Jason McElwain

I can watch this video a million times and still tear up with each viewing. As the mom of a son with autism, it just warms my heart!



Break out the tissues!

Springin' up Flowers

Add blooming dimension to your cards and layouts with these 3-D flowers created using our My Acrylix® Spring Up stamp set…



If you'd like to use the stamp set used in this tutorial, please visit my MyCTMH website to place your order.

B1365 Spring Up – $13.95

My Acrylix On this Day Inspiration and Tutorial

Here's a great tutorial! You'll love the paper piecing technique that makes the stamped images stand out!




Please visit my MyCTMH website order form to order the supplies used in the tutorial.
#D1468 On This Day stamp set – $22.95
#Z1375 Kraft CS – $9.50
#1301 Bamboo CS – $9.50
#X5666 Twilight CS – $9.50
#Z2111 Chocolate Ink Pad – $5.25
#Z534 Micro-Tip Scissors – $9.95
#Z553 Bonding Memories Glue Pen – $4.50

March Club Projects

This month's Stamp a Stack Club used C1455 Aspire along with papers from the My Reflections Bliss paper packet.



For our Imagine Club, we're using X7132B Bliss My Reflections Kit. This paper packet is a great set of papers to use for weddings or anniversary layouts. The brown B&T has a gray backside, which would be perfect for 25th Anniversary layouts.

Sparkle with Studio J

It’s time to make your Studio J® layouts sparkle! Create your own embellished studio layouts in a snap with clear Sparkles and Opaques Pearl adhesive gems. Just buy 10 or more layouts in one order and you’ll get two packages of these popular accessories (one of each kind) free! This members-only special lasts throughout April 2011.

Would you like to become a Studio J member?

A Studio J® membership opens the door to many exclusive benefits. Members get our best pricing and exclusive content, plus free high-resolution JPG files and low-resolution web-ready files of all custom-printed projects, as well as additional benefits unavailable to other users. Customers can choose a 12-month membership ($99) or a 3-month membership ($30), with the 12-month membership offering the greatest value. Visit HERE and scroll down for more information about a Studio J membership.

April CTMH Special - Lovin Level 1

During April, when you place an order of $100 or more, you have your choice of a My Reflections® Level 1 kit for FREE. You may choose from the following:

Passages Level 1 Kit (X7126A)

Perfect Day Level 1 Kit (X7100A)

Splendor Level 1 Kit (X7124A)

Sweet Home Level 1 Kit (X7116A)

Topstitch Level 1 Kit (X7120A)

Veranda Level 1 Kit (X7119A)

Zippidee Level 1 Kit (X7125A)

You'll also be getting the April Stamp of the Month for FREE! That's a $32.90 value!

Visit my MyCTMH website if you'd like to place an order.

Hope for Japan

Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. From now until April 30, when you purchase the exclusive, non-commissionable “Hope for Japan” A-size stamp set (A1118) for the special price of only $5. Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross’ efforts in Japan. This stamp set has a retail value of $7.95 US but is available to you at a great discount, with the profits going toward helping this urgent, important cause. If you'd like to order this stamp set, visit my MyCTMH website If you won't be putting in an order this month, I will be placing an order at the end of the month and will ship to you. Email me for the details.

New Studio J Layouts

These are some of the Studio J layouts that I've done recently. With the Studio J membership comes some "members only" layout options. I hadn't had a chance to play with it until the other day, and decided to do more of our Mediterranean Cruise photos. I think I have to face the fact that I'll never get the 1000 or more pictures scrapped traditionally. The Studio J layouts look so much like regular, traditional scrap pages. One needs to remove the layouts from the page protectors to know they aren't done with paper!

If you have any questions about Studio J, or would like more information, just shoot me an email.