A Passion for Patterns

“A Passion for Patterns” features a stamping technique for creating your own tone-on-tone patterned paper. I love it when these gals teach us something using the products we already have and love!

 

Remarkable wreath was used in a couple of the projects shown in this episode.  Recognize the dots, flowers and the Life is Good stamps?  Don’t wait to get this set if you don’t already have it.  It’s being discontinued on January 31st. 

 

 

The sentiments from Hooray Bouquet was used on the banner.

 

The butterfly was from A Tree.

 

 

Don’t forget about the Whoo’s Your Valentine promotion.  The colors included in the kit are Ruby, Hollyhock and Blush.  You may want to grab one of the coordinating Exclusive Inks to try this technique with it.  It’s just $10 with a $35 purchase (and that includes our while supplies last items on our website)

Shop with me and don’t forget to pick up an ink that coordinates with our papers. I can’t wait to try this myself.

Marker madness!

It’s easy to incorporate chalk, metallics, and bling into your artwork with a few embellishments you can use on your everyday papercrafting projects. Let us show you how!

This Merry & Bright page uses dots created with the gold metallic marker to add extra sparkle around the edges of the page. Notice the scalloped accents with outlines in gold marker which adds dimension and draws your eye. Our metallics markers will make your artwork sparkle!

Add heart to your art with an extra touch of bling—cover your Dimensional Elements with silver Glitz™ glitter gel, a clear Sparkle or two, or a touch of silver from the metallics marker! Your heartfelt messages will bedazzle your loved ones.

The chalk marker and 12" × 12" chalkboard sheet are a perfect pair for creating a unique project. Journal and embellish your memories with the quaint look of a chalkboard—minus the dust—and a lot of freehand fun, perfect to display in your albums or on your walls!

These markers are available on my website or as hostess rewards.  Have you ever thought of having a gathering with me to receive free product while hosting a girls’ night out?  I would love to show you even more!

Contact me to schedule your gathering in the new year or shop with me now. 

 

click on either marker to see it on my website.

 

Whooo’s Your Valentine?

Start celebrating National Papercrafting Month with Heart TODAY!

In the midst of one of the most festive times of the year, Close To My Heart is giving you one more thing to celebrate. January is National Papercrafting Month, and we want to get things started early with the special “Whooo’s Your Valentine” kit! This kit is especially designed for Valentine’s Day gift-giving in and out of the classroom, but of course can be used for any variety of occasions. The “Whooo’s Your Valentine” kit includes:

• 12 – Die-Cut Boxes (3 each of 4 colors: White Daisy, Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby)
• 3 – 12" × 12" Cardstock Sheets (White Daisy, Blush, Hollyhock)
• 1 – Sheet Silver Glitter Paper — new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
• 12 – Treat Tubes with Lids — new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
• 1 – My Acrylix® Whooo’s Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size)

Isn't the stamp set cute?  A sheet of silver shimmer paper?  I'm sold! 
This kit, featuring an adorable exclusive stamp set as well as two “sneak peak” items from the 2013 Spring/Summer Idea Book — the treat tubes and the silver glitter paper — has a full retail value of $40, but it can be yours for just $10 when you spend $35 on other Close To My Heart products from the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book.

Speaking of sneak peak of the new Idea Book, the current Idea Book is coming to an end.  Here’s my posts about retiring products:

Retiring Embellishments & Tools

Retiring Stamps

Retiring Papers

Remember, everything I mentioned today is while supplies last!  Don’t wait until January 31st to order!

With any order over $50, a Bonding Memories Glue pen will be included in your order for free.  You’ll also be eligible for the Stamp of the Month for $5.  Are you excited?  Shop with me!

Retiring Stamps

Here is a list and pics of the retiring stamp sets...  If some of the retiring items are on your wish list, I recommend ordering them sooner than later!  Don’t wait until January 31st or they may be gone!

A1104 A Tweet

A1111 A Tulip

A1116 A Melody

A1122 Bravo

A1128 Quick Cards-Shell

A1129 A Rainbow

B1365 Spring Up

B1369 Rosy Regards

B1374 Bee Happy

B1397 He is Risen

C1439 Enjoy Life

C1440 Take a Picture

C1442 Tailor Made

C1450 Eclectic Edges

C1452 Delight

C1455 Aspire

C1456 Heartfelt Treasures

C1457 Happy Camper

C1458 Paper Lantern

C1473 Remarkable Wreath

C1474 10 Things

C1485 Super Powers

C1498 Country Life

C1499 Perfect Day

D1195 The Works Alphabet

D1222 Tiny Typewrite Alphabet

D1296 Chocolate Alphabet

D1301 Hodge Podge Alphabet

D1303 Classmate Alphabet

D1462 Splendid Day

D1464 Card Chatter-Love

D1467 Trees & Things

D1472 Simple Memories

D1478 Bingo Alphabet

D1505 Roar

D1508 Diverse Back grounds

D1511 Kick Back

E1013 Field Trip Alphabet

These stamps will be available until January 31, 2013!   Stamps aren’t while supplies last as CTMH makes them in house.  But after the clock strikes midnight on the 31st they’re gone for good!  I’ll be featuring some of these stamps at my Fun & Fabulous Workshop on January 25th at 6:30 pm.  Let me know if you want to come!

Retiring Embellishments & more!

Don’t wait, when they’re gone, they’re gone!  We’ve already sold out of a few items this month.


Z1349 Shimmer Designer Brads These look amazing on the Florentine papers!

Z1360 Rhinestone Designer Brads

Z1361 Brads-Red Assortment

Z1362 Brads-Pink Assortment

Z1363 Brads-Blue Assortment

Z1364 Brads-Green Assortment

Z1365 Brads-Basic Assortment

Z1387 Wooden Designer Buttons

Z1391 Buttons-Clear (not going to miss these, LOL)

Z1395 Irresistibles Eclectic Alphabet

Z1465 Irresistibles Make It Count Numbers

Z1681 Dimensional Elements-Numbers

Z1761 Dimensional Elements-Ornaments  Compatible with Art Philosophy

Z1762 Dimensional Elements-Snowflakes

Z1765 Arbor Wooden Shapes does anyone see chicken feet besides me?

X7147C Stella Canvas Shapes

X7148C Pemberley Stickease No… not Pemberley.  Sad smile

X7150C Victory Stickease

X7153C Florentine Stickease I put the shimmer brads in the middle of the round lacy stickers and it looks awesome!

X7158C La Belle Vie Stickease

X7160C Flirty Complements

X7161C Moonlight Complements

X7162 Pear & Partridge Complements (these are fabulous!)

Z1464 Milepost Shapes

Z1466 Bling Assortment

Z1695 Urban Felt Alphabet

Z1696 Keepsake Felt Alphabet

Z1709 Just Blooms Paper Flowers

Z1460 Foundry Ribbon Slides

Z1711 Foundry Binder Clips

Z1712 Foundry Number Plates

Z1461 Decor Journaling Spots

Z1687 Bohemian Assortment

Z1689 Timeless Charms

Z1692 Tough Tags

Z1694 Bouquet Assortment

Z1741 Haunted Assortment

Z1749 Autumn Lane Assortment coordinates with Flirty

Z1763 Boutique Assortment (I can’t believe this set is going.  I’m addicted to the small bling!)

Z1772 Dimensional Elements-Holiday

Z1393 Mini Medley Black Collection

Z1316 Designer Ribbon Cocoa Collection This makes me wonder what our new ribbons are going to be like!

Z1385 Designer Ribbon Blue Collection

Z1615 Designer Ribbon-Red Collection

Z1616 Designer Ribbon-Green Collection

Z1388 Newsprint Rub Ons

Z1700 Dark Chocolate Tapestry Velvet Rub Ons

Z1733 Black Tapestry Velvet Rub Ons


Z1742 Parlor Velvet Rub Ons

Z1407 Olive 6x6 Album

Z1408 Pansy Purple 6x6 Album

Z1054 My Creations Display Album

Z1378 My Creations Banner

Z1614 My Creations Memory Game

Z188 Craft Jars

Z1352 Colonial White Circle Cards No surprise here.  Art Philosophy can cut circle cards.  it’s on the 1st button!

Z1353 White Daisy Circle Cards

Z1731 Sweet Surprises Card Kit


Okay, now you have it!  Shop with me now!  Or wait until tomorrow and get the Whooo’s your Valentine kit for $10 with a $35 purchase!