Close To My Heart Papercrafts! CTMH Annual Inspirations & Holiday Idea Books/Catalog are here!

The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Shop for brand new products from our beautiful Annual Inspirations & Holiday Expressions idea books

The limited edition My Acrylix® Hello, Life! stamp sets are only available during September. Get a great deal when you buy all three! 

Gorgeous September Florals!

Add beautiful blossoms to any project with September's Stamp of the Month.

Let's get organized with Close To My Heart & Bren Yule

I'm so excited about all our organization items!

Store your accessory packs in our 6 x 6 sturdy plastic envelopes!

Then keep them in out little square stamp box with handle! Perfect for those crops and events!

AND starting August 1st we have these amazing organizers! I love how they match our rolling tote and shoulder bag! Oh yes! Organizing made easy!

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!

My Creations Bracket Frame {CTMH} Cricut Artiste

Need a fun gift idea?

Check out our My Creations line!!!

Here is a fun project I made with our bracket frame!

You could add a word on the banner like SWEET or DREAM….

All these cuts can be made on your Cricut with our exclusive Cricut Cartridge!!!

I used ARTISTE on this one.  Add a little bling and you're done!

Love these realistic flowers!

You can do it too!

Simply Inspired May Blog Hop ~ {CTMH} "Free To Be Me" National Scrapbooking Special

Welcome back to our "Simply Inspired Blog Hop!"

If you just hopped over from the amazing Karen Pedersen's blog, then you are on the right track!

Today we are featuring the delicious "Free to be Me"

exclusive paper kit. This beautiful kit is only available in May as a National Scrapbooking Promotion! 

Find out {HERE} how you can get your own!

I love the embossed solids and the trendy vellum!  You must see it in person!

SO…about my creative process.

Today was "Git r done" day!

That's right, no time to mull it over…just grab and go!

I spread out my papers and loved the Aqua and Red combo.

Even though it has a "feather" theme throughout, I kept seeing a "Vintage Travel Trailer Vibe"

AND my favorite new set is our cute little camper crazy set!

I'm convinced it was made just for me!

(Since I am restoring my own 1956 Deville)

So out came the stamps…

I went into my happy crafty space and looked around at what I had that I wanted to alter.  Oh yes, our new card box! PERFECT…

The creative process began…and so here are a few of my TIPS to share…

Sometimes a pop of black is a must to help an item stand out.

I love using our zip strips and cutting them apart.

I used the words mounted on black for my box.

It's like a free embellishment on each piece of background & texture paper!

Don't forget to work on an old magazine when using our wonderful bonding memories glue.

Just flip the page for a clean surface!

Got a little glob of glue on your paper, use our rub & remove eraser! Works like a charm!

Coloring in an image? I like to outline in grey for a shadowed effect.

And don't forget the embellishments!

Dots, ribbon, washi tape…done.

Sweet and Simple.

Perfect to hold your A-2 standard cards and envelopes!

When coloring, I always stamp a few images in case I mess up…so I had an extra camper ready to go.

Then…I was starring at my scraps and decided to

"Craft my Stash" and

whipped up a quick easy card…I just started piecing and gluing…

These are pieces that many chuck in the trash.

Not me…hello, not bad from my scraps!

YOU can make one too!  It's so fun and easy!

Now that's thinking outside the feathered box!

Can't wait to see more?

Hop on over to Pamela O'Conner'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 Kessler's blog!

Now wasn't this fun?

I have a cute layout I made of my travel trailer using Studio J!  Came back for visit and I will post it for you to see! Easy Peasy!!!

Ariana {CTMH} Close To My Heart Scrapbooking Layout

I love this Ariana paper kit!

In fact, I have to say after 22 years with this wonderful company, this spring catalog holds my favorite paper selections thus far!

(Need a catalog? Contact me!)

Or you can see them all online {HERE}

It's all about the details.  Here I folded my paper ribbons for texture, clustered a few embellishments and added a couple paper doilies.  You can do it too!

It's so easy to have instant success with all of our how-to books and coordinating papers and embellishments!

If you like this paper pack, you can see a fun heART card I made {HERE}

and a cute little gift bag I made {HERE}

Now let's get crafty!

heART bookmark origami style

I love how fun this is! Found the link to fold it {here} 

Countdown Advent Calendar~ Cookie Sheet~Craft your Stash!

Craft Your Stash!!!

This was made with love from my craft room stash! Painted a cheap cookie sheet, covered matchboxes both from the dollar tree and added strong walmart magnets. punch the top with your crop-a-dile!

FREE Christmas Tag PDF from Close To My Heart (CTMH)

Print your FREE tags HERE!

Is it TIME to JOIN the Paper Cupcakes? I need this cute Betsy Johnson watch!

Need to support your paper habit? Need to ear some extra income? Want to join a company with fun, support and creativity?
Only $49 to start your own papercrafting in home business with Close To My Heart {CTMH}

(I need this cute Betsy Johnson watch!)

Viva Close To My Heart {CTMH} Disney style!

Catch the CTMH DisneyWorld convention highlights {HERE} on Jeanette Lynton's blog!

Our fearless leader Jeanette Lynton!

Kristine, our VP of Sales & Marketing and myself doing a hilarious skit!

Three of my team mates! Katy, Dana and Heather looking at the new Catalog!

Join us next year at Disneyland! For only $49 you too can be a Paper Cupcake!