Using ink pads for Letterpress

Hey Crafters!

Last year I purchased the We R Memories Evolution bundle with the Letterpress system and to be honest, I never used the Letterpress. I was just intimidated with the inking part (actually, I hate really messy projects that require a cleanup) so there it sat, for a YEAR! 

Recently, I decided to pull it out and play with using my ink pads to see if they would give me the same results and to my surprise, it did!

Check out my video below to see how I did it.

 

Here is the final card!

If you were like me and have it but never used it, pull it out, play with it!

Have a Crafty Day! 

Dreaming of the Beach!

Hello Crafters!!

Happy Summer! I have been day dreaming about heading to the beach and so that was my inspiration behind today's card. 

I found a free digi stamp of FLIP FLOP's and colored them with pencils. I used Unity Stamps "bright, happy you" stamp set and die cut the sun image. I used an embossing folder for the water and just added some kraft cardstock for the sand. 

Don't forget to enter my giveaway for a Cricut Cartridge! See this blog post for details!

Have a crafty day!

Light It Up Blue 2015 { #LIUB } - Autism Awareness Day Card

Hello Crafters!!

I don't usually get too personal on my posts but today is a special day in our home. Today is National Autism Awareness day we LIGHT IT UP BLUE in honor of our son, Evan, who not only is funny, he is handsome and has a smile that lights up a room AND he also happens to have Autism. 

In our home, EVERYDAY is Autism Awareness Day and I am sure any person who happens to deal with Autism will agree. Over the years we have been taught the tools to handle our daily life and these days, I can honestly say, life is good! 

Now on to the crafting part of my post!! Here is a card I made in honor of my son, using Unity Stamps for the light bulb and the letters from CTMH.

Light it Up Blue for Autism! #LIUB 

Unity {be inspired} Challenge ~ January 2015

Hello Crafters!! 

Happy 2015!! I have been away for a bit due to the holiday craziness and really just getting back in to the swing of crafting. 

This month I decided to participate in the Unity {be inspired} Challenge! I am a self proclaimed hoarder of Unity Stamps and just LOVE THEM!!

I was inspired to pull out the watercolors (by wonderful hubby got me for Christmas) and do some clear embossing with Fashionista ~ Sabrina and Hash Tag stamp sets. Check out Unity Stamps!

Happy Craftin'

~ Janice

Happy October and HAPPY FALL! It's BLOG HOP TIME! 

I am participating in Joyful Stars Blog Hop and I am so happy to have you here! You probably hopped on over from Nickie, thank you for visiting!

I just LOVE FALL! Being from the East Coast, I think it is the most beautiful time of year when the trees are turning amazing colors. Not only is the season changing, I think my social calendar starts to fill up! Football Games, chilly nights around a roasting fire, people start to get settled in with their school schedules can reconnect with friends... and that means.. more events, more Thank You notes to the hosts!

Just for this reason I decided to highlight a CTMH product that is all about FALL! If you like making cards, this kit is for you.. 

Workshops on the Go® Pathfinding Cardmaking Kit

Workshops on the Go® Pathfinding Cardmaking Kit Contents:
1 – My Acrylix® Pathfinding Workshop Stamp Set (D-size)
1 – Pathfinding B&T Duos™ Papers
4 – Cardstock Sheets (1 Colonial White, 1 Glacier, 1 Kraft, 1 Olive)
15 – Colonial White Cards and Envelopes
1 – Sequins Gold Assortment (Z2012)
1 – Bronze Shimmer Trim (Z1849)
1 – Instructional Brochure

All you need is ink and adhesive to finish 15 BEAUTIFUL cards (3 designs, 5 each design).  

It was so easy and fast! By following the detailed instructions, I was able to complete these is record time!

YOU CAN DO THIS! 

Just place your order today and get your cards ready to take along a for all those FALL Invites on your calendar!

Now head on over to Lori to check out her blog and if you get lost in the hop, I have a full list at the bottom of this post.

Joyce Houck        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Betty Locco        scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Jolene Barron        jolenespapertrail.blogspot.com 

Andrea Sherman        girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Nancy Brown        creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

Krista Hershberger    Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

Stephanie Huber             Lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com

 Crystal Davis    www.craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.com

Jean  Murphy Stampandscrapjeanie.blogspot.com

Nickie Hoffer        nickiehoffer.blogspot.com

 Janice Centritto    craftingeek.blogspot.com  You are here!

Lori Meadows        CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com Go Here Next!

Back to Joyce        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

  Happy Crafting and Happy FALL!

• ~ Janice

August CTMH Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Happy August and BLOG HOP TIME! I am participating in Joyful Stars Blog Hop and I am so happy to have you here! You probably hopped on over from Nickie, thank you for visiting!

This month I am highlighting some products from the new CTMH ANNUAL INSPIRATIONS Book. This book will be available until July 2015! You have got to check it out!! The new products and paper lines are just AMAZING! Below will be a list of all the products I used but there is so much more to discover!

I used paper from the *Close to My Heart Brushed Collection along with some White Daisy Cardstock, the stamp I used was *Your Own Kind of Wonderful and added some Gold Sequins for embellishment. CTMH Inks used: *Glacier and Black  along with some Liquid Glass that I used on top of the stamped butterflies. All the products that I marked with an * are new, go and check them out!

 


Now for some Special Stuff!! 
Every month, Close To My Heart has a promotion for you and this month is called Picture Perfect. Details below, check it out!

Don't forget, every month there is also a different Stamp Of the Month, August is: What A Hoot and it is SO CUTE! You can get this stamp set for just $5 with a $50 purchase.

Now head on over to Betty to check out her blog and if you get lost in the hop, I have a full list at the bottom of this post.

Joyce Houck        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Nancy Brown        creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

Krista Hershberger    Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

Stephanie Huber             Lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com

Nickie Hoffer        nickiehoffer.blogspot.com

Janice Centritto    craftingeek.blogspot.com  You are here!

Betty Locco        scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com Go here Next!

Lori Meadows        CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com

Elizabeth M        www.ejoym.blogspot.com

Stephanie B        stephanielovesscrapbooking.blogspot.com

Jolene Barron        jolenespapertrail.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman        girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Back to Joyce        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

  Happy Crafting!

• ~ Janice

Joyful Stars July Blog Hop

Happy July!! I am participating in Joyful Stars Blog Hop and I am so happy to have you here! You probably hopped on over from Krista , thank you for visiting!

In my family, we have so many July birthdays that every year I am bound to miss one so... this month I made a Gate-folded belated birthday card. I wanted to keep it pretty gender neutral so I kept is a bit more simple.

I used paper from the Close to My Heart Jubilee collection along with some Lagoon and White Daisy Cardstock, the stamp set I used was Belated Birthday Occasions  and added some Triangle Studs for embellishment. CTMH Ink used: Lagoon

I hope this inspired you to make a belated birthday card for someone today!

Now head on over to Nancy to check out her blog and if you get lost in the hop, I have a full list at the bottom of this post.

Make sure you stop back in August!! The new Close to My Heart Annual Inspirations book will be released and wait until you see the AWESOME new products!! Stay tuned for some new blogs posts!

Happy Crafting!
~ Janice

 

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If you get lost in the hop, here is a list of the bloggers.      

       

Joyce     Houck                Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Jean Murphy                  Stampandscrapjeanie.blogspot.com 

 Nickie Hoffer                   nickiehoffer.blogsp

Helen Gullett               www.helengullett.com

Andrea Sherman              girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Krista Hershberger          Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

Janice   Centritto             craftingeek.blogspot.com  * This is me!

Nancy Brown                   creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com     * Go here next!

Lori Meadows                  CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com

Stephanie Brown            stephanielovesscrapbooking.blogspot.com

Crystal   Davis                 craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.com

Jolene Barron                jolenespapertrail.blogspot.com

Betty Locco                   scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Meg Clements                 clementscreativecreations.blogspot.com

Cindy Leek                       savingmemorieswithcindy.com

Elizabeth M                     www.ejoym.blogspot.com

   

Back to Joyce       Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

 

Joyful Stars June Blog Hop

Happy June!! I am participating in Joyful Stars Blog Hop and I am so happy to have you here! You probably hopped on over from Andrea, thank you for visiting!

This month I made a birthday card using paper from the Close to My Heart Lollydoodle collection (I just love it!) and some White Daisy Cardstock for the base.

Die cuts are cut from the CTMH Artiste Cricut cartridge using the Birthday collection stamp set (bundled with the cartridge). This stamp set is probably my most used in my collection. My definite go to for card making!

I embellished with CTMH Teal Shimmer trim on bottom.

CTMH Ink used: Lagoon, Hollyhock, Sunset, Pear, Black

I hope this inspired you to make a birthday card for someone today!


Now hop on over to Nancy to check out her awesome project!! If you get lost in the hop, I have a full list at the bottom of this post.

Happy Crafting!
~ Janice

 

 

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If you get lost in the hop, here is a list of the bloggers.

         Joyce     Houck                Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

          Helen     Gullett              http://helengullett.com/?p=4889

          Krista Hershberger          Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

          Nickie Hoffer                   nickiehoffer.blogspot.com

          Andrea Sherman              girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

          Janice   Centritto             craftingeek.blogspot.com  * This is me!

         Nancy Brown                   creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com  * Go here next!

         Cindy Leek                       savingmemorieswithcindy.com  

         Lori Meadows                  CraftyMeadows.blogspot.com

         Crystal   Davis                 craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.com

          Betty Locco                   scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

          Meg Clements                 clementscreativecreations.blogspot.com

          Stephanie B                     stephanielovesscrapbooking.blogspot.com

   

          Back  to Joyce               joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

 

Wedding Season

Hello Crafters!

It is that time of year and here is a card I made for a wedding I am attending.  It came out so pretty, I wanted to share.

The die cuts are all cut out from the CTMH Artiste Cricut cartridge.

I used the Divine Swirls Cuttlebug embossing folder and decorated the envelope with the same embellishment.

Don't forget, I have a giveaway going on until May 24th for the Close to My Heart Free to Be Me paper collection (the May Special).

If you would like to make any Close to My Heart purchases, head over to http://craftingeek.ctmh.com/ to my online store.

Enjoy!

{CTMH Card Video and April Info}

Hello Crafters!!
VIDEO TIME!
Here is a card I made using CTMH SkyLark paper and the cutest little stamp!

You still have time to become a Close to My Heart Consultant and qualify for the FREE CRICUT CARTRIDGE however, you better hurry because the promotion ends when April ends!

Also, if you are interested in qualifying for my April Giveaway, you need to place an order and  your name will be entered for the CTMH Originals Card Making book (AWESOME STUFF!!)

Here is the video I promised you. For some reason it wouldn't load but FINALLY I was able to get this video posted after several attempts! Enjoy!

Happy Crafting!
~ Janice
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{CTMH HELLO card}

Hello Crafters!!

This is a cute card I made using several Close To My Heart Stamp sets.

One of the sets being the April Stamp of the Month, Balloon Talk.

This month you can pick it up for only $5.00 if you spend $50, an awesome deal!!

For the card, I just stamped directly on a card base using CTMH inks in Lagoon, Pear, Sunset & Hollyhock. I really love how the colors just give it POP!

I have to tell you, I really like the CTMH Stamps! I do a ton of stamping and so far, loving the colors available and how smooth they stamp.

DON'T FORGET! I HAVE A GIVEAWAY GOING ON IN APRIL!!

If you place an order of $50 or more in April, you will be entered to win the CTMH Originals Card Making book... see my last post for details and video here.

Click here to place an order or click on my shopping cart.

I am having fun using all my Close To My Heart product so stay tuned for another video that I am working on. 

Happy Crafting!

~ Janice

{Mickey Happy Birthday}

Hello Crafters!

I had to make a card for a friend and didn't have time to video the creation, however, I did take an animated pic for you to see!

I used the "Disney Mickey & Friends" Cricut cartridge for Mickey and put him on an "Action Wobble". I then used the "Waltograph" FONT (you can download for free!) to print out the banners on cardstock.

I really loved how it turned out!

Have a Mickey Day and happy craftin'!

~ Janice

{Breaking News ~ Birthday Card}

Hey Crafters!
I just made a birthday card for my Brother-in-law and I thought it was so cute! 
I used "Stamps of Life" stamps and "Action Wobbles" to make the TV move. 
You can see below how cute it looks!

My new phone, Galaxy S4, has the capacity of making animated photos so I used that to capture the animation. 
 
I LOVE TECHNOLOGY!
~ Janice

{Happy Birthday Spinner Card}

This card is made by using "Stamps of Life" spinner2stamp set. Love how it came out!