Whooo's Your Valentine Blog Hop

Welcome to the Whooo's Your Valentine Blog Hop! Today, we are featuring projects created with this adorable kit.

If you have come here from {Jean McNulty's Blog}, you are on the right path!

Now "Hop" on over to {Krista Hershberger's Blog} to see her lovely artwork. Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to place your order. You can get this exclusive stamp set with treat boxes for just $10 when you place a minimum order of $35 in full retail products from December 13th, 2012 through January 31, 2013.

Casandra

FMS63 Thank You Card

Good morning! I am back again with my card of the day. 

This next card was made for my Hospice counselor. Although, I haven't talked to her in a few months, every 2 weeks like clock work, I get a card or a letter from her. Miss Vivi even thinks of my children, and they so look forward to their packages in the mail each month. Miss Vivi, like so many other counselors out there, is a very caring person and truly touches many lives.

Recipe:
Paper: Dakota, Pacifica CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Thoughtful Tidings (CTMH)
Ink: Black Pigment (Tsuniko)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Craft Heater, Craft Tray, Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Craft Tweezers (CTMH)
Other: Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Blue Sparkles, Glue Dots (CTMH), Blue Ribbon (American Crafts)

I would like to enter this card into the Freshly Made Sketches #63 Challenge.

Have a great day.

Casandra

MOJO269 Bundled Up Card

Good morning! I am back with another Christmas card. 

I have had this stamp set for about 3 years now, and it's rarely been used. My card size is a 4x4, which still fits in a standard size envie to save on postage. When you're sending out 80+ cards, standard size is really the best way to go.

Recipe:
Paper: Winter Twig (Little Yellow Bicycle), Silver Pearls CS (Jo-Ann's), White Daisy CS, Outdoor Denim CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Bundled Up (CTMH)
Inks: Heavenly Blue, Indian Corn Blue, Grey Flannel, Grey Wool, Outdoor Denim (CTMH), Black Pigment (Tsuniko)
Tools: Snowflakes Dies (MFT), Snow Dots Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft), Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Craft Heater, Craft Tray, Blending Pen, Watercolor Pencils, Glue Pen, Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer (CTMH)
Other: Clear Sparkle, Prisma Glitter, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Foam Tape (CTMH)

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
1. Mojo Monday #269 Sketch Challenge
2. Dynamic Duoes DD#30 Color Challenge

Now, it's time for me to get scrappy with my Dakota kit. Have a happy, crafty day!

Casandra

MFTWSC98 Snow Day Card

I rarely create 6x6 cards, mainly due to postage rates. However, this next card would have missed some great detail if I had chose to work with a standard size.

I was inspired by another awesome sketch over at My Favorite Things.

Recipe:
Paper: Wonderland, Smokey Plum CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH), Silver Pearls CS (Jo-Ann's), Winter Twig (Little Yellow Bicycle), Purple Snowflake Sentiments (The Paper Company Studio)
Stamps: Pure Innocence-Snow Day (MFT), Card Chatter-Christmas (CTMH)
Inks: Black Pigment Ink (Tsuniko), Twilight, Heavenly Blue, Crystal Blue, Smokey Plum, Black (CTMH)
Tools: Floral Doily Motifs Shapeabilities (Spellbinders), Icicle Die (MFT), Snowflakes Dies (MFT), Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Cricut Artiste Cartridge, Glue Pen, Blending Pen, Watercolor Pencils, Sponge Dauber, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: Licorice Opaques, Foam Tape, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Prisma Glitter (CTMH)

I used a crazy amount of techniques on this card. I wanted the apparel to have lots of texture, like that shiny fabric that is often used in little girl's winter coats, so I decided to use pigment ink for added depth and embossed it. I then colored it in with my blending pen and our dye-based inks. I used watercolor pencils for the face and then used the blending pen again. I wasn't completely satisfied with it and decided to add some prisma glitter with my glue pen. I filled in the background with our pretty Heavenly Blue ink and a sponge dauber. To add yet more depth, I decided to add some bitty licorice pearls. I admit that there was a moment of panic as I was nearing the deadline and couldn't find my extra pack of licorice pearls. LOL

If you've had a chance to study up at all on our fabulous Cricut Artiste cartridge, you're probably trying to figure out exactly where it was used on this card. Well, that silver sentiment paper behind the stamped image is actually a mitten shape. I trimmed one side off to create the shape that was needed behind the circle in the sketch. 

Hope you like. My lighting is a little off today; wish you could see this card in person. Have a fabulous day!

Casandra

FM85 Fall Fun Layout

Yesterday, I switched from a 6-week stretch of cardmaking to create another scrapbook layout. Funny how scrapbooking is what lead me to making cards, in the first place. Creating layouts can be very soothing.

I would like to enter this layout into the Friday Mashup FM85 Challenge.

So here is the "Mashup" Challenge:

1. Make a project with "Leaves".
2. Or Make a project saying "Thank You".
3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a "Thank You project with Leaves".

Recipe:

Paper: Dreamin', Bamboo CS, Colonial White CS (CTMH)

Stamp: Harvest Happiness (CTMH)

Inks: Goldrush, Honey, Chocolate (CTMH)

Tools: Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Paper Piercer, Corner Rounder (CTMH)

Other: Hot Fudge Buttons (MFT), White Daisy Embroidery Floss (CTMH)

I didn't have time to get pictures printed to add to it yet. I love how this layout turned out. Makes me happy to look at it. :)

Happy Fall, y'all!

Casandra

MOJO266 Avonlea Sympathy Card

This next card was created using this week's sketch from Mojo Monday. It's a contest, and tomorrow is the deadline, if you're interested in playing along.

Recipe:
Paper: Avonlea, Chocolate CS, Colonial White CS
Stamp: Card Chatter-Sympathy (CTMH)
Ink: Chocolate (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Cricut Art Philosophy (CTMH)
Other: White Daisy Embroidery Floss, Mocha Pearl Opaques, Bohemian Assortment (CTMH), Chocolate Ribbon (American Crafts)

I love creating cards with layers. This paper pack is so elegant and I think the hand-stitching details accent it nicely. 

Casandra

TCPTUES233 Halloween Card

I'm back again tonight with another card...this time, for Halloween.

Here are the 3 challenges I am entering into:

1. TCP Tuesday #233 Challenge
2. CTS#3 Challenge
3. Friday Mashup Challenge #82

Recipe:

Paper: All Hallows Eve (Moxxie LLC), Goldrush CS, Slate CS (CTMH); Stamps: Fright Night, Spellbound (CTMH); Ink: Black (CTMH); Tools: Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Paper-Piercer, Craft Heater, Craft Tray (CTMH); Other: Clear Detail Embossing Powder (CTMH), Green Brads

Again, this card was a bit of a departure from what I'm used to doing. I like layers. CAS stands for "Clean and Simple". It's hard to tell, but I did do some embossing with this card. Hope you like. Happy Halloween. 

Sending out prayers for safety to everyone on the East Coast tonight.

Casandra

FMS58 Winter Card

I am having so much fun playing along with sketch challenges. 

Today's card was inspired by an amazing sketch from Freshly Made Sketches.

Recipe:
Paper: S'More Love (Cosmo Cricket), White Daisy CS, Saddle CS (CTMH); Stamp: A Sip (CTMH); Inks: Saddle, Cranberry (CTMH); Tools: Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH), Swiss Dots Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug); Other: Antique Copper Brads (CTMH), Green/White Baker's Twine (Studio G), Foam Tape

The more I look at this card, the more I love it. Hope you're able to get some crafty time in today, too!

Casandra

MOJO264 Owl Card

Now that we are officially getting into the groove with school routines, I am able to spend a bit more time in my craft room. It has been fun.

Today's card was once again inspired by another fabulous sketch from Mojo Monday.

Recipe:
Paper: S'More Love (Cosmo Cricket), Saddle CS, Colonial White CS (CTMH); Stamp: Pure Innocence-Owl Costume (MFT); Ink: Saddle (CTMH); Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Watercolor Pencils, Blending Pen (CTMH), Scallop Border Punch (SU!); Other: White Daisy Embroidery Floss, Colonial White Ribbon, Brown Sparkles (CTMH), Foam Tape, Glue Dot

Are you ready for Halloween yet? My children ask me every day "Is it Halloween?" 

Happy Fall, y'all!

Casandra

Card Patterns Sketch 171 Superhero Card

Today, I am participating in the Card Patterns Sketch #171 Challenge, as well as the Stamp It! Cards Birthday Challenge over at Moxie Fab World.

Recipe:

Paper: Superhero, Florentine, Cruisin', Black CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH); Stamps: Super Powers, Cricut Art Philosophy (CTMH); Inks: Grey Wool, Cranberry, Black (CTMH); Tools: Watercolor Pencils, Paper-Piercer, Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge (CTMH); Border Punch (Martha Stewart); Other: Brad, Foam Tape

I want to thank Debbie Carriere for always inspiring me to take it up a notch with the insides of my cards. If you've never had the pleasure of visiting her blog before, she does a fabulous, professional job with each of her creations. 

I would also like to pass along a little tip about mixing and matching paper packs. Don't be afraid. If the colors work well together, and the patterns are basic enough, chances are they will look terrific together. As you can see from this card, I mixed 3 different paper packs together, and yet they all blend very well. Happy Crafting!

Casandra

TSG162 Stella Birthday Card

Hello! This is my second post for the day. Here is a card that I made for the There She Goes Blog Challenge, as well as the CAS-ual Fridays Blog Challenge.

Recipe:

Paper: Stella, Lagoon CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH); Stamps: Cricut Art Philosophy, For Every Occasion (CTMH); Inks: Grey Wool, Juniper (CTMH); Tools: Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Paper-Piercer (CTMH), Scallop Border Punch (SU!); Other: Green Button, Bitty Sparkles, Grey Baker's Twine, White Embroidery Floss (CTMH), Foam Tape, Glue Dots

My husband finished cleaning up the weeds out front, added some wood mulch and even swept the walkway clean when he was finished. I'm so proud of that man for helping me out. And hopefully, we will get some more camping trips in this summer. Hope you are finding some time to relax with your loved one's, too.

Happy Crafting!

Casandra

SFYTT and Color Dare #6 Challenge

I created this card for the Sketch for You To Try Blog Challenge, as well as the Color My Heart Color Dare #6 Challenge.

Recipe:
Paper: Pemberley, Cranberry CS, White Daisy CS, Heavenly Blue CS (CTMH); Stamps: TLC, Unity, Under The Sea, Card Word Puzzle (CTMH); Inks: Cranberry, Outdoor Denim (CTMH); Tools: Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Watercolor Pencils, Paper-Piercer, Glue Pen (CTMH); Other: White Embroidery Floss, Prisma Glitter (CTMH), Foam Tape


For the color dare challenge, we were asked to add a different color to an existing paper pack. I love red, white and blue together, and this is the perfect time of the year to showcase this color trio.


Have a great Sunday!


Casandra