folder, CTMH Spray Pen with CTMH Cocoa Re-inker & Water, My Favorite Things Heart Stax Dies and Chalkboard Cricut Cartridge.

I used CTMH's Vogue Alphabet stamp set with CTMH Cocoa ink.

CTMH Bluebird Crush Book - Page 1

Donna's Bluebird Crush Book - Page 1

I finally started one of my many Crush Books.

This book is Close to My Heart's Bluebird Crush Book and man did I have fun creating in this book the other night.

I used a small piece of CTMH White Daisy cardstock.

To embellish the page, I used Prima Marketing Flowers and Recollections Enamel Dots.

I used CTMH's Love Life Stamp Set with CTMH Olive & Sweet Leaf Pigment Inks and CTMH Olive & Clear Embossing Powders.

Color My Heart Challenge Blog - Color Dare #139

This week at Color My Heart Challenge Blog our Color Dare #139 is to use Close to My Heart Colors: Sorbet & Champagne with optional pearls. 

I used Close to My Heart's Sorbet & Champagne cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to make the sentiment die-cuts, CTMH Pearls (discontinued), CTMH Sponge Dauber with CTMH Sorbet ink, CTMH Spray Pen with Sorbet Re-inker & Water and CTMH's Scallop Embossing Folder.

I used CTMH's Treasured Friendship and Have a Happy Day stamp sets with CTMH Sorbet ink.

You may use any products to participate in the Color My Heart Challenges, but we encourage you to use CTMH products. For this Color Dare Challenge, you have until Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time to submit your project.

For more information about our challenges, please check us out at Color My Heart Challenge Blog: http://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.ca. I look forward to seeing what types of projects you can inspire us with.

Donna's Throw Back Thursday - Post #7

Donna's Throw Back Thursday - Post #7

I used Close to My Heart's Timberline Paper Packet with CTMH Ponderosa Pine & Goldrush cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Mini Stapler, CTMH's Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Spellbinders' Circle Nestabilities, My Favorite Things Heart Stax Dies and Simple Stories Legacy Enamel Dots.

I used the following Copic Markers: BG75, BG99, W3, W6 & YR24.

I used the following Discontinued CTMH Stamp Sets with Black Memento ink: Beary Best (front image & sentiment), August Word Puzzle (happy), June Word Puzzle (Father's Day), Campin' Fever (lures) and Hook, Line & Sinker (fish).

Mother's Day Card

This is my mother's day card for my mother-in-law.

I used Close to My Heart's Blossom Paper Packet with CTMH Sorbet, Sweet Leaf & White Daisy cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Flowers (discontinued), CTMH's Scalloped Border Punch, Recollections Enamel Dots and the zig zag stitch on my sewing machine.

I used the following Copic Markers: BG53, BG57, E35, N3, R14, YG63 & YR02.

I used CTMH's Beary Busy (discontinued), Curly Sentiments (discontinued) and Just to Say...(comes with Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge) stamp sets with Black Memento ink and CTMH Slate ink.

Pawprints on Our Hearts Card

My cousins' dog passed away and I made them this card.

I used BoBunny patterned paper with Bazzill Brown & Black cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Scalloped Border Punch, My Favorite Things Heart Stax Dies, CTMH Sponge Dauber with CTMH Black ink and the zig zag stitch on my sewing machine with black thread.

I used Simon Says Stamp Pawprints on Our Hearts stamp set with CTMH Black ink.

Daddy's Father's Day Card 2015

I am participating in Heart 2 Heart Challenge Blog's Sketch Challenge.

I used Close to My Heart's Blossom & Taste of Summer Paper Packets with CTMH Pacifica & White Daisy cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Dot Embossing Folder, CTMH Spray Pen with Pacifica Re-inker & Water and My Mind's Eye Unforgettable Firsts Enamel Dots.

I used CTMH's Documenting Moments, The Best Dad Ever & Just to Say... (comes with Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge) stamp sets with CTMH Black ink.

May Your Day Blossom Card

I am participating in Freshly Made Sketches #182.

I used Close to My Heart's Blossom Paper Packet with CTMH Crystal Blue, Sorbet & White Daisy cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Scalloped Border Punch and CTMH Pearls (discontinued).

I used CTMH's Funky Blossoms & Happy to be Friends stamp sets with CTMH Sorbet ink.

Happy 92nd Birthday Grandma!

Happy 92nd Birthday Grandma!

I used Close to My Heart's White Daisy & Indian Corn Blue cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Floral Embossing Folder, Prima Marketing Flowers, CTMH Mini Brads (discontinued) and Stampin' Up Ribbon.

I used CTMH's Smiles Begin With You and Happy Everything stamp sets with CTMH Indian Corn Blue ink.

Color My Heart Challenge Blog - Color Dare #138

This week at Color My Heart Challenge Blog our Color Dare #138 is to use Close to My Heart Colors: Smoothie, Sunset, Canary, Juniper, Pear & White Daisy. 

I used Close to My Heart's Canary, Pear, Juniper, Smoothie, Sunset & White Daisy cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Artiste Cricut Cartridge to make the bow, CTMH Brad (discontinued) and CTMH's Floral Embossing Folder.

I used CTMH's Blossom Card Workshop, Shower Flowers & Your Own Kind of Wonderful stamp sets with CTMH Smoothie, Sunset, Canary, Juniper & Pear inks.

You may use any products to participate in the Color My Heart Challenges, but we encourage you to use CTMH products. For this Color Dare Challenge, you have until Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time to submit your project.

For more information about our challenges, please check us out at Color My Heart Challenge Blog: http://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.ca. I look forward to seeing what types of projects you can inspire us with.

Autism Crop 2015 - Layout Workshop

This is the Free Layout Workshop that I am teaching at the Autism Crop 2015.

I used Close to My Heart's Jackson Paper Packet with CTMH Cocoa, Juniper, Saddle & Barn Red cardstocks.

To embellish the layout, I used CTMH's Artbooking Cricut Cartridge to cut out the hexagons, CTMH Spray Pen with CTMH Cocoa Re-Inker & Water and CTMH's Triangle Studs.

I used CTMH's Jackson Scrapbooking Workshop, Happy Hexagons - Hostess Reward and Documenting Moments stamp sets with CTMH Cocoa ink.

Autism Crop 2015 - Card Workshop

This is the Free Card Workshop that I am teaching at the Autism Crop 2015.

I used Close to My Heart's Blossom Paper Packet with CTMH Lagoon, Sweet Leaf & Sorbet cardstocks.

To embellish this card, I used CTMH's Artiste Cricut Cartridge for the 2" flower, CTMH's Chevron Border Punch, CTMH's Dot Embossing Folder, CTMH Teal Shimmer Trim and an EK Success Small Circle Punch.

I used CTMH's Happy Everything stamp set with CTMH Slate ink.

Terrific Tag Tuesday - Post #6

Donna's Terrific Tag Tuesday - Post #6

Here is the gift tag that I made for my cousin, Brandi's, birthday gift.

I used Close to My Heart's Colonial White, Gypsy & Lagoon cardstocks.

To embellish the tag, I used CTMH's Art Philosophy to cut out the tag, "B" & the butterfly; CTMH Flower (discontinued); CTMH Aqua Dot; CTMH Lagoon Baker's Twine (discontinued); CTMH Spray Pens with Pear & Honey Re-inkers & Wather; CTMH Damask Embossing Folder; Michael's Purple Ribbon and We R Memory Keepers Yellow Baker's Twine.

I used CTMH's Happy Everything stamp set with CTMH Black ink.

Candles Polaroid Birthday Card

Here is one of the projects that my Close to My Heart Stamping Five Groups are making.

I used CTMH's Pear, Pacifica, Gypsy & White Daisy cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Artbooking Cricut Cartridge for the polaroid die-cut & circle stencil, CTMH's Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge for the tag die-cuts and CTMH Spray Pens with Honey & Goldrush Re-inkers & Water.

I used CTMH's Blossom Cardmaking Workshop, In the Background, Dizzy Circles and Tagged with Love - Hostess Reward stamp sets with CTMH Pear, Lagoon, Black, Honey, Cranberry, Gypsy & Topiary inks.

You Are Worth Celebrating

I used Close to My Heart's Jackson Paper Packet with CTMH's Juniper cardstock.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Artisan Studs and a CTMH Sponge Dauber with CTMH Cocoa ink to distress the edges.

I used CTMH's Blossom Card Making Workshop, Holiday Tags & Jackson Scrapbooking Workshop stamp sets with CTMH Cocoa ink.

Happy Birthday Dad!

Happy Birthday Dad!

Yesterday was my dad's birthday and we celebrated it at Beaux Daddy's Grill House.

I used Close to My Heart's Blossom Paper Packet, CTMH's Basics Paper Fundamentals Adventure Assortment - Topiary with CTMH's Topiary and Sweet Leaf cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used Stampin' Up ribbon.

I used CTMH's Wavy Blooms, Perfect Fit - Dad, Just to Say... (comes with Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge) & Tee Time (discontinued) stamp sets with CTMH Topiary ink.

Color My Heart Challenge Blog - Color Dare #137

This week at Color My Heart Challenge Blog our Color Dare #137 is to use Close to My Heart Colors: Cranberry, Hollyhock, Pixie, Canary, Pear, Juniper, Black & White Daisy. All of these colours are found in the CTMH Brushed Paper Packet. 

I used Close to My Heart's Brushed Paper Packet with CTMH Canary & Black cardstocks.

To embellish the card, I used CTMH's Black Epoxy Bubbles, CTMH Sponge Dauber with CTMH Black ink for distressing and Spellbinders Circle Nestabilities.

I used CTMH's Casual Expressions, I Do & Friendship Wreath stamp sets with CTMH Black ink.

You may use any products to participate in the Color My Heart Challenges, but we encourage you to use CTMH products. For this Color Dare Challenge, you have until Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time to submit your project.

For more information about our challenges, please check us out at Color My Heart Challenge Blog: http://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.ca. I look forward to seeing what types of projects you can inspire us with.

Jackson - CTMH's Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program

In the New Close To My Heart Seasonal Expressions 2 Mini Idea Book/Catalogue, they have added 1 New Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program Kit.

For $9.75, you get 20 - 4 x 6 double sided cards (2 of each 10 designs) and 36 - 3 x 4 double sided cards (2 of each 18 designs.

The above photos are of the Jackson line. The second photo is the back of the first photo. The forth photo is the back of the third photo. This way you get to see all the double sided cards offered in the line.

To see the rest of the Picture My Life Kits, please refer to my right sidebar.