Valentine's Day Projects

Who Says an Advent Calendars are Just for Christmas?

In the Love Sonnet poem penned by Elizabeth Barrett Browning so apply tells us to "count the ways" we love. This has inspired Close to My Heart to design this Advent Calendar for Valentine's  Day. 

The directions for this project is found at this blog Make it From Your Heart. This blog shows different uses and Ideas for your own projects using Close to My Heart products. 

Recipe

Happy Valentine’s Day Advent Calendar

X7025B Charlotte Paper Packet, 1246 Hollyhock Cardstock, X5927 Ruby Cardstock, X5760 Cotton Candy Cardstock, 1385 White Daisy Cardstock, X5780 Pomegranate Cardstock, Z3076 Gold Glitter Paper, Z2006 Designed Décor Red Magnetic Chalkboard, Z679 Liquid Glass, Z1805 Hook & Loop Dots, 1772 Memory Book Glue Dots™, Z1204 Bone Folder, Z3171 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection, Z3170 Cricut® Artiste Collection, Chalk

Cricut® Shapes:

Art Philosophy

1″ Shift <Heart1> (cut 14, p. 26)

11 ½” Shift <Heart1> (p. 26)

Artiste

2 ¼” Shift+Card <Z> (cut 14, p. 61)

½” <font> “1234567891011121314”

All these products are available through one of our Independent Consultants. That is me :)

How To Make a Valentine’s Day Mailbox Out of Paper

As we move out of January where we plan and make resolutions we move in to February and Valentine's day. It is Valentine's day crafts such as the Mailbox out of  paper. 

Planner by Close to My Heart

I Ordered The Planner

Planer Link

I waned to share that I have just ordered the Planner components from Close to My Heart. I am excited to get it and use it. It looks great. I love the colors and the creative way that it is put together. This allows me to not only make all of my appointments, but make notes, add pictures, or any other form of  documentation that I want to enter in this planner. 

Planner link

I Ordered the Penelope Workshops Your Way Card-making Project

Penelope Paper and Embellishment

Thin Cuts Spring Critters

Spring Critters Stamps

Water Color Paper, Brushes, and Paint

Would you like to make the adorable cards shown above? If you answered Yes, then let me know as space is limited. I am also supplying everything you need to make the card. Each person will leave with two cards that they have made. 

I am in the process of finding the space, and deciding on a date. If you would like to attend, please let me know what time works well for you, also which days.

I will update this as we work out the details.

In the mean time I added some links that will let you know what items you will need if you want to make this card on your own. :)

Lastly, 

Have you ever wondered how those great cards and beautifully laid out scrapbook page were designed. Are you the type of person that just like to follow patterns, and not worry if one cardstock/paper matches or works with another cardstock/paper?

If so then Close to My Heart has the solution. Besides the fact that they use a color pallet that is developed to work with all of the colors that they sell, they have books that you use like your sewing patterns.

As I love making cards I ordered the How to Card making book. This way people in my workshops can look through and order their own. I love the fact that they make them for scrapbooking. I plan on doing workshops with the scrapbooking patterns soon. I am adding the Pictures of the books available below.

How-To Programs

Cricket Artfully Sent Cartridge

One of the things that drew me to Close to my Heart was the Way everything works with my Cricut and Cuddlebug. With the Cartridges or Digital formats Close to My Heart develops Card Stock, Coordinating Colors of Ink, Stamp set, and Embellishments that work with the Cricut Cartridge/Digital. The video below show just one aspect of how this works together.

Cricut® Artfully Sent: Pop-up Cards with Icons

Want to make your cards pop? Close To My Heart’s newest Cricut^®cartridge, Artfully Sent, has the tools you’re looking for! Let us show you how to use the Pop-up and Icon functions to create delightfully interactive cards.

Close to My Heart Philosophy

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Close To My Heart’s product line is designed to accommodate the needs of novice and expert crafters alike. Our Level 1, 2, and 3 products offer something to everyone.

Level 1: Simply Beautiful

Have lots of digital photos? You’ll love Studio J®, our exclusive online design software that gets your photos off the memory card and into your life! Create a layout in as little as five minutes, with as many as 16 photos! It’s photo archiving and artwork together in a snap.

Level 2: Especially Creative

Great handcrafted projects start with a strong foundation: our gorgeous and versatile My Reflections® papers! B&T Duos® papers are cardstock-weight, perfect for layering, and feature a different design on the front and back. Pick a design pattern from any one of Jeanette Lynton’s how-to books, add in easy-to-use coordinating accessories, and let your creative self run wild—no stamping required!

Level 3: Masterfully Rewarding

Live your creative life to the fullest with our top-quality My Acrylix®stamps! These clear stamps offer unparalleled flexibility for your one-of-a-kind masterpieces, featuring designs to suit any occasion, holiday, or style with flair.

Close to My Heart Innovations

INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS

My Acrylix®  Stamp Sets 

Innovation at its best and more than two decades of decorative stamping have

brought about the My Acrylix® stamping revolution, where expression is made easy

and everyone's an expert! Our premium quality, clear poylmyer My Acrylix®  stamps  and everyone’s an expert! Our premium quality, clear polymer My Acrylix stamps are easy to use, simple to store, and most importantly, offer creative control and artistic precision with every project.

40 Exclusive Colors

Our 40 exclusive colors, plus White Daisy and Colonial White, coordinate perfectly with our B&T Duos® papers, cardstocks, My Reflections® paper packets, stamp pads, embellishments, and more! Divided into 4 complementary groups, each with 10 beautiful hues, our color palette makes color-coordinating a snap on every project! Also available in mini pigment pad sets.

EXCLUSIVE INKS® STAMP PADS

Featuring dye-based or pigment ink, our Exclusive Inks® stamp pads perfectly complement our My Acrylix® stamps. Available in 40 colors, the stackable stamp pads feature a US-patented swivel top that stores the ink pad upside down, keeping the ink close to the surface. During use, the convenient swivel lid tucks into the base, giving you easy access to the entire pad so stamping images of all sizes is a breeze. The stacking design makes Exclusive Inks stamp pads easy to store—especially when paired with the Exclusive Inks Organizer.

FOUNDATIONAL HOW-TO PUBLICATION

At Close To My Heart, we are the “Let me show you how®” company. Jeanette Lynton’s latest how-to publication, Make It from Your Heart®, shows you how to create beautiful cards and scrapbook layouts, along with tips to make your artwork beautiful and engaging. You’ll love this softbound, affordable book which includes blueprints, cutting diagrams, artwork ideas, and more!

STUDIO J® ONLINE DESIGN SOFTWARE

You’ve taken the photos, now keep the memories. With Studio J®, our online design software, you can create gorgeous scrapbook layouts in minutes, ready to be custom-printed for your cherished album. Studio J uses our proprietary patterns, papers, and color palettes so you can easily create memorable layouts. Visit StudioJ.com to experience the online studio adventure for yourself!

How to Enjoy Creative Time With your Friends

HOST A GATHERING

A night with friends, fun projects, and a chance to earn free products — get all that and more for hosting a Close To My Heart Home Gathering! You’ll have a chance to earn discounted or free products — the higher your Gathering sales, the greater your rewards. And, we’ll pay shipping and handling on all of your Hostess
Rewards. Sign up to host a Home Gathering and your rewards are on their way!

HOSTESS REWARDS

WHEN YOUR ORDER TOTAL REACHES: REWARD YOURSELF WITH SELECTED CLOSE TO MY HEART PRODUCTS*: AND RECEIVE 50% OFF:
$150 – $249 $25 in free products
$250 – $349 $40 in free products 1 current Idea Book item
$350 – $449 $60 in free products 1 current Idea Book item

$450 – $549 $80 in free products 2 current Idea Book items
$550 – $649 $100 in free products 2 current Idea Book items
$650 – $749 $120 in free products 3 current Idea Book items
$750 – $849 $140 in free products 3 current Idea Book items
$850 – $949 $160 in free products 4 current Idea Book items
$950 – $1,049 $180 in free products 4 current Idea Book items
$1,050 or more $200 or more** in free products 4 current Idea Book items

Please note: Hostess Rewards are redeemed at full price. An order total must reach $150 in sales, exclusive of shipping, handling, and tax, to qualify for our Hostess Rewards program. In the US, tax is collected on Hostess Rewards free products based on full retail price. Tax is collected on discounted items based on discounted price. Tax rules are subject to change. Promotions such as Stamp of the Month and other specials are not eligible as Hostess Rewards.
Free shipping and handling apply only on Hostess Rewards items with the exception of one Studio J® layout (SJ1001).

YOUR SELECTION OF PRODUCTS FOR YOUR HOSTESS REWARDS INCLUDES THESE CHOICES:

*Hostess Rewards select product credits are redeemable for
My Acrylix® Stamps
My Acrylix® blocks
Exclusive Inks® pads
Exclusive Inks® marker sets
Exclusive Inks® re-inkers
Complements
My Reflections® paper packets
all cardstock packs
Workshops on the Go® kits
Studio J® one layout (retail value $6.50, SJ1001)
**For each $100 in sales over $1,050, add an additional $20 in free products.
Contact me to schedule your own Gathering today.