Moonlight will be CTMH’s Paper Packet that has a Halloween feel to it in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book debuting next month. (If you want a copy, you can EMAIL ME with your contact info.) My mission for my Extravaganza class was to take a paper packet that most will see as Halloween and show the … Read more Introducing…Moonlight
A quick accordian fold card to say “Happy Birthday” to my friend and fellow CTMH Consultant, Elizabeth (early…her birthday is tomorrow!)
Dallas…here I come! I can’t wait for CTMH’s National Convention to begin. Since I’m teaching this year, I got a taste of some of the new products that will debut…and boy are they FABULOUS!! So I’m super excited to see what else they have in store for us. Here’s one of the swap cards I … Read more I’m Fixin’ to Leave for Dallas
Create a finished card in five seconds flat with the new series of single-image A-size My Acrylix stamp sets from Close To My Heart. Use them for quick scrapbook layout titles or easy, one-step cardmaking. Each one is designed to complete your project with a single stamp, and these stamps are super affordable
One of the newer and very popular benefits of Close To My Heart’s My Acrylix stamps is the fact that many of them coordinate with Cricut Art Philosophy shapes giving you lots of creative possibilities! Cut the shape on your Cricut machine, stamp the image on the shape, and attach to your project. In CTMH’s … Read more My Acrylix Stamps: Part IV
Another fabulous feature of Close To My Heart’s My Acrylix stamps is the ability to sponge on multiple inks for a single-impression, multi-color image. Since the stamps, as well as the blocks are clear, you can see exactly how much color you have in the different areas of your stamp–for perfect color distribution (as shown … Read more My Acrylix Stamps: Part III
Yesterday, I shared with you how easy it is to do base and shade stamping with Close To My Heart’s My Acrylix stamps. They are also perfect for creating your own patterned paper. Join me again tomorrow for another fabulous feature of CTMH’s My Acrylix stamps.
My Acrylix® stamps are clearly the best in the stamping industry, giving you incredible creative freedom loaded with possibilities. Did you know? My Acrylix stamps are ready to use right out of the package—no cutting out, mounting, or applying stickers required. Just place the stamp on your block, apply ink, and you’re set! My Acrylix stamps and blocks are … Read more My Acrylix Stamps: Did You Know?
By request, here is a quick video tutorial on how to make a corner bookmark. Hope you enjoy it. And if you have any questions or if there is a technique or project you’d like to learn more about, feel free to leave me a comment and let me know!
It’s been a few years since I’ve made one of these Corner Bookmarks so I thought I would give it another go. I always love how they turn out. So simple yet so elegant, too! Add in Close To My Heart’s Florentine Collection and it’s positively stunning. I used the Zip Strip (the 1/2″ border … Read more Heartfelt Treasures Corner Bookmark
Today’s project with the upcoming Dotty for You Papers features the fun combination of yellow, grey and black. I’m really loving this color combo! See you tomorrow for another sample with the *NEW* Dotty for You Papers!
It’s right around the corner…Easter that is! Are you still looking for those last minute gift ideas for darling Easter surprises? Well, look no further! These adorable triangle box treat holders (which hold yummy Hershey Kisses) are incredibly easy to create and are always loved by the recipient. And just when you thought this treat … Read more Easter Surprises
Close To My Heart’s April Stamp of the Month “You Are…” has a lot of fun possibilities to it (backgrounds, sentiments, border strips and more!) And here is a card I created using it:
It’s no secret that I love Close To My Heart products. But you know what else I love? I love it when people share their creations with me! First of all, it shows they are using the products they are purchasing (and not just collecting them–you know it happens!!) Secondly, it provides such great inspiration … Read more Sharing CTMH Inspiration
Create a pair of “dino-mite” scrapbook pages for a girl and a boy. Simply by changing up your color palette, you can achieve a masculine or feminine look using the exact same stamp set (Roar! and Princess Wings.) In this Close To My Heart video, we show you how to create the scrapbook pages featured on … Read more Dino-mite Scrapbook Pages