Close To My Heart Adventure

Trish and I are combining two things we love: Die Cuts & Close to My Heart! 

There's nothing better than getting the new CTMH idea book and perusing through the ideas and new paper packs they offer. We've been a fan of Close to My Heart for years and have decided that being a consultant is not only a great way to get the discount and to share our love for the company's stellar products, but also a way to create a beautiful, consistent die cut line. We select the paper packs that "speak" to us, decide on the theme or themes and begin designing, cutting and embellishing. 

When you purchase a die cut from us that we've created from CTMH's line, you can then order from me, the consultant, coordinating paper packs, stamp sets, inks, markers, cardstock and embellishments! We're basically adding to the genius that is Close to My Heart. Everything at Close to My Heart coordinates with each other, and we've coordinated our die cut sets with their perfectly matched product!

Here are a few items from CTMH's Stella Collection...We call our line "Paradise."

And from CTMH's Footloose Collection...This is "Splash!"

And from CTMH's Cruisin' Collection..."This is Road Trip!"

And also from CTMH's Cruisin' Collection..."This is Theme Park!"

We are having so much fun combining the ease and vibrancy of Close to My Heart's papers and stamps with our ideas. This is so much fun!! Watch our etsy site for our latest designs! We'll be uploading our CTMH designs next week! xoxo - erin

For more info about the Close to My Heart direct sales company, go to http://www.closetomyheart.com/ . 

For Back Stage Originals products, visit www.etsy.com/backstageoriginals . 

My Story...Mixy-Matchy Album

Fun chipboard shapes can be painted, stamped or covered with paper to create wall art or books! Here is my latest creation I put together using our 5 large chipboard shapes - You can purchase these shapes HERE .

I used the Lucky collection from Close to My Heart, ink, jute, and book rings to keep it all together. So much fun to play with chipboard! xoxo - erin

More on Simple Gifts for Home Decor

This little gem was created by Trish in about 20 minutes. Take our rounded corners chipboard rectangle, cover with pattern paper or cardstock, add one of our die cuts, punch holes for ribbon, add ribbon and BOOM! You have yourself a lovely gift for a friend, your mom, co-worker or teacher...or yourself! I love this idea! Share the word with your friends and fellow crafters... HERE. And then get shopping HERE!

We love YOU, our followers and customers! Your enthusiasm inspires our creativity! What have YOU done with our diecuts? Post your card, layout or home decor on our facebook page HERE. We want to hear from you!!!

Chic enough for home decor? We think YES!

Die Cut: $2.95
Frame: $1.00 (of course, we found this one at a garage sale for just .50!)
Scrap of paper: .25 and in your stash already!!
Framed cupcake and sentiment for your bestie? PRICELESS!!

Now, think if you took this framed gem and sold it online? It would sell for $12 or more in a boutique or even your own Etsy shop! And think how many different gifts you could create for birthdays, Christmases and "thinking of you" moments! An inexpensive option to a store bought item. In this economy, we need all the help we can get!

But your cupcake or other piece now! Click here to shop!
xoxo - T & E

Love YOU layout

Trish worked on a new collection...COFFEE! And to start with, she created this lovely 2 page layout, just in time for Valentine's Day!

Look for the pieces on our Etsy site - HERE.
Have a great week!!

Chipboard Fun

We're selling plain heavy chipboard pieces for your projects, so you can take YOUR creativity center stage! With each set of chipboard pieces we add to our "Chipboard Fun" tab on Etsy, we'll show you a sample here on our blog and Facebook fan page.

We've added a set of 5 chipboard tags and also a set of 4 door hangers. Each is cut from acid free heavy chipboard.

These are so much fun to work with. These are heavy so they work great with paint, ink, distressing, brads - and make great gifts!

You've seen the mini album we created with the chipboard tags... (previous post) ...now see our door hanger!

Both samples are for sale in our Etsy shop! Happy crafting! xoxo - T & E

Twinkie Chan Giveaway!

We all know how much Erin loves Twinkie Chan...and she just posted about a giveaway! Click HERE to read about it and enter!! Boom! Or click HERE...or HERE. Just in case you missed the first one. Yay!