Close To My Heart stamps
Muslin Gift Bags
Now that the *NEW* Spring/Summer CTMH Idea Book is in full swing, there are many, many wonderful *NEW* products to discuss and showcase. In this short 2-minute video you can see just how quick & easy gift-giving can be with our *NEW* Muslin Gift Bags! Watch how you can say ‘thanks’ by giving a gift that … Read more Muslin Gift Bags
Behind the Scenes
Ever feel like you’d like to learn a little more about the basics of stamping? Well, here it is in a nice short 4-minute video! This video episode of CTMH’s “Clearly the Best” features some core basic stamping techniques that will help you enhance your projects. Enjoy!!
Monogram Stamps–A Personal Touch
Watch this short 2-minute video to learn more about how to add a personal touch to your artwork with the *NEW* My Acrylix® monogram stamps from Close To My Heart! To get yours today, click HERE.
Cluster Luster
“Cluster Luster” features a stamping technique for clustering multiple images in a cute and coordinated design. Watch this short 5-minute video to learn more.
Re-vamping with Overstamping
“Re-vamping with Overstamping” features a stamping technique called overstamping for layering stamped images to create the illusion of depth. Watch this short 3-minute video and learn how easy it is!
Dear Santa Letter
It’s that time of year…time to write your letter to Santa! This year’s stationary was created with now retired Christmas Memories and Friendship Alphabet Stamp Sets. If you need to create your own Dear Santa stationary like I did, the *NEW* Christmas Delights would be a perfect stamp set for this. Here’s hoping your holiday … Read more Dear Santa Letter
How to Kiss–with Stamps!
“How to Kiss—with Stamps” features a stamping technique called kissing for removing ink from a stamp to create a customized image. Watch this short 4-minute video and become an expert at kissing, with stamps that is!
Pigment or Dye Ink?
Ever wonder which to choose…pigment or dye ink? Watch this short Clearly the Best: Stamping with Close To My Heart video to learn techniques for using and choosing between the two! To see CTMH’s dye inks, click HERE. And to see their pigment inks, click HERE.
Holiday Ornaments with the Cricut
Create festive ornaments to adorn your abode this holiday season. It’s a snap with Close To My Heart’s Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge, Dimensional Elements ornaments, and *NEW* Ornamental Cheer stamp set!
Happy Halloween!
Supplies used: G1040 Workshops on the Go Spellbound Cricut Kit Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z891 Versamark Ink Pad Z670 Black Embossing Powder Z1151 3-D Foam Tape Z1313 Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel Z1335 Licorice Opaque Adhesive Gems Z1798 Black Tulle Ribbon Wishing you a “spooktacular” Halloween!
Piece of Cake with Cricut Artiste
Making fun 3-D projects truly is a piece of cake with CTMH’s *NEW* Cricut Artiste cartridge! At last weekend’s Holiday Extravaganza, we had a whole cake made up of these darling & tasty (inside there were yummy homemade truffles!) cake slices. If you were lucky enough to attend and get a slice…congrats! If not, there’s … Read more Piece of Cake with Cricut Artiste
Alcohol Marker Madness
At Saturday’s Holiday Extravaganza, one of the projects I designed was creating a handstamped candle. It was a HIT! For many, it was their first time using our *NEW* Alcohol Markers. If you haven’t tried them yet, I encourage you to watch this short video to learn more about them. And even if you have … Read more Alcohol Marker Madness
Swap: Casual Expressions Card
Today’s card was designed by Erin D. I love how she incorporated the technique of using Cricut hearts folded to make a flower (step-by-step instructions found in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book on page 49.) So easy and so pretty! It also features the Pemberley Paper Collection as well as the Casual Expressions Stamp Set.
Clearly the Best: Base & Shade Stamping
This week’s episode of Clearly the Best “Terrific Two-Tone” features base & shade stamping for a terrific two-tone look. Check it out…