December's Special and December's Stamp Of The Month ~ Gifts For The Holidays!

I have been really busy lately with my daycare (lots of small little ones) and just haven't been able to get to my blog. I'm sorry if you've stopped in and haven't seen anything new. I have still been posting a bit on my Facebook page and my Instagram page (you can find me on them under: LaurenLovesToScrap). Please go to those pages to see what I'm up to if I don't have a post here in a while.

I thought since I was able to get all the babies down for a nap I'd post this month's special and the SOTM. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me! If you want to order them please go to my website to put the order in (thank you for supporting me and CTMH!)

Details about the special (clink HERE!)

PS. Aren't these flowers just beautiful! I can't wait to find time to pull out my markers and color them in! 

Video ~ Tips for Coloring Your Close To My Heart Planner ~ Get Organized In 2017

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Tips for Coloring Your Close To My Heart Planner". I thought I would share this video because they show us all the different ways we can decorate our new planner for 2017. In case you weren't sure how to go about it...take a few minutes and check out the video!

SOTM For November 2016 ~ New Year's Cheer ~ S1611A ~ Get Ready For New Year!

I thought today I'd share this month's SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for November. The set is called "New Year’s Cheer" (S1611A). Using this set will get you ready for your New Year's Eve party...and an easy way to make cards to celebrate the new year! To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of November...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies!

Video ~ How to Organize Your Craft Supplies ~ With The Holidays Coming It's A Good Time To Be Organized!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "How to Organize Your Craft Supplies". I thought I would share this video because they show us all the great ways we can get our supplies organized. With the holidays coming...craft time will be picking up...cards, tags, and gifts...oh my! So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Everyday Life Planner Bundles Are Here!

I'm excited to share today that the Everyday Life Planner bundles are here!

You can get the Black & White Striped Planner (CC1178, bundle is $31.90) or the Sea Glass Planner (CC1177, bundle is $31.90).

If you already bought a planner from last year and only want the pages to re-fill what you have...they are $16.95, CC2017. 

Getting organized couldn't be easier with these planner pages...and, they are coloring pages too so you can doodle when you're out and about! Just add watercolor pencils (3505) and/or CTMH Shinhan Markers to your order so you can get started right away!  

New CTMH Ink Pads Are Now Available!

I wanted to share some news today...I am super excited about! 

You can now get all CTMH Ink Pads in the new style pad. Wait until you get them in your hands...you are going to love them.

They are bigger...they are super easy to open...they stack together (they have magnets to keep them together). You are going to want to go to my website to get an order in today!

Succulent Flower Arrangement ~ Makes A Pretty Gift To Give!

I thought I'd share this today with you. I made this and gave it to the local theatre my daughter volunteers at for their raffle. It was made using the new CTMH Cricut Flower Market cartridge (available on my website). I hope whoever wins it, loves getting it...and, no water needed...perfect gift!

SOTM For October 2016 ~ Yuletide Joy ~ S1610A ~ Get Ready For The Holidays!

I thought today I'd share this month's SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for October. The set is called "Yuletide Joy" (S1610A). This set has great stamps for the holidays. Pull out your markers and fill them with colors! To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of October...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies!

Birthday Cupcake Card Using Adventure Fundamental Paper

I wanted to share a card I made using the "adventure" fundamental paper pack (Z3253), card & envelope base (X254), a piece of white twine (Z3216), my mini stapler to hold the twine (Z2027), the adorable stamp set "Sweet Birthday" (B1532) and my oh so fun...shinhan markers (love them!) to color in my cupcake...and we can't forget adhesive, scissors, blocks and black stamp pad. All items can be found for purchase on my website. Who couldn't use a few birthday cards on hand?! 

Video ~ Look Inside the 2016 Holiday Expressions Idea Book ~ Check Out All The Fun Holiday Craft Products!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Look Inside the 2016 Holiday Expressions Idea Book". I thought I would share this video because they show us all the fun craft products now available. So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Close To My Heart's Special ~ Create Kindness ~ 3X3 Cards

I made these cards (stamped "You are special to me" inside the cards) for the local theatre for their raffle (it's how they raise money to keep the play house going). My daughter volunteers there and I wanted to do something to thank them for giving her the opportunities that they've given her.

PS. I used Shinhan Markers (can be purchased from my website) and the stamps I used are only available until the end of the month (September 2016).

Fall Leaves ~ Cute Card Designs Showing You A Tip Too!

I thought I'd share the cards I made using this month's Stamp Of The Month (Sept. 2016). The paper is swan lake. The leaves are cut with the Cricut and then I sponged ink onto them to give them that multi-color design. Both are available for a short time (SOTM only until the end of the month!)...on my website!

Flower Wreath ~ Made With CTMH Cricut Flower Market Cartridge

I thought today I'd share something I made. The back story: My daughter is involved with a local small theatre. She is thinking of doing this for her career and asked if she could volunteer for them. 

They started her doing ushering and moved her to being co-stage manager during the summer. She loved it and will keep helping them (ushering when she's in school, she's in high school)...and maybe more when she's not. 

I wanted to help in a small way and decided to make a few things they can use for their raffle (how they raise money, along with ticket sales, to be able to stay open). This is one of the items I plan to drop off to them.

I used my Cricut machine and cut with my CTMH Flower Market cartridge (Z3285). I used a wooden frame to hold the flowers. I also added a few dots (Z3122) to give it a little bling. I just need to add a piece of white ribbon onto the back so the winner of the raffle can hang it up. 

Cards, Cards, And More Cards!

I thought today I'd share a few cards I've made. I am trying to use some of my retired CTMH products to make room for the new products. Also, I love showing others they are appreciated...and how better than a card (with a personal note inside), right?!

Video ~ New Ways to Use Your Embossing Folders ~ A Fun Way To Change The Look Of A Project!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "New Ways to Use Your Embossing Folder". I thought I would share this video because they show us a few fun techniques that can really change a project with not much work. So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

SOTM For September 2016 ~ Blessed Beyond Measure ~ S1609A ~ Check Out This Lovely Fall Stamp Set!

I thought today I'd share this month's SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for September. The set is called "Blessed Beyond Measure" (S1609A). This set has lovely Fall stamps and sayings! To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of September...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies!  

Video ~ The Create Kindness Card Kit from Close To My Heart ~ Create Some Kindness Today!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "The Create Kindness Card Kit from Close To My Heart". I thought I would share this video because they show us where we can share these cards to create kindness. So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

September's CTMH Special ~ Creating Kindness! Adorable Card Kit With Stamp Storage Box Included!

I wanted to share this month's special with you. It is all about "Creating Kindness". CTMH put together an adorable 3x3 card kit...even comes with a cute storage box to hold the M-size stamp sets...the kit comes with 8 sets you can only get this month. You can order most of the items separately, but you do get a cute small ink pad that you can't get outside of the kit...and you also get the kit for 15% off when you buy the items as a kit.

With all that's been going on around us lately...CTMH thought it would be nice to create some kindness to share with those we care about! So, click HERE to order your kit and you can share kindness too!

Want To Earn The Cricut Flower Market Collection For 50% Off? Ask Me How!

I thought today I'd share what you'll get when you purchase the "Flower Market" Cricut collection (Z3285). It has 3 stamp sets, the "brand new colors" cardstock package and the cartridge with 700 (yep, you read that right!) images. I earned it for 50% off. Ask me how I did it! You can too!

Video ~Tips and Techniques with ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Markers ~ Great Tips!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Tips and Techniques with ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Markers". I thought I would share this video because they show us some really great tips that can be used on most of our projects. So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

SOTM For August 2016 ~ Purr-fect Halloween ~ S1608A ~ Two Of My Favorite Things...Cats and Halloween!

I thought today I'd share this month's SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for August. The set is called "Purr-fect Halloween" (S1608A). This set has 2 of my favorite things...cats and Halloween stuff! If you know me, you know I totally adore cats...and Halloween is my favorite holiday! To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of August...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies!  

Who Wants To See CTMH's New Catalog? How About The New Cricut Cartridge Flower Market? Check HERE!

Guess what today is?! If you said CTMH is bringing out a brand new catalog  (hit this link to see all the new amazing products) today...you'd have guessed correctly!! Check out this cover! It is just beautiful! 

If you like these flowers...and want to make them...you'll need to order the brand new cricut cartridge "Flower Market" (Z3285)! Aren't these flowers just beautiful?!

Also, while I'm here I'll share this month's special "Basically the Best" with you too! You can earn free paper with this special. Nice!! If you have any questions contact me. 

Video ~ The Easy Way to Turn Your Chalkboard into a Work of Art ~ Great Tips!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "The Easy Way to Turn Your Chalkboard into a Work of Art". I thought I would share this video because they show us some really great tips that can be used not just on chalkboards. So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

SOTM For July 2016 ~ From the Notebook ~ S1607A ~ Fun Notebook / Planner Stamp Set!

I thought today I'd share this month's SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for July. The set is called "From the Notebook" (S1607A). This set has lots fun notebook / planner stamps! To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of July...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies!  

Start A New Craft Business...Become A Close To My Heart Consultant!

Sorry I've been away from my blog...with the kids home from school and new bitty babies starting at my daycare I've been a little busy and had to put the blog on hold. But I'm hoping I can get back on track! I thought I'd share this months special...If you are thinking of starting a craft business you might want to check out CTMH this month! The kit is only $75. and you get a fun crafty kit plus $50 spc (credit to pick out a bunch of other products that you want). Also, just during the month of July you get a bonus...you get to pick out one of these sets (who doesn't love extra free stuff?!)! Check HERE to sign up!

Here is the BRAND NEW Kit!

There are so many great reasons to sign up:

~Make your own hours

~Great way to make extra money

~Earn free and discounted craft products

~Be a part of a great company

~Make lots of fun friends

The list can keep going but I'll stop here for now!

Video ~ Seasonal Expressions 2 Product Highlights ~ Check Out The Video To See Some Of The Best Craft Products Available!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Seasonal Expressions 2 Product Highlights". I thought I would share this video because they share some of the best craft products available! So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Who Wants To Get Craft Products On Sale? Check Out The Flash Sales Each Friday Afternoon During The Month Of June!

I thought today I'd share June's special...each Friday during the month of June there will be a new set of bundles you can order. There will be lots to choose from at various discount levels and price points, but you’ll need to snatch them up quick, because they’re only available through the following Monday while supplies last. So make sure to check my website Friday afternoon each week to get the deals!

SOTM For June 2016 ~ The Long Way Home ~ S1606A ~ Super Fun Travel Stamp Set!

I thought today I'd share this month's SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for June. The set is called "The Long Way Home" (S1606A). This set has lots of super fun travel stamps! To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of June...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies!  

Video ~ Georgie Welcome Sunshine Wreath ~ So Easy To Make ~ Lots Of Holidays Coming Up!

I thought today I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Georgie Welcome Sunshine Wreath". I thought I would share this video because they show us how easy it is to make these cute wreaths. Change the paper to fit all the holidays coming up! So, take a few minutes and check out the video!

Card Ideas Using Georgie CTMH Paper

Yesterday I shared a few scrapbook layouts using the paper Georgie...today I thought I'd share a few card ideas. 

Need A Few Baby Scrapbook Layout Ideas? Look Here!

I thought today I'd share 2 more baby scrapbook layouts using the "Georgie" paper pack. Just look how adorable these layouts are!

Georgie ~ Workshop On The Go ~Scrapbooking Kit ~ Cute Baby Paper Needed? Great For A Boy Or A Girl!

I thought I would share the paper pack "Georgie" with you today. You can buy the Workshop On The Go (G1102). It comes with: an Georgie paper pack, a special D-Size stamp set (can only get this set if you buy the wotg kit), Georgie Assortment, Grey Enamel Gems, and an Instructional Brochure. 

If you're not really into stamping you can buy the paper pack (X7203B) and Georgie Complements (X7203C) and make your own designs up. Or, try out one of the How-To Publications: "Make It From The Heart, vol. 1" (9035), "Make It From The Heart, vol. 2" (9042), "Reflections" (9037), "Cherish" (9038), "Imagine" (9039), "Magic" (9040), "Wishes" (9041) or "Originals" (9036) to get ideas.

And, if you are into stamping and want to scrapbook...we have a few sets that go great with this paper (there are others that go too...just too many to list...if these don't work for you, just check out the catalog)..."Baby Zoo" (C1620), "Balloon Wishes" (D1667), "Little Presents" (B1506), and "Baby & Friends" (B1505).

No matter which way you want to go...you're going to want to order this paper. So, check it out and get to work!