Floral Cricut Card

I came across this sweet card while looking for inspiration to make a simple “all occasion” card. I didn't have the die used on the original card, so I created a file in Design Space using images from the Flower Market Cricut cartridge. Here is a link to the DS file.

I embossed the sentiment (from a retired stamp set called A Bunch of Love) with Versamark ink and  White embossing powder. I ended up giving the card to my mom for Mother’s Day. It’s not as cute as the original card, but my mom loved it, so that’s what counts. Right?

Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing all of you fellow Mamas out there a very Happy Mother's Day!

May Project Kit - Heartfelt Thanks Boxed Card Kit

This month's project kit is a boxed card kit using the new Heartfelt Thanks stamp set. You will learn how to use this detailed stamp to create 8 thank you cards (2 each of 4 designs) and an envelope box to store them. I will not be having a local class this month but you may order kits to be shipped directly to you by selecting the shipping option below. (Or if you are local and would like to pick up your kit(s), you may choose the local option.)

This month’s kit is $28 and includes the following:

• Heartfelt Thanks stamp set
• Pre-cut cardstock
• (8) 5½" x 4¼" White Cards & Envelopes
• Link to Design Space file (All Cricut images will be pre-cut for you in the kit, but you will also have a link to the file in case you'd like to make more in the future. You will need the Flower Market Cricut cartridge and an Explore machine to use the DS file.)
• Step-by-step instruction guide

Add on extra kits with no stamp set for just $15 each

Additional supplies needed:

• Thin Cuts Stitched Ovals (Your kit will include pre-cut shapes. You will only need these if you would like to make more in the future.)
• Ink Pads: Espresso, Sweet Leaf, Canary, Memento Black
• Markers: Sap Green, Pastel Green, Leaf Green, Golden Yellow, Marigold
• (3) Sponge Daubers
• Blocks: 4" x 5" and 2"x2"
• Thin 3-D Foam Tape
• Liquid Glass
• Flower Market Cricut Collection (All Cricut images will be pre-cut for you in the kit, but you will also have a link to the file in case you'd like to make more in the future.)

Kit includes the Heartfelt Thanks stamp set shown below. 

Make 8 cards (2 each of 4 designs) and a matching box to store them.

Card Box

Box with Belly Band

Once you slide off the belly band, you can slip the cards and envelopes inside.

Card #1

You can choose to color in the details stamp design or leave it black and white.

(Or choose to do one each way like I did for my samples.)

Card #2

Use the new Thin Cuts Stitched Oval dies to add a little more detail to your cards.

You can choose to color in the details stamp design or leave it black and white.

(Or choose to do one each way like I did for my samples.)

Card #3

Create 3-D flowers using the pre-cut Cricut images included in your kit.

You can choose to color in the details stamp design or leave it black and white.

(Or choose to do one each way like I did for my samples.)

Card #4

You can choose to color in the details stamp design or leave it black and white.

(Or choose to do one each way like I did for my samples.)

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 May 12th will be mailed by May 26th.
Kits ordered after May 12, 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.)

Heartfelt Thanks Boxed Card Kit - local pick up $28

1 kit including stamp set $28.00 USD 2 kits including 1 stamp set $43.00 USD 3 kits including 1 stamp set $58.00 USD

 

Heartfelt Thanks Boxed Card Kit - shipped $28 ($6 added for shipping)

1 kit including stamp set $28.00 USD 2 kits including 1 stamp set $43.00 USD 3 kits including 1 stamp set $58.00 USD

Add Ons  Choose your add-on options from the drop down menu below.

Thin Cuts Stitched Ovals $11.00 USD (3) Sponge Daubers $6.00 USD Liquid Glass $8.00 USD Thin 3-D Foam Tape $6.00 USD 4" x 5" Block $18.00 USD 2" x 2" Block $7.00 USD (5) ShinHan Markers $30.00 USD Memento Black Ink Pad $8.00 USD

 

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

You do not need to be local to participate. *Ü*

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

May Promotions

Seasonal Expressions 2 Catalog is Here!

Jam packed with lots of great new products and creative inspiration!

The brand new Seasonal Expressions 2 catalog is here! It is jam packed with tons of fabulous new products and filled with lots of incredible artwork inspiration. You can get a free copy with your next online order. (It will be automatically added to your order.) You can also view it online here.

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National Scrapbooking Month—Postcard Perfect! 

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month with an exclusive collection of coordinating products!

Get ready to celebrate National Scrapbooking Month with the Postcard Perfect special! This special features a collection of coordinating products, including an exclusive paper packet, stamp set, cardstock combo pack, and Cut Above® layout kit. Save 20% when you purchase the Postcard Perfect product bundle, which includes all of this month’s featured items in one convenient bundle.

Paper Packet - $14.95

Includes:
16 – 12" × 12” sheets (2 each of 6 double-sided designs and 2 each of 2 single-sided designs on vellum)
Featured colors: blue, Canary, Green, light blue, light pink, mint, orange, pink, Smoothie, White Daisy

Stamp Set - $17.95
Set of 9
Recommended My Acrylix® blocks:
1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 4" × 5" (Y1012)

Cut Above Kit - $24.95

Includes materials to make three coordinating 2-page layouts, including die-cuts, stickers, photo placeholders, and instructions. Includes four 12" x 12" Memory Protectors™.

Postcard Perfect Bundle - $67.80  $53.95Includes the following:
1 – My Acrylix® Postcard Perfect stamp set
1 – Cut Above® Postcard Perfect layout kit
1 – Postcard Perfect paper packet
1 – Postcard Perfect coordinating cardstock

For Hostesses: Hostesses can receive a FREE Postcard Perfect Cut Above® layout kit when their party order reaches at least the third level of Hostess Rewards. Contact me if you'd like more information on setting up an online party, an in-home party.

For New Consultants: Anyone who becomes a Close To My Heart Consultant in May will receive the Postcard Perfect Cut Above® layout kit FREE in their New Consultant Kit. Visit the New Consultant FAQ page for more information.

Watch the video below for more details...

Visit my website for all of the Postcard Perfect options.

Offer available May 1 – May 31, 2018 while supplies last. 

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May Stamp of the Month — Classic Summer Bash

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-sized Stamp of the Month set for just $5! Add the stamp set to your cart here at full retail price ($17.95) or, with your qualifying order of $50, get it for just $5! 

Set of 25

Recommended My Acrylix® blocks:

1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 1" × 6½" (Y1005), 4" × 5" (Y1012)

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

*Stamp of the Month is only available May 1– 31, 2018.

April Creative Project Kit - Be-YOU-tiful Card Kit

This month we will be using the Be-YOU-tiful PML cards and Notes of Inspiration stamp set to create 12 fun, versatile cards.

I will not be having a local class this month but you may order kits to be shipped directly to you by selecting the shipping option below. (Or if you are local and would like to pick up your kit(s), you may choose the local option.)

This month’s kit is $33 and includes the following:

• Be-YOU-tiful Picture My Life card pack
• Notes of Inspiration stamp set
• Pre-cut patterned paper and cardstock
• 100 self-adhesive 2mm Bitty Sparkles
• 100 self-adhesive 4mm Clear Sparkles
•  (12) 5½" x 4¼" White Cards & Envelopes
• Link to Design Space file (All Cricut images will be pre-cut for you in the kit, but you will also have a link to the file in case you'd like to make more in the future.)
• Step-by-step instruction guide

Additional supplies needed:

• Espresso ink pad
• 2" x 3½" Block
• Thin 3-D Foam Tape
• Bonding Memories Glue
• Piercing Tool
• Flower Market Cricut Collection (All Cricut images will be pre-cut for you in the kit, but you will also have a link to the file in case you'd like to make more in the future.)

Kit includes the Notes of Inspiration stamp set shown below.

Create (12) 5½" x 4¼" cards. 
Click on photos to enlarge.

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 11th will be mailed by April 28th.

Kits ordered after April 11th, 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 “Buy Now” 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.)

Be-YOU-tiful Card Kit - local pick up

$33.00

Be-YOU-tiful Card Kit - shipped

$33.00 ($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. *Ü*

April Promotions

Fab Four Promotions!

Get discounted or FREE products when you place an order, host a party, or sign up!

With the Fab Four monthly special, April is a fabulous time to place an order, host a party, or join my team! New Consultants who join Close To My Heart in April will receive the May, June, July and August Stamp of the Month sets, FREE! Former Consultants can re-enroll in April with a lower-priced, no kit option, and receive the four Stamp of the Month sets, FREE!

Place an order: Each weekend during April, you can take advantage of the Fab Faves weekend sales. These online weekend sales last 24-hours and will feature different items and product bundles at 25% off the retail price. Visit my website each weekend during April to take advantage of the great deal!

Host a Party: Hostesses in April that have a Gathering reaching the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher will receive their choice of either the Cut Above® Layout Kit — This Is Me (Z4166) or the Cut Above® Golden Moments Bundle (CC4190) for FREE. The bundle includes both the Golden Moments Cut Above® tag kit and card kit. Contact me to set up an online or in home party.

New Consultants: Consultants who sign up during the month of April will receive the May, June, July, and August Stamp of the Month sets, FREE. That’s an additional $71.80 in retail value added to the incredible value of the New Consultant Kit! The July and August Stamp of the Month sets won't even be available to Consultants during April. New Consultants will receive these brand-new stamp sets before anyone else! No additional shipping or tax is charged for this free item. PLUS, as a new Consultant, you will receive $50 in CTMH Cash to spend on products of your choice. Visit my New Consultant FAQ page for more details.

Former Consultants: Former Consultants can also sign up during April at a lower-priced, no-kit enrollment option for just $50! You will still receive $50 in CTMH Cash to spend on products of your choice, meaning you basically get to sign up for free! You will also receive the May, June, July, and August Stamp of the Month sets for FREE! No additional shipping or tax is charged for these free items. Visit my New Consultant FAQ page for more details.

Offer available April 1 – April 30, 2018 while supplies last. 

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Important Thing Bundle

Limited Time Special!

Create a meaningful Everyday Life™ Album using this limited-time product bundle. Based on a journaling model inspired by Margaret Wise Brown’s The Important Book, this workshop empowers crafters to create a custom album highlighting the important things in their lives! The bundle contains the paper, cardstock, Flip Flaps™, and Memory Protectors™ needed to assemble the album. To see all of the supplies needed for this workshop, reference the Shopping List below. The bundle is only available through April 30, while supplies last, so order yours today!

Below are a few of the page samples:

Kit includes the following:

• 1 – Chelsea Gardens bulk paper sheet
• 1 – Gimme Some Sugar bulk paper sheet
• 2 – Bashful cardstock sheets
• 1 – Peacock cardstock sheet
• 1 – Juniper cardstock sheet
• 2 – Linen cardstock sheets
• 1 – Mink cardstock sheet
• 2 – White Daisy cardstock sheets
• 1 – 3" × 3" Flip Flaps™ Memory Protectors™
• 2 – 3" × 4" Flip Flaps™ Memory Protectors™
• 3 – 4" × 6" Flip Flaps™ Memory Protectors™
• 3 – 3" × 4" Everyday Life™ Memory Protectors™
• 3 – 4" × 6" Everyday Life™ Memory Protectors™
• 3 – 6" × 8" Everyday Life™ Memory Protectors™

*This bundle is a base kit for creating the pocket scrapbooking pages found in The Important Thing Everyday Life™ Album. Additional stamp sets and embellishments not included in this bundle are also used to complete the album.

Below is a list of additional items needed to complete the album as shown:

• My Acrylix® Documented—Scrapbooking Stamp Set
• My Acrylix® Typography Alphabet Stamp Set
• Charcoal Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
• Juniper Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
• Smoothie Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
• Picture My Life™ Cards—Be-YOU-tiful
• Picture My Life™ Overlays—White Frames
• Chelsea Gardens Complements
• Grey Gems
• Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen
• Everyday Life™ Album—Bashful 
• 3-D Foam Tape Z2060 thin 3-D foam tape
• Non-stick Micro-tip Scissors
• 1" × 1" My Acrylix® Block
• 1" × 3½" My Acrylix® Block
• 2" × 2" My Acrylix® Block
• 1" × 6½" My Acrylix® Block
• 2" × 3½" My Acrylix® Block
• Adhesive of choice
• Paper trimmer
• Pencil 
• Eraser 
• Ruler

Click here to here to download the instruction guide.

Click here to order the bundle.

Offer available March 9 – April 30, 2018 while supplies last. 

Shipping and handling assessed on retail value.  

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April Stamp of the Month — Color Your Life

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-sized Stamp of the Month set for just $5! Add the stamp set to your cart here at full retail price ($17.95) or, with your qualifying order of $50, get it for just $5! 

Set of 12

Recommended My Acrylix® blocks:

1" × 3½" (Y1002), 1" × 6½" (Y1005), 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, 2018.