Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Only ONE More Day...

I can’t believe that February is almost over! I wanted to remind you all about the great February specials that will be ending shortly!

February 29th is the last day to get 5 FREE Studio J layouts for every 5 pack that you purchase. Remember that the 5 packs never expire so now is a good time to stock up! (I ordered a few myself!)


Click here to order your 5 packs now. Or, if you want to order (3) 5 packs and get (3) more for FREE for a total of 30 layouts, email me so I can turn it into a party for you and then you can earn an additional $25 in hostess rewards! Now that is a GREAT deal!


Also, February 29th is the last day to get the awesome February stamp of the month! With a $50 order, you can get it for only $5! Did you know that the February stamp of the month coordinates with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge? Why not order a Studio J 5 Pack, get one free, and pick up the February stamp of the month for $5 all at the same time? (Don’t you just love doubling up on promotions?)


Also, February 29th is the last day to enter my giveaway for a FREE Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle. Already have the bundle? No problem. If you are my winner, you can choose $99 in any other CTMH goodies you'd like! Click here to enter the giveaway.


If you don’t win the Art Philosophy Bundle from my giveaway, don’t worry! You will still be able to get it for FREE! From March 1st - 31st, anyone who joins my team as a Close to my Heart Consultant, will get a FREE Art Philosophy Cricut bundle in addition to all of the other goodies in the New Consultant Kit!  If you already have the bundle, CTMH will allow you to get $100 in free select product credit instead! March will be a great time to start your own business or just get a great discount on all of your future CTMH products for yourself! Click here to sign up on March 1st!

I’ll be back tomorrow with info on my March Creative Club project...

Saturday, February 25, 2012

March Kids Club - Mini Banners


At the beginning of the year I started a monthly Kid’s Creative Club for home schooled kids ages 8-18. The class meets on the 2nd Friday of the month at my house from 10am - 11am. I have had a lot of great feedback on the Kid’s Club projects and many adults have even wanted to order kits, so I thought I would offer the kits to you online as well. These projects tend to be a little more simple and easier for little hands to make. If you’d like to order a kit(s) for yourself or for your kids, feel free to do so below. Long distance kits will include an additional $5 charge for shipping. Please indicate in the "Add special instructions to the seller" section in the shopping cart if you would like your letters pre-stamped.

This month's class will be on Friday morning, March 9th from 10am - 11am. We will be making fun personalized mini banners. Each pennant measure approximately 3" x 4". There are two options to choose from:

The pink/green option includes:
  • (1) package of My Creations Mini Banners which include (10) white chipboard pennants in 4 different shapes
  • (10) die cut patterned papers from the Lucy Collection to match the pennant shapes
  • (10) die cut 1-1/2" Colonial White circles
  • (10) die cut 1-3/4" Sweet Leaf scallop circles
  • (1) package of Bitty Buds Assortments
  • (9) pieces of pink ribbon


The blue/red option includes: 

 

ETA: Thank you for the wonderful response. 
This class is now full, and all kits are sold out. Sorry.
Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Get a FREE Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle or $100 in extra goodies in March!



How would you like to get over $400 in Close to my Heart Goodies including the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection for only $99? Yes you read that correctly. Close to my Heart has done it once again!

March is a great time for you to join Close To My Heart because when you sign up as a new Consultant between March 1–31, you’ll receive a FREE  Art Philosophy Cricut Collection! The Collection’s retail price of $99 adds incredible value to the New Consultant Kit and will give hours of creative fun with the included exclusive Cricut cartridge, three coordinating D-size stamp sets, and three sheets of matching Dimensional Elements shapes. Already own the collection? You can always give the free one as a gift or choose to receive $100 in select product credit** instead. Now is the time to embrace the philosophy of fun—Consultant and Cricut fun!

Watch this video to find out a little more about this great promotion...


If you love Close to my Heart products, there is a place for you within this amazing company. There is a place for everyone including the Personal Use Consultant and the Business Builder and everything in between.

Here are some links to some informative posts about this great special:
  • A list of Frequently Asked Questions about becoming a Close to my Heart Consultant. - Click here.
  • A little more information about me and my Team. - Click here.
  • What’s in the kit? - Click here.
  • Great Studio J savings as a Consultant - Click here.
  • Have questions? - Click here to contact me.
  • Ready to take advantage of this great deal? - Click here to go to the online application starting March 1st.


*Offer available March 1—31, 2012. No additional tax is charged on the Cricut® collection when ordered during enrollment.

**Additional requirements and limitations regarding the redemption and shipping of Select Product Credit apply. Select Product Credit is added to new Consultant account following approval of enrollment.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

I LOVE Happy Mail!


I got some happy mail the other day from my sweet friend Karen Pedersen. What a surprise to go to my mailbox and find a package with not one, but FOUR sweet handmade cards! Thanks Karen! You are such a sweetheart!

I’d love to share one of her little beauties with you today. She used the cute stamp set that comes in the Lucy Workshop on the Go Kit along with the Universal Backgrounds set and a sentiment from the Card Chatter - Sympathy set. Don’t you just love the sparkle she added to the flower. It looks like she either used Liquid Glass and a little Prisma Glitter or possibly a little Stardust Glitter Gel. Either way, I love how it turned out!


Don’t you love getting happy mail like this? I’ll bet you can think of someone who could use a little happy mail. Why not send one of your handmade cards to someone today and brighten their day?

Thanks again Karen! You certainly brightened my day! *Ü*

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Custom Family Card


Did you know that you can order customized stamp sets from Close to my Heart? When I saw the Family Love set, I knew it was one that I must have. (There are so many great stamps in the set.) Then it dawned on me that I could order a customized stamp for only $5.95 that said, “The Stenz” and I could combine it with the word “Family” in the Family Love set. We are constantly being blessed by others, and I always like to send a thank you card from the family to those who bless us. So I plan to make a bunch of these cards to have on hand for those quick thank yous.

I also used some of Close to my Heart’s Kraft cardstock, another must-have stamp set called Card Word Puzzle, and a little Cocoa Grosgrain ribbon. I stamped the flowers from the Card Word Puzzle set in White Daisy pigment ink. (I love how our White Daisy ink stamps on the Kraft cardstock.) After masking the words “we start and end with” from the Family set, I stamped the word “family” in Cocoa ink. I added “The Stenz” with some Cocoa ink and was done in less than 5 minutes.

I hope this gives you some ideas for making quick and easy Family Thank You cards.

Friday, February 17, 2012

FREE Cricut Class & Special Price on the Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle

If you are in the Southern California area, I’d love for you to join us tomorrow for a FREE Cricut Basics class. While you learn how to use the basic functions on your machine, you will also learn how to cut basic shapes, 3-D box shapes, and the ever popular 3-D flowers while you make this cute little tote bag using the Close to my Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle. I will also have a Q&A session at the end if there is time, so be sure to bring your list of questions with you. *Ü*


Date: Saturday, 2/18
Time: 10am - 12pm
Place: Temecula, CA (email me for address & directions)
What to bring: Your Cricut (if you have one), your AP Bundle (if you have one), scissors, adhesive
R.S.V.P.: lisa@lisastenz.com

All those who attend this free class will also get a special deal on the Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle if you do not already own it. You will have the option of ordering it for 15% off or getting a free stamp set of your choice that coordinates with the cartridge. The choice is yours!

Not able to attend the class in person? No problem. I am happy to extend this same special offer to anyone who would like to order the Art Philosophy Bundle through midnight (PST) 2/18. Plus anyone who orders the AP Bundle with my special deal, will also get step-by-step instructions on how to make the cute little tote bag shown above!

Contact me if you would like to take advantage of this special offer or attend the class.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Lucy Scallop Layout


I have another Lucy project to share with you today.  I was excited to use a lot of Close to my Heart’s new products on this layout. I started out with the papers from the new Lucy Collection. Using my all time favorite Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, I cut the cardstock base using the scallop square shape and cut some smaller scallop squares for the photo mats on the right page. After adding some Lucy patterned paper to the base, I added the zip strip that comes on the top of one of the patterned papers. (Did you know that each piece of CTMH patterned paper has a cute designer strip across the top? On the back of the strip, it lists all of the colors used in the Collection. So handy! Just cut it off and you have another coordinating element to use on your project! Don’t you love when something is both functional and cute?)

I also used some of our new Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon. I am officially IN LOVE with this new ribbon. You can die it in ANY color you want. I used a bit of Blush re-inker and mixed it with some water and was thrilled that the ribbon took the color so quickly and so well. You can also color it with a sponge and an ink pad, an ink mixture in a spray pen, or even with markers! After adding the ribbon and zip strip, I stitched around the edges with my sewing machine.

Click to the photos to enlarge.

I also used the new Lucy Glitter Rub-Ons to make the floral clusters. This is another product that I have fallen in love with! They are so easy to work it and so pretty.


The title was made using the new Keepsake Felt Alphabet. If you like alphabet stickers, these will blow you away! They are self-adhesive felt and are really cool.


I also added some Sparkle Flourishes, an Irresistable Persnickety Journaling Spot(Love the name of that product), and a couple of little flowers from the Bitty Buds Assortment.


And then, of course, I had to add a few pictures of my adorable daughter to finish off the layout. LOL!

If you’d like to purchase any of the products I used on this layout, feel free to visit my website here.

Also, don’t forget to enter my giveaway for 



Friday, February 10, 2012

Lucy Scallop Card


I am still hard at work on some big deadline projects, but wanted to pop in to share a little artwork with you. Here is a fun card I made using the new Lucy papers and Lucy Compliment Rub-Ons. The Rub-Ons are sooooo much fun. These even have a little glitter in them!

The card base was created using one of the 100 different card shapes on CTMH’s Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. I also used Cricut Craft Room to add the fun bracket shape in the center and the oval mat. (All of which are on the AP cartridge, by the way.)

This is what the inside looks like. I used one of the Rub-Ons directly on the inside of the card and just lined it up with the cut-out on the front. (Sorry my photos aren’t very good.)


I also used some of the smaller Rub-Ons in the pack to embellish the outside of the card.


Stayed tuned for a few more fun Lucy projects...

Also, don’t forget to enter my giveaway for a FREE Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle!


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Where's Lisa????

Just popping in to say I am still alive. I am just buried in projects at the moment. I love that so many of you have ordered my February Project Kit, but since I have had so many orders, it has set me back a little. (They take a while to prepare.) You are welcome to still order kits, but any kits that are ordered after tonight, will go out in the mail the week of the 20th. Thanks for your patience.

I am also working on a great board swap using new CTMH goodies, so I promise I will have some artwork to share with you in a day or two. Thanks for hanging in there with me. *Ü*

I promise I’ll be back shortly with a little eye candy for ya. In the meantime, don’t forget to enter my drawing for a FREE Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle here.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Super Bowl Sunday Special!



Hey there football fans! I'm running my popular Superbowl Sunday special again this year, just for you. Have you been wanting to get the Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle or maybe take advantage of the great Five for FREE promotion? Sunday is definitely the day to do it!

For all orders over $25 that I receive Sunday 2/5/12 from kickoff until the end of the 4th Quarter, you will receive a SPECIAL MYSTERY DISCOUNT!! At the end of the game I will add all of the digits from the final score together and that MAGIC number will be YOUR DISCOUNT*.

For example if the score ends:
17 - 31 your discount will be 1 + 7 + 3 + 1 = 12 %
28 - 49 your discount will be 2 + 8 + 4 + 9 = 23 %
99 - 99 your discount will be 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 36 %

Orders must be placed between kickoff and the final play to be eligible. Orders can be placed via phone, email or my website. (Orders placed through my website will receive a gift certificate for the amount of their discount to be used directly through me on a future order or a refund, whichever you prefer.)

This discount will be on top of all the great corporate offers including the Five for FREE Studio J special, the Stamp of the Month promo, and all discounted “while supplies last” items on my website. 

Until we talk on Sunday, I hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the game, even if it is just for the commercials and my sale! *Ü*

Click here to start shopping or contact me to place your order! 


*This promotion is sponsored by Lisa Stenz and not by the Close to my Heart Corporate office or any other Consultant. Tax and shipping will be charged on the retail amount. Creative Club orders do not qualify for the discount.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Stella Layout

How would you like another peek at the beautiful Stella paper collection? I just happened to visit Jeanette Lynton’s (CTMH’s founder & CEO) blog today and she has lots of incredible layouts posted using the new papers. Imagine my surprise when I saw MY family's photos on her Stella layout! I just have to share the layout you...


The colors and patterns in the Stella papers are beautiful and I LOVE the new Stella Compliments Canvas Shapes. The shapes are actually printed on self adhesive canvas. Aren’t they beautiful?

Do you love the Stella Collection as much as I do? Did you know that it is featured in the New Consultant Kit? You can get the entire collection in addition to TONS of other great products at a huge discount. If you’d like to find out more about the New Consultant Kit, click here for more information.

Also, don’t forget to enter my BIG giveaway for an Art Philosophy Bundle.


Stay tuned more more artwork and fun announcements...

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book and some GREAT Deals!


It’s here! It’s here! The Close to my Heart 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book is finally here! (Well, actually as a Consultant, I have been able to order and play with the new products for the past month, but now you can order out of this wonderful new Idea Book that is JAM PACKED with incredible new products!)

I have so many favorite new products that I can hardly contain myself, but I will share with you that there are 8 beautiful new paper collections, tons of incredible new stamp sets (many that coordinate with the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge), lots of incredible new embellishments, and more inspiring artwork than you can imagine.

Would you like your very own copy of the 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book? There are THREE ways you can get one.
  1. View the online version here.
  2. Order your own free copy below. Just pay $5 for the shipping.
  3. Receive a free copy (shipping included) if you place a $25 minimum order here.
Click on the “Buy Now” button below to order your own 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book.


Here is a little peek at some of the new Paper Collections...

Stella


Pemberley


 Lucy
 

Florentine

 

Victory


Footloose


Superhero


Crusin’


Oh, by the way, if you take a peek at pages 27, 37, and 46, you may see some familiar faces. I was so excited to see that my family photos were used on some of the artwork in the new book! (Am I a proud Momma or what? ) *Ü*



Along with a new Idea Book comes all new Stamps of the Month! The February Stamp of the Month is great! It’s called Thoughtful Tidings and coordinated beautifully with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge! You can get this stamp set for $17.95 or with a $50 order, get it for only $5! What a bargain!


As if all of that is not enough, Close to my Heart is also offering the most incredible Studio J promotion this month! Are you ready for this? For every 5 pack of Studio J layouts that you purchase, you will get another 5 pack for FREE! Yes, you heard me right! You can get 10 Studio J double page spread layouts delivered to your door for only $55. That’s only $2.75 per page! Plus, you would also qualify to get the Stamp of the Month for only $5 as well. That’s a total savings of over $105! 

Whether you’re looking for an affordable gift or a way to save money on your own layouts, Studio J 5-packs offer you convenience and savings. Keep one for yourself and give one as a gift!

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway for a FREE Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle!



Have you had enough excitement for one day? LOL! Be sure to come back tomorrow for more...