March Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Thank you for joining us for our monthly team blog hop. This month we are continuing to feature new products from the  2014 spring/summer Idea book. If you are coming from my lovely fellow consultant Crystal Davis at craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.com, then you are on the right path.  

This month I decided to work with the Timberline paper pack.  I created 3 layouts using the compliment and the assortment.  I loved working with this paper pack because I am a mom of 3 boys and this paper is perfect for layouts for outdoors or other manly things.  Take a look at what I created.

Here's a closer look of how I used the zipstrip to make my own patterned paper. 

Supply List:
Timberline Paper pack (X7182B)
Timberline Compliments (X7182C)
Timberline Assortment (Z3005)
Natural Hemp retired
Artbooking Cartrdige (Z1906)
Liquid Glass (Z679)

Thanks for stopping by.  Now head on over to Lori Meadows at CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com.  Hope to see you again next month.

Nickie Hoffer

 Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

www.nickiehoffer.ctmh.com/livescraplove@gmail.com
717-371-7805

February Joyful Stars Blog Hop

  Thank you for joining us for our monthly team blog hop. This month we are featuring new products from the  2014 spring/summer Idea book. If you are coming from my lovely upline Joyce Houck at  http://joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com/, then you are on the right path.
   This month I decided to recreate the artwork on page 122. I changed it up by using the Ariana paper pack instead of Lollydoodle. Take a look at how cute it turned out.  Here are a few hints that might be helpful if you try to recreate this.  All the balloons are cut on glitter paper.  The purple balloons are silver glitter paper with the purple glitter gems on top.  Then I used liquid glass over it all to hold them in place.  I also used liquid glass on the owl's belly for demension.  I would love to hear your comments.

 A closer look!

Supply List:
Ariana Paper Pack (X7179B)
White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
Purple Glitter Gems (Z1936)
Artbooking Cartridge (Z1906)
Artiste Cartridge (Z1790)
Purple Shimmer Trim (Z1919)
Pink Glitter Paper (Z1922)
Black and Grey Glitter Paper (Z1829)
Whisper Cardstock (X5929)
Liquid Glass (Z679)
Neutral Baker's Twine (Z1921)
   Thanks for stopping by.  Now head on over to my sweet friend Krista Hershberger at  Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com. Hope to see you again next month.

Nickie Hoffer

Your Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

www.nickiehoffer.ctmh.com
livescraplove@gmail.com

717-371-7805

January Joyful Stars Blog Hop

  Thank you for stopping by for the Joyful Stars Team Blog Hop again this month.  The theme for this month is "anything goes".   If you are coming from Crystal Davis's blog at craftingwithcrystal@blogspot.com, then you are on the right path.  

   This month I decided to use the ruby chevron washi tape that was a part of the sparkle and shine washi tape set out of the holiday gift guide.  If you did not get your hands on this lovely washi,  it will be available in the  new catalog on Feb 1st.  Using the the ruby chevron washi, I made a wedding card.

Supply List:

Art Philosophy Cartridge (Z1686)

White Daisy Cardstock (1385)

Black Cardstock (1386)

Black and Grey Glitter Paper (Z1829)

Ruby Chevron Washi (Z1933 available 2/1)

Casual Expressions stamp set (D1525)

   Thanks for stopping by.  Now head on over to my sweet friend Krista Hersherberger at  Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com. Hope to see you again next month when we'll be sharing items created using new product from the Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book.

Nickie Hoffer

Your Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

www.nickiehoffer.ctmh.com
livescraplove@gmail.com

717-371-7805

December Joyful Stars Blog Hop

   Thank you for stopping by for the Joyful Stars Team Blog Hop again this month.  The theme for this month is "Christmas".   If you are coming from my awesome upline Joyce Houck's blog at  Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com, then you are on the right path.  

    I am more of a scrapbooker but ever since becoming a CTMH consultant, I have had to broaden my horizons and learn to make cards as well.  With CTMH's great how to books and supplies, it really is easier than you think to get a beautiful card.  Here are two cards I created for an upcoming card class.

 A Closer Look

Supply List:

Colonial White cardstock 1388

White Daisy Cardstock 1385

Ruby Cardstock X5927

Crystal Blue Cardsotck 1292

bitty sparkles Z1263

Single snowflake stamp M1031

Black and gray glitter paper Z1829

Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge Z1686

Frosted Paper Pack X7175B

Silver Embossing Powder Z669

Craft Heater Z555

Versamark Z891

September Stamp of the Month Poster Tidings S1309

Sparkle and Shine Washi Tape 3 Pack Z1907

   

   Thanks for stopping by.  Now head on over to my sweet friend Krista Hersherberger at  Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com. Hope to see you again next month.  

Nickie Hoffer

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

www.nickiehoffer.ctmh.com
livescraplove@gmail.com

717-371-7805

November Joyful Stars Blog Hop

  Thank you for stopping by for the Joyful Stars Team Blog Hop again this month.  The theme for this month is "Anything Thanksgiving or Christmas".   If you are coming from my dear friend Stephanie Huber's blog at lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com, then you are on the right path.  
   I am getting so excited for Christmas!  I know it's crazy.  I love love love the Sparkle N Shine Workshop on the Go available in the new Holiday Mini Catalog.  I used the left over scraps, sparkle and shine chipboard  and some cardstock to make this layout.  I hope you like it.

  

Thanks for stopping by.  Now head over to Nancy's Brown's blog at creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com to see her lovely creation.  Hope to see you again next month.

Nickie Hoffer

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

www.nickiehoffer.ctmh.com
livescraplove@gmail.com

717-371-7805

October Joyful Stars Blog Hop

  Thank you for stopping by for the Joyful Stars Team Blog Hop again this month.  The theme for this month is "Anything Fall or Christmas".   If you are coming from Angelina Romero's blog at papercraftingwithangelina.blogspot.com, then you are on the right path.  
      I decided to do something fall, festive, and fun for the whole family, using the Artbooking Cartridge.  This cartridge is not just for scrapbooking.  Look how I used a few of the fall pieces: leaves, pumpkins, and apples, to create a game for my kiddos.  I saw the game on pinterest.  
1) First a few cuts from the Artbooking Cartridge in fun fall colors.

 2) Then the fun starts.  Using a straw and your lung capacity, lift the cut outs into a bucket as fast as you can in 30 seconds.  The person with the most wins.  Here are my boys giving it a try.  Don't ask why my youngest like to pretend it's still summer.

     I hope you enjoyed seeing that the Artbooking Cartridge is much more than amazing scrapbook layouts and mini albums.    Thanks for stopping by.  Now hop over to the talented Elizabeth Mindemann  at ejoym.blogspot.com to see what she has created.

Nickie Hoffer

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

www.nickiehoffer.ctmh.com
livescraplove@gmail.com

717-371-7805

September Joyful Stars Blog Hop

    Thank you for stopping by for the Joyful Stars Team Blog Hop again this month.  The theme for this month is "Artist Choice".   If you are coming from Joyce Houck's blog at Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com, then you are on the right path. 
     I can not take the credit for this beautiful card.  It is pictured on page 119 of the New Fall/Winter Idea book, but I just had to recreate it for myself.  It does such a splendid job of showcasing all the new embellishments like the Rosewood Mini Medley (my personal favorite) and the Ruby Medley.
I made a few changes.  I stayed with the smoothie cardstock and I paired it with the Frosted paper, just like the talented art department at CTMH did.  They used the lacey paper from the Frosted pack that has the chevron on the other side and I chose the one with the snowflakes.  Mostly just to prove that the snowflakes could be used on a birthday card.  I bet you didn't even notice. The muted colors are so beautiful for just about anything.
    

Supply List:

Frosted Paper Pack (X7175B)
Smoothie Cardstock (X5763)
Joyful Birthday Stamp set (B1419)
Rosewood Mini Medley (Z1857)
Ruby Mini Medley (Z1861)
Floret Paper Shapes (Z1764)
    Thanks for stopping by.  Now hop over to the talented Krista Hershberger at   Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com to see what she has created.

Nickie Hoffer

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

www.nickiehoffer.ctmh.com
livescraplove@gmail.com

717-371-7805