Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have been finding too many good sketch challenges lately...plus I'm trying to use up my die cuts that were in my scrap box...

I die cut them before because I didn't want to waste pretty papers...but haven't done anything with them...now it's the time!

Card #1 Butterfly Trio Thanks

Card #2

On the first 2 cards, I'm using my new favorite stamp set You Brighten My Day (CTMH).

Other supplies: CTMH Strokes of an Artist (retired), Blue Belle Loose Sequins, Shimmer Brushes, CTMH Cricut Artbooking (banners), Smooch (Clearsnap)

Card #3

Another favorite stamp set - Every Bit of Wonderful (CTMH) - $7 is donate to Operation Smile if you purchase this stamp set. I also used Distress Stickle, Fabrico and PITT artist markers and Shimmer Brushes.

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Feeling Sketchy #246

2. Simon Says Mon: Use Your Favorite Stamp

3. Always Fun #179

Card #2

1. Atlantic Hearts Sketch #385

2. Splashy Mix #21 September

Card #3

1. Tuesday Morning Sketches #571

2. The Flower Challenge #48: Color Brown & Pink

You Brighten My Day Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I used 1 Stamp Set to create 4 Cards...the first 2 cards were inspired by Sketch Challenges...

Card #1 Birdie

Card #2 Thanks

Card #3 Smile

Card #4 Rainbow Birdie Smile

Supplies:

You Brighten My Day Stamp Set

6" x 6" Bright Stack (some of CTMH favorite patterns compressed down from their original 12" × 12" versions)

Blue Belle Loose Sequins, 3-D Thin Foam Dots and Shimmer Brushes

Challenges:

Card #1

1. AAA CAS Game #173: Sketch + Optional Twist At The Movies

2. 2 Crafty Critter Crazies #42

Card #2

1. Hand Stamped Sentiments #147: Sketch

Card #3 

1. Color My Heart Color Dare #410: Inspiration Red/White/Blue

2. Simon Says Mon: Use Your Favorite Stamp

Card #4

1. Word Art Wed #456-#457: AGoes

2. Double D: Colorful

Birthday Side Step Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I'm usually too lazy to make fancy cards, but I've been working on some Fancy Fold and Step cards and other 3-D cards, just to challenge myself.

I wasn't sure what I was going to do with this one...it was a Side Step card base gone wrong, but I decided to cover it with patterned papers from left over projects anyway...

Then, I saw a challenge at The Paper Players on the weekend...and decided to make a funny Birthday card:

Detail of the Shimmer Brushes used on balloon (green) and clouds (clear):

I decorated the inside with a strip of cardstock, too:

I used CTMH Woodland Greetings and the new A Wild Bunch stamp sets. The Woodland animals actually have their eyes closed originally, but I drew some cute eyes with a journaling pen.

Challenges:

1. The Paper Players #507: a theme Challenge from Jaydee

2. Word Art Wed #454-#455: AGoes

3. Simon Says Wed: Stamp It in STAMPtember

{Sun} Sweets: Floral Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I have a couple of cards to share today...

Card #1 Floral Celebration

Flowers (Floral Celebration Stamp Set) were colored with Glitz Sea Sparkle Markers (Jane Davenport) and doodle frame was done with PITT Artist Pen.

Corners are from (X9017) Mix-In papers.

Card #2 You Make My Heart Happy

Banner was watercolored and stamped with Every Bit of Wonderful sentiment. Flowers from the same stamp set were cut out and adhered with foam dots. 

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Simon Says Mon: Oodles of Doodles

2. Double D: Colorful

Card #2

1. Freshly Made Sketches #451

2. Word Art Wed #454-#455: AGoes

Creativity in Motion Cards

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I have a few cards for a few challenges today...

Card #1

I used the top row for the tic-tac-toe Challenge at The Paper Player and a fox for the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge...you see a fox at a farm sometimes, right?

Card #2

Card #3

I'll have a video tomorrow to show you how they work when you pull the tabs...

edited to add...Here's the Video:

Here's how a card with a butterfly works:

Supplies:

Animated Safari Animals Stamp Set

Animation Sheets

Foam Tape

Challenges:

Card #1

1. The Paper Players #506: a Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge from Ann [top row: (faux) stitching/metallic/Patterned Paper]

2. Cupcake Inspirations #501: On the Farm

3. Mix It Up #41: AGoes + optional twist of Foiling

4. Heart 2 Heart: AGoes

Card #2

1. Simon Says Wed: Stamp It in STAMPtember

NEW CTMH Core + Sep/Oct Catalogs!!!

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I have sooo much pretty to share today!!! CTMH is releasing 2 NEW Catalogs today - check them out HERE!

Or watch this video for a quick preview:

Here's the Core Sep 2020-Aug 2021 Catalog:

Here's the Sep-Oct 2020 Seasonal Catalog:

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Shop at: https://lilian.closetomyheart.com/

September Specials:

Got Candy? Collection

Save 20% on the Got Candy? Product Bundle!

Offer available from August 7 through October 31, 2020 while supplies last. 

and

for National Stamping Day - Creativity in Motion Bundle:

You are invited to a virtual event filled with creativity and fun in celebration of National Stamping Day on Saturday, September 19! Everyone is welcome to join in and watch the FREE event on our Close To My Heart Facebook Page, but you’ll want to get the items below in order to join in on the fantastic creative projects that we’ll be demonstrating during the event! 

Watch the Close To My Heart Corporate Facebook Page for further updates on this great event!

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Here are some CTMH artwork using my some of my favorites from the Sep-Oct Catalog:

Layered Floral Background Thin Cuts

Bloom With Grace Collection + Stamps + Thin Cuts

Comfort & Joy Collection + Stamps + Thin Cuts

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September Stamp of the Month - Here For the Memories:

If you purchase $50, you can get this stamp set for only $5! Or purchase at retail for $18.95

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More info on Hostess-Only Stamps HERE!