Cardmaking with Seaside

Today I have for you a couple easy cards using the Seaside Paper Packet.  I really like the way the Pear Exclusive Ink complements the paper packet. The Have a Happy Day stamp set has so many fun stamps.  These two cards give you a chance to use 9 of the 19 stamps in the…

Sweet Moments

 This card came together with a couple thoughts in mind… I wanted to play some more with the September Stamp of the Month and I LOVE fall colors.  This was a perfect excuse for me to pull out the colorful Pathfinding Paper Packet that includes all the colors I love.    This was…

Fun with the New Cricut Cartridge

Today I have a fun Thank You card that was created using the new CTMH Artfully Sent Cricut Collection.  When the cricut cuts this card there is a perforated half circle to easily add the layer to the card.  The Happy Birds stamp set includes the flower stamped on this card in the new Flaxen…

Chalk It Up

Here’s a quick and easy scrapbook layout that uses the Chalk It Up paper packet and the September Stamp of the Month. I love the way the sorbet and lagoon paper look next to each other.  The zip strips included on the background and texture (B&T) paper is awesome with a paisley pattern.  The sorbet…

Hello Sunshine!

This card was also created using the new Artfully Sent CTMH Cricut Collection.  I really like how the Hello stands out compared to the sun. This 5×7 card uses the Have a Happy Day stamp set for the flower and leaves. REMINDER:September is National Stamping Month: Along with it we are celebrating our owner, Jeanette Lynton’s…

NEW!! CTMH Artfully Sent Cricut Collection

Hot off the presses!  There is a new Cricut Collection from Close To My Heart called Artfully Sent that is officially released and can be purchased from my website.  Collection includes: 1 – Cartridge (700 images: Cards and Font)3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets1 – 12″ × 12″ White Daisy Cardstock Pack Cardmaking has never…

Snowhaven Card Workshop on the Go

I’m so excited to share some Christmas cards with you today.  Cardmaking Workshops on the Go with Close To My Heart are awesome and the Snowhaven Cardmaking kit is no exception.  For only $24.95 you can put together 15 cards and have the envelopes to send them in to boot. One of the things I really like about…

Go Broncos!

Whoohoo!  The Bronco blanket for my son is officially done.  It took longer than I anticipated, but I’m very happy with how it turned out and he is too. The pattern is based on the baby blanket pattern I used for him that repeats single crochet and double crochets.  With the thicker yarn than the…

September is National Stamping Month

September is National Stamping Month: Along with it we are celebrating our owner, Jeanette Lynton’s 30th anniversary in the stamping industry with a special stamp set you can earn for FREE called #30yearsofhappy.  This darling set is yours for FREE when you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September. This…

More Babycakes

It was fun to break out the chocolate brown Paper Fundamentals Basic Assortment to add to the Babycakes paper packet for this card.  The fundamentals assortment is awesome because it adds a little bit of texture and comes in the basic colors that can help to enhance pretty much any papercraft. The July Close To My Heart…