On the Farm Hey Hi Hello Card

CTMH On the Farm Hey Hi Hello Card

It’s the final few hours of Close To My Heart’s Stamptacular Sale so I wanted to share my On the Farm Hey Hi Hello Card before it’s too late. I say before it’s too late because the cute sentiment is part of one of the exclusive stamp sets that’s only available for this sale. The … Read more On the Farm Hey Hi Hello Card

Final Days of CTMH’s Stamptacular Sale

CTMH Chasing Sunshine Card

Just a little quick reminder that it’s the final days of CTMH’s Stamptacular Sale. If you’re a stamper–this sale is for YOU! You’ll save on every single stamp set and stamp set with coordinating dies. PLUS, there are even 5 *NEW* exclusive stamp sets just for this sale. We’ve been having weeks of intense rain … Read more Final Days of CTMH’s Stamptacular Sale

5 Reasons to Love Stamping

CTMH Irish Blessings Close-up

With just a little over a week left of Close To My Heart’s Stamptacular Sale, I thought it was the perfect time to share their blog post with 5 reasons to love stamping. Stamping is at the center of who we are at Close To My Heart. In a real way, everything we do now … Read more 5 Reasons to Love Stamping

Bee Parisian Notes Birthday Card

CTMH Bee Parisian Notes Birthday Card

I’m excited to share today’s Bee Parisian Notes Birthday Card. I love how it turned out! It’s always so fun when what you envision can come together just as you had hoped. We had a milestone birthday coming up at my work so I set out to create a card that was perfect for her. … Read more Bee Parisian Notes Birthday Card

Handmade St. Patrick’s Day Gifts

Four Leaf Clover Lucky to Know You Treats

Creating handmade St. Patrick’s Day gifts is so easy to do! I wanted to make something quick and easy to give to some friends and co-workers. Just for fun. So when I saw Strawberry Mentos, I knew they’d make a good start with the green foil ends. (It all starts with a small detail, right?!) … Read more Handmade St. Patrick’s Day Gifts

The Perfect Card for Pi Day

CTMH Happy Turkey Day Card

Today I have the perfect card for Pi Day to share with you. (Pi Day is tomorrow–3.14–if you weren’t aware.) I used our Happy Turkey Day + Thin Cuts Set. It’s so fun with the extra stand alone dies to create a variety of pies. And what’s even better than this fun stamp set is … Read more The Perfect Card for Pi Day

Recipe for a Happy Life Card

CTMH Recipe for a Happy Life Card

I’m in love with the simplicity of my Recipe for a Happy Life card. It really is so simple in design but really “pops” with the strips of paper I used. They are actually called Zip Strips. Every sheet of Close To My Heart’s patterned paper has one. Instead of being a 12″ x 12″ … Read more Recipe for a Happy Life Card

Simple Stitch Alphabet Hello Card

Simple Stitch Alphabet Hello Card

Today’s Simple Stitch Alphabet Hello card is another one of the Stamptacular Sale exclusive stamp sets. The Simple Stitch Alphabet Stamp Set is a quick way to create a simple hello card. With the little bit of stitching in each letter, it helps elevate the message or title you are creating. I was even able … Read more Simple Stitch Alphabet Hello Card

Thinking of You Parisian Notes Card

CTMH Thinking of You Parisian Notes Card

Today I want to share my Thinking of You Parisian Notes card. I couldn’t wait to use this *NEW* Parisian Notes Stamp Set. As I mentioned in my post last week, CTMH’s Stamptacular Sale features 5 brand new, exclusive sets. And I’m excited to share inspiration with each of these with you over the month. … Read more Thinking of You Parisian Notes Card

CTMH’s Stamptacular Sale is Back

CTMH Stamptacular Sale

CTMH’s Stamptacular Sale is back. And not only will you find deals on stamps and stamps with coordinating dies–BUT–you’ll also find five (5) brand *NEW* stamp sets just for this sale. Parisian Notes (CC32316) I love the look of this Parisian Notes Stamp Set. How beautiful is that background stamp?! And the sentiments are so … Read more CTMH’s Stamptacular Sale is Back

Christmas Tree Holiday Card

CTMH Christmas Trees Holiday Card

It’s never too soon to start on your holiday cards especially with one as simple as this Christmas Tree Holiday Card. I originally intended to share this card on Friday since it was close to the June 25th. A few months ago I decided to start doing some holiday prep early (you know, to make … Read more Christmas Tree Holiday Card

Smiles From the Garden Card

CTMH Smiles From the Garden Card

Today I have this Smiles From the Garden Card to share with you. Since we are getting toward the end of the popular Close To My Heart Stamptacular Sale, I thought I’d pull out an older stamp set to use with the *NEW* Hope & Kindness Papers. Who can resist beautiful butterfly stamps and dies? … Read more Smiles From the Garden Card

It’s Father’s Day Card Time!

CTMH Father's Day Card

It’s Father’s Day card time! Are you ready? Did you prepare your card yet? This Father Stamp Set is a great one to use for such an occasion. It could also be great for a birthday card, too. And if you are a scrapbooker, you could definitely use it for some great layouts, as well. … Read more It’s Father’s Day Card Time!

Easy Paper Strip Cards

CTMH Thanks Easy Paper Strip Card

If you are looking for ways to use up all your papers–these easy paper strip cards are the way to go! Rather than just use simple strips of color, I decided to add some texture and visual interest by stamping each strip with one of the Embroidered Borders images in the coordinating ink color. This … Read more Easy Paper Strip Cards