Faux Metal

This is another technique that I LOVE! I got this idea from http://justduckyatheart.blogspot.com. WARNING: This technique is VERY ADDICTING once you learn it!

1. Cut your cardstock to the size that you need & peel the Flashing Tape (found at a hardware store) off its backing.

2. Cover your cardstock with the Flashing Tape. If there is a seam it's ok! Burnish the metal with your bone folder. Use your brayer to smooth out the tape on the cardstock.

3. Cut out your shape with a die cut machine. (I used the Cuttlebug). You can run it through an embossing folder or plate to give it texture, if you want.

4. The finished Faux Metal shape. You can use it at this point, or you can distress it with StazOn and mark it up with your stylus, bone folder, or fingernail. To age it-smear StazOn all over the die cut and wipe off with a paper towel. You can also use alcohol inks on it. If you distress it with tools the seam is hardly noticeable!

I put my CUTE little butterflies on this layout for my daughter's 1st birthday.

Up close of 1st page.

Up close of 2nd page.

Here is an up close of the cute little butterflies! I'll add more butterflies to this page once I get the pictures on her layout.


Items used to make this layout:
Cuttlebug 2 step butterfly die
CTMH Life Delights Level 2 Paper Packet X7089B
CTMH Chocolate Ribbon Z1127
CTMH Exclusive Inks Blush Stamp Pad Z2106
CTMH Reflections Scrapbook Program 9031

I hope you enjoy this technique! If you would like to buy any of the Close To My Heart products that I used here, you may buy them at my CTMH store. Click HERE


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Used Dryer Sheet

This is a FUN technique that I just barely learned! It is GREAT if you want a snowy looking scene!

1. Stamp image on a neutral cardstock & color image or parts of image if desired.

2. Run image upside down through Xyron Machine to make the front side sticky or you may use an acid free spray adhesive, that is what I used here. If using the Xyron Machine, peel backing from image and apply used dryer sheet over exposed adhesive. If you are using an acid free spray adhesive just put the used dryer sheet on top & trim dryer sheet.

3. Pour Prisma glitter over top of image. Rub glitter into dryer sheet & tap off excess glitter.

4. Finish your card.


The items that I used to make this VERY CUTE card was:
CTMH My Acrylix Stamp Festive Frills C1328
CTMH My Acrylix Stamp Snow Friends D1244
CTMH Exclusive Inks Twilight Z2160
CTMH Exclusive Inks Black Z2105
CTMH Aspen Level 2 Paper Packet X71038
CTMH White Daisy Cardstock 1385
Prisma Glitter Z134
CTMH Watercolor Pencils 3505
CTMH Originals Card Confidence Program 9032

I hope you enjoy this technique! If you would like to buy any of the Close To My Heart products that I used here, you may buy them at my CTMH store. Click HERE


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BLOGtoberfest

I'm going to try to list a tip, trick, or tutorial everyday for the month of October in celebration of BLOGtoberfest! To start off on this month of celebration, I'll be showing you the Scratch 'n Sniff Embossing technique! I do want to apologize in advance for the bad pictures. I don't know why they turned out horribly!

Scratch ‘n Sniff Recipe:

Combine 3 parts embossing powder with 1 part sugar free Kool-Aid (3/4 tsp embossing powder and 1/4 tsp Kool-Aid = 1 tsp scratch 'n sniff powder)

Variations
Try different smells
Sugar-free hot chocolate mix
Cinnamon
Nutmeg


1. Stamp image with VersaMark (if using colored embossing powder) OR a Craft Pad (if using clear embossing powder)



2.Sprinkle stamped image with embossing powder. Tap off excess. Heat with Heat tool/gun to set.

3. Allow to cool for a few seconds, then scratch ‘n sniff!


4. I LOVE using this technique with Close To My Heart Stamp Cupcake Sprinkles D1336!


I made this card with:
CTMH Cupcake Sprinkles D1336
CTMH Daydream Level 2 Paper Packet X7108B
CTMH White Daisy Cardstock 1385
CTMH Lilac Mist Cardstock 1295
CTMH Key Lime Exclusive Inks Z2131
VersaMark Z891
Purple Embossing powder (I got it at a local craft store)
Green ribbon (I got at a local craft store)

I hope you enjoy this technique! If you would like to buy any of the Close To My Heart products that I used here, you may buy them at my CTMH store. Click HERE


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Delight in the Everyday

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September Close To My Heart are giving you 3 ways to get a FREE Everyday Celebration card kit for making 16 BEAUTIFUL cards!

1. Purchase a minimum of $60 in stamp sets(includes A, B, C, D, & E size) stamps between August 18- September 30

2. Host a Home Gathering with minimum sales of $400 between September 1-30

3. Sign up as a new Consultant between September 1-30

The Everyday Celebration Card Kit includes:

1-My Acrylix Everyday Celebration Stamp Set (D-size)(Only available with this kit.)
16- 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Colonial White Card Bases
16- 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Colonial White Envelopes
1- 12" x 12" Dutch Blue Cardstock
1- 12" x 12" Colonial White Cardstock
4- 12" x 12" B&T Duos Paper
1- Chocolate Distressing Ink
1- Dutch Blue Distressing Ink
1- Mini-Medley Accents Shades of Chocolate Collection
5'- Chocolate Ribbon with Colonial White Stitch
50- 3-D Foam Squares
Sponge
1- Full Color Step by Step Instructional Brochure

You can also buy as many card kits as you'd like for $39.95 per kit. But wait there is even more, place any order between September 1-30 and you'll be automatically entered in our daily drawing for a FREE card kit! Winners will be announced on closetomyheart.com. This kit is a while supplies last so hurry and order yours today!
CLICK HERE

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AND THE WINNER IS.......

First of all I would like to thank all of you for sign up for Memory Making Crafts Yahoo Group! This was a contest to see who can sign up the most people. I HOPE I win something! Anyways lets get down to business. My daughter will be drawing....

Me: "Pick a name".

And the winner is....drum roll please... Jen email jenbstamps@yahoo.com You are the lucky person who won this VERY cute Close To My Heart Stamp Set!!!!! Congratulations Jen!!!!!

Once again thank you everyone for entering my drawing!!!!!



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One More Week For A Chance To Win!

One more week to go for a chance to win this CUTE Close To My Heart Stamp!!! All you have to do to enter is join Memory Making Crafts Yahoo Group, which is FREE, put my name: Angela Semonin in the comment box when signing up, & then come back here and write a comment to tell me that you signed up. Please don't forget to write your email so I can get hold of you when you win. July 24th is the LAST day to enter my drawing. So what are you waiting for? Hurry and sign up. Remember it is FREE!!! You can't bet that!!!

Once again, this is how to join.
1. Click HERE
2. Sign into yahoo groups. If you don't have an account you can sign up for FREE.
3. Write my name, ANGELA SEMONIN, for the person who referred you in the message box.
4. Click on join this group.
5. Come back here and write a comment that you joined the group. Please give me your email so I can get hold of when you win.


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I changed the stamp to win for a more ADORABLE stamp!!!

I changed the stamp that you have a chance to win from Friendship Alphabet stamp


to the Ambiance stamp!
I wish everyone luck for winning this VERY CUTE stamp!
(See June 30,2009 post, "a "FUN"TASTIC yahoo group", on how to put your name in the drawing.)


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