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

New Mar-Apr Catalog + Promotions!

 Hello, Kraftie Friends! 

Check out the new Mar-Apr catalog from CTMH:

I love this Collection - In Full Bloom:

Cake Day Collection:

My favorite - Cake Day Cardmaking Workshop Kit:

March Stamp of the Month - You're the G.O.A.T.

Cardstock Carnival

Cardstock is something you can never have too much of, and our top quality, white-core, two-toned cardstock simply can’t be beat! This month only, save 15% on single-color cardstock packs, 20% on a selection of exclusive combo packs, and 30% on our Cardstock Carnival Super Bundle, which comes with SEVEN sheets each of ALL our exclusive colors—that’s 301 sheets of cardstock!

Also new to this year’s special, our Cardstock Carnival Coated Cardstock pack comes with 24 sheets with glossy UV-coating on one side. This unique bundle opens up all sorts of exciting creative possibilities and is available at a 20% discount while supplies last! Shop the Cardstock Carnival now to save on this essential crafting supply!

French Dies {Fri}: Birthday Easel Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

A Fun-Fold Easel Card using die cuts from my stash...

Card #1

Easel Card: my own illustration Flower Wreath digi stamp and butterfly from Daisy Meadow - Scrapbooking stamp set (CTMH - with Thin Cuts available) - colored with alcohol-based markers and adhered with Foam Tape; metallic paints, washi tape, patterned paper, and my handmade die cut flower. 

Challenges:

1. Atlantic Hearts #461

2. Cardz 4 Galz #567: Things with Wings

3. Passion for Markers #629: Things with Wings

4. Just Add Ink #592: Choose 2! (Texture/Layers)

5. ModSquad Challenge: Birthday Butterflies

Easel Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I made an Easel Card, using ScanNCut shapes + Botanical Embossing Folder + Happiness Never Grows Old stamp:

Challenges:

1. Inkspirational #258: Photo Challenge

2. Creative Creases #25: AGoes with a Fun Fold

3. Simon Says Wed: Emboss It

4. Beyond the Blue #54: Fun Fold

Winged Masterpiece Thinking of You Card

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I found these alcohol-based markers at a very low price and decided to give them a try...

Butterfly is from a (retired) CTMH Stamp of the Month - Winged Masterpiece (I have 1 available HERE). PP are from my stash, and I used a strip of gold foil + gold paint.

Challenges:

1. Color Throwdown #679

2. The Sisterhood of Crafters: Anything Feminine (Include Flowers)

3. Watercooler Wed #334: Helen's Challenge - All About Occasions

4. Craft Rocket #89: Sparkle/Bling

You Warm My Heart Penguin Card

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

Here's a quick card using pp leftover pieces from other projects + a cute penguin to warm your heart since it's been so cold here lately...

Supplies: If Snowflakes Were Kisses Stamp Set (coordinating Thin Cuts available), Wonderland Papers, and alcohol-based markers.

Challenges:

1. Inkspirational #257: Designer's Choice - Cozy

2. Simon Says Wed: AGoes

3. Cardz for Guys #288: Something beginning with "P"

4. Cupcake Inspiration #536: Use Pink and Mint

CTMH Feb Stamp of the Month + More Promotions!

 Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Here are CTMH Feb Promotions! 

Workshop Wow: Love Story

These exclusive new scrapbooking and cardmaking workshops truly demonstrate the rich creative possibilities of the Love Story paper collection. Each cardmaking and scrapbooking workshop can be created using any of the three Love Story color options—Black, Mink or Toffee—and discounted workshop kits are available in each color.

The scrapbooking workshop kits include the Love Story paper packet + sticker sheet in the color of your choice, plus exclusive glitter die-cuts, coordinating cardstock sheets, photo placeholders, Memory Protectors™, and the coordinating Love Story Stamp + Thin Cuts set. These kits come at a 20% discount, but you can also purchase a kit without the Stamp + Thin Cuts at full retail price.

The cardmaking workshop kits also include the Love Story paper packet + sticker sheet in your choice of Black, Mink, or Toffee, plus an exclusive set of acrylic heart shapes, coordinating cardstock sheets, card bases, envelopes, and the coordinating Love Story—Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts. Once again, you can get these kits at a 20% discount, or you can opt for the kit without the Stamp + Thin Cuts at full retail price.

Whichever kits you choose, click HERE to get the FREE instructions to complete your projects and to celebrate a Love Story of your own making! Feel free to use the instructions using your own stash, also!

Feb Stamp of the Month - Here's the Story

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 with a qualifying purchase! 

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.  

To become a CTMH VIP Customer and earn credits + free products, click HERE for more info!

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

This month’s set is only available February 1–28.