I'M BACK!!  Did you miss me? LOL  I've been working on lots of other creative interests and I'll be posting some of those from time to time.

Here are the current CTMH specials.

Sign Me Up!

 

For New Consultants:


New Consultants who join Close To My Heart in February will get the February, March, and April Stamp of the Month sets for FREE! That’s an additional $53.85 in retail value added to the already incredible value of the New Consultant Kit! In addition to the free stamp sets and all the products included in the New Consultant Kit, new Consultants will also enjoy these additional perks:
  $50 in Select Product Credit to spend on products of their choice

 A 22% discount on Close To My Heart products

 The chance to earn fantastic Straight To The Top rewards for hitting business milestones

For Former Consultants:


Former Close To My Heart Consultants can take advantage of a special opportunity to re-enroll during February: This month only, we will offer a lower-priced, no-kit enrollment option that will allow former Consultants to sign up for just $50! They will still receive $50 US in Select Product Credit to spend on products of their choice, meaning they basically get to sign up for free! They’ll also get the February, March, and April Stamp of the Month sets for FREE, as well as enjoy these perks of being a Consultant again:
  A 22% discount on Close To My Heart products
 The chance to earn fantastic Straight To The Top rewards for hitting business milestones

February Stamp of the Month

How cute is this stamp set???  S1702 Easter Bunny
It's yours for $5 with a $50 order or $17.95

 

Artistry is Here!!

The newest CTMH Cricut cartridge is now available for purchase!!

These are just some of the images you will be able to cut.  Click here to see the pdf.

There are two different ways to order.  For $99, you will receive the actual cartridge, plus 3 D-size stamp sets and the Enchantment Cardstock Combo pack (Z3167), or, for $79, you receive the digital version, 3 D-size stamp sets and the Enchantment cardstock combo.

 Too sweeten the deal, when you purchase your cartridge from me, you will receive the following:

• Free coordinating stamp set
• Free Annual Inspirations Idea Book
• Free Holiday Expressions Idea Book

And, for everybody who orders any of the cartridges in August, you will be entered in a drawing to receive Z3031 Shoulder Tote.

 Ready to order?  Click this link to arrive at the Cricut page.



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 So, you may wonder what else is new for August.  Since we are holding the current idea book through August, CTMH has released one of the paper packs and all the accesories for early order. 


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 Here's the complete list of products you can purchase from the new idea book now.
 

• Cricut® Artistry Collection (Z3167)
• My Reflections™ Zoe Paper Packet (X7197B)
• Zoe Complements (X7197C)
• Zoe Assortment (Z3082)
• Coral Shimmer Trim (Z3088)
• Enamel & Glitter Duos Green Triangles (Z3123)
• Workshops on the Go® Zoe Scrapbooking Kit (G1096)
• Framed – August Stamp of the Month (S1508)
• Zoe Studio J® Kit
• Zoe Studio J® Limited Edition Express Collection (Live until September 30, 2015)
• Marker Roll-Up (Z3120) and Accessory Roll-Up (Z3121) as part of the August Get Organized Campaign

Visit my website to order.


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August Special

Get organzied in the month of August.

During the month of August, get your hands on the latest and greatest in organization products from Close To My Heart—with a few perks thrown in! Simply place an order for the new marker roll-up at full retail price and receive the new D-size stamp set My Acrylix^® Balloon Wishes FREE! Or place an order for the new accessory roll-up at full retail price and receive two new Base & Bling style sheets, Affirmations and Lovely Blooms, FREE! All of the items offered as part of this campaign are featured in the Annual Inspirations 2015–2016 idea book, but are available for early purchase during August only as part of this campaign. The marker roll-up will be your new best friend, providing storage space for up to 25 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ markers. The My Acrylix^® Balloon Wishes stamp set is perfect for coloring, making them a practical pairing. The accessory roll-up is ideal for sorting and storing accessories, Base & Bling items, and embellishments, while the new Base & Bling style sheets are full of gorgeous floral designs and hip icons and sentiments perfectly suited for creating stunning jewelry pieces. Place your order for one—or both—deals and get an exciting sneak peek at just a few of the many new products found within Annual Inspirations’ pages!  You'll find the organizers on this page.

Dates: Offer valid August 1, 2015 (9:00 am MDT)–August 31, 2015 (11:59 pm MDT).

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August Stamp of the Month

 Framed - S1508
Yours for $5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95

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 Studio J Special

Due to overwhelming participation, the $5 layout special has been extended through Monday.  Don't miss out!  If you have layouts in progress, it's best to finish them up, as there will be some changes to Studio J soon.
 

Freebie Friday!

Happy Friday!! It's beginning to feel like fall here. While the leaves are pretty much off the trees, the weather has been rather mild up until yesterday. I hate to say it, but I think I'm going to have to retire the shorts for the season. Feeding horses in shorts, when it's 34 degrees out, reminds me of walking to school every day. We weren't allowed to wear long pants until the last couple of years of high school. Now, this is in Vermont, so you can imagine how cold it was. A trip down memory lane this morning reminded me of how red and itchy the leg area from the mini skirt to the top of the knee socks used to be. :)

Without further ado..here's today's FREEBIE..

Purchase any two Workshops on the Go and get one free, plus a free stamp of the month!

October Stamp of the Month

S1310 Scandinavian Wishes (retail value $17.95)

Workshops on the Go

Scrapbook Kits

G1068 Babycakes                               G1067 Pro Player            
                    

G1070 Frosted

                         

G1067 Huntington                  G1066 Sarita

                                                

G1065 Laughing Lola                                                G1071 Sparkle and Shine

Cardmaking Kits

                                  G1064 Frosted                          G1064 Laughing Lola

You must email your order to me in order to get your freebies.

Have a wonderful Friday!!  I'm off to make an apple pie.  YUM!!

Create a Card

Happy Wednesday!!

Today's Create a Card was created using CTMH's Tommy papers and the April Stamp of the Month as part of our Stamp a Stack club.

Here are the instructions:

4 ¼” x 5 ½” side fold card base

4 ¼” x 5 ½” Honey card stock

3” x 3 ½” Honey card stock

4” x 5 ¼” Large Print Tommy Background and Texture paper

3 ¾” x 5” Stripe Tommy Background and Texture paper

2 ¼” x 4” Outdoor Denim card stock

White card stock piece will be cut down to 2 ¾” x3 ¼”, but start with a larger piece.  You will stamp the round stamp four times on this larger piece so that it can be cut down to create a square with no open spots on the outside.  The middle will have an open space, but you’ll attach the sentiment over it. After cutting down, stamp “You’re Tweet” with Outdoor Denim.

Attach Large Print Background and Texture paper to Honey card stock.  Attach Stripe Background and Texture paper to it.  Attach Outdoor Denim card stock ¾” from bottom and ½” from left.

Mat sentiment square on Honey card stock and attach to card front 1” from bottom and ½” from right.  Attach Outdoor Denim sentiment with foam dots in center to cover unstamped spot.

Here's a picture of the April Stamp of the Month.  While it's not available through CTMH anymore, if you'd like it, I can try and get one from another consultant.

 Each month in the Stamp a Stack Club, one creates 10 unique cards designed by me.  In your Stamp a Stack Club package, you receive a stamp set, and all the paper and embellishments to create these cards for only $27!  If you'd like to join the club, whether you are near or far, please email me and I'll get you set up.

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There's still lots of deeply discounted CTMH products available on my website.

    

6x6 albums for only $2.00!  Embellishments for $1.00-$2.00!  Paper for $3!  Stop by my website and check them out!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!!

January Magic Club Layout

I'm back!!  LOL!  I'm getting back into the swing of things.  I have migraines and my doctor has been messing with my meds, and, thus, messing with me.  LOL!  It's amazing the side effects of some of those drugs. :)  I still have the headache, but it's no worse than it always is now.

Here's one of the layouts we did for for the Magic Club January.

The paper used was the La Belle Vie.  Unfortunately, it's no longer available.  I loved it!

The good news is, it is available through Studio J® and Close To My Heart has extended the Digital Delights Campaign until March 15 so that everybody has time to finish up their $5 double page layouts.  If you haven't tried Studio J®, hop on over and play.  You can use it to design you pages for traditional scrapbooking, or give the digital a try.

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There's still time to sign up for the Stamp of the Month club.

I am so excited to introduce my new Stamp of the Month Club!  Each month Close To My Heart offers a Stamp of the Month. The February Stamp of the Month is:  Home Sweet Home

In the Stamp of the Month Club, you will receive the current month Stamp of the Month, and all the precut papers and embellishments to create three (3) cards, all for $22 a month!  This is a six month commitment with the option to continue at the end of the six months.

Or, if you'd prefer you may place a $50 order and receive your Stamp of the Month for only $5 and I will send a packet with the papers and embellishments needed to create that month's cards.

To sum up, here's what you will receive:

• Current Stamp of the Month (value $17.95)
• Precut papers to create three cards
• Embellishments
• Instructions to assemble.

All this for only $22!!  Please email me if you have any questions or if you'd like to join the club.

NEW Stamp of the Month Club

I promise...I am going to get back to posting more frequently! Funny story, though.  I remember as a kid my Mom would say how fast the days went by.  You know, as a kid, they just seemed to be days.  Summer didn't fly by and by the end of the summer we were ready to go back to school (and I imagine our mothers were happy to see us go, also! LOL)  I didn't understand what she meant back then, but, boy...do I know it now!!  It seems like it's Sunday and then it's Sunday again!  LOL!


I am so excited to introduce my new Stamp of the Month Club!  Each month Close To My Heart offers a Stamp of the Month. The February Stamp of the Month is:  Home Sweet Home

In the Stamp of the Month Club, you will receive the current month Stamp of the Month, and all the precut papers and embellishments to create three (3) cards, all for $22 a month!  This is a six month commitment with the option to continue at the end of the six months.

Or, if you'd prefer you may place a $50 order and receive your Stamp of the Month for only $5 and I will send a packet with the papers and embellishments needed to create that month's cards.

To sum up, here's what you will receive:

• Current Stamp of the Month (value $17.95)
• Precut papers to create three cards
• Embellishments
• Instructions to assemble.

All this for only $22!!  Please email me if you have any questions or if you'd like to join the club.

Eiffel Tower Calendar

Here's another page from the Eiffel Tower calendar that I created for my Cruisin' Buddy :)

This layout was created in Studio J® with the La Belle Vie papers.  Isn't the paper pretty?  Sadly, the actual paper pack has been sold out, so the only way to use this gorgeous paper is through Studio J®. 

An added bonus for February...It's Digital Delights for the month!

February is sure to be a month of digital delights because you can purchase any Studio J^® layout for only $5—that’s a savings of $1.95 per layout! This is a great opportunity to try Studio J for the first time. Create adorable baby layouts with the Wishes and Fishes kit (shown), or use the new Express Collections with collections of 10 ready-made layouts plus a front and back cover that are easy to use and professionally designed. Preserve your memories at a low price for a truly digital delight!

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February Specials

Get the Stamp of the Month for only $5 with a $50 order, or purchase for $17.95. 

X1302 Home Sweet Home 

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The NEW Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book is online!  Stop by my website to see all the fabulous new products!  If you'd like to purchase a copy, they're only $5 to cover the postage.

Everyday Embellishing

It’s easy to incorporate chalk, metallics, and bling into your artwork with a few embellishments you can use on your everyday papercrafting projects. Let me show you how!



This Merry and Bright page uses dots created with the gold metallic marker to add extra sparkle around the edges of the page. Notice the scalloped accents with outlines in gold marker which adds dimension and draws your eye. The Close To My Heart metallic markers will make your artwork sparkle!


 Add heart to your art with an extra touch of bling—cover your Dimensional Elements with silver Glitz™ glitter gel, a clear Sparkle or two, or a touch of silver from the metallics marker! Your heartfelt messages will bedazzle your loved ones.



The chalk marker and 12" × 12" chalkboard sheet are a perfect pair for creating a unique project. Journal and embellish your memories with the quaint look of a chalkboard—minus the dust—and a lot of freehand fun, perfect to display in your albums or on your walls!
 


If you haven’t had a chance to scrapbook your Halloween photos yet, here’s a great idea for a spooky page. The Haunted assortment with its cute skull brads, spider badge buttons, and more, is the perfect go-to for scary Halloween memories. It also coordinates nicely with the Moonlight paper packet and Moonlight Complements Dimensional Elements.



Tell your story with papers and accents that complement your unique tale. The Memo assortment’s little note tags are great for embellishing and journaling all in one, and the tiny epoxy numbers mimic old typewriter keys. Pair the Memo assortment with our Scholastic paper packet and My Stickease^® assortment for your school-themed memories and more!



This elegant layout is tied together by antique elements from the Brocade assortment, Avonlea Complements canvas shapes, and the beautiful Avonlea papers. Add a timeless quality to your memories with graceful keys, broaches, and buttons from the Brocade assortment. Whatever your project, embellishing will bring your artwork to life.

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I Want You! to be my next Guest Artist!

How would you like to get some FREE Close To My Heart products from the new Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book?  How you ask?  Become one of my Guest Artists.

Here's the details of the Guest Artist program.

1. If you would like a chance to be a guest artist, please send me a link to artwork on your blog, or, if you have no blog, email me pictures of some of your art. Put Guest Artist in your subject line.
2. On the first of every month, I will choose the guest artist for that month.
3. Upon choosing the artists, I will send you one of Close To My Heart's Workshop on the Go kits. You will need to create the featured layout in the kit (you may jazz it up or put your own spin on it). Then, with all the products left over in the kit, you'll make as many items as you can. You may choose to do another two page layout and some cards, or a one page layout & cards, only cards, or choose something of your own to alter.You will have until the 20th of the month to get all of this done :)
4. When you finish creating, you will send me photos of everything you've created so that I can post them on my blog. If you have a blog, you'll also post them there.
5. You'll get high praise and recognition on my blog.

Does this sound like something you'd like to do? If so, send me your blog link or photos of your artwork.

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Whoo's Your Valentine?

It's not even Christmas yet, but CTMH is thinking Valentine's Day.  How cute are these?

Celebrate National Papercrafting Month with these cute candy holders. This cute kit, which retails for $40, can be yours for only $10 with a $35 order.  These are available from  December 13 through January 31, 2013.

This kit includes:

• 12 Die-Cut boxes (3 each of 4 colors: Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby, White Daisy
• 3 12x12 card stock sheets (Blush, Hollyhock and White Daisy
• 1 sheet Silver Glitter Paper - New product for Spring/Summer 2013!
• 12 Treat Tubes with Lids - New product for Spring/Summer 2012!
• 1 My Acrylix® Whoo's Your Valentine Stamp Set (D size)

Visit my website to see all the cute CTMH products.  Be sure to check out the "While Supplies Last" category for card stock at $2.50 and $3.00 and much more.  Check often, new items are added frequently.

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Stamp of the Month

How pretty is this stamp set?!  I absolutely love it.  It can be yours for only $5 with a $50 purchase, or you may purchase it outright for $17.95.

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Pre-Order your Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book

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