In light of the continuing popularity of our My Acrylix® Let’s Stay Home stamp set, we have released two *NEW* exclusive stamp sets featuring sentiments and icons to help you with your quarantine crafting. Whatever your crafting preferences, these new stamp sets are sure to speak to you!
Today I thought I’d share this great video showcasing artwork with tips & techniques while documenting Coronavirus by Close To My Heart. You’ll find a bunch of beautiful artwork from layouts to cards. And in the second half of the video you’ll learn some easy techniques to add to your own artwork.
May is National Scrapbooking Month and Close To My Heart is celebrating with a beautiful *NEW* collection called Blue Skies. Not only is this a stunning collection with vibrant colors and patterns of paper along with cheerful stamp images, but there is also a great assortment of kit options to suit your fancy.
Do you know someone graduating this year? This is the perfect time to make a special card for that person. I feel for the ones graduating as well as their family members. It’s such a special time. So many traditions and celebrations associated with this time in life. It’s hard to not feel a great sense of loss in missing out on those milestones.
On Monday I was excited to receive my *NEW* Close To My Heart Craft With Heart Card Kit. These subscription boxes are the BEST. They are truly the quickest and easiest way to create cards! As you can see from my quick snapshot of the contents–you get basically everything you need to create your cards–just add your favorite adhesive.
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Don’t forget! Earlier this week I heard someone say something funny in regard to the times we are currently facing. He said, “COVID-19 doesn’t cancel Mother’s Day. It’s this Sunday. Don’t forget.” While a lot of things are being cancelled for everyone’s safety, Mother’s Day is not one of those things. Please don’t forget to show your mom some love this Sunday. Mail her a card. Give her a call. Just remember her!
Since Mother’s Day is coming up, I decided to do another FREE card pattern for this week’s Make It Monday. This pattern is from our now retired Originals Card Pattern Book and is called Winning Combination. As I’ve done in the past, I altered it a tiny bit so that my stamped image would fit properly. Always feel free to alter to your needs!
It’s almost time! May is National Scrapbooking Month. And TOMORROW is National Scrapbooking Day! I hope you’ll be spending some time crafting to celebrate. If you haven’t made plans yet, feel free to join the FREE National Scrapbook Day Event with Close To My Heart being held on their Facebook Page. All the times listed … Read more Get Ready for National Scrapbooking Day
Today I thought I’d share a fun technique. Watch this short video to learn how to do the Antique Heat Embossing Technique. Need embossing supplies? Visit my ONLINE CTMH STORE and find just what you need to give this technique a try!
This week’s Make It Monday features another FREE card pattern. This Top Band Pattern is from our now retired Wishes Card Pattern Book. It’s a simple design and one you can certainly alter a bit as I’ve done here today!
We are just over a week away from our fantastic National Scrapbooking Day celebration! You are invited to join us for this FREE all-day event, which will take place Saturday, May 2, from 11:00 am–11:00 pm (MDT) on the Close To My Heart Facebook Page. We will be showcasing beautiful creative projects and giving away products galore throughout the day. You need to RSVP (click “going”) to the event in order to be eligible for giveaways, so visit the Event page to get more details and RSVP!
There’s no question that our current times are quite difficult. For some, it’s more challenging than for others. As cardmakers we have the ability to do something we love (create a beautiful card!) and send it to those in need to provide a little bit of relief to them.
We know that for many, crafting is a social activity. During these days where we’re all more limited in our ability to get together, you may be discovering new ways of connecting with others. As you master the art of group video chats, one thing that could help you feel even more connected with your crafting buddies is working on the same projects as each other—and our scrapbooking and cardmaking workshop kits are the ideal candidates!
We’ve been holding our Spring Fling Event for years now–always in person. But with the new Shelter-in-Place and social distancing, it’s making that a little tough! But never fear–we are making it happen! That means no matter where you live (well, anywhere in the United States), you can participate with us. Be inspired (we’ll have … Read more 2020 Virtual Spring Fling!
Now is a great time to prepare for Mother’s Day and Close To My Heart has you covered! You can create personalized, hand-made artwork to show Mom just how much she means to you using these three *NEW* exclusive stamp sets designed specifically with Mother’s Day in mind.