Ready-To-Assemble Thank You Card Kits ~ Homemade Cards...A Fast & Easy Way To Thank Everyone For Your Holiday Gifts!

I thought today I'd share some easy, ready-to-assemble, card kits called "Cut Above" (Thank You cards to thank everyone for the gifts you and your family received for the holidays). Each kit makes 10 cards and it comes with just about everything you need...you just need to add the stamp set "Victorian Gratitude" (M1131) (also ink and a 2X2 block if you don't already have these 2-3 items in your stash). The kits are great if you want to give out handmade cards but don't have a lot of time in your schedule. Check out how fast these cards can be put together! There are also a few other stamps you could buy (see the top link) to make them birthday cards or just a way to say "Hello". 

Video ~ Texturizing Techniques ~ Great Outside-The-Box Ideas! Get Creative With Your Scrapbook Layouts and Cards!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Texturizing Techniques". I thought I would share this video because they show us some really great "outside-the-box" ideas! If you like embossing you are going to love this video! So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Cute Cat and Dog Artwork...Incase You Need A Break From Holiday Artwork!

I thought I'd share some artwork using a few stamp sets with dogs and cats...just because everywhere I look is holiday artwork...and figured we could use a little break. 

                                 

Video ~ How to Make Paper Flowers for a Christmas Centerpiece ~ Check This Out! Just Beautiful!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "How to Make Paper Flowers for a Christmas Centerpiece". I thought I would share this video because they show us how to make beautiful paper flowers! It's just too beautiful to not share! So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Another Watercolor Painted Project!

I thought I'd share another notepad cover I made using watercolor paint. I love how easy it is to make your own designs and colors (see the last post HERE with some other designs). I used pieces cut from the Cricut Collection "Artistry" (Z3167) and the stamp set that comes with that collection. I just love making these!

Watercolor Gift ~ Notepad and Card ~ If You Love Dogs and/or Cats You''ll Want To Check These Out!

I thought today I'd share some artwork I made using watercolor paints. One is a notepad cover and the other is a card. I cut the cat and dog with the new Cricut Collection "Artistry" (Z3167). And I used 3 different stamp sets for the sayings and images: "Love My Dog" (A1178, "Love My Cat" (A1181), and "Friendly Pets" (B1481). The notepad I gave to a customer as a gift. Hopefully she'll like it.   
   

Video ~ Scrapbooking with Close To My Heart: White Pines Collection ~ If You Still Need To Make Holiday Cards Or Scrapbooks...You'll Want To Check Out This Holiday Paper!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Scrapbooking with Close To My Heart: White Pines Collection". I thought I would share this video because they show us what the White Pines paper pack, and the items that go with this paper, look like up close. This collection is awesome to use for holiday cards and to get your holiday photos into an album. They also show us a fun and easy technique. So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Happy Hanukkah To Those Who Celebrate It!

If you celebrate Hanukkah (we celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas at my house)...I hope it started out great last night and you have a fabulous week of family enjoyment! 

FYI: Incase you needed to get a stamp set for Hanukkah. The stamp set used to make this card is called "Light The Menorah" (A1177). There is also another stamp set that has "Happy Hanukkah" on it called "Holiday Tags" (D1560). 

Mini Album, Cards, Scrapbook Layouts...The Urban Paper Pack Can Be Used In So Many Ways!

I thought today I'd share a few more ideas using the paper pack "Urban". I think the mini album would make a nice gift to give to someone for the holidays. I love how each photo really shows us how we can use a paper pack and make so many different kinds of items. 

SOTM For December 2015 ~ Candlelight Garden ~ S1512A ~ A Sweet Friends Stamp Set

I thought today I'd share this month's SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for December. The set is called "Candlelight Garden" (S1512A). This set will help you let a friend know just how much they mean to you. To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of December...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies!  

December's CTMH Special ~ Planner's Gonna Plan ~Let's Get Organized For 2016!

I think you are going to love December's special! It's called "Planners Gonna Plan". Let's all start 2016...all ready and organized! The special is a great bundle...it includes the gorgeous "Everyday Life" album with the accompanying Everyday Life 2016 planner pages, and the coordinating Everyday Life Perfect Plan roller stamp in an exclusive product bundle for only $29.95. A small price to be able to be organized all year long!

Want To Make Some Holiday Gifts? Check Out This CTMH Sale ~ Includes Cricut "Artfully Sent" Collection!

CTMH has decided to have a big sale...starting today...Nov 30th at 9 am MST to Dec 4th 4 pm MST. There will be 39 items 25% off (including 1 of the Cricut collections!).

They are:

Z3111 Base & Bling Snowflake Charm Faux Gold
Z3112 Base & Bling Jingle Bell Faux Gold
Z3135 Base & Bling Snowflake Charm Faux Silver...
Z3136 Base & Bling Jingle Bell Faux Silver
Z3138 Base & Bling Red Bead Charm Faux Gold
Z3139 Base & Bling Red Bead Charm Faux Silver
Z3180 Picture My Life™ Going Places Scrapbooking Program
Z3147 Cut Above™ Dapper Giraffe Card Kit
Z2028 Designer Creations Short Stack Album
Z2036 Designer Creations Slate Paper Bags
Z2037 Designer Creations Lagoon Paper Bags
Z2038 Designer Creations Ruby Paper Bags
Z2039 Designer Creations Honey Paper Bags
Z2049 Designer Creations Cupcake Box
Z2050 Designer Creations Takeout Box
Z2053 Designer Creations Buttoned Bag
Z1838 5" x 7" Hinged Display Tray
Z1750 Designed Décor Display Tray
Z2006 Designed Décor Red Magnetic Chalkboard
Z2015 Designed Décor Black Shadow Box
Z2016 Designed Décor Colonial White Shadow Box
Z1833 My Creations™ Kraft Container
Z1871My Creations™ Kraft 3-Ring Album
Z1953 My Creations™ Journaling Cards Box
Z1956 My Creations ™ Hip Pics Album
Z3043 My Creations™ Black Mini Book
Z3044 My Creations ™Kraft Mini Book
Z3069 My Creations ™ Mini Mix Album
Z3137 My Creations ™Pint-Sized Container
Z3168 Cricut ® Artfully Sent Collection
Z1476 4¼" x 5½" White Daisy Envelopes
Z1477 5"x7" White Daisy Envelopes
Z1478 6"x6" White Daisy Envelopes
Z1756 3"x3" Colonial White Envelopes
Z1757 4¼" x 5½” Colonial White Envelopes
Z1758 5"x7" Colonial White Envelopes
Z1759 6"x6" Colonial White Envelopes
Z1851 Scallop Border Punch
Z1997 Triangle Border Punch

Just go to the link HERE!

This is a great time to buy gifts or buy products to make homemade gifts!

Video ~ Scrapbooking with the Urban Paper Collection by Close To My Heart ~ Embossing Tutorial In Video!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Scrapbooking with the Urban Paper Collection by Close To My Heart". I thought I would share this video because they show us what the Urban paper pack, and the items that go with this paper, look like up close. They also show us how to emboss with the heater. So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

*** Customers / Friends Appreciation Sale 2015 ***

I decided to have a customers / friends appreciation sale. Since I am so thankful for everyone in my life I thought it would be a great time to show it!! (This is a perfect time to stock up for yourself and/or get some fabulous gifts! See some great ideas at the end of this post!)

So, starting today, Friday November 20th (right now!) until Monday November 30st (11:59 PM PST)    



~~I have 2 exciting offers~~

#1~ If you buy one of the Cricut collections: the "Cricut Art Philosophy Collection" (Z1686), the "Cricut Artiste Collection" (Z1790), the "Cricut Artbooking Collection" (Z1906), the "Cricut Artfully Sent Collection" (Z3017), or "Cricut Artistry Collection" (Z3167) you'll get a paper pack for FREE! (value $9.95~ your choice, from the Annual Inspirations 2015 Catalog ~ only 1 offer per person)

#2~ If you place an order $50 or more you'll receive a FREE "A" size stamp set (value $6.95~ your choice, from the Annual Inspirations 2015 Catalog) or you can get a FREE Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (value $6.95~ your choice, from the Annual Inspirations 2015 Catalog ~ only 1 offer per person).

*****All you have to do is place your order on my website HERE!!! Once your order is placed I will send you an email to find out which FREE item/color you would like. Your FREE item will ship separate from your order.

**If your order is $150 or more contact me HERE to place your order so you can get $25 (or more depending on the order) in REWARDS on-top of the other FREE item!   


I do want to add~ This is a personal offer from me (only 1 free item can be earned with this special, per person) and not a CTMH promotion. That is a separate special you can earn just from me! :)

Also, I wanted to remind you about the November "Stamp Of The Month". This can be included in your order to get even more bang for your buck! We also have some deals that are not in the catalog under "While Supplies Last" and "Clearance"!

And, here are few fabulous gift ideas:

~During November we have a great bundle special you'll want to check out (these would make great albums to give as a gift or to keep for yourself!)  

~A Rolling Tote and all the matching items to stay organized (see link to see everything)!
~Make It From Your Heart / How-To publications  (These books give step-by-step directions for making scrapbook layouts or making cards!)
~Workshop On The Go Kits (These are fun kits that even come with directions!)
~Base & Bling Wearable Art (You can make beautiful necklace pendents to give as gifts!)
~Picture My Life (You can put these kits together super fast and put the pages into an album...and Boom!...you have a very personal gift to give or buy the kit and let your friend/family member make the kits!) or the Instalife Mini Albums make cute gifts too!

These are just a few ideas to get you started! Check the catalog for more ideas!

***This is a special "Thank You" to everyone! Happy Shopping!***

Shared Some Great Scrapbook Layouts Using The Paper Pack Urban...Check Them Out!

I thought today I'd share a few more ideas using the paper pack "Urban".

Urban ~ Workshop On The Go ~Scrapbooking Kit ~ Looking For Masculine Paper For Projects...This Is It!

I thought I would share the paper pack "Urban" with you today. You can buy the Workshop On The Go (G1103). It comes with: an Urban paper pack, a special D-Size stamp set (can only get this set if you buy the wotg kit), Urban Assortment, Whisper Thick Twine, and an Instructional Brochure. 

If you're not really into stamping you can buy the paper pack (X7204B) and Urban Complements (X7204C) and make your own designs up. Or, try out one of the How-To Publications: "Make It From The Heart, vol. 1" (9035), "Make It From The Heart, vol. 2" (9042), "Reflections" (9037), "Cherish" (9038), "Imagine" (9039), "Magic" (9040), "Wishes" (9041) or "Originals" (9036) to get ideas.

And, if you are into stamping and want to scrapbook...we have a few sets that go great with this paper (there are others that go too...just too many to list...if these don't work for you, just check out the catalog)..."Ink Blot" (D1660), "Campfire Lifestyle" (C1611), "The Authentic Life" (D1644), and "Instalife" (C1615).

No matter which way you want to go...you're going to want to order this paper. So, check it out and get to work! 

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Video ~ Planners Gonna Plan: The Everyday Life™ Planner System from Close To My Heart ~ SNEAK PEEK!!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Planners Gonna Plan: The Everyday Life™ Planner System from Close To My Heart". I thought I would share this video because they show us the brand new planners coming out soon! SNEAK PEEK!! So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Need Some Ideas For Holiday Cards and Scrapbook Layouts? Check These Out!

I thought today I'd share a few more ideas using the paper pack "White Pines". 

Video ~ Papercrafting: Focus on Fundamentals ~ Simple, Clean, and Fun Scrapbooking!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Papercrafting: Focus on Fundamentals". I thought I would share this video because they show us the fundamentals kit you can get in the bundle in the November special (see here for the details). So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Let's Get Ready To Document Our Holiday Fun! Picture My Life Kits Are Great!

So this week I've already shared with you the "Workshop On The Go" scrapbooking kit (G1098) and the "Workshop On The Go" cardmaking kit (G1099)...today I'm sharing the White Pines "Picture My Life" kit (Z3176). This kit is great because it helps you preserve the holiday fun without a lot of work. It comes with cards for you to be able to document every day between December 1st to December 25th and there are extra cards for journaling too. And, you can use some of the cards to put on other projects too to make them fast and easy (think cards, tags, mini albums, gifts). I love I can craft without spending a ton of time...but still have beautiful projects made.

Like Sending Homemade Cards? This Is The Kit For You!

Yesterday I shared the scrapbooking WOTG for "White Pines" paper...today I thought I'd share the Cardmaking WOTG kit (G1099). With this kit you have enough products to make 15 beautiful cards. There are 3 designs (with instructions)...also included is a special D-size stamp set, 2 White Pines papers, 5 cardstock sheets of paper, Bitty Sparkles, Fern Thick Twine, and 15 cards & envelopes. This kit is great because the cards are for the holidays...and who doesn't love getting a homemade card?! So, if you're looking for an easy to put together card kit...you've just found it. 

White Pines ~ Workshop On The Go ~Scrapbooking Kit ~ Let's Get Our Scrapbook Layouts Ready For Our Holiday Photos!

I thought I would share the paper pack "White Pines" with you today. You can buy the Workshop On The Go (G1098). It comes with: a White Pines paper pack, a special D-Size stamp set (can only get this set if you buy the wotg kit), White Pines Assortment, Red Enamel Gems, and an Instructional Brochure. 

If you're not really into stamping you can buy the paper pack (X7200B) and White Pines Complements (X7200C) and make your own designs up. Or, try out one of the How-To Publications: "Make It From The Heart, vol. 1" (9035), "Make It From The Heart, vol. 2" (9042), "Reflections" (9037), "Cherish" (9038), "Imagine" (9039), "Magic" (9040), "Wishes" (9041) or "Originals" (9036) to get ideas.

And, if you are into stamping and want to scrapbook...we have a few sets that go great with this paper (there are others that go too...just too many to list...if these don't work for you, just check out the catalog)..."Miracle of Christmas" (D1656), "Merry, Merry" (C1591), "Holly Jolly Christmas" (D1657), "Spray of Joy" (A1174), and "Reindeer Bells" (C1627).

No matter which way you want to go...you're going to want to order this paper. So, check it out and get to work! 

Video ~ Picture My Life ~ Fast And Easy Way To Get Your Photos Out Of Boxes And Into Albums!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Picture My Life". I thought I would share this video because they show us how fast and easy it is to scrapbook using the PML kits. So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

SOTM For November 2015 ~ Cheers 2016 ~ S1511A ~ Great Stamp Set To Start The Year Right!

I thought today I'd share this month's SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for November. The set is called "Cheers 2016" (S1511A). This set will start the new year off with fun scrapbook layouts and cards for the new year! Check out the photos for some cute ideas. To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of November...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies!  

November CTMH Special ~ Simply Fundamental Scrapbooking ~ Buy This Bundle And Get An Album Put Together In No Time At All!

I thought I'd share November's Special with you today. Starting on Sunday November 1st you can order this amazing bundle! This fun workshop has been created using all the items featured in the bundle...available for $71.80 each. 

When you purchase the album bundle, you will also qualify to receive a value pack of side load or top load Memory Protectors FREE—a savings of $19.95! 

Along with the album style and design of your choice, each bundle includes one Paper Fundamentals Enchantment pack, one Fundamental stickers Enchantment pack, one Peacock Fundamental assortment, and three sheets of White Daisy cardstock. You will then be set to turn these beautiful products into fabulous layouts using the new Simply Fundamental Scrapbooking workshop featuring five layouts you can make using all the supplies in your bundle. 

This would make a great, personal gift too to give someone...either already made or for them to make...either way, who wouldn't want something this thoughtful?!