A Rainbow of possibilities

I am so inspired by this month's special - Create the Rainbow!  These bright colors spoke to me and I had an idea for a fun and colorful birthday layout.  See what's on sale for 25% off during "Create the Rainbow" special!

The colors in this layout are those featured in one of the special paper packs available in June at a 25% discounted.  The Rainbow Cardstock Bundle (CC61810) features 2 sheets each of Tangerine, Lemon, Willow, Pacifica, Pansy and Cranberry for just $7.45.

This layout features a design from the "How-To" book Make It From Your Heart Vol. 1 (9035).  The title and balloons were cut using designs from CTMH Cricut cartridges Artiste (retired) and Artbooking (Z3399).  The decorations were inspired by my CTMH "stash" and included items such as colorful bakers twine, scraps of coordinating paper and "zip strips" from past paper packs, stamped designs from D1477 Universal Backgrounds (retired), D1709 Line it up (Available in the Cricut Flower Market collection Z3290), and D1558 Washi Wonder (Hostess Rewards - retired).  I also pulled out some other older embellishments such as black enamel stars and floret paper flowers.  It was fun to use some of my "scraps" along with this colorful paper bundle!  What's in your stash that will work perfectly with this rainbow of color!?

Also in June, exclusively for the Create the Rainbow event, Close To My Heart has a cute stamp set, "Be A Rainbow" (D1813 $17.95), and several monochromatic paper bundles, ribbon spools, and embellishments at 25% off.

Spring layout and cards

I hope everyone is starting to have some nice weather here in the U.S.  I tried to encourage Mother Nature by making a springtime layout.  Here is a photo of my recent layout for spring and some cards I made around Valentine's Day.  This layout features Close To My Heart's "Chelsea Gardens" paper.

Back in January, I created these 3"x3" Valentine cards featuring the color of the year, Bashful.  I pulled out a variety of stamps I have with hearts and love theme.  I think they turned out ok.  I used regular computer paper and an envelope punch board to make tiny envelopes.

Abundance

Oh boy, it's been a while since I posted one of my class projects.  Since the holiday season is near, I've started working on projects  to hold all the pictures I take at this time of year.

This layout uses 'Falling For You' paper and an image and a few words from stamp set D1312 November Word Puzzle (which was available earlier this year as part of Stampaganza), a border from C1463 Harvest Happiness (retired), and a background from D1710 Playful Patterns (part of the Flower Market Cricut bundle).

To include extra pictures, try adding Flip Flaps (TM) or Pocket Plus (TM) Memory Protectors (TM).

Visit my site to see all the exciting specials available in November 2017.

Huge discounts on Fundamentals paper, embellishment and ribbon bundles! (available Nov 2017)

Lucky

I had so many ideas for this paper, but I finally settled on just "Lucky".  This layout uses Hello Lovely paper and flowers from the Circut Flower Market cartridge. I'm sure I'll make several more pages using this beautiful spring paper.

Hello Lovely Paper Packet (X7216B)

 

Hello Lovely Complements (X7216C) 

Cricut Flower Market cartridge 

(physical cartridge Z3285, shown) 

(digital Z3290, no cartridge, includes paper and stamp sets)

Winter Layouts

Now that the holidays are over and I'm settling back into my regular routine I've had time to create a few more layouts using Oh Deer!

 

Thanks for stopping by.

I scream for ice cream!

I love the new paper "Sugar Rush". It's perfect for birthdays, Valentine's Day, and lots of other celebrations. I love ice cream cones, so this was the perfect paper to create a birthday layout to celebrate those delicious treats.

I used  Thin Cuts-Celebrate (Z3256) to create the title and the Word Search Embossing Folder (Z3250) to create the background behind the ice cream cone.  I lightly sanded the word "sweet" to reveal the white core found inside all Close To My Heart cardstock. The ice cream cone was cut from Cricut Artistry (Z3167) and the cherry on top is from Cricut Artiste (retired).  Other small shapes such as hearts and arrows were cut from Flower Market (Z3285)and Artbooking (Z3169).

You can find all the "Sugar Rush" paper, embellishments and coordinating stamps on my web site.

January is National Papercrafting Month and when you place a qualifying order of $60 you can get this Welcome Home Wreath Kit (link) for free PLUS you are eligible to get the Stamp of the Month, "Adore You" (S1701) for just $5.

Watch this video on the Close To My Heart YouTube channel.

  How to assemble your wreath kit.

I'm Wild about Winter!

Most folks don't look forward to winter.  It's cold, it gets dark early, and sometimes it snows quite a bit and there's too much shoveling.  But, I like to think about the parts of winter that I enjoy, so I made this layout to celebrate the bright side of winter.  I love hot chocolate, sitting by the fire, watching the snow fall, and wearing my favorite sweaters.  It's also a good time to stay inside and scrapbook since I don't feel guilty for not going outside.

This layout features the "Oh Deer!" paper collection.  I've used Seaglass glitter paper in the title using the font from Cricut Artbooking.  The pine cones and needles are from Cricut Flower Market and the Snowflakes are from Cricut Art Philosophy. I used two of my older stamps sets for the embellishments.  (D1480  and C1479)  The layout sketch is from the 'Cherish' How-To book.

Oh Deer! Christmas is right around the corner.

Oh how I love this pretty paper!  (Oh Deer! X7214B) I knew I would love making some Christmas cards using the coordinating stamp set, Perfectly Pine (A1191).

Oh Deer! X7214B

 

Perfectly Pine (A1191)

Here's a card I made using the Oh Deer! paper collection and Perfectly Pine stamp.  I also decorated the envelope flap using the Perfectly Pine stamp so it would coordinate with the card.

 

I used a few older stamps sets to add the borders (C1450 Eclectic Edges - retired) and sentiment (B4103 To You and Yours - retired).  If you have these you may want to pull them out.  There are many other new stamps sets available for the holidays that will make beautiful cards.

Here are a few that will make wonderful cards:

All is Bright (A1190)

 

Sameach (B1538)

 

Jolly Holiday (C1654)

 

Season of Magic (C1665)

 

Very Merry (D1694)

Very Merry is also available in French (D1694F) and Spanish (D1694S).

Jeepers Creepers!

Are you ready to take fabulous Halloween photos and put them on a cute layout? 

This layout is quick and easy using Close To My Heart's "Jeepers Creepers" paper pack (X7211B) and a quick stamped title with two colors layered over one another.  The bat and the friendly monsters were cut using the Artistry Cricut cartridge (Z3167).  Try adding some googly eyes for a touch of whimsy. There is a wide variety of paper and embellishments in the Jeepers Creepers line of products.

Do you have more than four photos?  (I know I will.)  Add some Flip Flaps for an interactive page and space for even more photos.

Left page: 1"x12" Slate is 3" from top.  Below that, 5"x12" Jeepers Creepers monsters and 2"x12" Slate.  Right page:  1"x12" Slate on the right.  Beside that, 5"x 12" Jeepers Creepers monsters.  Across the page, 1"x12" Pansy 2" from bottom of page.  All photo mats are 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" (Lagoon and Black).  Photo embellishment uses the "zip strip".  Journaling card is 3 1/2" x 4 1/2".  Bat and monsters are from Cricut Artistry.

Jeepers Creepers products

Jeepers Creepers paper packet (X7211B)

Jeepers Creepers Complements (X7211C)

 

Jeepers Creepers Assortment (Z4009)

 

Jeepers Creepers Washi Tape (Z4010)

 

Jeepers Creepers coordinating cardstock (Z7211D)

2016 Annual Inspirations Idea Book - It's here!

Great new products!  I can't decide which ones are my favorites, but I'm in LOVE with the color of the year . . . Seaglass.

Take a look . . .

It's National Scrapbooking Month!

It's my favorite time of year! It's spring and it's National Scrapbooking Month!  Close To My Heart has some great new products and paper collections in the new Seasonal Expressions 2 catalog.

In May, we have several great specials. During National Scrapbooking Month, when you have a qualifying order of $60 or more you can get the Happy Times paper packet (CC1063) for free. (You can also purchase it for $14.95). The collection includes beautiful floral designs and gold foil details. It's beautiful. To make the most of this beautiful paper, we have designed a coordinating stamp set, Happy Times (CC1064 for $17.95), that will complete your cards and layout.

 Also in May, all albums are 25% off. Both post bound and D ring albums are part of the special.

And no order would be complete without the festive Stamp of the Month, "Celebrate with Cake" (S1605).  The Stamp of the Month is available for just $5.00 when you have a qualifying order of $50 or you can purchase it for $17.95.

 

Get started on you next album now!  Take advantage of these great offers and get it all!!

-- Album of your choice  $26.21 

-- Page protectors (4110 top load, or type of your choice)  $9.95

-- Spine Expanders (Z4120)  $2.95

-- Happy Times stamp set (CC1064)  $17.95

-------- $57.06

-- Stamp of the Month (S1605) $5.00  (when you spend $50)

-------- $62.02

-- Happy Times paper packet (CC1063)  FREE  (when you spend $60)

April Opportunity

If you've ever thought about becoming a Close To My Heart consultant, now is the time.  We've just unveiled a new consultant kit and if you join in April you have an opportunity to earn a free Circut collection or $100 in Select Product Credit when you have $350 in sales within your first 30 days!  Learn more.

It's Stampaganza Time!

Who loves stamping?  I do! I do!  That's why I love Stampaganza.
Buy two stamp sets and get one free!

I especially enjoy using stamps to create handmade cards. During Stampaganza, you can get a stamp set with images, one with an alphabet, and choose another with birthday sentiments. There are so many combinations. Many stamp sets are compatible with our our Cricut cartridges.  That means you can cut shapes with Cricut and then stamp with a perfectly matched stamp image. No fussy cutting!  You determine which sets work best for you. Imagine how many beautiful cards you could make.

Take a look at all the options!

Buy any two My Acrylix stamp sets (M-, A-, B-, C-, D-, or E-size) at full retail price and get a third stamp set of equal or lesser value FREE! That is a savings of up to $29.95 USD! This offer is only available during March, so start submitting your stamp orders as soon as possible, and let the Stampaganza begin!

*Offer valid March 1, 2016 (9:00 am MST)–March 31, 2016 (11:59 pm MDT) while supplies last. No tax will be charged on the free item(s). Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of all items, including the free item(s). 

January is National Papercrafting Month

January is National Papercrafting Month.  Not that I need that as an excuse to do some crafting and get more gorgeous paper and bling.

To celebrate and get ready for the new year Close To My Heart has some great products.

Celebrate National Papercrafting Month with the exclusive Picture My Life™ Live Your Day scrapbooking program—available for one month only! This collection was designed to coordinate perfectly with the sensational Everyday Life™ 2016 Planner Pages and My Crush^® Everyday Life Pages, so you can seamlessly integrate pocket scrapbooking into your 2016 planner. Whether in the planner or on their own, these cards make it easy to preserve your everyday moments all year long. Get yours today for only $8.95 before this offer is gone!
Watch the Live Your Day video and Contact me for more details.
*Offer valid January 1, 2016 (9:00 am MST)–January 31, 2016 (11:59 pm MST) while supplies last. 


The Everyday Life™ Album, 2016 Planner Pages, and My Crush^® Everyday Life Pages work together to organize and document your year.

Cyberweek 2015!

It's Cyberweek and Close To My Heart has something special for you!

For five days only, a selection of items from Close To My Heart’s current product inventory can be yours for 25% off retail price! Get supplies you’ll need to make handcrafted gifts and cards for the holidays, including our Cricut® Artfully Sent Collection, at an amazing discount! This offer is available for a limited time only, so hurry and make the most of your holiday preparations!
* Offer valid Monday, November 30, 2015 (9:00 am MST) through Friday, December 4, 2015 (4:00 pm MST) while supplies last. Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of any discounted items.

Get 25% off selected items, including:
Cricut® Artfully Sent Collection (Z3168)
Designed Décor Red Magnetic Chalkboard (Z2006)
Designed Décor Display Tray (Z1750)
Picture My Life™ Going Places Scrapbooking Program (Z3180)
Designer Creations Buttoned Bag (Z2053)
Designer Creations Short Stack Album (Z2028)
Designer Creations Ruby Paper Bags (Z2038)
Cut Above™ Dapper Giraffe Card Kit (Z3147)
My Creations™ Pint-Sized Container (Z3137)
Scallop Border Punch (Z1851)
Triangle Border Punch (Z1997)
plus many more!

Christmas Cards

I just finished making Christmas cards using the Workshops on the Go "White Pines" Cardmaking Kit (G1099).  These cards are adorable, easy, and FUN to make!  The kit makes 15 cards (5 each of 3 designs) and comes with an exclusive stamp set for just $24.95.

Workshops on the Go® White Pines Cardmaking Kit Contents:
1 – My Acrylix® White Pines Workshop Stamp Set (D-size)
2 – White Pines B&T Duos™ Papers
5 – Cardstock Sheets(2 Fern, 2 White Daisy, 1 Cranberry)
15 – White Daisy Cards & Envelopes
1 – Bitty Sparkles (Z1263)
1 – Fern Thick Twine (Z3093)
1 – Instructional Brochure
Featured Colors: Chocolate, Cranberry, Fern, Colonial White






The following ink colors are used in this project:  Black(Z2105), Cashmere (Z2175), Cranberry (Z2116), Fern (Z2650).

Recommended block sizes for this stamp set: 1"x1" (Y1000), 1"x3 1/2" (Y1002), 3"x3" (Y1006),  2"x3 1/2" (Y1009)

"Paper Garden" Stamp of the Month - September 2015

Paper Garden is such a lovely stamp set.  It is perfect for making cards or for embellishing your scrapbook pages.  This stamp set is available during September 2015.  With a minimum qualifying purchase of $50, get the Stamp of the Month for $5.00!

 

My 5 x 7 inch card features "Paper Garden" (S1509) stamp of the month using Olive, Buttercup and Goldrush inks.  The sentiment is stamped in Chocolate using "Words of Comfort".  The stamped image is centered on Goldrush and Buttercup cardstock.  I added a small scrap of ribbon across the bottom.    (Buttercup = 4 x 6 inches, Goldrush = 3.5 x 5.5 inches, White = 3.25 x 5.25 with stamped image)

September is National Stamping Month, and this year Close To My Heart has something to help every kind of papercrafter say a big “hello” to life!

Available only during the month of September, these exclusive C-size My Acrylix^® Hello, Life! stamp sets can be purchased for $13.95 each! Or, for an even better deal, you can purchase all three for only $34.95 — a savings of $6.90!

Make certain to follow Close To My Heart’s blog, Instagram, and Facebook page for artwork inspiration featuring these lively stamp sets all month long. You can post your own artwork to your social media channels using the hashtag #ctmhHelloLife. 

Versatile paper collection - Zoe

I loved the Zoe paper collection as soon as I saw it.  The colors will work with so many themes and occasions.  Blue houndstooth and gray plaid for masculine pages and pink polka dots for the ladies. Here's a layout that I've created for an upcoming workshop.  I'm looking forward to using this paper on a few more projects.

Zoe paper collection

 

Zoe paper packet (X7197B)

  

Zoe Complements (X7197C)

 

Zoe Assortment (Z3082)

 

Zoe Workshop on the Go (G1096)