These Are My People Special

Close To My Heart These Are My People Special

Close To My Heart These Are My People Special

Close To My Heart’s March Special, These Are My People, is the perfect way to document all your special relationships with the people that mean the most to you.   

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2020 Brings *NEW* Close To My Heart Products

CTMH Embossed Thanks Card

CTMH Embossed Thanks Card

Happy New Year’s Eve!  Today I was going to share reminders for all that will be ending today (aside from 2019 and another decade!)  But then I saw that Close To My Heart shared a sneak peek into some of the amazing *NEW* products that will debut tomorrow in the January-February Catalog.  So in addition to the reminders, I thought I’d share their sneak peek, too.  Because it’s too fun not to do so!

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Oh My Heart Close To My Heart Special

CTMH Oh My Heart Projects

CTMH Oh My Heart Projects

It may be a little over a week until Christmas, but here at Close To My Heart, we are already getting you ready for Valentine’s Day!  We know as a crafter it’s important to start your holiday projects early–so you don’t run out of time!

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Close To My Heart’s Urban Collection is Back!

Close To My Heart Urban Kit Projects

Close To My Heart Urban Kit Projects

If you love a more grungy and masculine look, then have we got the collection for you!  Close To My Heart has brought back their popular Urban Collection–and it’s been updated with our new color palette.  Plus, it includes a fresh *NEW* Urban Flair Stamp Set.

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Elf on the Shelf Memory Keeping

CTMH Days of December & Elf on the Shelf

Want a great way to record the shenanigans of your Elf on the Shelf this year?  Why not use the Close to My Heart Days of December Kit?  It’s all packaged and designed for you.  To see all the options of this Close To My Heart Special, check out my ONLINE CTMH STORE.

Family Time is the Best Time Layout

CTMH Family Time Scrapbook Layout

CTMH Family Time Scrapbook Layout

Close To My Heart’s November Stamp of the Month, Family Time, is perfect for not only scrapbookers but cardmakers , too.  The stamp set comes with nice large sentiments that are perfect for scrapbook layouts like shown here.

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It’s Official–Close To My Heart is Now in Japan!

CTMH Welcome Japan Layout

It’s so exciting–Close To My Heart is officially in Japan!  If you’re in Japan and have been eyeing CTMH products and waiting–now is the time to get your hands on all your favorites. It was so awesome when they announced this expansion to us at the annual CTMH Convention this summer.  The enthusiasm of the … Read more It’s Official–Close To My Heart is Now in Japan!

Best Friends Furever Now Available!

CTMH Best Friends Furever Special

CTMH Best Friends Furever Special

If you’re like me, you’ve been waiting for this ADORABLE Best Friends Furever Special from Close To My Heart to become available since you saw the sneak peek in the *NEW* November/December Catalog.

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How to Use Up Your Scraps for Scrapbook Layouts

CTMH Mix-in Paper Pack

If you’re like me, you have a tough time parting ways with pretty paper–no matter how small the piece is.  I’ve definitely gotten better over the years by trying to hold true to my new rule of the “scrap” must be at least a 3″x 3″ piece before I save it.  For this reason, today’s blog post by Close To My Heart definitely piqued my interest!

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A Look at the Days of December Special

CTMH Days of December

CTMH Days of December

Today I wanted to share a quick 5-minute video that takes you through the completed Days of December Album that is on special right now with Close To My Heart.

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*NEW* Days of December Album Kit

CTMH Days of December

CTMH Days of December

A *NEW* holiday album kit was just released today called Days of December.  It’s the perfect way to prepare yourself to preserve all your precious holiday memories this year.

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Quick Cards with Cricut

CTMH's Cricut Artistry Arrow Card

CTMH's Cricut Artistry Arrow Card

Things have been pretty busy here this week preparing for my Annual Holiday Extravaganza Class & All-day Crop.  Add in the stress of wondering if our city & neighborhood would be one that would be impacted by PG&E’s Power Shutoff and it feels as though I’m scrambling to get things done (& hope they don’t become undone–like food purchased for Saturday’s event going bad if the power is shut off!)

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Learn Some Stamping Basics for National Stamping Month

CTMH Stamping Image

CTMH Stamping Image

September is National Stamping Month.  To celebrate, Close To My Heart did a wonderful post on their Make It From Your Heart Blog showcasing some stamping basics–perfect for the beginner stamper and a great refresher for the seasoned stamper.  So you don’t miss out on all this great knowledge I’m sharing it with you today.

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*NEW* Spooktacular Halloween Kit!

CTMH Spooktacular Layout

CTMH Spooktacular Special Projects

Make this Halloween ‘spooktacular’ with Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Spooktacular Papers, Frightful Friends Stamp Set and coordinating Thin Cuts Dies or even get a Spooktacular Kit to create an assortment of scrapbook layouts and candy treat tags!

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Black Ink Pads–Which One is Best?

Completed CTMH Black Ink Pad Chart

CTMH Black Ink Pads

As a stamper, many times it can be confusing as to which particular black ink pad we should be using for which project.   Yesterday, on Close To My Heart’s Blog, they did a wonderful post comparing the different Black Ink Pads and when it’s best to use which one of them.  It was a great comparison and one I think all of us could benefit from.  Plus, there are great project examples for each!

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