As many of you know, Close to my Heart has three AMAZING Cricut Collections including the Art Philosophy Collection, the Artiste Collection, and the all new Artbooking Collection. Every single one of these Collections are fantabulous (is that even a word?)! LOL! They each come with an exclusive Cricut Cartridge, (3) coordinating stamp sets, and…
I wanted to share another project that I created using Close to my Heart’s new Base & Bling Collection. You may think that the products in this line can only be used to make jewelry, but think again. I found another fun use them. I found a great picture frame at Hobby Lobby and took…
It’s here! It’s here! The brand new 2013Autumn/Winter Idea Book goes live today. It is filled to the brim with wonderful new products and lots of great project inspiration. You can view the book online here. If you would like your own copy, feel free to contact me and I will be happy to send…
One of the projects I made using Close to my Heart’s new Base & Bling Hair Clips was this fun Artwork Board to display kid’s projects. I donated it to the Operation Smile Live Auction and was thrilled to hear that it sold for almost enough to pay for a surgery for one child! Thank…
I had so much fun making this 6″ x 6″ Canvas as part of the presentation that I did at the CTMH Convention last week. Christine Adams and I were tasked with showing some fun ways to use one of our new product lines coming out on August 1st, called Base and Bling. I can’t…
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…
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…
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…
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…