You Are Beary Special Card

CTMH Beary Special Card

How adorable is this You are Beary Special Card?! I have no doubt that anyone’s day would be made if they received this card. This *NEW* stamp set is available just as the stamp set or with the coordinating die for the bear. Either way, it really feels like a must-have set! I decided rather … Read more You Are Beary Special Card

The Perfect Feel Better Card

CTMH Sounds Like It Hurt Card

Today I have the perfect Feel Better Card to share with you. With the release of the *NEW* Apr-Jun Close To My Heart Catalog, there are so many wonderful products available. If you’ve never taken notice of the Mix-in Paper Collections offered with each new catalog, you are missing out! These paper collections have definitely … Read more The Perfect Feel Better Card

Friends and Chocolate Go Together

CTMH Eat Chocolate Card

Yesterday was National Send a Card to a Friend Day. And of course friends and chocolate go together, right? So I whipped up this fun card using the *NEW* Eat Chocolate Stamp + Thin Cuts. While my card today doesn’t utilize the candy box in it’s design, I did want to mention how awesome that … Read more Friends and Chocolate Go Together

Laugh Often Love Much Card

CTMH Laugh Often Love Much Card

Today I have this Laugh Often Love Much Card to share. I love this sentiment from the Now & Forever Stamp Set. But what I like even better than the sentiment is how it looks. I always forget just how much I love the look of a white embossed image on dark cardstock. It’s so … Read more Laugh Often Love Much Card

Just For You Sunflower Thoughts

CTMH Just For You Sunflower Thoughts Card

I created this Just For You Sunflower Thoughts Card for Make It Monday yesterday. However, I ran out of time and didn’t get it posted. I figured that even though it’s a day late, it’s still worth sharing! As I’m sure you can guess–I love this new stamp & die set called Sunflower Thoughts. I … Read more Just For You Sunflower Thoughts

CTMH July – September 2022 Catalog

Take One Last Look

Introducing the *NEW* CTMH July – September 2022 Catalog! It’s our first catalog of product available for a 3-month period versus the 2-month style we’ve been used to. It’s very exciting as that means more time with all the wonderful new products! And speaking of products, I thought I’d highlight a few of my favorite … Read more CTMH July – September 2022 Catalog

Little Penguins Party Time Card

CTMH Little Penguin Party Time Card

How cute is this Little Penguins Party Time Card? This fun filmstrip die-cut is the perfect compliment to the Little Penguins Stamp Set! And truth be told, when I saw this die in the In Full Bloom Cardmaking Kit, I wanted the kit just for the die. Don’t get me wrong. The kit as a … Read more Little Penguins Party Time Card

National Send a Card to a Friend Day

CTMH Take It Easy Sloth Card

Happy National Send a Card to a Friend Day! How perfect is it that this holiday falls on our Mail It Monday?! So serendipitous! Did you send out any cards today? I sent out nearly a dozen cards today. With this *NEW* Take It Easy Stamp + Thin Cuts Set, it seems impossible to not … Read more National Send a Card to a Friend Day

Oh Happy Day Card

CTMH Oh Happy Day Card

How adorable is this Oh Happy Day Card? It’s from our *NEW* January Stamp of the Month, Sweet Little Things. It’s absolutely darling. As soon as I saw this stamp set I was in love. And I have no doubt it’s going to be a favorite! I wanted to keep the focus on the darling … Read more Oh Happy Day Card

Happy Camper Mystery Card

CTMH Happy Camper Mystery Card

Today’s card is my Happy Camper Mystery Card. This is the card that inspired Monday’s first-ever Mystery Stamping Challenge. I held this challenge over on my Facebook Page. If you missed seeing the cards that were shared, you should definitely check them out. The designs were all were spot on. I did worry if the … Read more Happy Camper Mystery Card

Best Dad Ever Card

CTMH Best Dad Ever Card

Ready to be inspired with today’s Best Dad Ever Card? Now is the perfect time to create your handmade Father’s Day cards. And with Close To My Heart’s No Ordinary Dad Special, you have 3 fabulous stamp sets to choose from. Or if you like all 3 of them, you can get the Stamp Set … Read more Best Dad Ever Card

A Card to Say You Really Are Amazing

CTMH You Really Are Amazing Card

Need to send a card to say you really are amazing to someone? Why not add a little humor to it with the Cheerful Humor Stamp Set? I’ve been loving this set so much! I’ve paired it with the exclusive patterned papers that came in the kit. But I’ve also used it with the National … Read more A Card to Say You Really Are Amazing

Scandinavian Folk Art Thanks Card

CTMH Scandinavian Folk Art Thanks Card

For today’s Make It Monday (55th edition), I have this fun Scandinavian Folk Art Thanks Card. I went back to basics by using primary colors for the card. I also incorporated a fun symmetrical stamping technique. I like how it turned out. I don’t think I’d normally select these colors to go together (Sapphire, Candy … Read more Scandinavian Folk Art Thanks Card

Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful Card

Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful Card

Today’s project is a stunning Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful Card. I created this card with this month’s Stamp of the Month, Happiness Never Grows Old. I’ve really enjoyed creating with this set. Each project has turned out beautifully. And each so unique. It’s hard to believe there’s only a week left to get … Read more Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful Card

Glittery Handmade 2021 Card

Glittery Handmade 2021 Card

For today’s Make It Monday (40th edition), I’m sharing this beautiful Glittery Handmade 2021 Card that I created using a pattern I shared with you about a month ago. I wanted to show you how you can use the same pattern (found HERE) and make a few minor adjustments and get a completely different look … Read more Glittery Handmade 2021 Card