April Project Kit - Love So Sweet Boxed Card Kit

This month’s project kit is a pretty boxed card kit using the April Stamp of the Month called Love So Sweet. You will learn how to use the masking technique using Stencil Film while creating (5) spring themed cards and a box to hold them. This project will make a perfect gift for Mother’s Day or for a special friend or order two kits—one for a gift and one for yourself.

This month’s local class will be Tuesday, April 30th at 7pm. If you are not local, you may order kits to be shipped directly to you by selecting the shipping option below.*

This month’s Basic Kit is $25 and includes the following:

• Love So Sweet stamp set
• 6" x 9" piece of Matte Stencil Film
• (5) White Daisy 4¼" x 5½" cards and envelopes
• Pre-cut and pre-scored cardstock
• Link to the Design Space file for the box. (All pieces will be pre-cut for you in the kit, but you can use the DS file if you would like to make more in the future.)
• Step-by-step instruction guide

Order extra kits without the stamp set for just $15.

Additional supplies needed:

• Thin 3-D Foam Tape 
• Micro-Tip Scissors
• Liquid Glass
• (6) Sponge Daubers
• Ink Pads: Raspberry, Ballerina, Saffron, Canary, Sweet Leaf, Glacier, Lagoon, Charcoal, Black, Staz On (either Black or Brown)
• Tissue or Paper Towel
• Stitched Rectangle Thin Cuts Dies + Die Cut machine such as Cuttlebug, etc. (All pieces will be pre-cut for you in the kit, but you can use the Thin Cuts Dies if you would like to make more in the future.)
• Cricut machine that can access Design Space such as Explore or Maker (All pieces will be pre-cut for you in the kit, but you can use the DS file if you would like to make more in the future.)

Kit comes with the Love So Sweet stamp set shown below.

You will create (5) different card designs and a coordinating box to store them.

Learn to create the illusion of dimension by using the stencil film to create masks

so that your flowers will look like they are layered on top of each other.

Decorate the outside of your box with the layered flowers,

leaves, and butterfly from the Love So Sweet stamp set.

When you open the box, you will have a perfectly-sized section to store your cards and envelopes. Use the Design Space file to create more card boxes in the future.

Card #1

Card #2

Card #3

Card #4

Card #5

Stamp the flaps to create fun, coordinating envelopes. 

Contact me for more information or to order a kit. All kits need to be paid for in advance. Thank you for your understanding.

Kits ordered by April 10th will be mailed by April 27th.
Kits ordered after April 10th, will be mailed within two weeks.

To order a kit(s), you may either send me cash or a check, or pay securely online with a credit card or your PayPal account by using the “Add to Cart” buttons below. If you would like your kit(s) shipped, please choose the shipped option. $6 will be added for shipping. (Kits can only be shipped to U.S. addresses per CTMH policy. I apologize for the inconvenience.)

Love So Sweet Boxed Card Kit - local Use drop down menu below to choose quantity.

1 Love So Sweet Boxed Card Kit w/ stamp set $25.00 USD 2 Love So Sweet Boxed Card Kits w/ 1 stamp set $40.00 USD 3 Love So Sweet Boxed Card Kits w/ 1 stamp set $55.00 USD 4 Love So Sweet Boxed Card Kits w/ 1 stamp set $70.00 USD

 

Love So Sweet Boxed Card Kit - shipped Use drop down menu below to choose quantity. $6 will be added for shipping.

1 Love So Sweet Boxed Card Kit w/ stamp set $25.00 USD 2 Love So Sweet Boxed Card Kits w/ 1 stamp set $40.00 USD 3 Love So Sweet Boxed Card Kits w/ 1 stamp set $55.00 USD 4 Love So Sweet Boxed Card Kits w/ 1 stamp set $70.00 USD

 

Add-Ons Use drop down menu below to add additional supplies needed to complete project.

(6) Sponge Daubers $10.00 USD Stitched Rectangle Dies $27.00 USD Raspberry Ink Pad $9.00 USD Ballerina Ink Pad $9.00 USD Saffron Ink Pad $9.00 USD Canary Ink Pad $9.00 USD Sweet Leaf Ink Pad $9.00 USD Glacier Ink Pad $9.00 USD Lagoon Ink Pad $9.00 USD Charcoal Ink Pad $9.00 USD

 

To find out more about my monthly “no-commitment” Creative Club, click here.

You do not need to be local to participate.

April Specials and Promotions

Bring Back My Pack

Welcome back to one of our favorite paper packs—Zoe!

CTMH is bringing back Zoe, a much-loved paper packet, refreshed with new colors and a coordinating 12″ × 12″ sticker sheet! This paper packet, coordinating cardstock, and stamp set are sure to put you in a sunshine mood! There is also a special workshop kit featuring the Zoe paper packet and stamp set to make four 12″ × 12″ layouts and six cards.

Download the instructions for these projects here.

For Hostesses: When you host a party that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher (order dated for April and submitting your party order no later than May 6, 2019), you will receive the Zoe paper packet, FREE. That’s a $9.95 value, totally free! Contact me to set up an online or in home party.

For New Consultants: Anyone who becomes a Close To My Heart Consultant in April will receive the Zoe paper packet, FREE. That’s a $9.95 value, totally free! Visit my New Consultant FAQ page here or contact me if you have any questions or would like more information on becoming a Consultant.

Visit my website to see all of the options.

Offer valid April 1–30, 2019.
Shipping and handling assessed on retail value of all items.

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Home Crafty Home

Home Chipboard Monogram Workshop

The Home Chipboard Monogram Workshop gives you the materials and instructions for creating your own cheery home décor piece featuring the So Much Happy collection and our chipboard monograms. This project also uses a Cricut Design Space™ project file* to make it even easier for you to assemble. 

Additional Items Needed: Cricut® Artistry Collection (Z3500 Digital or Z3298 Cartridge) Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen (Z1979) Liquid Glass (Z679) Thin 3-D Foam Tape (Z2060) Adhesive Scissors Paper Trimmer Emery Board or File (optional) Pencil

Order your kit or the separate products here.

Download the instruction guide here.

*In order to cut from the Design Space project file, you must own the Cricut® Artistry collection and have a Cricut® machine that is compatible with Design Space (Cricut Explore™, Cricut Explore Air™, Cricut Explore Air™ 2, or Cricut Maker™). Offer available through April 30, 2019, while supplies last.

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April Stamp of the Month 

Love So Sweet Stamp Set

With a minimum qualifying order, get your D-sized Stamp of the Month for just $5! Add the stamp set to your cart here at full retail price ($18.95) or, with your qualifying order of $50, get it for just $5!

Set of 26

Recommended My Acrylix® blocks:

1" × 1" (Y1000), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 2" × 6½" (Y1010)

Click here or on the image below to order your Stamp of the Month.

Stamp of the Month is only available April 1– 30, 2019.

March Project Kit - I Heart Us Boxed Mini Album

This month’s project kit is a colorful boxed mini album using the I Heart Us Picture My Life Cards and Complements and a pack of 4" x 6" Flip Flaps. You will create a box using one piece of cardstock that will have a self-contained mini album inside which holds (24) photos and/or PML cards. This project makes a perfect gift for Mother’s Day, for a spouse’s birthday, or for a special friend.

This month’s local class will be Tuesday, March 26th at 7pm. If you are not local, you may order kits to be shipped directly to you by selecting the shipping option below.*

This month’s Basic Kit is $25 and includes the following:

• (1) package I Heart Us Picture My Life Cards
• (1) package I Heart Us Complements
• (1) package of (12) 4" x 6" Flip Flaps 
• Pre-cut and pre-scored cardstock and patterned paper
• Step-by-step instruction guide

Additional supplies needed:

• Thin 3-D Foam Tape 
• Paper Trimmer
• Adhesive

Watch this short video to see the boxed mini album in action...

The closed box measures 6½" x 4½" x 1".

Open the lid to reveal a sweet message of love on the inside.

Continue flipping through the pages to reveal colorful images, messages, and your own photos. 

Use the Picture My Life Cards and the chipboard die cuts and stickers from the I Heart Us Complements Pack to embellish your pages.

Add photos where desired to the 12 double-sided pages.

Contact me for more information or to order a kit. All kits need to be paid for in advance. Thank you for your understanding.

Kits ordered by March 10th will be mailed by March 25th.
Kits ordered after March 10th, will be mailed within two weeks.

To order a kit(s), you may either send me cash or a check, or pay securely online with a credit card or your PayPal account by using the “Add to Cart” buttons below. If you would like your kit(s) shipped, please choose the shipped option. $6 will be added for shipping. (Kits can only be shipped to U.S. addresses per CTMH policy. I apologize for the inconvenience.)

I Heart Us Boxed Mini Album Kit - Local Pick Up $25

 

I Heart Us Boxed Mini Album Kit - Shipped $25 ($6 will be added for shipping)

 

To find out more about my monthly “no-commitment” Creative Club, click here.
You do not need to be local to participate.

March Specials and Promotions

BOGO Paper Party

Buy 1 paper packet or coordinating
cardstock pack and get 1 half off!

Who doesn't love a paper party—especially when the paper is on sale? During March's BOGO Paper Party, when you purchase a paper packet or coordinating cardstock, you can purchase another of equal or lesser value for 50% off the retail price. Stock up this March on your favorite paper packets from Seasonal Expressions 1!

For Hostesses: When you host a party that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher (order dated for March and submitting your party order no later than April 5, 2019), you will receive the Mix-in paper packet, FREE. That’s a $6.50 value, totally free! Contact me to set up an online or in home party.

For New Consultants: Anyone who becomes a Close To My Heart Consultant in March will receive the Mixin paper packet, FREE. That’s a $6.50 value, totally free! Visit my New Consultant FAQ page here or contact me if you have any questions or would like more information on becoming a Consultant.

Visit my website to see all of the options.

Offer valid March 1–31, 2019.
Shipping and handling assessed on retail value of all items.

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Love Blossoms

Make 12 cards using an exclusive stamp set
and workshop bundle

Create these beautiful cards using the exclusive Love Blossoms stamp set and workshop bundle. Not only will you make a set of 12 cards you can use to express love and appreciation, but you’ll also have fun decorating them using exclusive stamps and a new embossing folder. Get a 20% discount when you purchase the Love Blossoms Workshop Kit or the Love Blossoms Workshop Kit + Embossing Folder.

Order your kit or the separate products here.

Download the instruction guide here.

Only available through March 31, 2019 while supplies last.

Shipping and handling assessed on retail value of all items.

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March Stamp of the Month 

This Happened Stamp Set

With a minimum qualifying order, get your D-sized Stamp of the Month for just $5! Add the stamp set to your cart here at full retail price ($18.95) or, with your qualifying order of $50, get it for just $5!

Set of 26

Recommended My Acrylix® blocks:

1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 1" × 6½" (Y1005), 5" × 6" (Y1015)

Click here or on the image below to order your Stamp of the Month.

Stamp of the Month is only available March 1– 31, 2019.

Simply Beautiful Scrapbook Layout

When I am in a creative funk, I like to pull out my Close to my Heart “How-To” books to help inspire me. I wanted to create a simple scrapbook layout with some of the Feels Like Home papers that I had leftover from last month’s project kit. The How-To books have tons of great templates and patterns for cards and scrapbook layouts and are always a great resource to help jump start a project. (Especially if you are in a creative funk.) The Love of Color book has tons of color combination suggestions in addition to some great artwork inspiration.

I pulled out the Make It From Your Heart Volume 1 book first and decided to use pattern #11 on pages 26-27 for my layout. Then I pulled out the Love of Color How-To book and liked the color combo on page 81 because it was similar to the colors in the Feels Like Home papers that I was using. After looking at the patterns in both books more closely, I realized that the sample layout on page 81 of the Love of Color book actually used the sample layout pattern from the Make It From Your Heart Volume 1 book that I was going to use. It was the perfect combination to break through my creative block and get me started on this layout.   

I used the patterned paper scraps, some Charcoal, Mink, Sugar Plum, and White Daisy cardstock to create the layout and some of the images from the cut apart page in the Feels Like Home paper packet to embellish it. The title was created in Design Space by using a font called Amastery Script and cut from a piece of Charcoal cardstock. 

I also used the Budding Peony stamp set and Thin Cuts dies to create a few more embellishments. I colored in the flowers and leaves with the Watercolor Pencils, Clear Shimmer Brush, and Sugar Plum Shimmer Brush.

 I just need to add some journaling and I will be all done. CTMH How-To books to the rescue again!

February Project Kit - Stories I Love Album Kit

This month we will be using the new Stories I Love 6" x 8" album kit to document your favorite photos. Some photos truly capture your heart. This kit gives you a place to gather the photos that mean the most to you and document the stories that go with them. The instructional booklet explains how to explore the memories behind the photos you treasure most and then write a detailed story to capture all the elements of that moment.

This month’s local class will be Tuesday, February 26th at 7pm. If you are not local, you may order kits to be shipped directly to you by selecting the shipping option below.*

Watch the video below to see how the kit works. During the class I will share some extra tips that I learned from Stacy Julian herself, on how to dig deeper to create journaling that documents your meaningful memories.

This month’s Basic Kit is $30 and includes the following:

• (1) 6" x 8" Album
• (10) 6" x 8" Memory Protectors
• (1) 6" x 8" Title page
• (1) 6" x 8" Closing page
• (9) 6" x 8" Base pages
• (9) 6" x 8" Story pages
• (9) 5½" x 6" White Daisy cardstock sheets
• (2) 6" x 12" Sticker sheets
• (1) Stories I Love workbook

Add on the Details I Love stamp set for just $15 extra.

Additional supplies needed:

Adhesive of your choice

Journaling Pen

Paper Trimmer

Add on the Details I Love stamp set for just $15 extra.

The Stories I Love album kit is a fabulous addition to the other Story by Stacy mini album kits.

Contact me for more information or to order a kit. All kits need to be paid for in advance. Thank you for your understanding.

Kits ordered by February 9th will be mailed by February 16th.

Kits ordered after February 9th, will be mailed within two weeks.

To order a kit(s), you may either send me cash or a check, or pay securely online with a credit card or your PayPal account by using the “Add to Cart” buttons below. If you would like your kit(s) shipped, please choose the shipped option. $6 will be added for shipping. (Kits can only be shipped to U.S. addresses per CTMH policy. I apologize for the inconvenience.)

Stories I Love 6" x 8" Album Kit - Local

$30

 

Stories I Love 6" x 8" Album Kit - Shipped
$30 ($6 will be added for shipping)

 

Add-Ons Use drop down menu to select your ad-ons:

Details I Love Stamp set $15.00 USD Journaling Pen $3.50 USD Photo Trimmer $19.00 USD

 

To find out more about my monthly “no-commitment” Creative Club, click here.

You do not need to be local to participate.