I'm back!

Hello Crafters. 

 I apologize for being absent this summer.  I am still recovering from an auto accident and decided to take a break.  I am planning to get back in the swing and post some projects.  If you would like to see something in particular, please leave me a note.
See you soon!

Happy Creating!
Sharon

Postcard Perfect Cards

These cards use the Postcard Perfect Paper Packet.

Happy Creating!

Postcard Perfect Mini Album

Check out this adorable mini album.  It's the perfect size for that special vacation to give as a gift or keep for yourself.

It uses the Postcard Perfect Papers and Everyday Life Album.  

Happy Creating!

National Scrapbooking Month — Postcard Perfect

May 2018 Monthly Special

We are celebrating National Scrapbooking Month with the Postcard Perfect special! This special features a collection of coordinating products, including an exclusive paper packet, stamp set, cardstock combo pack, and Cut Above^® layout kit. Save 20% when you purchase the Postcard Perfect product bundle, which includes all of this month’s featured items in one convenient bundle.

 Postcard Perfect celebrates sunshine, tropical getaways, and family vacations.

 The coordinating stamp set comes with titles and phrases to use for scrapbooking with this paper packet.

 

The Cut Above® layouts are similarly themed to make preserving your memories quick and easy.

This special is only available May 1- May 31st, 2018

You can purchase your bundle here.

Happy Creating!

Classic Summer Bash

May's Stamp of the Month is Classic Summer Bash. It is a set of 25 and recommended block sizes are 1"x 1", 1" x 3 1/2", 2"x 2",

 1" x 6 1/2", and 4" x 5".

It is available May 1-31,2018. Spend $50 and purchase this stamp for only $5.00.

 It is a set of 25 and recommended block sizes are 1"x 1", 1" x 3 1/2", 2"x 2", 1" x 6 1/2", and 4" x 5".

It is available May 1-31,2018. Spend $50 and purchase this stamp for only $5.00.

Happy Creating!

Beautiful friendship Cards

Beautiful Friendship Cardmaking Stamp and Thin Cuts (Z4180) 

Workshop Your Way Festive Birthday Cardmaking Kit (G1157) 

Happy Creating!

April's Feature Paper - Beautiful Friendship

This month's featured Paper Packet is Beautiful Friendship .  Weather decorating for a party or sending a heartfelt note to a loved one, the bright delicate paper designs in this paper packet will make a perfect fit for any occasion.

X7233B

Happy Creating!

Easter Cards

These cards all use Close to My Heart's Chelsea Gardens Papers (X7230B)

Easter Basket Stamp Set ( M1199)

SemansSanta Stamp Set in Spanish (B1584)

Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamp & Thin Cuts (Z4158)

Gift Card Holder

Masking Technique

Easter Animals ( C1706)

SemansSanta Stamp Set in Spanish (B1584)

HAPPY CREATING!

Special Order Cards

These cards were created for

 Torchbearer Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.

Thoughtful Bird Stamp & Thin Cuts (Z3377)

Cross-Stitch Love (C1705)

Chelsea Gardens - Cardmaking (C1709)

HAPPY CREATING!

Step Right Up!

February – March 2018 Product Special

Step Right Up as Close to My Heart has just released an exclusive, limited-time offer that is sure to delight crafters of all ages!  This fun set is perfect for birthday celebrations, theme park visits, or any fun-filled adventure.
  
The stamp is available on its own or as part of the Step Right Up bundle that pairs the stamp with 12 paper sheets—including 10 cardstock sheets in 5 colors and gold foil paper — gold pearls, and red shimmer trim. You can purchase the bundle at a discount rate or purchase the Stamp set alone.   

Pretty In Pink Special

February 2018 Monthly Special

Think pink all month long with the Pretty in Pink special! 

During February, you can celebrate what matters most with a select group of pink and gold items available at 25% off the retail price and three exclusive product bundles available at 30% off the retail price. 

Butterfly Mobile Papercrafting Project

                                     

These bundles include the Bashful — Color of the Year bundle and two bundles with supplies to make the Butterfly Mobile Papercrafting Project.

For Hostesses: When you host a party that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher (submitting your party order no later than March 5, 2018), you’ll receive a FREE Color of the Year bundle — that’s a $36.30 value, totally free!
For New Consultants: Anyone who becomes a Close To My Heart Consultant in February will receive a FREE Color of the Year bundle in their New Consultant Kit — $36.30 value, totally FREE!

Dates: February 1, 2018 (12:01 am MST) – February 28, 2018 (11:59 pm MST) 

 Order your Pretty in Pink special  here.

HAPPY CREATING!

  

Our Time Together Layout - Chelsea Gardens

Supplies Used:

12" × 12" Our Time Together Single Page
D1760 My Acrylix® Chelsea Gardens—
Scrapbooking Stamp Set
X7230B Chelsea Gardens Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5953 Charcoal Cardstock
X5946 Linen Cardstock
Z3367 Vellum Paper
Z3146 Watercolor Paper
Z2819 Bashful Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2805 Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2831 Charcoal Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2826 Heather Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2865 Juniper Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2824 Linen Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2844 Pixie Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2853 Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
X7230C Chelsea Gardens Complements
Z4155 Chelsea Gardens Dots & Gems
Z3400 Shimmer Brush—Bashful
Z3132 Watercolor Paints
Z3188 Paintbrush Set
Z3348 Thin Cuts—Scallop Border
Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape
Die-cutting Machine
Sewing Machine

HAPPY CREATING!

Today Layout-Chelsea Gardens

Supplies Used:

12" × 12" Today Page
X7230B Chelsea Gardens Paper Packet
X7230D Chelsea Gardens
Coordinating Cardstock
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X7230C Chelsea Gardens Complements
Z4155 Chelsea Gardens Dots & Gems
Z4154 Cream Ribbon
Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape

HAPPY CREATING!

True Story Layout - Chelsea Gardens

Supplies Used:

12" × 12" True Story Page

Z4158 Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamp

+ Thin Cuts

D1760 My Acrylix® Chelsea Gardens—

Scrapbooking Stamp Set

X7230B Chelsea Gardens Paper Packet

1385 White Daisy Cardstock

Z3146 Watercolor Paper

Z2831 Charcoal Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad

Z4155 Chelsea Gardens Dots & Gems

Z4154 Cream Ribbon

Z3132 Watercolor Paints

Z3188 Paintbrush Set

Z1979 Marvy® Uchida® LePen™

Journaling Pen

Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape

Z3285 Cricut® Flower Market Collection

Die-cutting Machine

Sewing Machine

Cricut® Shapes:

Flower Market

1½", 2", 2½" Hibiscus <Hibiscus> (p. 30,

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Chelsea Gardens Cards& Thin Cuts

Supplies Used:

4¼" × 5½" Floral Thanks Card (Horizontal)
Z4158 Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamp
+ Thin Cuts
X7230B Chelsea Gardens Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z3146 Watercolor Paper
Z3271 Archival Black Exclusive Inks™
Stamp Pad
Z4155 Chelsea Gardens Dots & Gems
Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
Z3361 Whimsy Ribbon Pack
Z3132 Watercolor Paints
Z3188 Paintbrush Set
Z3400 Shimmer Brush—Bashful
Z3318 Thin Cuts—Basic Circles
Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape
Z2046 Piercing & Embossing Tool Kit
Die-cutting Machine
3" × 3" Butterfly Card
Z4158 Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamp
+ Thin Cuts
X7230B Chelsea Gardens Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5979 Juniper Cardstock
Z3146 Watercolor Paper
Z3271 Archival Black Exclusive Inks™
Stamp Pad
Z2865 Juniper Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
X7230C Chelsea Gardens Complements
Z4155 Chelsea Gardens Dots & Gems
Z3361 Whimsy Ribbon Pack
Z3293 Shimmer Brush—Clear
3505 Watercolor Pencils
Z3188 Paintbrush Set
Z697 Round Sponge
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
Die-cutting Machine
4¼" × 5½" Dear Friend Card (Vertical)
Z4158 Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamp
+ Thin Cuts
X7230B Chelsea Gardens Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5953 Charcoal Cardstock
Z3146 Watercolor Paper
Z3271 Archival Black Exclusive Inks™
Stamp Pad
Z4155 Chelsea Gardens Dots & Gems
Z3293 Shimmer Brush—Clear
Z3132 Watercolor Paints
Z3188 Paintbrush Set
Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape
Die-cutting machine

HAPPY CREATING!

Chelsea Gardens Pennant

 Chelsea Gardens Pennant!

Supplies Used:

This Was the Best Pennant

Z4158 Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamp

+ Thin Cuts

X7230B Chelsea Gardens Paper Packet

1385 White Daisy Cardstock

X5948 Heather Cardstock

Z3146 Watercolor Paper

Z2831 Charcoal Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad

Z2850 Fern Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad

X7230C Chelsea Gardens Complements

Z4155 Chelsea Gardens Dots & Gems

Z4154 Cream Ribbon

Z3132 Watercolor Paints

Z3188 Paintbrush Set

Z1151 3-D Foam Tape

Die-cutting Machine

Hanging Pennant

HAPPY CREATING!

January Gift Box

C1708 My Acrylix® It’s a Date Stamp Set
X7228B Gimme Some Sugar Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5941 Bashful Cardstock
X5946 Linen Cardstock
Z3146 Watercolor Paper
Z2805 Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
Z4145 Light Grey Ribbon
Z3132 Watercolor Paints
Z3188 Paintbrush Set
Z3348 Thin Cuts—Scallop Border
Z3344 Thin Cuts—Basic Tags
Z1979 Marvy® Uchida® LePen™
Journaling Pen

HAPPY CREATING!

Thanks Card - Chelsea Gardens

Supplies Used:

4¼" × 5½" Thanks Card (Vertical)
Z4158 Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamp
+ Thin Cuts
X7230B Chelsea Gardens Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5978 Glacier Cardstock
Z3146 Watercolor Paper
Z2831 Charcoal Exclusive Inks™ Stamp PadZ4155 Chelsea Gardens Dots & Gems
Z4154 Cream Ribbon
Z3132 Watercolor Paints
Z3188 Paintbrush Set
Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape
Die-cutting Machine

HAPPY CREATING!

Operation Smile

Punny Pals Card Set

When you purchase this card set, Close to My Heart donates $7.00 of the proceeds to Operation Smile, a non-profit organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children around the world.

Supplies Used:

3" × 3" Hogs and Kisses Card
D1751 My Acrylix® Punny Pals Stamp Set
X7228B Gimme Some Sugar Paper Packet
X7230B Chelsea Gardens Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z899 Black Memento™ Ink Pad
Z3369 Bashful Pearls
Z3318 Thin Cuts—Basic Circles
Z3132 Watercolor Paints
Z3188 Paintbrush Set
Z1979 Marvy® Uchida® LePen™
Journaling Pen
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z3342 3-D Foam Dots
Z3167 Cricut® Artistry Collection
Die-cutting Machine
Cricut® Shapes:
Artistry
¾" Banner <w> (p. 12, #M41863C)
¾" Shift+Banner <W> (p. 12, #M41863C)
3" × 3" I Like Your Catittude Card
D1751 My Acrylix® Punny Pals Stamp Set
X7228B Gimme Some Sugar Paper Packet
X7229B Stargazer Paper Packet
X7230B Chelsea Gardens Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z3146 Watercolor Paper
Z899 Black Memento™ Ink Pad
Z4143 Stargazer Dots
Z3318 Thin Cuts—Basic Circles
3505 Watercolor Pencils
Z3132 Watercolor Paints
Z3188 Paintbrush Set
Z2456 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™
Mahogany Marker
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z3341 Thin 3-D Foam Dots
Die-cutting Machine
3" × 3" I Miss You Beary Much Card
D1751 My Acrylix® Punny Pals Stamp Set
X7229B Stargazer Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z3146 Watercolor Paper
Z3239 Silver Glitter Paper
Z899 Black Memento™ Ink Pad
Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
Z4145 Light Grey Ribbon
3505 Watercolor Pencils
Z3188 Paintbrush Set
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z1979 Marvy® Uchida® LePen™
Journaling Pen
Z3342 3-D Foam Dots
Z3167 Cricut® Artistry Collection
Cricut® Shape:
Artistry
½" Icon-1 <k> (p. 28, #M410335)
3" × 3" I Love You No Lion Card
D1751 My Acrylix® Punny Pals Stamp Set
X7229B Stargazer Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5962 Goldrush Cardstock
Z3146 Watercolor Paper
Z899 Black Memento™ Ink Pad
Z4143 Stargazer Dots
3505 Watercolor Pencils
Z3188 Paintbrush Set
Z2456 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™
Mahogany Marker
Z2451 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Clay Marker
Z1979 Marvy® Uchida® LePen™
Journaling Pen
Z3318 Thin Cuts—Basic Circles
Z3344 Thin Cuts—Basic Tags
Z2027 Mini Stapler
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z3341 Thin 3-D Foam Dots
Die-cutting Machine
3" × 3" I'm Bananas About You
D1751 My Acrylix® Punny Pals Stamp Set
X7229B Stargazer Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5962 Goldrush Cardstock
Z3146 Watercolor Paper
Z899 Black Memento™ Ink Pad
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z4143 Stargazer Dots
3505 Watercolor Pencils
Z3132 Watercolor Paints
Z3188 Paintbrush Set
Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape
3" × 3" Yappy Birthday Card
D1751 My Acrylix® Punny Pals Stamp Set
X7228B Gimme Some Sugar Paper Packet
X7229B Stargazer Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5954 Pewter Cardstock
Z3146 Watercolor Paper
Z899 Black Memento™ Ink Pad
Z4143 Stargazer Dots
Z3132 Watercolor Paints
3505 Watercolor Pencils
Z3188 Paintbrush Set
Z2468 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Warm Grey
7 Marker
Z2467 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Warm Grey
4 Marker
Z2458 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Marine
Blue Marker
Z2449 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Cerulean Blue
Light Marker
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z3167 Cricut® Artistry Collection
Cricut® Shape:
Artistry
1" Shift + Icon-1 <!> (p. 1, #M411DED)

HAPPY CREATING!

Chelsea Gardens Layouts

Chelsea Gardens Workshops Your Way®

Use the materials in this kit to create three co-ordinating scrapbook layouts.  The easy to follow instructions that comes in this kit will lead you through creating these layouts. Just grab your adhesive and paper trimmer and you are ready to get started!

Take your artwork one step further by adding Pocket Plus Memory Protectors, letting you add more photos into your layouts. 

There will even be left over materials to make cards!

You can purcgase the Chelsea Gardens Workshop Your Way here.

HAPPY CREATING!

Chelsea Garden Cards

Make 9 cards, 3 of each design, using your left over materials from the  Chelsea Gardens Scrapbooking Kit Workshops Your Way ®  and a few extra supplies.

Additional supplies needed for these cards:

• Chelsea Gardens Cardmaking Stamp & Thin Cuts (Z4158)
• Archhival Black Ink (Z3271)
• Charcoal Ink (Z2831)
• Juniper Ink (Z2865)
• Watercolor Pencils (3505)
• White Cards & Envelopes Pack (X254)
• Thin 3-D Foam Tape (Z2060)

These Products can be purchased here.

January's Paper Focus - Chelsea Gardens

Bring out your creative spirit with the cool colors and tranquil patterns of the Chelsea Gardens collections.

Ourt featured paper packet of the month is Chelsea Gardens, but you can order it anytime through April 2018.

HAPPY CREATING!

January's Stamp of the Month - Bloom & Grow

January's Stamp of the Month (S1801) is a set of 15.

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-sized Stamp of the Month set for just $5! Add the stamp set to your cart 
at full retail price ($17.95) or, with your qualifying order of $50, get it for just $5 here. 

This set is available January 1-31, 2018.

HAPPY CREATING!

January Specials

Love Letters Kit 
 National Papercrafting Month Special!

Create your own beautiful monogram décor with our exclusive Love Letter Kits , available for just $18.95 only for January's National Papercrafting Month! 

Our National Papercrafting Special  features a set of beautiful letter kits designed to be used as elegant monogram décor pieces. Each kit includes everything needed to create a 12" high decor piece using the letter, or letters of your choice. The kit comes with a sturdy chipboard base, a paper and rose-gold overlay piece, die-cut florals, banners, and rose-gold foil alphabet stickers. .

 As a special bonus, when you purchase five individual Love Letter Kits, you’ll receive a sixth kit of your choice for FREE ! That means you get 6 letter kits for just $ 94.75 — a 20% savings!

HAPPY CREATING!

New Seasonal Expressions Catalog

It's here!

  Close to My Heart's brand NEW Spring Seasonal Expressions

catalog is now available for orders.

 It is  packed with fabulous new products and filled with lots of incredible artwork inspiration.

You can get a free copy with your next online order .
You can view the new catalog here.

HAPPY 2018!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Supplies:
Bloom & Grow January Stamp of the Month  (S1801)
Black Cardstock  (1386)
Gold Glitter Paper  (Z3238)
Gold Glitter Gems  (Z3312)