Autumn 9-Panel Display Workshop

Contact me if you'd like to attend this workshop!

Saturday, October 17th - 1:00 p.m.
$33

We'll use the beautiful new Sangria paper packet to make this fun display piece, perfect for celebrating Autumn.  Let me know ASAP if you'd like to take this workshop so I can have the needed supplies on hand.

Are you interested in making the project but can't make the above dates?  Contact me for more options!

Cropping at Gretchen's

Saturday, October 3rd
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Contact me if you are interested in attending!

• Location:  Chili, NY.  Contact me for directions.
• Space for 10 people, 2 per 6' table.
• Crop space is in my basement, so stairs are a necessary evil.  I would be happy to help you carry your supplies up and down.
• Feel free to use my refrigerator and microwave or oven to prepare snacks/meals.  There is no coffee maker - bring your own prepared coffee if you need the caffeine.
• $10 crop fee includes a make-n-take project.
• Registration is required and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Feel free to invite friends!

We made these cards at the last crop.  Don't miss out on the next great make-n-take!

Color Dare #160 - B&W + Ruby & Goldrush

Welcome to Color Dare Challenges from Color My Heart.  Each Friday the design team announces a color palette for you to use to create your project.  You can create any type of project you'd like, as long as you use the chosen colors.  If you don't have the actual Close To My Heart colors, just use a similar substitute.

 Color Dare #160 - B&W + Ruby & Goldrush

Supplies used:

• Paper Garden - September Stamp of the Month (S1509)
• Sincere Expressions (A1146)
• White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
• Ruby Cardstock (X5927)
• Ruby Ink (Z2170)
• Goldrush Ink (Z2123)
• Black Ink (Z2105)

How will this week's color combination inspire you?   Visit Color My Heart for more information about the challenge, get inspired by the design team, and upload your project.  I hope you'll join the Color Dare!

Cropping at Gretchen's

Saturday, September 19th
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Contact me if you are interested in attending!

• Location:  Chili, NY.  Contact me for directions.
• I currently have space for 10 people, 2 per 6' table.
• Crop space is in my basement, so stairs are a necessary evil.  I would be happy to help you carry your supplies up and down.
• Feel free to use my refrigerator and microwave or oven to prepare snacks/meals.  There is no coffee maker - bring your own prepared coffee if you need the caffeine.
• $10 crop fee includes a make-n-take project.
• Registration is required and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Feel free to invite friends!

I will have the new Annual Inspirations, Holiday Expressions, and samples of the new paper packs at this crop.  Even if you can't stay and play, feel free to stop by to check out the new products!

 

Color Dare #158 - Cotton Candy & Hollyhock + White Daisy

Welcome to Color Dare Challenges from Color My Heart.  Each Friday the design team announces a color palette for you to use to create your project.  You can create any type of project you'd like, as long as you use the chosen colors.  If you don't have the actual Close To My Heart colors, just use a similar substitute.

Color Dare #158 - Cotton Candy & Hollyhock + White Daisy

Supplies used:

• White Daisy (1385) Cardstock
• Hollyhock (1246) Cardstock
• Cotton Candy (X5760) Cardstock
• Perfect Fit - Frames 2 (D1536)
• A Bunch of Thanks (C1603)
• Sparkles (Z1752)
• Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686)
• Cricut Artiste Collection (Z3170)
• Cricut Artfully Sent Collection (Z3017)

How will this week's color combination inspire you?   Visit Color My Heart for more information about the challenge, get inspired by the design team, and upload your project.  I hope you'll join the Color Dare!

Introducing Annual Inspirations 2015-2016

The new CTMH Annual Inspirations Idea Book is officially LIVE!  It is full of beautiful new products, including:

• The fabulous new Cricut Artistry Collection
• 6 beautiful new Paper Packets with coordinating Complements and Assortments
• 5 new scrapbooking Workshops on the Go
• 1 new cardmaking Workshop on the Go
• 7 brilliant new Ink and Cardstock colors
• Dozens of great new Stamp Sets
• 7 versatile new Picture My Life card sets
• 8 fun new Hostess Stamp Sets
• 3 sparkling new colors of Shimmer Trim
• 4 stunning new Embossing Folders
• Watercolor Paints, Paper, and Brushes
• Accessories, Twine, Foil Tape, and much, much more!!!  Check it out now!

CTMH Holiday Expressions is officially also LIVE!  Get ready to celebrate the holidays with:

• 2 beautiful new Paper Packets with coordinating Complements and Assortments
• A Christmas/Winter scrapbooking Workshop on the Go
• 2 holiday Card Kits
• Dozens of holiday themed Stamp Sets
• 3 fun new Hostess Stamp Sets
• Fun new Base & Bling accessories and much, much more!!!

Stop by on Saturday, September 5th between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. to see the new books and samples of the new paper collections.  I'm hosting a crop that day so sign up now to stay and play!

National Stamping Month—Hello, Life!

September is National Stamping Month, and this year Close To My Heart has something to help every kind of papercrafter say a big “hello” to life! 

Available only during the month of September, these exclusive C-size My Acrylix^® Hello, Life! stamp sets can be purchased for $13.95 each! Or, for an even better deal, you can purchase all three for only $34.95! Shop Now!

Each stamp set is designed to fit with a specific type of papercrafting, whether that’s scrapbooking, cardmaking, or pocket scrapbooking. However, all the stamp sets coordinate with each other and can be used together to create dynamic artwork. These stamp sets also coordinate with shapes from the new Cricut^® Artistry collection to help expand your artwork options even further. Remember, these stamp sets are available for one month only, so get your orders in for one stamp set—or all three—before these gorgeous stamps disappear! Make certain to follow Close To My Heart’s blog, Instagram, and Facebook page for artwork inspiration featuring these lively stamp sets all month long. You can post your own artwork to your social media channels using the hashtag #ctmhHelloLife.

Paper Garden - September Stamp of the Month

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.  Shop Now!

Crop at Gretchen's

Saturday, September 5th
11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Contact me if you are interested in attending!

• Location:  Chili, NY.  Contact me for directions.
• I currently have space for 10 people, 2 per 6' table.
• Crop space is in my basement, so stairs are a necessary evil.  I would be happy to help you carry your supplies up and down.
• Feel free to use my refrigerator and microwave or oven to prepare snacks/meals.  There is no coffee maker - bring your own prepared coffee if you need the caffeine.
• $10 crop fee includes a make-n-take project.
• Registration is required and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Feel free to invite friends!

I will have the new Annual Inspirations, Holiday Expressions, and samples of the new paper packs at this crop.  Even if you can't stay and play, feel free to stop by to check out the new products!