November project using Truly Blessed

 Thinking ahead to November, I created cards 

using previous Close To My Heart products.

I used the Truly Blessed Stamps and Thin Cuts Z3528 for the main spray. To begin, I stamped the entire image in Toffee.

 

To color in the leaves, I cut a sponging stencil from photo paper. I used shortbread over the entire leaf then Pumpkin to bring in color from the side. Green sprigs were colored with Dull Green Tri-Blend marker, and the red dots were the Deep Red Triblend. Wheatlike sprigs were colored in with newest colored pencils we had. 

 

I stamped the pine cones on the light side of Espresso and used Espresso ink to stamp them. Ditto with the acorn.

 

Little tag was from a tag set we had in Thin Cuts and the "enjoy" was from a very old sentiments set.

Enjoy your Fall!

With Heart,  Pam

 

A card that moves!

Every Month I have family birthday cards to make

This Month I chose to make a waterfall card for a

grandson.  One thing I have learned is that 

Just pull the red tab down and the messages will flip over

one after the other.  Super fun!

You can put any image on the flipping pieces as long as they 

fit on a 1 3/4 inch square. 

With Heart, Pam

Sunflowers!

 Since Close To My Heart closed ,

I have been playing with some things from my "stash".

It was so much fun to rediscover this delightful sunflower

paper to use for some happy greeting cards.

 

I used the Sentiment from CTMH B1864 Pineapple Sunshine

embossed on vellum with Copper powder and a cutout

from the paper to create the focal point.

Now as a bonus I will show you how I cut the papers and

cardstock for this layered effect. 

 

I hope you will give this pattern a try with

 some of your favorite papers!

With heart,  Pam

 

 

March 2024 Stamp of the Month

Just Chicken In March Stamp of the Month

   

For March I used two ideas from Becca Witham

She created the two on the right and I copied them. 

I had the Thin cuts that went with set.  Thin cuts are currently on backorder but  these shapes are easily cut out using scissors.

A tip:  to make flat embellishments like the black dots here punch out matching cardstock (or glitter paper as shown) with a paper punch.  You may then cover them with Liquid glass if you want more shine and height. 

 

 

This Stamp of the Month is only $5.00 with a $50 product order or FREE with a $50 product order if you are a VIP.

 

 

Please go to my website at https://pamsheartart.closetomyheart.com

 

You will see these stamps on my website homepage.  

We are also having a Cardstock Carnival  with single packs or a bundle being on sale.  My bundle arrived on Saturday  --WOOHOO!

There are a few more days to take advantage of these March offers!

With heart, Pam

 
 

Valentine cards for January Class

Bring on the Valentines! 

 I had a request for some vintage looking valentines in January

so here we go!  The one on the left will include instruction in making background paper with stamps and ink .  The middle cardinal card will be made using a stencil.  The Slimline card on the right will be simply made and use embroidery elements.  

 

At this time I have these times and dates for classes in my home.

Monday, January 22nd  1:30 PM

Friday, January 26 1:30 PM

Tuesday, January 30th 1:30 PM

Cost of class is $15 or FREE if you have a $25 product order!

I furnish all supplies except for your own scissors and adhesive you should bring. 

To view our new catalog, click on the catalog picture at the top.  This will take you to my website.  Click on"More" at the right and take the drop-down menu to "View Catalog"

Contact me at pamsheartart@boltfiber.net to reserve your place or get more information

With heart, Pam 

Silver Bells Digital Shapes for November

 As it is getting closer to Christmas, I decided to have 

some simple-to-put-together cards

for the November classes.

Perfect for this was the Silver Bells Digital Art Images

available at my website at

https://pamsheartart.closetomyheart.com

They full set is only $!0.00 and no shipping!

You must have a digital cutting machine (mine is Cricut) 

that will work in Design Space.

 

I designed a Slimline card (inspired by Lori Symank)

an embossed card with a digital image (Noel),

and a bookmark card with a bookmark that can be removed 

and used by the recipient.

 

 

I used my Cricut in Design Space to cut the bows and bells

 on the first card, the Noel on the second card and the 

Silver Bell and bow on the third card.

There are many different sentiments available to

stamp on the cards.

 

These cards will be very easy to create quickly!

 

Happy November!

With Heart, Pam

 

Autumn projects featured in October

 

The projects offered in October used the 

Seasonal Goody Basket, Z8043

 

and the Maple Leaf Thin Cuts Z8043.

 

  Both are still available through my website at 

https://pamsheartart.closetomyheart.com

 

These are the cards we made:

 Featured techniques were how to make the wood background  and

various ways to color images on the cards.  Markers, colored pencils, and sponges

with ink were used.

With heart,

Pam

 

 

Good Times brings in September

 September is the month for GOOD TIMES

You will love our brand new catalog that features

GOOD TIMES as our first paper suite.

If you like rustic and a way to echo  "old" things, this is for you. 

 You can click on the new catalog image to the right 

to go to my website.  

Then click on the "More" tab to "View Catalog" and you will be able to page through and see all the wonderful things we have to offer.

 

Below are the cards I have made using both Good Times papers and Thoughtful Tokens, the Stamp of the Month.  I will be offering three of these cards in my in-home classes in September.  I will contact individuals by email about class information.  Please email me if you would like that information.  pamsheartart@boltfiber.net

Thoughtful Tokens--Stamp of the Month

With heart,

Pam

Cozy Up featured in August

It may seem a bit early to be thinking of Autumn, 

but it will be here before we know it!

The featured papers this month are called Cozy Up!

These are the cards I will be giving instruction on.

Email me at pamsheartart@boltfiber.net for the details of classes held on August 25th at 1:30 and August 29th at 1:30.  Everything you need to make these three cards is provided except your adhesive.

I do have to limit the class size to four to make the experience fun and engaging, so please let me know right away if you want to come.

These cards are ones made in the 

Cozy Up Cardmaking Workshop Kit .G1286. 

 The kit guides you in making 16 cards. 

 Here is the kit contents.

 https://www.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17933

If you click on the catalog cover at the top, it will take you to my website where, if you desire, you may order.

These are some August Stamp of the Month cards I created.  The August SOM is only $5 if you have a $50 product order.  For VIPs, it is FREE with a $50 product order. 
 

For those of you who order from a distance, I am committed to sending you a handmade card for every $25 in product you purchase from me in appreciation for your business. 

If scrapbooking is your thing, please check out the Cozy Up Scrapbooking Kit  https://www.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17978

CTMH always designs such great pages with magnificent artwork.

With heart,  Pam

 

Cape Cod featured in July

WE HAVE A NEW CATALOG!

 

For July and August, this will be your guide to many new products.  Go to my website by clicking on the cart here, Go to "More" and do the drop down, then select 

"View catalog"  July -August will be there on July 1!

 

I loved the colors and designs of CAPE COD from the first moment I saw it!

It is my pleasure to share with you the cards you can make with the 

CAPE COD Cardmaking Workshop Kit  G 1284

Here is what you get in the kit that makes 4 of each card.

 And here are the cards I made:

 

 

This beach bag can be one of the projects you choose to do in my Grove classes.

It will hold five cards and envelopes for gift giving. 

 

Then there was the moment I realized I had a photo I would like to put 

on a page and these colors, stamps and Thin Cuts found in the Cardmaking Workshop Kit

would be so perfect for helping me in this project.

 

I am over-the-top happy with this result.

 

And now for the Stamp of the Month 

 

I adapted ideas from Makers Becca Witham, Tracey Ling and 

Cheryl Glass Arbo to create these cards.

If you wish to participate in one of my card classes in Grove, OK, 

please email me at pamsheartart@boltfiber.net for more information.

Long distance friends who submit an order on my website (cart at the top)

can count on receiving a card (made by me) for every $25 in product ordered.

I look forward to helping you make July a wonderfully creative month!

With heart, Pam