Happy 2013!! I hope that 2012 was a great year for you and that the coming year proves to be even better. Have you made any resolutions? My resolutions are centered around inspiring others. I’ve decided that I need to get back to making regular videos. Last year I sort of lost my momentum on … Read more Happy New Year!
“Cluster Luster” features a stamping technique for clustering multiple images in a cute and coordinated design. Watch this short 5-minute video to learn more.
“Re-vamping with Overstamping” features a stamping technique called overstamping for layering stamped images to create the illusion of depth. Watch this short 3-minute video and learn how easy it is!
“How to Kiss—with Stamps” features a stamping technique called kissing for removing ink from a stamp to create a customized image. Watch this short 4-minute video and become an expert at kissing, with stamps that is!
Ever wonder which to choose…pigment or dye ink? Watch this short Clearly the Best: Stamping with Close To My Heart video to learn techniques for using and choosing between the two! To see CTMH’s dye inks, click HERE. And to see their pigment inks, click HERE.
At Saturday’s Holiday Extravaganza, one of the projects I designed was creating a handstamped candle. It was a HIT! For many, it was their first time using our *NEW* Alcohol Markers. If you haven’t tried them yet, I encourage you to watch this short video to learn more about them. And even if you have … Read more Alcohol Marker Madness
This week’s episode of Clearly the Best “Terrific Two-Tone” features base & shade stamping for a terrific two-tone look. Check it out…
Ready for the 3rd episode of Clearly the Best: Stamping With Close To My Heart? Here it is. Spanning the Space features tips and tricks for stamping across multiple surfaces. Enjoy!
I completely missed watching last week’s episode of Clearly the Best, Stamping with Close To My Heart so I thought I’d share it here with you in case your week was just as busy as mine and you missed it, too! Last week’s “The Swipe Hype” featured the swiping stamping technique. With stamp swiping, you … Read more Clearly the Best: The Swipe Hype
Use Close to My Heart’s online scrapbooking software, Studio J®, to create a beautiful layout in just minutes by watching this month’s Love Your Layout(sm) video. You’ll learn creative techniques, including how to create a journaling box with a photo background. Watch the video and then click HERE to try Studio J yourself!
Want to see how to plan the perfect party using one key from CTMH’s *NEW* Cricut Artiste cartridge? It truly is as easy as pushing one key…with invitations, envelopes, banners, cupcake liners, party favor boxes and more…your party will certainly be a hit!
Watch this short video and discover how to make accents, cards and 3-D projects with the Close To My Heart Cricut Artiste cartridge. It’s easy to learn with the simple instructional booklet and assembly booklet you receive with the Artiste Collection.
Discover how to create multiple-piece projects using the Close To My Heart Cricut Artiste cartridge. You no longer have to size each individual piece (which I absolutely LOVE!)–the Cricut machine cuts the pieces to fit one assembled size of your choice! This is perfect for not only all the 3-D projects contained on this cartridge but also … Read more Cricut Artiste: One Size Fits All
Watch this short video to learn about the smooth effect you can create with CTMH‘s *NEW* alcohol-based markers. Use the two complimentary colors to create one amazing piece of artwork! To see all of amazing new alcohol-based markers, click HERE.
Use Studio J to create a beautiful digital layout in just minutes by watching this month’s Love Your Layout video. You’ll learn creative techniques, including how to create the custom candy-stripe ribbon featured in this month’s layout. Watch the video and then try it HERE for FREE yourself!