The Magic of Monograms!

Capture the Date, Capture the Savings!

Get ready for this great deal from CTMH! Help those affected by Hurricane Sandy To show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1 for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during November. In November only when you place an order of $50 or more in full retail products and purchase the November Stamp of the Month set for just $5 ($17.95 retail), you’ll receive any A-E and M size My Acrylix^® stamp set at 50% off. It’s two promotions in one! (Notes: K-size, Workshops on the Go^®, Cricut^® collections, and Stamp of the Month stamp sets are not included in the 50% off promotion).
What a great savings! What a great way to help out! Start your list now!!

Ink It Up!

A MUST see! This is everything you ever wanted to know (LOL!)about the new Close To MY Heart pigment inks and alcohol markers. I will have these at the next club night for anyone who did not get to try them out at the October club night :o)

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Who says Holiday stamp sets must be only stamped in green and red! Here I used a stamp from the Merry and Bright C1510 CTMH stamp set to make this simple note card. I love the color of the new pigment inks; Indian Corn Blue and  Goldrush found in the Enchantment set Z2502..

Swing!

Swing cards are all the rage! The new Artist Cricut Cartridge from Close To My Heart has 9 different swing cards you can make. What a fun holiday card this one makes!
**CTMH Color Ready Ribbon, may be used as is or add color with any Exclusive Inks product.

Gift box #1

Have you tried the new Cricut Artiste Collection  yet? This box can be found on page 74 of your cartridge book and find the directions on page 57 of your CTMH Artiste directions booklet. What a cute way to give someone that little unexpected gift!  This box can be decorated with so many of the CTMH Cricut cuts from either of our exclusive cartridges. Here I used the flower found on page 39 of the Art Philosophy cartridge. Both Close To My Heart Cricut Collections are a great deal! Contact me if you don't have them both!
Supplies, All CTMH products:  Pear and Partridge My Reflections paper, Cashmere and Ruby card stock. Saddle ink, Ruby ink, sponge dauber, Topiary marker, Designer Rhinestone brads, Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel

Maybe a little blue...Indian Corn Blue?

Indian Corn Blue that is! I tried a few different color combos and card styles before I hit on an old favorite; Indian Corn Blue and Buttercup. Sometimes it's best to "go simple"! I added some dry embossed lines to the Indian Corn Blue. I (of course) also added Indian Corn Blue ink and  Buttercup ink to the edges of each card stock.  Finish off with a few Pearl Opaques Adhesive Gems. Done! A nice simple Holiday card.  All products Close to my Heart.