How to Create a Handmade Card in Minutes

CTMH A Simple Thanks Card

Do you know how to create a handmade card in minutes? Sometimes we feel creatively blocked or we become too elaborate with our cards. We finish a card and realize we’ve spent an hour working on it! Sound familiar? Well, today I needed a quick thank you card so I grabbed my Craft with Heart … Read more How to Create a Handmade Card in Minutes

CTMH Weekend Workshop Sale

CTMH Weekend Workshop Layout Samples

Are you ready for a CTMH Weekend Workshop Sale? Starting later today, you’ll find amazing savings on select scrapbooking and cardmaking workshop kits with our Weekend Workshop Sale! This sale will offer incredible deals starting at 2:00 pm (PDT) today, June 18 and ending at 10:59 pm (PDT) on Sunday, June 20. You will love … Read more CTMH Weekend Workshop Sale

Return to the Happiest Place

CTMH Return to the Happiest Place Special

It’s time to return to the happiest place with Close To My Heart. If you are new to Close To My Heart then you missed last year’s Happiest Place Special that featured a whole suite of products from exclusive stamps to beautiful foil cardstock. Well, you’re in luck! We’re having a Return to the Happiest … Read more Return to the Happiest Place

Close To My Heart Happiest Place Collection

CTMH Happiest Place Coordinating Cardstock

If you’ve seen the cover of the *NEW* July-August Catalog, then you’ve gotten a sneak peek of the Close To My Heart Happiest Place Collection. This highly anticipated collection is AMAZING. Especially if you are a Disney fan. But even if you aren’t a Disney fan, you have to check out the Happiest Place Coordinating … Read more Close To My Heart Happiest Place Collection

Blue Skies for National Scrapbooking Month

CTMH Blue Skies Projects

CTMH Blue Skies Special

May is National Scrapbooking Month and Close To My Heart is celebrating with a beautiful *NEW* collection called Blue Skies.  Not only is this a stunning collection with vibrant colors and patterns of paper along with cheerful stamp images, but there is also a great assortment of kit options to suit your fancy.

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Are You Ready for National Scrapbooking Day?

Updated CTMH NSD Projects Bundle

CTMH National Scrapbooking Day Event

We are just over a week away from our fantastic National Scrapbooking Day celebration! You are invited to join us for this FREE all-day event, which will take place  Saturday, May 2, from 11:00 am–11:00 pm (MDT)  on the Close To My Heart Facebook Page. We will be showcasing beautiful creative projects and giving away products galore throughout the day. You need to RSVP (click “going”) to the event in order to be eligible for giveaways, so visit the Event page to get more details and RSVP! 

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More Great Stay-at-home Crafting Projects

CTMH Yesterday & Today Scrapbooking Kit

We know that for many, crafting is a social activity. During these days where we’re all more limited in our ability to get together, you may be discovering new ways of connecting with others. As you master the art of group video chats, one thing that could help you feel even more connected with your crafting buddies is working on the same projects as each other—and our scrapbooking and cardmaking workshop kits are the ideal candidates!

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National Scrapbooking Day with Close To My Heart

CTMH National Scrapbooking Day Event

CTMH National Scrapbooking Day Event

Two days ago I shared Close To My Heart’s announcement that they were going to host an all-day FREE Virtual Craft Day to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day.  Since 1994, National Scrapbooking Day has always been the first Saturday in May–making it May 2nd this year.  For many, going to a traditional all-day crop or other crafting event is out of the question.  From basic social distancing to Shelter-in-Place Orders this just isn’t possible.

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Telling the Story of Life Right Now

CTMH Storyteller Sample

CTMH Story Starter

Life can change quickly, as evidenced by the events of the last couple of weeks! Moments like this, where routines are disrupted and the pace of life changes, tend to bring life into greater focus and help us see the things that are truly important.

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Crafting During Social Distancing

I Love Crafting Sign

Things are changing rapidly these days.  The world we once knew is definitely not the same.  From day to day, things are changing so much.  Friday my kids’ school was shut down for 3 weeks (and likely longer) and now today they announced starting at midnight we’re ordered to shelter in place, only leaving our homes for essentials like food or medical needs.

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These Are My People Special

Close To My Heart These Are My People Special

Close To My Heart These Are My People Special

Close To My Heart’s March Special, These Are My People, is the perfect way to document all your special relationships with the people that mean the most to you.   

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It’s the CTMH Cyber Monday Sale!

2019 CTMH Cyber Monday Flash Sale

It’s time to save on all your favorite essentials (like cardstock, scissors…) as well as snag those sparkly things you love so much (Shimmer Brushes, Glitter Paper…) Be sure to shop early as items are expected to sell out (especially those eagerly anticipated individual Craft with Heart Scrapbooking Kits; don’t fret if you missed out … Read more It’s the CTMH Cyber Monday Sale!

Elf on the Shelf Memory Keeping

CTMH Days of December & Elf on the Shelf

Want a great way to record the shenanigans of your Elf on the Shelf this year?  Why not use the Close to My Heart Days of December Kit?  It’s all packaged and designed for you.  To see all the options of this Close To My Heart Special, check out my ONLINE CTMH STORE.

CTMH Black Friday Deals Start Now!

2019 CTMH Black Friday

You’ve waited–and NOW it’s time.  Time for Close To My Heart’s 24-hour Black Friday Flash Sale.  Get deals on retired, current and even exclusive Close To My Heart products only available during this sale.  It’s almost too good to be true!  You can shop the Black Friday Flash Sale on my ONLINE CTMH STORE.

Best Friends Furever Now Available!

CTMH Best Friends Furever Special

CTMH Best Friends Furever Special

If you’re like me, you’ve been waiting for this ADORABLE Best Friends Furever Special from Close To My Heart to become available since you saw the sneak peek in the *NEW* November/December Catalog.

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