Welcome to our Joyful Stars Blog Hop.

 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

It's hard to believe that this is the last blog of the year, we look forward to sharing all the great things that are coming in 2016.  Most of us have the New Expressions with 3 new paper packs and many new accessories and adorable stamp sets.  You might get a sneak peak from some of us excited about all the new things available January 1st 2016.

Blog hop is a great way to see many ideas, just by hopping from one blog to the next.  So look at the bottom of each post and click on the highlighted name. That will take you to the next blog. Keep hopping until you get back here and you went full circle.  Have fun and we hope to inspire you to create.

Here are some of the creative ladies that share with you every month.
Thank you for sharing your talent. 

This month since we celebrate the birth of Jesus I wanted to share with you the great pop up card made with Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge.  This is the inside of the card.  Everything was cut out of lagoon paper. The background is from Chalk it up paper, which is on the while supplies last list  and the star is gold glitter paper backed behind the cut out.

                                                                                   

Here is the front of the card! Enjoy the rest of thre hop..........

Now hop to Marie's blog and see what she has created.

Here is a list of bloggers in case you get lost........

Joyce Houck                      Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com 

Marie Flayer                       njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

 Helen Gullett                        helengullett.com 

 Krista Hershberger            Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

Stephanie Huber                lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com

 Nancy Brown                     creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

 Crystal Davis                     craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.com

 Andrea Sherman                    girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

 Lori Meadows                    craftymeadows.blogspot.com

 Donna Ackley Long           hintsofhappinesswithdonna.blogspot.com

 Betty Locco                        scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

 Yvonne Barbosa                      justpaperandbling.blogspot.com  

    

  

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Christmas cards

We made these cards at class.  A Child is Born...Christ the Lord.  The middle card was cut from the Artistry "Joy to the World"    and the last card is the famous tree folding card.  You can find the video with directions on the right side on the videos.  To make a great looking tree, cut your squares using Art Philosophy scalloped squares.   

Close To My Heart at CreativeLive

Tea pot

I made this tea pot using the NEW Artistry Cricut cartridge.  The lid was cut off,  watercolored and stamped. I discovered that if you use your alcohol markers, you can watercolor over top and it stays put.  I inked up my embossing folder on one side and ran the front of the tea pot through. That gave it a great look.  The rose was cut from Artiste and the tag and leaves were cut from Art Philosophy. I hinged the lid and glued another tea pot to the back leaving a pocket for the tea bag.  Oh, one last thing.....I watercolored the rose before I rolled it, beautiful results. 

Nov blog hop

Welcome to the Joyful Stars Blog Hop.

Enjoy the hop and the wonderful ideas that we have to share We hope to inspire you.






This month I would like to share with you a Pop Out card for Thanksgiving. This is  my favorite new card technique.  You start with a 8"x5 1/2" piece of cardstock and score it at 2", 3" 5" 6"  Fold it so the center pops out. On the back side you glue a shape only on the left of the fold, that helps it stand up.  Add B and T strips to the front 2 panels and a sentiment in the middle.

This wreath was made using the NEW Cricut cartidge  "Artistry" I cut it out at 3" and water colored the leaves and acorns.
Sangria paper was used for the side panels and they were cut at 5 1/4" x 1 3/4". 

 The wreath and the words So Thankful , Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving are from the Harvest Wreath  stamp set D1662 .  The wreath was stamped with flaxen, and then sponge dauber parts of the wreath in poppy and fern before it was stamped.
The acorn, tag and the leaf was cut from Artistry all from the acorn key.   

This is the back of the card, you only glue the shape to the left side and your card will stand up. Check  out the watercolor technique  called Ombre'  on the tag.   The leaf  was also water colored with  fundamental paper overlay.  Contact me to show you how to do this technique.  

Now hop over to my dear friend, Krista's blog, I'm sure you will love what she created.


Here is a  list of bloggers for this month.

Joyce Houck                      Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com .

 Krista Hershberger         Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

 Crystal Davis                    craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.com

 Nancy Brown                   creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

  Helen Gullett                      helengullett.com 

 Andrea Sherman                girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

 Donna Ackley Long        hintsofhappinesswithdonna.blogspot.com

Lori Meadows                 craftymeadows.blogspot.com

   

 Betty Locco                        scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

  

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Artistry card

This is one of the first cuts I made using the new Artistry Cricut cartridge.
This cartridge has a lot of background cut that work well to put on a card.
I cut this a 4"  and gives room for a sentiment at the top or on the bottom.   I would love to see that card done with fall leaves.  

get well spool and scissors

Cricut club cards  

 Sorry this one is blurry, we cut these out at 5" using the Artiste Cricut cartridge

Pg 41 Ac 3 q key cut 2 @ 5"

Pg 41 ac 4 q key cut 1 @ 2" grey

Pg 41 Ac 4 q key cut 1 @ 2" red

There is a scissors in the Artistry cartridge as well.

October stamp of the month cards

October Stamp of the month cards. Hurry you can only get this stamp set in Oct. Let me know if you would like this set.

Here is my favorite new card technique.   It called a pop out card.  You start with a 8"x5 1/2" piece of cardstock and score it at 2", 3" 5" 6"  Fold it so the center pops out. On the back side you glue a shape only on the left of the fold, that helps it stand up.  Add B&T strips to the front 3 panels and a sentiment in the middle.  Watch for the Thanksgiving card in the next post.  

Oct Joyful Stars blog hop

Welcome to the Joyful Stars monthly
Blog hop. Enjoy what everyone in the
hop has to offer, leave a comment and
make their day.  Just look for the highlighted
name at the bottom of each post and hop to
the next blog until you come back to me.





Today I would like to share with you a card that we made for a make and take at the Westminster Expo.  By the way we are at Heirloom Expo in York this weekend. Stop by and say hi!
This card was made with the new Artistry Cricut cartridge.  Even the hello came with the cartridge stamp sets. The bow tie came from our new fundamental glitter collection.

Now it's time to hop to Crystal's blog and see what she has created.

Here is a  list of bloggers for this month.

Joyce Houck                      Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com .


 Crystal Davis                    craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.com

 Nancy Brown                   creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

  Helen Gullett                      helengullett.com 

 Andrea Sherman                girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

 Krista Hershberger         Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

 Marie Flayer                    njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

      

 Betty Locco                        scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

  

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Christmas Card making day

Here are the cards that I taught at the fun
Christmas Card Extravaganza.  This was a swing card using Artfully Sent.  We used the new White Pines paper and compliments.  The little snowflake was cut from the new Artistry Cricut cartridge.  We backed the large snowflake with blue glitter paper and added red bling.   

This card was made the new color cardstock Eggplant, blk glitter paper and b&t paper from the La Vie En Rose paper.  Notice the snowflake is from the first card. Silver embossing, Merry Christmas finished it off.  

Sept Blog hop

Welcome to Joyful Stars Monthly Blog Hop.  Look for the Highlighted name at the bottom of each post and hop to the next one until you get back to me. This month I would like to share with you an idea from one of my club
members, Britt.  We made this adorable Tic Tac holder.

Sorbet paper, Blossum paper, I added  glacier twine to make a handle.  The cut is from Artiste.  Scalloped circle is from Art Philosophy.  It was easy to put together with Design space and the Cricut Explore.  I also did this with our NEW Zoe paper and it looks great.  Have fun hopping....



Now hop over to my friend NANCY'S blog,

Joyce Houck                      Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com .

Nancy Brown                   creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

Betty Locco                       scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

 Krista Hershberger         Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman                girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Crystal Davis                    craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.com

 Marie Flayer                    njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

  Helen Gullett                                    helengullett.com 

      

 Lori Meadows                      craftymeadows.blogspot.com

  

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Annual Christmas Card Extravaganza

Aug 2015 blog hop

Welcome  to the Joyful Stars Blog Hop for August.  We have so much to share,  New Cricut cartridge called " Artistry" That alone is BIG, add to that new paper and accessories.   Your in for a treat.  Have fun hopping from one blog to the next, look for the highlighted name at the bottom of each post.  


For my open house I made a make and take with 4 NEW products.

1. Zoe paper x7197B   
2. Coral Shimmer trim z3088       
3. New "Artistry" Cricut cartridge  (Stamp and Cricut cut)  Z3167
4.  Aug Stamp of the month S1508 (For You)

             

                                                    

August Stamp of the month, this can be yours for only $5.

Zoe paper

                                                               

                                                                                                                 

Artistry CTMH Cricut cartridge
comes with 700 images,  3 wonderful stamp sets and
Enchantment cardstock (7 new colors)
This cartridge comes in digital, also.

Here is my first card with the NEW Artistry Cricut
I used the stamp of the month for the Best Wishes. The typewriter 

is an Icon key #7  Simply cut all four shapes, I cut this at 3"

                                   (Sneak peak ink blot background stamp)

Thanks to Melinda Everitt for the Design  Studio file to make this wonderful typewriter card.

The sparkle gems and the glitter paper make this card even more special.

The inside of this card is fun with the cut out glasses from Artistry.

Best part all this is available this month!

Now hop over to NANCY'S blog, I saw this card, I hope the picture does it justice, Simply beautiful!

Joyce Houck                      Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com .

Nancy Brown                   creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

Betty Locco                       scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman                girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

 Marie Flayer                   njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

Stephanie Huber                  lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com                

      

 Lori Meadows                      craftymeadows.blogspot.com

 Krista Hershberger         Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

  

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Cricut shapes ARTISTRY

Order the NEW Artistry cartridge starting this month.  700 images  3 D-size stamp sets and a full pack of  Enchantment  paper, 7 new colors.

 Add this to your collection, you won't be disappointed. You now get this in digital for $79 or Reg for $99.  Let me know if you have questions.

Go to my Website to place your order Z3167  Get the wonderful Stamp of the Month for only $5. Your name will be placed in a drawing for FREE hostess rewards.  Your order will be shipped right to your house.  Check out our monthly Joyful Stars blog hop on Aug 10th and see more about the Aug specials.  

Lemon Zucchini Bread

Just posted the recipe ......look under recipes tab at the top of this post.
Don't forget about Customer Appreciation Days
Thurs, Fri 10-?  Sat 10-2pm
Stop by and say hello

mickey mouse

When I went to convention, I wanted to give my roommates something from Disney since that's where were staying, my friend Debi made me these lip balm holders. Aren't they cute? 

THANKS Debi!!!!

I added a hook at the top so they could be hung on a bag

Disney was great and so is the new Idea book and products. We also have a Holiday Inspiration book. Everything in those books is available starting Sept 1st.  For August you can purchase our new Cricut Cartridge called Artistry. For the first time it comes in digital or hard copy.  We also have a new paper assortment called Zoe and that can be ordered. 


Customer Appreciation Clearance Sale

Customer Appreciation Sales Days.  Aug 6, 7, 8   Thurs, Fri and Sat. 

Thurs 10-?  Fri 10-?  Sat 10-2  

Pick up your new Annual catalog that starts on Sept 1st. 

See artwork from the NEW Cricut Artistry cartridge.

See are new colors and new products.

Free Make and Take and refreshments

Free shipping on orders

Door prizes

Huge markdown on Inventory (got to make room for more stuff)

BUY 3 paper packs 

or 

3 stamp sets 

 and get a previous Stamp of the month FREE

Spend $50 and get a previous Stamp of the month FREE

Spend $25 get a FREE compliment

Spend $100 and get a FREE paper pack

July Blog hop

Welcome to the July Blog Hop............ Some of us are at Convention in Anaheim, CA drooling over the new Catalog. Thanks to technology we can schedule our posts and still enjoy convention and Disneyland.  Enjoy hoping from one blog to the next to see all the talented creations.  

Thanks to CTMH and the Cricut Explore I can customize Relay for Life ribbons.  If anyone wants to support Friends for Life Relay team order your ribbon today.  Any color.  Just contact me at StampN4Joy@aol.com

My oldest Grand daughter will be turning 16 this month. So proud to watch her turn into a beautiful young lady.  

I used my Cricut to cut the roses, car and the Sweet 16.  The paper is not CTMH, I wanted something with sparkles, but everything else is.  

What a better way to celebrate a 16th birthday is to have a pop-up car on the inside.  The best part was what was behind the car.  What else MONEY!!!!

Now hop over to my friend Nancy to see her fabulous work of art.

Joyce Houck                      Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com .

Nancy Brown                 creativelyartsygallery.blogspot.com

 Crystal Davis                craftingwithcrystal.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman                girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

   Marie Flayer                   njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

  Stephanie Huber                  lavendersagedesigns.blogspot.com                

      

 Lori Meadows                    craftymeadows.blogspot.com

. Krista Hershberger         Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

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