Don’t you just love the look of the Bokeh Technique? It’s not only pretty to look at, but fun to do! What is the Bokeh Technique? In photography, it’s when the lens blurs the background. For card making, we can mimic that blurry background look to add the illusion of depth. (Need a more in-depth … Read more Bokeh Technique Cards
I thought I would share another sample of this month’s Close To My Heart’s Stamp of the Month—A Happy Hello. This card is one I received from a swap. I love the clean appearance of the white background–the embossing adds a nice depth detail. Plus, the sponging around the word “hello” is a nice touch to draw … Read more A Final Happy Hello Card
This week’s Tool Time is about Close To My Heart’s scrapbooking program called Picture My Life. These delightful cards come in an array of themes and colors and are not only great for quick scrapbooking, but easy card making, too! Watch this video to learn more about the Picture My Life Program.
Looking for thoughtful Thank You gift ideas but short on time? These little Thank You Chocolate Candy Tins are quick and easy to make. My son had his Destination Imagination Competition on Saturday. It takes a lot of volunteers to make it happen–both from the schools and other dedicated adults! He had 2 Team Managers, an … Read more Thank You Chocolates in Small Metal Gift Tins
Occasionally, when time permits, I participate in a team swap using the current Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart. This is one of the swaps I received for this month’s A Happy Hello Stamp Set. I love the cheery colors used and how perfect it is with CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent card … Read more A Cheery Artfully Sent Happy Hello Card
This week’s Tool Time is about a gem of a product–CTMH’s Memory Protector Flip Flaps! These amazing tools helps you add extra photos onto a scrapbook layout or even some other keepsake like a child’s artwork or similar. They are so easy to use and often times are overlooked–because they are clear! Watch this short … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Flip Flaps
Short on time for creating a special Valentine’s treat? Use the Diaper Fold Technique and create any size container/pouch to stuff with some yummy chocolates like Hershey Kisses & Hugs! Supplies used: Heartstrings Paper Packet (X7193B) Heartstrings Workshop Stamp Set (G1090) Whisper Ink Pad (Z2172) Pink Shimmer Trim (Z1986) Sanding Kit (Z1294) Cranberry Striped Twill … Read more Valentine’s Diaper Fold Treat Container
When I sat down to create a card for my monthly Stamp Club using this month’s Stamp of the Month—A Happy Hello, this card from CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent seemed perfect. Step 1 was to stamp the sentiment “A happy hello” in second generation Desert Sand ink to cover the entire front of the card. … Read more Cricut Artfully Sent: A Happy Hello Card
This week’s Tool Time is about Close To My Heart’s amazing Workshops on the Go. These kits not only save you time, but money too! You can find scrapbooking kits as well as card making kits–they’re the perfect “tools” to get you done in no time at all. Watch this short 3-minute video to learn … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Workshops on the Go
Need a quick Valentine’s treat idea? Fill a cellophane bag with Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses and make a cute topper using Kraft Cardstock and CTMH’s Xoxo Stamp Set. I finished it off with a little border doodling using a journaling pen, added a darling puffy heart from the Chalk It Up Assortment then sealed it closed … Read more Valentine’s Hugs and Kisses Treat Bag
Aren’t these the most adorable stamped sugar cookies you’ve seen?!? My mother-in-law gave me these fabulous Core Cookie Stamps for Christmas… Now of course I’ve stamped cookies, candies and such before being an avid stamper, but I really loved these ones from Core Kitchen. First of all, I didn’t have to have two separate stamp … Read more Stamped Valentine Sugar Cookies
Today’s share is a card made with CTMH’s February Stamp of the Month—A Happy Hello. I used my Spray Pen and some Desert Sand Re-inker before stamping. Then I used sponge daubers with my Topiary and Desert Sand inks to create the branch and leaves. Additional supplies used: Kraft Cardstock (Z1375) Honey Stamp Pad … Read more A Happy Hello Card
This week’s Tool Time is about one of the most useful tools you can have on hand (and one of my personal favorites!) Close To My Heart’s Bonding Memories Glue. Not only is this product a great adhesive, but it helps you when you are in need of a permanent adhesive and even a temporary … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Bonding Memories Glue
It’s February which means it’s time for another *NEW* Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart. This month’s set–A Happy Hello is so cheerful as the name implies. This happy stamp set full of 15 images can be yours for only $5 with a qualifying $50 purchase this month. To get your own … Read more A Happy Hello February Stamp of the Month
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