Artbooking Made Easy: Cross-Cartridge Collaboration S01E11

While each Cricut® collection from Close To My Heart is a treasure trove all its own, together they offer an unmatchable selection of borders, overlays, photo mats, and much, much more! The thousands of both classic and trendy die-cuts found within this terrific trio will ensure that the projects you make are always uniquely your own. Mix 'em, match 'em, and love 'em!

CTMH Stamp of the Month Australasian Blog Hop

Hello and welcome aboard the  Australasian Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. If you have arrived here from Jenny Crump’s Blog  then you are in the right place.  If you landed here by accident, no problem, please join in by following the link at the end of this post. 
  
Today I would like to share with you these cards which features  this amazing stamp of the month....."Illuminate".

Products Used

Z1473 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" White Daisy Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes

Z1790 Cricut Artiste Collection
Z1151 3-D foam Tape

Z1751 Baker's Twine Harvest Asst.

Z679 Liquid Glass

X5927 12"x 12" Ruby Cardstock

Z1263 Bitty Sparkles

Z1754 Sparkles Black & Grey Asst.

Z2116 Cranberry Ink Stamp Pad

Z2163White Daisy Ink Stamp Pad
1385 12"x 12" White Daisy Cardstock

Z2503 Basics Mini Pigment Pads Black

Z2415 Honey Inks Marker Set

S1311 Illuminate, November 2013 Stamp Of The Month

Products Used

X254 5.5"x 4.25" White Cards & Envelopes

Z1790 Cricut Artiste Collection
Z1151 3-D foam Tape

Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
Z2415 Honey Inks Marker Set

Z1809 Black shimmer Trim 

Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim

Z1848 Red Shimmer Trim
Z2503 Basics Mini Pigment Pads Black

Z2163White Daisy Ink Stamp Pad

Z1263 Bitty Sparkles

X7171B Sarita Paper packet 

1385 12"x 12" White Daisy Cardstock 

S1311 Illuminate, November 2013 Stamp Of The Month

  

The Sparkle and Shine paper and many other Christmas themed items are from the Holidays with Heart Gift Guide and are available now through December 31 from your CTMH consultant whilst stocks last. Some items are in short supply so order early to avoid disappointment.

Conclusion This exclusive  stamp of the month is only available during November.  It can be yours for just $5 with a qualifying order of $75 or for $24 if ordered separately from your CTMH consultant. If you do not have a consultant please contact me or place an order in my online store Marianne Lamont
 

Other Products Used 

Z1783 Surecut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer, Z1279 Versamat, 1514 Tombow Adhesive, 
 Z1836 Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors

I'd love you to leave a comment before heading off to the next stop,  Lauren’ s Blog, Lauren’s Scrapbook Addiction

Artbooking Made Easy: Freedom Layouts S01E10

The Cricut® Artbooking cartridge from Close To My Heart has shapes you'll love for your patriotic layouts and cards—and for all celebratory layouts and cards after that! Get great ideas from this video for using the freedom-themed keys to make sparkling titles, photo mats, overlays, and accents for any project.

Blast from the past

When Jeanette Lynton, founder and CEO of Close To My Heart, began her venture into stamping 30 years ago, she drew by hand all her stamp images. Originally made of rubber and set on wood blocks, a few of these stamp sets are available to you in clear polymer for a limited time only from Close To My Heart!

I just had to have these when I saw them & you will to, click here to find out more.

Clearly the Best: Preserve with Pizazz S02E02

Family history is fun, especially when you add colorful papers and embellishments from Close To My Heart! There are so many ways to protect your pedigree and make it fun at the same time. Watch the video to learn how to turn a kraft pocket album into an attractive family pedigree book.

Clearly the Best: A Burst of Creativity S02E01

Warm up your cards with a burst of sunshine made from fun patterned papers from 

Close To My Heart.

Clearly the Best: Wacky Wahi S02E04

Add variation to your cards with Close To My Heart's Washi 
Tape — be it warm or a little wacky.

Artbooking Made Easy: Festive Mini Albums S01E09

With the Cricut® Artbooking cartridge from Close To My Heart, your photos will find a cozy home on the pages of a dazzling holiday mini album. Watch the video to gather your own ideas on how to use its themed keys to create merry and bright holiday projects that last.

Illuminate Your Stamping Collection

Introducing November's Stamp of the Month "Illuminate".

This November you can purchase this beautiful new D-size stamp set "Illuminate", available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $75 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

               Check out some of the beautiful ways you can use the illuminate stamp set below.

November 2013 Newsletter

Creative Me Visit My Blog Forward to a Friend Workshops Sat, November 9 - Christmas Workshop Anglican Church Fri, November 15 - Regular Class Fri, November 15 - Night Class Thur, November 21 - Regular Class Wed, November 27 - Regular Class Thur, December 5 - Regular Class Fri, December 13 - Afternoon Workshop Sat, December 14 - Christmas Party Workshop Wed, December 18 - Last get together before Christmas Please register for all workshops either by email or phone NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER Christmas is around the corner First off, I would like to say hello to the lovely ladies I recently met at the Anglican Church Markets & yesterday at the Kids Day Out Festival hope to see you at one of my workshops soon. If you haven't already booked in for Saturday's Christmas Class at the Anglican Church Hall, Bateau Bay, please contact me now as I need to know if you are wanting the Card or the Scrapbooking kit .  It will be a fun day with lots of ideas & inspiration,  you should walk away with at least 20 Christmas Cards all ready to post, you just need the embellishments. November is going to be a busy month in so many ways.   I will be at the Anglican Church Markets again on the 23rd, come down to say hi, or register for one of my 4 workshops.  Visit my blog to see what's new for short tutorials, ideas & the latest news.   Why not visit my website, have a look around & do some of your Christmas shopping.   If your family doesn't know what to give you for Christmas why not suggest a gift certificate.  I can put one in a cute handmade gift card holder. I hope to see you soon at workshops, if you can't make a workshop or live to far away you can still purchase through my website.  Stay tuned, I am working on a monthly Card Kit to post out, will let you know soon Happy Crafting :) Marianne Stamp of the Month - Illuminate SET OF 15 Available November 1 -30 , 2013 Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $75 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing. CTMH Catalogues Close To My Heart is the "Let Me Show You How™" company.  From easy-to-follow patterns in our how-to books to coordinated embellishments for fast and gorgeous pages, we can show you how to discover your creativity and celebrate relationships--with handmade projects from the heart! November Giveaway I have another special free offer........For every $35 spent on my website....you will go into a draw for your own brand new "Pinwheel Stamp" 10 piece Stamp Set.....that is no longer available to purchase.....So pop in & make a start on your shopping for Christmas, you have to be in it to win it. I would love to give one away Marianne Lamont Phone: 0414 782 132 Email: mtlamont52@gmail.com Website: http://mariannelamont.ctmh.com.au Blog: http://yourcreativejourneywithmarianne.blogspot.com.au Facebook: Click here

November Freebie

I have another special free offer........For every $35 spent on my website....you will go into a draw for your own brand new "Pinwheel Stamp" 10 piece Stamp Set.....that is no longer available to purchase.....So pop in & make a start on your shopping for Christmas, you have to be in it to win it.

I would love to give one away

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.

Click here to go to my website if you want to see the some of the range for these containers

Trendy Trims

Your layouts, wall hangings, goodie bags, and other projects will come to life with some fun new trims from Close To My Heart! Whether used as pattern pieces, background designs, or accents, these TRIMS  are sure to add a lot of zest and dimension to your papercrafting.

Click Here to see some of the trims available from my website

Clearly the Best - Connect the Dots S02E03

Create decorative lines on your layout using dots! With the right embellishments from Close To My Heart—Aqua Dots, sparkles, studs, and more—your dotted lines will be sure to draw the eye. Learn to do it yourself in this video.

Artbooking Made Easy: Everyday Layouts S01E08

Combine cuts from a variety of themes from Close To My Heart's Cricut® Artbooking cartridge to make original papercrafted masterpieces. Watch the video to kick-start your ideas!

Artbooking Made Easy: Fall into Artbooking S01E07

Fall for the autumn-themed projects you see in this video, all made with the Cricut® Artbooking cartridge from Close To My Heart!

"BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY"

Sparkle & Shine Christmas Cards

Get your Christmas Cards done early, these were quick & easy to do & so much fun to make,

Products Used
Workshops on the Go Sparkle & Shine Scrapbooking Kit G1071 
Sparkle & Shine Complements Dimensional Elements X7176C 
Santa Claus Holiday Stamp Set C1567
Christmas cheer Holidays Stamp Set D1494
Ruby Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2170
Juniper Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2165
Honey Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2162
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad Z2105
Black - Basics Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pads Set Z2503
Ruby - Enchantment Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pads Set Z2502
Juniper - Whimsy Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pads Set Z2500
Barn Red Exclusive Marker Sets Z2428 
Ponderosa Pine Exclusive Marker Sets Z2423
Crystal Blue Exclusive Marker Sets Z2401 
Sky Exclusive Marker Sets Z2402
Silver Shimmer Trim Z1799
Red Shimmer Trim Z1848
Bronze Shimmer Trim Z1849
Other CTMH products used were: Tombow Glue, My Acrylix Spritz, Glue Dots, Mat, Trimmer, My Acrylix Stamp Scrubber, Various My Acrylix Blocks & Bone Folder.
 

MONTHLY FREEBIES!

Do you like receiving freebies?   I am offering everyone the chance to do just that......For every $35 spent on my website....you will go into a draw for your own brand new "A Chocolate Affair" 16 piece Stamp Set.....that is no longer available to purchase.....So head on over & start shopping for Christmas, you have to be in it to win it.

Sparkle & Shine Christmas Tree

Want to learn how to make this tree?  Does it look familiar?  It's my version of the tree on the front of the 2013 Christmas Gift Guide.......Wouldn't it look so pretty sitting in the middle of your Christmas dining table.

If you want to know how to make this & many more hand made gifts, tags & cards then contact me on the right hand side of this page to find out how.   Come along to a workshop, I can show you how.

Products Used

Cricut Artiste Collection Z1790

Sparkle & Shine Paper Pack X7176B

Bone Folder Z1204

Give it your personal touch with the decorations.