Dec 5th - 9th ONLY

Place a minimum order of $25 your name will be entered in a drawing to receive a FREE size C stamp set!

Here it is...

The invitations I made for my son's birthday. We decided to do Sesame Street for his theme, since Brayden has Mickey Mouse.

Updating...

Wow! I am so behind. The Holidays are keeping really busy. BUT I managed to complete Damon's first birthday invitations and will post a photo later.

On another note, CTMH has some really fun things coming up in the next few weeks. And don't forget to get your Dec SOTM set!

Don't forget ...

September Specials

12 x12 Layout Workshop

September 20th at 7pm.

Must RSVP by Sept 9th

Seating is limited.

Fee is $7 or FREE with purchase that evening.

Please bring photos (not necessary but then I can help you with your layout if you have more photos than my sample). Fee includes all materials.

It would be helpful for you to bring your own cutter and tape runner so you don't have to wait for others.

September Campaign

Ok, so I have been super busy dealing with some house construction, terrible two's and an 8 month old who thinks he is going to walk some day...soooo in an effort to get you excited about the Sept campaign I am posting a link to another consultants blog to see her artwork for this double D stamp set. This is just a sample of what you can do with these stamp sets...

http://www.jenrubio.blogspot.com/

$5 card workshop

Don't forget, you can choose your own sentiment if it will fit : )

Card Workshop

Make 4 cards for $5 or free with purchase. August 29th at 7:30. MUST RSVP by  Aug 20th so I can be sure to have enough materials. Fee includes all materials but it would be helpful if you brought your own cutter or glue so you don't have to wait too long to share what I have. I will post pics of the samples hopefully by tonight. You can also choose your own sentiment.

Cricut Package...this is what you get.

  $99...ask me how you can get this for 50% off.

August Stamp of the Month

FREE???? How???

Start making your wish lists now. Come Aug 15th if you spend $150 you will receive 3 additional stamp sets for FREE and $25 to purchase additional products. That is $68 worth of FREE stuff...who doesn't like that? Basically you need to be sure that in your $150 you are purchasing your $5 Stamp of The Month, and then you get the Type Face, the double cards sentiments stamps, and then $25 hostess rewards.

Working on putting together some workshops so stay tuned : )

What's New...SO much!

• Lower pricing on all stamp sets and paper
• Lower minimum requirement for hostess rewards
• Individual orders of $150 receive hostess rewards (except through parties)
• Heavier paper
• Zip Strip
• WOTG, compliments and studio J are now part of the hostess rewards
• SOTM comes with project ideas
• new size blocks
• Compliments
• Cardstock shade packs
• Stamps shown at 100%
• Cricut package (can also be half off through hostess rewards)
• Ruler
• Easier to get the SOTM

Your one and only sneak peek...

This is just one way to use the "My Creations Memory Game"...doesn't have to be a game at all.

August is a Great Month!!

In celebration of our newly updated Stamp of the Month program, we're throwing in a little something extra: a FREE bonus stamp set! In August, when you place an order of $50 US/$55 CAN or more in products and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5/$5.50, you’ll receive the My Acrylix^® A Typeface A-size set FREE (a retail value of $6.95/$7.75). Think of this as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set and we'll throw in a second stamp set FREE! It's Extra! Extra!

Open House!!

Fall/Winter Idea Book Open House
August 8, 2011
7:30-9:30pm
Light refreshments will be served
Door Prizes
Raffles
Free Idea Book
Special Goodie Bag if you RSVP by August 3rd AND show up!
Take an additional 10% off all clearance items.
Book a Home Gathering during the Open House and receive a special gift (to be seen at the open house, first booked first received. Party must held in order to receive the gift)
** Can’t make the open house?? Place an order via a special link and receive a special gift**

Fanfare

This is my take on the layout on page 23 of the Magic book. I am also using the Fanfare paper here. LOVE LOVE LOVE this paper.

It's here...It's here...It's here...

Yay! Not only did the new stuff arrive for me to create with my new big Bug arrived too! Just narrowing down some dates and the Open House invite will be out shortly. Can't wait to share and show off all the new goodies that CTMH has in the new Idea Book...I know you will just LOVE them!

Fingers Crossed!

Ok, I got the shipping notifications for the new stuff to arrive by the weekend. If I get everything this weekend I will hurry up and get some things together to share with you and schedule the Open House!! Love when I see the Fed Ex truck show up at the house : )

Going away...

Some of the products I have noticed that are not going to be available August 1st are:

• blocks in these sizes: 1x1 1/2 , 1x 6 1/2, 2x11, 2 1/2x 2 1/2, 4x4, and 4 1/2 x 6 1/2
• cardstock combo packs : doing away with the 6 colored palates and making them a full 12 color palate
• can't get ink pads or markes as "sets" anymore
• block organizer
• craft jar holder
• kraft color ready borders

to name a few anyway. The only paper carrying over are the Sophia, Mayberry, Lucky and Fanfare sets. So if there were any other favorites, get them now!

I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of some of the new products I was able to order and can't wait to share them with you. I intend to post some artwork too. Most of my current artwork is with the older paper packs so I am waiting to share with the new paper or find some stuff that did carry over. If you have any favorite items from the Spring/Summer Idea Book, get them now as many items are retiring after this month.

August is a Great Month!

There will be a lot of things happening in August. A new Halloween Stamp of the Month (great way to get a head start on any Halloween projects). 2 different campaigns which can result in you obtaining extra stamp sets for FREE with your purchase. New products and great new pricing. Stay tuned for Open House information. I will be hosting an open house at my home for you to come and see some of the new products, get your hands on the new Idea Book and other fun surprises.

Welcome to my blog. I intend to make every effort to post artwork and tips here as often as I can. With two little babies this will prove to be a challenge, but am excited to show you all the fun stuff there is to know and create using Close To My Heart products. I am especially excited about the partnership with Cricut and the possibilities that come along with that, yay! Stay tuned...and I hope you keep me in your loop : )