Step Up Your Card Creation Game

Go From Simple to WOW!

Have you been making cards and they look great but you want to step up your game and go to the next level? I have some simple tips for you to follow.

Make your cards pop by using layers, thin cut dies and embellishments!

These cards are created using the In My Prayers Item Number: C1870 stamp set. It’s so easy to add a card stock mat behind your main image or greeting and it really makes it pop.

I cut my card mats to either match the size of my card or I go down a 1/4" from the card size.

You can see that the card on the left is matted in black cardstock.

Another great tip is to use a thin cut die, like the card on the right. The Olive Branches Background Thin Cuts Item Number: Z3679 was used to cut out a lighter cardstock color and then it is adhered to a darker cardstock to really make it POP! The center is stamped with the flourishes and sentiment.

Add embellishments, like the gems, sparkles, pearls, dots, buttons, stickles and ribbons. The card on the right has three sequins glued on the front along with a black velvet ribbon bow. There are quite a few that you can use that won’t add too much bulk to your cards. I like to keep them simple so my cards will easily go through the mail without extra postage. If you aren't mailing your cards then the choices are endless!

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Stamp of the Month

October 2020: With All My Love Item Number: S2010, set of 16

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

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LIVE EVENT: Got Candy? October 21 and 22

October is here, which means it’s time to get our spook on! Today, we are sparing you the tricks and are sharing with you all of the treats from our new Got Candy? collection! We also have a sneak peek into the goodies in store for our upcoming live virtual crafting event later this month.

Our Got Candy? event will take place on October 21 and 22 on the Close To My Heart (Official) Facebook page. Spend time crafting with us, get to know our product, or simply stop by to get inspired! This event is open and FREE for anyone to watch! An instruction guide for all of the project we are making will be posted on our Facebook page one day before the event, so you can follow along with our Home Office experts as they create these projects live. We’ll also be doing some exciting giveaways, so be sure to mark yourself as “Going” on the event page to be eligible to win!

The Got Candy? collection includes a delightful paper packet and sticker sheet, a coordinating cardstock pack, an exclusive My Acrylix® stamp set, and a matching set of exclusive loose sequins.