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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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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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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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1 Jul 2015

July Stamp of the Month Class Project

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

Happy Canada Day!  It feels a lot like a Saturday around here.  We’ve been doing work outside and inside and I’ve even gotten the chance to do some crafting in my studio.  We’ll get to watch our neighbourhood fireworks later … Continued

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22 Jun 2015

New Card Buffet Class is Almost Here!

by Krista | posted in: Cards, Workshops | 0

Hi everyone!  I’m so excited about this new type of class I’m doing, called a Card Buffet.  You get to create as many cards as you like, in 2 hours, for just $20!  And, if there are still seats available, … Continued

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This stunning new paper suite is called The Good L This stunning new paper suite is called The Good Life. Check out that cardmaking stamp set, and the beautiful papers and, well, I love it all.

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Life has been crazy for me lately, getting everyon Life has been crazy for me lately, getting everyone in our house ready for 3 different schools, and our kitchen prepped for renovations, which just started on Saturday. I'm finally here, ready to share about the AMAZING new products that released on the 1st.
First up, our new catalogues and stamp of the month!

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ACK! I forgot to tell you! Our Labour Day Weekend ACK! I forgot to tell you! Our Labour Day Weekend sale started an hour ago! 
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