Celebrate National Papercrafting Month

Get the Year>>Noted paper kit and embark on a yearlong scrapbooking adventure!

In celebration of National Papercrafting Month, Close To My Heart invites you to reflect on the things that make you who you are and on what you want to accomplish in the coming months. Then, with the help of the Year >> Noted paper kit, record your experiences and goals!

During the month of January, with a qualifying purchase of $50, you are eligible to purchase the exclusive Year >> Noted paper kit (which has a retail value of over $24 USD/$27 CAD) for only $5—that’s over 80% off retail! Or, for an additional $5, you can order the Year >> Noted paper kit with an accompanying My Creations™ kraft mini book.

The paper kit for both options includes a C-size stamp set, stickers, cardstocks, and B&T Duos™ papers, all specially designed to coordinate with the My Creations™ kraft mini book so you can have a yearlong scrapbooking experience. This means you will receive over $34 USD/$37 CAD worth of product for only $10 if you purchase the kit with the accompanying mini book! But the fun doesn’t end there—included on the sticker sheet, you will find a large golden seal. Once the year is done and all the pages are filled, seal up your book and create a mini time capsule that you can open years from now. Remember, this deal is only available for January, so make sure to get your own Year >> Noted paper kit today for the perfect start to a crafty year!  Watch the campaign video below then click here to get yours.

 

 

*Offer valid January 1, 2015-January 31, 2015 (11:59 MST).  Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the discounted items (without My Creations kraft mini book: $24.56 USD/$27.02 CAD; including My Creations kraft mini book: $34.51 USD/$37.97 CAD).

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

20% off all Cricut Collections–Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday Only: 20% Off All Cricut® Collections!

For the first time ever, Close To My Heart is offering a Cyber Monday Sale on Monday, December 1, 2014. There has never been a better time to buy Close To My Heart’s exclusive Cricut® Collections for 20% off the retail price. Whether you love scrapbooking, cardmaking, or creating 3-D projects, our four exclusive Cricut® collections make the perfect addition to any craft room! Sale starts at midnight (MST) on December 1 and ends at 11:59 pm (MST) Monday night.

Enjoy extra savings on Close To My Heart's exclusive Cricut® collections this Cyber Monday!

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

Ribbon Revelry–October Special

Get your crafting on a roll with a free spool of ribbon 

During the month of October, with each qualifying purchase of $50 USD/$55 CAD you are eligible to receive - as a special bonus - one of two chevron ribbons FREE!  Each chevron ribbon - Ruby or Outdoor Denim - has an original retail value of $6.95 USD/$7.75 CAD. 

So which ribbon will you get?  It's a surprise!  Quantities are limited, so make sure to place your orders as early in the month as possible.  Be sure to take advantage of this fantastic offer so you can enjoy embellishing your creations with your own surprise roll of bonus ribbon!  Click here to start shopping.

*Offer valid October 1-31, 2014 while supplies last.  No tax will be charged on the free items.  Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the free item ($6.95 USD/$7.75 CAD). 

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

National Stamping Month #30yearsofhappy

This month’s special promotion is to celebrate National Stamping Month and Jeanette Lynton's #30yearsofhappy in the stamping and scrapbooking industry.

September is National Stamping Month, and Close To My Heart is ready to celebrate all month long!  When you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September, you qualify to receive the exclusive C-sized stamp set #30yearsofhappy for FREE (a $13.95 USD/$15.25 CAD value)! 

This special offer is part of our celebration of National Stamping Month and in honor of our ongoing celebration of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton's 30-year anniversary in the scrapbooking and stamping industry.  The exclusive stamp set features 30 mini images and sentiments perfectly suited for 30 days of happy stamping!  Plus, make sure you check out Close To My Heart's Facebook page and Instagram during September to follow all the ways we're celebrating #30yearsofhappy for a full 30 days!

*Offer valid September 1-30, 2014.  No tax will be charged on the free item(s).  Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the free item(s) ($13.95 USD/$15.25 CAD).  Excluded stamps include discounted Stamp of the Month, Hostess Rewards stamps, Workshops on the Go stamps, and any other kit-exclusive stamps.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

Welcome to the Close To My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

 

This month we have 80 Consultants featuring the September Stamp of the Month, Family is Forever, a set of 7 stamps.  This stamp set is only available during the month of September.  Place an order of $50 and get the Stamp of the Month for just $5.

 

If you have come here from Donna Digby’s Blog you are on the right path! If you get lost along the way you can find the complete list on Melinda’s Blog here.

 I created a simple card for the make-n-take for my All-Day Crop this month.

One of my new favorite techniques is applying two ink colors to a stamp and THEN stamping it on your paper.  And that’s what I did here.  I inked the entire tree with Desert Sand and then just sponged daubed the leaves with Olive Ink.

I stamped the tree again in Goldrush Ink and just cut out the hearts to apply on top with 3-D Foam Tape. 

I finished the card off by matting my stamped image with a piece from the Pathfinding paper collection (X7186B) and just a few of the Durables Triangles (Z1928) to embellish.

Now it is time to hop over to Morgan Vogt’s Blog to see what she has created!

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

Time to say goodbye!

A new Idea Book is here and it’s time to say goodbye to some of our favorites.

Click here to see pictures of all retiring items and to place your order by January 31st (only 2 days left).

Here are some pictures of just a few things that we have to say goodbye to.

Colonial White Rosette Ribbon

Opaques Pearl Flourishes

Frosted Paper Collection & Stickease

Huntington Paper Collection & Stickease

Under The Sea stamp set

Card Chatter – Focus on a Friend stamp set

Quick Cards – Dragonfly stamp set

Tommy Paper Collection, Stickease, & Assortment

There is so much more.  Click here to see all retiring items.

Also, be sure to get your Cloud 9 card kit for just $15 when you place a minimum order of $35.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Jaime

Make the switch to Close To My Heart today

Make a fresh start, discover great products, and earn a real income when you make the switch and become an Independent Close To My Heart Consultant! Take a look at this short "Why Switch" video to learn why you should make the switch to Close To My Heart today.

 

Click here to make the switch and sign up today.

Still need some convincing?  As a new Consultant you can choose between 2 kits.  The essentials kit for just $49 has a retail value of approximately $150.

Or choose the Master Kit with even more supplies, Studio J layouts, and even more materials to start your business.

Still not convinced?  Between now and December 15 when you join the Close To My Heart family and submit qualifying sales you can choose a FREE Picture Your Life scrapbooking program.  Select from eight darling themes, from vacation to friendship to childhood – each featuring 122 double-sided cards plus 10 unique Memory Protectors to capture it all. 

Click here to join the Close To My Heart family!  You truly are welcome here!

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

July Specials - Canvas Art Kit

I can't believe it's the 5th day of July already.  Where does the time go?  Well, I am finally back from Close To My Heart's Annual Convention, this year in Orlando, FL.  I can't wait to share all of the new products with you, but first there are still so many great products left in the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book.  Some of them are retiring and fast.  (You can see a list of all retiring products on my blog post dated 6/24/13 - Going, Going..Almost Gone.)

This month Close To My Heart has a great special for you.  Get the discounted Workshops on the Go Canvas Art Kit (G1062) in July - no qualifying purchase required!  From July 1 to 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 decor piece that you can display for all to see.

This Workshop On The Go Kit includes the following:

• 1 - My Acrylix Canvas Art Workshop Stamp Set (C-size - shown below)
• 1 - 12x12 printed Canvas Display
• 1 - Cashmere Baker's Twine (1 yard)
• 10 - Clear Sparkles
• 1 - Sparkles Flourishes
• 2 - 12"x6" Dimensional Elements in Color - Art Shapes
• 1 - Instructional Brochure

These kits are only available while supplies last so click here to purchase yours today before they are gone.

But wait, there's so much more to share.  I completed this kit in about 1 hour.  There is no paper cutting, just a little bit of stamping, and stick it all down.  It really was that easy.  And you will have PLENTY of leftovers to create an entire 2nd canvas.  Just go to your local craft store to purchase a 2nd 12"x12" canvas.  You could spritz some color on it, sponge it, or even stamp on it with our pigment inks.  Then just follow the instructions again to make a 2nd canvas.  So EASY!!!

*Offer valid July 1-30, 2013, while supplies last.  No qualifying purchase needed.  No limit per order.  No refunds or adjustments on product already sold.

June Special - Make It a Banner Day!

Close To My Heart is offering so many specials this month, I'm almost having trouble keeping up.  Well here is the first of many.

Make it a banner day with Close To My Heart’s My Creations^® Mini Banner! Get this banner for free in June when you place a minimum order of $25 that includes stamps!  Watch this video to see just what you can make with your Mini Banner.







So if you place an order of $25 that includes an A, B, C, D, or E size stamp set you will get a Mini Banner for FREE.

Wait, there's so much more.  When you place an order of $50 you also get the Stamp of the Month for just $5.

I'm still not done.  When you place an order of $75 you can choose any of the following absolutely FREE:

• A-size Stamp Set
• B-size Stamp Set
• C-size Stamp Set
• Current Paper Pack

 And if you choose a stamp set above as your free item you will receive another Mini Banner for free.

That's a total savings of over $40.  

Be sure to email me your order and I'll make sure you get all of your Freebies.

Thanks for stopping by.
Jaime

June Card Club - Dream Pop any Occasion

I hope you have enjoyed the cards that I have been sharing this week.  You too can create them at my monthly Card Club in June.  We will explore some creative cuts and scoring technqiues as we create 12 any occasion cards (3 each of the 4 designs).

If you live in or near Amelia, VA I hope you will join us.

Thursday, June 20 at 6:30pm

Cost is $25

Includes all materials to make 12 cards (3 each of the 4 designs).

Register by Thursday, June 6

If you can't make it to the workshop, kits are also available (add $5 for stamping; add $5 if shipping applies).

 

Email me to attend the workshop.

Thanks for stopping by.

Jaime

Dream Pop Card #4 featuring the Frame Flair stamp set

Only 2 days left to get your Dream Pop paper pack and they are almost gone.

Here is the 4th and final card for my June Monthly Card Club.

 

I have seen a lot of artwork with these sort of zig zag paper pieces and I knew this was a great paper pack to create it.  It's kind of hard to explain, but here it goes.

1-Cut a 3/4" strip of paper

2-Use the grid lines on your paper to trim the end at and angle.  Remember what lines used as a guide so that you can do that with each strip of paper.  

3-Line up the angle that you cut with 1 1/2" and then trim the other end at a parallel angle.

4-Repeat as needed

I was able to use a lot of scraps including those from the first card that I shared 4 days ago featuring the "sun rays".

 I embellished my card with the following:

Black & Grey Glitter Paper (Z1829)

Sparkles Clear Assortment (Z1752)

Claire Assortment (Z1813)

The flowers are cut from the cardstock included in the Dream Pop paper pack using the Art Philosophy cartridge. The frame was cut using the Art Philosophy cartridge then stamped with the Frame Flair (D1546) and For Every Occasion (D1187) stamp sets.

You only have until May 31 to get your Dream Pop paper pack for just $10 when you place an order of $35.  That's a savings of $9.95.  Click here to start shopping.

To sweeten this deal even more I am offering a giveaway to everyone who purchases a Dream Pop paper pack. 
For every pack of Dream Pop that you order you are entered into a drawing for one of the following:

1. $40 worth of FREE product from me
2. $40 toward a Workshop, Crop, or even my August Slumber Party Retreat

Simply click here to start shopping.


Thanks for stopping by.
Jaime

Dream Pop Card #3 featuring the Frame Flair stamp set

Only 3 days left to get your Dream Pop paper pack and they are almost all gone.

Here is another card for my June Monthly Card Club.

 For this card I used a pattern from one of our older how-to-books Wishes.  The pattern is called Collage and is on page 97.

 

 I embellished my card with:

Black & Grey Glitter Paper (Z1829)

Sparkles Clear Assortment (Z1752)

Sparkles Clear Flourishes - Small (Z1812)

Just Blooms Paradise Paper Flowers (Z1710)

The frame was cut using the Art Philosophy cartridge then stamped with the Frame Flair (D1546) and For Every Occasion (D1187) stamp sets.

You only have until May 31 to get your Dream Pop paper pack for just $10 when you place an order of $35.  That's a savings of $9.95.  Click here to start shopping.

To sweeten this deal even more I am offering a giveaway to everyone who purchases a Dream Pop paper pack. 
For every pack of Dream Pop that you order you are entered into a drawing for one of the following:

1. $40 worth of FREE product from me
2. $40 toward a Workshop, Crop, or even my August Slumber Party Retreat

Simply click here to start shopping.


Thanks for stopping by.
Jaime

Dream Pop Card #2 featuring the Frame Flair stamp set

Only 4 days left to get your Dream Pop paper pack and Close To My Heart is down to only 24% left.

Here is another card for my June Monthly Card Club.

 

I have been wanting to create something with "paper sun-rays", but didn't know how until I saw a post on the Close To My Heart Consultant Bulletin Boards.  Simply cut a 2"x7" piece of paper and then cut it diagonally.  That's it - so easy.  

 I embellished my card with the following:

Black & Grey Glitter Paper (Z1829)

Sparkles Clear Assortment (Z1752)

Sparkles Clear Flourishes - Small (Z1812)

The flowers are cut from the cardstock included in the Dream Pop paper pack using the Art Philosophy cartridge. The frame on the front of the card was also cut using the Art Philosophy cartridge then stamped with the Frame Flair (D1546) and 4 My Friend (D1510) stamp sets.

You only have until May 31 to get your Dream Pop paper pack for just $10 when you place an order of $35.  That's a savings of $9.95.  Click here to start shopping.

To sweeten this deal even more I am offering a giveaway to everyone who purchases a Dream Pop paper pack. 
For every pack of Dream Pop that you order you are entered into a drawing for one of the following:

1. $40 worth of FREE product from me
2. $40 toward a Workshop, Crop, or even my August Slumber Party Retreat

Simply click here to start shopping.


Thanks for stopping by.
Jaime

Dream Pop Card #1 featuring the Frame Flair stamp set

Have I mentioned that I am in love with the Dream Pop paper?  Well, today I have even more Dream Pop artwork to share with you.  This is one of the cards for my Monthly Card Club happening in June.

This was my first attempt at a Tri-Shutter card and it was actually much easier than I thought it would be.  Thanks to Janene Wawro for the instructions.  (You can also google "Tri-shutter Card" and there are videos and all sorts of tutorials available.)
Here are some simple instructions to follow:

• Cut 5 ½ x 12 piece of cardstock 
• Place widthwise in paper trimmer, and SCORE at 2”, 4”, 8”, and 10”. 
• Turn lengthwise, and line the right edge of your paper at 1 ½”.  Lift your blade and cut between the 2” and 10” score lines only.  Turn your paper and repeat with the opposite side, lining up the edge of your paper again at 1 ½” and cutting between the 2” and 10” score line.  
• Fold along the four score lines, using "Mountain" and "Valley" folds, making sure to line up the paper edges as you fold, and making sharp creases as you go.  A bone folder works great. 
• Take the center section only, and fold the crease lines in the opposite direction.  Close the card and re-crease all of the folds.  The base of your card is now complete, and the finished size is 4 x 5 ½, just slightly smaller than a standard, invitation size card at 4 ¼ x 5 ½. 

The flowers are cut from the cardstock included in the Dream Pop paper pack using the Art Philosophy cartridge.  If you aren't familiar with the Art Philosophy cartridge, it is the first Cricut cartridge that Close To My Heart introduced.  It has 700 images on it, comes with 3 stamp sets, and chipboard pieces.  

The frame on the front of the card was also cut using the Art Philosophy cartridge then stamped with the Frame Flair (D1546) and Joyful Birthday (B1419) stamp sets.

 I embellished my card with the following:

Black & Grey Glitter Paper (Z1829)

Claire Assortment (Z1813)

Sparkles Clear Assortment (Z1752)

You only have until May 31 to get your Dream Pop paper pack for just $10 when you place an order of $35.  That's a savings of $9.95.  Click here to start shopping.

To sweeten this deal even more I am offering a giveaway to everyone who purchases a Dream Pop paper pack. 
For every pack of Dream Pop that you order you are entered into a drawing for one of the following:

1. $40 worth of FREE product from me
2. $40 toward a Workshop, Crop, or even my August Slumber Party Retreat

Simply click here to start shopping.


Thanks for stopping by.
Jaime

A True Thank You to support Oklahoma and the Red Cross

The tornado in Oklahoma has had a devastating effect and Close To My Heart wants to help. To aid relief efforts, Close To My Heart is making a new Autumn/Winter 2013 stamp set, A True Thank You ($2.95 retail), available immediately and will donate 100% of the profits from sales of the set from today through June 30 to the American Red Cross. Help us provide relief to those affected by the Oklahoma tornado by purchasing A True Thank You stamp set (M1029).

Click here to purchase yours today.

Thanks for stopping by.
Jaime

Dream Pop - "You're a Hoot" Layout

Here is the first of 2 layouts that I created with the Dream Pop papers. 

The patterned paper in the Dream Pop paper pack makes it so easy to create layouts.  The pages are already printed with smaller strips of papers and even titles.  I know this will sound corny, but I just laid the paper out and let it "speak to me." Oh, and I also used Close To My Heart's How To Book Reflections for help with with the pattern. This layout uses the pattern Main Frame - Back Drop for the left page and Bottom Border - Quartet for the right page.

This owl is printed on one of the patterned papers and I definitely had to make sure that "he" was the star of the page.  I simply trimmed it out and it made a great embellishment.

For the title, I used the Irresistibles Houndstooth Alphabet and I sponged it with Cotton Candy Ink.  I just love our line of Irresistibles products.  They are so easy to use and you can ink them to match to any paper.

Here is a list of all of the embellishments that I used:

Irresistibles Houndstooth Alphabet (Z1779) $4.95

Keyboard Kraft Alphabet (Z1825) $4.95

Sparkles Clear Flourishes - Small (Z1812) $4.95

Silver Shimmer Trim Ribbon (Z1799) $4.95

Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape (Z1817) $4.95

Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment (Z1701) $4.95

Simply order these products and another $5.30 and you get the Dream Pop paper for only $10.  Simply click here to place your order before May 31.

Remember that I am making this deal even sweeter.

For every pack of Dream Pop that you order you are entered into a drawing for one of the following:

1. $40 worth of FREE product from me
2. $40 toward a Workshop, Crop, or even my August Slumber Party Retreat

So you can email me your order or click here to start shopping.

Thanks for stopping by!
Jaime