Card Class Project January - 1/4

Finally I am getting back on track with things. It is hard sometimes to keep up with this social media stuff especially when you have a nice Christmas break behind you.

So let's get started with out class projects from January. Here is card No# 1 of 4:

Just for You … Thinking of You

We started the year with some simple to make cards. All you need is a few pieces of paper and some stamps.

The stamp sets used in this card are the Butterfly Friendship Stamp (this one comes with dies as well) and the
Stamp Of the Month for January (thinking of you).

I love the Butterfly Friendship stamps. You can use them in so many ways. Stamp the images and color them in or use the inside stamps which make it look like a watercolor image. The dies are a great extra to create 3-d elements.

We adhered the pattern papers and glitter paper to the front of the card base and raised the butterfly sentiment with some foam dots. Love the two-colored background of the sentiment.

Don't forget to decorate the inside as well.

If you have questions about this card or the classes, feel free to contact me.

Heart Happy Special

Heart Happy Special
Whether you are looking forward to Valentine's Day or just need a reason to celebrate the people and things that you love, Close to My Heart has you covered with the exclusive Heart Happy collection and two unique workshops. With the Heart Happy workshop, you can make one 12" x 12" layout, two 12" x 12" single pages, ten cards, and five tags. They've also taken this paper packet in a different direction with the Heart Happy Everyday Life™ workshop. Use this workshop to create a 6" x 8" Everyday Life™ album perfect for documenting any subject, including you and what you're currently loving! Review the information by clicking on the link below for all the details about the Heart Happy special and the two workshop options available with this exclusive paper collection.

Dates: ongoing - ends February 28, 2019

You can find all the details right HERE...

ABC Stamp Sets on Sale

Close to My Heart is celebrating 35 Years this year and there are so many specials on the way. We are starting the celebration today with a 35% off on our “Alphabet Stamp Sets”

You can find all sets that are on sale right HERE.

Welcome to 2019

I wish all of you a Happy and Healthy New Year 2019. Can you believe we are already two day into the new year? Well, I can since so many ideas and craft projects are piling up.

So where to start? Let's begin with the brand new Close to My Heart Seasonal Expressions book 1. This book is valid from January until April 2019.

You will find the book online by clicking HERE. 

For a personal copy of this new Idea Book feel free to contact me.

While I am sorting through all my things here I will change the appearance of this blog side a bit. Starting February 1st you will find all new projects, ideas and more right here. Up until then I will give you a few sneak peeks so check back often...

Starting February 1st this is my new schedule for blog posts:

Special Offers on Monday             - Sales, monthly specials and more

My Card Design! Wednesday        -  New card designs, ideas, projects and more

Scrap It! Friday          -  Scrapbooking, Page Layouts, Memory Making and more

While I will try my very best to stick with these days …. well sometimes life happens and things might come a day or two later, so please stay with me :-)

If you ever have questions to projects, products or techniques or anything else in this matter, please feel free to contact me any time.

Looking forward to seeing you back here in 2019. To make sure you don't miss out on any new posts, feel free to subscribe to my blog. Thank you so much and let's get 2019 started..... shall we?

Merry Christmas and A Happy and Healthy New Year

I like to wish all of you a

Merry Christmas

 &

A Happy and Healthy New Year.

Starting in January, all new blogposts and many new topics. I am so sorry about having neglected this side for a while, but time this year was way to short. I do hope to see you all back here in 2019. It will be a new start with card ideas, techniques and a weekly scrapbook page tutorial. Looking forward to seeing you here. Thanks you all for your support throughout the year and for being such loyal readers. 

Make sure to visit my Close to My Heart website after Christmas to find daily specials up to 50% off . Everyday new up until the end of the month.....yes, new everyday

Super Flash Sale on Friday

Close to My Heart - Flash Sale Coming Friday, October 26

Celebrate the changing seasons with a 24-hour flash sale on my  Consultant website! The sale will begin at 5:00 pm (EST) on Friday, October 26, and end at 5:00 pm (EST) on Saturday, October 27! As with previous flash sales: 

- you need to order from my website

- products while supplies last

- no grace period 

Here is my website....make sure to join the Fall Collective Order https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/

Create Your Own Shaker Cards

 Shaker cards are really not that difficult to make, but they do need a little work. If you are new to this type of card I really suggest you try the "Cut Above Card Kit - Holiday Sparkle" (CC10189) from Close to My Heart. It has everything you need in it plus all things are cut and ready to go.

For those of you that plan on making a lot shaker cards, here is the basic product to start with:

"Thin Cuts - Shaker Window & Confetti" (Z4309):

These dies will cut the circle for the shaker window and the frame to go on the out side. The outside frame will have cut stitching on it too. The stars and hearts can be used as shaker elements.

Next, you need the acetate and foam to raise and seal your shaker part. CTMH made it really easy for you. You can order both items cut to size to fit the circle dies above. You will even get extra foam spacers to use on your card (these are the pieces from the inside of the foam circle.

"Shaker Window - Foam & Acetate" (Z4310):


The package contains 6 acetate circles and 6 foam circles.

 "Loose Sequins - silver or gold" (Z4304) or (Z4235):

Every shaker card needs something to shake right? So CTMH has a nice mixture of different size sequins and other embellishments. All you have to do is pick between the silver/blue or the golden/white.

You would also need a card base and envelope (X254), which CTMH has in a bulk package of 50 and design papers or cardstock. Well we have plenty of those in the Idea Book.

So you see, no matter if you are a beginner or pro we have you covert. If you like to know how to make a shaker card feel free to contact me. Stay tuned more to come....

Add Some Holiday Sparkle With A Shaker Card Set

I know it has been quite here in September, but honestly I don't know where this month went. On top I had some post prepared to go only, but it doesn't do you any good if you forget to hit the publish button, right?

Well back on track I want to show you this absolutely super cute shaker card kit we have in stock for the month of October. Taking about making shaker cards easy, this is it. Everything in this kit is precut and stamped.

But we can always put our own special spin on it can't we? This kit will make 12 festive shaker cards and like I set with a few extras you might have in your stack or things you can order with it, you can create some really cute Christmas Cards.

Right now you can order the Holiday Sparkle Bundle (CC101810) including the acetate, foam, embellishments, shaker sparkles, card bases and a D-sized stamp set for just $38.95. That's only around $3 per card plus you keep this stamp set for future projects:

In case you would like just the stamp set, well we have you covered too. You can order the stamp set "Love with All the Trimmings" (CC10188) for $18.95.

Last but not least, if you don't need the stamp set or the bundle for that matter, here is an option for you too:

You can order just the kit "Cut Above Card Kit - Holiday Sparkle" (CC10189) for only $29.95. Yes that is $ 2.50 per card...wooooowwwwww


I hope you will try this new set since it is only available from October 1st - October 31st and like always while supplies last!

Check back tomorrow to see how you can create your own designed shaker cards with brand new products that make it super easy. 

Shipping and taxes are not included in the prices mentioned above. If you are planning on visiting the Oakland Fair Fall Camp Scrap next weekend make sure to stop by my booth and you can make one of these little cuties....with a special twist to it :-)

The Brand New Close to My Heart Holiday Expressions Book

It is here! The brand new Close to My Heart Holiday Expressions book in available online for you.

CLICK HERE … CLICK HERE … CLICK HERE … CLICK HERE

Have fun checking out all the new items and papers. Don't miss out on a free copy of the Idea Book when you order from my website during the month of September. Yes, no matter how small or big your order is, you will get a Free Book as long as you place it in your basket before checking out.

Let me know if you have questions and enjoy the book!