More Cards - More Designs

Well I found a few more cards in my stack that we did early in the year when we still had our monthly class. I only found 3 so I still have to go searching for No.4 of the set.

This is a cute little birthday card. Simple but elegant and the grey and pink always complement each other. We colored the cake in just a little and used a shimmer brush to give it some sparkle. The stamp is from a Stamp of the Month set which is really versatile. 

Here is another one for all your leftover design paper pieces. Use a punch and create some circles. Make sure you have different sizes and drape them around your message. Cut one for decoration for the inside too. Simple right?

and last but not least, this one. It is an older stamp set but I love the Band-Aids. Stay tuned there is more coming....cards, pages and more ... see you back here soon 

Three Cards - One Design (4)

And here we are with the last samples of our round of 12 cards to make. This is design No.4 and as you can see similar and still different again. Just using different papers and embellishments will change one design into two different cards. So don't be afraid to use one you love for multiple cards. Change the colors, papers and extras. Turn it 90 degrees and voila you end up with many different cards.

And like always don't neglect the insides of your cards. Stamp a nice phrase, add a little stamp and do a bit of doodling with a black or grey pen. You can also use colored pens what ever fits your style.

I hope these multiple card ideas get you going to try your own and if you have questions feel free to contact me.

Three Cards - One Design (3)

Sometime we have to remember there are horizontal and vertical cards out there LOL. So here are a few in a different direction. All based on the same basic design but still different in the way we decorated them. The basic design is just an idea for you to start with and then you make it fit to your needs. 

Some old papers, some new papers, some of the stripes from the bottom up and other start on the top going down. Some images are stamped vertical so the rectangle goes accordingly and other are horizontal. No problem right? Just make it fit and always remember the inside of your card.

I also like to stamp a little on the envelope too. Stay away from sticking stickers other other papers to the envelope since it might get caught in the postal machines. Stamping is no problem as long as you can read the address ;-)

Christmas in July Sale - Close to My Heart

Get ready to save big with the Christmas in July sale from Close to My Heart! This weekend, you can  great discounts on some of your favorite holidays items. The sale begins at 5:00 pm (EST) on Friday, July 17th and will end at 1:59 am (EST) on Sunday, July 19th.

All items are while supplies last, so if you see something you like make sure to order right away before it is gone. You can find the sale on my website ...www.ClaudiaHenderson.closetomyheart.com .

Bring Back - Brushed Paper Packs

Bring Back my Favorite Paper
For the month of  July Close to My Heart is bringing back the favorite paper “Brushed” back. Well not only the paper but also the matching stamps. Have a look and remember its only available in July and while supplies last. You’ll find all products from this paper HERE.
Have fun browsing this beautiful paper

Three Cards - One Design (2)

Welcome to the next design I picked form the Close to My Heart How to Books. You can find these books HERE. These books are great if you are looking for some inspiration.

The first card is awesome since you can use all those stripes of papers you have been collection for the event you might need them again or just because they were so pretty. Those little squares make a great background don't you think?

Love the sunflower on the next card. This set is currently still available and is called "A Million Little Things (D1925)" and if you are in need of some really nice sentiments, make sure to check this set out "With Heartfelt Sympathy (D1919)"

There are so many beautiful set so have a look and I am sure you will find one or two in your stack you can use too. Yes, the last one is a water coloring done by me with the watercolor stamps from ArtImpressions. I just found this so perfect for the background I picked and the mat. 

Don't forget the insides of your cards too. Doodling goes a long way ;-) 

Stamp Of The Month in July

Stamp of the Month in July

This is a cute little stamp set with tones of phrases and beautiful little embellishments. You can never have enough flowers, butterflies or hearts right? And the best part of this set, you can get it for only $5 with any qualifying purchase of $50 or more. 

Just remember this set is only available during the month of July and even I can't get my hands on it after July 31st! So please if you like this set, make sure you order it this month.

Three Cards - One Design (1)

As you know I normally have a monthly card making class going, but due to the virus issues we weren't able to meet and craft together. While some of my ladies are busy and getting into the summer mood, others still liked to do a few cards at home. So I decided I create a kit with a total of 12 cards for them to make at home. Yep 12 and lucky me over half of my normal class joined the due it at home event. 

So here I was making card sets in bunches. I think I made over 140 cards, which means stamping, cutting papers etc. All they had to do was to assemble them at home. I sent each one of them pictures of the finished cards and that was it. Yes, they are pretty good in looking at a sample and figuring out the rest. Love my ladies!

I am currently working on a second round of sets, but for this one I picked 4 different designs from one of our awesome Close to My Heart How to Books. I then picked my papers and alternated the design just a bit to create 3 different cards. Needless to say a little bling here and there or a little shimmer brush does wonders.

Hope you enjoy these samplers and let me know if you have questions. And don't forget the inside of your cards!

New Season Book July - August is here!

Let the Summer Fun begin!

Here is the brand new Close to My Heart Seasonal book for the months of July and August. Fully loaded with brand new paper packs, embellishments, dies and stamps. Don't miss out and check the book out online right HERE.

We have two brand new design paper set to play with: "Summer Vibes" and "Timber". Yes one is beachy the other one is mountainy. Both are adorable! They are perfect for your beach and water pictures or the picnics and watermelon contests of this summer. Or for those hiking adventures you are going to have. Have a look.

Make sure to check out the workshop kits for both of these paper packs. They are stunning and so easy to assemble. One kit will create 6 pages 12x12 and you will have a lot of extra papers, stickers and more to maybe get another double layout done. See pages 8 Summer Vibes and pages 18 Timber.

There is one more special paper in the book this time. The "Happiest Place" on page 40 has some really happy papers included especially if you are working on some Disney memories. Make sure to check out the foiled card stock pack that goes along with this paper...page 42. Like always we now have digital images for an Cricut owner in the book too. These can be ordered by clicking the Cricut Icon on my website. But wait, for all of you who own other cutting machine that can work with SVG files, here is something new for you. Page 44 contains SVG images which can be used on any machine that can handle these and your Cricut. For questions, please feel free to contact me.

Last but not least, again CTMH did a wonderful job to create new stamp sets for us. One of my favorite and if the chatter and creative flow from my fellow consultants is any indicator, then the little "Gnome Matter" (C1855 or with dies Z3741) set on page 36 will be an early sell out. So make sure to grab this one asap if you like the little guys as much as I do. They are also perfect for Christmas Cards...just saying ;-)

Further my favorites are "Joyful Sun Flower"(D1932 or with dies Z3740) page 25, "Little Buddies" (C1856) page 35 and check out the fabulous ABC on page 39. This "Magical Alphabet" (D1937) has a total of 44 stamps included!... and there are so many more.

Have fun exploring and remember all these new products are only available in July and August and in the event the run on one item is so great, they might sell out even earlier!

OK this is enough talk about all new goodies....click here and check the online Idea Book out for yourself. 

Have fun browsing and let me know if you have questions. 

Happy Crafting!