Close To My Heart

4th of July Banner

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Star Banner

Star Banner

Happy 4th of July!!  This Stars & Stripes Banner is a direct result of my daughter telling me that we hadn’t decorated enough for Independence Day this year. An easy fix–create a quick banner using the Cricut!

Grab a few simple supplies…

Supplies for Stars & Stripes Banner

  • Stars cut in both White Daisy CS (1385) and Sapphire CS (X5775)
  • Sapphire Stamp Pad (Z2648)
  • Cranberry Stamp Pad (Z2116)
  • Pennants cut in Cranberry CS (1272)
  • White Shimmer Trim (Z3024)
  • 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)
  • Base & Bling Adhesive Strips (Z1904)
  • Sponge Daubers (Z726)
  • Twine
  • Confetti Stars
  • Transparencies or page protectors (cut into squares)
  • 1/8″ Circle Punch

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Beyond Awesome Artistry Card

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CTMH You are Awesome Card

Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Beyond Awesome Stamp Set is the perfect partner to the exclusive CTMH Cricut Artistry Collection. I love the powerful positive statements in the Beyond Awesome Set. And then you pair it with the cool ‘awesome frame’ from the Cricut Artistry Collection, and you have an amazing card! For this particular … Read more Beyond Awesome Artistry Card

New Ways to Use Your Embossing Folders

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Today I thought I’d share a quick video showing you two great ways you can use your embossing folders with the use of some ink.  Both are very similar, but with two entirely different looks. Close To My Heart is actually retiring several of their Embossing Folders this summer.  Be sure to snatch up your … Read more New Ways to Use Your Embossing Folders

Quick & Easy Handmade Card

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Calypso Hello Card

A quick share today on how to create a quick & easy card–perfect for when you’re in a pinch and need a card! Close To My Heart has revamped their paper collections to now include 2 sheets of pre-printed cards like our Picture My Life (“PML”–pocket scrapbooking) cards.  While some of the cards are slightly … Read more Quick & Easy Handmade Card

An Amazing Layout for Boys

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Urban Scrapbook Layout

Isn’t this an amazing layout created by Connie Nichol using CTMH’s Urban Paper Pack?  I totally love it!  I haven’t done too much with this paper collection yet, but definitely feel inspired to scraplift this layout! She started by using the January Sketch by Creative Scrapbooker for inspiration–with a few tweaks. I love how she … Read more An Amazing Layout for Boys

CreativeLive with Close To My Heart

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CreativeLive

Are you familiar with CreativeLive?  It’s a wonderful resource of online broadcasts about a variety of interesting creative topics.  You’ll find anything from photography, music to crafting to making money. If you’re local to the Seattle or San Francisco area, you can even be a live guest! How cool is that?!?  You’d get the opportunity … Read more CreativeLive with Close To My Heart

Why You Should Scrapbook & Papercraft

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Stamp of the Month Life Is Wonderful Card

Stamp of the Month Life Is Wonderful Card

In under 3 minutes, you will feel your heart fill with happiness and joy.  This video created by Close To My Heart is so powerful.  It speaks from the heart about why it’s important to scrapbook and papercraft to celebrate moments in our life–from the every day ones to the special ones like an anniversary.

I’ve watched it several times and still am touched.  I’m proud to be a part of the CTMH family!  It’s a wonderful thing to capture and preserve memories that matter most to us!

Enjoy and share with your friends!

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His and Hers: A Book for Both

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My Crush for Him Book

My Crush for Him Book

Close To My Heart’s My Crush™ books make great homes for your memorabilia! They come with a variety of beautifully designed papers and provide just the right backdrop for your keepsakes. Pictured above is CTMH’s latest one geared toward men–My Crush for Him and below is the new one for females–My Crush for Her!

My Crush for Her Book

 

These little brag books are so beautiful and easy to put together.  And with Father’s Day on the horizon, one of the My Crush for Him books could make a perfect gift.  But wait!  These books are so versatile that you can even use them to create traditional layouts and even cards!  That’s right.  Watch this short video

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Stamping on Saturday

Join us for Stamping on Saturday.  At this monthly class, we will always create three (3) projects.  One will be technique driven, one will be super quick and easy (perfect for duplication!) and the third will be a surprise! You must RSVP 1 week in advance of class.

My Crush on Crafting

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  Close To My Heart’s My Crush books make great homes for your memorabilia!  They come with a variety of beautifully designed papers and provide just the right backdrop for your keepsakes. In this short video, you’ll see how quick and easy it is to document your life and keep these cherished moments together to … Read more My Crush on Crafting

CTMH’s Base & Bling

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CTMH's Base & Bling Charms

Looking for an easy way to create your own necklaces and bracelets?  Or maybe you just want some creative new twists for your cards and scrapbook layouts? Close To My Heart’s Base & Bling line could be your answer!  This collection of chains, cuffs, sticker sheets, adhesives and charms are the easy DIY jewelry solution. … Read more CTMH’s Base & Bling

Stamping on Saturday

Join us for Stamping on Saturday.  At this monthly class, we will always create three (3) projects.  One will be technique driven, one will be super quick and easy (perfect for duplication!) and the third will be a surprise! You must RSVP 1 week in advance of class.

Tool Time: CTMH’s Picture My Life

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This week’s Tool Time is about Close To My Heart’s scrapbooking program called Picture My Life.  These delightful cards come in an array of themes and colors and are not only great for quick scrapbooking, but easy card making, too!  Watch this video to learn more about the Picture My Life Program.