Technique Tuesday

I'm a little late getting today's post up. Since the word of the day (and month) is Cricut®, here's a quick little video for 3-D effects from your cutouts.  

Ever wanted to turn a flat Cricut® shape into a 3-D element but didn't know how? Watch the video to learn how easy it is to create beautiful 3-D embellishments from flat Close To My Heart Cricut® Artbooking shapes. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3-D!

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Preserve with Pizazz

Family history is fun, especially when you add colorful papers and embellishments! There are so many ways to protect your pedigree and make it fun at the same time. Watch the video to learn how to turn a kraft pocket album into an attractive family history book.

Have you ordered your Artbooking cartridge yet?  Hop on over to my website to check it out or shoot me an email.

Or...better yet...join my team, Inky Fingers Gang, in April and choose it or any of the other cartridges for FREE!

Discover the Art of Business

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Join Close To My Heart as an Independent Consultant April 1–30, 2014, and receive your favorite "art-full" Close To My Heart Cricut^® collection FREE! Our New Consultant Kit is just $99 and comes packed with nearly triple the retail value in products and supplies to help you succeed. Plus, when you qualify for the Straight To The Top program, you will be refunded the price of your New Consultant Kit. Select your FREE Cricut^® collection—retail priced at $99—when you order your New Consultant Kit and watch your new business soar!

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Technique Tuesday

Bet you thought you wouldn't see a post from me two days in a row. LOL  I really am back :)

Longing for the sunshine of summer?  I know I am!  Until then, make your own! In this video you’ll learn to make a burst of sunshine on your cards with fun Background and Texture papers.

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Happy Tuesday!!

Background Stamps

Don't let the title fool you; background stamps are for far more than just background designs. Transform pieces of cardstock into attractive embellishments for your layouts with just a few easy techniques.

Use background stamps from Close To My Heart to transform cardstock into authentic-looking washi tape, textured paper, and other embellishments. Learn these techniques by watching the video.

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Are you looking for a burst of creativity?

Missing the sunshine of summer? Make your own! In this video you’ll learn to make a burst of sunshine on your cards with fun Background & Texture papers.



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Holiday Gift Guide

It's live!  CTMH's Holiday Gift Guide is now live!! Awesome and amazing products, just in time for making your Holiday gifts and cards! Contact me or stop by my website to place your order!!  View the guide page by page here.  Or, click the direct link to the products

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Happy Tuesday!!

Feeling a little wary of adding stitching to your papercrafting? Did you know it doesn’t require a sewing machine? Our new stitch guide makes stitching simple to do—and the look it gives is simply stunning! See it for yourself in this video.
Here's the ins and outs of the Close To My Heart Z1852 Stitch Guide.

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Happy Tuesday!

Tools of the Trade

The right tool can make all the difference in your artistic scrapbooking, especially in the details. See the tools we have to offer to enhance your creative experience, and then try them out for yourself!

OCTOBER 2013A NEWSLETTER FROM SUZANNE Suzastampin's Creation Station Suzanne Davis Close To My Heart Independent Consultant Senior Executive Manager (518) 636-7241        Coming Soon to a Mailbox Near You! How pretty is this paper?!  Check out those cute trees!  Grab your Cricut cartridge and create. Fun, fun, fun! Items in this Mini Holiday catalog will be available from October 15-December 31.  You'll "Sparkle and Shine" with the My Reflections Kit, Workshop Kits, Washi Tape, cute stamps and more!  Plus, when you place a $100 order from either the Holiday Mini, Fall/Winter Idea Book or both, you can choose one "Starred" item from the Holiday Mini. So, hold your orders and place them on the 15th of October to take advantage of the special! Stamp of the Month: Scandinavian Wishes Send heartfelt greetings to loved ones this holiday season The unique images from the Scandinavian Wishes stamp set will warm any card or layout you make this holiday season. Incorporate the intricate mirrored images, cozy designs, and friendly floral patterns into your projects to give your loved ones a lift. This set includes images that correspond with shapes from the Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge, making it easy to craft holiday tags, ornaments, and more. With an order totaling $50 in October, you qualify to receive this set for only $5. This offer is available only throughout October, so take advantage of it soon! See the October Stamp of the Month » Mini-Medley Accents Ruby Collection The perfect fall flair What could be better than experiencing the vibrant shades of autumn?Capturing those shades to keep forever! The Mini-Medley Accents Ruby collection of embellishments adds the perfect fall flair to your projects with its varying shades of red and conventional nature shapes. Three yards of metallic baker’s twine give projects a fun harvesttime twist, and the buttons, clothespins, and badge buttons from the collection add variety to your creations. Mix and match them with one another, and with other great embellishments from Close To My Heart, for festive fall blends on all your layouts and cards. Purchase your own Mini-Medley Accents Ruby collection » Rediscover Sweet Free downloads to flavor your creativity We all need a little creative pick-me-up every now and again, and our Rediscover Close To My Heart marketing campaign has just the inspiration you need—on a monthly basis. At closetomyheart.com > Campaigns & Promotions > Rediscover CTMH you’ll find a quick and fun new creative project each month, yours for the taking and completely FREE! This month you can rediscover sweet with printable mini banners that can be folded into candy wrappers or cupcake flags. Simply download, print, and share a sugary delight. Download your own sweet project »

Find it! Crush it! Love it!

It’s time to empty your keepsakes drawer and document the memories you cherish. Keep track of ticket stubs, pictures, awards, maps, and so much more with a convenient new My Crush™ book!

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Ribbons and Trims

Learn how to use Close To My Heart's ribbons and trims to create elegant embellishments for papercrafting projects. From sophisticated shimmer trim to trendy chevron ribbon, there is a trim for every card, layout, or 3-D item! Watch the video to learn how!



Break out your ribbons and trims! Have fun!

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Close To My Heart is celebrating National Scrapbooking Month with a unique paper packet at a bargain price. Watch the video to get your creative juices flowing!




These papers are gorgeous!

Get this exclusive paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35!

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, you can get the yummy Dream Pop paper packet for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail)! This exclusive paper packet includes 12 card stock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get these sweet colors and patterns anywhere else! Start National Scrapbooking Month off right with a unique paper packet at a bargain price and get your creative juices flowing! Also, consider hosting this month: Hostesses receive one paper packet free with qualifying May Gathering sales totals of $400 or more.

*Shipping/handling and tax apply. Not available for purchase at full retail. Offer valid May 1–31, 2013, while supplies last. Qualifying purchases must be current, retail-priced product.

Dates: Offer valid May 1–31, 2013.

Visit my website to place an order.

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Mini Album

For a fun way to use up an eclectic array of papers, stamped images, and Cricut® shapes, a mini album is the perfect choice! Learn how to make an 8" × 5" mini album from start to finish for a cute little scrapbook full of variety and personality!

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My thoughts and prayers are with those injured in Boston and with all of America as we try to grasp the horror and the terror that one or more persons has inflicted upon us.



 Cricut® Foldables

Learn how to create foldable Cricut®-cut pieces that you can add to a scrapbook page, card, or home décor item for extra dimension!
From yo-yos to bows, embellishments cut with the Cricut® Art Philosophy and Artiste cartridges add something special to your artwork.

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Cricut® Craft Room

Discover how to use Cricut® Craft Room—the free online design software that makes it easier to create projects with your Cricut® machine—in this step-by-step tutorial.

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Canvas Art

Discover the versatility of the new Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit—complete with Dimensional Elements in two color schemes so that your artwork complements the space you display it in!

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Muslin Gift Bags

Say “thanks” by giving a gift that is personalized down to the very bag itself with My Creations™ muslin drawstring bags. Simply stamp and fill with goodies!

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Did you know that embossed images resist ink? Learn this fun trick to ink the areas around your embossed images to make them really stand out!

Techique Tuesday

Learn how to create a random pattern for a background design on your paper. Just stamp the image of your choice randomly on the page for results that are unique and stunning!

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Learn how to create your own patterned paper with a tone-on-tone stamping design that will give your new paper a professionally designed look!

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Stamping Across Multiple Surfaces

Stamping a continuous image over multiple surfaces is easy. Check out these tips and tricks for spanning your image across several surfaces for more creative freedom and fun!

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I just had to post one more card from the C1504 Fall Harvest stamp set that we used in the September Stamp a Stack Club.

This one was created using "random" background stamping.  For those who are not familiar with random stamping it really is an easy technique.  There are just a few simple steps and you'll be random stamping like a pro in no time flat!

I use three different size stamps and 3 different colored inks.  You start with your largest stamp.  I usually start somewhere near the middle, but not directly in the middle. Place your card stock on a piece of scrap paper.  Stamp your first image just off center.  Continue to stamp a few more of those images forming a triangle.  Turn either your paper or your stamp so that all of the designs are going in different directions. Be sure to stamp off the card stock so that it l will look more natural.  Also, be sure to leave plenty of room between your images so that you can stamp your second and third stamps.  Take your middle sized stamp and ink with another color.  Fill in between the first color, still leaving room to stamp your third image.  When finished with your second stamp, ink your smallest stamp with ink and fill the spaces you have left. 

And there you have it!  Easy peasy!  Practice make perfect, so, grab your scrap card stock and inks and practice away!