Happy National Scrapbooking Month!

Dream Pop..... National scrapbooking promotion

 

Can you believe that there is a month just for us paper trimming, photo croppin' sticker stickin', stamp stampin', card makin', glazing, matting, embellishing, ribbon stashin', Cricut cuttin',  mini album makin',  inking, paper crafting fun loving people! Well it's true. May is National Scrapbooking month! How cool is that! To celebrate this holiday Close to my Heart has a special paper collection just for this occasion. It is only available for this month and comes with an Art Work Inspiration insert with the recipes needed to create them.

Dream Pop........ It reminds me of orange and raspberry sherbet and hot summer days when I was a child.  You can get Dream Pop for only $10 when you spend $35 in May (valued at $19.95 retail). This paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos® papers that were specifically designed for this promotion only—you can’t get the paper packet anywhere else and it's her for the month of May only!

Hostesses will receive 1 free Paper Pack when their gathering sales reach a qualifying sales total of $400.00. ( I can do long distance online gatherings.... just ask me how)

Here is what you get:
These papers are printed on the front and back. The top row is the front and the bottom row is the back. Sorry that my photo's do them no Justice!!

You also get 12 sheets of cardstock with one side solid and the other side with a beautiful coated pattern.

And here is the Inspiration sheet!

Just look at the possibilities that you can create with this beautiful and fun paper pack. I can't think of a better way to celebrate National Scrapbooking Month.

Did I mention if you sign up to become a consultant during the month of May that you will get Dream Pop in your kit FREE!!

 

Check out this great video that shows you all the wonderful creations made with Dream Pop.

 

April's great deal!!

Hi all, have you ever wanted to get you hands on some great products, earn money while making new friends and having fun? Joining the Close To My Heart Family is a great way to do just that!
When you sign up as a Consultant in April, you’ll receive a little something extra for joining the Close To My Heart family—the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month stamp sets for free! These D-size stamp sets are great for a new Consultant to create artwork, bring to Gatherings, and show off to everyone. Now that’s a reason to celebrate!

*No additional shipping/handling or tax will be applied for the free stamp sets. Only new Consultants who sign up during the month of April will qualify for the free stamp sets. Offer valid April 1–30, 2013.

 

It’s easy to join. Start by clicking on this “Let’s Get Started” link  and completing the form. As part of your enrollment you will purchase the New Consultant Essentials Kit for only $49! You will receive the basic business and creative supplies you want most. All the supplies in the kit have a retail value of approximately $130!

 Everything to meet your crafting and career needs.

Includes a Read Me First Letter, Current Idea Books (qty. 3), Hostess Order Forms (qty. 5), Customer Order Forms (qty. 5), Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W471), Spring/ Summer 2013 B&T Duos® Sampler (W1123), Petite Perks™ Critter Expressions Incentive Stamp Set (W2025), Chantilly Complements Dimensional Elements (X7163C), Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit (G1053), Reflections® Scrapbook Program (9037), Originals Card Confidence Program® (9036), Buttercup Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2110), Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2193), Spinner (Z1832), My Acrylix® Wheel of Life Stamp Set (D1545), My Acrylix® For a Friend Stamp Set (D1542), and a 4" x 5" My Acrylix® Block (Y1012). (Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.)

If you'd like a leg up in your new business, we recommend the New Consultant Master Kit for just $99! With a retail value of approximately $280, the Master kit includes expanded business items, along with additional products and Studio J layouts, to help you organize your business and reach your creative and financial goals. It’s an investment that will reap big rewards!

 

This kit Includes everything in the Essentials kit plus more supplies and 5 Studio J® layouts.

Read Me First Letter, Current Idea Books (qty. 10), 5 Studio J® Layouts (redeem within 3 months), Hostess Order Forms (qty. 25), Customer Order Forms (qty. 25), Spring/Summer 2013 Gathering Postcard (W1122), Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W471), Spring/ Summer 2013 B&T Duos® Sampler (W1123), Petite Perks™ Critter Expressions Incentive Stamp Set (qty. 5)(W2025), My Creations™ 6" x 6" Canvas Display (Z1818), Spinner (Z1832), Chantilly Complements Dimensional Elements (X7163C), Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit (G1053), My Creations® Star (Z1803), Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon (Z1732), Reflections® Scrapbook Program (9037), Originals Card Confidence Program® (9036), Cello Bags (qty. 25)(W1152), My Acrylix® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782), My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778), Bonding Memories® Glue (1512), Sponge (Z697), Liquid Glass (Z679), Non-stick Micro-tip Scissors (Z1836), Buttercup Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2110), Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2193), My Acrylix® Glamour Uppercase Stamp Set (D1537), My Acrylix® Wheel of Life Stamp Set (D1545), My Acrylix® For a Friend Stamp Set (D1542), 4" x 5" My Acrylix® Block (Y1012), and a 3" x 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006). (Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.)

Please feel free to ask me any questions that you may have.

 

April's Art

April's Stamp Of The Month is "My Sunsine", I don't know about you,  but have always called my eldest son My Sunshine. He has brought me so much joy and when he smile It warms my heart.

This stamp set speaks reminds me of him.

Here is some art work made with this stamp set.

 

my 6x6 mini flip flap album with pockets

As promised here is my video on my "finished" album. I still need to add my photos, journaling, and more, but I wanted you to see it with out having the distraction of all that stuff. This way you can hopefully envision the possibilities that you can create!

 

I also wanted to make a video to show you how to construct this album. I first saw this album on CHIBICHIBIANDMILO's channel on YouTube. Her video is about 29 minuets long and my video is about 7 minuets long. I just wanted to make the video a bit shorter and with step by step captions so that I could pause and follow along without getting too confused. Here is my video, (which wouldn't be possible without Chibichibi and Milo!! Thanks!!!

 

Please over look all the spelling errors. It was late when I was trying to get this done. ;-)

March's Floral Happiness

March is here. That means that spring is just around the corner! I don't know about you but I can't wait for spring/summer. Just flipping through the New Idea Book has me even more excited. All the beautiful new stamps and papers have me drooling! Even the name of the Stamp of the Month has it right, "Floral Happiness". Which makes me think of my daffodils that are in the beginning stages of blooming.  It's a wonderful reminder that no matter how rough the weather, you will survive, life goes on and there is always hope!
So without further adieu, Here is some art work created using the Floral Happiness Stamp of the Month.

 

And here is what the stamps look like.

 

 

Digital Delights!!

　

February and March are sure to be months of digital delights because you can purchase any Studio J<sup>® layout for only $5*—that’s a savings of $1.95 per layout! This is a great opportunity to try Studio J for the first time. Create adorable baby layouts with the Wishes and Fishes kit (shown), or use the new Express Collections with collections of 10 ready-made layouts plus a front and back cover that are easy to use and professionally designed. Preserve your memories at a low price for a truly digital delight!

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

 

You can access Studio J through my Online store. Just click on "Products, then Stidio J" It doesn't Cost a thing to "play" and try it out!

 

Winter Wonderland Crop

This past Saturday I met a wonderful fellow consultant who hosted The First Annual Winter Wonderland Crop. It was a 10 hour crop full of great people, prizes and fun plus the option to stay at the hotel over night at a low coast. Unfortunately I forgot my camera :-( 
My sweet friend Lynda actually finished a beautiful 2 page layout. (again I wish I took pictures with my phone to show you) Thankfully Amy Raftery (the wonderful fellow consultant mentioned above) did take some photos. (You can follow her on facebook at CrafteryFriends)

 

The sweet and wonderful Kathy Markoff (who co-hosted this wonderful crop) is holding CTMH's Organizers which are perfect not only for getting your scrap space in order but for travel as well. The Large organizer is perfect for lugging and storing our Stamp sets, the medium organizer is great for all your stamp pads, tools and soooooo much more and last but not least the small organizers have foam inserts that will hold your blocks  and another to hold theses great crafts boxes that are perfect for your embellishments such as buttons, brads and sooo much more.The best part is that they fit perfectly into my XL Rolling tote!!!

 

Here I am (not the best photo of me at all... but hey..... who really cares!) holding up one of my True Fit File Folders layouts. (visit my online shop to view this great product)

I use these folders, which fit perfectly into our page protectors and albums, for each grade of my children's school years. They are perfect for holding report cards awards and more. Everything in one place. I do also make a complimentary second page to accommodate highlights of the year!

 

 

Here is my oldest son's 12th grade file folder.

 

I look forward to going to the Spring Crop on April 6th! If you think you'll be interested in going please feel free to contact me for information.