CTMH Retiring Products + Got Candy? + Creativity in Motion Specials

Monday, August 31, 2020

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

It's almost September, can you believe it???
CTMH has 2 new catalogs coming out tomorrow!!! 
So, that means some products are retiring - Paper Colections, inks, some SVGs and stamp sets...if you want these, make sure you purchase them today!
(scroll down if you want to see some NEW stuff!)

Disney Inspired Collection, but it can be used for so many other themes like Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Vacations, School, etc...

Here's a video of Happiest Place on Holiday/Christmas Cards:




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The kit includes an exclusive stamp set, a mini stamping block, Summer Vibes Picture My Life Cards, and a Story by Stacy 4" x 4" album

There was a CTMH Kids Craft Event (August 21, 2020) on the Close to my Heart Facebook page. You and your kids can still watch it and make the project.

No purchase is necessary if you just want to watch it with your kids and get some ideas. 



If you have more than one child, you can order one kit HERE, and then order separate mini 4" x 4" albums HERE and Summer Vibes PML cards HERE. They can share the stamp set that comes in the main kit.




The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely changed a lot about our daily lives, and we know that crafters everywhere want to be able to account for and respond to those changes in our crafting! Here are some My Acrylix® stamp sets and some FREE SVG files to go with them. 
Use these items to preserve memories, make thoughtful cards, and incorporate current events into whatever craft projects you are working on.

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August Stamp of the Month - Floral Celebration stamp set



With a minimum qualifying order ($50), get your D-sized Stamp of the Month for just $5! Or order it at full retail price ($18.95)!

Set of 20
Recommended Blocks:
 1" x 1" (Y1000), 1" x 3½" (Y1002),  2" x 2" (Y1003), 1" x 6½" (Y1005), 3" x 3" (Y1006)

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Last day to order from retiring July/August and Core catalogs!


Here are the retiring colors:


Some items from the Jul-Aug Catalog may carry over and be available online only while supplies last, but there is no guarantee. 

Order your favorites HERE before they are gone.

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There's a Clearance Section...
...check it out HERE to see if there's anything you want before they are gone!

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Now some NEW Stuff!!!


Save 20% on the Got Candy? Product Bundle!



Offer available from August 7 through October 31, 2020 while supplies last. 

and



You are invited to a virtual event filled with creativity and fun in celebration of National Stamping Day on Saturday, September 19! Everyone is welcome to join in and watch the FREE event on our Close To My Heart Facebook Page, but you’ll want to get the items below in order to join in on the fantastic creative projects that we’ll be demonstrating during the event! 

Watch the Close To My Heart Corporate Facebook Page for further updates on this great event!


Snuggle Up Merry Everything Card + Process Video

Saturday, August 29, 2020

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I have this cute bunny card to share today + a video:


I wanted a "snow scene" and this paper was perfect! I doodled a frame around the panel and added strips of papers from the same paper pack.
I stamped sentiment and layered with a "masterboard" piece I had stamped for a previous project.

Supplies:
Twinkle (retired - I have one available HERE)
Faber-Castell marker


Process Video:


Challenges:

Scrapbook {Sat}: Blissey & Belle Scrapbook Page + Process Video

{Fri} Faves: CTMH Craft With Heart Card Subscription (May-August 2020)

Thursday, August 20, 2020

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Usually, I don't buy Card/Scrapbook/Craft Subscriptions...but I loved the exclusive stamp set from the May-Aug 2020 Craft With Heart Card Subscription (from Close To My Heart), that I had to do it...

It comes with all supplies, and for this box, you just need extra adhesive of your choice as it comes with extra foam tape for your projects, if you choose to use them.

My boys loved creating these cards with me, especially the shaker cards...here's a video (my 9 year-old son is making the first shaker card):



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Here are the cards you will be able to create (24 cards total, 2 of each design) and the stamp set:

You can follow the designs or alter them using different stamps and/or orientation 
(you can see examples in the video).

And I added the Aug Scrapbook Layouts, if you're not into card making:


Check them out on my CTMH Shop
(or click HERE)


Donuts and Flowers

{Sun} Sweets: Happiest Place + Beary Christmas

Sunday, August 16, 2020

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I saw a few challenges and "had to" make another Christmas card:


Detail of Glitz Sea Sparkle markers + Copic marker (on bear):

The holographic foiled paper is from CTMH Happiest Place, a paper collection that's Disney-inspired, but the gorgeous patterns work for so many other themes!!!

Stamp set is CTMH Beary Christmas Scrapbooking Stamp Set and it comes with Thin Cuts.

And I added some washi tapes from my stash.

Challenges:

1. ABC Christmas Challenge: P, Q, and R are for? (P = Pine Trees, Q = Quiet)

2. Christmas with the Cuties #40 Theme: Christmas Animals

3. Christmas Craft Creations Aug: Animals

{Sat} Sketches: A Bunch of Cards

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Hello, Kraftie Friends!


I have a "few" cards to share today...all were inspired by sketch challenges, except the first one:

Card #1: Fancy Fold Card


Detail of Glitz Sea Sparkle Marker:



Card #2



Card #3
I filled a panel with stamped images and trimmed it into the patterned squares

{Thu} Tutorial: Garden Tags Pocket Cards + Video

Thursday, August 13, 2020

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!


I have a quick Tutorial Video to share today...how to add some pockets to your cards:


You can use the pockets to add tags, gift cards, etc...you can also apply this in scrapbooking, for journaling tags or cards, memorabilia, and more!

These are the 2 cards I made for tags...

Pocket #1, using double sided paper:


Pocket #2 (I added a sentiment on this one):


Here's the back of the tags. The recipient can reuse them:


Supplies:
retired CTMH Stamp of the Month
Alcohol-based markers
Tim Holtz Distress markers


B&W Slimline Christmas Card

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Now, I'm officially addicted to slimline cards...here's one more:
I used one of the Happiest Place Collection foiled patterned paper and a retired CTMH stamp set.

Challenges:


{Sun} Sweets: Variations on a Theme- Floral Celebration Cards

Sunday, August 9, 2020

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!


I made a few cards with a basic design, but different colors & patterns...the original is the one-layer colored card on the left:
I used Floral Celebration (CTMH) and stamped the flowers in different colors, then colored/outlined some using Glitz Sea Sparkle Markers (Jane Davenport).
The card on the right is monochromatic (for a challenge) - I just colored the main flower and sentiment with a blue Glitz Sea Sparkle Marker.

The third card is more layered (see below). I put it next to the one-layer card for comparison:
I stamped the flowers on a smaller panel, and added the sentiment on a banner. I also cut out the main flower and added on the card with foam dot for more dimension.

Which one did you like the most?

Challenges:

Card #2

Card #3




August Kraftie Kit - Floral Celebration Slimline Card Kit

Saturday, August 8, 2020

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I have a new Card Kraftie Kit available!

Pre-Cut/Stamped Kraftie Kits for local pick up or shipped to you includes 6 slimline cards + envelopes!

Check the purchase options below:

(allow 2 weeks for delivery - deadline to order is August 31, 2020 - if you'd like it by mid-September):
  • Pre-Cut/Stamped and bagged for easy assembly + Instructions
  • Entered into drawings for HOSTESS REWARDS
  • Become a member of my FB VIP Group

2. Pre-Cut Mailed Kit - $33 (shipping included)
(allow 2 weeks for delivery - deadline to order is August 31, 2020 - if you'd like it by mid-September):
  • Pre-Cut/Stamped and bagged for easy assembly + Instructions
  • Priority Shipping
  • Entered into drawing for HOSTESS REWARDS
  • Become a member of my FB VIP Group
3. Adhesive Add-On - $13 (optional...you can use your own)
  • adhesive and
  • foam dots
If you order after August 31, 2020...please, allow 2 weeks for delivery if you order Pre-Cut Kraftie Kits. Summer Vibes Picture My Life Cards is from CTMH July-August 2020 catalog, so it's "While Supplies Last".

Order Pre-Cut + Add-On Options HERE!

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Don't want a pre-cut Kraftie Kit, but make your own? 
You can purchase the supplies online and I'll send you instructions!

Order from my CTMH Shop!

Minimum order of $50 - I'll send you instructions to make the (top 4) cards!
Minimum order of $100 - I'll mail you a pre-cut Kraftie Kit for FREE (all 6 cards)!!!

(Prices before tax + shipping. If you qualify and would like the instructions or FREE Kraftie Kit, please e-mail me at:
theleafstudio@gmail.com with requests)

August Stamp of the Month - Floral Celebration is $5 with a purchase of $50!!!


Online Order (you don't have to wait until mid-September to receive it):

  • Supplies List (top 4 cards):
Summer Vibes Picture My Life Cards
August Stamp of the Month - Floral Celebration (order at least $50 and you can purchase it for $5!!!)
3D Foam Tape and Adhesive (or grab from your stash)
Ink Pads in different colors of your choice (suggested: Black, Raspberry, Peacock, Lagoon, Paprika, Evergreen)
Acrylic Blocks for the stamps
Envelopes (from Amazon)

If you'd like to make all 6 cards, here are the additional supplies:
Cardstock: Kraft, Black
Stickles (color of your choice)

Card #1


Card #2


Card #3


Card #4


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Extras

Card #5


Card #6



Let me know if you have any questions!



Challenges - Card #1:




 
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