Quick and Easy Watercolor Card Set

I've been taking a watercolor class and one of the lessons was using watercolor as a background. So I pulled out my paint palette and used Freshly Made Sketch #205 to whip up this four card set in a matter of minutes.

I kept this card pretty clean and simple. I embossed the background with our new Confetti Stars Embossing Folder. The black strip is from the Paper Fundamentals collection. One side has a embossed background and the other is printed.

The stamp set is from Hello Life Cardmaking Stamp set. This set is part of the National Stamping special and is only available thru 9/30/15. You can see the three stamps sets available HERE.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

~Michelle

Card Recipe (links to items used are in the item numbers):
Z3146 Watercolor Paper
Z3132 Watercolor Paints
Z3118 Paintbrush Set
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z3128 Paper Fundamentals Basic
CC1041 Hello Life Cardmaking Stamp Set (only available until 9/30)
Z2190 Gypsy Ink
Z2640 Thistle Ink
Z891 VersaMark Ink Pad
Ranger Black Embossing Powder (not CTMH)
Z555 Craft Heater
Z3119 Confetti Stars Embossing Folder
Z3190 Artiste Cricut Cartridge
Z1979 Marvy Uchida Journaling Pen

National Stamping Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the National Stamping Month Blog Hop! If you've arrived from Lauren Moore's blog you are on the right track! This month CTMH consultants will be showcasing a variety of projects using any of the three Hello Life stamp sets available.

Each stamp set is designed to fit with a specific type of papercrafting, whether that’s traditional scrapbooking, cardmaking, or pocket scrapbooking. However, all the stamp sets coordinate with each other and can be used together to create dynamic artwork. These stamp sets also coordinate with shapes from the new Cricut® Artistry collection to help expand your artwork options even further. 

For my project I am using the Pocket Scrapbooking stamp set in a different way and showcasing it on a card! I really like clean and simple, one layer cards and have had this design on my mind for awhile. This is card went to my hubby for our recent anniversary but a quick color change and it could easily be used for Valentine's Day. 

Inspiration Dress

The color scheme was inspired by my daugther's dress. I love how inspiration can strike anywhere and in everyday items! Sometimes we just have to remember to open our eyes and look around. 

Thanks for checking out my project. I invite you to hop to Nikka's blog and see what she's created. Remember, these stamp sets are available for one month only, so get your orders in for one stamp set—or all three—before these gorgeous stamps disappear! To place your order for this stamp set, or any of the items used to make this card, please visit your consultant's site or visit my shopping website HERE.

Card Recipe:
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z2641 Glacier Ink
Z2105 Black Ink
Z1912 Corner Rounder
CC1042 Hello Life - Pocket Scrapbooking 
Z3041 Oceanside Sequins


For a complete list of hoppers please visit Melinda's blog. Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic day!

~Michelle Battitori

New products & fresh artwork: our best idea books yet!

Welcome September! And a huge welcome to my two new additions...the 2015-2016 Annual Inspirations Idea Book and Holiday Expressions Mini!

Now that I have sports specials I'm continuing to add classes and workshops to www.meetup.com/manassas-papercrafters so be sure to check that often! Better yet, you can join the meetup group for free and never miss a workshop notice.

Take care and please let me know if you have any questions!

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	SEPTEMBER 2015 Brand New & Beautiful The day you've been waiting for is finally here! Shop for brand new products from our beautiful Annual Inspirations & Holiday Expressions idea books. » Say "Hello" to Life The limited edition My Acrylix® Hello, Life! stamp sets are only available during September. Get a great deal when you buy all three! » Gorgeous September Florals Add beautiful blossoms to any project with September's Stamp of the Month. » Thanks for reading! If you have any questions, feel free to ask your Close To My Heart Consultant: Michelle Battitori Close To My Heart Independent Consultant Close To My Heart 1199 W 700 S, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 © 2015 CTMH Co. All rights reserved.

September Newsletter

It's been a crazy busy few weeks with school and fall sports starting up again. I haven't been great at posting my upcoming events on my blog so here's a summary of what I have coming up:

Friday, September 12 - Creative Club (class is full but kits will be available for purchase)

Saturday, September 13 - Xi Delta Gamma Charity Crop

Friday, September 26 - Summer Hip-Pics Mini Album (must RSVP by Sept 16)

Friday, October 10 - Creative Club

Saturday, October 11 - Meadows Farms Pink Day Craft Fair (look for me under the Michelle's Paper Magic sign)

To learn more about my events or to RSVP please visit my Meetup.com group, Manassas Area Papercrafters!

	September 2014A newsletter from Michelle Your Stamp Happy Friend, Michelle Michelle Battitori Close To My Heart Independent Consultant Supervisor (703) 307-9808 #30yearsofhappy Celebrate National Stamping Month and 30 years of stamping success—together! Close Read September is National Stamping Month, and Close To My Heart will be celebrating all month long! When you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September*, you will qualify to receive the exclusive C-size stamp set #30yearsofhappy FREE (a $13.95 USD / $15.25 CAD value)! This special offer is part of our celebration of National Stamping Month and honors the ongoing celebration of founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton's 30-year anniversary in the scrapbooking and stamping industry. The exclusive stamp set features 30 mini images and sentiments perfectly suited for 30 days of happy stamping! You can take part in the fun for the next 30 days by purchasing your own set! To follow all of the ways we're celebrating #30yearsofhappy, check out Close To My Heart's Facebook page and Instagram! *Offer valid September 1–30, 2014. No tax will be charged on the free item(s). Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the free item ($13.95 USD / $15.25 CAD). Excluded stamps include discounted Stamp of the Month sets, Hostess Rewards sets, Workshops on the Go® sets, and any other kit-exclusive stamps. Learn more » September Stamp of the Month: Family Is Forever Highlight your heritage with this exclusive stamp set. Close Read Make family connections with the sweet sentiments and images of a stamp set that celebrates the people that matter most to you. The September Stamp of the Month, Family Is Forever, will warm the pages you dedicate to your cherished family relationships. When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products during the month of September, you can get this heartwarming set for just $5! Of course, this deal is not as timeless as your memories—it runs only through the month of September, so get your set right away! View the set » Cut Above™ It's the easy, affordable solution for the time-pressed crafter. Close Read Save time without compromising style with these ready-to-assemble treat bag and card kits! Each kit comes with almost everything you need to create either 10 trendy treat bags or 10 beautiful cards in themes including Halloween, Christmas, holiday, thank you, and birthday. All you need to do is add a single stamp from the coordinating set in the ink of your choice to make personalized gifts to share with friends. The coordinating stamp sets are sold separately to allow you to purchase as many kits as you desire, without collecting multiple stamp sets of the same design. Cut Above™ kits are simple, beautiful, and brand new from Close To My Heart. Enjoy them for yourself! View the kits » Where you can find me: handmadefromtheheart@gmail.com https://twitter.com/#!/mbattitori http://michellebattitori.ctmh.com http://michellebattitori.ctmh.com/retail http://www.facebook.com/MichellesHandmadeWorld http://www.michelleshandmadeworld.blogspot.com http://www.pinterest.com/mbattitori Close To My Heart 1199 West 700 South, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 919 Centre St. NW, Suite 331, Calgary, AB T2E 2P6 © 2014 CTMH Co. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe from this list