The One Product That Makes Me a Better Stamper!

While it’s hard to tell from this picture since they appear black and not clear, CTMH’s My Acrylix Stamps are hands down the one product that make me a better stamper!  But a very close 2nd since truly they work hand-in-hand are the clear acrylic blocks!   I still remember when I first signed up … Read more The One Product That Makes Me a Better Stamper!

Tools for Tasteful Scrapbook Pages

Have you noticed how throughout CTMH’s Idea Book they have various creations that have a little circles that say “Online Video Project” next to them?  Whenever you see these, you can watch a video to learn the tricks for creating that project.  Page 105 has an AMAZING layout that I loved as soon as I … Read more Tools for Tasteful Scrapbook Pages

Stamps from Down Under

Last summer Close To My Heart expanded into Australia and New Zealand.  With this happy expansion, several exclusive stamp sets were created for their Idea Books specifically.  Well, as you’d expect, they were fabulous and CTMH Consultants here in the U.S. requested access to these gems, too.  Responding to our pleas, CTMH made them available … Read more Stamps from Down Under

Sweet Life Stamp of the Month

Close To My Heart’s July Stamp of the Month—Sweet Life, includes 9 images for only $5 with a qualifying $50 order.  As always, this set is only available during the month of July. Let’s look at the beautiful projects you can make with this limited-time stamp set… a beautiful clear pillow box perfect for gift-giving. … Read more Sweet Life Stamp of the Month

A Different Spin with Some Interactive Pieces

Close To My Heart’s chipboard spinner is ideal for incorporating in scrapbook layouts for an interactive element.  Stamp, cover with paper, or attach as is for a different spin.  See how simple it can be in this short 3-minute video. To see more about the spinner, click HERE.  For more about the Wheel of Life … Read more A Different Spin with Some Interactive Pieces

How to Keep Your Stamps Clean and Preserved

In this short 2-minute video you’ll see how quick and easy it can be to keep your stamps clean and preserved.  Simply using Close To My Heart’s My Acrylix Stamp Scrubber along with the My Acrylix Spritz Cleaner will help keep your stamps in tip-top shape. To learn more about CTMH’s My Acrylix Stamp Scrubber, … Read more How to Keep Your Stamps Clean and Preserved

Mini Summer Scrapbook Album

  I’m finally ahead of the game on something!  I made this fun mini summer scrapbook album and now all I’ll need to do is add photos and journaling from this summer and the memories will be captured and complete in no time at all! The album is completely from scratch…I used some thin chipboard … Read more Mini Summer Scrapbook Album

Interactive Scrapbook Layout

Close To My Heart has a fun *NEW* interactive embellishment–perfect for a scrapbook layout.  The *NEW* Spinner is a stampable white chipboard piece complete with a removable moving arrow.  Plus, if that wasn’t cool enough, there’s also a fabulous coordinating stamp set; the Wheel of Life Stamp Set helps make this new embellishment have even more … Read more Interactive Scrapbook Layout

Back to School Scrapbook Layout

It’s back to school time and Close To My Heart has you covered for capturing that first day back!  CTMH’s *NEW* Scholastic  Workshop on the Go is the perfect choice for a quick & easy way to get your Back to School scrapbook layout done. The nice thing about these kits is that you can … Read more Back to School Scrapbook Layout

Stepping Up Your Stamping

Here’s a little sneak peek into some *NEW* Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter products that will debut tomorrow! Plus, you’ll learn how versatile our My Acrylix stamp sets are that are included in our Workshops on the Go—La Belle Vie, Dakota and Moonlight  scrapbooking kits.  You’ll love using them for all kinds of projects!

My Acrylix Stamps: Did You Know?

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?

Stars Shine Bright Layout

This year CTMH‘s Annual Convention is going to be held in Dallas, TX with the theme “Stars Shine Bright.”  As part of their marketing for it, they sent Consultants a die-cut postcard a few months ago telling of all the fun to be had.  Instantly I thought, I need to save this and use it … Read more Stars Shine Bright Layout