Love So Sweet April Stamp of the Month

Love So Sweet Cards

April Stamp of the Month Love So Sweet Stamp Set

I am SO excited about Close To My Heart’s April Stamp of the Month, Love So Sweet.  As soon as I saw it in the Seasonal Expressions 1 Catalog, I knew it would be a popular one.  And now it’s April so this fabulous stamp set is available to order! 

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Happy Spring Card

Happy 1st day of Spring!  I whipped up this quick card to commemorate the occasion.  I used our Love Blossoms Kit that is only available until the end of the month.  The kit includes all you need to make gorgeous cards–the beautiful Embellishing Thread and even mini ink pads are included! The only extra items … Read more Happy Spring Card

Make Quick & Easy Cards with Close To My Heart

Thankful Picture My Life Card

Thankful Picture My Life Card

With Close To My Heart’s recent announcement that you can save 35% on their *NEW* Picture My Life Cards, I thought I’d share just how quick and easy you can create cards with these cards.  They take hardly any time to make and they look great, too!

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In Honor Of International Ask A Question Day, Ask Your Questions Here!

CTMH Question Mark Card

CTMH Question Mark Card

Today is International Ask a Question Day.  And as luck would have it, it’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday (and Pi Day, too!)  Einstein once said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning.”  So in celebration of today I’m encouraging you to ask any craft-related question you have!  Leave your question in the comments below and I’ll answer them. 

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How I’m Celebrating International Women’s Day!

Create the Future Card

Create the Future Cards for New CTMH Consultants

Today is International Women’s Day.  I decided to celebrate the occasion by making some handmade cards for new Close To My Heart Consultants who recently joined my Close To My Heart team. 

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Moments to Remember Matchbook Card

Closeup of This Happened Matchbook Card

March SOTM This Happened Stamp Set

At first glance Close To My Heart’s March Stamp of the Month, This Happened, seems like it could only be used to create scrapbook layouts.  Well, today I have a card I created with this stamp set that shows that you can make cards with this set, too!

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Stamp & Scrapbook Expo Inspiration

2019 Pleasanton Expo CTMH Make & Take

Scrapbook Expo Logo

The past couple of weeks have been extremely busy for me.  Not only was my daughter in the throw’s of Girl Scout Cookie Season, but I was also preparing our Close To My Heart booth for the Pleasanton Stamp & Scrapbook Expo.

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Embossing Cardmaking Techniques

CTMH Love Blossoms Cards

Today I’m sharing a quick 3-minute video to show you two great embossing techniques that are featured in the special Love Blossoms Card Kit (which is only available while supplies last!) To purchase the Love Blossoms Card Kit or any other Close To My Heart products, visit my ONLINE CTMH STORE.

Choose To Shine Card

Choose To Shine Card

Choose To Shine Card

Today’s card is one I received from Terry Metzger.  I’m sharing it because it’s awesome.  I completely overlooked this stamp set in the *NEW* Close To My Heart Seasonal Expressions 1 Catalog.  I love her design so much better than the samples in the catalog that it’s making me rethink this set!!

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A Quick Card That Says ‘I Appreciate You’ For ‘Send A Card To A Friend Day!’

Love Blossoms Fabulous Day Card

 

Love Blossoms Fabulous Day Card
Today, February 7th, is ‘Send A Card To A Friend Day!’  What a wonderful thing to celebrate, right?  To mark the occasion I wanted to share a card that goes together quickly but has amazing results.

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