Happy New Year!

 

May the gift of LOVE, the gift of PEACE and the gift of HEALTH and HAPPINESS all be yours for the New Year! Happy New Year Everyone!

Close To My Heart January - February Idea Book Walkthrough

 

I know there are only a few days left in 2021 but somehow I forgot to post my walkthrough of the upcoming January - February 2022 Idea Book. Enjoy the sneak peek of the new book and remember, you will be able to order from the book starting January 1st, 2022.

You can also find the new book online at this point. Just click here by Jan 1st: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/products/online-catalog.aspx

Close to My Heart - Boxing Week Sale 12/26 - 12/31

 

Boxing Week Sale 12/26-12/31
Close out the year with some amazing savings from the Close To My Heart Boxing Week sale! This sale offers incredible deals each day from December 26 through December 31. With new offers posted daily at 2:00 am (EST) and expiring at 1:59 am (EST) the following day. The Boxing Week sale provides an excellent opportunity to save on your favorite products, a selection of retired products, and an exclusive stamp bundle that will be available each day of the sale!
Sale prices are on a while supplies last base and are only available on my website during Boxing week. All sales count toward earning VIP Bank Credit and the Stamp of the Month at the discounted price. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, otherwise enjoy the sales coming and find them on my website here

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/default.aspx

A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year

 

This year is coming to an end so fast and while there are still so many things to do, I would like to take the time and thank you all for your continues support and crafting friendship. I have many new things planned for you in 2022 so make sure to stay connected.

But for now I will enjoy the Christmas time with family and friends here in Michigan and missing everyone at home!

From Our Home to Yours ... A Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

December Card Class Project 2 - Pinwheel Christmas Card

This is the second card from my December Card Making Class. Please let me know if you have questions or like any measurements. I used the Close to My Heart design paper collection “Cedar&Pine” and “Evergreen” cardstock for this project.

 

November Card Class Project 4 - 2021 Video

 Here is the last card class project from our November class. 

November Card Class Project 4 - 2021

 Here is our last card class project for 2021. Yes, it already has been a year. For our December class we will make something special so stay tuned for that. But back to this card. I love this "shadowing" technique with the white pigment ink and a hint of color on top. Wonder how this technique was done? Check back here for the video instructions. Just a few pieces are needed for this card

White Pigment Ink: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9329&ci=11916 (Z2863)

New England Ivy Ink: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9315  (Z2835)

White Glossy Spray: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=15600&ci=22535 (Z5010)

White Glitter Paper: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9349&ci=6726 (Z3237)

and a tree or pine branch stamp of your choice. You can use any dark colored cardstock you have on hand for this

December Card Class Project 1 - Wonderland

This is card 1 of my December cardmaking class. We are using the Wonderland paper collection from the Close To My Heart Nov-Dec 2021 book.

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=dec21

 

November Card Class Project 3 - 2021 Video

 Using an retire stamp set and a simple folding technique to create this unique card.

November Card Class Project 3 - 2021

This week we have a look at another different style of dressing up your cardbase with a simple fold. Easel cards are a wonderful way to add to any Holiday. The stamp set used is a retired nativity scene and it works perfect for this design. The individual parts of the set are stamped on circles and yes, you can leave them as circles, but I cut the bottom part of to give it more interest.

If you like to join our monthly card class, comment below or contact me for more information. 

November Card Class Project 2 -2021 Video

 Here is another quick video showing you how easy these cards come together.

November Card Class Project 2 - 2021

Here is the second card we made in my November Card Class. A few paper pieces and embellishments starting this one out. The main focus though is the beautiful stamp set used here. I embossed it with some gold glitter powder to make it shiny and sparkle.

The stamp set “Good Tidings of Great Joy (B1769)is still available at

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=15774&ci=22074

Close to My Heart - December Specials

 Wow, where did the time go? I cannot believe it is already December, can you? Here is a little summary of all specials going on this month and some will continue into January and February. You can find all Specials on the right bottom side of the blog here too.

So let's see what is on the special menu for this month, shall we?

Stamp Of The Month for December

Stamp of the Month | Close To My Heart

Merry Making 

Merry Making | Close To My Heart

Smitten

Smitten | Close To My Heart

Deck the Palms

Deck the Palms | Close To My Heart

... wow that's a lot, right? But here are a few ongoing specials too:

Remember Today, a cute calendar kit or you can use kit to create layouts 

Remember Today | Close To My Heart

January Album Retreat, learn new techniques and create stunning layouts for an entire album.

January Album Retreat | Close To My Heart

VIP Flower Shop Card Box, due to the high demand we got extras in and this special is extended until Dec 31.

VIP Flower Shop Card Box | Close To My Heart

VIP Hip Hip Hooray Workshop, another cute workshop specially designed for out VIP's. Not a VIP yet? Well, have a look and see how much you can gain with a VIP membership from Close to My Heart. Contact me if you have questions.

VIP Hip Hip Hooray Workshop | Close To My Heart

VIP Membership Be a VIP | Close To My Heart

I know, can Close To My Heart make it even more difficult for you ...LOL... so many specials to choose from. Please let me know if you have questions and enjoy browsing the specials.