May 2019 Blog hop

Happy May everyone.  What a wonderful time of the year. Flowers everywhere and I'm sure you will see flowers from our new Seasonal Idea book.  Get your free copy simply by placing an order on our websites.

This month I would like to share with you the Anniversary cards I have been making.  When I think of how blessed I am to celebrate 50 years, I have many friends also celebrating 50 years. This is a rare feat according to satistics. The first card is a 5x7 card using gold embossing, cricut cuts for the numbers and our NEW lace doily and lace border.  I also added our skinny ribbon with a touch of gold.

Thin Cuts—Doily

Item Number: Z406 See another sample of this doily under Stamp of the Month tab. 

Thin Cuts—Lace Border  Item number Z4060

Order these soon before they run out!!!!!!!

It's your day....May Stamp of the month S1905
50.....One year older D1850 pg 75







Now it's time to hop over the my friend and convention roommate, Betty to see what she created.

See ya next month!

If you get lost, here is a list of Bloggers

Joyce Houck                        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Betty Locco                                scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

 Krista Hershberger             Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com 

Marie Flayer                            njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

Deb    Brile                             thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman                         girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Joyce Gough                         joycegough.blogspot.com

Back to Joyce                        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

April Blog Hop

Hey everyone, it's time for our monthly Joyful Stars blog hop.
Spring is here and everything is starting to bloom, what a beautiful time of the year.  Thank you for checking out our latest creations. Look for the highlighted name at the bottom of each post and click on it and keep on going until you get back to here.  PS Don't miss us next month when we reveal our next catalog/idea book, it's a good one!


This month I would like to share with you.......


Easter bunnies, inspired by Betty.  I used the Egg-stra Special stamp set with the thin cuts Z4262.  I also used the Bunny Basket M1211 for the Happy Easter words.  Something fierce paper.  X7240B was used for the paper.   I made a design space file to make the holders. Let me know if you would like to have it. 

Reeses Peanut butter is behind the bunny.

Now it's time to hop over to see what my friend Krista has made.

Joyce Houck                    Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

 Krista Hershberger          Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com 

Debi Brile                        thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com

Joyce Gough                      joycegough.blogspot.com

Betty Locco                      scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman                  girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Marie Flayer                      njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

Back to Joyce                        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Spring Fling

Annual Crop and Cardmaking Day

Come out for the fun filled day.  

Support OPERATION SMILE

Note the NEW location, your going to Love it.   Plenty of room for Croppers and Card Makers.
Plus......We will have the beautiful new Catalog/Idea book to show you.  NEW stamps, Papers and accessories.  Wow wait till you see this one!!!

Joyful Stars March blog hop

Welcome to the Joyful Stars blog hop. You will have fun hopping for one blog to another.  Just look for the highlighted name at the bottom of each post.

This month I would like to share with you a new card idea with a floating window inside.  I used our new embossing folder and the Sweet Birthday from the clearence section of the Business website

I will be teaching this at the Oaks Expo this weekend. (See coupon below on my last post) and at my Tuesday class and Cricut class.  I have an Easter version of this card.  I don't want to spoil all the fun for my class members.
If you look close you will see a floating half circle that pops up when you open the card.  There are so many things you can put on there.

I will be doing a video showing how to make this card next week for my FB vip group.   Write a comment down below, if you would like to be part of that group.



Hope you enjoyed my post and now it's time to hop to the very talented friend, Krista....Krista's blog.

Joyce Houck                    Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

 Krista Hershberger          Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com 

Debi Brile                        thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com

Joyce Gough                      joycegough.blogspot.com

Betty Locco                      scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman                  girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Marie Flayer                      njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

Back to Joyce                        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Oaks Expo

Print this out and share it with your friends

Stop by and say Hi and ask for a free gift!!!!!

February Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Welcome to our monthly blog hop.  If this is your first time, we're glad you stopped by and the way this works is that you enjoy the blog your on and at the end of the blog look for the highlighted name and click on it and you will go to the next blog. Keep on going until you return where you started.  Enjoy the talents of all of these wonderful ladies.  

This month I would like to share what I have been having fun with.

I have been having fun with the NEW stitched frames.
Page 116 in the idea book.  This card show both the rectangle and the square.  I used the great stamp set called "Budding Peony pg 105.  This stamp set comes with  7 thin cuts to cut all the flowers and leaves.

Here is another example of this wonderful set.  Notice the stitched frames,  These new products help to make beautiful cards for all occasions.






Blessing and see you soon.







Now it's time to hop over to Krista's blog and see her wonderful creation.

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

Joyce Houck                    Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

 Krista Hershberger          Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com 

Debi Brile                        thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com

Joyce Gough                      joycegough.blogspot.com

Michelle Loncar                   Michelleloncar.blogspot.com 

Betty Locco                      scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman                  girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Marie Flayer                      njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

Back to Joyce                        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

January 2019 Blog hop

Welcome to the 2019 Joyful Stars Blog Hop

The first hop of the year!!!Welcome 2019    Just look for the highlighted name at the bottom of this post and click on it, you will be taken to the next creative, talented artist in this group.  Follow the blogs until you get back to where you started and enjoy. 




  I would like to share with you a waterfall card that I made using the  Heart Happy special paper. To see more or this special paper, stamp and compliments look up at the top of my blog or go to CTMH website.

I used the stickers for this card CC2192  $3.95  Made this so easy.   With plenty of stickers left for other projects.

The paper is great for any Valentine project, such as scrapbooking, cards, treat boxes, tags,etc.

I used the small stitched heart for the bottom heart to pull the card open.

This special is available until Feb 28 or until supplies last.   It also comes in kits, save money when you buy everything together. You can get the kit with a matching stamp set and paper, stickers and much more. CC2196

Now it's time to hop over to Andrea's blog to see what she has created.  ( If you need the directions for the card, see below. )

This is easy to make .... start out with a card base of 2 layers  4x 5/14  3 3/4 x 5
Cut a strip 2 x 9   and score it  at 2, 2 1/2, 3 1/4, 4"
Cut a strip that is 3/4" x 4 1/4 and top that with a 1/2" pc or Shimmer trim or paper.
Place the strip about 1" from the bottom, just fasten it on either side, I like to staple it.  Don't glue the middle.
Cut 4 pcs of white cs 1 3/4" square.  Place the first square on the 2" square and glue.  place the next square on the 1/2" scored section, over top of the 2"square.  Continue until all four sqaures are in place.
Place the long section of the scored strip under the 3/4" strip. Glue the bottom of the 2" square to the 3/4" strip. That is the only thing that holds the waterfall strip in place.  Glue the heart at the bottom to help pull the strip down.

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

Joyce Houck                    Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman                  girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Debi Brile                        thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com

Marie Flayer                      njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

Michelle Loncar                   Michelleloncar.blogspot.com 

Betty Locco                      scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Joyce Gough                      joycegough.blogspot.com

 Krista Hershberger          Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com 

Back to Joyce                        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Open house and Frame workshop

Open House...Jan 25 4-8 and Jan 26 10-5

Come and pick up your new catalog and see the new papers and accessories.  FREE shipping on any order placed.  Refreshments provided. 

Special Frame workshop

January 25th or January 26th

Sign up by Jan 12th  Cost is $20

text me at 610 570-5481

Dec Joyful Stars Blog hop

Welcome to our December monthly Blog hop. We are always delighted to welcome you to hop to each of our blogs, just look for the highlighted name a the bottom of each post and keep hopping until you get back here.

This is the last month you can get stamps and papers from the current Close to my Heart catalog/idea book.  Although there are great new things coming.....
take a moment and look at the book and give Santa a list.

This month I would like to share with a few things that I have been working on.


Christmas Blessings, my favorite set (this is not in the catalog and only available until the end of this month.
If you look close, the background is from the Tis the Season paper pack.

Paper bag treat holder using Oh What Fun paper.
This can hold hot chocolate, gift cards, candy, money.
Directions for this is on a video from my
Joyce Houck Close to My Heart facebook group.
Ask to join!

This card was also made with Christmas Blessings CC12181  with the same paper as above

and the Wonder of the Season B1632 stamp set.

  

Remember everything is retiring the end of the year!  

Now you can hop to Andrea's blog to see her amazing creations.

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

Joyce Houck                    Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman                  girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Debi Brile                        thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com

Marie Flayer                      njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

Michelle Loncar                   Michelleloncar.blogspot.com 

Betty Locco                      scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Joyce Gough                      joycegough.blogspot.com

 Krista Hershberger          Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com 

Back to Joyce                        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Merry Christmas Blessing Optional Blog Hop

When I heard about this hop I just had to join. This is my favorite  Christmas set. I can't wait to see what everyone is going to share . I was inspired by so many and it's was hard to decide on just one card.


If you came here from Krista's blog your on the right track. This Cathedral card was inspired by Gail Gross, I have admired her work for years.  Thank you Gail.

Here are some of the other cards that I created just love this set.   You can get in a bundle or workshop kit CC12182 at 25% off. The stamp set is CC12181.  This is available until Dec. 31 or until supplies last. Don't miss out on this great set.

 The three Merry Christmas cards are using the Decorative borders Z4241 and White embossing.
Details for the red and black card can be found on my  post below.

This card is real simple...  all stamping is done with sapphire. The stars were first and second generation.



Now it's time to  see what the talented Michele  created.

Thanks for stopping by have a blessed  Thanksgiving.

VIP Facebook group   Joyce Houck Close to my Heart
Email: StampN4Joy@AOL.com

Thanks for stopping by.

November Joyful Stars blog hop

Welcome to the November Joyful Stars Blog Hop!!

We would like to share with you some of the great creations that we are working on.  The is a hop and you will go from one blog to another returning back to here.  Look for the highlighted name a the bottom of each post and hop to the next person.  

This month I would like to share with you some quick and easy Christmas cards.  I and most of you get busy around the holidays and quick and easy fits the bill.  

This card folds in the middle with a band around the middle.  It's using our "Tis the Season" paper  X7239B and "Christmas Blessing" stamp set. CC12181

Red and black paper measures 5 1/4 x 1 3/4"
inside of card and front band

Now you can hop to Andrea's blog to see her wonderful artwork.

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

Joyce Houck                    Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman                  girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Debi Brile                        thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com

Marie Flayer                      njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

Michelle Loncar                   Michelleloncar.blogspot.com 

Betty Locco                      scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Joyce Gough                      joycegough.blogspot.com

 Krista Hershberger          Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com 

Back to Joyce                        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

SOM blog hop

Welcome to the monthly blog hop. This month is featuring "Seasonal Trees"  You can get this for only $5 with a $50 order.

I choose winter for my card, I'm sure you will see all seasons as you hop along this great hop.

For this card I stamped the winter tree in Carolina, first and second generation.  I other words I stamped the trees twice to give different shades.  I ripped white daisy paper and sponged the edges with Carolina blue ink, then I went over the edges with the clear shimmer brush Z3293. The small heart was cut with the stitched hearts (Z4182) and the thin cut decorative borders (Z4241) 1/4 " strip.

The words are from the October special "Love with all the trimmings CC10188"  great stamp set and it's not to late to get this, but hurry you have a 5 day grace period or while supplies last. 



I hope this has inspired you to make Christmas cards.  



Now it's time to hop to Brenda'sblog and see what she has created.

Thanks for stopping by:
FB Vip group Joyce Houck Close to my Heart
EMAIL: StampN4Joy@aol.com

October Blog hop

Welcome to our Monthly Blog Hop.  Every month we show what we are creating using Close To My Heart products.  We hope to inspire you, so you can recreate what we show you.  Look for the highlighted name at the bottom of each post and click on it and it will take you to another blog, follow that until you get back here and you did the loop.  Enjoy!!

This is what I have been working on........Never ending card. These cards are fun and you can't stop playing with them.  The card opens up to reveal the next image and so forth until you get back to the beginning. Almost like this blog.   You start with  2  6x6" pcs of paper and you score them at 1 1/2" on the left and right side. Then cut them in half, cutting through the score lines. Place the first 2pcs  side by side with the score lines going horizonal. Place the other 2 pcs directly on top with the score lines going vertical. Glue them together just at the corners. If you look at the first side below, the glue with be under the spots where the pine cone paper is.  Just on those four corners only.  Then you just start adding your decorative pieces.  I used the picture my life paper that comes in the "Tis the Season" paper pack. You get 2 sheets of this paper, so you can make 2 cards.  The only other paper I used is a small amount of red and some pine cone paper. (Side #1 & Side #4)

To see a video on the neverending card go to Joyce Houck Close to My Heart Facebook group and ask to join.

Side 1

side 2

side 3

This side is using the zip strips and the black is from the bottom of the stocking.

side 4

I made this shaker card using Grateful cardmaking C1727 page 50

Watercolor pencils, pomegranate ink, border thin cuts and shaker window and dies and gold sequins.

Now it's time to hop over to Andrea's blog to see what she is sharing.

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

Joyce Houck                    Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com

Andrea Sherman                  girlpluspaper.blogspot.com

Debi Brile                        thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com

Marie Flayer                      njstampingqueen.blogspot.com

Michelle Loncar                   Michelleloncar.blogspot.com 

Betty Locco                      scrapbookgirl2.blogspot.com

Joyce Gough                      joycegough.blogspot.com

 Krista Hershberger          Kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com 

Back to Joyce                        Joyce-joyfulcreations.blogspot.com