December Specials

Deal of the Decade!

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of My Acrylix clear polymer stamps

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Close To My Heart's revolutionary My Acrylix clear polymer stamps - and we can't wait for you to celebrate with us!  With a qualifying purchase of $50 during the month of December, you will be eligible to purchase ANY C- or D-size stamps from the Annual Inspirations 2014-2015 Idea Book for only $10.  That's up to $7.95 USD/$9.75 CAD of savings on a single stamp set! 

Plus, once you achieve the qualifying order total, there is no limit to the number of eligible stamp sets you can purchase at this discounted price.  A purchase of $50 will also qualify you to receive the December Stamp of the Month for only $5, so if you purchase both the discounted Stamp of the Month and additional stamps at this special campaign pricing your savings will compound!  It is truly the deal of the decade.

*Offer valid December 1, 2014-December 31, 2014 (11:59 MST).  Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the discounted items (C-size stamp set: $13.95 USD/$15.25 CAD; D-size stamp set: $17.95 USD/$19.75 CAD).

Every month Close To My Heart offers a new and unique stamp set for a limited time.  This stamp set is available at the full retail price of $17.95 OR for only $5 with a minimum purchase of just $50.  

To purchase your Stamp of The Month set simply click here to start shopping.

Here are a few cards that I created with this stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

 

This month we have 80 Consultants featuring the September Stamp of the Month, Family is Forever, a set of 7 stamps.  This stamp set is only available during the month of September.  Place an order of $50 and get the Stamp of the Month for just $5.

 

If you have come here from Donna Digby’s Blog you are on the right path! If you get lost along the way you can find the complete list on Melinda’s Blog here.

 I created a simple card for the make-n-take for my All-Day Crop this month.

One of my new favorite techniques is applying two ink colors to a stamp and THEN stamping it on your paper.  And that’s what I did here.  I inked the entire tree with Desert Sand and then just sponged daubed the leaves with Olive Ink.

I stamped the tree again in Goldrush Ink and just cut out the hearts to apply on top with 3-D Foam Tape. 

I finished the card off by matting my stamped image with a piece from the Pathfinding paper collection (X7186B) and just a few of the Durables Triangles (Z1928) to embellish.

Now it is time to hop over to Morgan Vogt’s Blog to see what she has created!

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop–What a Hoot

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

This month we have 67 Consultants featuring the August Stamp of the Month, What A Hoot, a set of 17 stamps.  Remember that this stamp set is only available during the month of August.  Place an order of $50 and get the Stamp of the Month for just $5.

If you have come here from Dawn Haight's Blog you are on the right path! If you get lost along the way you can find the complete list on Melinda’s Blog here.

 I created a simple card for my upcoming Idea Book Celebration Make-N-Take.

I used the new Scaredy Cat Paper Packet (X7185B) and the Paper Fundamentals Adventure Assortment (Z2032).

To color the eyes and hat I used our new ShinHan Touch Twin Markers (eyes - Pastel Green Z2459 and hat - Marigold Z2457).  I am really enjoying these markers.

To finish it off I embellished with the Thistle Diagonal Striped Ribbon (Z1990) and stars from the Scaredy Cat Assortment (Z3011).

Oh and I think this doesn’t have to be just a Halloween card, but I made mine for a Birthday.

Now it is time to hop over to Stefani Ewing’s Blog to see what she has created!

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

July Stamp of the Month

Another month means a new Stamp of the Month, and July’s is a Circus Alphabet.

 

Below is a card that I designed as the make-n-take for my recent All-Day Crop.

I used the watercolor pencils to color the bottom portion of the letters and then the blending pen to smooth out the color.

Here is some more artwork created by Close To My Heart and you can find details of the artwork and how it was created by clicking here.

The stamp of the month is available for only $5 with a minimum purchase of just $50. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

July Stamp of the Month

Another month means a new Stamp of the Month, and July’s is a Circus Alphabet.

 

Below is a card that I designed as the make-n-take for my recent All-Day Crop.

I used the watercolor pencils to color the bottom portion of the letters and then the blending pen to smooth out the color.

Here is some more artwork created by Close To My Heart and you can find details of the artwork and how it was created by clicking here.

The stamp of the month is available for only $5 with a minimum purchase of just $50. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

Stamper’s with an Attitude Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stampers with an Attitude Blog Hop!  We will be featuring the National Scrapbooking Month Promotion, Free to be Me paper collection.

If you have come here from Becky’s Blog, you are on the right path!  The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your away all around.  Just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.

I created a card and a layout using this cute paper collection.

The sentiment is from the May Stamp of the Month and I added just a few of the red gems from the Pink Glitter Gems assortment. 

The next blogger on the hop is Catherine.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

You’ve Got a Friend–May SOTM

Welcome to the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This month we have 54 Consultants featuring the May Stamp of the Month, You’ve Got a Friend, a set of 5 stamps.

If you have come here from Kristine Ponte's Blog you are on the right path! Following the hop is easy- just click on the link at the bottom of each post and it will take you to the next blog! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and work your way around. If you get lost along the way, you'll find the complete list of participating consultant's HERE.

I used this stamp set to create a layout for my Make-N-Take for my upcoming All-Day Crop.  I also used the special paper collection “Free To Be Me”, available only during the month of May for just $5 with a $50 order.

Here is a close-up of the tag stamped with the May SOTM, You’ve Got a Friend.  I simply stamped it once on the tag in Crème Brulee Ink and then again on scrap paper in Lagoon Ink and cut out on the word “Friend”.  I then adhered the word “Friend” with 3-D Foam Tape on top of the tag.  Easy peesy, but with a POP.
Products used:
Flight of Arrows Stamp Set (D1578)
Teal Shimmer Trim (Z1918)
Paradise Baker’s Twine (Z1702)
Ariana Assortment (Z3002)
Aqua Dots (Z1853)
Artbooking Cricut Collection (Z1906)
Bamboo Cardstock (1301)
Lagoon Cardstock (X5762)
Crème Brulee Cardstock (X5754)

If you are local to Amelia, VA and want a day to spend cropping, contact me to attend my All-Day Crop this Saturday, May 3 from 9am-9pm.
Now it is time to hop over to Adeline Brill's blog to see what she has created!
Thanks for stopping by.
Jaime

Stamp of the Month

I know it doesn’t seem like it, but I really am trying to get better about posting to my blog.  Maybe I need you to hold me accountable – I promise I’m trying.

So I definitely need to share with you the Stamp of the Month, Wild About Love.

 

I just love these foxes and think they are so cute. 

I created this card for my February Card Class in which I used my leftovers from the Lollydoodle Card Kit (I’ll share more about that over the next few days).

Click here to get your February Stamp of the Month, Wild About Love.

Thanks for stopping by,

Jaime

FREE Shipping on Cricut Cartridges

You've had your eyes on them and it's at the top of your Christmas list.  So don't miss this special offer available only through me.  Choose any of our 3 Cricut Cartridges and I'll cover the cost of shipping.

Remember each cartridge comes loaded with 700 images and comes bundled with 3 stamp sets and 3 sheets of Dimensional Elements.  The stamp sets include images that are on the cartridge.  So simply cut your cardstock and stamp, no fussy cutting your stamped images.

Artbooking

This cartridge specializes in Scrapbook Layouts and Mini-Albums with accents, borders, titles, overlays, and photo mats all coordinated for just one-key and one dial-size. Oh, and an alphabet.

 

Artiste
This cartridge features 3-D boxes, flowers, themed party decor, and interactive cards. Oh, and an alphabet.

Art Philosophy
Close To My Heart's first cartridge that's loaded with tags, cards, envelopes, boxes, and flowers. Oh, and an alphabet.

To Order simply email me at jaime_llewellyn@yahoo.com.

WAIT, there's more you can also get the December Stamp of the Month for only $5 (which by the way coordinates with the Art Philosophy cartridge).

WAIT, there's still more.  For each $100 order choose any starred item in the Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide for FREE.  Each cartridge bundle is $99 so you only need to add one more item to receive the FREE product.

To Order simply email me at jaime_llewellyn@yahoo.com.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

August Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! I am so excited because this is my very first time participating in this Blog Hop.  This month we have 59 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using the August SOTM, A Chocolate Affair, a set of 16 stamps.

If you have come here from Pam Jarrett‘s Blog, you are on the right path! The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start here and just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one!  If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants here.
This is the 2nd project that I created for my upcoming Cricut Artiste Class.

I used the cut on page 67 of the Cricut Artiste cartridge booklet.  I simply cut the “envelope” from Ruby Cardstock at 5 1/2” and the center label from Buttercup Cardstock at the same size.  To “back” the label I cut the same image from the Chantilly paper at 6 1/2”.

Cut a small slit at the top of the “envelope” and thread a piece of ribbon through it.  Then insert your candy bar and tie the ribbon in a bow at the top.  The candy bar will now slide in and out of the envelope easily.  Piece of cake – I mean chocolate.

I used the various sentiments from the stamp set to create a border along the top and bottom of my “envelope”.  Of course you want to do this before you adhere it together and insert the candy bar.  Then just embellish with a few gems from the Pink Glitter Gems assortment.

Remember, the August SOTM is only available until August 31, 2013 and the best part is that this month you can get it FREE! With just a minimum purchase of $50 you can get this stamp set absolutely FREE! Contact your CTMH Consultant or click here to get yours!
Now "Hop" on over to Jean McNulty's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all of the Consultant’s Blogs to get some great crafting ideas!
Thanks for stopping by!
Jaime

July Stamp of the Month - Sweet Life

For those of you who don't know, my sister, Shannon Hensley, is also a Close To My Heart Consultant and lives in Durham, NC, about 2 1/2 hours away from me.  We try to get together often for a weekend of "papercrafting" either at her house or mine.  We don't usually coordinate what we are working on and are usually working on completely different projects.  We didn't get together this weekend, but last night I called her and found out that yesterday she did the same thing that I did - make a card with the July Stamp of the Month, Sweet Life.  This might be the first time in history that we have both created a card using the same stamp set on the same day and did not even communicate that with each other.  And wait until you see the cards - they are pretty similar.

So today I'm sharing what we created yesterday using the July Stamp of the Month, Sweet Life.  This stamp set is ONLY available during the month of July.

You can purchase the stamp set for $17.95 or get it for only $5 with a purchase of $50. 

So here is what Shannon made with this stamp set.

She colored the fruit with the Blending Pen and Ink pads. 

Here's what I created.

 Did you notice that we used the same paper? 

 And I think we even used the same embellishments.

I used the Alcohol Markers (Ruby Marker Set, Sweet Leaf Marker Set, and Alcohol Blending Marker) to color the fruit on my card. I just love using the alcohol markers.  They are very forgiving and you can continue to go over them until you get the look you want.

(PS- I had to use our old markers for the branch, because we don't currently have a brown available in our alcohol markers.  I used our old Desert Sand marker on the branch and it was much darker than I wanted it to be so I used the Blending Pen to try and lighten it up.  Then for the fruit stems I used the Blending Pen and the Desert Sand Ink Pad.  That's why the 2 look very different.)

Here are the rest of the products I used:
5 1/2" x 4 1/4" White Cards & Envelopes, Value Pack (X254)
Dakota Paper Pack (unfortunately already retired)
Sweet Leaf Cardstock
Ruby Cardstock & Ink Pad
Cocoa Mini Pigment Ink (Z2503)
Silver Shimmer Trim (Z1799)
Slate Polka Dot Washi Tape (Z1817)
Pink Glitter Gems (Z1807)

Remember the Canvas Art Workshop On The Go Kit is 50% off this month - only $19.95.  Click here to get yours.

Thanks for stopping by.
Jaime

June Stamp of the Month Layout "Uniquely You"

Well, it's a new month which means a new Stamp of the Month.  Close To My Heart creates a special stamp set for our Stamp of the Month program, that is available ONLY during that month.  You can purchase the stamp set at full retail value, $17.95, or get the stamp for just $5 with a $50 purchase. 

Notice that some of the images have an outline around them.  This means that there is a coordinating image on one of our Cricut cartridges.  So you can cut your shape on the Cricut and stamp your image inside of it.  You can also see at the top of the carrier sheet the word "Artiste", referring to the cartridge that the shapes are on.  Then next to each image is the page # and size, indicating the page in the cartridge booklet and the size to cut the image.

The first project that I have to share with you using this stamp set is my "Uniquely You" layout.

 I created this layout for my Monthly Cricut Class in June.  

I used the following paper and embellishments:

Claire Paper Packet (X7166B) $9.95

Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon (Z1808) $6.95

Buttons Pink Assortment (Z1370) $5.95

Baker's Twine Neutral Assortment (Z1701) $4.95

Pink Glitter Gems (Z1807) $3.95

Dimensional Elements Quotes (Z1793 - these come with the Cricut cartridge) $4.95

This "pinwheel" thing is so easy to create.  The cricut cuts it out and even "scores" where you need to fold the paper.  Simply put 2 of them together and you have this "pinwheel"/flower burst thing.  

I have really enjoyed using Close To My Heart's Alcohol Markers and Mini Pigment Pad Sets.  They make coloring so easy and fun. On this flower I stamped my images with the Outdoor Denim mini pigment pad and the used the Blush marker set to color the flower.

This flower was colored with the Creme Brulee marker set (which unfortunately is currently unavailable for purchase).

I would love to hear what you think about the layout.  Tomorrow I will share the remainder of the artwork for my Monthly Cricut Class in June.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jaime