Gift Card/Gift Holders Using Art Philosophy

Gift Card/Small gift holders just got cuter, simpler and cheaper using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!  I decided to give it a go using "Believe" for each box:  The Cupcake Box, Pillow Box and Chinese Take-Out Box.  I kept the embellishing on the simple side to show how easy it is to put these together - Enjoy!

All Boxes:

Cupcake Box:

Pillow Box:

Chinese Take-Out Box:

Baby Shower Gift Idea - Part 2

Here's another baby shower gift idea!  I love making frames for people and had so much fun making this one for my cousins shower this weekend.  I used the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to cut out the background shape and the name.  The kit I used was Topstitch - purchased the frame at Michaels;)

Baby Shower Gift Idea

I'm heading to the first of many upcoming baby showers tomorrow and decided to make a display album (pg. 131 in the Idea Book) for the Mommy to Be.  The theme of the baby room is Dr. Seuss, however, only as an accent - she is using a lot of primary colors and patterns for the decor.  I used Elemental and random pattern paper from other packets to make a cohesive album.  The design for each page has a solid cut out from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge to add a bold consistent look throughout the album. 

My thought is the Momma to Be can include photos and memories throughout the album, either on the scrapped 6x6 side, or on the blank backing.

Enjoy!

Holiday Wishes - November Special!

When you place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylix^® stamp sets in November, you can purchase a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s significant savings off the full retail value of $17.95 US / $19.95 CAN. And here’s a bonus: many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut^® Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun!

Offer valid November 1 - November 30.

November Stamp of the Month - Cherish the Day

Cherish the Day in November!  With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-size Stamp of the Month set for just $5.00!
Available November 1–30, 2011 only.

Set of 44
Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009)

"Elemental" Fun!

I finally have been getting some of my energy back and hit the layouts this weekend.  My goal is to get caught up on my scrapping pre-baby...Lord knows once we know what we are having I'll be focused on projects for the little one!

I used the kit Elemental to scrap the Safari Park trip Graham and I took for our 2nd Anniversary.  We went big and did one of the Caravan tours and had an amazing time!  When we were leaving the park I grabbed a couple of park maps and decided to use those as background and texture paper for my layouts - lets just say I LoVE the versatility of Elemental!  I think it went perfect!!!

I embellished with Journaling Spots, Color-Ready Cork Alphabet and Elemental Complements.

Baby Bump Counter!

I decided to make a cute Baby Bump counter to record my pregnancy...what better and easier way to do so than using the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!

This idea might also be fun for Birthday Parties, Bingo or even in the Classroom!  Very simple and easy to make!

Kit Used:  Topstitch

October Stamp of the Month

Are you ready for some "Holiday Magic"?  With a minimum qualifying purchase of $50 in October, get your D-size Stamp of the Month for just $5.00!   

Set of 18
Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002), 2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009)

September Stamp of the Month - Limited Edition

With a minimum qualifying purchase of $50 in September, get your D-size Stamp of the Month "Limited Edition" for just $5.00!  

Stamp images outlined in red coordinate with the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686).

Birthday/Anniversary Project Idea

I have had so much fun the past couple days making an Event Calendar for birthdays and anniversaries!  The greatest thing about this calendar - there is no year, only days so it will never "expire" - Happy Scrappin!

The Event Calendar can be found on page 129 in the Fall/Winter Idea Book. 

Make your Scrap Page or Project POP with Paper Flowers!

Quickly cut, stamp, and curl pretty 3-D flowers using Close To My Heart’s new Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge, My Acrylix® Hooray Bouquet stamp set, and your own creativity. Pick up more ideas for embellishing your layouts, cards, and gifts with fun florals in this how-to video!  Hooray for the Cricut®!

Close to My Heart is EXTRA! EXTRA! in August!

In celebration of Close to My Heart's newly updated Stamp of the Month program, get excited  for a little something extra: a FREE* bonus stamp set! In August, when you place an order of $50 or more in products and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5, you’ll receive the My Acrylix® A Typeface bonus A-size set FREE (retail value $6.95)!  It’s Extra! Extra!

But wait...there's more!

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, CTMH is offering the first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix^® Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75 from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You'll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope-which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you'll use in your handmade cards all year long. The double set has a retail value of $35.90, which drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase!

What does this cross promotion mean for you?  If you place an order of $75 or more between August 15-August 31, you not only will get the Extra!Extra! My Acrylix® Typeface Bonus FREE (with the purchase of the Wicked Stamp of the Month), you will ALSO get the double stamp set  My Acrylix® Pair-A-Phrase...FREE!!!  That's 3 stamp sets FREE...a retail value of $42.95..yeah, that's definitely Extra!Extra!

Don't miss out on these two great offers!
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Autumn/Winter Idea Book - Now Available!

The Autumn/Winter Idea Book is now live and available to order from as of today, August 1st!  I can't wait to share all the new goodies with you and show you how to use these amazing Close to My Heart products that truly make papercrafting faster, simpler, and easier.  Happy Scrappin!

 Autumn/Winter Idea Book

Crazy for...the Cricut!!!

BREAKING NEWS!!! Close to My Heart is delighted to introduce the exclusive Cricut® Art Philosophy collection! The company has joined forces with Provo Craft* to bring you a Cricut® cartridge filled with 700 shapes hand-selected by company founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton. Choose from stunning rosettes, unique gift boxes, elegant doilies, crafty banners, and more. The exclusive images are incredibly versatile, and many are designed to be used with specific My Acrylix® stamps for real eye-popping power!

Are you Excited? I know I am & can't wait to share this amazing addition to the CTMH family with all of you!

Here it is...

AND...Check out this Video to learn more!

Fun with Studio J!

I had some photos that I knew would be perfect with paper kits exclusive to Close to My Hearts online scrapbook program, Studio J. When all is said and done, the 5 layouts took me less than 2hours to create! If you are looking for an easy way to preserve your memories this program might be perfect for you - just ask me how:)