March is on the way out... Don't miss out

Happy Spring. I hope everyone had a great Easter.

I cannot believe how fast this month went by. Did it seem like it went too quick to you too? Easter was early this year, and now the kids are already on Spring Break. I'm afraid to blink or it might be Christmas.

Anyway, I thought I better take a minute and remind everyone of all the specials going on this month because I don't want anyone to miss out.

Just for the month of March, this cute Hello Paradise stamp set is available for $17.95 USD. It has a fun summer/vacation/water theme. It will be so versatile and fun to use. Plus, it is eligible for Stampaganza!

Stampaganza is going on now, but only during March. When you purchase 2 stamp sets, you can get a thirds stamp set (of equal or lesser value) for FREE. This makes March a perfect time to stock-up on Stamps before they are done forever at the end of our catalog year on July 31st.

This Sunshine Birdies Stamp of the Month for March is adorable and just screams Spring. You can only get this stamp set in March and it is only $5 USD when you order $50 USD, or $17.95 USD on it's own.

And don't forget The Seasonal Expressions 1 catalog is wrapping up. It will end on April 30th.... but don't wait to order! Item's are while supplies last, and sadly some have already ran out... Springtime Wishes Thin Cuts are already gone.

Banner In A Jar

We’ve got a riddle for you: How is spring like papercrafting?

Give up?

Both make the world a brighter and more colorful place! And today’s project idea is a fun way to spread the joy of papercrafting. It's an adorable “banner in a jar” kit:

It all starts with a simple jar. Naturally we topped it off with a colorful piece of paper from the Penelope paper packet and a length of white & gold ribbon, but the real charm comes from what’s inside!

Just take a look at that! Here’s what we’ve included:

• Bright and cheery Penelope papers cut into pennant shapes using the Cricut® Artbooking cartridge

• Letters spelling “Happy Spring,” which were cut from Pixie cardstock using the Cricut® Artistry cartridge

• Penelope Complements

• Playful Puffies

• Bitty Sparkles

• Thistle extra thick twine

Pre-cutting the pennant shapes and the letters means that the recipient of this gift just has to attach the letters to the pennant pieces, thread them onto the twine, and embellish! In just a few minutes they will end up with a fun banner like this one:

Not pictured: the bright smile on the proud crafter’s face!

Who do you know that could use a little ray of sunshine in the form of an easy-to-assemble papercrafting project? Start stuffing those jars—just be sure to leave a little room for a note of encouragement, love, or appreciation to go along with it!

Recipe

Happy Spring Banner

X7207B Penelope Paper Packet, X5773 Pixie Cardstock, X7207C Penelope Complements, Z3205 Playful Puffies, Z1263 Bitty Sparkles, Z3040 Thistle Extra Thick Twine, Z3169 Cricut® Artbooking Collection, Z3167 Cricut® Artistry Collection

Cricut® Shapes:

Artbooking

4" Shift + Photo Mat 1 (p. 53, cut 11)

Artistry

2 ¾" “HAPPY SPRING”

The ribbon used on the jar is Z3189 White & Gold Ribbon.

All these products are available HERE on my website. You just add the jar.

STAMPAGANZA is Back!

I’m here to officially announce that Stampaganza is back! In case you don’t know what that is, let me explain. For every two stamp sets you purchase, you can get one of equal or lesser value for free—free, my friends, FREE!

Now, everyone loves free, but when it comes to Close To My Heart’s My Acrylix® stamps, you’re getting an exceptionally good deal, if I do say so myself. My Acrylix stamps,are one of a kind. They are made with special, high-quality materials, which means you can’t find anything like them on the shelves of your local craft store. When it comes to affordable, easy-to-use, and versatile stamp sets, they're the clear winner!

Now on to my favorite stamp sets!

I love the My Acrylix Treats of Friendship stamp set. I mean, it has coffee and a donut in it! What could be better than a donut with no calories?

These diamond stamps are one of a kind. If you like the ba-BLING like I do, make sure to get your My Acrylix Diamonds Are Forever stamp set. It’s a real gem!

I think the lovey-doveyness of the My Acrylix I Do stamp set is just awesome. It is perfect for all those romantic and mushy cards we always need to have on hand.

Okay, okay, enough with the mushiness.

Tell me below what your favorite stamp set is. I want to hear your opinions! I will pick one lucky winner from the comments to receive either a Treats of Friendship or Diamonds Are Forever stamp set, winners choice.

Good luck!

Recipes

5½" x 4¼" I Like You a Latte Card

Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 20

C1616 My Acrylix® Treats of Friendship X7199B Sangria Paper Packet 1385 White Daisy Cardstock X5643 Chocolate Cardstock Z3127 Paper Fundamentals Whimsy Z3126 Paper Fundamentals Enchantment Z2165 Juniper Exclusive Inks™ Pad Z2111 Chocolate Exclusive Inks™ Pad Z888 Black StazOn™ Ink Pad Z2012 Sequins Gold Assortment Z3132 Watercolor Paints Z3188 Paintbrush Set Z1979 Marvy® Uchida® LePen journaling pen

5½" x 4¼" You’re One of a Kind Card

Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 1: Pattern 25

C1629 My Acrylix® Diamonds Are Forever X7202B Kaleidoscope Paper Packet X5930 Slate Cardstock X5929 Whisper Cardstock Z3146 Watercolor Paper Z2641 Glacier Exclusive Inks™ Pad Z891 VersaMark™ Ink Pad Z3130 Silver Foil Tape Z2068 Ranger™ White Super Fine Embossing Powder Z3132 Watercolor Paints Z3188 Paintbrush Set Z3167 Cricut® Artistry Collection

Cricut® Shape:

Artistry

5½" x 4¼" Bride and Groom Card

D1636 My Acrylix® I Do X5776 Peacock Cardstock 1385 White Daisy Cardstock X5763 Smoothie Cardstock Z2649 Peacock Exclusive Inks™ Pad Z2172 Whisper Exclusive Inks™ Pad Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks™ Pad Z2196 Smoothie Exclusive Inks™ Pad Thread