Author Archives: Dana

About Dana

Hi there! My name is Dana Kessler and I have been a consultant with Close To My Heart since 2005. I was first introduced to CTMH at a crop - and when I saw our brand new My Acrylix Stamps, I was hooked! Nine years later, I now lead a fabulous team of over 25 Scraptabulous Designers and I have been blessed to earn six incentive trips with Close To My Heart. Scrapbooking is my passion, and I love sharing our great products with others! I offer monthly workshops, home gatherings, digital scrapbooking classes, weekend crops, and one on one training and design help.

30 Years of Happy CTMH National Stamping Month Happy Congratulations card Cricut Embossed #ctmh #scraptabulousdesigns #cricutexplore

Simply Inspired CTMH Blog Hop: #30 Years of Happy!

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Happy September!!!!  And a great big welcome to National Stamping Month with another fabulous Simpy Inspired CTMH Blog Hop!  If you have arrived here from Lisa’s blog, you are on the right path.  If you happen to get lost along the way, you can find the complete list of hoppers here. Continue reading

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September Stamp of the Month: Family is Forever

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Hi there and welcome to the September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!  Where did summer go???  LOL   If you have come here from Krista’s blog, you are on the right path!  If you happen to get lost along the way, the complete list of hoppers can be found here.

This month we are featuring the Family is Forever Stamp Set.  And, to go right along with the family theme of this set, I created something for my brand new niece, Tess Camille!

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Scaredy Cat Halloween Scrapbook Layouts CTMH #cricutexplore #ctmh #scraptabulousdesigns

It’s a FREAKY Friday with 3 Scaredy Cat Layouts!

Be afraid…  Be VERY afraid….  It’s almost time for HALLOWEEN!!!!!  And in the CTMH world, Halloween means Scaredy Cat!

I always have so much fun with Halloween layouts!  Completing this workshop was a little different, however, as there is no Scaredy Cat Workshop on the Go.  Ummm….  Come again? That’s right, CTMH is switching it up this catalog.  So, for this workshop, I was able to pick and choose my accessories. Continue reading

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Thank You Cards with Pathfinding Card Workshop on the Go

Happy Friday!  🙂  I just finished creating some super fun cards using the Pathfinding Card Workshop on the Go!!  I have to admit – I struggle making cards.  It’s not that I don’t like creating them, I just feel out of my element.  Weird – I know, but sadly true.  So, when I saw the super cute Pathfinding Card Kit that CTMH had created, I was STOKED!!!!  Finally, I can create a bunch of cards without the stress!

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Two Page Scrapbook Layout Pages School Chalk It Up #cricut #ctmh #scraptabulousdesigns

Back to School with Chalk It Up Scrapbook Pages

Wowzers!!!  It’s that time again – Back to School!!  Here in Michigan, we have a few more weeks of summer, but school is right around the corner….

The Chalk It Up Workshop on the Go is designed to showcase your school photos….  or not….   🙂   It’s kind of a “School-Not-School” deal – if you don’t have any school photos, then just swap out some of the titles – the colors are fun and will work with a variety of themes.

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Personalized Coaster Tiles with Cricut Explore

Happy Monday!!!!  🙂  It is gray and dreary here, so I have spent the day working on my next workshop.  I LOVE rainy summer days!

So – in the meantime, here is a fun project that I created using 4×4 tiles (from the local hardware store), a roll of cork (from Michaels), liquid glass (to adhere the cork to the tile) and black vinyl.  Of course, the most important part of the whole project is the Cricut Explore!! Continue reading

Two Page Wanderful Travel Vacation Scrapbook Layouts CTMH Cricut #ctmh #scraptabulousdesigns #cricut

Wanderful Workshop On The Go Layouts

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Hi there and Welcome to another New Product Blog Hop!!  If you have landed here from Jen’s blog, you are on the right path.  We have some beautiful new new items from our NEW Annual Inspirations to share with you, but if you get lost along the way, you can find the complete list of participants here.

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For this Hop, I decided to debut my Wanderful Workshop on the Go Layouts.  This kit is perfect to highlight your vacation or travel photos.  Super fun – don’t forget you can use your flip flaps on these layouts to include even more photos! Continue reading

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Housewarming Card with Cricut Explore & Free Product Winners!!!

Good morning, everyone!!!  Well – I thought I had this super cute card scheduled to post last month, but apparently you have to hit the *schedule* button for it to actually work!  LOL  Do any of you do crazy things like that???  Ugh…  I am such a goof sometimes!

So – here is a card that I created with the Laughing Lola papers and my Cricut Explore for a housewarming party.  I LOVE it!!! Super easy and fun.  All the images I used are free with the subscription, so if you want to create your own, just use the Design Space link below!

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Simply Inspired CTMH Blog Hop: New Product Showcase with Seaside Layouts

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Hi there and Welcome to the Simply Inspired Blog Hop!  This month we have an inspiring New Product Showcase featuring some FABULOUS items from our BRAND NEW Idea Book!!! It’s like Christmas in the CTMH world!  🙂  If you have come here from Pamela’s blog, you are on the right path.  And, in case you get lost along the way, you can find a complete list of our awesome artists here. Continue reading