Live. Laugh. Love. Card

CTMH Live Laugh Love Card

There is always a bunch of excitement when new product is released. Consultants look forward to it.  Customers look forward to it.  It’s always a super exciting time filled with lots of creativity. An additional element that I always love is participating in a card swap featuring these *NEW* CTMH products.  Truly, it’s like Christmas … Read more Live. Laugh. Love. Card

Happy National Cat Lady Day!

National Cat Lady Day Card

Did you know today is National Cat Lady Day?  I actually didn’t until I heard it on the radio this morning.  My daughter, a HUGE fan of cats, was delighted to hear the news. So in honor of the day, I whipped up this cute card. Here are the supplies I used to create it: … Read more Happy National Cat Lady Day!

Tea-rrific Shared Times Card

Tea-rrific Shared Times Card

Happy Friday!  Today I thought I’d share another project created with our March Stamp of the Month—Tea-rrific. For this card, I did a split stamping technique with the stack of teacups from this set.  It’s a fun twist having the stamped image go from a uncolored look on one color of cardstock to a vivid, … Read more Tea-rrific Shared Times Card

Tea-rrific National Napping Day

Side View Tea-rrific Side Step Card

  Happy National Napping Day!  Feeling sleepy today after Daylight Savings?  I know I am!  Today’s card felt like the perfect companion to today’s holiday.  A nice cup of tea and then a little nap! I made this card with Close To My Heart’s March Stamp of the Month—Tea-rrific. I felt like this set worked … Read more Tea-rrific National Napping Day

St. Patrick’s Day Self-Closing Box

Tea-rrific St Patricks Self Closing Box

St. Patrick’s Day will be here before you know it!  I was teaching a group of friends how to make Self-Closing Boxes last night and decided to make myself a St. Patrick’s Day themed one.  I really like how it turned out!  These boxes are super fun as all you need to do to open … Read more St. Patrick’s Day Self-Closing Box

Easter Bunny Treat Container

Easter Bunny SOTM Treat Container

It’s the final 2 days to get Close To My Heart’s February Stamp of the Month—Easter Bunny. I made this fun little treat container using this set–it could be used for Easter but it could also be a little surprise for any day! This stamp set is so adorable with it’s family of bunnies and … Read more Easter Bunny Treat Container

Hello February!

CTMH February Stamp of the Month Card

Yep, it’s February already.  It’s hard to believe, right?  And you know what else is also hard to believe?  Easter is just around the corner!  Close To My Heart has you covered with this month’s Stamp of the Month. The Easter Bunny Stamp Set is exactly what you’d imagine–a darling stamp set featuring bunnies and … Read more Hello February!

Last Day for FREE Wreath Kit

Angled Welcome Home Wreath

It’s officially here–the last day of January which also is the last day to get your FREE Close To My Heart Welcome Home Wreath Kit.  Don’t miss this great opportunity to get a gorgeous DIY Wreath Kit! Also, it’s the final day to grab the January Stamp of the Month. The Adore You Stamp Set … Read more Last Day for FREE Wreath Kit

A Simple Thinking of You Card

Thinking of You Thoughtful Flowers Card

  Today I’m sharing a quick and easy card created with Close To My Heart’s December Stamp of the Month.  This stamp set–Thoughtful Flowers–is only available through tomorrow! For this card, I embossed the Poppies using Black Pigment ink and Clear Embossing Powder. Then I colored them in using our ShinHan Touch Twin Markers in … Read more A Simple Thinking of You Card

Thoughtful Flowers Thank You Card

Thoughtful Flowers Thank You Card

Thoughtful Flowers CTMH Dec Stamp of the Month

We’re in the final days of December which means it’s the last few days to get your December Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart!  Thoughtful Flowers is a beautiful floral stamp set with sentiments you’ll use over and over again.

Thoughtful Flowers Thank You Card

I made this beautiful thank you card using this stamp set along with the Swan Lake Paper Pack.

Swan Lake Paper Pack

While this particular paper pack has a bit of a fall feel to it (one pattern has fall-themed sentiment, acorns, etc.), you can also achieve other looks, too.

And as luck would have it, today during CTMH’s Boxing Week Special, there is a Swan Lake Bundle at 50% off.

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12 Days of CTMH Deals Day #11

CTMH Daily Deal #11

It’s Day #11 of my 12 Days of Close To My Heart Deals.  There’s only 2 deals left!! Today’s deal is one that will have you ready to create the best watercolor projects ever! Today when you EMAIL ME with an order for our Watercolor Pencils + our *NEW* Watercolor Paints and Paint Brush Set, … Read more 12 Days of CTMH Deals Day #11

12 Days of CTMH Deals Day #10

CTMH Daily Deal #10

Today is Day #10 of my 12 Days of Close To My Heart Deals.  Are you ready for another great deal? Today when you EMAIL ME with an order for any of our 4 color palettes of Pigment Pad Sets, you’ll receive a FREE Sea Glass Pigment Pad–it’s our gorgeous Color of the Year! Pigment pads give … Read more 12 Days of CTMH Deals Day #10

12 Days of CTMH Deals Day #9

CTMH Daily Deal #9

Happy Friday!  It’s time for Deal #9 of my 12 Days of Close To My Heart Deals. Today when you EMAIL ME with an order for any of our current 4 themed Paper Packs PLUS the Coordinating Cardstock, you’ll receive a FREE coordinating accessory! As a refresher, here is how the 12 Days of CTMH Deals … Read more 12 Days of CTMH Deals Day #9

12 Days of CTMH Deals Day #7

CTMH Daily Deal #7

Welcome to Day #7 of my 12 Days of Close To My Heart Deals!  We’ve past the halfway point and are now on the final 6 days of deals. Today when you EMAIL ME with an order for any three (3) of our exclusive My Acrylix Stamp Sets, you’ll receive a 4th one for FREE!  (*Your … Read more 12 Days of CTMH Deals Day #7

12 Days of CTMH Deals Day #2

CTMH Daily Deal #2

Welcome to Day #2 of my 12 Days of Close To My Heart Deals! I absolutely love CTMH’s Shimmer Trims.  They add amazing shine & shimmer without any glittery mess. Plus, they already have the adhesive backing making them super easy to use! Today only, when you EMAIL ME and let me know what color(s) of Shimmer … Read more 12 Days of CTMH Deals Day #2