Just in time for Valentine’s Day (or any day actually!) This month’s kit will have you creating 3 darling projects perfect for a loved one. You’ll create a fun Take-out Box, a Mini Gift Box and a stunning Pleated Card.
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DIY Love Letter Monogram Kits
These gorgeous Love Letter Kits from Close To My Heart (in celebration of National Papercrafting Month!) are so super simple to put together. Watch this quick 2-minute video to see what I mean. To order your own Love Letter, visit my ONLINE CTMH STORE.
January Stamp of the Month Gift Card Box
It’s confession time. When I first looked through the new Seasonal Expressions 1 Catalog, the first item I was over-the-moon for was the *NEW* Gift Card Box Thin Cuts die. I love creating 3-D items and I am definitely developing an obsession for dies. Put the two together, like CTMH did, and it’s pure magic. … Read more January Stamp of the Month Gift Card Box
National Papercrafting Month Love Letters
Happy National Papercrafting Month! It’s always fun to have a reason to create, right?!? Well, Close To My Heart has a gorgeous project for you. And I mean absolutely gorgeous. This month only, you can grab your choice of Love Letter Kits exclusively from Close To My Heart. Plus, when you order 5 letters, you … Read more National Papercrafting Month Love Letters
Merry Christmas!
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. Today, I am sharing ornaments I created to hold my kids’ “reindeer food.” Each year, I create a new way to hold their reindeer food–you can see another idea HERE. It’s one of our traditions that we do before bed on Christmas eve–they sprinkle the … Read more Merry Christmas!
Christmas Tree Cookie Cutter Ornament
Today I’m sharing another quick and easy DIY Holiday project–a Cookie Cutter Ornament! Holiday cookie cutters can be used for more than just making festive holiday cookies. You can use them to create darling ornaments perfect for keeping for yourself or for giving away. You really only need 4 items: Cookie Cutter Paper String or … Read more Christmas Tree Cookie Cutter Ornament
DIY Gingerbread House Kit
This is a super fun & cute gift that would be perfect for just about anyone–a neighbor, a friend, a co-worker… But the best part is…it’s super fun to make as well! To start with you’ll need a plastic jewelry organizer box. You can get one at your local craft store (i.e. Michaels, Hobby Lobby, … Read more DIY Gingerbread House Kit
DIY Santa Frame Ornament
Today’s project is a gift I created for my husband’s aunt. It’s a tradition we have. Every year we get her a unique Santa ornament as part of her gift from our family. I’ve purchased ones from craft boutiques, from antique stores and even made some (like the one I’m sharing today.) It’s important … Read more DIY Santa Frame Ornament
DIY Memory Shadowbox
It’s only 26 days until Christmas. Can you believe it? If you are on my mailing list you’ve already received a couple of handmade gift ideas you could use this holiday season. And another will be coming out this afternoon (so if you aren’t already on my mailing list–it’s not too late! Sign up before … Read more DIY Memory Shadowbox
No Peeking Christmas Bag Topper
I absolutely love making these bag toppers. They are the perfect way to add a creative, handmade touch to a gift AND it prevents the recipient from being able to peek in the bag! Plus, they are fairly easy to create, too. Which when you’re on a time crunch (always the case during the holidays, … Read more No Peeking Christmas Bag Topper
DIY Holiday Wrapping
‘Tis the season! Black Friday advertisements have already begun. Early Black Friday deals are even being offered. Holiday shopping is definitely upon us. Have you ever made your wrapping for your holiday gifts? From simple boxes to darling totes, creating your own holiday wrapping can be easier than you might think (especially if you own … Read more DIY Holiday Wrapping
A DIY Christmas Village Tutorial
Have you seen the cover of Close To My Heart’s Seasonal Expressions Catalog? It’s got a darling Christmas Village on it. So cute that many have been asking how they can create their very own Christmas village! Well, today Close To My Heart has answered the many, many requests on their blog. The winter … Read more A DIY Christmas Village Tutorial
Melted Crayon Pumpkin Tutorial
It’s one week until Halloween. If you are looking for a fun project to do with the kids that’s a little different than the traditional pumpkin carving–then this is your answer! These Melted Crayon Pumpkins are super easy and are so cool to create. The supplies you’ll want are: White or Tiger Striped Pumpkin (or … Read more Melted Crayon Pumpkin Tutorial
A Cute & Simple Halloween Gift Bag
Halloween is a little less than 2 weeks away…are you ready for it?! Today I thought I’d share a really quick and easy Halloween project idea. It’s a Halloween gift bag created with Close To My Heart’s Cats & Bats Collection. I found some cute little gift bags in black and orange at Michaels and … Read more A Cute & Simple Halloween Gift Bag
Punny Pals Halloween Boxes
This month Close To My Heart is trying to give more to Operation Smile–the organization they’ve supported for nearly a decade. In fact, just this weekend while I was at a scrapbooking retreat hosted by Close To My Heart, we raised nearly $10,000 through an auction. It was enough to save a mission to Mexico … Read more Punny Pals Halloween Boxes