Autumn Leaf Card

One more fall card before Thanksgiving: 

Supplies Used:
Quick Cards- Bountiful Season stamp set
Huntington Paper pack
Bronze Shimmer Trim
Jute Ribbon
Chocolate Striped Ribbon
Artbooking Cricut Cartridge
Cashmere ink
Sunset ink
Barn Red ink
Sponge daubers

Cut strips of paper and glue to your 5x7 card base.  Cut various ribbons and glue to card.  On 3 1/2 " circle stamp leaf image: first stamp in Cashmere ink, then use sponge dauber to add Sunset ink and Barn Red ink onto the leaf design, stamp image onto the circle.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 

Christmas Album

Christmas Album

 This was a blast making it!  It did take quite a bit of time but I think it turned out good.  

Supplies Used:
Ruby cardstock
slate cardstock
white cardstock
sparkle and shine paper pack (the 3 designed papers)
juniper cardstock
sparkle and shine my compliments
red shimmer trim
red jewels
various ribbons/ baker twine
liquid glass
Cricut Artbooking Cartridge
glitter paper

 I really like to use all my supplies, so after you cut your page base from the cartridge, you use the rest of the page to embellish/ design the pages.  A little goes a long ways!  The kraft envelopes are retired now so you can either find a consultant that still has some (I do!) or put a different one in, or make one from the Artiste cartridge.

This is a workshop I am doing so if you are interested in making this contact me!

Peace On Earth Card

Supplies Used:
Sparkle and Shine paper
Kraft cardstock
creme brulee ink pad
juniper ink pad
saddle ink pad
ruby mini-medley embellishments

The stamp set used for this is "Evergreen D1315" which is an oldie but a goodie.  The size is 3 1/2x6 ".  

Look for it in my workshop Sat. November 30th!

Word Art Christmas Card

Supplies Used:
September Stamp of the Month 2013: Poster Tidings
Sparkle and Shine paper
Sparkle and Shine washi tape
Ruby mini-medley embellishment pack
Kraft cardstock
Ruby ink pad
Juniper ink pad

This card is 4 1/4x 5 1/2 size.  Let me just say- I am LOVING the Sparkle and Shine washi tape!  It is so easy to use and adds a little more to your projects!  

This card is featured in my card workshop so sign up now!

HO HO HO Card

Supplies Used:
Sparkle and Shine Washi tape
Kraft Cardstock
White Daisy Cardstock
Red Shimmer Trim
Ruby Mini-Medley Embellishments
Santa's Greeting stamp
Ruby ink pad

If you like simple- this is the card for you!  The Santa's Greeting stamp set is only $2.95!  And the background paper is simply washi tape and shimmer trim.  The card is 4- 1/4 x 4- 1/4 which is perfect for putting on a present or in a stocking.

You can make this card at my workshop November 30th as part of a set!  Contact me for more details.

Christmas Gifts

Looking for a great gift to give?  Look no further!

Order online 24/7 @ melissamay.ctmh.com.  You can even send your gift directly to your recipient!                                                              

The page numbers are for the catalog.  HG is for the Holiday Catalog.

The DIY Décor Lover:                                                                      

            Designed Décor Frame Kit                                         $35.95             p.73

                        Everything you need to design your                                      

                        own chicken wire frame                                             

The Jewelry Lover:                                                                

            Fabric Necklace Kit                                        $14.95             p.77

                        Everything you need to make a                                             

                        beautiful trendy necklace.                                          

The Digital Scrapbooker:                                                                   

            Studio J 5-pack                                               $39.95             p.143

                        5 complete 2-page layouts that                                              

                        are printed and mailed to your                                               

                        home.  JPEGs included!                                            

The "I-Don't-Have-Time-To-Scrapbook"-er:                                                             

            My Crush Books                                             $12.95             p.64/66

                        My Crush Assortments                                   $4.95   p.65/67

                        Beautiful books that only require                                          

                        your photos!  Add the Assortments                                      

                        packs to add some more fun and                                           

                        dimension.                                          

            Hip PicsAlbum Kit                                        $12.95             p.21(HG)

                        Everything you need to make a                                             

                        quick photo album- just slide in                                             

                        your photos and embellish!                                        

The Card Maker:                                                                    

            Laughing Lola Cardmaking Kit                                              $24.95             p.68

                        Paper, cards/envelopes, stamps,                                             

                        and embellishments all included                                            

                        in this fun kit.                                     

The Cricut Lover:                                                                   

            Artbooking Collection                                                $99      p.59

                        My personal favorite- this cartridge                                       

                        makes scrapbook pages so EASY                                          

                        with just the push of a button! Includes

                        3 stamp sets and 3 chipboard shapes sets                                              

The Classic Scrapbooker:                                                                   

            Workshop OnThe Go Kits                                         $29.95             p.23/29/35

                        Paper, stamps, embellishments,                                               41/47/53

                        and a guide to make scrapbook                                             

                        pages- different types to fit any                                            

                        personality!                                        

            My LegacyFaux Leather Album                                            $24.95             p.135

The Tween/Teen:                                                                    

            My CrushBooks                                             $12.95             p.64/66

                        My Crush Assortments                                   $4.95   p.65/67

                        Beautiful books that only require                                          

                        your photos!  Add the Assortments                                      

                        packs to add some more fun and                                           

                        dimension.                                          

            Hip PicsAlbum Kit                                        $12.95             p.21(HG)

                        Everything you need to make a                                             

                        quick photo album- just slide in                                             

                        your photos and embellish!                                        

            DIY Wearables                                                           p.75-77

                        Base and Bling Headband                              $4.95  

                        Jewels                          $5.95  

                        Adhesive                                 $4.95  

                        Textiles                                    $8.95  

                                                total=   $24.80            

The Messy Crafter:                                                                

            Medium Organizer                                          $16.95             p.137

                        My best seller!  This is the perfect                                         

                        size to hold stamp pads, markers,                                          

                        cards, embellishments, and so much                                      

                        more! Perfect for Project Life fans to 

                        hold the cards.                                    

            ExclusiveInks Organizer                                            $69.95             p.137

                        This is the mother of all ink pad                                            

                        organizers!  It holds 60 pads and                                           

                        76 markers and is on a convenient                                         

                        swivel base.                                        

The Handmade Lover:                                                                       

            Sign up for one of my workshops!    

Good luck!                                                  

Christmas Tree Card

Supplies Used:
Kraft cardstock
White Daisy cardstock
Sparkle and Shine washi tape
Ruby mini-medley embellishments
clear sparkles
Saddle ink pad


The stamp sets I used are old ones- you can use any rectangular shape for the tree stump and any saying that fits at the bottom.  The stamp sets I used are "Evergreen D1315" and "Campin' Fever D1353" for any of you with older CTMH stamp sets.

I did cut the green washi tape in half for the top part of the tree since it is so thick.

This is part of my Christmas card workshop if you are interested!

Celebrate Christmas Card

Supplies Used:
Sparkle and Shine Washi tape
Kraft cardstock
white daisy cardstock
ruby ink pad
Ruby mini-medley embellishments
Creme brule ink pad
Sparkle and Shine Workshop on the Go stamp set


This card is actually 3-1/2 x 6 size.  To make the banner, you fold pieces of washi tape over bakers twine and stick it to itself (sticky sides together).  Then cut the ends to make a pennant shape.  And actually I had to tape the pennants down to the paper to keep them from going in weird directions.

This is also part of my workshop on Nov 30th.  Let me know if you are interested!

Ornament Card

This is one of my favorite Christmas stamp sets!  The other one is this ONE.

This is really easy to make!  It is a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 size card.

Supplies Used:
Holiday Cheer stamp set
Juniper ink pad
ruby ink pad
slate ink pad
Sparkle and Shin washi tape
Ruby mini-medley embellishment pack
Kraft cardstock
ruby cardstock
corner rounder

 Have fun!  This is also featured in my workshop Nov 30th. Contact me if you are interested.

Workshop Christmas Cards!

Do you like to make Christmas cards?  I do!  In fact, I am a little obsessed with Christmas cards.  I LOVE them!  I keep them.  For several years.  Homemade, store bought, photo cards, they all go into my Christmas box.  Yikes- maybe I shouldn't admit that.  Honestly I am not a hoarder.

Here are some Christmas cards using various stamps, sparkle and shin washi tape, and sparkle and shin paper.  So easy to make and fun!

This will be a workshop, Saturday Nov 30th 9:30am.  The cost is $15 and you get 6 cards and envelopes (various sizes), plus a Ruby embellishment pack (you'll have plenty leftover to play with).  You can also do 2 sets for $27.  Then you'll be done with your holiday cards and ready to put them in the mail!

Contact me if you are interested!