Tuesday, November 11, 2014

December Club Layouts - Yuletide Carol




We are creating THREE club layouts in December - so you'll have extra space for your Christmas photos!  We'll use the Yuletide Carol paper kit and complements, plus the Bling Gems Gold Assortment.  These layouts were inspired by the beautiful artwork of Dana K.
CLICK HERE to shop for the supplies.

Monday, November 3, 2014

November Club Kit - Pathfinding layouts: Autumn and Grateful


Our November club kits include two layouts -- Autumn and Grateful.  Supplies include: Pathfinding Paper Packet, Pathfinding Assortment, Neutral Metallic Baker's Twine and our CTMH Bronze shimmer trim.  When you purchase these items from my CTMH website, I'll be happy to send you an email with the cutting guide to create these layouts.  The titles, sunflowers and leaf embellishment pieces were cut with our Cricut Art Philosophy and Artbooking cartridges.  

CLICK HERE for the direct link to my website shopping page to purchase your supplies.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Cricut Artfully Sent Collection - It's available now!!


It's here and I'm so excited!!  Just ordered mine and wanted to share the news with everyone.  

CLICK HERE to order yours today!
(If the link doesn't work for you, click on the SHOP tab above)

Cricut Artfully Sent Collection includes:
1 Cartridge with 700 images:  Cards and Font
Three (3) My Acrylix D-size coordinating stamp sets
One 12x12 White Daisy Cardstock Pack

Cardmaking has never been easier or more fun!  With our newest Cricut collection, you can make handmade masterpieces in no time at all.  Choose from cards with sentiments cut directly into them, or combine several cutouts to create your own pop-up scenes.  Featuring more than 25 different card themes and 5 different card formats including dynamic interactive designs, this cartridge has a card for any and all occasions - even if the occasion is "just because."  Card styles include pop-ups, scenes, sentiments, sleeves and pocked cards.

Tools of the Trade - Stitch Guide


Tools of the Trade - Rub and Remove Eraser


Tools of the Trade - Quilling Tool


Saturday, September 6, 2014

Tools of the Trade - Washi Tape Dispenser


Tools of the Trade - Spritz and Scrubber


Tools of the Trade Video - Re-inker & Spray Pen



Retreat Layout Kits

We are here at the retreat and I thought I'd share some of the layout kits we are offering.  
Some have sold out already, but I'll bring any extra kits to club nights :)





Card Buffet

Here are just a few of the cards in our "Card Buffet" assortment at the Placerville Scrapbook Retreat this weekend.  Card kits are $2. each -- includes card base, pre-cut card pieces, embellishments and envelope.

Happy National Stamping Month!

September is National Stamping Month, and Close To My Heart is ready to celebrate all month long! When you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September, you qualify to receive the exclusive C-sized stamp set #30yearsofhappy for FREE! This special offer is part of our celebration of National Stamping Month and in honor of our ongoing celebration of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton’s 30-year anniversary in the scrapbooking and stamping industry. The exclusive stamp set features 30 mini images and sentiments perfectly suited for 30 days of happy stamping! Plus, make sure you check out Close To My Heart’s Facebook page and Instagram during September to follow all the ways we’re celebrating #30yearsofhappy for a full 30 days!

CLICK HERE to order yours today!

Monday, August 25, 2014

Picture My Life Organization

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We are currently doing some upgrades to our home, so we've been surrounded by power tools, paint, building materials and lots of "stuff" lately.  I just have to be patient while things are under construction, but I'm craving order and organization.  After opening up one of my boxes of new CTMH goodies, I found the perfect solution to satisfy my cravings.  Inspired by the 3 new Picture My Life (PML) kits to add to my collection, I decided to set up a PML organizer.  This will be the perfect tote for home or crops to work on my PML scrapbook pages!  

My PML Tote with CTMH Supplies:
Z4139 Medium Organizer $19.95
Six Picture My Life kits - various themes
New Ribbons and Shimmer Trims
Washi Tapes
Small Embellishments - Z3009 Chalk It Up Assortment, Sparkles & Enamels
 (custom touches can be made to PML cards with the ribbons, shimmer trims, washi tapes and small embellishments.)

I created file folder dividers to separate the PML kits by theme using the CTMH Cricut Artiste cartridge.  The file folders I cut were on page 47, Accent 2, "U" key, 5 1/4."  I am having so much fun with the washi tapes!  I used some to label the outside of the box and some as file labels on the dividers.  

While my house will be under construction for a while, 
it sure feels good to have a creativity kit all organized and ready to go!

Monday, August 4, 2014

CHALK IT UP September Club Kits



Here are the first club kit layouts from our brand new, beautiful Annual Inspirations Idea Book!  Yes, these layouts are exactly what you need for your children's school and school activity photos . . . but they can also be used for ANY general themed photos.  I used the school-themed chipboard pieces from the Chalk It Up Complements package, but there are plenty of other general-themed pieces you can use to change the theme of your layout.

Supplies needed:
Chalk It Up Paper Packet
Chalk It Up Complements
Chalk It Up Assortment

Club members will preorder this kit during August club parties.  If you are not a club member, you are still welcome to create these layouts.   When you order the above supplies from my website, message me and I'll be happy to send you the cutting guide.  
CLICK HERE to order.

GOLD COUNTRY WEEKEND RETREATS Coming Soon!

Join us for all the fun!  
We have some spots left for our two Gold Country Weekend Retreats this Fall
September 6 & 7 and November 1 & 2
Click on the headline above for retreat info and email me directly for all the specific details.  

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Workshops on the Go!

We have several brand new Workshops on the Go in our new Close to My Heart Annual Inspirations Idea Book!  Looking for a bundled kit with a workshop guide, beautiful papers and coordinating embellishments at a great price?  Then our scrapbooking and card making Workshops on the Go kits are for you!  It's the perfect kit to bring to crops or enjoy some creating time at home.  All the new kits will be available here starting August 1.  CLICK HERE to see the current Workshops on the Go kit available now.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Picture My Life Scrapbooking Programs

Our Picture My Life scrapbooking programs are a sensational, simple way to scrapbook your favorite photos! We're adding five new Picture My Life program kits:  Chalk It Up, Wanderful, Seaside, Pear & Partridge and For Always.  Each kit contains 44 4"x6" cards, 78 3"x4" cards, one 12"x12" designed cover and ten 12"x12" memory protectors.  These five new kits will be available August 1 here!  We currently have 8 other Picture My Life scrapbooking programs available - click here to order.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

CTMH Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge - NEW!!!

Here it is - a sneak peek of our brand new Close to My Heart ARTFULLY SENT Cricut Cartridge!  This cartridge will give you endless possibilities for your handcrafted cards and envelopes.  Cartridge includes 50 pop-up cards, 50 build-a-scene cards, 50 sentiment cards, 50 sleeve cards for photos and store gift cards, 50 pocket cards, 50 Picture My Life 3x4 cards and all the envelopes needed for each. All in all, over 400 completed projects and a new font on this cartridge will give you so many options for your crafting!  I can't wait for this release!  The artwork samples we saw at the Close to My Heart Annual Convention last week were beautiful!  This cartridge will be available soon - estimated release date is August.  Mark your calendar and check back often.  You'll be able to order it right here.  

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Spring/Summer 2014 Retiring List

page1image912Here are the items retiring with our current Spring/Summer 2014 idea book.  Items are "While Supplies Last," so if you see something that is on your wish list, be sure to order it now before it's sold out! 

 CLICK HERE and join the JUNE EZ INVITE to place your order!

We have 5 colors retiring:  Blush, Sky, Buttercup, Twilight and Creme Brûlée.  All items in these colors will be retiring including stamp pads, reinkers and card stock.  Do you have any of these stamp pads?  It's a good idea to order the reinkers so your stamp pad will last thru many projects.  Do you have all the card stock on these colors that you need for your current projects?  The card stock will be the first to sell out.  Creme Brûlée is already sold out.  
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Spring/Summer 2014 Retiring list
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Item #
Description
Z1789
Chalkboard 12" x 12" Sheet, Adhesive-backed
Z1832
Spinner
Z1843
IrresistiblesTM Frames
Z1844
Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes
Z1858
IrresistiblesTM Hexagons
Z1863
Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
X7170C
Laughing Lola Complements Dimensional Elements
X7171C
Sarita My Stickease® Assortment
X7172C
ProPlayer My Stickease® Assortment
X7173C
Babycakes Complements Canvas Shapes
X7177C
Skylark Dimensional Elements Complements
X7178C
Ivy Lane My Stickease® Assortment
X7179C
Ariana Dimensional Elements Complements
X7180C
Balloon Ride Dimensional Elements Complements
X7181C
Jubilee Dimensional Elements Complements
X7182C
Timberline My Stickease® Assortment
X7183C
Lollydoodle My Stickease® Assortment
Z1039
Create A Shade Pearl Paint
Z1825
Keyboard Kraft Alphabet
Z1835
Tiny Type Epoxy Alphabet
Z1961
Marquee Enamel Shapes–White
Z1891
Base & Bling Teal Jewels
Z1892
Base & Bling Black Jewels
Z1893
Base & Bling Red Jewels
Z1894
Base & Bling Pink Jewels
Z1895
Base & Bling Purple Jewels
Z1854
Laughing Lola Assortment
Z1869
Babycakes Assortment
Z1873
Sarita Assortment
Z1879
ProPlayer Assortment
Z3000
Skylark Assortment
Z3001
Ivy Lane Assortment
Z3002
Ariana Assortment
Z3003
Balloon Ride Assortment
Z3004
Jubilee Assortment
Z3005
Timberline Assortment
Z3006
Lollydoodle Assortment
Z1837
Mini-Medley Accents Wooden Collection
Z1702
Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment
Z1751
Harvest Baker's Twine
Z1760
Burlap Ribbon
Z1808
Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon
Z1817
Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape
Z1826
Hollyhock Zipper Lace
Z1846
Ruby Chevron Ribbon
Z1850
Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
Z1867
Jute Ribbon
Z1917
Lagoon Zipper Lace
Z1930
Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape
Z1343
12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Cranberry
Z1344
12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Hollyhock
Z1345
12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Black
Z1348
WIP 12x12 Album- Chocolate
Z1911
Designed Décor Frame Kit
Z1874
Base & Bling Necklace
Z1875
Base & Bling Cuff
Z1876
Base & Bling Hair Clips
Z1877
Base & Bling Rings
Z1878
Base & Bling Headband
Z1195
My Creations Memory Showcase 6x6
Z1647
My Creations® Card Box
Z1797
My Creations® Bracket Frame
Z1868
My Creations® Kraft Ring Box
Z1870
My Creations® Kraft Pocket Album
X1404
TrueFitFolios(5)
Z1820
For Always Textiles
Z1885
Sarita Textiles
Z1970
Skylark Textiles
Z1971
Jubilee Textiles
Z1801
Alcohol Blending Marker
Z2400
Marker Set: Twilight
Z2401
Marker Set: Crystal Blue
Z2402
Marker Set: Sky
Z2403
Marker Set: Juniper
Z2404
Marker Set: Sweet Leaf
Z2405
Marker Set: Buttercup
Z2406
Marker Set: Creme Brulee
Z2407
Marker Set: Sorbet
Z2408
Marker Set: Blush
Z2409
Marker Set: Smoothie
Z2410
Marker Set: Gypsy
Z2411
Marker Set: Pacifica
Z2412
Marker Set: Lagoon
Z2413
Marker Set: Topiary
Z2414
Marker Set: Pear
Z2415
Marker Set: Honey
Z2416
Marker Set: Sunset
Z2417
Marker Set: Cotton Candy
Z2418
Marker Set: Hollyhock
Z2419
Marker Set: Cranberry
Z2420
Marker Set: Smokey Plum
Z2421
Marker Set: Outdoor Denim
Z2422
Marker Set: Indian Corn Blue
Z2423
Marker Set: Ponderosa Pine
Z2424
Marker Set: New England Ivy
Z2425
Marker Set: Olive
Z2426
Marker Set: Goldrush
Z2427
Marker Set: Autumn Terracotta
Z2428
Marker Set: Barn Red
Z2429
Marker Set: Ruby
Z2430
Marker Set: Black
Z2431
Marker Set: Slate
Z2432
Marker Set: Whisper
Z2206
Reinker Blush
Z2210
Reinker Buttercup
Z2260
Reinker Twilight
Z2267
Reinker Crème Brulee
Z2294
Reinker Sky
Z2106
Stamp Pad Blush
Z2110
Stamp Pad .Buttercup
Z2160
Stamp Pad Twilight
Z2167
Stamp Pad Crème Brulee
Z2194
Stamp Pad Sky
Z2500  Whimsy Mini Pigment Set
Z4133  Marker Tower
1271    Cardstock12x12Buttercup
X5640  Cardstock12x12Blush
X5666  Cardstock12x12Twilight
X5754  Cardstock12x12CremeBrulee
X5761  Whimsy Cardstock Combo
X5936  Cardstock 12x12 Sky
X7170B  Laughing Lola Paper Packet
X7171B  Sarita Paper Packet
X7172B  ProPlayer Paper Packet
X7173B  Babycakes Paper Packet
X7177B  Skylark Paper Packet
X7178B  Ivy Lane Paper Packet
X7179B  Ariana Paper Packet
X7180B  Balloon Ride Paper Packet
X7181B  Jubilee Paper Packet
X7182B  Timberline Paper Packet
X7183B  Lollydoodle Paper Packet
1514  Tombow Adhesive
1515  Tombow Adhesive Refill
Z1311  Circle Punch 1 1/4
Z338  Euro Personal Paper Trimmer
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A1130
Quick Cards-Bountiful Season
A1143
Teddy Bear Birthday
A1144
Birthday Cheer
A1145
Flowering Thanks
A1158
Doodle Signs
A1160
This Is Good
B1407
School Is Here
B1411
Greek Alphabet
B1425
Stitched with Love
B1426
Pick a Posy
B1446
Some Bunny
B1447
A Mother's Love
B1448
My Hero
B1451
Enjoy the Little Things
C1473
Remarkable Wreath
C1510
Merry & Bright
C1524
Words of Comfort
C1555
Count Your Blessings
C1563
Cityscape
C1572
On Holiday (Australia Only)
D1483
Glory To God
D1514
Just a Number
D1551
Swirls Around
D1557
Candyland
D1564
Maximum Power
D1583
Unicorn Dreams
BULK251
Bulk Baker's Twine- Grey
BULK296
Baker's Twine Hemp
BULK298
Clear Acrylic Flowers
BULK301
Laughing Lola B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
BULK302
Sarita B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
BULK303
ProPlayer B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
BULK304
Babycakes B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
BULK318
Embossed Metal Badge Buttons (5/8")
BULK319
Metal Flowers (1/2")
BULK320
Teal Acrylic Flower (12mm)
Bulk322
Skylark B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk323
Ivy Lane B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk324
Ariana B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk325
Balloon Ride B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk326
Jubilee B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk327
Timberline B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk328
Lollydoodle B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk329
Skylark WOTG Brochure
Bulk330
Ivy Lane WOTG Brochure
Bulk331
Ariana WOTG Brochure
Bulk332
Balloon Ride WOTG Brochure
Bulk333
Jubilee WOTG Brochure
Bulk334
Timberline WOTG Brochure
Bulk335
Lollydoodle WOTG Brochure
Bulk341
Ivy Lane Cardmaking Brochure
Bulk342
Lollydoodle Cardmaking Brochure
Bulk339
1/2" Pink Acrylic Flowers (12mm)
Bulk340
1/2" Teal Resin Flowers (12mm)
HB1059
Hostess Collection 1
HB1060
Hostess Collection 2
HB1061
Hostess Collection 3
W1127
B&T Duo Sampler
W1128
Gathering Invite
CK141
Consultant Kit US
CK141AZ
Consultant Kit AU/NZ
CK141C
Consultant Kit - Canada
G1072
Workshops on the Go® Skylark Kit
G1073
Workshops on the Go® Ivy Lane Kit
G1074
Workshops on the Go® Ariana Kit
G1075
Workshops on the Go® Balloon Ride Kit
G1076
Workshops on the Go® Jubilee Kit
G1077
Workshops on the Go® Timberline Kit
G1078
Workshops on the Go® Lollydoodle Kit
G1079
Workshops on the Go® Ivy Lane Cardmaking Kit
G1080
Workshops on the Go® Lollydoodle Cardmaking Kit
W365
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