CTMH Cricut Projects

Happy First Day of Spring!

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Cricut Flower Market Paper Succulent

I hope wherever you are that your day was bright and cheerful in honor of the first day of Spring! Unfortunately, here where I am, it was overcast with a little bit of rain. But that’s okay because last week was gorgeous and I had the opportunity to make these delightful paper succulents with CTMH’s … Read more Happy First Day of Spring!

Birthday Treat Box

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Sweet Birthday Treat Box

Giving a gift to someone can become even more special when you create the packaging you put it in. This darling birthday treat box is the perfect size for a small gift or a yummy treat! I used CTMH’s cute Sugar Rush Paper Collection as well as the now retired Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (the … Read more Birthday Treat Box

St. Patrick’s Day Self-Closing Box

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Tea-rrific St Patricks Self Closing Box

St. Patrick’s Day will be here before you know it!  I was teaching a group of friends how to make Self-Closing Boxes last night and decided to make myself a St. Patrick’s Day themed one.  I really like how it turned out!  These boxes are super fun as all you need to do to open … Read more St. Patrick’s Day Self-Closing Box

Happy Groundhog Day!

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Silly Sayings 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!

Birthday Twist and Pop Card

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Twist & Pop Birthday 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

Crazy for Cards Event

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Hershey's Hugs with Paper Hug Card

Thanks Oodles Card

This past Saturday, we held our Annual Crazy for Cards Event.  This event is a wonderful way to get exposure to many different styles of cards, techniques and fold styles.  This year we created 9 different standard sized cards along with 9 mini cards.

We had 3 instructors who each designed 4 projects and 34 ladies registered.  It was an all day extravaganza of card making FUN!

Here are the projects we did:

Congrats Double Dutch Card

Card #1

This is a Double Dutch Fold Card which focused on embossing and coloring with alcohol markers.  I love how the embossed look not only gives more dimension, but also helps you stay in the lines easier when coloring. =) And you just can’t go wrong with our Foil Tape!

Donut Window Card w/ Belly Band

Open Donut Window Card

Card #2

This card focused on using our Sugar Rush Thin Cuts to not only cut out the donut and it’s coordinating glaze/sprinkles, but also the window for the card base.  I love how beautiful the Sugar Rush Dots are–so much sparkle to them!

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DIY Paper Flowers

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CTMH Paper Flowers

Paper flowers are awesome and definitely trendy right now.  But the best part is, they are SUPER easy to create. While this video features holiday papers, the concept and method for creating a paper flower, holds true for any time of the year. It’s a quick 3-minute video.  Give it a watch and be inspired … Read more DIY Paper Flowers

Happy Birthday to Me & You!

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One in a Minion Birthday 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!

12 Days of CTMH Deals Day #6

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CTMH Daily Deal #6

Welcome to Day #6 of my 12 Days of Close To My Heart Deals!  I hope you’ve been enjoying each daily surprise deal I have offered so far. Today’s deal is quite spectacular.  It would make a perfect gift for the Cricut lover on your holiday list (even if that recipient is you!)     … Read more 12 Days of CTMH Deals Day #6

Joy to You & Me Card

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Joy to You & Me Card

Today’s card is a beautiful Christmas card that is easy to achieve using Close To My Heart’s charming Joy to You & Me Stamp Set. Not only is this set a “must-have” for it’s fun & playful images, but it also coordinates perfectly with CTMH’s City Sidewalks Cricut Collection and has cuts available on the CTMH … Read more Joy to You & Me Card

Soccer Cards for the End of the Season

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Play Hard Soccer Card

My kids are approaching the end of the Fall Soccer Season (thankfully!)  While it’s always fun to watch them make new friends and learn to play as a team each season, it’s always a relief when the end is in sight.  Fall is especially hard with the start of school and all the weekly activities … Read more Soccer Cards for the End of the Season

Forest Feast Thanksgiving Card

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Forest Feast Thanksgiving Card

Today’s card is an adorable one–perfect for Thanksgiving.  I received this card from Jennifer and love it–it’s so cute.  This stamp set is called Forest Feast and is a must have as far as Thanksgiving stamps go.  What’s not to love about a cute male and female Pilgrim squirrel?!? Here is a listing of the … Read more Forest Feast Thanksgiving Card

Sugar Skull Card

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Sugar Skull Card

Today’s card from Ramona is not only perfect for Halloween, it’s also great for Dia de los Muertos, too! The Sugar Skull Stamp Set coordinates with CTMH’s latest Cricut Collection–the Cricut Flower Market Collection. The supplies used to create this card are: Sugar Skull Stamp Set (D1698) Black Stamp Pad (Z2805) Thistle Stamp Pad (Z2840) … Read more Sugar Skull Card

Monster Crossing Halloween Card

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Monster Crossing Halloween Card

I am in love with this amazing Halloween card created by Laurie L. The colors she chose, the off-center layout, the glitter paper–it all works beautifully! If you’d like to re-create this card for yourself (because why wouldn’t you!?!), here are the supplies she used: Monster Crossing (B1528) Emerald Stamp Pad (Z2806) Willow Stamp Pad … Read more Monster Crossing Halloween Card