Father’s Day Card

Father's Day Card

Father’s Day is right around the corner.  Honestly, I can’t believe today is June 1st!  How did that happen?!? So if you are looking for a quick and easy (and great looking!) card to use for Father’s Day, look no further than Close To My Heart’s Father’s Day Cardmaking Kit! Now don’t let the name … Read more Father’s Day Card

FREE Pattern for Scrapbook Layout

May 2017 CTMH Scrapbook Pattern

What better way to celebrate National Scrapbooking Month than with a free pattern for a scrapbook layout?!? DOWNLOAD PATTERN Close To My Heart has several books containing amazing layouts just like this one.  The sad news though is that these are retiring come July 31!  There are four different ones to choose from. Reflections (1-page … Read more FREE Pattern for Scrapbook Layout

National Scrapbooking Month-Live Beautifully

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month with the Live Beautifully collection from Close To My Heart. This month only, get your hands on the Live Beautifully paper packet with gold foil accents and lush floral designs, the coordinating Live Beautifully stamp set, and a Cut Above® layout kit for quickly and easily creating five incredible 2-page layouts.

DIY Wedding Guest Sign-in Book

Hello Lovely Paper Pack

It’s wedding season and today I’m sharing a wonderful idea for a DIY Wedding Guest Sign-in Book.  This idea is not only easy to create since the page layouts are duplicated throughout, but it also is going to be a treasured keepsake for years to come. And, as Karen says in the video, Close To My … Read more DIY Wedding Guest Sign-in Book

Save 50% on CTMH Scrapbook Kits

April 2017 CTMH Special

For the month of April, you can save 50% on Close To My Heart’s Cut Above Layout Kits. For only $7.48 you will get: 12″ × 12″ printed base pages Die-cut paper pieces Title and embellishment stickers 12 coordinating pocket cards Two 12″ × 12″ Memory Protectors™ Two pocket-style Memory Protectors™ Want to see how … Read more Save 50% on CTMH Scrapbook Kits

DIY Wall Hangings

CTMH's Dreamin' Big Paper Collection

It’s Wednesday–the middle of the week–and the perfect time for a little inspiration!  Today I’m sharing a quick 2-minute video showing both a feminine and a masculine DIY Wall Hanging idea created quickly and easily with CTMH’s Dreamin’ Big Collection along with CTMH’s Cricut Artbooking Collection, Artistry Collection and Flower Market Collection. If you’d like … Read more DIY Wall Hangings

Happy First Day of Spring!

Cricut Flower Market Paper Succulent

I hope wherever you are that your day was bright and cheerful in honor of the first day of Spring! Unfortunately, here where I am, it was overcast with a little bit of rain. But that’s okay because last week was gorgeous and I had the opportunity to make these delightful paper succulents with CTMH’s … Read more Happy First Day of Spring!

Good Luck for St. Patrick’s Day

Good Luck St. Patrick's Day Card

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day–are you ready?!  I thought today I’d do a Throwback Thursday by sharing this St. Patrick’s Day Card I created several years ago.  It’s the perfect way to wish you luck in preparing for tomorrow! My kids have already been pondering what type of shenanigans the leprechauns will be up to … Read more Good Luck for St. Patrick’s Day

Scrapbook Layouts Quick & Easy

Left Some Kinda Wonderful Layout

These days we are all short on time, right?  Even with the best of intentions, it can be hard to find time to scrapbook our memories. This is why I love Close To My Heart’s Workshops Your Way Kits.  Each kit contains enough supplies to create three 2-page layouts–which are all beautifully designed and complete … Read more Scrapbook Layouts Quick & Easy

Easter Bunny Treat Container

Easter Bunny SOTM Treat Container

It’s the final 2 days to get Close To My Heart’s February Stamp of the Month—Easter Bunny. I made this fun little treat container using this set–it could be used for Easter but it could also be a little surprise for any day! This stamp set is so adorable with it’s family of bunnies and … Read more Easter Bunny Treat Container

Last Minute DIY Valentine’s Day Card

Die Cut Heart Cards

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day!  Are you ready?  Do you still need to make up a special Valentine’s Day Card?  Here is a quick and really simple way to make a fun Valentine’s Day card. For this card design, I took a little different approach. Using Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Basic Hearts Thin Cuts, I cut … Read more Last Minute DIY Valentine’s Day Card

DIY Paper Flowers

CTMH Paper Flowers

Paper flowers are awesome and definitely trendy right now.  But the best part is, they are SUPER easy to create. While this video features holiday papers, the concept and method for creating a paper flower, holds true for any time of the year. It’s a quick 3-minute video.  Give it a watch and be inspired … Read more DIY Paper Flowers

FREE Wreath Kit for National Papercrafting Month

Angled Welcome Home Wreath

Have you grabbed your FREE Welcome Home Wreath Kit from Close To My Heart in celebration of National Papercrafting Month yet?  What are you waiting for?  They are simply gorgeous!! These kits are quick and easy.  Simply punch out the die cuts, use the gold stickers to create your title for your banner and then … Read more FREE Wreath Kit for National Papercrafting Month