Crafted by Grace

I hear it all the time, "I really want to get one of your new Cricut cartridges .  Which one should I choose?"   Our cartridge bundles are an investment that we want to use and enjoy, (not collect to keep in the box) ... so it is important that we understand the features of each one.   Here is my overview of all five of our cartridges, starting with our very firstborn.  Yep, kind of like children, they are NOT all the same, but each have their own special qualities.  I have the honor of introducing them to you. Still my #1 pick:   Art Philosophy Hands down, this is the BEST overall, all-purpose cartridge on the market! I often tell my customers, "If you are going to buy just ONE cartridge, choose  Art Philosophy ." Includes: shapes for all occasions, seasons and holidays decorative layers tags with layers cards font with layer 3-D objects You can view all the images, and find all the details  here . All of...

Our Exclusive 42 Colors are grouped into four color palettes.  This takes the guesswork out of creating, so you can quickly identify beautifully coordinating shades, and get right to crafting! I have created a document which can be printed onto four 4 x 6 cards, for easy reference. Get your copy of my PDF here:  FREE Printable     For best results, choose 4 x 6, Plain Paper, and Photo Printing on your printer settings, and print on our White Daisy Paper.  It is easy to cut a 12x12 sheet into six 4x6 pieces, print, then round the corners and laminate if desired. Here's another nifty resource, lovingly created by Melanie Brown over at Courtney-Lane.com .  These are the codes you need to enter into  your computer, to perfectly match each CTMH color!  This is especially helpful for printing out journalling boxes to add to your pages.  Thanks, Melanie! Now I have had my fair share of colors and palettes over the year...

Let's face it.  New moms are BUSY.  They may not get time to sit down and craft a scrapbook for a long, long time.  So one thoughtful gift I like to create is an EASY Baby Shower Gift Book.   Here is one I made awhile back for a friend.     All you need is a handful of papers that co-ordinate well.  Grab one or two cardstock colors and a few patterned papers to match.  (Or grab one of our  CTMH Paper Packs  ,  all perfectly coordinated and ready to go!    Using the rule of thirds, (or halves, for variety), is a sure-fire way to a, easy, balanced page.       G o for it .  Use your stash!

Shop local, and get the ease of internet ordering at the same time.  Close to my Heart Cyber Week sale includes over 40 items at 25% off!  Shop the sale :  http://ctmh.com/rebeccalaird Share your Wish List with your spouse!   BONUS Husbands/Wives Offer:  Husbands who order online for their wives this week will receive a $5 Gift Certificate from me for FREE!   Thank you for supporting my small business.    ~ Rebecca