March Joyful Stars Blog Hop

If you are hopping from Helen at helengullett.com, then you are on the right path.  I apologize that my post is not ready on time.  My hubby was out of town this week and I came down with the stomach bug.  Trying to play catch up means that I am still running behind.  Please continue hopping to my friend Jolene Barron at  jolenespapertrail.blogspot.com to see what treasure she has created.  I will try to post later.  Thanks for stopping by.

Nickie Hoffer

Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

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

February Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Thanks for joining me again for the Joyful Stars Blog Hop.  If you are coming from Nancy's blog at creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com then you are on the right track.  This month I decided to make cards using the Heartstrings Picture My Life cards.  Hope you like these quick and simply cards!

 The Inside

Supply List:
Heartstrings Picture My Life Cards
Clear Sparkles
White Shimmer Trim
Heartstrings Compliments
Heartstrings Assortment
White Daisy Cards and Envelopes

Now head on over to Helen's blog at 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

January Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Thanks for joining me again for the Joyful Stars Blog Hop.  If you are coming from Nancy's blog at creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com then you are on the right track.  This month I decided to re-purpose an oldy but goody.  I used the My Crush Best Day Every Assortment to make a couple cute cards for any occasion.  Each My Crush Assortment contains more then you'll need to make your own cards: 16 journaling spots, 4 sticker sheets, 2 alphabet sheets, and 4 mini envelopes.  Take a peek!

A Closer Look!

Supply List:
My Crush Best Day Ever Assortment (Z1887)
Foam Tape (Z1151)
White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack (X254)

Now head on over to Helen's blog at 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

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