Saturday, March 31, 2018

Die-namite Trip Down Memory Lane

As I mentioned earlier this month, while thinking about what I would create for our Die-namite Blog Hop, I looked back at projects I previously created using Thin Cuts. What a trip down memory lane! I think I promised a summary of my previous posts. Unfortunately time got away from me, so here is a partial list. Click on the image to be taken to the blog post where I tell a bit more about the creation; click on the product name to be taken to my Consultant Website.

Thin Cuts—Love (Z3257)
Thin Cuts—Happy (Z3258)
Thin Cuts—Basic Hearts (Z3317) and
Thin Cuts—Basic Circles (Z3318)
Thin Cuts—Basic Hearts (Z3317) and
Thin Cuts—I (Heart) Christmas (Z4039)
Thin Cuts—Basic Circles (Z3318)
Thin Cuts—Basic Circles (Z3318)
Thin Cuts—Basic Circles (Z3318),
Thin Cuts—Scallop Border (Z3348) and
Falling for You Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts (Z4041)
Thin Cuts—Basic Circles (Z3318)
Thin Cuts—Basic Circles (Z3318)
Thin Cuts—Basic Ovals (Z3328)
Thin Cuts—Basic Ovals (Z3328)
Thin Cuts—Basic Ovals (Z3328)
Thin Cuts—Basic Ovals (Z3328)
Thin Cuts—Basic Stars (Z3329)
Sweet Birthday Stamp + Thin Cuts (Z3374)

If you are looking for ideas for a participate Thin Cuts (or Thin Cuts + Stamp Set), please use the Search My Blog box on the right to search my blog for the product. I try to remember to tag my posts so they are easier to find, so that is another way to find projects created with Thin Cuts.

I hope you also enjoyed this walk down memory lane.

As a reminder, today is the last day for the Die-namite Promotion where many of them are 25% off and select bundles are 30% off (adding Thin Cuts from the promotions page ensures you will get the special pricing). If there are any Thin Cuts or Thin Cuts + Stamp Sets you would like, be sure to place your order before the special pricing expires at 11:59pm MDT tonight. 

Die-namite Thank You

Today's card is a recent Thank You card I created. I used the Cross-stitch Love Stamp + Thin Cuts (Z4165) that is 25% off until 11:59pm Mountain Daylight Time today.


I started with a card from a White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack (X254). The background paper is from Gimme Some Sugar Paper Packet (X7228B). I used the Thin Cuts—Ribbon Border (Z3349) and Bashful Glitter Paper (Z3360) to cut the ribbon. I stamped Thanks using a Heather Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2826) on Bashful Cardstock (X5941). The roses were stamped with a Blossom Exclusive Inks™ (Z2810) and a Lemon Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pads (Z2808); the leaves were stamped with Juniper Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2865). I used a Cricut® Cuttlebug™ to cut with my Thin Cuts. The Cuttlebug is available at Level 1 of Hostess Rewards; see page 4 of Annual Inspirations 2017-2018.

I also wanted to create an Easter card based on a bunny pancake I saw, but I ran out of time. I did create a prototype bunny:


So I am on my way to having my 2019 Easter Cards created. [insert big grin; we all know I will be up late the day before they need to be mailed finishing them up]

It was inspired by this post about Easter Brunch ideas, where they made bunny pancakes. I saw the pancakes on Pinterest first (if you visit the pin, but sure to scroll down for the bunny facing forward - something like it could also be created using die cuts). The cardstock in this sample is White Daisy and I inked using Bamboo (retired). The ears were cut from the Falling for You Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts (Z4044), the head, body and tail were cut from Basic Circles (Z3318) and the feet from Basic Ovals (Z3328); all are on sale until 11:59pm MDT today. The sole and toes are stamped using Gingerbread Friends (Z3378). I hope you like this idea and please post a link to your creations if you get a chance to make something.

I also wanted to create a snowman based one I was inspired by way back in 2011. It was created by Corrie Wagner. I pinned the card, but the blog where it was shared, she was a guest designer, is no longer available. Fortunately Corrie watermarked her card and I could find a similar card on her blog.

If you know of a way to squeeze more crafting time into a day, I would love to hear how. I have more inspiration than I have time to get it down onto paper. Unfortunately I know that I am not the only one in this situation.

To see all of the Thin Cuts that are on sale until 11:59pm MDT today, please visit the promotions page of my Consultant Website. Add the Thin Cuts from the Promotions page or the green area of your shopping cart to be certain the discounted amount is what you are paying. I'm seeing that the cart is being quirky and some of the links I shared above are not showing the discounted price you should find until the end of today.

Have a Happy Easter or Happy Passover. I hope you have a chance to have quality time celebrating with family. Thanks for visiting today!

Monday, March 26, 2018

March SOTM Birthday Time with Stargazer

For the month of March Corporate has some new artwork using Birthday Time, the March 2018 SOTM, and Stargazer, the featured paper for March.


These are some beautiful creations. I hope to create something inspired by them soon.

4¼″ × 5½″ It’s Your Birthday Card
S1803My Acrylix® Birthday Time — March Stamp of the Month
X7229BStargazer Paper Packet
X5957Sapphire Cardstock
1385White Daisy Cardstock
Z2833Pebble Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2852Poppy Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2831Charcoal Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
X7229CStargazer Complements
Z4145Light Grey Ribbon
Z4143Stargazer Dots
Needle and Thread
4¼″ × 5½″ 1 Year Older Card
S1803My Acrylix® Birthday Time — March Stamp of the Month
X7229BStargazer Paper Packet
1385White Daisy Cardstock
X5955Pebble Cardstock
Z3146Watercolor Paper
Z2848Sapphire Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2831Charcoal Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
X7229CStargazer Complements
Z3132Watercolor Paints
Z3188Paintbrush Set
Z1263Bitty Sparkles
Needle and Thread
12″ × 12″ 3 2 1 Happy Birthday Page
S1803My Acrylix® Birthday Time — March Stamp of the Month
X7229BStargazer Paper Packet
X5955Pebble Cardstock
1385White Daisy Cardstock
Z3146Watercolor Paper
Z2848Sapphire Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2851Saffron Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2852Poppy Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
X7229CStargazer Complements
Z4143Stargazer Dots
Z1297Edge Distresser
3505Watercolor Pencils (please substitute Watercolor Paints)
Z3285Cricut® Flower Market Collection (physical cartridge)*
Pen
Cricut® Shapes
Flower Market
¾″ Flower-2 <7> (p. 7, #MD389A5, Cut 3)
9″ × 9″ Celebrate Shadow Box
S1803My Acrylix® Birthday Time — March Stamp of the Month
X7229BStargazer Paper Packet
X5957Sapphire Cardstock
1385White Daisy Cardstock
X5963Poppy Cardstock
Z2852Poppy Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2863White Daisy Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2832Pewter Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2068Ranger™ White Super Fine Embossing Powder
Z4143Stargazer Dots
Z555Craft Heater
Z3285Cricut® Flower Market Collection (physical cartridge)*
Cricut® Shapes
Flower Market
2¼″ Flower-2 <7> (p. 7, #MD389A5)

*The Cricut® Flower Market Digital Collection–no cartridge (Z3290) is an option; the Cricut® Explore Air™ 2 is available at Level 3 of Hostess Rewards; see page 4 of Annual Inspirations 2017-2018).

If you would like a PDF of the recipes, you will find it here.

I have not had a chance to sit down and create additional artwork with this stamp set yet, but I didn't want to keep you waiting for the recipes. I hope to have some creative time this week so I can post something soon.

The March SOTM is available until 11:59pm MST on March 31st. If you decide you would like to purchase the stamp set for $5 with a qualifying purchase, add the other items to your cart and then add the SOTM from the green Promotional Items area of your shopping cart.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Friday, March 16, 2018

Step Right Up Blog Hop

Welcome to the Step Right Up Blog Hop featuring the Showtime Stamp Set. There are about twelve bloggers sharing projects they created with the Showtime Stamp Set. If blog hopping is new to you, we try to keep it easy: just keep clicking on the link to the next blog (typically near the bottom of the post) to visit the next stop. Our blog hop is circular so visiting the next blog will take you back to where you started.

Showtime Blog Hop Badge

You should have arrived here from ***Gina's Little Corner of StampinHeaven by Gina McDonald Brandstetter***. If you get lost along the way, Melinda Everitt keeps a list of participants on her blog at If You Bling It.

I have seen a few ideas using the Showtime stamp set shared online and they have all used bright, bold colors. While I am a fan of bright, bold colors, I tried to go a different direction. I hope you still find my project appealing.

card created for Showtime Blog Hop

If you are like me, you still have some pinks out on your desk from your February projects. I should have followed my instinct and gone with a darker ink on the Linen side as you cannot see the background stamping. My mom encouraged me to go with a lighter ink for the stamping so the star die cut and ballerina did not complete with it. Unfortunately this is one time mom did not know best, but the stamping is visible in person. :-)

Before you head to ***Brandi Robinson's crzy4scrapbooking***, the supplies I used to create my project are listed below.

All supplies are from Close To My Heart except where noted:
If you are not already working with a CTMH Independent Consultant, you may purchase all of the supplies I used at my Consultant website.

I love to hear what folks think about the projects I share. If you have a little time, please leave a comment letting me know what you think of this card. I hope you are enjoying the projects created with the Showtime stamp set. Thank you for hopping with us!

So you do not have to scroll back up, the next stop on the hop is ***Brandi Robinson's crzy4scrapbooking***.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Make Waves Thank You Card

I'm back with another card. This Thank You card was inspired by Pattern 21 in Make It from Your Heart™ Volume 4, a CTMH How-To Book all about cardmaking.


Inspired by the star fish in the patterned papers I looked for a way to embellish with them. I found a starfish in the You Are Here collection. I added them to the cards using 3-D Foam Tape.

All supplies are from Close To My Heart except where noted:
If you are not already working with a CTMH Independent Consultant, you may purchase all of the supplies I used at my Consultant website.

Sunday, March 11, 2018

The Important Thing Bundle

On Friday Close To My Heart made a new limited-time bundle available. It is The Important Thing bundle and was designed to create a meaningful mini-album: The Important Thing Everyday Life™ Album.


The mini-album project is based on a journaling model inspired by Margaret Wise Brown’s The Important Book. The bundle empowers crafters to create a custom album highlighting the Important Things in their lives!

Here are some pages from a mini-album that was created using the guide you will find on the product page (look for the guide under the "Add to Cart" button):




The Important Thing Bundle (CC3187) includes the following items:
  • 1 – Chelsea Gardens bulk paper sheet
  • 1 – Gimme Some Sugar bulk paper sheet
  • 2 – Bashful cardstock sheets
  • 1 – Peacock cardstock sheet
  • 1 – Juniper cardstock sheet
  • 2 – Linen cardstock sheets
  • 1 – Mink cardstock sheet
  • 2 – White Daisy cardstock sheets
  • 1 – 3" × 3" Flip Flaps™ Memory Protectors™
  • 2 – 3" × 4" Flip Flaps™ Memory Protectors™
  • 3 – 4" × 6" Flip Flaps™ Memory Protectors™
  • 3 – 3" × 4" Everyday Life™ Memory Protectors™
  • 3 – 4" × 6" Everyday Life™ Memory Protectors™
  • 3 – 6" × 8" Everyday Life™ Memory Protectors™
The bundle is a base kit for creating the pocket scrapbooking pages found in The Important Thing Everyday Life™ Album. Additional stamp sets and embellishments not included in this bundle are also used to complete the album:

Supplies needed to create the The Important Thing Everyday Life™ Album
CC3187The Important Thing Bundle (contents listed above)
Z4149Picture My Life™ Cards—Be-YOU-tiful
X7230CChelsea Gardens Complements
Z9996Everyday Life™ Album—Bashful
D1772My Acrylix® Documented—Scrapbooking Stamp Set
Z3283Picture My Life™ Overlays—White Frames
Z3089Grey Gems
E1032My Acrylix® Typography Alphabet Stamp Set
Z2831Charcoal Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2865Juniper Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2896Smoothie Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z1979Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen
Z11513-D Foam Tape
Z2060Thin 3-D foam tape
various sizes of My Acrylix® Blocks, ruler, eraser, pencil, paper trimmer, adhesive, scissors

I think this is a fun project. Can you imagine an ancestor leaving something like this behind for us to open at  our family reunion? This bundle is only available through April 30 while supplies last.

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Die-namite Thin Cuts Special

As I mentioned on March 1, this month CTMH has a Die-namite promotion on Thin Cuts.


On the 1st I had hoped to post a list like the one below (so the images would be easier to see), but time escaped me so I posted screenshots of the flyer and a link to download the flyer (in PDF format). During the month of March, the individual Thin Cuts pictured below are 25% off the retail price. When you scroll down, there are select bundles that are 30% off the retail price.

Item #Item Photo ItemRetail PriceDie-namite Price
Z3256
Thin Cuts—Celebrate
Thin Cuts—Celebrate $13.95$10.46
Z3257
Thin Cuts—Love
Thin Cuts—Love $10.95$8.21
Z3258
Thin Cuts—Happy
Thin Cuts—Happy $13.95$10.46
Z3317
Thin Cuts—Basic Hearts
Thin Cuts—Basic Hearts $12.95$9.71
Z3318
Thin Cuts—Basic Circles
Thin Cuts—Basic Circles $12.95$9.71
Z3328
Thin Cuts—Basic Ovals
Thin Cuts—Basic Ovals $12.95$9.71
Z3329
Thin Cuts—Basic Stars
Thin Cuts—Basic Stars $12.95$9.71
Z3332
Prickly Pear Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Prickly Pear Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts $22.95$17.21
Z3333
Jack Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Jack Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts $26.95$20.21
Z3334
Little Dreamer Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Little Dreamer Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts $31.95$23.96
Z3335
Little Dreamer Stamp Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Little Dreamer Stamp Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts $26.95$20.21
Z3336
No Worries Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts
No Worries Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts $30.95$23.21
Z3337
No Worries Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts
No Worries Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts $25.95$19.46
Z3338
Prickly Pear Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Prickly Pear Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts $29.95$22.46
Z3339
Jack Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Jack Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts $30.95$23.21
Z3344
Thin Cuts—Basic Tags
Thin Cuts—Basic Tags $12.95$9.71
Z3345
Thin Cuts—Basic Banners
Thin Cuts—Basic Banners $12.95$9.71
Z3348
Thin Cuts—Scallop Border
Thin Cuts—Scallop Border $9.95$7.46
Z3358
Thin Cuts—Family
Thin Cuts—Family $12.95$9.71
Z3359
Thin Cuts—Hi There
Thin Cuts—Hi There $10.95$8.21
Z3373
School Kids Stamp + Thin Cuts
School Kids Stamp + Thin Cuts $32.95$24.71
Z3374
Sweet Birthday Stamp + Thin Cuts
Sweet Birthday Stamp + Thin Cuts $19.95$14.96
Z3375
For You Darling Stamp + Thin Cuts
For You Darling Stamp + Thin Cuts $20.95$15.71
Z3376
Sweet Baby Stamp + Thin Cuts
Sweet Baby Stamp + Thin Cuts $27.95$20.96
Z3377
Thoughtful Bird Stamp + Thin Cuts
Thoughtful Bird Stamp + Thin Cuts $26.95$20.21
Z3384
Beautiful You Stamp + Thin Cuts
Beautiful You Stamp + Thin Cuts $27.95$20.96
Z3386
Thin Cuts—Block Alphabet
Thin Cuts—Block Alphabet $65.95$49.46
Z4004
Thin Cuts—Christmas
Thin Cuts—Christmas $11.95$8.96
Z4005
Thin Cuts—Gift
Thin Cuts—Gift $9.95$7.46
Z4006
Monstrous Halloween Stamp + Thin Cuts
Monstrous Halloween Stamp + Thin Cuts $26.95$20.21
Z4007
Thankful for You Stamp + Thin Cuts
Thankful for You Stamp + Thin Cuts $26.95$20.21
Z3385
Warmest Wishes Stamp + Thin Cuts
Warmest Wishes Stamp + Thin Cuts $18.95$14.21
Z4033
Thin Cuts—Be Merry
Thin Cuts—Be Merry $9.95$7.46
Z4034
Thin Cuts—Together
Thin Cuts—Together $12.95$9.71
Z4035
Thin Cuts—Leaf
Thin Cuts—Leaf $9.95$7.46
Z4036
Thin Cuts—Thankful for You
Thin Cuts—Thankful for You $9.95$7.46
Z4037
Thin Cuts—Tree Line Border
Thin Cuts—Tree Line Border $12.95$9.71
Z4039
Thin Cuts—I (Heart) Christmas
Thin Cuts—I (Heart) Christmas $11.95$8.96
Z4040
Cats & Bats Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Cats & Bats Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts $25.95$19.46
Z4041
Falling for You Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Falling for You Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts $27.95$20.96
Z4043
Silver & Gold Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Silver & Gold Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts $29.95$22.46
Z4044
Falling for You Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Falling for You Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts $38.95$29.21
Z4045
Cats & Bats Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Cats & Bats Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts $41.95$31.46
Z4046
Beary Christmas Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Beary Christmas Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts $30.95$23.21
Z4047
Beary Christmas Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Beary Christmas Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts $37.95$28.46
Z4053
Christmas Paper Doll Stamp + Thin Cuts
Christmas Paper Doll Stamp + Thin Cuts $45.95$34.46
Z4147
Thin Cuts—Basic Circle Tags
Thin Cuts—Basic Circle Tags $12.95$9.71
Z4150
Thin Cuts—Gift Card Box
Thin Cuts—Gift Card Box $34.95$26.21
Z4151
Thin Cuts—Title Banners
Thin Cuts—Title Banners $12.95$9.71
Z4152
Thin Cuts—Party Banners
Thin Cuts—Party Banners $13.95$10.46
Z4156
Gimme Some Sugar Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Gimme Some Sugar Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts $26.95$20.21
Z4157
Stargazer Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Stargazer Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts $28.95$21.71
Z4159
Thin Cuts—Block Numbers
Thin Cuts—Block Numbers $29.95$22.46
Z4160
Make Waves Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts
Make Waves Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts $22.95$17.21
Z4161
Rain or Shine Paper Doll Stamp + Thin Cuts
Rain or Shine Paper Doll Stamp + Thin Cuts $45.95$34.46
Z4162
Super Boy Stamp + Thin Cuts
Super Boy Stamp + Thin Cuts $19.95$14.96
Z4163
Super Girl Stamp + Thin Cuts
Super Girl Stamp + Thin Cuts $19.95$14.96
Z4164
Mother's Garden Stamp + Thin Cuts
Mother's Garden Stamp + Thin Cuts $25.95$19.46
Z4165
Cross-stitch Love Stamp + Thin Cuts
Cross-stitch Love Stamp + Thin Cuts $28.95$21.71
CC1340
Thin Cuts—Punny Pals
Thin Cuts—Punny Pals $28.95$21.71

There are five bundles that offer even more savings.

Item #PhotoBundle Name Products IncludedRetail PriceBundle Price
CC3181
Block Letters & Numbers Thin Cuts Bundle
Block Letters & Numbers Thin Cuts BundleZ3386 Thin Cuts—Block Alphabet
Z4159 Thin Cuts—Block Numbers
$95.90$67.13
CC3182
Tags Thin Cuts Bundle
Tags Thin Cuts BundleZ4147 Thin Cuts—Basic Circle Tags
Z3344 Thin Cuts—Basic Tags
$25.90$18.13
CC3183
Basic Shapes Thin Cuts Bundle
Basic Shapes Thin Cuts BundleZ3318 Thin Cuts—Basic Circles
Z3328 Thin Cuts—Basic Ovals
Z3317 Thin Cuts—Basic Hearts
Z3329 Thin Cuts—Basic Stars
$51.80$36.26
CC3185
Banners Thin Cuts Bundle
Banners Thin Cuts BundleZ3345 Thin Cuts—Basic Banners
Z4152 Thin Cuts—Party Banners
Z4151 Thin Cuts—Title Banners
$39.85$27.90
CC3186
Paper Dolls Stamp + Thin Cuts Bundle
Paper Dolls Stamp + Thin Cuts BundleZ4161 Rain or Shine Paper Doll Stamp + Thin Cuts
Z4053 Christmas Paper Doll Stamp + Thin Cuts
$91.90$64.33


When Gatherings reach the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher, Hostesses qualify for their choice of one free Thin Cuts. Choose from Celebrate (Z3256), Family (Z3258) or Hi There (Z3259). Those who become a new Consultants during March can also choose one of those Thin Cuts when they join.

All of the items in this monthly special are only available while supplies last.

While thinking about what I would create for our Die-namite Blog Hop, I looked back at projects I created using Thin Cuts. What a walk down memory lane! I will pull a list of those posts together and share them later this month. If you cannot wait, when I use Thin Cuts and share the project on my blog I try to remember to tag my posts so they are easier to find. Alternatively you can search by product number or name using the search bar to the right.

Thanks for visiting today.