You make my heart smile and design blueprint

You make my heart smile 😘
Such a quick and easy card using the make it from your heart layout and card blueprints and a background created using this months limited edition Stamp of the month.
I used the triblend markers to color in the images but you could also use pencils or watercolor paint #legaciesoflove #ctmh #cardmaking #stampofthemonth #triblend #blueprint  #makeitfromyourheart #createalifeyoulove #girlboss #joinmyteam

Fun thank you card

Oh I love this card - I used the line background image from the Charmed Borders set and the words from the stamp of the month and accented it with some  scraps of card stock in the colors of Carolina and BluebirdHope you like it x

Get Well Soon Card with Watercolor background

Easy and effective background for this cute card using the Close to My Heart watercolor pints. I also added  circle cut using the Thin Cut stitched hearts and Eggplant ink. I made the bow from Shimmer trim.
Visit my website to order yours now x
 #legaciesoflove #lovewhatyoudo #createalifeyoulove #watercolor #getwellsoon #cardmaking #ctmh #joinmyteam

Stamp of the Month - May 2019

Look how cute this adorable card is !!

I have used the Craft On paper collection along with the Thin Cuts Borders (the flower Die cut) and the May Stamp of the month. I used the CTMH Intense Black ink and colored in the image with the Watercolor Pencils - Hope you like it

Love Sara

Sunny Thoughts

This is a cute set full of fun sayings which pair perfectly with the flower images in the set or with other images that you already have.

The fun leaf vine border stamp makes a perfect background and the font of the saying make it perfect for feminine or masculine cards.

This is an adorable set with so much versatility.

Make sure you add it to your collection but don't wait - it is available on my website at sarabatkin.ctmh.com until February 28th 

Fancy fold Bloom and Grow Embossed Card

Here is another pretty card with the January Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart.

This time I used the Versamark ink pad with Silver Embossing powder for the seed packet image and then heat set it.

I then stamped the sentiment and time time used Gold embossing powder.

I colored the leaves and flower using the Leaf Green and Lavender ShinHan markers for a vibrant look.

The Hearts I stamped in thistle ink and then shimmer brushed over the top.

The paper and watering can came from the new Chelsea Gardens collection.

I tied the new grey ribbon around the bottom and I love the finished result. Hope you do too. Would love to read your comments below xxx

Love Sara xxx 

Bloom and Grow Embossed Card

This Pretty card is made using the Stamp of the Month 'Bloom and Grow" along with our brand new Chelsea Gardens Paper - its Gorgeous.

I stamped the seed packet on White cardstock using the Versamartk ink pad and 

Clear Embossing Powder and then heat set it.

When it was cool I then stamped the sentiment in Versamark and this time used the Gold Embossing powder

I took 2 sponges and used Juniper and Glacier inks and sponged the ink to form an ombre effect.

I used a piece of Vellum paper under between the paper and the matted seed packet - I know its difficult to see and I cut a < shape in the bottom of it.

I stamped the heart in Juniper ink and added a white Glitter yardstick Heart behind it.

I love the way it turned out.

Hope you like it too and would love you to let me know in the comments

Love Sara xxx

Cute card

Here is a link to my latest tutorial using the November Stamp of the Month from 

Close To My Heart.

It is such a pretty card - perfect for a birthday, get well or as a thinking of you card xx

Click on the link below and I hope you enjoy it  - Love Sara xxx

https://www.facebook.com/SaraBatkinCTMHLegaciesOfLove/videos/1556361644401343/

Christmas Cards

Ooh look how much fun this cute card is !!!!!

This  Christmas card uses the adorable Beary Christmas paper from Close to my heart - along with the matching embellishments. I am totally in love with the sparkly Christmas lights glitter chipboard piece.I used the watercolor pencils to add the color to the ornament and bitty sparkles add more sparkle.I used Black ink for the hanging loop and the actual ornament and Cranberry for the Ribbon. Silver Shimmer Trim completed the look along with 3D foam tape of dimension.

 Here is the set and it features a wreath make up of the words from Oh Holy Night - which you can see on the banner section of the stamp - perfect for popping up on 3D foam tape.

The snowglobe is perfect for adding more bitty sparkles on those snowflake dots.

 And here is  cute 4"x 4" card which features the Basics Fundamentals stripe paper and I have added White Shimmer Trim to every other white stripe. Grey twine tied 3 times across the top of the card add texture and the 3D foam tape behind the stamped area and its mat gives dimension.

I used New England Ivy ink to stamp the tree and colored it with the Golden Yellow ShinHam marker. I then added Liquid Glass over the marker to make them shine.

Well I hope I inspired you to make Christmas cards of your own - so here is the list of items I used.
You will find them on my website so click on any of the list and it will take you right there - Love Sara xxx
Shimmer Trim
Beary Christmas Workshop
Bitty Sparkles
Liquid Glass
Watercolor Pencils
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Grey Twine
Ink
3D Foam Tape

Feel so Blessed Stamp of the month card

Hello my friends - I know I have been missing for a few weeks but my excuse is that I have been creating artwork like CRAZY so now have lots to post :0)

This first card I am totally obsessed with - I love the colors !!!

I used the Black Memento ink as it is perfect when your are painting and using alcohol markers.

I used the Shinhan tour markers to color in the feathers and the words then I took the CTMH watercolor paints and added the color behind the words with very light colors and then the fun started. I loaded up my brush gin and spotted it over the crd stock. Love the way it turned out. Black and gold ribbon and black gems totally finished this and I love it :o)

Hope you like it too - Love Sara x

Love U card

OOOh I love this new Stamp of the month - fun words and flowers. Whats not to love , its small enough to be the focal point of a card and big enough to use as a title on a scrapbook page.

I used the U from the word Laugh as the stand alone letter and I LOVE IT :O)

Let me know if you would like this set - its only available this month x

Tea-riffic March Stamp of the Month

Here is another fun card with the adorable March Stamp of the Month. I used the Dreaming Big paper pack as I love the whisper grey woodgrain pattern.
I used the Watercolor pencils to color the flowers and the cup.
I added the little white gems to the centers of the flowers for some texture and the gorgeous SeaGlass glitter paper for sparkle.
Visit my website to get the supplies to make this cute card xx sarabatkin.ctmh.com
Hope you like it - Love Sara x

Tea-riffic card

Here is another fun card - which you could use for  birthday or a thank you or even a get well card.
A little different from my usual style but I'm happy with it :O) I used the watercolor pencils to color the tea cups and then added liquid glass over the colored areas.
Hope you like it too xx

Fun 'Bunny' cards

Look at these adorable cards made with the February Stamp of the month. I am showing you on the first photo how I masked the baby bunny after I stamped him and then stamped his big sister over the top. Then when I removed the mask the larger bunny looks like she is standing behind her little brother :O)

I used CTMH watercolor paints to shade the background and CTMH watercolor pencils to color in the bunnies.

The second card was made by my good friend Heidi Witt and she was kind enough to make me one too - She used the ShinHan alcohol markers to color in her bunny and it is adorable.

Hope you like these and that it inspires you too. Order your February Stamp of the Month at sarabatkin.ctmh.com

Pumpkin card

A pretty fall card using the Jeepers Creepers paper and September  Stamp Of The Month. I embossed the Whisper Grey Cardstock using the new Woodslat folder then inked the surface of the cardstock. I used the green Touch market to color the white shimmer trim.
Hope you like it X

Cute 'Harry Potter' themed card

OMG !!! 

These adorable 'Sorting Hats' are from this months SUPER CUTE August Stamp of the month 

and I am totally in love with them.

I used the Magical Paper pack, yes you know, that cute Mickey mouse paper !!

And doesn't it look different !! 

I used the Black paper with the stars then added the PLM card black and white diagonal striped piece which I had used the ShinHan leaf green marker to shed the white areas.

I also used the ShinHan Clay (brown) marker for the hats and the ShinHan Marigold marker for the flags and also colored the clear sparkles.

Green and Coral Shimmer trim finished it off and I'm so geeked.

Hope you like it as much as I do - Love Sara xxx

Celebrate with Cake 6x6 card.

This would make a lovely card for an Engagement celebration, a Wedding or a Wedding Anniversary.
I used La Vie En Rose paper and Poppy cardstock which I dry embossed and then inked.
I also used Pixie (pink) and Fern (green) ink to color the black and white paper.
The cake was colored with the Shinhan Markers
Hope you like it - Love Sara xxx

Celebrate with Cake - card

I love the colors in this card - the fun Zoe paper pack has great designs and I love this large Dot pattern. I added Pear cardstock and then used the ShinHan marker and the ShinHan blending marker to get this ombre effect on the cake and banner piece. I use markers on the flowers too.

I used Pear ink with the CELEBRATE stamp to create a tone on tone effect.

Hope you like it :O)  Love Sara xxx

You've captured my heart - Life in Pictures

Here is another cute card - this time with the Kaleidoscope paper pack. Again I used the Chevron Punch on the Whisper cardstock , giving that feel of film strip. I also think that this paper looks like a prism which again plays on the lens of the camera theme.
Silver shimmer trim and purple glitter gems add the sparkle - hope you like it :O)

Smile - Life in Pictures card

This card reminds me of Spring with its fresh colors brought to you courtesy of the Zoe Paper Pack :O)

Silver shimmer trim and Silver Sparkle Gems add Bling, and I used the Chevron Punch to create the 'film strip' out of Whisper Grey Cardstock. I added white cardstock behind it to really make the Chevron shapes stand out.

I dragged the Pear inked from top to bottom of the Pear cardstock piece to give it texture and stamped "Smile" in Black ink.

Hope you like it - Love Sara xxx