Sometimes the simplest embellishments are the ones we overlook! This is true in this layout…the only embellishment used is the Gold Metallic Marker. But boy does it pop, right? If you look closely, this Merry & Bright page uses dots created with the gold metallic marker to add extra sparkle around the edges of the … Read more Merry & Bright Layout
This installment of “Clearly the Best: Stamping with Close To My Heart” features a stamping technique for creating your own tone-on-tone patterned paper. It’s a short 4-minute video that will inspire you to add a little depth to your projects simply by adding some tone-on-tone stamping. I know you’ll enjoy it!
Another card made using this month’s stamp of the month–Happy Valentine’s. Pretty simple. The only real time intensive portion was on the cracked glass technique on the rose. The cracked glass technique is really quite simple if you are familiar with heat embossing. At its core, it’s simply creating layers of clear embossing on … Read more Smitten Valentine’s Card
Ever feel like you’d like to learn a little more about the basics of stamping? Well, here it is in a nice short 4-minute video! This video episode of CTMH’s “Clearly the Best” features some core basic stamping techniques that will help you enhance your projects. Enjoy!!
Watch this short 2-minute video to learn more about how to add a personal touch to your artwork with the *NEW* My Acrylix® monogram stamps from Close To My Heart! To get yours today, click HERE.
“Cluster Luster” features a stamping technique for clustering multiple images in a cute and coordinated design. Watch this short 5-minute video to learn more.
“Re-vamping with Overstamping” features a stamping technique called overstamping for layering stamped images to create the illusion of depth. Watch this short 3-minute video and learn how easy it is!
“How to Kiss—with Stamps” features a stamping technique called kissing for removing ink from a stamp to create a customized image. Watch this short 4-minute video and become an expert at kissing, with stamps that is!
Have you seen CTMH’s *NEW* Advent Calendar Kit? I just finished mine up and thought I could provide you some helpful tips for completing yours! First, here are some pictures of mine… Some great tools to have on hand for this project are… Liquid Glass (ensures strong bond) Finishing Files (great for smoothing the chipboard … Read more Holiday Advent Calendar
Ever wonder which to choose…pigment or dye ink? Watch this short Clearly the Best: Stamping with Close To My Heart video to learn techniques for using and choosing between the two! To see CTMH’s dye inks, click HERE. And to see their pigment inks, click HERE.
At Saturday’s Holiday Extravaganza, one of the projects I designed was creating a handstamped candle. It was a HIT! For many, it was their first time using our *NEW* Alcohol Markers. If you haven’t tried them yet, I encourage you to watch this short video to learn more about them. And even if you have … Read more Alcohol Marker Madness
Even though Studio J® is fast and easy to use, it is helpful to know some great tricks that can make customizing your layouts even more exciting. Here are some Studio J tricks straight from our professional Close To My Heart artists: 1. Customize your background and texture paper. You can change the color and … Read more Studio J Tricks
This week’s episode of Clearly the Best “Terrific Two-Tone” features base & shade stamping for a terrific two-tone look. Check it out…
Ready for the 3rd episode of Clearly the Best: Stamping With Close To My Heart? Here it is. Spanning the Space features tips and tricks for stamping across multiple surfaces. Enjoy!
This past weekend my son and daughter turned 6-years-old. I truly thought my days of being able to do a joint themed birthday party for them was going to be over by now. I mean how can you get a totally girly-girl who loves pink, princesses and all things frilly to agree with a boy … Read more Carnival Party: Fish in a Bag Soap