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22 Mar 2021

Party Time Picture My Life Card Workshop

by Krista | posted in: Cards, General Info, Workshops | 0

I’m so excited to be back designing workshops and this one will be so fun! Sending cards is such a great way to lift someone’s day right now, while we continue to distance from each other. And what better time … Continued

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birthday cards, cards, workshops
16 Apr 2019

April’s Stamp of the Month is a Favourite

by Krista | posted in: Cards, Stamp of the Month | 0

This beautiful stamp set has been created with spring in mind. I love the fonts: a gorgeous script matched with other fonts. The butterflies and flowers are so fun to stamp with. I’ve seen some stunning projects with really neat … Continued

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19 Jul 2018

Here’s To You

by Krista | posted in: Cards, Layouts, Promotions | 0

    I promised all the details about the new product bundle Close To My Heart released on the 15th and here it is!  Here’s to You has a wedding theme, but it also can be used to celebrate any … Continued

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5 Feb 2018

Chelsea Gardens Card Workshop and a Little Update

by Krista | posted in: Cards, Workshops | 0

Hello everyone! Wow, life has been crazy lately.  Some of you know that our family is in the process of adopting from Haiti.  Soon after my last blog post we found out we had been matched with a little boy … Continued

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3 May 2017

9 Bright & Fun Cards You Can Make In a Snap

by Krista | posted in: Cards, workshop kits | 0

I know you’re pressed for creative time.  You’re probably thinking “Creative time??? I’m pressed for any kind of time!”  Life is busy, so before I get into all the new products that were just released I wanted to share my … Continued

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all occasion, birthday, cards, friendship
29 Mar 2017

You are “Tea”riffic, honest!

by Krista | posted in: Cards, Promotions | 0

I really love this month’s stamp of the month.  The tea cups are so fun to work with, even though I haven’t had as much time to play with them as I hoped.  Here’s a card I created with Hello … Continued

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card, encouragement, sale, SOTM
15 Mar 2017

Cross Canada Hop: en Francais!

by Krista | posted in: Cards | 14

Bonjour / Hola / Hello! Welcome to our March Blog Hop featuring CTMH stamp sets that are available in French, Spanish and English. When you flip through the catalogues those stamps are identified with a World globe. We have an … Continued

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birthday, blog hop, card, French
9 Feb 2017

Share Love and Paper Hugs with Operation Smile

by Krista | posted in: Cards, Workshops | 0

If you haven’t already guessed, I’m a huge supporter of Operation Smile. I’ve seen what a huge impact a medical mission has on people and I love that Close To My Heart has partnered with an organization that gives kids … Continued

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13 Oct 2016

October Stamp-of-the-Month Projects

by Krista | posted in: Cards, Layouts, Stamp of the Month | 0

We are back from Haiti and I’ve finally had some time to create!  It’s taken me some time to get back into the swing of things, and I may someday write a blog post about our experience, but for now … Continued

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card, Christmas, layout, SOTM
22 Sep 2016

September Stamp of the Month Projects

by Krista | posted in: Cards, Stamp of the Month | 0

I loved the projects in the catalogue that showcased this stamp set, I had to make them.  Here’s the first one: I really like this sentiment, what a wonderful thing to keep in mind. For this second card, I had … Continued

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cards, SOTM, Thanksgiving

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I completed the layout I started last week during I completed the layout I started last week during my Technique Tuesday! I love how it turned out.  I used Pattern 3 from the new Make It From Your Heart Vol. 5. I also dove into my stash of past Mix-In papers and old Complements. Any chipboard that isn't gold on this layout was coloured with Chipped Sapphire Distress Oxide as well. Then I also added some Sapphire Shimmer Brush splatters. 
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Scandinavian Art is totally on trend and our Stamp Scandinavian Art is totally on trend and our Stamp of the Month is perfect!  Get it at a discount this month only!  Unless you're a VIP customer.  Then you get it free. ;)
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Can I just say how much I love working with these Can I just say how much I love working with these Distress Oxide inks and the "thanks" thin cut?  Love!  I used White Pearl paper to cut the shadow for the sentiment which has a beautiful sheen that really doesn't photograph well.  And how fun is that Majestic Holographic paper!? 
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I had fun during Technique Tuesday this week! Her I had fun during Technique Tuesday this week!  Here is what I did with the piece I created during the live.  I cut it down just a bit and used Pearl paper and Black Ore paper for the sentiment.  Want to know how I made that colourful piece?  Click my link tree in my profile and click on over to YouTube. 
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