Thinking of You Card

I love this sentiment from one of our new stamp sets, So Many Smiles #C1619.  The bright red used for layering is a new color "Poppy"! "Thinking of You" cards are the best to send. Imagine when you are the receiver of such a sentiment and read the note that someone places importance on your relationship with them. I bet you know someone who would love to know that YOU are Thinking of Them! Try this one out. Love the mini envelope cut from our Artistry Cricut cartridge. All products below are linked to information on these exclusive products.

Sangria Paper Packet # X7199b
Cardstock for base and layering: Colonial White #1388 & Poppy X5779
Cricut Artistry Collection #Z3167
Coral Shimmer Trim #Z3088
Sangria Assortment #Z3084
Sangria Complements #X7199c
Fundamental Assortment Pomegranate #Z3099
Poppy Thick Twine #Z3094

You are Fabulous

This card is created from the Sangria paper packet and the "So Many Smiles" stamp set. I love them both. Who do you know that's fabulous?! They might love to receive a card noting their fabulous ways!  I used the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge to cut the circles and the scallops. Just enough bling! Let me know if you have any questions.

Here are the products used so you can reproduce the same.

Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge Z3171

Sangria Paper Packet X7199b

Enchantment Mini Pigment Inks-used Pomegranate Z2505

Colonial White, Poppy, Eggplant Cardstock 

Colonial White card base and envelope X1410 

Gold Shimmer Trim Z1985

Bling Gems Gold Assortment Z2023

Sangria Floral Card

Hello Everyone!
My post today is a favorite. I love florals and collaborating with our Sangria papers, this one was great fun to create. The flowers are cut with our Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge at 1 3/4" 1 1/4" and 1". The leafy branches are cut from our Artistry cartridge. I have listed the items I used below so it is easy to find on my buying page. Enjoy!

Here are the products used in this creation. Leave a comment if you have any questions! And have a great day, crafters!

Artistry Cricut Cartridge #Z3167 

Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge Bundle #Z3171

Cocoa pigment ink #Z2503

Colonial White Cardstock #1388 Fern Cardstock #X5777

Bling Gems Gold Assortment Z2023

Stamp Set: "Sincere Expressions" #A1146

October 2015 Campaign News!

Join My Team! Lots of fun aboard! When a new Consultant signs up during October, they will receive the 2015 Close To My Heart Convention bag FREE in their New Consultant Kit! They can then travel in style with this trendy and eye-catching cross body bag, perfectly sized for carrying layouts, paper packets, and projects that are in-progress. Along with the items found in the newly revamped New Consultant Kit, this bag will help New Consultants start their business with confidence and flair! Plus, current Consultants who recruit one or more Downline during October will qualify to receive the My Acrylix^® Among the Stars (D1655) Team Builders stamp set FREE!

Dates: Offer valid October 1, 2015 (9:00 am MDT)–October 31, 2015 (11:59 pm MDT).

National Stamping Month—Hello, Life!

Hey All!!! September is National Stamping Month, and this year Close To My Heart has something to help every kind of papercrafter say a big “hello” to life! Available only during September, these exclusive C-size My Acrylix^® Hello, Life! stamp sets can be purchased for $13.95 each! Or, for an even better deal, you can purchase all three for only $34.95—a savings of $6.90! Each stamp set is designed to fit with a specific type of papercrafting, whether that’s scrapbooking, card making, or pocket scrapbooking. All the stamp sets coordinate with each other and can be used together to create dynamic artwork. These stamp sets also coordinate with shapes from the new Cricut^® Artistry collection to help expand your artwork options even further. 

Purchase here: www.annieart.ctmh.com

Dates: Offer valid September 1, 2015 (9:00 am MDT)–September 30, 2015 (11:59 pm MDT).

Framed: August Stamp of the Month

I adore this stamp of the month. Get yours for $5 (plus ship/tax) when you place a $50.00 order on my website-here annieart.ctmh.com I used the Zoe papers (LOVE!) for this card! Get your Zoe products here: www.annieart.ctmh.com

HELLO! Zoe

Jump in and join the party! Zoe is the paper line we are using for this month's workshops and gatherings. Love the entire color scheme with this one.  All of the papers, complements and other embellishments are right here at

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Zoe on a Bike! Card

I designed this card using a few scraps from my Close to My Heart Zoe paper collection! Added some Zoe complements, card cut with the CTMH Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge and a little twine! Voila! How easy was that?!!!

The colors are soothing and the message is clear…"Today was fun…Thanks!"

Check my website for these products and make your own!!! www.annieart.ctmh.com

Zoe paper packet X7197b

Zoe complements X7197c
Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge Z3017

Glacier Blue card stock X5770

Jackson! Outdoor Paper Gear!

 We are indeed a fishing family! Our son, daughter, grandson, son-in-law all enjoy dropping a line. I enjoyed designing these pages for my workshop gals. Get your exclusive Close to My heart Jackson papers X7195b, Jackson complements X7195c and Jackson assortment Z3071 before they're gone August 31. Here on my website: 

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Zoe by Close to My Heart

It's an exciting day for crafter's everywhere as Close to My Heart released our new premier paper collection, ZOE! Gorgeous!And so versatile! See more on my website here:  

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July Close to My Heart Campaign

Get yours here:  www.annieheart.ctmh.com

During the month of July, when you purchase $25 in current, retail priced stamps, you qualify to receive either the July Stamp of the Month, My Acrylix^® Life Is Wonderful, FREE or any one of the Hostess Rewards stamp sets featured in Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 or Seasonal Expressions 2 for only $5! That is a savings of up to $17.95! The July Stamp of the Month is a lovely, versatile stamp set that is a great match for your cards and layouts that celebrate all the wonderful things—big and small—that life has to offer. Additionally, the Hostess Rewards stamp sets have previously only been available as part of the Hostess Rewards program, which means now is the perfect opportunity to get those special stamp sets you’ve had your eye on! To get your FREE stamp set or your $5 Hostess Rewards stamp set, simply place an order for $25 of any current, retail priced stamps. This offer is available only during the month of July and applies only to the July Stamp of the Month and current Hostess rewards stamp sets. Offer good July 1-31.

Cricut Artiste Baby Shoes! OH Baby!

My niece asked me to craft these for her baby shower. She used these darling little paper shoes as favors filled with candy and treats for several of the guests. From our Cricut Artiste cartridge, pg 63. She supplied the materials but I did get some glacier and smoothie papers in there! I added some of our retired silver glitz glitter gel around the sole edges to seal the two pieces well. Try it! Get your Close to My Heart Cricut Artiste cartridge HERE:       
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FREE Stamp Set with Purchase

I have personally purchased all five of our crush books for birthday gifts! I love the clever add ons: quality stickers, mini envelopes, eye catching designed embellishments. And these great books are perfect for memories: camping trips, holiday events, birthdays and more.

Here's how it works. During the month of June, when you purchase any My Crush^® book and its accompanying assortment pictured in Annual Inspirations 2014–2015, you will receive the coordinating stamp set FREE! That is a savings of at least $9.95! Choose from five lovely My Crush book offerings that will provide a swoon-worthy background for your favorite memories.This offer is only available while supplies last! June 1-30, 2015. Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the free stamp.

Purchase yours here. June 1-30!   www.annieart.ctmh.com

Taste of Summer Campaign Only three Days Left!

These papers are such a fabulous deal plus gorgeous summer paper colors to brighten the day! Get yours before the campaign ends on May 31! Here are some of the great art created with our Taste of Summer paper packet and stamp set. And get a little taste of summer for $8.95! Plus the gorgeous coordinating stamp set!  Get yours here:

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Here's the Deal!

WELCOME!

Our newest Idea Book edition is here and ready for all of you to order from starting now. More importantly, I invite all to take a look at the newest Close to My Heart products. Contact me and I will mail you a copy while my supplies last! Gorgeous two new paper lines! And so much more. I am so ready to create with our new papers and embellishments. 

Jackson

Blossom

And Our April Campaign starts now!

So love a great deal? How about 30 days of great deals? During the month of April, you have the opportunity to score a deal every day with Close To My Heart! What deals are we talking about? Each day during April, while supplies last, we’ll feature a random grab bag filled with current and retired Close To My Heart products available for purchase at a major discount. To grab your bag, simply place any current, full-priced item in your online shopping cart through my Online Business Address Here:

www.annieart.ctmh.com

and you will be eligible to purchase as many grab bags as you wish (while supplies last)! Grab bags will be featured at five different price points throughout the month, ranging from $35 to $150 US. Some grab bags will contain product with more than DOUBLE the retail value of the price you pay! Grab bags will be available for 24 hours starting at 3 pm MDT each day and only while supplies last—so visit often and early! Remember that grab bag tiers will be featured on a random schedule throughout the month, so seize the opportunity to purchase from the grab bag tier you’re interested in when it becomes available because it might not come around again! Offer valid April 1-30, 2015.

St. Patrick's Day Cards

Happened upon the Shamrock art in our "Laughing Lola" Picture My Life cards! 

This was some fun and so easy! 

Get your Laughing Lola Picture My Life cards here:

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Cricut Artfully Sent: Pocket Function

This is my favorite function on the Artfully Sent cartridge. It is so versatile. There are two sizes: 4x6 and 3x4. This video explains how to use the features to create cards for our Picture My Life scrapbook program, everyday greeting cards and even album titles. Take a look! And you can purchase your copy of Artfully Sent HERE:

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Cricut Artfully Sent: Sleeve Function

Want to add depth, details and layers to your artwork? Take a look at this video that demonstrates the sleeve function that will add those artful flairs. Sleeves are 4x6 and the overlay cards are 5x7. You can purchase your Artfully Sent cartridge HERE:

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Cricut Artfully Sent: Sentiment Function

This one is fun! How bout some robots, purses, rockets, flowers, a baby and a shepherd??? Learn to use the sentiment function in this video to make these sizes: 4.25 X 5.5 and 5X7. Here is is! Buy your Artfully Sent cartridge HERE:

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Cricut Artfully Sent: Scene Function

You will love the scene function that features both the scene and gate fold card styles. Check it out. Lots of tips for decorating these cards in this video.  Artfully Sent houses the very best in theme die cutting. Buy your Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge exclusive to Close to My Heart right HERE:

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