"Close To My Heart" Last Christmas: A Regifting Tale! {CTMH}

Click the Video! It's Adorable!

Pass it on!  The handmade gift that keeps on giving!  Make it from your heART!

Close To My Heart {CTMH}, Sticky Boy, Disney, Operation Smile and More!

Sticky Boy does Disney!

Who is Sticky Boy? Where can I get one?  Well, he has quite the story!  He was first introduced with our acrylic stamps 10 years ago! He even has his own Facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/stickyboyctmh

He shows up hiding at conventions, and if you are lucky enough, you might find one! He has also raised lots on money for Operation Smile!  What a great guy!

Check out the original video! (He's on my home page too!)

NEW Close To My Heart {CTMH} Rolling Tote!

The first shipment of totes from #CloseToMyHeart has arrived! Perfect for your #OrigamiOwl #JewelryBar!!! This first shipment will sell fast! Holds your white trays and #CTMH sells perfect containers to hold your inventory! Check it out! We have a party open already, ready for you to click and order!

http://bren.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8260&ci=2047

Did you ever do this?

Workin' on my cards for our Yule-tide meeting tonight! Am I the only dork?
See me peeps tonight!

Getting' Crafty!

Simply Inspired Blog Hop with Seasonal Expressions and Close To My Heart

Welcome back again to our "Simply Inspired Blog Hop!"  If you just hopped over from the talented Lisa Stenz's blog, then you are right on track! Today we are showcasing our Seasonal Expressions mini idea book!

There is so much goodness you might need a bib!

I was playing around with the NEW "Forever in my Heart" stamp set.

I love how versatile this little set is!

Empty Starbucks Bottle meets Doily, Straws, Twine, Stamps and Bling!

Fussy Cut, Embossing Folder, Puffy Glitter Hearts and Zip Strips!

Stamps, Twine, Embossing Folder, and a Pop of Black!

Artfully Sent Cricut Cut, Stamps, Layers and Bling!

Fun and easy! For our December Specials see the post below!

Lots of GREAT deals from Close To My Heart this month!
Including our cute little Stamp of the Month!

Ready for MORE amazing inspiration? Hop on over to the creative Denise Anderson-Turely's blog and feast your eyes!  If you get lost along the way, you can always regroup at Dana Kessler's blog for the big list of hoppers!

Don't forget to check back here from time to time for more goodness!

Cyber Monday Close To My Heart (CTMH) Cricut Special!

This just in!  I LOVE and can't live without our exclusive Cricut Cartridges!  and NOW you can save 20%!

Chime in online here to order but wait until it's midnight in Utah on Dec.1st!

(That's 11pm tonight San Diego time!)

AND don't forget to check out the "While Supplies Last Section" AND you will qualify for our Cute as a Button "Cutie Pie" December's Stamp of the Month for only $5!

Cutie Pie  SET OF 11  $17.95 USD/$19.75 CAD S1412

But wait! There's more!!!

UNLIMITED C&D Size Stamps for only $10 each with your $50 or more order in December!

That's right! 

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Close To My Heart’s revolutionary My Acrylix® clear polymer stamps—and we can’t wait for you to celebrate with us! With a qualifying purchase of $50 during the month of December, you will be eligible to purchase ANY C- or D-size stamps from the Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 idea book for only $10. That’s up to $7.95 USD / $9.75 CAD of savings on a single stamp set! Plus, once you achieve the qualifying order total, there is no limit to the number of eligible stamp sets you can purchase at this discounted price. Remember, a purchase of $50 will also qualify you to receive the December Stamp of the Month for only $5, so if you purchase both the discounted Stamp of the Month and additional stamps at this special campaign pricing your savings will compound! It is truly the deal of the decade.

My "She Art" mixed media canvas using Close To My Heart products!

I had fun creating this little "She Art" at our Team Builders event in Salt Lake with Close To My Heart and our Directors!

She is made using our 6 x 6 canvas, pre-printed words, papers, inks, stamps and embellishments.

There are really no rules, just inspiration.

This is a fun explorative class!  Mog podge when you are done!

Would love orders! Hawaii here I come! Almost at Disney Aulani! EDIT: I made it!

UPDATE...I made it!!! Thank you all who helped me get there!

I am VERY close to earning a trip to Hawaii, Disney's Aulani with Close To My Heart!!!

I have Two daze to make it happen!

If you need anything, please shop today!!!

Forever Grateful! bren

Lovin' the new ‪#‎ArtfullySent‬ ‪#‎Cricut‬ cartridge from ‪#‎CloseToMyHeart‬ ‪#‎CTMH‬

Faster, Simplier, Easier

with Close To My Heart and our EXCLUSIVE Cricut Cartridges with over 700 images each!
Click {HERE} to see the cartridges!

You know me! Vintage and lace!

This card inspired by my talented friend, Melanie Brown!

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Mini Pumpkin Centerpiece Tea Light with CTMH Cricut

Whew! I had a very busy few days! Just back from the Ontario Scrapbook Expo where I helped my talented friend, Joanne Walton, with her booth. This is one of the darling make n' takes she created and sold out of! Love the tea light inside! So here's the scoop...cut 10 pieces of paper strips 6" x 3/4" and sponge edges. Stack together and hole punch both ends and add brads to hold together (I used my crop-a-dile) Fan apart to form the pumpkin shape.  Add a covered cardboard 2" circle base for stability and top with three leaves cut from Art Philosophy (mist and scrunch) and add a bow and a threaded twine button. Instant mini centerpiece!

Shop for our exclusive Cricut cartridges and papers!

October's Simply Inspired Blog Hop ~ Cricut Artifully Sent Collection

Welcome back again to our "Simply Inspired Blog Hop!"

If you just hopped over from the scrap happy Tina's blog, then you are on the right track!

Today we are showcasing our NEW Cricut Artfully Sent Cartridge & Collection! 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 pocket cards.
Collection includes:1 – Cartridge (700 images: Cards and Font)
3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets
1 – 12" × 12" White Daisy Cardstock Pack
Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009).
Cricut® is a registered trademark of Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. All rights reserved.

I played around with the Wanderful paper pack.

Tried thinking outside the box.  This is a checkbook cover.

And here are a pair of canvas wall hangings-more than just for cards!

And a little luggage tag!

Are your creative juices flowing?
Hop on over to Krista's blog for MORE incredible inspiration!
And if you get lost along the way you can always
start at the beginning and visit the talented Dana's blog!
Ya'll come back now ya hear?