Dream Pop Starburst Scrapbook Layout

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I’m really kinda loving all of the starburst cards that peeps are posting on Pinterest so I thought I’d give it a try using the Dream Pop Paper. This kit is perfect for this technique because you have so many patterns to choose from! I also created some quick and simple pinwheels using the embossed… [Read On]

Join Close to My Heart Today!!!

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I know I’ve been talking a lot about joining Close to My Heart and getting that New Consultant Starter Kit! But you’ve only got about 10 more days to get the Kit AND the Dream Pop Paper Pack and I don’t want you to miss out. So I’ve created a fun infographic to help visually… [Read On]

Online Paper Craft Class

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Hey y’all. Are you ready to try something new? I know that this a super busy time of year. But why not carve out an hour for yourself to attend this fun new class from Close to My Heart and Big Picture Classes? This “Think Happy Thoughts” project features a sturdy kraft tube, bright papers,… [Read On]

CTMH Convention Swaps – FAQs

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{I’m re-posting this for any first-time CTMH Convention goers} One of the super cool things that goes down at Convention are swaps.  Consultants bring 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 or more of their favorite card(s) and exchange them with other Consultants.  It goes on before session, between sessions and after sessions  at lunch, breaks, etc. … [Read On]

Happy Mother’s Day – Dream Pop

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Hey girlies – Happy Mama’s Day!!! I hope that you are having a fabulous day. I know I have ’cause I got to go into the studio and create. After an amazing day yesterday at the Harmony Methodist Mother’s Day Crop and teaching a super fun Happy Birthday Layout to 30 scrappers, I was so… [Read On]

Don’t Touch My ‘Stache Luggage Tag

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Okay, I’ve been dying to share this with you and since I think just about everyone got their’s now…here it is: I am so wicked excited to go to Orlando with my girlies from the Let’s Get Fancy Team for Close to My Heart’s Annual Convention at the end of June. And I wanted to… [Read On]

Alcohol Based Markers from CTMH

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Did you know that CTMH now carries Alcohol Based Markers? Well, we do. They are fantastic AND affordable at only $5.95 for a 2 marker set. Check out this video from the corporate office with some great tips on using them: The Alcohol Based Markers from CTMH make coloring so much fun. Here’s a card I… [Read On]

CTMH Dream Pop Scrapbook Layout

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Are you as crazy for Dream Pop as I am?!? Have you ordered your kit yet? I thought I’d show you a simple but super pretty layout that I created using the Dream Pop kit: I absolutely adore these bright vibrant colors – strawberry, banana, mint, tangerine and raspberry. Those aren’t CTMH colors, you say?… [Read On]

Dream Pop – May Special from CTMH

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Okay. I have seriously been trying to figure out how to fit all of the goodness that is going on with this National Scrapbooking Month, Dream Pop promo into one post. So bear with me – there’s A LOT going on here! In a previous post for the Dream Pop Hop, I posted this video… [Read On]

Pinwheel Card- May Stamp of the Month

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Okay, so I’m a little partial to this May Stamp of the Month, Pinwheel…but first, thanks for hopping over from Jen’s Blog. So here’s why: Yep – the art department at Close to My Heart used the pictures I sent them of Cate for their scrapbook layout artwork for this fantastic Pinwheel stamp set. So… [Read On]