Monday, June 23, 2014

Retiring List, Convention, and Team Gifties

Hi Everyone! I am sorry that I have been MIA for a while. I have been hiding out while creating some secret projects for the 2014 Close to my Heart Convention! Did I mention that I am leaving TOMORROW for Convention? Woo-Hoo! Convention is the highlight of each year because I get to see all of my awesome CTMH family/friends, get the new Idea Book, play with new products, and I get a chance to spoil my team members who attend.

This year I made each of my team members a little goodie bag using one of our muslin drawstring bags. I will share the details and the contents of the bag later this week. (I don't want to spoil it for any of my gals who may see this post.) Check back throughout the week as I share photos from CTMH's Convention!


One of the great things about getting a new Idea Book is that there are lots of fun new products released! However, to make room for all of the new goodies, CTMH has to retire some of the old favorites. Everything on the retired list will be available to order through the end of July or while supplies last, so if there is anything you have been eyeing, you may want to order it now.

Here is the list of items that will be retiring:

Item # Description
Z1789 Chalkboard 12" x 12" Sheet, Adhesive-backed
Z1832 Spinner
Z1843 Irresistibles™ Frames
Z1844 Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes 
Z1858 Irresistibles™ Hexagons
Z1863 Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
X7170C Laughing Lola Complements Dimensional Elements
X7171C Sarita My Stickease® Assortment 
X7172C ProPlayer My Stickease® Assortment 
X7173C Babycakes Complements Canvas Shapes
X7177C Skylark Dimensional Elements Complements
X7178C Ivy Lane My Stickease® Assortment
X7179C Ariana Dimensional Elements Complements
X7180C Balloon Ride Dimensional Elements Complements
X7181C Jubilee Dimensional Elements Complements
X7182C Timberline My Stickease® Assortment
X7183C Lollydoodle My Stickease® Assortment
Z1039 Create A Shade Pearl Paint
Z1825 Keyboard Kraft Alphabet
Z1835 Tiny Type Epoxy Alphabet
Z1961 Marquee Enamel Shapes–White
Z1891 Base & Bling Teal Jewels
Z1892 Base & Bling Black Jewels
Z1893 Base & Bling Red Jewels
Z1894 Base & Bling Pink Jewels
Z1895 Base & Bling Purple Jewels
Z1854 Laughing Lola Assortment
Z1869 Babycakes Assortment
Z1873 Sarita Assortment
Z1879 ProPlayer Assortment
Z3000 Skylark Assortment
Z3001 Ivy Lane Assortment
Z3002 Ariana Assortment
Z3003 Balloon Ride Assortment
Z3004 Jubilee Assortment
Z3005 Timberline Assortment
Z3006 Lollydoodle Assortment
Z1837 Mini-Medley Accents Wooden Collection
Z1702 Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment
Z1751 Harvest Baker's Twine
Z1760 Burlap Ribbon
Z1808 Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon
Z1817 Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape
Z1826 Hollyhock Zipper Lace
Z1846 Ruby Chevron Ribbon
Z1850 Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
Z1867 Jute Ribbon
Z1917 Lagoon Zipper Lace
Z1930 Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape
Z1343 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Cranberry
Z1344 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Hollyhock
Z1345 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Black
Z1348 WIP 12x12 Album- Chocolate
Z1911 Designed Décor Frame Kit
Z1874 Base & Bling Necklace 
Z1875 Base & Bling Cuff 
Z1876 Base & Bling Hair Clips
Z1877 Base & Bling Rings
Z1878 Base & Bling Headband
Z1195 My Creations Memory Showcase 6x6
Z1647 My Creations® Card Box
Z1797 My Creations® Bracket Frame
Z1868 My Creations® Kraft Ring Box
Z1870 My Creations® Kraft Pocket Album
X1404 TrueFitFolios(5)
Z1820 For Always Textiles 
Z1885 Sarita Textiles
Z1970 Skylark Textiles
Z1971 Jubilee Textiles
Z1801 Alcohol Blending Marker
Z2400 Marker Set: Twilight
Z2401 Marker Set: Crystal Blue
Z2402 Marker Set: Sky
Z2403 Marker Set: Juniper
Z2404 Marker Set: Sweet Leaf
Z2405 Marker Set: Buttercup
Z2406 Marker Set: Creme Brulee
Z2407 Marker Set: Sorbet
Z2408 Marker Set: Blush
Z2409 Marker Set: Smoothie
Z2410 Marker Set: Gypsy
Z2411 Marker Set: Pacifica
Z2412 Marker Set: Lagoon
Z2413 Marker Set: Topiary
Z2414 Marker Set: Pear
Z2415 Marker Set: Honey
Z2416 Marker Set: Sunset
Z2417 Marker Set: Cotton Candy
Z2418 Marker Set: Hollyhock
Z2419 Marker Set: Cranberry
Z2420 Marker Set: Smokey Plum
Z2421 Marker Set: Outdoor Denim
Z2422 Marker Set: Indian Corn Blue
Z2423 Marker Set: Ponderosa Pine
Z2424 Marker Set: New England Ivy
Z2425 Marker Set: Olive
Z2426 Marker Set: Goldrush
Z2427 Marker Set: Autumn Terracotta
Z2428 Marker Set: Barn Red
Z2429 Marker Set: Ruby
Z2430 Marker Set: Black
Z2431 Marker Set: Slate
Z2432 Marker Set: Whisper
Z2206 Reinker Blush
Z2210 Reinker Buttercup
Z2260 Reinker Twilight
Z2267 Reinker Crème Brulee
Z2294 Reinker Sky                                                                                          
Z2106 Stamp Pad Blush
Z2110 Stamp Pad .Buttercup
Z2160 Stamp Pad Twilight
Z2167 Stamp Pad Crème Brulee
Z2194 Stamp Pad Sky                                                                                        
Z2500 Whimsy Mini Pigment Set
Z4133 Marker Tower
1271 Cardstock 12x12 Buttercup
X5640 Cardstock 12x12 Blush
X5666 Cardstock 12x12 Twilight
X5754 Cardstock 12x12 Creme Brulee
X5761 Cardstock 12x12 Sky                                                                                  
X5936 Whimsy Cardstock Combo
X7170B Laughing Lola Paper Packet
X7171B Sarita Paper Packet
X7172B ProPlayer Paper Packet
X7173B Babycakes Paper Packet
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
X7178B Ivy Lane Paper Packet
X7179B Ariana Paper Packet
X7180B Balloon Ride Paper Packet
X7181B Jubilee Paper Packet
X7182B Timberline Paper Packet
X7183B Lollydoodle Paper Packet
1514 Tombow Adhesive
1515 Tombow Adhesive Refill
Z1311 Circle Punch 1 1/4                                                                                  
Z338 Euro Personal Paper Trimmer
Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit
Stamps
A1130 Quick Cards-Bountiful Season
A1143 Teddy Bear Birthday
A1144 Birthday Cheer
A1145 Flowering Thanks
A1158 Doodle Signs
A1160 This Is Good
B1407 School Is Here
B1411 Greek Alphabet
B1425 Stitched with Love
B1426 Pick a Posy
B1446 Some Bunny
B1447 A Mother's Love
B1448 My Hero
B1451 Enjoy the Little Things
C1473 Remarkable Wreath
C1510 Merry & Bright
C1524 Words of Comfort
C1555 Count Your Blessings
C1563 Cityscape
C1572 On Holiday (Australia Only)
D1483 Glory To God
D1514 Just a Number
D1551 Swirls Around
D1557 Candyland
D1564 Maximum Power
D1583 Unicorn Dreams

WOTG
G1072 Workshops on the Go® Skylark Kit
G1073 Workshops on the Go® Ivy Lane Kit
G1074 Workshops on the Go® Ariana Kit
G1075 Workshops on the Go® Balloon Ride Kit
G1076 Workshops on the Go® Jubilee Kit
G1077 Workshops on the Go® Timberline Kit
G1078 Workshops on the Go® Lollydoodle Kit
G1079 Workshops on the Go® Ivy Lane Cardmaking Kit
G1080 Workshops on the Go® Lollydoodle Cardmaking Kit

Click here if you'd like to place an order for any of the retiring products.

Monday, June 9, 2014

Birthday Card from CTMH


I know I have mentioned it a million times before, but I really do work with the best company in the world! My birthday was last week and the Close to my Heart corporate office sent me this super cute birthday card signed by the Executive Team! Isn’t this card fun????

I love how they used the Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape and speckled ink as the background. There was no stamping on the card at all! They used the Artbooking Cricut cartridge to cut the “happy birthday” sentiment from some black cardstock and Gold Glitter Paper. I LOVE it! They finished off the adorable card with a few Flamingo Dots.


Thanks Close to my Heart for the extra special birthday wishes!!! xoxo 

Monday, June 2, 2014

June Creative Club - My Favorite Things Mini Album


June’s Creative Club will be held on Thursday, June 19th at 7pm. We will be creating a fun 6" x 6" Mini Album with a “ My Favorite Things” theme.


The project kit is just $22 and includes all of the following: 
Additional products needed to complete this project:
3-D Foam Tape
Ink Pads: CocoaCrystal BlueSweet Leaf
Spong Dauber
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (optional - Kit comes with all pieces pre-cut, but you will need the cartridge if you would like to make more in the future.)

Add additional kits without the stamp set for just $12 more!



I will teach you how to add a large pocket to the accordion album where you can add photos, memorabilia, journaling, etc.



Use the pre-printed cards in the My Crush Assortments to add fun sayings and style to your mini album. Add some 3-D elements as well such as this cute butterfly.


Use the alphabet and number stickers in the My Crush Assortments to personalize your album even more!



Journal your favorite things on the back cover of your album as shown here.


Add more photos or memorabilia to the mini envelopes inside the back cover.




All kits have been now sold.
Thank you for your interest.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Close to my Heart June Promotions

June Stamp of the Month

Paying only $5 for a stamp set? Now that’s the bomb! Get in on the action by placing an order of $50 or more during the month of June and receiving the explosive $5 deal on the Stamp of the Month set, Kaboom. Your summer adventures should be documented with a bang, and that’s just what this firework-themed stamp set will contribute to them as they begin to adorn your scrapbook pages. Make sure you jump on this dynamite deal before it’s too late, because the offer ends June 30.



With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-size Stamp of the Month set for just $5.00! Add the stamp set to your cart on this page at full retail price or, with your qualifying order, add it at checkout for the promotional price.

Spend:  $50.00  No purchase required
You pay only:  $5.00   $17.95 (full retail) 

Set of 16
Recommended My Acrylix™ Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009) 

Click here to order your June Stamp of the Month.

Stamp images outlined in red coordinate with the Cricut® Art Philosophy collection (Z1686).

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Celebrate 30—A Special Anniversary Gift for You!

Get a great deal on bundled products in June!



In honor of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton’s 30-year anniversary in the stamping and scrapbooking industry, when you place an order totaling $50 during the month of June, you can add your choice of one of six great gift collections to your order for just $30! Each collection has an original retail value of at least $50—some even as high as $65. Plus, each collection is perfectly tailored to fit a variety of interests and styles. They feature every-thing from gift bags to ribbons to washi tape to alphabet stickers—and much more! So make sure to take advantage of these savings and snag your own collection for just $30. It may be Jeanette’s anniversary—but you get the gift! 

Click the photo to enlarge.


Click here to place your order today. 

*Offer valid June 1 - 30, 2014. Shipping and handling is calculated based on the qualifying order total plus the price of the promotional item ($30.) Offer valid while supplies last. Clearance, bulk, "While Supplies last," supply items,and Studio J items do not count toward a qualifying purchase ($50), nor does the gift collection itself.