Creating with Canvas...

Oops! And the winner is .....

I thought I had posted the winner for February of the Soft Kitty mug but I guess I didn't.  Not sure what happened.  With me, who knows?

Anyway .....

The winner of the Soft Kitty mug, by random drawing using Random.org is ...

GAIL M!!!!!

Gail, will bring the mug with me to club night.  See you Tuesday!

Congrats!

Win This ... !!!

I  know this isn't craft related but it kind of is.

If you LOVE Big Bang Theory as much as me, you'll understand why I HAD to buy this mug when I saw it on Pinterest which led me to an Etsy shop which led to my PayPal account becoming smaller.  :-)  (My husband just shook his head.  LOL)

More to the point, today this lovely treasure arrived and could not wait to use it. 

Even more to the point, I bought TWO of these!  One for one of you - coffee not included. LOL

Which one of you?  Well, that is where the fun begins!

During the month of February, everyone who orders $50 or more (before shipping and taxes) of Close To My Heart product from me (personally or on my shop site) will get their name entered into a draw for the twin of this mug.  It's all boxed up and ready to go! 

ALSO, since the February Constant Campaign is a digital special, I will be offering a private special through me (cannot be used on my shop site).  This is through me only and is not offered through Close To My Heart. 

During the month of February, everyone who orders the $50 worth of Close To My Heart products - before shipping and taxes - not only gets their name entered for the super special mug, they also get the Stamp of the Month for FREE.  That is a total savings of $7.59 ($5.00 plus shipping and taxes).

Want in?  Drop me a line at my EMAIL.  :-)

Random Stamping

Learn how to create a random pattern for a background design on your paper. Just stamp the image of your choice randomly on the page for results that are unique and stunning!

Create Your Own Patterned Paper

Learn how to create your own patterned paper with a tone-on-tone stamping design that will give your new paper a professionally designed look!

Whooo's Your Valentine?

The Whooo’s Your Valentine kit is the key to creating your own goody-filled valentines with sneak-peek products such as the My Creations™ treat tubes and glitter paper. Watch the video to learn how to create your own valentines that everyone is sure to love!

Basic Stamping Techniques

Learn about generational stamping, coloring in stamped images, and creating your own stamped pattern by going back to the basics for results you’ll love!

Cricut Cards and Envelopes

Learn to create cards, envelopes, and more with the Close To My Heart Cricut® Artiste cartridge. Move beyond flat cut-outs for more creative freedom

How to Kiss - with Stamps

"How to Kiss—with Stamps" features a stamping technique called kissing for removing ink from a stamp to create a customized image.

CASE of the: Grey Dog

Finally, a crafty post! 

I've been running a monthly club for a while now but never seem to get the things we make posted - Time to put up or shut up!

I love being inspired by fellow consultants and the crafty world in general. It could be the colors, the design, the products, the theme ... Anything! 

CASE to me stands for Copy And Share Everything.  I have no problem giving credit where it's due.  Why re-invent the wheel? 

CASE of the: is, I am hoping, go to be a regular feature on my blog.  Stay tuned!

We did this card a while ago and I love the cuteness of it.

 

This card was lifted from the lovely and talented Vicki Wizniuk (of Wizard's Hangout) and you can find the original card HERE.

 

I did change a few things for the card, but for the most part it is exactly the same as Vicki's.

 

Supplies (all CTMH unless specified):

Stamp Sets:  A Bowwow (A1126)

Patterned Paper:  Pemberly (X7148B)

Cardstock:  Desert Sand, White Daisy

Inks:  Black

Markers:  Holiday Red, Pacifica, Grey Flannel

Embellishments:  are CTMH but can't remember what.  See?  This is what happens when I don't post right away!  LOL



Pigment Ink vs Dye Ink

Alcohol Marker Madness

Learn how to color stamps with your pair of coordinating alcohol-based markers that are sure to brighten a page, spruce up a card, and add pizazz to any project!

Coordinate with Cricut cuts!

Clearly the Best, Stamping with Close To My Heart: "Coordinate with Cricut® Cuts" highlights the unique ways to stamp coordinating Cricut® shapes and add them to your artwork.

Organize Your Craft Supplies

These intrigued me when I saw them in the Idea Book.  Definitely on my wish list.  :-)

Dauber Dynamite!

Base and Shade stamping ..... Love it!

Stamp Set Blowout!

With the new Idea Book starting August 1, I am doing something I've never done before ... purging my stamp sets to make room for the new ones!!! *gasp*

Click on the tab at the top of this page labelled "Stamp Set Blowout" for a list of what is available.I will be adding more as I go through my stash.  With 15 of the My Acrylix storage cases full, I don't have room for more!!!  (That's 225 stamp sets!!!)    Plus I have some stored outside of cases ... and that is not counting the duplicates and such that I've bought over the years that are stored in another room.  (I think I need a 12-step program!  LOL)

I can't possibly use them all so it's time to get strict with myself and only keep the ones I LOVE or they are super versatile (sentiments etc.)

Check them out and check back often ... I've only touched the tip of the iceberg!

A peek at a couple of our new Home Decor items

Get them while you can!

24 of our CTMH Exclusive Colors are retiring at the end of this month and I've included them below.  They are brining in 6 new colors so our color palettes will now have a total of 42 colors instead of 60.

If you've been building your collection and want to finish it off, now is the time!

Click on the name of each color located under each picture and it will take you to the page that includes the stamp pad, re-inker, cardstock, and marker. 

Hurry before they are gone!


Pansy Purple

Garnet

Petal

Spring Iris

Garden Green



Tulip



Vineyard Berry

Moonstruck

Dutch Blue

Sunny Yellow

Sunflower

Holiday Red

Amethyst



Lilac Mist



Heavenly Blue



Key Lime



Sunkiss Yellow

Taffy



Baby Pink



Vanilla Cream

Grey Flannel

Parchment

Brown Bag



Grey Wool



Idea Books are in the house! ... plus more news

The new idea books arrived at my door early this afternoon!  So excited.  Can't wait to sit down and devour each and every page.

Fall into one of the following categories?:

1. You’ve purchased from me in the last 12 months?

2. You belong to one of my clubs?

Then you get the new Idea Book for FREE!

Don’t fall into one of those categories?

1. You can view the Idea Book online AFTER August 1, 2012

OR

2. You can purchase one from me for $3.00 ($6.50 if it needs mailed) and you will receive a credit for your purchase price from your first order from the new Idea Book. 

I only bring in 25 so previous customers and club members get first dibs on my supply, then they are available on a first-come, first-serve basis after that.

One of my fave new items!

CTMH has ANOTHER Cricut cartridge, exclusive to CTMH!  So excited!

The  new collection is called Artiste

Again it has 700 exclusive images and features projects, interactive cards, awards, and so much more! I can't even begin to highlight all the features and images!  Check out the book for the cartridge HERE and see for yourself!

I got the following from the blog of another consultant who was at Convention and shared the following on her blog:  (Thanks Karen!)

Cutting and assembling the MANY 3-D items is a snap using the projects reference chart.

There is a separate step-by-step assembly book.

Each key has items that work together. For instance, if there are things that work together, they are on the same key. If they layer with each other: same key. Get the idea?

Many keys are themed for different things. For instance: wedding, birthday, space, etc. Cool beans!

If you have your 'Real Dial Size' off, all layering pieces will automatically cut to fit the bottom image, without having to resize. More cool beans!

Many of our new stamp sets coordinate with this cartridge. As you go through the new Idea Book, you will see many sets that have images that are outlined in red. Those items coordinate with Cricut images. It will specify which cartridge (Artiste {the brand new one} or Art Philosophy). When you receive your stamp set, you will see that it also tells you what size to cut the image as well as which page to find it on in the instruction book.

When you purchase the CTMY/Cricut Artiste Collection, you’ll get:
1 - Cartridge (with 700 exclusive images including themed projects, cards, font, shapes, cupcake liners, accordion and rolled flowers, and TONS of 3-D boxes, purses, and other items)
3 - new D-Sized coordinating stamp sets
3 - sheets of coordinating chipboard shapes (with speech bubbles, a mini album, and lots of banner shapes)
1 - project reference guide
1 - step-by-step assemble book

Other new items of interest:

- over 60 new stamp sets
- 8 new paper kits (and I LOVE them all!)
- 13 new Workshop on the Go kits
- over 50 new accents, accessories and tools (from new stamp scrubbers, to organizational items, to bling and new chipboard home-decor items)
- a new publication with card and layout patterns
- much MORE!!!

New Consultant Kit

You can now become a Close To My Heart consultant for as little as $49!

"Essentials" New Consultant Kit: only $49!

Isn't that amazing!?  $49!!!!  It's a great time to join my team and get $130 worth of product for only $49.  This is the Essentials kit.  For $99 you get the Masters Kit, which is everything you see above PLUS more supplies, more Idea Books, and all the forms you need to become a CTMH success story!

Join my team HERE!