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

Windy day stamp set and the awesome stitch guide!

Check out this great artwork featured on page 105 of the Idea Book.  I know several of you have asked me how it was created, so CTMH created a you tube video telling you just what you need to know.


Supply List:
Windy Day Stamp set (D1579)
Bakers Twine Natural Asst (Z1701)
Stitch Guide (Z1852)
Foam Mat (Z1859)

Get all you will need to make your own layout and take advantage on the great special this month.  When you spend $50 you get the Free to Be Me paper pack for just $5.  Pictured below and only available until 5/31.

Nickie Hoffer

 Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

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

April Joyful Stars Blog Hop

   Thanks for joining the Joyful Stars Blog Hop again.  We are making Easter themed projects this month.  If you are coming from Nancy Brown's blog at creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com then you are on the right path.
   I have chosen to make an Easter card using the center point function on the cricut.  I started out by placing strips of washi tape on 4 x 5 1/4 piece of cardstock.  Then I centered the cricut blade on the center of the cardstock and pressed the center point button.

Doing so accomplished this.

Then I repeated it again.

And here is the finished product.

Supply List:
White Daisy Cardstock
Slate Cardstock
Some Bunny Hostess Exclusive Stamp set
Slate Polka-Dot Washi
Lagoon Houndstooth Washi
Smoothie Striped Washi
Bitty Sparkles
Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge

Head on over to my sweet friend Andrea Sherman at girlspluspaper.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

Easter Card Class

There was some interest in an Easter card class this month.  Here is what I came up with after being inspired by Pinterest and other wonderful CTMH consultants like Lisa Stenz.  If you are interested in the class or the card kit, the cost is $10 plus shipping.  If you order the kit all pieces will be cut and stamped for you.  You will have to do any coloring on your own.
The card with the treat cup can be filled with M&Ms and then when the treat is finished you can see the bunny through the window.

Nickie Hoffer

 Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

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

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