Kristina Baldwin

Earlier this week I showed you my Pinwheel Card Make-n-Take project I created for the upcoming Pleasanton Scrapbook Expo.  Well, for all you die-hard scrappers, here is the layout I’ll also be offering.  It also contains one of these fun faux pinwheels.  And our *NEW* Mayberry Papers.  Did I already say I love these papers?? … Read more Scrapbook Expo–A Layout Make-n-Take

Last weekend I shared this Sour Cream Container with you HERE.  Well, I’ve had some requests on how to make it so I made it this week’s video tutorial (and you’re going to love how simple it is!) So what other projects would you like to learn?  Maybe some techniques?  Let me know by leaving … Read more Sour Cream Container Video

Ever cut your paper and realize it’s time to change the blade on your trimmer but you don’t have a new blade handy?  Those rough edges can be touched up easily with our sanding block that comes in our sanding kit.  Gently sand the rough edges with either the fine grit or medium grit until … Read more Thursday Tip–Great Use for Sanding Kit

Here you see one of the projects I’ve designed.  This fun Pinwheel Card is made using our *NEW* Mayberry Papers.  Love them! I made this as a Make-n-Take project at the Scrapbook Expo in Pleasanton.

It’s Valentine’s Day…a day of love.  What better day to reflect on why I {heart} Close To My Heart and being an Independent Consultant! Initially, like most, I fell in love with the products!  It was like heaven knowing that my cardstock would match my inkpads, which would match my embellishments, which would match my … Read more Why I Love Close To My Heart

An oldie, but definitely a goodie!  Add in this month’s Stamp of the Month “Friendship” and you have the perfect little gift that is so simple to make for that special friend (whether for Valentine’s Day or just because!) If you haven’t yet finished up your valentines, consider making up some sour cream containers filled … Read more Friendship Sour Cream Container

A few months ago I shared a tutorial on how to make these Triangle Treat Tents HERE.  Well, if you want to see the making of one ‘live’, your wish has been granted!  Here’s one perfect for Valentine’s Day…. Enjoy!  And I’ll ‘see’ you tomorrow.

Want to coordinate your ribbon with your project but don’t have the right ribbon on hand?  Here’s an easy trick!  Using one of the needles included with our piercing tool kit along with some of our embroidery floss, create stitched ribbon all your own! And here is the card I made with it… Give it … Read more Thursday Tip–Stitched Ribbon

Do you consider yourself a bargain shopper?  You know how you can get super deals right after Christmas?  Well, you might just want to stock up on some mini candy canes after you see this darling idea! Behold the Candy Cane Valentine’s Lollipop! Cute, right?  Well, here is how you can make your own. STEP … Read more A Valentine’s Lollipop How-To

Using this month’s Stamp of the Month—Friendship, you can make a stunning Valentine’s Card for your special sweetheart.  Add a touch of dry embossing with sanding to a few layers and you’ve got the makings of a card that will elicit exclamations of ‘wow!’ Supplies used: Friendship Stamp Set Mistletoe Level 2 Paper Pack Black … Read more A Perfect Valentine

Today’s ‘On the Table’ shows our Valentine goodies in action.  The kids were working in my studio (or ‘Mommy’s House’ as they like to call it) this weekend creating their Valentine’s for their Preschool friends.  Figured we’d get an early jump start on it!   Have you started your Valentine’s yet?  I’ll be sharing some … Read more On the Table Monday

As promised, here is my video on how to create a Clear Card using paint from our Distressing Kit….

Here’s another great technique to have in your arsenal for making clear cards…add acrylic paint!     Come back tomorrow to see my video on how you can create this card too.

I’m excited to say that I’ve actually placed photos on my first set of Workshop layouts (Wings WOTG) for this year.  Granted, this was my workshop that I did almost 2 weeks ago.  But hey, who’s keeping track! I positively {heart} these photos of the kids.  Hard to believe how much they’ve grown.  Time passes … Read more A Complete Wings Layout

This *NEW* Stamp Set (Take a Picture) is one of my new favorites!  And this card created by Vickie perfectly showcases just how fabulous this set is.   Add in the beautiful Wings Paper and it’s perfection.  Her card is simply gorgeous!!