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Saturday, November 14, 2015

Top 5 CTMH Christmas Presents

Even though Thanksgiving hasn't arrived, I know many of us are already thinking ahead to our friends and loved ones, and the challenge of Christmas gift giving. Close to My Heart offers tons of products, so I want to help you by pointing out the ones that I think will make perfect Christmas presents. If you agree with me please head over to my website and make your purchase, which will be sent directly to your house. Please join the Christmas Party when you checkout.

TOP 5 CTMH CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

1. Instalife Albums: Instagram has become the top social media app for teens. Many pictures are stored there, never to be revisited or enjoyed by others. Print out a "2015 Year in Review" and make an album your teen can share with others for years to come.

     Supplies:
          Instalife Album (Berry or Teal)-$7.95
          Page Protectors (4x4 or 2x2)-$3.95
          Instalife Cards (Colorful Me or The Bright Side)-$6.95

2. Cricut Cartridge: Each cartridge features 700 images and includes a font. CTMH Cricut Collections also includes 3 coordinating stamp sets, and cardstock for $99.

Art Philosophy: CTMH's first cartridge is as versatile as it comes with all of the basic

foundational shapes you need for any craft project.

Artiste: perfect for the party throwing crafter this cartridge includes 3-D objects like boxes

and cupcake wrappers, along with banners and interactive cards.

Artbooking: Scrapbooking essentials-keys are optimized for creating a 12x12 pages or

10 themed mini books, plus themed die-cuts.

Artfully Sent: Cardmakers dream cartridge with 25 different card themes.

Artistry: Trendy shapes, themed die-cuts, and holiday must haves makes this cartridge

a wonderful Christmas present (*Artistry is the only cartridge that is available for a

digital download only price of $79 for those with a Cricut Explore machine)

3. State Pride Stamps: All states are available so whether you are recognizing your roots or where you currently live, there is a stamp for everyone.

4. Simply Fundamental Special: (ONLY AVAIABLE UNTIL NOV 30 or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) Only $71.80!

          Includes: Album
                          Paper Fundamental Enchantment pack
                          Fundamental stickers Enchantment pack
                          Peacock Fundamental Assortment
                          3 sheets of White Daisy Cardstock
                          Instructions for 5, 2-page layouts
                          FREE - Value pack of Side load or Top load page protectors (saving of $19.95)

5.     Rolling Tote: There is something more to creating beautiful handmade items when crafting; a community of loving, compassionate women who take time out of there busy lives to create for others. And they enjoy getting together with other crafters, which is why I put this Rolling Tote by CTMH on the list. Having plenty of room for all of their supplies when going to craft with friends is a must, along with ease of portability. You can't go wrong with this trendy yet functional tote.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Handmade is a Gift in Itself

I don't know if you have ever received a handmade gift, but it is a gift with a special blessing attached. It defines the saying, "it is the thought that counts." You can't put it together last minute and often times it is personalized. Who has time for that? You do, if you put in an advanced effort.

In the day in age, where hand written letters are far and few between, I love the idea of a handmade Christmas card with a handwritten message. But, as I am guilty of doing in previous years, once Thanksgiving comes everything else in life leading up to Christmas day is one big blur. And I'm sad to admit, but I have even neglected to mail any Christmas cards, homemade or otherwise. So this year, I vow to do something different! I will get a head start and create now, so that I can enjoy the business of the Christmas season without the guilt of needing to create personal little gifts (my Christmas cards). I invite you to do the same.

I will start creating my Christmas cards in October. Order the Close to My Heart White Pines Christmas Card Workshop and get all of the supplies to make 15 cards. And in November I will create the quick and easy Cut Above Christmas cards. So if you like the idea of being able to spend your time with your friends and having adorable handmade cards to mail I would love for you to join me.

Oct 26-White Pines Workshop

Additional Supplies Needed:

Your favorite adhesive!

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Fall is in the Air

Fall is by far my favorite time of the year, even though the weather may not cooperate the way I would like it too. Football, the Fair, and Festivals clutter up my calendar and I end up taking more pictures this time of year than any other. So I am so excited about the Sangria paper! It is the perfect combination of all things fall. If you would like to put together this scrapbook workshop, this month is an ideal time to get ready for the fall pictures!

Please order with me by Monday, Sept 21. We will assemble this layout as a group Oct 19.

Additional Supplies Needed:

Artistry Cricut Cartridge

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Brand New and Coming to You

Today is a very exciting day! One that brings feelings of Christmas morning. Not only is Close to My Heart debuting 1 new Idea Book, it is debuting 2, with the addition of the Holiday Expression book for the first time. So get your Wish List ready to be filled out, because there are so many scrumptious crafting supplies it will blow your mind! Pick up your own copy of these catalogs from my website.

Annual Inspiration 2015-2016

Holiday Expression

September Specials

Hello, Life! 3 piece combo stamp set for $34.95

September Stamp of the Month: Paper Garden

only $5 with a $50 purchase

Check back soon to my blog to see more examples of all the wonderful creations these catalogs have to offer.

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Zoe and the Happy Planner Make me Happy!

I am absolutely in love with the Happy Planner by MAMBI! And with the release of the new Zoe papers and accessories it was like they were meant to be together. I had already decorated July and August in my planner so, I took a big jump to March 2016. I knew coming out of the cold and dull colors of winter my eyes would dance at the wonderful color palate of Zoe and really get me ready for Spring time. So yes, I am ahead of the game for blogging about March 2016, but my main reason is the washi tape that I used. In just 2 short days Boardwalk, the washi tape I used, will retire from CTMH and may not be available so I am hoping if you love the way I decorated March and you are thinking of using Zoe, or any other coordinating paper, with your Happy Planner that you will jump at the chance to pick up this washi tape before it is too late.

I keep thinking I will get on the YouTube "Plan with Me" band wagon but I haven't yet, so these pictures will have to suffice. If you would like to purchase the Zoe paper to create your own Happy Planner pages I would love for you to purchase from me.

The Boardwalk Washi Tape has 2- 1/4" rolls and 1- 1" roll with different signs and sayings on it. I love how some are vertical and some are horizontal.

If you are trying to figure out where all of the stickers came from…they are the Zoe Complements offered by CTMH. It comes with 2 - (6"x 6") adhesive backed card stock grade stickers and kraft card stock die cuts and vellum die cuts. All for only $5.95! A quick and easy way to complete your Happy Planner pages.

Thursday, August 27, 2015

National Dog Day

I guess I missed National Dog Day yesterday. I really adore my dog. She is my first child and has put up with us for 14 years. And I loved seeing all of the pictures on social media yesterday of everyone's furry family member. One of the reasons I wanted to purchase the new Artistry Cricut Cartridge from CTMH was the Dachshund image. They have other dog images too, but I cannot believe sometimes how many of my friends have a Dachshund and I knew I would love to create a card for them featuring their four-legged friend. I also wanted to remind you of the Stamp of the Month for August that will only be available for 4 more days so don't forget to purchase yours. https://www.tamra.ctmh.com

Dachshund Card
4 3/4" square card base
Colors: Sorbet, Barn Red, Bamboo, Saddle
Dachshund Image-Artistry Cricut Cartridge
Dog Tag-Artistry Cricut Cartridge
Sentiment-Framed Close to My Heart Aug 2015 Stamp of the Month
Gold Shimmer Trim
Distressing: Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap
Saddle-CTMH

Monday, August 24, 2015

Happy Everything card class with Operation Smile

I am loving the Zoe paper that Close to My Heart introduced in August. I knew the next card class I conducted would have to have that paper pack and since this is the last month to order out of the current Idea Book, I wanted to feature the Happy Everything stamp set in order to bring funds and awareness to Operation Smile. For every Happy Everything stamp set purchased CTMH donates $3!!! If you would like to make the fabulous Coffee Cup gift card holder you will want to purchase the NEW Artistry Cricut Cartridge available only through CTMH. Please purchase on my website.

September 21 @ 5:30pm we will make these 10 cards!