December 20, 2021

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.


 

December 18, 2021

December 17, 2021

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 15, 2021

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


 

December 11, 2021

November Card Class Project 3 - 2021 Video

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



December 10, 2021

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. 

December 4, 2021

December 3, 2021

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

December 1, 2021

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.