Time is almost out!

Our catalog is about to retire and make way for the new one! 

I am SO excited about the next catalog, but the current one was really what pulled me into becoming a consultant for Close to my Heart so I really am sad to see that one go! If you haven't gotten everything you wanted from the current catalog don't wait any longer because time is running out fast! 

The Workshop Your Way kits are still available for three of the lines, and they are really a great value because they come with enough paper to make three 2 page layouts AND a mess of cards, with leftover supplies for even more! Follow the guides or just buy it for the bulk coordinating items, but it's sure to tickle your crafting fancy! 

Workshop You Way Kits come complete with the paper line including cardstocks,
 complimenting embellishments, glitter gems and more! All for just $26.95

Very few items will be carried over to the new catalog, so make sure you look at every line now! Items are also only available as supplies last and the numbers are getting low quickly as we approach the last day of the month....that means even the great stamps for the lines are going to retire too, which is always a sad thing because they are all so cute! 

Dreamin Big Stamp

Sugar Rush Stamp

There is still time, head to the shop and check out the catalog items while they are still available, you won't want to miss out on these great lines! Orders for this catalog will still be available until the end of this month only!! Don't wait!

 Message me if you have any questions about the products, 

and as always...Cheers and Happy Crafting! 

4 Reasons you should try the Cut Above Layouts

If you haven't heard about these great kits yet, it's time you did! This month, they are 50% OFF! That's right, you can get try these for just $7.48 each! 

But why are they so great you ask?? Well....1st....They save you time! 

Isn't time such a hard thing to come by these days? Between work and all of the responsibilities of our busy day to day lives, time is impossible to find for our hobbies is it not? I certainly never have enough time for crafting, even when I make time just for that! It is never enough! These layouts are so great because they take barely 15 minutes to make! 

Second, there is NO CUTTING REQUIRED!

(Unless you want to do some corner rounding of course!)

You heard me! These kits are totally ready to assemble. No trimmers, no machines, no scissors! 

Third, (I know, how could there be more after that!) they can be used for multiple occasions!

With the current Seasonal Expressions Catalog, the two Cut Above Layouts that are available are "Little One" and "Forever and Always". Off the cuff you might say, oh well those are clearly a baby layout and a wedding layout. You are right, but you are wrong too! The "Little One" kit doesn't have to be for you and your baby! I don't even have kids yet!! I do however have a niece! Lots of little cousins! You could use it for a puppy! The possibilities go on.... 

Same with the "Forever and Always" Kit. You don't have to use it for wedding photos, what about anniversary photos, or just regular family photos! Don't you want forever and always with your family? Or your best friend? I know I do! 

Finally, the 4th reason! Even though it's a kit, it is still Handmade by YOU! 

Just because these kits are pre-printed, pre-cut, and ready to go, doesn't mean they aren't handmade! They are dimensional, you are attaching each loose piece and sticker to the page, and of course you can make any changes you want because no kit says you have to follow the design to the letter! You can pop up any pieces you want with some simple 3-D foam tape, add extra titles or journaling, anything you want to make it your own.

Now that you've seen these great samples for some inspiration, don't wait any longer! These kits are only half off for the rest of this month!!! Head to the "SHOP" tab, and get your kits today!

As I am sitting here on a lunch break at my 'big girl' job, I am dreaming about all the new things I will be making with the CTMH products that are about to be released next month....but wait....the current stuff is all wonderful too and only available for 10 more days?!? While supplies LAST??? EEEK!

Time to start really thinking about my craft budge perhaps....then again, life is so short! Why not spend it on something I love right? If you haven't had the chance yet to order from the current Seasonal Expressions Catalog, you are missing it! My favorite line is probably Hello Lovely...I did just have a friend get married so it was perfect timing really! Of course the Sugar Rush can't be forgotten, if you know me you know I love sugar haha.

Things are starting to run out, I know a few I already missed out on. Have you looked online yet and made sure to get everything you wanted? Head over to my site, before it is too late, and if you have any questions about any of the items please just give me a shout!

Some Kinda Wonderful

Sugar Rush

Hello Lovely

Dreamin Big

Shop with me today!! 

 www.craftwithsara.closetomyheart.com

Welcome to my new blog!

This is an exciting time for me, as I have had a bunch of new changes going on in my life! As my first blog, let me tell you a little about me and why I am doing all of this...

For a starting ice breaker, here are a few current bullet points about my life! 29 years old, Photography amateur, craft beer nerd, love the outdoors, travel mongrel, scrapbooker, newbie to card making, and moved to the Bay Area February of 2019 for a big girl job at a small healthcare group that provides therapy services primarily (but not exclusively)for kiddos with Autism.

If you don't know me outside of this blog, here is a little more background...my name is Sara and I am from a small town called Truckee located on the California side just north of gorgeous Lake Tahoe. When I was in high school, my mom bought a little scrapbook store in our town. Spending time helping her after school and on weekends, I quickly became fascinated with paper crafting. When I went to college at the University of Nevada in Reno, I studied photography. I even got to take a book arts class, where I kid you not I got college credit to do what I love! A scrapbooker's dream, haha!

Eventually after almost 10 years of owning our store, Mom and I closed up shop. Of course we always planned on reopening and still often speak of doing so, but well we all know how busy life can get and it just has never managed to happen...at least not yet! In the meantime, we have enjoyed paper crafting together anywhere we have space to do it! At a scrapbooking retreat, I was introduced by the host of the event to this amazing company, Close to my Heart. The products obviously grabbed me initially because it was all so cute. After playing with some of it, the quality was what hooked me. I immediately decided I wanted to sign up to be a consultant, something I have never done before! Join me in this awesome journey that we take on every day, but more importantly in my crazy new adventure with the CTMH family!

Until next time...Cheers and Happy Crafting!