The July Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month–Highlight Reel–is the perfect compliment stamp set for decorating your planners. It has perfect images and words to stamp in your planner.
Sweet Friends Card
Today’s card is a swap card I received from Lisa Sargent. I love the design of this card–the colors and the clean look.
Holiday Extravaganza Early Bird Deadline
Registration for our Annual Holiday Extravaganza is now open. Now is the time to get in on our Early Bird Registration. If you register and pay before August 5th, you’ll receive a FREE gift at the event. Yay! This year we have 3 options to choose from: Join us for the class from 10 am … Read more Holiday Extravaganza Early Bird Deadline
Just for You Card
Today’s card is one I received from my recent swap (I’m trying to do better on sharing all these beauties! So many different styles, techniques and ideas, it’s a shame not to share them!) Unfortunately, the creator didn’t include her name so I am unable to give her proper credit.
Independence Day Card
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
CTMH’s Stampaganza is BACK!
It’s that time again! Stampaganza is BACK! This is the best time for all you stampers out there to stock up on all your favorites (and even grab some past favorites, too!) Yep, you read that correctly. Just for this month’s Stampaganza, Close To My Heart is bringing back select favorite stamp sets like the … Read more CTMH’s Stampaganza is BACK!
Last 2 Days for A Bushel & a Peck
Don’t miss your chance to grab an ADORABLE stamp set from Close To My Heart. The June Stamp of the Month, A Bushel & a Peck, is so darling! Remember, with a $50 purchase, you can get this stamp set of 15 images for only $5! A steal, right? So many fun possibilities with this … Read more Last 2 Days for A Bushel & a Peck
Aloha Sunbeam Style Card
Today’s card is a perfect one for summer. It will no doubt make you smile with it’s cheery color selection and use of the Sunbeam Technique. I received this card from Rita Pfingsten. I love how she painted her flowers using our Watercolor Paints. She even added some sparkle with our Clear Shimmer Brush (unfortunately, … Read more Aloha Sunbeam Style Card
Home Is Where the Heart Is Card
Tomorrow I leave for Las Vegas for Close To My Heart’s Annual Convention. I felt like this swap card I received from Linda Black best represented the feeling of Convention. It truly is like going home each year. You get the chance to see friends you’ve known so many years that they are like family! It’s like the best family reunion–one that you definitely don’t want to miss out on! I look forward to attending it each year.
Watercolor Aloha Card
It’s officially summer–time for vacation! This card, that I received from Carol Thompson, completely embodies the tropical feel of the perfect vacation! The beautiful watercolor painting of the flowers makes for a stunning card. As does all the fussy cutting of the flowers and leaves. It adds depth and dimension to the card. It’s so … Read more Watercolor Aloha Card
Close To My Heart Flash Sale
Ready for another fabulous 24-hour Flash Sale on Close To My Heart products? Just like our previous Flash Sales, the sale will begin at 2:00 pm (PDT) today, Friday, June 22, and ends at 2:00 pm (PDT) on Saturday, June 23! You’ll find both retired as well as current products at wonderful savings. These items are on a while supplies last basis … Read more Close To My Heart Flash Sale
Close To My Heart Favor Box Tutorial
Last week I shared a fun argyle favor box created with our *NEW* Thin Cuts Favor Box Die. Today I have a quick 3-minute video to show you just how quick and easy it is to put one of these together using this new die. To see this Favor Box die as well as all … Read more Close To My Heart Favor Box Tutorial
Close To My Heart Retiring List 2018
It’s that time of year again! Time to prepare to say good-bye to some favorite Close To My Heart products in order to make room for new items that will debut in the 2018-2019 Annual Inspirations Catalog August 1st.
Creative Ways to Use Re-inkers
The June Special with Close To My Heart–Create the Rainbow–seems like the perfect time to explore all the possibilities with re-inkers. With so many beautiful colors and several fun techniques you can do with each, you’re sure to fall in love!
Missing You Card
Today as I was looking through the swap cards I recently received for CTMH’s Seasonal Expressions 2 Catalog, I realized how I rarely get to show off all the beautiful cards made by my fellow swappers. So I decided for the next several weeks I’m going to show off as many as I can! I have no doubt you’ll find some great inspiration in these cards!