Early Bird Bonus, Retiring Products & More!

July is an exciting month with Close To My Heart!  I just returned from Convention in sunny Orlando, Florida and I am so excited to share everything I learned with you!  Not only did I get to see all of the fabulous new products coming out in the Annual Inspirations Idea Book in August, but I also got a sneak peek at the new Holiday Expressions catalog, which debuts in September.  You are going to go absolutely crazy when you see all of the new papercrafting goodies coming your way!

Another reason this month is so exciting is because there are several specials going on.

Early Bird Sign Up Bonus 
When you sign up to be a Close To My Heart Consultant during July, you receive your choice of one of the new Fundamental Paper Packs and coordinating Complements FREE!

You have your choice of the new Whimsy, Adventure or Enchantment Fundamentals Collections. That's a value of $31.90 in additional products that aren't even available to customers until August!  

Signing up is just $75 for a New Consultant Kit valued at over $200, plus you get an additional $50 in Select Product Credit to use on even more products to help you get started.   And in July, you get the Early Bird Special valued at $31.90-that's a lot of products for only $75!

Plus as a consultant you get a min. 22% discount on your products as well as 22%-33% commission on what you sell.  You can sign up here on my website.  I would love to help you get started with Close To My Heart and have you join my team!  

Retiring Products

With the new Annual Inspirations Idea Book and Holiday Expressions coming out in the next couple months, there are many different products set to retire July 31st.  These products are available through this month, while supplies last.  You may want to check out the "Going Soon" section of my website and grab your favorites before they're gone for good!  

July Stamp of the Month

This cute stamp set is available this month for just $5 w/ a $50 purchase, or $17.95 retail price.  It would work well for cardmaking and scrapbooking.  It also coordinates with the Cricut Artistry cartridge.  When ordering on my website, you'll be prompted to add it to your cart upon check out.

Retiring Cricut Cartridges

Yes you heard me correctly!  There are 3 Cricut Collections that will be retiring on July 31st.  If you haven't purchased these collections, you may want to snatch them up before they are gone for good! You can order your favorite Cricut Collection on my website.  They are availabe through July 31st or while supplies last.

I'll admit I'm a bit sad to see these go, since I use them on practically every project I create!  But I will tell you that good things are in store for the future!  

Here are the 3 Retiring Cricut Collections.

Art Philosophy 

Cutting versatile, foundational shapes is a breeze with the Art Philosophy Collection. The basic brackets, frames, flowers, and font included are perfect for any project, any time of the year. Use your cuts from this cartridge as embellishments on cards and layouts to make your artwork shine. And don't forget to use the coordinating stamps for more creative fun!

Collection includes:

1 – Cartridge (700 Images: Basic Shapes, Gift Items, and Font)

3 – My Acrylix® D-size Stamp Sets

1 – Enchantment Cardstock Combo Pack

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 3" × 3" (Y1006).

Artiste

This collection features themed projects, interactive cards, and more. From robots and spooks to weddings and valentines, your cupcake liners, invitations, and party favors coordinate and quickly come together for any celebration. Cutting and assembling the many 3-D items is a snap using the project reference book and separate, step-by-step assembly book. Make your artwork pop with the Cricut® Artiste Collection!

Collection includes:

1 – Cartridge (700 Images: Themed Projects, Cards, Shapes, Gift Items, and Font)

3 – My Acrylix® D-size Stamp Sets

1 – Basics Cardstock Combo Pack

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 2" × 6½" (Y1010).

 

Artfully Sent

Cardmaking has never been easier or more fun! With our newest Cricut® collection, you can make handmade masterpieces in no time at all. Choose from cards with sentiments cut directly into them, or combine several cutouts to create your own pop-up scenes. Featuring more than 25 different card themes and 5 different card formats including dynamic interactive designs, this cartridge has a card for any and all occasions—even if the occasion is "just because!" Card styles include pop-ups, scenes, sentiments, sleeves, and pocket cards.

Collection includes:

1 – Cartridge (700 Images: Cards and Font)

3 – My Acrylix® D-size Stamp Sets

1 – Whimsy Cardstock Combo Pack

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009).

Retiring Products and July Specials

Retiring Products
The current CTMH Annual Inspirations Idea Book is valid through August 31, 2015.  With so many awesome products inside, I'm sure you still have a few items on your wish list that you just have to have!

Lots of great products are being retired as of August 31st.  You may want to shop the "Retiring Items" section of my website.  You can check it out by clicking RIGHT HERE.  These items are available "While Supplies Last" so if something catches your eye, you may want to go ahead and place your order now, before these items are gone for good.

Also, the Enchantment Color Palette is being updated with 7 NEW colors, which will be available September 1, 2015.  To make way for the NEW colors, here are the colors that will be retiring as of August 31, 2015.     
   

• Autumn Terracotta
• Olive
• Indian Corn Blue
• Smokey Plum
• Ponderosa Pine
• Barn Red
• Outdoor Denim                                              

If any of these colors are your favorites, you may want to stock up on Ink Pads, Cardstock & Re-Inkers NOW, before they're gone!  You can shop/view the entire Enchantment collection on my website by clicking RIGHT HERE.

July Specials

During the month of July, when you purchase $25 in stamp sets, you can get the July Stamp Of The Month-Life Is Wonderful-for FREE, or choose any one of the Hostess Exclusive Stamp Sets for only $5!  This offer is valid for every $25 in stamp sets you purchase.  For example, if you spend $50 on stamp sets, you could choose 2 Hostess Exclusive Stamp Sets for $5 each.  

Here are the Hostess Exclusive Stamps Sets you can choose from.  Normally these sets are only available if you host a party, but in July you can get them for $5 with a $25 stamp purchase.   Simply place your stamp order on my website by clicking RIGHT HERE, then you will be prompted to add either the Stamp of the Month or any of these Hostess Exclusive Stamp Sets to your order.

Studio J Special

From now until July 31st, Studo J layouts are just $5 (reg. $6.95) for a two page layout!  If you've never tried Close To My Heart's digital scrapbooking program, now is the perfect time!  

It's super quick and easy to use.  There's even Express Collections where the pages are already designed for you.  Just drop your photos in and add your journaling.  

It's FREE to try it-you only pay for the layouts you want to purchase.  There's nothing to download and no special printer required.  CTMH prints the layouts for you and ships them directly to your door!  

You can even use Studio J for photo developing.  Print your photos in several different sizes so they're ready to add to your traditional scrapbook layouts.  

To give Studio J a try, begin by clicking RIGHT HERE.   If you have any questions, I would be more than happy to help you create gorgeous layouts with Studio J.   Flash Sale valid through July 31, 2015.

Retiring Products & June Stamp of the Month

The first reason for today's post is to let you know that many of your favorite Close To My Heart products will be retiring August 31st or when supplies run out.  So place your order NOW and get 'em while you still can, before they are gone for good!

It's super easy for you to shop and stock up on your favorite items.  Just click on the RETIRING ITEMS LINK to go to my website & see which products are retiring.  I am a bit sad to see some of these great products retiring, but not to worry, Close To My Heart will be introducing TONS of NEW PRODUCTS for your papercrafting pleasure in September!  I can't wait to see and share the latest and greatest products with YOU!  But some of your favorites may be going, going, gone very soon, so be sure to check the Retiring Items List on my website.

Next up is the June Stamp Of The Month-Ice Cream Dream!  It sure is a cute one this month, and can be yours for just $5 with a $50 purchase.  You can also purchase it at the regular retail price of $17.95 during the month of June.