Seasonal Expressions II is finally here! I get so excited when new Idea Books are released and these new product blog hops are always one of my favorites! If you’ve come from Lisa Plummer’s Blog you are in the right place. If you’ve started here that is perfect too! As always, our blog hops are a giant circle so you can just make your way around by clicking the link at the bottom of my post. If you happen to get lost along the way, you can find a complete list of participants on Melinda Everitt’s Blog.

Because I have been the queen of procrastination lately and we have a vacation coming up (that I still need to pack for, still need to buy the zoo, aquarium, and museums tickets, still need to clean my house, etc, etc, etc) I needed something quick and easy to show you today! I grabbed the Blossom WOTG Cardmaking Kit. If you’re not familiar with the WOTG kits that CTMH offers let me give you a little insight:

-This kits include pretty much everything you need-from the EXCLUSIVE stamp set, the embellies (Glacier Extra Thick Twine, Coral Reef Sequins), the cards, the envelopes, cardstock & Blossom B&T’s. {Now you will need to have some basic supplies also-paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive, ink pads (Pear, Smoothie, Honey & Black* Exclusive Ink™ Pads), etc.}
-The WOTG kits come with all the instructions. Where to cut, how many to cut and how to put the cards together.

Does it get any easier than that?!? Perfect for when you need a card on the run! And who doesn’t need a stash of great birthday themed cards?!

*One little tip, the instructions call for Archival Black Exclusive Ink™, but had just purchased a regular Black (dye) Exclusive Ink™ Pad so it was extra juicy and worked perfectly.

I hope you’re finding a lot of inspiration while you are making your way through our blog hop. Contact your CTMH consultant or click here to view a Seasonal Expressions Volume II Idea Book and to shop. It’s time to head over to Lori Brown’s Blog to see what she has created!

-Kelly

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This month nearly 60 CTMH Independent Consultants are featuring April’s SOTM, Typed Note. If you’ve come from Dana Kessler’s Blog you’re in the right place. If you’ve started here-WELCOME! This blog hop is a giant circle so you can start here and continue on to the next consultant by clicking the link at the bottom of my post. If you happen to get lost along the way, you can find a complete list on Melinda Everitt’s Blog.

This month I was looking for inspiration on how I wanted to use this stamp set. Then I stumbled on the newest sketch from Retro Sketches and thought it would be a great fit. When I initially saw the sketch I immediately thought the background of the card was an envelope so I knew I wanted to incorporate that element on my card.

I started with a Colonial White Cardstock base and added a stitched layer of Jackson B&T paper (available April 1). I then used paper from the same paper packet and my Envelope Punch Board to create a small envelope. I then took a scrap piece of Colonial White Cardstock and stamped the typewriter image & sentiment from the Typed Note Stamp Set in Cashmere Pigment Exclusive Ink™.  I heat set the image using Clear Embossing Powder and then used multiple Tim Holtz Distress Inks (Walnut Stain, Tea Dye, and Vintage Photo) to create the distressed brown background. For a final touch I added a looped strand of Baker’s Twine & a couple Durables Triangle Studs. I love the vintage look of the typewriter and the distress inks just played right along with that theme. The small envelope on this masculine birthday card is perfect for tucking in a gift card or two to celebrate such a fun occasion.

Now keep in mind, this stamp set is only available during the month of April and can be yours for only $5 with a qualifying purchase. Contact your CTMH consultant or click here for more information. Now head to Peachy’s Blog to see what she has created with this fun stamp set.

-Kelly