When I first decided to join Close to my Heart as a Consultant 8-1/2 years ago, I primarily did it to get a discount on the great products for myself. The New Consultant Kit (which was 4 times the cost as it is now) and discounts were a great way to build my stash of…
My friend, and incredibly talented fellow Consultant, Sara Batkin sent me this adorable card last week. She used Close to my Heart’s April Stamp of the Month called My Sunshine along with some papers from the Claire Collection. Isn’t it a sweet card? Thank you Sara! xoxo
I have another Buzz and Bumble card to share with you today. This one uses the For a Friend stamp set. I masked out the word “friend” when I stamped the background in Cocoa ink onto a piece of Colonial White cardstock. Then I masked out the rest of the image and re-stamped it directly…
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,…
What was the last thing you spent $49 to buy? Was it a pair of shoes or a cute shirt? Perhaps it was lunch or dinner at a local favorite restaurant? Can you even remember? What is that purchase doing for you today? What would you say if I told you that you could start…
The Buzz and Bumble Collection is filled with such fun designs and images. I created this little pocket card using the Buzz and Bumble papers, the Honeycomb stamp set, and the stamp set that comes in the Buzz and Bumble Workshop on the Go kit. (I love the little bee in the WOTG stamp.) I…
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…
One of my talented downline, Regina Hardy, made this adorable card using the new Paper Doll stamp set and the Chantilly Paper Packet. I thought it was so darn cute that I asked her if I could share it on my blog and she graciously agreed. Thanks Regina! *Ü* If you have never visited Regina’s…