This is a second project we did at my Custom Cricut Class. I altered the Cricut Artiste Present Card to hold a gift card by adding one of our now retired small paper bags. I love how the pinked edges create the look of some tissue paper popping out! This project was super simple to … Read more Cricut Artiste Present Gift Card Holder
Last night, I taught a Custom Cricut Class. There were 2 objectives…1.) show them how to use their *NEW* Cricut Explore Machines and 2.) create some gift card holders. This scallop edge gift card holder card made from CTMH’s Cricut Artiste Collection was one of three projects we made. This was to give them … Read more Cricut Artiste Gift Card Holder
The stamp set Mother’s Day–with 8 different images–is a bit sassy with a retro feel to the images of the moms. This card I received from Joy M. is a great example of incorporating many fun embellishments for a true “wow” factor to the card. The supplies she used on this card are: Mother’s Day … Read more A Sassy Card for Mom
Glue or adhesive is one of the most personalized tool a crafter has. There are so many choices out there–each having their own pros and cons. Close To My Heart has a wonderful 2-way glue called Bonding Memories. It comes in both a broad tip as well as a small-tipped pen version (great for adding … Read more Bonding Memories: The perfect 2-way glue
Need a quick and simple hello card to send to a friend? Today’s card is just that! The fun and whimsical letters contained in this month’s Stamp of the Month make it easy to create any sentiment you need for your cards (or perfect titles for scrapbook layouts!) The longest part of making this card … Read more Hello Circus Alphabet Card
Today’s card is one of the projects my Stamp Club made this month. Everyone liked the unique spin on a traditional sized card. With simple modifications you can change the look of a card dramatically. I simply cut away the top third of the card and had them use a circle punch to draw the … Read more Just Because Card
Watch this 6-minute video to learn how to make your own perfect party favors using CTMH’s Cricut Artiste Collection along with the My Acrylix Big Top Stamp set. You’ll fall in love with these cute and easy ideas!
This Dream Easel card made by Nicole B. makes me think of being a Close To My Heart Consultant. As a Consultant, you get the opportunity to have sneak peeks into new products on a regular basis. And who doesn’t love to play with new stamping and scrapbooking products before anyone else?!? A dream … Read more Dreamer Easel Card
Looking for inspiration for cards or scrapbook layouts? Look no further than the Make It From Your Heart books from Close To My Heart. There are two books currently–Volume 1 and Volume 2. Each softbound book contains 16 two-page layout patterns, 2 single-page patterns and 12 different card patterns. You just can’t beat the price of … Read more Book of Inspiration
The fun and artsy font of CTMH’s July Stamp of the Month—Circus Alphabet–is perfect for a birthday card. This birthday card is so quick to put together with the help of the Cricut Artiste Collection. Using the bright and cheerful papers from the Lollydoodle Paper Pack along with some Flamingo Dots and Bitty Sparkles makes … Read more Circus Alphabet Birthday Card
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I coordinated class gifts for the teachers in both my son and daughter’s classes again this year. Since I’m always short on time, I tried to keep the ideas similar enough that I wouldn’t be stressed out more than I needed to be at the end of the school year. First, I started by making … Read more End of First Grade Teacher Gifts
With our End-of-the-Year party theme centered around space, I figured doing the Teacher Thank You Card in that same theme was only fitting. I made it in a 5″ x 7″ size so there was a little more room than the standard 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ card for families to sign it. We passed it around … Read more End of the Year Teacher Appreciation Cards
Here’s a July Stamp of the Month card (Circus Alphabet) made using the lower case font to create a patterned paper done with the tone-on-tone technique. It also uses the negative piece from a heart shape cut from the Cricut Artiste Collection. Add in some fun embellishments (Aqua Dots, Washi Tape and separated Burlap Ribbon) … Read more Circus Alphabet Stamp of the Month Card
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