Send a Handmade Card Just Because

CTMH Just Because Card

I have a challenge for you!  I encourage you to send a handmade card to someone either this weekend or this coming week–just because!  Just because it will brighten their day.  It will also brighten your day knowing you helped make someone else feel special.  I’ve just mailed a couple handmade cards myself. Leave a … Read more Send a Handmade Card Just Because

A Message To All Empowered Women Who Want To Be Entrepreneurs!

CTMH Rainbow Cake Topper

CTMH Rainbow Cake Topper

Tomorrow, Sunday, April 7th is Empowered Women Entrepreneur Day.  Especially in the crafting industry this is such an important day.  So many crafting companies have been started and/or are owned by women.  And isn’t it so awesome how supportive and caring the crafting community is?!?

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It’s Bring Back My Pack with Zoe!

CTMH Zoe Workshop Kit with Stamp Set

Bring Back My Pack--Zoe CTMH Special

I’m so excited to share with you that Close To My Heart has brought back their very popular paper collection-Zoe.  This collection which debuted back in 2015, is coming back with a little revamping.  Some colors have been updated to make the colors more on trend with current times.

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Love So Sweet April Stamp of the Month

Love So Sweet Cards

April Stamp of the Month Love So Sweet Stamp Set

I am SO excited about Close To My Heart’s April Stamp of the Month, Love So Sweet.  As soon as I saw it in the Seasonal Expressions 1 Catalog, I knew it would be a popular one.  And now it’s April so this fabulous stamp set is available to order! 

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Happy Spring Card

Happy 1st day of Spring!  I whipped up this quick card to commemorate the occasion.  I used our Love Blossoms Kit that is only available until the end of the month.  The kit includes all you need to make gorgeous cards–the beautiful Embellishing Thread and even mini ink pads are included! The only extra items … Read more Happy Spring Card

Make Quick & Easy Cards with Close To My Heart

Thankful Picture My Life Card

Thankful Picture My Life Card

With Close To My Heart’s recent announcement that you can save 35% on their *NEW* Picture My Life Cards, I thought I’d share just how quick and easy you can create cards with these cards.  They take hardly any time to make and they look great, too!

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In Honor Of International Ask A Question Day, Ask Your Questions Here!

CTMH Question Mark Card

CTMH Question Mark Card

Today is International Ask a Question Day.  And as luck would have it, it’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday (and Pi Day, too!)  Einstein once said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning.”  So in celebration of today I’m encouraging you to ask any craft-related question you have!  Leave your question in the comments below and I’ll answer them. 

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How I’m Celebrating International Women’s Day!

Create the Future Card

Create the Future Cards for New CTMH Consultants

Today is International Women’s Day.  I decided to celebrate the occasion by making some handmade cards for new Close To My Heart Consultants who recently joined my Close To My Heart team. 

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Moments to Remember Matchbook Card

Closeup of This Happened Matchbook Card

March SOTM This Happened Stamp Set

At first glance Close To My Heart’s March Stamp of the Month, This Happened, seems like it could only be used to create scrapbook layouts.  Well, today I have a card I created with this stamp set that shows that you can make cards with this set, too!

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Stamp & Scrapbook Expo Inspiration

2019 Pleasanton Expo CTMH Make & Take

Scrapbook Expo Logo

The past couple of weeks have been extremely busy for me.  Not only was my daughter in the throw’s of Girl Scout Cookie Season, but I was also preparing our Close To My Heart booth for the Pleasanton Stamp & Scrapbook Expo.

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