Kristina Baldwin 
Since it is the final few days to order Close To My Heart’s From the Heart Slider Card Kit, I thought I’d share another sample card I created with this kit. This time I used the newly released Stronger Together Stamp Set that helps support disaster relief; all proceeds from this stamp set go directly … Read more Stronger Together Slider Card
It’s just 1 week until my first holiday project tutorial gets emailed out. That’s right, my Annual 12 Weeks of Christmas is almost here!! But the only people who receive these amazing holiday project tutorials (cards, gifts and wrapping ideas) are those who are on my Mailing List. If you aren’t already on my Mailing … Read more 1 Week Until 12 Weeks of Christmas Begins
Can you believe that Christmas is exactly 3 months from today? If you plan on making handmade holiday cards this year, how would you like to get them done early so you can enjoy the holiday season to it’s fullest? Here are 3 tips for getting your holiday cards done early this year… First set … Read more Three Tips For Getting Your Christmas Cards Done Early This Year!
Happy 1st day of Fall! I’ve been wanting to share this adorable wreath I made, but figured it would be perfect to share now that the fall season is officially here. I’m in love with the rich, warm hues of the *NEW* Falling for You Paper Collection. If you are joining us at the Holiday … Read more Falling for You Wreath
I’ve been wanting to try out a Recessed Panel Card for some time. My twins’ birthday was this past Friday so I took this opportunity to create 2 different styles of Recessed Panel Cards. While the same technique, I love how unique each looks just by changing where I created the recessed panel at on … Read more Recessed Panel Cards
Have you seen Close To My Heart’s special Operation Smile Stamp Set? It’s called Punny Pals and is super adorable! What’s even better though is that with each purchase of this stamp set, $7 is donated to Operation Smile to assist those with a cleft lip or cleft palate. It really is a worthy cause. … Read more Punny Pals Operation Smile Card
September’s Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart–Feel So Blessed— is the perfect set for creating thank you cards or even special Thanksgiving projects. As is the case each month, this set is only available during the month of September. Plus, if you spend $50 or more, you can get this special stamp … Read more Feel So Blessed Card
Today on Close To My Heart’s blog, they talked about how the National Stamping Month Special–From the Heart–is designed to be versatile and let you be the artist. While the From the Heart Stamp Set is definitely a beautiful set–and one which you would use over and over again–these cards can make some pretty … Read more From the Heart Christmas Card
Just a few hours ago Close To My Heart released a disaster relief stamp set called Stronger Together. This set, perfect for comfort, encouragement and more, will benefit those who’ve recently been touched by the disasters in our nation. All proceeds from sales of this stamp set will go directly to the Red Cross. To … Read more Stronger Together
September is National Stamping Month and Close To My Heart is celebrating by offering a gorgeous Slider Card Kit. The From the Heart Card Kit includes the supplies to create 12 fabulous interactive cards. Plus, when you purchase the kit, you save 20% off the retail price! Want more card bases? No problem, you can … Read more National Stamping Month Celebration
My favorite time of year is almost upon us. I love the start of autumn (even though here in California it is still hot, hot, HOT!) and all of the holiday crafting that ensues. If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that each year I do a promotion called my 12 Weeks of … Read more 12 Weeks of Christmas Coming Soon
It’s finally arrived! Close To My Heart’s holiday collection is here! The *NEW* Holiday Expressions Catalog is full of crafty goodness for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Fall, Christmas and more. I made this fun Santa Circle Accordion Card with the *NEW* Little Saint Nick Stamp and the *NEW* Ho, Ho, Ho Stamp. I kept mainly to 3 … Read more CTMH Holiday Collection
It’s the last few days for Close To My Heart’s Seasonal Expressions 2 Catalog. This means if you haven’t finished checking off the items on your wish list…now is the time! Items in the Seasonal Expressions 2 Catalog will be available through Thursday, August 31st. To shop for CTMH products in either the Annual Inspirations … Read more Final Days of CTMH’s Seasonal Expressions Products
In honor of this amazing and wonderful experience known as the Great American Eclipse, I created this simple card. The Solar Eclipse is truly a reason to celebrate, right?!? For this card, I used a couple of crafting supplies I haven’t used in some time. First, I used my chalk to create the illusion of the … Read more Solar Eclipse 2017
It’s week 4 of the CTMH Warehouse Sale–and in my opinion–the best week (so far!) This week there are items perfect for your holiday crafting. There are glitter stickers, die-cuts, treat bag kits and more. All at 50% off. The item I’m most excited about is the 3-pack of Thin Cuts dies. My favorite die–the … Read more 50% off Holiday Craft Supplies