Stamping with Sarah

Saturday, September 6, 2014

#30 years of happy - National Stamping Month Blog Hop

#30 years of happy - National Stamping Month

This month celebrates the 30th anniversary of Close to My Heart. As such, CTMH has released this awesome stamp set:

There are 30 mini stamps in this set, each one reminiscent of one of well loved stamp sets through the years. We are having another blog hop this month to showcase the gorgeous artwork of over 40 consultants. You can see the complete list of consultant's over at Melinda's blog.

If you have come here from Maria's blog are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around to see some gorgeous artwork and get inspired.

This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post of each blog to move to the next one. Are you ready, here we go!

Let's have a look at my creations...

This first card is a 4x4 card in chocolate, with Pathfinding B&T paper, and with a pinwheel cut from the Artiste cartridge. The sentiment is from this adorable stamp set.

Secondly we have a nautical themed card from the Seaside paper pack.

Now, let's head on over to Jacquelin's blog and check out her gorgeous artwork.

Sunday, August 31, 2014

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

It's September! Time for the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop...

This month's stamp of the month is called Family is Forever.

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring September's SOTM, which is Family is Forever, a set of 7adorable stamps!

If you have come here from you Carol's blog are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around to see some gorgeous artwork and get inspired. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultant's on Melinda's blog.

This month we have approximately 80 extremely talented Close to My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post of each blog to move to the next one. Are you ready, here we go!

Let's have a look at my creations...

The first card I created is the large tree, stamped in chocolate ink, and then paper pieced with Olive ink for the leaves. Yes that's right, I hand cut out all 100+ of those little green leaves! Wow, you say! But doesn't it just make the tree come alive? Additionally, I cut the center heart out from our pink glitter paper, and then handle doodled the bark markings on the tree.

Materials used: Pathfinding paper packet, pink glitter paper, and our new markers. Love the look of this card and it can be used for anniversaries, weddings, etc.

The second card I created is with fall colors from the Pathfinding paper packet, using the triple stamp technique. I love the amazing look this technique creates with these cards.

This fabulous stamp set is only available during the month of September. You don't want to miss out on it. Just place a $50 order on my website and it an be yours for just $5.

Speaking of amazing creations, let's "hop" on over to Kathy's blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the amazingly talented Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas to start you off with this fabulous new Annual Inspirations idea book!

Thursday, August 7, 2014

New Product Day 7 - Confetti Wishes

Day 7 of this Amazing New Product Blog Hop!

Today's installment of amazing products comes from the paper pack Confetti Wishes. The bright and festive colors and birthday theme are perfect for joyous celebrations.

I have seen many of these "card in a box" creations circulating around on blogs, pinterest, and Youtube (I've included a Youtube tutorial at the end of this posting), so I thought I would jump on the bandwagon and create one as well. I added a photo frame to mine creation, and just looking at the sweet adorable face makes this card pop!

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

New product blog hop day 6

Day 6 of this amazing blog hop!

To create this card, I used the technique called "triple stamping" that is circulating around right now. This stamp set is called Fall Harvest and is absolutely beautiful! I love the gorgeous colors and when paired with the rich chocolate paper and ribbon, creates an absolutely beautiful effect.