Hello Sunshine Patchwork Card

Hello Crafty Friends!

I am excited to share this cute Spring card with you today! This patchwork idea was inspired from Pinterest. You will have hours of fun using this patchwork idea on your own cards! ENJOY! :)

Instructions:

• Cut (1) piece of white cardstock at 3 3/4" x 5" (This is your patchwork background)  
• Cut (1) colored cardstock of choice at 3 7/8" x 5 1/8" (I used Periwinkle)
• Cut (8) pieces at 1 5/8" x 2 1/4" of random colors and patterns of B&T paper (I used the March-April mix-in papers and Honey Bunny papers from CTMH)
• Cut a 2 1/4" or 2 1/2" circle (I used a 2 1/2" retired scalloped circle thin cuts) 
• Cut (1) rainbow using the Happy Snail Trails stamp + thin cuts

Here's the scalloped thin I used. Rainbow was colored 

with Periwinkle ink and Sage ink (stamp pad painting) with a small waterbrush,

light green tri-blend marker, yellow tri-blend marker, and pale pink tri-blend marker.

This is what the piece looks like before cutting it corner to corner.

This piece measures at 1 5/8"x 2 1/4".

This is what the pieces will look like after cutting them corner to corner and placing them in a patchwork pattern before gluing them to your 3 3/4" x 5" white cardstock piece.

• Start gluing each piece by starting with the top two pieces first and work your way around with a 1/8" space in between each piece.
• Once you have glued all your pieces, glue this to your colored cardstock piece, leaving a small space on all sides.
• Glue the colored cardstock to the white card base, leaving around 1 /4" on all sides.
• Stamp "Hello Sunshine" from your Happy Snail Trails stamp set in Intense Black ink pad at the bottom of your circle.
• Adhere the rainbow with thin 3-D foam tape to the top of the circle.
• Adhere the circle with thin 3-D foam tape to the center of card.
• Add gems or sparkles to right side of circle.

Supply list:

• Z7144 Happy Snail Trails Stamp + Thin cuts
• X73028 Honey Bunny paper packet
• X9058 Mix-in paper packet 
• X6067 Periwinkle cardstock
• Z6537 Periwinkle stamp pad
• Z6504 Sage stamp pad
• Z4189 Intense Black stamp pad 
• Pale pink tri-blend marker (retired)
• Z2485 Light Green tri-blend marker 
• Yellow tri-blend marker (retired)
• Z3224 Small Waterbrush 
• Z1263 Bitty Sparkles (retired)
• Z3274 Clear Sparkles (retired)
• Scalloped Circle thin cuts (retired)
• Z2060 3-D thin foam tape (retired)

You can purchase some of these products here on my website:

https://lizjohnson.closetomyheart.com

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at lizann85@outlook.com 

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you will come by again soon!

Happy Creating! :) 

Liz 💗

Independent CTMH Maker

Celebrating 30 years in November 2024!

 

Honey Bunny Floral 15 Card Workshop

 Hello all! 

It's been a while since I've posted any artwork! The holidays were busy, and life got even busier! Some of you may have not heard the news last week. We received some heartbreaking news that CTMH will be closing their doors after 40 years in the paper-crafting industry on June 30, 2024! We are all trying to process this news and figure out what's next! I would have been with CTMH for 30 years this fall! I am extremely sad, but grateful for this amazing company, for the friendships I have made, and all the opportunities it gave me throughout my paper crafting career! I have learned so much! I am very grateful to my wonderful customers for their loyalty, friendship, and supporting me for nearly 30 years! I have the best customers!! I hope you will continue to follow me and support me in my next paper crafting adventure! Details coming soon!  

This will be my last CTMH Card Workshop that I will be creating! It makes me sad that it's all coming to an end soon! I hope you have enjoyed all the fun workshops that I have created throughout the years! It was my pleasure to create them for you! 💗 Let's now talk about this fun new card workshop! I think you're going to love this one! The Spring colors in this set is filled with beautiful flowers, cute sentiments, and all the Springtime feels! Honey Bunny is one of my favorite paper collections! It brings so much joy and happiness to my heart! 💗

This workshop creates 15 cards! (3 of each of 5 designs) I had a blast designing them! I know you will enjoy making them just as much as I did! 

Here's 3 options to receive my cutting guides, plus a fourth option to purchase a pre-cut, pre-stamped card kit:

Option 1 - Place a $20 order on my website here: https://lizjohnson.closetomyheart.com 

Files will be emailed to you once I receive your online order. Please contact me if you have placed an order and want to receive the files. Please allow up to 24 hours before receiving the files. 

Option 2 - My CTMH Maker sisters may order my files for $12 USD. You're welcome to use my files for crops, retreats, classes, or just personal! This would be a fun class to teach this Spring! Please read the Maker Agreement that's attached when receiving the files. 

**Files include paper, zip strip, and thin cuts cutting guides, assembly instructions, full color photo of each card, helpful tips, supply list, and Maker agreement. 

Option 3 - My Crafty Happy Hearts Team automatically receives my cutting guides absolutely free! Join my team today!

Option 4 - A pre-cut, pre-stamped Card Workshop Kit can be purchased for $45 plus $8 shipping in the US only. This includes pre-cut pieces, pre-stamped images, thin cut pieces, card bases and envelopes, shimmer trim, Honey Bunny Dots, and full color assembly instructions. Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery. It will take time to order product and cut and stamp everything out for you! Let me know if you have any questions!

**I prefer Venmo @ Liz-Johnson94 (Please pay me directly to avoid the fees) I will also accept PayPal (friends and family only) @ lizann85@outlook.com 

Please email me @ lizann85@outlook.com or send me a private message in messenger if you have any questions! 

**IMPORTANT NOTE: Files will be ready between March 13-16! Please contact me if you're interested or have any questions! You're welcome to pre-pay me and then I can email the files once they are ready to go!

Supplies needed:

(1) X7302B Honey Bunny paper packet

(1) X7302D Honey Bunny Dots

X254 15 card bases and envelopes or you will need 8 sheets of white cardstock 

Z7136 Honey Bunny-Cardmaking stamp + Thin cuts

1/2 sheet of Peach cardstock 

(1) sheet of Limeade cardstock

(2) sheets of white daisy cardstock for thin cuts and cut pieces

16 1/2" of your choice of shimmer trim (I used green)

2" circle thin cut 

Dull Green Tri-Blend marker 

Gold Yellow Tri-blend marker

Pale Pink Tri-blend marker

Intense Black ink pad

Peach ink pad 

Black journaling pen

Thin 3-D foam tape

Blending Brush or sponge

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you will stop by again soon for more paper crafting fun and ideas!

Happy Creating!

Liz💗

 

Treat Bag Cover Holders

Hello Crafty Friends!

Happy December! I hope you're enjoying all the holiday festivities and the spirit of Christmas!

I would like to share a fun treat bag cover holder with you! I made two different treat bag covers for my Santa's Workshop projects that will be held in my home this week! I am excited to paper-craft with my peeps! This is the biggest party of the year! I include dinner, holiday projects, bingo for CTMH products, and a fun drawing! We have so much fun! I thought it would be fun to share these projects here, so you can enjoy creating them for yourself, neighbor's, customers, and friends and family! 

Here's the instructions:

1. Cut a piece of cardstock color of your choice @ 4 1/4" x 11". 

2. Cut a piece of B&T paper of your choice @ 4" x 4".

3. Score the cardstock @ 1", 5 1/4", and 6 3/4". Fold all scoring lines with a bone folder. 

4. Glue the 4" x 4" B&T paper between the 1" and 5 1/4" scoring lines shown below, leaving a 1/4" on all sides. 

5. Using a 1" thin cut and die- cutting machine or 1" punch, cut a half-circle notch. The 1" circle should be cut centered on top of the 1" scoring line. Measure a 1/2" from the bottom of the circle notch and place your 2 1/2" circle thin cut. I use washi tape to secure the circle to the paper. That way it doesn't slide. Cut it out with your die-cutting machine. Make sure you save the center circle to be used for a tag. 

6. Now you're ready to decorate the front flap. You can use anything you have on hand! Just make sure not to cover the circle, so you can see the bag and treats popping through. 

7. You can use a 3" x 8" or 4" x 9" cello bag. 

Just simply add your treats. (This one I used 

freeze dried marshmallows and a hot cocoa packet)

You can add candy, chocolates, cookies, caramel popcorn, M&M's, 

and much more. Once you add the goodies, you will push the cello bag through the notch at 

the top and tie a ribbon, jute, or twine to the top of the cello bag. You can also add a cute tag before tying it too!

8. Make sure you flip the 1" flap over to the backside and secure with 

two Velcro circles. This will help hold it in place.

9. How fun to use the centers for tags! I used a retired circle tag thin cuts

for the back. Just glue to a larger circle or thin cut, add some fun embellishments, and stamp a holiday sentiment! So cute!!

Here's the shopping list for the supplies I used on the treat bag cover:

• Z4390 If Snowflakes were Kisses stamp and thin cuts (retired, but still available)
• Z3943 Circles Thin Cuts
• Ice Grey tri-blend Marker (penguin)
• Brown grey tri-blend marker (penguin)
• Earth brown tri-blend marker (reindeer) 
• Muted brown tri-blend marker (deer antlers)
• Dark red tri-blend marker (reindeer scarf and hat)
• Light green tri-blend marker (reindeer hat)
• Z6539 Mist ink pad (for stamping snowflakes on cover)
• Z4189 Intense Black ink pad 
• CC72332 Winter Acrylic snowflakes shapes
• CC72311 Gnomes for Winter B&T paper
• Home for Christmas B&T paper (retired)
• Z3238 Gold Glitter paper
• Gold Glitter gems (retired)
• Z4191 Silver Glitter gems 
• X6074 Jade cardstock
• 1385 White Daisy cardstock
• Snowflake thin cuts (retired)
• Z3237 White glitter paper  

Supplies can be found on my website here:

http://lizjohnson.closetomyheart.com

If you have any questions, please send me an email @ lizann85@outlook.com

I hope you enjoy creating these adorable treat bag cover holders! :)

Thanks for popping in! Please come back again soon and visit my little crafting corner for more fun ideas! 

Happy Creating!

Liz💗

Independent CTMH Maker

 

Warmest Greetings 16 Card Workshop

Hello Crafters! Happy November 1st!

Hope you're enjoying this time of year! Today, I am celebrating my 29th Anniversary with CTMH! I can't believe how fast time flies! What an amazing journey this has been! I love this company so much!!💗

As we are getting closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas is right around the corner! Have you thought about Christmas cards yet? I am excited to share my brand-new Christmas Card Workshop called Warmest Greetings! It creates 16 cards two of 8 designs! There's 14 standard size cards and 2 slimline cards! 

I think you're going to really enjoy this one! I loved creating them! 

There are three options to receive my cutting files: 

Option 1 - Place a $25 min. order on my website here:

https://lizjohnson.closetomyheart.com                                                                                       Files will be emailed to you! Please let me know that you have placed an order to receive the files. Please allow up to 24 hours before receiving the files.

Option 2 - My Maker sisters may order my e-files for $12 USD. You're welcome to use this workshop to help your business grow! This would be a fun Christmas Card workshop for your customers! Please read the Maker agreement that's attached when receiving the files. Please allow up to 24 hours before receiving the files. 

**Files include paper, zip strips, and thin cuts cutting guides, assembly instructions, full color photo of each card, helpful tips, supply list, and Maker agreement. 

I prefer Venmo @ Liz-Johnson94, but I will accept PayPal (friends and family) @ lizann85@outlook.com

Option 3 -   Join my Crafty Happy Hearts Team today and receive access to all my files for FREE! This will help you build a thriving business! You can simply create the artwork for yourself if you're a hobbyist too!

Please email me if you have any questions!

lizann85@outlook.com 

Supplies needed:

• X9054 November-December Mix-in paper packet 
• Z7096 Warmest Greetings Stamp + Thin cuts 
• D2204 Triangle Trees Stamp set
• Z8064 Triangle Trees Thin cuts
• Z6525 Desert Rose ink pad
• X6055 Desert Rose CS (one sheet per person)
• Z2831 Charcoal ink pad
• X5953 Charcoal CS (one sheet per person)
• Z6573 Acorn ink pad
• Z6504 Sage ink pad
• X6045 Sage CS (one sheet per person)
• 1385 White Daisy CS (2 sheets per person) You will also need 8 additional sheets if you are cutting 16 card bases. You will need 14 standard size cards and 2 slimline cards. 
• Z3224 Small Round Waterbrush 
• Z4191 Silver Glitter Gems
• Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim
• Z697 Round Sponge 

Optional items:

• X254 White Card bases and envelopes
• X257 Slimline Card bases and envelopes

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you will stop by again for more paper crafting fun! 

Happy Creating!

-Liz 💗

Plaid Pumpkin Card

Happy Fall! 

I can't believe summer has officially come to an end! But I love Fall and the cooler temperatures, leaves turning colors, and pumpkin everything! 

This card has all the Fall feels! These plaid front stencils from CTMH are AMAZING!! You're going to love creating beautiful artwork with these! 

To create the plaid technique, I first taped down the stencil with some washi tape or masking tape. I sponged the large stripe first with a blending brush and honey butter ink pad. You can create darker or softer shades by how hard you sponge and how much ink you pick up. I sponged the smaller stripes in between the bigger stripe with pumpkin ink. I turned the large stencil opposite directions and sponged with mist ink. In between the large mist stripes, I sponged the smaller stripes with toffee ink. The colors look so pretty together! You will have so much fun creating so many different color combinations! 

Here's the supply list:

CC9239 Plaid Card Front Stencils

Z4755 Cozy Up - Cardmaking stamp + thin cuts

X6076 Pumpkin cardstock

Z6576 Pumpkin ink pad 

Z6539 Mist ink pad

Z6536 Honey Butter ink pad 

Z2828 Toffee ink pad

Z7518 Intense Black ink pad

Z2060 3-D thin foam tape 

Z2525 Vintage Blue Tri- Blend marker

Z2486 Dull Green Tri-Blend marker

Z2517 Burnt Orange Tri-Blend marker

Z2519 Gold Yellow Tri-Blend marker

Z4572 Blending Brushes 

Z1263 Bitty Sparkles

Z3274 Clear Sparkles

1385 White Daisy cardstock

You can order these products here on my website:

https://lizjohnson.closetomyheart.com

Thanks for stopping by! 

Happy Creating!

Liz💗

 

 

Thank You Pumpkin Card

Hello everyone!

I have been a little MIA this past year due to some health problems. I took a break from a few things so I could focus on my health. I am excited to be back and start sharing my love of paper crafting with all of you again! 💗

Here's a fun card I created using the X7296B "It's the Good Life" paper and Gnomes for Autumn stamp + thin cuts. How many of you love to decorate using blue pumpkins? I do! I love that they are non-traditional! They are so fun, and they look so cute! This card is perfect for using leftover strips, scraps, and zip strips! I love to create cards that I can use up scraps! I hate wasting! Lol

First, before you begin gluing strips, I used the toffee shimmer brush to splatter the top half of card. You can also use a water brush and toffee ink pad to pick up ink in the lid and splatter your card. 

I cut different sizes in length and width of the paper. Widths are 1/4", 3/8", 3/4", and 1/2". I laid the strips across the card diagonally and glued each one right next to each other. 

I used toffee and mocha cardstock for my sentiment and stamped "Thank you" in Intense black ink. I used the CC72317 Gnomes for Autumn - Scrapbooking Stamp set for the pumpkin, leaf, and sunflower. The "Thank you" stamp is from the Z7071 Floral Notes stamp set. I stamped them all in intense black ink. I colored the pumpkin in the Tri-blend vintage blue blend. The leaf and sunflower were colored in the Tri-blend Muted Brown Blend marker. The stem on pumpkin and center of sunflower were colored with the tri-blend Earth Brown marker. 

I used thin 3-D foam tape to pop out the sentiment, pumpkin, and leaf.

 

Have fun creating with this cute paper collection and stamps! 

You can purchase these products here on my website:

https://lizjohnson.closetomyheart.com

Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for popping in today! 

Happy Creating!

Liz💗

 

Cherish 15 PML Card Workshop

 

Hello everyone!

I am excited to share this pretty workshop with you! This fun workshop creates 15 standard size cards! You're going to enjoy putting these together! They include the Cherish PML cards, paper, embellishments, mist ink pad, clear sparkles and mist shimmer trim! I created these with three pretty stamps sets! The font on these sets looks so much alike! I hope you enjoy these beautiful cards! 

**I am offering this as a local class to my customers on January 12th! Please contact me if you're interested and want to reserve a spot! Contact me for price of the class by emailing me @ lizann85@outlook.com 

To my Maker friends, here are the options to purchase my files and use them at your classes or crops. I think December or January would be great months to hold a Cherish Card Workshop! 

Option 1 - Place a $25 min. order on my website and receive the e-files for FREE! Please allow up to 24 hours before receiving your files. You can place your order here: http://lizjohnson.closetomyheart.com

Option 2 - My CTMH Maker Friends may order my e-files for $12.00 USD. You can use this workshop for your business, classes, and crops. Please review the Maker agreement that's attached when receiving the files. Please allow up to 24 hours before receiving the files. 

*Files includes paper and PML card cutting guides, assembly instructions, full colored photos of each card, supply list, and Maker agreement. I accept Venmo @ Liz-Johnson94 and PayPal (friends and family only) @ lizann85@outlook.com 

Option 3 - Join my Crafty Hapy Hearts Team today and receive access to all my files for FREE! This will help you build a thriving business! You can simply create the artwork for yourself if you're a hobbyist too!

Supply List:

X7287D Cherish PML cards

X7287B Cherish paper packet (1/2 paper packet per person)

X7287E Cherish Embellishments

D2121 Sending Smiles stamp set

A1286 Health, Love, and Happiness stamp set

A1284 Your Kindness stamp set

X6069 Mist cardstock (2 sheets)

Z6539 Mist stamp pad

8 sheets of white daisy cardstock (15 card bases and cut pieces) or use 15 cards and envelopes from the value pack

Z3274 Clear Sparkles

Z4661 Mist Shimmer trim

Z2060 Thin 3-D foam tape 

Let me know if you have any questions! You're welcome to email me @ lizann85@outlook.com 

You can order below by clicking the "Buy Now Button". Please use the friends and family option. PayPal fees have gone up to .91 cents! It really adds up! Thank you! You can avoid the fees and pay with Venmo if that works for you! 

Happy Creating! 

Liz💗