Today’s share is my first sample using September’s Stamp of the Month—Poster Tidings. The set comes with 2 different subway art type images–one for Autumn and one for Winter. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s closer to Autumn or what, but I’m gravitating more toward that image! Note to self: must create more … Read more Autumn Poster Tidings Card
Enhance your lettering and other embellishments by using the *NEW* Ombre Technique. See how it’s done with some fun Close To My Heart products and a lot of creativity. It is so awesome and SO easy!!
Learn how to use Close To My Heart’s ribbons and trims to create elegant embellishments for papercrafting projects. From sophisticated shimmer trim to trendy chevron ribbon, there’s a trim for every card, layout, or 3-D item! Watch this short 3-minute video to learn how with fabulous tips and tricks!
One of the fun parts of attending CTMH’s Annual Convention is participating in the card swaps. It’s a great chance to be inspired by different styles, learn new techniques and be reminded of some classic tricks you may not have used in awhile. The latter is the case with the card above. It’s a … Read more Monochromatic Magic
Watch this 3-minute video to learn how you can use Studio J—Close To My Heart’s online digital scrapbooking software–to create a beautiful layout in just minutes. You’ll learn creative techniques on how to layer My Stickease images-to create your own unique images, use black and white photos to make other photos pop and to add … Read more Studio J Love Your Layout: May 2013
Learn how to create a homemade gift from the heart, personalized down to the very container itself, thanks to Close To My Heart’s gift giving products. From muslin drawstring bags to treat tubes, there’s a container for your special treats for a special someone. To see each of the items showcased in the video (as … Read more Such a Treat–Homemade Gifts!
Learn how to add photos to canvas by using Close To My Heart’s My Creations Canvas Display, your favorite photos, tissue paper and finishing glue. This is SO cool and so inexpensive! The Canvas Displays are only $4.95…can you believe it?!? To get yours, click HERE.
Learn how to dress up a scrapbook layout with fabrics from Close To My Heart’s Chantilly and For Always textile collections. These fabulous fabrics are sure to punch up the pizzazz in your papercrafting. If you’d like to try some of the tricks to using fabrics in your papercrafting shown in this video, click HERE … Read more Fabulous Fabric with Close To My Heart
Use Studio J, Close To My Heart’s online scrapbooking software, to create a beautiful layout in just minutes by watching this month’s “Love Your Layout” video. In 3 minutes, you’ll learn creative techniques on how to rotate pages, crop My Stickease images and create a customized title in a layout using the *NEW* Buzz and … Read more Studio J: Love Your Layout w/ Buzz & Bumble
Love the look of glitz and glamour? Watch this short 4-minute video to learn how to add glitter to your projects for a glamourous look using Close To My Heart’s products like Glitter Paper, Shimmer Trim, Glitz Glitter Gel and more. You’ll see it’s so easy to add shine and glitz to your projects and … Read more Glitter Glam
Did you know Close To My Heart now offers exclusive fabric that coordinates beautifully with their Paper Collections? Check out this 7-minute video to learn great tips and techniques for using fabrics in your artwork–where to use it, how to adhere it, and how to create ruffles, flowers and so much more (and all without … Read more Fabric Basics with Close To My Heart
I’ve only used the Cricut Craft Room a few times–mainly to use digital cartridges I’ve purchased. But after watching this short 5-minute video showing some fun CTMH projects made with the Artiste and Art Philosophy cartridges along with the Cricut Craft Room, I realize I need to utilize it more often! Hopefully you’ll learn a … Read more Close To My Heart and Cricut Craft Room
Now that the *NEW* Spring/Summer CTMH Idea Book is in full swing, there are many, many wonderful *NEW* products to discuss and showcase. In this short 2-minute video you can see just how quick & easy gift-giving can be with our *NEW* Muslin Gift Bags! Watch how you can say ‘thanks’ by giving a gift that … Read more Muslin Gift Bags
Ever see a darling project that you wish to re-create but can’t find the patterned paper it was made with? This sometimes happens to me when I’m looking through the Close To My Heart Idea Book. It’ll take me a minute, but then I realize that darling paper was created by random stamping!! What’s random … Read more Random Stamping How-To
Sometimes the simplest embellishments are the ones we overlook! This is true in this layout…the only embellishment used is the Gold Metallic Marker. But boy does it pop, right? If you look closely, this Merry & Bright page uses dots created with the gold metallic marker to add extra sparkle around the edges of the … Read more Merry & Bright Layout