Another great swap!

                  Wendy made this cute craft room sign using the Burlap ribbon and CTMH Cricut cuts.    What a great way to add color to your craft room! :o)

Club note books!

The new club year "note" book will be a place to include any hand outs, notes on card sizes, wish lists and more! Be sure to bring it to each club gathering  :o)

Great Swaps!

Mary created a beautiful frame with the My Creations Bracket Frame Z1797.  Keep watching for more creative ideas from my club members   :o)

Only a few more days...

A My Creations (retired) mini album was one of last years Club Project Swaps. I can not wait to see the creative projects the club ladies have made this year!

Convert to the BEST!

Convert CTMH page protectors to fit other albums you may have purchased (by mistake) :o) Remember CTMH has quality albums and albums supplies! Contact me now for help with your album needs. Plan now to attend the September club Album In Service in September or visit my web site to order now.

Get Organized!

Happy Birthday gifts for YOU!!

 
On July 18, I will be giving gifts to anyone who orders 
                           on my web site!!
Tomorrow is my Birthday! I will give a gift to anyone who orders ($65.00+) tomorrow July 18th on my web site! For each $65 in your sub total you will receive a CTMH product valued at $3.95-$5.95!
This gift will be given to you at the next gathering or if you are not a club member you will receive your gift in the mail  :o)
*Club members: please be sure to click on the "Join" gathering button  :o)

Fun Day!

Another fun birthday celebration at Disneyland with my daughter and husband! yesterday we were able to attend a Pass holders event about the Opening of Disneyland and the Main Street shops.

July Stamp Of the Month

July 2013 Sweet Life

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

July 2013: Sweet Life (S1307A)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

Or you may purchase it outright for $17.95

Background Stamps-Art Attack

July half price Canvas workshop special!

The Workshops on the Go^® canvas art kit includes an exclusive stamp set, a 12" × 12" canvas display, Cashmere baker’s twine, clear Sparkles, Sparkles flourish, Dimensional Elements in two color schemes, and an instructional brochure. The workshop is perfect for making with friends or on your own. The Workshops on the Go^® canvas art kit has a retail value of $39.95 but is only $19.95 during July.
All you need to do is add the item to your order. During July, any Workshops on the Go^® canvas art kit will be discounted with no qualifying purchase necessary. Be sure to order soon, this offer is only available while supplies last! 
*Club members may order at any time under the EZ Invite on my web site. Be sure to join the gathering so your Mystery Hostess receives credit and I will enter your name in the mystery hostess drawing  :o) **This would make a great club swap project!!

Angles beat Boston!

We were there till the end. And what a great end it was!! We took the Boston Red Sox in 11 innings for a 9-7 victory! Go Angles!!...

Bee Well Soon!

Need a quick card? Use your CTMH supplies with a few cuts from some die cuts and your CTMH AP cartridge.

Heat Warnings...

June 30, 2013 Pasadena, California. There were heart warning all over California......my family is signed up to run in the Pasadena Marathon! And we did! 

                     Before the run photo, (there will be no after the run photos LOL!)
                                           Sara, Steve, Debi and Steve's brother Gerry

 I had only 3+ more miles to go in my 10K, the guys ran a 5K while Sara took on the half!

                                       Everyone should do a 5K at least once!  :o)

Already Unavaiable...

Unavailable List  :o(

G1054	Worksops On The Go Buzz and Bumble Kit	7/2/2013
G1061	Workshops On The Go® Chantilly Cardmaking Kit	6/30/2013
X7155B	Avonlea Paper Packet	6/24/2013
X7156B	Clementine Paper Packet	6/30/2013
X7157B	Dakota Paper Packet	6/24/2013
X7164B	Buzz And Bumble Paper Packet	6/27/2013
X7164C	Buzz and Bumble Stickease	6/27/2013
X7166B	Claire Paper Packet	6/24/2013
X7167B	Later Sk8r Paper Packet	6/27/2013
Z1081	Colonial White Waxy Flax	7/5/2013
Z1088	Chocolate Waxy Flax	7/3/2013
Z1089	Black Waxy Flax	7/3/2013
Z1350	Topiary Embossing Powder	6/24/2013
Z1408	6" X 6" Pansy Purple Quick Pic™ Album	6/30/2013
Z1695	Urban Felt Alphabet	6/27/2013
Z1736	My Creations® Mini Banner	6/17/2013
Z1739	My Creations Milk Carton	6/24/2013
Z2430	Black Exclusive Inks® Marker Set	10/2/2012
Z2433	Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Marker Set	10/2/2012
Z2434	Chocolate Exclusive Inks® Marker Set	10/2/2012
Z2435	Saddle Exclusive Inks® Marker Set	10/2/2012
Z2436	Cashmere Exclusive Inks® Marker Set	10/2/2012
Z2437	Champagne Exclusive Inks® Marker Set	10/2/2012
Z2438	Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Marker Set	10/2/2012
Z2439	Bamboo Exclusive Inks® Marker Set	10/2/2012
Z578	Corner Rounder	6/27/2013
Z659	Cranberry Embossing Powder	6/30/2013
Z672	Red Embossing Powder	7/2/2013
Z673	White Daisy Embossing Powder	6/25/2013
Z724	Embossing Pen	5/15/2013
Z906	Bamboo Waxy Flax	6/25/2013

Updated Retired List

              Shop now! Don't miss out on supplies you want!
A1132     Family
A1133     Festival of Lights
B1372     Circle Together
B1395     So Grateful
B1396     School Rocks
B1405     Rugged Dude
B1406     Blessings of Peace
B1410     A Friend Like You
B1414     Bonjour
C1438     Tea Time
C1461     Salutation Seals
C1466     Instant Memories
C1505     Pun Fun
C1507     Angelic Blessings
C1508     Paisley Flair
C1511     Love Blooms
C1520     Christmas Joy
D1187     For Every Occasion
D1388     Card Chatter - Christmas
D1399     Dream Big
D1440     Everlasting Life
D1444     A Little Thanks
D1492     Christmas Love
D1517     Game On
D1519     Abundance
D1521     Powder Heaven
D1523     Sweet Music
D1528     Jardin
E1010     Chocolate Alphabet Large
E1014     Posterboard Alphabet
E1015     Cocktail Alphabet
E1017     Old World Alphabet
E1018     Pennant Alphabet
E1019     Bohemian Alphabet
E1020     Token Alphabet
E1021     Trinity Alphabet
E1022     Hero Alphabet
E1023     Varsity Alphabet
E1024     Keepsake Alphabet
G1053     Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit
G1055     Workshops on the Go® For Always Scrapbooking Kit
G1056     Workshops on the Go® Claire Scrapbooking Kit
G1057     Workshops on the Go® Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Kit
G1058     Workshops on the Go® Tommy Scrapbooking Kit
G1059     Workshops on the Go® Surf's Up Scrapbooking Kit
G1060     Workshops on the Go® For Always Cardmaking Kit
G1062     Workshops on the Go® Canvas Art Kit
X7155C     Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes
X7156C     Clementine Complements Canvas Shapes
X7157C     Dakota Complements Silver Foil Images
X7159B     Scholastic Paper Packet
X7159C     Scholastic My Stickease® Assortment
X7166C     Claire Complements Canvas Shapes
X7167C     Later Sk8r My Stickease® Assortment
Z1096     Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment
Z1246     EmbPowder Cocoa
Z1267     Paper/Stamp Organizer 8.5x11(3)
Z1326     Sparkles Red, Pink & Purple Assortment
Z1327     Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment
Z1347     12 x 12 Post Bound Album- New England Ivy
Z1351     embossing powder dutch blue
Z1358     Buttons Basic Assortment
Z1366     Brads Metal Assortment
Z1369     Buttons Red Assortment
Z1370     Buttons Pink Assortment
Z1371     Buttons Blue Assortment
Z1372     Buttons Green Assortment
Z1392     2" Scallop Circle Punch
Z1410     Antiqued Copper Designer Brads
Z1412     10-Things Pocket
Z1450     Cork Color-Ready Alphabet
Z1474     6" x 6" Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes
Z1487     Mini Medley Accents Pewter Collection
Z1489     Mini Medley Accents Olive Collection
Z1612     Paper Clip Pins
Z1697     Mini-Medley Accents Smoothie Collection
Z1703     Wooden Badge Buttons
Z1704     Pewter Badge Buttons
Z1710     Just Blooms® Paradise Paper Flowers
Z1718     Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes
Z1719     Color-Ready Evergreen Cork Shapes
Z1721     3” x 3” Kraft Envelopes
Z1722     4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Kraft Envelopes
Z1723     5” x 7” Kraft Envelopes
Z1724     6” x 6” Kraft Envelopes
Z1734     Irresistibles™ Persnickety Journaling Spots
Z1740     My Creations® Bookmark Album
Z1748     Brocade Assortment
Z1755     Posh Journaling Spots
Z1766     Memo Assortment
Z1773     Color-Ready Noted Canvas Shapes
Z1774     My Creations® Canvas Journal
Z1780     Wrangler Assortment
Z1794     Cottage Assortment
Z1798     Black Tulle Ribbon
Z1810     Later Sk8r Assortment
Z1813     Claire Assortment
Z1821     Buttons Black Assortment
Z1827     My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Small
Z1828     My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Large
Z1831     Buzz and Bumble Assortment
Z4134     Handle and Swivel Base
Z4136     Exclusive Inks Organizer Carrying Case
Z4200     Accessories Organizer
Z608     Embossing Stylus Medium
Z655     EmbPowder Olive
Z656     EmbPowder Outdoor Denim
Z670     EmbPowder Black
1771     Waterbrush Medium

July Special Stamp sets!

When you purchase these exclusive patriotic stamp sets, available at full retail during June and July only, Close To My Heart will donate a portion of the proceeds to the US!
    The patriotic stamp sets were made exclusively for this campaign and can only be purchased during June and July 2013. The My Acrylix^® Courage (B1437) stamp set is $9.95 and is military themed. The My Acrylix^® Home of the Brave (D1576) stamp set is $17.95 and USA themed.

Half Price Canvas kit!

Get the gorgeous Workshops on the Go^® canvas art kit for half price in July — no qualifying purchase required! From July 1– July 31 you can get this trendy kit to create your own canvas art to hang in your home, regularly priced at $39.95, now discounted to $19.95 — more than 50% off! Take papercrafting to the next level with this adorable home décor piece that you can display for all to see.
Shop online or contact me to place your qualifying order and take advantage of the savings today!

*Offer valid July 1–31, 2013 while supplies last-order early!!. No qualifying purchase needed. No limit per order. No refunds or adjustments on product already purchased.        **This may not be available when we place our July club orders....

To achieve a more 3D look..

My son has graduated with his BA, but I am still working on alllll the cute baby photos! LOL!
To create a more 3D chip board appearance with CTMH card stock, use your CTMH Artiste cartridge to cute four of the images and adhere all together to achieve the look.
All products CTMH!

Artbooking is Here...

Coming August 1!!

 

Just a sample of the great new Close To My Heart Cricut collection to go live on August 1st! Letters, shapes, albums and double page layouts!! Be sure to order yours in August and get the August Stamp of the Month for only $5!