Monday, May 30, 2016

Colour Dare Challenge - Special Friend Card

When I saw the colour combination on the Colour Dare site last week, I knew I had to create something, regardless of my busy schedule right now. With Close To My Heart's Convention coming up shortly, I am trying to get ahead with my own design team obligations so I don't come back to having that hanging over my head the second I walk in the door... There is never enough time in the day - Can anyone else relate to that?? 

But this colour combination called to me - play, play - you have to play along.... So, at the very least, it's a simple card and one that I can use. I actually have another one in mind and may actually enter this challenge twice this week if I get time to create the second one I have sitting in the back of my mind. 

I didn't want to use any patterned paper or even a lot of coloured cardstock on this card - I wanted to focus on the inks instead. The lower right side is a blend of Lagoon and Crystal Blue and then the stems are stamped in Pear ink. The flowers are cut in Thistle and White Daisy. The sparkles have been coloured in as close a colour match as I could get - the ShinHan markers looked far too pink - even the darkest purple was more pink than purple - so I ended up using a Sharpie marker instead. 



Check out the Colour Dare challenge site for yourself - it's a terrific challenge!

Products used are Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted: 

Paper: White Daisy Cardstock, Thistle Cardstock
Stamps: A Bunch of Love, Flowering Fields (not CTMH)
Inks: Lagoon, Crystal Blue, Pear
Accessories: Art Philosophy Cartridge, Foam Tape, Sharpie Marker (not CTMH), Clear Sparkles Assortment, Sponges

Enjoy, 
Alyson

Atlantic Hearts Sketch 162 - Happy Times - Thanks a Bunch

I have been busy this month creating all sorts of other projects that I can't post on my blog yet - gifts for people at the Close To My Heart Convention in another month, etc. You will see some of these items at a later date. 

This is one of those sketches at Atlantic Hearts - one of those that just fit what I wanted to do without having to change anything. Normally, I play around at least a little bit with the sketch design but I kept almost exactly to the sketch in this case. The Happy Times paper pack was perfect for what I wanted to do. The main floral design was the perfect paper to showcase in the centre of the card and then a small sentiment underneath embossed in gold fit perfectly. I did add a stamped flower from the Happy Times stamp set. My lighting really washed out the gold strip in the photography (even through the lights were actually turned off when the photograph was taken...)



Join is at Atlantic Hearts to show us your interpretation of the sketch shown above. You have until Sunday evening to link up your project. 

Products used are all Close To My Heart 

Paper: Happy Times Paper Pack, White Daisy Cardstock
Stamps: Happy Times, A Bunch of Thanks
Inks: Versamark, Smoothie
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Gold Gems

Enjoy, 
Alyson




Friday, May 27, 2016

CTMH Retiring List 2016

The products and stamp sets that are listed below are retiring as of July 31st. There are MANY products and several stamp sets that will not longer be available after that time. Please note that there are some of the Cricut Collections on this list. 

A number of additional products have been added to this list as of June 28, now that retiring colours have been made public. This affects several products. Some products (re-inkers) have already sold out so ACT QUICKLY if you want colour- related products! I have purposely listed them at the top.

If you are interested in any of the products shown below, please make sure that you order them sooner rather than later, as these items are on a while supplies last basis. Paper products tend to sell out quickly. 

Stamps are created at the Close to My Heart facility and will not sell out before July 31st. 

I will return to this post on a regular basis to cross off items that have sold out. 
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NEW PRODUCTS ADDED - JUNE 28

Z2190        Gypsy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2290        Gypsy Re-inker
X5757        Gypsy 24 pack card stock
Z2155        Topiary Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2255        Topiary Re-inker
X5635        Topiary 24 pack card stock
Z2197        Pear Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2297        Pear Re-inker
X5764       Pear 24 pack card stock
Z2162       Honey Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2262       Honey Re-inker
X5668       Honey 24 pack card stock
Z2191       Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2291       Sunset Re-inker
X5758       Sunset 24 pack card stock
Z2193       Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2293       Cotton Candy Re-inker
X5760       Cotton Candy card stock
Z2128        Hollyhock Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Z2228        Hollyhock Re-inker
1246          Hollyhock 24 pack card stock
X5935       Adventure Card Stock Combo Pack
Z2501       Adventure Mini Pigment Pad Set
Z3127       Whimsy Paper Fundamentals
Z3125       Adventure Paper Fundamentals
Z3126       Enchantment Paper Fundamentals
Z3128       Basic Paper Fundamentals
Z3165       Whimsy Fundamental Sticker Pack
Z3163       Adventure Fundamental Sticker Pack
Z3164       Enchantment Fundamental Sticker Pack
Z3166       Basic Fundamental Sticker Pack
Z3103       Thistle Fundamental Assortment
Z3102       Glacier Fundamental Assortment
Z3100       Pear Fundamental Assortment
Z3101       Cranberry Fundamental Assortment
Z3098       Peacock Fundamental Assortment
Z3099       Pomegranate Fundamental Assortment
Z3104       Black Fundamental Assortment
Z3105       Gold Fundamental Assortment
Z1747       Flip Flaps - Small Assortment
Z1726       6" Page Protectors (Flip Flaps)
Z1325       Flip Flaps Assortment - 12" 
Z4114       Flip Flaps - 4" x 6"
Z3027      Flip Flaps - 3" x 4"
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G1096 Workshops on the Go® Zoe Scrapbooking Kit
G1097 Workshops on the Go® Sangria Scrapbooking Kit
G1100 Workshops on the Go® La Vie En Rose  Scrapbooking Kit
G1101 Workshops on the Go® Kaleidoscope Cardmaking Kit
G1102 Workshops on the Go® Georgie Scrapbooking Kit
G1103 Workshops on the Go® Urban Scrapbooking Kit
X7197B My Reflections™ Zoe Paper Packet
X7197C Zoe Complements
X7199B My Reflections™ Sangria Paper Packet
X7199C Sangria Complements
X7201B My Reflections™ La Vie En Rose Paper Packet
X7201C La Vie En Rose Complements
X7202B My Reflections™ Kaleidoscope Paper Packet
X7202C Kaleidoscope Complements
X7203B My Reflections™ Georgie Paper Packet
X7203C Georgie Complements
X7204B My Reflections™ Urban Paper Packet
X7204C Urban Complements
Z1475 3” x 3” White Daisy Envelopes
Z1476 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" White Daisy Envelopes
Z1477 5” x 7” White Daisy Envelopes
Z1478 6” x 6” White Daisy Envelopes
Z1725 Adhesive Springs
Z1750 Display Tray 
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment 
Z1756 3” x 3” Colonial White Envelopes
Z1757 4.25 x 5.5 Colonial White Envelopes
Z1758 5” x 7” Colonial White Envelopes
Z1759 6” x 6” Colonial White Envelopes
Z1816 Durables Artisan Studs
Z1833 My Creations® Kraft Container
Z1838 5 x 7 Hinged Display Tray
Z1849 Bronze Shimmer Trim
Z1851 Scallop Border Punch
Z1853 Aqua Dots
Z1871 My Creations® Kraft 3-Ring Album
Z1903 Base + Bling Adhesive Dots
Z1904 Base + Bling Adhesive Strips
Z1918 Teal Shimmer Trim
Z1919 Purple Shimmer Trim
Z1922 Pink Glitter Paper
Z1924 Dot Embossing Folder
Z1925 Chevron Embossing Folder
Z1926 Quatrefoil Embossing Folder
Z1927 Damask Embossing Folder
Z1928 Durables Triangle Studs
Z1934 Flamingo Dots
Z1953 My Creations® Journaling Cards Box
Z1956 Hip Pics Album
Z1960 Stripe Embossing Folder
Z1980 My Legacy Cocoa Damask D-Ring
Z1981 My Legacy Slate Circles D-Ring
Z1982 My Legacy Cocoa Damask Post Bound 
Z1983 My Legacy Slate Cirlces Post Bound 
Z1986 Pink Shimmer Trim
Z1991 Teal Glitter Paper
Z1992 Purple Glitter Paper
Z1993 Arrow Embossing Folder
Z1994 Floral Embossing Folder
Z1995 Honeycomb Embossing Folder
Z1996 Woodgrain Embossing Folder
Z1997 Triangle Border Punch
Z1998 Chevron Border Punch
Z2006 Designed Décor Red Magnetic Chalkboard
Z2009 Red Enamel Hearts
Z2010 White Enamel Stars
Z2015 Designed Décor Black Shadow Box
Z2016 Designed Décor Colonial White Shadow Box
Z2023 Bling Gems Gold Assortment 
Z2028 Designer Creations Short Stack Album
Z2036 Designer Creations Slate Paper Bags
Z2037 Designer Creations Lagoon Paper Bags
Z2038 Designer Creations Ruby Paper Bags
Z2039 Designer Creations Honey Paper Bags
Z2049 Designer Creations Cupcake Box
Z2050 Designer Creations Takeout Box
Z2053 Designer Creations Buttoned Bag
Z2054 Base + Bling Journey Style Sheet
Z2055 Base + Bling Signature Style Sheet
Z2090 My Legacy Lagoon Chevron D-Ring Album
Z2091 My Legacy Ruby Floral D-Ring
Z2092 My Legacy Lagoon Chevron Post Bound 
Z2093 My Legacy Ruby Floral Post Bound 
Z3018 Heart Embossing Folder
Z3019 Vine Embossing Folder
Z3020 Diamond Embossing Folder
Z3021 Scallop Embossing Folder
Z3025 Blue Shimmer Trim
Z3032 Rolling Tote
Z3034 My Legacy Black D-Ring
Z3035 Pixie Extra Thick Twine 
Z3036 Flaxen Extra Thick Twine 
Z3039 Glacier Extra Thick Twine
Z3040 Thistle Extra Thick Twine
Z3043 My Creations™ Black Mini Book
Z3044 My Creations™ Kraft Mini Book
Z3069 My Creations™ Mini Mix Album
Z3070 My Creations™ Mini Folio
Z3078 La Vie En Rose Assortment
Z3079 Urban Assortment
Z3082 Zoe Assortment
Z3084 Sangria Assortment
Z3085 Kaleidoscope Assortment
Z3092 Georgie Assortment
Z3114 Roller Stamp This Happened
Z3115 Roller Stamp Day-to-Day
Z3137 My Creations™ Pint-Sized Container
Z3145 Picture My Life Overlay Black
Z3147 Cut Above™ Dapper Giraffe Card Kit
Z3148 Cut Above™ Beautiful Blossoms Card Kit
Z3168 Cricut® Artfully Sent Collection
Z3170 Cricut® Artiste Collection
Z3171 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
Z3173 Base + Bling Affirmations Style Sheet
Z3174 Base + Bling Lovely Blooms Style Sheet
Z3177 Picture My Life™ Through the Year Scrapbooking Program
Z3178 Picture My Life™ Childhood Scrapbooking Program
Z3179 Picture My Life™ Georgie Scrapbooking Program
Z3180 Picture My Life™ Going Places Scrapbooking Program
Z3181 Picture My Life™ Beautiful You Scrapbooking Program
Z3182 Instalife™ Album–Berry
Z3183 Instalife™ Album–Teal
Z3186 Instalife™ Cards–Colorful Me
Z3187 Instalife™ Cards–The Bright Side
     
The stamp sets that are retiring can be found below: 

A1115 A Holiday
A1117 A Typeface
A1121 A Blossom
A1131 Love
A1146 Sincere Expressions
A1149 Trim The Tree
A1150 Charming Chevrons
A1159 LOL
A1161 Beyond Measure
A1164 Beach Gear
A1167 Keep Your Chin Up
A1172 Smiles Begin with You
A1173 The Best Dad Ever
A1174 Spray of Joy
A1175 Pen Pals
A1176 Christmas Star
A1177 Light the Menorah
A1178 Love My Dog
A1179 Housewarming Hello
A1181 Love My Cat
A1183 Little Things - Hostess Rewards
B1381 Holiday Cheer
B1390 Countdown
B1391 Zoology
B1392 Key Moments
B1398 Just for You
B1399 Crafted with Love
B1400 Beautiful Friendship
B1404 Cup of Cheer
B1408 Buttons, Bits, and Bobs
B1409 Pirouette
B1412 Perfect Fit—Holidays
B1413 Perfect Fit—Halloween
B1415 In Gear
B1416 Keyboard Uppercase
B1417 Perfect Fit—Birthday
B1419 Joyful Birthday
B1422 Easter Wishes
B1424 Classy Doily
B1427 Perfect Fit—Thanksgiving
B1428 Look to the Light
B1429 Eek & Shriek
B1431 Reel Life
B1435 Angel Friends
B1438 Banner Wishes
B1443 Hello Wonderful
B1449 Oodles of Doodles
B1453 Frightfully Fun
B1460 Trick or Treat Sweets
B1462 Lovely Birthday
B1463 Thankful Heart
B1466 Sweet Salutations
B1473 Flowers for Mom
B1474 Flowers for Mum
B1475 Handmade
B1476 My Fave
B1478 Ice-Cold Summer
B1479 Salute Our Heros
B1481 Friendly Pets
B1482 My Story
B1483 Season's Greetings
B1485 Positive Chemistry
B1486 Darling Dinos
B1487 Perfect Pear - Hostess Reward
B1488 Pumpkin Chevron
B1490 Happy Hooray - Hostess Reward
B1491 Birthday Funnies Hostess Reward
B1492 Fallen Leaves
B1494 Hit the Road
B1495 Play Hard— Baseball
B1496 Play Hard— Basketball
B1497 Play Hard— Cricket
B1498 Play Hard— Football
B1499 Play Hard— Hockey
B1500 Play Hard—Rugby
B1501 Play Hard— Soccer
B1502 Play Hard—Volleyball
B1503 Steampunk Scoundrels
B1504 Sending Love
B1505 Baby & Friends
B1506 Little Presents
C1441 Affection
C1462 All Hallows Eve
C1463 Harvest Happiness
C1464 Blue Ribbon
C1465 Unscripted
C1467 Sweet Moments
C1469 December 25th
C1483 Born to Ride
C1484 Love Clusters
C1496 Enjoy!
C1497 Pure Adventure
C1501 New Arrival
C1502 Princess Wings
C1503 The Best Things
C1509 Magic Potions
C1521 Approved
C1523 Outta This World
C1530 Sail Away
C1531 Tropical Paradise
C1532 Camping Delights
C1534 Sightseer
C1537 Honeycomb
C1538 Girls Rock
C1540 Hello Blooms
C1541 New Baby
C1542 Perect Fit—Dad
C1543 Perfect Fit—Mom
C1558 Wild Wonders
C1559 Always Grateful
C1564 Stitch Wonder
C1565 In the Moment
C1566 Tech Speak
C1567 Santa Claus
C1575 True to Life
C1578 Camper Crazy
C1580 Big Top
C1581 Inspiration Flourishes
C1582 Made from Scratch
C1584 Feathers
C1588 Great Job
C1590 Delightful Ditty
C1591 Merry, Merry
C1594 Treasure Friendship
C1599 Pretty Petals
C1604 Forever in My Heart
C1607 Someone Special
C1610 Dizzy Circle
C1611 Campfire Lifestyle
C1616 Treats of Friendship
C1620 Baby Zoo
C1621 Mr. & Mrs.
C1622 In Review
C1623 Loads of Fun
C1624 Birthday Wish- Hostess Rewards
C1625 A Thousand Thanks
C1626 Hexagonal Patterns
C1627 Reindeer Bells
C1628 Christ Is Born
C1629 Diamonds are Forever
C1630 Little Monsters
C1632 Say It All - Hostess Rewards
C1633 For Family
D1458 American Celebration 
D1459 Canadian Celebration
D1480 Snowflakes
D1481 Vintage Type
D1482 Love Life
D1490 Backdrop Charmed
D1491 Hooray Bouquet
D1493 Fill in the Blank - Holiday
D1494 Christmas Cheer
D1502 Look Who's…
D1506 Family Love
D1515 Play Day
D1518 Christmas Delights
D1520 Ornamental Cheer
D1522 Glamour Lowercase
D1524 Frame It Up
D1525 Casual Expressions
D1526 Family Tree
D1527 Perfect Fit—Frames
D1536 Perfect Fit—Frames 2
D1537 Glamour Uppercase
D1539 The Happy Couple
D1542 For a Friend
D1545 Wheel of Life
D1546 Frame Flair
D1555 All the Details
D1556 School Years
D1560 Holiday Tags
D1561 B is for Baby
D1578 Flight of the Arrows
D1580 Catch You Later
D1581 Give A Lift
D1584 Big Hug
D1599 Geek is Chic
D1600 Here We Go
D1604 Season of Thanks
D1605 Halloween Greetings
D1607 Bodacious Banners
D1609 Seaside Greetings
D1610 Christmas Post
D1611 Frosty Fun
D1612 Teacher Appreciation
D1613 Best Christmas
D1614 Reason for the Season
D1617 Make It Merry
D1618 Build-a-Cake
D1627 Your Own Kind of Wonderful
D1633 Hopping By
D1634 Rain or Shine
D1635 Assorted Edges
D1636 I Do
D1637 Jumping Geometrics
D1644 The Authentic Life
D1645 Botanical Backgrounds
D1647 Documenting Moments
D1648 Snapshot Memories
D1651 Wavy Blooms
D1652 Team Player
D1656 Miracle of Christmas
D1657 Holly Jolly Christmas
D1659 Mini Messages - Hostess Rewards
D1661 Crazy Good
D1662 Harvest Wreath
D1663 Floral Banners
D1664 Packages, Boxes, and Tags
D1665 Blossoming Expressions
D1666 Believe in Christmas
D1669 Tasty Terrors
D1677 Friend Tree
D1679 Animal Greetings
E1028 Hopscotch Alphabet
E1029 Marquee Uppercase
E1031 Dated
M1000 Monogram A
M1001 Monogram B
M1002 Monogram C
M1003 Monogram D
M1004 Monogram E
M1005 Monogram F
M1006 Monogram G
M1007 Monogram H
M1008 Monogram I
M1009 Monogram J
M1010 Monogram K
M1011 Monogram L
M1012 Monogram M
M1013 Monogram N
M1014 Monogram O
M1015 Monogram P
M1016 Monogram Q
M1017 Monogram R
M1018 Monogram S
M1019 Monogram T
M1020 Monogram U
M1021 Monogram V
M1022 Monogram W
M1023 Monogram X
M1024 Monogram Y
M1025 Monogram Z
M1050 Mini Calendar 
M1051 Wish
M1053 Sweeter with You
M1054 XOXO
M1055 Friendship Wreath
M1122 Wedding Day
M1123 Feel Better
M1124 Birthday Calligraphy
M1125 Celebrate!
M1126 This Is Christmas
M1127 Hand-Lettered Christmas
M1128 Doubly Merry
M1129 Holiday Greetings
M1130 A Penned Hello
M1131 Victorian Gratitude