[ VIDEO ] Masculine Birthday Card and May Specials

Hello everyone...

Guess what May is???   Give up???  It is National Scrapbooking Month.  Close To My Heart is offering a new paper pack and stamp set that will only be available during the month of May 2016.  So, if you want it, you have to get your order in by May 31st or sooner.  Sooner will probably be better since they may sell out.  In my video I will show you the paper pack and the stamp set.

I am also featuring the Stamp of the Month....

Here are the Links that I mention in

the video

Urban Paper Pack

Stamp of the Month for May 2016

Happy Times Paper Pack

Happy Times Stamp Set

Shinhann Twin Tip Markers

Craft Card Stock

Here is the Video

Don't forget to leave a comment and let me know if you would be interested in an online workshop.  It will be free.  I would need to know if most of you prefer Google Hangouts or Ustream.

Art Journal Page Featuring April Stamp of the Month

Happy Weekend Everyone!!!

I have been working on this project for 2 days.  In addition to scrapbooking and making cards, I love to play in my art journals.  It took 2 days because of all of the drying time between layers and household obligations.

Here is a pic of my page.  When I decided to do this page, I wanted to use CTMH new Stamp of the Month for April 2016.  The set is called Life in Pictures.  Instead of doing a scrapbook layout or a card, I wanted to do something different.  So I went for an art journal page.

What I did

• I started by putting down a nice coat of Gesso to condition the page.  The journal I am using is actually just a sketch book.  With that said, the paper is not real thick to hold up to multi media art.
• Then I put down some color using Close To My Heart's Watercolor paints.  I used some blues, purple and a green which is not real noticeable.  
• Next, I took it outside and sprayed it with an acrylic sealant to prevent the watercolors from running when I used Modge Podge.   I also sprayed my photo.
• I used a piece of plastic canvas used in needle point work as a stencil and used Tatterd Angels Gold Glimmer mist to mist a mild pattern on the background to add texture.
• Matted the picture and glued it down on my page.
• I took a couple stencils (the bricks and the butterfly) and applied 3D modeling paste to get a raised look.
• I used some Tim Holtz Distress Inks to color the bricks and touched them up with ShinHan Twin Touch Markers.  The butterfly was colored using a couple of our inks like water color painting...  Cotton Candy and Gypsy.
• Then I stamped using our black archival ink and our Stamp of the Month Life In Pictures.

[Video] Card Using March Stamp of The Month from Close To My Heart

Good Afternoon Everyone!!!!

I have a few things going on today.  I am going to share with you a video of a card featuring the March Stamp of the Month Sunshine Birdies from Close To My Heart.  It is a really quick and simple card.  I actually got my video down to 5 minutes, imagine that!!!!  My videos are normally loooonnnnggg.  But now that I know how to speed them up and do voice over..  they should be shorter now.

First order of business.  Close To My Heart has a special promotion for the month of March only.  Buy 2 Stamp Sets and Get 1 Free.  It is our Stampaganza Promotion.

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! This offer is only available during March, so start submitting your stamp orders as soon as possible, and let the Stampaganza begin!

Second order of business...  Here is the video using the March Stamp of the Month.  Available now until March 31.  You can buy it at $17.95 or if you spend $50 or more, it can be yours for only $5.00!!!

Products Used

March Stamp of the Month

Penelope Paper Pack

Close To My Heart Watercolor Paints

Paint Brush Set

Thistle Ink Pad

Items not Close To My Heart were a Doiley, Gelatos

February Stamp of the Month Birthday Card

Good afternoon everyone.  I wanted to share this cute card that I made this morning.  It features the Close To My Heart stamp of the month for this month...  it is Balloon Animals.  I think this stamp set is just the cutest.  It retails for $17.95 but when you spend $50 you can purchase this set for $5.  However, this set is only available until. the end of the month then it will be gone.

Here is a list of Products Used:

S1602 Stamp of the Month for Feb 2016
X7199B Sangria B & T Paper Pack
White Daisy Card Stock
White Daisy Card Base and Envelopes
Z1935 Epoxy Bubbles
Inks:  New England Ivy, Sapphire, Sorbet, Cocoa

VIDEO: Jan 2014 Close To My Heart Stamp of The Month Valentines Day Gatefold Card

Hello everyone....

I finally got to record my video and edit it.  I used the Close To My Heart January 2014 Stamp of the Month Beloved Bouquet.  I love this set and just had to create with it.  This set will only be available until Jan 31.  It is a D size stamp set for $17.95 or if you spend $50 or more you can get it for only $5/

I made this Valentine's Day Card using this awesome yummy stamp set.

This is the outside of the card

Here is the inside

I will be entering this card into a few challenges:
Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
Creative Card Crew 2W - #103 Anything Goes (week 3)
Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects Always Anything Goes (Week 1)
Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes

Here are the dimensions of the cuts on this card. 

Card Base  8 1/2 x 5 1/2  Black Card Stock -  Scored on both long sides at 2 1/8
Base Panels  5 1/4 x 1 7/8  in White Daisy
Top Panel Layers  5 1/8 x 1 3/4  using Sangria Paper Pack
Black Circle cut on Cricut Explorer  2 1/2
White Circle for the Rose also cut on the Cricut Explorer  2 1/4
Black Rectangle for sentiment...  2 1/2 x 1 1/8
White Rectangle for sentiment... 2 1/2 x 1 1/8
Inside Panel   4 x 5 1/4

Inks used:  Cranberry and Fern

The New Close To My Heart Expressions Idea Book Is Now Live

Good morning...   How was everyone's Christmas and New Year?  Santa was good to us in our house this season.  I got my iPad and my DH got a nice Android Tablet that included a case and keyboard. The kids made out like bandits again, like they always do.

So, I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year.....

The new Close To My Heart Expressions Idea book is now live on my CTMH store site.  You can view it online or download a pdf version.  Just click here to see what is new!

What is coming up soon....  I will have a video of a project using the January Stamp of The Month.  Make sure you check back for that.  I am hoping to record it today and have it up tonight or tomorrow.  You don't want to miss it.

Beloved Bouquet 

[VIDEO] Christmas Card Featuring Close To My Heart October Stamp of the Month

Good Sunday Afternoon.....  I just made a Christmas card this afternoon, show casing Close To My Heart stamp of the month for October 2015.  Below you will find a listing and links to the CTMH products that I used to make this card.

Products Used:  October Stamp of the Month Twinkle S1510
White Pines Paper Pack  X7200B
Enamel Gems Red  Z3090
Gold Shimmer Trim  Z1985

Inks: Poppy   Z2652
      Saffron  Z2651

Close To My Heart October 2015 Stamp of the Month

Good morning....     yep it is that time again....  a new month.  Wow, it is October already.  Where did 2015 go????   It just flew on by.

Anyhow, being that it is a new month, so comes a new stamp of the month.  This one is Twinkle., Item number S1510.  As always, it will only be available during the month of October then it goes away.   You don't want to miss out.

Check out this gorgeous layout done with this stamp.

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.

October 2015: Twinkle (S1510)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

Stamp of the Month For June 2015 Ice Cream Dream

Here is the New Stamp of the Month....  are you dreaming of ice cream???  I am.

Ice Cream Dream

Product Description

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-size Stamp of the Month set for $5! Add the stamp set to your cart on this page at full retail price or, with your qualifying order, add it at checkout for the promotional price.
Set of 7
Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
2" × 2" (Y1003), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 6½" (Y1010), 4" × 5" (Y1012)

May 2015 Stamp of the Month Just Sayin'

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products (excluding purchases made in Studio J^®), you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

May 2015: Just Sayin’ (S1505)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5. 

Check out the beautiful layout to the
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New Close To My Heart Expressions Idea Book and Stamp of the Month

The Close To My Heart Expressions Idea Book is more than a catalog.  It is chalked full of inspiration and ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

You can download it HERE

You find something you like, PLACE ORDERS HERE

Typed Note – April 2015 Stamp of the Month

Product Description

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-size Stamp of the Month set for $5! Add the stamp set to your cart on this page at full retail price or, with your qualifying order, add it at checkout for the promotional price.
Set of 19
Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 4" × 5" (Y1012)

Or you can just order this by itself for $17.95 Plus Tax & Shipping  Order Here

March Specials CTMH Become A Close To My Heart Consultant and Stamp of the Month

This is so amazing.  This is what got me to join in March.  This promotion is from March 1 - 31, 2015.  Get the scoop below:  (post may be a little long but informative)

Thinking about joining Close To My Heart? March is the month to do it! During the month of March*, new Consultants who enroll will receive a FREE shoulder tote (a retail value of over $26 USD / $29 CAD with their New Consultant Kit. Our New Consultant Kit is just $99 USD / $109 CAD and includes nearly triple the retail value in products and supplies. Including your FREE shoulder tote, that is a savings of over $290 USD / $320 CAD!

Additionally, new Consultants who remit $300 (USD & CAD) worth of commissionable sales in their first 40 days after their New Consultant Kit ships will receive the rolling tote (a retail value of $149.95 USD / $164.95 CAD) as a FREE bonus (not including shipping/handling)! These organization pieces are designed to help you get your business rolling, but they are only available while supplies last, so hurry on over and join today!  Don't wait too long.  Last time they gave away this tote, they ran out of them.

I also want to mention that Close To My Heart also has a Straight To The Top program where if you sell $1200 in commisionable sales with in 3 months, you will refunded the amount you paid for your kit (minus tax and shipping).  Sign Up Here

Why Join My Team

1.  The discount you receive.  Even if you do not want to sell, you can get a 22% starting out on your paper crafting products.  CTMH produce high quality supplies and the savings go up from there.
2.  Run your business the way you want to.  You are not an employee of Close To My Heart but an independent contractor consultant.  You are your own boss, make your own hours.  You can just buy for yourself or be a business builder.
3. CTMH has top notch training online, helping you succeed in your new business.
4. Low sales quota.  You only need to sell $300 per quarter or every 3 months to remain an active consultant.  You probably spend that anyways in Michael's or other craft stores.
5. Team Contests to win prizes.  This helps keep you motivated and focused.
6.  Team private Facebook group to share ideas, artwork, projects and help each other.
7. Close To My Heart offers their own incentives such as dream vacations.
8. You will have the opportunity to attend the CTMH convention.  Meet many other crafty friends.
9. Make money!!!!  Seriously, you can make extra money doing what you love!
10. You get your own Close To My Heart web site when you sign up.  You don't even have to wait for your kit to arrive to start making money right away.

Are you ready to get started?  I bet you are....  just click here and lets get the ball rolling.


Stamp of The Month

Choose Happy  item S 1503
You can get this stamp for only $5!!!!  when you spend $50 or more!!!!!

Here is a sample project that you can do with this stamp set

You will fall in love with this stamp set.  You can order yours here or shop my site, purchase $50 or more and get the stamp set for only $5

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