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Embossing Cardmaking Techniques

February 19, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Today I’m sharing a quick 3-minute video to show you two great embossing techniques that are featured in the special Love Blossoms Card Kit (which is only available while supplies last!) To purchase the Love Blossoms Card Kit or any other Close To My Heart products, visit my ONLINE CTMH STORE.

Close To My Heart President’s Day Flash Sale

February 17, 2019February 18, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Today is President’s Day. This means no school for kids, no work for adults and plenty of President’s Day Sales! Close To My Heart announced that as part of their 35th Anniversary festivities, they are going to hold a 24-hour President’s Day Flash Sale. These Flash Sales ALWAYS sell out of several items within the … Read more Close To My Heart President’s Day Flash Sale

Happy Valentine’s Day Card

February 14, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Valentine's Day Card

Happy Valentine’s Day! When you need to create a quick handmade card, nothing is better than a kit, right? This card went together super fast as everything I needed to make it was in the Heart Happy Kit.

CTMH Clearance Items–While Supplies Last!

February 12, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Documented Cardmaking Stamp Set + Thin Cuts Dies

Have you checked out Close To My Heart’s Clearance section lately? They’ve just recently added some new retired items at spectacular prices!! The Documented Cardmaking Stamp Set + Thin Cuts is only $7! Yep, only $7 for both the stamps AND the coordinating dies.

Choose To Shine Card

February 11, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Choose To Shine Card

Today’s card is one I received from Terry Metzger. I’m sharing it because it’s awesome. I completely overlooked this stamp set in the *NEW* Close To My Heart Seasonal Expressions 1 Catalog. I love her design so much better than the samples in the catalog that it’s making me rethink this set!!

Spring Fling Event Registration Now Open!

February 8, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

2019 Crazy for Cards Event

We just wrapped up our Annual Crazy for Cards Event almost 2 weeks ago and we are already working our magic to prepare for our Annual Spring Fling Event. Registration is now open. Mark your calendars for May 11th! Save a little money and register during our Early Bird registration period!

A Quick Card That Says ‘I Appreciate You’ For ‘Send A Card To A Friend Day!’

February 7, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Love Blossoms Fabulous Day Card
Today, February 7th, is ‘Send A Card To A Friend Day!’ What a wonderful thing to celebrate, right? To mark the occasion I wanted to share a card that goes together quickly but has amazing results.

A Quick Sponged Background Technique

February 6, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

CTMH Sponged Background Technique Scrapbook Layout

How would you like to learn a fun background sponging technique? It’s SUPER easy! Appealing, right? This short video from Close To My Heart will show you how to achieve a really fun effect on your projects. You really only need a few supplies: a sponge, stencil sheets (to create your own custom stencil) or … Read more A Quick Sponged Background Technique

Make a Wish Card

February 5, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Dandelion Wishes Stamp Set

I love Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Dandelion Wishes Stamp Set. I previously shared another card that I had created with this fun set HERE.

February’s Heartfelt Sentiments

February 4, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Heartfelt Sentiments February Stamp of the Month

Close To My Heart’s February Stamp of the Month, Heartfelt Sentiments, is spot on for Valentine’s Day! The sentiments are sweet and the floral images delightful. All-in-all it’s a wonderful stamp set!

Sign Me Up!

February 1, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

CTMH February Sign Me Up Special

I’m super excited to share Close To My Heart’s February Special, Sign Me Up! Close To My Heart is doing something they’ve never done before–they are offering the opportunity to get ALL of the exclusive Hostess Only Stamp Sets for FREE (yep, I said FREE!) when you sign up to become a Close To My Heart Consultant this month.

Celebrate Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

January 31, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Today, January 31st, is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day. To celebrate the day, I thought I’d share this super short video showing the scrapbooking process of a very fun layout concept. Check out this extra fun scrapbooking process, featuring our bright & colorful 'Something Fierce' puffy stickers! Contact your Close To My Heart Consultant … Read more Celebrate Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

Hello Butterfly Card

January 30, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Hello Butterfly Card

As promised, here is another card I created with Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Butterfly Friendship Stamp Set. It also uses the January Stamp of the Month, Card Captions.

There’s No Place Like Home Decor Frame

January 29, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

There's No Place Like Home Magnolia Frame

CTMH Magnolia Frame Kit Contents

I can’t believe there’s only a couple more days to get these gorgeous Magnolia Frame Kits from Close To My Heart. They are so easy to put together. Plus, there’s enough flexibility to them that you can truly make it your own just as I’ve done with my frame.

Butterfly Friendship Card

January 28, 2019 by Kristina Baldwin

Feels Like Home Butterfly Friendship Card

I love today’s card. The beautiful soft, muted colors along with the watercolor appearance of the patterned paper in the *NEW* Feels Like Home Collection make it so striking.