I HEART US PML CARD WORKSHOP

Here's one more workshop kit that I now have available (in addition to the ones shown in the last post).  I started with the I Heart Us Picture My Life Cards and used those cards to make this collection of 12 cards.  It's a fairly eclectic mix of cards featuring several of our current stamp sets.  Cost for this kit is $15.  Your PML cards and other pieces will be pre-cut and ready to assemble.  Images will be STAMPED but NOT colored (you can choose to color with markers, watercolor, pencils or shimmer brushes).  I think shipping for this will run around $4. . .and I can combine this with another kit and give you a combined shipping total (just message me at teisenhour@aol.com to let me know what you'd like and I'll let you know what the shipping would be).  

WORKSHOPS TO GO!!

As we're dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and sheltering in at home, it's a perfect time to get some papercrafting done!  Creative therapy can do so much for the soul!  I had several workshops scheduled over the next month or so, and needless to say, I've had to cancel all of those classes.  However, I can still make workshop kits TO GO.  I can mail the kits to you, or if you're local, you can swing by and pick up the kit(s) from my front porch step--no contact necessary! If you purchase multiple kits, I can ship the kits in the same box and save you some money on shipping.  E-mail me at teisenhour@aol.com if you have questions about combining shipping.  I'm having trouble getting my PayPal "Buy Now" buttons back on my blog, so just email me at teisenhour@aol.com if you'd like to order any kits, and I can send you an invoice from PayPal.  

Here's a look at the kits I currently have available--more will be coming!

YOU MAKE ME HAPPY CARD KIT w/ STAMP SET--$28

Many of you know that Close to My Heart partners with Operation Smile--an organization that provides surgeries to correct cleft palates and cleft lips for children around the world.   When you purchase the You Make Me Happy stamp set, Close to My Heart will donate $7 to Operation Smile.  I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this stamp set, and I'm on a crusade to sell a BUNCH of these stamp sets so that we can raise money for Operation Smile.  To give you some inspiration, I've created this set of ten cards made with the You Make Me Happy stamp set.  You can get this stamp set and all of the pre-cut materials to make these cards for $28 (additional shipping if I'm mailing it to you).  You will need to provide your own black ink/blocks to stamp the characters, and you'll need to color the images on your own (I used the Spectrum Noir markers, but watercolor pencils or other techniques will also work).  

VINTAGE LAYOUT WORKSHOP--$21

Create six 12 x 12 pages (three two-page layouts) using our Yesterday & Today paper pack.  Pieces are pre-cut and ready to assemble.  When you purchase the kit, I will email you photos and assembly tips.  Your kit includes the Yesterday & Today stickers, all of your pre-cut pieces and a package of the Yesterday & Today Vellum Die Cuts.  Cost is $21.

THESE ARE MY PEOPLE 8-PAGE LAYOUT KIT--$25

This kit features our fun limited-time These Are My People Paper Pack and stickers.  The layouts are versatile--they could be adapted to a lot of different themes.  Cost includes all pieces, pre-cut and ready to go.  You'll also get the full 12 x 12 sticker sheet and some white acrylic heart embellishments.

Cardstock Carnival Has Begun!

Get great deals on our Close to My Heart Cardstock with the Cardstock Carnival Sale in April!

All paper packs are on sale for $12.95 (regularly $16.95), and you can also get some fabulous color bundles at an even bigger discount!  And, if you want ALL of our colors, we also have a gigantic bundle that includes six sheets of EVERY color on our palette!! The sale runs from April 1-30.  Check it out on my website at christina.ctmh.com

CELEBRATE TODAY PML Card Class Tuesday, February 25th!

I love to take our Picture My Life pocket scrapbooking cards and turn them into greeting cards.  Add some coordinating patterned paper and cardstock and you've got the recipe for fun and EASY cards!  I just finished creating my cards with the Celebrate Today PML Cards and coordinating paper, and I like the happy colors in this collection!  If you'd like to join me for this class on Tuesday, February 25th, let me know!  Class starts at 6 p.m.  Cost is $20 for 12 cards.  

STAMPTACULAR IS HERE!!

Close to My Heart is running a PHENOMENAL stamp sale during the month of February.  You'll find fantastic discounts on NEW and retired stamp sets AND stamp sets with DIE CUTS!  You can find the deals at christina.closetomyheart.com.  If you're local, you can also place your order with me in person.  

 
Here's a sampling of the amazing deals!!

It's All Around Creativity in 2020

We have a wonderful special for January--National Papercrafting Month.  Close to My Heart is offering a wreath kit that you can customize to suit your style and design preferences.  This is such a pretty piece that you can hang on your wall or door.  Each kit comes with several background paper choices as well as PLENTY of punch-out flowers, leaves, bows and branches that you can add to your wreath.  You can use the wood wreaths in their natural wood tone, or you can stain or paint them. . .you can even use our Shimmer Brushes on them to add color!

There are four different sayings available (see photos below).  These kits are $34.95 each. . .or, if you order four or more, they're only $24.95.  So, it helps to order multiples (think AWESOME gifts) or pair up with a friend who also wants to order them.  

If you live in the Springfield area, I'm offering a wreath workshop on Monday, January 27th, 6 p.m.  If you'd like to attend, you need to let me know which wreath you'd like to make (or if you'd like to make more than one).  I'll have materials there in case you want to paint your wreath, and I'll be there to help you with assembly.  This is a fun project with instant gratification!!

If you're not local, hop over to christina.ctmh.com to purchase your kits before they're gone.  I recommend using Liquid Glass or hot glue to attach the leaves and flowers to your wreath.  

Here's a photo of the one I made for my house:  I painted the wood with black craft paint and left the paper background off so that I could see my wall color behind the wreath.

ONLINE SPECIALS ALL WEEK LONG!

Close to My Heart will be running online specials all week long to end the year with a bang!  Sales start today, December 26, and run through the end of the year.  New items are added each day, so check back each day to see what deals you can snag!  To shop, visit christina.ctmh.com and click on the "Boxing Week" logo.