tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878809730296061572024-03-14T06:25:25.368+11:00Christine's Creative CapersCREATIVITY is experimenting,growing, taking risks,breaking rules,making mistakes and having FUN!Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.comBlogger258125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-80351398169363923842017-03-06T17:46:00.003+11:002017-03-06T17:46:53.222+11:00Some Kinda Wonderful<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Happy March! and welcome to my workshop projects this month! We are gearing up for them to be <strong>Some Kinda</strong> <strong>Wonderful</strong>... full of bold, bright and beautiful, not to mention all that makes you happy.<br />
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Today I am sharing a preview of some of the layouts my workshop attendees have already created with this fun range of <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> products. We have celebrated friendship and have prepared pages in readiness for our Easter photos and there is still more fun to be had!<br />
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Don't you just love the cute cat and fox stickers from the <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9791&ci=7945"><span style="color: #76a5af;">Some Kinda Wonderful Complements</span></a> <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9791&ci=7945"><span style="color: #76a5af;">Pack</span></a> - they just look super sweet together! I extended the papers from the <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9789&ci=7943"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Some Kinda Wonderful Paper Pack</span></a> with the <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9365&ci=4849"><span style="color: #741b47;">Whimsy Fundamental Paper Pack</span></a>... the very <u>best</u> feature of the <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> paper range is the way they all compliment each other and this collection is no exception!<br />
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I followed the same sketch format for this Easter Layout and for this layout I extended the embellishments from the <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9791&ci=7945"><span style="color: #a2c4c9;">Some Kinda Wonderful Complements Pack</span></a> with assorted Cricut cut shapes, the Title can be found on the<a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=244"> <span style="color: #93c47d;">Flower Market Cartridge</span></a>. I then combined them with lovely Butterfly images stamped and cut from the <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9802&ci=8296"><span style="color: #e69138;">Dreamin’ Big Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle</span></a>. I am a huge fan of Thin Cuts, they are another fast and easy way to cut all kinds of shapes to embellish your crafting projects and this month you will find a huge variety of them available to purchase for <em>25% off retail price</em> in my<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com.au/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1703-cut-it-out.aspx"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Online Shop</span></a>.<br />
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I love meeting new crafting friends and you are very welcome to attend my workshop events - the next one is Saturday 18th March and we will be having more <strong>Some Kinda Wonderful</strong> fun.... you will find all the registration details on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristinesCreativeCapers/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Facebook Page</span></a>...simply click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristinesCreativeCapers/"><span style="color: #e06666;">here</span></a>.<br />
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Happy Crafting - see you soon!<br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-58856321555281029092017-02-08T16:43:00.000+11:002017-02-09T17:37:24.165+11:00February Stamp of the Month - Easter Bunny<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Oh My Goodness - it is day 8 of February already!! This year has certainly got off to a flying start, the kids are back at school, Summer sports are winding down but the days are still very warm! If you are finding yourself with a little free time or need to escape the heat - retreat to your craft room and the air conditioning?... then I have the cutest stamp set for you to ink up.<br />
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Take a peek at this month's <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2017/1702-easter-bunny.aspx"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Stamp of the Month</span></a> - a 12 piece set that will ensure you have some cute cards ready to send out at Easter time... and with a quick change of sentiment, a card for just about every occasion.<br />
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I used two of the sweet little bunny images to create this card. I coloured them with <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=1002&ci=4897"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Watercolour Pencils</span></a> and then paper pieced their clothing with papers from the <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9365&ci=4849"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Whimsy Fundamental</span></a> and the <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9773&ci=7886"><span style="color: #e06666;">Sugar Rush Paper Packs</span></a>. The sentiment was stamped on a "word bubble" shape, cut from the <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=244"><span style="color: #38761d;">Cricut Artbooking Collection</span></a>. It is a little difficult to see in this photo but I stamped both the bunnies and sentiment in <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9310&ci=6658"><span style="color: #e69138;">Cocoa Exclusive Ink™.</span></a> I am finding this my "go to" colour when I want to soften the look of my cards rather than stamp in black ink. </div>
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I also created these 2 cards using this month's <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2017/1702-easter-bunny.aspx"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Stamp of the Month</span></a>. I have developed a bit of an addiction to making <em>"scenic cards"</em> with my latest craze being <em>"picket fences". </em>Using the woodgrain print from the <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9372&ci=6890"><span style="color: #e69138;">Rustic Home Fundamentals</span></a> I cut small 1/2" strips, then roughly cut a picket shape into the top edge. Next I distressed the edges with a sponge & <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9310&ci=6658"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Cocoa Exclusive Ink™</span></a> and lined the pieces up across my base piece. The base was then trimmed with some grass shapes, again cut from the <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=244"><span style="color: #38761d;">Cricut Artbooking Collection</span></a>. The<em> "There's Nobunny Like You"</em> card came together really easily with lots of my scraps from my craft desk. Papers from the <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9773&ci=7886"><span style="color: #e06666;">Sugar Rush</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9789&ci=7943"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Some Kinda Wonderful Paper Packs</span></a> along with stickers and die-cuts from the <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9783&ci=7895"><span style="color: #e69138;">Hello Lovely</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9783&ci=7895"><span style="color: #e06666;">Springtime Complement Packs</span></a><span style="color: #e06666;">.</span><br />
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The <em>"Sending Smiles" </em>card came together in much the same way...but rather than have my bunny strolling in the grass, I decided to have her popping out to say<em> "hello"</em> from a flower pot...an idea that was inspired by an adorable card created by CTMH Consultant - <a href="http://corinnacraftfun.blogspot.com.au/2017/02/february-stamp-of-month.html">Corinna Murphy</a>. To further embellish the card I used a combination of flower, leaf and cloud shapes from the <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=244"><span style="color: #274e13;">Close To My Heart Cricut Collections</span></a>... cut in a variety of my favourite coloured cardstock -<a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9274&ci=4871"><span style="color: #e06666;"> Raspberry</span></a>, <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9271&ci=4868"><span style="color: #f1c232;">Lemon</span></a>, <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9270&ci=4867"><span style="color: #38761d;">Willow</span></a>, <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=369&ci=5865"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">SweetLeaf</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8076&ci=5879"><span style="color: #76a5af;">Glacier</span></a>.<br />
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February is also the perfect time for you to join the <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> family as a Consultant... especially if <span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;">you love paper crafting, sharing your creativity with others and enjoy</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Fun, Friendship and Awesome Rewards</span></strong><span style="color: black;">. </span></span></div>
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<strong>New Consultants</strong> who join <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> in February will get the February (Easter Bunny), March, and April Stamp of the Month sets for <strong>FREE</strong>! That’s an additional $81 in retail value added to the already incredible value of the New Consultant Kit! and if you are a <span style="color: black;"><strong>former Close To My Heart Consultant</strong>?? there is special offer just for you.... a lower-priced, no-kit enrolment option that will allow you to sign up and join my team for just $75! You will still receive $75 in Select Product Credit to spend on products of your choice, meaning...you basically get to sign up for free! PLUS you will receive the February, March, and April Stamp of the Month sets for<strong> FREE!</strong></span><span style="color: #38761d;"> </span></div>
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If you are interested in joining me and the other rewards <strong>Close To My Heart </strong>have to offer - simply click <a href="http://christinescreativecapers.blogspot.com.au/2017/02/sign-me-up.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">here</span></a> to find out more.</div>
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I hope you enjoyed seeing my bunny cards and I look forward to sharing more of my <strong>Close To</strong> <strong>My Heart</strong> journey with you.<br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-76899196748794234962017-02-01T07:05:00.000+11:002017-02-01T07:05:22.993+11:00Sign Me Up! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
If you love paper crafting and sharing your creativity with others - you may like to consider becoming a <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/what-we-do/be-a-consultant.aspx"><span style="color: #76a5af;">Consultant</span></a> - and enrich your crafting passion with lots of <strong><span style="color: #e06666;">Fun, Friendship and Awesome Rewards</span></strong>... February is the perfect time for you to join the <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> family and receive some lovely <span style="color: #38761d;">bonus gifts.</span><br />
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Whether you want to be a self-funded hobbyist, consumer consultant, club co-ordinator, or even a career builder - there is a place for you on my team of Crafty Chicks!<br />
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<strong>Benefits of Being a Consultant:</strong><br />
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<li>Access to an exclusive consultant website - containing artwork, creative insider projects, tutorials, business ideas and more.</li>
<li>The opportunity to earn fun and exclusive rewards in your first 3 months...including an additional $230 in FREE products</li>
<li>Free on-line training programs with creative, personal and business classes.</li>
<li>Opportunity to attend corporate sponsored events and earn an all expenses paid holiday (every year!)</li>
<li>Free online shop/website - with NO credit card fees</li>
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<li>Card/Project Kits & Handouts – <em>free</em> & exclusive to my team members.</li>
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<li>To be a part of <span style="color: #93c47d;"><strong>“Chris's Crafty Chicks”</strong></span> an Australian wide team of creative and inspiring artists.</li>
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-88281612017428960342017-01-24T21:58:00.001+11:002017-01-24T22:31:41.808+11:00Onwards and Upwards<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We haven't reached the end of January just yet, so I think it's still ok to say <strong>"Welcome</strong> <strong>to 2017"</strong> ? I am looking forward to a much better year ahead than the last...it wasn't that I had an <span data-dobid="hdw"><em>annus</em> <em>horribilis -</em> there was some good, mixed with the bad but it certainly was a tough one. There were times I felt very overwhelmed and just couldn't keep up with everything I wanted... crafting was still my salvation but my blogging fell to the wayside and I missed it! I am hoping this year to get back on track and while I can't promise a new post every week, I can promise a lot more regularity!</span><br />
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<span data-dobid="hdw">I have spent most of my hot summer days in my happy room creating with all the gorgeous new papers, stamps and embellishments from <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Close To My Heart's new Seasonal Expressions Idea Book Catalogue</span></a><span style="color: #b45f06;">.</span> </span><br />
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This layout features the super pretty <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9781&ci=7893"><span style="color: #e69138;">Hello Lovely Paper Pack</span></a> combined with the <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9783&ci=7895"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Hello Lovely Complements</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9775&ci=7888"><span style="color: #e06666;">Sugar Rush Complements</span></a> </div>
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-23188339852724413492016-09-02T21:19:00.001+10:002016-09-03T08:39:10.069+10:00Jeepers Creepers - I'm Back!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Yes! - I have been "missing in action" for 4 months and while it may seem that I have abandoned my crafting, that is certainly not the case! Life can throw you some curve balls, when you least expect it and mine came via a phone call back in May from our local hospital, my Dad arriving there by ambulance. He had suffered a major stroke and despite having surgery to retrieve the blood clot from his brain and lots of fighting on his behalf, he didn't fully recover. It is so sad to see an active man that was mowing lawns and building children's toys in his shed one day, to not being able to speak, eat and walk the next. He has now been admitted to a Nursing Home and life for my family has certainly changed, we hold on tight to our memories and take one day at a time....and although I haven't spent as much time in my craft room as I would like, I have managed some time out... to simply play and enjoy all the new goodies that <strong>Close</strong> <strong>To My Heart</strong> has released over the past few months in their <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx"><span style="color: #f1c232;">Annual Inspirations</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx"><span style="color: #45818e;">Holiday Expressions</span></a> catalogue/idea books.<br />
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I have also been busy designing new workshop kits for those of you who like to play along with me and scrapbook at home. The first of these I have to share uses the new <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9277&ci=6789"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Jeepers Creepers Paper Pack</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.closetomyheart.com.au/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=9278"><span style="color: #e69138;">Complement Pack</span></a> which includes fun stickers and black glitter die-cut letters and shapes....see the preview/s below or click <a href="http://christinescreativecapers.blogspot.com.au/p/kits.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">here</span></a> to view the full layouts and to find the purchasing options available to you.<br />
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and while you may think the papers are very much Halloween based...they really are so much more....this project contains layouts and cards to celebrate all that is<em> "sweet"</em> in your life, create fun birthday messages or simply showcase your children's monstrous activities.</div>
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The layouts have been designed in a classic format with minimal resizing and cropping of photos needed, they include journalling boxes and also allow you the opportunity to further embellish and create your own style.</div>
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The 1st of May saw the release of a brand new <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Seasonal Expressions Catalogue/Idea</span></a> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Book</span> from <strong>Close To My Heart</strong>. It is jammed packed with so many exciting new products I thought it would be fun to share here, on my blog, a series of product profile feature articles!<br />
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Where to start is the tricky part! as there is so much crafty goodness to share! However, this past weekend I shared a Creative Session at the CTMH Team Builders Leaders Conference, that showcased alternative uses for <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=57"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Thin Cut dies</span></a> and while some of this presentation was streamed live on Periscope the art work was a little difficult to see.<br />
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While <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=57">Thin Cuts</a></span> were primarily designed to co-ordinate with our lovely stamp sets, their uses are only limited by your imagination. I use them a lot as stand-alone die cuts <em>( that is without any stamping added at all )</em> - they make great decorative borders and embellishments for your scrapbook pages. <br />
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These are some of the new <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9195&ci=4419"><span style="color: #45818e;">Ornate Blossom Thin Cuts</span></a>...<br />
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... and these are some layouts that use partial elements of the shapes to create decorative borders. The first layout showcases all the exotic rose gold foil and kraft cardstock embellishments in the new <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9178&ci=4376"><span style="color: #e69138;">Florence Complement Pack</span></a> along with the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9177&ci=4374"><span style="color: #e69138;">Florence Papers.</span></a> The <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=57"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Thin Cut</span></a> shape can be seen peeking out under the Thailand Culture subtitle... in the form of an irregular shaped scallop edge.<br />
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This second layout uses the same <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9195&ci=4419"><span style="color: #45818e;">Ornate Blossom Thin Cut</span></a> set and features some of the other papers in the<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9177&ci=4374"> <span style="color: #e69138;">Florence Paper</span></a> range and stickers from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9178&ci=4376"><span style="color: #e69138;">Florence Complements</span></a> <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9178&ci=4376"><span style="color: #e69138;">Pack</span></a>, combined with some <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=128"><span style="color: #93c47d;">Fundamental Stickers</span></a> - and again some of the partial die-cut shape have been used to form a scallop border.<br />
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This layout features both these ideas and papers from the new<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=174"> <span style="color: #e69138;">Florence</span></a> range and the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9183&ci=4389"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Magical Paper Pack</span></a> - they compliment each other beautifully.<br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-41357980656311916822016-03-30T10:48:00.000+11:002016-03-30T10:48:53.425+11:00Sweet Sunshine Birdies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The <b><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2016/1603-sunshine-birdies.aspx"><span style="color: #f1c232;">March Stamp of the Month - Sunshine Birdies</span></a> </b>has been so much fun to create with! I have been churning out a huge array of different card styles this month. After the 31st March, it will no longer be available to purchase, so I am very glad it has already been added it to my collection.<br />
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The little birdies are super sweet and I decided that they would be the perfect image to use to make Thank You cards. I love having a stash of pre-made thank you cards ready to go...it is always nice to let someone know how much you appreciated them.<br />
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The cards were created using a combination of papers from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9077&ci=3888"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Penelope</span></a> and <span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8564&ci=3195"><span style="color: #e06666;">Kaleidoscope Paper Packs</span></a> </span>and embellished with <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8629&ci=3322"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Purple Enamel Hearts</span></a> and silver glitter <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9081&ci=3924"> <span style="color: #76a5af;">Playful Puffies</span></a>. The sentiment was stamped in black ink and comes from the<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8921"><span style="color: #93c47d;"> Packages, Boxes and Tags Stamp Set</span></a>. The little birdies <i>( and sun image ) </i>were stamped in<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9053"> <span style="color: #0b5394;">Black Memento Ink</span></a> and coloured with <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=1002"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Watercolour Pencils</span></a> and shaded with a <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=166"><span style="color: #e69138;">Blending Pen</span></a>. In order to create a multiple of cards in one sitting I used a simple design - the sketch I have shared with you below.<br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-20083595191446006502016-03-28T17:26:00.001+11:002016-03-28T17:30:30.783+11:00Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge - #153<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This week the card shape is square and I really enjoyed playing with this format. It has been quite awhile since I have created a card in a shape other than rectangle. I based my card around the stamp sets and cluster design I shared in my last blog post <i>(you can find it by clicking - <a href="http://www.christinescreativecapers.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/one-design-three-different-ways.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">here</span></a>). </i>I love how you can use the same stamp sets time and time again and by changing the colour palette come up with lots of different variations.<br />
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I basically followed the sketch design cutting 1/4" strips of paper to create the striped look depicted in the sketch. The pink and mint coloured papers were taken from the paper/pages in the<br />
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Now, is the perfect time to add these 3 stamp sets to your collection. During the month of March...<i>(and yes, we only have a few days left!)</i> - when you purchase two stamp sets you get a third set for <strong>free - </strong>that is a saving of $21 on the 3 stamp sets used in this card design and exceptional value for money especially knowing you can use them over and over again. To find out more about this offer simply click <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1603-stampaganza.aspx"><span style="color: #cc0000;">here</span></a>!<br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-8880424379935359252016-03-24T21:27:00.002+11:002016-03-24T21:28:16.174+11:00One Design - Three Different Ways.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Inspired by the cover of the current <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Seasonal Expressions</span></a> catalogue/idea book I created this sweet little card, that I have labelled as a <em>"pocket full of friendship".</em><br />
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It uses three of my favourite stamp sets - <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9119"><span style="color: #45818e;">Springtime Wishes</span></a>, <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9118"><span style="color: #e06666;">Friend in Me</span></a> and<span style="color: #e69138;"> </span><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8917"><span style="color: #e69138;">Ink Blot</span></a>. The floral images were stamped onto papers from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=122"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Georgie</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=156"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Penelope Paper Packs</span></a> and arranged in a bouquet above a pocket shape cut from the<br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-67456534717231039192016-03-01T08:00:00.000+11:002016-03-24T19:06:49.625+11:00Stamp of the Month - Sunshine Birdies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you love mix and matching your stamp sets too?... then the wait is over! Today is the beginning of <strong>Stampaganza 2016 - </strong>yes this month you can buy any two <br />
<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=4"><span style="color: #93c47d;">My Acrylix<sup>®</sup> Stamp Sets</span></a> (M-, A-, B-, C-, D-, or E-size) at full retail price and get a third stamp set of equal or lesser value FREE! That is a savings of up to $45!!! This offer is only available during March, so start submitting your stamp orders in my <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=4"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Online Shop</span></a> (<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=4"><span style="color: #cc0000;">click here</span></a>) and let the <strong>Stampaganza</strong> begin!<br />
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It is also time for another new sketch over at the <a href="http://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.ca/"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge</span></a> and I have showcased some of the other images from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8921"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Sunshine Birdies</span></a> stamp set combined with a thank you sentiment from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8921"><span style="color: #e69138;">Packages, Boxes and Tags</span></a> stamp set using this sketch design.<br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-18782783879998808972016-02-25T21:57:00.002+11:002016-02-25T21:57:15.468+11:00Hello There...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
... my apologies for the big gap between posts, I have been having a few issues with blogger not wanting to log me in. However, I am here now, so maybe the problem is resolved!!<br />
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If you follow me on<span style="background-color: white;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Instagram</span></a> (ChrissyML) </span>or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristinesCreativeCapers/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Facebook</span></a> you would have seen my new little crafting companion Archie. He is a very cute diluted ginger tabby cat, rescued from an Animal Shelter just after Christmas. He has become my shadow, he keeps running off with my scissors and pens and loves pretty paper as much as I do!!<br />
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Over the past few days my buddy and I have been colouring up a storm with Watercolour Pencils and images from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9116"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Spring Critters Stamp Set</span></a>. This is one of the sets you can find in the new <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx"><span style="color: #e06666;">Seasonal Expressions</span></a> and co-ordinates with the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9099&ci=3928"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Spring Critters Thin-Cut Dies</span></a>. I am very excited by the addition of <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=57"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Thin-Cut Dies</span></a> in the <b>Close To My Heart</b> product range, they bring a whole new dimension to my crafting.<br />
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<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=57"><span style="color: #45818e;">Thin-Cuts</span></a> are metal dies that you can use with your favorite die cutting machine to cut shapes that coordinate perfectly with some of the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=4"><span style="color: #e69138;">My Acrylix</span></a><span class="tm"><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=4"><span style="color: #e69138;">® stamp sets</span></a>. They </span>are ideal for those of you who really dislike fussy cutting. I prefer to stamp my image first then run it through my Cuttlebug machine with the co-ordinating <span style="color: #45818e;"><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=57"><span style="color: #45818e;">Thin-Cut Die</span></a> </span>before colouring and using in my project designs.<br />
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This is Archie's "sad face" I wouldn't let him chew this pencil although, he has added teeth marks to almost all the others!! He was very intrigued with my colouring and blending and happily sat on my desk to watch the process...well almost, there were a few moments where he wanted to "help"!<br />
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...and this is the card "we" created with the coloured images. The sweet little bunny shapes were cut in half and placed inside square shapes almost to make them appear as if they were popping out to say<i> Hello!</i> The strips of patterned paper came from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=156"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Penelope</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=120"><span style="color: #990000;">La Vie En Rose</span></a> paper packs and trimmed with a tiny piece of glitter paper. The sentiment was stamped in black ink combining 2 of the sentiment images from the<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9116"> <span style="color: #0b5394;">Spring Critters Stamp Set</span></a>.<br />
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I am hoping blogger continues to co-operate as I have lots of fun projects to share combining colouring techniques and<span style="color: #45818e;"> <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=57"><span style="color: #45818e;">Thin-Cuts</span></a> </span>be sure to pop back for a visit soon... to see the full range of <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=57"><span style="color: #45818e;">Thin-Cuts</span></a> available click<span style="color: #cc0000;"> <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=57"><span style="color: #cc0000;">here</span></a></span>!<br />
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Wishing you a great weekend and some relaxing colouring time :)</div>
Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-75079709129034561312016-02-04T08:11:00.000+11:002016-02-04T08:11:10.501+11:00Craft for a Cause<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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During February, I am raising awareness and much need $$ for <strong>Operation Smile™.</strong> If you can assist me, it would truly be appreciated<br />
<strong>Operation Smile™</strong> is a not for profit organisation providing reconstructive surgery to children and young adults born in developing countries with facial deformities. Every three minutes a child is born somewhere in the world with a cleft lip or palate with one in ten of these dying before their first birthday.<span class="text_exposed_show"> A cleft lip operation costs as little as $300. </span><br />
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To help me raise money for this worthy cause, all you need to do is contact me to organise a crafty get together with your friends. We can make cards or a scrapbooking page. Cost per person to attend is $10 with half this fee being donated directly to <strong>Operation Smile™.</strong> I will supply all the materials and tools needed to complete the project.<br />
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If you are unable to host a get together, but would love to make a donation?... then this fun little stamp <em>(available only in February)</em> is just for you!<br />
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Filled with adorable icons and loveable sentiments, this stamp set will be a wonderful addition to your collection Not only will you be getting a high-quality stamp set by taking part in this promotion, but <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> will also donate $7 USD of the proceeds from the sale of this stamp set to <strong>Operation Smile™</strong><br />
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This is a whimsical little card I whipped up using this stamp set...it features <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5782&ci=840"><span style="color: #e69138;">Kraft Cardstock</span></a> and black & white papers from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=120"><span style="color: #990000;">La Vie En Rose</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8633&ci=3337"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Basic Fundamentals packs</span></a><span style="color: #b45f06;">. </span><span style="color: black;">The telephone and speech bubbles images were stamped in Cranberry and Black ink, then fussy cut and adhered to a circle shape cut from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8676&ci=3422"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Cricut® Art Philosophy Cartridge</span></a></span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">. </span><span style="color: black;">The circle was outlined with the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7763&ci=783"><span style="color: #351c75;">Black Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen</span></a> to co-ordinate with the stamped outline of the speech bubbles - it worked a treat!</span><br />
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At the <em>"heart"</em> of <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> is the desire to help others—whether that’s showing you how to preserve your favourite memories and create beautiful artwork or giving back to those in need. That’s why you will find a line of <strong>Operation Smile™</strong> goodies in my <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=113"><span style="color: #e06666;">Online Store</span></a> where we donate a portion of each purchase to <strong>Operation Smile™</strong> - simply click <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=113"><span style="color: #cc0000;">here</span> </a>to see what is on offer and how you can help.<br />
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... and did you know donations can be made every time you purchase from my Online Store?? - all you have to do is round up your purchase. For example; if your purchase totals $98.50? - you can round your total to $100 and $1.50 will be donated to <strong>Operation Smile™...</strong>easy peasy!<br />
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In my previous career as a Dental Nurse I have assisted both Oral Surgeons and Orthodontists with treatments associated with a cleft condition and seen first hand how these surgeries improve a child's way of life - things we take for granted, eating, hearing, speech and teeth. If you would like to know more about <strong>Operation Smile™</strong> follow this link: <a href="http://australia.operationsmile.org/">http://australia.operationsmile.org/</a><br />
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Since 1982, Operation Smile has provided hundreds of thousands of free surgeries for children from more than 60 countries, please consider joining me to help even more children in need.</div>
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-44068347672478463652016-02-03T15:44:00.002+11:002016-02-03T15:45:28.969+11:00Stamp of the Month - Balloon Animals<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Wow another new month!! Can you believe it is February already?? The kids are back at school, Summer sport is winding down and if you think it is time to claim a little play time in your craft, then I have a super cute stamp set that you will want to ink up!!<br />
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Take a peek at this month's <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2016/1602-balloon-animals.aspx"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Stamp of the Month - Balloon Animals</span></a> a 13 piece stamp set that includes sentiments as well as an array of sweet balloon animals that include elephants and monkeys, making it very appealing for children's birthday cards<br />
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The papers used in this card are featured in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=156"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Penelope</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=155"><span style="color: #990000;">Regatta Paper Packs</span></a> that was released last month be sure to check them out in my <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/category.aspx"><span style="color: #e06666;">Online Store</span></a> too... lots of bright, pretty and geometric prints to be found! The Happy Birthday sentiment was stamped in Black ink and is one of 5 sentiments found in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2016/1602-balloon-animals.aspx"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Balloon Animals stamp set</span></a>. The card was finished of by embellishing with 3 little black glitter stars found in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8610&ci=3284"><span style="color: #20124d;">Black Fundamental Assortment</span></a><span style="color: #20124d;">.</span></div>
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As usual you can purchase the Stamp of the Month <em>(a D-size stamp set, that usually</em> <em>retails for $27)</em> for just $7.50 AUD when you place an order of $75 or more in Close To My Heart products in my <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/category.aspx"><span style="color: #990000;">Online Shop</span></a>... you will simply be prompted at check-out to add it to your order. <br />
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When you visit my <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/category.aspx"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Online Shop</span></a> this month be sure to take a look at the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1602-share-the-love.aspx"><span style="color: #0b5394;">"Share the Love"</span></a> promotion. During February you can also purchase the exclusive My Acrylix<sup><span style="font-size: small;">®</span></sup> <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1602-share-the-love.aspx"><b><span style="color: #257fbe;">Share the Love D-size stamp set (CC1060)</span></b></a>. Filled with adorable icons and loveable sentiments, this stamp set will be a beautiful addition to your collection—but there is more to this stamp set than meets the eye! Not only will you be getting a high-quality, swoon-worthy stamp set by taking part in this promotion, but <b>Close To My Heart will also donate $7 USD of the proceeds from this stamp set to Operation Smile™</b>, an amazing organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children all over the world!*<strong><em> Keep a look out on social media all month long to see this stamp set in action, and remember to post your own artwork using the hashtag #ctmhsharethelove to help bring attention to this amazing and worthy cause</em></strong><br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-61395971516530339472016-01-27T15:23:00.002+11:002016-01-27T19:04:00.040+11:001 Stamp Set - 3 Cards<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Everything has been coming up roses over the past couple of weeks on my blog and today is no exception! There is no doubt that I have loved playing with the <br />
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Featured below are 3 cards created using the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2016/1601-beloved-bouquet.aspx"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">January Stamp of the Month - Beloved Bouquet</span></a> that really highlight the versatility of the stamp set. I love that you can whip up a simple and effective card in just a few minutes or spend time in your craft room with inks and paints to create something a little more detailed. Whatever option you choose, I know this stamp set will help you create a masterpiece.<br />
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Don't forget you only have until the end of the month to add this lovely stamp set to you collection - just $7.50 when you place an order of $75 or more in<strong> Close To My</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> products either <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/category.aspx"><span style="color: #990000;">online in my store</span></a>, by phoning or emailing and placing your order directly through me... with 14 images included, this is stamp set is seriously great value!<br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-55567140213929330772016-01-17T06:38:00.000+11:002016-01-17T06:40:36.059+11:00More Beloved Bouquets<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have been creating like crazy with this month's<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2016/1601-beloved-bouquet.aspx"> </a><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2016/1601-beloved-bouquet.aspx"><span style="color: #990000;">Stamp of the Month - Beloved Bouquet</span></a>... you name it, layouts, cards etc they have all been stamped in beautiful roses!<br />
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Don't forget you only have until the end of the month to add this lovely stamp set to you collection - just $7.50 when you place an order of $75 or more in<strong> Close To My</strong> <strong>Heart</strong> products either <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/category.aspx"><span style="color: #990000;">online in my store</span></a>, by phoning or emailing and placing your order directly through me... with 14 images included, this is one very versatile stamp set!<br />
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It is time for another new sketch over at the <a href="http://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.ca/"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge</span></a> and because I am currently "obsessed" with the January Stamp of the Month...<em>yes, it's a big favourite at the moment and it is getting used in so many of my papercraft projects...</em> I thought I would combine the two.<br />
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I used another of the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=21"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">new paper packs</span></a> recently released by <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> called <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9077&ci=3888"><span style="color: #f1c232;">Penelope</span></a> - this pack simply makes me smile... is it so bright and pretty. It includes 12 springtime style prints - 12" × 12" B&T Duos™ (2 each of 6 double-sided designs). The floral cluster was created using the 2nd generation stamping technique along with the base & shade method - the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8778&ci=3767"><span style="color: #e06666;">Beloved Bouquet stamp set</span></a> has been designed to help you create this great textured effect - here's how... stamp the solid
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If you would like to play along with the <a href="http://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.ca/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge</span></a> or see what the design team created using this sketch - you can find the Atlantic Hearts blog <a href="http://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.ca/"><span style="color: #990000;">here</span></a>. To purchase the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8778&ci=3767"><span style="color: #e06666;">Stamp of the Month - Beloved Bouquet</span></a>, head on over to my online store and while you are there, browse through the complete list of <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=2"><span style="color: #e06666;">new products</span></a>.<br />
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Happy New Year & Welcome to 2016 - wishing you a year full of love, laughter and lots of create fun!... today I am super excited to announce the release of our brand new <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Seasonal Expressions catalogue</span></a>. <br />
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It is available for you to view right now on my<span style="color: #3d85c6;"> </span><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/category.aspx"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">website</span></a> just click <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx"><span style="color: #cc0000;">here</span></a>. It contains a gorgeous array of new ideas and product to kick start your creativity in 2016!... especially our 3 new<span style="color: #e06666;"> </span><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=148"><span style="color: #e06666;">"<em><strong>Workshop Your Way Kits"</strong></em></span></a> - you will love this innovative concept... with just 1 kit you can complete 3 Double Page Layouts, 2 Picture My Life/Pocket Page Layouts and approx. 8-9 cards all with cutting guides and instructions. Best of all if you can't attend my workshops or prefer to scrap in the comfort of your own home?... you can follow a step by step video such as this one featuring the new <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9067&ci=3873"><span style="color: #e69138;">Charlotte</span></a> range.<br />
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Pictured below is the new <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9073&ci=3875"><span style="color: #351c75;">Regatta Workshops Your Way Kit</span></a> that I have been busily creating a variety of summer fun and pretty floral projects with. It is such a versatile kit...it contains a great nautical theme, a cheerful colour palette and a lovely selection of flowers that includes stickers and die-cuts.</div>
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The cover of the new <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Seasonal Expressions</span></a> catalogue was my inspiration for this card that also uses some of the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9072&ci=3885"><span style="color: #990000;">Regatta Complements</span></a> featured above.</div>
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The pocket and leaf shapes were cut from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8545&ci=2600"><span style="color: #38761d;">Artistry </span></a><span style="color: #38761d;">Cricut® Cartridge</span> while the 3 larger flowers and <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8076&ci=1585"><span style="color: #45818e;">Glacier</span></a> coloured leaves were created from our brand new die-cutting system...yes! another exciting newcomer to our range called <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9097&ci=3915"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Thin Cuts</span></a> - metal dies that can be used with your favourite die cutting machine to cut shapes that co-ordinate perfectly with the My Acrylix<span class="tm">®</span> stamp sets. There are 4 to choose from and the one I have used here is called <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9097&ci=3915"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Springtime Wishes</span></a> it has 11 different shapes of flowers and leaves and works alongside the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9119"><span style="color: #e06666;">Springtime Wishes stamp set</span></a>. The stamped flowers and leaves were then complimented with the die-cut and stickers included in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9072&ci=3885"><span style="color: #990000;">Regatta Complements Pack</span></a>. The <em><strong>"Thanks"</strong></em> sentiment can be found in one of the new stamp sets found in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Seasonal Expressions</span></a> called <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9101&ci=3772"><span style="color: #e69138;">Friendly Wishes</span></a> - a great value set of 9 sentiments for $10.00! I also used <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8437&ci=2146"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Glacier Extra Thick Twine</span></a>, </div>
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-57048362909599826382015-12-29T17:33:00.001+11:002015-12-29T17:33:14.448+11:00Papercrafting Fun<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Looking for some last minute decorating tips for your New Years Eve party?? - then this cute Bunting may just do the trick!!...simply grab your <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8017"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Mini Stapler</span></a> and <br />
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I have created bunting for so many different occasions but this is the easiest and quickest I have ever produced it... and I have to confess that the bunting in this photo will not be adorning any party! Instead it will form a portion of the classroom decorations for my daughter's Grade 5/6 class of 2016. If you follow my <em>"creativecapers" </em>then you know I love crafting with my youngest daughter and she loves creating fun and inviting learning areas for her students<em> ( if you click </em><a href="http://www.christinescreativecapers.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/friday-friend-feature-15.html"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><em>here</em></span></a><em> you will see her jungle theme & classroom from this year ). </em>Rather than follow a theme this time around, she has decided to design a brightly coloured pre-teen space with lots of bunting hanging from the ceiling. The fabulous chevron and trendy prints in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=98"><span style="color: #45818e;">Designer Creations Paper Bags</span></a> certainly complimented the look she wanted.<br />
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To create the bunting the paper bags were laminated, just so they could uphold a whole year of "wear and tear" then a dovetail/wedge was cut into the end with the opening. Next, they were attached along a piece of ribbon with the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8017"><span style="color: #990000;">Mini Stapler </span></a>- being just a 1/4" in size they are very discrete...giving it a nice professional finish. I am a huge fan of this stapler for just that reason! It is amongst my Top 10 most used tools, you can find it <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8017"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">here </span></a>in my <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/category.aspx"><span style="color: #e06666;">online shop</span></a>, along with packs <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8066"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">2000 refills</span></a>.<br />
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Be sure to stay tuned for some more <em>"sneak peeks"</em> into my daughter's classroom we have some serious playtime happening in the craft room at the moment and I look forward to sharing our projects with you in the coming weeks.<br />
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Wishing you all the best as you celebrate the New Year - thank you for joining me here in my little world of creativity and supporting my Close To My Heart business....see you in 2016 - Chris xx<br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-41364806180136044052015-12-23T08:33:00.004+11:002016-03-28T16:32:54.682+11:00Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge - #139<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Once again I am joining the sketch fun over at the <a href="http://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.ca/"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Atlantic Hearts Challenge Blog</span></a>... <br />
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Although I have finished making my Christmas cards I used this sketch as inspiration for this cute little red and green creation. It is not your traditional type of Christmas card but came together in just the same way as a card I posted a little while back, <em>( you can see that </em><a href="http://www.christinescreativecapers.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/a-creative-distraction.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><em>here</em></span></a><em> ) </em>where all the left-over bits and pieces on my craft desk were combined together and resulted in a simple but cute card.<br />
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So many different pieces of paper scraps were used in this card - <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=270&ci=10"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cranberry</span></a>, <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=270&ci=10">White Daisy</a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5782"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Kraft </span></a>cardstock, <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8564&ci=3195"><span style="color: #e06666;">Kaleidoscope papers</span>,</a> <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8631&ci=3329"><span style="color: #38761d;">Enchantment Paper Fundamentals</span></a>. The sketch design brought them together beautifully and they co-ordinated so well with the stickers and kraft card die-cut shapes from the <br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-34492657163052355602015-12-18T16:01:00.002+11:002015-12-18T18:48:34.435+11:00Planners Gonna Plan/Part 1 - Setting Up A New Planner<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am so excited to be sharing with you the new <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=146"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Everyday Life™ Planner</span></a> from <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> - decorative planners are so on trend in the world of papercrafting and this one is very hard to resist...truly who could resist something as pretty and practical as this??!!??<br />
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Setting up and decorating a planner is a huge part of the fun for planner addicts and there is nothing quite so appealing as a bundle of blank pages - they not only represent a new year but new beginnings and a whole lot of <em>"new"</em> crafting opportunities. However, if you are new to this form of practical crafting they can also be a little daunting and with this in mind, I thought I would share with you my tips for getting started and a peek at my pages.<br />
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My first tip is to gather together your supplies - pens, roller/date stamps, washi tape, post-it notes, stickers, <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=19"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Picture My Life™</span></a> cards, etc and store them together in easy reach. My supplies are all bundled together in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8612&ci=3290"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">My Acrylix® Mini Stamp Organizer</span></a> - they all fit in nicely and this is the perfect container to leave sitting out on my desk. While some of these decorative items are optional - <em>I personally think they make the whole process so much more fun! - and yes, the pic you see below gives you a little look at some goodies being released 1st Jan... that are going to add even more fun to embellishing your planner!</em><br />
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While I am a self-proclaimed <em>"stationery junkie"</em> and I have a huge collection of pens <em>( mainly pink )...</em> highlighters, gel, fineliners, texta, erasable, correction - Yep!... you name it, I've got it!! I do however, find a single black pen is all you really need. Some people like to colour code events in their planners and write in a variety of different colours (<em>eg. personal appointments in pink, sporting events in blue, housekeeping tasks in green etc).</em> I find this a little time consuming and not so easy to keep track of. I never know if I will have the correct pen colour on hand when I need to write something and if I wait until I do; I know I will ultimately forget what it was, I wanted to write down! It is simply easier for me to write with my Black <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7763&ci=783"><span style="color: #990000;">Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen</span></a> - and use the stickers that are included in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9084&ci=3932"><span style="color: #e06666;">Everyday Life™ 2016 Planner Pages</span></a> as a form of colour coding for any events, I wish to highlight.<br />
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The next thing I like to do when setting up a new planner is to make time to sit down with my current planner and transfer across perpetual and annual events - such as Birthdays, Anniversaries, Public Holidays etc. Then I add those appointments and important events already scheduled for the new year - eg. the 6 monthly visit to the dentist or the start of the school year, holidays etc. I also find another great way to stay organised is to start marking down reminders in my planner too. An example of this, is the annual medical appointment I have in October, that I can't schedule 12 months ahead. Often when I do remember to phone and make the appointment, most of the convenient times are already gone or I am so late the appointment gets pushed out until November <em>or in the case of this year, December!</em> I have learnt the best thing to do is to schedule a date a month or 2 months earlier in my planner as a reminder to phone and make the appointment. While I don't manage my husband's or my daughter's appointments I do want to add reminders in my planners for them as well -<em> a reminder to remind them </em>LOL! If you are a goal setter or have monthly or annual housekeeping tasks such as air-conditioner maintenance, pool cleaning etc add them to your planner at this stage too. Taking the time to sit down and include these things in your planner now... for the coming year, helps you keep on track and removes some of the organisational stress from your life.<br />
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This is a little preview into my month of January - I love that the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9084&ci=3932"><span style="color: #e06666;">Everyday Life™ 2016 Planner Pages</span></a> come with both monthly and weekly views. I use the monthly view as a form of diary/calendar with everything I have scheduled for the month written beside the date. This is just so I can see at a glance where I may have a spare date to schedule appointments, workshops etc. I then use the weekly view to add in the actual appointment times and any extra details I might need listed, such as what I need to do to prepare, what to bring, goals etc. There is more space to write on the weekly view pages and this is where my real planning happens. You will see in my example below where I have colour coded events using the stickers that are included in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9084&ci=3932"><span style="color: #e06666;">Everyday Life™ 2016 Planner Pages</span></a>. I also like to add notes to the monthly view pages for events I would like to combine & schedule with family & friends for that particular month... this is so when we do get together to co-ordinate plans, I can see quickly where I have a day available. I do like things to be colour co-ordinated and as you can see any "<em>decorating"</em> I do does match the planner's colour scheme. I tend to store any unused stickers, papers and embellishments from my other projects into colour groups... and as you can see on these pages - I have used pixie and glacier stickers from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8670&ci=3412"><span style="color: #45818e;">Fundamental Stickers Whimsy Pack</span></a> and the<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8572&ci=3197"> <span style="color: #e69138;">Kaleidoscope Complements</span></a> along with some gold stars from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8611&ci=3287"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Gold Fundamental Assortment</span></a>. Planners are great place to use all your left-over or excess treasures! My stamped Happy New Year embellishment was created using images from <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2015/1511-cheers-2016.aspx"><span style="color: #351c75;">November Stamp of the Month</span></a> - called Cheers... I am so glad I collect each month's <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2015/1511-cheers-2016.aspx"><span style="color: #351c75;">Stamp of the Month</span></a> as each set is so universal they can be used over and over again. I make sure I never miss out on ordering these stamp sets!<br />
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One of my favourite additions to this Everyday Life™ planner system is the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9085&ci=3934"><span style="color: #e06666;">My Crush® Everyday Life Pages</span></a> and pocket style <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9088&ci=3898"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Memory Protectors</span></a> <em>(they come in 2 sizes - 4" x 6" and 4" x 3"). </em>I really admire the planner addicts that have the time to basically scrapbook their weekly diary spread but I am afraid for me to do this I would be spending way too much time making my planner look <em>"pretty"</em> than actually doing the things I have planned!! However, with the inclusion of the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9085&ci=3934"><span style="color: #e06666;">My Crush® Everyday Life</span> <span style="color: #e06666;">Pages</span></a> and pocket style <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9088&ci=3898"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Memory Protectors</span></a> I can incorporate a little creative scrapbooking, display my memorabilia and journal my thoughts, adventures and experiences - a perfect mix of everything I love to do! -<em> photo below, courtesy of the Close To My Heart art department.</em><br />
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Right now! is the perfect time to get your hands on the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1512-planners-gonna-plan.aspx"><span style="color: #e06666;">Everyday Life Planner™</span></a> - not only are we getting ready to commence another new year of plans, events and appointments but <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> have an amazing bundle offer available until the 31st December - click <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1512-planners-gonna-plan.aspx"><span style="color: #b45f06;">HERE</span></a> for more details - you can save over 15% off the retail price and get your 2016 planning well underway!<br />
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Over the coming months I will share some of my <em>"not so personal"</em> planner pages with you and pass on more tips and tricks for bullet journaling, memory keeping and embellishing your <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=146"><span style="color: #e06666;">Everyday Life™ Album</span></a><span style="color: #e06666;">...</span> stay tuned for this creative journey - planning your year has never been more FUN!<br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-65326241288374280742015-12-09T15:18:00.000+11:002015-12-09T15:18:06.044+11:00Holiday Greetings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Like all Aussie's I dream of a White Christmas or least the opportunity to experience one...there is something very magical about snow scenes at Christmas time and I have created my own! Yes, yesterday as I was finishing the very last of my Christmas cards (<em> yay-me!! ) </em>I decided to make a special little Holiday Greeting card depicting a snow scene and the cute little woodland critters from <strong>Close To My Heart's</strong> <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8913"><span style="color: #990000;">Miracle of Christmas Stamp Set</span></a>.<br />
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I used a combination of different techniques to create the scene, sponging, colouring, random stamping, paper piecing and paper tearing. The background was sponged in <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8702&ci=3211"><span style="color: #20124d;">Sapphire</span></a> and<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8081&ci=1593"> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Glacier Exclusive Inks™</span></a> and then in <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=3250&ci=668"><span style="color: #ea9999;">White Pigment Ink</span></a> I randomly stamped an image from the<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Search.aspx?SearchValue=Ink+Blot"> Ink Blot Stamp Set</a> to represent falling snow. I then hand tore strips of <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=382&ci=23"><span style="color: #e69138;">White Cardstock</span></a> and layered them in the foreground. The cute fox and bear images were stamped in <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=738&ci=651">Cocoa Exclusive Ink™</a> onto white card stock and patterned papers found in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8562&ci=3187"><span style="color: #274e13;">White Pines Paper Pack</span></a> and the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8680&ci=3430"><span style="color: #990000;">Picture My Life™ White Pines Scrapbooking Program</span></a> multiple times then I fussy cut out features such as clothes and scarves. I used the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8097&ci=1320"><span style="color: #b45f06;">ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Clay Marker</span></a> and the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8094&ci=1311"><span style="color: #cc0000;">ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Carmine Marker</span></a> to add details to the noses, cheeks and ears. The scene was then matted onto some <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5782"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Kraft Cardstock</span></a> before adhering to the card base. It was so much fun working on this card and using colours other than the traditional red and green.<br />
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I have really enjoyed creating cards with these little critters this holiday season and the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8917"><span style="color: #e06666;">Ink Blot Stamp Set</span></a> is an all time favourite. Here is a little peek at some other cards I created using both these sets and similar techniques.<br />
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Both stamp sets are available to purchase in my <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/category.aspx"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Online Shop</span></a> you can order online and have your goodies sent directly to your door or if you would like me to place your order and have it delivered to my workshop events simply email me at <a href="mailto:lotfam@iinet.net.au">lotfam@iinet.net.au</a><br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-74920545993895379022015-12-08T20:33:00.002+11:002015-12-20T19:24:47.824+11:00Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge - #137<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It is time to join in the sketch fun over at the <a href="http://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.ca/"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Atlantic Hearts Challenge Blog</span></a>... <br />
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I rotated the sketch and stamped the images in <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8704&ci=3215"><span style="color: #274e13;">Fern Ink</span></a> into the centre 3/4" squares of White Cardstock that were then matted onto larger 1" squares of <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=270"><span style="color: #990000;">Cranberry Cardstock</span></a>. The centre of each flower image was embellished with rhinestones shapes from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6746&ci=886"><span style="color: #e06666;">Sparkles Clear Assortment</span></a>. The lower section of the card includes a selection of great crafting goodies from the <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> product range - <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7330&ci=903"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Red Shimmer Trim</span></a>, <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8599&ci=3263"><span style="color: #274e13;">Fern Thick Twine</span></a> and the floral paper was cut from a card found in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8680&ci=3430"><span style="color: #990000;">Picture My Life™ White Pines Scrapbooking Program</span></a>. The sentiment was stamped in <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=743&ci=652"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cranberry Ink</span></a> and comes from the <em>Festive Trees Hostess Reward Stamp Set.</em><br />
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Don't forget to pop on over to the <a href="http://atlanticheartschallenge.blogspot.ca/"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge</span></a> and take a peek at all the inspiring ideas - play along with us and post your creations based on this sketch too... it is a lot of fun!</div>
Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-60806647816290573712015-12-02T19:29:00.000+11:002015-12-02T19:30:08.440+11:00A Creative Distraction<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Two blog posts in less than a day is a bit of a first for me LOL!! It seems when the crafting mojo is in full force other priorities take a back seat!<br />
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Last night I finished off another floral card using the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2015/1512-candlelight-garden.aspx"><span style="color: #e06666;">December Stamp of the Month</span></a>. I am a bit addicted to this design and painting with Watercolours at the moment. This is the third card in the series and this time <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8078&ci=1587"><span style="color: #bf9000;">Canary Yellow</span></a> was the feature colour along with a few slight variations. I used different paper patterns from the<a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8563&ci=3191"> <span style="color: #990000;">La Vie En Rose</span></a> <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8563&ci=3191"><span style="color: #990000;">Paper Pack</span></a>, some <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5782&ci=840"><span style="color: #e69138;">Kraft Cardstock</span></a>, <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8610&ci=3285"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Black Fundamental Assortment</span></a> <em>( for flower</em> <em>centres )</em> and Kraft diecut shapes found in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8571&ci=3193"><span style="color: #990000;">La Vie En Rose</span></a> &<span style="color: #6aa84f;"> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=112"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Zoe</span> </a><span style="color: black;">complement packs.</span></span></span><br />
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I also used a different sentiment from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2015/1512-candlelight-garden.aspx"><span style="color: #e06666;">Candlelight Garden stamp set</span></a> - if you missed out on seeing the other cards?... you will find them by clicking <a href="http://www.christinescreativecapers.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/stamp-of-month-candlelight-garden.html"><span style="color: #990000;">here</span></a><span style="color: #990000;">.</span><br />
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One of my tasks today was to tidy my craft room. My desk was buried under lots of pretty papers, embellishments and a barrage of tools. I started with really good intentions and as I was "<em>slowly" </em> putting everything back where it belonged - I got distracted by all these goodies. This distraction resulted in another little card using the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2015/1512-candlelight-garden.aspx"><span style="color: #e06666;">December Stamp of the Month</span></a>!<br />
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If you are a regular visitor to my blog you will notice the design and papers used, are similar to cards I shared last week ( you can view them <a href="http://www.christinescreativecapers.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/creating-live.html"><span style="color: #990000;">here</span></a> ).<br />
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This time I used the candle image from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2015/1512-candlelight-garden.aspx"><span style="color: #e06666;">Candlelight Garden</span></a> stamp set and placed it inside the mason jar image using the paper piecing technique. The candle was stamped onto the yellow paper from the<span style="color: #a64d79;"> <span id="goog_193452555"></span></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Kaleidoscope Paper Packet</span></a> and the flame section coloured with the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8098&ci=1323"><span style="color: #f1c232;">ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Golden Yellow Marker</span></a>, the lid of the jar was stamped onto <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6843&ci=40"><span style="color: #45818e;">Slate Cardstock</span></a>. The fern coloured leaves were left-over pieces from one of the layouts I created for my Convention presentation...and if you missed that post you can see that too by clicking<span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span><a href="http://www.christinescreativecapers.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/convention-2015-make-it-from-your-heart_20.html"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">here</span></a>. The other piece of green is a small piece cut from a <span style="color: #990000;">White Pines Picture My Life™</span> card. The large heart and label embellishment can be found in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8571&ci=3193"><span style="color: #e06666;">La Vie En Rose Complements</span></a> and the scallop circle is from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8670&ci=3412"><span style="color: #e69138;">Whimsy Fundamental Sticker Pack</span></a> ,with a heart shape in the centre also from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8610&ci=3285"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Black Fundamental Assortment</span></a>.<br />
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I love how this card came together from all the little bits and pieces left-over from my previous creations and while I didn't get to clear away everything on my desk... the few pieces that would have been thrown out (with the rubbish) have creatively turned into a special card for a friend... and tomorrow, I really should finish the tidy up I started!!<br />
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I know those of you who follow my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChristinesCreativeCapers/"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Facebook page</span></a> have seen all the wonderful bonus offers <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> have recently released, but have you seen the gorgeous new Planner... that has made me giddy with excitement?? I've ordered mine already and can't wait to have it delivered - you will love this 2016 diary that also gives you the experience of <em>“m</em><span class="text_exposed_show"><em>emory keeping on the go”. </em>In this planner/diary you can also track your weekly menus and shopping lists, decorate important reminders with stickers & stamps, and tuck away precious memories in especially designed pocket and <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9085&ci=3934"><span style="color: #e06666;">My Crush® Everyday Life Pages</span></a>. More details can be found in my <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=146"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Online Shop</span></a>...simply click <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=146"><span style="color: #990000;">here</span></a>.</span><br />
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WOW! - can you believe it?... today is the 1st December and the last month of 2015!! I know that means many of you are crafting away getting the last of your Christmas cards and gifts made, but I thought today we might change the pace a bit and celebrate friendships.<br />
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As I reflect on 2015 I know <strong>Close To My Heart</strong> and the friendships it brings has played a huge part in my year and for that, I am very grateful - these <em>"friendships mean everything"...</em> and this leads into the card I want to share with you using the<span style="color: #0b5394;"> <span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2015/1512-candlelight-garden.aspx">December Stamp of the Month</a> </span></span><span style="color: black;">- Candlelight Garden.</span><br />
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This stamp set includes a fabulous Mason Jar image. Mason Jars are so on trend at the moment and offer so many creative options. I stamped the image in black<br />
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<span style="color: black;">I then used a portion of the stems from the floral image found in the</span><span style="color: #e06666;"> <span style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2015/1512-candlelight-garden.aspx">stamp set</a></span></span> to attach some 3D flowers. <span style="color: black;">These flower were made from a variety of different sizes of floral</span> <span style="color: black;">shapes, found in the</span> <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8545&ci=2600">Cricut® Artistry Collection</a></span><span style="color: black;">. These were also coloured with a wash of pink </span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8637&ci=3346">Watercolour Paints</a></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">.</span> I love the texture and depth this created and how different it made the shapes look...if you click <a href="http://www.christinescreativecapers.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/creating-live.html"><span style="color: #a64d79;">here</span></a> your will see a card I previously created with these same shapes using a totally different technique. The lovely sparkly centres of the flowers are from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8013&ci=1493"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Bling Gems Gold Assortment</span></a> . The leaves were cut from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8676&ci=3422"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection</span></a> in <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=369&ci=21"><span style="color: #38761d;">Sweet Leaf Cardstock</span></a>.</span><br />
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I used Black and Pixie cardstock as the base for the card design and complimented it with black & white patterns from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8563&ci=3191"><span style="color: #e06666;">La Vie En Rose Paper Pack</span></a>. The sentiment can also be found in the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/ctmh/promotions/sotm/2015/1512-candlelight-garden.aspx"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Candlelight Garden Stamp Set</span></a> and the splattered areas were created with the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8917"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ink Blot Stamp Set</span></a>. The gold foil heart is a sticker from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8671&ci=3414"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Fundamental Stickers Basics Pack</span></a> and the card was embellished with white gems from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8595&ci=3257"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Grey Enamel Gems</span></a> pack.<br />
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I've also made a blue version of this card design using <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5469&ci=34"><span style="color: #0c343d;">Lagoon Cardstock</span></a> and <br />
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Christines Creative Capershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08762456238388562564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1487880973029606157.post-41439395265962480892015-11-25T23:46:00.004+11:002015-11-25T23:46:49.364+11:00Creating Live!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I spent last weekend along with thousands of other crafters around the world, tuned into a live 2 day broadcast featuring all things <strong>Close To My Heart</strong>. It was so inspiring and well worth the 3am starts so I could watch this event unfold in real time. I can truly say it was one of the best creative learning experiences I have had for some day. It was a credit to both the Home Office team and the wonderful consultants who planned and participated in the event....I was so inspired!!<br />
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I hit my craft room the minute the broadcast finished on the first day and created 2 cards inspired by what I had seen... and techniques that I simply had not used in a long time.<br />
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During the scrapbook segment we were shown a gorgeous layout embellished with ink sponged die-cut shapes from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8545&ci=2600"><span style="color: #93c47d;">Cricut® Artistry Collection</span></a> and other leaf and flower shapes cut from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8633&ci=3337"><span style="color: #e69138;">Basic Fundamental</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8563&ci=3191"><span style="color: #e06666;">La Vie En Rose Papers</span></a>. The layout became my inspiration for this card...my flowers were sponged in <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=779&ci=656"><span style="color: #e06666;">Hollyhock</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8083&ci=1597"><span style="color: #f1c232;">Canary</span> </a>Exclusive Inks™ and the splattered background was inked in Black ink using the 2nd generation stamping technique. This splattered background comes from one of my favourite stamp sets called <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8917"><span style="color: #45818e;">Ink Blot</span></a> - there are 7 fun images in this set that are ideal for backgrounds and highlights in any paper craft project.<br />
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I used the same design elements for this card and it also uses the 2nd generation stamping technique along with base & shade stamping. The flower images were stamped again in <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=779&ci=656"><span style="color: #e06666;">Hollyhock</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8083&ci=1597"><span style="color: #f1c232;">Canary</span> </a>Exclusive Inks™ with the additional flower stamped in <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4142&ci=669"><span style="color: #e69138;">Sorbet</span></a> Exclusive Ink™.<br />
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The flower images came from the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8922"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Blossoming Expressions stamp set</span></a> <em>(pictured below)...</em>it was designed as a 2 step process stamp set, meaning it has base and shade elements. To create this card I used the 2nd generation ink as my base and then using the shade /or overlay image I stamped over the top of the base in 1st generation ink. However, there are endless other creative processes you can use with the <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8922"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Blossoming Expressions stamp set</span></a>...which is one of the reasons it has fast become my most used stamp set of late, you can see another of my creations featuring it <a href="http://www.christinescreativecapers.blogspot.com.au/2015/10/convention-2015-make-it-from-your-heart_25.html"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">here</span></a> ... and the full stamp set is pictured below.<br />
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The thank you sentiments on the cards came from 2 different stamp sets -<em> that also get</em> <em>a lot of use in my collection!</em> - <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7867"><span style="color: #e69138;">Australian Thanks</span></a> and <a href="http://chrislothian.ctmh.com.au/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8903"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">A Thousand Thanks.</span></a></div>
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I have good news for those of you who would like watch the broadcast from the <a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=114420101917147&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A943376159056196%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/creativelive/">CreativeLive</a> classes shared this past weekend - you can now access them for FREE by clicking on this <a href="https://www.creativelive.com/courses/scrapbooking-paper-crafts-stamping-and-more-with-close-to-my-heart"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">link</span></a>. I have no doubt you will be inspired by what you see, as I was - Happy Crafting!<br />
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