Close To My Heart's Terrific Tool - Bone Folder

Learn to use Close To My Heart’s bone folder.



To purchase your bone folder, click here!

Close To My Heart's Terrific Tool - Paper Trimmer

Learn to use the SureCut™ Deluxe Craft paper trimmer from Close To My Heart.



To purchase your paper trimmer, click here!

Close To My Heart's Terrific Tool - Washi Tape Dispenser

Learn to use Close To My Heart's Washi tape dispenser.



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Close To My Heart's Terrific Tools - Exclusive Inks Re-Inker and Spray Pen

Learn to use Close To My Heart’s Exclusive Inks™ re-inkers and spray pen.



To purchase your re-inker and spray pen, click here!

Close To My Heart's Terrific Tools - My Acrylix Spritz & Stamp Scrubber

Learn to use Close To My Heart's My Acrylix® cleaning spritz & stamp scrubber.



To purchase your cleaning spritz & stamp scrubber, click here!

Annual Inspirations - Workshops on the Go

See Close To My Heart's new Workshops on the Go kits from the Annual Inspirations 2014 Idea Book!



To purchase your Workshop on the Go kit, click here!
To view the new Annual Inspirations 2014 Idea Book, click here!
To purchase the new Annual Inspirations 2014 Idea Book, click here!

Artfully Sent Cricut Cards

I was playing around with the new Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge this weekend, here is one of the cards that can be made in a snap.

Alyssa's scrapbook

I'm cruising!  Here's another addition to my daughters scrapbook.  In this page she's 15 months old.

Annual Inspirations - Picture My Life scrapbooking programs

See Close To My Heart's new Picture My Life scrapbooking programs from the Annual Inspirations 2014 Idea Book!



To purchase your Picture My Life scrapbooking program, click here!

Alyssa's scrapbook

Here's another page done in my daughters scrapbook!  Woo Hoo!  This page is her at 13 months.

Alyssa's Scrapbook

Ok, don't laugh....I'm working on my daughters scrapbook (she's 15) and got some more pages done over the weekend.  This page is her first birthday (I said, don't laugh)!

Annual Inspirations - Cut Above Kits

See Close To My Hearts new Cut Above kits from the Annual Inspirations 2014 Idea Book!



To purchase your Cut Above kit, click here!

Prom 8 x 8 album in progress

2014 Junior/Senior Prom

 

My daughter was asked to the 2014 Junior/Senior prom by her boyfriend Troy.  I have finally started working on their albums (making one for each of them) here are some of the pages from Troy's album...(please excuse the glare in my quick photo taking).

Actual Prom Ticket

"Don't stick me"

 

Alyssa & Troy

 

Troy
 

Trevor, Morgan, Troy and Alyssa

Pineland Farms Garden

Annual Inspirations Level 2 Artwork

Annual Inspirations Level 2 Artwork - Jeanette Lynton Post from her blog August 2, 2014


Have you already had a chance to look over the 9 new paper packets of Annual Inspirations? Aren’t they fun? I hope their distinct and varied designs inspire you to get your hands crafting all over again. These Level 2 layouts are also meant for your inspiration. They include no stamping—just paper packets, Complements, and a few accessories. Feel free to glean some ideas from them and then move full steam ahead into your next creative project!

Chalk It Up:

12″ x 12″ School Year Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 7, X7184B Chalk It Up Paper Packet, X7184C Chalk It Up Complements, Z3009 Chalk It Up Assortment, Z1935 Black & Grey Epoxy Bubbles

12″ x 12″ You Amaze Me Layout

Magic: Secret™, X7184B Chalk It Up Paper Packet, X7184C Chalk It Up Complements, Z3009 Chalk It Up Assortment, Z2205 Black Exclusive Inks™ Re-inker



Scaredy Cat:

12″ x 12″ BOO Layout
Magic: Performance™, X7185B Scaredy Cat Paper Packet, 1388 Colonial White Cardstock, X7185C Scaredy Cat Complements, Z3011 Scaredy Cat Assortment, Z1998 Chevron Border Punch, Thread

12″ x 12″ EEK Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol 2: Pattern 4, X7185B Scaredy Cat Paper Packet, 1388 Colonial White Cardstock, X7185C Scaredy Cat Complements, Z3011 Scaredy Cat Assortment



Pathfinding:

12″ x 12″ Oh-So Grateful Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 8, X7186B Pathfinding Paper Packet, 1388 Colonial White Cardstock, X7186C Pathfinding Complements, Z3012 Pathfinding Assortment, Z1294 Sanding Kit, Thread

12″ x 12″ Give Thanks Layout
Magic: One-Way Mirror™, X7186B Pathfinding Paper Packet, 1388 Colonial White Cardstock, X7186C Pathfinding Complements, Z3012 Pathfinding Assortment, Thread



Yuletide Carol:

12″ x 12″ Merry Christmas Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 5, X7187B Yuletide Carol Paper Packet, X7187C Yuletide Carol Complements, Z3007 Yuletide Carol Assortment, Z1985 Gold Shimmer Trim, Z1753 Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment

12″ X 12″ Merry and Bright Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 10, X7187B Yuletide Carol Paper Packet, X7187C Yuletide Carol Complements, Z3007 Yuletide Carol Assortment, Z1985 Gold Shimmer Trim, Z1753 Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment



Snowhaven:

12″ x 12″ Making Spirits Bright Layout
Magic: Spellbound™, X7188B Snowhaven Paper Packet, X7188C Snowhaven Complements, Z3008 Snowhaven Assortment, Z1935 Black & Grey Epoxy Bubbles

12″ x 12″ Warm & Cozy Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 7, X7188B Snowhaven Paper Packet, X7188C Snowhaven Complements, Z3008 Snowhaven Assortment, Z1921 Baker’s Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment



Confetti Wishes:

12″ x 12″ Happy Birthday Layout
Magic: Parlor Trick™, X7189B Confetti Wishes Paper Packet, X7189C Confetti Wishes Complements, Z2044 Confetti Wishes Assortment, Z1294 Sanding Kit

12″ x 12″ Make a Wish Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 13, X7189B Confetti Wishes Paper Packet, X7189C Confetti Wishes Complements, Z2044 Confetti Wishes Assortment, Z1294 Sanding Kit, Thread



Brushed:

12″ x 12″ Sassitude Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 6, X7190B Brushed Paper Packet, X7190C Brushed Complements, Z3013 Brushed Assortment, Z1979 Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen

12″ x 12″ Imagine Layout
 Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 6, X7190B Brushed Paper Packet, X7190C Brushed Complements, Z3013 Brushed Assortment, Z1851 Scallop Border Punch, Z1979 Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen


Wanderful:

12″ x 12″ Getaway Layout
Magic: Final Act™, X7191B Wanderful Paper Packet, X7191C Wanderful Complements, Z3010 Wanderful Assortment, Z2003 Black Arrow Washi Tape, Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment

12″ x 12″ Destination Layout Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 9, X7191B Wanderful Paper Packet, X7191C Wanderful Complements, Z3010 Wanderful Assortment, Z1935 Black & Grey Epoxy Bubbles



Seaside:

12″ x 12″ Sunshine Layout

Magic: Mystify™, X7192B Seaside Paper Packet, X7192C Seaside Complements, Z3014 Seaside Assortment

12″ x 12″ Relax Layout
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 8, X7192B Seaside Paper Packet, X7192C Seaside Complements, Z3014 Seaside Assortment

What's your favorite paper packet?

Artfully Sent Sympathy Card

With Deepest Sympathy - Pocket Card

 



 

Supplies used:

Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge

Pacifica Cardstock

Colonial White Cardstock

 

Annual Inspirations - Base & Bling

Check out this video on Close To My Heart's Base & Bling line additions from the Annual Inspirations 2014 Idea Book!



To purchase your Base & Bling click here!

November - SOTM - It's the Little Things

November 2014: It’s the Little Things

S1411 It’s the Little Things, set of 15

Recommended Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000)
1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002)
2" × 2" (Y1003)
3" × 3" (Y1006)

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can purchase 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.

November 2014: It’s the Little Things (S1411)

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

Lucky 5 - Happy Anniversary Studio J!

Lucky 5

Happy Anniversary, Studio J^®!

November marks the five-year anniversary of Studio J^®, and that means it’s your lucky month, with five amazing ways to win through Studio J and Close To My Heart social media!

First, throughout the month of November, all layouts purchased in Studio J are $5! That is a savings of over 25% off of retail—an unprecedented deal!

Your second chance to win big must come by sheer luck: every fifth order placed in Studio J during November receives a FREE surprise Close To My Heart accessory in its shipping box! The accessory has a retail value of $5 or more.

If luck doesn’t smile on you in that way, you might stumble upon it by finding a little extra something in your Studio J box. Five “golden tickets” will be sent out during the month of November with randomly selected Studio J print orders! This “golden ticket” is redeemable for one of Close To My Heart’s new D-ring albums* loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors™.

For a fourth way to win, simply create new, gorgeous layouts in Studio J, select your favorites, and then post pictures of them on Close To My Heart’s Facebook page using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5. After November 30, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries based on their artistry and creativity and each of these winners will receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!

And there is one last way to win: take your new Studio J artwork and post a picture of it on Instagram using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5. Just as it is with Facebook, after November 30, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries to receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!

Contact me for more details.

Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge - Happy Anniversary Card

Happy Anniversary Card I made with Artfully Sent and Artbooking Cricut Cartridges

The Wedding Cake Pop-Out

 

Supplies used:

Artbooking Cricut Cartridge

Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge

Pacifica Cardstock

White Daisy Cardstock

Smoothie Cardstock

Ruby Cardstock

Smoothie Exclusive Ink



Cricut® Artfully Sent

The new amazing Cricut cartridge, Artfully Sent.  Check out the video to learn about the new cartridge.

http://youtu.be/O14hn3xP_ko

My first card made with the cartridge...

RIBBON REVELRY

A Surprise Just for You!

During the month of October, with each qualifying purchase of $50 USD / $55 CAD, you are eligible to receive—as a special bonus—one of two chevron ribbons FREE! Each chevron ribbon—Ruby or Outdoor Denim—has an original retail value of $6.95 USD / $7.75 CAD. So which ribbon will you get? It’s a surprise! Quantities are limited, so make sure to place your orders as early in the month as possible. Be sure to take advantage of this fantastic offer so you can enjoy embellishing your creations with your own surprise roll of bonus ribbon!

Birthday Card

Birthday card

I made this card for my daughter who turned 15 and is starting drivers ed this week.

Wedding card

Wedding card made from Cricut Artiste cartridge and CTMH The Happy Couple stamp set

Wedding card

Congratulations to Bethany & Matt!

I made this card using white daisy cardstock for the base, ruby cardstock for the frame and heart background and black glitter paper for the hearts, along with the For Always paper packet for the background behind the hearts.  I stamped the sentiment and bride & groom using "The Happy Couple" (D1539) stamp set.  Finishing touches were a piece of black ribbon and some round sparkles. 

Clearly the Best: Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

"Behind the Scenes" features the core basic stamping techniques to enhance your projects.  Watch this video to learn how.

To purchase your supplies CLICK HERE!

Clearly the Best: Passion for Patterns

Passion for Patterns

"A Passion for Patterns" features a stamping technique for creating your own tone-on-tone patterned paper.

  Watch this video to learn how.

To purchase your supplies CLICK HERE!

Clearly the Best: Connect the Dots

Connect the Dots

Create decorative lines on your layout using dots! With the right embellishments from Close To My Heart—Aqua Dots, sparkles, studs, and more—your dotted lines will be sure to draw the eye.
Learn to do it yourself in this video.

To purchase your supplies CLICK HERE!

Clearly the Best: Random Stamping

Random Stamping

"Random Stamping" features a stamping technique for creating your own background paper by randomly applying a stamped image to a plain piece of cardstock.  Watch this video to learn how.

To purchase your supplies CLICK HERE!

Project Inspiration: Transform Your Stamps

Transform Your Stamps

Think outside the stamp set theme! Watch the video for ideas on transforming your icon stamps into borders, embellishments, and backgrounds using the My Acrylix™ Do Your Best stamp set, and then CLICK HERE! to purchase the necessary supplies.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Easter Basket and Easter Bunny Treat Box

Made from CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge

Easter Bunny treat box

Easter Bunny treat box made with CTMH Artiste Cricut cartridge and Dream Pop paper.

Clearly the Best: Embossed Resist Stamping

Embossed Resist Stamping

"Embossed Resist Stamping" features a stamping technique for inking the areas around an embossed image to make the image stand out.  Watch this video to learn how.

To purchase your supplies CLICK HERE!

Project Inspiration: Tools for the Tasteful Pages

Tools for the Tasteful Pages

Close To My Heart's stitch guide helps you quickly and easily add a little "oomph" to your projects. Watch the video to see how we've added the popular hand-sewn effect to the stamped images in the My Acrylix™ Windy Day set using just three tools.

Stitch Guide  Z1852  $12.95
Foam Mat    Z1859    $4.95
Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment   Z1702  $4.95

To purchase these tools CLICK HERE!

Clearly the Best: A Burst of Creativity

A Burst of Creativity

Warm up your cards with a burst of sunshine made from fun patterned papers from Close To My Heart.

Watch this video to learn several tips!

To purchase your supplies CLICK HERE!

Project Inspiration: Hip Pics Album

Hip Pics Album

Create a heartfelt Mother's Day gift complete with photos, embellishments, and sweet sentiments using the My Creations™ Hip Pics album and the My Acrylix™ Mother's Day stamp set from Close To My Heart.

To purchase your supplies CLICK HERE!

Clearly the Best: Preserve with Pizazz

Preserve with Pizazz

Family history is fun, especially when you add colorful papers and embellishments from Close To My Heart! There are so many ways to protect your pedigree and make it fun at the same time. Watch the video to learn how to turn a kraft pocket album into an attractive family pedigree book.

To purchase your pocket album and other supplies CLICK HERE!

Discover the Art of Business

Begin your business with fantastic savings!

Join Close To My Heart as an Independent Consultant April 1–30, 2014, and receive your favorite "art-full" Close To My Heart Cricut^® collection FREE! Our New Consultant Kit is just $99 and comes packed with nearly triple the retail value in products and supplies to help you succeed. Plus, when you qualify for the Straight To The Top program, you will be refunded the price of your New Consultant Kit. Select your FREE Cricut^® collection—retail priced at $99—when you order your New Consultant Kit and watch your new business soar!

Dates: Offer valid April 1–30, 2014. 

To sign up CLICK HERE!

Project Inspiration: Party Favor Favorites

Party Favor Favorites

Use small party favors as invitations to a celebration! Watch the video to learn how to make your own perfect party favors using Cricut®-cut shapes and the My Acrylix™ Big Top stamp set from Close To My Heart.

To purchase your supplies CLICK HERE!

Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program

Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program

Have a lot of photos to scrapbook? Watch the video to see how to create countless unique scrapbook pages with the simple and versatile Picture My Life™ Scrapbooking Program.

 

The scrapbooking program comes in each of the 9 My Reflections Paper Packets.

To choose and purchase your favorite CLICK HERE!

Project Inspiration: Scribble Sensational

Scribble Sensational

Join in on the scribble trend with these super cute images from the My Acrylix™ Oodles of Doodles stamp set. Watch the video to learn more about this playful stamping technique.  Click here to purchase your supplies