April 2016 Blog Hop

Welcome to the Joyful Stars April 2016 Blog Hop! On the 10th of each month a group of Close To My Heart consultants and friends share artwork using some of our favorite products. This hop is a circle, so it doesn't matter if you are coming from Donna's blog or if you start here on my blog. Just continue around until you're back at the blog you started on to make sure you see all the fabulous projects.

Picture My Life (PML) cards are designed for pocket scrapbooking, but they can be used to create traditional layouts, mini books, and even cards! These cards I made were inspired by a consultant that was featured on Close To My Heart's blog.

The PML cards and stamp set I used are from the Seasonal Expression 1 catalog. Don't forget this is the last month to order from that catalog!

Supplies:
Our Story PML Cards
Glacier Cardstock
Springtime Wishes Stamp Set
Peacock Stamp Pad
Glacier Extra Thick Twine
Clear Sparkles

Thanks for hopping along this month. Your next stop is Joyce's blog. 

Card for Jeanette

The CEO and Founder of Close To My Hear is celebrating a birthday. The company has asked everyone to make a card and post it on social media with #cards4jeanette. This is my contribution!

Supplies:
White Daisy Cardstock
Penelope Paper Pack
Springtime Wishes Stamp Set
Springtime Wishes Thin Cuts (sold out / retired)
Memento Stamp Pad
Juniper Stamp Pad
ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Markers: Warm Grey 4, Pale Yellow, Turquiose, Tender Pink, Peony Purple, and Lavender
Clear Sparkles

Penelope Workshop Your Way

Close To My Heart introduced the Workshops Your Way in the Seasonal Expressions 2 catalog. Each kit makes 3 two page layouts, 1 pocket scrapbooking layout, and a set of cards. This month's featured collection is Penelope. Perfect for the season. Grab yours here! It's only available through April 2016.

 

Stampaganza 10 days left!

10 more days to take advantage of Close To My Heart's stamp sale. Buy two get one free! Shop at crystal.ctmh.com

Watercolor Backgrounds

Water coloring is a huge trend right now. A few months ago I purchased the Mulberry font and there was a set of water color flower png files included. I used Design Space to print and cut a few flowers and leaves. Recently I came across that envelope of "card candy" and decided to make a couple of cards. To keep with the water color theme I cut some water color paper and randomly painted and splattered color. I love the way these cards turned out. I can't wait to grab my paints to do more!