Beautiful Friendship Blog Hop

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This hop features our Beautiful Friendship collection. The combination of pinks and yellow florals mixed with navy and gray teapots makes for a lovely versatile palette.

There's papers, stickers, stampsets, thin cut dies, embellishments, and kits to choose from in this collection. I used the paper packet, cardstock, and the cardmaking thin cuts bundle to create this card and layout.

My mother in law's mother's day card. :)

I gifted my mother in law and sister in law a treat and cuppa for mother's day. When we go have our excursion, this is the layout I'm using to document it. I maaaaaaaaaay have gone a bit overboard with the dovetailed banners.

Tea for Three layout. The toffee paper helped lift the colors and makes the yellow pop.

Easy journaling prompts on a PML card. I used the SOTM for these.

Stamped, die cut, and layered banners with a bit of bling.

More banners!

Yep, more banners. Couldn't help myself!

To make these projects, I used my basic toolkit plus these materials. Click through to purchase or contact your consultant. Basic Toolkit: (Versamat, Trimmer, Ruler, Adhesive Runner, Stamping Starter Kit, Blocks, Nonstick Microtip Scissors), Beautiful Friendship Paper Packet Coordinating Cardstock and Stamp + Thin Cuts, Classic Summer Bash and Angel Policy Stampsets, Basic Banners and Block Alphabet Thin Cuts, Sparkles, Gold Glitter Gems, Bashful Shimmer Brush, Heather Pacifica Bashful and Toffee Exclusive Inks, Make It from Your Heart™ Volume 3 and Journaling Pen.

I'd love it if you'd leave a comment below and pin my projects before you pop over for more creations with Doreen.

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Postcard Perfect - National Scrapbook Day Blog Hop

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This hop features our beautiful Postcard Perfect collection. The bright florals and tropical prints are simply gorgeous and very easy to craft with. Simply seeing this packet on my studio table makes me smile. :)

Paper Packet $23

Stampset $27

I used the gift card box thin cuts along with Postcard Perfect paper packet and Stampset to create these gift boxes. The boxes are made from the ombre and floral papers. The stamped images are all fussy cut and stuck down then embellished with some blingy bits. Inside is a message and a gift for the recipients.

Box 1

Box 1 - inside

Can't wait to give these to some very special people!

Box 1 and 2

Box 1 closed and Box 2 open

I also created a series of layouts using the paper packet and cardstock. This is one of the 10 I created just for National Scrapbooking Month.

Layout #6 of 10

To make these projects, I used my basic toolkit plus these materials. Click through to purchase or contact your consultant. Basic Toolkit: (Versamat, Trimmer, Ruler, Adhesive Runner, Stamping Starter Kit, Blocks, Nonstick Microtip Scissors), Postcard Perfect Paper Packet Coordinating Cardstock and Stampset, Angel Policy Stampset, Gift Card Box Thin Cuts, Sparkles, Gold Glitter Gems, Bashful Blossom Pomegranate Canary Tangerine Fern Pacifica and Toffee Exclusive Inks, Make It from Your Heart™ Volume 3 and Journaling Pen.

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Last Minute Gift

Looking for that last minute Christmas gift? I'm taking orders for custom Base & Bling necklaces, with delivery in the new year. Why not try a beautiful bespoke piece with a treasured photo?

To order, simply choose your chain color, your pendant shape and color, 2 charms, and an image. Prefer to use a photo? Email me and I'll resize it to fit just right.

It's easy to create your very own bespoke piece!

Chain Color:
Faux Antiqued Gold or Faux Antiqued Silver

Pendant Shape and Color:
Circle, Square, Oval, Rectangle in Faux Antiqued Gold or Faux Antiqued Silver

Image, Choose from Your Photo or:
Dreamer, Free Thinker, Craft Queen, Storyteller, Signature, Journey

Charms, Choose two in Faux Antiqued Gold or Faux Antiqued Silver:

With prices ranging from $15-$22, it's an affordable gift for many on your list!

Contact me to place your order today, order cutoff is 7pm December 17th.

ETA for delivery is January 7.

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Base & Bling

Custom necklace. Adorable, easy, handmade gift for someone you love, or for yourself. (Who doesn't need a new bauble!)

Want to learn how to make these cute (and simple) jewelry holders for your new Base & Bling? Or how to add embellishments to your necklaces? Check out our newest video where Kristine walks you through the entire process to create your own unique, sophisticated wearable crafts!

Watch the video here:


I've heard a lot of concern about this range from ladies who have sensitive skin. You can put your worries at ease. One of my Queensland Sister Consultants - the fabulous Denise T.- has this to say about Base & Bling (reposted with her permission):

"My skin is incredibly sensitive to costume/fashion jewellery. It has made my skin turn various shades of green to black. I was curious about how the Base & Bling collection would go against my skin, but it's been fantastic. No discolouring at all and I wear it everyday! Love it!" - Denise T. 

These are so versatile. I especially like the idea of using one of our new Embossing Folders to emboss a solid color cardstock sheet and use that for a bit of pizazz. With our 42 exclusive colors of cardstock, and the 5 different embossing folders, there's oodles of embossing ideas to be had!

I'm opening my studio for a Base & Bling Necklace Party in April. Make your mum, your nan, your auntie, your daughter, your sister, or yourself a new pretty handmade bit of bling! Enjoy a lovely afternoon tea while the LiquidGlass dries, then proudly show off your new necklace!

Like this idea? You can book your own Base & Bling party to be held in your own home! Contact me to book your party date. All you need to do is invite your party guests, collect their payment, provide TimTams and a cuppa, and a table to work on. I provide all the materials, and instructions on how to make these gorgeous pieces. Pretty easy huh? I invite you to consult your calendars and book your Party in now before life gets too busy.

Happy crafting!

Instant Gratification

Looking for some instant gratification when it comes to your crafting? Close To My Heart's Base & Bling line has expanded! More sophisticated than ever, the line now features your choice of faux antiqued gold or silver chains and pendants with four distinct styles of customizable elements. Whether you veer toward vintage, nurture your inner nerd, dare to daydream, or crave crafting, you and your customers are sure to find the perfect bling for your unique personalities. 

This video starring Kristine and Monica features the necklace part of Base & Bling. Have a watch. I'm planning a workshop for April featuring Base & Bling necklaces, perfect for Mother's Day gifting!


Who thinks they'd like to have a go at making their own custom personalized piece of wearable art?

These are just a few examples of what you can do with Base & Bling components. They're gorgeous! Whether you stick with one finish or like the mixed metals look, there's a wide variety of options when it comes to customizing your piece. Perfect for Mother's Day, birthdays, anniversaries, new mums/grandmothers, a lovely piece for a new bride, or even as bespoke jewelry for bridesmaids!

I'm taking expressions of interest now. Comment here or email me. Pending numbers of people interested, I'll make an event on my facebook page. Keep an eye out!