CTMH - working with sketches

I'm taking a the Sketch Support class with Allison Davis at My Creative Classroom.  I love working with sketches, as they make the process of creating a layout fast, simple and easy.  I took the class because I love sketches, but don't always take the time to see what I can do beyond the simple blueprint provided.  My goal with this class is to step out of the comfort zone and make the sketch my own. 

Here are the layouts I created from the first week's sketch.

For this one, I followed the sketch closely.  I did make a substitute on the lower left; it called for 3 photos, but I had one that I wanted to use.  I used the Elemental Paper Packet and the Lucky Level 2 Assortment for my accents. 

For this layout, I used the sketch for the photo sizes, placement and embellishments, but I added an 11"x11" sheet on both sides so that there wasn't so much white (or in this case, olive) space.  For this layout, I used the Mayberry paper packet and Button assortment in Green. 

I didn't change either of the layouts  to an extreme, but I'm happy with the way both turned out.

CTMH - The last of the Mayberry Cards

Well, from this group at least!  I've been sharing photos of the cards I made using Mayberry Level 2 for the Delmarvalous Stampers.  These are the last 4 of those cards.

Stamps:

C1438 - Tea Time
C1461 - Salutation Seals
C1452 - Delight 

D1361 - Thank you
D1470 - Dreams Come True


Inks: Cocoa and Smoothie 

Now, I need to get busy creating more cards!

CTMH - More Mayberry Cards!

I promised yesterday that I would post more of my Mayberry cards - so here are the next three that I created for Women Supporting Women:

Stamp sets:
B1369 - Rosy Regards 
C1452 - Delight
D1187 - For Every Occasion
D1476 - Card Chatter - Sympathy


Inks: Cocoa and Smoothie


Check back tomorrow to see the rest of the cards!
 

CTMH - Some Mayberry Cards

I've joined a new group - The Delmarvalous Stampers.  We meet once a month; I'm SO excited to be a member!

Since the group meets at the Library, we do a public service in the form of cards - currently donated to Women Supporting Women.  Each member must make 20 cards per year.  I got started on mine before the first meeting and created 10 cards using the Mulberry papers.  Here are the first three:

Stamp sets used:

D1361 - Thanks a Bunch

A1118 - Hope for Japan

Inks: Smoothie and Cocoa

Check back tomorrow and Friday for more cards!

CTMH - April 2011 Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - Blessed

Welcome to the April Stamp of the Month blog hop. This month we are featuring D1455 - "Blessed" which is a beautiful set of 12 stamps. I love the versatility of this set - great for 2nd generation stamping or adding color in multiple ways!

If you have come here from Dawn's blog, you are on the right path!  This month, we have 50+ Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using April'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 on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go! 

Items used:

Stamp Set - D1455 Blessed

Inks: Honey and Cocoa (2nd generation of both for flower and butterfly)

Papers - Mayberry

Ribbon - Cocoa

Now "Hop" on over to Nancy's blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Don't forget, this stamp is only available from April 1 - April 30, 2011. Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!