Kristina Baldwin 
Want to know how to create a quick card? The secret is using Close To My Heart’s Picture My Life Cards. I used our *NEW* Fresh Paint Picture My Life Cards to make today’s card. The 2 sizes of cards makes it easy to layer and create quick cards. In addition to using 2 of … Read more How to Create a Quick Card
Are you in need of a card perfect for graduation? This month’s Stamp of the Month, You Can Do Anything, is ideal for making inspirational cards. While my card could be used for a multitude of occasions, it would definitely be good for a recent graduate! And aren’t the colors and patterns I used so … Read more A Card Perfect for Graduation
The current Close To My Heart Flash Sale is spectacular. Truly I don’t believe I’ve ever seen them offer such a wide variety of products. And so many products, too! There really is something for everyone. How-To Books You’ll find a variety of our “How-To” Books. I especially love the Love of Color Books. They … Read more Close To My Heart Flash Sale
Are you ready for the May CTMH Flash Sale? It starts tomorrow! You’ll find great savings on a variety of products. If you are an avid bargain hunter, you’ll want to check the sale out right away at the start since items are while supplies last. As with previous Flash Sales, items ordered count toward … Read more May CTMH Flash Sale
Want a sweet deal on CTMH paper? Of course you do! If you’ve ever looked at a new Close To My Heart Catalog (like the *NEW* May-June Catalog) and thought, “I love all the papers!” Then this is for you. If you appreciate seeing papers in person to really appreciate their beauty, then this is … Read more Sweet Deal on CTMH Paper
Yesterday I mailed out all of my April 2022 Mystery Project kits. This is something I do each month as an extra special way to thank those who make a Close To My Heart purchase with me. You never know what it will be. It could be a card, a tag or even a 3-D … Read more April 2022 Mystery Project
Today is a great day to send a hello friend card! Really any day is, right? And with beautiful papers like these Hope & Kindness ones, you can’t go wrong. Plus, I love the fonts of the sentiment. It comes from the exclusive stamp set in the Craft with Heart Cardmaking Kit. Since today is … Read more Send a Hello Friend Card
Today’s Fresh Paint Shaker Card was SO easy to put together. I started with the fun Fresh Paint Picture My Life Cards. It’s always fun to create cards using these because they come with the perfect sized pieces. You can layer together the cards or simply use just one like I did here. When I … Read more Fresh Paint Shaker Card
Today’s With All My Heart Card is another take on my Mystery Stamping Project from last month. I love the look of that card design and think it looks so beautiful with the *NEW* Hope & Kindness Papers. It really showcases all the beautiful patterns in this collection. Actually, this card really shows off so … Read more With All My Heart Card
About a week ago Close To My Heart shared a blog post about how to duplicate techniques you see. They broke down the techniques they used on the cover of the *NEW* May-June Catalog. It’s interesting to get a look behind it all. I wanted to share it with you today to give you a … Read more Duplicate Techniques You See
I have this simple You Are So Sweet Card to share with you today. When I first saw the *NEW* May-June Close To My Heart Catalog, this Sweet Pickings Stamp Set was one of the first to catch my eye. I love the images and the sentiments in this stamp set. In fact, this was … Read more You Are So Sweet Card
Today I have this beautiful Hope & Kindness You’re the Best Card to share. This *NEW* Collection really is a must have. The papers are so, so pretty. And the doily die-cuts are ah-mazing! I can’t stop creating with them! This was the first time I had used the smaller doily though. And while I … Read more Hope & Kindness You’re the Best Card
I have the perfect solution for when you are late sending a card–a Sloth belated card! Whether it’s a belated birthday wish or a belated thank you note, the Take It Easy Stamp Set will help you create the perfect card. I paired this stamp set with the *NEW* Fresh Paint and Mix-in Paper Collections. … Read more Sloth Belated Card
Need a last minute Mother’s Day card? It was my plan to post this yesterday for my Make It/Mail It Monday. However, tech problems changed those plans! But never fear there is still time to use my Card Sketch to create your own beautiful card. I used our gorgeous papers from the *NEW* Hope & … Read more Last Minute Mother’s Day Card
Today I have a purrfect card for a cat lover to share with you. This fun Slimline Shaker Card is perfect for a celebration card or for any day really. The cheerful Primary Sprinkles I used help make it even more fun. And of course the adorable cats from the You’re Pawsome Stamp Set + … Read more A Purrfect Card for a Cat Lover