CTMH Card Ideas

I just can’t stop creating with this set!  It’s so darn fun.  And with a matching die set, it couldn’t get any easier to create simple, fun and adorable cards. The Sugar Rush Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle comes with 12 fun images and 3 coordinating die shapes.  Plus, it’s 25% off this month.  It doesn’t … Read more Donut Happy Birthday Card

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day–are you ready?!  I thought today I’d do a Throwback Thursday by sharing this St. Patrick’s Day Card I created several years ago.  It’s the perfect way to wish you luck in preparing for tomorrow! My kids have already been pondering what type of shenanigans the leprechauns will be up to … Read more Good Luck for St. Patrick’s Day

Today is March 14 or in other words–Pi Day!  I wonder if places like Marie Callender’s see a big increase in pie sales today!? =) I know in my home it’s always a request my kids make of me on this day each year–“bake pie, mom!”  So today, on one of our warmer days–80+ degrees–I … Read more Happy Pi Day 2017!

  Happy National Napping Day!  Feeling sleepy today after Daylight Savings?  I know I am!  Today’s card felt like the perfect companion to today’s holiday.  A nice cup of tea and then a little nap! I made this card with Close To My Heart’s March Stamp of the Month—Tea-rrific. I felt like this set worked … Read more Tea-rrific National Napping Day

Now is the time to take advantage of this month’s Thin Cuts Special with Close To My Heart and prepare for Teacher Appreciation Week (which will occur May 1-5 this year.) Close To My Heart debuted a new School Kids Stamp Set last summer with the release of their Annual Inspirations Catalog. Then a few months ago, … Read more Teacher Appreciation School Card

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day!  Are you ready?  Do you still need to make up a special Valentine’s Day Card?  Here is a quick and really simple way to make a fun Valentine’s Day card. For this card design, I took a little different approach. Using Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Basic Hearts Thin Cuts, I cut … Read more Last Minute DIY Valentine’s Day Card

It’s just a little under a week until Valentine’s Day. Last week, I shared this card idea as one that is quick and easy with Close To My Heart’s *NEW* XOXO Thin Cuts die. This was one of my card designs for my monthly Card Buffet Class.  These classes are all about getting cards done … Read more XOXO Valentine’s Card

Happy Groundhog Day to you! Here in California, Groundhog Day doesn’t seem like such a big deal.  I can remember growing up in the Midwest waiting to hear what Phil would say–please let Spring come early!  I guess since our weather isn’t as harsh we don’t need to hold out hope for an early Spring as … Read more Happy Groundhog Day!

Yep, it’s February already.  It’s hard to believe, right?  And you know what else is also hard to believe?  Easter is just around the corner!  Close To My Heart has you covered with this month’s Stamp of the Month. The Easter Bunny Stamp Set is exactly what you’d imagine–a darling stamp set featuring bunnies and … Read more Hello February!

  It’s time to be making those Valentine’s Cards!  Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it. Close To My Heart’s *NEW* XOXO Thin Cuts die is the perfect way to make a quick and easy Valentine’s Card! For this card, I simply cut out two pieces of cardstock and then created a shadow … Read more XOXO Card

I love the Twist and Pop style cards.  They definitely aren’t the thinnest card to mail, but they have such a fun “wow” factor to them which makes them so irresistible to make! This birthday twist and pop card is one we are creating in this month’s Technique Time Class.  I love the bright cheery … Read more Birthday Twist and Pop Card

Today is my birthday.  I’ve been thinking that I’d like to share some birthday card inspiration as well as give YOU a gift in celebration of the day!  So let’s start out with the card inspiration with some amazing birthday cards from some very creative ladies!  (I apologize for the shadows–was in a bit of … Read more Happy Birthday to Me & You!

The *NEW* Seasonal Expressions Mini Catalog is here–and it’s amazing (of course!)  I created today’s card using the *NEW* Leafy Congrats Stamp Set. Do you see that blue circle around the stamp image?  That means there’s a die for the shape.  Yep, there are *NEW* Basic Shape Thin Cuts in the Seasonal Expression Mini Catalog! … Read more Congrats Double Dutch Fold Card

  Today I’m sharing a quick and easy card created with Close To My Heart’s December Stamp of the Month.  This stamp set–Thoughtful Flowers–is only available through tomorrow! For this card, I embossed the Poppies using Black Pigment ink and Clear Embossing Powder. Then I colored them in using our ShinHan Touch Twin Markers in … Read more A Simple Thinking of You Card