Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a quick CAS card to share today...the stamp is from a retired Stamp of the Month, but you can use a similar image...

All you need is a decorative border punch or Cricut cut or a border Thin Cut (like these) for the background panel; one ink pad, some foam tape for dimension and either metallic pens or paint. The stamped image was fussy cut with Non-Stick Micro-Tip scissors.

Challenges:

1. STAMPlorations Dec CAS Challenge: Agoes optional Metallic + 1 other Color

2. Perfectly CAS #21: Tropical

3. WordArtWed #519-#520: AGoes

4. International Art & Soul #123: Use Dies or Punches

5. A Place to Start Dec #12: AGoes + Optional Twist A Blue Christmas

Flowers For You CAS Card

  Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Here's a quick CAS Card...I inked the stamp with 3 different colors, and added some gold details + sentiment...

Card #1

Stamps are from (retired) Flowers For You - May 2021 Stamp of the Month

Challenges:

1. The Paper Players #563: A Clean-and-Simple Challenge by Jaydee

2. AAA Cards CAS #201: One Corner + optional twist BOO

3. CAS on Friday #216: Autumn or Halloween

4. Unicorn Challenge #70: Autumn and/or Halloween

NEW May-June CTMH Catalog + Promotions!

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Just noticed it's been a while since my last post...sometimes, scheduling posts doesn't work out for me...so if you haven't seen it yet...here's CTMH newest catalog:

Click on the cover or HERE to view all the new goodies!!!

No Ordinary Dad Special 

(starting today!)

Show the dads in your life that you appreciate them using three exclusive stamp sets designed to highlight what makes them special! Save 20% with the No Ordinary Dad Stamp Set Bundle, which includes all three sets (see below)!

Offer available through June 30, 2021, while supplies last. Shipping assessed on retail value of all items.

May Stamp of the Month - Flowers For You

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set (6"x6") valued at $18.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products. You can also purchase it full price HERE.

This month’s set is only available May 1–31.

 

1-2-Pop! CAS Cards: 1 Design/Technique + 2 Cards x2

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Sneak Peek time!!! I have a few CAS (Clean and Simple) cards to share...using some new stamps that are coming in May!!!

I'm using the same basic design and/or technique to make 2 cards...the second card with a bit of pop (an element with Foam Tape):

Design #1 - Stamping along one edge

Card #1 - One Layer Card

Card #2

Using a new stamp set (You Are Enough...coming in May) and old ColorBox Smooch Gold. You could also use a Gold Metallic Marker to achieve similar look.

Design #2 - Heat Embossing on Watercolor Background

Card #3

Background was done using Distress Oxide ink pad. Flowers were heat embossed with Glitter embossing powder.

Card #4

Detail of the popped flowers + glitter embossing powder I used:

Stamp set is the May Stamp of the Month - Flowers for You.

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Less is More #441: One Layer Card - Diamonds

2. Creatalicious #109: AGoes + optional Slimline Card + DT Call

Card #2

1. Sunday Stamps #255: Spring Blooms

2. Through the Craft Room Door April: AGoes

3. Heart2Heart: Old and New

4. Love to Craft #57: AGoes

Card #3

1. Addicted to CAS #195: Flower

2. Beyond the Blue #11: Embossing & Ombre

3. We Love to Create #4: Anything Mixed Media Goes

4. Double Trouble #82: Flowers (Thing 1)

5. Creations in Pink #33: AGoes in Mainly Pink + DT Call

Card #4

1. Seize the Birthday #212: Spring Flowers

2. Simon Says Mon: Bright, Cheerful Colors

3. QKR Stampede #418: AGoes

4. 613 Avenue Create April #4: AGoes w/ Optional Twist "In the Garden" (Create a Card for Spring)

5. The House that Stamps Built A1421: Signs of Spring