Clearly the Best: Swipe and Stamp

Learn how to add texture, distressing, movement, and motion to your projects by stamp swiping—a technique that will change the way you stamp.

Getting Organized - Challenge #1

Ok, so I have to start this by saying that I feel that I am pretty organized BUT if I were, why is it every time I go to find some of my supplies, I can't quite seem to put my fingers on what I'm looking for, or thought I had....

If your like me then your going to love this Webinar!  Here is the first of 8 challenges.  I will continue to post her presentation video's and a link to her Webinar for anyone who wants to join and play along!  Hope you get as much out of this challenge to get organized as I have, I can't wait to see how my craft room turns out after we finish the challenge!



Just as a side note, I'm not purchasing the ScrapRack, although it does look like a great concept, I have to much money tied up in my scrap room storage as it is.  She does refer to the ScrapRack throughout her presentations but she also gives you other ideas if you don't want to purchase the product.

The 4 Section System Article - click here

Download the 2012 Fall Back to School, Back to Scrapping Workbook - click here

Let me know what you think, I'd love to here your comments and if you decide to join.

Love Your Layout: Avonlea Kit: Creating Custom Ribbon

Here is the August 2012 Love Your Layout Video.  To see more video's Click Here

Adding Color to Your Crafts

Discover how to spruce up your designs with these new color families, cardstocks, and kit-exclusive papers. Adding color to your crafts is simple, easy, and beautiful!

Studio J: Perfect Placement

Discover the tools in Studio J^® that help you perfectly place your embellishments right where you want them!

Check out Studio J Here!

Studio J: Photo Editing Tool

Edit your photos right in Studio J, including adjusting brightness; changing color balance and saturation; removing red-eye, blemishes, and wrinkles; and whitening teeth. Find out how easy it is in Studio J, Close To My Heart’s online scrapbook design software!

Want to learn more?  Click Here!

September Stamp of the Month - Fall Favorites

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

September 2012: Fall Favorites (S1209A)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

 In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!

Materials Needed

1. S1209A My Acrylix^® Fall Favorites
2. Z7161B Moonlight Paper Packet
3. Z2427 Autumn Terracotta Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set
4. Z2425 Olive Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set
5. Z1760 Burlap Ribbon
6. Z1366 Brads Metal Assortment
7. Z1790 Cricut^® Artiste Collection

Required Tools

1. X5643 Chocolate Cardstock
2. 1388 Colonial White Cardstock
3. Z2111 Chocolate Exclusive Inks^® Pad
4. Z2415 Honey Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set
5. Z2130 Indian Corn Blue Exclusive Inks^® Pad
6. Z2431 Slate Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set
7. Z1142 Brown StazOn^® Ink Pad
8. Z1801 Alcohol Blending Marker
9. Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment
10. Z1732 Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon
11. Z1204 Bone Folder
12. Z697 Sponge
13. Z341 Memory Book Mini Glue Dots^®
14. Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
15. Various Adhesive

 To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.

• Cut the outer cover of the card box twice, once with cardstock and once with B&T Duos ^® paper, at 6 3/4" Accent 3 <u>. Cut the card box base once with cardstock at 6 3/4" Shift+Accent 3 <U>, both of which are found on page 47 of the Artiste booklet. Cut the tag at 1 3/4" Shift + 3D Object <@>, found on page 32 of the Artiste booklet.
• Add visual interest by hand-stitching embroidery floss around the border of the card box, if desired.
• Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired. 

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern (Wishes: Geometric™) found on page 124 of our Wishes™ how-to publication for inspiration.

• Add visual interest by making an embossed grid on the front of the card base.
• To create the watercolor effect on the scarecrow, color with the marker sets until desired look is achieved. Use the blending marker, as desired, to soften the colors.
• Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired. 

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern (Make It from Your Heart^®: Pattern 17) found on page 38 of our how-to publication Make It from Your Heart^® for inspiration.

• Cut the title letters at 1 3/4" using the Cricut^® Artiste cartridge. Cut the small tag at 1 3/4" Shift+Accent 3 <&>, found on page 37 of the Artiste booklet.
• To create the watercolor effect on the pumpkins and leaves, color with the marker sets until desired look is achieved. Use the blending marker, as desired, to soften the colors.
• To create the shadow effect on the title, simply cut your title letters in a light color and then again in a darker color. Then, offset each dark letter under the light letter.
• Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.