Tips & Tricks - Part 7 Coloring Tools

 

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Today I give you just a quick look into the coloring tools Close to My Heart is offering. Since each medium/ tool is working in a different way I will go more into detail with a different “Coloring 101” video coming up soon. Here are links to the products shown in this video:

- Water-based Ink Pads:

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=235 (Use what you have on hand to color you stamped images in)

- Watercolor Pencils: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13092&ci=16140 (My absolute No.1 pick for coloring and great for beginners as well as pros. Don’t miss out on the coloring video showing you all the possibilities with this simple set)

- Watercolor Paints: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8637&ci=6273 ( great for backgrounds, paint splashes and relatively inexpensive)

- Alcohol Markers: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=237 (These Tri-blend markers are a great edition to your coloring tools since they already come with 3 different shades of one color so you can easily blend these. They are a bigger investment but if you love coloring, these are great to have) - Distress Oxide Inks: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=344 Like I mentioned in the video, this is just a quick overlook what is available. All these products work in a different way and on different papers in some cases. You also need to pay attention to the stamping ink you use for the outlines of your images before you get started. My Coloring 101 series will start in a few week and you can find them here on my YouTube channel. Make sure to subscribe and please give me a thumbs up if you like the video. Thank you and see you back soon...

Daisy Meadow Cardmaking - Thank You

 Today is the last day this great card making workshop is available. Lovely stamp set including dies, all papers, cardstock, card bases and envelops as well as wooden embellishments are included. 

You can find the set HERE.

Don't miss out on it and you get all the instructions on how to make these cards included. Grab your inks and adhesive and get started. I used Fern, Sundance, Smoothie and Glacier Inks from Close to My Heart for all the cards in this set.

Daisy Meadow Cardmaking - Sending a Garden of Birthday Wishes

Here are a few more card made with the stunning "Daisy Meadows" Card Making Kit. This kit will be available until April 30.  Maybe in the online section after but no guarantees. Everything you see here is included, papers, stamps and dies and wooden embellishments. All you need is adhesive, inks and a die-cutting machine.

Close to My Heart "You Are Enough" Special - National Scrapbooking Month

 It is almost here, May is our National Scrapbooking Month and there are a lot of specials going on and coming up. Currently you can already enjoy the National Scrapbooking Day Specials. There will be a 2-day live event on Facebook to show you each of the sets in detail and how to complete the workshops. So if you haven't already ordered any sets, have a look and join the FREE event. See each kit in detail and then hop over to my website and order the one you really want.

Here is the link .... National Scrapbooking Day Specials

One of these specials is a little sneak peek of the monthly special called "You Are Enough" and let me tell you, this paper bundle is amazing. The foiled cardstock (in rose-gold) is been used in the "Party Girl" set during the National Scrapbooking Day. 

But I thought this is such a beautiful paper and it really doesn't show how beautiful it is in the book, so let me give you a little tour to the upcoming "You Are Enough" paper bundle which will be available for purchase starting May 1st.... and yes it is supposed to last until June 30th but with all the chatter going on already I am pretty sure it will  sell out before and it is on while supplies last. So if you live this paper as much as I do, make sure to order it right away.

But now lets have a look into the new "You Are Enough" bundle:

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Daisy Meadows Cardmaking - Thanks a Bunch Card

 In our current Mini Idea Book from Close to My Heart we have this beautiful cardmaking workshop from the "Daisy Meadow" paper pack. With this set you can create a total of 16 cards, 4 of each 4 designs. The set comes including a beautiful stamp set and dies. Yes, dies are included as well. The set is called "Daisy Meadow Cardmaking Workshop" (Z3944) and you can find the set right HERE.

Now lets have a look at the cards you can make with it.

Creative Design Team Challenge "Love My Stash" - Day 8

 

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Today TheScrapZone is looking into their stash of embellishments and will show you another creative way to use all these little bits and pieces that are left of other projects. Have fun watching and remember to give the ladies a thumbs up when you are on YouTube.

Creative Design Team Challenge "Love My Stash" - Day 7

 

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What are you doing with all these embellishments that are left over from project? Collecting them in a jar or would you like to know a great way on how to put them to good use? Well either way, enjoy watching another great video from the challenge "Love My Stash". Scrappykea will show you how she does it. 

Creative Design Team Challenge "Love My Stash" - Day 6

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Today Lisa will show you a great way on how to preserve your favorite baby clothes on a scrapbook page. You will love the idea she came up with. Have a look and give her a thumbs up if you like the video.

Creative Design Team Challenge "Love My Stash" - Day 5

 

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Today Erin will show you how much fun it is to stash bust all these PML cards (Picture My Life) you have been storing for years. Enjoy the video and give them a thumbs up if you enjoyed the video.

 

Close To My Heart - April Specials

 Good morning everyone, here is just a quick summary of all ongoing special from Close To My Heart during the month of April:

1. Stamptacular - almost all stamp sets and stamp sets with dies are on sale this month

2. Refer a Friend - Refer a friend to the VIP program or if you are new and like to sign up, contact me

3. Scrapbooking Day Celebration - 5 beautiful projects are available during this month 

4. Stamp of the Month for April 

5. Album Retreat coming up in May - get your materials in time for the retreat

You will find links to all these specials her on my blog. Check out what will be an awesome month with many great projects to come. 

Happy Easter Everyone!