Close to My Heart

Workspace Wonder Updates

If you haven’t manage to get any of the workspace wonder pieces,  they are worth the investment!  Now CTMH has added some more great pieces and I look forward to  adding them to my set.

I think my favorite is the Medium stack.   I can see that being a wonderful tool to help get stuff up and off of my craft desk.  What’s your favorite?

Happy Crafting!

A crafting detour

In the past I have submitted scrapbooks & cards at the county fair and have done very well.  I decided that this year I would like to submit a quilling piece  in place of the cards (cards & quilling are both in the same category).  I started by looking at my blank canvases and picked the size I wanted to use.  In the past I have painted the canvas,  but this time I wanted to try using CTMH re-inkers in our spray pens.   Not willing to risk the big canvas, I got out a smaller 8×8 and tried the spray pens on it first.

Here’s the progress of the small 8×8 canvas.

Loved the results so much.  The quote was cut on the cricut in vinyl.

Happy Crafting!

Double sided Cardstock- Weeee!

Yes,  Close to My Heart has changed their amazing white core cardstock to make it even better.  Still has the same white core,  but now one side is the true CTMH color and the other side is a shade or two lighter!   This is a game changer for me.  I’ll be able to use one sheet of cardstock to create multi-toned flowers (or other images).

The Complements that coordinate with the color pallets are fresh and current.  Take a Look!

Adventure:

Enchantment:

Whimsy:

And here are the new basics.  If you want to see these in more details,  check out this blog post.

Basics:

I love the basics complements.  I can see using them on so many projects!

Happy Crafting!

 

 

Did someone say new CTMH Cricut Cartridge?

If you haven’t heard,  Stampaganza is back.  In July you can purchase 2 stamp sets and get 1 free.  You can see more about it here.

Convention has ended and my order has been placed.  Now I just have to wait.   In the meantime,  I am excited to share more of the new items with you.   The Basics Collection has been updated and you can see the changes here.

Today I am thrilled to announce CTMH has once again released  new Cricut Collections.  One cartridge is a more traditional package including cardstock, stamps and a physical and digital cartridge option,  and the other(s) are digital only.   Available starting August 1st.  

The New collection is called You are Here and is travel themed.

It comes with the three stamp sets shown, a pack of the Enchantment (double colored) cardstock, book & cartridge.  There is a digital only option that is also available.

I’m really looking forward to getting hands on this cartridge,  AND finding some time off the tractor to play with it!

The other Cricut images that are being offered are more specific to countries.  Canada, Australia and New Zeeland & the United States.

Includes 60 layered images with  shapes, overlays, state names & slogan as well as other state specific icons (flower). Digital only for $49.95.Includes 20 layered images with shapes, overlays, provinces & territories names & slogan as well as local flower & general images about Canada.  Digital only. $24.95Includes 20 layered images with shapes, overlays and Australian & New Zealand States and territories names.  This collection of images also includes  specific images for each country & the flags. $24.95 digital only.

These are also going on my wish list.  🙂  Maybe I’ll win the lottery.  I should make a remember to buy a ticket.

Happy Crafting!

 

 

July Stampaganza!

Yes,  Stampaganza is back AND CTMH is bringing back some beloved stamp sets to include in the deal.

The deal is this.  Buy any 2 stamp sets at regular price and get a 3rd stamp set (equal or lesser value) for FREE.  Just add them to your cart and the free stamps will be shown as free.  (Ordering Tip)  order all the same size stamps sets in individual orders to get the best value)

Order as a bundle and you get all 12 D size stamps for $143.60.  That’s a saving of over $70.  Here is a closer look at each individual month.

There are other retired stamps available during this sale,  check out all the stamps available in my store.

Happy Crafting!