Wednesday, January 30, 2013

February Workshop - Buzz and Bumble

Join me for my February Workshop!

This is the new Buzz and Bumble Workshop On The Go!  Join me on Monday February 25 to make this fantastic layout!  You are welcome to use my ink pads and stamp sets to complete this layout.  You will have enough material left over to complete two other bonus projects shown on the Instructional Brochure.

This kit includes: 1 Buzz and Bumble Paper Packet, 1 My Acrylix Buzz and Bumble Workshop Stamp Set, 2 extra Colonial White Cardstock Sheets, 1 Buzz and Bumble Assortment, Brown and Tan Assortment and an Instructional Brochure.  Cost:  $ 29.95 plus tax and shipping.
If you are interested please contact me to reserve a space!


Monday February 25 at 6-9 PM
Kits must be ordered by February 8, 2013

***CONTACT ME TO RECEIVE THE NEW IDEA BOOK****


Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Art Attack: Fabric and Frame

Chantilly Fabric Frame

One way to add texture, color, and pattern to a piece of home décor is with fabric. The new Chantilly textiles make it easy to embellish with fabrics that include the beautiful colors and patterns that are typical of Close To My Heart. In the frame décor featured on page 16 of the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book, pieces of Pear damask and Buttercup polka-dot fabric from the Chantilly textiles, as well as burlap ribbon, add a little something extra to a standard white frame. Follow these simple steps to incorporate fabric into an embellished frame that you can hang anywhere.


1. Determine how long you’d like the finished ribbon and bow. This is based on the size of your frame and if you’ll be hanging it. If you are hanging it on a wall or door, you’ll need enough ribbon to wrap around the top of the frame a couple of times and still have a long strip coming out the back of the frame.
2. Cut enough strips of fabric to equal your desired length, making sure the strips are about 3½" wide to wrap around the burlap ribbon.
3. Sew the short ends of the strips together to create one long strip that equals the finished size you need for the project.
4. Fold the long fabric strip around a piece of burlap ribbon of the same size and secure temporarily with a straight pin.
5. With a sewing machine, carefully sew four straight lines down the length of the fabric-wrapped burlap ribbon. This will keep the burlap from moving around or bunching up inside the fabric.

6. Loop and hot glue the fabric-wrapped burlap ribbon around the top of the frame a couple of times so that it is nice and sturdy for handling and hanging.

7. Tie the remaining fabric-wrapped burlap ribbon into a large bow. Fold the tails of the bow into a wave and hot glue to the frame to secure the shape.


8. Embellish frame with accessories, as desired.

Easy, isn’t it? Now you have a beautiful piece of fabric-embellished home décor that you can show off to friends, family, and especially your customers! Check out the Chantilly and For Always textiles in the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book to get your creative juices flowing for more project ideas with fabric.

Click here to view the new Idea Book!  Available February 1st 2013.  

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Whooo's Your Valentine Special!

Whooo’s Your Valentine -January Constant Campaign 

***I will be placing an order on January 26 if you would like to order this fabulous kit!

Only available until January 31 (11:59 MST), 2013 while supplies last. One per qualifying order.

Featured Products: Whooo’s Your Valentine kit (CC1022)
12 – Die-Cut Boxes (3 each of 4 colors: Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby, White Daisy)
3 – 12" × 12" Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy)
1 – Sheet Silver Glitter Paper – new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
12 – Treat Tubes with Lids – new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
1 – My Acrylix® Whooo’s Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size)

  When you place an order of $35 or more in Close To My Heart products, you’ll receive the Whooo’s Your Valentine kit for only $10. Qualifying purchases must come from Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book product (or products live on any OBA site through January). 
Watch this terrific video about Whooo's Your Valentine!

Items Retiring from Close To My Heart Jan.31 2012

 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book Retiring List



 (closes January 31, 2013) 
Item #Item DescriptionPage # Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book
Z1349Shimmer Designer Brads127
Z1360Rhinestone Designer Brads127
Z1361Brads Red Assortment 127
Z1362Brads Pink Assortment127
Z1363Brads Blue Assortment127
Z1364Brads Green Assortment127
Z1365Brads Basic Assortment127
Z1387Wooden Designer Buttons125
Z1391Buttons Clear Assortment125
Z1395Irresistibles™ Eclectic Chipboard Die-Cuts (the alphabet)130
Z1465Irresistibles™ Make-It-Count Numbers130
Z1681Dimensional Elements  Numbers 131
Z1761Dimensional Elements Ornaments131
Z1762Dimensional Elements Snowflakes131
Z1765Color-Ready Arbor Wooden Shapes130
X7147CStella Complements Canvas Shapes68
X7148CMy Stickease® Pemberley Assortment68
X7150CMy Stickease® Victory Assortment69
X7153CMy Stickease® Florentine Assortment69
X7158CLa Belle Vie My Stickease® Assortment38
X7160CFlirty Complements Dimensional Elements50
X7161CMoonlight Complements Dimensional Elements56
X7162CPear & Partridge Complements Glittery Rub-Ons62
Z1464Milepost Shapes128
Z1466Bling Assortment128
Z1695Urban Felt Alphabet 130
Z1696Keepsake Felt Alphabet 130
Z1709Just Blooms® Petals Paper Flowers129
Z1460Foundry® Ribbon Slides126
Z1711Foundry® Binder Clips126
Z1712Foundry® Number Plates 126
Z1461Décor Journaling Spots129
Z1687Bohemian Assortment 128
Z1689Timeless Charms128
Z1692Tough Tags128
Z1694Bouquet Assortment128
Z1741Haunted Assortment128
Z1749Autumn Lane Assortment 128
Z1763Boutique Assortment128
Z1772Dimensional Elements In Color—Holiday128
Z1393Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection 126
Z1316Designer Ribbon Cocoa Collection                                                                                124
Z1385Designer Ribbon Blue Collection124
Z1615Designer Ribbon Red Collection124
Z1616Designer Ribbon Green Collection124
Z1388Newsprint Rub-Ons 130
Z1700Dark Chocolate Tapestry Velvet Rub-Ons126
Z1733Black Tapestry Velvet Rub-Ons126
Z1743Festive Velvet Rub-Ons 126
Z1742Parlor Velvet Rub-Ons126
Z14076" x 6" Olive Quick Pic™ Album122
Z14086" x 6" Pansy Purple Quick Pic™ Album122
Z1054My Creations® Display Album132
Z1378My Creations® Banner132
Z1614My Creations® Memory Game132
Z188Craft Jars120
Z13524 1/2" Colonial White Circle Cards123
Z13534 1/2" White Daisy Circle Cards123
Z1731My Originals® Sweet Surprises Card Kit123
X7147BMy Reflections® Stella Paper Packet68
X7148BMy Reflections® Pemberley Paper Packet68
X7150BMy Reflections® Victory Paper Packet69
X7153BMy Reflections® Florentine Paper Packet69
X7158BLa Belle Vie Paper Packet 38
X7160BFlirty Paper Packet50
X7161BMoonlight Paper Packet56
X7162BPear & Partridge Paper Packet62
Z1252Cutting Knife135
G1041Workshops on the Go® Avonlea Cardmaking Kit22
G1043Workshops on the Go® Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Kit66
G1040Workshops on the Go® Spellbound Cricut® Kit14
G1042Workshops on the Go® Scroll Album Kit23
G1044Workshops on the Go® Advent Calendar Kit67
G1045Workshops on the Go® Avonlea Scrapbooking Kit21
G1046Workshops on the Go® Clementine Scrapbooking Kit29
G1047Workshops on the Go® Dakota Scrapbooking Kit35
G1048Workshops on the Go® La Belle Vie Scrapbooking Kit 41
G1049Workshops on the Go® Scholastic Scrapbooking Kit47
G1050Workshops on the Go® Flirty Scrapbooking Kit53
G1051Workshops on the Go® Moonlight Scrapbooking Kit59
G1052Workshops on the Go® Pear & Partridge Scrapbooking Kit65
A1104A Tweet90
A1111A Tulip68
A1116A Melody94
A1122Bravo92
A1128Quick Cards—Shell80
A1129A Rainbow85
B1365Spring Up71
B1369Rosy Regards67
B1374Bee Happy83
B1397He Is Risen74
B1402My Peeps72
C1439Enjoy Life95
C1440Take a Picture93
C1442Tailor-Made94
C1450Eclectic Edges99
C1452Delight71
C1455Aspire96
C1456Heartfelt Treasures68
C1457Happy Camper84
C1458Paper Lantern90
C1473Remarkable Wreath70
C147410 Things105
C1485Super Powers47
C1498Country Life82
C1499Perfect Day80
D1195The Works Alphabet117
D1222Tiny Typewriter Alphabet117
D1296Chocolate Alphabet Small114
D1301Hodge Podge Alphabet114
D1303Classmate Alphabet114
D1462Splendid Day77
D1464Card Chatter—Love106
D1467Trees & Things76
D1472Simple Memories66
D1478Bingo Alphabet113
D1505Roar!89
D1508Diverse Backgrounds102
D1509Magic Adventures78
D1511Kick Back81
E1013Field Trip Alphabet114