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Monday, August 17, 2020

Starfish Sanded Grunged with Distress Ink Card

Made the Starfish card using CTMH embossing folder Under the Sea that I sanded & grunged up with Distress Ink. Added some jute rope that I grunged up with Distress Ink. Used CTMH stamp/die Beach Treasures for Starfish that I added cardboard to for sturdiness & grunged up with Distress Ink. 






The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul-Aug catalog is available thru 8/31. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com
 
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CHNC Aug Ch Patt Paper  8/31

Simon Mon Ch Grunge It Up 1/5  8/23

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Summ Snowcone Mini Card

Please click here to see 8/13/20 Thursday Tip How to Make the 3D Shaped Tag/Card.

Made the Summer Snowcone using CTMH Summer Vibes Cardmaking Workshop stamp/die. 





























The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul-Aug catalog is available thru 8/31. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com
 
Entering this in:

CHNC Aug Ch Patt Paper  8/31

Dies R Us Ch151 Baby It's Hot Outside  2/3  8/28
   Hot colors - reds, oranges, yellows  - colors on pattern paper

Simon Mon Ch Summer Memories  5/5  8/16

Simon Wed Ch MidSummer Blues  5/5 8/18

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Summ Ice Cream Mini Card

Please click here to see 8/13/20 Thursday Tip How to Make the 3D Shaped Tag/Card.

Made the Summer Ice Cream using CTMH Summer Vibes Cardmaking Workshop stamp/die. 






























The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul-Aug catalog is available thru 8/31. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com
 
Entering this in:

Cardz TV Ch121 Anything Goes  3/3  8/27 

CHNC Aug Ch Patt Paper  8/31

Dies R Us Ch151 Baby It's Hot Outside  1/3  8/28
   Hot colors - reds, oranges, yellows - colors on pattern paper

Simon Mon Ch Summer Memories  4/5  8/16

Simon Wed Ch MidSummer Blues  4/5 8/18

Friday, August 14, 2020

Summ Popsicle Mini Card

Please click here to see 8/13/20 Thursday Tip How to Make the 3D Shaped Tag/Card.

Made the Summer Popsicle using CTMH Summer Vibes Cardmaking Workshop stamp/die. 





























The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul-Aug catalog is available thru 8/31. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com
 
Entering this in:

Cardz TV Ch121 Anything Goes  2/3  8/27 

CHNC Aug Ch Patt Paper  8/31

Simon Mon Ch Summer Memories  3/5  8/16

Simon Wed Ch MidSummer Blues  3/5 8/18

Summ Beach House Mini Card

Please click here to see 8/13/20 Thursday Tip How to Make the 3D Shaped Tag/Card.

Made the Summer Beach House using CTMH Summer Vibes Scrapbooking stamp/die. 




























The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul-Aug catalog is available thru 8/31. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com
 
Entering this in:

Cardz TV Ch121 Anything Goes  1/3  8/27

CHNC Aug Ch Patt Paper  8/31

Simon Mon Ch Summer Memories  2/5  8/16

Simon Wed Ch MidSummer Blues  2/5 8/18

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Thurs Tip 8/13/20 - MakingA3DShapedCardTag - Sunglasses

Welcome to a Tip on Thursday. I'm Melissa, nickname "Sunshine HoneyBee", an independent Close To My Heart CTMH Consultant, and I want to share some tips I have learned in a weekly tutorial named Tip on Thursday.

Please check out my CTMH site and order wonderful items like what I used and comment below.

For first Tip on Thursday I want to share with you how to make a 3D Shaped Card/Tag. The tag can be flipped up to be used for a journaling tag on a scrapbook page or placed on a card to flip up and have a special message written inside. 

Supplies & Tools you will need are:
1. die & stamp - I chose Summer Vibes Scrapbooking Z3745




















2. cardstock - measuring 4" x 3 1/2" (it can be smaller but this seems to work for me when cutting & then stamping for the sunglass image)  
3. scoring tool - I use a Martha Stewart scoring board
4. ink - I chose Intense black
5. washi tape
6. die cutting machine, cutting base, cutting plates - I have a Sizzix BIGkick

Steps
1. Cut cardstock 4" x 3 1/2" 
2. Score along 4" side at 2"















3. Fold on score line
4. Attach die to folded cardstock using washi tape with part of the sunglasses peeking up over the folded part. This is important to have die just above the fold.




5. Using die cutting machine, put a cutting plate on base, place the cardstock at an angle (this reduces the noise & wear on the die when cutting) on cutting plate, place top cutting plate over cardstock.




















Yes, my cutting plates are well used & work just fine.























I like the scoop cut and the rest of the top sunglass shape is left intact; thus creating the 3D tag.



























6. After cutting use negative cut cardstock & cut piece folded out to stamp image. 






















7. Color & embellish however you want. I used Bluebell Shimmer pen.


 












The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul-Aug catalog is available thru 8/31. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com
 
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Cut It Up Ch Shaped Card  1/1 8/15

DL.ART Aug Linky  1E/day  8/31

Simon Mon Ch Summer Memories  1/5  8/16

Simon Wed Ch MidSummer Blues  1/5 8/18

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Friend Card with whip cream drink treat

Last wk was 1 year Anniversary for me as a Close To my Heart CTMH Consultant.

Made this Christmas card using an oldie/retired CTMH stamp, Just Treats Sept 2018 Stamp of the Month S1809. Used some scrap pattern cardstock. Used liquid pearls for whip cream look. Added some glitter tape.

After I assembled the card I thought I should have put the sentiment in top left corner & drink in bottom right corner. I could not rearrange once glued down but did add some color to the cup drink but did not rephotograph.







The Close To My Heart CTMH Jul-Aug catalog is available thru 8/31. My CTMH website link is below or you can click on my right sidebar where it indicates CTMH. I will send a free stamp set I have from my extras (unused) if you place an order of $30 or more. Please email me if you do order so I can give you a choice as to free stamp even though I do get notified if you place an order. Also, I'm a Cricut affiliate and you can order from Cricut.com by clicking the Cricut icon on my right side bar.

My CTMH website:SunshineHoneyBee.closetomyheart.com
 
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Caffeine Fuel Paper Play Ch  use any sponsor item  8/31 
   used CTMH stamp

CHNC Christmas Ch502  8/14
 
CHNC Aug Ch Patt Paper  8/31

Simon Wed Ch Use Fav Tool 5/5 8/11
  my fav tool used is my MISTI for stamping, it allows for resstamping in same spot if needing more ink.