National Stamping Month Blog Hop

National Stamping Month 

Blog Hop

Create Kindness 

with Close To My Heart

Here's a closer look at all of the items included with this special.  You can visit my website to get an even better look at each stamp that is included.

The Create Kindness Card Kit ($46.95) contains all of the supplies needed to create 24 beautiful 3 x 3 handmade cards that you can use to brighten someone’s day!  Thanks to the pre-printed card bases, these cards come together in no time, leaving you more time to do something thoughtful for someone! (P.S. - The component parts are sold separately, but you're saving 15% with this special.)  

But wait, you can use these wonderful supplies to 

create so much more!  And that's what you'll see in this blog hop.

If you have never participated in a blog hop before, it is one big circle of creative ideas to see as you go from blog to blog.  If you are starting here, just look for the link at the end of my post to see where to go for the next stop.  If you are coming from Terrie Shortsleeve's blog, you are on the right path.

For my project, I worked on some scrapbook pages and some 5 1/2 x 4 1/4  sized cards using the supplies from this card kit.  Most of my workshops are scrapbooking workshops, so I wanted my scrapbook ladies to see the possibilities with the supplies from this kit.

With the Create Kindness stamps and cards, I used Pansy, Sea Glass, and Sea Glass Glitter paper.  The embellishments are the Enamel Glitter Duos - Purple Hearts and the new CTMH heart Thin Cuts.

For these layouts, I used Black, White Daisy, Raspberry, and Pixie cardstock and ShinHan Markers to color and shade the flowers.  Black Shimmer Trim was used to accent the page.  The little dots were punched from the shimmer trim.

The layouts here feature Sweet Leaf, Cocoa, Flaxen, and White Daisy cardstock.  The September stamp of the month, Blessed Beyond Measure , was also used with cocoa ink.  Die cuts were from both the Artbooking and Flower Market Cricut cartridges.

Then finally I made a few cards.  A small 3 x 3  kit card is mounted to the front of the larger card with a kit message on the top two cards.  The inside of the larger card can be used for writing a personal message.

You can get in on the Create Kindness special through your CTMH consultant, or visit  my website now.  If you don't have your own consultant, I would be happy help you.  Just contact me!

I am looking forward to seeing what the other consultants in this hop have created.  So join me as we venture on.  Our next stop on this blog hop is Paige Dolecki's blog.

If for some reason you get disconnected along the way, you can  find the complete blog hop list here to get back into the loop.

Cyber Week Special

It's Cyber Week at Close to My Heart

For five days only, 

Monday, November 30, 2015 (10:00 am CST) 

through Friday, December 4, 2015 (5:00 pm CST)

a selection of items from Close To My Heart’s current product inventory
 can be yours for 25% off retail price! 

WOW!

Get supplies you’ll need to make handcrafted gifts and cards for the holidays,

 including our Cricut^® Artfully Sent Collection, at an amazing discount (while supplies last)!

Amazing gift giving/sending items are included in this sale!

Click on each link at the end of this post to see the items.

Shop my website (CLICK HERE) this week to get your great savings. 
Go the lower right hand corner of the page and join the Cyber Week Order.
Look for the shop tab in the upper left and then in the drop-down
 look for "Cyberweek Sale".   Eligible sale items will show up there.

Not comfortable ordering on-line?  Contact me and I will order for you.

MY SPECIAL OFFERS TO GO WITH CYBER WEEK ORDERS

 *  If I receive a minimum of $150 in orders on this offer, 

I will select a mystery hostess to receive at least $25 in free product. 

** Do you want to make a special project for someone using 

one of these Cyber Week products, but need some help?

Anyone in my local area is welcome to set up a 

FREE appointment with me to get help with your project.

SEE THE CYBER WEEK SPECIAL PRODUCTS BELOW

Cricut Artfully Sent Collection

Base & Bling Snowflake Charm- Faux Gold
Base & Bling Jingle Bell - Faux Gold
Base & Bling Snowflake Charm - Faux Silver
Base & Bling Jingle Bell Charm - Faux Gold 
Base & Bling Red Bead Charm - Faux Gold
Base & Bling Red Bead Charm - Faux Silver

Picture My Life - Going Places Scrapbooking Program

Cut Above Dapper Giraffe Card Kit

Designer Creations Short Stack Album
Designer Creations Slate Paper Bags
Designer Creations Lagoon Paper Bags
Designer Creations Ruby Paper Bags
Designer Creations Honey Paper Bags
Designer Creations Cupcake Box
Designer Creations Takeout Box
Designer Creations Buttoned Bag

5 x 7  Hinged Display Tray
Designed Decor Display Tray
Designed Decor Red Magnetic Chalkboard
Designed Decor Black Shadow Box
Designed Decor Colonial White Shadow Box

My Creations Kraft Container
My Creations Kraft 3-ring Album
My Creations Journaling Card Box
My Creations Hip Pix Album
My Creations Black Mini Book
My Creations Kraft Mini Book
My Creations Mini Mix Album
My Creations Pint-Sized Container
  
White Daisy Envelopes 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 
White Daisy Envelopes 5 x 7
White Daisy Envelopes 6 x 6

Colonial White Envelopes 3 x 3
Colonial White Envelopes 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 
Colonial White Envelopes 5 x 7
Colonial White Envelopes 6 x 6 

Scallop Border Punch
Triangle Border Punch

November Special - Simply Fundamental Bloghop

Welcome to the 

Close To My Heart

Simply Fundamental Blog Hop

As you may already know, CTMH is offering a SimplyFundamental Bundle which includes your choice of scrapbooks, the Enchantment paper pack, Enchantment stickers, Enchantment assortment pack, 3 sheets of Whisper card stock, and FREE package of page protectors and a cutting guide for a workshop.  What a deal!

In this blog hop you will see lots of awesome and creative ideas for using supplies from this special or other Fundamental papers and matching supplies.  If you have arrived here from Michelle Battitori's blog, you are on the right path.  If you haven't hopped before, all you need to do is look for the link at the end of this blog post to go to your next blog and continue on in the same way all the way through the hop. If you get lost along the way, check the master list here.

For my entry for this blog hop, I used paper, stickers, and assortment pieces from the Whimsy Fundamentals line.  This is not the set that being offered with this special, but it gives you an idea of all the items you will get to in another color palette. I just love using the Fundamentals paper packs.  One side of each vibrantly colored paper has a great background pattern print and the other side has an embossed design.  I created this layout to use in my 2 year old granddaughter's scrapbook to capture some of the fun things we do when she spends Fridays with me.

To see the Whimsy Fundamental paper, stickers and Peacock assortment I used click here 

To see the Enchantment Fundamental paper, stickers and Peacock assortment with the November special offer, click here.


Now, on to Jen Rubio's blog  to see what she has created to share with you.

For more information about this special offer, Simply Fundamentals Bundle,  see my monthly specials blogpost.

February Special

Beautiful Albums 

Buy one, get one half off!

See this brief video to get a look at the insides of these new and improved albums from Close To My Heart -


During the month of February*, when you purchase one of Close To My Heart’s alluring coated canvas albums you will be eligible to receive a second album of your choice at half
price. That is a savings of over $17 USD/$19 CAD! These albums are available in a gorgeous variety of colors and patterns in both post-bound and D-ring styles—perfect to pair with traditional, Studio J®, or pocket scrapbook layouts. This offer is only available while supplies last, so make certain to get your order in early to ensure you can choose the styles and colors you love. They’re going fast and are built to last; so don’t delay— click on this link -- place your order today! 

*Offer valid while supplies last February 1, 2015 (9:00 am MST)–February 28, 2015 (11:59 pm MST). Shipping/
handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the discounted items ($34.95 USD/$38.50 CAD).

Monthly specials

Happy New Year! 

Get in on the January Specials

Read on to find out about:

1. National Papercrafting Special
2. Stamp of the Month - perfect for Valentines and other great memory keeping projects
3. Hostess Rewards Special - January hostesses can earn up to 50% more hostess rewards

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 It's a new year and time to get going with all those resolutions to catch up on memory keeping.  

Why not start with this one?

Celebrate National Papercrafting Month

Get the Year & Noted paper kit and start a yearlong scrapbooking adventure!

• In celebration of National Papercrafting Month, Close To My Heart invites you to reflect on the things that make you who you are and on what you want to accomplish in the coming months. Then, with the help of the Year & Noted paper kit, record your experiences and goals! 
• During the month of January, with a qualifying purchase of $50, you are eligible to purchase the exclusive Year & Noted paper kit (which has a retail value of over $24) for only $5—that’s over 80% off retail! Or, for an additional $5, you can order the Year & Noted paper kit with an accompanying My Creations™ kraft mini book. 
• The paper kit for both options includes a C-size stamp set, stickers, cardstocks, and B&T Duos™ papers, all specially designed to coordinate with the My Creations™ kraft mini book so you can have a yearlong scrapbooking experience. This means you will receive over $34 worth of product for only $10 if you purchase the kit with the accompanying mini book! 
• But the fun doesn’t end there—included on the sticker sheet, you will find a large golden seal. Once the year is done and all the pages are filled, seal up your book and create a mini time capsule that you can open years from now. 
• Remember, this deal is only available for January, so make sure to get your own Year & Noted paper kit today for the perfect start to a crafty year!

I'm starting mine!  Do you want to join me?

*Offer valid January 1, 2015 (9:00 am MST) - January 31, 2015 (11:59 pm MST). Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the discounted items (without My Creations kraft mini book: $24.95; including My Creations kraft mini book: $34.51.)

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January Stamp of the Month 

This Moment

Get this fun filled stamp set for just $5!

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-size Stamp of the Month set for just $5! Add the stamp set to your cart here at full retail price ($17.95) or, with your qualifying order, 

add it at checkout for the promotional $5 price.  

(See this post to join in on the CTMH blog hop for great ideas on how to use this stamp set for great scrapbooking layouts as well as cards.  Lots of ideas for things other than Valentines.)

Set of 12
Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009)

Stamp images outlined in red coordinate with the Cricut® Artbooking Cartridge (Z1906).

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and you don't want to miss this one

Extra! Extra! Hostess Rewards!

January Hostess Promotion

During the month of January, all Gatherings that reach $350 or higher will be eligible to receive up to 50% more Hostess Rewards! This means an additional $30, giving you the opportunity to earn up to $230 or more in select free products. 

This offer is only available during January and is the ideal pairing for your National Papercrafting Month Gatherings, so join in the celebration and watch your earnings grow! 

Contact me to schedule your own home gathering, a workshop with your friends, or host a book party and earn extra rewards this month!

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Deal of the Decade Special

Wow -- this is the Deal of the Decade! This month only, take advantage of a great sale and get your favorite stamp sets for just $10 each.  That's a savings of $3.95 - $7.95 depending on the size!

All you have to do is make a qualifying purchase of $50 and you are eligible to buy as many C- or D- size stamp sets as you want from the Annual Inspirations 2014-2015 Idea Book for just $10 each

And don't forget! With a $50 purchase, you also qualify for the December stamp of the month set - Cutie Pie - for just $5. That's a savings of $12.95!

So go to my website to shop or contact me to place your order.  What a wonderful way to have someone shop for your gifts for Christmas  -- or for you to shop for your stamping and scrapbooking friends.

November Special

Never tried Studio J?  

Well, here's a great chance to start and see what you've been missing!

November marks the five-year anniversary of Studio J®, and that means it’s your lucky month, with five amazing ways to win through Studio J and Close To My Heart social media!

What's Studio J, you ask?  It's CTMH's on-line scrapbooking program.  Now you can try it out on my website FREE!   You will need to set up a customer account, but don't worry, that doesn't obligate you to anything!  Just click here to see.
  
So here's the deal!

1.  First, throughout the month of November, all layouts purchased in Studio J are only $5! That is a savings of over 25% off of retail!

2.  Your second chance to win big must come by sheer luck: every fifth order placed in Studio J during November receives a FREE surprise Close To My Heart accessory in its shipping box! The accessory has a retail value of $5 or more. 

3. If luck doesn’t smile on you in that way, you might stumble upon it by finding a little extra something in your Studio J box. Five “golden tickets” will be sent out during the month of November with randomly selected Studio J print orders. This “golden ticket” is redeemable for one of Close To My Heart’s new D-ring albums* loaded with 10 Top Load Memory ProtectorsTM.

 

4.  For a fourth way to win, simply create new, gorgeous layouts in Studio J, select your favorites, and then post pictures of them on Close To My Heart’s Facebook page using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5.  After November 30, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries based on their artistry and creativity and each of these winners will receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!

5.  And there is one last way to win: take your new Studio J artwork and post a picture of it on Instagram using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5.  Just as it is with Facebook, after November 30, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries to receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!

To make things even more exciting, starting November 1, five brand new kits from the Annual Inspirations idea book will be made available in Studio J, so you can create new artwork using the latest papers and embellishments from Close To My Heart. With so many ways to win,
five may be new your new lucky number! Log in to Studio J and start creating today. 

*Offer valid November 1–30, 2014. Pattern and color of new D-ring album to be given
to winners will be at Close To My Heart’s discretion based upon availability. New kits available in Studio J® on November 1 include Confetti Wishes, Snowhaven, Seaside, Pathfinding, and Scaredy Cat. No tax or shipping will be charged on the free item(s). Studio J layouts ship in a protected box that can hold from 4 to 50 two-page layouts.

Open House - Annual Inspirations

OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

2:00 - 8:00

3768 St. Andrews Blvd. - Racine, WI

The Close To My Heart

New Idea Book - Annual Inspirations

arrives August 1 

COME SEE

·      awesome new products

·      beautiful new paper packs

·      fun new stamp sets

·      great new ShinHan Touch Twin markers

·      workshop and club offerings for the 2014 – 2015 season

 

COME MAKE

·      a free quick card

·      a base and bling necklace in less than ten minutes for $8 – a $10.60 Value

COME GET

·      Tasty refreshments

·      A treat bag with a ticket for CTMH gift basket drawing*

·      A free idea book when you sign up for a club, place an order for $25, or book a gathering **

·      A free paper pack of your choice with a $50 order

·      A Bingo card where you can win other free stamp sets, inks, or paper packs

·      A chance to be a mystery hostess for my Open House orders – this means free product for you!

*Get extra drawing tickets by bringing a friend who is new to me or by RSVP-ing by Aug.3           email me here 

**Not ready to place an order or make any other commitments?  Get your idea book for $4 with a coupon good for $4 off your first $20 or more order.

Send me your email address for once a month calendar of events email and get 2 extra tickets for a chance to be a mystery hostess for this event. 

email me here