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Duchess Retreat Page
I had the great pleasure of running my 12th Annual Duchess Retreat for 24 ladies this past weekend. My sister runs it with me and we treasure this time together. We proclaimed ourselves Duchesses 12 years ago when we decided our camp would be based on a series of challenges, like the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The challenges can be simple but there are always a couple that stretch croppers skills just a little (or a lot if you ask some!).
I look forward to this weekend of creating, laughter and …
I look forward to this weekend of creating, laughter and …
Sneak Peek of New Product
I have just returned from attending the Close To My Heart Convention in Anaheim, USA. My head is spinning! 1000 enthusiastic consultants gathered, learnt and created together with the 45 Aussies who made the treck over there.
I learnt so much about our products to share with you in the coming months. I got to see lots of the new goodies coming in the Annual Inspirations Ideas Book launching Aug 1 . Here's a teaser...
This is our New Consultant Kit for Scrapbookers. When you join CTMH this mon…
I learnt so much about our products to share with you in the coming months. I got to see lots of the new goodies coming in the Annual Inspirations Ideas Book launching Aug 1 . Here's a teaser...
This is our New Consultant Kit for Scrapbookers. When you join CTMH this mon…Circus Alphabet S1407A CTMH Australasian July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop
Welcome to another Australasian Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. If you arrived here from Denise's Scrap Stamp Share Blog you are in the right spot. If you happened upon us accidently, WELCOME to the hop. Once you’ve checked out my post you can click on the link at the bottom to the next blog on the tour. Eventually you’ll end up back here. Enjoy!This month's stamp set is the whimsical, Circus Alphabet - a great accompaniment for any scrapbook page.
This is the first page of several about our Na…A few of my favourite things... Bonding Memories Glue Pens
Working with paper is so much easier with the right adhesives. Let me share some tips about this versatile glue pen.
Bonding memories is a liquid glue that offers the versatility of being permanent or temporary. The foam applicator is white when you first open the packaging. A couple of 'pumps' will see blue glue running towards the tip DON'T over pump it or you will have a puddle :) The glue goes on blue and when you stick the piece to another sheet of paper it will bond permanently. If you…
Bonding memories is a liquid glue that offers the versatility of being permanent or temporary. The foam applicator is white when you first open the packaging. A couple of 'pumps' will see blue glue running towards the tip DON'T over pump it or you will have a puddle :) The glue goes on blue and when you stick the piece to another sheet of paper it will bond permanently. If you…
A few of my favourite things... Micro Tip Scissors
Next on my list of favourite things are the Close To My Heart Non-stick Micro Tip Scissors (Z1836). I have 2 pairs because other people in the house keep borrowing them!
If you cut adhesives, these are a must have because they don't get all gooey afterwards. But that's not the only reason I love them. They
If you cut adhesives, these are a must have because they don't get all gooey afterwards. But that's not the only reason I love them. They
- Are easy to hold
- Cut around fussy shapes beautifully
- Come with a blade protector so the tip doesn't get damaged
- Get into all the tight corners
- Are super sharp
- Retail for just $18.50 …
A few of my favourite things... CTMH Ruler
This one is for all my perfectionists and for those of you who can't get things in a straight line no matter how hard you try! I love my Close To My Heart Ruler (Z1471).
I use this tool on every page I create. Here is why I love it...
I use this tool on every page I create. Here is why I love it...
- The upper edge is marked in 1/8" increments which allows for very accurate measuring
- The upper edge has a metal strip reinforcing it so if you cut with a blade, you won't damage the ruler
- The measurements are shown across the full width and length of the rule …
A few of my favourite things... Versamat
My next few posts will feature some of my favourite CTMH tools. Whether you have been scrapbooking and card making for a week or a decade, life is always easier with the right tools. I have to tell you I own 4 cutting mats but when I tried the Versamat, I put all the other ones away and use this one all the time.
The Versamat (Z1279) is so very versatile! At just $20 it is a steal. Here's why I love it...
The Versamat (Z1279) is so very versatile! At just $20 it is a steal. Here's why I love it...
- Your 12" x 12" cardstock fits inside the grid outline allowing you to see the measure…
D.I.Y. Birthday Decorations
It is a long held tradition in our family that we try to avoid using commercial decorations for birthday parties. Since joining Close To My Heart and purchasing a Cricut machine, this task has been made so much easier!
We celebrated my Mum's 85th birthday over the weekend and I thought I'd share some of the items created by my sister and I.
Firstly, the cake! This was a delicious Red Velvet cake baked by my sister, Rhonda. The flowers and bling on the top were made of paper cut on her Cricut. T…
We celebrated my Mum's 85th birthday over the weekend and I thought I'd share some of the items created by my sister and I.
Firstly, the cake! This was a delicious Red Velvet cake baked by my sister, Rhonda. The flowers and bling on the top were made of paper cut on her Cricut. T…
Winners are grinners
Shaunna's VIP Club
What is it?Close To My Heart does not offer a formal customer loyalty program so I have created my own VIP Club for my loyal customers. I plan to share the hostess rewards I can claim from online and workshop orders amongst those of you who order regularly with me.
Congratulations to Louise and Dorothy, April winners and to Helen, Alison & Nina, May winners in Shaunna's VIP Club.
Enjoy your $30 FREE product package!
How does the VIP club work?- There is no joining fee!
- S…
Celebrate!
The first thing I thought of when I saw the Kaboom Stamp of the Month was fireworks. For me fireworks mean New Years Eve celebrations. We had a very quiet night in for New Year last year, watching a Robbie Williams concert and the telecast from Sydney leading up to their fireworks. So, my only photos of the night are a dodgy selfie and a snap of the TV screen!
This layout is a copy of the one on page 15 of the Feb-Jul 2014 Ideas book. I used Jubilee papers on my page. Did you know we have a …
This layout is a copy of the one on page 15 of the Feb-Jul 2014 Ideas book. I used Jubilee papers on my page. Did you know we have a …
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