Gift Wrap Ideas

Christmas is coming and now's about the time that I start my gift shopping and wrapping.

For those that have a cuttlebug or bigshot, have you purchased our box dies yet? Did you know that you can create stunning gift boxes or favor boxes with them and our gold foil fundamentals sheets?

Cut the fundamentals sheet with our Gift Box Thin Cut, fold the flaps, and stick together with a glue dot. Wrap the gift card or other small present (such as a pair of earrings or necklace) in tissue paper before putting in the box for a simple yet stunning gift.

Cut with our Favor Box Thin Cuts, fold the flaps in and stick together with glue dots, thread through with a length of our ribbons, fill with yummy treats and tie shut for another easy gift solution!

Pick your Thin Cut and add it to your cart along with some other handy pieces to create these gift wrapping solutions.

All About the Gold Fundamentals, Thin Cuts—Favor Box, Thin Cuts—Gift Card Box, White & Gold Ribbon, Non-stick Micro-tip Scissors, Glue Dots® Ultra-thin Dots. 

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Operation Smile

Our long awaited NEW styles of Operation Smile shirts are NOW AVAILABLE!!!!

Choose your favorite design and size here and add it to your order today!

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Papercrafting for 2018

Good afternoon my lovelies! For those of you in SEQld that love your off the page papercrafting, I have a few exciting workshops coming up!

December's featured project is our stunning 2018 Through The Year Calendar. This projects combines a bit of stamping with 2 different stampsets that can be used on any project, especially useful for my pocket scrappers. It also uses our beautiful fundamentals range of double sided patterned paper, plus gold glitter die cut accents for added sparkle. (More sparkle never hurts, right?) Highlight each month with your choice of photos and when the month is over, use it for a stunning title page in your scrapbook album or frame it as home decor.

This workshop is run twice, once on December 9 and again on December 29. If you'd like to make an extra calendar or two, let me know at time of booking. They make great gifts!

January's featured project is elegant rose gold monogram home decor. It's similar in feel to our Welcome Home Wreath kit from earlier this year. Your choice of letter (A-Z plus &) includes a sturdy chipboard letter base, die cut overlay and flower pieces, sticker sheet, and full color instructions. For added dimension, you can accent your piece with ink daubing, shimmer brushes, or other embellishments you may have in your stash. Have an important function, anniversary, engagement, baby or bridal shower, or reunion coming up? Why not surprise the person of honor with their very own monogram?

This workshop is also run twice, once on January 20 and again on January 21. If you'd like to make letters, let me know at time of booking. They also make great gifts!

For those unable to attend my workshops in person, the Through The Year calendar kit will be available for purchase from December 1 and Love Letters from January 1. Watch my upcoming monthly newsletters for more details and necessary tools required for easy assembly of these projects.

To ensure all workshop kits arrive in time, it is crucial that kit payments be received before the deadlines listed above. I don't want anyone missing out!

As you can imagine, the end of the year will be here in the blink of an eye, including the inevitable delays to the postal system. Carve out time in your diary or planner today, pick which workshop date best suits you, the kit/s you want, and contact me to book your spots. Need more information about my workshops or my payment details? Ask away! While direct deposit is preferred, I also accept credit cards (with an additional processing fee).

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Beary Christmas CTMH Australasian Blog Hop

Welcome to the CTMH Australasian Blog Hop!

If you arrived here from Doris Taylor's Creative Inspirations, by chance, or by pinterest, howdy!

This month, we've chosen to showcase Beary Christmas, our whimsical Christmas range.

I created this layout featuring the beautiful Beary Christmas poinsettia paper and the Christmas Paper Doll Thin Cuts Bundle. I plan on using it with pictures from my ladies Bible study upcoming Christmas party. The doll's dress is stamped in Glacier ink to pull out the glacier bits in the poinsettia paper. I used my watercolor paints and waterbrushes to paint her hair and body.

I made this page using a picture from Christmas 2016. This could easily be popped into a frame and switch out the photo each year, or put into an album as a title page.

With scraps leftover in my paper packet bag, I made these little gift card holders following instructions by sister consultant C. Woodward.

They're super easy and really quick to change up for different occasions. A gift card fits in just right. You could also put in a folded up gift voucher or cash (or cheques if you still use such).

To make these projects, I used the following products. Click through to purchase or contact your consultant! Trimmer, Versamat, Adhesive Runner, Glue Pen, Scissors, Ruler, Stamping Starter Kit, Beary Christmas Paper Packet & Coordinating Cardstock, White Daisy & Kraft Cardstock, Basics Cardstock, Gold Foil Paper, Archival Black Glacier Fern and Cranberry Exclusive Inks, Waterbrushes, Watercolor Paints, Christmas Paper Doll Thin Cuts Bundle, Christmas Thin Cuts (similar), Tree and Celebrate stampsets, Make It From Your Heart v1/v2/v3.

I'd love it if you'd leave a comment before heading over to Maz Wood's aMAZing Close To My Heart Creations. Share the love and pin my projects!

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Welcome Home

Does anything say "Welcome Home!" more than a stunning wreath on your front door?

January is National Papercrafting Month. We don't just do cards or pages, we also do "off the page" projects! Most people put a pretty wreath on their front door for Christmas. The holidays are over and it's time to swap out your decor!

For January only, you can create this beautiful piece of home decor to adorn your home. I have mine on the inside of my front door. If you're getting married this year, this is for you! Whip one up and display at your ceremony or reception to welcome your guests, then put it in your new home as a lasting reminder of your big day! If you're pregnant or have just had a baby, this would be oh so sweet in your bub's nursery! Or, why not create this for a milestone anniversary? The options are endless.

The best part of this kit is not only do YOU decide where to place the succulents and greenery, you pick the wording! First name, last name, a greeting, a blessing, you choose! It's really easy to put together. Don't believe me? Watch this quick video!



There are four ways you can get the wreath kit:

1. Buy it for $28.50—no qualifying purchase required!
2. Get it for free with a qualifying $90 purchase!*
3. Get it for free by hosting a party that reaches the second level of Hostess Rewards.
4. Get it for free when you sign up to be a Consultant!

To purchase this wreath, click here. You'll also need a quilling tool and liquid glass.

No matter how you get your Welcome Home wreath kit—or how many you get—you are going to love how easy this kit makes it to add a little more papercrafted beauty to your life.

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December News - It's The Little Things

2016 is on it's last legs and Christmas is 24 days away. Have you gotten your crafting supplies purchased? I can help!

With Christmas, it's often the little things that matter the most. Memories like smells of mum's cake or nan's pudding. Decorating the tree. Attending Carols nights and midnight Christmas Eve services. Things like receiving a handmade noodle neclace gift from your child, or giving a handmade heartfelt gift to your nearest and dearest. Thought about making an album of the kids photos for Nan and Poppy's Christmas gift? Or a small album for a new baby? Or a travel album ready for all your new year's travels? Check this out!

It’s the Little Things - Get a discount on mini album products that make memory-keeping a snap!

This month, save 30% on the supplies you need to make fun and easy mini albums that make perfect gifts! Here are three easy gifting ideas for these albums:

• Complete an album for your bestie including some pictures of the fun times you’ve shared.
• Give the supplies themselves as a gift, letting the recipient determine what photos and memories they will preserve.
• Give yourself the gift of beautifully preserved photos by printing out your favourite photos from your phone and making an album for yourself!

Choose your album bundles here! After you’ve ordered your bundles, be sure to check out Persnickety Prints where you can order photos perfectly sized for these mini albums.

Easy Gift Idea - Can't decide what to give the crafters on your list? No worries, I have gift certificates!

Simply pick your amount ($10-100) and contact me to arrange. You can purchase products or pay for workshops! Gift certificates are redeemable through me only and all sales are final.

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts - Thoughtful Flowers - S1216

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $7.50. When you place an order of $75 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing. Innovative, creative, and always versatile—here’s just one example of these stamps in use. The designs mirror those in our 2017 Planner pages, perfect for those matchy matchy folk!

While Stocks Last - December is the last month for Holiday Expressions. Jeepers Creepers, Swan Lake, City Sidewalks, and Oh Deer all retire on the 31st unless sold out earlier.

This is your last call for these quality beautiful crafting products! Purchase your favorites in my shop anytime. It's open 24/7!

Planners Gonna Plan - Now's the time to plan for 2017. I've nearly finished setting up my planner with all the important dates and events. Have you gotten yours yet?

Planners are strictly while stocks last and will sell out quickly the closer we get to Christmas. Get yours now before they're gone!

Workshops - There's heaps of workshops happening in my studio this month. Full payment in advance is required to book your spot for all of my events. No exceptions! Dates for 2017 are coming up within the week, stay tuned!

Bookings are essential and MUST be paid before the deadline listed in each event. No exceptions!

Bookings are open NOW for all remaining 2016 workshops and bookings are essential. All workshop spaces are limited. First in best dressed. Bookings are prepaid only. Please note: Your spot is not guaranteed until payment is received. Contact me asap to book your spot!

I love to party and spoil my hostesses. Start making your wish list now, then contact me today to set up your very own party and reap the rewards. I'll help you get everything on your wishlist for free or half-price. I'm available to party all month long! Parties do not need to be very long, they can be as simple (show and tell style), or as elaborate (with make and take projects) as you like. They can even be in your pajamas or online!

New exclusive hostess only items have landed. Want my rolling backpack that I got from Convention 2016? You'll have to host a party!

My calendar is booking up very fast, all party dates are first in best dressed.

Whether you love scrapbooking, cardmaking, or pocket scrapbooking with new companions, crafty shenanigans, chocolate, coffee, tea, yummy baked goods, plenty of laughter and sisterhood, or just getting your crafting supplies at a discounted rate... my team Heartwork Sisters is for you!

For $129 you get not only a kit jam packed with the basics worth $300+, you also get to customize it with your Select Product Credit PLUS you get heaps of training and assistance and new friends who share your crafting obsession! For more details, contact me.

To become a Heartwork Sister, simply visit my website!

It's easy to shop with me, simply follow the arrows! Be sure to click JOIN when you shop.

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Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday is on NOW, and we're celebrating with a Cricut® Craze!

When you spend $45 on retail-priced product, you can buy one of our Cricut® collections at 30% off! Here are a few more details about how it will all work:

• There's no limit to the number of Cricut® collections that you can qualify for at that discounted price—you can get one with every $45 you spend!
• All our Cricut® collections are included except for the City Sidewalks digital collection. You'll see a full list of available collections on the shopping cart page when your order qualifies for the special.
• Qualifying purchase must be in full retail product—discounted and clearance items do not help you qualify for this special.
• Purchases DO count towards earning the discounted Stamp of the Month and Hostess Rewards.

The sale starts Monday, 28 November at 6:00 pm (AEDT) so get ready to start shopping! Spread the word about this great deal and pin the photo!


Jump online now to snatch up your favorite Cricut® collections before the North Americans wake up!

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Black Friday Sales

Love getting a great deal on crafting supplies to add to your stash? For Black Friday this year, you’ll have the opportunity to get amazing crafting supplies at an amazing price with Close To My Heart!

Surprise Stash is on NOW!

For 24 hours only, we’ll feature themed mystery boxes filled with retired Close To My Heart products, all at a major discount! These mystery boxes will have five different price points ranging from $65 AUD to $215 AUD, with some mystery boxes being offered at 50% off the retail value! All mystery boxes will be available beginning 25 November 2016 at 6:00 pm Sydney Time (even though most of us aren't on Sydney Time!) while supplies last—so grab a box for your stash before they’re gone!

If you've created an account on my website and subscribed to my newsletter, you'll get an email with all the sale details.

Haven't created an account? It's easy and best of all, FREE! Simply follow the arrows.

1) Go to my shop here and click the sign in on the top right corner.

2) Click on create account.

3) Fill in all fields and tick the boxes before clicking create account. That's it!

You are now in the loop for all the updates as they happen! Watch your inbox!

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My Crush™ Madness

It's autumn now here in Queensland, and that means some holidays are coming up. School holidays, ANZAC Day, the ANZAC Centenary, and Mother's Day are all approaching. Do you have someone special in your life that could use a lil dose of happiness? Something unexpected in the mail? Something unique and longer lasting than just a run of the mill card?

Have you seen the two new My Crush™ books?

There's one For Her.

And one For Him.

Each book features a mix of various pages, page protectors, vellum, writing prompts, and artwork. All you do is print your photos, stick em down, and write. These are sweet little gift ideas that will be treasured for a long time to come.


How would you use For Her?
How about for mother's day, grandmas, aunties, nieces, daughters, sisters, girlfriend... Really, these are ideal for any woman in your life! They also make really cute gifts for mothers of the bride or groom after your wedding.

Guys, how about a sweet unique anniversary gift for your wife? Fill it with pictures from throughout your relationship, and funny or romantic memories, hopes and dreams and memories. I guarantee she'll treasure it. Plus, you can say with pride "I made this for you"!

They also make for a sweet memento for a bride from her bridesmaids, or as a thank you gift for your wedding party. Get your wedding photos printed and make up a darling little book for each of your 'maids? How thoughtful! I bet even your flower girl would love getting a personal little book from the bride.

Mother's Day is nearly here. How adorable would this be filled with pictures and notes from your kids to your wife or your mother? Monica Wihongi, one of our corporate head office ladies in Utah, did just that for her mom. Pop over here to see her results.

How could you use For Him? Easy, a unique funky lil piece of happy mail for any guy in your life! For father's day, grandpas, uncles, nephews, sons, husband, brothers, boyfriend, father of the bride or groom, for groomsmen, for the groom.... Any guy in your life that needs a lil bit of encouragement would probably love this. Imagine being away from home for a work trip or for uni and receiving this in the mail. Wouldn't your heart swell to see pictures and notes from loved ones back home? Wouldn't it brighten your day?

Now you don't have to keep these as just books, you can rip them apart! Use the pieces for cards, or even pages too! If you had a coil binding machine, you could even make and *add* your own custom pages to further personalize these.

At just $15.50 these little 30 page books are a super easy and quick gift just waiting to happen. Mother's Day is just around the corner on May 10. Why not pick up one or two of these for special women in your life and honor them this Mother's Day? While you're at it, pick up one for Dad and have it ready and waiting for later this year.

Get your For Her and For Him My Crush™ books (see the full My Crush range here) and wow your loved ones this year.

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Mini Album Reveal

Remember this post from a couple weeks ago?

Gettin scrappy! #CreatingwithKaraDavies #CTMH #PictureMyLife #BlackMiniAlbum #pocketscrapbooking #CTMHCreate

I couldn't post anything else at the time as I was making an album for my husband's Christmas present! Now that he's opened it and seen it, I can share just what I've been up to.

I used all ctmh products except for the ribbon (from my stash) for this project. The hardest part was choosing which pictures to use! This project took maaaaaaybe an hour from start to finish (once my photos were printed). That's pretty good for a gift album if you ask me!

Here's how I made this album.

I sorted through the photos my husband and I took during his Gold Coast Lego exhibition in September. I printed some as 4x6, and some as 3x4. I can get two 3x4s on a 4x6, so I had to trim them in half.

I chose the My Creations™ Black Mini Book as the base for this project.

I figured out which ones told the story of the weekend best, put them in chronological order, then added in a mix of 4x6 and 3x4 Picture My Life cards.

I journaled around the road image on this 4x6 Wanderful PML card. It makes the page a bit more fun to read!

I chose to trim down this photo and mount it on this 4x6 Chalk It Up PML card, then journaled around the image.

I didn't like the sentiment on this Seaside card so I covered it with black shimmer trim.

No journaling needed when I included this shot of the exhibit's description.

The group photo didn't blow up nicely to 4x6. It perfectly fit cropped down!

This is 2 cards layerd on top of eachother.

I used some super sticky double sided tape and ribbon from my stash to make the closure. I eyeballed it all.

A bit of trimming, journaling, embellishing, and voila. A mini album with a ribbon tie closure and a secret pocket in the back. I used some good double stick tape to adhere one of my gift card envelopes to the inside back cover. I stuck a Target gift card inside so my husband could go pick the Lego bits he wanted.

Opening on Christmas Day. The Lego themed gift card was a big hit. :)

Materials used: My Creations™ Black Mini Book, Chalk It Up, Wanderful, and Seaside Picture My Life™ Scrapbooking Programs, SureCut™ Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer, Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors, Corner Rounder, 3L® E-Z Dots® Adhesive, Black Shimmer Trim, Durables Triangle Studs, and Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen.

This is a great idea for quick gifts. Think gorgeous thank yous for your parents or bridal party after your wedding, a quick way to keep Nan and Pop updated on the littlies, easy memory books for family reunions, a cute little baby book for a new mum, easy mini Christmas album.... you name it!

Love this little idea? Want to make one for someone you love (or just for yourself)? You're in luck! I'm doing a Mini Album Workshop in February!

Check out all the details here and book your spot! Hurry, as bookings close and prepayment is required by 7pm January 16.

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