Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Monday, September 7, 2015
Your Fall and Winter Crafts will Shine with Cricut!
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To celebrate fall, Cricut is offering great sales that you're not going to want to miss! The Cricut Labor Day Sale starts today: For two days only 90 cartridge titles are on sale for $14.99 or less and most supplies are 40% off! In addition, Cricut is offering $20 off the Cricut Explore Air Everything Bundle. Be sure to visitCricut today to take advantage of these sales and more going on now.
Happy crafting!
Monday, August 31, 2015
With Holidays Right Around the Corner, Why Not Buy YOUR Gift FIRST?
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.
Have you been thinking about buying a Cricut Explore Air™? Well, now is the time to treat yourself! Right now at Cricut for just $299, you can get the Cricut Explore Air™ + Ultimate Machine Set. This special bundle includes the Cricut Explore Air™ electronic cutting machine, the Cricut®Cutting Mat Variety 3 pack, a Cricut Explore® Deep Cut Blade With Housing, a Cricut® Tools Basic Set, and more! Everything you'll need to make beautiful cards, labels, gift tags, or whatever creations you can dream up is included in this handy set.
The offer is for a limited time only, so don't miss your chance to get everything you need to hit the ground running in one great deal!
Happy crafting!
P.S. Some Additional Goodies For You ...
Cricut Explore Air™ + Ultimate Machine Set
Valid: For a limited time
Get Cricut Material and Mat Sets for Up to 40% Off!
Valid: Now through 9/5
Free Cricut Cut of the Week: Zombies Digital Set
Valid: Now through 9/5
Re-released retired cartridges now available at Cricut!
Valid: For a limited time
Save 10% off all supplies at Cricut.com code: SUPPLIES10
Valid: For a limited time
Have you been thinking about buying a Cricut Explore Air™? Well, now is the time to treat yourself! Right now at Cricut for just $299, you can get the Cricut Explore Air™ + Ultimate Machine Set. This special bundle includes the Cricut Explore Air™ electronic cutting machine, the Cricut®Cutting Mat Variety 3 pack, a Cricut Explore® Deep Cut Blade With Housing, a Cricut® Tools Basic Set, and more! Everything you'll need to make beautiful cards, labels, gift tags, or whatever creations you can dream up is included in this handy set.
The offer is for a limited time only, so don't miss your chance to get everything you need to hit the ground running in one great deal!
Happy crafting!
P.S. Some Additional Goodies For You ...
Cricut Explore Air™ + Ultimate Machine Set
Valid: For a limited time
Get Cricut Material and Mat Sets for Up to 40% Off!
Valid: Now through 9/5
Free Cricut Cut of the Week: Zombies Digital Set
Valid: Now through 9/5
Re-released retired cartridges now available at Cricut!
Valid: For a limited time
Save 10% off all supplies at Cricut.com code: SUPPLIES10
Valid: For a limited time
Friday, July 17, 2015
Celebrate Christmas in July - Cricut-Style!
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.
Make some eggnog and hang some lights because it's Christmas in July at Cricut! In addition to great sales on Cricut Explore machines and digital items, it'll make you very merry to know that Cricut is also re-releasing retired cartridges in limited quantities, including: Songbird, Very Merry Tags, Christmas Cards, Dinosaur Tracks and 50 States.
They are also offering an extra $10 off Cricut Explore Air Everything Set with code EVERYTHING10 and anextra 20% off any digital item with code 20DIGIT15.
Take advantage of this huge sale today and have all your crafting projects ready to go in time for the winter holidays! Plus, you'll get free shipping with the code JULYSHIP!
Happy crafting!
Card shared from Pinterest
Make some eggnog and hang some lights because it's Christmas in July at Cricut! In addition to great sales on Cricut Explore machines and digital items, it'll make you very merry to know that Cricut is also re-releasing retired cartridges in limited quantities, including: Songbird, Very Merry Tags, Christmas Cards, Dinosaur Tracks and 50 States.
They are also offering an extra $10 off Cricut Explore Air Everything Set with code EVERYTHING10 and anextra 20% off any digital item with code 20DIGIT15.
Take advantage of this huge sale today and have all your crafting projects ready to go in time for the winter holidays! Plus, you'll get free shipping with the code JULYSHIP!
Happy crafting!
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Cricut Machines Have Your Crafting in Mind - No Matter What You're Crafting...
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.
Want the ability to easily make a personalized wedding gift or perhaps some unique home décor? Then you might find Cricut electronic cutting machines to be the best DIY crafting tool since the sewing machine.
There are two machines that Cricut currently offers on their site:
Cricut Explore One™
Cricut Explore One™ is a simple design-and-cut system. It’s versatile, easy to use, cuts very precisely, and is also incredibly affordable. With its irresistibly low price and limitless cutting potential, the Explore One is perfect for a new or beginning crafter. Here are a few notable features of the Explore One:
Materials – All Cricut machines can cut an unbelievable variety of materials, for example:
Smart Set® Dial - Each machine features a Smart Set® dial, which sets your settings (e.g. speed, pressure, etc.) for you so you don’t have to keep track of them. You just select the material that you're using on the Smart Set® dial and the machine's Cut Smart® technology will deliver a clean, professional cut.
Images and Fonts - You can upload your own images and fonts for free on all three Cricut cutting machines.
Cartridges - Both machines work with any Cricut cartridge and have the capability to hold all of your cartridges “virtually” in the cloud within your Cricut Design Space online software. So once you’ve loaded a cartridge, you’ll have it everywhere you go.
Cricut’s Design Space™ and iPad® app - All Cricut Explore machines work hand-in-hand with Cricut’s Design Space™ (for PC, Mac®, iPad®, and iPhone®) that you get access to for free.
Cricut Explore Air™
The Explore Air is the whole kit ‘n caboodle. It offers all the impressive features mentioned for the Explore One, but two key things set it apart:
Until then … Happy crafting!
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Want the ability to easily make a personalized wedding gift or perhaps some unique home décor? Then you might find Cricut electronic cutting machines to be the best DIY crafting tool since the sewing machine.
There are two machines that Cricut currently offers on their site:
Cricut Explore One™
Cricut Explore One™ is a simple design-and-cut system. It’s versatile, easy to use, cuts very precisely, and is also incredibly affordable. With its irresistibly low price and limitless cutting potential, the Explore One is perfect for a new or beginning crafter. Here are a few notable features of the Explore One:
Materials – All Cricut machines can cut an unbelievable variety of materials, for example:
- Paper
- Vinyl
- Iron-on
- Craft materials
- Upcycled materials
- Fabric
- Plastic
- Thick materials
Smart Set® Dial - Each machine features a Smart Set® dial, which sets your settings (e.g. speed, pressure, etc.) for you so you don’t have to keep track of them. You just select the material that you're using on the Smart Set® dial and the machine's Cut Smart® technology will deliver a clean, professional cut.
Images and Fonts - You can upload your own images and fonts for free on all three Cricut cutting machines.
Cartridges - Both machines work with any Cricut cartridge and have the capability to hold all of your cartridges “virtually” in the cloud within your Cricut Design Space online software. So once you’ve loaded a cartridge, you’ll have it everywhere you go.
Cricut’s Design Space™ and iPad® app - All Cricut Explore machines work hand-in-hand with Cricut’s Design Space™ (for PC, Mac®, iPad®, and iPhone®) that you get access to for free.
Cricut Explore Air™
The Explore Air is the whole kit ‘n caboodle. It offers all the impressive features mentioned for the Explore One, but two key things set it apart:
- It has a dual carriage for cutting and writing or cutting and scoring in one step. If you do a lot of paper crafting, this is the machine for you!
- It has built-in Bluetooth® capability. You just use Cricut’s free iPad app and design anything you want from your iPad, just like you would on your home computer, but with the convenience of being able to take your projects with you anywhere. Then, you can just wirelessly send your project from your iPad to your Explore Air to bring it to life.
Until then … Happy crafting!
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Sunday, June 14, 2015
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Oh Baby - How Do I Love My Toys!!!
Oh how I love the combination of svgCuts, Design Space and my Explore! What a fun gift this was to both make and give to my niece who adores the out-of-doors... and just happens to be expecting a boy in August... whoo-hoo! love everything about it!
Thanks for Lookin' Out for Me! Have a Blessed Day!
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015
New Year's Voyager Project - Perfect for Organizing and De-Stashing!
Now THIS is DEFINITELY a KEEPER!!!
Not that I want to De-stash, because I LOVE PAPER, but this Voyager Project from Kathy Orta's Paper Phenomenon was SOOOOO much fun, and it was PERFECT for the new year ahead... I think... hahaha.
You see... every year, just like you, I set out to be a more organized crafter. Dreaming of maybe - just maybe finding the time to actually create things that people MIGHT want to buy from me someday. Welp - this ain't going to be the project I mass produce for great income-gathering purposes, but it will be one I will be happy to make for my closest friends and family. WHY? Because it's definitely a labor of love!
WHAT A TREAT this project has been to both create and DECORATE. For me - that's saying a lot I have several blank projects laying in wait for my heart to decide which paper to part with for them. It seems like this process is the most tedious - as I simply love my paper TOO much. Is that possible? I didn't think it could be ... but now I know that it is ... definitely. I finally decided on the Timeless Type Stack by DCWV... and I am more in love with it on this project than I ever could be with it sitting inside the paper pack.
Maybe now, I'll get on a roll and USE the paper in my stash instead of just organizing and SMELLING it all the time. You know what I'm talking about if you have any quantity of quality paper like mine from Close To My Heart. Oh yep - I love the smell of new paper... almost as much as my hubby loves his new car smell hahaha... almost.
So Kathy has some wonderful advice in this project... just as she does in all of her projects, including PREP ALL OF YOUR CHIPBOARD AND HINGES before starting to build your project. What a smart lady!!! This made construction a breeze - literally!!! (thanks also to my heavy-duty paper cutter). Check out Kathy Orta's Paper Phenomenon for this and other paper crafting projects and techniques! They are all loads of fun!
I don't want to give this away. My hubby wanted to take this to my in-laws to show them, but I didn't want to part with it yet. Since I haven't put the doors on the front that the project calls for, I can call it "Unfinished", right? Then I can hold onto it until I decide if I need to finish it or not. Much like a new mommy with her baby, I want it for myself for a while longer - hee-hee! I love it that much.
Which makes it another...
Keepable Paper Creation!!!
Not that I want to De-stash, because I LOVE PAPER, but this Voyager Project from Kathy Orta's Paper Phenomenon was SOOOOO much fun, and it was PERFECT for the new year ahead... I think... hahaha.
You see... every year, just like you, I set out to be a more organized crafter. Dreaming of maybe - just maybe finding the time to actually create things that people MIGHT want to buy from me someday. Welp - this ain't going to be the project I mass produce for great income-gathering purposes, but it will be one I will be happy to make for my closest friends and family. WHY? Because it's definitely a labor of love!
WHAT A TREAT this project has been to both create and DECORATE. For me - that's saying a lot I have several blank projects laying in wait for my heart to decide which paper to part with for them. It seems like this process is the most tedious - as I simply love my paper TOO much. Is that possible? I didn't think it could be ... but now I know that it is ... definitely. I finally decided on the Timeless Type Stack by DCWV... and I am more in love with it on this project than I ever could be with it sitting inside the paper pack.
Maybe now, I'll get on a roll and USE the paper in my stash instead of just organizing and SMELLING it all the time. You know what I'm talking about if you have any quantity of quality paper like mine from Close To My Heart. Oh yep - I love the smell of new paper... almost as much as my hubby loves his new car smell hahaha... almost.
So Kathy has some wonderful advice in this project... just as she does in all of her projects, including PREP ALL OF YOUR CHIPBOARD AND HINGES before starting to build your project. What a smart lady!!! This made construction a breeze - literally!!! (thanks also to my heavy-duty paper cutter). Check out Kathy Orta's Paper Phenomenon for this and other paper crafting projects and techniques! They are all loads of fun!
I don't want to give this away. My hubby wanted to take this to my in-laws to show them, but I didn't want to part with it yet. Since I haven't put the doors on the front that the project calls for, I can call it "Unfinished", right? Then I can hold onto it until I decide if I need to finish it or not. Much like a new mommy with her baby, I want it for myself for a while longer - hee-hee! I love it that much.
Which makes it another...
Keepable Paper Creation!!!
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Friday, October 24, 2014
My Cricut Explore and SVGcuts - the PERFECT COMBO!
I don't know about the new purple version, but my GREEN Cricut Explore is completely AMAZING. With the new Print then Cut feature, the possibilities seem endless! But, if we're talking quality 3d paper crafting, we HAVE to look no further than SVGCuts.com.
Filled with seasonal and home decor items as well as party and gift ideas, this site will knock your socks off!!! Just take a peek at a few of the cool projects I have been able to complete with their svg files and super-helpful tutorials (each kit comes with a video intro and tutorial for each project you will receive).
Filled with seasonal and home decor items as well as party and gift ideas, this site will knock your socks off!!! Just take a peek at a few of the cool projects I have been able to complete with their svg files and super-helpful tutorials (each kit comes with a video intro and tutorial for each project you will receive).
... Jack O' Lantern from the ...
... Witches Hat from the ...
... and this realistic crate from the ...
Yes! I made them ALL with my Cricut Explore, and YOU can, TOO!
Don't know what paper to use? Simple answer... Just use the beautiful paper patterns I chose. Pick your favorite paper packs from my Close To My Heart Website, where you can shop till you drop, effortlessly and securely. We take the guesswork away, so all you have to do is cut, glue or tape, embellish, and Voila! Finito! a Gorgeous Creation by YOU!
But you can use what you have on hand, as well, because if you're like me, you probably have a paper COLLECTION that you are afraid to bust into. Well - HERE'S YOUR OFFICIAL ENABLING ALERT. You are HEREBY AUTHORIZED to have hours of FUN creating AMAZING 3D OBJECTS that will serve as great gifts for others or home decor items for YOURSELF.
Want one of these fun creations for yourself, but don't have a Cricut (or time, for that matter?) Contact me (see the many ways to connect with me on the right side of this post) for details on how you, too, can benefit from my love for my Cricut Explore :) .
So TREAT YOURSELF... To a TRICK or TWO of mine,
and may your holiday season be DIVINE.
(ps... if I can do it, anyone can!)
ENJOY CREATING FOR KEEPS SAKE!
~ Brenda ~
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Go a Little Crazy...
During HSN's 24 Hour Craft Day, did ya? welllll... SO DID I!
I had to have some dies, punches and a couple of Anna Griffin's stamps. I ALREADY HAVE and Explore in MY FAVORITE COLOR... hahaha... so it worked out that I did not take that particular plunge... but I did get my must-haves from her, and can't WAIT to get them home to play.
Speaking of playing, did YOU get the Wildflower Explore from HSN? Do you own any of the Cricut Machines? If so, I invite you to try the BRAND NEW Artfully Sent cartridge kit from Close To My Heart. Full of spectacular card creations, it will make your greetings come alive in a SNAP... or should I say "Click of a Button"!
Looking forward to seeing all of your new creations from either your HSN purchases or our Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge... so comment below with yours and I'll enter you into my monthly give-away. Give-away could be Close To My Heart or Cricut items... either way, you WIN!
Thanks for "keeping" my blog in your thoughts, you have made my day by stopping by!
- brenda z
I had to have some dies, punches and a couple of Anna Griffin's stamps. I ALREADY HAVE and Explore in MY FAVORITE COLOR... hahaha... so it worked out that I did not take that particular plunge... but I did get my must-haves from her, and can't WAIT to get them home to play.
Speaking of playing, did YOU get the Wildflower Explore from HSN? Do you own any of the Cricut Machines? If so, I invite you to try the BRAND NEW Artfully Sent cartridge kit from Close To My Heart. Full of spectacular card creations, it will make your greetings come alive in a SNAP... or should I say "Click of a Button"!
Looking forward to seeing all of your new creations from either your HSN purchases or our Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge... so comment below with yours and I'll enter you into my monthly give-away. Give-away could be Close To My Heart or Cricut items... either way, you WIN!
Thanks for "keeping" my blog in your thoughts, you have made my day by stopping by!
- brenda z
Monday, June 2, 2014
Close To My Heart Turns 30, and YOU get the GIFT!
In honor of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton’s 30-year anniversary in the stamping and scrapbooking industry, we’re offering you a special deal! When you place an order totaling $50 during the month of June, you can add your choice of one of six great gift collections to your order for just $30! Each collection has an original retail value of at least $50—some even as high as $65. Plus, each collection is perfectly tailored to fit a variety of interests and styles. They feature everything from gift bags to ribbons to washi tape to alphabets—and much more! Take advantage of these savings and snag your own collection for just $30. It may be Jeanette’s anniversary—but you get the gift!
Contact me for more details.
*Offer valid June 1–30, 2014. Shipping/handling is calculated based on the qualifying order total plus the price of the promotional item ($30).
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Celebrate With Me... It's National Scrapbooking Month!
During National Scrapbooking Month in May, you can get the Free to Be Me paper collection for just $5 with your qualifying purchase of $50.
The paper collection features exclusive printed cardstocks, vellums, and B&T Duos™ and, with a retail value of $11.95, is a fantastic deal for products you can’t get anywhere else. Plus, with your $50 qualifying purchase, you will also qualify for the May Stamp of the Month for an additional $5 (retail value $17.95)! This means May is the perfect month to double up on promotions, getting the paper collection for $5 and the May Stamp of the Month for $5—that is a savings of nearly $20! So make sure to get your Free to Be Me paper collection in May for just $5 and let your creativity take flight!
Dates: Offer valid May 1, 2014 (9:00 MDT) – May 31, 2014 (11:59 pm MDT).
- What is included in the Free to Be Me paper collection?
You will be able to create 2 gorgeous layouts and 3 beautiful cards using the materials in the paper collection, the online workshop guide, the May Stamp of the Month, and some basic supplies. The Free to Be Me paper collection features exclusive printed cardstocks, vellums, and B&T Duos™. The retail value of the workshop is $11.95. The paper collection includes:- 6 – Free to Be Me B&T Duos™ Paper
- 2 – UV-Coated, Designed Teal Cardstock Sheets
- 2 – UV-Coated, Designed Red Cardstock Sheets
- 2 – UV-Coated, Designed Gold Cardstock Sheets
- 1 – White Feather Print Vellum Sheet
- 1 – Gold Foil Polka-dotted Vellum Sheet
- 1 – Access to Online Workshop Guide
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Love Your Cricut? FREE* Cartridge Bundle in April!
LOVE our Cricut Cartridges? Thinking about buying one of our bundled packages? If so, and you just CAN'T GET ENOUGH of Close To My Heart products, then you're in the Right Place... at the Right TIME. There has been NO Better Time than Now to join Close To My Heart as an Independant Consultant. *When you join in the month of APRIL, You will receive YOUR CHOICE of Close To My Heart's Cricut Art Philosophy, Artiste or Artbooking Cartridge Bundle... FREE. That's right... I said FREE.
What's more, when you reach specific sales goals set by Close To My Heart
within your first three months of being a consultant, you will receive the
cost of your NEW CONSULTANT KIT back TOO...
... yep, that means it's FREE!
All I can say is "WOW".
Contact me today to start the journey of your crafting dreams
with Close To My Heart, or visit my Close To My Heart Website to
learn more about this amazing company!
See You Soon!
~ Brenda ~
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
SOO EXCITED!
I can't even begin to tell you how EXCITED I am about the NEW CRICUT machine that was just launched on HSN, and will be available March 15th in all Retail Outlets. What an amazing "toy" this will be for you! If you think you don't have the "knack" for crafting, just give this baby a try. It practically does everything for you - except the creative decision-making and finishing touches. That's where Close To My Heart comes through for you.
We put all of the coordination questions to rest for you. When you say "I have no clue what to use with that paper", we are here to help. When you say "I love that accessory, but what will I put it on", here we are again, giving you vast ideas with our terrific line of paper, stamps, supplies, embellishments and home decor items that you can put all together with little "fuss" or "muss".
Want to learn HOW to put it all together? Let me know via comment or shoot me an email, and I will provide you with my upcoming class schedule. We have lots of fun playing with all of the products, and you will actually LEARN some things, too - haha! Hope to see you soon - but until then, you can...
Head on over to my Close To My Heart website, where you will find all of our OUTSTANDING Cricut cartridges and the packages we offer to coordinate with them. Our Cartridges WILL WORK in ALL Cricut machines, so load em' up and get to crafting!
We put all of the coordination questions to rest for you. When you say "I have no clue what to use with that paper", we are here to help. When you say "I love that accessory, but what will I put it on", here we are again, giving you vast ideas with our terrific line of paper, stamps, supplies, embellishments and home decor items that you can put all together with little "fuss" or "muss".
Want to learn HOW to put it all together? Let me know via comment or shoot me an email, and I will provide you with my upcoming class schedule. We have lots of fun playing with all of the products, and you will actually LEARN some things, too - haha! Hope to see you soon - but until then, you can...
Head on over to my Close To My Heart website, where you will find all of our OUTSTANDING Cricut cartridges and the packages we offer to coordinate with them. Our Cartridges WILL WORK in ALL Cricut machines, so load em' up and get to crafting!
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Right Around the Corner!
I am SO excited. Why? Because Close To My Heart is launching our NEW Idea Book for Spring/Summer 2014 in just a FEW SHORT DAYS!
With literally HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS of NEW ITEMS, as well as fabulous ideas for your next creative endeavor, you're sure to find something to spark your interest inside!
Pre-order your Idea Book today by leaving a comment below.
I will get back to you personally to arrange for shipping and payment details.
WANT YOUR IDEA BOOK FREE ?
Simply place an order on my Close To My Heart Website,
and I'll make sure to get your FREE IDEA BOOK off to you right away!
Rediscover Ways to Keep Your Memories Fresh and On-Trend
Journaling your memories, also known as writing them down, doesn't have to be a task you dread! With the help of Close To My Heart's Journaling Cards, FREE to DOWNLOAD for the month of January, you'll enjoy it instead!
Visit my Close To My Heart Online Shop to find more ways to capture and keep the memories you hold most dear.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Start the New Year on Cloud 9 with the Help of Close To My Heart!
JANUARY is National Papercrafting Month... Celebrate it With Us... Won't You? See How Below...
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