February 29, 2024
Close To My Heart Jan-Feb 2024 Idea Book will be retiring today!
February 28, 2024
How to create more scrapbooking layouts with a Close To My Heart Workshop Kit
Do you remember a paper pack from way back called “Tutti Frutti”? I know, it’s been awhile, LOL. I was preparing my things from an upcoming crop event and stumbled over the scrapbooking workshop kit for this set. Now while I could have just created the 3 layouts as intended, I figured I challenge myself to see how far I can get with this set and just a few extra sheets of cardstock. I added 4 white, 2 capri and 1 pansy to the mix. I used up the entire sticker sheet and ended up stamping a couple images for the last layout to embellish.
I created a total of 5 double page layouts and I still have some papers left to make one more …. Oh and almost an entire package of the little shaker elements seen sprinkled over the pages and in the shaker element.
How would be interested to see a video or two about changing an entire workshop into more than just the 3 double page layouts it calls for? Comment below and let me know.💕
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February 27, 2024
Video Walkthrough! New March-April Idea Book! Early Sneak Peek!
March is just around the corner and for those of you who like a little early peek into the upcoming March-April 2024 Idea Book, here is your chance. Enjoy my video walkthrough of this upcoming new idea book. Please remember to give me a 👍 if you like the video which will help me a lot with my YouTube Channel.
Enjoy the video : https://youtu.be/GpCmukqsR-E?si=AFRyKQYtrMOwfnkm
Oh, and remember …. There are only a few days left to order from our current Jan-Feb 2024 Close To My Heart Idea Book. Make sure to place your orders for the “Let’s Party” and “Sweet Memories” collections before they retire. Remember all stamps and dies from this book will be retiring as well!
You can find all available products online on my website: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=271
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February 26, 2024
Products that will retire February 29th at midnight
Happy Monday morning everyone and I hope you will have a great week ❤️ Believe it or not, but on Friday we are already welcoming March and before we get to enjoy the new Mar-Apr Idea Book, remember that there will we a few items retiring by then.
The fun loving “Love Notes” paper collection including the awesome thin cuts and stamps will be retiring on midnight Feb 29th, together with everything in the Jan-Feb Idea Book. So make sure to check them out one more time and put your orders in before these items will be gone for good.
Love Note: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2401-love-notes.aspx
Shop: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=271
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February 25, 2024
Coming Soon - All Day Craft Days … come join me!
We all love to craft but sometimes there are too many interruptions at home right? So how about taking a day or two and give yourself the gift of worry free crafting? Sounds good right? Here are 2 upcoming chances to join me for some creative fun. No matter what projects you are working on, every craft is welcome.
No.1 …. Come join the fun Spring Camp Scrap in March. The lovely ladies in Davisburg are inviting you from March 14-17. For more information, check out the Oakland Fair website at www.oakfair.org … I will be joining you with my vendor booth so, lots of time to check out Close To My Heart in person and stop by to chat, craft and shop shop shop 😊
No.2 …. Come join me on Saturday April 27th from 9am-9pm here in Fenton. I am holding an all day craft day with no fuzz. You have an 8’ table to work on just for yourself and I can tell you, this is sooooo much space to work with. Also coffee, tea and water are provided, you bring/ order your own food. All crafters are welcome for the day. Seats are limited so don’t wait too long…we are almost half way filled ❤️
For more information, contact me or leave me a comment down below. Hope to see you soon 💕
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February 22, 2024
February 2024 Card Project 3 - Let’s make a Slimline Card
Video Link: https://youtu.be/vqxXdTnj0jc?si=fmSMMNeh-yROAQFu
Slimline cards are a great format to change up your cardmaking skills. The best part, postage is the same as for any of your other quarter cards.
Here are the materials used in this card:
X257 Slimline Cards & Envelopes https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?itemid=14722
The papers I used are from retired sets and colors:
-Design Paper is from the Every little Thing
-Cardstock Sea Glass
X6047 Black Cardstock https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=12612
Retired Stamp Sets:
-D2088 Slimline Quotes & Sentiments
-Operation Smile Stamp Set
Sequins
Butterfly
Z4325 Pick-Up Tool https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=15679
Z1279 VersaMat https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=VersaMat
Z1836 Non-stick Micro-Tip Scissors https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=Scissors
Project 1 Video: https://youtu.be/cEjYGhloPIA?si=mMZnobb1AorAT2gf
Project 2 Video: https://youtu.be/ze-zXv7gF5U?si=xyPRl-kdreu85OjB
February 21, 2024
Card Projects in February - Project 3 coming tomorrow
Can you believe it? We are already looking at the final card project for this month. This time I am working with a slimline card. Have you created a slimline card before? No? Well then let’s make one together…. Oh wait, that will be tomorrow’s video. Ops… well, in the meantime catch up with the other two projects if you haven’t done so:
Card Project 1 - Valentines Card you don’t want to miss : https://youtu.be/cEjYGhloPIA?si=Ywv1SfrDQMCBCRsb
Card Project 2 - Birthday Card with an inside surprise: https://youtu.be/ze-zXv7gF5U?si=njkzVtuzqnxbjS0q
Turn in tomorrow for the last project off this month…..slimline cards
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February 19, 2024
Gnome for all Season - Spring Paper Collection is here
February 17, 2024
CTMH Presidents Sale - “Change of Scenery” is back … don’t miss it!
Have you seen the gorgeous outdoor paper pack that is available in the Close To My Heart ongoing Presidents Sale? The “Change of Scenery” Paper Pack was a special last year that sold out in a flash. Now it is back again and for an unbeatable price of $5.55 for 6 double sited sheets. An amazing paper and beautiful prints you don’t want to miss… Check it out on my website https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/product.aspx?sku=CC32328 and make sure to login when you order so you can add FREE Idea Books to your order.
More items available in the Presidents Sale that is going on until Monday can be found here: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2402-pd-flash-sale.aspx
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February 16, 2024
Close To My Heart - Presidents Flash Sale starting Feb 16
Special Sale starting TODAY Friday, Feb 16 at 5:00pm EST (3pm MST) …. Shop irresistible discounts on a wide selection of current and retired products during Close To My Heart’s Presidents Day Flash Sale! It ends at 1:59 am EST on Tuesday, February 20 (11:59pm MST Monday,Feb 19). To know what products will be included in this sale, hop over to my website at https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/default.aspx when the sale starts.
Sale items will qualify for the Stamp Of The Month and my VIP’s, you will earn credits on the sale items 😊. VIP’s, don’t use your credits on any of these sale items since you will pay full price if you use your credit!!!
#craftingwithaview #ctmh #ctmhsale #ctmhflashsale #ctmhstamps #ctmhthincuts
February 15, 2024
February 2024 Card Project 2 - Birthday Card with a Surprise
Video Link: https://youtu.be/ze-zXv7gF5U?si=xyPRl-kdreu85OjB
It is always a good thing when you can create your own embellishments., right? Using your watercolors to make them is even more fun. I used an older watercolor set I had which is not high grate but it is perfect for this card.
Here are the items used for this card:
X254 Cardbase & Envelope Value Pack https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=239
G1298 Sweet Memories Cardmaking Workshop Kit https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=18464
Z4095 Botanical Embossing Folder https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=15528
X7301S Sweet Memories Paper & Sticker Pack https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=18445
X9056 Mix-In Paper Pack Jan-Feb https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=18446
X6045 Sage Cardstock https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=12479
X6061 Mulberry Cardstock https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=15535
Z7039 Bright & Vivid Colored Pencils Coloristas https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=18228
Z1513 White Gel Pens https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=15681
Z1279 VersaMat https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=VersaMat
Z1836 Non-stick Micro-Tip Scissors https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=Scissors
Z2831 Charcoal Exclusive Ink https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10214
None CTMH stamp set was from TJ (Technique Junkies
Project 1 Video: https://youtu.be/cEjYGhloPIA?si=mMZnobb1AorAT2gf
February 14, 2024
CTMH Journaling Strip Stickers
Do you know what this is? If you have trouble journaling on your scrapbook pages, here is an easy and fun way to do it. Close To My Heart has “Journaling” strips that at backed with adhesive. They come in two widths an are awesome. You write your journaling on them, snip off only as much as you wrote and adhere them to the page….yup, that easy! No more cutting strips. I love them and you should try them too. They come in a package of 6 and will go a long way…Z4673 Journaling Strip Stickers https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17190
#craftingwithaview #ctmh #ctmhscrapbooking #ctmhjournalingstrips
February 13, 2024
Process Video coming tomorrow for the second card in February
I love creating cards. They are so quick and easy and an instant accomplishment. Last week we created the lovely Valentines Card together using watercolors and just a few pieces of paper….if you missed it, here is the video link for it: https://youtu.be/cEjYGhloPIA?si=Ywv1SfrDQMCBCRsb
Turn in on Thursday for the second project off this month…..surprise birthday card it is 😉
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February 12, 2024
Valentine’s Card you don’t want to miss
Valentine’s Day is coming and here is a card idea that is not only cute but also put together in no time. Check out my process video for this one: https://youtu.be/cEjYGhloPIA?si=Ywv1SfrDQMCBCRsb
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February 8, 2024
February 2024 Card Project 1 - Valentines Card
Video Link: https://youtu.be/cEjYGhloPIA?si=CFEct8POAiGCkV0z
It is always a good thing when you can create your own embellishments., right? Using your watercolors to make them is even more fun. I used an older watercolor set I had which is not high grate but it is perfect for this card.
Here are the items used for this card:
X254 Cards & Envelopes Bulk pack …https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=239
X5974 Raspberry Cardstock (retired but still available) … https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10264
Z3239 Sliver Glitter Paper … https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9351
Z3132 Watercolor Paints … https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=8637&ci=6273
Z4575 Black LePen … https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17099&ci=25638
D2215 Remember This Moment Stamp Set … https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=18520
Z1279 VersaMat … https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=3385
Z1836 Non-Stick Micro-tip Scissors … https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7190
You can find more products from Close To My Heart on my website …https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/
February 6, 2024
Featured Paper Collection this month “Sweet Memories”
This month the paper collection “Sweet Memories” is the featured paper of the month. It is such a beautiful paper collection with soft colors and shabby chic design as well as some simple prints. Love the combinations and paired with our Mix-In papers from the Jan-Feb Idea Book they make the perfect base for lots of cards or many more layout. Use grey or mist for neutral support. You can lean more towards the pink/mullberry for a more feminin touch or you pick the periwinkle/ sage colors for a more masculine outcome. Either way this paper works with a lot of different occasions.
Here are just a few products in the “Sweet Memories” line.. https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=feb24
#craftingwithaview #ctmh #ctmhsweetmemories #ctmhcardmaking #ctmhscrapbooking #ctmhstamps #ctmhworkshops #CTMH #digital #ctmhdigital
February 5, 2024
February - Stamp of the Month “Say it with flowers”
A New Month and a New Stamp Of The Month is here. In February we “Say it with Flowers” and this set is a must have in my books. You can never have enough flowers and these come with matching dies if you like. Love the individual flowers and the bouquet plus the font use is so delicate, but at the same time stamps like a charm. Watch out for more sample to come 💕
You find the set and more info to it at https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/sotm.aspx
Remember, it is only available during the month of February and if you place an order for $50 or more you will get this set for $5 (and the stamp and die set for only $21.95) …VIP you get this set for FREE with your qualifying order and remember you also get a $5 discount on the die version. Let me see what you create with this set…
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February 2, 2024
NEW! A Gnome for All Seasons - Spring Special
A new month and a new super cute “Gnomes for All Season” Special. Yes, it’s spring in the gnomes world💐. If you loved our Gnomes for All seasons series so far, you will enjoy the spring too. While autumn and winter is still available (in parts), this one just went live yesterday. Have a look at the gorgeous paper pack, the cute stamps set and dies and the darling acrylic shape embellishments. Oh and yes, there is more….bundles, cardstock oh mei so much more….Have a look for yourself and see all available items right here: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2402-gnomes-for-spring.aspx
#craftingwithaview #ctmh #ctmhgnomesforallseasons #ctmhgnomesforallseasonsspring #ctmhgnomesforspring #ctmhworkshops #CTMH #card #ctmhcards #ctmhcardmaking #ctmhcardstock #ctmhscrapbooking