Our CTMH Workshop Kits are designed to create 3 double page layouts for. Most often if I change my cutting just a bit, I am left with extra pieces and papers to make another layout spread. Here is the second layout of the “Cape Cod” workshop.
Today I start a 3+bonus video series about the Close to My Heart “Cape Cod” Scrapbooking Workshop Kit. See how easy it is to put these kits together and how much you can change them if you like. I even have one bonus video with a 4th layout for you. Made from leftover pieces of the kit.
Convention is over and let’s get started with all the new and excitement news….well the first I can share at least ;-)
Like in past years, we will have a few color that will be retiring at the end of August and will be on a supplies last base. Beside our lovely Color Of The Year “Melon” we will say good by to Nectarine, Raspberry, Avocado, Grape and Pewter. I know I know…some of these are favorites of mine too, but just because they retire doesn’t mean they will stop working with upcoming papers. Retired inks and cardstock continue to match upcoming paper packs, so if one of these is on your list, get them now or if you already have them in your stash maybe think about getting the re-inker too.
You asked and here they are….also back in the stock the “Cape Cod” Scrapbooking Stamp & Thin Cut Set (Z4754).
All workshops are also back in stock, so if you missed out on our first shipment and have these still on your wish list, now is the time. These will go fast and might sell out before the end August. Check out all Cape Cod products in one spot:
Wow, day 1 of our CTMH Convention 2023 is in the books and what a day it was. I mean this literally …while watching the convention we had a major storm blowing through here. Thankfully we got the light spectrum of things and in a few minutes all was over, but some areas had hail softball size coming down…and we didn’t loose power! Yeahhh…
So what has happened on day 1? Walking through 2 new catalogues and OMG I can’t wait to show you the new papers and stamps coming up in the Sep-Oct book. The workshop we have done was marvelously and the artwork is stunning. You’ll see! Oh and then there is our brand new color of the Year…..so gorgeous… you will love it. Speaking of colors, if you have been with CTMH for a few years you know that all our colors kinda last forever. With new ones coming, others retiring, you never have to worry to stay on top with them because they all work so well together. It is easy to find good substitute in your stash if you don’t have the newest color in your collection yet ;-)
I am getting ready for day 2 and I hope you have a wonderful Friday too. What is on your agenda today?
Do you love watercoloring as much as I do or are you intimidated by it? I love watercoloring even so these days I don’t get enough time to play around with it.
I know it can be intimidating to take a brush and put some color down without and outline or guide. But what if you can archive a very similar result with just a stamp set and plain cardstock?
In this video I will show you how our new “Cape Cod” Cardmaking Stamp Set works. https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17951
Close To My Heart Products used in this video:
- Card & Envelope Pack X254
- Cape Cod - Cardmaking Stamp Set C1982
- White Daisy Cardstock 1385
- Periwinkle Cardstock X6067
- Periwinkle Ink Pad Z6537
- Bluebird Ink Pad Z6508
- Toffee Ink Pad Z2828
- Lagoon Ink Pad Z2895
- Espresso Ink Pad Z2829
- VersaMat Z1279
- Sequins (retired)
- Pick Up Tool Z4325
Our new catalog can be viewed online on my website, just click on the link below:
CTMH Convention is a big deal for us Makers, and this year is no exception. My desk is cleaned up, projects are ready to go … Yes, we get a bundle with all new products, papers, stamps etc to work with during the convention workshops. The convention agenda is packed full of classes and I am sure the next 3 days will be a lot of learning and fun. I guess I have to make a big pot of coffee and get dinners prepped for the next 3 days LOL….
Let’s play a little game, shall we? What paper collections to you think will be in the Sep-Oct book? Any idea what the Color of the Year for 2023-24 will be? What would be the one thing you would like to see in the new books? Comment below and lets see who might get some answers ;-)
CTMH Convention 2023 starts tomorrow…..yeahhhh…. Being a Maker sure comes with lots of perks and one of my favorite times of the year is Convention Time. Why you ask? Well, we will be one of the first people to see the upcoming Sep-Oct Idea Book and also the new annual Core Book 2023-24. This alone is a perk in itself. But Convention is so much more. 3 days packed with creative sessions and business workshops and so much more. There will be lots of creating, teaching, learning and FUN. So I get ready for tomorrow and need to clean up my craft space LOL
If you could ask one question about the upcoming books, what would it be?
They Are Back !!! Many of you asked me to update you when ink pads and re-inkers are back in stock…….beside a couple all pads and re-inkers are back in stock 🙂
Today Close To My Heart started a special sale of BUY 2 - GET 1 FREE of all the Cut Above Kits. You can make 2 x double page layouts with each kit and everything is included in them…or you can get a cardmaking box with all necessary items included, like an exclusive stampset, small ink pad and more.
“Cape Cod” is the new Close To My Heart paper collection that is everyone’s favorite right now. I love the color combinations and the design of this paper. While we are not living on the ocean I am sure I will find some pictures from one of our vacation trips …and I think I can make them work for our lakeside adventures too.
Today I used the beautiful “Cape Cod” Cardmaking Workshop Kit (G1284): https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17932
You get enough material to create 16 cards of 4 different designs. The stamp and thin cut set that comes with this workshop is exclusive and can only be bought with the kit. I think it is a great set to have because it gives you background stamps as well as phrases and some super cute dies.
While I only use one of the design papers, make sure to check out the other sheets too,…..so pretty papers. As I mentioned, this is a very popular set and if you want to get any of it, make sure to place your orders soon because I am 100% sure this one will sell out way before August 31st.
Speaking of August 31st, our new current catalog is back to a 2 month schedule. July and August will feature “Cape Cod” and “Cozy Up” and both of these collections are while supplies last and they will otherwise retire on August 31st.
You can see the new catalog online here: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/products/online-catalog.aspx
I hope you will enjoy this video and pick up a few ideas for your own creations.
And lastly the matching stamp and die sets. You can go without these special sets! The Cape Cod -Scrapbooking set comes with matching dies and don’t you like this cute crab? The card-making set on the other hand creates some wonderful watercolor backgrounds and yes, you can use it for pages too…stay tuned when I will try them on my pages. We created this one card in class with this set and what version do you like best? The straight lines or the one with the torn edge? Funny story about that….I thought about doing this in class but due to time we didn’t. Then someone had a smudge on the top and I suggested to just tore the paper and little did you know the rest of the table followed …LOL
FYI @everyone …. As predicted, the “Cape Cod” Cardmaking Workshop kit has sold out for the FIRST TIME! Yes, YOU ARE IN LUCK because more is on the way, but if you plan on owning this set… DO NOT WAIT to order when it is back in stock, because that might be your final chance on ordering!
This is a set that often gets overlooks in the catalogs… the Close To My Heart Digital Art Collections! Every paper pack from CTMH in our catalogs comes with its own digital art collection. I love these collections since they provide you with an endless amount of matching embellishments, plus you can size them for card, scrapbook layouts and so much more. These days they come in form of a SVG file. Yes, you heard right, a SVG file which makes it usable for all Cricut,Silhouette and Brother owners and every other diecutting machine that can handle SVG’s…. Oh and did you see that this one comes with 2 ready to make cards and a double page layout?
Today let’s turn our attention the the beautify CTMH “Cape Cod” scrapbooking workshop. I love the 3 double page layouts you can create with this set. Not only does it come with the entire paper and sticker sheet pack of the Cape Cod paper, but you also get special designed papers, paper die cuts and embellishments to create beautiful layouts. Easy instructions make for a successful workshop.
Today’s video is featuring the “Hello Darlin” paper collection from Close to My Heart. I am a bit late posting this since I was on vacation and while we were gone, sadly this paper collection completely sold out.
But you might have some red and blue papers in your stash and a star die with a few stamps you can substitute for the ones I use. There are still stamp sets and the digital are collection available so I will put the link to what is left of this collection right here:
I do have a paper pack or two still here in my stash so if you are interested in this paper collection and missed out on it, let me know…. Workshop for Scrapbooking available too.
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I am sure you have heard about the CTMH “Cape Cod” paper collection by now, right? Well here are some more details about the set….this is the absolutely gorgeous Cardmaking kit. I love the stamp set! Great background stamps and phrases and I really like the dies that come along with it. Have a look at the cards you will be able to make and see what I will come up with all month long. Just check back here often ;-)
Wow two month ahead of us with brand new Close To My Heart papers, stamps and so much more. Today lets have a look at the entire “Cape Cod” collection shall we? Here is a little summary of all items https://youtu.be/CUHfDZSSs_A
Over the nest few weeks I will show you more cards and pages I made with this beautiful set. And if you are thinking about getting this beautiful paper, make sure not to wait too long. This is a very popular set and I am sure it might sell out before the end of August!
Now, what did you think of our new catalog? Don’t you love the papers in it? If you missed it, check out my virtual walkthrough of the book. But beside the new paper suits, who else can use even more paper? Welcome our special paper collection “Memory Lane”. This gorgeous paper pack will be available until 31 Aug. The paper collections includes multiple bundle for scrapbooking, cardmaking or just the papers or stamps. You can explore all bundle on my website https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2307-memory-lane.aspx
The brand new July-August Close To My Heart Catalog is here….pack with brand new paper packs like “Cape Cod” and “Cozy Up”. Lot’s of new stamps sets and dies. You can check out the book online on my website right here:
…and remember, our Close To My Heart Books are now back to a 2-month schedule! Get your lists ready and order early because as you know, two months fly by fast and everything is while supplies last 😉Happy Exploring Everyone
