Here is the Stamp of the Month card my Stamp Club made this month. It’s a basic black and white card with a pop of color. And what makes this set even better is that the Balloon Talk Stamp set coordinates perfectly with the Cricut Artiste Collection. Additionally, I used the following products: Aqua Dots Z1853 Black … Read more Balloon Talk Stamp of the Month Card
Wishing you and your family a very happy Easter! This darling stamp set called Some Bunny is one of several exclusive Hostess Stamp Sets you can earn for a reduced price when you place an order of $150 or more OR you host a party where the order totals come to $150 or more. If you’d like more information … Read more Happy Easter
Today’s card is another sample created using this month’s Balloon Talk Stamp of the Month. It uses the Ombre Technique along with Washi Tape and our Cricut Artiste to make a quick and easy, yet stunning card. To get your own Balloon Talk Stamp of the Month set, click HERE.
I thought I would share a couple of embossed card samples, that were created using CTMH’s Embossing Folders . This color combo was inspired by the Timberline Paper Collection. I also used the Wishes Card Confidence Program: Stay Left pattern. Supplies: Balloons Stamp Set M1037 Big Top Stamp Set C1580 Colonial White Cardstock 1388 Ponderosa Pine … Read more Embossed Card Samples
Last week I truly saw how the best laid plans can completely go awry. My kids were on their Winter Break and I had these grandiose plans of doing fun activities with them as well as getting caught up on some projects. Ha! Pretty much none of that happened because I came down with a … Read more Dreamer Flip and Fold Card
This month’s Cloud Nine Cardmaking Kit from Close To My Heart in celebration of National Papercrafting Month makes cardmaking easy. This kit comes with: My Acrylix Cloud Nine Stamp Set (coordinates with Cricut Artiste Collection) Cloud Nine B&T Duos Paper Lagoon & Honey Cardstock 10 Card Bases & Envelopes White Daisy Die-Cuts Sheet 1 Roll … Read more Maximize Your Cloud Nine Card Kit
Now that the holidays are over and the cards have been signed by all the families and given to the teachers, I guess it’s safe to post them! The first card was easy to decide on a theme as my son’s teacher LOVES owls. You barely walk into the classroom and it’s obvious. So … Read more Teacher Holiday Cards
Wow, did the month of December completely fly by for you as it did me? I definitely felt more behind this year than in years past (as you can probably tell from my horrendous posting habits last month–ugghh!!) But it definitely was a month of great memories, fun visits with friends and family and a … Read more Happy 2014!
Watch this short 2-1/2 minute video to learn how to create your own washi wonderland by mixing, layering and mounting washi tape strips on Close To My Heart’s Dimensional Elements album pages for a fresh look. Cover the Dimensional Elements shapes directly or layer the Washi Tape on cardstock then cut coordinating album pages using … Read more Washi Wonderland with the Cricut
Yesterday, I shared a video with you showing some of our wonderful My Creations products…including this Kraft Ring Box. So today I thought I would show you one I decorated. It was so quick and easy to do! And the 3-D bow from our Cricut Artiste Cartridge was the icing on the cake! And … Read more DIY Kraft Ring Box and Fabric Ring
It’s that time of year again…back to school! Some schools in the area are already back in school. Ours starts next week and, if you can believe it, my kids are excited for it to start! Maybe it’s still a novelty to them! There’s a new stamp set called School Years that is absolutely … Read more School Days Card
If you know me and my crafting habits, you know two things…1.) I almost always add sponging to my projects and 2.) my favorite CTMH color is Cocoa. It’s true. It always seems to find a way into my projects…it looks so good with any color! It’s great with Cranberry! It’s great with … Read more Cocoa – My Goto Color!
By now I’m sure everyone has heard the news–but just in case you haven’t, Close To My Heart has another *NEW* exclusive Cricut Cartridge! The new collection is called Artbooking. And here is a look at the amazing 700 images you can cut with it (Can you believe it? Another 700 images!!!) … Read more Cricut Artbooking–Are You Ready?!?
This is one of the cards that my Stamp Club will make this month. It uses CTMH’s July Stamp of the Month–Sweet Life along with a few fun techniques and the Cricut Artiste cartridge (LOVE this cartridge!) Other supplies used are: Kraft, Cranberry & Colonial White Cardstock Cocoa, Cranberry & Champagne inks Watercolor Pencils Bitty … Read more July Stamp of the Month: Sweet Life
This simple product was one I was so excited about when Close To My Heart debuted them last summer. The Hook & Loop Dots are a nice small size and already come with adhesive backing. Watch this short 3-minute video to discover the ease of creating a temporary closure on a papercrafting piece with Hook … Read more Hook & Loop Closures