9/15/15 First 6 Cards from Last nights Ustream Class

9/15/15 "You're EARresistible" #CTMHOperationSmile

This is the last of the single images and phrases from the Animal Greetings Stamp Set.  Starting tomorrow you can expect to see these critters paired up.  Enjoy!

9/14/15 Twelve Cards from the CTMH Wishes Card Confidence Program-Ustream Class tonight at 6 PM PST

Tonight's Class uses the Wishes Card Confidence Program.

 I am offering the cutting guide for the focal images however the rest of the card dimensions are in the Wishes book. We will be creating 12 cards of various sizes: 4- 5X7 Card, 1 6X6 Card, 2- 4.25X5.5 Cards, 1- 3X6 card, 1-3X3 Card, 1-2.5X3.5 Card.

We will be random stamping our focal image sheet. This is the perfect project to use up scraps from loved kits for a variety of cards and sentiments.

Supplies needed:
S1509 Paper Garden Stamp Set
9041 Wishes Card Confidence Program How-to book.
Card Bases in Various Sizes
Scraps/patterned papers
Matting Cardstock
Embossing folders
Ink Pads
Embellishments from your stash.

You can purchase the Wishes Card Confidence Program on my website:www.gerriannarmstrong.ctmh.com

9/14/15 "Later GATOR!" #OperationSmile

Its a good thing this little guy does not bite.  He is so cute!

9/13/15 "Hey EWE!" #CTMHOperationSmile

This little sheep is too cute!  I am so loving this stamp set!

9/12/15 "You GIRAFFE me crazy!" #CTMHOperationSmile

I love this card!  Ok, I love all the cards so far!!!!  This stamp set is so awesome and I am not out of ideas just yet.  See you tomorrow!

9/11/15 "OINK you very much" #CTMHOperationSmile

Isn't this little guy the cutest.  I love the Zoe Collection as well.

9/10/15 "You have all the right Koalafications." #CTMHOperationSmile

I love how this card turned out..  I love the layers and the white space.  Again this card is a note card size at 3.5 X 5".

9/9/15 "I can't believe I forgot your birthday!" #CTMHOperationSmile

This is another card inspired by pintrest.  I feel like I am making progress on my alcohol markers coloring.

9/8/15 "Say Cheese" #CTMHOperationSmile

Love this little guy!  Animal Greeting Stamp Set.  Enjoy!

9/7/15 Treats of Friendship Ustream Class Details

Tea Pot Dimensions for tonight's Ustream Class created using the tutorial from Linda Parker on Youtube.

Tea Pot Base: 10 3/4 X 7"
Score on 10 3/4: 1 3/4, 3 1/2, 5 1/4, 7, 8 3/4, 10 1/2"
Score on 7: 1 1/4", 4 1/2"

Spout: 3 X 5 3/4"
Score 3: 5/8"
Notch 5 3/4: 1/2, 1, 1 1/2, 2, 2 1/2, 3 1/4, 3 3/4, 4 1/4, 4 3/4, 5 1/4"
flip over with 1/2 score nearest the score line notch at 2 7/8"

Lid: 11 3/4 X 2 7/8" (decorative paper 9 X 1 3/8)
Score 11 3/4: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 5 5/8, 7 1/2, 9 3/8, 11 1/4
flip over and notch at 1 3/8, 3 1/4, 5 1/8, 7, 8 7/8, 10 3/4"
Score 2 7/8: 1/2, 1"
decorative paper
Notch 9": 3/4, 2 1/4, 3 3/4, 5 1/4, 6 3/4, 8 1/4
Score 9": 1 1/2, 3, 4 1/2, 6, 7 1/2

Tea Cup Dimensions:

Supplies: 8X5.5" card stock, 2" circle with a 1.25" circle cut out of it, 2" Circle (2), 4.5" circle and doily or doily die cut.

Honest it really is pretty easy just a lot of scoring to get the folds to go correctly! See you at 6 PM PST on Ustream

9/7/15 "I love you so much I can BEARLY stand it!" #CTMHOperationsSmile

I love this little Bear.

9/6/15 "You must be KITTEN me!" #CTMHOperationSmile

I love this card and it was inspired this card by a fellow CTMH Consultant, Marguerite in Sydney Australia.

9/5/15 "Love Bandit" #CTMHOperationSmile

I am loving this stamp set!  This card is inspired by a card created for Lawn Fawn.  You can find the card here. Remember you can purchase this stamp set to create your own cute cards like these on my website.

9/4/15 "i MOOSE you very much" Card #CTMHOperationSmile

This card uses the Name Plate Layout from the Wishes Card Confidence Program, New England Ivy Card stock and Ink, Damask Embossing Folder and Rosewood Mini Medley (retired)

9/3/15 "Looking sharp!" Card #CTMHOperationSmile

This is card #3 in my goal of a post per day this month using the Animal Greeting Stamp Set from Close to My Heart.

This card uses the "It's a Wrap" layout from the Wishes Card Confidence Program.  This is a special fold 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" card.  Enjoy! You can get the stamp set on my website!

9/2/15: Christmas Card Swap Sign-up OPEN

This is a Christmas Card Swap where you would make a set of cards and send them to the hostess, they are swapped out with other members of your group and then they are returned to you. International Participants welcome!

Due Dates: 
September 30th, 2015: Sign Up Closes
October 31st, 2015: Cards due to the hostess
November 7th, 2015: Cards mailed back out to participants

Details:
Make 9 (nine) cards. Groups will be limited to 9 members.

Card Size: Standard A2 Cards ( 4.25"X5.5") or Larger with Envelopes

Christmas/Winter Theme

Each card must have at least 2 layers of card stock/Patterned paper in addition to the card base.

Each card must include at least 2 different embellishments (brads, eyelets, flowers, ribbon, glitter, etc.)

Each participate is limited to participating in up to 3 different groups. If you would like to participate in more groups let me know if you would be willing to be a SWAP ANGEL if needed.

Packaging cards: Place each card in it coordinating envelope. Then, please place all cards in a large zip lock baggie for waterproof purposes.

Postage: Return postage is required in the amount of $5.75 for a flat rate Priority Envelope for US Participants. International Postage at actual rate and can be paid via paypal.

Return Label:
Please provide a completed return address label for the priority envelope. No need to send the envelope.

Mailing Address:
Gerriann Armstrong
Scrap and Stamp Creations
PO BOX 7631
Spokane, WA 99207

LATE CARDS ARRIVING AFTER NOVEMBER 6TH, 2015 WILL BE RETURNED TO THE PARTICIPANT WITHOUT BEING SWAPPED OUT. PLEASE BE ON TIME.

Details and updates located at: Gerriann's Scrap and Stamp Creations Facebook Group Event

Sign-up: davearmie@comcast.net  with name and number of groups you would like to participate in.

9/2/15 "Whale, hello there!" Card for #CTMHOperationSmile

Here is day 2 of my personal challenge to create cards this Month using the Animal Greetings Stamp Set from CTMH.  Card Size is 4 3/4" X 3 and is the Keyhole Layout from the Wishes Card Confidence Program.

Supplies Used for this Card:
D1679 Animal Greetings Operation Smile Stamp Set
9041 Wishes Card Confidence Program
Z3171 Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
X5781 Enchantment Cardstock Combo Pack
Z2649 Peacock Ink
Z1919 Purple Shimmer Trim
Z1926 Quatrefoil Embossing Folder
Z2461 ShinHan Touch Twin Marker BG61 Peacock Green
Z2446 ShinHan Touch Twin Marker 120 Black
Z2462 ShinHan Touch Twin Marker P282 Peony Purple
Z2465 ShinHan Touch Twin Marker B68 Turquoise Blue
Z2467 ShinHan Touch Twin Makrer WG4 Warm Grey
Z2449 ShinHan Touch Twin Marker B262 Cerulean Blue Light
Z1979 Marvy Uchida LePen Journaling Pen
Y1000 My Acrylix Block 1" X 1"
Y1002 My Acrylic Block 1" X 3 1/2"
Z534 Micro-tip Scissors

9/1 "You are so PAWsome!" Card #CTMHOperationSmile

This card used the Simple Statement Layout from the Wishes Card Confidence Program.  The Art Philosophy cuts were the circle card at 9" and the circle cut at 3 1/2".  This puppy is so cute!

Supplies Used for this Card:
D1679 Animal Greetings Operation Smile Stamp Set
9041 Wishes Card Confidence Program
Z3171 Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge
X5781 Enchantment Cardstock Combo Pack
Z2649 Peacock Ink
Z1985 Gold Shimmer Trim
Z1926 Quatrefoil Embossing Folder
D1674 Zoe Scrapbooking Workshop Exclusive Stamp Set
Z2461 ShinHan Touch Twin Marker BG61 Peacock Green
Z2451  ShinHan Touch Twin Marker BR116 Clay
Z2447 ShinHan Touch Twin Marker BR99 Bronze
Z2445 ShinHan Touch Twin Marker YR29 Barely Beige
Z1979 Marvy Uchida LePen Journaling Pen
Y1000 My Acrylix Block 1" X 1"
Y1002 My Acrylic Block 1" X 3 1/2"
Z534 Micro-tip Scissors
Z1279 Versa Mat

Animal Greetings Operation Smile Stamp Set September, #CTMHOperationSmile

This month I have set a goal to make a card a day using the Animal Greetings (D1679) Operation Smile Fundraiser Set from Close To My Heart.  

I love some of the simple "critter" cards that I have seen from Mama Elephant, Lawn Fawn, W Plus 9, and some of the others.  While those sets are super cute you have to purchase multiple sets to have a good collection to create scenes.  That is why this set is so neat.  You get 30 stamps that include 15 animal images ranging from 1 1/4" to 1 3/4" square and 15 "puny" sentiments.  The best part is that $7 US from each stamp set is donated to help with Cleft Palette Restorative Surgery for Children.  

I will be using the Wishes Card Confidence Program to create the cards.  The card sketches range in size from 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" all the way up to 6" X 6" to 3 1/2" X 8".  If you struggle with card layouts then this book is for you!

So join me as I shoot for my goal of a card per day using this Month.  If you create along with me this month make sure to include the following #CTMHOperationSmile in your description so that we can all see your wonderful artwork.

You can order these items by clicking the links above or on my website: Gerriann's CTMH Website

Happy Crafting!

8/31/15 CTMH Zoe Collection Designer Creations Short Stack Album Complete

Here is the completed Mini from tonight's Ustream class: