Sympathy Card

I was visiting my Aunt's house yesterday. She's a relatively new papercrafter (she made her first CTMH purchase in June 2012) and I was helping her get started making items from the Whooo's Your Valentine kit. I showed her how to make a rosette and we were able to complete one project (unfortunately I forget to take a photo).

When we were done she asked me to help her make a sympathy card. I was not expecting to work on another project so I did not have many supplies with me. We pulled out the items she acquired in the past 6 or so months and this is what we came up with:

We were fortunate enough to find the following supplies in her stash (and the sandking kit the Medium Organizer (Z4139) I keep my basic supplies in):

• White Daisy Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes (Z1473)
• August 2012 SOTM Baroque Borders (no longer available)
• cardstock (X5757) and matching ink pad (Z2190), Gypsy
• My Acrylix® 4 My Friend stamp set (D1510)
• My Acrylix® Simple Memories stamp set (D1472) 
• Sanding kit (Z1294)

We layered the cardstock on the front of the card base before stamping so it would be easier to see where and how the stamp would fit. We sanded the bottom edge of the card to give it some character and to coordinate with the distressed look of the stamp. We stamped the corner stamp from Baroque Borders at a "V" angle and then added the little flourish on either side near the bottom of the card front. The white space looked a little barren so we added the border stamp from Simple Memories.

On the card inside, we used another stamp from Baroque Borders and the "Sorry for your loss" stamp from 4 My Friend.

I hope you enjoy the simple Sympathy card we created. If we inspired you and you do not have your own CTMH Independent Consultant, I would be honored if you make a purchase from me. You can order online anytime. Thanks for stopping by.

My Acrylix® Stamp Sets in the CTMH Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book that Coordinate with Cricut® Cartridges

The CTMH Cricut® cartridge Art Philosophy was introduced in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book. The Art Philosophy cartridge is still available, but unfortunately many of the other items that were in the Close to My Heart Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book are not. Exceptions are My Acrylix® Stamp Sets that are still listed on my OBA site (some that coordinate with the CTMH Cricut® cartridges and some that do not).

It was recently announced that My Acrylix® Stamp Sets that are designed to coordinate with either of the CTMH Cricut® cartridges, Art Philosophy or Artiste, will continue to be available even if they are not featured in the current Idea Book (exceptions to this are Stamp of the Month sets and promotional sets, for example, Whooo's Your Valentine; those stamp sets will no longer be available for purchase). You will find images of in stock My Acrylix® Stamp Sets that coordinate with the CTMH Cricut® Cartridges on my OBA site.

So you have an easy reference to My Acrylix® Stamp Sets that are designed to coordinate with either of the CTMH Cricut® cartridges, here is a list of the coordinating stamp sets that were in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book:

Page	Item #	Item Name	Coordinates with
17*	C1464	Blue Ribbon	Art Philosophy
18*	D1481	Vintage Type	Art Philosophy
29*	D1482	Love Life	Art Philosophy
30*	B1391	Zoology	Art Philosophy
35*	C1463	Harvest Happiness	Art Philosophy
36*	C1465	Unscripted	Art Philosophy
41*	C1467	Sweet Moments	Art Philosophy
42*	B1392	Key Moments	Art Philosophy
47*	D1490	Backdrop-Charmed	Art Philosophy
48*	C1462	All Hallows Eve	Art Philosophy
53*	D1494	Christmas Cheer	Art Philosophy
54*	B1390	Countdown	Art Philosophy
59*	D1480	Snowflakes	Art Philosophy
76*	B1381	Holiday Cheer	Art Philosophy
76*	A1115	A Holiday	Art Philosophy
79*	D1493	Fill in the Blank-Holiday	Art Philosophy
86*	D1491	Hooray Bouquet	Art Philosophy
88	D1480	Snowflakes	Art Philosophy
102*	C1469	December 25th	Art Philosophy

Workshop on the Go Kits® with Coordinating Stamps; since I became a CTMH Independent Consultant after this Idea Book was current, I do not have these WOTG kits so I do know know if any of the WOTG stamp sets from the Autumn/Winter 2011 coordinate with the CTMH Cricut® cartridge Art Philosophy.


Stamp of the Month sets with coordinating designs on Cricut® cartridges; these are no longer available for purchase; they were featured in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book

Page	Item #	Item #◊	Item Name	Coordinates with
140*	S1109	S1109A	September: Limited Edition	Art Philosophy
142*	S1111	S1111A	November:Cherish the Day	Art Philosophy
143*	S1112	S1112A	December: Mad about You	Art Philosophy
144*	S1201	S1201A	January: Little Reminder	Art Philosophy

Dimensional Elements ("white chipboard shapes and alphabets that can be stamped, painted, papered, chalked, and more!") in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book that have coordinating images on the Cricut® cartridges (it is possible these are no longer available - please check my OBA site).

Page	Item #	Item Name	Coordinates with
130*	Z1682	Notable Alphabet	Art Philosophy
130*	Z1685	Banners	Art Philosophy
130*	Z1683	Mixed Shapes	Art Philosophy
130*	Z1681	Numbers	Art Philosophy
130*	Z1680	Stars	Art Philosophy
130*	Z1684	Tags	Art Philosophy

*New in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book
◊Item # when you spend $50 or more; get the SOTM for $5

Of course you can use any of the generic cuts, e.g., frames, squares and circles, found on either cartridge for your projects. For example you could cut a frame and stamp a sentiment on it. There are no rules or limits to your creativity.

If you find an error in any of the information above, please send me an email so I may correct it.

Click the Shop with me link below to place an order or contact me if you have questions about any CTMH product or promotion or to schedule a Home or Online Gathering.

My Acrylix® Stamp Sets in the CTMH Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book that Coordinate with Cricut® Cartridges

Unfortunately most items that were in the Close to My Heart Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book are no longer available. Exceptions are the CTMH Cricut® cartridge Art Philosophy and My Acrylix® Stamp Sets that are still listed on my OBA site (some that coordinate with the CTMH Cricut® cartridges and some that do not).

As of the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book only the CTMH Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge was available for purchase.

It was recently announced that My Acrylix® Stamp Sets that are designed to coordinate with either of the CTMH Cricut® cartridges, Art Philosophy or Artiste, will continue to be available even if they are not featured in the Idea Book (exceptions to this are Stamp of the Month sets and promotional sets, for example, Whooo's Your Valentine; those stamp sets will no longer be available for purchase). You will find images of in stock My Acrylix® Stamp Sets that coordinate with the CTMH Cricut® Cartridges on my OBA site.

So you have an easy reference to My Acrylix® Stamp Sets that are designed to coordinate with the CTMH Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge, here is a list of the coordinating stamp sets that were in the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book. I published this list in September in a slightly different format; see Products that Complement the CTMH Exclusive Cricut® cartridges.

Page	Item #	Item Name	Coordinates with
18*	B1398	Just for You	Art Philosophy
24*	C1484	Love Clusters	Art Philosophy
30*	C1502	Princess Wings	Art Philosophy
35*	C1497	Pure Adventure	Art Philosophy
53*	D1506	Family Love	Art Philosophy
54*	C1496	Enjoy!	Art Philosophy
60*	C1483	Born to Ride	Art Philosophy
65	C1441	ffection	Art Philosophy
67*	A1121	A Blossom	Art Philosophy
69	D1491	Hooray Bouquet	Art Philosophy
79	D1458	American Celebration	Art Philosophy
79♦	D1459	Canadian Celebration	Art Philosophy
85	B1391	Zoology	Art Philosophy
87*	C1501	New Arrival	Art Philosophy
88*	D1515	Play Day	Art Philosophy
91*	D1502	Look Who's	Art Philosophy
92	C1464	Blue Ribbon	Art Philosophy
95	B1392	Key Moments	Art Philosophy
98*	C1503	The Best Things	Art Philosophy
100	D1482	Love Life	Art Philosophy
101*	B1400	Beautiful Friendship	Art Philosophy
108*	B1399	Crafted with Love	Art Philosophy
118	D1481	Vintage Type	Art Philosophy

Workshop on the Go Kits® with Coordinating Stamps; since I became a CTMH Independent Consultant while this Idea Book was current, I do not have most of the WOTG kits so I do know know if any of the WOTG stamp sets from the Spring/Summer 2012 coordinate with the CTMH Cricut® cartridge Art Philosophy.


Stamp of the Month sets with coordinating designs on Cricut® cartridges; unfortunately these are no longer available for purchase as they are only stocked during the month they are featured in the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book

Page	Item #	Item #◊	Item Name	Coordinates with
139*	S1202	S1202A	February: Thoughtful Tidings	Art Philosophy
140*	S1203	S1203A	March:Potential	Art Philosophy
143*	S1206	S1206A	June: Life Is Tweet	Art Philosophy

Dimensional Elements ("white chipboard shapes and alphabets that can be stamped, painted, papered, chalked, and more!") in the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book that have coordinating images on the Cricut® cartridges (it is possible these are no longer available - please check my OBA site).

Page	Item #	Item Name	Coordinates with
130*	Z1735	Hearts	Art Philosophy
130	Z1685	Banners	Art Philosophy
130	Z1683	Mixed Shapes	Art Philosophy
130	Z1682	Notable Alphabet	Art Philosophy
130	Z1680	Stars	Art Philosophy
130	Z1684	Tags	Art Philosophy

*New in the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book
◊Item # when you spend $50 or more; get the SOTM for $5
♦Not shown in Idea Book; see OBA site for image.

Of course you can use any of the generic cuts, e.g., frames, squares and circles, found on either cartridge for your projects. For example you could cut a frame and stamp a sentiment on it. There are no rules or limits to your creativity.

If you find an error in any of the information above, please send me an email so I may correct it.

Click the Shop with me link below to place an order or contact me if you have questions about any CTMH product or promotion or to schedule a Home or Online Gathering.

My Acrylix® Stamp Sets in the CTMH Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book that Coordinate with Cricut® Cartridges

On Tuesday I posted My Acrylix® Stamp Sets in the CTMH Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book that Coordinate with Cricut® Cartridges. Customers will be able to start ordering from the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book on Friday, February 1, 2013.

Since you only have until Thursday, January 31, 2013 to order from the CTMH Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book (and unfortunately if an item is not listed on my OBA site it is no longer available), I thought it would be helpful to have a list of items that coordinate with the CTMH Cricut® Cartridges, Art Philosophy or Artiste. I published this list in September in a slightly different format; see Products that Complement the CTMH Exclusive Cricut® cartridges.

For your reference, the CTMH Cricut® Artiste cartridge was introduced in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book and the CTMH Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge was introduced in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book.

Also, it was recently announced that My Acrylix® Stamp Sets that are designed to coordinate with either of the CTMH Cricut® Cartridges, Art Philosophy or Artiste, will continue to be available even if they are not featured in the Idea Book (exceptions to this are Stamp of the Month sets and promotional sets, for example, Whooo's Your Valentine; those stamp sets will no longer be available for purchase). You will find images of in stock My Acrylix® Stamp Sets that coordinate with the CTMH Cricut® Cartridges on my OBA site - just search on the item name or number.

Page	Item #	Item Name	Coordinates with
19*	B1409	Pirouette	Artiste
20*	D1526	Family Tree	Art Philosophy
27*	D1525	Casual Expressions	Artiste
28*	B1408	Buttons, Bits, and Bobs	Artiste
45*	C1521	Approved	Artiste
46*	D1524	Frame It Up	Art Philosophy
57*	C1509	Magic Potions	Artiste
71	C1462	All Hallows Eve	Art Philosophy
71*	B1413	Perfect Fit-Halloween	Art Philosophy
72	D1490	Backdrop-Charmed	Art Philosophy
74*	D1545	Perfect Fit-Holidays	Art Philosophy
75*	D1520	Ornamental Cheer	Art Philosophy
76*	D1518	Christmas Delights	Art Philosophy
77	D1494	Christmas Cheer	Art Philosophy
78	C1469	December 25th	Art Philosophy
78	B1390	Countdown	Art Philosophy
85	C1463	Harvest Happiness	Art Philosophy
88	D1480	Snowflakes	Art Philosophy
90	B1400	Beautiful Friendship	Art Philosophy
91*	D1527	Perfect Fit-Frames	Art Philosophy
93	C1467	Sweet Moments	Art Philosophy
96*	B1404	Cup of Cheer	Art Philosophy
96*	A1131	Love	Artiste
105*	C1523	Outta This World	Artiste
116	various	Monograms	either

Workshop on the Go Kits® with Coordinating Stamps; purchase those listed below on or before Thursday, January 31, 2013 (while supplies last) as these WOTG kits are not available in the next (Spring/Summer 2013) Idea Book

Page	Item #	Item Name	Coordinates with
21*	G1045	WOTG Avonlea Scrapbooking Kit	Artiste
35*	G1047	WOTG Dakota Scrapbooking Kit	Art Philosophy
41*	G1048	WOTG La Belle Via Scrapbooking Kit	Artiste
53*	G1050	WOTG Flirty Scrapbooking Kit	Art Philosophy
67*	G1044	WOTG Advent Calendar Kit	Artiste

Stamp of the Month sets with coordinating designs on Cricut® cartridges; unfortunately these are no longer available for purchase as they were only available during the month they are featured in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book

Page	Item #	Item #◊	Item Name	Coordinates with
140*	S1209	S1209A	September: Fall Favorites	Art Philosophy
141*	S1210	S1210A	October: Very Merry Christmas	Artiste
142*	S1211	S1211A	November: Capture the Date	Artiste

Dimensional Elements ("white chipboard shapes and alphabets that can be stamped, painted, papered, chalked, and more!") in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book that have coordinating images on the Cricut® cartridges

Page	Item #	Item Name	Coordinates with
131*	Z1791	Album Pages	Artiste
131*	Z1792	Awards	Artiste
131*	Z1793	Quotes	Artiste
131*	Z1761♦	Ornaments	Art Philosophy
131	Z1685	Banners	Art Philosophy
131	Z1735	Hearts	Art Philosophy
131	Z1683	Mixed Shapes	Art Philosophy
131	Z1682	Notable Alphabet	Art Philosophy
131	Z1680	Stars	Art Philosophy
131	Z1684	Tags	Art Philosophy

*New in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book
◊Item # when you spend $50 or more; get the SOTM for $5
♦Item is while supplies last; it has been discontinued.

While I would love it if you purchased all of the coordinating My Acrylix® Stamp Sets from me it is not a must to have them to get a lot of use from your CTMH Cricut® cartridges. For example you could cut a frame and stamp a sentiment in the middle of it. There are no rules or limits to your creativity.

If you find an error in any of the information above, please send me an email so I may correct it.

If you find this information helpful, please consider supporting this blog and my efforts by clicking the Shop with me link below to place an order or contact me if you have questions about any CTMH product or promotion or to schedule a Home or Online Gathering.

CTMH Whooo's Your Valentine promotion

To celebrate National Papercrafting Month CTMH put together an adorable Whooo's Your Valentine kit.

The kit includes:
• 12—Die-Cut Boxes (3 each of 4 colors: Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby, White Daisy)
• 3—12" x 12" Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy)
• 1—Sheet Glitter Paper—new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
• 12—Treat Tubes with Lids—new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
• 1—My Acrylix® Whooo’s Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size)

This kit previews some items that will be available in the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book (customers will be able to order from the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book starting Friday, February 1, 2013). The new items are Glitter Paper (your kit may contain silver, black or gray paper) and Treat Tubes with Lids. The Glitter Paper is Cricut^® compatible - just place the paper glitter side down on the cutting mat and cut as you normally would. The kit also includes an exclusive My Acrylix^® Whooo’s Your Valentine D-size Stamp Set (with approximately 20 stamps total) which has four stamps that coordinate with the Cricut^® Artiste cartridge. Do not worry if you do not have a Cricut^®; the images will be easy to cut with a good pair of scissors too.

Place an order of $35 or more in full retail products and you can receive the Whooo’s Your Valentine kit for only $10 (plus tax and shipping). The kit is a $40 retail value. This kit is only available until January 31, 2013 or while supplies last so please do not delay - I would hate for you to be disappointed.

Finally, the exclusive My Acrylix^® Whooo’s Your Valentine D-size Stamp Set is not just for Valentine's. See several ideas, ranging from Father's Day to Christmas, pinned on my CTMH Whooo's Your Valentine pinboard. I continue to add pins as I find blog posts.

Click the Shop with me link below to place an order or contact me if you have questions about any CTMH product or promotion or to schedule a Home or Online Gathering.

My Acrylix® Stamp Sets in the CTMH Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book that Coordinate with Cricut® Cartridges

Customers will be able to order from the Close to My Heart Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book on Friday, February 1, 2013. To help you with your planning, I thought you would like to have a list of My Acrylix® Stamp Sets in the CTMH Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book that coordinate with CTMH Cricut® Cartridges, Art Philosophy and Artiste.

Page	Item #	Item Name	Coordinates with
19*	D1546	Frame Flair	Art Philosophy
41*	C1538	Girls Rock	Art Philosophy
48*	B1415	In Gear	Artiste
60*	C1530	Sail Away	Artiste
65*	B1422	Easter Wishes	Art Philosophy
66*	C1543	Perfect Fit-Mom	Artiste
67*	C1542	Perfect Fit-Dad	Artiste
74*	C1532	Camping Delights	either
76	B1398	Just for You	Art Philosophy
76*	C1540	Hello Blooms	Artiste
77*	D1545	Wheel of Life	either
79	B1409	Pirouette	Artiste
81*	D1538	Perfect Fit-Frames 2	Artiste
82	C1503	The Best Things	Art Philosophy
85	C1497	Pure Adventure	Art Philosophy
86*	C1534	Sightseer	either
92	D1506	Family Love	Art Philosophy
95*	B1417	Perfect Fit-Birthday	either
97*	C1541	New Baby	Artiste
97	C1501	New Arrival	Art Philosophy
98	B1399	Crafted with Love	Art Philosophy
98	A1121	A Blossom	Art Philosophy
99*	D1542	For a Friends	Art Philosophy
100	C1496	Enjoy!	Art Philosophy
114	various	Monograms	either

Workshop on the Go Kits® with Coordinating Stamps; purchase these before July 31, 2013 (while supplies last) as these WOTG kits will not be available in the next (Autumn/Winter 2013) Idea Book

Page	Item #	Item Name	Coordinates with
21*	G1053	WOTG Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit	either
36*	G1055	WOTG For Always Scrapbooking Kit	Artiste
37*	G1060	WOTG For Always Cardmaking Kit	Artiste
49*	G1057	WOTG Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Kit	either

Stamp of the Month sets with coordinating stamps; purchase these during the month listed as they are only available the month they are featured in the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book

Page	Item #	Item #◊	Item Name	Coordinates with
141*	S1304	S1304A	April: My Sunshine	Artiste
142*	S1305	S1305A	May: Pinwheel	Artiste
143*	S1306	S1306A	June: A Flowering Bunch	Artiste

*New in the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book
◊Item # when you spend $50 or more; get the SOTM for $5

Of course you can use any of the generic cuts, e.g., frames, squares and circles, found on either cartridge for your projects. For example you could cut a frame and stamp a sentiment on it. There are no rules or limits to your creativity.


Dimensional Elements ("white chipboard shapes and alphabets that can be stamped, painted, papered, chalked, and more!") in the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book that have coordinating images on the Cricut® cartridges

Page	Item #	Item Name	Coordinates with
124	Z1791	Album Pages	Artiste
124	Z1792	Awards	Artiste
124	Z1685	Banners	Art Philosophy
124	Z1735	Hearts	Art Philosophy
124	Z1683	Mixed Shapes	Art Philosophy
124	Z1682	Notable Alphabet	Art Philosophy
124	Z1793	Quotes	Artiste
124	Z1680	Stars	Art Philosophy
124	Z1684	Tags	Art Philosophy

If you find an error in any of the information above, please send me an email so I may correct it.

If you find this information helpful, please consider supporting this blog and my endeavors by clicking the Shop with me link below to place an order or contact me if you have questions about any CTMH product or promotion or to schedule a Home or Online Gathering.

CTMH January 2013 Stamp of the Month: Happy Valentine's

The Close To My Heart January 2013 Stamp of the Month is Happy Valentine's.

This is an elegant stamp set available just in time to make valentines and other gifts for the special people in your life. If you would like a list of the products used to create the above samples, go to the Stamp of the Month page; download the Recipes booklet (in PDF format) for a list of the products used to create the samples in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book.

For card making, if you like to make your own card bases, you may want to purchase some 12" x 12" cardstock. CTMH has 40 exclusive colors to select from or you can choose Colonial White (1338) or White Daisy (1385). All cardstock packages include 24 sheets. CTMH has 10 packs of envelopes in a variety of sizes and colors so you do not have to make your own.

If you would rather purchase pre-made card bases that have an envelope included, you have several options:

• Colonial White Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes (Z1738) - Tri-fold cards with a die-cut edge. 10 cards with envelopes, 3½" x 8"
• White Daisy Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes (Z1473) - 10 – 4¼" × 5½" die-cut cards and 10 envelopes
• Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes - 10 – 6" × 6" die-cut cards and 10 envelopes
• 4 1/2" Circle Cards in Colonial White (Z1352) or White Daisy (Z1353) - includes 12 cards, 12 envelopes
• White Cards & Envelopes, Value Pack (X254) - 5 1/2" X 4 1/4", Package of 50
• Colonial White Cards & Envelopes, Value Pack (X1401) - 5 1/2" X 4 1/4", Package of 50

Happy Valentine's is an exclusive D-size stamp set of 7 stamps that you can only purchase during the month of January 2013. The stamp set can by yours for $5 when you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart Products (or you can purchase it for $17.95).

Recommended CTMH My Acrylix® Blocks: 2" × 2" (Y1003), 2" x 3 1/2" (Y1009), 2" x 6 1/2" (Y1010) and 4" x 5" (Y1012).

Click the Shop with me link below to place an order or contact me if you have questions about any CTMH product or promotion or to schedule a Home or Online Gathering.