New Alcohol Markers

I have to admit that I have never been fond of coloring stamps, until now.  With our new alcohol markers they make coloring so much fun.  I hope to have some artwork to share with you soon, but in the meantime I hope that you enjoy this video on how to use our new alcohol markers.

Also, stay tuned for an upcoming class featuring our new alcohol markers.

National Stamping Month is September and we are celebrating early

I just love CTMH promotions and this is a great one.  Did you know that September is National Stamping Month?  Well at CTMH we are celebrating early with another double stamp set promotion.  Take a look at my page "Monthly Specials" for all of the details and watch this video for some ideas.

I plan to create a project with this stamp set and offer it as a class in October.  I hope you will plan to join us.

Scrapbooking Club features Clementine

I am so excited to begin using the new collections in our Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book.  Here is a look at what we are creating in September using the New Clementine collection.

At this workshop you will learn how to make cardstock look like leather.  That's right - on the 2nd page the Saddle pieces of cardstock have been sprizted, crumpled, sanded, and inked.  It sounds like it's difficult but it's really easy. 

I really love the new Cottage Assortment that comes in the kit.  They are layered fabric flowers, with buttons on top.  Underneath the button is our new Burlap Ribbon.  I was not excited about this product when I first saw it, but boy is it CUTE.  I just love the look that it creates on each of the pages.  Here's a closer look.

And, everyone loves Flip Flaps and we now have them even smaller.  This new smaller assortment comes with Flip Flaps in 4 sizes - 2x2, 3x3, 3x4, 4x4.  I used the 2x2 ones on the first 2 pages and it worked perfectly to add pictures of everyone's goodie bag from past retreats.

Remember if you aren't local, I can put together a kit for you with directions. 

If you are local, I hope you will join us in September for the monthly Scrapbooking Club that meets in my studio in Amelia, VA on the following dates:

Saturday, September 15 from 2-5pm

Sunday, September 16 from 2-5pm

Registration ends Monday, August 27

Cost varies, but begins at just $16 (which includes a full level 2 paper packet with 12 sheets of paper). You can check out the Workshop On The Go kit here and see a picture of the exclusive stamp set.

Also, you don't want to miss out on the Cottage Assortment, Burlap Ribbon, and Flip Flaps that I added to these pages. I just love these new embellishments!

Email me or place your order online to register today!

If you aren't local and can't make it to the workshop that's okay too. I'll put together a kit for you with my cutting instructions and detailed directions on putting the pages together on your own.

1st Semi-Annual Team Scrap-Along

I held my 1st Semi-Annual Team Scrap-Along this past Saturday and it was a huge success.  The event was for consultants in my 1st - 3rd downline.  We discussed some helpful business tips, news from Convention, and of course made some cards. 

I have always wanted to participate in a Stamp of the Month card swap and now I was able to coordinate one of my own.  We completed cards using 4 of the 6 upcoming Stamp of the Months.  You'll have to check back each month to see the artwork we created when each Stamp of the Month comes around.

You too can join us in February for my next Team Scrap-Along by becoming a part of my team.  I absolutely love my job and would love to share this opportunity with you.  This month you can receive the Exclusive Damask Tote Bag for free when you become a new Consultant.  Click here to lean more and join my team.

Joining in August is in the Bag!

Join Close To My Heart in August and get a darling Damask Tote Bag free!

When you become a new Consultant in August, you will receive a FREE Damask Tote Bag (retail value $50), while supplies last. This handy, attractive tote with the Close To My Heart logo lets everyone know you are a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant - with class and style! Choose the $49 New Consultant Essentials Kit or the $99 Master Kit which includes more supplies and tools, and we will send you a tote bag free - only in August and only while supplies last. Contact me for details.

Damask Tote Bag Features:

• 17" x 17" x 6"
• Large extrior pocket for 12" x 12" paper packets
• Huge interor can hold a 12" x 12" album and more
• Small, zippered interior pocket
• Fabric is coated-canvas for durability and easy cleaning
• 2 water bottle pockets
• Wear on the shoulder, across the chest, or as a backpack
• Large flap snaps closed

Offer available August 1-31, 2012, while supplies last. No tax or shipping/handling is charged on the Damask Tote Bag. Tax and shipping/handling is charged based on the price of the New Consultant Kit that is purchased ($49 or $99).

Retiring Products

Every new Idea Book is bitter-sweet.  We get to see some of the latest and greatest products on the market (stay tuned for posts on the newest products introduced in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book), but we also have to say goodbye to some of our old favorites.

Here is a list of products that will be retiring as of July 31.  To get them before they are gone visit my website at www.JaimeL.ctmh.com. 

Cardstock, Ink Pads, Reinkers

·         Amethyst

·         Baby Pink

·         Brown Bag

·         Dutch Blue

·         Garden Green

·         Garnet

·         Grey Flannel

·         Grey Wool

·         Heavenly Blue

·         Holiday Red

·         Key Lime

·         Lilac Mist

·         Moonstruck

·         Pansy Purple

·         Parchment

·         Petal

·         Spring Iris

·         Sunflower

·         Sunkiss Yellow

·         Sunny Yellow

·         Taffy

·         Tulip

·         Vanilla Cream

·         Vineyard Berry

Item #	Description	Autumn-Winter Idea Page  #	Spring Idea Page  #	Retail
	All Markers	8­9	8­9	$      2.95
	All Cardstock Shade Packs	9	9	$      7.95
9030	Imagine™	10	10	$   21.95
9034	Magic™ Scrapbook Program	10	10	$   21.95
C1466	Instant Memories	23		$13.95
B1391	Zoology	30		$9.95
C1463	Harvest Happiness	35		$13.95
C1465	Unscripted	36		$13.95
C1467	Sweet Moments	41		$13.95
B1392	Key Moments	42		$9.95
C1462	All Hallows Eve	48		$13.95
D1494	Christmas Cheer	53		$17.95
B1390	Countdown	54		$9.95
D1480	Snowflake	59		$17.95
C1468	Winter Joy	60		$13.95
C1419	Harvest Home	65		$13.95
C1426	Thanksgiving	65		$13.95
B1395	So Grateful	66		$9.95
C1423	Captured Moments	67		$13.95
B1359	Fright Night	68		$9.95
D1437	Party Animal	69		$17.95
A1109	A Sip	71		$6.95
C1424	Nature's Gift	71		$13.95
C1420	Snow Days	72		$13.95
C1472	Bundled Buddies	73		$13.95
D1384	Snow Flurries	74		$17.95
D1308	All Decked Out	75		$17.95
A1115	A Holiday	76		$6.95
B1381	Holiday  Cheer	76		$9.95
D1446	Adorn-able	77		$17.95
A1107	A Twinkle	78		$6.95
B1361	Tannenbaum	78		$9.95
D1493	Fill in the Blank--Holiday	79		$17.95
C1427	I Believe	80		$13.95
D1449	Father Christmas	81		$17.95
A1110	A Timber	82		$6.95
B1356	St. Nick	82		$9.95
D1483	Glory to God	83		$17.95
A1099	Angel Sent	84		$6.95
B1394	John 3:16	84		$9.95
D1436	The Present	87		$17.95
A1108	A Flitter	88		$6.95
D1306	Treasure Life	89		$17.95
C1429	Party Pennants	91		$13.95
A1095	Always Remember	92		$6.95
B1362	Tag the Occasion	92		$9.95
C1471	Happy Clusters	93		$13.95
B1393	Joyful Jar	94		$9.95
C1425	Month by Month	95		$13.95
C1470	Gnome Garden	96		$13.95
A1113	A Game	97		$6.95
B1396	School Rocks	97		$9.95
C1408	Live Inspired	98		$13.95
D1373	Childhood Portrait	99		$17.95
D1492	Christmas Love	101		$17.95
C1469	December 25th	102		$13.95
D1388	Card Chatter--Christmas	103		$17.95
D1440	Everlasting Life	104		$17.95
C1379	Holiday Commentary	105		$13.95
C1382	Holiday Commentary--Spanish	105		$13.95
C1383	Holiday Commentary--French	105		$13.95
D1283	Say It in Style	106		$17.95
D1444	A Little Thanks	107		$17.95
D1401	Authentic	108		$17.95
D1387	Made with Love	109		$17.95
D1499	Live Your Style	110		$17.95
D1386	Save the Date	111		$17.95
D1397	Save the Date--French	111		$17.95
D1398	Save the Date--Spanish	111		$17.95
E1006	Baroque Alphabet	113		$29.95
C1401	Friendship Alphabet Small	114		$13.95
E1013	Field Trip Alphabet	114		$29.95
E1016	Friendship Alphabet Large	114		$29.95
D1136	Giggle Caps	115		$17.95
D1137	Giggle Lowercase	115		$17.95
D1267	Rustic Numbers	117		$17.95
E1002	Rustic Alphabet	117		$29.95
G1032	Workshops on the Go™ Stella Kit		19	$29.95
G1033	Workshops on the Go™ Pemberley Kit		25	$29.95
X7149B	Lucy Paper Packet		28	$ 9.95
X7149C	Lucy Complements Glittery Rub-Ons		28	$ 4.95
G1034	Workshops on the Go™ Lucy Kit		31	$ 29.95
G1035	Workshops on the Go™ Victory Kit		37	$29.95
X7151B	Footloose Paper Packet		40	$9.95
X7151C	Footloose Complements Dimensional Elements		40	$ 4.95
G1036	Workshops on the Go™ Footloose Kit		43	$29.95
X7152B	Superhero Paper Packet		46	$  9.95
X7152C	Superhero Complements Rub-Ons		46	$4.95
G1037	Workshops on the Go™ Superhero Kit		49	$29.95
G1038	Workshops on the Go™ Florentine Kit		55	$29.95
X7154B	Cruisin' Paper Packet		58	$9.95
X7154C	Cruisin' Complements Silver Foil Images		58	$4.95
G1039	Workshops on the Go™ Cruisin' Kit		61	$29.95
X7139B	Typeset Paper Packet		62	$9.95
X7139C	Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes		62	$5.95
X7140B	Roxie Paper Packet		62	$ 9.95
X7140C	Roxie My Stickease Assortment		62	$4.95
X7141B	Elemental Paper Packet		63	$9.95
X7141C	Elemental Complements Dimensional Elements		63	$4.95
X7143B	Sonoma Paper Packet		63	$9.95
X7143C	Sonoma My Stickease Assortment		63	$4.95