Welcome to the SOTM (Stamp of the Month) Blog Hop!

If you have come here from Jacquelin's Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants HERE.

This month we have around 60 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this stamp set. Just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! 

Here's one of my creations...

...a wreath ornament...took me forever to wrap the yarn around the metal bookplate...but totally worth it! =)

And a card...I embossed the circles with clear embossing powder, then stamped the flowers and wiped the ink off the embossed areas...

Then I added the flowers...

Supplies (CTMH):
It's the Little Things
Teal Shimmer Trim
Glitz Glitter Gel (retired)
Others:
VersaMark
Clear embossing powder
Heat Gun
Scallop border punch (Fiskars)

Your next stop is Pam's Blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

Lilian

P.S. I'm entering the ornament in the challenges below:
1. Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #5: Ribbons, Twine & Fibers
2. WAW #156: Anything Goes

3. SSS Wed Challenge: Anything Goes

Damask Divas Blog Hop: Yuletide Carol

*This Blog Hop officially starts, Nov 1st...please, come back tomorrow if the links are not working yet...*

Hello,

Welcome to the Damask Divas Blog Hop!

If you came from Traci's Blog, you are in the right place.  If you have jumped here and just discovered our blog hop, feel free to check the list at Damask Divas Blog to find the complete list of blog hop participants.

I made a card using the patterned papers from the Yuletide Carol WOTG Scrapbooking Kit by Close To My Heart...

And I also made this simple scrapbook page (inspired by a sketch in the Reflections book):

Supplies (CTMH):

Yuletide Carol WOTG Scrapbooking Kit 
D1518 Christmas Delights
Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment
Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge (tag)
Reflections How-To Program book

Others:
VersaMark
Gold embossing powder
Heat Gun
Border Punch (Martha Stewart/EK Success)
Tim Holtz Distress Stickles

Your next stop is Cydney's Blog...hope you enjoy our Blog Hop! 

I'm entering the card in the following challenges:

1. WAW #156: Anything Goes

2. SSS Wed Challenge: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Lilian

P.S. Don't forget to check out the Stamp of the Month - It's the Little Things ($17.95 or $5 with a purchase of $50)...

...and the Nov Constant Campaign: Lucky 5!

November marks the five-year anniversary of Studio J^®, and that means it’s your lucky month, with five amazing ways to win through Studio J and Close To My Heart social media!

First, throughout the month of November, all layouts purchased in Studio J are $5! That is a savings of over 25% off of retail! Your second chance to win big must come by sheer luck: every fifth order placed in Studio J during November receives a FREE surprise Close To My Heart accessory in its shipping box! The accessory has a retail value of $5 or more.

If luck doesn’t smile on you in that way, you might stumble upon it by finding a little extra something in your Studio J box. Five “golden tickets” will be sent out during the month of November with randomly selected Studio J print orders! This “golden ticket” is redeemable for one of Close To My Heart’s new D-ring albums* loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors™.

For a fourth way to win, simply create new, gorgeous layouts in Studio J, select your favorites, and then post pictures of them on Close To My Heart’s Facebook page using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5. After November 30, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries based on their artistry and creativity and each of these winners will receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!

And there is one last way to win: take your new Studio J artwork and post a picture of it on Instagram using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5. Just as it is with Facebook, after November 30, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries to receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!

And to make things even more exciting, starting November 1, five brand new kits from the Annual Inspirations idea book will be made available in Studio J, so you can create new artwork using the latest papers and embellishments from Close To My Heart. With so many ways to win, five may be your new lucky number! Log in to Studio J and start creating today. 

*Offer valid November 1–30, 2014. Pattern and color of new D-ring album to be given to winners will be at Close To My Heart’s discretion based upon availability. New kits available in Studio J^® on November 1 include Confetti Wishes, Snowhaven, Seaside, Pathfinding, and Scaredy Cat. No tax or shipping will be charged on the free item(s). Studio J layouts ship in a protected box that can hold 4 to 50 two-page layouts. 

Shop with me: http://lilian.ctmh.com!

{Tuesday} Technique: Background Stamping - Merry & Bright Wreath Card

Use your stamps to create your own patterned papers...

Supplies (CTMH):
D1617 Make It Merry stamp set
Picture My Life Pear & Partridge 3x4 card
Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape
Glitz Glitter Gel (retired)

I'm entering this card in:
Word Art Wednesday #155: Anything Goes

Have a nice week!
Lilian

Washi Meets...Faux Ribbon Pumpkin Wreath Card

An easy card using retired stamp sets from CTMH, some patterned papers and washi tape, instead of ribbon...

Supplies (CTMH):

What a Hoot (retired SOTM)

Remarkable Wreath

3-D Foam Tape

Others:

Washi Tape (EK Success)

KI Memories

MME

Copic Markers

I love stamp sets where you can build your own...in this case, wreath!
First, I stamped the vine wreath in brown.
Then, I stamped the leaves using red and orange ink pads.
Finally, I added the banner and the little pumpkin!

Challenges:
1. WAW #155: Anything Goes
2. SSS Mon Challenge: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

November/December Classes and Workshops

These are the upcoming classes at Vernon Hills Hobby Lobby.

If you live in the area and are interested in joining, feel free to contact me! 

Notes for Classes/Workshops: 

1. Sign-up and class fees are due fifteen (15) days before the class, for ordering purposes (except when otherwise noted).

2. To sign-up and pay for Class fees:

OPTION A. Click HERE to purchase on my website (http://theleafstudio.myshopify.com/collections/classes-workshops) 

OPTION B. e-mail me at theLeafStudio@gmail.com
I accept credit cards through Square.

3. If you're not local, you can still order the kits! The kits will be shipped to your home! 
You just need some extra supplies: ink pads, acrylic blocks, and/or adhesive, etc.
You can shop at: http://lilian.ctmh.com for the kits and supplies.

4. If you have any questions, contact me at: theLeafStudio@gmail.com 

1. SnowHaven Card Workshop

When: Wed Nov 5th

Time: 10am-12:30pm

RSVP by: Oct 24th

Class fee: $28 (local)/$34 (shipped)

Make 15 cards (5 each from 3 designs). Includes a stamp set.

This is the kit:

2. Yuletide Carol Scrapbooking Workshop

When: Wed Dec 3rd 

Time: 2-5pm

RSVP by: Nov 18th

Class fee: $37 (local)/$40 (shipped)

Make 2 two-page layouts.

This is the kit:

(photos coming soon)

Candy Jars Card

A quick card for a few challenges...

Supplies (CTMH):
D1615 Sweet as Sugar Hostess stamp set 
Silver Geometric Washi Tape 
Glitz Glitter Gel (retired)

1. CASology Week #117: Candy
2. WAW #154: Anything Goes with ODBD

Have a nice week!
Lilian

Scrapbook {Saturday}: Studio J Autumn Blessings Layout

Here's a Studio J digital scrapbook layout I made...

I don't use Studio J very often, but when I see retired papers I like, plus the chance to catch up on my scrapbooking...can't pass that! =)
You can give it a try for free! All you have to do is create a user account (click HERE to go to the website).
And if you would to purchase the layouts you created, you can purchase just the files (and print them at home) or printed pages (with files included).
CTMH is going to have a special promotion for Studio J next month...stay tuned for more info!!!

I'm entering it in:
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #154: Anything Goes with ODBD

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Mixed Media {Monday}: Gratitude Art Journal Part 2

Remember my Art Journal pages that I almost forgot to post end of last month?

Here's the photo inspiration again:

I didn't have time to write the how-to...so here it is!

How-to:
1. The background was half done! I chose the orange pages from my Smash (the red one)...
2. I had an old overlay cut from Artbooking Cricut Collection (CTMH) and I used it as a stencil for the modeling paste;
3. I painted the modeling paste using 3 different colors of reinkers;
4. Added some splatters with a paintbrush, using the same 3 colors;
5. Then, I stamped on pages using different background stamps (Script is Stampabilities, others are CTMH - D1604 Season of Thanks);
6. I stamped the big flower (Inkadinkado) on a piece of cardstock, colored it with regular markers and watercolored using PearlEx Watercolor CD;
7. I also stamped Script Background stamp on flower, cut it out and adhered on page;
8. I added the dragonfly (Unity Stamp Co.) and sentiment (C1559 Always Grateful - CTHM);
 9. Finally, I colored the dragonflies with Copic markers and added Glitz Glitter Gel (CTMH - retired).

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Love Smooch Card

This card is for several challenges(...and yes! My Camera is working again!):

Supplies:
M1049 Blooming Heart (CTMH)
E1030 Handwritten Print (CTMH)
splatter from Laughing Lola CardMaking WOTG stamp (retired CTMH)
Glitz Glitter Gel (retired CTMH)
Smooch (The Paper Studio)
Copic Markers
3-D Foam Tape

Challenges:
1. Retro Sketches #135: Happy WCMD! (You could choose a previous sketch...I chose sketch #102)

2. Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Smooch
3. CASology Week #116: Splatter
4. Virginia's View Challenge #8: Clean and Simple
5. WAW #153: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

{Sun} Sweets: Chocolate Happy Birthday Card

Last card of the day, but not the least...

Supplies (CTMH): 

retired SOTM A Chocolate Affair

D1615 Sweet as Sugar (Hostess stamp set)
retired silver Washi Tape

Challenges:

1. CASology Week #115: Chocolate

2. WAW #152: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Lilian

{Sun} Sweets: Sweet On You Card

Second card for Challenges:

1. CASology Week #115: Chocolate
2. WAW #152: Anything Goes

Supplies (CTMH): 

retired SOTM A Chocolate Affair

D1615 Sweet as Sugar (Hostess stamp set)

Thanks for stopping by!

Lilian

Sun Sweets: Too Much Chocolate Card

I have three posts today...
I got carried away with some chocolate-related cards...
YES! You guessed right! I'm a Chocoholic!!!

First card:

Supplies (CTMH): 

retired SOTM A Chocolate Affair

D1615 Sweet as Sugar (Hostess stamp set)

Challenges:
1. CASology Week #115: Chocolate
2. WAW #152: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

PML Pear & Partridge Cards

Happy World Card Making Day!!!

Have you started on your holidays cards? I have...because I'm a procrastinator...so I decided to start "earlier" this year...

Here are some fast cards that I made using 3x4 cards from Picture My Life Pear & Partridge from Close To My Heart.

I added some stamped backgrounds and sentiment on some of the cards, and on others, I just used the printed card with washi tape! Easy peasy! =)

Here are some of cards that come in the PML Pear & Partridge (see the mittens I used?):

Supplies:

Picture My Life Pear & Partridge

C1506 Flakey Friends

D1617 Make It Merry

Z1920 Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape

other washi tapes (The Paper Studio, EK Success, CTMH-retired)

Challenges:

1. SSS Mon Challenge: Finishing Touch
2. WAW #152: Anything Goes
3. SSS Wed Challenge: Transport It (sled card)

Thanks for stopping by

Lilian