Christmas Cards for YOU!

Oh, Wonderful Tree!
Like this one?  Here's everything you need to make this at home!

Supplies and Tools:
Paper: Believe Level 2 paper pack (X7145B), White Daisy (1385) and Tulip (X5909) cardstock

Embellishments: Blue & Green Sparkles (Z1327), Clear Sparkles (Z1104), Bling Assortment (Z1466), and Clear Buttons (Z1391)

Stamp Set: Happy Clusters (C1471)

Card Base: 4” x 5 ¾”” White Daisy

Ink Colors: Juniper (z2165), Crème Brulee (Z2167)

Liquid Glass (Z679)

Microtip Scissors (Z534)

Corner Rounder (Z578)

Measurements:
Believe B&T: 5 ¾” x 3”
Tulip cardstock: 3” x 4”
White Daisy cardstock: 4 ¼” x 3”, ½” x 4”

Additional Instructions:
• Use a corner rounder to round card corners and the corners of the Tulip 3” x 4” piece.

• Stamp the cluster tree in Juniper (2nd generation) on the 4 ¼” x 3” White Daisy piece.

o Use assorted stamped images to fill the circles on the tree.

o Stamp the little star in Crème Brulee on the ½” x 4” White Daisy piece.

o Use micro tip scissors to trim the star and the tree.

o Attach the tree to the Tulip cardstock piece.

o Use Liquid Glass to attach assorted sparkles, bling and clear buttons to the tree. Leave some areas empty.

o Use a small pop dot to pop up the little star.

• Attach the Believe B&T to the card base.

• Stamp “WONDERFUL” in Juniper in the bottom left corner.

• Attach two sparkles to the top left corner.

• Assemble as pictured.

Jill Kaale

Close to My Heart Independent Consultant

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Christmas Card CRAZY! Day 3!

I meant to continue posting my cards last week, but we had our Fall Carnival at my daughter's school over the weekend and all of my free time last week was spent preparing for the Carnival! Which, by the way, was a great success!

So, if you've enjoyed the first two cards...you won't be disappointed today!  Take a look!

HOLIDAY MAGIC STOCKINGS CARD

Here is what you need to make this super cute and very simple Christmas card for your friends and family!

Supplies:
Paper: Wonderland Level 2 paper pack (X7146B), Colonial White cardstock (1388)
Tools and Embellishments: Bitty Brad Metal Assortment (Z1368), Colonial White ribbon (Z1102), Piercing Tool (Z1114)
Stamp Set: Holiday Magic (S1110)
Card Base: 4 ¼” x 5 ¼” Colonial White
Stamp Pads: Chocolate (Z2111) and Twilight (Z2160)

Measurements:
Wonderland Chocolate Dot B&T: 3 ¾” x 4 ¾”
Colonial White cardstock: 1” x 2”, 1 ½” x 4”, and 3 ½” x 4”

Additional Instructions:
Stamp two different stockings in Twilight on the 3 ½” x 4” Colonial White piece.
Stamp two different stocking tops in Twilight on the 1 ½” x 4” Colonial White piece.
Use micro tip scissors to trim.

Stamp “May the Holiday Magic…” message in Chocolate on the 1” x 2” Colonial White piece.

Ink all paper edges using a sponge dauber and Chocolate ink.

Attach the metal brads to each stocking top. Adhere to each stocking.

Attach the Wonderland Chocolate Dot B&T to the card base.

Tie a bow in the ribbon and attach.

Attach stockings and “May the Holiday Magic…” message.

Assemble as pictured.

Just as promised, this card is super easy and super quick! If you want to order these supplies or more, please contact me or visit my website to shop 24/7! I've included the item numbers above to make it easy for you to grab these supplies and get started.


Happy Crafting! And stay tuned for more Christmas cards in the next few days!

Jill Kaale
Close to My Heart Independent Consultant

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Christmas Cardapolooza, Day 2!



This card is so easy to mass produce!  In fact, it is so easy because I got the design right from the Close to My Heart Idea Book!  See page 76 or click here!  Even better, watch this short video to get your own tutorial! 

Here's what you need to make this super easy card for your friends and family!

Cardstock: Chocoloate (X5913), Cranberry (X5908), Olive (X5906) and White Daisy (1385)

Tools and Embellishments: Designer Ribbon Red Collection (Z1615), Bitty Sparkles (Z1263), Chocolate Re-inker (Z2211), Stiple Brush (Z1298) and Liquid Glass (Z679)

Stamp Set: Holiday Cheer (B1381) and A Holiday (A1115)

Card Base: White Daisy Die Cut Cards and Envelopes (Z1473)

Stamp Pads: Chocolate (Z2111), Olive (Z2137), and Cranberry (Z2116)

Measurements:

Chocolate cardstock: 2½” x 5 ½”
Cranberry cardstock: ½” x 5 ½”

Additional Instructions:
Use the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge to cut the following:
o Shape 3, 1 ¼”: White Daisy cardstock
o Leaf 3, 2 ¼” and 1 ¾”: Olive cardstock

Using a stiple brush and Chocolate re-inker, brush along the edges of the card.

Stamp HAPPY HOLIDAY in Cranberry White Daisy piece.

Attach bitty sparkle to the Happy Holiday piece.

Stamp the holly leaves in Olive on the Olive cardstock leaves.

Tie a ribbon and attach with Liquid Glass to the holly leaves.

Assemble as pictured.

Just as promised, this card is super easy and super quick! If you want to order these supplies or more, please contact me or visit my website to shop 24/7! I've included the item numbers above to make it easy for you to grab these supplies and get started.

Happy Crafting! And stay tuned for more Christmas cards in the next few days!

Jill Kaale
Close to My Heart Independent Consultant
Shop 24/7:  http://jillk.myctmh.com/
JillLKaale@aol.com
Facebook: Jill Nagel Kaale
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I Love Christmas Cards!

Ho! Ho! Ho!  It's that time of year already! Can you believe it?  Time to get those Christmas Cards started!  The best Christmas card is a handmade one, don't you agree?  All of my cards are fast, simple and easy to mass produce.

Recently I held a Christmas Card workshop and the participants made four each of five designs...twenty cards total in just three hours!  I thought I would share the card designs over the next few days and maybe you will get inspired to make your own cards this year!  This one was super easy! 

Here's what you need to make this super cute Santa card for your friends and family!
Paper:  Believe Level 2 (X7145B), includes Sweet Leaf cardstock and White Daisy cardstock
Embellishments: red sparkles (Z1326), assorted ribbon
Stamp Set: Christmas Cheer (D1494)
Ink Colors: Holiday Red (Z2127), Black Z2105), Bamboo (Z2103)
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Z1686)
Blending Pen (3174)

Measurements:
Believe red plaid B&T: 4” x 5 ¼”
White Daisy cardstock: 3 ½” x 3”
Card Base: 4 ¼” x 5 ½” White Daisy (cut at 8.5 x 5.5, and fold in half to create card)

Additional Instructions:

Use the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge to cut the following:
o Square 2, 3”: Sweet Leaf and Believe diagonal stripe B&T
o Square 3, 2 ¾”: Believe blue & white dot B&T
o Tag 3, 2 ¾”: White Daisy cardstock

Stamp Santa in Black on the 3” x 3 ½” White Daisy piece. Use micro tip scissors to trim.

Use the Blending Pen and the puddle pad technique to add color to Santa. (See p. 51 in the current idea book or click here to see this easy technique!)

Stamp scalloped frame in Holiday Red on the White Daisy tag.

Stamp “MERRY CHRISTMAS” message in Black on the White Daisy tag.

Attach three red sparkles to the tag.

Tie a ribbon to the tag. You can use Holiday Red, White Daisy or Sweet Leaf ribbon.

Use foam layering tape or pop dots to “pop up” the blue and white dot square.

Assemble as pictured.

Just as promised, this card is super easy and super quick!  If you want to order these supplies or more, please contact me or visit my website to shop 24/7!  I've included the item numbers above to make it easy for you to grab these supplies and get started.

Happy Crafting!  And stay tuned for more Christmas cards in the next few days!

Jill Kaale
Close to My Heart Independent Consultant
JillLKaale@aol.com
Facebook:  Jill Nagel Kaale
281-309-1968

Happy November! Cherish the Day!

Happy November! It is a new month and we have new specials! Take a peek at this month’s Stamp of the Month….Cherish The Day! The cool thing about this stamp set is that it coordinates with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge! Haven’t ordered yours yet? Then do so today! Anyone who places an order for the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge before 9pm CST Sunday evening (11/6/11) will get a special treat in the mail from me this month! I love email but I still have a thing for snail mail! Nothing like receiving goodies in your mailbox!

Wait… there is more!!!!!! During the month of November you can order the stamp set Holiday Wishes for only $5.00 with a $25.00 stamp purchase. This set is exclusive, not in the catalog, only available through the END of the month. It is a beauty… can’t wait to make my Christmas Cards using this set! The retail value of this set is $17.95! That’s a big savings! And you guessed it… THE IMAGES COORDINATE WITH THE CRICUT ART PHILOSOPHY!  I've included a picture below of the carrier sheet so you can see how cute this stamp set really is!

To sum it all up….

If you spend $50 you get the November Stamp of the Month for just $5! (retail price $17.95)

If you spend $25 in stamps, you get the Holiday Wishes Stamp Set for just $5! (retail price $17.95)

These two offers can be combined! For example, if you spend $25 in stamps and an additional $25 on anything else in the catalog you will get both stamp sets for a total of $10. That’s a SAVINGS of $25.90!

Simply contact me to place your order or go directly to my website, locate the SHOP ONLINE tab and place your order 24/7...it will ship directly to you!

Ho, Ho, Ho… bring on the holidays!

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's a Christmas Card Workshop!

Please join me for my 3rd Annual Christmas Card Workshop!


Saturday, October 29, 2011
1pm-4pm
$25, includes all paper, embellishments, stamps, inks and snacks!
Jill’s Stamp Pad

You will make 20 cards total, four each of five designs. That’s just a $1.25 per card!  The only supplies you will need to bring are:  micro-tip scissors, adhesive of your choice, and pop-dots.


Arrive on time to be entered for a GREAT door prize!


Refer a friend who has never attended one of my events, and get a free gift from me!

Not local, but want to participate?  I will ship everything to you, with full color instructions. Just pay a little extra for postage!


RSVP and pay before 10/25. I accept PayPal, cash or check.  Don't delay!  I always sell out...only a limited number can attend.  Reserve your spot today! 

Want a sneak peek at one of the cards we will make that day?  See below!

Jill Kaale
Close to My Heart Independent Consultant
JillLKaale@aol.com
281-309-1968

Get the All New Autumn/Winter Idea Book & Learn About Our Exclusive Cricut Cartridge!

So exciting, and it's all NEW! NEW! NEW! 

We have a brand new Idea Book filled with incredible new products! A new Stamp of the Month program...and now this: a cute little Alphabet stamp exclusive and free to anyone that tries out our new Stamp of the Month program during the month of August! Click on the picture above in order to read more about the details.

The Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book is Here!  Contact me to receive your own copy!

 

 

 

August Stamp of the Month: Wicked

 

 

Want to join an exclusive club?  Every month you can enjoy a LIMITED EDITION D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5-that's over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

August is #S1108 Wicked - just $17.95 retail or only $5.00 with any qualifying order!  Available August 1 - 31, only.

Click here to make the items in the picture above.

Look what you can make with the all-new "Art Philosophy" Cricut cartridge! Exclusive to Close to My Heart and only available through me!

* 700 Shapes available on the cartridge!
* 46 sizes each
* 32,200 possibilities!!!

Every Art Philosophy Cricut bundle comes with:
* Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge
* Spiral bound manual
* Three My Acrylix Stamp sets and...
* Three pages of Dimensional Elements ... all designed exclusively to be used with the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge!

Order your new Cricut cartridge bundle today! Just $99 for everything you see below! Incredible!  Start shopping!
 

Contact me to receive a free gift when you order your very own Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge!

Jill Kaale

281-309-1968

JillLKaale@aol.com

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