Cute Little Hedgehogs Card

I am in love with the adorable Little Hedgehogs April Stamp of the Month. How cute is this little guy? I created the top panel of the card by die cutting a piece of White Daisy cardstock using the medium sized Stitched Rectangle Thin Cuts die. I hand cut some cloud shapes from some scrap cardstock. I placed them on the diet cut rectangle and lightly swirled some Capri ink over the clouds with a Blending Brush to create the background. Then I stamped the hedgehog on a piece of scrap cardstock with Black Memento ink. I colored him in with a variety of TriBlend Markers and then cut him out using my Micro-Tip Scissors. I matted a piece of patterned paper from the Honey Bunny Paper Packet to a piece of Espresso cardstock and then adhered it to a standard sized card base. I matted the inked rectage to another piece of Espresso cardstock and adhered it to the center of the card. 

I cut a small White Daisy banner shape and stamped the sentiment from a retired set called For All Occasions in Espresso ink. I adhered the banner and the little hedgehog to the card with some Thin 3-D Foam Tape to finish it off.

Don't forget that you can get the Little Hedgehogs stamp set for just $5 with a $50 order on my website through the end of April. Or if you are part of the VIP program, you can get it for free.

April CTMH Promotions and Specials

April CTMH Promotions and Specials 

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Liquidation Sale

Incredible prices on CTMH products while supplies last!

Shop major discounts on a wide variety of items on my website as CTMH starts liquidating their inventory! They have added DEEP discounts to everything from shimmer brushes, TriBlend markers, specialty papers, and acrylic shapes, to embellishments, blocks, Thin Cuts, how-to guides, and MUCH more!

Order your deeply discounted products here.

Available while supplies last.

Shipping assessed on full retail value of all items.

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New CTMH Products

available while supplies last!

Order new CTMH products while supplies last here.

Available while supplies last.

Shipping assessed on full retail value of all items.

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April Stamp of the Month

Little Hedgehogs 

With a minimum qualifying order, get your D-sized Stamp of the Month for just $5! (Or get it FREE as a VIP customer!) Add the stamp of the month to your cart at full retail price ($19.95) or with a qualifying order of $50, get it for just $5.

Set of 15

Recommended blocks:

1" x 1",  2" x 2", 3" x 3", 4" x 4"

Order your Stamp of the Month here.

Available April 1 - April 30, 2024.

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Big Changes Ahead...

As many of you know, after 40 years in the papercrafting industry, Close to my Heart will be closing its doors. I cannot begin to tell you how much this company has impacted my life over the past 19 years that I have worked with them. CTMH has provided opportunities for me to grow personally, creatively, and professionally. I have done business and creative presentations on stage at Conventions numerous times, designed workshops for the home office, designed projects that were published in CTMH books, served on the Advisory Board, served on the Product Strategy Committee, reordered corporate training videos, earned 7 incentive trips, and have enjoyed every minute of it! Not only has it been a creative outlet for me and provided a nice income for my family, but it has also brought so many incredible people into my life and I have been blessed with some amazing friendships!

In front of the CTMH Home Office

Jeanette Lynton and me at one of the CTMH Conventions 

On stage when they announced the new CTMH Advisory Board

The Extravaganza Presenters at a CTMH Convention. 

Extravaganza was tons of amazing create classes taught back to back.

As they say, when one door closes, another opens. CTMH has been working closely with Stampin' Up! to help find a new home for CTMH Makers and customers. I am thrilled to announce that as of May 1, 2024, I will continue my creative journey as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. I had the privilege of attending a special event at Stampin' Up! a couple weeks ago for CTMH leaders, where I was able to meet the SU! executive team and learn more about the company. It was an amazing experience. I was not only impressed with their beautiful corporate office in Utah, but by the wonderful people who work there! The entire team including the CEO, all of the department heads, the Demonstrator Support Team, and everyone else I had the opportunity to meet, were incredibly kind and welcoming. I felt at home as soon as I walked into their building.

In front of the Stampin' Up! Corporate Office in Utah

So many beautiful colors on display in the SU! office!

This is a photo of me with Sara Douglass, SU's CEO, and Monica Wihongi, CTMH's President. Two beautiful people who have worked really hard to help with the transition. 

If you are wondering what the transition will look like, I am contracted with CTMH through April 30, 2024 and you will be able to order from my CTMH website until then. On May 1, 2024, I will be contracted with Stampin' Up! and will share my new website information then. My email address, blog, YouTube channel, and Instagram information will not change. I will continue with my monthly Creative Club, with a few minor changes. If you have any specific questions about the transition, feel free to reach out to me. I would be happy to share more. I am very excited about what the future holds...

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March Project Kit - Outlined Alphabet Slimline Shaker Cards

This month's project kit is a set of 8 slimline shaker cards (2 each of 4 designs) that use the new Outlined Alphabet Thin Cuts dies and the sweet Honey Bunny collection. Because you will be getting an entire alphabet, you can personalize the cards with any word or phrase that fits on the 3½" x 8½" card front.  There will not be a local class this month, but you can order a kit to be mailed to you or you may pick it up if you are local. 

The Outlined Alphabet Slimline Shaker Card Kits are $60 and include the following:

• Outlined Alphabet Thin Cuts dies (Kit comes with alphabet only. Numbers not included.)
• (8) 3½" x 8½" slimline cards and envelopes
• (1) Package of Iridescent Flower Confetti
• Pre-cut cardstock and patterned paper
• Precut Cricut images
• Pre-cut Self Adhesive Sheets and Acetate Sheets
• Step-by-step instructions and cutting guide

Add-ons and other supplies needed to create the project:

• Flamingo Stamp Pad (for shading flowers)
• Honey Butter Stamp Pad (for shading flowers)
• (2) Blending Brushes or Sponge Daubers
• (2) packages of 3-D Foam Tape
• 1" Masking Tape
• Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors
• Tape Runner Adhesive
• Die Cutting & Embossing Machine (or Gemini, Big Shot, Cuttlebug)
• Honey Bunny Digital Art Collection (All kits will come with pre-cut Cricut images. You will only need this if you would like to make more cards in the future.)
• Cricut machine with Design Space access (All kits will come with pre-cut Cricut images. You will only need this if you would like to make more cards in the future.)

Extra kits without Thin Cuts are $25. 

Make (8) cards (2 each of 4 designs)

Kits include Outlined Alphabet Thin Cuts dies below.

Customize your cards with any word or name you like. See examples below.

Contact me for more information or to order a kit. All kits need to be paid for in advance. Thank you for understanding.

Kits are now sold out due to the Thin Cuts being retired.

For more information on my monthly “no commitment” Creative Club, click here.

♥︎ You do not need to be local to participate. ♥︎

March Promotions and Specials

March Promotions and Specials

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New Catalog

March/April 2024 Catalog is here!

 

There are tons of wonderful new products and lots of creative inspiration in the new March/April 2024 catalog! Get a free copy with your next online order or view and download a digital copy here.

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Cardstock Carnival

Big discounts CTMH's amazing cardstock!

Cardstock is something you can never have too much of, and our top quality, white-core, two-toned cardstock simply can't be beat! This month only, save 15% on single-color cardstock packs, 20% on a selection of exclusive combo packs, and 30% on our Cardstock Carnival Super Bundle, which comes with SEVEN sheets each of our exclusive colors—that's 308 sheets of cardstock!

Also new to this year's special, we are offering a new selection of unique and versatile cardstock die-cuts! These die-cuts feature a selection of 12" border die-cuts that can be mixed, matched, trimmed, and used in all kinds of ways. Purchase the die-cuts sheets individually or get all 12 sets together at a 30% discount in the Cardstock Carnival Die-Cuts Bundle!

Order your Cardstock and Die-Cuts here.

Available through March 31, 2024 while supplies last.

Shipping assessed on full retail value of all items.

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Gnomes for Spring

New seasonal gnomes collection for Spring!

Get ready to be delighted by a new product collection featuring heart-warming patterns and beautiful, spring colors! The Gnomes for Spring collection features a delightful new paper packet, plus coordinating stickers, stamp sets, Thin Cuts dies, and more!

Save 20% when you purchase the special items together in the Gnomes for Spring Product Bundle or in the Gnome for Springs workshop kits that include one of the exclusive stamp sets. Download the workshop instructions below and get your Gnomes for Springs items before they disappear!

Order your Gnomes for Spring products and download the workshop guides here.

Available through March 31, 2024 while supplies last.

Shipping assessed on full retail value of all items.

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March Stamp of the Month

Just Chicken In 

Get the stamp set alone...

...or get the stamp set with the coordinating Thin Cuts.

With a minimum qualifying order, get your D-sized Stamp of the Month for just $5! (Or get it FREE as a VIP customer!) Add the stamp of the month to your cart at full retail price ($19.95) or with a qualifying order of $50, get it for just $5. Or you can choose to get the stamp set with the coordinating Thin Cuts dies for just $17 extra with a qualifying order (or $36.95 regular price.)

Set of 10

Recommended blocks:

2" x 2" (Y1003),  2" x 3½" (Y1009), 3" x 3" (Y1016), 4" x 4" (Y1017)

Order your Stamp of the Month here.

Order your Stamp Set and Thin Cuts here.

Available March 1 - March 31, 2024.

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February Project Kit - Gnomes for Spring Cardmaking Kit

This month’s project kit is the CTMH Gnomes for Spring Cardmaking Kit. You will make 16 cards (2 each of 8 designs.) There will not be a local class this month, but you can order a kit to be mailed directly to you.

The Gnomes for Spring Cardmaking Kit is $25.95 (plus tax & shipping) and includes the following:

• (1) Gnomes for Spring - Cardmaking Stamp Set
• (3) Gnomes for Spring patterned paper sheets
• (6) Cardstock sheets (1 Honey Butter, 1 Limeade, 1 Jade, 1 Glacier, 1 Flamingo, 1 White Daisy)
• (1) Spring Acrylic Shapes
• (16) A2 White Card Bases & Envelopes
• Step-by-step instructions and cutting guide

Add-ons and other supplies needed to create the project:

• Acorn Stamp Pad
• Flamingo Stamp Pad
• Glacier Stamp Pad
• Limeade Stamp Pad
• Black LePen
• Circles Thin Cuts
• Round Sponge
• 3-D Foam Tape
• Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors
• Tape Runner Adhesive
• 2" x 2" Block
• 2" x 3½" Block
• Paper Trimmer
• Ruler
• Die Cutting & Embossing Machine (or Gemini, Big Shot, Cuttlebug)

Create 16 cards (2 each of 8 designs) 

Kit comes with the Gnomes for Spring Cardmaking Stamp Set

Order your Gnomes for Spring Cardmaking Kit from my website here.

For more information on my monthly “no commitment” Creative Club, click here.

♥︎ You do not need to be local to participate. ♥︎

February Promotions and Specials

February Promotions and Specials

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Gnomes for Spring

New seasonal gnomes collection for Spring!

Get ready to be delighted by a new product collection featuring heart-warming patterns and beautiful, spring colors! The Gnomes for Spring collection features a delightful new paper packet, plus coordinating stickers, stamp sets, Thin Cuts dies, and more!

Save 20% when you purchase the special items together in the Gnomes for Spring Product Bundle or in the Gnome for Springs workshop kits that include one of the exclusive stamp sets. Download the workshop instructions below and get your Gnomes for Springs items before they disappear!

Order your Gnomes for Spring products and download the workshop guides here.

Available through March 31, 2024 while supplies last.

Shipping assessed on full retail value of all items.

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Love Notes

Celebrate love and friendship with this beautiful exclusive collection!

 

The exclusive Love Notes paper collection features beautiful new paper designs together with several coordinating products including a sticker sheet, cardstock, puffy stickers, and the Love Notes stamp set and Thin Cuts dies with an array of sentiments  you'll love to use in your crafting!

Watch the video below for more information on this lovely collection...

Save 20% with the Love Notes Product Bundle, featuring the whole collection, or with the Love Notes Scrapbooking or Cardmaking workshop kits, which combine the Love Notes products with a selection of other items to help you create incredible artwork! get full details by downloading the workshop guides and checking out the workshop kits here! 

Order your Love Notes products and download the workshop guides here.

Available through February 29, 2024 while supplies last.

Shipping assessed on full retail value of all items.

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Virtual Album Retreat

Join us online March 6-8, 2024 for the next virtual Album Retreat !

 

Preserve precious memories in technique-packed scrapbook layouts—22 pages total packed with art techniques using embossing folders, stencils, blending brushes, white gel pens, various paper distressing methods, and more! This album even includes some interactive elements! Click here to see all of the pages. 

To participate in this Album Retreat, simply purchase the product bundle here. There is no separate registration fee! The bundle contains exclusive products, including stamps and die-cuts that you'll use to create your layouts. Bundle orders require a separate, fixed shipping fee, and all bundles will be shipped after February 7, when the registration window closes.

As we get closer to the event, you will receive an invitation to join a private Facebook group where the event will be held, so be sure to provide a working email address when you place your order so that you will receive the invitation when it is sent. The event is scheduled to run from 2:00-8:30 (MST) all three days.

Order your Album Retreat Bundle here.

Bundle orders require a separate, fixed shipping fee, and all bundles will be shipped after February 7, when the registration window closes.

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February Stamp of the Month

Say It With Flowers 

Get the stamp set alone...

...or get the stamp set with the coordinating Thin Cuts.

With a minimum qualifying order, get your D-sized Stamp of the Month for just $5! (Or get it FREE as a VIP customer!) Add the stamp of the month to your cart at full retail price ($19.95) or with a qualifying order of $50, get it for just $5. Or you can choose to get the stamp set with the coordinating Thin Cuts dies for just $17 extra with a qualifying order (or $36.95 regular price.)

Set of 13

Recommended blocks:

2" x 2" (Y1003),  2" x 3½" (Y1009), 4" x 4" (Y1017)

Order your Stamp of the Month here.

Order your Stamp Set and Thin Cuts here.

Available February 1 - February 29, 2024.

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