One-button Card Creation

Last weekend I made this fun accordian card (thanks for the inspiration, Chris) for a co-worker who is going to be leaving. I used my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to make all the cuts (including the card base). And all the shapes are cut from the same button on the Cricut cartridge! Want to learn more? Contact me today.

Five for Free in February!

If you haven't tried Studio J^®  yet, February is the month to start creating in Close To My Heart's online studio scrapbook software. Double your layouts with our Five for Free promotion! For each Studio J^® 5-pack you purchase this February, you’ll get one free 5-pack.  That means you get 10 layouts for just $55—that’s just $2.75 per page, with free shipping! Visit my website to purchase your 5-packs. 


As an added bonus, Close To My Heart has provided step-by-step instructions to get you started with the following layouts. I made each layout in less than 1 hour! Click here for detailed instructions for these featured Studio J projects.

Happy Valentine's Day!

This year, I repurposed my CTMH ribbon containers to hold these decadent, booze-filled homemade truffles. Sure to put a smile on my Valentine's face! And as it turns out, these tasty treat holders meet the requirements for this weeks Heart 2 Heart challenge -- extra bonus! Hope your day is filled with truffles & love.

For the One You Love - H2H

This week's Heart 2 Heart challenge is to make something for someone you love. I made this heart Valentine for my mom (who is one of my biggest fans & supporters); I love making stuff for her because I know she appreciates all the work I put into it! And the LOVE frame will hold a photo of me & my love; hoping to take a nice photo together on Valentine's Day. I found both wood bases at Hobby Lobby (my new favorite place) & I went crazy cutting spiral flowers with my AP cartridge. The Cherry-O (retired) paper packet was the perfect base...I loved that packet. What are you making for your loved ones this year?

3D Challenge - H2H

Here's my submission to the Heart 2 Heart challenge this week. I used the Typeset paper packet & the pillow box from Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. The tag is from the Rock the Block stamp set. Just in time for Valentine's Day :)

Cricut Art Philosophy Collection

Did you get a Cricut for Christmas? Then the CTMH Art Philosophy collection is for you! With over 700 unique shapes (many that coordinate with CTMH MyAcrylix stamp sets), including rosettes, gift boxes, and lace, you'll learn how to create beautiful artwork with incredible ease. Check out this video to see all the items included in the collection.

Introducing...Pemberley

Here’s a peek at of one of the paper packets in the new idea book which is available online today. You like? Check out the eight fabulous new papers that Close To My Heart has created for your paper crafting pleasure! New Idea Book/Catalog