Happy 4th of July! Today’s card is a whimsical twist on a traditional Independence Day card. I received it from Jen LeDuc. Here is a listing of the products she used to create this card: STAMPS: Mini Independence Day Stamp Set (M1205) INKS: Pacifica Stamp Pad (Z2892) PAPERS: Central Park Paper Pack (X7231B) Central Park … Read more Independence Day Card
One of the amazing and beautiful projects you can make with this month’s Pretty in Pink Special is this lovely Butterfly Mobile. This video walks you through the process–step-by-step!
It’s only 26 days until Christmas. Can you believe it? If you are on my mailing list you’ve already received a couple of handmade gift ideas you could use this holiday season. And another will be coming out this afternoon (so if you aren’t already on my mailing list–it’s not too late! Sign up before … Read more DIY Memory Shadowbox
Attention all Cricut lovers! It was just announced that Cricut will no longer be making physical Cricut cartridges. What does this mean for you? Well, if you’ve been eyeing one of Close To My Heart’s exclusive Cricut Collections but haven’t yet pulled the trigger and purchased it, NOW is the time to act! As … Read more Physical Cricut Cartridges are Retiring!
It’s Wednesday–the middle of the week–and the perfect time for a little inspiration! Today I’m sharing a quick 2-minute video showing both a feminine and a masculine DIY Wall Hanging idea created quickly and easily with CTMH’s Dreamin’ Big Collection along with CTMH’s Cricut Artbooking Collection, Artistry Collection and Flower Market Collection. If you’d like … Read more DIY Wall Hangings
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 … Read more Crazy for Cards Event
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
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
Today is the final day to grab your Close To My Heart September Stamp of the Month, Blessed Beyond Measure! It is such a beautiful stamp set. Here are 2 projects I created recently using the set. First up, a beautiful frame project. It’s a bunch of paper piecing using the Cricut Artbooking Collection (which … Read more Blessed Beyond Measure
This card not only uses this month’s Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month—From the Notebook, but also several items that will be retiring at the end of this month. It’s a great time to snatch up these items before they are discontinued! The first thing I did was cut out the notebook paper … Read more From the Notebook Card
Cue the music (“Baby, I’m worth it. Uh huh, I’m worth it. Gimme gimme I’m worth it…”) This month is a GREAT time to sign up and become a Close To My Heart Consultant. Not only is there a *NEW* lower price–only $75 for the Consultant Kit (which contains over $200 in product & supplies); … Read more Baby, I’m Worth It!
I absolutely love the name of this month’s CTMH Stamp of the Month—Choose Happy. It’s just so positive and perfect! And so is this amazing mini album created with CTMH’s Cricut Artbooking Collection! The Choose Happy Stamp Set comes with 14 images–adorable frames, borders and sentiments.
Are you looking for Cricut crafting ideas and projects to try? This is the place! You’ll see 3D art projects, professional looking cards, and seasonal ornaments here. And lots more. I hope that you get inspired to try some of these projects – you and your Cricut will be busy for weeks to come! Close to My Heart papers, stamps, and … Read more Cricut Crafts That You Can Make
Today’s card shows how stunning the overlays on CTMH’s Cricut Artbooking Collection can be. I love that I was able to use scrap pieces of the various patterns in the Confetti Wishes Paper Packet to complete my stack of presents. This card design is one that we made at my Crazy for Cards … Read more Confetti Wishes Birthday Present Card
January’s Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart is perfect for getting ready for Valentine’s Day. This Moment Stamp Set includes 12 images that coordinate with CTMH’s Cricut Artbooking Collection. And it can be yours for just $5 with a minimum $50 purchase. To start shopping, click HERE.