Wavy Blooms Gift Card Holder

Yellow Wavy Blooms Gift Card Holder

One of the new stamp sets in CTMH’s Seasonal Expressions 2 is the Wavy Blooms Stamp Set.  It is simply beautiful!  As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it!  We created this gift card holder at our recent Spring Fling Event. I had all our ShinHan Alcohol Markers available for … Read more Wavy Blooms Gift Card Holder

Tools for Tasteful Scrapbook Pages

Have you noticed how throughout CTMH’s Idea Book they have various creations that have a little circles that say “Online Video Project” next to them?  Whenever you see these, you can watch a video to learn the tricks for creating that project.  Page 105 has an AMAZING layout that I loved as soon as I … Read more Tools for Tasteful Scrapbook Pages

Mother’s Day Mini Album

This Mother’s Day album is such a fabulous project and a very special gift to give to your mother this Mother’s Day.  You can create your own heartfelt Mother’s Day gift complete with photos, embellishments, and sweet sentiments using the My Creations™ Hip Pics album and the My Acrylix™ Mother’s Day stamp set from Close … Read more Mother’s Day Mini Album

New Heights Abound Scrapbook Layout

It’s clear that using Close To My Heart’s exclusive Cricut Collections can help you create amazing projects.  Just check out the amazing layout on p. 122 of the Idea Book.  Have you seen it?  It caught my eye as soon as I saw it! Find out how to make your own scrapbook page shine with … Read more New Heights Abound Scrapbook Layout

Base & Bling at Its Finest

Today we are going to look at the expanded Base & Bling line from Close To My Heart.  It’s more sophisticated than ever!  With four distinct styles of classy, customizable elements, you’re sure to find the perfect bling for your unique personality.  Spend 2 short minutes to watch this video and learn more about this … Read more Base & Bling at Its Finest

Love, Love, Love with Cricut Artbooking

During this week of love, I thought I’d share this fabulous video on another one of the Cricut Artbooking themes–Love!  Do you love making mini albums?  Love Close To My Heart’s Cricut Artbooking cartridge?  Love learning chic techniques for papercrafting?  Well, then, you are going to love this particular episode of Artbooking Made Easy where … Read more Love, Love, Love with Cricut Artbooking

DIY: Easy 3-D Effects with Cricut Shapes

I had to share this awesome video with you as it’s got some great inspiration.  Just yesterday I was thinking I wanted to make some heart garland for Valentine’s Day…now I have a darling example that is oh so easy!  Watch it for yourself and be inspired! Plus, wait until you see the filmstrip idea!! … Read more DIY: Easy 3-D Effects with Cricut Shapes

Wintertime Scrapbook Layouts with Cricut Artbooking

The wintry images from Close To My Heart’s Cricut Artbooking cartridge will melt your heart!  This 5-minute video will inspire you to make some frosty shapes, titles, borders and overlays that will give your scrapbook layouts a little sparkle!  Plus, you’ll learn some fun techniques along the way.

Create a Calendar for the New Year

Looking for a fun and creative project to start out 2014?  Why not create a one-of-a-kind calendar?  Watch this 5-minute video to see how you can craft an adorable calendar using CTMH’s Cricut Artbooking cartridge and Designed Decor Flip Stand Album.  You’ll see how you can decorate the pages with your favorite papers, embellishments and … Read more Create a Calendar for the New Year

Celebration Scrapbook Layouts: Artbooking Made Easy

With the Cricut Artbooking cartridge from Close To My Heart and your own priceless photos in hand, you’ll have all you need to celebrate life’s finest memories. Watch this short 3-minute video for ideas on using the celebration-themed keys of the Artbooking cartridge to make fun, festive projects!