Monday, September 9, 2013

CTMH Huntington...Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Hi Everyone.  It's time for the Joyful Stars Blog Hop.  I really love participating in the hop.  This month, our theme is anything fall.  Huntington is one of the new CTMH paper packets and it so versatile.  Last month, I used it for a heritage layout and this month I'm using it to help us get ready for Thanksgiving.  I often think that in today's world, Thanksgiving gets forgotten.  Believe it or not, as a floral designer at Michaels, I've already started making Christmas decorations.  Yup...what I have made for fall is all that there is going to be.  So, I thought I should pay a little attention to this wonderful family holiday.

If you've arrived here from Helen's Blog you are on the right track.  Without further ado, here is my project...

I wanted to do something that we get everyone ready for a great dinner.  Huntington (X7174B) and the Perfect Fit - Thanksgiving (B1427) are perfect for the Dinner Invitation, Napkin Ring and Place Card.

 
The card is an 8 x 3 1/2 inch card.  BTW - I love this size.  Did you realize they fit into a business envelope?  The sketch comes from the Originals "how to" book.
 
The napkin ring uses the CTMH burlap ribbon for the flower and the actual ring around the napkin.  Love our burlap ribbon!

 
Last but not least is the place card.  I made the leaves by cutting them on the Cricut using Artbooking.  I then sponged them with Goldrush, Autumn Terracotta and Barn Red Pigment Inks and heat embossed with clear powder.  I repeated the process to give the almost enameled look.

Well, I hope you are enjoying the Joyful Stars Blog Hop.  It's time to head over to Elizabeth's Blog to see what she has created for us.  Thanks for hopping by and For Now, Happy Crafting!

9 comments:

Betty Locco said...

Your table decor is very pretty. I especially like the napkin holder and the burlap flower.

Unknown said...

Beautiful Cindy I may use these ideas Thanks

Helen Gullett said...

Cindy, these are so gorgeous! The burlap flower is beautiful, your double color stamp turkey is pretty, too! Thanks for the inspiration!

lavendersage said...

I love the burlap flower!

Lori said...

Great ideas! I like the technique you used on the leaves!

Lori said...

Great ideas! I like the technique you used on the leaves!

Krista Hershberger ---- Krista's Crafty with CTMH said...

Beautiful work :), but I am really curious how you made the napkin ring? :)

Unknown said...

Thanks everyone for the kind words. BTW - I took about a 3 inch length of burlap ribbon and wrapped it around my napkin. I hot glued the edges together making sure that the napkin slid easily in and out. The rolled burlap flower, tag and turkey hide the seam. :o)

Nancy said...

Beautiful projects Cindy. Love the burlap rose on the napkin holder.