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Labor Day Sale at Close To My Heart
I was looking through all the items on sale, and there are some really helpful things for our papercrafting time! Shop for these...

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Sep 2, 20231 min read


The Good Life Scrapbooking Workshop
Wow, it was really easy to fall in love with this paper! I didn't us a stamp set with this workshop because there were enough The Good...

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Aug 29, 20231 min read



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Aug 17, 20230 min read


August News with Brenda and Close To My Heart
Hi Everyone! We are in those hot summer days here in Minnesota. For me, it's perfect beach and lake weather. So you are going to find...

Brenda
Aug 4, 20233 min read


Autumn Greetings Card Workshop
Oh, how I love fall cards! It's nice to get them done in August so that they are ready for September and beyond. This kit is especially...

Brenda
Jul 25, 20231 min read


Leaves are Falling and Books are Calling Scrapbook Workshop
It's pretty hot outside right now, but I've got a cozy fall workshop for you! I am really excited to start my brand new workshop format!...

Brenda
Jul 25, 20232 min read


ONLY 4 KITS LEFT! Record Your Sun-Kissed Snapshots and Memories with Brenda
Summer is a time filled with warmth, adventure, and countless precious moments that we wish could last forever. From sandy beaches and...

Brenda
Jul 15, 20231 min read


What a GREAT Special with FANTASTIC Savings!
There are so many kits to choose from, and this is the time to stock up! Whether you are a new or seasoned scrapbooker or cardmaker, you...

Brenda
Jul 15, 20231 min read


July Newsletter with Brenda and Close To My Heart
I have so many things to offer you this month! Let's jump right in! I've linked all the things so that you can easily read more about...

Brenda
Jul 4, 20232 min read


FREE Adhesive? Yes!
I wanted to celebrate my new website AND the beginning of the Summer season, and I thought adhesive was the way to do it! I love giving...

Brenda
Jun 24, 20231 min read


The Paper that is For Always in My Heart
At Close To My Heart, we are bringing back a favorite paper packet from 10 years ago called For Always. It's just as delightful to work...

Brenda
Jun 22, 20231 min read


Shake, Shake, Shake!
Until last week, I didn't realize that shaker cards are still something quite intimidating to people. I want to share this video from my...

Brenda
Jun 22, 20231 min read


Monday Madness Scrapbook Page
One question I get a lot is how to mix all the bits and pieces of paper that are leftover from different collections. That's what Monday...

Brenda
Jun 21, 20231 min read


Sunday Sketches June 18, 2023
I am so glad that so many of you have found my new website! Have you created a login and password? That is what will allow you to take...

Brenda
Jun 18, 20231 min read


Melon Mania Workshop!
I am IN LOVE with the oh so beautiful color of the year, Melon. Unfortunately, it is retiring very soon as we move on to a new color of...

Brenda
Jun 16, 20232 min read


Are you Crazy for Melon?
It's Melon Mania month at Close To My Heart, and we have the most beautiful product bundle for you! It's filled with exclusive patterned...

Brenda
Jun 3, 20231 min read


You are Incredible!
I created a card this morning using the Dream Maker collection. I love this collection. It’s just so sweet and subtle. Supplies (click on...

Brenda
May 29, 20232 min read


Memories Made in the Sand
I was looking through some of my vacation books today because I wanted to make a list of pages I need to make. I am not a chronological...

Brenda
May 15, 20232 min read


Dream Maker – What an Incredible Bundle of Product!
Look at this gorgeousness! I absolutely love everything about this paper! This bundle also comes with such beautiful cardstock, a...

Brenda
May 2, 20231 min read


Yes, Even the Hard Things.
Scrapbooking is a wonderful way to preserve memories, but often we tend to focus on the happy and positive moments. However, we live...

Brenda
Apr 28, 20233 min read


It Doesn’t Have to Be as Daunting as You Think!
My son – my one and only – is nearing his 34th birthday. Naturally, I have to tell him every. single. year. about the day he was born,...

Brenda
Apr 20, 20233 min read


How Do I Leave THESE Photos Out of My Scrapbook?
Today I want to start a discussion on another challenging topic for scrapbookers. How can I possibly pick leave any of THESE photos out...

Brenda
Apr 17, 20233 min read


Journaling Another Person’s Story
(Please read to the end to hear my thoughts on journaling…) Because I do what I do for a living, even the little ones in my life know how...

Brenda
Apr 15, 20232 min read


Journaling Your Sense of Humor
Yesterday we talked about journaling your questions yesterday on vintage photos. What about those photos that just make you laugh? First...

Brenda
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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