There are only 2 more days to shop from Close To My Heart’s Seasonal Expressions 1 Catalog. Come Monday, May 1st, items in this catalog will no longer be available (with the exception of a few select items.) Now is the time to look back through the Seasonal Expressions 1 Catalog and see if there … Read more Thinking of You Card
Did you know today is National Cat Lady Day? I actually didn’t until I heard it on the radio this morning. My daughter, a HUGE fan of cats, was delighted to hear the news. So in honor of the day, I whipped up this cute card. Here are the supplies I used to create it: … Read more Happy National Cat Lady Day!
If you’re looking for a darling birthday card idea, look no further! This cute card made by Ramona is simple to make–the toughest part is the fussy cutting. Plus, it doesn’t take a lot of supplies or fancy techniques to create–just a little creative use of some basic supplies. I love that she used the … Read more Happy Birthday Card
Today is National Grilled Cheese Day. The perfect excuse to enjoy a tasty sandwich for lunch or dinner–whether you do the traditional grilled cheese sandwich or make it a little more gourmet. I shared this card back in February for Groundhog’s Day, but with the sentiment from the Silly Sayings Stamp Set, it … Read more Happy National Grilled Cheese Day!
It’s time to start thinking about making your Mother’s Day card! It’ll be here before you know it. Today’s card is one made by DeAnn B. as part of our CTMH Consultant swap. I love that she not only decorated the outside, but she also did the inside with … Read more Mother’s Day Card
Happy Friday! Today I thought I’d share another project created with our March Stamp of the Month—Tea-rrific. For this card, I did a split stamping technique with the stack of teacups from this set. It’s a fun twist having the stamped image go from a uncolored look on one color of cardstock to a vivid, … Read more Tea-rrific Shared Times Card
I just can’t stop creating with this set! It’s so darn fun. And with a matching die set, it couldn’t get any easier to create simple, fun and adorable cards. The Sugar Rush Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle comes with 12 fun images and 3 coordinating die shapes. Plus, it’s 25% off this month. It doesn’t … Read more Donut Happy Birthday Card
Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day–are you ready?! I thought today I’d do a Throwback Thursday by sharing this St. Patrick’s Day Card I created several years ago. It’s the perfect way to wish you luck in preparing for tomorrow! My kids have already been pondering what type of shenanigans the leprechauns will be up to … Read more Good Luck for St. Patrick’s Day
Today is March 14 or in other words–Pi Day! I wonder if places like Marie Callender’s see a big increase in pie sales today!? =) I know in my home it’s always a request my kids make of me on this day each year–“bake pie, mom!” So today, on one of our warmer days–80+ degrees–I … Read more Happy Pi Day 2017!
Happy National Napping Day! Feeling sleepy today after Daylight Savings? I know I am! Today’s card felt like the perfect companion to today’s holiday. A nice cup of tea and then a little nap! I made this card with Close To My Heart’s March Stamp of the Month—Tea-rrific. I felt like this set worked … Read more Tea-rrific National Napping Day
Now is the time to take advantage of this month’s Thin Cuts Special with Close To My Heart and prepare for Teacher Appreciation Week (which will occur May 1-5 this year.) Close To My Heart debuted a new School Kids Stamp Set last summer with the release of their Annual Inspirations Catalog. Then a few months ago, … Read more Teacher Appreciation School Card
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day! Are you ready? Do you still need to make up a special Valentine’s Day Card? Here is a quick and really simple way to make a fun Valentine’s Day card. For this card design, I took a little different approach. Using Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Basic Hearts Thin Cuts, I cut … Read more Last Minute DIY Valentine’s Day Card
Happy Groundhog Day to you! Here in California, Groundhog Day doesn’t seem like such a big deal. I can remember growing up in the Midwest waiting to hear what Phil would say–please let Spring come early! I guess since our weather isn’t as harsh we don’t need to hold out hope for an early Spring as … Read more Happy Groundhog Day!
Yep, it’s February already. It’s hard to believe, right? And you know what else is also hard to believe? Easter is just around the corner! Close To My Heart has you covered with this month’s Stamp of the Month. The Easter Bunny Stamp Set is exactly what you’d imagine–a darling stamp set featuring bunnies and … Read more Hello February!
I love the Twist and Pop style cards. They definitely aren’t the thinnest card to mail, but they have such a fun “wow” factor to them which makes them so irresistible to make! This birthday twist and pop card is one we are creating in this month’s Technique Time Class. I love the bright cheery … Read more Birthday Twist and Pop Card