Whooo's Your Valentine Kit Available Today!

 

Did you know that January is National Papercrafting Month?   Close To My Heart is ready to get the party started a little early with an incredible deal for you-the Whooo's Your Valentine Kit.  Beginning today through January 31, 2012 you can get this kit for only $10 with a $35 purchase from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book.

 

 

This kit is so adorable and can be used to create personalized valentine treats that are perfect for your child's friends, teachers and classmates.  It can also be used for other occasions.  By simply changing the color scheme you could create favors for another holiday, birthday party etc.  For just $10 you'll receive the following items in this kit;

• 12-Die Cut Boxes (3 ea. of 4 colors:  Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby & White Daisy)
• 3 12x12 Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock & White Daisy)
• 1 Sheet of Silver Glitter Paper-NEW product from the 2013 Spring/Summer Idea Book
• 12 Treat Tubes w/ Lids-NEW product from the 2013 Spring/Summer Idea Book
• 1 Whooo's Your Valentine D-Size Stamp Set

Decorate the die-cut boxes with the stamp images, cardstock and glitter paper, attach the clear tubes and fill with your favorite treats for super-easy valentines everyone will love!  This kit has a retail value of $40, but can be yours for only $10 with a $35 purchase.  If you would like to save even more, place a $50 order and receive the December Stamp of the Month-Year Round Cheer for just $5!  To begin shopping, just CLICK HERE and be sure to "Join" one of the open Gatherings to place your order. 



Deal-A-Day #5-Crazy for CRICUT!

It's sad to say that today is the last day of my Daily Deals.  But you won't be sad for long, because I saved THE BEST DEAL for last!  I've gone Crazy!  Crazy for Cricut that is!

Today only, I am offering you the NEW Cricut Artiste Collection or the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection at a 15% savings off the regular price of $99.  Each collection contains the cartridge (over 700 images-cards,fonts,boxes & projects), 3 D-size coordinating stamp sets and 3 sheets of Dimensional Elements Shapes.  All for just $84.15 each-a HUGE savings! (retail value of each collection is $125)

The NEW Artiste Collection features themed projects, interactive cards, cupcake liners, invitations, party favors & more.  Assembling your projects is quick and easy using the project reference chart and step-by-step assembly book. 

The Art Philosophy Collection features hundreds of basic, versatile shapes, fonts & boxes which coordinate with many of the stamp images in the Idea Book.  Each stamp image in the Idea Book that is outlined in red has a coordinating shape on the Art Philosophy or Artiste cartridge.  Simply use the cartridge to cut out the matching shape and you're ready to stamp on it.  The stamp's carrier sheet will even tell you which cartridge to use and what size to make the shape.  It's so easy! 

 

 

Remember, this deal is only good today and you must email me with your order by midnight tonight. 

 

I hope you've enjoyed my Deal-A-Day promo, my gift to YOU for supporting me and my business over the past year or more.  I truly am blessed and thankful for each and every one of you!

 

 

 

Deal-A-Day #4-Let's Get Organized!

Today's Daily Deal is all about being organized!  How many times do you sit down to create, but can't find a certain embellishment or stamp set you want to use?  You know you have it somewhere, but can't seem to locate it.   Close To My Heart's NEW ORGANIZERS are going to make your life so much faster, simpler and easier when it comes to papercrafting.  That's why today only, you can save 15% on all organizational products found HERE or on pg. 119-120 of the 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book.

The NEW Organizers are perfect for keeping all of your supplies in one place, making it easy to find things when you need them.  Plus heading out to a crop or workshop will be so easy, just grab your box of supplies & go!

The NEW Small Organizer is perfect for holding 12 Craft Boxes and Blocks all in one case-using the Foam Inserts.  Pop one in the top and one in the bottom and you're good to go!  The NEW Medium Organizer has dividers perfect for holding your tools, inks, ribbons, adhesives & more.  We also carry the My Acrylix Organizer which holds 15 stamp sets, Paper/Stamp Organizers in various sizes, Resealable Bags, Accessories Case & more! 

To take advantage of today's Daily Deal, you must email me your order by midnight tonight.  I will connect with you at the end of the Deal-A-Day to finalize your order and collect payment.  Just a reminder that orders of $100 or more receive FREE SHIPPING!

Deal-A-Day #3-Bring on the BLING!

Today's Daily Deal is all about the BLING and what girl doesn't love a little bling?  From buttons, to brads, ribbon & twine, metal & more-embellishments really add dimension, sparkle & shine to your projects. 

Today only, I am offering a super deal on all embellishments found HERE (pg. 124-129 of the Idea Book).  For every 3 embellishments you purchase, your 4th one is FREE!  (lowest priced item=FREE item).  There's no limit! 

To take advantage of today's Daily Deal, you must email me your order by midnight tonight. 
I'll hold an open shopping cart for you until the end of the Deal-A-Day sale and collect payment at that time.  Don't forget to check back tomorrow for another Daily Deal-you won't want to miss out on the savings!

Deal-A-Day #2-All About Color

Today's Daily Deal has to do with Color.  Close To My Heart's exclusive color palette contains 40 different shades which provide every variation and combination of color you need to create gorgeous artwork.  I personally love the way that all of the color products coordinate with each other.   Every color of cardstock coordinates with the color of the stamp pads which coordinate with the re-inkers and markers of the same name.

The Autumn/Winter Idea Book contains 6 new colors, new alcohol based marker sets and new mini pigment ink pad sets to add great color and dimension to all of your papercrafting projects.  The Exclusive Color Palette can be found on page 9 of the Idea Book.  You'll want to be sure to check it out since today I am offering it all to you at a 15% discount!  That's right, cardstock, ink pads, re-inkers, markers and the mini pigment ink pads are all on sale!

Just email me with your order.  I'll keep your order open until the end of the Daily Deals.  Keep in mind that if your total order reaches $50-you recieve the Stamp of the Month Year Round Cheer for only $5!  If your  total order reaches $100 or more-you'll recieve FREE SHIPPING!

So mark the date and don't be late!  This Daily Deal expires at midnight!

Deal-A-Day #1-All About Stamping!

The moment you've been waiting for has arrived!  Beginning today through December 9th, I will be offering you a Daily Deal on a specific product from the 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book.  To kickoff the promo, I decided that the first deal should be a Super Sweet one!  The first Daily Deal is all about stamping.  Today only, you can purchase any stamp set (A-E size) or blocks (on pg. 121) at a 20% discount!

Now's the time to grab those stamp sets you've had your eye on or add a few more blocks to your stash.  So make your list and check it twice since this Daily Deal runs out tonight!!!!!

All you need to do is email me to place your order.  I'll hold your order open for the duration of the Deal-A-Day promo and tally up with you at the end to collect your payment.  Be sure to check back tomorrow for another dazzling Daily Deal!  You won't be disappointed.

HUGE Sale plus a FREE Gift!

Close To My Heart just announced a fabulous “While Supplies Last” Deeply Discounted Sale that will be happening starting on Saturday, December 1^st at 2AM eastern time.  Here’s exactly what CTMH shared with us:

 

Everyone enjoys shopping the deals this time of year, and you’ll be tickled to learn that we are making more fabulous deals available to you and your customers. At 2:00 AM (EST) on December 1, we will add new items to the “While Supplies Last” section of your website shopping page. Among the new additions you will find a wide variety of paper and coordinating accessories, all with a substantial markdown. You will also find that most of the items that are currently available will also see a further markdown at that time.

To sweeten the deal even more, from December 1–31, all orders placed on your website that reach or exceed $50 will also include a free Bonding Memories® glue pen (Z553)—a $4.50 value!  I encourage you to shop early, because these deals are only available while supplies last.  You can begin your shopping spree by CLICKING HERE.  You will then need to click on the “While Supplies Last” tab on the left and begin adding items to your cart.  When you are finished shopping, be sure to "JOIN" the "While Supplies Last" open gathering when you are checking out.

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! 

 

Thank You & Happy Shopping!

 

 

Daily Deals Coming in December!

 

To thank YOU for supporting my business over the past year or more, I will be running a Deal-A-Day special that gives you GREAT DEALS at a discount! Beginning Dec. 5th-9th I will be offering a specific deal, valid for that day only. You'll recieve the Daily Deal by email (it will also be posted here on my blog). It may be a discounted item/product, buy a certain # & get one free etc. I'll hold an open shopping cart for you during the Deal-A-Day promo-if you're total order is $50 or more, you'll recieve the Stamp of the Month for $5. If your order exceeds $100, you'll recieve FREE shipping too! At the end of the Daily Deal promo, I will contact you to finalize your order and collect payment. These fabulous Daily Deals are only available through me. This is not a Close To My Heart promotion, but something I am personally offering my customers. Therefore, you must email me each day with your order to take advantage of the Daily Deal and save BIG on the products you LOVE!

A Very Merry Christmas & A FREE layout!

Today I wanted to tell you about 2 great specials for the month of October.  The first one is the October Stamp of the Month-Very Merry Christmas.  I love this set for holiday card making, especially since many of the shapes coordinate with the new Cricut Artiste cartridge which makes it so much quicker and easier to create a large number of holiday cards in no time at all!  This stamp set is available during the month of October for just $17.95 or ONLY $5 with a $50 purchase.  Here's a look at the images included in this stamp set.

Last week I had some time to sit down and create a couple of items using this stamp set. The card and tags were both created using the Cricut Artiste and Art Philosophy Cartridges.  I love how quick & easy it is to pre-cut your desired shapes, stamp on them and adhere them to your project.  I also used the Pear & Partridge Papers, Clear and Brown & Tan Sparkles, Harvest Bakers Twine, Tan Twill Ribbon (included in the Workshop on the Go Card Kit) and Green Brad Asst. 

Up next is the Studio J special for October, Buy 9 layouts-Get 1 FREE! If you haven't tried Studio J yet, head on over to my website and check it out!  It's super easy to upload your photos, choose your kit, page design and create fabulous looking layouts in minutes.  There's even a new Express Collection where the pages are already designed for you.  You just simply upload your photos, add a title and journaling and call it good!  Oh, and did I mention it's totally FREE to try it out!  You create your layouts and decide which ones you would like to purchase.  Close To My Heart prints them out for you and ships them directly to your door.  It doesn't get any easier than that!   

October is the month to save on Studio J^® layouts. In this special promotion, when you buy 9 Studio J layouts, you’ll get another custom-printed layout for free! It’s the perfect opportunity to use any Member Bonus layouts you may have on your Studio J account, or to try this fast and easy online software for the first time. The discount is automatically applied to your cart when you order 10 or more layouts. You can get up to 4 free layouts with this fantastic promotion! So what are you waiting for? Start your online scrapbooking today!

Hooray for Halloween!

In our house, Halloween is a big deal.  My kids get so excited and love to dress up in their costumes and go trick-or-treating.  I am sad to say that they have outgrown the "cute" stage and both wanted to be something scary this year, the scarier the better-as my youngest puts it.

What kinds of crazy characters will you have hanging around your house this Halloween?  Why not get a jump start on some fun Halloween pages using Moonlight-October's Kit of the Month.

This workshop will be held on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 2-5pm.  If you would like to participate, you will need to contact me no later than October 10, 2012.  To place your order on my website, just CLICK HERE and begin entering your item numbers in the search box & add them to your cart.  Your order will be shipped directly to your address.  I will email you the cutting guide so you can pre-cut your papers ahead of time.  You will need to BYOBasics (adhesives, trimmer, scissors, glue/pop dots, piercing tool etc.) to the workshop.   The basic workshop kit is $29.95 (plus tax & shipping).  All other items used are optional purchase, but really make the pages POP!

G1051-Moonlight Workshop Kit $29.95 (includes workshop stamp set, X7161B Moonlight Level 2 paper pack, Z1741 Haunted Assortment, Z1754 Black/Grey Sparkles, 2 Colonial White CS, brochure and my cutting guide)

X7161C-Moonlight Complements $4.95
Z1755-Posh Journaling Spots $5.95
Z282-Black Hemp $2.25
Z1781-Black Striped Ribbon $6.95
Z1798-Black Tulle Ribbon $5.95
Z2105-Black Ink Pad $5.25
Z2173-Slate Ink Pad $5.25
Z2147-Smokey Plum Ink Pad $5.25
9035-Make It From Your Heart Vol. 1-$7.95

Don't forget about the October Stamp of the Month S1210-Very Merry Christmas.  It's a great stamp set and would help you get a head start on your holiday cards.  It coordinates with the Cricut Artiste Cartridge too!  The stamp of the month is just $17.95 or only $5 with a $50 purchase.

Fall Favorites-September Stamp of the Month

If definitely feels like Fall outside today, so I thought I would share a few cards that were created using the September Stamp of the Month-Fall Favorites.  Here's a look at the images included in the Fall Favorites set.

5x5 Card I created using the Flirty Papers, Bakers Twine & Dark Chocolate Striped Ribbon.

Another example of a standard size card using the Flirty & Moonlight Papers and NEW Burlap Ribbon-love the Burlap!  The pumpkins were colored in using the Watercolor Pencils and Blendy Pen.

These 2 cards (& the 2 below) showcase the NEW Alcohol Markers-used to color in the images.

You can get your Fall Favorites set now until September 30, 2012 at the full retail price of $17.95, or for only $5 with a $50 purchase.  Contact me to place an order or click on the shopping cart (located along the left hand side of my blog) to go directly to my website where you can join one of my open gatherings & place your order.

It's Your Day Cards

To celebrate National Stamping Month, Close To My Heart has a great deal for YOU!  With just a $35 purchase, you can get this double stamp set for only $5!

Today I thought I would share a few cards I created using this fun stamp set.   I used several different papers and accessories, giving me a variety of everyday cards to have on hand.

Two different looks using the Flirty papers-love that rich raspberry color!

This one showcases the Scholastic papers and the Harvest Bakers Twine.

This card was created using the Dakota papers, Bakers Twine(I can't seem to get enough of the twine!) and the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge.

Love the Clementine papers and the Cottage Assortment-stitched fabric flowers that are adhesive backed and come with the buttons already on them.

This card uses the La Belle Vie papers and Just Blooms Flutter Paper Shapes & the Bakers Twine-again.

 

There's still time to get the It's Your Day Double Stamp Set.  This offer is valid until September 30, 2012.  You can CLICK HERE and be sent directly to my website to place your order, or contact me and I can place the order for you.  You can certainly contact me at any time if you have any questions.  Until then...Happy Scrappin!

Back To School with Scholastic-September Kit of the Month

September brings cooler weather, the start of a new school year and the beginning of Fall-my favorite season.  What better way to kick off September than with the NEW Scholastic Kit-perfect for those 1st day photos.  Here are the layouts we will be creating at this month's workshop.

Layout 1 & 2

Layout 3 & 4

 

 

Layout 5 & 6


This workshop will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2012 from 2-5pm at my home in Choconut, PA.  If you would like to participate, I need your order/payment by September 13th.  You may place your order HERE on my website & have your supplies shipped directly to you.  I will email you the cutting guide so you can pre-cut your papers before the workshop.  Here is the supply list;

G1049-Scholastic Basic Workshop Kit $29.95 (contains X7159B-Scholastic Paper Pack, C-Size Stamp Set, 2 Colonial White CS, Z1773 Canvas Shapes, Z1705 Durables Square Studs and Instructional Brochure)

Other items used:  (optional add-on purchase)
X7159C-Scholastic Stickease $4.95
Z1777-Color-Ready Canvas Alphabet $6.95
Z1766-Memo Assortment $4.95
Z2140-Outdoor Denim, Z2170-Ruby, Z2171-Saddle Ink Pads $5.25ea.
Z1751-Harvest Baker's Twine $4.95
Z1711-Foundry Metal Binder Clips $4.95

Don't forget about the National Stamping Month Special-It's Your Day Double Stamp Set.  You can get it for just $5 with a $35 purchase.

 

 

 

Also the September Stamp of the Month-Fall Favorites is only $5 with a $50 purchase.  This set is so cute-definitely a must-have for Fall.

Project Inspiration 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book: Harvest Banner

Watch this short video for tips and techniques on how to achieve rich, vibrant color using the NEW Alcohol Based Markers from Close To My Heart.  The NEW Pigment Ink Pads work well with the markers and will not smear when dry.  So cool!

NEW-Avonlea Card Workshop Sign Up NOW!

If you haven't seen the NEW Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter Idea Book, then you need to contact me to get your copy and check out all of the NEW Workshop On The Go Kits!  They are amazing!  I personally LOVE the NEW card kits!  Each kit contains a C-Size stamp set, papers, cardstock, card bases & envelopes, embellishments and an instructional brochure with the cutting guide-everything you need to create 15 beautiful handmade cards.

I will be hosting the NEW Avonlea Card Workshop on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 9AM-Noon at my home in Choconut, PA.  If you would like to participate in this workshop, I need to hear from you by September 1, 2012.  You can contact me to place your order or simply CLICK HERE to place your order on my website and have your supplies shipped directly to you. 

I am sure you are going to LOVE the Avonlea Kit!  The kit is designed to make 15 cards (5 ea. of 3 designs).  Here's a look at the 3 card designs from the brochure, as well as the stamp set, which is included in the kit.

I went a bit farther and decided to give you even more options with this kit.  I created a couple of other cards using the same papers and pattern.  By changing the placement and stamp images, it gives you a whole new look to the design. 

Bottom Left is brochure design.

Upper Left is orginal design from the brochure.

Upper Right is original design from the brochure.

As you can see, this is a very versatile kit, but the choice is yours.  You can create 5 ea. of the 3 brochure designs, or you can change it up a bit and create them all!  Whatever you decide, I need your order & payment by September 1, 2012.   You can place your order HERE.  Below is the list of supplies I used.  The Basic Kit is $29.95.  Other items are add-ons & optional but would be helpful to you when creating the cards.  I will have my blocks & inks available, but you may want to bring your own to make things go a little quicker.

G1041-Avonlea Workshop on the Go Card Kit $29.95

Kit contains the Workshop Stamp Set, Avonlea Papers & Cardstock, Colonial White Card Bases & Envelopes, Slate Epoxy Bubbles, Grey Organdy Ribbon and Instructional Brochure.

Other items used:

Z2111 Chocolate, Z2173 NEW Slate, Z2147 Smokey Plum Ink Pads $5.25 ea.

Z1151 3-D Foam Tape $5.95

Y1002 1 x 3 1/2 Block $5.95

Y1003 2 x 2 Block $6.50

Y1006 3 x 3 Block $8.50

Y1010 2 x 6 1/2 Block $9.95

Z697 Sponge $1.25

Don't forget about the Nat'l Stamping Month special, It's Your Day-double D-size stamp set-just $5 with any $35 purchase.  Add this onto your kit purchase and receive over $35 in stamps for just $5!  A great savings!  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  Happy Scrappin!

Celebrate Nat'l Stamping Month

Check out this short video which shares all of the details of the Nat'l Stamping Month promotion, It's Your Day and find out how you can receive this D-Size Double Stamp Set for only $5!  This is my second post today so be sure to scroll down to view my first post regarding National Stamping Month.

Nat'l Stamping Month-Double Stamp Set ONLY $5!!!

Did you know that September is National Stamping Month?  Close To My Heart is kicking off the celebration a little early with a D-Size, Double Stamp Set-valued at $35.90-for only $5!  Take a look at this adorable double set.

Isn't it just darling?  I love the 2 page layout created with this stamp set and the Photo Storage Page Memory Protectors.  The photo storage protectors come with six pockets (either vertical Z1324 or horizontal 4113) to hold photos and/or scrapbook pages & accents.   You get 10 in a pkg. for only $8.95.  These are great for holding extra photos & filling in between your layouts in your albums.

To get this super-cute stamp set for only $5, all you have to do is place a minimum order of $35 in full retail products starting today through September 30, 2012.  It's so easy to place your order.  Just CLICK HERE and you will be sent directly to my website where you can begin adding items to your shopping cart.

Also in August, the Stamp of the Month-Baroque Borders is just $5 with a $50 purchase.  These flourishes create beautiful designs on cards and layouts.

Joining in August IS IN THE BAG!

Join Close To My Heart in August and get this SUPER-CUTE Damask Tote Bag absolutely FREE!  That's right, I said FREE!  This is the same bag consultants received at Convention this year, check it out!

Isn't it to die for?  It has lots of pockets inside & out, has a shoulder strap so you can wear it as a cross-body or over the shoulder and straps on the back so it can be a backpack too!  It's so cute and versatile, you're going to love it!  But quantities are limited, so you'll need to ACT FAST to be sure you get your hands on one.

So how can you get one???  Well, just sign up as a New Consultant in August and you'll receive the Damask Tote Bag (retail value $50) FREE with your New Consultant Kit.  Close To My Heart has made it even more affordable for you to join.  The NEW Essentials Consultant Kit is JUST $49 and contains about $130 worth of product.  Throw in the tote bag, and we're talking $180 worth of product FOR ONLY $49!!  That's a sweet deal!  Here's a look at what's included in the NEW Essentials Consultant Kit....

 

There's also a NEW Master Kit which includes everything in the Essentials Kit above, plus a few more business items for just $99.   Here's a look at what is included in the Master Kit...

The choice is yours, whether you want the Essentails or you want it all, but the FREE Tote Bag Offer is only valid August 1-31, 2012, or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!  If you have any questions about becoming a New Consultant, you can call me or shoot me an email anytime and I'd be more than happy to chat with you.  I would LOVE to have YOU be a part of my team!

Victory-August Kit of the Month

It's hard to believe that Summer is half over with and it will soon be August!  Also in August is a NEW round of Kit of the Month Club.  Everyone is welcome to join!  It's a lot of fun and a great way to get some scrapbook pages completed and into those albums.  You also earn some FREE Close To My Heart products just for being a member of my Kit of the Month Club, and you'll find lots of great new products in the NEW 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book-FREE to you as a Club Member.  Contact me at 570-553-2058 or tcorson@stny.rr.com to join my Kit of the Month Club or for more details.

This month we will be using the Victory Kit.  This is a masculine looking kit, perfect for camping, fishing, the lake, cabin etc.  Love this kit and these pages.

Victory Layout 1 & 2

Victory Layout 3 & 4

Victory Layout 5 & 6

The August Club meeting will be on Sunday, August 26th from 2-5pm in my home in Choconut, PA.  If you would like to attend the August Kit of the Month Club, I need to receive your order no later than August 8th.  To place your order just CLICK HERE to go to my website and enter your item numbers in the search box & add them to your cart.  Your order will be shipped directly to your address.  It's that easy! 

Here is the Victory supply list;

G1035-Victory Workshop on the Go Kit $29.95

(includes Level 2 paper pack, stamp set, 2 Colonial White CS, Z1705 Durables Studs, Z1705 Natural Hemp, instructional brochure and my cutting guide)

X7150C-Victory Stickease $4.95

Z1692-Tough Tags $5.95

Z1719-Cork Shapes $3.95

Inks-Z2111 Chocolate, Z2104 Barn Red, Z2140 Outdoor Denim $5.25 ea.

Other co-ordinating items

C1497 Pure Adventure Stamp Set $13.95

E1023 Varsity Alphabet Stamp Set $29.95

Don't for get about the August Stamp of the Month-Baroque Borders, just $5 with a $50 purchase.