Hello and a Quick Update!

 

Hello friends!

It's been a hot minute, hasn't it? 

Well....I have so much to tell you about.....but I'll save the stories for future posts! As they say, the comeback is always greater than the setback.

Welcome back the my Close to My Heart Blog! 

I'm so excited to get back into the swing of things and bring you all things Close to My Heart!  Tutorials, show and tell, catalogue ideas, new tips and techniques....we will cover it all!

While I'm busy creating, I would like to invite you to check out all the new shiny things over on my website.

I truly am excited to be back in action and I look forward to showing you how to preserve your memories and get crafty.

Thanks for stopping by and get ready for all the crafts. 

xoxo

Jess

Cross Canada Hop - April 2020

Hello crafty friends!

Welcome to our “Seas the Day” Blog Hop!  We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you!

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join Michelle’s Blog. You should have arrived here from Brandi’s post.

I had fun with the Make it From Your Heart Volume 4 to make this card. When you need a jumping off point, the sketches are awesome! How fun is this paper? While I don’t live anywhere near an ocean, I still had fun with the patterns in the collection. And those Seashell Sequins are amazing! 

  

The next stop on the hop is the ever talented Janet’s Blog.  If you get lost along the way, you can always start back at Michelle’s Blog.

Thanks for stopping by! If you love any of the products I've used and would like to get them yourself, you, please contact your local CTMH Consultant OR (if you don't have a consultant) you an shop my website HERE.

See you again next month on the 10th!

Jessica

Supplies:

Paper: Seas the Day Paper Packet & Sticker Sheet
Cardstock: Canary Cardstock

Stamp Set:  April 2020 Stamp of the Month

Ink: Black Stazon 
Embellishments: Seas the Day Dots, Seashell Sequins

Adhesives: foam squares, tape runner
Other: Alcohol markers, Make it From Your Heart V4

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #343

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for another inspiring sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!

Here it is:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson

Here is what I created:

I played with some old Pear & Partridge papers to create this card! Sometimes it’s fun to pull out some old supplies and get crafty!

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #339

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for another inspiring sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!

Here it is:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson

Here is what I created:

I kind of flipped the sketch a bit and just worked with some older products in my stash for this card!

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess

Cross Canada Hop - Hawthorn - October 2019

Hello crafty friends!

Welcome to our “Hawthorn" Blog Hop!  We hope that you will take the time to leave comments on our posts, as we love to get feedback from our viewers....whether it was something that you really liked or some new technique that was used that you would like to learn how to do....by leaving us comments, we get to hear what you like, and what you want to see. Thank you!

If you have just hopped onto my blog, you can start here as this is a circular hop, but if you want to follow us across Canada then please start at the beginning and join Sheena's Blog. You should have arrived here from Brandy’s post.

I had to make a quick project this time - and I really mean quick and easy!  I needed some tablescape ideas and I decided on place cards and napkin rings!  Super quick and easy!

  

The next stop on the hop is the ever talented Linda's Blog.  If you get lost along the way, you can always start back at Sheena's Blog.

Thanks for stopping by! If you love any of the products I've used and would like to get them yourself, you, please contact your local CTMH Consultant OR (if you don't have a consultant) you an shop my website HERE.

See you again next month on the 10th!

Jessica

Supplies:

Paper: Hawthorn Paper Packet X7249B
Cardstock: Hawthorn Coordinating Cardstock X7249D

Stamp Set:  Hawthorn—Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts Z3527

Ink: Paprika Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z6515, Nectarine Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z6510, Saffron Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Z2851
Embellishments: Jute Twine (from stash)

Adhesives: glue dots, Foam Squares
Other: Mini Stapler

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #337

Hello crafty friends!

I'm still working on a Halloween theme, so with that in mind... it's time for another inspiring sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!

Check it out:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson

Here is what I created:

I did use the Spellbound Paper again, but this time I paired it with a pumpkin image from the "What A Hoot S1408" Stamp Set and "Purr-fect Halloween S1608" sentiment.

          

Check out what's new and current on my website HERE.

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess

October SOTM Blog Hop - Autumn Air

Hello friends!

Welcome to the October Stamp of the Month (SOTM) Blog Hop!  

  

This month we are featuring a very lovely set called "Autumn Air".  More GORGEOUS fonts for you to love!

Thanks for stopping by today!
You should have arrived here from Krista Hershberger's BLOG. If you get lost at all you can start at the beginning over at Melinda's Blog.

I used this stamp set to create these gorgeous cards:





To make the splatters, I used a waterbrush and dipped it into some of my Paprika Ink, then splattered it over my images! I love fussy cutting, so you will notice the leaves and the words have been trimmed with Micro-Tip Scissors. I used the rock & roll technique to ink up my leaves with Toffee & Paprika.

I paired this wonderful set with a BRAND NEW Paper Pack - Hawthorn!!  I loved these papers from the moment I saw them!

  The next stop on the hop is Ronda La Duke's BLOG - I know she will have something delightful for you!

I hope you are inspired to pick up this fabulous stamp set from your fave CTMH Consultant!  If you don't have a consultant yet, feel free to browse my website here.

Thanks for stopping by and I will see you again soon!

xoxo
Jess

Supplies:

Paper: Hawthorn Paper Packet X7249B

Cardstock: Hawthorn Coordinating Paper Packet X7249D

Stamp Set:  Autumn Air S1910

Ink: Sapphire, Paprika, Toffee
Adhesive: Adhesive Runner Z3372, Tombow

Coloring Medium: Small Round Waterbrush Z3224

Embellishments: n/a
Other: Shaker Window & Confetti Thin Cuts Z4309, Non-stick Micro-tip Scissors Z1836