I have been having lots of fun prepping this month’s project kits. One of the optional add-ons with the kit this month is the Snowflakes Thin Cuts metal dies. I love the metal dies because they are a quick alternative to using the Cricut machine. I am thrilled that I have had so many orders for this month’s kit, however, it did take a bit longer to prep the kits for those who did not order the Thin Cuts die with their kit. (I always pre-cut the pieces when the dies are not ordered with the kits.)
I have had a few questions lately about which die cut machine I use. Of course I always use my Cricut Explore machine when using CTMH’s awesome Cricut cartridges, but when using our Thin Cuts, I like to use my Evolution machine made by We R Memory Keepers. (I also have an old Cuttlebug that I use from time to time as well. But I like to use the Evolution when cutting a lot at one time.) Here is a video with more info on the machine. You can purchase it online from most craft websites. I got mine from HSN when it first came out a few years ago.
The Evolution machine is also great for embossing with CTMH’s Embossing Folders. I hope that helps answer your questions. Now, I must get back to cutting the fun glitter snowflakes for this month’s kits. *Ü*
Here is another beautiful card that we received while my daughter was in the hospital. (You can read more about it here.) One of my sweet team members created this beautiful watercolor card for us. She used CTMH’s watercolor paints on the background and stamped the botanical outlined images from the Good Thymes! stamp set…
Many of my favorite products are retiring at the end of the month including the Accessory Roll-Up and the Marker Roll-Up. I have a few Roll-Ups that I have been using for multiple purposes. One of my Accessory Roll-Ups is used specifically for my jewelry when I travel. This has become a life saver for…
Are you ready for a GREAT Cyber Monday special? For those of you who have had your eye on one (or more) of our Cricut collections, today is your lucky day! For every $30 that you spend on retail-priced product, you can buy one of our Cricut® collections at 30% off!* (Spend $60 and get…
Close to my Heart is celebrating National Scrapbook Month a few weeks early this year! In case you did not know, May is National Scrapbook month. You will be tickled pink when you see what CTMH has created to celebrate this “holiday!” Tickled Pink is an amazing scrapbooking kit that contains everything you need (including…
This beautiful card was sent to me from the CTMH Home Office, along with a special, heartfelt note from Jeanette Lynton, CTMH’s founder and CEO. I wanted to share the beautiful card with you as well. Wishing you all a VERY Merry Christmas!
With all that is happening in our industry, you may be wondering how Close to my Heart is doing. As a strong, growing, debt-free company, CTMH is doing very well and will be around for a long time! I am so proud to be part of this amazing company that is really more like “family”…