Are you ready for a DIY Tutorial for Handmade Bows? Stampin’ Up just introduced a new die that makes beautiful handmade bows. It’s called Take a Bow. And it’s fantastic! As I played with it the first time, I took quick snapshots to help assist you for the first time you play with it. Die-cutting … Read more DIY Tutorial for Handmade Bows
Ready to learn how to make the perfect pencil for back to school? These cute treats are so easy to make. Gather Your Supplies Chocolate Chips or Raisins Popcorn Goldfish or Similar Crackers Hershey Kisses Pink Starbursts Icing Bags Ribbon Step 1: Start by adding 4-5 chocolate chips or raisins to the icing bag to … Read more The Perfect Pencil for Back to School
Are you ready to learn a Fun Fold Card using 6″x6″ patterned paper? Sometimes when you’re used to using 12″x12″ patterned paper it can be challenging to envision how to really best utilize this smaller size. And since Stampin’ Up offers a variety of these 6″x6″ papers, I thought you might find this card design … Read more Fun Fold Card Using 6″x6″ Patterned Paper
Want to know how you can make an easy DIY Appreciation Popcorn Treat? Yesterday was the first day of school at the elementary school where I work. So of course I couldn’t resist using Close To My Heart’s August Stamp of the Month to create some fun surprises for some co-workers. I used some Mini … Read more DIY Appreciation Popcorn Treat
Today I thought I’d share this great video showcasing artwork with tips & techniques while documenting Coronavirus by Close To My Heart. You’ll find a bunch of beautiful artwork from layouts to cards. And in the second half of the video you’ll learn some easy techniques to add to your own artwork.
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!
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 I thought I’d share a fun technique. Watch this short video to learn how to do the Antique Heat Embossing Technique. Need embossing supplies? Visit my ONLINE CTMH STORE and find just what you need to give this technique a try!
This week’s Make It Monday features another FREE card pattern. This Top Band Pattern is from our now retired Wishes Card Pattern Book. It’s a simple design and one you can certainly alter a bit as I’ve done here today!
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!
This week’s Make It Monday features another FREE scrapbook layout pattern. This Sweet Symphony Pattern is from our now retired Imagine Layout Pattern Book. This wonderful design is perfect for getting a lot of photos on your pages.
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.
Today’s project is going to be a little different from our usual papercrafting ones. It’s a fun and fairly easy project to do in preparation for Easter. It’s a perfect project for both kids and adults. And the best part is that it’ll bring joy to both you and to the birds that find the eggs!
This week’s Make It Monday features another FREE card pattern! This “Pretty Simple” Pattern is from our now retired Originals Card Program. It’s a great pattern that, like it’s name says, is pretty simple! But even though it is simple, it doesn’t mean you can’t dress it up a bit.
Today’s inspiration is all about preparing for Easter. This morning my daughter asked me if we would be doing anything for Easter since we didn’t really do much for St. Patrick’s Day. (I generally try to decorate our home, even if it’s only a tiny amount, as well as to do or make something a little extra special for that particular holiday to make it more memorable.) Well, with all that is going on around the world with COVID-19, I admit our St. Patrick’s Day didn’t quite live up to past ones.