New catalog in August!!

I've had a sneak peek into what the new catalog has in store and I love so much of it already.  New colors, new cricut cartridge, new stamps, new dies, new embellishments.  Some items will be leaving when the current catalogs expire so if you have your eye on something you may want to go ahead and order it now.  Click on the shop tab to order.

The July special is buy 2 stamp sets get one free. (lowest priced item free) All My Acrylix® stamp sets found in the current idea book, Annual Inspirations 2016–2017, and its current supplement, Seasonal Expressions 2. Also included in this Campaign are several retired stamp sets that they are making available for this month only! Check my monthly specials tab to see all the retired sets that were brought back.

I hope you have a Happy 4th for July!

St Patrick & Easter cards

I haven't been able to craft much lately due to cleaning out and organizing my stuff. Another crafter & I are clearing out unwanted/unused items to sell at a sale in Mooresville, NC in May. (more details on that sale later)  I did want to post the 2 cards I did manage to make in between organizing.  I try to give credit where it's due but I don't remember where I got the inspiration for this St Pat's card.  


I used the stamp set Rainbows end from Stampin up to create the background and the words for the tag.  I used a shamrock embossing folder and inked the edges in green.  I used a flower stamp (CTMH?) and cut out a petal to make it a clover. Added pearls to the centers & on the tag.


The Easter card I got the inspiration from "jansstampingcreations.com"  I used CTMH & SU products for my card.  


I used ink colors from CTMH (sweet leaf, pixie, canary, crystal blue, gypsy) and CTMH stamp set Brushstrokes.  I created my card base using green cardstock.  I cut the white piece smaller than the base.  Ran that through my cuttlebug using a Darice Dot embossing folder.  Using a thin metal egg shaped die I selected the size I wanted to use for my card and cut that out in the center. (I saved the polka dot egg to use on another project) On a piece of white paper I stamped the brushstrokes image in rows.  I placed the embossed piece over the stamped image for placement and trimmed the stamped piece down in size.  Adhere the stamped image on the card base and attach the embossed piece with pop dots. I used the petite petals & bird builder punches from SU to make the floers & leaves.  I attached those with pop dots and placed pearls in the centers.  I used the sentiment from SU's something to celebrate set and stamped that in sweet leaf and punched it out using the modern label punch from SU and used pop dots on that also.

I hope you enjoyed my cards and I will post others I've done for inspiration.

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!!

Halloween treats

A fellow crafter made me a Halloween goody bag filled with yummy candies and handcrafted containers.  She has a blog (cardcornerbycandee.blogspot.com) if you are interested in seeing all her cards and treat holders that she makes. Here is a pic of what she made me.

She is super talented and her blog is awesome!!

Christmas........

I know it's not even Halloween yet but it's time to start thinking about your Christmas cards.  The Holiday Expressions catalog is only available until December 31st so order your holiday items now before they are all gone.  There are also items for Halloween and you can stock up on paper and embellishments for your scrapbook pages!


Contact me to place an order or just go to my website.

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!

Donna

A friend is getting married in October (and is a fellow cardmaker) so I wanted to do a themed card for her special occasion. She loves birds and they are having a "nature" inspired wedding and when I saw this card from Teneale Williams I thought it would be perfect!  

Thanks for looking and happy crafting!!

Limited Edition CTMH stamp

This limited edition stamp is available from Close to my Heart and only until March 31, 2016 or while supplies last.  Would be perfect for scrapbooking your cruise pictures.  Don't wait...get yours today!!   Click HERE to shop online.

Cricut mystery box

Cricut.com has a March mystery box at $29.99 (regularly $122.95) and includes FOUR (4) cartridges!!!!  Not only do you get that deal they are also offering FREE SHIPPING. Just enter MARCHMADNESS at checkout. In addition, if you have a Cricut circle membership you will save an additional 10%

Supplies are limited to first come so hurry and get yours today!!!

The cartridges I received are: Decorate!celebrate! Pretty packages, 3-D Floral home decor, Anna's lace cards & embellishments. I also received a universal overlay.

**There is another mystery box available now that includes cuttlebug embossing folders!!

Thanks for stopping by & Happy crafting!

March Special & Stamp of the Month

Buy two stamp sets and get one free!

The wait is over! Who is ready for Stampaganza 2016? Buy any two My Acrylix^® stamp sets (M-, A-, B-, C-, D-, or E-size) at full retail price and get a third stamp set of equal or lesser value FREE! That is a savings of up to $29.95 USD / $35.50 CAD! This offer is only available during March, so start submitting your stamp orders as soon as possible, and let the Stampaganza begin!

The lowest-priced set is…	Choose this size of stamp set to receive for free!
M-size	M-size
A-size	M- or A-size
B-size	M-, A-, or B-size
C-size	M-, A-, B-, or C-size
D-size	M-, A-, B-, C-, or D-size
E-size	M-, A-, B-, C-, D-, or E-size

*Offer valid March 1, 2016 (9:00 am MST)–March 31, 2016 (11:59 pm MDT) while supplies last. No tax will be charged on the free item(s). Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of all items, including the free item(s). 

March 2016: Sunshine Birdies-Stamp of the Month

S1603, set of 11

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 USD / $6 CAD. When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

Valentine's Card & card class

I made a couple Valentine's cards using the same die but embellished differently.  (I used the flutter tree die from Spellbinders)  Using kraft cardstock I cut out the tree.  The die set includes dies for cutting out various sizes of the butterflies so I cut those out using red cardstock.  After layering my background I adhered the tree using liquid adhesive due to the thinness of the branches.  I placed the red butterflies all over matching the size. For the other card I decided to cut out most of the butterflies to create a more barren tree.  I tried to leave as many branches as I could.  I used 2 sizes of heart punches to punch out hearts and attached them in random order on the tree.  For both cards I used the 2013 Close to my Heart Stamp of the Month set (S1301) for the sentiment.



I also did a class for a group of ladies and we made a masculine card & an Easter card. Here are those cards we did. 





Thanks for stopping by & Happy crafting!!

Merry Christmas!

With the holidays just around the corner I want to wish all my friends & followers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!  It has been an exciting and slow process of getting my Close to my Heart business off the ground. I am grateful for everyone who has helped me achieve my goals each quarter!  I am looking forward to 2016 being an awesome year of creativity.  I plan to post artwork and classes regularly and work on producing pre-cut project kits for those with limited crafting time.

The new Seasonal Expressions catalog will be out January and there are so many new & exciting products in there.  There will be a new "Workshops your Way" program which will replace the "Workshops on the Go" and it will have enough product to create three 2 page layouts & 6-9 cards from each kit!!  (if you like the workshops on the go, those will be available in the Annual catalog until August 2016 or until supplies last)  Thin cut dies are coming also with coordinating stamp sets......what an exciting time to be a papercrafter!


MERRY CHRISTMAS~

Seasonal Catalog

December 31st is the last day to order from the seasonal catalog.  Make sure you don't miss out on any items you really want.  **Don't forget I have special promotions just for the holiday catalog.  Who doesn't like FREE stuff??

Also Friday is the last day for CYBER WEEK where you can save 25% on selected items.  Including a Cricut cartridge!!

Click here to order items from the holiday catalog or any of the cyber specials.

Thanks for stopping by & happy crafting!

CTMH Cyber week sale~~Nov 30 through Dec 4 2015!

For five days only, a selection of items from Close To My Heart’s current product inventory can be yours for 25% off retail price! Get supplies you’ll need to make handcrafted gifts and cards for the holidays, including our Cricut^® Artfully Sent Collection, at an amazing discount! Look for the "Cyberweek Sale" on my website to purchase these items.

Products available in the sale:

Z3111 Base & Bling Snowflake Charm—Faux Gold 

Z3112 Base & Bling Jingle Bell—Faux Gold

Z3135 Base & Bling Snowflake Charm—Faux Silver 

Z3136 Base & Bling Jingle Bell—Faux Silver 

Z3138 Base & Bling Red Bead Charm—Faux Gold 

Z3139 Base & Bling Red Bead Charm—Faux Silver 

Z3180 Picture My Life™ Going Places Scrapbooking Program 

Z3147 Cut Above™ Dapper Giraffe Card Kit 

Z2028 Designer Creations Short Stack Album 

Z2036 Designer Creations Slate Paper Bags 

Z2037 Designer Creations Lagoon Paper Bags 

Z2038 Designer Creations Ruby Paper Bags 

Z2039 Designer Creations Honey Paper Bags 

Z2049 Designer Creations Cupcake Box 

Z2050 Designer Creations Takeout Box 

Z2053 Designer Creations Buttoned Bag 

Z1838 5" x 7" Hinged Display Tray 

Z1750 Designed Décor Display Tray 

Z2006 Designed Décor Red Magnetic Chalkboard 

Z2015 Designed Décor Black Shadow Box 

Z2016 Designed Décor Colonial White Shadow Box 

Z1833 My Creations™ Kraft Container 

Z1871 My Creations™ Kraft 3-Ring Album 

Z1953 My Creations™ Journaling Cards Box 

Z1956 My Creations™ Hip Pics Album 

Z3043 My Creations™ Black Mini Book 

Z3044 My Creations™ Kraft Mini Book 

Z3069 My Creations™ Mini Mix Album

Z3137 My Creations™ Pint-Sized Container 

Z3168 Cricut® Artfully Sent Collection 

Z1476 4 ¼" x 5 ½" White Daisy Envelopes 

Z1477 5" x 7" White Daisy Envelopes 

Z1478 6" x 6" White Daisy Envelopes 

Z1756 3" x 3" Colonial White Envelopes 

Z1757 4 ¼" x 5 ½" Colonial White Envelopes 

Z1758 5" x 7" Colonial White Envelopes 

Z1759 6" x 6" Colonial White Envelopes 

Z1851 Scallop Border Punch 

Z1997 Triangle Border Punch

Dates: Offer valid Monday, November 30, 2015 (9:00 am MST) through Friday, December 4, 2015 (4:00 pm MST).

Get organized for 2016!

Attention all planner addicts! During December, you can get your hands on the new, gorgeous Everyday Life™ album from Close To My Heart, the accompanying 2016 planner pages, and the coordinating Perfect Plan roller stamp in an exclusive product bundle for only $29.95. That’s over 15% off the retail price! With the new Everyday Life system, you’ll experience “memory keeping on the go” as you track your menus and shopping lists, stamp reminders, keep appointments, and tuck away precious memories—plus much more—all at once! This offer is only available while supplies last, so plan to place your order early in the month and start 2016 off right.

*Offer valid December 1, 2015 (9:00 am MST)–December 31, 2015 (11:59 pm MST) while supplies last. 

You Get: 
Everyday Life™ Album—Black (Z3208) 
Everyday Life™ 2016 Planner Pages (Z3209) 
Everyday Life™ Perfect Plan Roller Stamp (Z3212) 
For only $29.95!

This would make a great gift for someone on your list or yourself. Order early as supplies are limited. Shop here for all your papercrafting needs this holiday season.

So excited

Close to my Heart has some great new things in store for the Seasonal Expressions catalog coming out in January.  I am just too excited as I saw a sneak peak and I can't wait to get my hands on it.  I will be going to a workshop event in December for this new kit so I will get to play with it before it becomes available to you.  It looks FABULOUS!!  I will post more about all the new items once I get the ok from corporate.

I will also be planning a Christmas card class in November to make 10 cards (2 of each design) using the White Pines collection.  (I will post a photo once I get them completed)  If you are interested in doing this type of class let me know so I can prepare the needed items.  Once a date has been set I will add it to my events tab.

Thanks for stopping by & happy crafting! 

Get ready for the holidays!

September 2015: Paper Garden

S1509, set of 10

Recommended Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000)
2" × 2" (Y1003)
4" × 5" (Y1012)

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5. When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

 

September is National Stamping Month, and this year
Close To My Heart has something to help every kind of papercrafter say a big “hello” to life!

Available only during the month of September, these exclusive C-size My Acrylix^® Hello, Life! stamp sets can be purchased for $13.95 USD each! Or, for an even better deal, you can purchase all three for only $34.95 USD—a savings of $6.90 USD!

Each stamp set is designed to fit with a specific type of papercrafting, whether that’s traditional scrapbooking, cardmaking, or pocket scrapbooking. However, all the stamp sets coordinate with each other and can be used together to create dynamic artwork. These stamp sets also coordinate with shapes from the new Cricut^® Artistry collection to help expand your artwork options even further. Remember, these stamp sets are available for one month only, so get your orders in for one stamp set—or all three—before these gorgeous stamps disappear!

Check out my website to see all the NEW items we have in the catalog! Don't forget the holiday expressions catalog is only available until December 31, 2015 so get your holiday items now!

Now is the time to consider making those holiday cards!  Check my events tab to see when workshops are available. (RSVP's are required so I have enough supplies on hand) Not able to make a class, no problem!  I will mail your kit to you.  Everything will be pre-cut and stamped, just put them together and they'll be ready for mailing. That will be one thing you can cross off your holiday to do list!

Want to earn FREE product?? 

Host a Gathering -A night with friends, fun projects, and a chance to earn free products — get all that and more for hosting a Close To My Heart Home Gathering! You’ll have a chance to earn discounted or free products — the higher your Gathering sales, the greater your rewards. And, we’ll pay shipping and handling on all of your Hostess Rewards. Contact me to host a Home Gathering and your rewards are on their way!

Thank for stopping by!
Donna

Last call~

Only 3 more days left to order from the 2014-2015 Annual Inspirations catalog. If you had your eye on something now is the time to get it. Last chance to get the organization specials for August, FREE Balloon Wishes stamp set with the purchase of the marker roll-up or FREE Base & Bling style sheet with the purchase of the accessory roll-up. Don't forget the $5 August Stamp of the Month "FRAMED" with your $50 purchase. The new Annual Inspirations catalogs will be out September 1st and I'm so excited for you to see all the NEW items! I will be offering specials throughout the catalog. These are specials offered through me and not Close to my Heart so I will get those to you separately after your purchase. Check my "Promotions" tab to see all the specials being offered during this catalog!

The holidays will be here before you know it so start planning for your cardmaking & scrapbook pages now. Close to my Heart has beautiful kits available to take the guess work out of creating cards & layouts. Prefer to create on your own....select papers & embellishments separately to create your own unique style. Book & hold a gathering in September and receive a FREE gift from me in addition to all the wonderful products you can earn FREE by being a hostess. Contact me for additional information.

Coming soon~~I will be organizing workshops & ready to go kits so check back for more information. Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!!

Whew!

I am finally up & running!! Creating a blog takes some skill and a lot of youtube videos!! I'm sure I will make some changes along the way but right now I am functional. I want to welcome you to my blog and I hope you find some inspiration and ideas for all your papercrafting needs. Thanks for stopping by....Donna