September 30, 2023

Craft Weekend in Davisburg,MI - Come Join Me at the 2023 Fall Crop

 

Are you looking for a fun weekend crop this Fall? Come join me at the Oakland Fair Fall Scrap in Davisburg. I will be there with lots of Close To My Heart papers, embellishments, new page layouts and more to sell.

Mark your calendar for October 12 - October 15 and go here to register: https://www.oakfair.org/events/2023/2023-fall-crop

No matter if you are a scrapbooked, card maker or if you like to knit, crochet or sew…. Everyone is invited to join and have some fun

September 29, 2023

Scrapbook Layout Idea (3) “Gnomes for Autumn”

 


Here is one more idea for a layout using the wonderful “Gnomes for Autumn” paper pack from Close To My Heart. Sadly,this paper pack will retire on September 30, so if you would like this paper, make sure to order it by September 30.

Here is the video showing off the third layout I made with the set. Have fun watching and if you like it, please give me a thumbs up … Video Link: https://youtu.be/Kt07Ltyp86k?si=e_WND2n7nURRh8_h

You can find all products from this set on my website: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2308-gnomes-for-autumn.aspx

#ctmh #CTMH #ctmhgnomesforautumn #ctmhscrapbooking #ctmhscrapbooklayout #ctmhscrapbookingworkshop

These super special papers and the SOTM will retire September 30! Last Chance to get them

 

Only 2 days left until we welcome October. This means the super cute “Gnomes for Autumn” and the beautiful “Memory Lane” paper collections will retire soon. This is also your last chance to the your hands on the amazing Stamp of the Month (SOTM) for September. All these will retire on September 30th at midnight. So make sure to get your orders in until then. Ones gone they will not come back ๐Ÿซถ

 Gnomes for Autumn: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2308-gnomes-for-autumn.aspx

 Memory Lane: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2307-memory-lane.aspx

 SOTM September: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm.aspx

#ctmh #ctmhstampofthemonth #ctmhgnomesforautumn #ctmhgnomes #ctmhmemorylane





September 24, 2023

You asked for them and they are back in stock!

 


I know some of you were patiently waiting for these two stamp and thin-cut sets to come back in stock…..Good News…they are back! Grab them while they last๐Ÿ˜Š

“The Good Life” Scrapbooking Stamp&ThinCut Set   https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=18248&ci=29880

“Holiday Banner” Stamp& ThinCut Set  https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=18252&ci=29932

Remember, if you are ordering any of these sets, you are only a few dollars away from earning the Stamp of the Month for only $5 and this set is such a beautiful one you don’t want to miss out on :-)

#ctmh #ctmhthegoodlife #ctmhholidaybanner #ctmhthegoodlifescrapbooking #ctmhscrapbooking #ctmhscrapbookingworkshop #ctmhcraftingwithaview #claudiahendersonctmh





September 23, 2023

CTMH “The Good Life” Scrapbooking Workshop is a must have in my opinion!



 “The Good Life” is one of my favorite paper collections and I love playing with this paper. I used “The Good Life” scrapbooking workshop kit and you can see in the picture below how many die-cuts and extras come with this set. Now you will be able to create three double-page layouts and I really tried to stick with the guide this time ๐Ÿ™ƒwell, for two of the layouts at least. You know me, ๐Ÿ˜‚ I had to spin this one just a bit. I used one extra sheet of mocha cardstock but other than that just the kit. Would you like to see how these three layouts turned out …and how much paper I still have left to do even more layouts? Comment below and let me know ๐Ÿ’•




Come Join me at the 2023 Fall Crop in Davisburg Oct 12-15


 Are you looking for a fun weekend crop this Fall? Come join me at the Oakland Fair Fall Scrap in Davisburg. I will be there with lots of Close To My Heart papers, embellishments, new page layouts and more to sell.

Mark your calendar for October 12 - October 15 and go here to register: https://www.oakfair.org/events/2023/2023-fall-crop

No matter if you are a scrapbooked, card maker or if you like to knit, crochet or sew…. Everyone is invited to join and have some fun

September 21, 2023

2023 September Card Project 3 - Stamp of the Month



Are you looking for a new and exciting background stamp set? I have the perfect one for you. In this video I am using the new “Design Elements” stamp set. When I saw this one in the catalog I new I had to have it simply because of the crackling stamp in it…..LOL … but then there are so many good ones in the set that this will be a favorite in my stash for a long time.
I am also gonna use again the Stamp of the Month for September. Loving the phrase with the elegant font and the beautiful circle stamp in todays card.
If you haven’t checked this set out yet, make sure you do because you can only get this until Sep 30!….how do you get this,well…. 

You can get this set for its regular price of $19.95 at anytime throughout the month, but if you place an order of $50 or more you can put this set in your shopping cart for ONLY $5. Yes, you heard right….only $5 for this beautiful or any other SOTM set. For my VIP’s, you will get this set for FREE if you order is $50 or more in that month. Not a VIP? Not a problem, check out the link below to get more information on how to sign up….
…This September set is simply awesome and if you check back next week you can see another card made with this set.
Spoiler Alert… next months (October Stamp of the Month) comes for the first time ever, with it’s own thin cuts….yeahhhhhh

Thoughtful Tokens - Stamp of the Month for Septembers (S2309)
https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=S2309
Design Elements (D2196)
https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=D2196
Crisp Air Paper (BULK463)
https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=16563&ci=27692
VersaMat (Z1279)
https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=Versamat
MicroTip Scissors (Z1836)
https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7190
Sponge (Z697)
https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=301&ci=15489
Adhesive Runner (Z7010)
https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=18034
Slimline Card Base & Envelope (X257)
https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=14722

VIP Program Info: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/vip.aspx

September 20, 2023

Stamp Of The Month for September - Close To My Heart




Love love the Stamp Of The Month for September….a must have if you ask me ;-) https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm.aspx

I created this beautiful card with it and when you turn in tomorrow you can see the video too. 



#ctmh #cards #ctmhstampofthemonth #ctmhstamps

September 19, 2023

“Cozy Up” scrapbooking workshop … my way

Did you catch my video from last week featuring the Cozy Up scrapbooking workshop and the double page layout I created? If not, here is the YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/3ARuW7PCDNs?si=HaruS18n63fSXw1D




See how I created these fun embellishment clusters with die-cuts and stickers and learn how easy it is to use the included stencil to create your own background.






September 18, 2023

Close To My Heart - “The Good Life” new paper collection

 

“The Good Life” is an extraordinary paper collection and it works so well with the current Mix-In paper pack too. I just like the color combinations in the packs. The blues combined with the grey and brown just amazing. Check out all the extras that come with “The Good Life” collection https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=sep23



And don’t forget to check out the Mix-In’s too https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=18106



#ctmh #ctmhscrapbooking #CTMH #ctmhthegoodlife #ctmhmixins

September 15, 2023

Happy Halloween from Close To My Heart - Check out the new special “I Want Candy”

Happy Halloween everyone! Yes, Halloween is here, yeahhhhh ….. well at least at Close To My Heart it is. ๐Ÿ™ƒ Welcome the new Halloween paper collection “I Want Candy”. Check out  this beautiful new collection of papers and the great stamp sets and thin cuts. Don’t wait too long, this collections is scheduled to retire on Oct 31st or while supplies last.

Check out the collection and all the workshops that come with this paper here: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2309-i-want-candy.aspx

#ctmh #ctmhiwantcandy #ctmhhalloween #CTMH #workshop #ctmhworkshop #ctmhcards #ctmhcard #ctmhspecials






September 14, 2023

2023 September Card Project 2 - Paper Tearing

 

Video Link: https://youtu.be/VmkqPVT6nqQ?si=ryTmi8HyOP4-QUsq

Close to My Heart has a special stamp set each month that is only available for that month. In September we have the “Thoughtful Tokens” as the Stamp of the Month (SOTM). In todays video we are using on of the stamps from this set. If you are not familiar with the CTMH stamp of the month, here are some important facts:

You can get this set for its regular price of $19.95 at anytime throughout the month, but if you place an order of $50 or more you can put this set in your shopping cart for ONLY $5. Yes, you heard right….only $5 for this beautiful or any other SOTM set. For my VIP’s, you will get this set for FREE if you order is $50 or more in that month. Not a VIP? Not a problem, check out the link below to get more information on how to sign up….

…This September set is simply awesome and if you check back next week you can see another card made with this set.


Spoiler Alert… next months (October Stamp of the Month) comes for the first time ever, with it’s own thin cuts….yeahhhhhh


Thoughtful Tokens - Stamp of the Month for Septembers (S2309)

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=S2309

Both D2122 and B1741 no longer available 

VersaMat (Z1279)

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

MicroTip Scissors (Z1836)

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7190

Sponge (Z697)

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=301&ci=15489

Adhesive Runner (Z7010)

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=18034

Card Base & Envelope (X254)

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=X254

VIP Program Info: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/vip.aspx

September 13, 2023

Card Project using the “Gnomes for Autumn” paper and the National Stamping Month Special

 

Don’t you love a stamp set with great sentiments and when it comes with matching die cuts it is even better. Try the new National Stamping Month Special https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2309-nsm-say-it-with-style.aspx ….and the cute “Gnome for Autumn”paper. Turn in tomorrow to watch the video how this card came together and see what you can do with a background stamp.


#ctmh #ctmhnationalstampingmonth #CTMH #gnome #ctmhgnomesforautumn #ctmhcards #cards



September 12, 2023

More inventory is in…

 Good evening my craft peeps….we have more inventory back …..

Avocado Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6523)

Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2805)

Charcoal Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2831)

Clover Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6507)

Espresso Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2829)

Harbour Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6533)

Intense Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z4189)

Jade Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6574)

Journey Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6571)

Limeade Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6575)

Papaya Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6534)

Periwinkle Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6537)

Pumpkin Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6576)

Rosy Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6572)

Royal Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6577)

Sapphire Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z2848)

Scarlet Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6526)

White Daisy Exclusive Inks™ Pigment Pad (Z2863)

Bright & Vivid Colored Pencils (Z7039)

Colored Pencils Bundle (Z5431)

Color of the Year Bundle (Z5429)

Dual-tip Permanent Glue Pen (Z3440)

White Gel Pens (Z1513)

Let me know if you are still missing anything else ๐Ÿ’•

Cozy Up Layout - Stenciling Made Easy


YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/3ARuW7PCDNs?si=2afIrk5QGTl_Usfr

Cozy Up is one of the beautiful Fall paper packs that Close To My Heart has to offer. While we already moved on with the new 2-month Idea Book, this paper pack and extras are still available. I worked with the Cozy Up scrapbooking workshop kit. This kit  includes all the papers, sticker sheet and cardstock you need to complete 3 double page layouts. Plus you get specialty papers and embellishments that are exclusive in workshop.

While you get a cutting guide with the workshop, I branched out and did my own thing.

Here are the items I used in the video:

Cozy Up Scrapbooking Workshop Kit:

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17978&ci=29139

Blending Brushes: 

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17096&ci=25624

Mocha Ink, Toffee Ink, Paprika Ink and Scarlet Ink:

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=23

VersaMat:

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=3385

T-Square Ruler:

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17160

While the Cozy Up Scrapbooking stamp set is no longer available, here is a good substitute for it:

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17380&ci=26613

September 11, 2023

Close To My Heart - Stamp Of The Month for September

 


Stamp Of The Month in September….A must have in my opinion. Really beautiful stamps included in this set. Don’t miss out on this one. It will be available until September 30!!! https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm.aspx
Do you know you can get this set for only $5? With a qualifying order of $50 or more you can add this to your cart for $5 and if you are a VIP you will get it for FREE. Not a VIP yet? Well check out the perks of becoming one https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/vip.aspx



September 10, 2023

Crop Weekend in Davisburg,MI coming up in October

 

Are you looking for a fun weekend crop this Fall? Come join me at the Oakland Fair Fall Scrap in Davisburg. I will be there with lots of Close To My Heart papers, embellishments, new page layouts and more to sell.

Mark your calendar for October 12 - October 15 and go here to register: https://www.oakfair.org/events/2023/2023-fall-crop

No matter if you are a scrapbooked, card maker or if you like to knit, crochet or sew…. Everyone is invited to join and have some fun

September 8, 2023

More inventory is back !

 

Great news… more inventory is here, including more stamp pads and re-inkers! These items are once again available on my websites … https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=271

Here we go….

Candy Apple Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6509)

Desert Rose Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6525)

Lemonade Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6517)

Seabrook Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad (Z6538)

Acorn Exclusive Inks™ Re-inker (Z7573)

Journey Exclusive Inks™ Re-inker (Z7571)

Limeade Exclusive Inks™ Re-inker (Z7575)

Pumpkin Exclusive Inks™ Re-inker (Z7576)

Rosy Exclusive Inks™ Re-inker (Z7572)

Royal Exclusive Inks™ Re-inker (Z7577)

The Good Life—Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts (Z7064)

Nailed It Stamp + Thin Cuts (Z7072)

Candy Apple Shimmer Brush (Z7036)

Clear Shimmer Brush (Z3293)

Shimmer Brush Bundle (Z5430)

Black My Legacy™ D-ring Album (Z5200)

Black My Legacy™ Post-bound Album (Z5300)

Navy My Legacy™ D-ring Album (Z5203)

Navy My Legacy™ Post-bound Album (Z5303)

I’ll keep you posted when more is back! Have a nice weekend ๐Ÿ’•

September 7, 2023

2023 September Card Project 1 - Background Stamping

 

Video Link: https://youtu.be/g4zzcuIjQzs?si=z9LKZcbFySpw2U2A


How would you like to create a card with just a few leftover papers and a fun background stamp? See the card I created by using some of the beautiful “Gnomes for Autumn” papers I had left for my page projects and a few extra. Plus learn how to use a background stamp in multiple ways…

@claudiahendersonCTMH  https://youtu.be/g4zzcuIjQzs?si=z9LKZcbFySpw2U2A


#ctmh #ctmhstamps #ctmhcards #ctmhgnomesforautumn #ctmhnationalstampingmonth #cards

September 6, 2023

Album Retreat, VIP annual Membership and a FREE Album….Check out this deal!

 

How does Album Retreat, VIP Membership for a Year and a FREE Album sounds like to you? 

Our CTMH November Album Retreat is coming up and as a VIP you will earn $37.50 on cash credit when you order it. Not a VIP? Well then now is the time to sign up. If you sign up as a new VIP you will get $15 as a sign up bonus plus you earn the $37.50 when you order the retreat bundle and you have your VIP membership for one year! This means for an entire year you will also earn 15% of every CTMH order you place ….and as bonus from me when you sign up for the Album Retreat by Oct 3rd, you get a FREE scrapbooking album to go along with your retreat layouts!

You save a total of $92.45….WOW, doesn’t this sound like an awesome deal? And remember the VIP membership will give you even more specials, like monthly FREE Stamp Of The Months, cash credit on every order and many upcoming VIP exclusives.

VIP Sign Up Info: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/vip.aspx

Album Retreat: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2311-album-retreat.aspx



#ctmh #ctmhvip #ctmhvipmember #ctmhalbumretreat #ctmhalbumretreat2023 #ctmhalbum





September 2, 2023

National Stamping Month - Say it with Style


 National Stamping Month -  Say It With Style

Do you agree that we can never have enough sentiment stamps! Right? Well these awesome sets are exclusively put together for the September National Stamping Month. The best part, they all come with matching dies…yeahhhh no fuzzy cutting! Not interested in dies? No problem, you can also get just the stamps. There are also 2 exclusive stencils available and so much more….

Like always CTMH put together some great bundles for you with guides to follow along, but you can also get all of them individually, so hop over to my website and check them out:

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/

#ctmh #ctmhthincuts #CTMH #stamps #ctmhstamps #CTMH #National #ctmhnationalstampingmonth






September 1, 2023

They are HERE! Check out the brand new Sep-Oct 2023 Idea Book and our Annual Essentials Book

They are HERE….welcome our brand new Sep-Oct 2023 Idea Book and our Annual Essentials Book. The Sep-Oct Idea Book is loaded with new paper collections such as “The Good Life” and “Home for Christmas” as well as new stamps, dies and so much more.

Our new Annual Essentials Book comes with a variety of new products and old time favorites. You can find both online here: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/products/online-catalog.aspx




If you missed my walkthroughs of these books, hope over to my YouTube Channel and catch up:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/zEYRLQ5cW5A

Part 2: https://youtu.be/8hLBTbNRp58

Essentials Book: https://youtu.be/Gh7zNo-3hW0