Close To My Heart and National Stamping Month

Here is a quick video on our National Stamping Month promotion you can see more about it here

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A Day To Play!

Well it has been awhile since I have been able to create.  So here goes!  I love our new PML (Picture My Life) program.  The cards are so cute and they are ready to use.  You can use them as intended by placing them in the page protectors along with your photos and journal on them or decorate them as little or as much as you want.  The nice thing is that you don't have to do anything to them at all if you don't want to.  They are so cute as is.
I was cleaning off my table and it was amazing what I found on there.  I found a Tag/Card base that I cut out on my Cricut from the Art Philosophy cartridge page 50.  Really I don't even remember cutting it out, so that is how long it has gone undiscovered just laying on my table.  I found a doily that I had cut out using Creative Card from my Subscription on my Explore.  The Ribbon piece is just a scrap that was already cut and sponged so hey, I just had to use that too.

Here is what I did with all the pieces I had.  The PML card was a little shorter than the card so I just placed the Tag/Card on my trimmer and cut it off to fit the PML card perfectly.  I then used my corner rounder to round the edges that I just cut off.  No one with ever know.  Well except for us!  

I love to use up my stash and boy did it come together fast.  I cut up the doily to fit on the page where I wanted it.  Stamped the saying in black, the little tree in Ponderosa Pine and the cloud in Crystal Blue.

 The stamp set is the C1578 Camper Crazy and I just love this set.
The RV there yet?  I bet you have heard that a time or two.
I colored in the Trailer with ShinHanart alcohol markers cut it out and backed it with 3-D Foam tape, just to pop it up off the page.   I love to color!!!

On the inside of the card I used another PML card.  Just stick it down and you are done.  I had a piece of  Ribbon on the table and I only had to trim off the end a little
What do you have laying around that you can use up????   You can see all the PML program here
All the products I used are Close To My Heart.

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What's new in stamps with CTMH

Here is a short video on just some of the new things that are going on with CTMH and our new Autumn/Winter Idea Book 2013. Take a look!

Pajama Party with Big Picture Classes

Have you signed up for you free class with Big Picture Classes.  I have and I am looking forward to it.  It is online and it is FREE yes I said FREE!  You don't have to dress up or even leave you room.  Just sign on and get started You will need to create an account and that is it.

Your Invited

What:  Pajama Party

Where:  Big Picture Classes

When: Thrusday May 30, 2013

Time: 6:00pm PT

How much does it cost:  FREE   Did I mention it is FREE

Here is what you will make

Let me know if you will be attending.  I hope you will it sounds like fun! 
You can order what you need here



 

Clearly the Best: Cluster Luster

Here is another short video for you to watch.  Monica and Kristine are great and seem to have lots of fun doing these video's.  See what you think.

Clearly the Best: Behind the Scenes

Have a look at this video and see some great techniques.

Clearly the Best: Rock & Roll (S01E13)

Here is another stamping technique for creating beautiful stamped images with shaded edges in a similar color.  The technique is call Rock and Roll so take a look.



Have you tried this before?  If so what did you think?
You can shop with me here.

Clearly The Best: Re-vamping with Overstamping

Watch this short video and learn how to make your stamp images jump off the page with overstamping.  This is a layered stamping technique to add artistic flair to you projects!

Stamps and Dimensional Elements from the Cricut® Artiste Collection

Make your cut-out and artwork stand out.  Watch this short video and see how.



If you haven't gotten yours yet you can order it here!

Clearly The Best: How to Kiss—with Stamps

Learn how to kiss... with stamps!  This video will show you how to use this easy technique.  You can use this clever and unique design on your stamp image for a more customized look.  Let me show you how!

Have you every tried this before and what did you think?  Let me know

CTMH Monogram Magic

This video show you just some of the things you can make with this very affordable monogram stamp. 

You can see them all here.
These make great gifts or Stocking Stuffer too.  Just in time for the up coming Holidays. 

The Stamp Behind The Mask

Here is a short video to show you how to mask and stamp on your artwork.  It is so simple and they will show you how.

I told you it was a short video but it had some great tip and techniques that you can use.  I love make masks to change the look of the stamp or to make it fit in a space. 
Have you ever used the negative space from all you cutouts that you end up with after using your Cricut???
 

Alcohol Marker Madness

Add color and pizazz to any of your projects with our New Alcohol based markers.  You are going to love this short video.  Have fun!

Lots of different techniques and opptions when you use our New Alochol based markers. 
You can order yours here.

The New My Acrylix Stamp Scrubber from CTMH

Here is a short video on the New My Acrylix Stamp Scrubber Z1782 from Close To My Heart.  I just love it, you can put it in your bag and take it with you.  It's compact and easy to use. 
It is only 2 1/2" x 4".

 Be sure to get one you won't be sorry.
Order yours here.
 

Coordinate with Cricut and CTMH

Watch this short Video and learn how to use your Close To My Heart stamps to bring you Cricut cuts to life.

You can use the Art Philosophy as well a the new Artiste Cricut cartridge to cut out and stamp with our coordinating stamp sets.  So much fun and easy too. 
Have you tried this yet?

Dauber Dynamite

Discover the beauty of sponge daubing.  When you ink your stamps with sponge daubers, you can create a soft, shaded look that is perfect for a page or card!

 

Base and Shade Stamping

Discover how to create a terrific two-tone look with the base and shade stamping technique.  Give your images more life and layers and watch them pop off the page!

So easy and our clear stamps are clearly the best.  Don't you think so too?

Stamping Fun

Watch this video and lean how to stamp on multiple surfaces.  Fun and easy see for yourself.

Lots of tricks and tips to use.  Have fun and give it a try.

Stepping up your Stamping

In this short video you will discover new way of using the stamp sets in the Workshops on the Go^® La Belle Vie, Dakota, and Moonlight Kits.

You can see all the Workshops on the Go HERE.

Want to make a border that goes all the way around your project using several stamps.  Well watch this video from Close To My Heart to learn how.  The possibilities are endless.

Let me know what you have made using this technique. 
I just love how easy this is to do.
Order your stamp sets and clear blocks HERE!

Don't forget that when you order $35.00 or more from the current Spring/Summer Idea Book you can still get the Dotty For You paper pack and instruction sheet for only $5.00.  This offer is good until May 31st, 2012.