Christmas in July

I will be hosting a Christmas in July card workshop later this week. I wanted to share the cards and tell you about some of the products that I am using as they are only available this month!

Here is the assortment of cards that we will be creating~

You might be wondering how can you do a Christmas themed card workshop when there is not a Holiday Idea Book with Christmas papers yet? Thinking out of the Christmas box you will discover that the Into the Woods papers are great for Christmas or Winter themed cards. Add in some stamped images, Cricut cuts and Thin cuts and you have wonderful holiday themed cards!

Two stamp sets I used are actually found in card making workshops in the current catalog. Those are the You're Awesome kit and the Thinking of You kit. These stamps are sold only in the card making kits with all the materials you need to design 12 handmade cards. Why not make a beautiful set of cards with the kit and then find more uses for the stamp set later!

I have also used the July Stamp of the Month named appropriately, Bear Hugs! You can get this stamp for only $5 with a qualifying purchase this month only. Bear and cub are perfect for a Christmas card!

Finally, you may also notice the Falala card with punched out circles. This is a band new Thin Cut only available through a promotion called Share the Joy! You can get more details on this special going on throughout the month of July on my website. The cool part is you have the option to purchase the thin cuts only, stamps only, or the complete bundle of products at a discount.

As you can see I have incorporated the monthly specials with current/available products to create unique Christmas cards. Sleigh bells will be ringing soon, will you be ready?!

Thinking Outside of the Box! Plus, It's June!

Hello friends!

Welcome to a new month and new specials! June has some great specials to continue your scrapbooking, gift giving and all things summer!

First, I would like to say that I just started my summer with a quick trip to sunny Southern California to see our son and spend time as family. I am just embarking on my summer adventures which will hopefully include more crafting time with all the new products.

One of the new items I've been wanting to play with is the scrapbooking pages from the current Craft With Heart Subscription Box. I really liked the layout for the month of August which features the Craft On papers. I however, was not thrilled with the floral papers and wanted a burst of color to match the pictures I took in California! So I thought out of the box and pulled in some older Prickly Pear papers. The perfect match!

Here is what the original layout looks like in the Cut Above guide~

Big difference it makes! It was easy to change up though, I only needed to add some papers to the existing base and change up the embellishments. The "sunshine" title remained and I added the "California" from the Hello USA Cricut cartridge.

Here is a look at the layout with photo's~

I feel like the Cut Above kits gives you a good launch board towards creativity, yet allows you freedom to put your own flare on it!

Speaking of getting a head start towards creativity! Check out the special for this month.

FREE Layout Kits with Select Stamp Sets!

Celebrate the best moments during June with four My Acrylix® stamp sets and coordinating layout kits designed to preserve some of your favorite memories. This special features three stamp sets from our Seasonal Expressions idea book and one exclusive set—Then & Now—designed just for this special. 

For this month only, we’ve paired each of these stamp sets with materials for creating a 2-page scrapbooking layout at no additional cost! You pay the price of the stamp set and get the layout materials FREE—a savings of up to 40%!

Save an additional 25% by purchasing all four kits as part of the special The Best Moments Are Free bundle! You can also get one of these workshop kits FREE when you become a Consultant or host a qualifying party in June!

Take a look at some of the kits you can purchase online or get the bundle!

Please log onto my website for more details and to see all the purchasing options!

Let's not forget about Dad's and Grad's this month either! We have a special mini album that is geared for Dad's, but would make a great graduation gift also with a few changes!

You can find all the details included for this promotion also on my website here. The bundle is the best deal and will make your project super easy to put together in time for Dad! 

Last, but not least, a super pretty Stamp of the Month. It's Your Day to Sparkle is the sweetest cake stamp great for wedding, anniversaries and birthdays.

As always you can get this special stamp at a discounted price for the month of June only. Follow the hashtag #ctmhitsyoudaytosparkle or search for it on Pinterest for more ideas using this lovely stamp.

Thank you for stopping by, hope you have lots of crafty fun this summer!

May is National Scrapbooking Month

In May we celebrate preserving our most treasured memories! Close to My Heart always provides an exclusive paper packet and stamp set to celebrate. This year they have so many spectacular options for every crafter in mind! You can choose to create traditional 12x12 pages, easy Cut-Above pages, mini-albums, and for card-lovers we still have something for you!

Here are a few options, but be sure to check online for more choices!

While online you are going to notice several new products as a brand new Idea Book also launched on May 1st! This book will give you options to craft projects for summer, travel, girls, boys, weddings and the craft-a-holics you know and or may be yourself!

I will give you a peek at all the new collections later. Plus, you will see in addition to the new products even more specials. Here are just a few~

Feels Like Home Cardmaking

Hello! Have you seen the Feels Like Home collection in the newest Idea Book? It is really a gorgeous, versatile paper collection with soft colors and a black and white base. Here is a collection of cards that I made with this paper, some of the cut-apart pieces, compliments and the super cool watercolor flowers.

You will see that I also chose to use several sentiments from the January Stamp of the Month which unfortunately is no longer available. You can find many other sentiments and quotes throughout the idea book though!

Shop these products online!

These water color dies can be colored with the watercolor palette and brush or you can simply use the water brushes with any of our ink pad colors by simply swiping the lid and applying color to the die cut.

This week only you can find a great deal going on for you organized crafters!The Workspace Wonder systems are 35% off. See all the bundles available online!

February Specials

So many great specials are being offered for the month of February! Express your love for so many things that bring you happiness. Here are a few goodies that will help you this month!

Heart Happy Special~

The Heart Happy collection includes an exclusive paper packet, stamp set, and sticker sheet that you can use to show your love in all kinds of crafts! The Heart Happy workshop guide provides instructions for using these items together with a few other products to create two single-page 12″ × 12″ layouts, one two-page 12″ × 12″ layout, 10 cards, and five tags. Save 25% when you purchase the workshop kit that includes the My Acrylix^® A Piece of My Heart stamp set!

Be sure to check out the Everyday Life™ album made using this same paper collection, too!

Love Blossoms Special~

This one is for my Cardmakers! Make a Set of 12 Charming Cards Using this Exclusive Stamp Set and Workshop Kit!

What better way to express appreciation and love than with handmade cards? Create the beautiful cards shown above using the exclusive Love Blossoms stamp set and workshop bundle. Not only will you get a set of 12 cards, but you’ll also have fun using stamps and embossing folders to decorate them. Get a 20% discount when you purchase the Love Blossoms Workshop Kit or the Love Blossoms Workshop Kit + Embossing Folder. 

Become a Consultant~ 

Sign Me Up!

Sign up to become a Consultant in February and receive a set of all FIVE Hostess Rewards stamp sets pictured in the Seasonal Expression 1 idea book — an added value of $87.75!

If you have been a Close To My Heart Consultant previously, this month only you can also choose a lower-cost no-kit sign up option and become a Consultant again for just $50.

Stamp of the Month~ 

February 2019: Heartfelt Sentiments

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5. 

Please visit my website for all the details on each and every one of the specials this month. Do something good for your heart...inspire it with Art from the Heart!

Holiday Specials

This month only and some throughout December you will find all sorts of specials being offered for all of your seasonal and non-seasonal crafting needs!

Here are just a few images of the specials being offered. Please log onto my website to get the full details on each of these deals!

Important Things

Advent Calendar

Christmas Blessings

The Great Outdoors

True North

Days of December

Fund Your Fun!

Hello Pumpkin Deluxe Workshop

As always you will also find a Stamp of the Month that can be purchased at a discounted price. This stamp is called Seasonal Trees and will be perfect for crafting cards, scrapbook pages and home decor pieces.

Please log onto my website for more information and tons of inspiration!