Today September 1, 2019, Close to my Heart Launches our Brand new Catalog/idea book! Wait not one but TWO! I can not even begin to summarize the fun exciting things you will find. So what is new? New colors, new markers new papers new stamps new subscriptions and near and dear to my heart new Cricut collections and an affiliate program All those wonderful Close to my Heart Cricut cartridges are now available on Cricut access! Take a look at https://ramonastamps.closetomyheart.com/about.aspx to check back soon for my latest creations!
You are going to love our latest blog hop! This is, in my opinion, the prettiest paper pack/collection of the Close to my Heart September-December 2018 Idea book.
I love the rich colors fitting right into the fall theme. Pomegranate, Sapphire, Glacier, New England Ivy, Fern, Saffron, Goldrush, Espresso, Mink, White Daisy amazing color combinations.
If you are following along from Erica Haskin You are in the right spot but, you can also circle back around to Carol’s blog to make sure you don’t miss a thing!
I took a photo so you could see my creative process first I get all the papers inks and stamps out I cut things up and start creating projects. I just love to use my Cricut Close to my Heart collections. Today I used the Flower Market cartridge.
This digital collection:
Flower Market has all kinds of really fun flower cuts that can really add dimension and interest to your projects. See the pile of flowers? Yes, those really do stack up and make the cute saffron and gold rush flowers on the card shown here:
Using the floral paper:
Using the floral paper with the sapphire plaid back I made the little gift bag. This is a simple brown lunch bag folding down and reinforcing the edges adding ribbon and grateful paper to the front and back. Oh my, this saved me a trip to the store.
Next, I made another notebook/shopping list like last months blog you can find here
Make from your heart:
When I made this card. I used Make it from your Heart volume 4 page 26-27 Pattern 11. I love having artwork tips and dimensions so I can quickly stamp up cards and scrapbook pages It helps with the stampers block or when you are really crunched for time but you want to make something special. I used out featured paper Grateful Heart and the coordinating stamp set found here
Today I am tech challenged or the blog God is not kind. I am un-able to load these photos so please check out the link.
I need to make several more as I retired from my traditional job and my former co-workers gave me some awesome gifts and gift cards. I better get busy!
Hop on over to Carol Loftus see what wonderful artwork my fellow CTMH friends have created for you!
Welcome to our First Featured Paper Blog from the Close to my Heart Holiday 2018 Idea book!
We are showcasing items from our Boutique Paper Pack with various projects created by talented Close to my Heart Consultants. I am so excited to share our fantastic creations!
If you are visiting from Shirley Ross’s blog then you are on the right track, if not please start at the beginning with our hostess Carol Loftus. See below for your next stop!
In this pack, we have Featured colors: Sugarplum, Peach, Ballerina, Saffron, Peacock, Glacier, Charcoal, Linen, White Daisy. Do you see some new colors? Yes, Close to my Heart has updated our color pallet with some really pretty colors! I am very happy with the soft colors of this Boutique paper pack.
My Creation is a notebook or to do list.
This idea was gleaned from a Close to my Heart convention many years ago. I wish I could remember who to give credit to.
Terri Howard my Sister consultant showed how to personalize the pen at one of our unit meetings.
In our household, we use these as the grocery lists. I add magnets to the back so it might stick to the fridge.
You can see from the photo I also created a very cute pen/pencil clip to keep that pen handy I also added the Boutique papers to the pen for an extra touch. I found directions from a Pinterest. I will send a link in another post and show the pen how to at that time.
To do list
For this project I used: a 5×8 notepad from Staples I ask the copy center to slice down the middle these are sold in packs of 12 so I end up with 24 pads
These are the colors I used in the Boutique paper pack.
Adding strips of Ballerina and floral to top of Pad adds the pop of color after gluing the strips I wrapped Mink Twine. I then place the oval cut-outs provided in the file. You can also use our oval thin cuts. Oops I almost forgot to mention the stamp set I used!!
My favorite item is 3d foam tape. I like to pop those words and call attention to the stamp.
Here you go it is finished
I hope you enjoyed my latest creation I plan on making more of these and selling at a local craft fair. I am super excited! Be sure to check back soon for more fun creations! If you would like to have fun join our group of consultants take a look here!
Welcome to our Featured Paper Blog Hop! We will be showcasing items from our Fresh Air Paper Pack with various projects created by talented Close to my Heart Consultants. If you are visiting from Kathleen Androlewicz blog then you are on the right track, if not please start at the CTMH hostess Carol Loftus.
I have a confession, I am a paper hoarder, fabric lover and crafter I suppose that is really not a surprise for anyone that has walked into my craft room. Some papers and fabrics are harder to cut into than others and this paper pack is one of those hard to cut into. Check out the wonderful designs.
I love all of these papers especially the beautiful wood grain. Ok, I said it! I cant cut into this I tried. I really did try, I held it in my hands I put it into the paper trimmer but I just couldn’t make that first cut. So, until I order yet another pack so I have to hoard it until just the right time!
Instead for my project this month I used the double sided leaf print with juniper cardstock and toffee. I created a cute box for my latest jewelry project. I hope you enjoy my creative process I have lots of the elements placed out on the table before I make the final decision. Oh, and I make it with retired papers before I make the final project I am so happy with this little box I plan on making several and having them stacked and ready to fill as I finish my jewelry pieces.
I used my favorite tools my Cricut and Close to my Heart Artistry collection I created a box and sized it to fit my latest polymer clay creations. I hope you like this! Oh yes, I used some of the really cute wood shapes and burlap ribbon for a drawer pull. This will make an excellent gift or in my case packaging for sales.
Thanks for looking check out Carol Loftus blog entry to close the circle. Until next time keep creating… Ramona
Welcome to the Beary Christmas Collection blog hop!
Talented Close to my Heart consultants are showcasing the Beary Chrismas Collection Paper Pack with various projects.
If you are visiting from Gerri Bakerblog then you are on the right track!
If you would like to circle around go on to Jen Rubio
I am so excited to share my latest creation, using my Close to my Heart Products!
This wreath on page 33 of our Holiday Expression caught my eye. I recreated it but added my own twist.
3d wreath Page 33 CTMH artists
Traditional colors are my favorite, This Beary Christmas collection has a wonderful variety of traditional and whimsical! It’s sure to add warmth and cheer to your Holiday crafts.
Cricut Design Space is so simple and fast to manipulate my flower petals before cutting, I love the visual screen. I save so much paper. It is all about the paper!!
After cutting I carefully pull the shapes off the matt. Then I sponge each leaf and use a variety of stylus or paper shaping tools to emboss the veins and shape the leafs into a 3d look. I also use liquid glass to adhere the flowers together. Here is a photo of my supplies.
Supply’s used
Flower Market
You will have a lot of fun manipulating and forming the petals of these really pretty poinsettia flowers. Don’t forget to add the pretty gold pearls.
Last but not least I made the banner using the Close to my Heart Art booking Cricut cartridge. Using design space allows you to space the letters exactly where you would like them.
These poinsettias remind me of living in San Luis Obispo, California where they almost grow wild. Many people have plants growing up the side of the house. Unfortunately, I can not seem to make these flowers grow so Paper flowers I have plenty.
Here is a photo of what this wreath looks like on my front door against the wood grain.The Beary Christmas collection and Beary Christmas coordinating Cardstock are so economical. I still have plenty of papers left for cards and even a mini scrapbook stay tuned for more. Beary Christmas collection. I hope you try this fun project!
Thanks for visiting! Please let me know if you try this project I would love to see your photos.
Welcome to our Jack Blog Hop! We will be showcasing items from our Jack Paper Pack with various projects created by talented Close to my Heart consultants. If you are visiting from Kathleen Androlewicz blog then you are on the right track.
I had a wonderful time creating fun things with this collection.
Jack
If you have not already guessed I love to create 3d items things that move and shake are my favorite things to create today I am featuring a hidden slider card using our cute Bear stamp and his partner Jack cardmaking thin cuts Item Z3333 in the Seasonal Expressions May-August.
The featured colors are Black, Juniper, Ruby, slate, sweet leaf, whisper and white Daisy.
I love to use my tools whenever I can. I created a cut file in my cricut so I can recreate this card again and again. If you email me I would be happy to share this file.
Here is a short video of the card action! Click below.
I have been on pins and needles waiting to share this wonderful catalog filled with wonderful things to get your creative juices going.
You can view it online here or order your own copy here.
A few of my favorite new products are:
The new Fundamentals Paper Collections
The new Thin Cuts Metal Dies
New Workspace Wonder Additions
New Basics Palette Colors
New Color of the Year
New Cut Above Kits
We have 2 new Cricut collections Keep following me for some crafty ideas!
There are so many great things about this new Idea Book. The book will be good for a full year, so there are more great products and project ideas than ever!
The Step card is a Cricut design space free file that I will feature next week along with a video.Stay tuned and contact me to be placed on my e-mail list.
I used Close to My Heart’s exclusive stamps and papers I have listed all items here so you can click on each one for ordering information
Welcome to our First Featured Paper Blog from the Close to my Heart Holiday 2018 Idea book!
This pretty floral from the Boutique packet.
Featured Paper Blog Hop-Fresh Air
I used my favorite tools my Cricut and 
The Beary Christmas collection and Beary Christmas coordinating Cardstock are so economical. I still have plenty of papers left for cards and even a mini scrapbook stay tuned for more. Beary Christmas collection. I hope you try this fun project!
Welcome to our Prickly Pear Blog Hop!
