Get Your Planner Bundle NOW!

Planners are all the rage right now!  If you're like me and love to plan & organize all your meetings, appointments, events, birthdays and such on paper, then you're going to want to get your hands on the NEW Everyday Life Planner Bundle from Close To My Heart!

It's just gorgeous!  I love all the colors and the black album with the gold foil accents is to die for! And it's on SALE!  During the month of December you can purchase the Everyday Life Planner Bundle for just $29.95 (a 15% savings off the retail price).  Why not grab one for yourself, and a couple to give as gifts?  Your friends will love receiving this super-cute, useful gift this year!

Here's what's included in the Everyday Life Planner Bundle for $29.95

• Everyday Life Album-Black with gold foil floral design (9 3/8 x 8 1/4 x 1 1/2)
• Everyday Life 2016 Planner Pages-includes 1 pocket folder, 12 monthly dividers with tabs, 1 page finder, 4 sheets of stickers-great for adding dates and sized to fit the roller stamp.  All are 3-ring hole punched.
• Everyday Life Perfect Roller Stamp-includes 12 words & images, To Do, Due Date, Shopping List, Memo, Pay Day, Don't Forget, No School, Birthday, Party, Vacation and a cute row of boxes & hearts.

But wait...there's MORE!

You can also add on these items to your planner to create a memory keeper album.  There's NEW Memory Protectors in 4x6 and 4x3 sizes, My Crush Everyday Life Pages and a new Washi Tape!

Here are the item numbers for the Add Ons.

• Z3192 4x6 Memory Protectors $6.95
• Z3191 4x3 Memory Protectors $6.95
• Z3210 My Crush Everyday Life Pages $7.95
• Z3211 Everyday Life Washi Tape $3.95
• Z3208 Everyday Life Album $10.95-purchase separately if you don't want the bundle.

Maybe you're thinking...I'm not really a "Planner" type of gal.  So why not use the album, My Crush Pages & NEW Memory Protectors to create a stunning album for yourself or to give as a gift.  You could even add in some Picture My Life Cards, making it even easier to record your favorite memories in minutes!  

  

You can purchase the Everyday Life Planner Bundle at a 15% savings here on my website.  All items are available to purchase separately, but to get the discount, you must purchase the bundle.  The discounted bundle is only available in December, or while supplies last.  

Cyber Week SALE

Beginning today at 11am through Friday at 6pm, Close To My Heart is having a Cyber Week SALE!

 
For five days only, a selection of items from Close To My Heart’s current product inventory can be yours for 25% off retail price! Get supplies you’ll need to make handcrafted gifts and cards for the holidays, including our Cricut® Artfully Sent Collection, at an amazing discount!

There are thirty-nine products included in this sale, which come from our current idea books. Their item numbers are listed below. Additionally, all items will be shown in a special shopping menu entitled “Cyberweek Sale!” on my website.  Eligible sale items will show up in this menu. There will be no prompt at checkout for you to use for this sale; instead, you must shop from the special shopping menu. 

Here is a list of the items included in the Cyberweek SALE
Z3111 Base & Bling Snowflake Charm—Faux Gold
Z3112 Base & Bling Jingle Bell—Faux Gold
Z3135 Base & Bling Snowflake Charm—Faux Silver
Z3136 Base & Bling Jingle Bell—Faux Silver
Z3138 Base & Bling Red Bead Charm—Faux Gold
Z3139 Base & Bling Red Bead Charm—Faux Silver
Z3180 Picture My Life™ Going Places Scrapbooking Program
Z3147 Cut Above™ Dapper Giraffe Card Kit
Z2028 Designer Creations Short Stack Album
Z2036 Designer Creations Slate Paper Bags
Z2037 Designer Creations Lagoon Paper Bags
Z2038 Designer Creations Ruby Paper Bags
Z2039 Designer Creations Honey Paper Bags
Z2049 Designer Creations Cupcake Box
Z2050 Designer Creations Takeout Box
Z2053 Designer Creations Buttoned Bag
Z1838 5" x 7" Hinged Display Tray
Z1750 Designed Décor Display Tray
Z2006 Designed Décor Red Magnetic Chalkboard
Z2015 Designed Décor Black Shadow Box
Z2016 Designed Décor Colonial White Shadow Box
Z1833 My Creations™ Kraft Container
Z1871 My Creations™ Kraft 3-Ring Album
Z1953 My Creations™ Journaling Cards Box
Z1956 My Creations™ Hip Pics Album
Z3043 My Creations™ Black Mini Book
Z3044 My Creations™ Kraft Mini Book
Z3069 My Creations™ Mini Mix Album
Z3137 My Creations™ Pint-Sized Container
Z3168 Cricut® Artfully Sent Collection
Z1476 4 ¼" x 5 ½" White Daisy Envelopes
Z1477 5" x 7" White Daisy Envelopes
Z1478 6" x 6" White Daisy Envelopes Z1756 3" x 3" Colonial White Envelopes
Z1756 3" x 3" Colonial White Envelopes
Z1757 4 ¼" x 5 ½" Colonial White Envelopes
Z1758 5" x 7" Colonial White Envelopes
Z1759 6" x 6" Colonial White Envelopes
Z1851 Scallop Border Punch
Z1997 Triangle Border Punch

You can begin shopping and place your order here, on my website.  You can also contact me via phone/email to place your order.  These items are available for 5 days only, during the timeframe listed above and while supplies last.  So shop early for the best selection.

Happy shopping during Cyber Week!

December Daily-Advent Album

What kind of FUN activities do you do with your family to get ready for the Christmas Season? Maybe you bake a ton of cookies, or decorate a gingerbread house, while listening to Christmas Carols.  Perhaps you all go out into the woods together, searching for the perfect Christmas tree.  An ice skating or sledding party is always a good time!  Then there's the shopping, decorating, wrapping...and the list goes on & on.

These are the memories your family will remember and cherish for a lifetime.  Why not create a beautiful December Daily/Advent Album to record all of your activities leading up to Christmas Day!

I'll be holding this workshop on Monday, November 30, 2015 from 6:30-8:30pm, at my home in Choconut, PA.  If you would like to attend or order a kit "To Go" please contact me by November 16th via phone/email to place your order.  

Your White Pines papers in your kit will be pre-cut, but you will need to bring your paper trimmer to cut the Colonial White CS pieces.  You will also need to bring your own favorite adhesives, scissors and corner rounder.

Basic Kit $45 (includes papers and supplies to create the pages only.)

X7200B White Pines Level 2 Papers

X7200C White Pines Complements

Z3176 White Pines Picture My Life Cards

Z3090 Red Enamel Gems

Z3094 Poppy Twine

10 Colonial White Cardstock

1 Side Load Memory Protector

5 Picture My Life Memory Protectors

Best Value Kit $75  

Includes all of the above PLUS..

Z2091 Ruby Floral D-Ring Album (D-Ring Albums are recommended for Picture My Life Pages)

When you purchase the Best Value Kit, you qualify to receive the November Stamp of the Month, S1511 Cheers 2016, for only $5!

Space is limited!  Contact me by November 16th to order your kit and reserve your seat at the December Daily/Advent Album Workshop.  

November Specials with Close To My Heart

Simply Fundamental Scrapbooking!
Experience the beautiful Simply Fundamental Scrapbooking workshop—available only during November! This workshop has been created using all the items featured in our campaign exclusive My Legacy™ album bundles, available during November for $71.80 each! When you purchase the album bundle, you will also qualify to receive a value pack of side load or top load Memory Protectors™ FREE—a savings of $19.95!

Along with the album style and design of your choice, each bundle includes one Paper Fundamentals Enchantment pack, one Fundamental stickers Enchantment pack, one Peacock Fundamental assortment, and three sheets of White Daisy cardstock. You will then be set to turn these beautiful products into fabulous layouts using the new Simply Fundamental Scrapbooking Workshop Guide featuring five layouts you can make using all the supplies in your bundle. 

The workshop cutting guide and instructions can be printed out RIGHT HERE on my website.  Here's what's included in the bundle!

Here are the item numbers for the bundles, according to the album type.

D-Ring Album Bundles

CC1048-Cocoa Damask

CC1049-Slate Circles 

CC1050-Ruby Floral 

CC1051-Black 

CC1052-Lagoon Chevron 

Post-Bound Album Bundles

CC1053-Cocoa Damask

CC1054-Slate Circles

CC1055-Ruby Floral

CC1056-Black

CC1057-Lagoon Chevron

Free Memory Protectors

Z1984-Top Load Value Pack

Z1977-Side Load Value Pack

Your purchase of a Simply Fundamental Album Bundle qualifies you to receive the November Stamp of the Month-Cheers, 2016 (Item #S1511) for only $5!

If you're ready to take advantage of the November Specials with Close To My Heart, you can do so RIGHT HERE on my website.  The Simply Fundamental Scrapbooking Bundle Special is valid through November 30, 2105 or while supplies last.

Happy Halloween!

Today is the day my kids have been waiting for all month!  The day where they get to dress up as their favorite character and collect a bunch of sugary treats!  I'll admit, I love candy too!  I'm a sucker for Milk Duds!  They're my favorite and I look forward to raiding my kids candy stash each Halloween.

In honor of all the Halloween goodness going on today, I thought I'd share a couple of cards I created for the occasion.  Both of these cards were created using the NEW Cricut Artistry Cartridge and the Nevermore paper pack.  Aren't they just darling?  I love the googly eyes!

Here's hoping you have a fun and safe Halloween!  May you get lots of treats, especially Milk Duds!  

Last Chance for October Specials

Another month is coming to an end which means there's only a few days left to take advantage of the October Specials with Close To My Heart.

It's In The Bag!
Receive the super-cute & stylish Convention Tote Bag FREE in your New Consultant Kit when you sign up in October!  From Hobbyists to Business Builders, Everyone is welcome at Close To My Heart!  Have questions about the Close To My Heart opportunity???  I'd be more than happy to chat with you to see if Close To My Heart may be right for you.

Twinkle-October Stamp of the Month

During October, you can get this darling stamp set for only $5 with a $50 purchase.  It's perfect for the upcoming Christmas Season and all your Holiday Cardmaking and Scrapbooking projects.  The 3 images outlined in red can be cut out using the Cricut Artiste Cartridge.  This makes it easier and saves you time when stamping.

Here's a one page layout and a few cards I created using the October Stamp of the Month-Twinkle (S1510).    The following products were used to create the artwork;  Enchantment Paper Fundamentals, Silver Shimmer Trim, Clear Sparkles, Fern Twine and Ruby, Fern, Peacock, & Black Ink Pads.  If you would like to place an order for any of these products or the Stamp of the Month-Twinkle, you can do so on my website.  The Stamp of the Month is only available through October 31st.

Christmas Card Workshop

Saturday, November 7, 2015 is my annual Christmas Card Making Day!  This workshop will be held at my home in Choconut, PA from 9am-1pm.  The cost is $20 for all of the pre-cut papers and supplies to create 10 gorgeous cards using the White Pines Paper Pack and the NEW Cricut Artistry Cartridge.  You will need to BYO scissors and adhesives (tape runner, glue dots, pop dots etc.).

If you would like to attend this workshop, please RSVP to me by November 5th.  If you can't attend but would like a kit "To Go" the cost is $25.   Your kit will include pre-cut papers, accessories, pre-stamped images and a photo guide for assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

Be Joyful, Be Merry, Be Festive and get a jumpstart on creating your Christmas Cards!  

Nevermore Halloween Workshop

This month I'll be hosting a Halloween Scrapbook Workshop where you'll create three 2-page layouts using the Close To My Heart Nevermore Collection.  These page designs were created by Karen Pedersen and presented to us at Convention this past July.  I think you're going to fall in love with these little vampires and the Nevermore Collection!

This workshop will be held on October 25, 2015 from 2-5pm at my home in Choconut, PA.  If you would like to participate, either in person or take your kit "To Go", please place your order ON MY WEBSITE no later than October 14th.  

Nevermore Supply List:

• X7198B-Nevermore Level 2 Paper Pack $9.95
• X7198C-Nevermore Complements $5.95
• Z1829-Black/Grey Glitter Paper $5.95
• Z3089-Grey Enamel Gems $3.95
• Z3087-Green Shimmer Trim $4.95
• C1630-Little Monsters Stamp Set $13.95
• Z1380-Spray Pen 3.95
• 1385-White Daisy Cardstock (need 5 sheets) $9.50
• Z2205-Black Re-Inker (for use w/ Spray Pen) $5.95
• Markers used to color vampires-Pastel Peach, Warm Grey 4, Warm Grey 7, Black, Pastel Green & Colorless Blender  $5.95ea.
• Z3170-Cricut Artiste $99

Don't forget to add on the October Stamp of the Month S1510-Twinkle!  It's only $5 with a $50 purchase.

October Specials

Today marks the beginning of a new month and with that comes new specials from Close To My Heart!

The first special is In The Bag!  If you've ever thought about becoming a Close To My Heart Consultant, October may be the best time for you to sign up!  This month when you sign up as a new consultant you'll receive the 2015 Convention Tote FREE with your New Consultant Kit!  This bag can be worn over the shoulder or as a cross-body bag and is perfect for carrying your catalogs and business supplies to all of your events.

That pretty blue box sitting next to the bag, that's the New Consultant Kit!  It's loaded with Close To My Heart products and business supplies to help get your new business off to a great start!  Here is a look at what you receive in the New Consultant Kit.

All those products and supplies (over $445 worth) for just $129!  If you're curious, I would love to chat with you about the Close To My Heart opportunity to see if it may be a good fit for you.  You can contact me via phone or email anytime.

The next special is sure to put a "Twinkle" in your eye just in time to get a head start on your Christmas papercrafting!  It's the October Stamp of the Month (S1510) Twinkle!   This set is just $5 with a $50 purchase during the month of October.  

I love the string of lights and all the different sentiments in this set.  For all you Cricut users, there are 3 shapes in this stamp set that can be cut out using the Cricut Artiste cartridge.

This set is only available during the month of October.  If you're ready to place your order, you can do so right here, on my website.  I'll be sharing more artwork using Twinkle throughout the month, so stay tuned.

Final Days for September Specials

Just a few more days remain to take advantage of the September Specials with Close To My Heart. The Hello Life Stamp Sets for National Stamping Month are just $13.95 each (for 1 or 2 sets) or you can purchase all 3 sets for $34.95 on my website.

The September Stamp of the Month-S1509 Paper Garden-is gorgeous!  It's only $5 with a $50 purchase (before tax & shipping).  You can take advantage of the September specials here on my website.

Sympathy Cards Workshop

I think you're really going to love these beautiful cards that were designed by my upline Lynn Como, using the September Stamp of the Month-Paper Garden.    The stamp set is gorgeous and the simple, elegant designs are perfect for Sympathy or Thinking of You cards.  

This workshop is designed for you to create six cards in two different color schemes using new colors (Eggplant, Fern & Poppy) from the Enchantment Color Palette.  You will also learn how to apply multiple ink colors to your stamp images to create the different color varieties of flowers on the cards.

This workshop will be held on October 15, 2015 from 6:30-8:30pm at my home in Choconut, PA.  Please RSVP to me by September 30th.   The cost is $15 and includes A1146-Sincere Expressions stamp set & all pre-cut pieces needed to complete the cards.

Other supplies used to create the cards:  (You may want to add-on a few of these items so you can duplicate these cards again & again on your own.)

• X1410 Colonial White Cards & Envelopes (pkg. of 50) $14.95
• Ink Pads-Z2642 Flaxen, Z2650 Fern, Z2652 Poppy, Z2116 Cranberry, Z2647 Eggplant, Z2640 Thistle  $6.95ea.
• Z3129 Gold Foil Tape $4.95
• Z2012 Gold Sequins $2.95
• Z726 Sponge Daubers (pkg. of 3) $4.50
• S1509-Sept. Stamp of the Month Paper Garden $5 w/ a $50 purchase or $17.95 retail price.
• Blocks-Y1000 1x1 $3.95, Y1003 2x2 $6.50, Y1012 4x5 $15.95
• Z1926 Quatrefoil Embossing Folder $8.95
• Z1294 Sanding Kit $4.95
• Z2060 Thin 3D Foam Tape $5.95

Feel free to invite a friend along and make this a fun Girls Night Out!  Hope to see you at the workshop!

Nat'l Stamping Month-Hello Life for Pocket Scrapbooking

Are you a pocket scrapbooker?   Well, you might want to start after you see what you can create using the Hello Life Pocket Scrapbooking Stamp Set.

Pocket Scrapbooking is Great!  It's a quick and easy way to scrapbook your favorite photos and still have a really cute album when you're finished.  I can help you get started with Pocket Scrapbooking today!  In a matter of a few minutes I created these inserts using the Hello Life stamp set, some ink pads and cardstock.  Added some Silver Sequins and Voila!  They are ready to go into our Pocket Style Memory Protectors along with a few photos, then added to an album.  It's that easy!

The Hello Life stamp sets for National Stamping Month are available during September for $13.95 each.  Or you can purchase all 3 sets for $34.95 on my website.  To learn more about Pocket Scrapbooking, contact me today!

More ZOE Cards

I finally used just about every last bit of my ZOE paper pack!  This is a first for me, since I usually hoard (did I just admit I'm a paper hoarder?) away my favorite papers, as if they're just too pretty to cut up and use.  I'm trying to break myself of this bad habit, and actually USE what I have!

So anyway, today I have a couple more ZOE cards to share with you & brighten your day.   The first one features Z7197B Zoe papers, Z3123 Green Enamel Triangles, Z3039 Glacier Twine and the stamp set from G1096 Zoe Workshop Kit.  The sunshine overlay is from Z3169 Artbooking cartridge and the vellum sunSHINE is a Z7197C Zoe Complement.

This next card features the same papers and twine, but a different stamp set, B1462 Lovely Birthday.  I also used some Clear Sparkles (which are retired).

Here's hoping your day is a lovely one!  If you would like to purchase any of the products I used to create these cards, you can do so on my website.

Zoe Cards

I can't get enough of ZOE!  After creating the four 2pg. layouts for the ZOE Workshop, I decided I would use up my leftover scraps to create a few cards.  Today I am sharing 2 of the cards I created.

The Hello Friend card features X7197B ZOE papers, Z3123 Green Glitter/Enamel Triangles, Z3088 Coral Shimmer Trim and D1677-Friend Tree stamp set.  This stamp set also coordinates with the new Artisty Cricut Cartridge Z3167.

The next card features X7197B Zoe papers, the Slate Chevron print paper is from Z3128 Basic Paper Fundamentals, Z2013 Silver Sequins, Z3024 White Shimmer Trim, C1588 Great Job stamp set & D1661 Crazy Good stamp set.  The star shaped border was cut from Z3169 Cricut Artbooking cartridge.  The polka dot vellum star is from the Z7197C Zoe complements.

I challenge you to see what you can create with your leftover scraps.  Leave me a comment!  I would love to hear what you've been creating!

Nat'l Stamping Month-Hello Life for Cardmaking

National Stamping is well underway and by now I'm sure you've had a chance to drool over the exclusive Hello Life stamp sets Close To My Heart is offering this month.

Today I am focusing on the cardmaking set, which I absolutely love!  It has so many possibilities!

I used this set to create these 3 cards.  The colors I chose (Saffron, Poppy and Peacock) are from the NEW Enchantment Color Palette.  I love this color combo, which is great for Fall.  I also used some Poppy Twine & Silver Sequins.  I used the Mini Stapler to adhere the twine onto the third card.  LOVE the Mini Stapler, not just because it's cute & mini, but because it's so easy to use and works well for adhering things when you don't want to use adhesive.  

The Hello Life stamp sets are only available in September for National Stamping Month.  You can order your favorite set(s) on my website for $13.95ea. or all 3 sets for $34.95.