Close To My Heart's February Stamp of the Month -- Wild About Love (S1402) Blog Hop!

Welcome to our Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop.

We will be featuring February's SOTM, which is 

Wild About Love (S1402), a set of 9 stamps.

If you have come here from Priscilla's Blog, 

you are on the right path.

I don't know about you, but my kids love the "What Does A Fox Say" song so as soon as I saw this stamp set I burst into laughter.

Those little foxes sure make me smile.

When I was trying to think of a design for my card I knew I wanted to have one of them peeking out of a frame.

I used our Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge to make the 2" scalloped circle for my little fox to peek out.

I then used a sponge and inked the entire card 

to give it a little more texture.

(Inside of the Card)

To give the little fox a little more dimension I stamped his head twice, and then cut it out and popped it up with our 3-D Foam Tape.

Added a Pink Glitter Gem to the inside of his little flower 

to give it a little bling.

I hope you enjoyed my Wild About Love Card.

Now "Hop" on over to Karen's Blog  to see her work.

Close To My Heart Products Used in This Card:

Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686) -- $99.00

3-D Foam Tape (Z1151) -- $5.95

Memory Book Mini Glue Dots (Z341) -- $7.50

Round Sponge (Z697) -- $1.25

Hollyhock Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2128) -- $5.25

Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2111) -- $5.25

Hollyhock Exclusive Inks Marker Set (Z2418) -- $5.95

Ivy Lane Paper Packet (X7178B) -- $9.50 (NEW)

Blush Cardstock (X5640) -- $14.50

Colonial White Cardstock (1388) -- $9.50

Smoothie Striped Washi Tape (Z1923) -- $7.95 (NEW)

Hollyhock Zipper Lace (Z1826) -- $3.95

Pink Glitter Gems (Z1807) -- $3.95

(RETIRED: Mocha (Z1333) and Bitty (Z1707) Opaques Adhesive Gems)

Remember, the February SOTM is only available until February 28.

When you place a $50 order, you can purchase the SOTM for only $5.

You can also purchase it at it's retail price of $17.95.

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Close To My Heart Autumn Album Retreat -- On This Day Layout

This layout is one of my favorites for a few reasons:

1 - It has my favorite color combo -- Pear & Lagoon.

2 - We used the Hexagon Irresistibles which is my favorite shape.

3 - We used my favorite tool -- the Spray Pen with Re-Inker.

3 - It has my favorite Badger Fans -- Nathan & Morgan.

My husband took Nathan and Morgan and their good friend Griffin to the Badger Women's Volleyball Game.

After the game they walked across the road to Camp Randall to see if it was open.

It was...so they walked in.

They took their own personal tour of the stadium...

Down on the field and Up in the stands.

The kids loved it...I'm glad he didn't get arrested...LOL.

Tips & Techniques for This Layout: 

* Use Cricut cut from the mini album keys for 12" x 12" pages

* Use the "rule of thirds" to create an invisible triangle that keeps the eye moving across the page, as done here with pops of Lagoon and Smoothie cardstock

* Enlarge "on this day" title from mini album key to create an impactful title on a 12" x 12" layout

* Use pieces of the My Crush Best Day Ever assortment to accent pages and for additional journaling spot options

* Use smaller-sized borders as accents

* Scallop Shimmer Trim with scallop punch

Close To My Heart Products Used in This Layout:

 Artbooking Cricut Collection (Z1906) -- $99.00

Geometric Backgrounds Stamp Set (D1559) - $17.95

Reel Life Stamp Set (B1431) -- $9.95

Spray Pen (Z1380) -- $3.95

3-D Foam Tape (Z1151) -- $5.95

Scallop Border Punch (Z1851) -- $17.95

Round Sponge (Z697) -- $1.25

Irresistibles Hexagons (Z1858) -- $3.95

My Crush Best Day Ever Assortment (Z1887) $4.95

Bronze Shimmer Trim (Z1849) -- $4.95

Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape (Z1850) -- $4.95

Aqua Dots (Z1853) -- $3.95

Sparkles Clear Assortment (Z1752) -- $2.95

Cardstock Used -- Sky, White Daisy, Whisper, Kraft, Pear, Smoothie and Lagoon

Inks Used -- Smoothie and Pear

Re-Inkers Used -- Slate

Previous Autumn Album Retreat 2013 Layouts:

Cover -- Capture the Details

1st Layout -- Hello World

2nd Layout -- The Sweet Life

3rd Layout -- Real Life Story

4th Layout -- Just Chillin'
5th Layout -- Today Is A Good Day

6th Layout -- Looking for Adventure

7th Layout -- Hello

8th Layout -- 10 Things I Love

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Countdown to the Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book -- Timberline Collection

The 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book goes live on February 1!

Today is the last day of my Spring/Summer Sneak Peeks!

Are you excited to be able to order your new products tomorrow??  

Today lets talk about the TIMBERLINE Collection!  

TIMBERLINE LEVEL 2 ARTWORK

Great handcrafted projects start with a strong foundation: our gorgeous and versatile My Reflections papers! B&T Duos papers are cardstock-weight, are perfect for layering, and feature a different design on the front and back.  Pick a design pattern from any one of our how-to publications, add in easy-to-use coordinating accessories, and let your creative self run wild--no stamping required!

TIMBERLINE LEVEL 3 ARTWORK

Live your creative life to the fullest with our top-quality My Acrylix stamps!  These clear stamps offer unparalleled flexibility for your one-of-a-kind masterpieces, featuring designs to suit any occasion, holiday, or style with flair.  See stamped artwork throughout the Idea Book for exhilarating ways to accent any project with the beauty of stamping.

TIMBERLINE COLLECTION

Timbeline Paper Packet (X7182B) -- $9.95

6 – 12" × 12" B&T Duos™ Papers 

(2 each of 3 double-sided designs)

6 – 12" × 12" Cardstock Sheets 

(2 Chocolate, 2 Twilight, 1 Bamboo and 1 Lagoon)

Timberline Complements (X7182C) -- $4.95

2 – 12" × 6" Coordinating Adhesive Sheets.

Timberline Assortment (Z3005) -- $5.95

12 pieces: 9 etched wooden shapes, ½"–1¾"; 4 etched wooden pins, 2¼" tall, ½" diameter head.

TIMBERLINE WORKSHOPS ON THE GO ARTWORK

These fabulous kits contain step-by-step instructions to create the two-page layout featured in the first photo below. The layout pattern is a Jeanette Lynton original created exclusively for this workshop. Then use your remaining materials and online tips to create an additional layout, shown in the second photo below.

TIMBERLINE WORKSHOPS ON THE GO COLLECTION

Workshops on the Go™ Timberline Scrapbooking Kit (G1077) -- $29.95

Purchase This Kit for $29.95 & SAVE $12.17
(Retail Value: $42.12)

The Timberline WOTG Contains:

Timberline Paper Packet 
My Acrylix™ Timberline Workshop Stamp Set (D-size) 
Cardstock Sheets (2 Colonial White, 2 Goldrush) 
Timberline Assortment 
Irresistibles™ Frames 
Instructional Brochure 

Featured Colors: 

Bamboo, Chocolate, Colonial White, Goldrush, 

Lagoon, Ponderosa Pine, Twilight

Recommended Block Sizes:

2" x 2" (Y1003) -- $6.50

4" x 5" (Y1012) -- $15.95

Additional Supplies Required to Complete:

Chocolate Exclusive Inks Pad (Z2111) -- $5.25

Goldrush Exclusive Inks Pad (Z2123) -- $5.25

Lagoon Exclusive Inks Pad (Z2195) -- $5.25

Ponderosa Pine Exclusive Inks Pad (Z2145) -- $5.25

Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686) -- $99.00

Basic Workshops On The Go Supplies:

All Workshops On The Go kits use some or all basic supply items, which we recommend all users have on hand for any and all workshop kits.  These items include:

Paper Trimmer (Z1783) -- $34.95

Scissors (Z1836) -- $13.95

 Sponge (Z697) -- $1.25

Piercing Tool Kit (Z1114) -- $5.95

 My Acrylix Blocks

 Adhesives

Close To My Heart Autumn Album Retreat -- 10 Things Layout

This was a fun layout to do.

I chose our 10 favorite places to go as a family:

1 - The Henry Vilas Zoo here in Madison every summer.  It is a really GOOD zoo and FREE.

2 - Kakabeka Falls in Ontario, Canada with our family every June

3 - The Turtle Lake Fair every July

4 - The Wilderness Resort with our friends every November

5 - Door County with our neighbors every August

6 - Madison Mallards Baseball Games every summer

7 - Eau Claire Children's Museum

8 - Great Grandpa Howie's Cabin every summer

9 - Mall of America's Nickelodeon Theme Park

10 - Hanging out on Mammoth Circle with our neighbors

I loved that we used the spray pen again.

I always forget to pull that awesome tool out of my stash.

This time we used an overlay from the Cricut Artbooking Cartridge as a mask and spritzed around it to give the sun ray effect.

COOL.

Tips & Techniques for This Layout: 

* Use a Cricut overlay as a mask and spritz with re-inker for a background that doesn't overpower the page

* Stay with a theme from two specified keys to create an easy and beautiful layout

* Use a Cricut photo mat as accent piece

* Offset a layered border for added dimension

* Add freehand borders to add detail

* Back number shape with different cardstock to personalize

* Use letter stickers from the My Crush Best Day Ever assortment for extra detail

Close To My Heart Products Used in This Layout:

 Artbooking Cricut Collection (Z1906) -- $99.00

Sarita Paper Pack (X7171B) -- $9.95

One-Way Borders (C1561) -- $13.95

Spray Pen (Z1380) -- $3.95

3-D Foam Tape (Z1151) -- $5.95

Baker's Twine Neutral Assortment (Z1701) -- $4.95

Bronze Shimmer Trim (Z1849) -- $4.95

Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection (Z1862) $5.95

My Crush Best Day Ever Assortment (Z1887) $4.95

Cardstock Used -- White Daisy, Kraft, Whisper, Sorbet and Goldrush.

Inks Used -- Outdoor Denim

Re-Inkers Used -- Slate

Previous Autumn Album Retreat 2013 Layouts:

Cover -- Capture the Details

1st Layout -- Hello World

2nd Layout -- The Sweet Life

3rd Layout -- Real Life Story

4th Layout -- Just Chillin'
5th Layout -- Today Is A Good Day

6th Layout -- Looking for Adventure

7th Layout -- Hello

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