The New Autumn/Winter Idea Book is HERE!

It's Here!  Check out all the goodies in the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book...get excited to get crafty!  Let me know if you would like to get your hands on this little piece of heaven - I'd be happy to send you one!

And...as if it couldn't get any better, when you place an order of $50 or more in August, you  will receive the August Stamp of the Month set "A Chocolate Affair" for FREE!  Now that's a SWEET deal if I do say so myself!

Work the Workshop!

Get the gorgeous Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit for half price in July — no qualifying purchase required! Regularly priced at $39.95, this trendy home décor piece is now discounted to $19.95!

Let's Get Patriotic!

Show your support of troops and country with new patriotic stamp sets - available from

June 1 to July 31, 2013! As a show of support, Close To My Heart will donate $3 from each B-size My Acrylix® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix®Home of the Brave stamp set to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country.  Show your support today-stamp style!

Happy Birthday!

I wanted to create something simple and fun tonight for a birthday card...what came to mind - balloons!  The Dream Pop paper packet for National Scrapbooking Month was PERFECT for this card - the glossy imprinted pages added a unique "pop" to the design.  

Here are two of the four cards I made tonight - Happy Crafting!

 

Dream Pop!

Are you ready to Dream Pop!  In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else...so get yours today!

Chevron & Polka Dots - Yes Please!

When I am in the mood to make cards, I maximize my time and efforts by making 2-5 cards using the same paper and supplies.  I begin with the first card as my template and then change up little things on the rest so they are each unique in their own way - from embellishments to card size.  While browsing through the Idea Book I fell in love with a chevron/polka dot combo card and knew I had to run with it and create!  Here are two of the five cards I made tonight.

Chevron & Polka Dot Cards:  Products used to create these cards include: For Always Paper Packet (X7165B),  For Always Assortment (Z1811), Dimensional Elements-Quotes (Z1793), Cricut Artiste Collection Word Balloons Stamp Set (D1531),Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment (Z1754), Black buttons and Black Ribbon.

1st Birthday Keepsakes!

Well - as life as a new Mom would have it, finding time to "scrap back into action" was a tad bit harder than I had originally thought!  However, my little guy is about to turn one and I was determined to create all of the party decor for his First Birthday Celebration!  Thanks to Close to My Heart products - my crafting was made easy!

We decided to go with a bug themed party for our little guy in his nickname being "HunterBug."  

Pennant "Happy Birthday" Banner - Products used to create this banner include:  Lagoon (X5762), Cocoa (X5642), and Pear (X5764) cardstock, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Z1686), Green & Blue Epoxy Bubbles (Z1806) and Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (Z1617).

Bug Jar Centerpieces - Products used to create this centerpiece include:  Burlap Ribbon (Z1760), Colonial White Cardstock (1388), Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Z1686), 2" Scallop Circle Punch (Z1392), Large Mason Jars, Potting Soil and Bugs!

Dirt Cupcakes with "Buggin Out" Decor - Products used to create these super fun embellishments include:  Lagoon (X5762), Cocoa (X5642), and Pear (X5764) cardstock, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Z1686), Perfect Fit Birthday Stamp Set (B1417), and popsicle sticks!

The Cake Smash High Chair & Party Hat!  Products used to create the banner and party hat embellishments include:   Lagoon (X5762), Cocoa (X5642), and Pear (X5764) cardstock, Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Z1686), Green & Blue Epoxy Bubbles (Z1806) and Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (Z1617). 

It was a perfect day to celebrate our little man - I couldn't be happier with the results!  Here's a picture of him in his cake smash glory to end this post!