Kristina Baldwin Saturday’s Make the Cricut Connection Event was a complete success. It was exactly what I had hoped and envisioned the event would be. People were learning new things, using their Cricut machines to create and having a great time doing so. Here is the project I taught the group to make using CTMH’s Cricut Art … Read more Cricut Success
In this Studio J video, learn how to edit your photos right in Studio J, including adjusting brightness; changing color balance and saturation; removing red-eye, blemishes, and wrinkles; and whitening teeth. Find out how easy it is in Studio J, Close To My Heart’s answer to FREE digital scrapbooking!
I’ve been making so many new projects with all the fabulous *NEW* CTMH Spring/Summer products and I’m just dying to start sharing it all with you! Since it’s less than a week now until it’s debut, I guess it’d be okay to share a little sneak peek, right? Here is a birthday card I created … Read more Happy Birthday Sneak Peek!
In this Studio J video, you’ll learn tips and tricks that will make your beautiful photos the highlight of all your Studio J® layouts! If you’re feeling inspired to try out these tips and tricks, remember Studio J is FREE to use. So go ahead and click HERE to give it a try.
I received this gorgeous snowflake card (made from our Art Philosophy cartridge) from my friend Chris last weekend. I couldn’t resist sharing it with everyone…it’s simply beautiful, right? What I especially love is that for months she has commented on how much she likes the card shown in CTMH’s Autumn/Winter Idea Book on page … Read more In Love with Snowflakes and Art Philosophy
Today was our Team Meeting/Creative Day. And whenever we have our extended Creative Day we always do a potluck. So today I brought Special K Bars. My college roommate and I used to make these and honestly, I can’t recall the last time I made them so I was pretty excited to make them and … Read more Especially Yummy Special K Bars
Here’s the next installment of Studio J videos to help show you tips on how you can personalize your layouts using Studio J. You’ll love the versatility you truly have using our version of digital scrapbooking. Remember it’s absolutely FREE to use. Click HERE to give it a try and then leave us a comment … Read more Personalize Your Layouts with Studio J
Did you know that just $240 and 45 minutes of time can make a miracle happen? It’s true and it’s an amazing thing. For several years now, Close To My Heart has partnered with Operation Smile changing the lives of children and families worldwide. A portion of the proceeds from every stamp set we sell … Read more Make a Miracle
While playing with my Art Philosophy cartridge, I came up with a fun idea for a party favor pouch using just a few shapes. I’ve made up a how-to video and will be posting it shortly. Be sure to check back soon!!
I used our *NEW* Rock the Block Stamp set along with our Believe papers to create this Double Dutch Fold Card. The Double Dutch Fold Card is a fun twist on a traditional card with it’s three flap opening coming from two separate angles as seen in my photo below. This is one of the projects … Read more Rock the Block Double Dutch Fold Card
It’s January and we just finished celebrating the holidays so it may seem a tad bit early to be thinking about Valentine’s Day already…but let’s face it…it’ll be here before we know it! And CTMH’s Rock the Block Promotion for National Papercrafting Month fits in nicely with creating Valentine’s goodies. Here’s a fun little Hershey’s … Read more Rock the Block Valentine’s Style
Happy 2012! It’s the start of another year…what are your resolutions for 2012? Did you make any yet? Well, January’s Stamp of the Month–Little Reminder–is simply perfect for creating a resolutions journal or for just celebrating the new year. While the set works perfectly for this time of year, it’s also general enough that it … Read more Little Reminder
Remember when I said I had a holiday idea that you could make using this month’s Stamp of the Month–Mad About You? Well, I’ve finished it (finally!). What looks like a very Valentine-like stamp set, can also create some other stunning projects too! And here’s proof… And look…I even add a small star from my … Read more A Christmas Tree with Heart
Since I showed you the awesome handmade gift I received at our Team Meeting/Celebration yesterday, I thought I’d also share with you some of the swaps I received (always fun seeing other people’s projects, right!?!) today. Our optional theme was Roxie so you’ll see a trend in the patterns and colors!
This past weekend was our monthly Team Meeting and since it’s December, that meant it was time for our Holiday Party, too! As such, we each brought a handmade gift (made with CTMH products, of course!) and then did the White Elephant style game–with steals and all! And here is the gift item I got … Read more Love Life Journal