Wednesday, April 13, 2011

April Stamp of the Month Art #5

Art by Julie Reynolds

Color coordinating is made so easy with Close To My Heart products. Each paper pack features colors that are available in coordinating inks, so it's a breeze to make a card whose colors absolutely flow. This little butterfly addition catches the eye when stamped on a punched circle - accentuating the curves in the focal point floral image.



Monday, April 11, 2011

April Stamp of the Month Art #4

Art by Cathy Stai

Layering, layering and more layering! That is the look for this piece of art. Who says stamped images can't overlap? This technique gives a full and rich look to this card.



Wednesday, April 6, 2011

April Stamp of the Month Art #3

Art by Maggie Cameron


Our "Miracle" papers are featured beautifully in this card. The little butterfly is mounted with 3-D Foam Tape, giving it the perfect look for flight. A finishing touch is provided by a sweet little button - just the right touch!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Studio J - Watch How Easy!

April Stamp of the Month Art #2

Art by Debi Gardner

This soft watercolor look is created by embossing the outline image, and then sponging color over the top in a resist technique. Then just cut the image into smaller pieces to make the tiles. Add a little butterfly stamped in the background, embellish with our Colonial White Collection ribbon, and you're finished!



Saturday, April 2, 2011

How Can We Help?

OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO THE VICTIMS OF THE EARTHQUAKE and tsunami in Japan, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. And helping has never been easier! During April, purchase the exclusive “Hope for Japan” A-size stamp set for the special price of only $5 (retail value $7.95) and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross efforts in Japan. This beautifully designed stamp set reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those who are in need. Contact me today to get involved in this heart-worthy cause.
See image of entire stamp set at right.

April Stamp of the Month Art #1

Art by Tina Dupin


Want to create your own background paper? Just try using your focal point image and repeating it abstractly on solid cardstock in the background, as shown here. I love the way the pearls accentuate the soft curve of the circle in this design.