Stick It In a Pocket - Blog Hops with Heart

Welcome to the Blog Hops with Heart May Blog Hop. It's a pleasure to be able to join these talented and creative ladies. I can't wait to see what they've all made with a pocket theme. You may have just jumped in on this blog or you're coming from Becca Whitham's blog. In either case please click the link at the bottom of each blog until you complete the full circle.

Every month there's a theme that each blogger can interpret any way she wants to. You're bound to see a whole lot of interesting ideas here. I just love all of the creativity.

My contribution is a basic pocket card. You can use it for a pocket scrapbook layout or put it on a card front. Carry it in your purse and every time you're digging for something you'll pull it out. That sort of thing is bound to make you happy when you're feeling a wee bit frustrated.

Here's how I made the pocket card (times 20).

I cut THESE ...

AND THESE ...

... using my Cricut.

In order to keep it simple I painted AND stamped right on the Cricut mats before I removed the sentiment pieces. That worked REALLY well. I didn't have to figure out how to keep everything from touching every other everything. 20 individual pieces in my world is a guaranteed mess.

Once these were all dry it was just a matter of adhesive and a whole lot of glittery doodads. Once they were done ...

I wouldn't really be able to pick a favorite BUT just for the sake of a close up ...

Do you wonder why I made so many???

Because I belong to the most awesome Close To My Heart team (the Rose Blossoms) We had a pocket card swap at our last meeting. I received the most beautiful stack of creations. I wish I could show you every single one but this post would last FOREVER!! I'm sure you're ready to hop once you see a quick look at my collection all tucked away in pockets for now.

Now you get to see what Stephanie Davis made for you. Just click on her name to move right along.

More Wonderful Swap Cards

The last time I was here I had some cards to show you using papers and things that will soon be no longer available. These cards are made by my Rose Blossom team mates. They are the most delightful girls you can ever know. AND they're so creative. I'm showing you my "snapshot" pictures of their cards here. You can jump to each of their blogs to get pictures of the other kinds of amazing work they all do.

Kimberly Hill - http://violetsandsunshine.blogspot.com

Kim Richardson - http://agirlandherstamps.blogspot.com

Lynn Darda - http://frommybungalow.blogspot.com

Amy Larson - http://scrapsparkleshine.blogspot.com

Don't forget to take one last look at what's still available to order from the current catalog. When it's gone it's gone. I'm offering FREE product form the new book. Check out all of the details on the blog post below.

Retirement Party!!!

Kim Salmela

July has hit it's halfway mark. AND truthfully I've been very focused on the what is coming on August 1st with Close To My Heart.

BUT we're going to have to say good-bye to some terrific product that will no longer be available after this month is finished. Here's a look at some amazing cards made by my Rose Blossom Sisters using the Jubilee Paper Pack, one of the wonderful paper packets we will no longer be able to order after July 31st. Every paper packet that's retiring also has coordinating stickers, assortments and other fun elements. The cherry badge on Kim's card is from the Jubilee Assortment.

Barb Manske-Lamaere

 

Mary Newman ... http://thepixiedustplayground.blogspot.com/

 In order to encourage you to place one last order from the current product I'm offering you the opportunity to get FREE items from the new book as a retirement gift!

Here's how it works ... for every $20 you order from the current product and you will be entered into a drawing to be the hostess for this Retirement Party. If you are chosen you will be able to pick your FREE products from the items coming out in August. If there are enough orders there will be multiple winners!!

You can order directly through me OR use my website to place your order by clicking HERE or on the picture to the right that says "shop now". When you shop on my website make sure you're order is included in the Retirement Party that's listed. These orders will ship directly to your home.

If you're wondering how you can make some terrifically creative friends to swap cards with contact me to ask about joining my Pretty Pieces team. shellynemitz@gmail.com