Happy Times Mother’s Day Gift and Card

  Close to my Heart’s Base & Bling Collection along with the Happy Times paper and stamp set are a perfect match for Mother’s Day gifts. I stamped one of our Base & Bling Necklace Cards with the sweet flowers from the Happy Times stamp set and then used it to hold a Base & Bling necklace with photos of my cute kiddos for my Mother-in-Law. To personalize it …

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Quick and Easy Easter Gift

With Easter coming up this Sunday, I thought I would share a gift that I made that is perfect for celebrating the Lord’s resurrection. I used Close to my Heart’s Silver Base and Bling to create a necklace that highlights my favorite bible verse—Jeremiah 29:11 which says: “For I know the plans I have for you,” …

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Accessory Roll-Up to the Rescue

As I mentioned in my post yesterday, I just returned from an amazing Caribbean Cruise with Close to my Heart. One of the things that I always struggle with while traveling is my jewelry. I have tons of jewelry bags that I have purchased over the years but each one tangles my jewelry no matter …

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Christmas Packaging Ideas

There is nothing better than getting a fun, thoughtful gift that is wrapped in a fun, festive way. I have two great wrapping ideas to share with you today.  The first box is perfect for wrapping all kinds of treats. It is cut using the Artiste Cricut cartridge. I cut the box on page 44 …

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December Project Kit – Christmas Gift Tags and Mini Box Kit

The holiday season is here. Help dress up your gifts this year with this month’s project kit. This month we will be making sweet gift tags with a coordinating small gift box. This month’s local class will be held on Thursday, December 17th at 7pm. (If you’d like to order a kit to be mailed …

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Happy Thanksgiving and Cyber Week Deals Preview

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving! I hope you were able to enjoy a wonderful meal with great company, and were able to share all of the blessings for which you are thankful with your family and friends today. When you have come out of your food coma, which I am currently still …

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