A Quick Sponged Background Technique

CTMH Sponged Background Technique Scrapbook Layout

How would you like to learn a fun background sponging technique?  It’s SUPER easy!  Appealing, right?  This short video from Close To My Heart will show you how to achieve a really fun effect on your projects.  You really only need a few supplies: a sponge, stencil sheets (to create your own custom stencil) or … Read more A Quick Sponged Background Technique

Celebrate Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

Circle Cluster CTMH Scrapbook Layout

Today, January 31st, is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day.  To celebrate the day, I thought I’d share this super short video showing the scrapbooking process of a very fun layout concept. Check out this extra fun scrapbooking process, featuring our bright & colorful 'Something Fierce' puffy stickers! Contact your Close To My Heart Consultant … Read more Celebrate Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

There’s No Place Like Home Decor Frame

There's No Place Like Home Magnolia Frame

CTMH Magnolia Frame Kit Contents

I can’t believe there’s only a couple more days to get these gorgeous Magnolia Frame Kits from Close To My Heart.  They are so easy to put together. Plus, there’s enough flexibility to them that you can truly make it your own just as I’ve done with my frame.

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DIY Magnolia Frame Kit

CTMH Magnolia Frame Kit Contents

Earlier this month I shared with you how January is National Papercrafting Month.  In celebration of the occasion, Close To My Heart is offering a gorgeous Magnolia Frame Kit. To help you see what’s included in the kit as well as see it being put together, here is a short video (only 2 minutes long!) … Read more DIY Magnolia Frame Kit

Heart Happy Turkish Fold Card

Heart Happy Turkish Fold Card

Heart Happy Paper Collection

Have you ordered your Heart Happy Paper yet?  I am in LOVE with all the designs in this paper pack!  It’s actually sad that these papers are only going to be available through February (or while supplies last!)

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Heart Happy You & Me Card

Heart Happy You & Me Card

Heart Happy You & Me Card

A few weeks ago I shared about our lovely *NEW* Heart Happy Collection.  You can see that post HERE.  Today, I wanted to share a little more about this amazing collection.

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Frame It Up National Papercrafting Month Special

CTMH National Papercrafting Month Frame It Up Special

CTMH National Papercrafting Month Frame It Up Special

Happy 2019!  It’s a brand new year that’s full of potential.  Time for resolutions.  January is also time to celebrate National Papercrafting Month.  Close To My Heart has designed a GORGEOUS kit just for this occasion– the Magnolia Frame Kit.

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It’s the Final Day!

Candy Cane Alphabet Scrapbook Layout

Candy Cane Alphabet Scrapbook Layout

It’s the last day of December.  And the last day of 2018.  It’s also the last day for many Close To My Heart Specials!  Be sure to grab your favorites before it’s too late…

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Make Your Heart Happy!

Heart Happy Kit Projects

Heart Happy Kit Projects

What makes your heart happy?  For us, there’s an easy answer: papercrafting! Whatever type of papercrafting you like best, you will be delighted by the new Heart Happy Collection, featuring an exclusive paper packet, sticker sheet, cardstock pack, and stamp set!

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Your Early Christmas Gift!

CTMH Christmas Blessings Scrapbook Layout

It’s 1 week until Christmas and Close To My Heart has an early Christmas gift for you!  Today, on their blog, they shared this beautiful scrapbook layout complete with a free downloadable pattern. You can download this layout pattern complete with a cutting guide HERE.  I hope you not only make beautiful holiday layouts using this … Read more Your Early Christmas Gift!

Last Minute Handmade Christmas Cards

Good Tidings Christmas Card

It’s less than 2 weeks until Christmas and you haven’t started your Christmas cards yet.  Not to fret!  Here’s a super quick and easy card design that will have you ready to mail your cards in no time. All you need are 4 pieces: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ (scored at 4-1/4″) card base 5-1/4″ x 4″ … Read more Last Minute Handmade Christmas Cards

Let it Snow Reusable Cup

Let it Snow Reusable Cup

CTMH Cricut Season of Joy Collection

Every year I have grand plans of creating wonderful handmade gifts for friends and family.  And inevitably every year, time gets away from me and I don’t accomplish nearly as much as I’d like!  Sound familiar?!?  This year with the help of Close To My Heart’s newest exclusive Cricut Collection–Season of Joy (only available as a digital collection; and only thru the end of the month!) I’d say I’m a bit more successful in my maker mode!

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Elf on the Shelf Mini Scrapbook

Elf on the Shelf

Elf on the Shelf

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.

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