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!

French Dies {Fri} Faves: CTMH Slimline Thin Cuts

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Look at these Slimline Thin Cuts!!! These are some of my favorites...

CC9218 Circle Cluster Thin Cuts

CC9219 Star Cluster Thin Cuts

Z3992 Hearts Slimline Thin Cuts

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.

To see all...click HERE! 

Flowers For You CAS Card

  Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Here's a quick CAS Card...I inked the stamp with 3 different colors, and added some gold details + sentiment...

Card #1

Stamps are from (retired) Flowers For You - May 2021 Stamp of the Month

Challenges:

1. The Paper Players #563: A Clean-and-Simple Challenge by Jaydee

2. AAA Cards CAS #201: One Corner + optional twist BOO

3. CAS on Friday #216: Autumn or Halloween

4. Unicorn Challenge #70: Autumn and/or Halloween

Comfort & Joy Poinsettia Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a simple card with a flower I created using Comfort & Joy - Scrapbooking Stamp Set + Thin Cuts and some circle die cuts from my stash:

I left it without a sentiment, so I can use it for different occasions. The flower center is a Blue Belle Sequin.

Here's a video showing my DIY Flower embellishments:

Challenges:

1. The Flower Challenge #61 - Use a Shape and 5th Birthday

2. Dream Valley #257: Circles

3. Word Art Wed #513-#514: AGoes

October Kratie Kit - A World with Octobers Card Kit

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have a new Cardmaking Kraftie Kit this Month!!!

This Pre-Cut/Stamped Kraftie Kit (for local pick up or shipped to you) includes: 

A. Simply Basic Kit: Cards & Envelopes, pre-cut and/or stamped papers and images to make 3 Cards (1 each of 3 designs). Images on the 2 cards on the left do NOT come colored!

All you'll need is adhesive + markers of your choice.

B. Standard Kit: Cards & Envelopes, pre-cut and/or stamped papers and images to make 3 Cards (1 each of 3 designs). Images will come colored, all you need is adhesive to assemble the cards.

C. Add-on Kits: add kits if you'd like to make more than 3 cards (1 each of 3 designs).

Check the purchase options below:

1. Pre-Cut LOCAL pickup

A. Simply Basic Kit $5

B. Standard Kit $9

C. Add-on Kits $5 each

Pre-Cut/Stamped and bagged for easy assembly + Instructions

• Entered into drawings for FREE GIFTS!
• Become a member of my FB VIP Group

2. Pre-Cut Mailed Kit 

A. Simply Basic Kit $8

B. Standard Kit $12 (please allow 1 week for  shipping - price included)

C. Add-on Kits $5 each

Pre-Cut/Stamped and bagged for easy assembly + Instructions

• Entered into drawing for FREE GIFTS! 
• Become a member of my FB VIP Group

Order all Pre-Cut Kraftie Kits HERE!

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

You can purchase some of the supplies online and I'll send you instructions to make similar cards!

Order from my CTMH Shop!

Minimum order of $50 - I'll send you instructions to make similar cards!

I'll mail you a pre-cut Kraftie Kit for FREE with:

Minimum order of $150

(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

Online Order:

• Supplies' List:

A World with Octobers Stamp Set (with coordinating Thin Cuts available)

Sentiments by Melissa Esplin Stamp Set 

Floral Borders & Sentiments Stamp Set

Embroidered Card Front Stamp Set

Adhesive (or grab from your stash)

Cardstock: White and French Vanilla

Ink Pads (suggested: Mocha or Espresso, Scarlet or Sangria, Pewter or Blue of your choice and Wild Berry)

Acrylic Blocks for the stamps

Envelopes

Additional supplies (optional):

Alcohol Based Markers (colors of your choice)

VersaMark ink pad

Clear Embossing Powder

Heat Tool

Stamping Tool (MISTI are available for purchase with a qualifying order!)

New Clearance Items!!!

Last Chance Clearance Sale starts today!!!

Over 30 new items added to our clearance section! For many of the new clearance items, this will be the last time they will be available, while supplies last. 

This amazing sale begins on October 15 at 3:00 pm (MDT) and lasts through October 31 at 11:59 pm (MDT). Please note that these items will only be available for purchase on my website!

Shop Clearance HERE!

https://lilian.closetomyheart.com/

Big Sentiments Cards

 Hello, Kraftie Friends! 

Here are some cards using big sentiment stamps...or bigger than my usual sentiment stamps...

The first 2 cards were stamped using the masking technique to create the pumpkin border:

Card #1 Thank You

Card #2 Happy Birthday

I used A World with Octobers Stamp Set (with coordinating Thin Cuts available) + Sentiments by Melissa Esplin Stamp Set and alcohol-based markers.

Card #3

I used Floral Borders & Sentiments Stamp Set and alcohol-based markers for this easy card.

Card #4

I stamped the bold sentiment (retired Sep 2021 SOTM Grateful For This Life) on card panel with 2 colors and added shading with alcohol-based markers. Then, I added other stamp images from Embroidered Card Front Stamp Set.

Challenges:

Card #1

1. The Paper Players #562: A Color Challenge from Anne Marie

2. Challenge Up Your Life #140: Pumpkin

3. Word Art Wed #513-#514: AGoes

4. Addicted to Stamps #416: Make Your Mark

Card #2

1. Double D: Owls or Pumpkins

2. AAA Cards #200: Celebrate

3. The Sisterhood of Crafters: Happy Birthday

4. Watercooler Wed Challenge #326: Helen's Challenge - All About Occasions

Card #3

1. Atlantic Hearts Sketch #442

2. Simon Says Monday: Fall Colors Mood Board

3. Creative Moments #224: AGoes

Card #4

1. Less is More #453: Purple & Yellow

2. Cupcake Inspirations #529: AGoes

3. A Place to Start Oct #10 - Purely Handmade

Heat Embossed Cards using Embossing Folders

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I saw this challenge at Just Us Girls and thought I would try out my newest CTMH Botanical Embossing Folder and my old Glitter embossing powder.

I made 3 cards with different techniques...

Card #1 

I embossed a panel and tapped VersaMark on gently. Then, I sprinkled and heat embossed it with Glitter Embossing Powder.

For the next 2 cards, I "inked" the embossing folder with VersaMark...one side first then, the other. One will have ink on the de-bossed background areas (Card #2) and the other will have ink on the de-bossed floral details (Card #3)...

Card #2

Card #3

Other Supplies: CTMH Slimline Sentiments, Wild Berry stamp pad, foam tape.

Challenges:

Card #1 

1. Just Us Girls #605: Trend Week - Heat Embossed Embossing Folders

2. A Place to Start Oct #10 - Purely Handmade

3. Word Art Wed #513-#514: AGoes

Card #2

1. The Sisterhood of Crafters: Happy Birthday

2. Watercooler Wed Challenge #326: Helen's Challenge - All About Occasions

3. Let's Squash It! #13: Double Emboss

Card #3

1. The House that Stamps Built Theme Challenge #0621: Think Pink (in honor of Breast Cancer)

2. Cupcake Inspirations #529: AGoes

October Stamp of the Month - Wildflower Friendship

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

Here's the cute October CTMH Stamp of the Month - Wildflower Friendship:

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 October 1–31.

VIP Special - Hip Hip Hooray Workshop Kit

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

It has been a fabulous first year for the CTMH  VIP Customer program, and I'm delighted that you have been part of it! To celebrate, CTMH designed a workshop kit called Hip Hip Hooray, which will only be available to Close To My Heart VIP Customers!

The Hip Hip Hooray workshop includes an exclusive, party-themed paper packet with a coordinating sticker sheet and stamp set. These exclusive items are grouped together with cardstocks, embellishments, and more products that you’ll use to create three 2-page 12″ × 12″ scrapbook layouts and 8 slimline cards!

Once you have your workshop kit, be sure to join us for the Hip Hip Hooray workshop, which will be held as a virtual event on November 30, 2021 on CTMH Facebook Page. This event will be a wonderful opportunity for crafting and celebrating together as we look forward to another wonderful year of VIP perks and promotions! Be sure to join the event to celebrate with us!

Offer available through December 31, 2021, while supplies last. Shipping assessed on retail value of all items.