July 2013 Specials! What fun and beauty to behold!

First Special! "Sweet Life", our July stamp of the month. So easy to create with this one!

This is a gorgeous stamp set! I used our pear cardstock, inked the image in archival black and used alcohol markers to put the color where it counted! Simple layout but gorgeous colors! This month through July 31st, spend $50 and receive this beautiful stamp of the month art for just $5.00!  Purchase HERE...July 2013 Stamp of the Month: Sweet Life (S1307A)

Second special!! Get this fabulous canvas art kit for 50% off now! Check out the deal HERE!

Also this month, Close to My Heart will donate to our military USA & Canada when you purchase any or all of the following stamp sets! Join in & purchase yours today!

Purchase yours HERE!

Buzz and Bumble Collection

I love, love this paper!  So warm and inviting.  Created this collection with many family members in mind!  You can never go wrong creating gift cards and containers, right?!
You can purchase all the Buzz and Bumble items and the round container rightcha hereuh! And here!

My Mom is 88 today! Happy Dream POP to you!!

For dinner tonight for my mom's 88th birthday, I created a CD folder to hold a collection of her favorite hymns!  Do you think she will like it?!  She LOVES bright colors so Dream Pop was perfect! You can get your Dream Pop papers through May 31!!

National Scrapbooking Month

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Dates: Offer valid May 1–31, 2013.

Check out this video! Learn MORE!

Dream Pop Layout

Here are a few photos of the two page layout I loved creating! And using primarily the orange/tangerine papers in the Dream Pop paper packet.  You can see the embellishments in the close up, detail photos. I used creme brûlée cardstock for the photo mats.  Many of our current cardstock colors compliment the Dream Pop line!  Yippee! 

Paper products used: Dream Pop paper packet, Creme Brûlée card stock
Embellishments: Slate item #Z1787 

Place an order HERE on my website with a minimum of $35.00 and at check out you will be prompted to add the Dream Pop paper packet for only $10.00! If your order totals $50.00 or more (including your Dream Pop purchase), you can get the Pinwheels Stamp of the Month for May for only $5.00 more also at the prompt after adding your purchase items.

This month's adorable stamp set makes the most adorable pinwheels and what's more the pinwheels coordinate with our Artiste Cricut cartridge! 

Dream Pop Layouts brought to you by Anna Jarnagin

Oh I'm just being silly now!  I think the colors in this Dream Pop lay out are just beautiful as the title says:  "Beautiful Day"! More to come!

Put some ZING in your Crafting with Dream POP!

During May, Close to My Heart is celebrating with a gorgeous set of papers!

Dream Pop  

So spirited, so fun to create with and you can get yours beginning May 1st. 

Place a minimum $35.00 order & you will be prompted to add Dream Pop for just $10.00.  

Order here and get yours now while supply lasts!! Offer May 1-31, 2013.

Here are some of my card creations using the Dream Pop papers! 

This paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos® papers! 

Designed for this promotion only—you can’t get the paper packet anywhere else! 

Fantastic Value only from Close to My Heart! 

And if you place a minimum $50.00 order, 

you can receive the May Stamp of the Month for only $5.00! 

Watch for the prompt when ordering.

"Pinwheel" 

Order May Stamp of the Month

This month's adorable stamp set makes the most adorable pinwheels and what's more the pinwheels coordinate with our Artiste Cricut cartridge! 

Claire... I Miss You Like Crazy

So, when I first saw "Claire", one of our new papers, she grew on me! Love the navy and the floral. Here is my card design...

Card: White Daisy die-cut cards & envelopes
Paper line:  Claire
Inks: Outdoor Denim, Cashmere
Stamp sets: 4 My Friend & Girls Rock
Ribbon: Chevron, Sunset waxy flax (retired)
Pearl Gems: Mocha

Creating with Canvas in time for Mother's Day!

One of our newest products is the 6x6 Canvas Display. LOVE it! 

This 3-D art product will make a fantastic Mother's Day gift!

Or to celebrate any event!

Purchase the canvas HERE! Or purchase the kit below HERE!

The following video demonstrates a technique for applying photos (or any art) to our My Creations 6 x 6 Canvas Display.  You can imagine a wall with these, right!?  Enjoy!

Happiness is...

Happiness is...my family, my friends!

Well just about creating anything makes me happy! Just ask my mom how that is when 

she finishes a quilt!! Right Momma?! 

6x6 Flip Flap Photobook...Oldie but goodie Mini Album

Here is a 6x6 mini album I created for my grandson. The pages inside are protected by the Close to My Heart 6x6 Memory Protectors flip flaps. I love creating with these! Been giving these minis as gifts since my first creation in 2009. So easy to put together! Leave a comment if you have any questions at all!

Give this gal some credit!

Crafters love these little books I design! And I do love to share them!

 All I ask? Use your re-creation of my artwork for your personal use. If you post your re-creation of my art or my photography, I would appreciate that you give this gal some credit. A link to my blog: Annieworks would be great or just contact me for questions for use. Please do not use copies of any of my art or photos for profit, selling or submission to contests or publications. Thank you!

Fabulous Fabric!!

Enjoy! Here is a video for you demonstrating our fantastic new fabrics that coordinate with our paper lines! Purchase here! Close to My Heart Textiles

Sign Up and Celebrate in April!

So much is going on this month I cannot stand it!  

First, it’s time to sign up as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant! When you sign up as a Consultant in April, you’ll receive a little something extra for joining the Close To My Heart family—the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month stamp sets for free! These D-size stamp sets are great for a new Consultant to create artwork, bring to Gatherings, and show off to everyone. Now that’s a reason to celebrate!

*No additional shipping/handling or tax will be applied for the free stamp sets. Only new Consultants who sign up during the month of April will qualify for the free stamp sets. Offer valid April 1–30, 2013. Check out these awesome Stamps of the Month! Yours NOW when you sign up on my team in April!

Valentine's Day with Cricut ARTISTE...best cart ever!!

I used Chantilly papers for the card and some old stash greenish aqua cardstock  for the base.
Created the sentiment with the awesome stamp set Frame Flair!!
Shop Here for your Chantilly papers!
And Here for the Frame Flair stamp set!

AND best part ever!  all the stamps on this set coordinate with Cricut ARTISTE!!

Also used Stardust glitz glimmer gel on the sentiment to add more glam.

Happy Valentine's Day! with Ashton's Help!!

*My grandson and I recently finished his gift of Valentine treats for his classmates.  And it was his idea to add the pink tulle from Walmart on all the girls' treats.  He said "The girls will like that!"...and with a sweet Ashton smile of course.  Children love to help, to create and be involved.  I am for sure still a child at heart!  Happy Valentine's Day!! *To create, we used the Close to My Heart January Constant Campaign "Whoooo's Your Valentine" kit!  The next Constant Campaign is in May so do not miss out!  Easy to earn with a minimum purchase!

"For Always" Cards

For these cards today, I was inspired by the cards on page 124 of our new Idea 

Book/Catalog.  Great ideas and inspiration! Place an order on my website and receive a FREE Spring Summer Idea Book!  HERE

All products used are Close to My Heart:  

*For Always paper line

*Cardstock: Pear, Hollyhock, Sunset and Lagoon, Black Tulle ribbon. 

*"Thanks" stamp is from the Artiste Cricut Collection.  

*"Smile" & "Howdy" sentiments are from a stamp set all CTMH consultants received at last year's annual Convention. Be a consultant and join my scrapbook team!  Check out the newest consultant sign-up kit!   

*And "Wonderful Fabulous You" stamp set is a must have!

February Stamp of the Month: Home Sweet Home

With a $50.00 order, receive this fabulous stamp set for only $5.00! A $17.95 value. 

Available February 1-28, 2013.