Use Your Stash Blog Hop ~ Red, White & Blue

How is YOUR stash looking? Want to use some of it up? I love the monthly Use Your Stash Blog Hop as it encourages me to use what I have....and isn't that the point after all?!!

If you came from Sheila Bennett's blog you're on the right path. Just click the link at the bottom of the page to continue on the hop.

So the theme this month is a patriotic Red, White & Blue! 

I dug into my stash and found some fun red, white and blue items to create with!

First, the card base comes from our Value Pack. You can get 50 cards with envelopes in White Daisy or Colonial White for only $14.95! Now that's a deal! The next layer comes from the Paper Fundamentals - Adventure pack. The fun thing about this paper pack is that you get the same pattern on both side with one side having a glossy pattern.

All products are Close To My Heart: (click for image)
--Stamp Sets: Joyful Birthday (R), Charming Chevrons (R)
--White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack
--Cardstock: White Daisy, Cranberry, Outdoor Denim, Paper Fundamentals-Adventure
--Ink: Cranberry, Outdoor Denim
--Embellishments: Red Heart, Green & Blue Epoxy Bubbles (R)
--Edge Distresser
--3D Foam Tape

Let's go shopping!

Don't forget to check out the Retiring Items and While Supplies Last sections while shopping!

Now it's time to hop over and see what Wendy Kessler has to share.

Thanks for hopping by!

Michelle

National Stamping Month - #30 Years of Happy Blog Hop

It's National Stamping Month and we have a 

special stamp set AND hop for you!

If you've arrived from Jacquelin Green's blog you're on the right track. Just keep clicking the links to continue on the hop. At the end of this post is a link with all the participants.

Our special stamp set is called #30 Years of Happy. It's in honor of our founder, Jeanette Lynton's 30 years in the stamping and scrapbooking business! There are 30 images in the set that cover all kinds of occasions! Take a look in my sidebar to see all the images!

When I sat down to stamp I wanted to make a variety of cards using our Paper Fundamentals. These papers have a two sided design: one is a glossy pattern and the other is a non-glossy pattern. I LOVE these papers. We now carry them is ALL color groups, too! Here is a group photos of some cards I made.....all have images from #30 Years of Happy!

3" x 6" side fold

Whimsy Paper Fundamentals, Pixie & White Daisy cs, Pink Glitter paper, Crystal Blue & Pixie inks.

 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card top fold

Whimsy Paper Fundamentals, Confetti paper, White Daisy & Pacifica cs, Crystal Blue, Pacifica, Canary & Pixie inks, Gold Sequins.

 3" x 3" side fold

Basics Paper Fundamentals, Champagne & Colonial White cs, Black Glitter paper, Chocolate ink, Black Mini Medely.

 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" side fold

Whimsy Paper Fundamentals, White & Black cs, Black ink, Black Mini Medley.

4 1/4" x 5 1/2" top fold

Whimsy Paper Fundamentals, Brushed paper, White & Black cs, Canary, Cotton Candy & Pear inks, Edge Distresser, Pink Sparkles (retired).

As you can see, small images work on any size project. Yesterday I posted a layout using #30 Years of Happy! Click here to take a look.

 #30 Years of Happy is only available Sept 1-30, 2014! With a purchase of $30 of stamps you get #30 Years of Happy FREE! 

Click here to start shopping!

Now it's time to continue on the hop for more great ideas! Next up is Kathy Burrows.  Have fun!

Click here for a list of all participants in this hop.

Have a creative day!

Michelle

Fundamental Crafts Contest

Add a little glimmer or a classic subtle design to your project with the Paper Fundamentals Basic Assortment. Leave a comment before July 31, 2014 here, on Facebook or Jeanette Lynton's blog and tell us your fundamental scrapbooking item for your chance to win a Paper Fundamentals Basic Assortment!

Let's Go Shopping!

Happy Crafting!

Michelle

"Build" a Father's Day card for Dad!

With Father's Day around the corner I thought I'd get you thinking about a special card for your Dad. So with this idea in mind I combined it with the color dare for this week.

The Color My Heart color dare colors for this week are: Honey, New England Ivy, Olive and Outdoor Denim. If you don't have those exact colors just chose something close. Neutral colors are always ok to use as well. 

I really like a card on page 87 in the current Idea Book. The pattern is from our Originals How-to book and is called Message In a Pocket. Some of the details were altered from the Originals pattern, but that's what it's all about....starting with a design and making changes or adjustments that suit you!

All products are Close To My Heart:

--Originals How-to Book

--You're the Best stamp set

--Cardstock-Colonial White, Honey, Outdoor Denim, Desert Sand Whisper

--Inks-New England Ivy, Olive, Outdoor Denim

--Timberline paper pack (wood pattern B&T paper)

--Black & Grey Glitter Paper pack

--Fundamental Basics paper pack

--Blue Epoxy Bubbles

--Neutral Metallic Twine

--Silver Geometric Washi Tape

--Sanding Kit

Let's go shopping! 

click here to check out the Color My Heart Color Dare. It's so much fun! Come and join us!

Have a great day!

Michelle

If I Had a Hammer.......

Remember that song? I suppose I'm dating myself right now by mentioning it, but I always liked that song. As I type I have Pete Seeger singing in my head. Peter, Paul & Mary had a great version of this song, too. Check it out if you're not familiar!

Ok, let's move on to this card I've posted. I really love this stamp set. Take a look at all these cool tool images!

The cardstock I used is fabulous! It's our new Paper Fundamentals. There are 20 double sided 12"x12" sheets (2 each of 10 designs). The same design is on both sides, one with a glossy resist pattern. The colors are from the Basics palette. Mostly this card is just a matter of layering. It's very quick and easy but makes creates some real eye appeal! Oh...I also just poked a row of holes along each side of the hammer....

kind of like nail holes.

All products are Close To My Heart:

--You're the Best stamp set

--Paper Fundamentals Paper Pack

--Cardstock-Colonial White, Black, Desert Sand

--Ink-Black

--Piercing Tool with Stitch Guide and Foam Mat

--Neutral Metallic Twine

--3D Foam

My website is always open! Click here to shop...even in your jammies!

Have a great day!

Michelle

Color Dare #82 -- Topiary & Goldrush

Welcome to the next Color Dare! I love the color green and Topiary is one that goes with so many other colors. This week we're pairing it up with Goldrush! As usual, neutral colors are also allowed in the Color Dare and I used Cocoa!

This  standard sized, top fold card is based on a Mandy Leahy creation. As soon as I saw her card I knew I had to use it for this Color Dare! Thanks for the inspiration Mandy!

I chose the Cocoa sheet of the new Fundamental Basics Paper. This paper is wonderful! There is a solid side with a glossy tone on tone pattern. On the flip side is the same color but with a white pattern. Can't you just imagine all the uses for this versatile paper!!! For the banners I used some Bronze Glitter Trim and Honey Washi Tape on Colonial White CS. The flower is stamped in the 3 colors and popped with foam tape. A piece of Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon and Green Bubbles complete the look!

Now it's time for you to create and join us at Color My Heart! Check us out! You'll have so much fun you'll want to join us each week!

Want to shop? My website is open 24/7. 

Big special this month: Get a FREE embossing folder! 

Click here for details!

Have a Creative Day!

Michelle