Coordinate with Cricut Cuts!

Learn how to use your stamps to bring Cricut^® cut-outs to life! Many Cricut^® shapes from the Artiste and Art Philosophy collections coordinate with stamp sets so you have more potential for creating, decorating, and accessorizing!

Click on the link below to purchase the products that are featured in this video!

Happy Creating!

Janice

Let Me Show You How: Studio J "How To" Video!

Have you been thinking about maybe trying out Studio J?  Are you worried that it will be too difficult?  Here is a quick video that will give you the step-by-step basics in designing a beautiful layout with Studio J!




Ready to create your own layouts?  Visit my website to get started:  scrapstudio.myctmh.com
And don't forget the great deal this month for members:  Buy 10 layouts and get a free package of each:  Opaque Pearls and Sparkles!!

For Studio J purchasing options and membership information visit my Studio J blog page here.

Happy Creating!

Janice

Kraft Color-Ready Borders Video!

Check out this great video on creative ways to use the new Kraft Color-Ready Borders (Z1377)!  These are super inexpensive (50 borders for only $5.95) match our new Kraft cardstock too (Z1375)!



Happy Creating!

Janice

Simply Scallops!

One of my favorite new Close To My Heart tools is the Scallop Circle Punch.  It is a 2 inch circle that coordinates well with our new stamp set, Salutation Seals (C1461).  Or use it with other circle stamp sets such as Connections (D1330) and  Circle Round (D1300).  Learn how to use the Scallop Circle Punch to create a banner and to highlight a stamped image- check out the following video about the Scallop Circle Punch- Enjoy!



Hope you enjoyed this CTMH video tutorial!  Happy Creating!

Janice

New Video Tutorial: Pink Designer Ribbon!

Check out this great video from Close To My Heart that features the new Designer Ribbon Pink Collection.  It's just a couple of minutes long and has great ideas.  Enjoy!




Like the Pink Designer Ribbon?  Contact me to order your ribbon today!

Happy Creating!

Janice

New Spray Pen Technique!

I love learning new techniques to use in my artwork!  One of the new products in the NEW Spring 2011 Idea Book is the Spray Pen- and it is included in the Wings Workshop on the Go Kit!  Be sure to join us in February to get your Spray Pen learn how to use this great technique in your artwork!  Here is a little tutorial on how it works:

8 New Colors Now Available!

Did you know that in the new Fall/Winter Idea Book, Close To My Heart introduced 8 new vibrant colors to our Carnival and Celebration palettes?  This updated new palette is sure to brighten your latest artwork!  You can find the new colors in cardstock, stamp pads, reinkers, and markers!  They are also featured in our new My Reflections paper packs in the Fall/Winter Idea Book!

I LOVE the new Magnifique My Reflections Papers- it's bright shades of blue make this peacock absolutely stunning! Three of the new colors can be found in the beautiful Magnifique papers: Lagoon, Sky, and Pacifica.  To create this 5 x 7 card, I used the watercolor technique for the peacock.  I first used Cocoa ink to stamp the peacock.  Then used the waterbrush to add in subtle shades of Lagoon, Sky and Pacifica throughout the feathers.  For a final touch I added a bit of prisma glitter over the feathers with a glue pen.  Simply stunning!  (My favorite combination of a simple technique with a huge impact!)  You may also notice the new blue sparkles- it's a great little package which coordinates beautifully with the Magnifique papers!

Be sure to contact me to get your own copy of the Fall/Winter Idea Book!  In the meantime, you can check it out online by clicking here!

Happy Creating!

Close To My Heart products used: Circle of Love Stamp Set (D1438), Magnifique Level 2 Paper Pack (X7127B), Cocoa Cardstock (X5642), Lagoon Ink Pad (Z2195), Sky Ink Pad (ZZ2194), Pacifica Ink Pad (Z2192), Cocoa Ink Pad(Z2114), Waterbrush (1771), Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment (Z1327), Prisma Glitter (Z134), Glue Pen (Z553)