May Is National Scrapbooking Month ~ Check Out The May Special...Taste Of Summer Paper Pack! So Bright and Colorful!

Close To My Heart is having a fun special for the month of May...since it's National Scrapbooking Month...they put together a really bright and colorful paper pack called "Taste Of Summer". I think you're going to just LOVE this paper pack! They also added a cute stamp set that matches too! The paper pack and the stamp set are both available starting May 1st...and remember we always have a Stamp Of The Month...which, if you spend $50 you get the SOTM for just $5.00! 

Note Pad and Post-It Note Cover Ideas

I thought I'd share a few projects I made. I gave them as "Thank You" gifts. I also wanted to show you how a project can be the same but just change the embossing folder for a different look. I think they came out cute. I made covers for post-it notes. I used the embossing folders: Honeycomb (Z1995) and Quatrefoil (Z1926). I also used the stamp set "A Little Note" (A1171) and markers to color the stamp set in.

Ps. A tip I want to share...it's better to do the stamping and coloring in before you emboss the paper.    

This project (see below) I covered a note pad. I used the paper pack "Hopscotch" which just retired...and the stamp set "Your Own Kind of Wonderful" (D1627). I added a little bling but I'm not sure you can see it in this photo. I think everyone who received these gifts were happy.

Want An Easy Way To Help Operation Smile?

I thought today I'd share a special stamp set. It's called "Happy Everything" D1653. The reason it's special is because, if you buy this set, CTMH will donate $3.00 of the proceeds to Operation Smile. Operation Smile performs surgical procedures to correct facial deformities in children. I love that CTMH (and you) can help children get life-altering surgeries! So make sure to add this set to your order!

Sharing Lots Of Fun CTMH Projects

I thought I'd share some projects that I made...in case you're looking for ideas. I helped my daughter make invites for her birthday party next month. The picture shows the front side (the back has all the party details) and the cupcakes are 5 1/2" in size (it's hard to tell from the photo what size they are). I think they came out cute.

 I also made a card for my cousin for her birthday. I decorated both sides.

I also made this cute card...not sure what I'm going to do with it yet...maybe I'll send it to someone who could use some happy mail?!

And, I saved the best for last! My son (he's 10 years old and lately has been into making cards) made this card for a friend at school. I think it came out adorable!

Need A Mother's Day Gift Idea? This One Is Super Special!

With Mother's Day coming soon I thought I'd share this gift idea (My Crush For Her Book, Z3081). It's a great Mother's Day gift...add a few photos and maybe some journaling and you've made a very special gift for Mom!

(Ps. They have one (Z3080) for Dad too for Father's Day!)

Bright And Sunny Scrapbook and Card Projects Using Blossom Paper Pack

I thought today I'd share a few cute ideas that the CTMH's Art Department made using the Blossom paper pack. I love how bright the colors are in these projects. Are you ready to get your Spring projects started? 

A Gift From My Son To His Teacher

I thought I'd share a gift and card (my 10 year old son made the card) for his teacher. He saw the angel (at an estate sale he was helping run) and thought of his teacher. He's such a sweetheart! I bet she loves the gift (he even wrapped it up and put it all into a gift bag for her). See, CTMH is for everyone!

Blossom ~ Workshop On The Go ~Cardmaking Kit ~ Cards ~ Great for Spring or Summer Cards

I thought I would share the paper pack "Blossom" with you today. You can buy the Workshop On The Go (G1095). It comes with: 2 B&T "Blossom" papers, a special D-Size stamp set (can only get this set if you buy the wotg kit), Coral Reef Sequins, Glacier Extra Thick Twine, 15 Cards/Envelopes, and an Instructional Brochure (directions to make 3 card designs). 

If your not really into cardmaking or stamping you can buy the paper pack (X7196B) and Blossom Complements (X7196C) 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)..."Shower Flowers" (C1612), "Wavy Blooms" (D1651), "Friendly Pets" (B1481), "Treats of Friendship" (C1616), and "Dizzy Circles" (C1610).

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!

Look At These Adorable Projects!

I thought today I'd share a few fun ideas that the CTMH's Art Department made. I'm always looking for new ideas...and these are just so adorable!

The stamp sets used to make these 2 projects are: Doodled Designs (A1170), Wish (M1051), and Sweeter With You (M1053). They also used Designer Creations Takeout Box (Z2050), blue Shimmer Trim (Z3025) and some gold Sequins (Z2012) to add a little bling. The shapes (stars and cupcake) were cut using the Cricut. These projects go together great!  

 

Video ~ Spine Expanders for My Legacy™ Post-Bound Albums ~ Helpful Info. About The Albums

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Spine Expanders for My Legacy™ Post-Bound Albums". I thought I would share this video because they show us how the post bound albums go together. I thought it might be helpful to see. So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Like Surprises? Then You'll LOVE This Month Special!

I thought I'd share April's special...each day you buy 1 full price item and then you're able to buy a grab bag. The grab bags start at $35 and can go up to $150. Each day there will be a different price point...and it's only while supplies last for that day. The bags will be around double whatever the cost is for the day that you buy your grab bag (example: buy a grab bag for $35 and get $70 in products in the bag...how cool is that?!) and it will be filled with current and retired products. So, if you like surprises then you'll love this special! Go HERE and get your grab bag today!    

SOTM For April 2015 ~ Typed Note ~ S1504A ~ So Many Cute Sayings To Add To The Typewriter!

I thought today I'd share this month's SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for April. The set is called "Typed Note" (S1504A). This set is great for cards, mini albums, tags...so many projects! Check out the photos for some cute ideas. To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of April...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies!

  

No Fooling You Today...BRAND NEW CTMH Catalog!

Guess what ‪CTMH‬ has today!! A new catalog (you can still shop from the annual catalog too) with BRAND NEW fun craft products! Go check it out HERE!