Wow! What a whirlwind week it has been! I am excited to share some of the highlights of the 2013 Close to my Heart Convention in Orlando, Florida with you. First, however, I need to apologize for not posting while I was there. I was having some “technical difficulties” with my camera and my computer…
If you thought Close to my Heart products where just for scrapbookers and cardmakers, think again! My 9 year old son was thrilled to have access to my Cricut machine, my Art Philosophy and Artiste Cricut cartridges, and the papers and embellishments in the Later Sk8r Collection for his 3rd grade Hobby Board assignment. As…
I just realized that I never shared this beautiful nameplate that CTMH made for me last year. The five Advisory Board members and the CTMH Executive Team went to an incredible home in Utah last August for a week for the Advisory Board retreat. Each of us had our own rooms (or shared a large…
Close To My Heart is teaming up with Big Picture Classes to bring you a live webcast with step-by-step instructions for making this Happy Thoughts kraft container. The FREE webcast will air Thursday, May 30 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (PDT). During the presentation, you’ll learn to make several projects from a variety of…
Have you seen the new Dream Pop Promotion? The papers and patterns are so bright and fun! I created this card as part of a gift for one of my downline who won a team challenge last month. (She also got a cute CTMH embroidered tote bag.) The “Congrats” sentiment was stamped with the Glamor…
May’s Creative Club will be held on Thursday, May 16th at 7pm. This month we will be making a great stationery set using Close to my Heart’s beautiful For Always Collection. Your finished project will include a journal, 5 cards and envelopes, a floral pen, and a box with a separation insert to store and…
My sweet friend Jen Patrick gave me this adorable frame this week along with a beautiful card! I know I have shared this before, but one of my favorite things about being a Close to my Heart Consultant are the friends that I have made. Jen is not only a fabulous artist and great Consultant,…
Whether you use one Cricut-cut piece or several, you can create cute party favors and decorations using your Artiste cartridge. Combine your Cricut pieces with unique stamping techniques and you have projects that will knock your guests’ socks off! Want some recipes and tips for how to make this adorable artwork? Below are instructions for…
I just can’t get enough of the pretty Chantilly papers. I made this simple Mother’s Day card using one of Close to my Heart’s White Daisy Die-Cut Cards as the base. The sentiment is from the Perfect Fit — Mom stamp set. I love our “Perfect Fit” sets because they all have images that perfectly…