It was a hard decision to make.
But after some serious thoughts and considerations, I opted out.

My family went through a very serious turmoil and loss recently that made me think and re-think about so many things in my life.

And one of these is opting out of Close To My Heart home business. I know I'll miss a lot of the goodies that's around this company, but I also want to redirect my time and effort to another path of life.

So I chose to opt out.

Before I close this as farewell page to my CTMH business, I want to send a big THANK YOU to each of you that came to me for orders, classes and friendship. Many of you became my good friends that I wholeheartly cherish.

Please know that while I no longer act as a Close To My Heart independent consultant, this blog will sure to continue in a new adventure, for the sake of creativity and life artistry.

Keep in touch with me. I'd love to share what I'm doing after this fine episode's closure.

Craft on!

Love,

Lya, for "The Craftologista Weblog"

Artbooking made easy: Christmas scrapbook layouts

Today I'd like to share a new video that will show you fun and easy ways to use the CTMH Artbooking cricut cartridge.

If you already own this fab cartridge and want to follow along, simply take note of the papers(colors) and the pages found in the cartridge booklet to get started.

Or visit the links below to start your shopping:
To buy the papers, click here.
To order the ARTBOOKING cartridge, click here.
Anything else from CTMH current idea book, click here.

Now enjoy the video!

Happy artbooking!

create and grow - a great business opportunity

Hi there!

If you are reading my blog, the chances are that you're already a crafty person no matter what you do best - scrapbooking, stamping, paper crafting, memory keeping, art journaling...or you do them all?!
Or you just started to dive into a fabulous creative world with all these things above I mentioned.

So in order to unite this (old or new)passion with a good creative business opportunity (talk about earning money while doing something you like), you may want to consider in joining me at CTMH as independant consultant!
Now is a wonderful time to make this happen.

Watch the video below to get some information about it and if you have more questions, please contact me at mypaperidea@gmail.com

You can also go ahead and visit this link to read more.



Create and grow!

new CTMH Picture My Life Program

Calling all scrapbookers and memory keepers!

I'm excited to anticipate the new CTMH style scrapbook program called - PICTURE MY LIFE, for the 2014 Spring Summer Idea book Collection!

It will be featuring colors and theme of current and past but popular paper collections as you will see below.

All pieces beautifully designed and made to help you scrapbook FASTER & EASIER!

More details coming soon - when and how to order them. You don't want to miss them!

Now for our eyes only (note that the images are just part of the program materials)...

Just a kind remember that during the current promotional time, when you join me as CTMH consultant, during Nov 1st - Dec 15, you will receive it for free ($24.95 value) and be one of the first to HAVE this new product that will be released in 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book.

Want to know more - email me at mypaperidea@gmail.com!

How do you PICTURE YOUR LIFE?

crafts to wear - make your own

Today I have a video that will show you some fun ways to create cute, eye-catching flowers to wear and decorate yourself. Love hair clips, here we go!




To see more Base & Bling products, click here.

Think about holiday little treats for the girls in your life!

Happy creating,

November Stamp-of the month:

Happy November!

Are you getting busier with so many projects on going?

This month's featured stamp may give you some extra inspiration for all sorts of projects you can work with to create versatile things from small cards to 12" x 12" page or even a home decor piece!

To order your November Stamp of the Month, click here.

Or you can get it for only $5 when your purchase is $50 (and up) - best way to have it while shopping for supplies. Click here to start shopping.

Celebrate this month with a grateful and creative heart!

make something fun to celebrate a brithday

Happy Birthday to everyone with this cute set of kids-inspired projects!

We know when people see cute stuff and say: " Awww, that's so cute!" that is meant to be (really cute) - just like this birthday invitation - and of course the little colorful and fun monsters that are ready to make someone smile.

Cupcakes and monsters? Chomp, chomp!

From simple circles to a fuzzy head to yummy treats, we can create so many fun [and cute] things using the CTMH cartridges! Think about cutting the shapes out in bulk and VOILA!
You're ready for the party.

Click here to see more about the CTMH CRICUT cartridge collection.

Again, Happy Birthday [ everyday]!

Washi tape ideas

Are you into washi tape crafts?
There are tons of things and projects to work with these cute - versatile - reversible - colorful tapes.

Here's a video from CTMH creative people to give you some more inspiration;



Remember that you can order the pretty CTMH washi tapes from both current Fall Winter Idea Book and Holiday Gift Guide - many color collection to choose from!

Click here to see more.

Also, if you're not aware of it yet, you can download for free (this month only) at CTMH REDISCOVER - the cute colored sheet featuring many washi tape-like design to create something simple and fun!
Click here to download.

Holiday Gift Guide - CTMH exclusive!

For those of you looking for more Christmas inspired products and projects, you'll love this mini - brand new - idea book, with all new goodies to help you create wonderful and beautiful artworks, to give, to keep, to cherish.

You can see the online issue or order a copy of this mini idea book. 

Click here to ask for your copy.

Click here to browse online.

Now a quick peek of some goodies you'll see in it:

There are much more to see! Be sure you check on all of them before you get your wish list done!

:)

Happy [much antecipated] Holidays!

Happy October - stamp of the month - scandinavian style

Hello...

Today I want to show you this month's featured stamp at CTMH.
It's called Scandinavian Wishes.

A very classic yet trendy design collection for this year's Christmas artworks!

Click here to order yours today! Again if your purchase total amount is $50 (and up), during this month, you can receive it for only $5! What a sweet deal!

Happy Stamping!

Huntington Canvas set

Today's post is about a beautiful set of home decor pieces - all 6" x 6" CANVAS - using the new Huntington Papers and accessories.

This is an easy to do but so much to see type of project. And it can be done using just few pieces of papers and embellishments. Once you have them done and hung on the wall, you'll hear lots of "awww" and "oohh"s for sure.

Click here for the ribbon (used to create the hanging bow for the canvas).
Click here to see the canvas.
Click here to see the Huntington My Stickease assortment (used as title and embellishments on the canvas).
And of course, CLICK THIS the paper collection - HUNTINGTON.

Happy Canvas Making,

How-to books showcase- a new video

Hi there!

This is a new video just released last week that may clarify what you wanted to know about the CTMH How-to books, before you order your own book(s) with me.
:)
The informative video, from Monica at Close To My Heart,  will show some samples and guide you through the best of each by their titles.
Watch it. Then let me know if you have more questions!



To see or order the book(s) you want, please click here.

And yes, the books may have many projects featuring the past paper collections and products(stamp, embellishment) from CTMH, but you can always substitute any of those with what you have in your stash.

Be creative and have fun crafting!

Happy Monday - Frosted paper collection WOTG

Hello,

Today I'm sharing a scrapbook layout made with the new paper from FROSTED collection, a new set of papers released during the 2013 convention, for Fall and Winter Idea book.

This 2 page layout is an additional project that you can make from the FROSTED Workshop-on-the-go (WOTG) packet. Know that for each packet, there are supplies you can use for both featured and bonus projects that can be either cards or scrapbook pages.

The stamp set found in the packet is exclusively designed for WOTG and is not available for sale in separate. Think about using this stamp set for all your upcoming winter projects!

If you're not able to attend the live workshop with me, you may also consider purchasing this WOTG kit to create the projects in your own pace at home. There is the instruction/cutting guide for each WOTG to help you.

Click here to order your WOTG kit.

Happy Monday - are you scrapbooking today?

Friday note #2 - mini card "Happy Thanksgiving"

Sharing one of the samples I made for the Open House, using one of the newest stamp set named "Perfect Fit - Thanksgiving" found in the 2013 Autumn/Winter Idea Book.
I used the CRICUT Artiste to cut out the shape of the turkey and stamped on it. Finished the piece with distressing and sponging plus glitter glue.

The sentiment is also from the same stamp set.

Papers? You got it. It is the new Huntington - my new favorite for Autumn Fall Thanksgiving projects.

This is a simple to-do, 3" x 3" card  that can be used as gift card or a decor block for a page layout!

To see more or order the stamp set, click here.

For CRICUT ARTISTE cartridge, click here. 

Check the Huntington collection (paper & stickease), click here.

Be Thankful - Be happy.

You're my happy - National Stamping Month special

Hello!

How are you stamping? Hope you are doing well and lots of stamped projects coming.

I'm asking because now we're getting into the mid of September and I'd like to make sure you know about this set you're going to see below.

If you are not aware of it yet about this September exclusive stamp set, please watch this video from the creative folks at CTMH.



Please know that with qualified purchase ( think about the list for back to school projects ) you can receive this stamp set, as itself says, happy and versatile for all occasions year long.
Visit my CTMH website and start your happy list!


Happy stamping!

Love This card

We all need to express our love. For card maker, paper crafter or even scrapbooker, there are tons of possibilities to make this happen.
:)

One of things I like is when I have the chance to say "I love this" with any given project. That's why this stamp set is one of my favorites now. It's created to go with the My Crush book, but it can surely fit anything else when it's time to say "love this".

You'll want this stamp set. To shop with me  - click here.
The cute paper? It's BABYCAKES. See it here.

A bird, a flower, a butterfly, flourish border, AMAZING, LOVE THIS!

Expressing Love to all the people we care and love,

new WOTG for card makers - LAUGHING LOLA PAPERS

Hi!

Posting today about a fun card making workshop featuring the new and colorful LAUGHING LOLA papers.

The stamp set that comes it is a D-size this means you're going to use it quite a bit...:) - great images. So trendy.

You're going to make these cards:

The workshop kit:

To get your own kit, please click here.

Happy card making!

Happy Monday - A proplayer card

Today I'm sharing a card created with the new paper collection called ProPlayer.
The colors for the sentiment are Outdoor Denim and Ruby.

This card is perfect for people in your life that are "linked" to all things high-tech and eletronics. I happen to have some of my beloved family members just like that.

You can see the PROPLAYER paper packet in here.

To order the stamp set, click here.

Happy Monday!

A kind reminder today

Hi,

Hope you're having a nice Sunday while enjoying some family time or with the people you love.
Just a quick reminder today about September, in this blog of mine which is exclusive made for my creative business with Close To My Heart.

• I'm posting daily during this month;
• And sharing the monthly specials, stamp of the month, stamp sets, papers or anything found in the current book (Autumn & Winter 2013) that I'm enjoying right now;
• you are invited to visit, be inspired, get into the news and leave your comments, if you have questions product wise or about classes, please email me; 
• for most of products (if not them all!), if I mentioned it in the post, you can follow the CLICK HERE - that I got to just help you find them in my online shop, easier and faster; 
• It doesn't matter where you are in the US, you can always go ahead and shop with me as well. Please know your order will be shipped from the warehouse and delivered to your door. I thank you in advance for choosing my website to purchase your goodies!
• My new OPEN HOUSE samples are going to be shown during this month's postings so come back often to see them;
• For those of you who are local, thank you for supporting me in joining my events & classes and shopping with me! 

Happy Creating!

new video - create with CTMH cricut

Good morning,

For those of you that enjoy CRICUT already or just started to learn on your own, you'll want to watch the newest video @ Close To My Heart (by Kristine).

From Art Philosophy, Artiste to Artbooking ( released Summer 2013) there are tons of ideas and images for us to make something from embellishments, alphabets, labels, tags, 3D projects, party items, layout backgrounds to a whole album.

During this month I'll be posting many of the projects made from my CTMH CRICUT collection. Come visit often!




Have a great day,