November Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Thanks for joining me again for the Joyful Stars Blog Hop.  If you are coming from Crystal's blog at Craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.com, then you are on the right track.  This month I wanted to show the Yuletide Workshop on the Go plus one additional layout.  I made a few minor changes to the workshop kit like using a different color patterned paper and changing the embellishments by adding artbooking elements.  Here are the originals created by CTMH art department.

 Here are mine.

Supply List
Yuletide workshop on the go (G1084)
Artbooking Cartridge (Z1906)
Nonctmh items: snowflake stencil, glimmer spray, tree die cut


Now head on over to Lori's blog at CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com to see what she has created for you.

Nickie Hoffer

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

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

October Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Thanks for joining me again for the Joyful Stars Blog Hop.  If you are coming from Crystal's blog at Craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.com, then you are on the right track.  This month I wanted to show you some layouts and cards I made using the Pathfinding paper pack. Let's take a look!

Supply List:
Pathfinding Paper Pack (X7186B)
Pathfinding Assortment (Z3012)
Bodacious Banners Stamp set (D1607)
Artbooking Cartridge (Z1906)
Art Philosophy Cartridge (Z1686)
Belated Birthday Stamp set (B1442)
Always Grateful Stamp set (C1559)
Better with a Friend Stamp set (D1608) hostess exclusive
Bronze Shimmer Trim (Z1849)
Assorted washi (Z2002, Z2005, some non ctmh or retired)
Bling Gems Gold (Z2023)
  

Head on over to Janice Centritto's blog at craftingeek.blogspot.com to see some great artwork!

Nickie Hoffer

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

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

September Joyful Stars Blog Hop

    Thanks for joining me again for the Joyful Stars Blog Hop.  If you are coming from my sweet friend Stephanie Huber's blog at Lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com, then you are on the right path.  This month I wanted to start getting you in the mood for Halloween with some cards created with the  New Scaredy Cat Paper Pack.  Let's take a look.

Supply List:

Scaredy Cat Paper Pack (X7185B)

Scaredy Cat Compliments (X7185C)

Scaredy Cat Assortment (Z3011)

Purple Glitter paper (Z1992)

Colonial White Cards (X1410)

Trick or Treat Sweets Stamp set (B1460)

Thistle Ink (Z2640)

Archival Black Ink (44751)

  Head on over to Betty Locco's awesome blog at scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com to see her great work.

Nickie Hoffer

 Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

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

August Joyful Stars Blog Hop

    Thanks for joining me again for the Joyful Stars Blog Hop.  If you are coming from my sweet friend Stephanie Huber's blog at Lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com, then you are on the right path. This month we have excited new products to highlight from the brand new Annual Inspirations catalog. Let's get started!

  I have made a set of cards with the new Chalk It Up paper pack.  Take a look at what I came up with!

Supply List

Chalk It Up paper pack (X7184B)

White Daily Cards and Envelopes (X1410)

Chalk It Up Compliments (X7184C)

Jenni Bowlin Journal Card (not CTMH), but it perfectly matches the new flaxen ink color!

Archival Black Ink (44751)

Your Kind Of Wonderful Stamp set (D1627)

Belated Birthday Stamp set (B1442)

   Head on over to Janice Centritto's at craftingeek.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

   

July Joyful Stars Blog Hop

   Thanks for joining me again for the Joyful Stars Blog Hop.  If you are coming from Joyce Houck's blog at joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com/ then you are on the right path.  This month we will be giving you a sneak peek of some new product that will debut in the Annual Inpsirations CTMH catalog beginning August 1 or showing you some artwork featuring items that are retiring July 31st.

   I have chosen to highlight some new products available August 1st.  I created this card using first and second generation stamping.  The stamp set I used is called Have a Happy Day stamp set.  I used two new ink pad colors Thistle and Flaxen.  I love them together.  I also used the new Thistle Diagonal Striped Ribbon.

Supply List:
White Daisy Card (X254)
Have a Happy Day stamp set
Thistle Ink
Flaxen Ink
Archival Black Ink (44751)
Thistle Diagonal Striped Ribbon

   Head on over to Helen Gullett's blog at www.helengullett.com to see what she has created for you.

Nickie Hoffer

 Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

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

June Joyful Stars Blog Hop

   Thanks for joining me again for the joyful stars blog hop.  If you are coming from Krista Hershberger's blog at kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com, then you are on the right path.  

  I've been working on a washi tape card class and this is what I have come up with so far.  I hope you enjoy it.  I just love my washi!!!

 A Closer Look

Supply List

White Daisy Cards and Envelopes (X254)

Slate Polka Dot Washi Tape (Z1817)

Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape (Z1850)

Honey Triangles Washi Tape (Z1931)

Pink Polka Dot Washi retired but Smoothie Striped Washi Tape (Z1923) would work great in its place.

Joyful Birthday Stamp set (B1419)

Frame Flair Stamp set (D1546)

Lagoon Cardstock (X5762)

Art Philosophy Cartridge (Z1686)

Archival Black Ink (44751)

   Head on over to Andrea Sherman at girlpluspaper.blogspot.com to see what she has created for you.

Nickie Hoffer

 Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

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

May Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Thanks for joining the Joyful Stars Blog Hop again.  I chose to create cards using the new Free to Be Me Paper pack only available in May for $5 with a $50 purchase.  If you are coming from Nancy Brown's blog at creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com then you are on the right path. 
   
I am going to be short and sweet today.  I am battling a cold, recovering from minor surgery and dealing with the stomach bug with my oldest.  I hope you enjoy the cards.  The colors from the paper pack our so vibrant and fun.  

 A Closer Look!

Supplies:
Free to Be Me Paper Pack
April Stamp of the Month Balloon Talk
Art Philosophy Cartridge

Head on over to Lori Meadows blog at CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com to see what she has created for you.

Nickie Hoffer

 Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

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