FREE Pattern for Scrapbook Layout

May 2017 CTMH Scrapbook Pattern

What better way to celebrate National Scrapbooking Month than with a free pattern for a scrapbook layout?!? DOWNLOAD PATTERN Close To My Heart has several books containing amazing layouts just like this one.  The sad news though is that these are retiring come July 31!  There are four different ones to choose from. Reflections (1-page … Read more FREE Pattern for Scrapbook Layout

Have a Magical Day Card

Magical Day Unicorn Card

In the latest Close To My Heart catalog–the Seasonal Expressions 2–you’ll see the first *NEW* collection is the Little Dreamer.  It’s soft, pastel colors and darling prints like unicorns, hearts and polka dots are so appealing for Spring. It’s also the perfect collection to try some fun sponge stencil techniques with!  In fact, yesterday Close … Read more Have a Magical Day Card

Save 50% on CTMH Scrapbook Kits

April 2017 CTMH Special

For the month of April, you can save 50% on Close To My Heart’s Cut Above Layout Kits. For only $7.48 you will get: 12″ × 12″ printed base pages Die-cut paper pieces Title and embellishment stickers 12 coordinating pocket cards Two 12″ × 12″ Memory Protectors™ Two pocket-style Memory Protectors™ Want to see how … Read more Save 50% on CTMH Scrapbook Kits

Do You Like Sneak Peeks?

CTMH Seasonal Expressions 2 Sneak Peek 2

Do you love being the first to find out about something?  Love getting a sneak peek of new products? That’s actually one of the really fun benefits of being a Close To My Heart Consultant!  You get the opportunity to see, order and play with new  product ahead of anyone else. This past weekend I … Read more Do You Like Sneak Peeks?

Scrapbook Layouts Quick & Easy

Left Some Kinda Wonderful Layout

These days we are all short on time, right?  Even with the best of intentions, it can be hard to find time to scrapbook our memories. This is why I love Close To My Heart’s Workshops Your Way Kits.  Each kit contains enough supplies to create three 2-page layouts–which are all beautifully designed and complete … Read more Scrapbook Layouts Quick & Easy

Free Scrapbook Template from CTMH

Florence Layout using Huntington Pattern

Florence Layout using Huntington Pattern

Do you ever find yourself in a creative rut?  Whether you’re a scrapbooker or cardmaker, Close To My Heart has the answer!  CTMH has compiled amazing “how-to” books that are full of ideas.  Each idea comes with a diagram, a cutting guide, step-by-step instructions and a color photo of a completed project using that template. It’s really quite awesome.

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An Amazing Layout for Boys

Urban Scrapbook Layout

Isn’t this an amazing layout created by Connie Nichol using CTMH’s Urban Paper Pack?  I totally love it!  I haven’t done too much with this paper collection yet, but definitely feel inspired to scraplift this layout! She started by using the January Sketch by Creative Scrapbooker for inspiration–with a few tweaks. I love how she … Read more An Amazing Layout for Boys

What a Hoot August Stamp of the Month

Fall will be swooping in before we know it, and there is no better way to welcome in crispy breezes and falling leaves than with the August Stamp of the Month, What a Hoot! When you place an order of $50 or more, these festive fowls can join your aviary for only $5! The quirky … Read more What a Hoot August Stamp of the Month

Tools for Tasteful Scrapbook Pages

Have you noticed how throughout CTMH’s Idea Book they have various creations that have a little circles that say “Online Video Project” next to them?  Whenever you see these, you can watch a video to learn the tricks for creating that project.  Page 105 has an AMAZING layout that I loved as soon as I … Read more Tools for Tasteful Scrapbook Pages

New Heights Abound Scrapbook Layout

It’s clear that using Close To My Heart’s exclusive Cricut Collections can help you create amazing projects.  Just check out the amazing layout on p. 122 of the Idea Book.  Have you seen it?  It caught my eye as soon as I saw it! Find out how to make your own scrapbook page shine with … Read more New Heights Abound Scrapbook Layout

Wintertime Scrapbook Layouts with Cricut Artbooking

The wintry images from Close To My Heart’s Cricut Artbooking cartridge will melt your heart!  This 5-minute video will inspire you to make some frosty shapes, titles, borders and overlays that will give your scrapbook layouts a little sparkle!  Plus, you’ll learn some fun techniques along the way.