The biggest shopping day of the year is HERE.  

Shop exclusive items and save up to 50% on select items during the Close to my Heart 2023 Black Friday Sale!

Shop 24/7 at scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com

 

National Scrapbooking Day Celebration Virtual Crop May 5 and 6

 

If you love National Scrapbooking Day as much as we do, then you are going to LOVE this year’s selection of amazing workshop projects, including both scrapbooking and cardmaking projects! Craft along with us on the Close To My Heart Facebook page during our FREE two-day virtual event, which will feature hours of creativity, fun, product giveaways, and celebration!

TO see the projects, go to my website:

https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2303-nsd.aspx

Boxing Week Sale!

 There will be a Boxing WEEK sale starting December 26 at 2AM Eastern Time.  New offers will be available each day December 26-31beginning at 2AM Eastern each day!  

Be sure to visit my website: https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com

Crisp Air Card

 Here is a cute card made using the fabulous Crisp Air Fall Paper.  It also uses the jar stamp and die from the Christmas Story Cardmaking Kit (G1266).

The flowers and leaves were fussy cut from the "quilt" style paper in the Crisp Air Paper Packet.  The sentiment is from a retired stamp set.

True Story: National Papercrafting Month Special

 

Combine memory keeping with fun papercrafting elements and celebrate National Papercrafting Month with the True Story special! This special features a one-of-a-kind interactive album kit that papercrafters and memory keepers of all types will enjoy creating! The kit is available in two discounted purchasing options—one with just the album kit, and one that also includes a Black 6" x 8" Everyday LifeTM Album! We guarantee you won’t want to miss this unique crafting opportunity!

Offer available from January 1 through February 28 while supplies last. Shipping & handling and tax are calculated on full retail price of all items.

Visit my website for more details and purchasing options:

https://scrapbookgirl2.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2201-npm-true-story.aspx

Boxing Week Sale

 

Close out the year with some amazing savings from the Close To My Heart Boxing Week sale! This sale offers incredible deals each day from December 26 through December 31. With new offers posted daily at 2:00 am (eastern) and expiring at 11:59 pm (MST) the same day, the Boxing Week sale provides an excellent opportunity for you to save on your favorite products, a selection of retired products, and an exclusive stamp bundle that will be available each day of the sale!

National Stamping Month - Slimline Celebration

 Now that September is here, I can share this fabulous National Stamping month special, Slimline Celebration.  You are definitely not going to want to miss this!  

Celebrate all things slimline with the Close to my Heart National Stamping Month special, Slimline Celebration! This incredible special features four exclusive stamps, five Thin Cuts sets, a discounted product bundle including all of these great products, and a discounted cardmaking workshop kit! With these specially designed slimline stamps and Thin Cuts, the Slimline Celebration special is the perfect way to take your cardmaking creativity to the next level! You can see all the details on my website HERE

Offer available September 1 through October 31. Shipping & handling and tax are calculated on full retail price.

White Pines Bring Back My Pack Christmas Special

Wouldn't it be nice to get a head start on your Christmas crafting?  Well, with the White Pines special you can do just that!  You can save 20% on this great collection of products with the White Pines Product bundle. You also get discounted prices with the two workshop kits, which include materials for creating scrapbook layouts or cards using items from this great collection, plus a few additional items.  Visit my website to see all of the available products.

Wander Collection

 It is July and that means a brand new Close to my Heart catalog!  You can see it here and flip through the pages to view all the new products. 

 My absolute favorite is the new Wander collection.  It is perfect for outdoor and travel photos.  You can see all the available products here.  

These cards use Z3959, the Wander stamps and Thin Cut set and paper.

X7271S Wander paper pack and sticker sheet

                  Here are the cards you can make with G1236, the Wander Cardmaking Workshop.

Let me know if you have any questions regarding these fabulous new products!  

Boxing Week Sale

Close out the year with some amazing savings on my website from the Close To My Heart Boxing Week sale! This sale offers incredible deals each day from December 26 through December 31. With new offers posted daily at 12:00 am (MST) and expiring at 11:59 pm (MST) the same day, the Boxing Week sale provides an excellent opportunity for you to save on your favorite products!

Serenity Christmas Cards for Joyful Stars December Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the Joyful Stars December Blog Hop.  Thanks for joining us today.  If you have come from Nancy's Blog, you are on the right path.  Today, I have Christmas cards to share made using the gorgeous Serenity Paper Packet.

This paper pack is versatile as well as beautiful.  The Merry Christmas and ornament are from Z3896  the Jingle Joy Scrapbooking Stamp and Thin Cut set. They are both heat embossed using Princess Gold Embossing Powder.   It is a great set for both cards and scrapbooking.

The second card uses stamps from the same set and the ornaments are embossed as well.

The paper is part of X7263 the Serenity collection.  It also uses Z3442 Blue Belle Glitter Paper and Z3365 Gold Foil Paper.

Now it is time to hop on over to Krista's blog to see her crafty creation.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale

 

The Black Friday sale will begin at 5PM November 27 to 11:59PM on November 28.  

These deals are available while supplies last so be sure to check it out early.

The Cyber Monday sale will begin at 3PM November 30 to 11:59 on December 1.

These deals are available while supplies last so be sure to check it out early.

Jubliee Crew Reindeer Cards for the Joyful Stars October Blog Hop

 Hello and welcome to the Joyful Stars November Blog Hop. Thanks for joining us today.  If you have come from  Nancy's Blog you are on the right path.  We have a brand new catalog for November and December and I'm sure you will just LOVE these beautiful products.  You can take a look at the catalog HERE.

Today, I'm using the adorable reindeer stamp and thin cuts from The Jubilee Crew - Z3901 in my cards.  The first card uses Scarlet which is a traditional Christmas color.

The frames are cut using Z4260 Stitched Rectangle Frames Thin Cuts.  The letters are cut using Z3655 Classic Alpha Thin Cuts. 

The second card is a different color combination of the first.  It uses X7263B the beautiful blue

Serenity Paper Packet and Toffee and Sapphire Cardstock which are both available in X7263C, Serenity Cardstock Paper Pack.

Now it is time to hop on over to Krista's Blog to see her crafty creation.

Happy Hopping!

Christmas Cards For the Joyful Stars October Blog Hop

 

Hello and welcome to the Joyful Stars October Blog Hop.  Thank you for joining us today.  If you have come from Joyce's Blog, then you are on the right track.  

I have two Christmas cards that use some products that can be used for other occasions as well. The first one is a slimline card that uses the Comfort and Joy paper pack and D1977 Every Bit of Wonderful Stamp Set for Operation Smile. Operation Smile is a non-profit organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children around the world. When you purchase this stamp set, $7 of the proceeds goes to help with their life-changing missions.  The flowers are heat embossed using the Z8000 Black Pigment pad, clear embossing powder and colored using the Triblend Markers.  The squares are Z4259 Stitched Square Frames. "Joy" is from Z4046 Beary Christmas Cardmaking Stamps and Thin Cuts that is not in the catalog but it is available in the online section of my website.

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The second card uses Z3679 the new Olive Branches Background Die and Z4187 Stitched Ovals Thin Cuts.  The background was cut in X6053 Avocado cardstock and I colored the flowers with Z2497 Dark Red TriBlend marker.  

Remember to stop back next month to see more fabulous artwork.

Now it is time to hop on over to Krista's Blog.

Garden Gnomes Christmas Cards for the Joyful Stars September Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the Joyful Stars September Blog Hop.

.  I'm so glad you are joining us today.  If you have come from Nancy's Blog, you are on the right track.  Today I have two Christmas cards to share.  The cards uses gnomes from the Z3781 stamps and Thin Cuts.

The background snowflakes were cut using a card on the Close to my Heart Complete Creativity Cartridge in White Daisy Cardstock.  The Ho Ho Ho was cut using CTMH Scarlet Cardstock.  The plaid paper and the Scarlet pattern paper "gnome clothes" are from the new X7261 Comfort and Joy Paper Pack.  I stamped the gnome twice - once on white and once on the Scarlet Pattern Paper.  Then, I cut out the clothes along the stamped lines and adhered them to the gnome stamped in white.  I also used Z4245 Opaque Matte Texture Paste to add "texture" to his beard.  Then I added some Z3563 Diamond Stickles to his beard and some snowflakes and also some Z3560 Golden Rod to his belt buckle.  

In the close up photo, you can see the texture and sparkle in his beard.

The second card uses the brand new Distress Inks Z3834 Chipped Sapphire and Z3833 Peacock Feathers to make the background.  After blending, I spritzed the background with water to create the lighter splatter.  I also used Z3293 Clear Shimmer Brush to create shiny splatter.  I am really loving the what you can do with these inks!

The snowflakes are from a retired set CC101188 - Love With All The Trimmings.  They were heat embossed with Z2068 White Embossing Powder.  The background does not come through the snowflakes - they stay perfectly white!  The Silver Loose Sequins are adhered to add extra sparkle.  Also, there is Z679 Liquid Glass on the "glass" part of the lantern.

Thanks so much for joining us and stop back next month on October 10th for some more inspiration using new products.

Now it is time to hop on over to Krista's Blog.

Holographic Paper Card for Joyful Stars August Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to the Joyful Stars August Blog Hop.  Thanks for joining us today.  If you have come from Joyce's Blog, then you are on the right track.  Today I have a card made using the fabulous Close To My Heart Holographic Paper.  This paper has a foil coating and it gives a holographic effect.  The colors seem to change based on the lighting, the viewing angle and even the other paper it is paired with.  You really need to see it in person - the photos really don't do it justice.  I used Z3636 the Oasis Holographic Paper.  In the book this paper look green, however in my sample it looks bluish green at one angle and pinkish orange when it catches the light.  I kept the card really simple - I wanted a clean contemporary look so the paper would be the star.  I cut the flowers using a card from the Close To My Heart Cricut Cartridge Artfully Sent.  This paper cuts so beautifully!  There were no rough edges and it was easy to come off the mat.  

Here is another view of the same card - I photographed it in low light.  You can see how the paper seems to change color!  Working with this paper is a lot of FUN!

 I hope you will try this fabulous paper!

Now it is time to hop on over to Marie's Blog to see her creation.

 

Summer Vibes Slider Card for the Joyful Hearts July Blog Hop

Welcome to the Joyful Stars July Blog Hop.  Thanks for joining us today.  If you have come from Joyce's Blog, then you are on the right track.  Summer is here and I have a card made using the new X7258B Summer Vibes paper and sticker pack.  The colors are so vibrant and cheerful.  This pack will make your photos the star of your summer/beach layouts.

It is a slider card - the fish moves around the circle.

I love the little fishy.  It is so easy to color him is an array of coordinating colors.  I raised the waves with a double layer of mounting tape so the fish could "swim" under them!

The fish was colored using the Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend markers and then coated with liquid glass to give it a fabulous shine.  Here are the stamp sets used on this card:

Summer Vibes Cardmaking Stamp and Thin Cut Set - Z3745

Summer Vibes Scrapbooking Stamp and Thin Cuts Set - Z3745

Now it is time to hop on over to Marie's blog to see her fabulous creation.

A Million Little Things Cards for the Joyful Stars June Blog Hop

Welcome to the Joyful Stars June Blog Hop.  I'm so happy you have joined us today.  If you have come from Joyce's Blog, you are on the right track.

Today, I am using one of my favorite sets from the May/June catalog called A Million Little Things.  The set includes three floral stamps, three sentiments and three small background "spatter" stamps.  It is a very versatile set!

The first card reminds me of summer - the flower looks like black eyed susans!

The background paper is from the new X9015 Mix in Pack.  I love the sapphire blue floral paper!  It was stamped in Intense Black Ink, colored using the TriBlend Markers and embellished with Z1263 Bitty Sparkles.  You can see the "spatter" stamps in the background.  They really help to fill in white space.

This card uses the tulip flower and the May Stamp of the Month as the stem of the flower.  I love how delicate it looks.  The background paper is from the same Mix In pack.

I hope you enjoy al the creative ideas today!

Now it is time to hop on over to Marie's Blog to see what she has created to share with us.

Through Thick and Thin Birthday Cards for Joyful Stars May Blog Hop

Welcome to the Joyful Stars May Blog Hop.  If you have come from Nancy's Blog, then you are on the right track. Thanks for joining us today.  Close To My Heart has a brand new catalog with fabulous new products.  There are also specials for National Scrapbook Month and Day that are available while supplies last. 

I have been "playing" with one of the stamps sets from National Scrapbooking day called Through Thick and Thin.  It comes in a bundle with products to make 20 cards!  One side of the paper is coated UV pattern that looks fabulous!

Kit contents:

1 – My Acrylix® Through Thick & Thin Stamp Set (exclusive)
6 – glossy UV-coated patterned cardstock sheets (1 Canary, 1 Candy Apple, 1 Flamingo, 1 Green Apple, 1 Lagoon, 1 Sapphire)
2 – White Daisy cardstock sheets
1 – Gold Glitter Gems (Z3312)
20 – white card bases & envelopes

This card uses the stamps and some background paper from X7256B Aurora Paper and X9015 Mix-in Paper Packet.  The hexagon shape is a thin cut from the Aurora Scrapbooking stamp and thin cuts.  The red "corona virus" are stamps from a retired stamp set and thin cuts Z3707 Blossoming Friendship. (Idea to use the stamp to represent the Corona Virus is from another CTMH consultant, Sandy Zimmer)

Here is a peek at the inside of the card.  The toilet paper roll is stamped and fussy cut, then embossed using a retired CTMH folder to give it a quilted look.

Here is one that uses a pattern from the card kit with a different sentiment.

Be sure to stop back next month to join us again.

Now it is time to hop on over to Joyce's Blog.

O-fish-ally Awesome Card for Joyful Stars Blog Hop

Welcome to the Joyful Stars April Blog Hop.  Thank you for joining us today.  We hope we can inspire you to get out your crafy products and be creative!  If you have come from Nancy's Blog, then you are on the right track.  I hope you are doing well and spending some quality time with your immediate family.

 I have a card using the April Stamp of the Month - O-fish-ally Awesome.  Let me tell you, I think this set is really awesome!  The images are adorable!  Get this D-size Stamp of the Month set for only $5 with a $50.00 minimum qualifying purchase!

 The "fish bowl" card was made using an oval shape on Cricut Design Space using Glacier Cardstock.  I used the journaling pen to write the sentiment "safe at home".  There are plenty of great sentiments in the set as well.  The seaweed was also cut on the Cricut.

Here is a peek at the inside.

  I used the journaling pen again to make the "quarantined" banner.
Please stay safe and well by continuing to social distance.  It is really the only thing we can do to help all those nurses and doctors that are on the front line.
Have a blessed Easter!

Now it is time to hop on over to Joyce's Blog.