Happy 2022, Kraftie Friends!

A New Year, New Seasonal Catalog!

View it HERE (+ the Core Catalog)!

Join my Team as a Maker!

Click HERE to learn more!

Smitten Collection

Spread papercrafted love with scrapbook pages and cards made using the exclusive Smitten Paper Collection! This stunning collection features a new paper packet with coordinating sticker sheet, cardstock pack, stamp set, and Thin Cuts! Save 20% on the entire collection with the Smitten Product Bundle or the Smitten Workshop Kit, which also includes a few additional supplies for making a striking collection of scrapbook pages, cards, and treat holders!

You can also join us January 27 and 31 for virtual crafting events featuring the Smitten workshop artwork! Learn more on the Close To My Heart Facebook page!

Thank you for all your support!!!

Slimline Birthday Easel Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Here is a slimline Easel Card I made using retired CTMH stamps:

I took advantage of the patterned paper to create a Winter scene!

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Simon Says Mon: Party!

2. Simon Says Wed: It's Time to Party!

3. Cookie Challenge #163: December

4. AAA Birthday #32: An Easel Card

CTMH Boxing Week Sale!!! New Deals Every Day!!!

  Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Close out the year with some amazing savings from the Close To My Heart Boxing Week sale! 

This sale offers incredible deals each day from December 26 through December 31. With new offers posted daily at 12:00 am (MST) and expiring at 11:59 pm (MST) the same day...save on your favorite products, a selection of retired products, and an exclusive stamp bundle that will be available each day of the sale!
 
If you're a VIP Customer, all discounted items ordered as part of the sales count toward earning VIP Bank Credit. Shipping and handling will be based on the full retail value of sale items, and any items purchased using VIP Credit (or Rewards Your Way 50%-off items) will be redeemed at the full retail price. 

All of these offers are only available on my CTMH SHOP while supplies last, so be sure to place your orders before the sale ends!

SHOP HERE: https://lilian.ctmh.com/

{Sat} Kits: CTMH Craft with Heart Cardmaking Kit Christmas Cards

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I made these cards using an older CTMH Craft With Heart Cardmaking Kit...

Card #1

I didn't follow the suggested design for this card and created my own...I changed the orientation & the stamped sentiment and added the sequins.

Challenges:

1. WordArtWed #521-#522: AGoes

2. A Perfect Time to Craft #12-2021: AGoes

3. ABC Christmas: Y and Z (Z is for Zig-Zag)

4. Mix It Up #56: AGoes + optional twist of Black & White + 1 color

Card #2

I followed the suggested design on this card, but I added the sequins for an extra touch.

Card #3

Same design, but you could add more sequins or Glitter or Liquid Pearl dots, Shimmer Brush the die cuts, etc...

Here's a Process Video:

Here's the Current Kit...available until Dec 31 2021. 

You get cards/envelopes + die cuts + acrylic block + mini ink pad...all you need is adhesive of your choice!

December Kraftie Kit: Wonderland Scrapbooking Workshop Kit

  Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Here is Wonderland Scrapbooking Workshop Kit for December!

All you'll need is adhesive (+ optional foam tape) of your choice.

Wonderland Scrapbooking Workshop Kit

• Use the materials and easy-to-follow instructions in this kit to create three coordinating 12" × 12" two-page layouts:

Kit contents:
1 – Wonderland Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet (X7275S)
7 – cardstock sheets (2 Desert Rose, 1 Peach, 2 Wisteria, 1 Glacier, 1 Rosemary)
2 – exclusive patterned paper sheet; 12" × 12"
4 – exclusive printed die-cut sheets; 12" × 12"
1 – exclusive Wisteria cardstock die-cut sheet; 4" × 12"
1 – set of exclusive adhesive-backed dots
4 – Top-load 12" × 12" Memory Protectors™
photo placeholders & printed instructions

Additional supplies needed:
White Gloss Spray (Z5010, optional)
Black Journaling Pen (.01) (Z3515, optional)
Coral Pink LePen™ (Z1502, optional)
Teal LePen™ (Z1505, optional)
Thin 3-D Foam Tape (Z2060)
Quickie Glue™ Pen (Z1512)

Order this Kraftie Kit HERE or go to lilian.ctmh.com to see other Kits + supplies!

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Don't want a Kraftie Kit, but make your own? 

Download a FREE Cutting Guide HERE!

Mixed Media {Mon}: CAS Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a quick CAS card to share today...the stamp is from a retired Stamp of the Month, but you can use a similar image...

All you need is a decorative border punch or Cricut cut or a border Thin Cut (like these) for the background panel; one ink pad, some foam tape for dimension and either metallic pens or paint. The stamped image was fussy cut with Non-Stick Micro-Tip scissors.

Challenges:

1. STAMPlorations Dec CAS Challenge: Agoes optional Metallic + 1 other Color

2. Perfectly CAS #21: Tropical

3. WordArtWed #519-#520: AGoes

4. International Art & Soul #123: Use Dies or Punches

5. A Place to Start Dec #12: AGoes + Optional Twist A Blue Christmas

CTMH December Promotions!

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

December is here already!!!

If you need a quick gift idea, here it is:

Create DIY wooden ornaments in 4 styles, including one shaker style!

Each set of Merry Making wood ornaments makes three of the same style of ornament and also comes with coordinating SVG images to make it even easier to decorate your ornaments just the way you want them. Save 20% when you purchase the Merry Making Ornaments Bundle, which includes all four sets!

December Stamp of the Month - Owl Love You Forever

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $18.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! 

Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products. 

You can also purchase a Set (or extra Sets) at retail price HERE.

This month’s set is only available December 1–30.

DECK THE PALMS

Get festive with the Deck the Palms special, featuring a suite of products with a tropical Christmas twist! The paper packet features both tropical and Christmas designs, while stickers, stamp sets, accessories, and Thin Cuts can be used to make your projects more tropical or more Christmas—it’s up to you! Save on the complete collection of items when you purchase them in the Deck the Palms Product Bundle!

You can also get a discount when you purchase the three workshop bundles featuring Deck the Palms items. The Deck the Palms—Tropical Scrapbooking Workshop Kit creates 3 two-page layouts and one single-page layout with a tropical theme; the Deck the Palms—Christmas Scrapbooking Workshop Kit also creates 3 two-page layouts and one single-page layout, but with a tropical Christmas theme; and the Deck the Palms—Christmas Cardmaking Workshop Kit creates 18 delightful Christmas cards, three each of six different designs!

These workshop kits will be featured in FREE virtual crafting events on the Close To My Heart Facebook page! on December 3 and 9. Order your workshop kits right away so you can craft along with us! Visit the Facebook page for more details and to let us know you’ll be attending.

Smitten

If you'd like to get started on Valentine's projects...

Spread papercrafted love with scrapbook pages and cards made using the exclusive Smitten paper collection! This stunning collection features a new paper packet with coordinating sticker sheet, cardstock pack, stamp set, and Thin Cuts! Save 20% on the entire collection with the Smitten Product Bundle or the Smitten Workshop Kit, which also includes a few additional supplies for making a striking collection of scrapbook pages, cards, and treat holders!

You can also join us January 27 and 31 for virtual crafting events featuring the Smitten workshop artwork! Learn more on the Close To My Heart Facebook page!

Shop with me  HERE: https://lilian.ctmh.com/

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Thank you for supporting my CTMH business!

Coming tomorrow...

The Black Friday sale starts at 3:00 pm (MST) on November 26 and will end at 11:59 pm (MST) the next day. 

On Monday...

The Cyber Monday sale will begin at 3:00 pm (MST) on November 29 and will end at 11:59 pm (MST) the next day.

Available online only!!!

Shop HERE:

https://lilian.closetomyheart.com/

Embossed Faux Embroidered Thinking of You Card

  Hello, Kraftie Friends!

This card was made using one stamp set (Embroidered Card Front):

I placed the background stamp in my MISTI (you can purchase it through me, if you have a qualifying CTMH order) and stamped on a cardstock panel with Wild Berry ink pad. Then, I stamped it a second time with VersaMark ink pad and sprinkled the panel with glitter embossing powder from my stash. After heat setting it with a Heat Tool, I stamped the sentiment on, adhered the panel on card and added the stitching stamp on the sides.

Challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketches #511: A Sketch by Linda

2. WordArtWed #517-518: AGoes

3. Creations in Pink #38: AGoes in Mainly Pink

New CTMH Nov/Dec 2021 Catalog + Promotions

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Take a look at the newest Close to My Heart seasonal Catalog - Nov/Dec 2021:

View all the catalogs HERE!

DECK THE PALMS

Get festive with the Deck the Palms special, featuring a suite of products with a tropical Christmas twist! The paper packet features both tropical and Christmas designs, while stickers, stamp sets, accessories, and Thin Cuts can be used to make your projects more tropical or more Christmas—it’s up to you! Save on the complete collection of items when you purchase them in the Deck the Palms Product Bundle!

You can also get a discount when you purchase the three workshop bundles featuring Deck the Palms items. The Deck the Palms—Tropical Scrapbooking Workshop Kit creates 3 two-page layouts and one single-page layout with a tropical theme; the Deck the Palms—Christmas Scrapbooking Workshop Kit also creates 3 two-page layouts and one single-page layout, but with a tropical Christmas theme; and the Deck the Palms—Christmas Cardmaking Workshop Kit creates 18 delightful Christmas cards, three each of six different designs!

These workshop kits will be featured in FREE virtual crafting events on the Close To My Heart Facebook page! on December 3 and 9. Order your workshop kits right away so you can craft along with us! Visit the Facebook page for more details and to let us know you’ll be attending.

Finally, as a special treat, anyone who signs up to become a Maker in November will be eligible to get a FREE Deck the Palms Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet and Deck the Palms Coordinating Cardstock! Learn more about becoming a Maker.

Offer available through December 31, 2021, while supplies last. 

Shipping & handling based on full retail price of all items.

Stamp of the Month - Nov 2021 - Created to Shine

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set valued at $18.95 for just $5—or you can get it for FREE as a VIP Customer! 

Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products. 

You can also purchase a Set (or extra Sets) at retail price HERE.

Shop with me  HERE: https://lilian.closetomyheart.com/

This month’s set is only available November 1–30.

French Dies {Fri} Faves: CTMH Window Thin Cuts

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

Thin Cut die cuts from Close To My Heart (CTMH) are packaged on their own magnetic sheet and work well with most die-cutting machines.

Here are my favorite "window" thin cuts:

1. Z4309 Shaker Window & Confetti Thin Cuts

The Shaker Window is 2" 1/2 and coordinates with Shaker Window Foam & Acetate (Z4310):

2. Multi Square & Circle Windows Thin Cuts

Z4023 Multi Square Window Thin Cut

Z4021 Multi Circle Windows Thin Cut

Those animals (C1856 Little Buddies) peeking out are soo cute!!!

Click on the names to find them on my CTMH Shop!

Or see all the Thin Cuts HERE!