Creatively Redeeming Treasures Team Blog Hop June 2013

"Welcome to the Creatively Redeeming Treasures Team Blog Hop if you are coming from Kara LaSala's blog you are in the right place. We will be doing this Hop every month on the 19th so make sure to scribe to my blog so that you won't miss any of the great projects!

To create this card I cut out 12 hexagons at 1.5" in Lagoon with my Accent Essentials Cricut cartridge. I then cut out 12 hexagons at 1.25" from two different pieces of B&T papers from the For Always paper packet. I mounted these smaller hexagons onto the larger ones. I then laid out my pattern until I was happy with it. I admit, that took a little time to get it just right. I attached them to a piece of Honey card stock that measure 4-7/8" x 3-5/8", trimmed the excess to create the first part of my panel.

I then attached this panel to a piece of black card stock and trimmed it down, leaving a 1/16" border. I roughed up the edges with an Edge Distresser and then attached that panel to a piece of Ruby card stock, cut at 5-1/4" x 4".

Next I cut a border strip from the B&T paper that I used for the hexagons to the length of the first panel (4-7/8" x 3-5/8") and a strip of Honey card stock to the length of the final panel (5-1/4" x 4"). I attached the strip to the Honey panel and then trimmed to leave an equal border on the top and bottom. I then attached this to the completed panel.

The sentiment came from the For Always My Stickease and coordinates so well with the papers. I mounted it onto a piece of Ruby card stock and then cut around the image to create a coordinating mat. I then attached this to the card using 3-D Foam tape to give the card some additional dimension. As a final touch to the card I added some Honey Flower pins from the For Always Assortment pack and Bitty Opaques Pearls to both the sentiment and the border strip.

Inside of card

One the inside of the card I used the strip of Lagoon card stock that was left over from cutting out 5 hexagons using the 'shadow' setting which created a slightly larger hexagon than the 1-1/4" ones cut out for the front and inside of the card. I backed this strip with Honey card stock, leaving a slight border on the top and bottom. I then mounted the hexagons on the opening. For the top I cut a strip from the For Always My Stickease and attached it. That I used a scrap of Honey card stock to balance off the color. 


Thanks for being fantastic and stopping by. Now hop on over to my CRAFTY FRIEND, Helen Gullett's blog to see what she created."

Thanks again for stopping by! ~Angelina

Having Fun with Originals

If you are a Card Maker then you might be like me.  Often times, I need inspiration for coming up with something different.  That's when I turn to Originals Card Confidence Program® by Close To My Heart's own Jeanette Lynton!  Jeanette provides simple "How-To" instructions with graphics that you can follow or simply use as a starting point. I love to go there for ideas and inspiration. I usually add my own little twist.


In the following video I took the "Winning Combination" design along with some Dream Pop papers, added a few extra embellishments and Wala!

I simply love making cards and with this book, along with countless magazines that I have collected over the years, I am never short on inspiration.

Where do you find your inspiration?
Where do you share your cards?
If you like what you see, please leave me a comment!

Happy Paper Crafting,
~Angelina

Live A Happy Life Card

Using more scraps from previous projects I created this fun Spring-Themed card.

Here is a quick tutorial sharing with you how I assembled the card and what products I used.

Thank you again for stopping by. Please leave a comment.
You can also visit me on FACEBOOK at http://www.facebook.com/papercraftingwithangelina

Happy Paper Crafting!
Angelina

How To Create the Perfect Color Ribbon for Your Projects

Have you ever wanted that perfect color ribbon to complement your project and just couldn't find it in your existing stash?   Well we have the solution for that.  It is Close To My Heart's Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon.  You get 10 yards of ribbon to color with our Exclusive Inks! 

Here is a quick tutorial demonstrating exactly how you can create the perfect ribbon for all of your projects.

Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon

Exclusive Inks

Live A Happy Life Card featuring Close To My Heart's Chantilly Paper Scraps

Just posted a quick video on this card that I made using the scraps from a previous project using the Chantilly Paper Pack, Chantilly Dimentionals, as well as a couple of stamp sets.

Absolutely loving this Paper Pack!

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Paper Crafting
Angelina

Tag Journal Kit and Tutorial

Tag Journal Kit

So excited to bring to you this kit. This picture just doesn't do it justice.  For $40 you will get all of the supplies you need to create this beautiful and re-fillable Tag Journal.

I used the Chantilly Paper Pack along with the Chantilly Compliments Dimensionals. Adhesives and cutting tools are not included!  I do recommend that you have the Art Philosophy cartridge, however it is not a Must Have for this project.

Watch this video for instructions and to see everything you get as well as additional projects that you can create with your left over supplies.  Written instructions will be included with the purchase of the kit for the Tag Journal.

Here is Part One

 

Here is Part Two

Here are images of the additional projects that I created using the left over supplies.  View the end of Part Two to see what is and isn't included for the following projects.

Happy Days Card

Inside of Happy Days Card

Birthday Wishes Card

2-Page Scrapbook Layout

One-Page Scrapbook Layout

Thanks So Very Much Card
(Sentiment and shape not included)

Card Box (box not included)
Bitty Sparkles and Pink Glitter Gems not included

AND I still have scraps and dimensionals left over!

Absolutely amazing value!

Order yours today, by sending an email to PaperCraftingWithAngelina@gmail.com for ordering details.

 Happy Paper Crafting!
Angelina
 

Easy Party Planning with Cricut®

Learn how to plan the perfect party using one key from the Cricut^® Artiste cartridge—it’s that easy! Invitations, envelopes, banners, cupcake liners, and party favor boxes will make this party a hit!

With just the touch of one Cricut® Artiste key you can take your creativity over the top with wonderful 3-D projects, party favors, interactive cards, awards, and more! From robots and spooks to weddings and Valentines, your cupcake wrappers, invitations, and party essentials will coordinate and come together for any celebration! Includes a step-by-step assembly booklet for the 3-D projects.
Collection includes:

• 1 – Cartridge (700 images: themed projects, cards, fonts, shapes, and 3-D items)
• 3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets
• 3 – 12" × 9" Dimensional Elements (3 sheets of different shapes)

Creative Feature Keys: Accent 1, Accent 2, Accent 3, Accent 4, Card, 3D Object.
Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 2" x 6½" (Y1010).
Cricut® is a registered trademark of Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. All rights reserved.

I have a new FAVORITE Cricut Cartridge

Welcome back everyone and Happy August! 

Last year Close To My Heart (CTMH) came out with their first Cricut cartridge called Art Philosophy and I fell in LOVE. It has been my GO-TO cartridge for everything because it seemed to have everything on it – card shapes, 3D projects, simple shapes and loads more.  Well, now I have a new favorite cartridge because CTMH did it again!  They have a new cartridge out and it is absolutely AMAZING!  It is the Cricut Close To My Heart Artiste cartridge and it has 700 images on it just like the Art Philosophy cartridge! That’s right 700!  (If you click the link above you will be able to see the entire cartridge booklet- page by page, be patient as it will take some time to load.)

Here are some sample screen shots of what’s on it!

Aren't they just fantastic!  Throughout the month of August I will be sharing with you some of the projects that I have created for my customers and clubs.

You can only order this cartridge thru a CTMH consultant, yep that’s ME! - so if you need one…you can email me at PaperCraftingWithAngelina@gmail.com and let know what you need!  OR just go directly to my Website and order it there. 

If you have any questions about this or any of the other wonderful products that Close To My Heart offers, please shoot me an email and I will be happy to answer them.

Have a great August! 
~Angelina~

Close To My Heart's New Idea Book

Wow, so many great announcements were made regarding new products at this year's convention. The new Idea Book will go live on my website beginning on August 1st and let me just say, it is packed with amazing new products and artwork!  My favorite product is the new New Artiste Cricut Collection.  It is packed with 700 items!  If you would like to get your own copy, I will be happy to send you a free one. I just ask that you pay the $5 shipping. However, I will include a $5 gift certificate for you to use on your next order, so the book will actually be completely free. Email me if you’d like a copy. You can also get a free copy (shipping included) if you place an order for new products next month on my website, including the NEW CRICUT COLLECTION...

It’s Stampaganza Time!

I am so excited about the upcoming special that starts in just six, that's right, just 6 days!

Purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A, B, C, D, or E) at full retail price and receive a third stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value)—a savings of up to $29.95!

Stamp sets that count toward the qualifying purchase include full-priced A, B, C, D, and E sets only. Stamps that do not count toward a qualifying purchase include customizable (K), Workshops on the Go™, Cricut^® collection, and Stamp of the Month (both discounted and full-priced) sets.

So......to take advantage of this awesome deal, just visit my website at www.PaperCraftingWithAngelina.CTMH.com and make your selection!

Dates: Offer valid June 1 (9:00 am MDT) – June 30 (11:59 pm MDT)

Also, don't forget to check out the While Supplies Last page where you will find some deeply discounted items.

Have you ever used a brand new acrylic stamp and it didn't stamp a crisp image?  Or, have you used a dark ink on a stamp and it stained the stamp?  Well in this video I show you how to "season" your CTMH Acrylix stamps so that you will get a clean, crisp image and prevent staining of the stamp.

Seasoning of CTMH Stamps