Artbooking Made Easy (S01E04): Spooky Halloween Layouts

Are you starting to think about Halloween?  Well, check out the great ideas for scrapbook layouts for your Halloween pictures.  If your really not into Halloween, check out the video anyway as it has some great ideas on how to use the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge.... like put sparkle paper behind the overlay for just that hint of color... or use a border as a stencil... so many great ideas!!!



If you haven't got your Artbooking cartridge yet, visit my website to order yours today.  And don't forget your cartridge total lets you get the Stamp of the Month for just $5.00.

Project Inspirations: Mixed Papers

One of the reasons I love Close to My Heart is the way the papers just 'work' together.  

For those of you that know me, I love keeping and using scraps so this video is right up my ally.  Hope you are able to get some inspiration from it as well.

Find It. Crush It. Love It.

Would you like to scrap your vacation... while your on vacation?!?  Or are you looking for a great gift for a teenager?  The video below has a lot of great ideas on using the new My Crush books.

Get your crush books today at my website.

Artboooking Made Easy (S01E02): A+ School Layouts

Are you looking for some ideas on how to use your Artbooking Cricut Cartridge?  Check out the video below to see how to make multiple scrapbook layouts with just one key.

If the video has inspired you and you don't have your Artbooking cartridge yet, visit my website to order yours today.  And remember, the cartridge goes toward your SOTM purchase as well as the Constant Campaign.

National Stamping Month: September 2013 - You Are My Happy

September is National Stamping Month... which means a great deal for you!!

When you spend $50, you get these amazing three "D"-sized stamp sets for just $10:  (1) is an alphabet stamp set , (2) is a sentiment stamp set and (3) is an icon stamp set.

Are you looking for some ideas on how to use these great stamp sets?  Check out the video below.

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"Get Happy"and get your stamp set by placing your order on my website 

September SOTM - Poster Tidings

As you may have noticed, I completely missed August... sorry everyone.  Let's move on to September.   Over the years, I have learned that some of the stamp sets that I'm initially not sure what to do with turn out to be the most fun to play with.  I think Poster Tidings is going to be one of those stamp sets.  Below is a video to get your creative juices flowing.... I know it worked for me!



See the Poster Tidings images below....

Remember this versatile stamp set is only $5.00 when you spend $50 and it is only available during the month of September.

Hurry and place your order on my website to get your Poster Tidings.

July Pajama Party

Close To My Heart is teaming up with Big Picture Classes to bring you a live webcast with step-by-step instructions for making this layout using the Cricut^® Artbooking collection. Purchase the collection beginning August 1, 2013 and revolutionize the way you scrapbook!
The FREE webcast will air Wednesday, July 31 at 7:00 pm (MDT). During the presentation, you’ll learn to make several projects from a variety of sponsors, including Close To My Heart’s Artbooking layout, as our very own Kristine Widtfeldt walks you through the steps—and sneaks the Artbooking collection!
The Pajama Party class will be available for FREE at BigPictureClasses.com on July 31, and will be archived after the event for future viewing. If you would like to interact on the message board, participate in live chat, post to the gallery, download handouts, or enter any contests, you will need to log in to the Pajama Party “classroom” by creating a free account on the Big Picture Classes website. If you have already created an account or if you registered for the first Pajama Party in May, you are all set! You will not need to create another account or register again.
To make the project, you will want to have the following items on hand:

• Z1906 Cricut^® Artbooking Collection*
• 1301 Bamboo Cardstock
• 1388 Colonial White Cardstock
• X5668 Honey Cardstock
• X5762 Lagoon Cardstock
• X5930 Slate Cardstock
• X5639 Sweet Leaf Cardstock
• X5666 Twilight Cardstock
• Z2160 Twilight Exclusive Inks^® Pad
• Z2173 Slate Exclusive Inks^® Pad
• Z1853 Aqua Dots*
• Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim
• Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
• Z1294 Sanding Kit

*These products will be available to purchase beginning August 1, 2013.
Watch the Pajama Party by yourself or with friends for a fun crafting experience. Anyone with an Internet connection can watch!