The Magic of Monograms!

Capture the Date, Capture the Savings!

Get ready for this great deal from CTMH! Help those affected by Hurricane Sandy To show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1 for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during November. In November only when you place an order of $50 or more in full retail products and purchase the November Stamp of the Month set for just $5 ($17.95 retail), you’ll receive any A-E and M size My Acrylix^® stamp set at 50% off. It’s two promotions in one! (Notes: K-size, Workshops on the Go^®, Cricut^® collections, and Stamp of the Month stamp sets are not included in the 50% off promotion).
What a great savings! What a great way to help out! Start your list now!!

Ink It Up!

A MUST see! This is everything you ever wanted to know (LOL!)about the new Close To MY Heart pigment inks and alcohol markers. I will have these at the next club night for anyone who did not get to try them out at the October club night :o)

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Who says Holiday stamp sets must be only stamped in green and red! Here I used a stamp from the Merry and Bright C1510 CTMH stamp set to make this simple note card. I love the color of the new pigment inks; Indian Corn Blue and  Goldrush found in the Enchantment set Z2502..

Swing!

Swing cards are all the rage! The new Artist Cricut Cartridge from Close To My Heart has 9 different swing cards you can make. What a fun holiday card this one makes!
**CTMH Color Ready Ribbon, may be used as is or add color with any Exclusive Inks product.

Gift box #1

Have you tried the new Cricut Artiste Collection  yet? This box can be found on page 74 of your cartridge book and find the directions on page 57 of your CTMH Artiste directions booklet. What a cute way to give someone that little unexpected gift!  This box can be decorated with so many of the CTMH Cricut cuts from either of our exclusive cartridges. Here I used the flower found on page 39 of the Art Philosophy cartridge. Both Close To My Heart Cricut Collections are a great deal! Contact me if you don't have them both!
Supplies, All CTMH products:  Pear and Partridge My Reflections paper, Cashmere and Ruby card stock. Saddle ink, Ruby ink, sponge dauber, Topiary marker, Designer Rhinestone brads, Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel

Maybe a little blue...Indian Corn Blue?

Indian Corn Blue that is! I tried a few different color combos and card styles before I hit on an old favorite; Indian Corn Blue and Buttercup. Sometimes it's best to "go simple"! I added some dry embossed lines to the Indian Corn Blue. I (of course) also added Indian Corn Blue ink and  Buttercup ink to the edges of each card stock.  Finish off with a few Pearl Opaques Adhesive Gems. Done! A nice simple Holiday card.  All products Close to my Heart.

Only 10 more days....

Available in October only! Don't forget to add this great Stamp of the Month; Very Merry Christmas to your order! This is a stamps set of 11 stamps for only $5  with a $50 purchase! Or just $17.95 for this D size CTMH stamp set. *There are 5 shapes that can be cut from the new Artiste Cartridge. The shape sizes are listed right on the stamp carrier sheet-so easy!
Please contact me for more CTMH Cricut collection details! Remember both CTMH Cricut cartridges come with 3 "D" size stamp sets and 3-12" x 9" Dimensional Elements sheets that  coordinate with shapes found on that cartridge. Both the Artiste  and Art Philosophy Collections are available in the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book-Catalog. Contact me today if you don't have both of yours yet!

Get the trees ready!

A little stamping, a few cuts with the Artiste cricut cartridge, add a few hemp bows, Festive Velvet Rub-ons and some of the Dimensional Elements In Color-Holiday ....Wala! You have created some cute holiday home decor items. Easy, Simple and FUN! What a nice holiday gift for someone on your list  :o)

To You and Yours!

CTMH's new stamp set To You and Yours offers both winter wishes and holiday greetings! The new pigment inks and Alcochol-based markers make your paper crafting much faster, simpler and

Time for...Happy Holidays!

It's time to start your holiday plans...cards, tags, small gift boxes, gift card holders...by using the new Artiste Cricut cartridge from CTMH and the holiday paper Pear and Partridge My Reflections kit you can create all your holiday paper crafting needs.
Supplies: Sparkles  Bitty clear Z1707 & Brown Z1754, Opaques Gems Z1333, Bakers twine Z1751, Kraft boarders (listed on the WSL list on my web site). Ruby ink pad  Z2170, Desert Sand ink pad Z2118, Enchantment exclusive pigment inks  Z2502, Sponge Daubers Z726, Olive marker.

Top card inspired by a fellow consultant  :o)

It's that time again...Holiday Tag Swap!

 

It's time to start signing up for our annual club Holiday tag swap! Here are "the rules" for this year's swap: Please make *5 tags per person in the swap;  5=1 ( I will let you know by Nov 20 how many have signed up)

*All CTMH Products!* use at least 3 types of papers; 2 card stocks and 1 BT or 2 BT and I cs or...any combo that makes 3 different papers *Use at least 1 embellishment * Use some type of fiber; ribbon, Bakers Twine, Hemp or Waxy flax

Be sure to make a little holder for each person's tags  (no baggies please).   We will swap these at our Holiday Mystery Hostess gathering on December 6th

New Alcohol Markers!

Extra October PWS!

Make all four cards and keep the stamp! Using fall cards stocks: Barn Red, Goldrush, Cocoa and Twilight you will make the four cards and keep the stamp set Quick Cards-Bountiful Season, retail: $6.95 (+s/h & tax) all for only $14.00. These make great Thanksgiving cards,  cute note cards...even add to that special occasions card gift pack you are giving as a Holiday gift. Hummm...
Come join your friends on: Sat. October 27 at 4:30 (Open Crop to follow)
or    Wed. October 31 at 10am
Please register by Monday October 22, I will need to order your stamp with our gathering & have all the supplies cut and ready for you!  :o)
Supplies: 
inks: Barn Red, Twilight, Cocoa, Goldrush and Bamboo-sponge dauber for Bamboo.
Normal crop supplies: pencil, scissors, adhesive, glue dots, 3 x 3 block, stamp cleaner and your VersaMat.

New Dimensional Elements ornaments!

Have you seen the new Dimensional Elements-Ornaments  z1761 on pg 131 of the Autumn/Winter Idea Book & Catalog? If not check them out! They are a nice extra touch to add to gifts or place on your holiday layouts. All the directions are on my web site under the Workshop On The Go Pear & Partridge Bonus Project. They are show in your Idea book on pg 65 with the WSOTG Pear & Partridge Kit.
 Need more ideas or help, contact me or attend one of our club events  :o)

Pear and Partridge!

Don't miss club this Thursday, Joann will be your hostess!
Using the Pear and Partridge My Reflection paper, we will be making a small 3-D ornament found on the new CTMH Artiste Cricut cartridge . Come see how easy it is to create beautiful holiday gifts and home decor!
 Create & Take supplies:
Inks: Smoothie (cranberry might work) and New England Ivy. Sponge daubers or sponge tools for each ink color.
VersaMat, ruler, stylus, bone folder and adhesive glue pen.*There maybe one more item (I am still working it out). Please be sure to check back for any updates on supplies.
Don't forget to pack your current Fall/Winter Idea book, wish list and punch card. Also please bring any new paper projects you have created with your CTMH supplies.

Very Merry Christmas SoM!

Don't forget to add this great Stamp of the Month; Very Merry Christmas to your order! This is a stamps set of 11 stamps for only $5  with a $50 purchase! Or just $17.95 for this D size CTMH stamp set. *There are 5 shapes that can be cut from the new Artiste Cartridge. The shape sizes are listed right on the stamp carrier sheet-so easy!
Please contact me for more CTMH Cricut collection details! Remember both CTMH Cricut cartridges come with 3 "D" size stamp sets and 3-12" x 9" Dimensional Elements sheets that  coordinate with shapes found on that cartridge. Both the Artiste  and Art Philosophy Collections are available in the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book-Catalog. Contact me today if you don't have both of yours yet!

Clearly the Best: Cricut Cuts

Trick or Treat?

Give someone a little Halloween gift you create using your new Artiste Cricut Cartridge Collection!
Pull out the old supplies, add some new. You can create a cute gift using your Artiste Collection!
Supplies I used: Black CTMH card stock 1386, Moonlight My Reflections (BT) paper X7161B, Black Distressing ink Z1296, Opaques Adhesive Gems; Licorice Z1335. Retired; Mischief Complements & My Reflection BT, black marker.  

Happy Holidays!

Start your holiday creating now with the Pear and Partridge My Reflection kits from Close to My Heart. Don't miss the club gathering next week to see many ideas using this paper and color combo.

Spellbound Halloween Party!

To have enough time to complete all your Halloween projects, order this Workshop on the Go Spellbound Cricut Kit through the  Gathering  listed on my web site. 

Gotta love CTMH Daubers!!

Have you tried it yet?

Have you used the new Black Tulle or Black Striped Ribbon yet? Be sure to order the new CTMH Black Tulle  and Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon for all your Halloween projects! On this card I also used: Opaques Licorice Adhesive Gems and Star Dust Glitz Glitter Gel. All great products to have on hand for all  your paper crafting needs  :o)

Get a FREE Studio J layout!

Get a free Studio J^® layout in October! In this special promotion, you will receive a free custom-printed layout when you buy 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts. 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. Up to 4 free layouts! It’s a great time to use any Member Bonus layouts you may have. If you haven’t tried Studio J yet, now is the time to start!

Happy Autumn!!

 Happy Autumn! Happy October! What a great time. Yard work is winding down and cooler days are ahead (I hope!). Time to curl up with a good book; your CTMH Autumn/Winter Idea Book and catalog! Re-read it cover to cover. You may find a few items and ideas you  missed the first time through. Is there anything you need to add to your Must Have list???  
    Autumn is time to paper craft, scrap book, make cards, gifts and home decor. Time to plan out your holiday cards, tags/bags and gifts! This year the new Artiste Cricut cartridge and Collection will make all that much easier. Did you purchase yours from club or my web site yet? If not, be sure to add it to your Must Have list today!