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CTMH November SOTM Blog Hop & Tutorial
By Helen | October 31, 2010
As November rolls around, we often pause to give Thanks for all the blessings we’ve received. Through my 11 years as a CTMH Consultant, I’ve made many friends along the way. I love seeing you when you come to a crop – it’s like seeing old friends again. We share stories of what’s going on with our children. Vacations we’ve taken. And so much more. I am truly blessed to have YOU in my life!
November’s Stamp of the Month: D1444 A Little Thanks is perfect for saying “thanks” in so many different ways. You’ll get the November Stamp of the Month PLUS a stamp set of your choice*…more on that a bit later….
Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, sit back and join us on a journey of amazing things you can do with this stamp set. There are almost 70 CTMH Consultants joining in on the fun…that’s a LOT of ideas that YOU can take and duplicate with this fun stamp set. If you arrived here from Angela’s blog you’re on the right path.
Last weekend Ken and I attended the wedding of Ken’s cousin – Jack and his darling bride Beth. They had a beautiful fall wedding, the perfect day. Their wedding invitations were done in the same colors as the Olivia papers…and so, I created a card that would be perfect as a wedding thank you.
Materials:
- CTMH A Little Thanks D1444 – the November Stamp of the Month
- CTMH Olivia Level 2 Paper Pack X7128B
- CTMH Inks in Barn Red Z2104, Cocoa Z2114 and Sunset Z2191
- CTMH Marker in Barn Red Z2304
- CTMH Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems Z1333
- CTMH 3D-Foam Tape Z1151
- CTMH Foam Tools Z1090
- CTMH 5.5″ x 4.25″ Colonial White Cards and Envelopes (50 pack) X1410
Tutorial follows…
For those that want to skip the tutorial, ”hop” on over to my friend Kathleen to see what she’s created.
If you get lost along the way…here’s the complete list of all hoppers.
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A Little MORE Thanks!
During November we’re expressing our gratitude to YOU by helping you earn two fabulous My Acrylix® stamp sets for FREE! When you place a minimum order of $100, you will not only receive the November Stamp of the Month set, A Little Thanks, for FREE, you will also receive one stamp set of your choosing from the 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea Book for FREE*! This means you can increase the value of your purchase by up to $45.90—that’s almost 50 percent more in value! It’s just our way of imparting A Little MORE Thanks to you for being a great customer. Head on over to my website, where you can browse through the 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea Book online (right hand side).
Are you inspired by this blog? One of the ways you can help support this blog is by ordering your Close To My Heart products through me. You can order from me 24/7 at: http://heleno.myctmh.com or email me at helen@hookedonstamping.com.
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Tutorial:
Start by covering a Colonial White card base with the garden style patterned paper. Using Cocoa and a Foam Tool, lightly sponge the edges of the paper and card base.
This sentiment comes as separate pieces…but, by putting it together, you can make it look like it’s one saying! Ink the sentiment first in Barn Red, then gently press the lower half of the letters in Cocoa ink.
Ink the flower branch first in Sunset, then gently roll the edges (just a touch) in Barn Red.
Now…to give it that “wedding” feel, I added lines. I used a clear ruler and positioned it just in from the outer edge…really it’s like 1/16″. Use a Barn Red Marker to draw the lines.
Using Cocoa and the Foam Tool, distress the edges of a 1.5″ x 5.5″ strip of Barn Red cardstock. Attach on card front.
Use 3D Foam Tape to attach the sentiment panel.
Add Mocha Opaques Adhesive Gems. Tip: Using a piercing tool makes placing theses gems a snap!
Now… ”hop” on over to my friend Kathleen’s blog to see what she’s created.
Topics: A Little Thanks D1444, blog hop, Cards, Olivia | 15 Comments »
October 31st, 2010 at 9:19 pm
Lovely, simple card that really makes the stamp set stand out. Hope you’re doing good….Hugs
October 31st, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Gorgeous! Love the details!
November 1st, 2010 at 12:59 am
Love your card. It’s so classy.
November 1st, 2010 at 11:34 am
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November 1st, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Beautiful. That line just bumps it up a notch.
November 1st, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Very pretty!
November 1st, 2010 at 6:29 pm
I love your card…it is beautiful:)
November 1st, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Lovely card!
November 1st, 2010 at 8:50 pm
love the outline and how you “tipped” the flowers!
November 2nd, 2010 at 9:23 am
Great card! Thanks for another awesome tutorial!
November 2nd, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Such a clean and beautiful card Helen.
November 2nd, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Beautiful card! I love the multi colored plant and the opaques.
November 2nd, 2010 at 8:16 pm
The lines are such an elegant touch and so simple to do! Thanks for the tip.
November 4th, 2010 at 10:45 am
Love it! It’s such beautiful and simple!
November 4th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
great card and tutorial