In light of the continuing popularity of our My Acrylix® Let’s Stay Home stamp set, we have released two *NEW* exclusive stamp sets featuring sentiments and icons to help you with your quarantine crafting. Whatever your crafting preferences, these new stamp sets are sure to speak to you!
May is National Scrapbooking Month and Close To My Heart is celebrating with a beautiful *NEW* collection called Blue Skies. Not only is this a stunning collection with vibrant colors and patterns of paper along with cheerful stamp images, but there is also a great assortment of kit options to suit your fancy.
Close To My Heart is doing it again–they’re offering another FREE Virtual Event!
Join us for another FUN & FREE virtual craft event on May 21st, 2020 at 5:00PM MDT- on their Facebook page! We will be creating this gorgeous layout above together, using our exclusive Blue Skies collection available this month only!
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Don’t forget! Earlier this week I heard someone say something funny in regard to the times we are currently facing. He said, “COVID-19 doesn’t cancel Mother’s Day. It’s this Sunday. Don’t forget.” While a lot of things are being cancelled for everyone’s safety, Mother’s Day is not one of those things. Please don’t forget to show your mom some love this Sunday. Mail her a card. Give her a call. Just remember her!
Did you participate in Close To My Heart’s National Scrapbooking Day Event on Saturday? Did you see the super fun t-shirts they were wearing during their demos? I noticed them right away–loved them!
Since Mother’s Day is coming up, I decided to do another FREE card pattern for this week’s Make It Monday. This pattern is from our now retired Originals Card Pattern Book and is called Winning Combination. As I’ve done in the past, I altered it a tiny bit so that my stamped image would fit properly. Always feel free to alter to your needs!
Today is the final day of April (where did April go??) I wanted to remind you of some wonderful things that will be ending really soon–don’t miss these wonderful opportunities.
First, today is the final day to register for the FIRST-EVER Virtual Album Retreat. I have another blog post all about it HERE.
We are just over a week away from our fantastic National Scrapbooking Day celebration! You are invited to join us for this FREE all-day event, which will take place Saturday, May 2, from 11:00 am–11:00 pm (MDT) on the Close To My Heart Facebook Page. We will be showcasing beautiful creative projects and giving away products galore throughout the day. You need to RSVP (click “going”) to the event in order to be eligible for giveaways, so visit the Event page to get more details and RSVP!
There’s no question that our current times are quite difficult. For some, it’s more challenging than for others. As cardmakers we have the ability to do something we love (create a beautiful card!) and send it to those in need to provide a little bit of relief to them.
Now is a great time to prepare for Mother’s Day and Close To My Heart has you covered! You can create personalized, hand-made artwork to show Mom just how much she means to you using these three *NEW* exclusive stamp sets designed specifically with Mother’s Day in mind.
Last week, I shared information about Close To My Heart’s April Special–Cardstock Carnival. Today, I wanted to share this 15-minute video that showcases the artwork shown above and walks you through creating the cheerful yellow card. You’ll learn some quick & easy techniques that I know you’ll want to try out on your own projects.
Two days ago I shared Close To My Heart’s announcement that they were going to host an all-day FREE Virtual Craft Day to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day. Since 1994, National Scrapbooking Day has always been the first Saturday in May–making it May 2nd this year. For many, going to a traditional all-day crop or other crafting event is out of the question. From basic social distancing to Shelter-in-Place Orders this just isn’t possible.
For the month of April, Close To My Heart’s special is all about our beautiful cardstock! Welcome to Cardstock Carnival where you can save up to 40% on cardstock bundles.
This weekend I challenge you to create some handmade happiness! (I’ve been creating cards using Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Let’s Stay Home Stamp Set.) Then Monday morning mail what you’ve created to those you haven’t been able to see in person due to social distancing. The joy you feel when you find a handmade card in the mail can’t be beat. Really.
Today I want to share with you a couple of adorable (and easy!) Wooden Easter Banners that are available from Close To My Heart. There’s still time to order your own DIY Banner Kit and put it together by yourself or if you have kids, have them join in on the fun! They are so quick to put together that you’ll have it ready in time for Easter.