Hello, Kraftie Friends!

A "wintery" project? Since it's still cold here (or at least I think so)...here's a Pinwheel Tower Card in a Slimline card size!

I started with white cardstock for the card base and decorated with double-sided pp...

You can use double-sided paper for the Card Base (and Panels), then you wouldn't need to trim extra panels to decorate the card.

The girl stamp image is from a CTMH Holiday stamp set (Under the Mistletoe with coordinating Thin Cuts available)...but a lot of the images can be used for general winter projects...

Winter Hello sentiment is from If Snowflakes Were Kisses stamp set.

Penguin, single gift box and Happy Birthday sentiment are from retired CTMH stamp sets.

Stamped images were colored with alcohol-based markers.

Here's how it looks like standing up:

Here are the other sides...one panel can be used for your personal message, or you can decorate it, also:

You'll need:

Card Base - 4" 5/8 x 8.5" (score at 1.75", 2.5", 3.25" and 4")

3 - 1.75" x 8.5"

4 - 1.5" x 8.25" Decorative Panels

4 - 0.75" x 8.25" Decorative Panels

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And here's the process video:

Challenges:

1. Creative Creases #27: AGoes with a Fun Fold

2. Addicted to Stamps & More #4424: Any Occasion

3. The Paper Shelter #502: Fancy Fold Cards

4. WordArtWed#533-#534: AGoes

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

 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!)

Happiest Place

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:

Happiest Place Cut Above Kit

Happiest Place Paper Packet

Happiest Place Digital Art Titles

Happiest Place Bundle

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Kids Crafts Album Kit

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.

Let's Stay Home

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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Retiring Products

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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Clearance

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!!!

Got Candy? Collection

Save 20% on the Got Candy? Product Bundle!

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

and

for National Stamping Day - Creativity in Motion Bundle:

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!

{Thu} Tutorial: Garden Tags Pocket Cards + Video

 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:

CTMH Mix-In Papers (X9017)

retired CTMH Stamp of the Month

Black dye ink pad

Alcohol-based markers

Tim Holtz Distress markers

Challenges - Card #2:

1. 2 Crafty Critter Crazies #41

2. WordArtWed #452-#453: AGoes

3. Heart2Heart Aug: Green Thumb

4. Simon Says Wed: Midsummer Blues

Technique {Tue}: 2 Cards + Background Techniques Video

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I re-edited some old videos and made a compilation video of background techniques for paper crafting to post on YouTube (see below).

I also used variations on a couple of the techniques shown to create cards for some challenges...

First, I did random stamping on a panel. Then, I trimmed into little squares to make this slimline card for a sketch challenge:

Floral Celebration Stamp Set

For Card #2, I used a stamp set I bought years ago, but never used it...until now! I watercolored a panel using ink from my ink pad lid + water. Then I stamped an image, cut it out and adhered on a stamped panel with foam dots. Then, I added sequins from my stash:

retired CTMH stamp set

Here's the Video:

Challenges:

Card #1

1. Stick it Down August 2020

2. Simon Says Wed: AGoes

3. Simon Says Mon: Happy Birthday

4. Through the Craft Room Door: AGoes

Card #2

1. Cupcake Inspiration #499: Nautical

2. CAS Mix Up August Watercolor Challenge

3. Scrap Our Stash #426: KISS (Keep It Simple Sister)

4. WordArtWed #450-#451: AGoes

#ColorfulSchoolYearHop Scrapbook Page Process Video - Crafty YouTube Collaboration

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I'm excited to share that I'm in a YouTube Video Hop with a few kraftie friends today!

It's my first Video Hop, so I apologize in advance if my video is not great...sometimes, my fan gets really loud...but hopefully it's ok.

The theme is #ColorfulSchoolYearHop and we are supposed to use our favorite coloring technique(s)...so I have a process video of my project.

We have 3 grand prizes, so you'll have until August 8th to watch all the videos, like, subscribe and comment for a chance to win one of the digital stamp sets that Mynn is offering.

Other crafters might be offering other giveaways...I'm offering a mini stamp from Close To My Heart!!! 

All you have to do is like the video, subscribe to my channel and comment with your favorite coloring technique.

Here's the video:

And the next person in line is linked in the description box under my video. Hope you enjoy it!

P.S. If you liked the stamp set I used in the Video, I have one available!!!

Unboxing CTMH Video + Exclusive Hostess Stamp Sets

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I'm sharing an Unboxing Video today...

Check out CTMH July Promotion Happiest Place! It's great for Disney Trips, Summer Vacations, and other themes, like Birthdays, etc! The colors are so bright and happy!

And it shows the Short Story Workshop Kit - Lagoon (Story by Stacy™) + some stamps, etc...

Exclusive Hostess Stamp Sets (Jul - Aug 2020):

Contact me to open a party/online gathering for you! 

Earn rewards to be able to get the Exclusive Hostess Sets! Reach Level #3, and you'll be able to purchase other exclusive items!!!

Check them out here: https://lilian.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/party.aspx

My CTMH Shop: https://lilian.closetomyheart.com/

Birdie Card for Sketch Challenge + Process Video for Hello #Baby 12" x 12" Scrapbook Page

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

I have a simple card for a team and sketch challenge...

I used CTMH D1920 You Make Me Happy stamp set. Initially, I was going to color the bird image, but my markers were too dark, so I decided to leave it as is...the kid that receives this card could color it for fun!

If you purchase the stamp set, CTMH will donate $7 to Operation Smile, a non-profit organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates in children around the world.

Challenges:

1. Atlantic Hearts Sketch #376

2. WordArtWed #446-#447: AGoes

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I made this scrapbook page last week, and today I have the Process Video up on YouTube:

Hope you enjoy it! And please, like and subscribe! Thank you so much!!!

CTMH - Close To My Heart - Consultant Kit Unboxing Video

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I've finally received my CTMH Consultant Kit and I made an Unboxing Video!

(when YouTube made some changes, some of my videos got messed up, so I'm fixing and uploading them in a new channel)

Check out the video in my new channel, to see what's inside:

And please, subscribe for more videos!

If you need high quality photopolymer stamps and scrapbooking supplies, go to: https://lilian.closetomyheart.com/