Friend Typed Note Card

Friend Typed Note Card with Blossom Papers

  Here is another sample of a card created with this month’s CTMH Stamp of the Month–Typed Note.  This card was created by Wendy C.  It has a nice soft feel to it when paired with CTMH’s *NEW* Blossom Paper Collection.  I also love that she used Liquid Glass on the typewriter keys to give … Read more Friend Typed Note Card

The One Product That Makes Me a Better Stamper!

While it’s hard to tell from this picture since they appear black and not clear, CTMH’s My Acrylix Stamps are hands down the one product that make me a better stamper!  But a very close 2nd since truly they work hand-in-hand are the clear acrylic blocks!   I still remember when I first signed up … Read more The One Product That Makes Me a Better Stamper!

Exotic Flower Hostess Rewards Stamp Set

Exotic Flower Card

As part of Close To My Heart’s Hostess Program, they offer exclusive stamp sets that are only available to hostesses AND are at a reduced cost!  There are 3 Hostess Stamp Sets contained in the Seasonal Expressions 2: Tagged with Love (C1614), Paper Bird (C1613) and Exotic Flower (B1477). I crafted this card using the Exotic … Read more Exotic Flower Hostess Rewards Stamp Set

Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Pocket Function

Artfully Sent Pocket Thank You Card

Today’s Tool Time is about the Pocket Function on CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge.  While these versatile cards are designed for quick pocket-style scrapbooking, they are absolutely perfect for crafting quick cards like I made here. And don’t forget you can utilize those cut out pieces to tie it all together, as I’ve done with … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Pocket Function

Travel with Close To My Heart

Mickey with CTMH Consultants

While there are several perks to being a Close To My Heart Consultant, there’s one annual one that surely stands out for many Consultants.  It’s CTMH’s Annual Convention!  This year’s Convention is happening at the happiest place on Earth…Disneyland! Not only do you get to be the FIRST to see *NEW* CTMH products and create … Read more Travel with Close To My Heart

A Criss Cross Card

Celebration Criss Cross Card

This Criss Cross Card is one that attendees made at our recent Spring Fling Event.  It was created with our Hopscotch Paper which retired on March 31 (love the cheerful patterns and colors of this collection!) Criss Cross Cards are not only visually appealing, but they also make great cards to include a gift card … Read more A Criss Cross Card

Three Reasons Why You Want To Be On My Mailing List!

SunnyDay Memories

Here are three reasons why you want to be on the SunnyDay Memories Mailing List… FREE monthly project tutorials only available to Mailing List Subscribers Monthly crafting tips and paper craft technique tutorials Exclusive 12 Weeks of Christmas–weekly project idea with step-by-step instructions for creating holiday cards, gifts and wrappings Not yet on our Mailing … Read more Three Reasons Why You Want To Be On My Mailing List!

Wavy Blooms Gift Card Holder

Yellow Wavy Blooms Gift Card Holder

One of the new stamp sets in CTMH’s Seasonal Expressions 2 is the Wavy Blooms Stamp Set.  It is simply beautiful!  As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it!  We created this gift card holder at our recent Spring Fling Event. I had all our ShinHan Alcohol Markers available for … Read more Wavy Blooms Gift Card Holder

Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Sleeve Function

Cricut Artfully Sent Collection

  Today’s Tool Time will focus on the Sleeve Function of CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Collection.  This function holds dozens of options that will lend beautiful depth and complexity to your cards in a matter of seconds.  It’s all about layering!  Watch this short video and learn about the two styles of cards you can … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Sleeve Function

A Tiny Little Easter Basket

Celebrate Easter Basket

Today’s project is a cute little Easter basket.  It is one of the projects we made at my Stamping on Saturday class.  And surprisingly enough, it takes only a few supplies to create.  Here are the supplies I used on it: *NEW* Dizzy Circles Stamp Set (C1610) Desert Sand Stamp Pad (Z2118) Desert Sand Cardstock … Read more A Tiny Little Easter Basket

Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Scene Function

This week’s Tool Time is going to explore the Scene Function of CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge.  The style of cards included are the Swing Card, the Gate Fold Card, and a variety of Layered Scene Cards.  You’ll be amazed at how quickly you can create stunning cards and how little you need to add … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent Scene Function

Spring Banner Card

Spring Banner Card

Isn’t this card so cheery?  I love the colors used in it.  It is a swap card I received from Tara S.  She used the Brushed Paper Collection along with CTMH’s Spring Banner Stamp.  Here’s a complete listing of the supplies used on this card: Spring Banner Stamp (M1044) Pear Stamp Pad (Z2197) Pixie Stamp … Read more Spring Banner Card

Spring Cleaning! How I Sort and Organize My Paper Crafting Supplies

3-tier heart basket stand for embellishments

Today is the First Day of Spring.  What better time to think about Spring Cleaning your paper crafting supplies!  Here are a few ideas of how to organize and store your items–some with handy CTMH products and some with creative storage solutions. First up…PAPER! We all have a lot of paper, right?!?! Close To My … Read more Spring Cleaning! How I Sort and Organize My Paper Crafting Supplies