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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales

November 27, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

It’s almost time to save with Close To My Heart! Here’s what you’ll need to know: Black Friday starts at 2:00 pm (PST) on Friday; it’ll end at 1:59 (PST) Saturday Prices will be reduced up to 50% There will be retired items, current items AND *NEW* limited-edition items (check out those fabulous wood banners … Read more Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sales

Photo Shaker Ornament Gift Idea

November 25, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

CTMH Holiday Cheer Special

There’s only a few days left to get Close To My Heart’s Holiday Cheer Special. The exclusive stamp sets are amazing and the idea of creating Shaker Ornaments for your tree (or someone else’s tree!) is awesome.

Grateful Card

November 23, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

CTMH Grateful Card

As promised earlier in the week, I have a fun card I created with the current Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month, Family Time. I used several of the smaller images from the stamp set to create my own custom paper using the technique of random stamping.

Get Your Close To My Heart Gift Certificates

November 21, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Close To My Heart Gift Certificates

The holiday season is upon us! Thanksgiving is one week away, followed by Black Friday and then Cyber Monday. Why not cross a few names off your gift list by getting your crafty friends & family a CTMH Gift Certificate this year. Or better yet, let your friends and family know YOU want one! 🙂

A Quick & Beautiful Holiday Card

November 19, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

12 Weeks of Christmas Ornament

For the past 7 weeks, I’ve been sharing holiday project tutorials with those who’ve signed up for our mailing list. So far we’ve shared 5 holiday card ideas and are in the middle of our gift ideas (tomorrow will be the 3rd gift idea.) If you haven’t signed up yet, you can do so before tomorrow at 1 pm (PDT) and receive the remaining project tutorials.

Family Time is the Best Time Layout

November 18, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

CTMH Family Time Scrapbook Layout

Close To My Heart’s November Stamp of the Month, Family Time, is perfect for not only scrapbookers but cardmakers , too. The stamp set comes with nice large sentiments that are perfect for scrapbook layouts like shown here.

It’s Official–Close To My Heart is Now in Japan!

November 14, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

It’s so exciting–Close To My Heart is officially in Japan! If you’re in Japan and have been eyeing CTMH products and waiting–now is the time to get your hands on all your favorites. It was so awesome when they announced this expansion to us at the annual CTMH Convention this summer. The enthusiasm of the … Read more It’s Official–Close To My Heart is Now in Japan!

Happy World Kindness Day!

November 13, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

CTMH Eat Play Love Framed Artwork

Today is World Kindness Day. I thought this sentiment from the Eat Play Love Stamp Set was perfect for this particular day. So I whipped up this adorable framed artwork piece using the stamp set and coordinating Best Friends Furever Paper Pack.

Eat Play Love Dog Treat Box

November 12, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

CTMH Best Friends Furever Kit with Stamps

On November 1st I shared the highly anticipated Best Friends Furever Close To My Heart Special. One of the options of this Special is to get a complete kit to create not only adorable scrapbook layouts, but also super cute cards.

Countdown to Thanksgiving

November 7, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

If Thanksgiving is a favorite holiday of yours–one you just can’t wait for–this cute project might be right up your alley! Close To My Heart shared this idea earlier this week and it’s so darn adorable that I wanted to share it with you, too! Super simple way to countdown to Thanksgiving–whether it’s you or … Read more Countdown to Thanksgiving

Lovely Florals Thank You Card

November 5, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

CTMH Lovely Florals Thank You Card

Making a stunning handmade card doesn’t have to involve a lot of tricky techniques or fancy folds. Sometimes the simple act of adding layers can make for a real showstopper. That’s exactly what this thank you card I received from Judy Faye Garner is–a stunning beauty!

Best Friends Furever Now Available!

November 1, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

CTMH Best Friends Furever Special

If you’re like me, you’ve been waiting for this ADORABLE Best Friends Furever Special from Close To My Heart to become available since you saw the sneak peek in the *NEW* November/December Catalog.

DIY Tall Halloween Treat Pouch

October 31, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

CTMH Frightful Friends Tall Halloween Treat Pouch

Happy Halloween! Today there are no tricks, just treats for you! I’m going to show you how you can create these cute (and easy) Tall Treat Pouches. While my sample today is Halloween themed, I can easily see this project duplicated for Christmas and filled with candy canes or other tall treats for the holiday. Grab your favorite patterned paper, your Paper Trimmer, some strong double-sided adhesive and a Bone Folder and let’s get started.

Download My ‘Favorite Products’ Checklist!

October 30, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Today, October 30th, is National Checklist Day. I personally LOVE using checklists. It makes it so easy to stay organized and focused. It helps ensure you don’t forget anything. So in honor of this holiday I’ve made a checklist of my favorite Close To My Heart products just for you. Perhaps you’ll find one of your … Read more Download My ‘Favorite Products’ Checklist!

How to Use Up Your Scraps for Scrapbook Layouts

October 29, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

CTMH Mix-in Paper Pack

If you’re like me, you have a tough time parting ways with pretty paper–no matter how small the piece is. I’ve definitely gotten better over the years by trying to hold true to my new rule of the “scrap” must be at least a 3″x 3″ piece before I save it. For this reason, today’s blog post by Close To My Heart definitely piqued my interest!