Blog Hop: August CTMH Stamp of the Month - For the Love of Crafting

Blog Hop: August CTMH Stamp of the Month

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. I'm so glad you're here! If you're here from Jen Rubio's blog, you're on the right path. This hop is a great big circle so you can start here and work your way around. When you get back to me you'll know that you've seen all of the creative ideas offered through this month's blog hop. There are 27 participating consultants so you're bound to be inspired by the time you complete the hop. If you'd like to see the full list, you can find that on Melinda's blog: If You Bling It. 

This month we are featuring August: For the Love of Crafting (S1808). This stamp comes with 9 images celebrating our love of crafting.

August Stamp of the Month

If you love this stamp set, you will want to be sure to purchase it this month as it is only available during the month of August. Once you add $50 of qualifying products to your shopping cart you will see an option below the cart to add this special stamp for only $5.00.

'Do What You Love' card created using
CTMH August SOTM: For The Love Of Crafting
and CTMH Documented Paper Pack

I have so many ideas for the beautiful papers in this Documented Paper Pack. This card is my first post using Documented papers, but I'm sure to add more throughout this month. If you'd like to be notified, you can either follow me here or on Instagram at: gladeslibrarian.

To make this card, I began with a white card base. I stamped the typewriter on linen-colored paper using Archival Black because it reminds me of the old-time typewriters that I love. I used our White Daisy pigment ink to stamp the 'Do what you love' heart on the saffron-colored pocket card. I trimmed the eggplant-colored paper to 4.5" x 2.5" and the linen-colored paper to 4.5" x 3" so the entire card front would be covered. I trimmed the saffron-colored pocket card to 3-7/8" x 2-3/4". I saved the trimmed part to add near the bottom of the card just above the 1/2" charcoal-colored zip strip. I finished it off with some Documented Dots to direct the eye from one phrase to another across the card. Did you notice the path? If you need further directions on putting this card together, I'd be happy to assist.

Close To My Heart products:

• Stamp set: August SOTM - For The Love Of Crafting
• Exclusive My Acrylix Inks: White Daisy Pigment, Archival Black
• Paper Pack: Documented
• Cardstock: White Daisy (card base)
• Embellishments: Documented Dots

Other Close To My Heart supplies used:

• Bone Folder (to fold card, and press foam tape down)
• Bonding Memories Dual Action Glue Pen
• Micro-tip Scissors
• My Acrylix Spritz Cleanser and Stamp Scrubber (care and maintenance of stamps)
• Tweezers (to place small pieces/embellishments on card)

I also recommend:

• White Cards and Envelopes Value Pack (easier alternative instead of making your own cards and envelopes with cardstock)

Want to make this card? Let's go shopping! Want help with assembly? Let's do a Facebook Live! Just let me know.

If you are not already working with a consultant, I'd be happy to help. If you'd like to enjoy the added privileges of being a consultant, I can show you how. Check out the labeled tabs for more details. You can also contact me via comment or email.

Your next stop along this hop is Melinda Everitt's blog so hop on over and see what wonderful creation she has for you today.

Stay creative and continue to share kindness along the way,
Kimberly