Happy Valentine’s Day! When you need to create a quick handmade card, nothing is better than a kit, right? This card went together super fast as everything I needed to make it was in the Heart Happy Kit.
DIY Projects
Choose To Shine Card
Today’s card is one I received from Terry Metzger. I’m sharing it because it’s awesome. I completely overlooked this stamp set in the *NEW* Close To My Heart Seasonal Expressions 1 Catalog. I love her design so much better than the samples in the catalog that it’s making me rethink this set!!
A Quick Sponged Background Technique
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
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
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.
DIY Magnolia Frame Kit
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
Dandelion Birthday Wish
Want a stamp set that is so simple in beauty but makes such a big impact on your projects? Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Dandelion Wishes Stamp Set is the answer!
Heart Happy Turkish Fold Card
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!)
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.
Frame It Up National Papercrafting Month 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.
It’s the Final Day!
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…
Story by Stacy for the Win!
As we approach the end of December and the end of 2018, not only is it a time for thinking about your New Year’s resolution(s) for 2019, but it’s also a great time to reflect on this past year.
Make Your Heart Happy!
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!
Your Early Christmas Gift!
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
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