CTMH Announcement

 New Announcement from CTMH:

The Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book will be the last to include the following products, which are now available on a "While Supplies Last" basis:

**Exclusive Inks™ Markers
**Textiles
**Faux Leather albums

*** GET the Albums, Fabric and Markers Before they are GONE...

Go to www.stampandscrap.ctmh.com

Join one of the parties there-
(Your order will Still SHIP directly to YOU) and stock up on your Favorite Products TODAY!!

Embossing is Boss

During the month of February, you are eligible to receive your choice of a new embossing

folder FREE (a savings of $8.95!) for every 2 packs of bulk single color or combo card-

stock you purchase. Pick from our 5 new folder designs—dot, chevron, quatrefoil, damask,

or stripe—when you make a qualifying purchase. Add a touch of texture and flair to every

cardstock project you create—gorgeous and easy! This offer is only valid while supplies

last, so make sure to get your order in early!

Timberline Paper Packet

For this layout I used the new Timberline Paper Packet ( X7182B) with the Wooden Embellishments ( Z1864).  I only used one B&T paper from the paper pack with the wood look because of our photos were taken outside in the woodsy area, I also used the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge ( Z1096) for the Blessed Title. 

Here is some up close photos of the Wooden embellishments.

I also used some of the round durable studs, they are retired but they went so well with the layout colors.

Happy Scrappin' and Stampin'

Picture My Life Scrapbooking

Have a lot of photos to scrapbook? Watch the video to see how to create countless unique scrapbook pages with the simple and versatile Picture My Life™ Scrapbooking Program. Contact me for more information.

This is  a really easy way to display your photos and get them into a scrapbook in no time.

February Stamp of the Month

February 2014: Wild about Love

S1402 Wild about Love, set of 9

Recommended Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000)
2" × 2" (Y1003)
3" × 3" (Y1006)

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

February 2014: Wild about Love (S1402)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

Incredibly Cool Crafts

In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!

Materials Needed

1. S1402 My Acrylix™ Wild about Love
2. Z1939 Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment
3. Z1920 Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape
4. Z1921 Bakers Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment
5. Z1928 Durables Triangle Studs
6. Z1838 5" × 7" Hinged Display Tray
7. Z1851 Scallop Border Punch
8. Z1686 Cricut^® Art Philosophy Collection

Required Tools

1. 1385 White Daisy Cardstock
2. 1275 Outdoor Denim Cardstock
3. 1292 Crystal Blue Cardstock
4. Z2117 Crystal Blue Exclusive Inks™ Pad
5. Z2140 Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks™ Pad
6. Z2118 Desert Sand Exclusive Inks™ Pad
7. Z2164 Sorbet Exclusive Inks™ Pad
8. Z2191 Sunset Exclusive Inks™ Pad
9. Z1375 Kraft Cardstock
10. Z1311 1 1/4" Circle Punch
11. 3505 Watercolor Pencils
12. Z1979 EK Tools™ Journaling Pen
13.   Thread
14.   Staples

12" × 12" I Think I Love You Page

Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern found on page 40 of our Make It from Your Heart™ Volume 2 how-to publication for inspiration.

• Cut the following Cricut^® Art Philosophy shape using paper of choice:
  • 1 3/4" <Shape2> (p. 36)
  • 1" <font> “I think”
  • 1 1/4" <font> “I Love You”
• Cut rectangles from White Daisy cardstock to use both as photo mats and journaling space.
• Sand edges of photos before placing on photo mats for rustic touch.
• Stitch around edges of papers and through die-cut fonts, if desired.
• Use rock ’n’ roll stamping technique to stamp fox image using Sunset and Sorbet inks.
• Embellish with stamped accents and antiqued silver Durables triangle studs, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

4 1/4" x 5 1/4" I Love You Card

Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern found on page 42 of our Make It from Your Heart™ Volume 2 how-to publication for inspiration.

• Cut the following Cricut^® Art Philosophy shape using paper of choice:
  • 2" Accent 4 <5> (p. 35)
• Stamp “I Love You” sentiment in Cocoa ink onto die-cut circle.
• Hand stitch around edges of stamped accent if desired.
• Stamp fox image in Sunset ink, trim, sponge edges with Desert Sand ink, and create eyes and nose using EK Tools™ journaling pen.

Hey Foxy Hinged Display Tray

Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.

• Cut the following Cricut^® Art Philosophy shape using paper of choice:
  • 1 1/4" <Shape3> (p. 46)
  • 1 1/2" <Heart3> (p. 69)
  • 1 1/2" <Rctngle6> (p. 45)
• Wrap Cashmere metallic baker’s twine around photos and top knotted twine with antiqued gold Durables triangle studs.
• Sponge edges of stamped sentiment and journaling strips using Desert Sand ink.
• Stamp stump image in Outdoor Denim ink onto White Daisy Cardstock; trim. Color stump with watercolor pencil.
• Stamp heart image in Crystal Blue ink, trim out, and adhere on edge of tray divider for dimension.

New Spring/Summer Idea Book

Today the new Spring/Summer Idea Book goes live on my website, There are lots of great items.  Cant wait to show you some artwork.

Check out the idea book here