November Stamp of The Month - A Little Thanks! D1444

This month's stamp of the month will give you a great start on crafting all of the Thank You cards you will need after Christmas and the other winter holidays!  Order $100 and you will receive this stamp set for FREE!  AND You will qualify for the "A Little More Thanks" November promo and you can pick out your choice of an A-D sized stamp set for FREE.  But it only get's better.  If you purchase through me, I will throw in your choice of Mini-Medley Accent pack or Foundry Metal Accent pack for free as well.  Don't miss out, this great deal ends on November 31, 2010.

30 Christmas Card Workshop - December 1, 2010

Get a jump start on your Christmas Cards at my 30 Christmas Card workshop on December 1, 2010 from 10:00AM until 1:30PM.  We will create 5 each of these 6 cards.  Everything is precut and ready to stamp and assemble.  All you need to bring is your adhesive and scissors.  I will have Tombo and Tombo refills available the day of the workshop.  

I will have 10 spots available for the Wednesday morning workshop.  RSVP and payment must be made by November 22, 2010.  

Mix & Mingle Album for Home Decor!

The new Mix and Mingle album is great for more than just photos!  This album makes a great display for home decor!  Using the Olivia Level 2 paper packet, dimensional elements chipboard letters and some ink, you can make this in no time! 

To create this project you will need the following supplies:

Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet (X7128B)
Mix and Mingle Album (Z1334)
Dimensional Elements Monograms (for each letter)
Desert Sand Ink Pad (Z2118)
Sponge Daubers (Z726)
Finishing Files (Z1091)
Sanding Kit (Z1294)
Bonding Memories Glue (1512)
Microtip Scissors (Z534)
Glue Dots (1772)

Have you seen the Olivia Paper kit yet?

I love love love this time of year.  Of course it's still in the 80s with the occasional 90s here right now.  Soon it will start to actually feel like fall or so we can only hope.  My kids are anxiously anticipating the trick or treating this weekend.  I love the colors and, of course, the opportunity to put up a different set of decorations in the house.  We had a great time at the pumpkin patch last weekend.  It also gave me another reason to crack into my Olivia Level 2 paper packet.  The papers are gorgeous and I may need more packets just for myself.  The colors and designs are truly some of the best I have ever seen for the fall season.  

To make these projects you will need the following supplies:

Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet (X7128B)

Olive & New England Ivy Card Stock

Cocoa 3/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (Z1100)

Rustic Alphabet (E1002)

Lots of Dots Cardstock Alphabet Stickers (Z1261)

Sunset (Z2191) & Desert Sand (Z2118) Ink pads

Sponge Daubers (Z726)

Microtip Scissors (Z534)

Black Marker (Z2303)

Adhesive

Glue Dots (1772)

Pumpkin Die (quickutz shown)

Christmas Card Workshop Preview - Snow Flurries Card

The Christmas season is coming up fast.  Get a jump on your holiday cards this year and join me for a 30  Christmas Card Workshop!  Details are coming soon.  This card is a sneak peak at one of the six cards that we will make at the workshop.

To make this card, you can join me at the workshop or use the following supplies:

Snow Flurries Stamp Set (D1384)

Pacifica, Crystal Blue and White Daisy card stock

Crystal Blue and Pacifica Ink pads (Z2117 & Z2192)

Versamark Ink Pad (Z891)

Silver Pearl Embossing Powder (Z678)

Craft Tray (1764)

Craft Heater (Z555)

3/8" White Daisy Organdy Ribbon (Z209)

Sponge (Z697)

Light Blue Chalk 

Quick & Easy First Day of School Layout - You Rock

The You Rock paper packet is so versatile!  The papers in this kit are gorgeous.  This simple layout took only 15 minutes to put together.  

To create this project you will need the following supplies:

You Rock Level 2 Paper Packet (X7122B)

Color Ready Alphabet - Oxford (X5749)

Across the Board Rub Ons (Z1231)

Smokey Plum Ink Pad (Z2147)

Olive Ink Pad (Z2137)

Sponge Daubers (Z726)

Comments stamp set (D1359)

notebook edge punch

Hooligans Halloween Layout

My kids talked me into putting up our Halloween decorations yesterday. Most of my neighbors had already done so and they wanted to get ours out, too.  It reminded me that I needed to get crafting on my Halloween pictures and favors.  First on my list was last year's trick or treat photos.

Based on the "Crystal Ball" layout pattern in the new Magic Template and Design Book this layout turned out to take only a few minutes to complete.  The new Magic book has 35 gorgeous layout patterns with interactive design features with instructions.  Like the other How To Programs from Close To My Heart, it's faster, simpler and easy!

To create this layout you will need the following supplies:

Design Book (9034)

Hooligans Level 2 Paper Packet (X7129B)

Hooligans Level 2 My Stickease Assortment (X7129C)

Sunset Mini-Medley Collection (Z1338)

Pear Mini-Medley Collection (Z1339)

StazOn Black Ink Pad (Z888)

Calendar Stamp Set (C1191) RETIRED

Acrylic Block

Adhesive

Paper Trimmer

Thanksgiving Layout Workshop

On November 4, 2010 at 7:00PM, I will be hosting a Thanksgiving / Fall Workshop.  Using the Olivia kit from the Fall/Winter Idea book, you will assemble this layout and a fall themed card.  The cost of the workshop is $15 or FREE with a $30 catalog purchase.  The layout will be precut and ready to assemble.  You will need to bring your scissors and adhesive.  This workshop involves some stamping and cutting.

There are 10 spots available for this workshop.  RSVP to me before October 28, 2010.

October Stamp of The Month - Share The Magic

The October Stamp of The Month is: Share The Magic D1443

Get a jump start on your Christmas crafting with this super cute stamp set.  You can earn it free or at big discounts. CLICK HERE to view it on my consultant site.

My Creations Cube - Teacher Door Prize

My children's elementary school's theme / mascot is a "Flyer" or an airplane.  The retired Rough & Tumble kits match the school colors perfectly as well.  Using the My Creations Cube I created a treat box with the school's name and theme for a teacher's luncheon door prize.  

TIP:  When trying to stitch the corners together using a thick or multi-strand fiber, you can use a long twist tie from your trash bags.  Strip half of the paper off of the wire, fold the wire over in half and push it through the pierced hole.  Thread the fiber through the loop of the wire made by the bend and pull it back through the hole.  It will save you a lot of time and frustration.  

To create this project you will need the following supplies:

My Creations Cube (z1152) 

Spring Harmony Brad Assortment (Z1212)

White Hemp (Z281)

(4) assorted colors of card stock  (shown with outdoor denim, sunkiss yellow, cranberry and garden green retired)

In The Month of August Stamp Set (C1418)

Black Ink Pad (Z2105)

Level 2 My Stickease Assortment (Retired Kit Rough & Tumble shown)

Piercing Tool Kit (Z1114)

Adhesive

If you would like more information on purchasing the Rough & Tumble MyStickease Assortment shown, please contact me through my consultant site as I have a few sets remaining in stock.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW MY SITE

September Stamp of the Month - Thriller

The September Stamp of the Month is all about halloween!  This stamp set is a must have for every collection.  It is only available for the month of September.

Sneak Peak! Winter Catalog Halloween Kits

The Fall/Winter Idea Book from Close To My Heart is amazing! In addition to the new colors, there are tons of new products and the paper packets and stamp sets are gorgeous.   This sneak peak is of the new Hooligans Halloween themed supplies.  In addiction to the Level 1 and 2 paper packets and My Stickease you can see some super cute new My Acrylix Stamp Sets.  How about the felt hooligan self adhesive 3-D embellishments?  Did you notice the colored sparkles?  Also pictured are the new faux-leather 12x12 albums.

The new catalog is FREE for anyone who places an order!  If you would like to see some of the new products in person, contact me anytime.

Upcoming Summer Color Family Changes!

Close To My Heart cooperate announced at convention last month that we are getting new colors!  This also means colors are now retiring.  Both Summer Carnival and Summer Celebration will be affected.

The new colors are:

Cotton Candy
Gypsy
Sunset
Pacifica
Smoothie
Sky
Lagoon
Pear

The retiring colors are:
Bubblegum
Citrus Leaf
Clover Meadow
Watermelon
Ocean
Hydrangea
Star Spangled Blue
Orange

Be sure to stock on the card stocks and inks if any of the retiring colors are your favorites!

Retiring Product List - 2010

Close To My Heart Corporate has announced the 2010 retiring product list.  If you would like to receive a copy of the PDF that contains the list of products that are to be retired as of December 31, 2010, you can contact me through my consultant site: CLICK HERE.  I will email you the list when I receive the request.

Moon Doggie Summer Themed 6 Page Workshop

Wondering what you are going to do with all of your summer fun photos? Did you get some great beach, vacation or pool photos and need to get them scraped?

I will be hosting a 6 page workshop featuring the Close To My Heart Moon Doggie Paper Kit. Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 7:00PM. The workshop is $35 and must be prepaid by August 5.

From this workshop you will complete three different 2-page layouts. The pages will be precut and ready to assemble. You will need to bring your own scissors and adhesive.

Your workshop fee covers includes a Level 2 Moon Doggie Paper Packet, a Level 2 Moon Doggie Stickease, a Journey Journaling Spots kit and coordinating embellishments. You will go home with not only the finished layouts, but the remaining paper from your Moon Doggie Level 2 paper packet, the unused Moon Doggie Level 2 My Stickease and the remaining Journey Journaling Spots.

When you invite a friend whom I have not met and they prepay for the workshop, you will receive a goodie bag of Close To My Heart products as my thank you!

Remember you must register and prepay for the workshop before August 5!

July's Stamp of the Month - Happy Forever

July's stamp of month is too cute for words!  You can earn it at a discount or even free!  Contact me anytime to place an order or check it out on my consultant site by CLICKING HERE.

What came in my $60.00 goodie box

Magic Moments Constant Campaign Kit (a $50 value!)
Organdy Ribbon Rounds Spring Blossom
Organdy Ribbon Rounds Spring Harmony
mini Sunflower ink pad
Take Flight Stamp Set D1234
The Best Way Stamp Set C1037
Friendship Patch Stamp Set D1314
Color Ready Alphabet - Bold x5750
It's Your Day Card Kit x8622
packet of various colors of 12x12 card stock sheets and textured card stock die cut shapes

WAY more than I expected in value for the money!

Final Goodie Box!! Today for $125 you get over $300 in products.

This is the last one!  Don't miss out on a savings of almost 60%

Click Here To View The Goodie Box On My Consultant Site

Yeah! Another $40 goodie box day!

It's another goodie box day.  Order one from my site today and I will add on my own FREE goodie bag of Close To My Heart products as a special thank you bonus!

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE DEAL ON MY CONSULTANT SITE

Today is another $60 Goodie Box Day!

Today I received another $40 goodie box. What did I get?
My Pages Talk Voice Recorder Z1132
Dimensional Elements - Basic Shapes Z1044
15 Pack of assorted colored cardstock
Summertime Stamp Set D1218
Chillin' Stamp Set D1228
Mini Sunflower Distressing Ink
Flexi labels Z1150
Pretty Pins Z1148
Clear Inspirations Buttons Z1038
Foam Die-Cuts Numbers Z1162
Badge Buttons Z1159
Clear Shapes Variety Pack W619

Click Here To Order or View The Goodie Box On My Site
Everyone who orders a goodie box from my consultant website today (June 24, 2010) will receive a goodie bag of Close To My Heart products for FREE!

Here is what I found in my first 3 goodie boxes!

Do you want to know what AMAZING deals of both NEW and retired products you will find the goodie boxes?  The deals are better than I could have imagined!  Check out the first 3 boxes contents below.  Remember, each box will be a bit different.



My $80 box contained the following:

12x12 paper organizer 3 pack Z334

Perfect Day Level 1 Scrapbooking Kit Z7100A

Perfect Day Level 2 Paper Packet Z7100B

Mixed pack of 15 assorted cardstock sheets

3x3 Jute Mini Album Z1165

Believe Clear Ribbon Slides Z1015

Neutral Assortment Embroidery Floss Assortment Z1096

Foundry Metal Tabs Z1161

Designer Brads Colonial White Z1274

Hollyhock mini distressing Ink

Door hangers with Pouch X143

Book smart Dimensional Elements

Around The Holidays Card Kit Z8623

Bits & Pieces Card Kit X8624

Primavera Rub-ons Z1265

Love Letters Rub-ons Z1098

About Me Journaling Prompts  X5746

Atomic Caps Stamp Set B1175

Atomic Lower Case Stamp Set A1070

From Me To You Stamp Set D1247

Simple Invites Stamp Set A1092

Tool Time Stamp Set C1314

My $40.00 box contained the following:

Rustic Flowers Stamp Set D1186

Halloween Parade Stamp Set D1167

15 Pack of Assorted Colored Cardstock

3/8" White Daisy Ribbon 12 yards Z1133

Mini Circle Album Z1017

Red & Pink Embroidery Floss Assortment Z1092

Blue & Purple Embroidery Floss Assortment Z1093

Green Embroidery Floss Assortment Z1904

Flower Shaped Metal Rimmed Tags Z1032

100 Bulk Pack Colonial White Brads

Spring Harmony Brad Assortment Z1212

Garden Green mini distressing Ink

My $60 box contained the following:

Believe in Me Stamp Set D1274

April Word Puzzle D1271

Adventure C1276

Nature's Ambience Rub-ons Z1097

Abundance My Stickease X7073C

Abundance Level 1 Scrapbooking Kit Z7073A

Simply Snapshots Boom Di Ada X8531

Simply Snapshots Sweet Pea  X8530

Dimensional Elements Perennials Z1139

Just Blooms  Summer Posies  Z822

Garden Green Mini Ink

15 assorted colors of textured card stock

June 16, 2010 - Another Goodie Box Day!

Today's goodie box is the best deal I've ever seen!  

$250 worth of product for $100!

$250.00    $100.00    60 % off

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE AND VIEW DETAILS

June 4, 2010 - Another Goodie Box Today $40

Today, June 4, is another day for the 50% off goodie boxes from Close To My Heart.  

Shop early, they do sell out!

Click Here to Shop My Consultant Site

June Stamp of The Month - Wonderful Friend

The June Stamp of The Month - Wonderful Friend - is perfect for Father's Day.  This set is great for making masculine cards, pages and albums.  It's a must have for any stamp collection.  You can purchase the stamp set directly from my consultant site full price, discounted based on your order for FREE if you purchase $100 or more in qualifying products!  

Visit my consultant site for more information!  

Click Here to View the Set on My Site

Goodie Boxes Are Back!

Jackpot June is all about deals!  

Today, June 2 and more random days in June, you can grab loaded Goodie Boxes at 50% or more off retail value! Save money on favorite scrapbooking and stamping supplies by grabbing a different deal each day in June. Deals include discounted shipping/handling, too! These special offers are available only on my consultant site.

Click here to view shop at my consultant site ....

Hit the jackpot and win free products OR grab loaded goodie boxes at 50% off or more. Enjoy two types of deal days in June!

On goodie box days... you can purchase one box filled with popular products at 50% or more off retail value! Each goodie box day will feature different surprise items, so you can score a wide variety of current and recently retired products. 

On jackpot days... 5 products will be offered for sale at discounted prices. One of the 5 products is the mystery jackpot item for that day, but we're not telling which- exciting, isn't it! If you happen to order the mystery jackpot item, we'll reward you with one or more FREE Close To My Heart products, with shipping included on the free items! If you purchase all 5 products, you're guaranteed to hit the jackpot! There's no purchase limit-if you order multiple secret jackpot items, we'll send you the same number of free items.

May Stamp Of The Month: Cherish the Moment (Set of 8)

The May stamp of the month:  Cherish the Moment (Set of 8) is a must have for every scrapbooker!  It is one of the best stamps of the month's ever!  It's only available in May, so be sure to get yours soon.  You can buy it outright, earn it at a discount or even free!

Shop today or contact me to place an order!

http://delores.myctmh.com

Summer 2010 Idea Books Are Available!

The Summer Idea Books are now here!  The new products are amazing.  Contact me anytime to get your copy today!

Studio J Digital Scrapbooking is now available!!!

Click Here to Check Out Studio J






Studio J, Close To My Heart's online digital scrapbooking software, is now available for everyone to create and scrap!

It's FREE to use. You only pay for the layouts you want to order!  No monthly fees, no sign up fees, no need to purchase fonts, images or other digital tid bits.  It's all there and free to use!  Studio J has tons of the amazing Close To My Heart paper packets to choose from.  Pick your layout based on style or number of photos.  You can use the pre-formatted suggestions or create your own!  Use the My Stickease that coordinated with the paper packets.  You can add buttons, ribbons and metal embellishments!

Contact me any time to find out more!

Miracle Kit Now Available - National Scrapbooking Month Special Kit

To celebrate National Scrapbooking Month (May), Close To My Heart has put together a wonderful scrapbooking kit called "Miracle".  This kit has all of the amazing products you would expect from Close To My Heart.  

Featured colors are Colonial White, Bamboo, Crystal Blue and Sweet Leaf.

To view the product flyer on my consultant website  CLICK HERE.

Included in the Miracle Kit:

(2) 12x12 B&T Duos paper (1 each of 2 patterns)

(2) Printed Die-Cut Shapes (1 each of 2 designs)

(5) 12x12 Colonial White Cardstock Sheets

(1) 12x12 Bamboo Cardstock Sheet

(1) 6" x 12" My Stickease Adhesive Cardstock Sticker Sheet

(1) 6" x 9" Irresistibles Chipboard Die-Cuts

(1) Colonial White Mini-Medly Accents Pack

(12") Colonial White Waxy Flax

(3) Memory Protectors Flip Flaps

(2) Quarter Sponges

I wanted to make sure it was noted that the Irresistibles Chipboard Die-Cuts are an amazing new product from Close To My Heart that are chipboard die cuts with a portion that resists ink for an amazing look!

You can earn this product free or at amazing discounts! CLICK HERE TO SHOP CLOSE TO MY HEART

Summer 2010 Idea Book Sneak Peak!

I took it upon myself to pick up a few of the new items in the new Summer 2010 idea book.  There are some amazing new products, some great new papers and Close To My Heart, as always, has made another amazing Summer catalog.

It's coming soon!  Let me know if you'd like yours!

Acrylic Baby Album - Veranda Papers

Is there a better reason to make an album than for a brand new baby?  I can't think of one.  My first nephew was born a few days ago and they chose a neutral color scheme of greens, browns and yellows.

Supplies need for this project:

My Creations Acrylic Mini Album (Z1117)

Veranda Level 2 paper packet (X7119C)

Veranda Creative Basics Collection (Z5809)

Various Dimensional Elements Monograms Letters

HeartFelt Die-Cuts: Wonder (Z1210)

Rub-Ons: Love Story (Z1135)

Craft Buttons: Autumn (Z1283) & Basic (Z1206)

Edge Anchors: Heritage (Z1288)

My Acrylix Stamp Sets: Moments In Time (D1339), Checklist (D1252)

Sanding Kit (Z1294)

Finishing Files (Z1091)

Cocoa Stamp Pad and re-inker

Sponge 

April Stamp of The Month - Flower Pot

How cute is the April Stamp of The Month!  Great for spring time scrapbooking layouts, Mother's day cards and tons of other craft projects, you can earn this stamp set free or at a big discount.  Just ask me how!

Studio J - Digital Scrapbooking from Close To My Heart - COMING SOON!

Well, I am hooked!  Studio J, Close To My Heart's new digital online scrapbooking online software is coming soon!  As a consultant I was given early access to the software. My first session I ended up  creating eight two-page layouts in about 3 hours.  I've made a dozen two page layouts so far!

So what is Studio J?  If you have used any online photo software, it's a bit like that.  You upload your photos you've chosen for your layouts to Studio J and then start clicking!  

Some quick notes about Studio J:

-You do not have to purchase anything to use the software

-You only purchase the layouts, nothing else

-It has the same paper kits as available in the Idea Books

-You can and digital embellishments like ribbons, metal, My Stickease

-Everything coordinates with the CTMH color schemes

-You can add anything to the prints after you receive them

-You can use pre-made templates for lots of photo arrangements

- You can use suggested layouts by paper pack or change them how you like

- There are tons of fonts and journaling options

From what you can see of the two layouts I made (above) you can use the layouts for one 2 page layout or two one page layouts!  

I will be hosting a get started workshop after the software is release to the public.  Contact me any time about the details!

Altered Composition Notebook

When you need a quick gift or donation for a teacher's luncheon door prize, altered composition notebooks are quick, easy and always a big hit.

This notebook was done with the retired Life's Delights paper and level 2 stickease card stock stickers.  After gluing down the paper, sand & ink the edges add the stickers and you are ready to go! 

Bluebonnet / Wildflower 3 Ring Binder Album

It's wildflower time again here in Texas!  Bluebonnet season is absolutely one of the BEST times of the year.  For the last 8 years we make a journey into the country for a day or two and take family pictures in the fields of wild bluebonnets.  After spotting the early bloomers along the freeway near town, I felt inspired to make my own.  My fingers should be Indian Corn Blue for a few more days after dying the paper flowers by hand.  

To make this project you will need the following supplies:

My creations 3-Ring binder (Z1141)

Just Blooms Paper flowers White Daisy Variety Pack (Z1300)

Emporium Level 2 paper packet (X7105B)

Emporium Level 2 my stickease (X7105C)

Irresistibles Lots of Dots Color Ready Alphabet (Z1261)

Indian Corn Blue Ink Pad and Reinker

Cocoa Ink Pad

Foam Tool (Z1090)

Sponge Daubers (Z726)

Sanding Kit (Z1294)

Tweezers (Z1205)  (a must have for dying the flowers)

Heat tool

Lots of paper towels :)

March Stamp of The Month - A Little Everything!

Since I am as much of a Cardmaking junkie as I am a Scrapbooking junkie, this set ROCKS.  It's perfect for holiday pages and almost every card occasion imaginable!  This set is a MUST have!

You can purchase this set directly or earn it at a discount and even FREE!   

View the details or shop now on my site: CLICK HERE

March Special - Dare To Dream!

Join Close To My Heart in March and Receive Four Exclusive New Stamp Sets FREE!

Be your own boss with flexible hours and unlimited earning potential when you join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant this March. When you join, you will receive four new stamp sets free! The retail value of the free stamp sets total $91.80, which nearly covers the price of your New Consultant Kit*. Receive all four of the Stamps of the Month (May-August) found in the Summer 2010 Idea Book when you enroll anytime during March 1-31.When all is said and done, you will receive more than $400 in fabulous new products to get your dream business started. To view the March Campaign Flyer CLICK HERE.

You can join my team or view more details about signing up as a Close To My Heart Consultant by CLICKING HERE.  

It's Rodeo Time - Go Texan Sarsaparilla All Sorts Mini Chipboard Album

This all-sorts mini album was created for a teacher luncheon door prize.  It's Rodeo time here again!  

Supplies needed for this project:

All Sorts Mini Album (Z1224)

Sarsaparilla Level 2 Paper packet (X7098B)

Sarsaparilla My Stickease Assortment (X7098C)

Noteworthy Stamp Set (D1329)

Twill Ribbon (Z1099)

Hemp Fiber (Z280)

Desert Sand Ink Pad (Z2118)

Sponge (Z697)

Sanding Kit (Z1294)

Finishing Files (Z1091)

Bonding Memories Glue (1512)

February Stamp Of The Month - Piece of Cake - Heat Embossed & Water Brushed Ink

 Stamp of the Month Set - Piece Of Cake is a wonderful set for heat embossing.  Both cards were embossed using the VersaMark ink and black embossing powder.  The coloring was done with the water brush using the Exclusive Ink Pads.  

To create the raised embossed image, stamp the image using the VersaMark Ink pad.  I dusted with blank embossing powder and heated the powder using the craft heater until fully melted and shiny. 

To watercolor with our ink pads you can squeeze the ink from the pad onto the lid of the ink pad (while the lid is closed).  Using the water brush (filled with filtered water), dip the wet tip of the brush in the ink that remained on the lid of the ink pad and paint it onto the stamped image.  

To create these projects you will need the following supplies:

Piece of Cake Stamp Set (D1407)

VersaMark Ink Pad (Z891)

Black Embossing Powder (Z670)

Craft Heater (Z555)

Hollyhock & Sunny Yellow Ink Pads

Hollyhock, Sunny Yellow, Black & White Daisy card stock

Jingle Level 2 Paper Pack (

Various Designer Ribbon & RicRac Rounds 

Dry Embossing Folder

Edge Punch