Kristina Baldwin Embossing foil is a technique that packs such a punch. I love how this Halloween card turned out using the Quatrefoil Embossing Folder. I will be sharing the “how-to” of embossing foil in my November Newsletter. If you haven’t yet signed up for our newsletter, now is a great time!
Today’s Tool Time is all about adhesives. This is something I’m sure that’s near and dear to your heart–everyone is looking for that perfect adhesive! In this 4-minute video we’ll explore the many choices CTMH offers in adhesives and what the best uses are for each of them.
Close To My Heart’s October Stamp of the Month—Home for the Holidays–coordinates beautifully with the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection. This stamp set makes festive holiday tags, darling handmade cards as well as the perfect accents for your scrapbook pages. You can purchase this stamp set all month long for it’s regular retail value of $17.95 … Read more October Stamp of the Month: Home for the Holidays
This Jack-o-lantern created with Close To My Heart’s Cricut Artiste Collection along with the Frankenstein pictured below (also made with the Cricut Artiste) are my favorite paper craft decorations for Halloween. I made these a few years ago when I was teaching at Convention–showing off the soon to be released Cricut Artiste. Not only do … Read more My Favorite Paper Crafts Halloween Decorations and Cards!
Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Cricut Artfully Sent Collection is packed full of card ideas–250 of them to be exact! This particular Halloween card is one from the “Scene” category. Making this amazing card, with such great detail, was quick and easy with this cartridge! To get your own Cricut Artfully Sent Collection, click HERE. … Read more Cricut Artfully Sent Halloween Card
Today’s Tool Time is focused on Close To My Heart’s Tweezers. This tool is amazing for picking up the smallest of embellishments (think Bitty Sparkles!) To learn more about this handy tool, watch this short less than 1-minute video.
Last week, I hosted some friends over at my home for our monthly Mahjong night. We rotate homes each month and delight in socializing, eating yummy food and playing Mahjong. Because it’s been so hot here (90’s in October!), I decided to make a salad. Everyone loved my dressing and asked for the recipe. I … Read more Best Homemade Salad Dressing
Today’s Tool Time is about Close To My Heart’s Micro-Tip Scissors–a must-have for any papercrafter! Plus, they also come in Non-Stick, too–definitely helpful when working with sticky adhesives and embellishments. Watch this short 1-minute video to learn more about these important tools.
Have you been loving the Witches Hat featured on page 38 of Close To My Heart’s Annual Inspirations Book? If so, I have great news for you! There is a step-by-step tutorial that you can follow to create your very own Witches Hat. Step 1–grab your Cricut Artiste cartridge! Don’t have one yet, click … Read more Cricut Artiste Witches Hat
Today’s Tool Time is about CTMH’s Quilling Tool. This short 1-minute video will give you insight into how to get great results using this tool.
When I created today’s project share, I wanted to do something a little different with this month’s Stamp of the Month—Family is Forever. I’ve seen lots of projects created using the beautiful tree (which seems like a great choice given it’s beauty and size.) My project (which is one of the ones my Stamp Club … Read more Family is Forever Basket
Close To My Heart now offers a perfect all-in-one kit with our *NEW* Piercing & Embossing Took Kit. Watch this short 1-minute video to learn more about it.
Close To My Heart has a *NEW* Halloween Stamp Set called Halloween Greetings. When preparing for this month’s Stamp Club, I decided to use this set as it’s so spectacular. I love the different fonts, images and sentiments it contains (plus, it doesn’t hurt that it’s also a Cricut compatible set, too!) I designed the … Read more Frightfully Cute Halloween Card
Today’s Tool Time is all about Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Washi Tape Dispenser. Watch this short 1-minute video to learn more about this product–you may just learn a couple unexpected tips!
A fun little tag perfect for adding to a yummy treat. Yesterday, my kids had their birthday celebration at school. To stay in theme (we’re taking them to Disneyland for their birthday) I baked up some Mickey Mouse Sugar Cookies. We then decorated the ears with some candy melts to finish off the theme. Both … Read more #30yearsofhappy Yum Tag