Marker Magic

Just a quick reminder to go and visit my 1 Year Blogversary Contest that is running all month.  Enter for your chance to win a Dream Pop Paper Pack and May's SOTM.

There are so many wonderful ways that you can incorporate CTMH's Alcohol Markers into your projects. Watch this video on some great techniques. If you would like to purchase any of these wonderful pairs of markers or the Alcohol Blending Pen, you can easily shop here on my website, or you can contact me to see a demonstration or attend a class.

Upcoming Event - Operation Smile Silent Auction

I am pleased to be hosting an Online Silent Auction to raise awareness and funds for Operation Smile, a non-profit organization that repairs childhood facial deformities. This event will be running from 8:00 pm(est) April 19, 2013 to 10:00 pm(est) April 21, 2013 online at My Creations With Michelle .

Operation Smile was founded in 1982 by Dr. William P. Magee Jr., a plastic surgeon, and his wife Kathleen Magee, a nurse and clinical social worker. Since then Operation Smile volunteers have medically treated more than 100,000 children and young adults around the world. Operation Smile coordinates more than 30 medical mission sites in 25 countries annually.


Since partnering with Operation Smile in 2008, Close To My Heart has provided support to change the lives of over 1,500 children and their families.

Close To My Heart is an industry leader in innovative scrapbooking and stamping products, including the My Acrylix® line of clear stamps, My Reflections® scrapbooking kits and several top-selling How-To Programs. Headquartered in Pleasant Grove, Utah the company distributes its products at home gatherings through thousands of Independent Consultants across Canada and the US. For more information about this event, ordering exclusive CTMH products or becoming a consultant, visit my website, contact me via email or call me at 902-446-5439.




This Silent Auction contains many projects made and donated by fellow Nova Scotian Independent Consultants. All money raised minus shipping will be donated to Operation Smile. My goal is to raise enough to change 1 Child's smile, it takes $240 to change a smile. All other donations will also be excepted.


Here is a sample of one of the consultants donations:

Mini Album-Project Inspiration

Here is a little project inspiration for you to get your creative juices flowing; and with the upcoming storm coming to Nova Scotia this weekend, it will give you a project you can create with the kids.

Check out this video with Kristine as she walks you through a mini album:

Not sure where to start, or don't have the supplies and you would like to make your own family mini album, contact me via email, or shop online.

Cricut Artiste Cards and coordinating Envelopes

Ever wanted to make a great card but then you don't have an envelope to fit it?

Well with the Artiste, you will never have that problem again.

Watch this latest video with Kristine to see some great cards made easy with cricut.




To purchase the Cricut Artiste Cartridge or any other supplies needed to create these and other fabulous cards, visit my website.

Party Planning made easy with Cricut Artiste & CTMH

Do you have a party that you need help planning?  Your son/daughter's birthday, maybe it's an anniversary party, or even a baby shower....whatever your event is CTMH can help along with the New Cricut Cartridge ARTISTE.

Watch the video below to see how simple it is to make your invitations, decorations and party favors just with this one cartridge.

So, now that you've watched the video you can see how this one cartridge from Cricut which can only be exclusively bought from Close to My Heart is the only one you will need for your party preparations.  To order the Artiste or Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridges you can visit my website and shop online, or if you want to host a CTMH Party and earn some hostess rewards contact me.

Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon

My little girl is teething, and was a bit clingy the last couple of days, so as I've been working on projects, I just haven't completed them yet.  However, I wanted to show you all a video on one of our newest products, Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon.  I can't wait to try it for myself, it's coming on this latest order.

I hope this gives you inspiration on just how much you can do with some ink and ribbon.

I can't wait to to use it on my next project.  Stay tuned.......

Grateful For You

Well, I made it back 2 days in a row, and I'm happy to say that my house is relatively restored to order.  So last night I was able to put together another sample card using the Dotty For You paper.

For this card, I used out Art Philosophy cartridge,  and decided to use the blue and pink Dotty paper.  Also, from a previous project I had some butterfly scrap paper left, and cut carefully around the butterflies to make this project.  The stamps are from the Pemberley Workshop.


Also, if you are looking for a great gifting idea check out this video clip from our CTMH Project Inspirations