CTMH Team Blog Hop - September Stamp of the Month

The Pineapple Paper Artists are highlighting September's Stamp of the Month, Family is Forever, in great new blog hop.  Whether you are just beginning your journey or you came here from Harriet's Butterfly Kisses, I hope you will continue on until you are inspired by everyone's artwork.

I couldn't decide which orientation I liked better for this card, horizontal or vertical, so I tried both!

• I started with a White Daisy (1385) card and stamped the images with Juniper (Z2165), Cashmere (Z2175), and Ruby (Z2170) inks.  
• I cut a heart from White Daisy (1385) cardstock using the Artiste Cricut Collection (Z1790), stamped the heart in Ruby (Z2170) ink, and attached it with 3D Foam Tape (Z1151).
• I added banners cut from the Brushed (X7190B) paper pack and Ruby Chevron Washi Tape (Z1933).

Next, hop on over to Amy Raimy - Pineapple Paper Artist, to see another beautiful project!

Color Dare #108: Flaxen, Juniper & Sorbet

Welcome to the weekly Color Dare Challenge from Color My Heart.  Each Friday the design team announces a color palette for you to use to create your project.  You can create any type of project you'd like, as long as you use the chosen colors.

Color Dare #108: Flaxen, Juniper & Sorbet

This week I searched through my Cricut collections to find a fun 3D project.  I'm not sure what I'm going to put in the box, maybe a little gift or a few chocolates, but when I find the perfect filling, I'm hoping it will brighten someone's day!

• I cut the box from a piece of Lagoon (X5762) cardstock using the Artiste Cricut Collection (Z1790).
• I stamped the Charming Chevrons (A1150) stamp set on White Daisy (1385) cardstock with Lagoon (Z2195), Sorbet (Z2164), and Flaxen (Z2642) inks.
• I cut two butterflies from Flaxen (X5771) cardstock using the Artbooking Cricut Collection (Z1906).
• I colored a piece of white ribbon with Sorbet (Z2164) ink.

How will this week's color combination inspire you?   Visit Color My Heart for more information about the challenge, get inspired by the design team, and upload your project.  I hope you'll join the Color Dare!

Another Chance for the Magic 48 Album Workshop

It's not too late to make your own Magic 48 Album!  I'm running a make-up session of the first workshop on Friday, August 29th at 2:00 p.m.  Then you can finish it up on Saturday, August 30th at 1:00 p.m.  Let me know if you'd like to attend!

Still can't make those dates?  Click here to buy the tutorial!

Session #1:  Friday, August 29th - 2:00 p.m. - $15
Session #2:  Saturday, August 30th - 1:00 p.m. - $15
Both sessions are required to complete the project.

This fun, interactive album contains six pages that flip, fold, and pull out to reveal space for 48 4x6 photographs, or many more smaller sized images, plus room for journaling.  

If you're not a photographer, consider using the album for artwork, postcards, greeting cards, favorite quotes, or scriptures.  The possibilities are endless!

I made my sample using Christmas paper, but in this workshop, you'll be able to use any paper collection I currently have in inventory.  That means you can choose your favorite color or theme!  Contact me for a current list.

First YouTube Video!

I'm excited to announce that I've just published my first video on YouTube!  The video shows off my Magic 48 Album.  Photos just don't do this kind of interactive album justice, so check out the video for a better look.  Please feel free to go to my YouTube channel and leave lots of positive comments!  Comments will help my video gain more visibility, so I appreciate your help.

Once you view the video and decide you'd like to make one of these great albums for yourself, you can purchase the tutorial at my Etsy shop, G. Eileen Studios.

Thanks so much for your support!

Color Dare #106: Juniper & Sweet Leaf

Welcome to the weekly Color Dare Challenge from Color My Heart.  Each Friday the design team announces a color palette for you to use to create your project.  You can create any type of project you'd like, as long as you use the chosen colors.

Color Dare #106:  Juniper & Sweet Leaf

It's August, so naturally it's time to start thinking about Christmas cards.  SERIOUSLY?  YES!  As you card-makers know, if you wait until the weather turns cold, chances are your Christmas card list will be disappointed this year.

• I embossed a White Daisy (1385) panel with the Damask Embossing Folder (Z1927), layered it on a Juniper (X5752) panel, and then a White Daisy (1385) card.
• I cut a Juniper (X5752) snowflake, a White Daisy (1385) circle, and a Juniper (X5752) spiked medallion using the Artbooking Cricut Collection (Z1906).  When attaching them to the card, I used dimensional tape between each layer.
• I added two narrow strips of Sweet Leaf printed cardstock from the Chantilly paper pack (X7163B).
• I added both Bitty Sparkles (Z1263) and larger Sparkles (Z1752)) to the snowflake and the Sweet Leaf strips.

• For the inside of the card, I cut another White Daisy (1385) circle, Juniper (X5752) spiked medallion, and Sweet Leaf strip.
• I stamped the sentiment from the Frosted Cardmaking Workshop stamp set in Sweet Leaf (Z2153) ink in the center.

How will this week's color combination inspire you?   Visit Color My Heart for more information about the challenge, get inspired by the design team, and upload your project.  I hope you'll join the Color Dare!

CTMH Team Blog Hop - The Fleeting Days of Summer

The Pineapple Paper Artists are showing off all the beautiful new paper packs, stamp sets, and embellishments of Annual Inspirations with a great new blog hop.  Whether you are just beginning your journey or you came here from Cheryl's Creations with Style, I hope you will continue on until you are inspired by everyone's Summer-themed artwork.

• I started with a White Daisy (1385) card and added two different strips of B&T Duos from the Brushed (X7190B) paper pack and a horizontal strip of Sunset Chevron Washi Tape (Z2005).
• I stamped butterflies from the Your Own Kind of Wonderful (D1627) stamp set with Sunset (Z2191), Juniper (Z2165), and Pear (Z2197) inks.
• I stamped the sentiment and one more butterfly in Black (Z2105) ink on the Brushed (X7190B) paper.
• Bitty Sparkles (Z1263) brighten up the bodies of the solid butterflies.

Next, hop on over to Amy Raimy - Pineapple Paper Artist, to see another beautiful project!

Brushed Butterflies Card Workshop

Contact me if you'd like to attend this workshop!

Wednesday, August 20th - 6:30 p.m. - $15

We'll make three lovely cards featuring beautiful butterflies and the new Brushed paper pack.

Are you interested in making the project but can't make the above dates?  Contact me for more options!

Another Pendant Party - August 15th @ 7pm

  

We had such a great time at last month's Pendant Party, I've decided to extend the fun!  If you couldn't make it last month, or want to come by again, make sure to clear your calendars.  It's going to be another great night!  You'll definitely want to check out the beautiful new pendant shapes and images.

Friday, August 15th

7 p.m.

Gretchen's House (contact me for directions)

Come on by to learn how to make your own custom pendant.  I promise you, it is EASY!  Crafting experience is not needed, and it's a great project for all ages.  Everyone will go home with a decorative centerpiece.  It will be your choice as whether or not you would like to make a full pendant for a small materials cost.

If you choose not to make a pendant, you can enjoy the wine, desserts, conversation and an evening with friends.  Bring your friends and daughters.

Please let me know if you are able to attend so I can have enough supplies and refreshments for all.

Hope to see you there!

If you can't make it on the 15th, but are interested in making your own pendant, let me know so we can schedule a time to get together.

The new CTMH Annual Inspirations Idea Book is officially LIVE!  Contact me to see it person, or shop online right now!  There are so many great new papers, stamps sets, and embellishments to browse.  And don't forget the new Cricut cartridge!

Color Dare #104: Ruby, Honey & Lagoon

Welcome to the weekly Color Dare Challenge from Color My Heart.  Each Friday the design team announces a color palette for you to use to create your project.  You can create any type of project you'd like, as long as you use the chosen colors.  If you don't have the actual Close To My Heart colors, just use a similar substitute!

Color Dare #104:  Ruby, Honey & Lagoon

This week's bold color combo, a twist on the standard primary colors, inspired me to make a quick and easy card with lots of white space.  I think the white backdrop allows the colors to really shine! 

• I punched a strip of Black (1386) cardstock, glued it over a strip of Honey cardstock, and attached the combined unit onto a White Daisy (1385) card.
• I added Sparkles to the middle of the punched medallions.
• I wrapped a piece of Lagoon Baker's Twine around the card, securing it with a knot.
• I added length of Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape (Z1850), ripped at one edge.
• From the Artiste Cricut cartridge (Z1790), I cut a Ruby (C5927) heart, which I attached to the card with dimensional tape.
• I stamped the sentiment, from the Mad About You (S1112) stamp set, in Black (Z2105) ink.

How will this week's color combination inspire you?   Visit Color My Heart for more information about the challenge, get inspired by the design team, and upload your project.  I hope you'll join the Color Dare!