Love me some Sangria!

Paper that is…!

Here's another sample using our Sangria paper pack and the Artistry Cricut cartridge for the stamped image and cut out banner. The new pomegranate ink is so rich and yummy! The bow is from the new FUNdamentals in gold, and the creme flower is from the Sangria compliments.

You can view them all here 

Enjoy your labor free holiday weekend!

Grab 'em and Go!

 Here's a great idea from my friend Pammie Whammie waaaay up North..like across the border, a country not state!

 Our Acrylic stamp organizer is a great solution for storing all sorts of things other than stamps.
I used our 6 x6 organizer envelopes Z335 for the new FUNdamental Assortments and the Compliments to each one of our new Paper kits.
I just peeled the label from the shipping envelope and stuck them right to the 6 x 6 envelope.

 There we are! Ready to go or store!

You can view them here on my website…and join the Party Gotta Have It 2 !

Fundamentally Fun!

One of our newest products are newly designed Fundamental papers and embellishments and I really love them all!
This card was a quickie for a card in my Card Buffet class. It was soooo super simple, with no stamping involved, so the new people attended could still make plenty of cards if stamping wasn't floating their boat. (uh..what?)

I cut out the images/verse using the new CTMH Cricut cartridge, Artistry.
(available in a traditional packaging with cartridge, key pad, a pack of Enchanted combination card stock and book OR Digital only with the paper pack and code to download for Explorer users!)

Got scraps? Use them to cut out the 3 pieces.

The FUN part shown with our new Fundamental papers is the top and bottom layers from the Enchanted set in our new color Pomegranate. You see the design on the bottom, but the reverse side is embossed with the same design on the top part. I inked up that side with the new Pomegranate inks.

The shiny gold is our new Gold Foil Tape. Can you say BLING?! It is also available in Silver.
The cute little bow is from our new Fundamental Assortments available in 8 colors! The best part is there are matching Fundamental Sticker sheets…great for quick card making or scrapbooking!

I love that with this new FUN line, we can grab embellishments, stickers, card stocks and inks that ALL match!

In the meantime, the Annual Inspirations Idea Book is online and for a limited time you will receive one and the Seasonal Expressions, both Free when you place an order on my website.
Check these items featured on pages 110 and 111.

Tomorrow night, I'll show you a great way to organize these FUN new items!

Enjoy!

It's the Most Wunnaful Time of the Year!

Yep, here we were at Convention…all giddy with glue, sparkles, paper and more!
We had already dog-eared the new Annual Inspirations and Expressions 1.
We had already run 5k's, walked over 26k Disney steps.
We had already stamped with new images and inks.
We were locked, loaded, ready to share everything with anyone who had ears or hands!!!

And here.it.IS!

It's a beauty!
Here are some other peeks for September…It's National Stamping Month and what better way to celebrate with three special sets (of course you save purchasing all 3!)

And one of our cutest new paper packs, Zoe ! This is the Workshop on the Go, great deal with the paper pack, embellishments, exclusive stamp set..

AND the September Stamp of the Month. Georgeous artwork without the work!

Keep your eye on the blog as more samples appear and other special memories.
Visit my website and join the party order called GOTTA HAVE IT 2
If you don't have your new AI Idea Books yet, one will be added to your online order for you! Easy!
Be sure to add the Expressions 1…for a limited time it's free as well.

Oh and if you think the lead in picture was just one of those perfect shots…here's yours truly warming up to it!

What is YOUR Smile Worth to You? (edited)

Let me tell you a story…
Lately, I've been having some dental and subsequently some jaw issues. We all know it's the worst thing in the world to have an aching mouth…especially when you talk 8 hours a day for a job.

My dentist and I determined that I have been grinding my teeth. So badly that all of my back teeth are loose. So now I sleep with a splint. Ugh, not fun. Hopefully this will put off further damage.
This is really nothing in the grand scheme of things, but sometimes it even hurts to smile!
Nothing that like of a child who would never HAVE a smile or normal life.

Quite a few years back, Close To My Heart became a Corporate sponsor of Operation Smile.
On the off chance you have never heard of OS, you can read about their charity work here.

We've had many fund raisers for OS…crops, 5k runs in Disneyland, and of course auctions!
Live and exciting auctions of beautiful pieces of artwork made by our consultants.

This year while at Convention, I was wandering through empty rooms of the artists viewing their presentations unfettered by others jockeying in for pictures.
I came across a certain piece, that for some reason just grabbed me by the healed broken shoulder and heart. It was in line with the theme of Convention…UP!
But it also carried a message of hope for me.
"The Adventure is out there" means many things to me.

I had to have it. It belongs with me and for all of the new adventures coming my way.
Here are both works of art…The auction item I WON, and it's creator Jamie Chambers Turner.

(not sure about the goofy smile I had…but at least I HAD one to give~!)

I think we were both shocked with the number of ladies who were going neck and neck as the numbers grew. That number itself isn't important (although admittedly I had to have a martini as I wrote the check)!!!

What IS an important number is 5.7something SMILE surgeries and lives changed!
Mom was either yelling, "WTH are you thinking?" oooor "WTH go for it"! I'll go with the later.

So with our UP! and coming Open House, I'll be sharing this wonderful piece of hope for me and 5 other families along with a special stamp set that with every purchase CTMH will donate $7 of the price.

Here's a sneak peek of a few humble pieces of artwork I created using the set.

 I call this one "Whale, hallo there Clarice"….*snort, crack myself up!

Hope to see you at the Open House on the 23rd!
If you are coming you'll have the chance to be a sponsor too!
I will have a Bling Buffet featuring our retired Base and Bling line and an exclusive sheet of decor stickers that are specifically for OS fund raisers. $2 with every set  purchasedwill go right back to OS!

Raffle prizes, Make n Take, Cash and Carry sale, and the best release of NEW PRODUCTS!
It's gonna be epic!

Get Organized and Get Free Schtuff and OPEN HOUSE!

I don't know about you, but I love, love LOVE everything in it's place.

(well not right at this moment, but that's between us, um-kay?)

Anyhoot, our fabulous new Roll-ups are a great way to start…I hate it when my markers flip out of the mini basket or the zipper gets stuck on my pen holders. These are AWESOME!

Got Bling? 

The Accessory roll-ups are great for all the charms in your life or your other small embellies.

August Stamp of the Month

There's a PARTY goin' on here to place your order!


Our Annual Open House going to be a blast this year!
ALL new products will be on display with the Fab-Four!

With a FREE Make n Take, raffle prizes AND a fabulous CASH & CARRY blow-out sale, you will not want to miss it!
AUGUST 23rd 2:30-5:30'ish pm
email me for location details!
indahood15@aol.com

We Want You Back!

No I won't sing the song, but the message is still the same!

Are you a former Consultant? When you re-sign up to be a Close To My Heart Consultant during August using the same email address from your previous Consultant account, you have the opportunity to pick from either a “business building essentials” version of the New Consultant Kit for $49 USD  or a regular New Consultant Kit for $129 USD. Simply click “Let’s Get Started” above, and log in to your Close To My Heart account using that same email to qualify!


Now I'll let the professional sing that song!

Get Ready…Get Set….

Well, I can't say GO yet, but by tomorrow you'll see where I've been~ hehe

My annual trek to Close To My Heart's Convention began with Disneyland visit first.
I am happy to report that the only thing broken this year was a fingernail. Whew!
No Cabana Boys were allowed with an eagle eye's view for me and I had a lot of friends helping!

Disney sure knows how to put on a Celebration, 60 never looked so good with so many memories…

And then Convention 2015 started and I celebrated my 20th anniversary with Close to My Heart. 20 YEARS! Wow!
It was very uplifting…

And I could not have done it without these very special ladies!

I'll be posting a bit later today again!

Until then…..hold on, it's going to be very surprising!

May and June GONE? Welcome July!

Whew! Here we are in July TWENTY FIFTEEN!
This year has flown by…

As I prepare for our annual Convention with Close To My Heart, here's a quick shout out to those who have been begging for our Hostess Rewards sets but for some reason weren't able to qualify with our Annual Inspirations Hostess Rewards program….ready, set, go!

During the month of July, when you purchase $25 USD in current, retail priced stamps, you qualify to receive either the July Stamp of the Month, My Acrylix^® Life Is Wonderful, FREE **OR** any one of the Hostess Rewards stamp sets featured in Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 or Seasonal Expressions 2 for only $5 USD! 

That is a savings of up to $17.95 USD! The July Stamp of the Month is a cute, versatile stamp set. 
Very trendy used with colors or faux chalk.

Aaaaand, the Hostess Rewards stamp sets have previously only been available as part of the Hostess Rewards program, which means now is the perfect opportunity to get those special stamp sets you’ve had your eye on! 

To get your FREE stamp set or your $5 USD Hostess Rewards stamp set, simply place an order for $25 USD of any current, retail priced stamps. This offer is available only during the month of July and applies only to the July Stamp of the Month or current Hostess rewards stamp sets, so spring into action and jump on this deal before it’s gone! 

Yes, you can receive both the Stamp of the Month and a Hostess Rewards set for $5.00 by ordering $50 in current stamps. (for additional $5.sets current stamps increments increase by $25.)

Check out the retired list before placing your order for the Jump On It July deal…
With the new Annual Inspirations Idea Book coming in August (going live Sept 1st), it's all going to be new baby! Like with any other special or retiring Idea Book, these are while supplies last, so don't miss out!


Keep an eye on the horizon as I try to post some sneak peaks from Anehiem!

Terri

April's Deal of the Day…No joke!

 Check my online shopping site each day at 3:00 pm (MDT) to see the new deal, which will be available for 24 hours or while supplies last. Keep in mind that while each day’s deal will feature grab bags at the same price tier, there will be a variety of grab bags available at that price. This means that you may purchase multiple grab bags on a single day and get different products in each one.

New Summer Products-

New Seasonal Expressions-2

Jackson papers and Treats of Friendship Stamp set

I am posting remotely, so visit my website for all the details and the new Semi Annual 

Seasonal Expressions 2

Seasonal Expressions 1…last month

All good things come to an end…and that includes the items in our first Seasonal Expressions!

Loved Hopskotch papers and all of the featured sets that went with it…

To order, head on over to my site

And remember that your SOTM for March is only $5 (with qualifying purchase)

Oh, and this could be a sneak peak to what's up next!
(or not…!)

February and a few NEW arrivals!

February is for the "love" of all things and people.
Celebrations of Love.  Love to celebrate.

I love my sweet daughter who just turned 28. Twenty EIGHT?! Wow! Where did those years go?
Some are a blur for me, some I wish didn't happen, some shouldn't have happened. Somehow in spite of tough years, she turned out A-Okay!

LOVE the woman she's become and her adventurous spirit. She's now living in Kansas…yes Kansas!

And YES, with her little dog Bugsy, too. 

Here was her birthday card this year…

Now for NEW ARRIVALS with CTMH!
Our February Stamp of the Month will be a big hit and will only be $5.00 after you choose…Drum roll

Your choice of our NEW Albums! Aren't they gorgeous?!
Purchase one and receive the 2nd for half price…how sweet is that?
Visit my website to order yours today!

Speaking of NEW ARRIVALS…

Addison Jo arrived January 21st and it was LOVE at first sight for everyone in the family!

 Can't wait to meet Miss Addie Jo and snuggle her with more LOVE!

Stay tuned for more LOVE!

Isn't it a "drag"…..

to make multiple trips from your car to drag all of your schtuff into a Crop or Craft Day?

Here's the answer!

Limited supplies, so drag yourself over to my website and order yours PDQ!
Don't forget that it's National Scrapbook Month, check out the special and you can also get the Stamp of the Month for only $5 too!

And a final call for these darling stamp issues…gone girl, soon!

And…AND…won't your new darling Chevron Album look great in your new shoulder tote?

Oh, gimme a break!

After the worst year ever, I was ready for a long break and vacation…2 full weeks!

The plan was to start here…and it did. 2 great days of Disney with my team prior to Convention.

 Then on day 3, a little trip out by the hotel pool (there may have been a Cabana Boy involved) landed me in 2 ERs after seeing Dr Mickey Mouse at Disney's Medical Clinic. Hello Cigna? I delayed surgery. Come ON! NOT the kind of break I was counting on! Surgery? In Anaheim? Ain't happening' people!

Fix me up, Doc…I have a Convention to attend!

 Yes, I'll be taken care of...

And then I had my girl and her little dog and friends to see!

Surgery had to wait until I got home…

Stay tuned