CTMH Retired List!

Holy Smokes!!  Lots of CTMH products retiring this time!  The list is just out now and many items will sell out quickly!  If there's anything on your must have list, don't delay as they'll be gone in a heartbeat.

Click Here for Retired List

To place an order, visit my website to order or email me.

Don't forget my June specials!

Due to the fast sell out of the Mini Banners, CTMH is now substituting  the Z1739  Milk Carton for every $25 in stamps that you purchase.  This is also a "While Supplies Last" offer and there is a very limited quantity.  So, if you'd like to take advantage of this offer, it's best to do it quickly.  My specials below are will be in effect from today, June 17th through June 30th.

• Place an order of $25 or more and (any products), receive one of the Monogram stamps.  No limits.  You must email me with your choice of Monogram stamps.
• Place an order of $50 or more and receive the June Stamp of the Month for only $5!  If you spend $100, you can choose two Stamps of the Month for $5 each.  PLUS, when you spend $50, you will receive a FREE ink pad from me.  You must email me with your choice of ink pad.  You must click the Join button for the Freebie Friday Party as pictured above.
•  Place an order of $100 or more and you will receive a FREE My Reflections Kit®.  You must email me with your choice of My Reflections Kit®
•  Place an order for $150 or more, you will receive $25 in Hostess Rewards plus any Workshop on the Go® Kit from me.  Yes, you can even choose $39.95 Workshop on the Go® Kit.  You MUST EMAIL ME your order when placing an order of $150 or more to receive hostess rewards.  You can also choose 3 Stamps of the Month for $5 each. 

In order to get these specials, you will need to click the "Join" button on my website.

These specials are good through June 30th and only through Suzastampin.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me.

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I keep forgetting to post the rest of the Eiffel Tower calendar pages.  So, here's another one :)

 If you have not been following the Eiffel Tower calendar pics, here's the info.  My Cruisin' Buddy and I went to Paris before we boarded the cruise ship in Barcelona for our Mediterranean cruise.  My Cruisin' Buddy absolutely loves the Eiffel Tower, so for Christmas I created twelve pages in CTMH's Studio J®.

Then I took those pages to Snapfish and created the calendar.  I used the 12x12 one photo layout. They often have specials on the calendars.  When I did mine, they were Buy 1 Get 2 FREE!  They make a great gift!!

Eiffel Tower Calendar

Here's another page from the Eiffel Tower calendar that I made for my Cruisin' Buddy.

The layout was created in CTMH's Studio J® software using the retired paper packet called La Belle Vie.  While the paper packet is retired, you can still find it in Studio J® including all of the My Stickease® that I used on all the pages.  If you'd like to see the other pages done, you'll find them via the Search feature here on my blog.

To create the calendar, I first created my pages in Studio J®.  Then I took them to Snapfish.  I choose the 12x12 calendar option and dropped one page of the double page layouts into each of the picture spots. I used the Simply Elegant.  It only has one color (black) for the background, so everything looks great with it.  At Snapfish now, you can choose the calendar to start on January 2014, so, this would be a fabulous time to start working on your calendar.  When I ordered mine, they were buy 1 calendar, get 2 calendars free!  So, be watching for another coupon special, then, since you have your calendar all created, you only need to order when they have a special.

Have a wonderful Thursday!!

Eiffel Tower Calendar

Happy Friday!!!  What a beautiful day it is here in upstate NY!  The sun is shining and I have a bunch of outside things to do today.  I can't wait to get out there and start them.  Here's another page I did for the Eiffel Tower calendar for my Cruisin' Buddy.

The layout was created in Studio J® and then I uploaded the pages to Snapfish and had a 12x12 calendar created. When the year is over, the pages will go in our scrapbooks.  The papers used are La Belle Vie.  Sadly, La Belle Vie is no longer available in paper form, but it lives on in Studio J®

Have a wonderful  day, everybody!

Eiffel Tower Calendar

Here's another page from the Eiffel Tower calendar that I made for my Paris loving Cruisin' Buddy.  The calendar was created in Close To My Heart's Studio J® digital program and then the purchased layouts were uploaded to Snapfish to create a 12x12 calendar.  At the time, Snapfish was having a special, Buy 1 calendar and get 2 free.  So, if this is something you may want to do, just keep checking Snapfish to see if they have an offer going.

Some day we will get back there and spend more than one day and see everything!  It's on our Bucket List.

Have a great weekend, everybody!

Eiffel Tower Calendar

Here's another page from the Eiffel Tower calendar that I made for my Cruisin' Buddy.

I used the La Belle Vie papers in CTMH's Studio J® digital program. This gorgeous Parisian paper is only available through Studio J as it's been retired. It only takes 6 layouts as the JPEGs come through with each page being a separate file.  Then I uploaded them to Snapfish when they had their Buy 1 Calendar, get 2 Free.  And, it just so happens that Snapfish is having that same special right now through March 17.  Simply add the code CALMAR13.  I've done this twice and it's such a bargain! You'll want to use the Simply Elegant back ground as you can slide the JPEG in to where it shows just one picture.  At Snapfish you have the opportunity to order 12x12 calendars.  I didn't find that option available on some of the other printing sites.
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In order to allow even more time for you to create and purchase Studio J^® layouts at the wonderful $5 per layout price, this offer has been extended. Now through March 15, 2013, all Studio J layouts will be $5!* That’s $1.95 savings per each two-page layout!

It’s the perfect time to get clicking with ready-made Express Collections or customize layouts with embellishments, My Stickease^® accents, and unique papers and color combinations of your own. If you’ve never tried Studio J before, what are you waiting for? You’ve taken the photos. Now keep the memories!

*Shipping/handling applies. Studio J credits must be redeemed before this promotion can be applied. Offer valid February 1–March 15, 2013.

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Jump for Joy


During the month of March, hostesses “jump” to the next level of Hostess Rewards when a Gathering reaches $250 or more!* More discounts and free product for hostesses. Now that’s a reason to jump for joy!

*Shipping/handling and tax applies. Only Gatherings with a total of $250 or more will qualify for the jump in Hostess Rewards or Hostess Rewards Plus! Qualifying hostesses will receive Hostess Rewards from one level only—the level that is one higher than their sales total. Offer valid March 1–31, 2013.

View Rewards 

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 FREE Workshop on the Go Kit
How would you like to get a free Workshop on the Go kit?  How, you ask?  Simply purchase any five (5) Workshops on the Go in one order and you'll get the sixth one FREE!  Plus, receive $25 in free Hostess Rewards.  That's $54.95 in Free products!  Don't forget, you can also get the Stamp of the Month for only $5 with your order.  In order to take advantage of this special, you must email your order to me.   Do not place the order from my website as you won't be able to enter the free items there.

Visit my website to see all of the Workshops on the Go that are available.  This offer is good March 1-March 31 and only available through Suzastampin.

Another Magic Club Layout

Here's the other layout we created in our January Magic Club.  It used Close To My Heart's La Belle Vie paper packet.  Sadly, it is retired.

The flowers were cut using the CTMH Cricut® cartridge Art Philosophy.  The scroll came from the CTMH Artiste Cricut® cartridge.

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.

Eiffel Tower Calendar

Here's another page from the Eiffel Tower calendar I created for my Cruisin' Buddy. Man...we had so much fun on that trip! It truly was a trip of a lifetime!

The 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®.

Eiffel Tower Calendar

My Cruisin' Buddy loved her Eiffel Tower calendar!  I knew she would!  :)  For those just stopping by for the first time, I've been creating calendars using Close To My Heart's Studio J®.  Studio J® is a digital program that one can use for  scrapbooking or you can use it to create digitally a layout, then recreate it using your own paper.  After creating the pages, I purchase the JPGs for only $2.95 per double page layout.  I used Snapfish to create my calendar as they have the option of a 12x12 calendar.  After we finish using each calendar, we can cut the holes off and slide them right into a scrapbook.  Last year I did one with each page featuring one place my Buddy and I visited while on our cruise.  Just the other day when I took it down, I cut off the holes and slid it right into a spot in my album.  I was even able to use the same papers to digitally scrapbook the pages as I had started my traditional album with.  That's one of the things I love about Studio J...when the actual paper retires from CTMH, it's still available on Studio J®.

It just so happens that Snapfish is having another calendar special.  Go to Snapfish and when you order your calendar use code 40CALENDARS for a 40% discount.  I'm not affiliated with Snapfish...just a happy customer :)

If you'd like to see all the papers included in the paper version of La Belle Vie, just click here.  Such pretty paper!

Have a wonderful day!  The sun is shining and who could ask for anything more?!

Eiffel Tower Calendar

I received my calendars from Snapfish the other day and I love how they came out! I know my buddy is just going to love this one.  It looks like Snapfish has a new offer going.  50% off their bestsellers.  Use the code HOLIDAYBEST and it expires on 12/9.

Here's another page from the calendar.

It was created digitally with Studio J and the La Belle Vie papers. 

Eiffel Tower Calendar

As I've posted before, my Cruisin' Buddy absolutely LOVES the Eiffel Tower. :)  This is the theme of one of my Christmas presents to her this year. Last year I created a calendar using pages I scrapbooked in CTMH's Studio J®.  It was a huge hit and so much fun to look at all the places we had visited.  I finished creating the pages of the Eiffel Tower calendar over the weekend.  Studio J® creates double page layouts, so I just split the double page layouts into one page for each of the twelve months of the year.  When you order the JPGs from CTMH, each page comes as it's own JPG. Snapfish is having their Buy One, Get Two Free calendar sale again.  Once you've created your calendars, simply enter STARCALS in the box when you're checking out.  It came out to less than $40 for 3 calendars.  Can't beat that!

Here's the January layout.

I used the pretty La Belle Vie papers to create the pages.  These papers are so pretty!!  All of these layouts are 12 x 12 so that we can slide the pages in our scrapbooks when the year is over.

Have a wonderful Thursday, everybody!  I'm off to sew three rag quilts.  I'll post pictures when they are finished.

La Tour Eiffel

My Cruisin' Buddy loves the Eiffel Tower.  I've been busy collecting Eiffel Tower pictures on Pinterest as I plan to create another calendar as part of her Christmas present.  I created a calendar for her last year using lots of pictures from all of the places we visited.  She loved it!  So, this year I'm going to do another with just Eiffel Tower pictures.

Here's a quick layout I created today using some of the Eiffel Tower photos and the La Belle Vie papers from CTMH.  It's so easy to come up with a quick layout using Studio J®.

In October, when one purchases nine Studio J® layouts, they get the 10th one FREE!  In this special promotion, you will receive a free custom-printed layout when you buy 9 custom-printed Studio J® layouts. To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. Up to 4 free layouts! It’s a great time to use any Member Bonus layouts you may have. If you haven’t tried Studio J® yet, now is the time to start!  For more information, view the flyer.

Have you checked out the October Stamp of the Month?  This is a great stamp set for your holiday cards.

See the red lines around the designs?  That indicates that the CTMH Cricut® Artiste cartridge has those shapes on it.  And, on your acrylic carrier sheet, it tells what size to cut the shapes in order to match the stamp.  How cool is that?

Stamp a Stack Cards

Happy Monday!!  Things have been busy here and I didn't get a chance to post anything since last Wednesday!  I've been busy creating for the upcoming months of clubs.  I've been on a roll :)

Here are the cards that we created for our August Stamp a Stack Club.

They were created using CTMH's D1528 Jardin stamp set.  The ones with the pink and black were created using the new X7158B La Belle Vie papers.  The others were created using a retired paper pack.  The Eiffel Tower on the one card was created using the CTMH Cricut® Artiste cartridge.  I love the La Belle Vie papers, but it sure was hard creating the cards as I didn't want to cover up the pretty paper.  LOL!!

Would you like to join the Stamp a Stack Club?  It's only $27 a month and you will receive the stamp set used, papers and embellishments, plus instructions.  Whether you live across the country or right next door, you can do this club. Please email me if you'd like more information.

I'm off to cut and sew a raincoat for the American Girl doll.  Have a great day, everybody!

Freebie Friday is Back!

I'm getting back into the groove!  It's Freebie Friday!  As some of you know, before my Cruisin' Buddy and I boarded the ship in Barcelona, we made a two day stop in London.  We toured London the first day, then took the Eurostar to Paris for the second day before heading off to Barcelona.  Needless to say, you can only get a small glimpse of Paris in a day, so, she and I plan to return some day.  We have no idea when, but we will!  As you can expect, we love anything Paris related (and there seems to be so much out there these days), so today I'm giving you the chance to win the La Belle Vie Close To My Heart paper pack.



What do you have to do for your chance to win?  Easy!  Just tell me where your fantasy dream vacation spot would be.  Next Friday I will draw the winner!



Don't forget... The Great Cricut© Giveaway!   When I have 50 followers for my blog, I'll give away the CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut© cartridge.

And...when I have 100 followers, I'll give away the CTMH Artiste Cricut© cartridge.

So, tell your friends!!  I can't wait to give these cartridges way!