Kristina Baldwin 
Short on time for creating a special Valentine’s treat? Use the Diaper Fold Technique and create any size container/pouch to stuff with some yummy chocolates like Hershey Kisses & Hugs! Supplies used: Heartstrings Paper Packet (X7193B) Heartstrings Workshop Stamp Set (G1090) Whisper Ink Pad (Z2172) Pink Shimmer Trim (Z1986) Sanding Kit (Z1294) Cranberry Striped Twill … Read more Valentine’s Diaper Fold Treat Container
When I sat down to create a card for my monthly Stamp Club using this month’s Stamp of the Month—A Happy Hello, this card from CTMH’s Cricut Artfully Sent seemed perfect. Step 1 was to stamp the sentiment “A happy hello” in second generation Desert Sand ink to cover the entire front of the card. … Read more Cricut Artfully Sent: A Happy Hello Card
This week’s Tool Time is about Close To My Heart’s amazing Workshops on the Go. These kits not only save you time, but money too! You can find scrapbooking kits as well as card making kits–they’re the perfect “tools” to get you done in no time at all. Watch this short 3-minute video to learn … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Workshops on the Go
Need a quick Valentine’s treat idea? Fill a cellophane bag with Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses and make a cute topper using Kraft Cardstock and CTMH’s Xoxo Stamp Set. I finished it off with a little border doodling using a journaling pen, added a darling puffy heart from the Chalk It Up Assortment then sealed it closed … Read more Valentine’s Hugs and Kisses Treat Bag
Aren’t these the most adorable stamped sugar cookies you’ve seen?!? My mother-in-law gave me these fabulous Core Cookie Stamps for Christmas… Now of course I’ve stamped cookies, candies and such before being an avid stamper, but I really loved these ones from Core Kitchen. First of all, I didn’t have to have two separate stamp … Read more Stamped Valentine Sugar Cookies
Today’s share is a card made with CTMH’s February Stamp of the Month—A Happy Hello. I used my Spray Pen and some Desert Sand Re-inker before stamping. Then I used sponge daubers with my Topiary and Desert Sand inks to create the branch and leaves. Additional supplies used: Kraft Cardstock (Z1375) Honey Stamp Pad … Read more A Happy Hello Card
This week’s Tool Time is about one of the most useful tools you can have on hand (and one of my personal favorites!) Close To My Heart’s Bonding Memories Glue. Not only is this product a great adhesive, but it helps you when you are in need of a permanent adhesive and even a temporary … Read more Tool Time: CTMH’s Bonding Memories Glue
It’s February which means it’s time for another *NEW* Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart. This month’s set–A Happy Hello is so cheerful as the name implies. This happy stamp set full of 15 images can be yours for only $5 with a qualifying $50 purchase this month. To get your own … Read more A Happy Hello February Stamp of the Month
This week’s Tool Time is discussing the great looks you can achieve with your project using either CTMH’s Round Sponge or Sponge Daubers. To learn more about the differences between these two tools, watch this short video.
Here is another project my Stamp Club did this month. The focus of this card was to show how to create custom Shimmer Trim to match any project as well as how to get a great assortment of patterned paper at a phenomenal price. Have you seen CTMH’s My Crush books? These books contain 60 … Read more Birthday Wishes Card
Close To My Heart has some beautiful *NEW* scrapbook albums–in both D-ring and Post-bound styles. The colors and designs are simply breathtaking. Watch this short video to learn more about each style.
Need a gender-neutral birthday card that is simple in design yet stunning? Look no further! Pairing CTMH’s Seaside Greetings Stamp Set with their Seaside Paper Pack makes for a winning combination. Additional supplies used: Desert Sand Stamp Pad (Z2118) Cashmere Cardstock (X5932) Kraft Cardstock (Z1375) Gold Embossing Powder (Z2066) Gold Shimmer Trim (Z1985) To shop … Read more Seaside Birthday Wishes
This week’s Tool Time is all about Close To My Heart’s variety of punches–including the Corner Rounder. Watch this short video to learn about the benefits of the punches as well as some unique ways to use them on your projects.
Using CTMH’s January Stamp of the Month—This Moment and the Heartstrings Paper Collection, my Stamp Club made this beautiful Valentine’s Day card. We added in some embossing with the *NEW* Arrow Embossing Folder and finished it off with a Red Enamel Heart. It makes for a wonderful card full of texture and color!
A super cheerful card created with the help of CTMH’s Cricut Artiste Collection. This is one of the many cards we will be creating next weekend at our Annual Crazy for Cards Event. Supplies used: Cricut Artiste Exclusive Stamp Set Honey Stamp Pad (Z2162) Scaredy Cat Paper Pack (X7185B) Honey Cardstock (X5668) White Daisy … Read more Hello Weekend!