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]

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]

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]

Stampers Delight! Only 36 hours left…

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Do you love to make cards? Add stamped images to your scrapbook layouts? Customize any project using coordinating ink colors and stamps? Then the April promotion from Close to My Heart (with only 36 hours to go) is JUST FOR YOU!!! For only $49 you will get EIGHT new stamp sets in your Starter kit!… [Read On]

I’m a Papercraft Superstar!

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A few months ago I received an email from Cat Morley asking if I would be interested in being featured on her website, Cut Out + Keep. Ummm, YES! Cut Out + Keep is an online community to make and share step-by-step craft tutorials. Be inspired, start new projects, learn how-to, discover crafts, make friends and… [Read On]

Sugar n’ Spice Vox Box – Product Reviews

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A couple of months ago, I signed up on a product review site called Influenster cause it looked like fun. I was SO delighted when I received an email telling me I had been selected to receive the March Sugar n’ Spice Vox Box – whooo hooo. Though I really had no idea what to… [Read On]