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Thursday, April 30, 2020

National Scrapbooking Day May 2 - 12 hour Facebook Live

I am so READY for a craft day with Friends!!
I've already missed 3 events and need to share some creative time with friends more now than ever. 

So JOIN the fun!  May 2, @ 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM PST

You can join on the Close To My Heart Facebook Page.


I have some of the items for this event, however, my bundle will not arrive on time.  No Worries!! I can substitute other papers and stamps. Then when the shipment arrives, I can hit the "replay" and enjoy the fun all over again. 
So what I do have is the schedule and photos of the projects.
This is what we will be doing.  The cut instructions will be available Saturday morning. 

SCHEDULE
NOTE: I'm posting all times for me so that would be 
PST
10:30 AM Blue Skies Cut Above kit
only $17.95 and so fast and easy!!





2:30 - 6 SCRAPBOOK LAYOUTS






Well now, there it is!  
The schedule, kit samples, and finished projects.
I'll be selecting my patterned papers, cardstock, and stamps to be ready to mimic the projects posted, and then when my order arrives, I can do it again with the "REPLAY"'
Double the FUN, Happy Crafty Times!!

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

CTMH Technique Hop - "Heat It Up!"

Welcome to the April CTMH Technique Blog Hop! 
This month there are 14 CTMH consultants using CTMH products in their artwork creating a variety of crafts using the theme "Heat It Up!".  This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous "Heat It Up!" artwork.  
If you are coming from Cat Nowak, you are on the right track!  If you get lost, you can find the list on the bottom of Melissa's blog.
Here we go!

I wanted to do shrinky dinks, and they didn't shrink! I will go back to the drawing board on that one. So plan #2, the heat I used was for embossing with CTMH white embossing on vellum paper. Then colored on the backside with our Tri-Blend markers (Light Green and True Blue). The paper I used was from "These Are My People" and so was the stamp set. The final embellishment was was a short strip of the Gold Sequin Ribbon.
 Full Pleated Skirt. 
(Found this tutorial on Pinterest with all the measurements.)
Now hop on over to Kim Loewen to see what kind of fabulous "Heat It Up!" art she's created.  Be sure to drop a comment, we enjoy the encouragement. I hope you enjoyed this hop.  If you see items you would like to purchase, contact your CTMH consultant or you can Shop HERE.

Sunday, April 12, 2020

These are My People Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH These are My People Blog Hop.
 
At Close To My Heart, we strive to help you preserve the moments that matter most, with the people that matter most. The These Are My People collection is designed to help you commemorate and celebrate treasured moments with your favorite folks. This collection features the These Are My People 6″ × 8″ Cut Above® Kit, along with the These Are My People Workshop Kit. Learn more about this special by clicking HERE

If you came here from Michelle Loncar's blog you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  
If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog: HERE.

This month we have 18 CTMH Consultants sharing their creations using CTMH "These Are My People" products found on pages 40-41 of the March-April CTMH  Idea Book.  This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!  
Here we go!
Image may contain: possible text that says 'we rise by lifting others LOVE'
This card uses the "These Are My People" paper, the "LOVE" from the sticker page and the wreath and message from the coordinating "Love These People" stamp set.  I painted the flowers with Carolina Ink and leaves with Green Apple Ink. (just squeeze the lid and pick up the ink that printed on the inside of the lid with a fine time wet brush like our Small Round Water Brush  The close-up below shows the Bitty Sparkles in the center of the flowers and in the Silver Loose Sequins.  I also added some Silver Trim - stuck it to the Paper Trimmer to create thin strips. The final embellishment is the Silver Thread.
Image may contain: possible text that says 'rise by fting hers'
Now "Hop" on over to Becca Whitham's blog to see her great work!  Be sure to visit all the consultants on their blogs to get some great Terrific Treats crafting ideas! Please leave a comment, we love your encouragement. To get any of the products you see, contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here.)

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

April Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - O-fish-ally Awesome

Welcome to the April SOTM Blog Hop
"O-fish-ally Awesome".
  An amazing set of 37 stamps! & it could be yours for only $5. 
 It will be fun to see stamping inspiration found on this hop. 
If you came here from Brandi Robinson's blog you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way all around.  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants on Melinda’s Blog: HERE.  This month we have approximately 21 Close To My Heart consultants sharing their creations using the April SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs.  This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!  
Here we go!

Happy Crafting!
Now "Hop" on over to Kathy Burrows' blog to see her inspiring work!  Be sure to visit all the consultants at their blogs to get some great crafting ideas!  Please leave a comment, we love your encouragement.  Remember, the April SOTM is only available until April 30!  Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp for $5!