Blog Hop: Thin Cuts

Woo Hoo!  Close to My Heart has a great sale going on right now!  All  thin cuts or stamp set, thin cut combos are 25% off! 

You are at a stop on a big circle of blogs that will feature amazing artwork using the CTMH thin cut products!  Now if you have arrived here from Krista's blog, then you have seen some fabulous artwork and are on the right track.  Next you will be traveling on to Gina's Blog to see her wonderful creations.  But first...take a look!

The set I chose to create with was the Dreamin' Big card making stamps and coordinating thin cuts. 

Bringing a playful childhood past time to mind, I captured these sweet little butterflies in a Mason jar. 

When working with the thin cuts, you can pre- cut your images and then stamp on them because the stamps and blocks are clear and you can align them perfectly.   OR you can stamp on your cardstock, place your thin cut over the image, adhere gently with a piece of washi tape (another great use for the stash of washi tape you have), and then cut them.  Good bye fussy cutting!  Perfect outlines every time. 

Now this is not the only set that is on sale this month.  To see the other sets that qualify for the 25% discount, visit your consultant's website or if you don't have a consultant, stop by my website here.  And remember when you make a purchase of $50, you can get the cutest tea cup stamp set for $5.  This all only in March. 

Remember to move along to Gina's Blog to see what she has created!  Thanks for stopping in. 

Michele

Blog Hop: March Stamp of the Month Tea-rrific

Keep on steeping!  You are going to love this stamp of the month!  For the tea enthusiast, this is an adorable set to add to your stamp images.  For everyone else...it is still adorable! 

The blog hop is a big circle with stops at 30 different consultant websites.  If you have arrived here from Gina's Blog, you are continuing through the circle.  After you have viewed my artwork, you will be hopping over to Tammy's Blog.  And if for some reason you get lost along the way, you can find the list of all participants on Melinda's Blog. 

Were tea parties a part of your childhood?  This set brings back so many fond memories of little cups of tea with my girls and their dolls. It also reminds me of Mary Engelbreit so her artwork was the inspiration for the color scheme I chose for my "tea party".

I paired the stamp with Dreamin' Big Paper packet, Black cardstock, and Black shimmer trim.  I used the Shin Han markers to color the tea cups:  Carmine, Warm Grey 4, Vivid Green, Golden Yellow.

The Cricut cut is from the Flower Market cartridge size 3".

This stamp set is available for $5 with a $50 purchase and can be ordered on your consultants website.  You can also purchase for $17.95.  If you do not have a consultant with Close to My Heart, I am happy to help you or you are welcome to purchase from my website.

I will be using this stamp set through out the month of March in my workshops and gatherings.  Follow my Facebook page to see more artwork in the future.

Now remember to continue on in the circle to Tammy's Blog.

Enjoy a cup of tea!
Michele

Hello Lovely Card and Scrapbook Workshops

Spring is in the air...especially when you open the Seasonal Expressions catalog.  The Hello Lovely paper packet breaths just a bit of spring into my cloudy rainy day.  During the month of March, I will be featuring this paper packet in my workshops.

Beginning with the Workshop Your Way kit and inspiration from Tina Lovell and Laura Ryan, I created three double page layouts.

This workshop can be purchased on my website.  You can download a guide to create the pages made by the CTMH art department.  Or, if you would like to attend one of my workshops, visit EVENTS on my Facebook page.

These papers also make beautiful cards.  With the help of Lisa Stenz, another talented consultant, I am able to offer this card workshop.   You can see the details in the EVENTS.

Looking forward to creating with you soon.
Michele

Blog Hop: Fundamentals Creative Collections

We all love the new Seasonal Expression idea book but don't forget the wonderful Fundamental collections in the Annual Idea book.  If you haven't browsed through it in a while, you will be looking through it after you enjoy this blog hop.

If you have come here from Terrie's Blog, you are on the right track.  To continue through the big circle of blogs, your next stop is at Tracie's Blog.  And, if you get lost along the way, you can see the full list here on Melinda's Blog. 

The great thing about the Fundamental line of paper is that they are also FLEXIBLE.  This layout was created by CTMH's own art studio for our Team Builder's Event last month.

 The Rustic Home Fundamental kit is given a pop of color using the Raspberry Heart paper from the Adventure Fundamental. 

The base of the page is white card stock with a splatter of yellow water color paint. 

The title is stamped using the Framework Alphabet.  I love using the watercolor paints to fill in the letters.

This bright Cheery page is perfect for any celebration!  I  used the new "My Girl" complements in the Spring Seasonal Expressions to add dimension and embellish the pages. 

I love how this page turned out and am looking forward to adding a photo of my daughter and her friends. 

What would your title be? 

Thanks again for stopping by on the blog hop.  Remember you will now be traveling to Tracie's Blog to see what she has created. 

Michele

Sweet Sale

Happy Valentines Day!

In celebration of the sweetest holiday of the year, Close to My Heart is holding a one-day flash sale on my website—we’re calling it our Sweet Sale! Get a 30% discount on selected products from Annual Inspirations and Seasonal Expressions 1.

This Sweet Sale starts February 14 at 3:00 pm MST (2:00 pm PST; 4:00 pm CST; 5:00 pm EST) and will end at that same time on February 15.

Sale prices are only available on orders placed ton my website during these times. All discounted items ordered as part of this sale count towards Stamp of the Month (the cutest bunny) and Hostess Rewards qualifying order totals.

As usual with discounted items, shipping and handling will be based on the full retail value of sale items.

Treat yourself to something SWEET!  

February SOTM Blog Hop: Easter Bunny

Welcome everyone!  It is February.  The hope of spring is here!  I know, we have a few more wintry days to get through but some of this creative inspiration should help you along!

It doesn't matter where you started as the blog hop is one big circle.  If you have arrived here from Judy's Blog, you are hopping in the right direction.  When you have finished here, you will hop on over to Tamytha's Blog.   And if perhaps you get lost along the way, you can visit Melinda's Blog where she has a list of all the consultants who are participating. 

Our stamp of the month blog hop features this cute little bunny family with a selection of Easter greetings.

Since it is February and Valentine's was on my mind, I created a Valentine or "any-tine" card for that someone special.

I used the Hello Lovely Worskhop Your Way contents along with the new Gold Shimmer pen.  I colored the bunny with our collection of Shin Han markers.


All of these items are available on your consultant's website, along with the stamp of the month which is $5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95.   If you are looking for a Close to My Heart consultant, I would be happy to help you and you are welcome to contact me or shop directly on my website here.

Now don't forget that you will be hopping over to visit Tamytha's Blog next.

Michele

Blog Hop: Seasonal Expressions !

Seasonal Expression I is here and it is full of so many sweet products.

Throughout this hop, you are going to see fabulous artwork created by consultants who have had their hands on this new product since December 4th (one of the benefits of being a consultant!).  If you have arrived here from Alyson's Blog, you are on the right track.  After your visit here, you will hop on over to Tamytha's Blog to see what she has done with her new product. 


Today, I am going to feature the new paper packet called Sugar Rush.  Each month I do a scrapbook workshop and my customers like to use as much of the paper packet they can to create fun layouts. 

 

Remember, I said "sweet" products?  Well this is one of the sweetest!  I have two girls so pink is always an acceptable color but many of my customers have boys, like 3 or 4 boys, and no girls!  So I am often challenged to "hide" this pink and create layouts that can be used for different themes.  

The seaglass color was a hit for me.  You don't have to add flowers or hearts and the hand drawn heart could easliy be a circle and you have a layout suitable for any treasured memories. I will be featuring more of my Sugar Rush layouts on my blog over this month so make sure to sign up to receive it in your inbox.  

Here's a closer look at the Sugar Rush papers and complements.  

There's lots more to see on this blog hop but before you go, remember these products can be purchased on your consultants website and if you do not have a Close to My Heart consultant, or want to sign up to become one (so you can get new product early), you are welcome to contact me or visit my website.  Now from here, hop on over to Tamytha's Blog.  

Thanks for hopping by.

Michele

National Paper Crafting Month is Here!

Do you feel like you home is a little "bare" after all the holiday decorations come down?  Add a some fresh decor with the beautiful wreath. 

Every January, CTMH celebrates National Papercrafting Month as a way of acknowledging the pure joy of playing with paper! We scrapbook with it, we make cards with it, we decorate with it—in short, we craft with it!

This January, we’ll be celebrating the joys of paper-crafted home décor with the beautiful Welcome Home wreath kit.  This kit comes with pre-cut pieces you can simply pop out and attach to the sturdy chipboard wreath base, making a welcoming décor piece for your home.

 Here are all the ways you can get the wreath kit! 

Consultants and customers: Purchase the Welcome Home wreath kit outright for $18.95 with no qualifying purchase, OR earn it FREE with a qualifying $60 purchase. 

Hostesses: Earn a FREE Welcome Home wreath kit when you host a Gathering that reaches the second level of Hostess Rewards. 

New Consultants: Receive a FREE Welcome Home wreath kit in your New Consultant Kit when you sign up to become a new Consultant in January. 

Visit my website or contact me to get your wreath now!  Don't let your walls feel bare after the holidays!  

If you are local, I will be hosting a workshop on Saturday Jan 28th, 10 a.m. where you can assemble your wreath and share my supplies add details as you like.

Look for tips and tricks for your wreath assembly in future posts.

Let's celebrate paper!
Michele

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop: Adore You

Happy New Year!  Here's to creative inspiration for you and your friends!  The new month also brings with it a new Stamp of the Month from Close to My Heart and beautiful as well.

Participating in a blog hop is an opportunity to see artwork from several consultants and be inspired.  If you have arrived here from Melissa' Blog, you are continuing through the circle.  After you have finished here, you will continue on to Melinda's Blog. 

"Adore You" is timed perfectly so you can start working on Valentine paper crafts.  I pulled out my watercolors and markers and started playing.  Here are two of the cards I created. 

Visit your consultant's website to purchase the stamp of the month or, if you do not have a consultant, you can shop on my website. 

And remember when you are ready to more artwork, you will be moving to Melinda's Blog.

Happy New Year,
Michele

Boxing Week Specials

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. 

Close to My Heart is celebrating Boxing Week with four days of different deals where you'll save 50% on select items. The fun starts at 2:00 pm (PST) on Monday, December 26, with a selection of deals that will last until 1:59 pm (PST) on Tuesday. Then, a whole new set of deals will begin!

Check every day from Monday through Thursday at 3:00 pm (MST) to get a jump start on each day's sale ! These deals are only available on my website while supplies last, so be sure to shop early!

At the beginning of the sale, visit my website and click on Promotions to see each day's deals. Happy shopping!

Michele