Cropping at Gretchen's

Saturday, January 7th
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!

Color Dare #224 - Willow, Cranberry, Crystal Blue + 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 #224 - Willow, Cranberry, Crystal Blue + White Daisy

• White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
• Cranberry Cardstock (1272)
• Willow Cardstock (X5784)
• Flower Market Cricut Collection (Z3285)
• Swirly Stars (M1146)
• Scandinavian Wishes () - Retired
• Crystal Blue Ink Pad (Z2817)
• Cranberry Ink Pad (Z2816)

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!

#ColorMyHeart  #ColorDare  #CTMH  #gstumme

Color Dare #222 - Metallic Mix

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 #222 - Metallic Mix

White Daisy Cardstock (1385)

Black Cardstock (1386)

Frosted Workshop Stamp Set - Retired

Black Ink Pad (Z2805)

Silver Glitter Paper (Z3239)

Rose Gold Foil Tape (Z3218)

Gold Sequins (Z2012)

Sparkles (Z3274)

Color My Heart Design Team Call

Before you make your own Metallics project, I have some exciting news to share with you! Color My Heart is ready to add some new Designers to the Color Dare challenge blog.  Is this something that appeals to you?

Would you be excited about:

• Using Close to My Heart products in creating on a regular basis?
• Creating one project and posting it to your blog every other week (twice a month)?
• Commenting on assigned entry #'s on weeks you submit a project? (Fellow DT members also appreciate comments)
• Voting for favorite entries every week?
• Becoming part of our Color Dare DT Facebook group where we plan and communicate with each other?
• Donating an occasional "prize" for our monthly prize winners?

NO PREVIOUS DESIGN TEAM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

If you can say "yes" to all the above then we would love to hear from you.  We are asking for a six month commitment to run from January 2017 to June 2017 which may be extended if you wish to stay longer.

To apply--write DT after your challenge entry AND email Marie (AKA NJ Stamping Queen) at mflayer at comcast dot net.  Applications will close at the end of Color Dare challenge #223 or on December 16, 2016.

Hope you will consider joining the team!  Visit Color My Heart for more information about the challenge and the design team.

#ColorMyHeart  #ColorDare  #CTMH  #gstumme

Mini Album Sale

Create a mini album this holiday season with one of our great bundle deals.  Mini albums are perfect to highlight a special event and make great gifts.  Shop Now!

Blue Jean Mini Album Bundle | CC1197

Retail Value: $27.75 Your Price: $18.95

• Instalife™ Album—Blue Jean
• #Life™ Cards—Enjoy
• #Life™ Overlays—Black
• Memory Protectors™ Mini 4" x 4"
• Memory Protectors™ Mini 2" x 2"

Blush Mini Album Bundle | CC1198

Retail Value: $27.75 Your Price: $18.95

• Instalife™ Album—Blush
• #Life™ Cards—Hello Gorgeous
• #Life™ Overlays—Gold
• Memory Protectors™ Mini 4" x 4"
• Memory Protectors™ Mini 2" x 2"

Blush Mini Album Bundle | CC1198

Retail Value: $27.75 Your Price: $18.95

• Instalife™ Album—Blush
• #Life™ Cards—Hello Gorgeous
• #Life™ Overlays—Gold
• Memory Protectors™ Mini 4" x 4"
• Memory Protectors™ Mini 2" x 2"

Adventure Mini Album Bundle (6" x 8") | CC1199

Retail Value: $29.85 Your Price: $19.95

• Everyday Life™ Album—Stripes
• My Crush® Adventure Calls
• Memory Protectors™ 6" × 8"

Adventure Mini Album Bundle (4" x 6") | CC1200

Retail Value: $29.85 Your Price: $19.95

• Everyday Life™ Album—Stripes
• My Crush® Adventure Calls
• Memory Protectors™ 4" × 6"

Adventure Mini Album Bundle (3" x 4") | CC1201

Retail Value: $29.85 Your Price: $19.95

• Everyday Life™ Album—Stripes
• My Crush® Adventure Calls
• Memory Protectors™ 3" × 4"

Check out all the bundles in my online shop!

December Stamp of the Month - Thoughtful Flowers

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!

#ctmh  #gstumme

Cyber Monday Sale - 30% off Cricut Cartridges!

Monday only, get 30% off a Cricut Collection
when you spend $30 on Close To My Heart products!
Happy Shopping!

There's no limit — you can get one collection
with every $30 you spend!

  (Sale runs Monday, November 28th, 3 a.m. EST - Tuesday, November 29th, 2:59 EST.)

Artbooking (Z1906)

Flower Market (Z3285)

Artistry (Z3017)

Cropping at Gretchen's

Saturday, December 17th
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!

Black Friday Starts Now

For the next 24 hours, you have the opportunity to purchase themed mystery boxes filled with retired Close To My Heart products, all at a major discount! These mystery boxes  have five different price points ranging from $35 to $150, with some mystery boxes being offered at 50% off the retail value! All mystery boxes are while supplies last—so grab a box for your stash before they’re gone!  http://gstumme.closetomyheart.com

Wishing You A Wonderful Thanksgiving

Get Ready for Our Black Friday Sale

For Black Friday this year, you’ll have the opportunity to get amazing crafting supplies at an amazing price with Close To My Heart! For 24 hours only, we’ll feature themed mystery boxes filled with retired Close To My Heart products, all at a major discount! These mystery boxes will have five different price points ranging from $35 to $150, with some mystery boxes being offered at 50% off the retail value! All mystery boxes will be available beginning November 25, 2016 at 2:00 am (EST) while supplies last—so grab a box for your stash before they’re gone! http://gstumme.closetomyheart.com/

CD #220 - Pomegranate, Saffron, Poppy, New England Ivy + Colonial White

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.

CD #220 - Pomegranate, Saffron, Poppy, New England Ivy + Colonial White

Supplies used:

• Colonial White Cardstock (1388)
• Saffron Cardstock (X5778)
• Sangria Paper Pack - Retired
• Yuletide Carol Paper Pack - Retired
• Autumn Wishes Stamp Set (B1530)
• Poppy Ink Pad (Z2852)
• Saffron Ink Pad (Z2851)
• Pomegranate Ink Pad (Z2584)
• New England Ivy Ink Pad (Z2835)
• Artbooking Cricut Collection (Z3169)
• Gold Shimmer Trim (Z1985)
• 3-D Foam Tape (Z2060)

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!

#ColorMyHeart  #ColorDare  #CTMH  #gstumme

New Thin Cuts!

Introducing our new Thin Cuts to coordinate with our stamp sets:

Swirly Seashells:   Stamps - C1664     Thin Cuts - CC1155

Sweet Birthday:  Stamps - B1532   Thin Cuts CC1556

Wreath:  Stamps - B1532   Thin Cuts CC1557

School Kids:  Stamps - B1532   Thin Cuts CC1558

#ctmh   #gstumme   #thincuts

Color Dare #218 - Ruby, New England Ivy, Whisper & Colonial White

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 #218 - Ruby, New England Ivy, Whisper & Colonial White

Supplies used:

• Colonial White Cardstock (1388)
• Ruby Cardstock (X5927)
• New England Ivy Cardstock (1282)
• Whisper Cardstock (X5929)
• Whisper Ink Pad (Z2872)
• Ruby Ink Pad (Z2870)
• Flower Market Cricut Collection (Z3285)

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 - November 12th

Saturday, November 12th
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!

Cropping at Gretchen's - November 26th

Saturday, November 26th
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!

Save on Happy, Happy Christmas Projects

Get into the holiday spirit with several holiday crafting projects featuring our Happy, Happy Christmas products.

Step #1 - Chose on of our featured 12" x 12" album bundles, which saves you 10% off the retail price of a collection of awesome crafting supplies. These bundles contain everything you need to create five 2-page scrapbooking layouts, with enough left over to keep your holiday crafting going! 

Step #2 - Choose from the additional products to create beautiful décor gift items or even a mini album! Nothing makes a happy, happy Christmas like holiday crafts!  Shop Now!

#ctmh  #gstumme

New Year's Cheer - November 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!

#ctmh  #gstumme

Party Time!

Color Dare #216 - Poppy, Goldrush, Canary, Fern, Peacock, Glacier + Whisper, Slate and 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 #216 - Poppy, Goldrush, Canary, Fern, Peacock, Glacier + Whisper, Slate and White Daisy White Daisy

This week's challenge inspired me to make two different cards with our fun watercolor paints.  For the first card I created a rainbow wash background.  For the second, I loaded my paintbrush with the different paint colors and splattered them on the background.

White Daisy Cardstock (1385)

Whisper Cardstock (X5929)

Watercolor Paints (Z3132)

Paintbrush Set (Z3188)

Watercolor Paper (Z3146)

Dizzy Circles Stamp Set (C1610) - Retired

Slate Ink Pad (Z2873)

White Daisy Cardstock (1385)

Peacock Cardstock (X5776)

Whisper Cardstock (X5929)

Canary Cardstock (X5772)

Watercolor Paints (Z3132)

Paintbrush Set (Z3188)

Watercolor Paper (Z3146)

Dizzy Circles Stamp Set (C1610) - Retired

Slate Ink Pad (Z2873)

Poppy Ink Pad (Z2852)

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!

#ColorMyHeart  #ColorDare  #CTMH  #gstumme

2017 Planner Bundles Now Available!

Hard to believe, but it's time to get organized for 2017.  Our beautiful new planner pages include monthly and weekly calendars, designs you can color, pages for notes, a clear pencil bag, and three gold paperclips.

Purchase the pages alone or with a gorgeous new binder - Sea Glass or Stripes.  Your schedule deserves a new look for the new year.  Shop Now!

Check out the cool coloring pages:

2017 Planner Pages (CC2017) - $16.95

2017 Planner Pages & Everyday Life Stripes Album (CC1178) - $31.90

2017 Planner Pages & Everyday Life Sea Glass Album (CC1177) - $31.90

Color Dare #214 - Thistle, Pear, Black &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 #214 - Thistle, Pear, Black &White Daisy

• White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
• Confetti Paper Pack - Retired
• Candlelight Garden Stamp Set (S1512) - Retired
• Thistle Cardstock (X5769)
• Thistle Ink Pad (Z2640)
• Black Ink Pad (Z2105)
• Clear Sparkles (Z3274)
• Colored Pencils

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!

#ColorMyHeart  #ColorDare  #CTMH  #gstumme

Yuletide Joy - October 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!

#ctmh   #gstumme

Kindness Stamps - Available Only in September

Close to My Heart is celebrating kindness this National Stamping Month.  You too can spread a little kindness by creating cards with these wonderful messages.  Check out all the fun supplies available only during September.  Shop Now!

Create Kindness - Beautiful (CC1147) $2.95

Create Kindness - Enjoy (CC1148) $2.95

Create Kindness - Friend (CC1149) $2.95

Create Kindness - Hello (CC1150) $2.95

Create Kindness - Everything (CC1151) $2.95

Create Kindness - Love (CC1152) $2.95

Create Kindness - Smile (CC1153) $2.95

Create Kindness - Special (CC1154) $2.95

Create Kindness Card Bases & Envelopes (CC1146) $9.95

The Create Kindness card kit contains all of the supplies needed to create 24 beautiful, handmade cards that you can use to brighten someone’s day! Thanks to the pre-printed card bases, these cards come together in no time, leaving you more time to do something thoughtful for someone!

 #createkindness  #ctmh  #gstumme