Yes, Yes…it's HERE!

The new Spring/Summer Idea is here!

Contact me for your own personal copy or if you can't wait that long, you may peruse it on line by clicking HERE

I love some of our new embellishments…to name a few Baker's Twine!
I have a new fetish with this and my ribbon collection is beginning to wonder why I've ignored them for a while.

February Stamp of the Month…cute cute! And is not just for Valentine's Day, although you'll want it for that, too! Of course some images have the matching cut with the AP Cartridge as well.

Here are some of my favorite Paper Packs in no particular order:

As always, in with the new, out with the old….we have a few things that will no longer be available once this catalog is replaced with the Autumn/Winter 2012.

I am sad to see the How-To Books like Cherish, Reflections, Magic and Wishes go.

They are AWESOME for how-to tutorials for someone like me who doesn't have a creative bone in my body…

So get.em.while.you.can people!

The Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book is the last idea book the following products will be featured: • How-To Books • Distressing Kit (full kit only) • Exclusive Inks® Markers • Cardstock Shade Packs • 8 1/2" x 11" Cardstock Packs

Come back soon as I add new artwork using the new products!

Rock-it-Babeeee!

Get ready to Rock the Block with our fabulous December/January Constant Campaign! Place a minimum order of $25 from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book and get two new products for just $15: the My Creations® Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product!) and the exclusive My Acrylix® Rock the Block E-size stamp set (available only during this promotion). That’s a retail savings of almost $30! You’re going to love how the collage cubes and the Rock the Block stamp set work together for interactive, 3-D fun; it’s a perfect way to celebrate National Papercrafting Month in January! More details and samples coming soon!

Chirp, Ditto, Chirp!

Just in case you've never visited our founder of Close To My Heart Jeanette Lynton's Blog (the link is to the right down the page), she recently put out a Q&A for anyone to submit their inquiring mind-type questions…well I did…and she answered!

See, after attending years and years of events put on by CTMH, I wanted to know that with the Cricut phenomenon, if our Corp office staffers still hand cut hundreds of thousands of pieces of papers and cardstock for our hands-one projects!
(personally I love using my Bug to cut me a whole sheet of 2 x 2 squares!)

She never really addressed that part of the question, but she did give us all some insight on how much of a CTMH purist she is or if she ever delved into the "other" side of craft tools!

Check out her response by clicking here

New Papers and fun things!

Don't forget to take advantage of the GREAT special this month ending 8/31/11. For more info following this post then head over to my website to order yours!

And now some New Papers:
You'll be surprised by this kit called Roxie…fun, and funky!
And if you look carefully, you'll see the newly designed heavier, DUAL sided Background Papers from Close to My Heart!

And here's some fun and funky things you can make with it!

Finally some artwork using the same papers from our Convention in Anaheim last month…

CONVENTION Highlights...

Careful…you might miss my shot!

Convention, Cricut and Close To My Heart…a beautiful combination!

In case you haven't heard through the cyber-world how CTMH has turned the Scrapbook industry upside down AGAIN…here's a sneak preview of what's going to be available August 1st!

With over 32,500 combinations of options, this will rock.your.world AND projects!
There are over 700 images on this cartridge and it comes with 3 stamp sets and three 9" x 12" chipboard sheets with shapes that also coordinate. 


More later!

More BANG for your Buck!

Our July Constant Campaign, (more) Bang for Your Buck, is sure to send your summer heart soaring with Close to My Heart! Simply put, with a purchase of $50 minimum from the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, you can add a bonus item for just $1 more !
 Choose from five items, each valued at $8.95 US / $9.95 CAN or more: X5811 Creative Basics® Mistletoe collection, X5807 Creative Basics® Animal Cookies collection, X8624 My Originals® Bits & Pieces card kit, X8622 My Originals® It’s Your Day card kit, and X8623 My Originals® Around the Holidays card kit.
 
To qualify for this promotion, items purchased must be from the Spring/Summer Idea Book, purchased between July 1 and 31st…
You can view and purchase by clicking HERE


And check out the other great reduced items available for a limited time only!
Things are HEATING UP all around! 


OH and did I mention that due to popular demand, I'll be revisiting…..

Just a Quick Share from DC

I'm still recovering from my trek to DC....
But wanted to let everyone know I made it back alright, then proceeded to throw out my back! Do I go back on vacation to cure that?

I got to take an awesome night tour of the city....but not much during the day.
One of my consultant friends from KY, Betsy took this awesome photo and I thought I would fill up some space until I could post some updates.

One other teaser...our new Fall Idea Book will knock your socks off!
Nothing but good stuff coming from Close To My Heart people!

It's Time!

I may not have a chance to pop in to say "bye-for-now" before I leave for Washington, DC., so this is it!
This is the Gaylord Property and Convention Centers...they are awesome! Truly a city within.

If this location is anything like Texas and Florida, it's sure to be an adventure!
And if the heat we've been having here in Sacramento (high 90's - low 100's) isn't enough, the Eastern seabord AND of course, DC are have their own heat waves.

I'll stick to night tours and the pool during our off time from Convention!

15 years...It's a Beautiful Thing....

I love bling..shiny sparkles on a card, sparkly men who are immortal (go Team Edward!) and diamonds of course, too.

15 years ago, I saw this little magazine-like catalog with cute little stamp images and was hooked. I signed with a company called DOTS (Dozens of Terrific Stamps)to be an Independent Consultant. 10 years ago the company changed vision and the name to Close To My Heart.

The rollercoaster ride has been such that I cannot imagine what my life would have been without.
The friends unmeasureable, the business incredible and the products are truly one-of-a-kind.
No matter what has gone on in my life, Close To My Heart has always been there for me. Whether full-time, or part-time, I've always had a place in my heart for this company. They resolute true values for us and I know them to be the number one company in an industry that, in this economy, could be precarious.

As I ready to travel to DC for our Annual Convention, I am also celebrating 15 YEARS as a Consultant.

I am honored to wear this in celebration of my longevity AND to still represent Close To My Heart for many years to come...

It's Almost Time....

For Close To My Heart's Annual Convention in DC !
It's also my 15th year Anniversary with them as well...a rarety or so I've been told.
Not that the pressure is on or anything, but time is running out for creating swap items, room-mate gifts,etc.

Here's a peek into my harried studio!

It's Beginning to look a lot like Convention!

For Convention this year, we were able to buy a journal with 

theme colors and logo, Picture This.

Along with a journal aspect, I'll be using mine as an autograph book.

(the shabby chic is my touch, of course!)

After all..it IS my 15 year Anniversary with Close To My Heart!