The Everything ABC's blog hop letter "H"

Welcome to the Everything ABC's Blog Hop!



For this hop we will be featuring the letter H. This may be the name of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment. Whatever the crafter has chosen as their H element will be featured in their post.



If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Amber's blog ~ Scrapper's Therapy

If you came from Shelly ~ Just One Piece then you're on the right track!

For my project for the letter "H" I chose the word Hero. This is a photo of my father taken in September
2008, at Crater Lake, Oregon. My father was a hero to me, even though I don't think realized it. My father chose to leave us to early, but he will always be my hero. This is the 1st time since he has passed that I have been able to create any kind of project with a picture of him in it. I apologize for the reflection of my head in the glass :). The frame is from either Michaels or the Dollar store, I can't remember which. The paper is from the Victory paper pack from ctmh (retired) the sparkles flourishes (Z1708) frame opposite corners of each other, and the ribbon is ctmh (retired). Also used, Durables artisan studs (Z1816). For the flowers, I cut them on the Art Philosophy cricut cartridge at 1 1/2,  2  1/4, and 3.



Your next stop on our Everything ABC'S blog Hop is  Shalana ~ Scrappin with Shalana



Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:

1. Amber La Mons ~ Scrapper's Therapy
2. Lucy ~ Love 2 Create
3. Shelly ~ Just One Piece
4. Theo~ Celebrate Crafts
5. Shalana ~ Scrappin with Shalana
6. Linda-Scrappy Therapy
7. Alicia - Serene Scrapping
8. Kathy Johnson - Kathy's Creative Corner

Bingo

If you are looking for The Everything's ABC's blog hop, click HERE.

Welcome to our March Art Philosophy/Artiste Blog Hop! As you know, both the Artiste and the Art Philosophy cartridges are available exclusively through a Close to My Heart consultant. If you don't already have a Consultant that you are currently working with, please contact one the Consultants in our hop with any questions you have!



If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning at Lucy's blog – Love 2 Create  If you came from Lucy's blog – Love 2 Create then you are in the right place!



Our challenge this month features not only one of these amazing cartridges but also a "BINGO" card!



Here is the BINGO card that our Consultants were given:

The Consultants were told they could make anything they wanted using the Artiste OR Art Philosophy cartridge AND you work off the BINGO card posted above. Basically, you make a "BINGO" by going across, down, or diagonally and you have to use everything in that bingo line.


For my project, I chose Ribbon, 3D and Stitching. I will have to say the stitching was pretty hard for

me. I am not a seamstress, nor do I hand stitch very well, but I decided that I needed to step out side of my comfort zone. I have been practicing sewing a little using paper, so I thought I would use my sewing machine to stitch on my project. I chose the purse 3D object from the Artiste cartridge (pg41). I used Sky card stock, and I cut the purse at 5 inches. I used  brown thread that was already in my machine, I am not sure of the maker. I used some retired  chocolate brown ribbon from my stash to create the bow, and I used a rhinestone brad for the bling on the strap. My sewing on this little purse is not great, but I decided to post it anyway in hopes that some one might give it a try. I actually sewed this all the way around the edges, then folded it and adhered the flaps together.

Your next stop on our "BINGO" hop is "Penny " of " It Makes Total Cents "


Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:


Lucy ~ Love 2 Create
Theodora ~ Celebrate Crafts
Penny ~ It Makes Total Cents

Michelle ~ My Flights of Fancy
Melissa L- MyWatermelonMoon
Jennifer ~ 4 Hearts Scrapbooking
Michelle ~ My Creations with Michelle
Traci ~ Paper Crafting 101
Stephanie ~ The Quilted Scrapper


Thanks for hopping along with us - we hope we were able to inspire you.

Creative Kits

Creative Kits

Join me on 

January 19th to make this adorable Year Round Cheer Event

 Calendar. We'll be making this beauty with the December SOTM and lots of 

Silver Glitter and Shimmer Tape, plus learning some fun dauber techniques

 to add easy depth to your stamped images. 

We're building this in CTMH's new elegant but sturdy wooden Display

 Tray so this is a project worthy of gift giving! 

You can even customize the colors. The black, white, and silver will remain,

 but the three accent colors can

 be your choice to perfectly coordinate with your home decor.

Year Round Cheer Event Calendar Kit - Just $32

Includes Display Tray, Pre-cut papers, Sparkles, Glitter Glitz, 

and Shimmer Trim

TWO Year Round Cheer Event Calendar Kits - Just $55 - best value! 

Includes 2 Display Trays, Pre-cut papers, Sparkles, Glitter Glitz, Shimmer Trim,

 and the absolutely adorable December SOTM!

Event calendar kits

1 Event Calendar kit $32.00 USD 2 Event calenat kits $55.00 USD TO GO calendar kit (shipped to you) $42.00 USD 2 TO GO calendar kits (shipped to you) $65.00 USD

RSVP by December 30th to make sure you get 

your December SOTM with your kit!

To go kits available for home crafting - additional shipping charge may apply.

To go kits can be prepped for December if you want them in time for holiday

 gift giving!