Just Treats-September Stamp of the Month

This is by far, my favorite Stamp of the Month Set in the new Holiday Expressions Idea Book!  This one stamp set can be used for several different holidays-Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter & Christmas.  For the low price of just $5 (w/ a $50 purchase) it's a must-have!

Here's a few cards I created using the Just Treats stamp set.  These cards showcase new paper collections from the Holiday Expressions Idea Book.  (Add the Holiday Expressions Idea Book to your cart for FREE when placing an order on my website!)

Begin shopping for your favorite new products HERE, on my website.  Then add the Just Treats Stamp of the Month to your order as well.  You'll be glad you did!

Boutique Workshop

This month's feature kit is Boutique!  The colors are so soft & pretty-you're going to love it! 

Boutique Paper Pack

Boutique Workshop Your Way Kit

The workshop kit includes an instruction guide to create 3 two-page layouts, plus I've also created 3 two-page layouts of my own, giving you even more options!

These are the 3 layouts included in the instruction guide.

These are the 3 layouts I created.

I also made a few cards too.  The cost for the cards is $15.

 

 






I'm dedicating October 14th from 2-5pm as my Boutique Workshop Day.    If you would like to attend, please RSVP to me & place your order by September 28th.    Can't attend?  Order your kit "To Go" and create at your convenience.

Begin shopping the Boutique Collection HERE on my website. 

Apples Anyone?

The June Stamp of the Month-S1806 A Bushel and a Peck-is just the cutest! Before you know it, apple season will be here and we'll be heading out to our favorite farm to go picking! This set would make an adorable layout! But it also makes cute cards! Here's one I created using Fresh Air papers and our Shin-Han markers for coloring. I used the Clear Shimmer Brush to add a sparkly sugared look to the top of the pie (it's hard to see in the pic). This stamp set is just $5 w/ a $50 purchase & only available in June.

Fresh Air Card Workshop

Join me June 20th at 6:30pm to create 8 rustic cards featuring the Fresh Air paper packet & accessories. All pieces will be pre-cut, you'll do the stamping.  You will need to bring your own scissors, adhesives-tape runner, glue dots & foam dots to assemble the cards. The cost is $20. If you would like to attend, or order a kit "To Go", please RSVP to me by June 13th.

Beautiful Friendship

Spring has finally sprung!  The trees are budding, flowers are blooming and new workshops have been created!  The NEW Beautiful Friendship Kit is a must-have for all your springtime events such as Mother's Day, parties, celebrations, girlfriends and so much more!

Join me May 31st at 6:30pm for the Beautiful Friendship Card Workshop.  The cost is $20 and includes pre-cut papers, card bases & envelopes, Gold Glitter Gems, White Ribbon and use of my stamps & inks.  RSVP to me by May 18th to reserve your seat.

I've also created these four 2-page layouts using the kit and a few extras.  Receive my cutting guide/directions FREE (via Email) when you place a $30 (pre-tax & SH) order on my website.  The order can be for ANY products you would like.  Email me once you've placed your order & I will send you the cutting guide/directions to duplicate these pages.

Supplies Used:

G1153 Beautiful Friendship Workshop Kit 

X7233D Beautiful Friendship Cardstock

Z3312 Gold Glitter Gems

Z3365 Gold Foil Paper

Z3386 Thin Cut Block Alphabet

Z3342 3D Foam Dots

Z341 Mini Glue Dots 

5 Extra White Daisy Cardstock

Begin shopping for your favorite Close To My Heart products HERE.

I've Got a SUGAR RUSH!

I'll admit, I have a sweet tooth and can't get enough of this new kit!  It's called SUGAR RUSH and it's so adorable with the donuts, popsicles and ice cream cones-I think you'll agree that just seeing it makes you want an ice cream sundae!

I've used almost every scrap I had of this kit and am excited to share my creations with you.  I'll be holding a SUGAR RUSH Workshop on February 3, 2017 at 6:30pm.  Whether you wish to create the pages, cards or both, you are all welcome to attend.  Please RSVP to me by January 25th with your order and to reserve your seat.  

Here are the three 2-page layouts I created using this kit.

 

Sugar Rush pages supply list:

• G1118-Sugar Rush Workshop Your Way Kit $26.95 (contains Sugar Rush paper pack, Complements, Sugar Rush Dots & Washi Tape)
• 4 Sheets of Cardstock (2 White, 2 Sea Glass) $3.00
• 1 Sheet Sea Glass Glitter Paper $2.00
• Z3095 Whisper Twine $3.95

This Workshop Your Way Kit will also make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs).

Sugar Rush Cards Only supply list:

• X7215B Sugar Rush Paper Pack $9.95
• Z3310 Sugar Rush Dots $3.95
• Z3311 Sugar Rush Washi Tape $5.95
• 9 White Cards & Envelopes $3.00

Additonal Supplies Used-optional purchase;

• Z3300 Sugar Rush Cardmaking Thin Cuts Bundle $23.95 (includes Thin Cut Dies & stamp set)
• Z2060 Thin 3D Foam Tape $5.95
• Inks Z2810 Blossom, Z2854 Pomegranate, Z2813 Sea Glass $7.95 ea.
• Z3095 Whisper Twine $3.95

If you wish to create both, the pages and the cards you do not need a separate paper pack,  The paper included in the Workshop Your Way Kit will be enough to create the pages and cards.  You will still need the White Cards and Envelopes and any optional supplies you wish to add on.

You can place your order for this workshop directly on my website, or by contacting me.  Please be sure to place your order by January 25th, to be sure it arrives in time for the workshop.

Don't forget about the fabulous specials in January for National Papercrafting Month!

• The Welcome Home Wreath Kit is $18.95 to purchase, or FREE with a $60 purchase!
• The January Stamp of the Month is only $5 with a $50 purchase!

• Receive a FREE Seasonal Expressions catalog when you submit an order on my website. You'll be prompted to add this catalog to your shopping cart.

As always, if you have any questions regarding the Sugar Rush Workshop or any of the monthly specials, please feel free to contact me.

A Little More Kindness

The Create Kindness campaign is well underway, have your ordered your kit yet?  You can grab your kit HERE on my website.  It's a great deal at $46.95-a 15% discount off the retail value of the items included in the kit.

Here's what's included in the kit:

Z3106 My Acrylix® Mini Stamp Organizer 

CC1146 3" × 3" pre-printed card bases, envelopes, and pre-cut circles (24)

Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix® block

CC1147 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Beautiful 

CC1148 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Enjoy 

CC1149 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Friend 

CC1150 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Hello 

CC1151 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Everything 

CC1152 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Love 

CC1153 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Smile 

CC1154 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Special 

Mini Archival Black Exclusive Inks™ stamp pad

Here's a couple more cards I created using items from the Create Kindness Kit.  I cut the pre-designed card bases in half and used them on standard size cards.  I added some scraps of Adventure Fundamentals papers and cardstock, along with Adventure Ribbons and White Twine.  I also used the Thin Cuts-Hearts, NEW Chevron Embossing Folder, Gold Glitter Paper and the Shin Han Markers to color in the sentiments.  The Gold Glitter Stars are from the Whimsy Fundamental Complements.   Love the bright and cheery colors! 

The Create Kindness Card Kit is only available in September, or while supplies last.  Order your kit today and get started spreading more kindness in the world!

September Specials

Create Kindness Card Kit

Celebrate National Stamping Month this September by making hand-stamped cards to create a little more kindness in the world! Our Create Kindness card kit contains all of the supplies you’ll need to create 24 beautiful handmade cards, which feature sentiments to brighten someone’s day! The kit can be yours for only $46.95 USD/$ 60.95 CAD —a 15% savings off the retail value! 

Thanks to the pre-printed card bases, these cards come together in no time, which makes it even easier to find time to do an act of kindness. Watch Close To My Heart’s blog, Instagram account, and Facebook page throughout the month of September to see what we’ve created with this card kit, as well as the acts of kindness it has inspired! This exclusive kit will only be available in the month of September or while supplies last, so make sure to get your order in early.  You can place your order HERE, on my website.

As a special bonus, the exclusive stamp sets and pre-printed card bases with envelopes can also be purchased separately so you can make as many cards as you’d like—but just like the card kit, they’re only available in the month of September while supplies last, so make sure to grab yours fast!

Here's what's included in the kit:

Z3106 My Acrylix® Mini Stamp Organizer 

CC1146 3" × 3" pre-printed card bases, envelopes, and pre-cut circles (24)

Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix® block

CC1147 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Beautiful 

CC1148 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Enjoy 

CC1149 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Friend 

CC1150 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Hello 

CC1151 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Everything 

CC1152 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Love 

CC1153 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Smile 

CC1154 My Acrylix® Create Kindness—Special 

Mini Archival Black Exclusive Inks™ stamp pad

Here's a close up of the stamp sets included in the kit.  They are so cute and can easily be colored in with markers, watercolor pencils or watercolor paints.

 

 

 

 

I had fun creating with this kit.  I started by creating a set of the 3x3 cards included in the kit and added some cardstock from the Adventure color pallette.  These cards can be used for a variety of occasions and are great for attaching to a gift, leaving on a note on a desk or in a lunchbox, or to spread kindness & make someone's day!

I then wanted to use the pre-printed card bases on a standard size (4 1/4 x 5 1/2) card.  By simply cutting the pre-printed bases in half, you can create twice as many standard size cards.  For these 2 cards I added some papers from the Adventure Fundamentals pack (Z3253), Adventure Ribbons (Z3286) and Silver Sequins (Z2013).  I used the NEW Happy Thoughts Embossing Folder (Z3249) for the card on the right and the NEW Thin Cuts-Hearts (Z3260) on the left.

But then I took it one step further and created a one-page layout using one of stamp sets along with the Adventure Fundamentals papers (Z3253), Good Life Complements (Z3264), NEW Thin Cuts-Stars (Z3261) and Celebrate (Z3256), Grey Enamel Gems (Z3089) and Picture My Life Journaling Cards (Z3278).  So you see, the Create Kindness Card Kit isn't just for cardmaking.  It can be used for scrapbooking too!

This kit is a great value at $46.95 and only available during September or while supplies last!

Also availabe in September is the Stamp of the Month-Blessed Beyond Measure.  It can be yours for only $5 with a $50 purchase.  I absolutely LOVE this set for Fall.  The outlined images below coordinate with the Cricut Artbooking Cartridge.

All of your favorite fall products, the Create Kindness Card Kit and the September Stamp of the Month can be found on my website RIGHT HERE.  Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Celebrate With Cake!

Happy Monday!  Today I'm sharing a cute card I created using the May Stamp of the Month-Celebrate With Cake!  This card features the NEW Calypso papers.  I used Watercolor Pencils to color in the flowers and frosting details on the cake, then went over those areas with the NEW Small Watercolor Brush.

I'm loving the NEW Waterbrushes.  They are easy to use and provide more control when coloring small areas on your artwork.  Plus I like the fact that they're portable and easy to pull out when you are creating a card or smaller project.  They come in 3 different sizes and are only $5.95 each.

Z3224 Small Round Waterbrush

Z3225 Medium Round Waterbrush

Z3226 Medium Flat Waterbrush

Celebrate With Cake is only $5 with a $50 purchase, or you can purchase it at the full retail price of $17.95, but only during May.  To place your order, you may go directly to my website here.