It's Christmas Time at H2H!

It's nearing the end of September, which means Christmas is just around the corner!  So, to get you thinking about the holidays, this week's challenge at H2H is to create something Christmas-related.  It can be a card, scrapbook layout, gift item or anything else you want to make.  Of course, since my true paper crafting passion is scrapbook layouts, that is what I decided to make. 

I used the all new Pear and Partridge WOTG kit.  To make sure I had enough materials to complete this layout, I cut all the papers for the two layouts included in the kit first, and then came up with this layout from the remainders.  This layout is based on a pattern from the awesome new Make If From Your Heart publication, and I love how it turned out.

I stamped the title using the Trinity Alphabet set and adhered the cut-out letters on top of the ribbon.

I plan to add my journalling on the thin Colonial White stripes on the right side of the layout.

CTMH Products used to create this layout include:
Papers: Pear and Partridge WOTG (G1052), Colonial White, Cranberry and Desert Sand cardstock
Stamps: Trinity Alphabet (E1021)
Inks: Desert Sand and Cranberry
Embellishments: Chocolate Striped Grosgrain (Z1617), Red Sparkles (Z1326), Pear and Partridge Complements Glittery Rub Ons (X7162C)


For more inspiration, head on over to H2H and check out the fabulous artwork created this week by my fellow Design Team B members, or click on their links here: Haley, Angel, Nancy, Dorothy and Dania.

If you want to play along, here is what you need to do...

1. Use mostly Close To My Heart products, though it doesn't have to be 100%.  
2. Create your Christmas-themed project!
3. Post your project to your blog or other online gallery. 
4. Link your blog post to this challenge at H2H.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I love to read your comments, so please let me know what you think.  Happy scrapping!

H2H Challenge: It's a Sketch!

This week the challenge over at H2H is my favourite kind of challenge: a SKETCH!   I love a good sketch to get my creative mojo going, and hopefully it has the same effect on you!  Here is the sketch...

I decided to use the cute new paper line Clementine from CTMH to come up with this little card...

Now let's see what you can come up with!  Head on over to H2H and upload your interpretation of the sketch now!

CTMH Products used to create this card includes:
Papers: Clementine paper pack, and Vanilla Cream cardstock
Stamps: A Typeface (A1117)
Inks: Saddle (my new favourite!)
Other: Cricut Art Philosophy (Z1686)

For more inspiration, head on over to H2H and check out the fabulous artwork created this week by Design Team A, or click on their links here: Mary, Kelly, Caroline, Erin, Madeline, and Shirley.

If you want to play along, here is what you need to do...

1. Use mostly Close To My Heart products, though it doesn't have to be 100%.  
2. Create your project, based on the sketch provided.
3. Post your project to your blog or other online gallery. 
4. Link your blog post to this challenge at H2H.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I love to read your comments, so please let me know what you think.  Happy scrapping!

H2H Challenge: Biggie Cards

This week, it's go big or go home at H2H!  The challenge is to create a card larger than the standard A2 (4 1/4" by 5 1/2").  I thought this challenge was perfect to start breaking in my brand new Cricut Artiste cartridge, as it contains quite a number of card cuts.  So, without further adieu, here is my biggie card....

I used the all new, and very beautiful La Belle Vie paper pack to make this 6x6 card.  The key I used to cut the shape for the base of the card can be found on page 46 of the handbook.  Here is a better view of the shape...

You will notice that the card I chose is a postcard, rather than a folding card.  I simply cut 2 of them, scored the piece that would make the back flap close to the edge, and attached it to the card front.  That way there is no fold visible on the front of the card.  Here is the inside, so you can see what I mean.

I cut the larger shape at 6", the black on the front of the card at 5" and the butterfly patterned paper on the front at 4 1/2" to create the layers.  The lined paper on the inside is cut at 5" as well.

CTMH Products used to create this layout include:
Papers: La Belle Vie (X7158B), Smokey Plum and Black cardstock
Stamps: Cricut Artiste Collection (Z7190)
Inks: Blush, Smokey Plum and Black
Embellishments: Black Waxy Flax (Z1089), Black Striped Grosgrain (Z1781), Glitter Trim (Z1799), Grey Button (Z1787), Dimensional Elements Numbers (Z1681)
Other: Cricut Artiste Cartridge (Z7190)

For more inspiration, head on over to H2H and check out the fabulous artwork created this week by my fellow Design Team B members, or click on their links here: Haley, Angel, Nancy, Dorothy and Dania.

If you want to play along, here is what you need to do...

1. Use mostly Close To My Heart products, though it doesn't have to be 100%.  
2. Create a BIGGIE card!
3. Post your project to your blog or other online gallery. 
4. Link your blog post to this challenge at H2H.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I love to read your comments, so please let me know what you think.  Happy scrapping!

I Received a Liebster Award!

I have been nominated for a Liebster Award by a fellow blogger!  I am so thrilled and appreciate it so much!  Thanks so much for the award Mickie!  Her blog is lots of fun, so check out the Little Scrap Corner to see what she's been up to.  

This whole blogging experience has been completely new to me, and has been quite the learning curve.  It's been a lot of fun, and I have so appreciated learning from others out there in the blogosphere who do what they do so well.  And here's the really great part of the Liebster... in order to accept it, you must nominate other bloggers with less than 200 followers whose blogs you love and appreciate!

ABOUT THE AWARD

Liebster is a German word meaning "Beloved," "Favorite," or "Dearest." This award is a peer to peer award in which fellow bloggers present the award to their favorite bloggers with less than 200 followers. The origins of this award is unclear, but is believed to have originated by a German blogger. This award was designed to be a blog award in the pay it forward fashion to share your dearest and most beloved blogs that have less than 200 followers.

RULES FOR ACCEPTANCE

Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to their blog.  Post the award onto your blog.Give the award to five bloggers who you appreciate that have less than 200 followers.  Leave a comment on their blog letting them know that you have given them this awesome award!

PAY IT FORWARD

So, without further adieu, here are the 5 blogs (in no particular order, as they all are fabulous!) with less than 200 followers that I would like to pass the Liebster Award on to..... 

Romaine at Bumbles 'n' Bees
Angel at Angel's Paper Crafts and Things
Nancy at Nancy's Crafty Blog
Kelly at Scrapper Chic
Erin at CreatErin 

I love all of these blogs, and appreciate all of the inspiration you provide!  And now ladies, you will have the difficult task of choosing 5 blogs to nominate!  I found it hard to limit it to 5, as there are just so many fun and fabulous blogs out there.

Thanks again to Mickie for the Award, and thanks to those of you who actually read my blog once in a while!  It's nice to know you are out there!

Flirty Mini Cards for H2H

This week the challenge over at H2H is to create a card smaller than the standard 4 1/4" by 5 1/2" card.  I decided this challenge was the perfect inspiration to make some cute thank you cards.  I decided to make some 4x4" cards.  I used the brand new Flirty paper pack from CTMH, and whipped up this little cutie...

And, if you know me, you know I never stop at just one.  I made a set of 4, so I have a few extra on hand.  

CTMH Products used to create these cards include:
Papers: Flirty, Desert Sand and Bamboo cardstock
Stamps: A Typeface (A1117)
Inks: Desert Sand

Other: Cricut Art Philosophy (Z1686), pink sparkles (unknown brand)

For more inspiration, head on over to H2H and check out the fabulous artwork created this week by Design Team A, or click on their links here: Mary, Kelly, Caroline, Erin, Madeline, and Shirley.

If you want to play along, here is what you need to do...

1. Use mostly Close To My Heart products, though it doesn't have to be 100%.  
2. Create your mini card project.
3. Post your project to your blog or other online gallery. 
4. Link your blog post to this challenge at H2H.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I love to read your comments, so please let me know what you think.  Happy scrapping!