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Family Is Forever Gift Bag
As I said before I think the September Stamp of the Month, Family Is Forever is a great addition for any scrapbook or card maker. Here I have used it along with a cut from the Artise Cricut cartridge, on page 79. Once the bag was cut I inked up the stamp in Chocolate,...
#30yearsofhappy SWAK box
I know what a funny title but it is a super cute project! It is not very big but I thought it was perfect to compliment the #30yearsofhappy stamp set. I cut the box from pg.38 in the Cricut Artiste cartridge in White Daisy, then I stamped the whole box alternating...
Tool Time Tuesday
This weeks tools are re-inker and the spray pen. I love to play with the re-inker in other ways then just to re-ink your stamp pads, and the spray pen is a natural complement. The spray pens can be used over and over again as long as you take care of them. Here is a...
#30yearsofhappy Cupcakes
So yesterday was my 18th Wedding Anniversary, so to celebrate we had cupcakes after dinner. This year Jeanette Lynton's 30th anniversary in the industry. See the connection? No? Here it is... September is National Stamping Month, and Close To My Heart is ready to...
Family Is Forever Card
What a great stamp we have this month for the Stamp of the Month in September, it is called Family is Forever. I think it is a great stamp set for a scrapbooker as well as the card maker. Here is the first card I have made with the stamp set. It was a super quick card...
Tool Time Tuesday
Here is the next in the series Tool Time Tuesday. The Spritz and Cleaner! These are an essential when stamping. Even if you have the products already this video is a great reminder of how to use them and the proper care. Enjoy! Chris
Multi Colour Owloween
I have to say- I have had a real Hoot with the Stamp of the month, this month! Haha!! This card features the Fundamental paper, which creates the belly band for the flat card. I thought it was cute for something different. The multi coloured owl is coloured with the...
Tool Time Tuesday
This has been a fun new feature this month where I have lighted a new tool each Tuesday. Close To My Heart has some great tools you everyone, the scrapbooker, card maker, crafter, and even a seamstress. Yes, your read right. Anyone who knows me knows this next tool is...
Another What A Hoot card
So if one is good then two must be better? This is my second What a Hoot card this month but I think they look completely different from each other. I love the colour combination of purple, green and orange for Halloween. There is a little accent of the new Black...