Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Pocket Function

Artfully Sent Pocket Thank You Card

Today’s Tool Time is about the Pocket Function on CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge.  While these versatile cards are designed for quick pocket-style scrapbooking, they are absolutely perfect for crafting quick cards like I made here. And don’t forget you can utilize those cut out pieces to tie it all together, as I’ve done with … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Pocket Function

Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Sleeve Function

Cricut Artfully Sent Collection

  Today’s Tool Time will focus on the Sleeve Function of CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Collection.  This function holds dozens of options that will lend beautiful depth and complexity to your cards in a matter of seconds.  It’s all about layering!  Watch this short video and learn about the two styles of cards you can … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Sleeve Function

Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Scene Function

This week’s Tool Time is going to explore the Scene Function of CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge.  The style of cards included are the Swing Card, the Gate Fold Card, and a variety of Layered Scene Cards.  You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can create stunning cards and how little you need to add … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Scene Function

Tool Time: Cricut Artfully Sent Pop-up Cards with Icons

Cricut Artfully Sent Collection

Today’s Tool Time is going to focus on the Pop-up Cards with Icons function of the Cricut Artfully Sent Collection.  In this 6-minute video, you’ll see some beautiful examples of the styles of pop-up cards you can create with this cartridge–but you’ll also get some great paper craft tips, too!

Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent – The Basics

Cricut Artfully Sent Sample Card

This week’s Tool Time is going to help guide you through some of the basics of CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge.   It will show you each different function contained on this cartridge: Alphabet and numbers Envelopes and envelope liners Pop-up cards Scene cards Sleeve cards Overlay cards Pocket cards   Be sure to check … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent – The Basics

Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent

Cricut Artfully Sent Sample Card

This past weekend at the Pleasanton Scrapbook Expo our sample cards created with CTMH’s exclusive Cricut Artfully Sent Collection were so popular!  The intricate cuts, the amazing popups and the beautiful folds are just some of the wonderful aspects of this particular cartridge.  With nearly 700 more  images from Close To My Heart, you will … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent

A Cheery Artfully Sent Happy Hello Card

Open Cheery Artfully Sent A Happy Hello Card

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

Cricut Artfully Sent: A Happy Hello Card

Cricut Artfully Sent A Happy Hello Card

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

Cricut Artfully Sent Halloween Card

Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Cricut Artfully Sent Collection is packed full of card ideas–250 of them to be exact!  This particular Halloween card is one from the “Scene” category.  Making this amazing card, with such great detail, was quick and easy with this cartridge! To get your own Cricut Artfully Sent Collection, click HERE. … Read more Cricut Artfully Sent Halloween Card

Quick Cards with Cricut

CTMH's Cricut Artistry Arrow Card

Things have been pretty busy here this week preparing for my Annual Holiday Extravaganza Class & All-day Crop.  Add in the stress of wondering if our city & neighborhood would be one that would be impacted by PG&E’s Power Shutoff and it feels as though I’m scrambling to get things done (& hope they don’t … Read more Quick Cards with Cricut

CTMH Fab Faves Flash Sale

CTMH Fab Faves Flash Sale

It’s here!  Another Close To My Heart 24-hour Flash Sale!  Don’t miss this opportunity to snatch up all those crafting essentials we all use: White Daisy Cardstock–25% off! Cricut Artfully Sent Collection–25% off!   Gold Embellishment Bundle–25% off! See all the deals you can get by visiting my ONLINE CTMH STORE.  Happy saving!

Baby, I’m Worth It!

April CTMH Special Baby, I'm Worth It

Cue the music (“Baby, I’m worth it.  Uh huh, I’m worth it.  Gimme gimme I’m worth it…”)  This month is a GREAT time to sign up and become a Close To My Heart Consultant. Not only is there a *NEW* lower price–only $75 for the Consultant Kit (which contains over $200 in product & supplies); … Read more Baby, I’m Worth It!