Happy National Peanut Butter Day!

Beloved Bouquet Valentine's Heart Card

Do you love peanut butter?  Then today is your day!  Today is National Peanut Butter Day! In honor of the day, I thought I’d share this lovely card created by Deb for our Annual Crazy for Cards Event we hosted yesterday.  I suggested she stuff Dove Chocolate Hearts into her heart “envelope.” But you know … Read more Happy National Peanut Butter Day!

Watercolor Paints are Wonderful

To the Moon Watercolor Card

Playing with watercolor paints is awesome–it’s like you can’t mess it up!  Need a little more color, add it. Need less color, add some water. Plus, there are fun techniques you can do with the paints.  The one I’ve done here–a Salt Watercolor Technique–uses Kosher salt.  It’s super simple and just requires a little patience … Read more Watercolor Paints are Wonderful

Wonderful Cards and Useful Card Techniques

Birthday Money Holder Card

On Saturday we held our semi-annual Crazy for Cards Event.  Guests came and made an assortment of 12 cards, complete with envelopes.  We had a variety of different styles–traditional cards, unique folds, money holders (like pictured above and below) and we sprinkled in a few useful techniques as well.  It’s always a fun event! This … Read more Wonderful Cards and Useful Card Techniques

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Cricut Crafts That You Can Make

Are you looking for Cricut crafting ideas and projects to try? This is the place! You’ll see 3D art projects, professional looking cards, and seasonal ornaments here. And lots more. I hope that you get inspired to try some of these projects – you and your Cricut will be busy for weeks to come! Close to My Heart papers, stamps, and … Read more Cricut Crafts That You Can Make

Valentine’s Diaper Fold Treat Container

Diaper Fold Valentine's Treat Container

Short on time for creating a special Valentine’s treat?  Use the Diaper Fold Technique and create any size container/pouch to stuff with some yummy chocolates like Hershey Kisses & Hugs! Supplies used: Heartstrings Paper Packet (X7193B) Heartstrings Workshop Stamp Set (G1090) Whisper Ink Pad (Z2172) Pink Shimmer Trim (Z1986) Sanding Kit (Z1294) Cranberry Striped Twill … Read more Valentine’s Diaper Fold Treat Container

Polar Bear Home for the Holidays Card

Each month with my Stamp Club I always create a project using the current Stamp of the Month.  Here is the card we created this month using the Home for the Holidays Stamp Set (this set coordinates with our Cricut Art Philosophy Collection.)  It was fun showing off the ease and beauty of using 2 separate … Read more Polar Bear Home for the Holidays Card

October Stamp of the Month: Home for the Holidays

Close To My Heart’s October Stamp of the Month—Home for the Holidays–coordinates beautifully with the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection.  This stamp set makes festive holiday tags, darling handmade cards as well as the perfect accents for your scrapbook pages.  You can purchase this stamp set all month long for it’s regular retail value of $17.95 … Read more October Stamp of the Month: Home for the Holidays

March’s Happy Place

  Here’s another card made using CTMH’s March Stamp of the Month, Happy Place.  It’s a great use of our Embossing Folders, Alcohol markers and especially our Stitch Guide! Supplies Used: Happy Place Stamp Set S1403 Ruby Cardstock X5927 Black Cardstock 1386 White Daisy Cardstock 1385 Black & Grey Glitter Paper Z1829 Archival Black Stamp … Read more March’s Happy Place

Happy Place with CTMH’s Stamp of the Month

Here’s a fancy fold card that I made using the Happy Place Stamp of the Month. I focused more on the technique of creating a fancy fold card while incorporating cuts from the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. This will be one of the projects my Stamp Club will create this month.     Supplies used: Happy … Read more Happy Place with CTMH’s Stamp of the Month

Upcycled Beaker Vase

  About a month ago I received a bunch (2 full boxes!) of used beakers that were about to be thrown out.  There are so many great things you can do to re-use these.  So this upcycled beaker vase became one of this month’s Stamp Club projects!  Quick and easy, but very delightful!  It only takes … Read more Upcycled Beaker Vase

Love Your Smile Card

As promised here is another amazing card I received in my swap using the *NEW* CTMH Holiday Guide products.  This simple, yet stunning card is from Jen L. Supplies used include: Z1915 Hip Pics Album Kit Stamp Set X7176B Sparkle & Shine Paper Collection Z2173 Slate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2170 Ruby Exclusive Inks Stamp … Read more Love Your Smile Card

CTMH’s Holiday Gift Guide

It’s the Holiday Season! I participated in a card swap with some other CTMH Consultants to make fabulous samples using CTMH’s new products to share with you over the coming weeks.   This first card came from Roberta M.  She used the *NEW* Charming Chevrons Stamp Set. Fun, right?  She even incorporated our *NEW* Sparkles … Read more CTMH’s Holiday Gift Guide

Scandinavian Wishes Card

  It’s October…time for another *NEW* exclusive stamp set from Close To My Heart!  Yesterday I gave you inspiration for Halloween, but this month’s set is perfect for getting your holiday cards done–Scandinavian style! Scandinavian Wishes comes with 12 great images that coordinate with our Cricut Art Philosophy Collection and can be yours for only … Read more Scandinavian Wishes Card

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