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16 Aug 2018

I’m having a Launch Party!

by Krista | posted in: Events, General Info | 0

I’m so excited…and I just can’t hide it… Our new Holiday Seasonal catalogue is coming September 1!  I’m having a Launch Party to celebrate.  You can come see lots of the new product (yes, my credit card has been BUSY!).  … 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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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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15 Aug 2016

Crazy Cat Stamp of the Month Page

by Krista | posted in: Layouts, Stamp of the Month, Workshops | 2

It’s only August but at Close To My Heart we’re already thinking about Halloween.  I will admit that Halloween is not my favourite thing.  My kids often ask for elaborate costumes and I have to talk them down to something … Continued

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25 Jul 2016

A Magical Convention

by Krista | posted in: Events, Layouts | 0

It’s been far too long since I last posted but it shows that life has been busy and, to be honest, I’ve enjoyed the things that have taken me away from my blog. Today’s layout is all about convention.  If … Continued

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17 Mar 2016

Join me in Burlington!

by Krista | posted in: Events | 0

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen the new crafting I’ve taken up: Bible Journaling.  Here are a few of the pages I’ve done. A photo posted by Krista Ritskes (@krista_simplycreating) on Feb 7, 2016 at 2:56pm PST … Continued

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7 Nov 2015

November Stamp of the Month: Mini Album

by Krista | posted in: Mini Albums, Stamp of the Month, Workshops | 0

This month we get to look toward the new year!  Here’s what the Stamp of the Month (SOTM) looks like: Isn’t it fun?  I saw all those goal-oriented sentiments and decided this set would be perfect for a goal mini … Continued

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1 Oct 2015

White Pines Christmas Layout: Stamp of the Month Class

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

I’m in love with October’s Stamp of the Month.  Seriously.  It’s so fun!  And it’s perfect for those Christmas photos in front of the tree.  Here’s the layout we’ll be making at my Stamp of the Month class on the … Continued

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11 Sep 2015

Watercolours and the September Stamp of the Month

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

Wow, life has been super busy!  I’ve had my Luau Launch Party where all sorts of new products were revealed, as well artwork I created with those new products.  I wanted to keep things under wraps until my guests saw … Continued

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10 Aug 2015

Zoe and the Stamp of the Month

by Krista | posted in: Cards, Events, Workshops | 0

If you’ve been watching my Facebook page or have received my latest email newsletter, you know there are exciting things happening right now! (If you aren’t receiving my newsletters, just pop up to the very top of the page and … Continued

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