Kristina Baldwin Saturday’s Crazy for Cards Event was so super fun and as always requests for recipes were made! As luck would have it, I was asked to make a lemon dessert (since I have a lemon tree.) But I will be completely honest…this is NOT my area of expertise. Everyone said I should make Lemon … Read more Gooey Lemon White Chocolate Bars
I had to share this awesome video with you as it’s got some great inspiration. Just yesterday I was thinking I wanted to make some heart garland for Valentine’s Day…now I have a darling example that is oh so easy! Watch it for yourself and be inspired! Plus, wait until you see the filmstrip idea!! … Read more DIY: Easy 3-D Effects with Cricut Shapes
Today’s post is all about a little winter fun. Ever have one of those days when your child desperately “needs” a toy, but you can’t find it? Only to find it later in the most bizarre location? That’s the story behind this picture. I mean clearly you’d put your stuffed snowman in the fridge … Read more A Snowman in the Fridge
This month’s Cloud Nine Cardmaking Kit from Close To My Heart in celebration of National Papercrafting Month makes cardmaking easy. This kit comes with: My Acrylix Cloud Nine Stamp Set (coordinates with Cricut Artiste Collection) Cloud Nine B&T Duos Paper Lagoon & Honey Cardstock 10 Card Bases & Envelopes White Daisy Die-Cuts Sheet 1 Roll … Read more Maximize Your Cloud Nine Card Kit
The wintry images from Close To My Heart’s Cricut Artbooking cartridge will melt your heart! This 5-minute video will inspire you to make some frosty shapes, titles, borders and overlays that will give your scrapbook layouts a little sparkle! Plus, you’ll learn some fun techniques along the way.
Close To My Heart’s Stamp of the Month for January–Cross-Stitch Wishes–is perfect for Valentine’s Day projects. Or at least that’s how I made up my sample for this month’s Stamp Club!
Now that the holidays are over and the cards have been signed by all the families and given to the teachers, I guess it’s safe to post them! The first card was easy to decide on a theme as my son’s teacher LOVES owls. You barely walk into the classroom and it’s obvious. So … Read more Teacher Holiday Cards
Looking for a fun and creative project to start out 2014? Why not create a one-of-a-kind calendar? Watch this 5-minute video to see how you can craft an adorable calendar using CTMH’s Cricut Artbooking cartridge and Designed Decor Flip Stand Album. You’ll see how you can decorate the pages with your favorite papers, embellishments and … Read more Create a Calendar for the New Year
It’s time for another Pajama Party! Close To My Heart has teamed up once again with Big Picture Classes and will be showing us how to create this lovely Valentine’s Day scrapbook page. This FREE webcast will air Thursday, January 30 at 6:00 (PST). The Pajama Party will be available for FREE at BigPictureClasses.com on … Read more Valentine’s Scrapbook Layout
With the Cricut Artbooking cartridge from Close To My Heart and your own priceless photos in hand, you’ll have all you need to celebrate life’s finest memories. Watch this short 3-minute video for ideas on using the celebration-themed keys of the Artbooking cartridge to make fun, festive projects!
Wow, did the month of December completely fly by for you as it did me? I definitely felt more behind this year than in years past (as you can probably tell from my horrendous posting habits last month–ugghh!!) But it definitely was a month of great memories, fun visits with friends and family and a … Read more Happy 2014!
Are you in need of some last minute gift tags this Christmas? Well, here’s your answer…FREE holiday gift tags from Close To My Heart! Snag these free downloads through the end of December by clicking HERE.
Watch this short 2-1/2 minute video to learn how to create your own washi wonderland by mixing, layering and mounting washi tape strips on Close To My Heart’s Dimensional Elements album pages for a fresh look. Cover the Dimensional Elements shapes directly or layer the Washi Tape on cardstock then cut coordinating album pages using … Read more Washi Wonderland with the Cricut
Are you ready?!? My special this year is something I’ve never done before, but am SO excited about. And I think you will be, too! This year–Friday, November 29 through Monday, December 2, 2013, you can purchase a $25 Gift Certificate for only $20! It’s just in time for the holidays! For these 4 days … Read more Black Friday Special
I just want to take a quick minute to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Also, to let you know that I will be offering a great Black Friday Special–never done before! So be sure to check back tomorrow for details; you won’t want to miss it!