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Enjoy these simple TIPS for Stencils & Overlays for Stamps

In Featured, Other Goodies!, Tips and Tricks of the Trade, Tips and Tricks of the Trade, Video Tips for Paper Crafting by Lynn ComoAugust 26, 2023

When it comes to STENCILS, I think we could all use a little extra help and TIPS with overlay images on clear acetate, especially if … Read More

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Have you played with Embossing Folders?

In Featured, Other Goodies!, Tips and Tricks of the Trade, Video Tips for Paper Crafting by Lynn ComoMay 21, 2023

Some FUN & FABULOUS uses of EMBOSSING FOLDERS Embossing folders are a versatile tool that can be used to add texture, depth, and dimension to … Read More

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Cardstock HACKS!

In Featured, General Information, Other Goodies!, Tips and Tricks of the Trade, Tips and Tricks of the Trade, Video Tips for Paper Crafting by Lynn ComoApril 16, 2023

10+ Ways to Use Close to my Heart Cardstock! There are SO many reasons to love Close to my Heart Cardstock! I’m a big FAN … Read More

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Got SCRAPS? Here’s a Simple & Effective use of them ALL!

In Featured, Other Goodies!, Tips and Tricks of the Trade, Video Tips for Paper Crafting by Lynn ComoApril 12, 2023

We all have paper scraps right? Well this is a really fun and creative idea of what you can do with your scraps and ACETATE. … Read More

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Hawaii has my Heart

In Featured, Other Goodies!, Tips and Tricks of the Trade, Vacation by Lynn ComoFebruary 24, 2023

A few ideas from our Tropical Vacation in Hawaii Last February, Rick and I went on the incentive trip I earned with Close to my … Read More

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How to create an Ombre or Rainbow on your stamps

In Cards, Featured, How To, Other Goodies!, Tips and Tricks of the Trade, Tips and Tricks of the Trade, Video Tips for Paper Crafting by Lynn ComoFebruary 8, 2023

I’m using our February Stamp of the Month, Springtime Borders S2302 and the the top RAINBOW stamp: Instead of using one color ink pad and … Read More

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Help is on the Way when it comes to COLOR

In Featured, Other Goodies!, Tips and Tricks of the Trade by Lynn ComoNovember 17, 2022

Use Color Theory To Help Scrapbook Your Memories Join Jill from Close to my Heart as she explains COLOR THEORY.  Here’s a quick lesson in … Read More

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Tips & Tricks of the Trade: Take off your Rose Colored Glasses

In Tips and Tricks of the Trade by Lynn ComoJanuary 13, 2020

If I could change your ‘eye’ glasses a second, I might be able to give you a completely different perspective when it comes to looking … Read More

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Tips & Tricks of the Trade: Adding Color to Vellum

In Tips and Tricks of the Trade, Tri Blend Markers by Lynn ComoDecember 1, 2019

Close To My Heart’s Blog, Make it From Your Heart shared these fun and colorful ideas! Adding Color to Vellum Vellum paper is a great addition to … Read More

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Tips & Tricks of the Trade: Flip Flap Tabs & Two Tone Stamping

In Tips and Tricks of the Trade by Lynn ComoOctober 8, 2019

I recently had the time to create my own artwork using some beautiful photos.  Rick took a magnficent photo of this lighthouse which is a … Read More