Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Time Is Running Out....






The countdown has started!

You only have until Friday 8/31 to order from the current Annual Inspirations Catalog and the Seasonal Expressions 2 Catalog.  



You don't want to miss out on the goodness that these catalogs brought us because on September 1st they are gone.


Also, take advantage of the pricing because on Sept 1st prices go up on many items!

Monday, August 6, 2018

August Close To My Heart News







As we start into August, I realized there is a lot to share with you this month.  Grab your favorite beverage and settle in to a cozy spot.  Ready?  Ok, let's get started.


Your current catalog says it ends July 31st, but it's not.  It will still be good through August and end the same time as the Seasonal Expression 2 catalog.  Why is this important?  Starting in September, we will no longer have an Annual Catalog with additional Seasonal Expression.  We will have now have the big catalog that comes out tri-annually!  This means 3 times a year you will receive a new big catalog from me.


Our current catalog and Season Expression 2 catalog are while supplies last, so if you want something... don't wait.  It might sell out before the month is over and we won't be getting more in.

You can shop the current catalogs on my website at www.LisaFaris.CTMH.com.  There a so many great things available, you won't want to miss out.







THE AUGUST STAMP OF THE MONTH 
For The Love Of Crafting.

You can get this whole stamp set for only $5 USD with any $50 USD order.  The stamp set retails for $17.95 USD and is only available in August.










CRAFT WITH HEART 

A Subscription with Heart!

Creativity is more than something you do -- it's who you are.  Keep your creativity flowing with Close To My Heart's Craft with Heart club, where you receive regular deliveries of project kits that will keep you connected with your passion.  
Here's how it works:











Subscribe for 1-Year and Save

During the month of August, get a
12-month subscription and save 20%!

With the 12-month subscription you get:


Free Shipping
Pay once, create all year long
Save $102.48 USD over the whole year
30 Free prints from Persnickety Prints
Receive 4-kits, 3-times a year


You are already familiar with our Cut Above Kits, 
so you know these are great items.


SUBSCRIBE


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Going... Going... Gone...

With the new catalog comes new colors!!!
I can't tell you what those are just yet, but I can tell you what colors
are going away to make room for them. 
If you don't have these ink pads, re-inkers or cardstocks,
you will want to hurry and order them 
before they are gone.  Every year the 
re-inkers sell out and people are sad they 
did not get theirs.



and of course the 2017-18 color of the year

Another item that is not moving forward
into the new catalog is our
Most of them are on sale right now, so grab the ones you still need 
before they are gone!


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DOCUMENTED


The August collection of the month is
Documented.  Below you will find a
collection of projects made with this paper
pack and embellishments.










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BRING BACK MY PACK - MORE MAGICAL
Fun-Filled Papercrafting
Awaits with the Popular
Paper Kit!


We've brought back this popular Magical
Paper Pack for a limited time!


Now through September 30, get the
More Magical Paper Packet and 
products, which are suited for all-purpose  
crafting, including and specially your 
visits to amusement parks, parties, and
other adventures! 


Save 25% when you 
purchase the More Magical Workshop kit,
which includes the More Magical paper
packet and a selection of other products
you can use to create four 2-page
scrapbook layouts and eight cards!





 






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YOU'VE GOT CLASS
Earn an A+ in Memory-
Keeping with this Exclusive
Collection


Preserve the best of your child's school
years with the You've Got Class collection
of products. 


This special features a paper
collection, exclusive stamp set, and
workshop kit all designed to 
commemorate the passage of those
formative years.  But act quickly, these
products are only available through
September 30th!



The unique You've Got Class workshop
contains a set of materials that you can
use to create 14 single page scrapbook
layouts - an entire album with one page
for each school year.  The workshop kit
also includes our True Fit Folios, giving 
you a place to preserve precious
keepsakes and mementos for each
year.


the link to the project instructions!






HERE'S TO YOU
July 15 - August 31
Exclusive Product Offering

The Here's To You special features a
workshop kit inspired by life's special
occasions! 


To celebrate these moments,
the Here's To You workshop kit features
four exclusive stamp sets designed for
making elegant cards and layouts. 


The products in this workshop include four
stamp sets and other items to create one
12" X 12" page and seven cards that can
be used for weddings and many other
occasions!






Friday, August 3, 2018

Lia Griffith Crepe Paper Flowers

#sponsored
Have you seen the AMAZING Crepe Paper Flowers that you can make with your Cricut Maker? Lia Griffith can show you how.

First you need to have a Cricut Maker! The rotary blade will cut the crepe paper smoothly and will not rip it.

Of course you need Crepe Paper. I purchased the Lia Griffith Crepe Paper.

For the leaves, I also chose Lia Griffith Crepe Paper.

When you cut your leaves and flower petals, make sure the line on your crepe paper go up
and down on your mat instead of side to side.

 Once you have your petals cut, I colored mine with PanPastel using a Sponge that is cut into triangles.  




Using White Floral Wire (cut into 3rds) - roughly measure how much of the wire needs to be glued by holding it next to the outside edge of the petals.


Dip that portion of the wire into your Glue and squeeze the glue up onto it, so that it is covered.  Now lay the glued wire along the the top outside edge of your petal.  Place the second half of the petal on top of it to create your full petal.



Repeat this process for the leaves, only use Green Floral Wire.


Now using a full size piece of the Green Floral Wire place some Glue on the tip and wrap your flower stamen (cut from cardstock of your choice) around it.  Next place the 3 smaller flower petals around the tip and wrap with Floral Tape to hold in place.  Add the larger petals and repeat the process of wrapping.  Lastly, add the leaves to your stem and wrap as well.  Bend and adjust your flower to your liking.  

Get full instructions and svg files when you purchase Lia Griffith's book on how to create tons of beautiful flowers.  


Happy Crafting!!