Family Bracket Frame

Close To My Heart has a "My Creations Bracket Frame" that's so easy to use to create a shadow-boxed frame wall art.

You can cover the bracket frame with any paper choice -- I used Colonial White and stamped "family love home happiness" around the center edges in chocolate ink.

You can see the depth of the frame and how the photo section is recessed:

I chose the Avonlea patterned papers and used the Artiste Cricut Cartridge to cut the large paper pleated flower. The two smaller dimensional flowers are from the Cottage Assortment.

Other CTMH items I used include the Irresistable Alphabet (inked with Juniper), Bakers Twine, Canvas Button, Sparkles, and the Avonlea paper border strip "snapshots ... timeless ... blessings" along the bottom of the photo. (My photo wasn't tall enough, so the strip helps to fill the photo space and also give an added effect.)

The bracket frame would make a fantastic gift for someone--for a family--for a graduation--for a birth--for a wedding or an anniversary -- or for any special photo/memory you want to showcase!

You can find the My Creations Bracket Frame on page 132 of the CTMH Autumn Winter Idea Book. 

So glad you stopped by ...

Close To My Heart Helps Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts

It's November -- the traditional month of Thanks-giving -- 

However, this month we all can be extra thankful for the relief efforts happening for the people in the U.S. Eastern region and those along the East coast who have been so greatly affected by Hurricane Sandy.

I'm thankful to tell you that CEO Jeanette Lynton and Close To My Heart believes in giving back to the community!

CTMH is donating $1 of every special sold this month to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts.

To participate in the November "Capture the Date, Capture the Savings" promotion, simply place a $50 order to be able to purchase the Stamp of the Month for $5.  Then you will be able to purchase an additional stamp set (size A, B, C, D, E, or M) for 50% off!

Order your promotion and extra stamp sets by emailing me or by ordering online through my CTMH site.

Share this promotion with your friends, and join us all in thanks-giving and thanks-living for all God's blessings.


November's "Capture the Date, Capture the Savings" Stamp of the Month:

Artiste and Hooligans -- Halloween Treat Bags

My two favorite little Halloweeners will receive these lunch bags full of treats this week ... I included some sugary treats, but balanced the collection with lip gloss, coloring books, markers, and gift certificates to keep their mommy happy too and avoid the sugar-highs.

I used the Hooligan papers, Stickease, and felt monsters from last year's Close To My Heart stash. 

I used the Cricut Artiste cartridge to cut some of the embellishments to make the 3-D bag fronts. The back side of the spider bag has a big black "Eeek!" and the back side of the cat bag has a big black "Boo!"

When my cutting blade gave out, I had to cut the black cat out by hand ... now I'm remembering to be prepared in the future! Thankful for the awesome micro-tipped scissors!

Happy Hallowed Eve ... safe trick or treating with your kiddos ... and Happy All Saints Day on November 1 too!