#211

July 31, 2014

Tomorrow is the big day, the new idea book comes out. Here is a link with a sneak peek from Mandy Leahy of the book. You can get up close to all of the new papers and products. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDPLHarA5FI

#210

July 30, 2014

Today I wanted to show you this adorable scrapbook page that Mandy Leahy made using some of the new paper from the new idea book that will be available on August 1st. It is hard to believe it is only a few days away. 

Head on over to Mandy's blog and see here beautiful layout: http://www.mypassionforscrapbooking.com/

#209

July 29, 2014

Today I wanted to share a video with you about Transforming your stamps.  I hope you enjoy this video and it will give you new ideas when you craft next. 

Here is the link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4wBKFzN2uk#t=59

#208

July 28, 2014

Today I wanted to share a video with you about the My Creations Hip Pics album. I hope you enjoy this video and it will give you new ideas when you craft next. 

Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot8TRRGZwb8

#207

July 27, 2014

Today I wanted to share a video with you about tools. I hope you enjoy this video and it will give you new ideas when you craft next.

Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKw9_KmwYLw

#206

July 26, 2014

Did you know Close To My Heart offers online scrapbooking? It is called Studio J. This is a link to the blog with some ideas about the program: http://www.studioj.com/blog/

This is a great alternative to tradition scrapbooking or a fun new way to scrapbook.

#206

July 25, 2014

Today I wanted to share an awesome card made by with the Close To My Heart Artiste Cricut Cartridge. Joy Tracey's blog Obsessed with Scrapbooking has instructions how to create this Swing card. I hope you enjoy.

Here is a link to her blog: http://www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com/2013/07/close-to-my-heart-artiste-cricut_10.html

#205

July 24, 2014

Today I wanted to share with you an adorable card made by Becca Whitham. This card is made with the Jubilee B&T Duos paper. This would be a wonderful teacher thank you.

Here is a link to her blog post: http://becca-expressions.blogspot.com/2014/07/color-my-heart-with-jubilee.html

#204

July 23, 2014

Today I wanted share with you a Masculine card workshop using the Timberline B&T Duos paper. This is a great paper set for camping, outdoors, or other projects.

Please visit Sarah Hirsch's awesome blog post. Here is the link: http://sarahhirschstamps.blogspot.com/2014/05/timberline-masculine-card-workshop-rest.html

#203

July 22, 2014 

Today I wanted share with you a really fun and creative activity called a blog hop. This is the blog hop for our Damask Divas. This features the Skylark B&T Duos paper. I hope you enjoying hopping from blog to blog.

http://www.damaskdivas.com/SkylarkBlogHop

#202

July 21, 2014

I am so excited about one of my birthday presents. I got a Cricut Explore Wireless adapter. This will be so wonderful to have one less cord in my craft room. If you have a Cricut Explore this might be something to look into purchasing for yourself. It is Christmas. You could make it Christmas in July.

Happy Crafting!

#201

July 20, 2014

Today I wanted to share with you a card that craftwithronnie made. I know I have scraps just laying around waiting for me to create something with. This is the perfect card. 

Here is the link to her blog: http://craftwithronnie.blogspot.com/2014/07/finding-project-for-those-scraps.html

#200

July 19, 2014

Today is my 30th birthday day! So in celebration of my birthday I wanted to share a Close To My Heart video about an adorable 8" x 5" mini album.

I hope this inspires you to create this wonderful album for a special occasion or a thank you.

Here is the link for the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4WguqBLxCc#t=210

#199

July 18, 2014

Today I wanted to share a video with you about muslin bags. These bags are a great way to give a gift in a unique way. You can personalize them or just use a simple Thank You.

Here is a link to the video from Close To My Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3GykkfVCNY

#198

July 17, 2014

Today I wanted to share a video with you about background stamps. I hope you enjoy this video and it will give you new ideas when you craft next.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCoWZRVAKHM#t=137

#197

July 16, 2014

Today I wanted to share a link to the retiring items and the while supplies last link to my website. You have until the end of July to take advantage of all of these wonderful products before they are gone. Please check it out.

While supplies last: http://wishchick.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=15

Retiring items: http://wishchick.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=18

#196

July 15, 2014

Today I wanted to share with you a technique for making flowers textured that Amie Kiger had on her blog. This looks great on this card she made. Here is a link to her blog to show you how she did it. http://mimimyselfandibykigz.blogspot.com/2014/07/mojo-monday-is-must.html

#195

July 14, 2014

Today I wanted share with you two scrapbooking layouts with instructions for the Skylark paper pack. Thank you to Ronnie Johnson for the awesome instructions. This paper pack is only available until July 31st.

Here is a link to her blog so you can see this great project: http://craftwithronnie.blogspot.com/2014/07/skylark.html

#194

July 13, 2014

Today we had my son's birthday party and these are fun cupcake toppers that we used. I hope this inspires you for your next celebration. You can always add a little craft to life.

#193

July 12, 2014

Today I made a really fun card using the Banner Wishes (B1438) stamp set. I also used one of my favorite tool, my corner rounder. I hope you enjoy this card using the Avonlea B&T Duos paper.

#192

July 11, 2014

Today I wanted to share a video with you for an Adorable Mini Album using the CTMH Artbooking Cricut Cartridge. This video was done by Mandy Leahy one of the rockstars of Clsoe To My Heart. If you have not looked at her blog or Facebook,  you should. She is always posting amazing projects. The project in the video is a Christmas project but who doesn't love Christmas in July. I hope you enjoy.

Here is the link to the video: http://youtu.be/RdVcUfAzgxg

#191

July 10, 2014

Today I worked on adding new design and badges to my blog. I hope you enjoy the new look and I hope you look forward to even more upgrades. 

#190

July 9, 2014

Today I want to show you one of my favorite products we offer (I have alot of favorites). The favorite for today is the Large organizer (Z1834) and it amazing for storing stamps. This organizer holds up to 40 stamps and it is only $22.95 until the end of this month. In August the price will be $24.95. A great compliment are the tabbed dividers (Z1839). They are $4.95 for 3 dividers. Below I added pictures so you can see the 

#189

July 8, 2014

Today I wanted to share a fun card I made using some of the supplies from the My Crush Besties Assortment (Z1886).

#188

July 7, 2014

Today I wanted to share a video about one of the fun stamp sets we sell. I am not going to giveaway which one you will have to go to link to find out. 

I hope enjoy this video and it inspires you to try something new.

Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJTScPV3aKE#t=32

#187

July 6, 2014

Did you know that by going to my CTMH website you can find the Workshops on the Go for each of the paper packs in the current idea book?

They all have additional layout and some of them also have a cardmaking project. These projects are additional ideas to use with your Workshops on the Go. If you do not have that specific paper you can change it and use some paper that you might have at home. 

Here is the link:

 http://wishchick.ctmh.com/%2fctmh%2fproducts%2fwotg%2f2014%2fwotg-2014-ss.aspx

Please visit CTMH website and see if there are any Workshops on the Go you are interested in purchasing. You only have until the end of the month.

#186

July 5, 2014

Today I wanted to share with you a Close To My Heart video about the Punches and Corner Rounder. These are great quality products that will bring your projects to the next creative level. I hope you enjoy this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovWl7cGGxFQ#t=38 

#185

July 4, 2014

I hope everyone is having a wonderful and safe day. Here is a great video that shows you about the Piercing & Embossing Tool kit. It also features the stitch guide. These are all useful products to add more to your projects.

Here is a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ici0jhD1-gc

#184

July 3, 2014

Today I wanted to share a video about sponges and daubers. These are two wonderful tools that can make any project a little more colorful. We also sell an small organizer that has a sponge dauber insert. 

Here is a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C_Ge_II-RQ

#183

July 2, 2014

Today I wanted to share with you a video about the two mats that Close To My Heart offers. Both of these mats are a great tool to add to your collection. 

Here is a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtHe7BrtNnk

One is the VersaMat and the other is the All Purpose Mat.

#182

July 1, 2014

Today I wanted to share with you a video about the Spritz cleaner and Stamp Scrubber. This is how we keep our investments so pristine.

Here is a link to the video: http://www.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/ctmh-tv/tools-of-the-trade.aspx#ejIO-NHH4i8

Spritz cleaner http://wishchick.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=58

Stamp Scrubber http://wishchick.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6776

I hope that you to will be able to enjoy this wonderful products.

#181

June 30, 2014

This week I am going to a series about Close To My Heart products. Today I wanted to share this wonderful video about the different types of adhesive that Close To My Heart offers. http://youtu.be/mFKgK7UztaI

My favorite tips were about the Glue pens and the Rub and Remove Eraser.

Here are links to both products on my Close To My Heart website.

Rub and Remove Eraser http://wishchick.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=4696

Glue pen http://wishchick.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=173

Broad Glue pen http://wishchick.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=171

I hope you will take advantage of these wonderful products.