I’m feeling more inspired with Halloween crafting this year. It could be due to my twins getting older and really appreciating holidays. It’s definitely fun when you hear your 5-year-old say, “we’re going to have the most spooky house, right mommy?” Seeing things through their eyes definitely makes you stop and appreciate things more! … Read more It’s the Great Halloween Tree, Charlie Brown!
This weekend in Pleasanton, the Harvest Festival will be hosting it’s first ever Shop and Crop feature and I’ll be there hosting a CTMH booth! I designed this fun Halloween Make-n-Take project for the event. I {heart} the spikey flower on it that I cut from our Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge! So fun!
Get organized this year with a fun Limited Edition Doorhanger! I used this month’s Stamp of the Month–Limited Edition Stamp Set to create this useful doorhanger with a pocket to hold post-its and a pen.
How would you like to learn to make some easy paper flowers that are oh so trendy these days? What if I told you it was as easy as using a stamp? It is! Check out my video to see how easy it can be…
My video this week shows you how to make this darling Graduation Cap Treat Holder (which could also lead you to making your own wearable Graduation Caps!). Enjoy! And Congratulations to all you graduates out there!
Do you love stamping and scrapbooking? Then why not share that love with others by becoming a Close To My Heart Consultant! I’d love to have you join my team because I know there’s a place on it for you. From the hobbyist who just likes to purchase for herself and her friends (and get … Read more Do What You Love
Since we won’t be in preschool for all the fun leprechaun shenanigans on Thursday, the kids will be celebrating on Friday instead. And as luck would have it, I won’t be there because I’ll be at the Pleasanton Scrapbook Expo (pretty good trade-off I think!) So…of course, I wanted to do something for the kiddos … Read more A Fun St. Patrick’s Day Surprise
Last Monday, I got together with friends and made this darling Petite Square Gift Box. I just got around to finishing off the belly band with this fun flower I made a few weeks ago. I’ll be showing you how to make this flower in my video this week so be sure to check … Read more Unforgettable Petite Square Gift Box
This weekend I completed and handed off a 42-page custom album. While it made me realize how much I should be getting done with my own scrapbooking, it also prompted me to just play today. And that is what I did. I’ve been making some really fun paper flowers with awesome texture and depth to … Read more On the Table Monday
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
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.
Looking for a darling handmade Valentine’s idea? Look no further! Here’s a quick video tutorial for you on how to make a Lollipop Cover.
As promised, here is my how-to video for making a fun (and easy!) treat holder. Think Valentine’s Day! Enjoy!