Try out the 3-2-1 method!
Tips and Techniques
Darling Handmade Wooden Mini Albums
While these wooden albums were originally introduced as a special way to celebrate dad and/or grandpa for Father’s Day through a fun album kit, I wanted to remind you that these albums are so darling that you should stock up on them before they’re gone at the end of the month! They are good for so many more themes beyond Father’s Day…the possibilities are endless.
This Item is a Must-Have!
Have you looked through Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Seasonal Expressions 2 Catalog? Found some favorite items to add to your Wish List? If you’re anything like me you can find new things that you didn’t see previously each time you look through the catalog.
One Year Older Birthday Card
Today’s card is a quick & easy one. I’m sharing it not only because I love these patterns from the Sweet Girl Paper Collection (many of the patterns are in the Ballerina and Peach tones so these are a nice alternative) but also because I have a quick tip/technique to share as well.
DIY Custom Texture Paste
A quick & easy technique/tip to share (perfect for your weekend crafting!)…
Cup of Tea Thank You Card
I received this beautiful thank you card from fellow Close To My Heart Consultant, Rose Mary Steel. I couldn’t wait to share it because not only is it so pretty and easy to put together, but it has a fun fold idea that really takes the card up a notch.
Sweet Girl Craft with Heart Layout Alternative
Are you familiar with Close To My Heart’s Craft with Heart Subscription Box? It’s a way to keep those creative juices flowing when you are short on time. Really. These layout kits take so little time to complete and they still have intricate designs and dimension to them. It’s the best of both worlds!
How to Keep Liquid Glass Flowing
Yesterday I shared a video about one of Close To My Heart’s *NEW* die sets–Crafting Shapes Thin Cuts dies. In the video Karen shares how Close To My Heart’s Liquid Glass is a great adhesive choice for some of the more intricate cuts.
CTMH Crafting Shapes Dies
Today I want to share this short video that showcases some of our *NEW* (and adorable!) Crafting Shapes Thin Cuts dies. The best part of this video though is the useful tips that are shared! You can never have enough crafty tips, right?! If you love die cutting AND crafting, then you're going to absolutely … Read more CTMH Crafting Shapes Dies
How To Create Stunning Shaker Window Layouts
Shaker cards are super fun to create and just as fun to receive. But have you ever considered making a Shaker Window Scrapbook Layout? It’s a neat idea, right?
Make Memories & Messes Layout with Craft On Collection
One of Close To My Heart’s *NEW* Collections is called Craft On. As you might guess, it has the perfect balance of crafty elements for us crafty folk! Today I wanted to share this video of Meghann creating this awesome ‘Make Memories & Messes’ layout.
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2 Stamping Techniques to Try Out
Earlier this week I shared this card here on my blog. It’s a card made with Close To My Heart’s April Stamp of the Month, Love So Sweet. I used 2 fun stamping techniques on this card that I want to share with you today.
Heartfelt Sympathy Card
It’s never fun to need a sympathy card for someone. Nor it is necessarily a card theme that you make up on a regular basis. But when you do need a sympathy card, it’s always nice to have one that is beautiful in design.
From the Heart Tassel Card
Yesterday, I shared a fun Easter project that used our fringe die from our Decorative Borders Thin Cuts Dies. Today, I have another project using that same die but in a different way.
DIY Easter Carrot Treat
Today’s project is a super cute one! And it’s pretty darn easy to make, too. This is one of the projects we made at my Technique Time Class last month and it’s perfect for creating a bunch up quickly.