H2H Challenge - Patriotism/Freedom

I'm so excited to be posting my first project as part of the H2H design team!

The challenge this week is:

"Freedom/Patriotism - show us your patriotic spirit! US or Canada - either way, we know you have pride in your country so show it off!"

I chose to do a layout.  These are pictures from a visit to the Peace Tower and the Memorial Chamber at the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa back in December of 2009.

This layout is "Creative Rhythm" on page 36-37 of the Cherish book from CTMH.
The paper pack used is "Elemental"  - ONLY available until the end of July, so if you like it, you better get some!
The stamp set used is Canadian Celebration and the ink colour is Cranberry. The paper pieces are all inked on the edges with Desert Sand ink and a sponge.
The only thing non-CTMH on here is the fiber/ribbon on the right hand page, it was from my stash.

It's hard to see on the full layout, but hopefully this picture shows it a little better, I tried to make the flag look real and like it was waving.  To do this I first stamped it on White Daisy cardstock and cut it out, then I cut off the red bars, to make it three pieces.  The red bars are then stuck right to the layout, in slightly so that the centre part overlaps it a bit.  The centre of the flag is stuck down slightly above/off centre using dimensional foam tape, but before sticking it down I curled the two sides under a bit and sponged some Desert Sand ink on the edge for depth.

I hope you are going to play along, I'd love to see all your creations!  Also, please visit the H2H Challenge page often for inspiration!

To play along, all you have to do is:
1) follow the rules (use mostly CTMH products)
2) link your project back to Heart 2 Heart from your blog post or online gallery.  If you are linking from a blog, you must link directly to the actual post, not your entire blog.
3) You also need to mention H2H in your blog post and link back to H2H in your post.
4) Finally, we do ask that you consider turning off word verification, as it does make it easier for the design team to leave comments, as well as visitors to your blog. ;)

In order to be considered for the Top 10 award, you must link your project for this or any of this month's H2H challenges by 10 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month.

Don't have any CTMH products?  That's an easy fix!  Simply contact your local CTMH consultant (or go here to find one near you) or you can place an order by going to my website.

Now it's your turn, I can't wait to see all your creations!!

Dorothy

CTMH Colour Dare and Unscripted Sketches #165

I'm having a lot of fun with all of the blog challenges that are out there.  It's a great way to keep the creative juices flowing and a great way to find new ideas and try new things.  The two news challenges that I've found are Unscripted Sketches (a friend Laura Davidson is one of the design team for this one) and the other one is CTMH Colour Dare.  I chose to use both challenges on this one card this week.

The colour dare challenge was to add a colour to an existing CTMH paper pack.  In my card the blue patterned paper is from Pemberly and the colour(s) I've added are Creme Brulee (the flower) and Olive (the flower and the ribbon strip of paper).

The flower is from the CTMH May Stamp of the Month set.  I stamped it with archival black ink and then water coloured it with a paint brush, water and some CTMH inks (Creme Brulee and Olive). The sentiment is from the CTMH stamp set A Blossom.

I've added button links to all of the challenges that I've found and I'm going to attempt to continue to participate in, including the one that I'm now on the Design Team for, in the right hand column of my blog.  Join me and play along!

Design Team Member!

I am very excited to have been chosen as a Design Team member for the next 6 months at Heart 2 Heart Challenges! 

I hope you will join me and participate in challenges along with me.  It's a great way to not only challenge yourself, but to also find lots of great inspiration!

I have added links to the blogs of my fellow Design Team members for you to check out for inspiration, as well as a link to the main H2H Challenge page.

MOJO Monday

I've started to play along with the MOJO Monday challenges, it's a great way to stay inspired and to try new things. You should try playing along too!

This week it's a round or square sketch challenge on Mojo Monday.

I needed to make a thank you card for the great people at the Legion who support our Scout Troop in so many ways, so this is the card I came up with using the Mojo Monday sketch.

 All supplies are CTMH, here is the list of supplies:
Victory Patterned Paper (2)
Outdoor Denim Cardstock
Chocolate Cardstock
Colonial White Cardstock
Outdoor Denim Ink
Brown bakers twine from the Neutrals pack
Thoughtful Tidings - Feb 2012 Stamp of the Month

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*Stamp sets that count toward the qualifying purchase and available for free include full-priced A, B, C, D, and E-sized sets only. The following do not count as a qualifying purchase and are not available as a free set: customizable (K-size), Workshops on the Go, Cricut® collection, and Stamp of the Month sets. 

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Creative Rewards Club

Dorothy’s No Commitment CREATIVE REWARDS CLUB

You can join any time, there is no commitment or obligation. It is a frequent shopper rewards program! I know that you have many choices in where you spend your crafting dollars, so I want to reward you for shopping with me. You can budget your purchases over a period of time and be rewarded with free products! This is not a CTMH sponsored club, all rewards are coming from me.

Start your Club membership at any time by contacting me to let me know that you’d like to be part of the Creative Rewards Club.

 Email to : dorothyseiler@hotmail.ca

WHAT ARE THE REWARDS?  When your Club Balance (over any time period) reaches $200 you will receive $20 off your next order.

WHICH ORDERS COUNT TOWARDS MY CLUB BALANCE?  All orders for the rewards club must be submitted by the 20^th of each month. Your Club Balance is calculated on the value paid for the products, it does not include tax and s/h. But only orders placed through me (email or online) count towards your Club Balance. Orders placed through other gatherings where hostess rewards are received or kit, workshop and crop events held by me do not count towards your Club Balance.

HOW DO I PLACE MY ORDER? You can contact me directly or order on-line from my shopping page:  online orders must be placed by selecting “JOIN” the Creative Rewards Club gathering. My shopping site is dorothyseiler.ctmh.com. Orders placed on-line ship immediately and come directly to your house, however shipping is a minimum of $10.  Orders placed through me will ship at the end of the month and be delivered to you in person and shipping will be 10% for these orders. Payment is due at time of order.

WHAT IF MY FRIEND WANTS TO SIGN UP?    For every friend you refer that signs up, I will add $10 to your Club Balance when they place their first order, earning you rewards even quicker!

WHY DO I NEED TO REGISTER FOR CREATIVE REWARDS CLUB?  Creative Rewards Club enables you to make purchases in any increment and have them accumulate for rewards; this requires tracking on my end, so I need you to register to let me know to begin tracking your participation.

WHEN MUST I JOIN?  You may join the Creative Rewards Club at any time; however, note that previous purchases will not apply.  So join today and begin earning your rewards!  If you join in June of 2012, I will give credit to you for all your orders placed in May 2012!

WHAT DO I HAVE TO KEEP TRACK OF?   Nothing!  I will keep track of everything and let you know when you have earned a reward.  You can then redeem your rewards on your next order.