Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Summer Fun with Studio J


Guess how long it took me to create this layout! Ah, come on...take a guess! LOL! All of 5 minutes after I decided what photos to use. Do you find that it takes you longer to decide on what pictures you want to scrap than it actually takes to put the page together? No? Well, that may be because you're not using Studio J. It only takes a few moments to put together great looking pages that look like you've spent hours. Be sure to try Studio J out this month and order your free JPG file. You can post your layout to your Facebook page, email it to Grandma and Grandpa, or print it out at your favorite photo store. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Newsprint Rub-Ons

Have you ordered these yet? If you've used them, please send me a picture to post! Here's a video that will give you some ideas!



You can find the Newsprint Rub-ons HERE.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Studio J Mediterranean Cruise Layout

I've really enjoyed using Studio J to quickly do some of our layouts. While we have a ton (and I do mean a ton) of traditional layouts already done, it's fun to be able to create a layout in just a few moments, rather than a few hours. LOL! My Cruisin' Buddy and I take forever doing traditional layouts, but that's usually because we can't decide what pictures to use. Then, of course, it takes a while to decide on the layout itself.

Stop by Studio J any time in June and create a layout. Then order your FREE Studio J JPG file. I think you'll see just how quickly you get your pages created.

Not a traditional scrapper? Have fun playing in Studio J and you'll see how easy it is to create some cute birthday/holiday gifts!

Thursday, June 9, 2011

May Imagine Club projects



For May we used CTMH's X7137B Lucky My Reflections Kit. The top layout is Up the Tempo, but I changed the angle of the photos on the left page. In addition on the same page, we used Z1377 Kraft Color Ready Borders. The cute chipboards are from Z1356 Lucky Level 2 Assortment. I had a lot of fun creating these layouts!

If you have any questions about the Imagine Club, please don't hesitate to email me.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Build a Business Online with Studio J

Do you love the look of scrapbook pages, but you don't have time to pull out all the papers and goodies that it takes to create a traditional layout? Are you looking for a way to put some extra money into the family coffers?

Turn your love of online scrapbooking into a profitable business that works for you-combining your love of scrapbooking with real income, from home. It's Studio J, Close To My Heart's online scrapbooking software that helps users create beautiful, custom-printed two -page layouts in just minutes.

Here's why Studio J makes great business sense:
  • It's unique. Studio J builds on Close To My Heart's best-selling paper kits and patterns beloved by generations of scrapbookers, so demand is built in.
  • It's hot. Digital scrapbooking is exploding. With Studio J, you can offer free software that's easy to use, unlike so many other programs.
  • It's profitable. As a Consultant, you'll receive training, resources, and support to be successful-plus commissions starting at 22% on every order. Your start-up investment is minimal. Because Studio J is entirely online, you can sell, build a team, and generate ongoing revenues even with limited time and money.
Now is the best time to join Close To My Heart as an Independent Consultant! You can choose a free one year membership to Studio J as part of your new consultant kit. With that membership, you'll have "members only" papers and layouts. And, with Close To My Heart giving a free JPG layout this month, what a great time to launch your digital scrapbooking business!

Looking for more information on Studio J? Simply click the Studio J link above. Would you like to chat with me? Email me and we can chat!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Krafty, Kool and Kolorful

Have you seen the new Clost To My Heart Kraft Color Ready Borders? They're in the new Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book. Available in the Miracle Workshop kit or separately. Simply ink them to match your project, peel off the back and stick to your new creation.Watch this video for some tips.



Would you like to order a set? Visit my MyCTMH website to place your order.

#G1023 Miracle Workshop Kit – $29.95
- (includes the Kraft Ready-Color Borders along with everything you need to complete a full workshop!)
Or…purchase this item separately…
#Z1377 Kraft Ready-Color Borders – $5.95

Friday, June 3, 2011

You & Me: Stronger Together


We've all been seeing the devastating weather across the US over the last few weeks. Close To My Heart wants to lend it's support to all of those who have suffered from the devastation. CTMH is bringing back the You & Me kit and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross 2011 Floods and Tornadoes relief operations. During the month of June, order a You & Me kit for only $15 (a retail value of $34.95), and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross 2011 Floods and Tornadoes relief operations. Simply use item number CC1012B to place your order for this sensational kit and help those in need at the same time. The You & Me: Stronger Together campaign will continue until June 30 at 11:59 pm (MDT) or while supplies last.

You may order directly through me, or order it from my MyCTMH website. While you're at my website, be sure to check out the "While Supplies Last". You'll lots of discounted products there.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Introducing Studio J

Have you tried Studio J yet? Don't know what Studio J is?

It's Close To My Heart's online design software, Studio J, helps you create two page layouts, faster, simpler, and easier-saving you time and money!

You'll love your Studio J layouts, perfect for your cherished albums.
Here's why:

  • Every layout is custom printed using the highest quality photo processing paper and technology. Your layouts will last a lifetime!
  • Choose from dozens of themed kits to suit any event or occasion, with coordinating embellishments, stickers, and fonts to customize your look.
  • Select just the right pattern, acomodating from two to 15 photos per layout-great versatility.
  • The software is FREE! Create an account to start designing complete layouts in just minutes.

Watch this informative video about Studio J, and if you have any questions, please be sure to email me with them!




Now, are you ready to get a free Studio J layout?

During our Studio J® Free-for-All in June, we're giving everyone a FREE Studio J® JPG file—no purchase required! Simply log on to Studio J, create a layout, then order one JPG file of your layout during the checkout process. It's as easy as that! We're offering one free JPG file per customer account during June, so if you already have a Studio J or a MyCTMH® account you are ready to log on and start creating. If you don't have an account, no worries—simply log on and create an account and then order their free JPG file with no strings attached.

If you're looking for more information about Studio J and our Studio J memberships, be sure to visit my Studio J page here on my blog.

Be sure to check back on my blog as I'll be posting more Studio J "tidbits" through out the month. You sure can't go wrong with this offer!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Last Day to Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month! Great Products and HALF PRICE Consultant Kit!!

Today is the last day to take advantage of the National Scrapbooking month promotion. This beautiful kit is yours today for only $15 with a $50 purchase.

Or, you can join my team for only $64.50 (half price!) through today and receive the kit for free!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me!






Close To My Heart is celebrating National Scrapbooking Month in May with a fabulous promotion! During May, when you…



  • Place a minimum order of $50, you can grab an exclusive You & Me Scrapbooking Kit for just $15! That's more than half off the retail value of the kit! You can also purchase the kit outright for $34.95 with or without a minimum purchase. It’s a charming kit that you are sure to love. It features two fully embellished layouts, each with their own unique personality, a D-size stamp set, and an instruction guide to step you through the creation process.

  • As part of our promotion, we’re also offering new Consultants who join Close To My Heart in May 50% off the base price of the New Consultant Kit PLUS a free You & Me Scrapbooking Kit valued at $34.95!

    Join the National Scrapbooking Month celebration by getting the exclusive You & Me scrapbooking kit FREE* and your New Consultant Kit at 50% off when you sign up in May!

    With this wonderful kit, you can make two fully embellished two-page layouts using the included instructions, papers, D-size stamp set, and accessories. The You & Me scrapbooking kit includes:

1 – My Acrylix® You & Me Stamp Set
1 – 12” × 12” Colonial White Cardstock
6 – 12” × 12” B&T Duos® Papers
1 – 6” × 9” You & Me Irresistibles™ Chipboard Die-Cut Sheet
1 Yard – Chocolate Stripe Ribbon
1 Package – Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems
1 – Instruction Guide

Join the Inky Fingers Gang!

Watch video below to see what you can do with this kit.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Resist Embossing

Check out this video! I love this technique.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

New Page!

I'm slowly expanding my blog. Seems there's never enough time to do everything I'd like to get done. As my mom used to say, "If I live to be 100, I'll still never do everything that I want to". Boy...do I agree with her! Another thing she used to say was "the days and weeks just fly by". As a child, I never understood that one. Remember how long the summers seemed and we wanted to get back to school to see all of our friends. Mom would say "Just wait unti you get older and you'll know what I mean". Well, I'm older and I sure know what she meant! Seems like I no sooner get up in the morning and it's time to go back to bed. Have you noticed on Fridays that it seems like it was just Sunday. LOL!!
Anyway, I've expanded my blog with some pages. I just put a new page with my Kits of the Month. Be sure to look above for the links to the pages.
Well, time to go out and plant some more flowers and weed some beds. Finally it's nice here! I planted all day yesterday and by the time I finished, I wasn't sure if I would ever stand upright again. LOL! Thankfully, I am straight up again today. LOL!!
Have a wonderful Memorial Weekend and take time to hang your flag and thank our military.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Lots of Discounted CTMH Products on my Website

Lots of great discounted products available via my MyCTMH website. Below is just a sampling of the great deals!


While Supplies Last Associated Elements & Accessories

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Quantity:
DESIGNER RIBBON ROUNDS™ COLLECTIONS

$5.95 $4.00 33 % offZ1127

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WHITE DAISY CROCHET FLOWERS

$12.95 $4.00 69 % offBULK147

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DIMENSIONAL ELEMENTS IN COLOR—ADVENTURE

$3.50 $2.00 43 % offZ1158

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BELLA LEVEL 2 MY STICKEASE® ASSORTMENT

$4.95 $1.00 80 % offX7114C

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PRETTY PINS

$3.95 $2.00 49 % offZ1148

There's many more at ridiculously low prices! Items marked as much as 80% off! Crazy! At these prices, they won't last long. Visit my website at http://suzastampin.myctmh.com
click the Shop Online link and look for the "while supplies last" link.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Our Mediterranean Cruise layout

My Cruisin' Buddy and I are still working on our album from our Mediterranean Cruise in 2008. I'm not sure we'll ever actually finish and album, or two, or three....LOL!....as every time we go through our pictures we find more that we want to scrap. So, in order to quickly do some scrapping, we've been using Studio J also. These layouts look like real paper layouts unless you actually take them out of the page protectors to look. Here's another one we did recently.



We're still using the retired Vintage Travel My Reflections kit. Glad it's still available via Studio J as I don't think we bought enough actual paper kits to do all of our album(s). LOL!

Monday, May 23, 2011

Designer Ribbon - Pink Collection

I love anything pink!! As a kid, my favorite colors were purple, pink and blue. They still are! LOL! I love this new pink ribbon collection from Close To My Heart. Learn to create a pink accent for your cards and a lovely brooch for your sweater or jacket with our pink Designer Ribbon. The project ideas in this video will delight you!



If you'd like to order this ribbon collection, you may find it on my MyCTMH website.

Z1384 Designer Pink Ribbon Collection - $7.95