Are you ready for a DIY Tutorial for Handmade Bows? Stampin’ Up just introduced a new die that makes beautiful handmade bows. It’s called Take a Bow. And it’s fantastic! As I played with it the first time, I took quick snapshots to help assist you for the first time you play with it. Die-cutting … Read more DIY Tutorial for Handmade Bows
Today I wanted to provide some inspiration for the CTMH Thanks a Bunch Stamp of the Month. Each Saturday I provide a new video to give you an idea of how to use the current Stamp of the Month. This month’s Stamp of the Month, Thanks a Bunch, is such a great one to add … Read more Inspiration for CTMH Thanks a Bunch
This cute Merry Elf-mas Gift Tag is my October Mystery Project Kit. If you’re not familiar with this concept, it’s something I do each month. It’s an extra special way for me to thank those who make a Close To My Heart purchase with me. You never know what it will be each month. It … Read more Merry Elf-mas Gift Tag
Today I’m sharing my September Mystery Project Kit–a Happy Turkey Day Treat! I used our *NEW* Happy Turkey Day Stamp + Thin Cuts to create it. This set is unique in that it doesn’t have coordinating dies for the stamp images. It is even better! There are darling stand alone dies to create a variety … Read more Happy Turkey Day Treat
My Mystery Project Kit for orders placed with me last month is this darling Great Outdoors Handmade Tag. If you’re unfamiliar with my Mystery Project Kits, here’s the deal with them…as a special thank you for making a purchase with me, I send you a mystery project kit in the mail the following month after … Read more Great Outdoors Handmade Tag
I recently mailed out all my May 2022 Mystery Project Kits. This is something I do each month as an extra special way to thank those who make a Close To My Heart purchase with me. You never know what it will be. It could be a card, a tag, or even a 3-D item. … Read more May 2022 Mystery Project
Today’s I Heart Summer Treat Topper was created with the *NEW* Close To My Heart June Stamp of the Month. I Heart Summer is a set of 7 border stamp images. But that doesn’t mean they have to stay that way! I did some careful “stamp surgery” with the first border strip so that I … Read more I Heart Summer Treat Topper
Yesterday I mailed out all of my April 2022 Mystery Project kits. This is something I do each month as an extra special way to thank those who make a Close To My Heart purchase with me. You never know what it will be. It could be a card, a tag or even a 3-D … Read more April 2022 Mystery Project
Are you in need of a last minute Easter project idea? I have the perfect solution. This is a timeless project that works perfect for putting little treats or gifts inside of it. This video is an old one I created but it shows you exactly how to put these together. They truly are so … Read more Last Minute Easter Project
Want to create a Note of Thanks Rainbow Card? If you made a purchase from me in the month of February, you would have received a kit to create one of these fun cards. Here is my how-to video for assembling these fab cards. I really love the look of the Glossy UV Coated Cardstock. … Read more Note of Thanks Rainbow Card
Today I have an exclusive gift for YOU! Well, not just for today. It’s through Monday, February 28th. I’m currently away enjoying the Hawaii Incentive Trip that YOU helped me earn. Since I won’t be available to answer questions, ship out kits, etc. like I normally would, I wanted to do something to make up … Read more An Exclusive Gift for YOU
Want to learn how to do a quick & easy Bridge Fold Card? In Close To My Heart’s current Craft with Heart Cardmaking Subscription Box it’s one of the card designs included along with slimline and standard A2 cards. This style card makes for a unique way to create a handmade card. It’s also perfect … Read more Quick & Easy Bridge Fold Card
For this week’s Make It Monday (91st edition), I’m sharing a Winter Hello Card. This is my Mystery Project Kit for all those who placed orders with me in the month of November. Each month I like to send something fun for people to create with as a special thank you. It’s a great way … Read more A Winter Hello Card
Close To My Heart’s Buildable Tags Thin Cuts provide numerous creative opportunities. I wanted to share some of those possibilities. So my October 2021 Mystery Project Kit included several of the die-cuts from this *NEW* die set. In addition to the Buildable Tags Thin Cuts I also wanted to showcase our fun Candid Moments Paper … Read more Numerous Creative Opportunities
Who’s ready to learn about the Smooshing Technique with Watercolor Paints? In this week’s video, Jill shows how you can achieve this Smooshing Technique in 2 different ways. She also shows 2 ways to add a splatter effect using your Watercolor Paints as well. I love both of these looks. And together they are so … Read more Smooshing Technique with Watercolor Paints