Beach Themed Scrapbook Layout | Using Your Stash Video Series

As part of this month’s Creative Design Team’s series we are calling “Loving Your Stash,” we are highlighting a new portion of our stash each week. Last week we focused on using embellishments from our stash. 

For this challenge, I created a beach-themed layout using an old paper packet, die cuts, wooden shapes, and shell sequins. Below is the full process video where I walk through all of the steps on how I created the layout. You can find the full supply list by clicking “show more” under the YouTube video description.

I used some older Wooden Shapes embellishments from my stash along with the No Worries Paper Packet and coordinating Embellishments.

Be sure to check out how the other Creative Design Team members used embellishments from their stash last week and subscribe to their channels as well.

Lisa Stenz: https://www.youtube.com/lisastenz
Andrea Sherman: https://www.youtube.com/AndreaShermanGIRLplusPAPER
Julie Carriere: https://www.youtube.com/TheScrapZone
Katy Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/scrappinkaty
Miss Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/MissCarriesCreations
Jayma Malme: https://www.youtube.com/JaymaMalme
Erin Jacobson: https://www.youtube.com/CraftyConceptswithErin
Chelsey Vorosmarty: https://www.youtube.com/chelseyvorosmarty

Lara Moss (guest designer):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuozLkFl5xmAW1-UfCRJAwQ 

Trina Wirihana (guest designer): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEv8sWreahMmOn1jgHyplg 

Stop by for this week’s challenge where we use kits from our stash, the following week when we are "going wild" and using anything from our stash!

Click here for the entire playlist for this Love Your Stash video series.

How to Preserve Baby Clothes on a Scrapbook Layout | Love Your Stash Video Series

This month the Creative Design Team is doing a month long series we are calling “Loving Your Stash.” As you might know, most crafters end up with lots of fun crafting products in our stash that we haven’t gotten around to using yet. The Creative Design Team decided that we needed to use some of the products in our own stash and want to encourage you to do the same. Last week we focused on using paper and/or pocket cards from our stash.

For this challenge, I created a layout of my sweet baby girl (who is now a teenager) and found a way to finally preserve some of our favorite outfits from when she was little. Below is the full process video where I walk through all of the steps on how I created the layout. You can find the full supply list by clicking “show more” under the YouTube video description.

I cut some flowers from a piece of patterned paper from my stash to use as embellishments.

I took photos of some of our daughter’s favorite baby outfits and then shrunk them down before I printed them out on photo paper. Then I cut them out with a pair of Micro-Tip Scissors and added them to the layout with some mini clothespins.

Be sure to check out how the other Creative Design Team members used papers and/or pocket cards from their stash last week and subscribe to their channels as well.

Lisa Stenz: https://www.youtube.com/lisastenz
Andrea Sherman: https://www.youtube.com/AndreaShermanGIRLplusPAPER
Julie Carriere: https://www.youtube.com/TheScrapZone
Katy Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/scrappinkaty
Miss Carrie: https://www.youtube.com/MissCarriesCreations
Jayma Malme: https://www.youtube.com/JaymaMalme
Erin Jacobson: https://www.youtube.com/CraftyConceptswithErin
Chelsey Vorosmarty: https://www.youtube.com/chelseyvorosmarty

Lara Moss (guest designer):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuozLkFl5xmAW1-UfCRJAwQ 

Stop by for this week’s challenge where we use embellishments from our stash, the following week when we use a kit from our stash, and the last week where we will be using anything from our stash!

February Project Kit - Floral Pop Up Box Card Kit

This month’s Creative Club project kit is a set of (3) floral pop up box cards that fold flat and fit inside a standard A2 sized envelope. Once you learn how to create these fun pop up box cards, you can adapt the template to any theme. In addition to receiving a link to the Design Space file, you will also have the measurements and instructions to make a pop up box card without the Design Space file. There will not be a local class this month, but you can order a kit to be mailed to you or you may pick it up if you are local.

The basic kit is $38 and includes the following:

• Pre-cut cardstock, Mix-in patterned paper (Jan-Feb), and Cricut flowers/leaves
• Simple Florals stamp set
• (3) A2 white envelopes
• Step-by-step instruction guide with photos and cutting guide
• Link to Design Space file (You will need the Happiness Lives Here Cricut collections and a Cricut machine with Design Space access in order to use the link. You do not need these as all of the Cricut pieces will be pre-cut in the kit. You will only need them if you would like to make more in the future.)

Add-ons and other supplies needed to create the project:

• Simple Florals Thin Cuts - $8 extra
• Stamp Pads: Avocado, Canary, Peach, Blue Belle, Espresso - $10 each
• Bisque Liquid Pearls - $4

Add extra kits without stamp set for just $20 each.

Kit comes with the Simple Florals stamp set.

Add on the coordinating Thin Cuts metal dies for just $8 more. (You will want the Thin Cuts to help make these cards easier.)

The kit makes 3 pop up box cards.

Use different patterned papers and flowers to create 3 box cards. 

The cards will fold flat to fit inside of a standard sized A2 envelope.

All kits are now sold out.

Thank you for the great response.

For more information on my monthly “no commitment” Creative Club, click here.

♥︎ You do not need to be local to participate. ♥︎

February Specials and Promotions

  February Specials and Promotions

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In This Together

Celebrate happy memories from the past several months with an exclusive collection!

The fun In This Together collection features a 12-sheet paper packet with coordinating sticker sheet, enamel dots, cardstock pack, and My Acrylix® stamp set!

Save 20% with three different bundle options, including two different workshop bundles that give you the products for creating a variety of artwork. The In This Together Workshop Kit includes materials for creating three 12″ × 12″ scrapbook layouts, while the In This Together Album Workshop Kit includes materials for creating a set of 6″ × 8″ pages.

The fun In This Together stamp set can be purchased separately or as part of the bundles.

In This Together Workshop Kit

In This Together Album Workshop Kit

Order the In This Together Collection here or by clicking the link below.

Offer available through March 31, 2021 while supplies last. Shipping and handling based on full retail price of all items. 

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Hello World

Mark weekly and monthly milestones with these adorable wood circles!

The Milestone Wood Circles help you to mark special occasions in your little one’s life, making them more memorable in the process. These 15 circles and their coordinating pieces and SVG files will come in handy as photo props, scrapbooking page embellishments, or in a number of other crafting projects. These will only be available for a limited time, so order yours right away.

Order the Hello World Collection here or by clicking the link below.

Offer available through February 28, 2021 while supplies last. Shipping and handling based on full retail price of all items. 

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National Papercrafting Month—Home Sweet Home

Celebrate National Papercrafting Month with a beautiful wood frame designed for year-round décor!

The unique Home Sweet Home Frame Kit includes wooden pieces and coordinating papers and die cuts that come together to create a delightful year-round décor piece! Use the die cut shapes to decorate the 14 wood circle pieces in a variety of ways. Your decorated circles can then be swapped out throughout the year to make special occasions and changes in season! 

Save 20% when you purchase the Home Sweet Home Frame Kit, but you can also order the individual components separately in case you want additional circles, die cuts, frames, or just the wood HOME sentiment! 

Watch the video below for more information.

Order your Home Sweet Home Kit here.

Offer valid while supplies last through February 28, 2020.

Shipping is assessed on retail value of items.

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February Stamp of the Month

Doodled Borders 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 36 

Recommended Blocks: 

1" x 1" (Y1000), 1" x 3½" (Y1002), 2" x 2" (Y1003)

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

Stamp of the Month is only available from February 1 - 28, 2021.

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Perfect Match

Valentine’s Day meets its papercrafting match with this adorable collection!

Papercrafting and Valentine’s Day are a match made in heaven, and the Perfect Match collection has everything you need to make the Valentine’s Day crafts you always dreamed of! This stunning collection features a new paper packet and sticker sheet, stamp set, and adorable mini hearts accents! You can even save 20% when you purchase these amazing products in the Perfect Match Bundle or the Perfect Match Workshop Kit!

In addition to the Perfect Match items, the Perfect Match Workshop Kit comes with materials for creative projects that will be presented during our Perfect Match Facebook Live event on February 4–5. See the Additional Supplies Needed section for other creative supplies that will be used during the event, and learn more about it on Close to my Heart’s Facebook Page.

Order your Perfect Match items here.

Offer valid while supplies last through February 28, 2021.

Shipping is assessed on retail value of items.

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Bring Back My Pack — Blossom

Enjoy a blast from the past with one of the most popular paper collections from the past—Blossom!

The Blossom collection features the same classic paper designs that made it popular the first time it was available, with a refreshed color palette and several coordinating products, including a new sticker sheet, a coordinating cardstock packet, and two My Acrylix® stamp sets! Save 20% with the Blossom Product bundle, which contains each of these special items or with the Blossom Workshop Kit, which includes materials for creating scrapbook layouts and cards using this great paper collection! 

Here are just a few of the projects you can make with the workshop kit.

See and order the whole collection here.

Offer valid while supplies last through February 28, 2021.

Shipping is assessed on retail value of items.

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Special Workshop for VIPs

VIPs have lots of perks including access to special workshops like this one!

VIP We Are Good Together Workshop

Hey there all of my VIPs! Get ready for this exclusive workshop and virtual event just for you! It will take place on February 25, 2021.

Join us for our first ever exclusive VIP workshop and event!

Watch the video below for more information:

Here is everything you need to know:

• The VIP We Are Good Together workshop makes three 2-page layouts and 10 cards
• Attend our virtual event on February 25, 2021 in a private Facebook group to create the projects together.
• This workshop and event is only available to VIP Customers and Makers who have purchased the workshop bundle. Not a VIP yet? Click here for information on the VIP Customer Program.
• You’ll receive an email invitation to the Facebook group as the event date draws near.
• The workshop will be available to purchase from January 1 – March 31, 2021.
• Order before February 1, 2021 to make sure your bundle arrives in time for the live event.
• The event will be available for repeat viewing after the live event has concluded.

Click here to purchase your VIP exclusive kit. 

Click here to find out more about the VIP Customer Program.

In order to receive your workshop in time for the event, place your order by February 1, 2021. Offer available through March 31, 2021 while supplies last. Shipping is assessed on retail value of items.

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