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Cedar & Pine Scrapbooking Workshop
I am super excited to say that I have finished the second workshop from the November/December Idea Book. It is time to reveal my Cedar & Pine Scrapbooking Workshop. The Cedar & Pine has a more tradition feeling to the collection. There are cute Nutcrackers and...
Holly Jolly Scrapbooking Workshop
Surprise Christmas is here......not really but the Holiday products from Close to My Heart were released early!! They were actually released on October the 15th, two weeks ahead of schedule. The November/December Idea Book is chalk full of all sorts of Holiday cheer,...
Spooktacular Scrapbooking Workshop
Spooky, scary and oh so cute!! Have you seen the Spooktacular collection from Close to My Heart it is adorable!! I had so much creating this workshop!! I could hardly wait to share. This is one of the limited edition collections so make sure to grab all your supplies...
Hawthorn Scrapbooking Workshop
How very exciting...it is time to reveal my next scrapbooking workshop. This new Idea Book cycle is so quick but so far I am keeping up!! Phew!! There are two collections in the current September-October Idea Book, one is called Every Little Things (workshop below)...
Every Little Thing Scrapbooking Workshop
Wait until you see this new collection....you are going to love it!! One of the first new collection from the September/October Idea Book is called Every Little Thing and it a beautiful. This new collection features the new Color of the Year, Julep and another...
Chris’ Creative Club
Hello everyone! It is time to update some information for the next edition of Chris' Creative Club! Close to My Heart has made some changes to the Idea Book cycle and this might take me some time to get used to but I will still be offering the Club and it might have...
Some Seaside Bring Pack the Pack and Share the Joy Mash-ups
I have been having so much fun with some 'live' videos on my business Facebook page, HERE. I know that there are a few specials going on from Close to My Heart right now, so I thought it was time to play! Maybe I should start at the beginning and discuss the specials...
Seaside-Bring Back My Pack Workshop
Good news for everyone that has been asking....Seaside-Bring Back My Pack Scrapbooking Workshop is ready to go!! I am sure you have all heard the story by now but the first time Close to My Heart released Seaside it was my very first workshop!! There have been so many...
35th Anniversary File Sale
I have decided that it is time for me to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Close to My Heart on a more personal level. I get asked all the time about a file sale so here we go!! This will be pretty easy....for the next 35 days I will be offering a file sale. The sale...








