Some Quick Christmas Cards

Thanks for stopping by today! I have some more $1 cards I made for the Craft Show to share with you.

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Card Sizes: 4.25" x 5.5"

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For the moon, I cut a circle out of a Post-It note, attached it (w/ Post-It sticky part) to my CS piece, and then Stipple Brushed CTMH Moonstruck Ink. I then stamped the trees with Black Ink (Penny Black-Snow Dust stamp) and then stamped my sentiment. I used a glue pen to add dots of glue, and sprinkled Prisma Glitter to give the snow some sparkle.

Inside the card I stamped a cardinal from the CTMH SS Harmony.

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To make the trees look like a forest, I stamped the trees, and then without reinking, shifted the stamp to the right, and then stamped it on the CS again. This is called 2nd Generation Stamping, for those new to stamping:) I then added my sentiment, and some chunky glitter for snow.

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For this card I embossed the white CS with Cuttlebug's Victoria EF, used Cuttlebug's ornament die on CTMH-Outdoor Denim CS, added a piece of Aluminum Duct Tape (from your local Hardware Store), punched a hole, and then attached the blue CS piece to the card. Very simple, very fast:), perfect for a $1 card!

I also made some cards with CTMH-Petal CS, this was the inside of that card...the only difference is the blue card had blue ornaments inside.

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I hope you were inspired! Enjoy,

Deneen

Sketch Challenge Card

Good morning! It's Monday again, time for Heart 2 Heart Challenges. I only have a few more Monday's left as a member of the Design Team. I'll be sorry to leave, but look forward to being surprised on Monday's like the rest of you:)

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This week it's a
Sketch Challenge. Here's my card based on the Sketch:
Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

Recipe: CTMH PP-Mistletoe, CTMH CS-New England Ivy, Cocoa & Colonial White, CTMH Ink-Chocolate & Black, CTMH Markers-New England Ivy, Buttercup, Creme Brulee, Tulip, White Daisy & Grey Flannel, CTMH SS-Snow Days, Prisma Glitter, CTMH Colonial White Satin Edge Organdy Ribbon, Nestabilities-Lacy Squares, Foam Squares, Pearls.

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I used my, new to me, Lacy Squares to make a rectangular mat. I added a touch of colour with my CTMH markers, and finished it off with Prisma Glitter to make the snow sparkle. I love the saying that's with the image, it inspired me to sponge daub chocolate around the edges to give it that vintage feel.

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If you need more inspiration for this Sketch, check out the other members of the DT. You can find their links in my sidebar, or click over to the H2H blog. We'd love to see what you create with this Sketch! So be sure to link it to the Heart 2 Heart blog.

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Enjoy,

Deneen

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P.S. Only 26 more days until Christmas!!!!

Pretty Princess Castle Card

It's Challenge time again!! This week the challenge on Heart 2 Heart Challenges is Pretty Princess - Make it Frilly and Girly!

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What could possibly be more girly than a princess? Nothing...lol, but I thought a pretty Castle Card would be perfect for a pretty princess. I created the Castle Card Template and posted Castle Card, Template & Instructions about a year ago. (You can click on the link to take you to the template & instructions).

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Here's the card I created for the Challenge:

This year daughter #2 is turning 9, so this card is for her. The '9' is stamped onto Chocolate CS, and then covered with Prisma Glitter...which photographed greeny instead of sparkly.

I added the balcony by punching the border out of White Daisy CS and curving it. It's difficult to see in the photo. I added a ton of Rhinestones for sparkle, and finished it off with flowers and bows.

Recipe: CTMH PP-Cherry-O & Topstitch, CTMH CS-Blush, White Daisy & Chocolate, CTMH Ink-Outdoor Denim, CTMH SS-Rustic Numbers, Just Blooms Spring Blossoms, Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack, Nestabilities Labels 4, Martha Stewart Punch-Rain Drop, Eyelet Lace & Ribbon Loop.

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Now it's your turn, what will you create that is Pretty Princess? If you're needing more inspiration you can check out the other great designs by the H2H Design Team, their links are in my sidebar, or you can click on over to Heart 2 Heart.

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I had a great weekend at the Craft Show. I'm planning on sharing photo's of my creations later this week, so be sure to check back!

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Enjoy,

Deneen

Girly Birthday Card for H2H Challenges

Good morning, hope you all had a great weekend! I was at a Creative Gathering organized by Sharon and team from The Scrapbook Cottage. It was AWESOME!!! I was able to get 10 Stationary Boxes put together, I just need to add the final details. And I started on some wedding cards. I was hoping to get more done, but I also taught 2 classes, one on Candle Stamping, and the other on Smooch. Plus I had to eat somewhere in there, lol, and of course SHOP. I made some new friends...Hi Charlene, Jenny, Melanie and Marlene ...we had tons of fun, I wished we had more hours to crop. {sigh} I guess there's always the next one.
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Now, on to business:) This week on Heart 2 Heart Challenges it's a Birthday Challenge - Make any Birthday themed project. I needed some little girl birthday cards, so it was perfect timing.
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I made a card similar to this for a swap I'm in, I liked the design so much I used it on this card too (I'll be posting my swap cards once I get them!).

And what little girl doesn't love glitter and bling? So I made sure there was plenty on the card:) The candle is embossed with Black EP and I curled it slightly so that it has a 3D look, I added a row of Foam Squares (cut in half) down the middle of the candle to keep the curved look.

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Recipe: CTMH PP-Cherry-O, CTMH CS-Cocoa, Sweet Leaf and White Daisy, CTMH Ink- Black, CTMH SS-Candlelight, Family Ties-Children and A Little of Everything, Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Foam Squares, Versamark, Black EP, Prisma Glitter, Rhinestones, Pink Stickles, Martha Stewart Scroll Lace Border Punch.

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If you need more inspiration, be sure to check out the DT samples, you can find their links on my sidebar, or you can head over to the Heart 2 Heart Challenge blog. We'd love to see your Birthday Creations! Post it to your blog, or other public forum and then add your link on the H2H blog.

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Enjoy,

Deneen

More Cards That Didn't Win

I made these cards for the CTMH Make It From Your Heart Contest for Consultants. I hope you're inspired even though they didn't win.

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This first card was an oops, lol. I made the card thinking the contest was for showcasing the new stamp sets. The contest for cards needed to showcase the new papers. So I added the thin strips of Mistletoe, and still submitted it even though I know it wasn't showing much of the paper.

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All Card Sizes: 4.25" x 5.5"

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The tree is from the Tannenbaum Stamp Set. I embossed it with Gold EP, I clear embossed the tops of the tree on the White Daisy CS. I used the Corner Rounder to make the scallops, and finished it off with pearls and rhinestones.

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This next card I wanted to show that the Olivia papers could be Christmas-y too. I used the set of trees from Holiday Trinkets to stamp a background. I used the Blending Pen to colour in the tree.

I embossed the tree with Black EP, and finished the card off with rhinestones and colonial white grosgrain ribbon.

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Here's the card I made to showcase the Mistletoe papers (since I oops it on the first card:)). I used the stamp set Snow Days, and the sentiment is from Everlasting Life. I used the Blending Pen to colour in the house, and Prisma Glitter to add sparkle to the snowy areas.

I embossed the sentiment with Black EP on vellum, and attached it so the edges were not flat but curled up a bit.

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I made a total of 5 cards, and none of the 5 won. Oh well, there's always next catalogue release:)

Enjoy,

Deneen

Loser Cards:(

Okay, ya got me, they're not really losers, they just didn't win. I made these cards for the CTMH Make It From Your Heart Contest for Consultants. And since I didn't get a call from CTMH, I can show them to you for your viewing pleasure:)

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Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5

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I used Magnifique Level 2 B&T Papers for the card. I found a origami 3D star tutorial online and thought it would be perfect for this card. I added Prisma Glitter to the Organdy Ribbon, and behind the star, and even added Prisma Glitter to the Brads! The Stamp Set is called Everlasting Life and I embossed it with Silver Embossing Powder. I used the Corner Rounder to make the scallops.

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Here's another loser non-winning entry:)

Card Size: 3.5" x 8"

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The Stamp Set I used is called Harmony, and I used Magnifique Level 2 B&T Paper again. I coloured in the birds and nest with the CTMH Blending Pen, and attached them with Foam Squares. I Clear Embossed snow flakes behind the birds and nest.

{Sigh} I was hoping I would have won something, but there's always next catalogue release!! I have a couple more cards that didn't win, but I'll post those another day. Enjoy.

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Hope you all have a great Labour Day Weekend:)

Deneen

A Fancy Fold Card and Tutorial

Welcome here!! This post is jam packed full of information, so grab your coffee, put a video on for the little ones:), and lets get started!

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It's Heart 2 Heart Challenge time!!
AND, I'm showing off some NEW CTMH products that will be available to you Sept. 1st. (You can view the new catalogue online on my site HERE, Sept. 1st)

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Okay...the challenge this week on H2H is Fun Folds. Create a project that includes a fun fold...easy right?!! The difficult part is choosing what fun one you want to do...there are so many to choose from, lol!

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Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

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Here's the card I created for the challenge. So, "Where's the fun fold?" you ask. Well, I'm not gonna tell ya.....just yet that is:) First I want to introduce a new CTMH stamp set - Circle of Love, it includes this beautiful peacock, flourishes and feather, and as you can see, it fits on a standard card size. The patterned paper is from a new Level 2 pack called Magnifique. Gorgeous papers, a must have!! It uses some of the new colours CTMH is releasing. The new colours being introduced are: Gypsy, Pacifica, Sunset, Cotton Candy, Lagoon, Pear, Sky and Smoothie. (The colours retiring are: Clover Meadow, Hydrangea, Orange, Star Spangled Blue, Bubblegum, Citrus Leaf, Ocean, and Watermelon...all are Summer colours)

I added Prisma Glitter to the peacock to give it that sheen...and sometimes less is more...I added it to the feathers, and to where the light would bounce off.

Drumroll please.............................here's the fun fold, on the inside:)

The saying I used is from another new stamp set being released, The Present.

And since I couldn't decide which shape I wanted to use, I made 3 cards with the Labels 4, and 3 cards with Labels 3 ('cause you know me, most the time I make at least 6 cards at a time).

I love how the light illuminates the saying.

Here's a top view of the mechanics of the card.

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Fun Fold Tutorial

Step 2 is if you would like a mat for the piece that will frame your sentiment/image.

*Don't forget*: Your mat is one size SMALLER than the frame piece.

The first set of peacocks I stamped by sponge daubing ink onto sections of the stamp, and then stamping on CS.

"The first set?" you say. Yep, I went to bed satisfied with the peacocks I stamped...they're very nice, I will use them somewhere...but I when I woke up, I didn't like how they looked on the card. So I tried another method...adding ink with my CTMH Blending Pen.

Recipe: CTMH PP-Magnifique, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Outdoor Denim, Sky & Lagoon, CTMH Ink-Pacifica, Pear, Sky, Lagoon & Black, CTMH SS-Circle of Love & The Present, Nestabilities-Big Scalloped Ovals, Fancy Tags & Labels 4/Labels 3, Martha Stewart Pinking Scallop & Woodland Branch Border Punches, Pearls, Rhinestones, Prisma Glitter, Foam Squares.

Phew, I haven't typed this much in a long time. I hope you enjoyed the information I shared with you today...lots to take in, new product, techniques, and a tutorial.

Be sure to check out what the other members of the DT did for Fun Folds! You can click on their links in my sidebar, or you can pop over to the Heart 2 Heart Challenges Blog. Be sure to join us and post your Fun Fold projects too!!!

Enjoy,

Deneen

A Wedding Card

Happy Thursday! Just thought I'd share a Wedding Card with you. My stash was low on Wedding/Shower Cards, so I thought I'd make a few. I wanted to use the bouquet from the CTMH SS Now & Forever, and so I created this card around that image.

Here's my creation.

Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"

I layered the bouquet by cutting out individual flowers and attaching them with Foam Squares. It seems to make the bouquet 'pop' off the card.

I added Prisma Glitter to the edges of the one Nestabilities Labels 4 DC. I coloured the bouquet with good 'ol pencil crayons, and used Chalk to shade under the bouquet.

Here's the inside of the card.

Recipe: CTMH CS-White Daisy, Pansy Purple & Amethyst, CTMH Ink-Black, Grey Flannel & Pansy Purple, CTMH SS-Now & Forever, Twas the Night Before Christmas (flourish inside card) & Gracious Greetings, Pencil Crayons Prisma Glitter, Thinestones, Cuttlebug Textile EF, Nestabilities Labels 4 DC, Corner Rounder, Sand Paper, Foam Squares.

Hope you enjoyed the Wedding Card!
Deneen

Castle Card, Template & Instructions

I am so excited to share my card with you today. I had seen a castle book in the Sept. '09 issue of Beautiful Cards (pg.35). You buy the book and embellish it. Well, I figured maybe I could make a template for one...why buy it if I can make it...then I could share it with you all.


And here's my card:
Card Size: 8.5" x 5.5"

Isn't it just the coolest thing!!?!! I'm so excited, and pleased with how well it turned out....flowers, glitter and rhinestones oh my.

Here's the one side open. I didn't embellish much on the inside because I didn't want things to get squished when it was closed for delivery.

Here's the other side. (I have yet to add my name and other info to the back page.)

Here are some close-ups of the details.

For the number, I stamped the '9' on CTMH Blush CS, covered it with Liquid Glass and then added Prisma Glitter...it looks like chipboard...I attached it with Foam Squares.

The roof is also covered with Prisma Glitter, I followed the swirl pattern on the paper.

Here's a view of all the glitter glittering away.

Recipe: CTMH Paper Pack-Daydream, CTMH CS-Blush, White Daisy & Outdoor Denim, CTMH Ink-Blush, Outdoor Denim, Black & Vineyard Berry, CTMH SS-Doodle Alphabet, Atomic Caps, Atomic Lowercase, Card Commentary & Rustic Numbers, Galaxy Marker Pink, Liquid Glass, Prisma Glitter, Prima Flowers, Rhinestones, Rhinestone Brads, Nestabilities Labels Four, Martha Stewart Doily Lace Punch.

Now, on to what you've all been waiting for.....
THE TEMPLATES:

Template A measures 8.5" x 11"

Template B measures 3.75" x 11"

THE INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1

• Print templates on 8.5" x 11" CS.
• Cut out castle pieces.
• Score on dotted lines.

Step 2

• Overlap Piece B onto Piece A.
• Glue Pieces together.

Step 3

• Fold.
• Embellish.

Enjoy making Castles!!! It sure was alot of fun adding all that glitter!

Enjoy,

Deneen