Natoinal Papercrafting Month- Whoo's your Valentine

Celebrate National Papercrafting Month with an

incredible deal—our

Whooo’s Your Valentine kit

(CC1022) for only $10! Combine your love of

papercrafting with the contents of this kit to create

personalized valentines—perfect for classrooms and

other group settings. This darling kit, which retails for

$40, can be yours for only $10 when you spend $35 or

more in Close To My Heart product from the Autumn/

Winter 2012 Idea Book. You’ll receive 12 die-cut boxes,

3 cardstock sheets, 1 sheet of silver glitter paper,

12 treat tubes, and an exclusive D-size stamp set

created specifically for the kit. This kit offers you a

sneak peek at two new Spring/Summer 2013 products:

the treat tubes and the silver glitter paper! Decorate

the die-cut boxes with the stamp images, cardstock,

and glitter paper. Then attach the clear tube and fill

with treats for valentines in a cinch!

HUGE Scrapbooking Sale!

Friday, November 30, 2012

HUGE Scrapbooking Sale!

You’ll be tickled to learn that there will be  FABULOUS new sale items on my website beginning at midnight (MST) tomorrow morning, Saturday, December 1. Just head to my website and click on "While Supplies Last."

Among the new additions you will find a wide variety of paper and coordinating accessories, all with a substantial markdown. You will also find that most of the items that are currently available will also see a further markdown at that time.

Very Merry -October Stamp of the month

This card turned out really cute I think-- I used Pear and Partridge Paper, Pear and Partridge Glittery Rub-ons, and the Very Merry Stamp set-- The shape is cut using the Cricut Artiste Collection

Very Merry Christmas-- Only available in October

Pear and Partridge Glittery Rub-Ons

My Reflections Pear and Partridge Paper Pack
check out other great cards at

CPS Sketch #185

This is my take on CPS sketch for this week

I used Pear and Partridge paper and rub-ons. The shapes are cut from the Cricut Artiste. The sentiment is from this months Stamp of the month.- Very Merry

Thanks for stopping in

Roxie

Very Merry Christmas-- Card 2

Love this card-- Used a masking technique to stamp the mittens on the edge and trimmed so the edge is different.  Colors used: Olive & Cranberry

Stamp set-- Very Merry Christmas

Got an invite from 52 card pick-up-- here is my entry-- checkout her blog to see how you can enter her giveaway

Very Merry Christmas- 10/12 CTMH Stamp of the Month

My Card uses the Very Merry Christmas Stamp set, Pear and Partridge Paper, Pear & Partridge Rub-ons,  & the Cricut Artiste. The sketch comes from CPS Card Sketches

Thanks for stopping in

Roxie

Last week to Get Fall Favorites-- September 2012 Stamp of the Month

If you haven't got Fall Favorites-- it is an adorable stamp set-- the Scare Crow is colored using our new  Alcohol inks.  I used the cricut Art Philosophy to cut the tag-- stamped image is from Fall Favorites.  Also used Close To My Heart Cricut Artiste Cartridge to cut the pumpkin.Check out my website to get your Close to My Heart products.

National Stamping Month: To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are offering a double stamp set promotion! You can get the exclusive, new My Acrylix^® It’s Your Day double stamp set for just $5 when you place a minimum order of $35 in full retail products from August 15 through September 30, 2012. You’ll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes nearly 50 trendy images that makes it easy to capture the everyday moments in your life. The double set has a retail value of $35.90, which drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have twice the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new, exclusive It’s Your Day double stamp set!
 

August is a Great Month for Close To MY Heart!!!--New Idea Book is Live

 This is the month to sign up with CLOSE TO MY HEART!!!--- Get this great bag for FREE!!!--join my team and when you reach your 1st straight to the top get even more from me-- Click on the bag to see all the information!!!

 

The New Idea Book is Live-- check out all the new stuff-- NEW CRICUT cartridge, Card Kits, Scrapbook kits, Home Decor Kits, new color family, new stamps, new new new!!!!

New Idea Book Autumn/Winter 2012-- Retired List

My favorite time of the year!!! The Autumn/Winter 2012 catalog will be released August 1st!! I have had a sneak peek of it and let me just say it is AMAZING!!!!  Can you believe they have come out with another Cricut Cartridge??? Eeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! So excited! We have new alcohol based markers, the Halloween and Christmas stamps/papers are in there...and wait...just wait...until you see the new Workshops on the Go!!!!!!!! WOW!!

And as they say....if we're in with the new....we must be out with the old :)

As there is no corporate release of all retired items this is a list compiled by a fellow consultant who took the time to check the new catalog to the old - if you are worried about missing out on one of the current products be in touch and I will double check it for you:

Z1163 Double Scrubber (Note: Being replaced with a new version.)
Z1006 Microfiber Cloth
Z1404 Quick Pic 12x12 Album - Dark Cranberry
Z1405 Quick Pic 12x12 Album - Outdoor Denim
Z1406 Quick Pic 12x12 Album - Dark Chocolate
Z4110 Snapease Album System
Z1323 Clear Cards - 4 1/4" x 5 ½" Asst.
Z1309 Clear Cards - 4 ½” Asst.
Z1383 Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Z1384 Designer Ribbon - Pink Collection
Z1397 Canvas Badge Buttons
Z1367 Bitty Brads Basic Asst
Z1368 Bitty Brads Metal Asst
Z1104 Clear Sparkles (Note: Being replaced with all round sparkles)
Z1698 Mini-Medley Accents - Pacifica
Z1320 Mini-Medley Accents - Tulip
Z1338 Mini-Medley Accents - Sunset
Z1488 Mini-Medley Accents - Honey
Z1403 Photo Hangers
Z1402 Hinges
Z1690 Bitty Buds Asst
Z1691 Bottle Caps
Z1693 Seaside Wooden Shapes (SOLD OUT)
Z1688 Comic Badge Buttons
Z1635 Heirloom Asst
Z1337 Dimensional Elements Ornaments (Note: Updated to coordinate with Cricut Artiste)
Z1224 My Creations All Sorts Mini Album
Z1334 My Creations Mix & Mingle Mini Album
Z1321 My Creations A-Door-Ables
Z1152 My Creations Cube
4275 My Legacy Writers
Z338 Euro Personal Trimmer (Note: Being replaced with Fiskars SureCut Deluxe Craft Trimmer)
Z339 Euro Trimmer Replacement Blades
Z340 Euro Trimmer Replacement Blade/Scoring
1766 Dotto Dots Dispenser
1767 Dotto Dots Refill

We have been told that our My Acrylix Stamp Sets are available for a period of one year - the current Idea Book and the one previous. Based on that, I have gone through the new AW 2012 book, SS 2012 book and AW 2011 book and believe these ones are going to be retired as they are NOT in the new AW 2012 book or the SS 2012 book.

A1095 Always Remember
A1099 Angel Sent
A1107 A Twinkle
A1108 A Flitter
A1109 A Sip
A1110 A Timber
A1113 A Game
A1115 A Holiday
B1356 St. Nick
B1359 Fright Night
B1361 Tannenbaum
B1362 Tag The Occasion
B1381 Holiday Cheer
B1393 Joyful Jar
B1394 John 3:16
C1379 Holiday Commentary
C1382 Holiday Commentary - Spanish
C1383 Holiday Commentary - French
C1401 Friendship Alphabet Small
C1408 Live Inspired
C1419 Harvest Home
C1420 Snow Days
C1423 Captured Moments
C1424 Nature's Gift
C1425 Month By Month
C1426 Thanksgiving
C1427 I Believe
C1429 Party Pennants
C1465 Unscripted
C1468 Winter Joy
C1470 Gnome Garden
C1471 Happy Clusters
C1472 Bundled Buddies
D1136 Giggle Caps
D1137 Giggle Lowercase
D1267 Rustic Numbers
D1306 Treasure Life
D1308 All Decked Out
D1373 Childhood Portrait
D1384 Snow Flurries
D1386 Save The Date
D1387 Made With Love
D1397 Save The Date - French
D1398 Save The Date - Spanish
D1401 Authentic
D1436 The Present
D1437 Party Animal
D1446 Adorn-able
D1449 Father Christmas
D1493 Fill In The Blank - Holiday
D1499 Live Your Style
E1002 Rustic Alphabet
E1006 Baroque Alphabet
E1011 Headline Alphabet Large
E1016 Friendship Alphabet Large


The following colors are NOT listed in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book.
The items numbers listed are for the 24 packs of cardstock where available.

Of course, with the color change, this also means that the Combo Packs will be retiring, as well as the Shade Packs. This will also mean the stamp pads and re-inkers will be gone as well. If you need these, you had better hurry! They do have a tendency to sell out FAST!

Grey Wool (5571)
Grey Flannel
Vanilla Cream (X5646)
Parchment
Brown Bag
Baby Pink
Taffy
Sunkiss Yellow
Key Lime
Heavenly Blue
Lilac Mist
Amethyst
Holiday Red
Sunflower
Sunny Yellow
Dutch Blue
Moonstruck
Vineyard Berry
Tulip
Garden Green
Spring Iris
Petal
Garnet
Pansy Purple 

Also leaving at the end of July are ALL of the Workshops on the Go from the current book, and the following paper packs:  Lucy, Footlose, Superhero and Crusin'.

I have recieved the New Idea Books and I just got a box of NEW PRODUCTS--- WILL BE PLAYING AND MAKING ART WORK!!

NEW! Cricut Artiste

NEW! Cricut Artiste 

One of the biggest announcements at the 2012 Close To My Heart Convention is the new Cricut Collection, Artiste. This collection will be available starting August 1! I can't wait to get my hands on one...how about you?


 For just $99, you get:
1 - Cricut cartridge with 700 Images: Font, Shapes and 3D Items
3 - My Acrylix D-size Stamp Sets
3 - 12" x 9" Dimensional Elements in coordinating shapes

Only two shapes are repeated (for convenience) from the Art Philosophy cartridge: the circle and the square. All of the remaining 698 images are brand spanking new!

This cartridge features themed projects, interactive cards, awards and more. Cup cake liners, invitations and party favors will coordinate and come together quickly for your next celebration.

Beginning August 1, you will be able to order one directly from my CTMH website. Place your order and it will be delivered directly to your doorstep!

July Special-- Perfect Pairs

Perfect Pairs
July 2012 Constant Campaign Place an online shopping order of $75 or more during July and receive a paper packet and coordinating embellishment FREE—it’s a Perfect Pair! Which specific paper packet and embellishment customers receive is based on the date they place their order.

To place an order -- check out my website--  http://roxie.ctmh.com/

Stampganza almost over--Don't miss your chance

To get your FREE stamp set simply go to my website- place an order for 2 stamps and get the third of equal or lesser value free!

Life gets in the way

Hello everyone-- Hope May is treating everyone well.
I didn't realize it had been so long since I last posted-- My allergies have been keeping me in a fog.
I have some friends and family dealing with health issues as well.
School will be out next week--I hope to get some artwork uploaded for everyone to see.
My goal is to be active with my blog again.

 

In the mean time Don't forget about the May Stamp of the Month

April Special----Dotty for You!!!

March Special-This is the month to Become a Consultant

CTMH has announced that our March promotion is an AMAZING sign-up special.   Everyone who signs up as a consultant between March 1st & 31st can choose to receive the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection OR $100 in select product credit for FREE!!!!!!   The kit alone is a steal - just $99 for just under $300 in product!  But with this Bonus offer - there is simply no reason to pass up on this deal!! 

Here are some frequently asked questions about the promotion:

Campaign Basics
1.What are the campaign details?

Dates: March 1, 2012 (9:00 am (MST) – March 31, 2012 (11:59 pm MDT)
Featured Products: Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection OR $100 Select Product Credit
For New Consultants: New Consultants who join Close To My Heart in March will receive a FREE Cricut® Art Philosophy collection!
Notes: New Consultants may alternately choose to receive $100 in select product credit (SPC) instead.

Campaign Item Information
2.What is included in the Cricut® Art Philosophy collection?

The Cricut® Art Philosophy collection includes the exclusive Close To My Heart Art Philosophy cartridge, three coordinating My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets, and three 9" × 12" sheets of coordinating Dimensional Elements shapes. The collection retails for $99 and is valued at over $124—so, “free” is a super deal for new Consultants! With 700 cartridge images, including cards, boxes, and 3-D flowers and more, the creative possibilities are endless!

Ordering, Shipping & Tax
3.Will tax be charged on the free Cricut® collection?
No.

4.Will shipping/handling be charged on this promotion?
There is no additional shipping/handling fee for the Cricut collection. The shipping/handling fee for the New Consultant Kit is as follows:
Canada: $25.00
(The shipping price remains the same regardless of how many add-on collections are included with the kit).

If you choose $100 Select Product Credit - your credit redemption is done at a later date and tax & shipping charges may apply. 

5.How does a new Consultant order the collection?

During the online enrollment process, the new Consultant will be asked if they would like to add the Cricut® Art Philosophy collection to their New Consultant Kit or, if they already have a collection, if they would prefer $100 in select product credit. They simply indicate their choice during sign-up. Their collection will be shipped with their kit. New Consultants that already have a collection and, thus, choose the select product credit, will have the select product credit added to their account once their enrollment is approved.

6.What items are included in the select product credit offerings if I choose SPC instead of the Cricut Collection?

Eligible products include:
•My Acrylix® Stamp Sets including customized K-size and E-size stamps (Stamp of the Month stamps are not included)
•My Acrylix® Blocks including the My Acrylix® Block Starter Kit
•Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pads
•Archival Black Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pads
•Exclusive Inks® Markers
•Exclusive Inks® Re-inkers
•My Reflections® Paper Packets
•My Stickease® Assortments
•Complements Embellishments
•Workshops on the Go™ Kits
•Studio J® Memberships
•Studio J® 5-Packs
•All Cardstock Packs
•Select Supply Items

Availability
7.  Is this offer available while supplies last?

The offer to sign up as a new Consultant to receive a special promotion along with the new Consultant kit is valid through March 31, 2012. However, the contents of the New Consultant Kit may be subject to change, based on inventory availability of kit items at the time of enrollment. Additionally, while we anticipate sufficient Cricut® Art Philosophy Collections to fulfill demand of this exciting promotion during the promotion dates, if demand should outstrip supply, Close To My Heart reserves the right to backorder the collection and fulfill it separately from the shipment of the New Consultant Kit.

8.  If I choose the Select Product Credit option, will there be an expiration date for that credit?

Yes. Select product credit expires on December 31 the year after it was earned. So for Consultants who choose the $100 SPC for this promotion, it will expire on December 31, 2013, if unused.

9.  If I am resigning up to be a Consultant again, will I get this special offer?

Yes. If you have been a Consultant before, left the company, and are now re-signing up during the month of March, you will be eligible to receive the Cricut® Art Philosophy collection or $100 in select product credit for free.

February Stamp of the month 2012

Last chance to order out of the Autumn/Winter Idea Book--Get the new Idea Book

Autumn Winter Idea Book

Have you seen the new Idea Book--Starting tomorrow

January Stamp Of the Month-Little Reminders

I am working on some artwork--Having a creative block--trying to make some cute cards--Hope to post later this week.

Thanks for checking in

Roxie

Free Studio J Layouts in January

January is free layout month for Studio J^® members! For every 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts you buy, you’ll receive the 10th layout free. To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. And so on! If you’re not a member yet, now’s a great time to join!

 Why should I use Studio J?

With the popularity and convenience of digital cameras, people take more photos than ever before. Unfortunately, many of those photos remain lost in cyberspace, tucked quietly away on a hard drive where no one ever sees them. Time to take those photos from the computer to the coffee table for all to enjoy!

One option is to pick your favorite photos and print them in a 4" × 6" size, then put them in photo albums. It’s a quick and easy way to put your photos on display, but there is one drawback—the stories behind the photos are lost unless you write them down. Even the most unforgettable moments lose some of their vibrancy over time.

That’s where scrapbooking comes in. Whenever you pair your photos with journaling—bringing together words and pictures—that’s scrapbooking in its most basic form. Scrapbooking helps you capture life’s moments, both big and small, so that you and your loved ones can enjoy them again and again.

For years, Close To My Heart’s classic scrapbooking products have helped you get your shoeboxes full of printed photos out of the basement and into scrapbooks where they’ll be seen and enjoyed.
Now Close To My Heart brings you Studio J^®, online design software that lets you skip the extra step of printing your photos before you scrapbook them. With Studio J, you create digital scrapbook pages that are then printed and delivered to your door, ready to slip into your classic 12" × 12" scrapbook albums.

You’ll love the ease and convenience of studio scrapbooking. And if you decide to become a Studio J member, you’ll love the way each custom-printed layout you purchase comes with free JPG files of the layout—one high-resolution version for archiving or printing more copies, and one web-ready version for you to email to your loved ones, upload to your blog, or post to Facebook. Plus, as a member, you also get free shipping once a month, and all of your layouts at half price! It makes sharing your photos—and your stories—easier and more affordable than ever!

 To sum it up, Studio J Members get:

• 50% off layouts
• Free monthly shipment
• Members-Only Templates and Kits
• Free JPEG files
• Free Page Protectors
• Special Members-Only promotions like this one 
• Give Studio J a Try---there’s no cost until you place your order. Upload some of your digital photos and find out how quickly and easily you can create a finished scrapbook layout, preserving not only your pictures but the all-important stories behind them! If you like it, you can either order your layouts at full price or purchase a Membership for 3 months or 1 year, or purchase a 5 pack that includes 5 layouts, shipping, and page protectors