Does your family participate in the wildly popular Elf on the Shelf tradition? Well do I have a super fun idea for you! Stacy Julian shared an adorable Elf on the Shelf Story Starter Album on her blog last week.
DIY Projects
The Perfect Christmas Card For Christmas Card Day!
Sunday, December 9th, is Christmas Card Day! If you haven’t made your cards yet, there’s no need to worry. Today’s card is the perfect blend of being easy to create and having a whimsical, festive feel to it.
Thanksgiving Treats
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope whether you spend your day with friends or family (or both!) that your soul is filled with joy and gratitude. I made these fun treat holders for my kids as well as my niece and nephews. They are always fun to make. Plus, they work for any occasion and are quite … Read more Thanksgiving Treats
Festive Popcorn Ornament
It’s been a pretty busy week for me as I’ve been preparing for a school craft fair today. I made a bunch of these popcorn ornaments as I love the creative look to them. I haven’t made them in years. In fact, if you want to make some of your own, I did a popcorn ornament tutorial 8 years ago (wow, 8 years! )
Fringe Harvest Wreath
Ever have a project you start and then it falls to the wayside and gets forgotten only to be found months, even years, later? Yep, this is one of those projects 🙂 I just finished it last week and LOVE how it turned out.
Need Handmade Gift or Wrapping Ideas?
Yesterday all of my mailing list subscribers received the 5th and final holiday card tutorial as part of my annual 12 Weeks of Christmas. If you aren’t currently on my mailing list, that means you missed out. But you know what? There are still 7 more weeks of creative tutorials for gift and wrapping ideas. … Read more Need Handmade Gift or Wrapping Ideas?
Here’s your 2018 Christmas Card Checklist!
Today, October 30th, is National Checklist Day. I swear by checklists; it’s how I can stay on top of all the things I need to get done. Before Planners were all the rage, I was all about creating checklists and organizing the daily tasks I needed to complete. In honor of it being National Checklist … Read more Here’s your 2018 Christmas Card Checklist!
How to Make Paper Pumpkins
Today’s project is a great home decor piece perfect for both Halloween and Thanksgiving. Plus, these paper pumpkins are incredibly easy to make, too!
A Simple Holiday Card to Mass Produce
Do you create handmade holiday cards? Whether you have in the past or you are thinking about doing it this year for the first time–NOW is the perfect time to get a start on them!
The Great Outdoors Card & Scrapbook Kit
In addition to the True North Cardmaking & Scrapbooking Kit I shared a few days ago, Close To My Heart is also offering a 2nd *NEW* Kit in celebration of the 15 years in Canada. The Great Outdoors Cardmaking & Scrapbooking Kit comes with enough supplies to create two 2-page scrapbook pages as well as … Read more The Great Outdoors Card & Scrapbook Kit
*NEW* True North Card & Layout Kit
Saturday was the 15-year anniversary of Close To My Heart opening up in Canada. In celebration of this special anniversary, they’re offering a *NEW* Kit called True North. This Kit includes supplies for creating 2 two-page layouts, a single page layout and 4 cards. Plus, you save 25% off by purchasing the kit versus purchasing … Read more *NEW* True North Card & Layout Kit
Sending Christmas Blessings
We are rapidly approaching the most wonderful time of the year, and we know how crafters like to plan ahead. That’s why we have created the new Christmas Blessings Card Kit, featuring an exclusive My Acrylix® stamp set, Christmas Blessings, designed especially for the Christmas season. Create the set of 12 cards shown above using … Read more Sending Christmas Blessings
Holiday Sparkle Shaker Cards
Have you seen the fabulous Close To My Heart October Special yet? The Holiday Sparkle Shaker Cards? As you’ll see in this video, all you need to create these shaker cards is some adhesive (and ink if you want to stamp sentiments on the inside of the cards–and who wouldn’t, right?!)
October Special: Holiday Sparkle💛
Posted by Close To My Heart on Monday, October 1, 2018
No Tricks Just Treats Triangle Treat Box
Today’s project is one that we created at my Technique Time Class last month with the September Stamp of the Month–Just Treats. I love this stamp set. And even though you can no longer order it, I figured I’d still share this project as it’s a fun one (and many of you probably own the set!) This project is one I’ve made for years–in different sizes and different styles–always with great results!
Stepping Up CTMH’s Craft with Heart Kits
Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Subscription Kits–Craft with Heart–are a great way to make beautiful scrapbook layouts in a small amount of time. But you might want to add a little more pizzazz to the kits just as Jana Eubank has done with the September Kit. As I always say during the classes I teach, … Read more Stepping Up CTMH’s Craft with Heart Kits