Cricut Artiste Matchbox Gift Card Holder

Need to thank someone?  Why not make an amazing matchbox sized to fit a gift card using CTMH’s Cricut Artiste Collection?  Even the 3-D flower was created using the Cricut Artiste cartridge. And don’t forget to line the inside of your box for a little extra detail!   Be sure to check out my other … Read more Cricut Artiste Matchbox Gift Card Holder

Cricut Artiste Gift Card Holder

  Last night, I taught a Custom Cricut Class.  There were 2 objectives…1.) show them how to use their *NEW* Cricut Explore Machines and 2.) create some gift card holders.  This scallop edge gift card holder card made from CTMH’s Cricut Artiste Collection was one of three projects we made.  This was to give them … Read more Cricut Artiste Gift Card Holder

Circus Alphabet Birthday Card

The fun and artsy font of CTMH’s July Stamp of the Month—Circus Alphabet–is perfect for a birthday card.  This birthday card is so quick to put together with the help of the Cricut Artiste Collection.  Using the bright and cheerful papers from the Lollydoodle Paper Pack along with some Flamingo Dots and Bitty Sparkles makes … Read more Circus Alphabet Birthday Card

Circus Alphabet Stamp of the Month Card

Here’s a July Stamp of the Month card (Circus Alphabet) made using the lower case font to create a patterned paper done with the tone-on-tone technique. It also uses the negative piece from a heart shape cut from the Cricut Artiste Collection.  Add in some fun embellishments (Aqua Dots, Washi Tape and separated Burlap Ribbon) … Read more Circus Alphabet Stamp of the Month Card

You’ve Got a Friend

Today I’m sharing a final sample of the May Stamp of the Month—You’ve Got a Friend.  This card utilizes an overlay from CTMH’s latest Cricut Collection–Artbooking.  It makes for a nice background and is so easy to do!  The sentiment is stamped twice–in two different colors and then the ‘me’ portion is cut out and … Read more You’ve Got a Friend

Cricut Collections – Artbooking and Artiste

Close To My Heart has exclusive Cricut Collections that you can use to make great projects. You can choose from our four collections–each contains a total of 700 images along with 3 coordinating stamp sets and 3 coordinating chipboard sheets of shapes. There’s the newest collection–Artbooking: And here are a few project samples from this collection… OR there’s … Read more Cricut Collections – Artbooking and Artiste

Artiste Flower Treat Tube

Here’s a fun Spring themed project you can make using the CTMH Cricut Artiste Collection.  The inspiration was all the beautiful blooming daffodils outside.  I cut the box, the flower, the pennant banner and the grass border out on the Artiste cartridge.  I embossed the box and then sanded it to get a little more … Read more Artiste Flower Treat Tube

Balloon Talk Stamp of the Month Card

Here is the Stamp of the Month card my Stamp Club made this month.  It’s a basic black and white card with a pop of color.  And what makes this set even better is that the Balloon Talk Stamp set coordinates perfectly with the Cricut Artiste Collection.  Additionally, I used the following products: Aqua Dots Z1853 Black … Read more Balloon Talk Stamp of the Month Card

Island Greetings Art Philosophy Card

  Another Cricut creation in honor of this month’s special.  Today’s card was created using the Art Philosophy Collection (our 1st exclusive Cricut Collection!)  Other supplies used include: Island Greetings QuickCards Stamp Set A1147 Ivy Lane Paper Packet X7177B Lagoon Cardstock X5762 White Daisy Cardstock 1385 Desert Sand Stamp Pad Z2118 Creme Brulee Z2406, Honey … Read more Island Greetings Art Philosophy Card