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!