Monday, March 30, 2020

CTMH Seas the Day Long Time No Sea Card


This is the 2nd project from the Seas the Day Cardmaking Workshop.  The workshop creates 4 each of 4 different designs!



Use the materials in the Seas the Day Cardmaking Workshop kit and the easy-to-follow instructions to create 16 standard size cards, 4 each of 4 designs.  The workshop includes an exclusive B-size stamp set with coordinating Thin Cuts, as well as assembly instructions featuring three stamping techniques:  kissing, rock & roll and second-generation stamping.

  • 1 – exclusive stamp + Thin Cuts
  • 2 – Seas the Day sheets
  • 5 – cardstock sheets (1 Mint, 1 Sapphire, 1 Smoothie, 2 White Daisy)
  • 1 – White Ribbon (Z4196)
  • 16 – white card bases & envelopes
  • printed instructions
Recommended additional supplies:


Set sail on a crafting adventure with the Seas the Day paper collection as your guide!  This light-hearted collection features designs that are great for adding color and texture to a variety of projects.  The Seas the Day collection features these colors:  Candy Apple, Smoothie, Peach, Canary, Sapphire, Mint, Sage, Mink, Linen and White Daisy.   You can choose between 2 paper pack options, one WITH a 12x12 sticker sheet and one WITHOUT.  Plus the collection includes chipboard die-cuts (X7255G), adhesive-backed dots (X7255F), and our pocket scrapbook cards (X7255D).  Not to mention the scrapbooking and cardmaking workshops!


Shop the Seas the Day Collection Today!




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Friday, March 27, 2020

CTMH These Are My People Workshop


At Close To My Heart, we are passionate about helping others preserve the moments that matter most, with the people that matter most.  


Not only does our Limited Edition These Are My People collection include a fabulous Cut Above Album Kit…but CTMH has designed a workshop!!  

The These Are My People Workshop Kit allows you to create thoughtful cards and gorgeous scrapbook layouts and includes a fun SVG file for extra album personalization. This workshop kit is available in two purchasing options—one including the My Acrylix Love These People stamp set, and one without. All items in this special are available for individual purchase, and you will enjoy a 20% discount when you purchase the workshop kit that includes the stamp set.


You can create even more artwork featuring these designs using the These Are My People paper packet and the coordinating stamp set:  Love These People




The These Are My People special is ONLY available from March 1 through April 30 (while supplies last).




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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

CTMH Seas the Day Paradise Scrapbook Layout


This is the 1st project from the Seas the Day Scrapbooking Workshop.  The Paradise title is among the exclusive red acrylic shapes available ONLY in the Seas the Day Scrapbooking Workshop!!







Use the materials in the Seas the Day Scrapbooking Workshop kit and easy-to-follow instructions to create two 12" × 12" single pages and two 12" × 12" two-page layouts.  The workshop includes exclusive die-cuts and red acrylic shapes, along with assembly instructions that guid you in an optional embellishing technique using Stickles glitter gel.


  • 1 – Seas the Day Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet (X7255S)
  • 5 – cardstock sheets (1 Charcoal, 1 Peach, 1 Sapphire, 2 White Daisy)
  • 6 – exclusive die-cut sheets; 12" × 12"
  • 1 – set of exclusive red acrylic shapes
  • photo placeholders
  • printed instructions
NOTE:  CTMH is now offering two options for our Scrapbooking workshops:  WITH and WITHOUT page protectors!!

Recommended additional supplies:


Set sail on a crafting adventure with the Seas the Day paper collection as your guide!  This light-hearted collection features designs that are great for adding color and texture to a variety of projects.  The Seas the Day collection features these colors:  Candy Apple, Smoothie, Peach, Canary, Sapphire, Mint, Sage, Mink, Linen and White Daisy.   You can choose between 2 paper pack options, one WITH a 12x12 sticker sheet and one WITHOUT.  Plus the collection includes chipboard die-cuts (X7255G), adhesive-backed dots (X7255F), and our pocket scrapbook cards (X7255D).  Not to mention the scrapbooking and cardmaking workshops!


Shop the Seas the Day Collection Today!




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Friday, March 20, 2020

CTMH Yesterday & Today Thank You Card


This is the 1st project from the Yesterday & Today Cardmaking Workshop



When heat embossing, use tweezers to hold the paper and be sure to use an anti-static pouch on the paper prior to stamping and adding embossing powder.  The anti-static pouch will keep loose bits of embossing powder from sticking on the surface away from the stamped image.


Use the materials in the Yesterday & Today Cardmaking Workshop kit and the easy-to-follow instructions to create 16 standard size cards, 4 each of 4 designs.  The workshop kit includes and exclusive B-size stamp set with coordinating Thin Cuts, as well as assembly instructions with tips for achieving an antique effect using heat embossing.

  • 1 – exclusive stamp + Thin Cuts
  • 2 – Yesterday & Today sheets
  • 3 – cardstock sheets (2 French Vanilla, 1 Mink)
  • 2 – Kraft Paper sheets
  • 1 – Mink Twine (Z4221)
  • 16 – white card bases & envelopes
  • printed instructions
Recommended additional supplies:


The Yesterday & Today collection features these colors:  Espresso, Toffee, Mink, French Vanilla and Black.   You can choose between 2 paper pack options, one WITH a 12x12 sticker sheet and one WITHOUT.  Plus the collection includes foil board die-cuts (X7254E), printed vellum die-cuts (X7254F), and our pocket scrapbook cards (X7254D).  Not to mention the scrapbooking and cardmaking workshops!


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