Washi Rose Card

Products Used
Washi Wonder (Hostess Gift) Stamp Set D1558
Card Word Puzzle Stamp Set C1494
1"x 1" My Acrylix Block Y1000
1"x 3.50" My Acrylix Block Y1002
2"x 2" My Acrylix Block Y1003
Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2116
Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2193
Topiary Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2155
Buttercup Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2110
Gypsy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2190
Blush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2106
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2111
Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks Marker Set Z2417 
Basics Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pad Set Z2503 
White Daisy Card Stock 1385
3-D Foam Tape Z1151
Sure Cut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Z1783
Non-Stick Micro Tip Scissors Z1836
Tombow Mono Adhesive 1514

Thanks to Chris Lothian for the inspiration to make this card. :)

Christmas Cards

Products Used 

Glory To God My Acrylix Stamp Set D1483
2" X 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block Y1009
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2111
Tombow Adhesive 1514

Christmas Cards

Products Used

Cricut Art Philosophy Cricut Collection Z1686
Scandinavian Wishes, October 2013 Stamp Of The Month S1310
Cranberry Stamp Pad Z2116 
White Daisy Stamp Pad Z2163
3-D Foam Tape Z1151
3" × 3" My Acrylix Block Y1006 
1" X 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block Y1002

Christmas Cards

Products Used
My Acrylix Stamp Set Fabulous You C1533  
Cricut Art Philosophy Cricut Collection Z1686
Chocolate Stamp Pad Z2111
Topiary Exclusive Inks Marker Set Z2413
Honey Exclusive Inks Marker Set Z2415
Cranberry Exclusive Inks Marker Set Z2419
Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment Z1753
Pink Glitter Gems Z1807
Bronze Shimmer Trim Z1849
Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Z1783
3-D Foam Tape Z1151
3" × 3" My Acrylix Block Y1006

Christmas Cards

Products Used

Cricut Art Philosophy Cricut Collection Z1686
Mini-Medley Accents Rosewood Collection Z1857
Glitter Paper Brown & Tan Z1830
Geometric Backgrounds Stamp Set D1559
Buttercup Stamp Pad Z2110
Ponderosa Pine Stamp Pad Z2145
Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer Z1783
3-D Foam Tape Z1151
Liquid Glass  Z679

 
 

My Creations® Craftable Containers

Thanks to the My Creations® line of products from Close To My Heart, you can make great projects from the outside in! Get ideas for using these stampable, markable, craftable albums, bags, and ring boxes in this video.

Now that's a scarey thought......

Are you a hot Scrapbooker?

Christmas Workshop 

PAPER CRAFTING, STAMPING, CARDMAKING & SCRAPBOOKING

When:                   Saturday 9th November 2013 

Time:                    9.30am - 5pm

Cost:                     $30
Includes:               Morning & Afternoon tea,

           your choice of either a Cardmaking Kit & Holder or a Scrapbooking Kit (2-4 pages)

                              (Designs vary for each kit).

                              Lucky door prizes.

                              BYO Lunch & cold drink

Where:                  Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Brooke Ave & Eastern Rd, Bateau Bay

                                
                              Get all your Christmas cards made in 1 day.  Your card kit makes 20 cards with  envelopes, with 2  12"x12" decorative papers & 3  12"x12" cardstock.  (You add your own embellishments).  Instructions & cutting guide provided.

 Sample Cards (guide only)

                                                            

$30 Pre-registration essential for stock to be ordered in time for the workshop.

Registration includes instruction & supplies for the kit of your choice, you can bring along your cardstock, adhesives, embellishments & whatever supplies you will need to continue to create using the ideas that you learn.  PLUS Morning & Afternoon Tea.  BYO your Lunch & Cold Drink. 

There will also be lucky door prizes, inspiration & fun!   A great day to be had by all, with lots of laughter & ideas.

Project Inspirations: Cricut® Tags

Learn how to make cute tags to liven up any gift! In this video, we show you how to combine Close To My Heart Cricut® cut shapes and My Acrylix® stamp sets to make the perfect sentiments for your goodies.

October Newsletter

Welcome to my first newsletter from My Craft Room.......

It has been an exciting journey so far with Close To My Heart....I am having so much fun playing with all the stamping, card making, papercrafting & scrapbooking, that I'd love to share it with you either in a workshop or online.  Come for a cuppa, a chat & see what we do.

I don't know where the year has gone but it's not long now til Christmas so with the arrival of all the new Holiday from the Heart - Sparkle and Shine Christmas goodies along with the other Christmas stamp sets available in the Product Guide my Christmas card making classes are a big hit. 
As of 15th October, you will be able to order your favourites from the Holiday Gift Guide.  so start making your wish list now and be sure to get your order in early!   I will be putting my next order in on the 24th October in order to get my stock in ready for the big Christmas Workshop in November (details below).

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

November Classes 
Saturday 9th 9.30am - 5pm (Anglican Church Hall)

MAKING EITHER 20 CARDS OR 2-4 SCRAPBOOK PAGES. Please specify which kit you prefer.

$30 Pre-registration essential for stock to be ordered in time for the workshop.

Registration includes instruction & supplies for the kit of your choice, 

you can bring along your cardstock, adhesives, embellishments & 

whatever supplies you will need to continue to create using the ideas that you learn.

PLUS Morning & Afternoon Tea.  BYO your Lunch & Cold Drink. 

There will also be lucky door prizes, inspiration & fun!

Friday 15th 10am - 4pm $15 (Day class)

6.30pm - 11pm $15 (Night class)
or $25 for both
Thursday 21st 10am - 4pm $15
Wednesday 27th 10am - 4pm $15

December Classes

Thursday 5th 10am - 4pm $15 (Day class)
Friday 13th 2pm - 6pm $15 (Afternoon Class) 
Saturday 14th 10am - 4pm $15 (Christmas Party) bring a plate to share
Secret Santa (if you wish to participate - no food) Limit of $15
Making cards, tags, gift bags or gifts (Kits will be available)
Wednesday 18th 10am - 4pm $15 (Day class)

Please register for all workshops either by email or phone :)

Marianne Lamont CTMH  Independent Consultant ID: 2165

Email: mtlamont52@gmail.com

Mobile: 0414 782 132

Website: mariannelamont.ctmh.com.au

Blog: http://yourcreativejourneywithmarianne.blogspot.com.au/

Happy Birthday Card

 
Cricut Art Philosophy Collection Z1686

Bitty Sparkles Z1263

Chocolate Ink Pad Z2111

Mini-Medley Accents Rosewood Collection Z1857

 See all the products used for this card at my website

Create with Cricut® Collections

Enhance the artist within you by cutting and assembling foundational shapes, 3-D items, and themed mini books with Close To My Heart's stunning Cricut® Collections! With limitless options for shapes, themes, and sizes, our Cricut® Collections will bring you hours of exciting creative sessions.

Creatively Cricut®

Learn the tips and tricks for using die-cut pieces from Close To My Heart's Cricut® Artiste and Art Philosophy collections. Stamp on Cricut®-cut pieces, change the size using special features, and more!

Simply Stitch It

The new stitch guide from Close To My Heart makes stitching on your papercrafts simple to do—and the look it gives is simply stunning! See it for yourself in this video.

Artbooking Made Easy (S01E06): Designed Décor Flip Stand Album

With the help of the Cricut® Artbooking collection and Designed Décor flip stand album, Close To My Heart will make a home decorator out of you! Watch as simple icons, shapes, and titles from this cartridge are transformed into works of art perfect for display in your home.

Holidays From The Heart

Holidays From The Heart

Choose a festive, new product FREE this holiday season with your qualifying order!

 

 When you place an order of $130 or more retail-priced items between the 
15th October and the 31st December, you qualify for one FREE “star” item from the Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide (below).

You’ll love the sparkle, the ease, and the savings!

Click on the link "Holiday Gift Guide" below to view the guide &
when you are ready click on the link
"Start Shopping Now" to place your order.
Don't forget you can't place an order for these before the 15th October
Holiday Gift Guide
Start Shopping Now

Scandinavian Wishes - October 2013 Stamp of the Month

Welcome to a fabulous new club just for my fellow stampers!  Every month Close to my Heart releases an exclusive, limited edition 'Stamp of the Month' collection.

 

This lovely stamp set retails at $24.00, but with your order of $75 or more you qualify to buy a set for just $5!!  Once the month is over you won't be able to get these exclusive stamp sets again, so why wouldn't you go for it each month & build up your collection of Close To My Heart Stamps.

So head to my website because you definitely do not want to miss out.

Artbooking Made Easy (S01E05): Halloween Mini Albums

Close To My Heart will bring your projects back to life with the Cricut® Artbooking cartridge. Watch this video to learn how to use it while making your own fun Halloween mini albums.