As we prepare to head into the weekend, I thought I’d share my Cherished Blossoms Love Card with you. This cheery card oozes with a sixties flower power vibe, don’t you think? It’s a nice reminder to spread love and kindness. With all that we are experiencing in the world right now, there’s no better … Read more Cherished Blossoms Love Card
Did you know that Close To My Heart has patterned paper with coordinating Cricut Collections? It’s been about a year now since they started doing this with their newly released paper collections. You’ll find that each bi-monthly catalog contains two new paper collections. And each of those new paper collections have a coordinating Cricut Collection. … Read more Patterned Paper with Coordinating Cricut Collections
With the Covid pandemic a whole lot of things have changed in our lives which is why today I’m sharing the 3 reasons you want to take my online classes. ONE–The ability to connect with like-minded crafters. If you used to get together with friends to make cards, scrapbook or maybe even take in-person classes, … Read more 3 Reasons You Want To Take My Online Classes!
Ready to meet our two newest CTMH Pocket Card Collections? Close To My Heart just released 2 *NEW* pocket card collections made to coordinate beautifully with the Lovely & Party Time Paper Collections. These pocket cards are only available through March 31, while supplies last. Perhaps the best part is that you can save 15% … Read more CTMH Pocket Card Collections
For today’s Make It Monday (48th edition), I’m sharing this beautiful animated butterfly friend card. With today being Presidents Day, it seemed like a great time for a color challenge using our all-american colors–red, white & blue! I also just discovered that our Creativity in Motion Stamp sets from last fall, are available again. So … Read more Animated Butterfly Friend Card
In honor of Valentine’s Day this weekend, I’m offering this You Are Loved Valentine’s Special. This delightful stamp set, You are Loved, is the perfect stamp set for Valentine’s Day and beyond. It’s a fabulous sentiment. Can you imagine receiving a handmade card with this sentiment on it? I promise you anyone would be delighted. … Read more You Are Loved Valentine’s Special
Today I want to share a card pattern perfect for Valentine’s Day. It was actually shared yesterday on Close To My Heart’s blog. We have an early Valentine for all our loyal readers—a free card pattern! Celebrate along with us and share the love this Valentine’s Day, and anytime, with a personalized handmade card! Making … Read more A Card Pattern Perfect for Valentine’s Day
Today I wanted to share my Miss Your Face Handmade Card. The *NEW* In This Together Collection is such a fun collection with it’s bright colors and cheerful designs. It’s definitely a great collection if you are ready to document your journey through the pandemic. But it’s also a great way to make some handmade … Read more Miss Your Face Handmade Card
I’m so excited to announce my new Create with Kristina Virtual Class. As I’ve been tweaking how I used to run my in-person classes due to the pandemic and thinking how to best provide creative inspiration in a virtual class setting, I came up with an idea that I think will be a perfect blend … Read more New Create with Kristina Virtual Class
Today for Make It Monday (47th edition), I’m sharing this darling Cat’s Meow Shaker Valentine Card. I figured since we are less than a week away from Valentine’s Day, today would be a perfect day to do a traditional Valentine’s Day Color Challenge. So I whipped up this fun card to provide a little inspiration … Read more Cat’s Meow Shaker Valentine Card
If you are in need of a unique card for someone special, then this *NEW* Fun Flap Card Kit is for you! You’ll love learning to create this unique, interactive element. And it couldn’t be easier since all the card pieces are pre-cut for you. You’ll also receive the You Are Loved Stamp Set and … Read more *NEW* Fun Flap Card Kit
If the pandemic has you missing all your friends, why not make an adorable Doodled Borders Miss You Card, like I did here. The *NEW* Little Miss Message Stamp Set is so cute and perfect for personalizing messages–whether it’s a miss you card or a birthday card–this set has you covered. I paired this stamp … Read more Doodled Borders Miss You Card
Ready to see the *NEW* CTMH In This Together Special? Close To My Heart just released the In This Together Collection to help capture memories from this unique time in history. The paper collection features bright colors with cheerful patterns. Some are more neutral patterns while other definitely play into what we’ve all been experiencing … Read more CTMH In This Together Special
Want to know how to create a Valentine’s Countdown Chain? One that is made of adorable hearts? This project is so simple and fun. And it’s sure to get your loved ones in the spirit no matter their age! First, let’s gather our supplies. You need very few supplies for this project–which is nice. You’ll … Read more How to Create a Valentine’s Countdown Chain
Today for Make It Monday (46th edition), I’m sharing some scrapbooking inspiration with CTMH’s Huntington Pattern. Huntington is a retired paper collection that Close To My Heart released years ago. They created a scrapbooking workshop to go with it. This particular pattern is from that workshop. And it’s such a great pattern. So verstatile! At … Read more Scrapbooking Inspiration with CTMH’s Huntington Pattern