Project Inspiration: Background Stamps

Use background stamps from Close To My Heart to transform cardstock into authentic-looking washi tape, textured paper, and other embellishments. Learn these techniques by watching the video.

 

 Enjoy these short how-to videos spotlighting artwork projects featured in Close To My Heart’s Idea Books. You’ll learn exciting techniques for added sparkle and pizzazz to all of your projects. Click on a video and be inspired!

My Craft Channel: Rock `n' Roll

Use Rock ‘n’ Roll stamping for two-color shading! Learn how to create a stamped image with depth and dimension that will bring your artwork to life.

"Rock & Roll" features a stamping technique for creating beautiful stamped images with shaded edges in a complementary color.

 

Project Inspiration: Mixed Papers

Learn how to make your own unique layouts by mixing and matching Close To My Heart papers from various My Reflections® paper packets.

Enjoy these short how-to videos spotlighting artwork projects featured in Close To My Heart’s Idea Books. You’ll learn exciting techniques for added sparkle and pizzazz to all of your projects. Click on a video and be inspired!

My Craft Channel: Cluster Luster

Embellish a page or card with a cluster. You can create a clustered look with multiple stamp images for a cute and coordinated design!  "Cluster Luster" features a stamping technique for clustering multiple images in a cute and coordinated design.






These video segments were produced by My Craft Channel in partnership with Close To My Heart and are used by permission. View the complete Clearly the Best stamping series and other quality craft shows at My Craft Channel or on our Close To My Heart YouTube channel.

Autumn/Winter 2013 Workshops on the Go!

Workshops on the Go^®

With Workshops on the Go^®, you create a beautiful project — either a two-page scrapbook layout or a set of cards — using the materials in just one Workshops on the Go kit, which includes papers, coordinating embellishments, an exclusive My Acrylix^® D-size stamp set, and an instructional guide. (You’ll also need a few basic tools you may already have.)

A new selection of Workshops on the Go kits is released twice each year in conjunction with new Idea Book debuts, and each kit is available at a discounted price! Many of the kits also include an additional layout you can create using your remaining supplies plus a couple of other items.

Below you’ll find a sampling of projects you can make with our workshop kits. If you would like to make these projects on your own or attend a workshop in your area, contact me today.

Did you know? You can view these complete recipes, full-color photos, and helpful hints for the additional projects through August 2014.

Laughing Lola

Workshop Layout
Cardmaking Project
Additional Layout

Sarita

Workshop Layout
Additional Layout

ProPlayer

Workshop Layout
Additional Layout

Babycakes

Workshop Layout
Additional Layout

Huntington

Workshop Layout
Additional Layout

Frosted

Workshop Layout
Cardmaking Project
Additional Layout

A Break From Crafting!

My friend invited us on a white water rafting trip, which I had never done before, so my husband & I went.  What a BLAST!  We went with my friend Candi, her husband Tim, Tim's brother Terry, my cousin Andrea and her husband Harry.  Our guide is a co-worker of Candi's, Earle Varney, he did a terrific job and I would definitely go again!

Project Inspirations: Cricut Tags

Learn how to make cute tags to liven up any gift! In this video, we show you how to combine Close To My Heart Cricut® cut shapes and My Acrylix® stamp sets to make the perfect sentiments for your goodies.

 

 Enjoy these short how-to videos spotlighting artwork projects featured in Close To My Heart’s Idea Books. You’ll learn exciting techniques for added sparkle and pizzazz to all of your projects. Click on a video and be inspired!

Cricut® Artbooking collection is HERE!

Cricut^® Artbooking collection (Z1906)  

1 – Cartridge (700 images: themed projects, cards, font, shapes, 3-D items)
3 – My Acrylix^® D-size Stamp Sets*
3 – 12" × 9" Dimensional Elements in coordinating shapes 

Take your scrapbooking to never-before-seen levels with the new Cricut^® Artbooking collection! With oodles of images in each of 15 layout themes, you can create several coordinating pages for each theme using just two keys and one dial size. Images include accents, borders, titles, overlays, photo mats—in standard photo sizes!—and more.

The Cricut^® keys are optimized for creating 12" × 12" pages in a jiffy. You’ll love creating 10 themed mini books, also optimized for several different sizes using just two keys and one dial size. Celebrate birthdays, new baby, vacations, friends, sports, Halloween, Christmas, and more. When you’re finished cutting, use the coordinating stamp sets and Dimensional Elements shapes to add even more pizzazz!

My Craft Channel: Behind the Scenes

Learn about generational stamping, coloring in stamped images, and creating your own stamped pattern by going back to the basics for results you'll love!

"Behind the Scenes" features the core basic stamping techniques to enhance your projects.

 

Enjoy the Video!

Sweetening The Deal

Free August Stamp of the Month set when you place an order of $50 or more

August is an especially sweet time to shop — when you place an order of $50 or more during August, you’ll receive the August Stamp of the Month set, A Chocolate Affair, FREE! This D-size stamp set with a retail value of $17.95 includes 16 images and sentiments that will have your friends salivating over your chocolaty layouts and cards. Make every project a treat with this must-have set.

Shop online or contact me today to see this yummy stamp set!