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Studio J - Cirque Du Soleil

Here is a layout I created in Studio J - Close to My Heart's digital scrapbooking program.

I created the layout digitally, purchased it and then Close to My Heart prints it out for me on 12x12 high gloss photo paper. All I have to do is put it into a page protector and place it in an album!

I loved using the Laughing Lola paper pack for my Cirque pictures. Going to a Cirq show is a MUST & I try to go to as many as possible.  Some of my friends were newbies to cirq, so it was great so share the awesomeness of a show with them.

More info on Studio J HERE on my blog.

Try Studio J for F.R.E.E. on my website.

Studio J - Christmas Spirit

Here is a layout I created in Studio J - Close to My Heart's digital scrapbooking program.

I created the layout digitally, purchased it and then Close to My Heart prints it out for me on 12x12 high gloss photo paper. All I have to do is put it into a page protector and place it in an album!

Capturing the Christmas spirit for 2013!

More info on Studio J HERE on my blog.

Try Studio J for F.R.E.E. on my website.

Merry Christmas

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with your family & friends.

~ Denise

These Totes are Beauties

The NEW rolling tote and shoulder tote are now available! These totes are amazing - high quality & coordinate perfectly with Close to My Heart's products.  View the video to see all the features:

Host a workshop or online party and you qualify, you can get the rolling tote for HALF off!

Get one of these beauties by ORDERING HERE!!

Studio J - Christmas

Here is a layout I created in Studio J - Close to My Heart's digital scrapbooking program.

I created the layout digitally, purchased it and then Close to My Heart prints it out for me on 12x12 high gloss photo paper. All I have to do is put it into a page protector and place it in an album!

Here is one of the layouts I did to capture Christmas with my family in 2011.

More info on Studio J HERE on my blog.

Try Studio J for F.R.E.E. on my website.

Christmas Cheer

This was a quick card I created using the CTMH Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge.  Two pieces of cardstock, a card base, some gold shimmer trim, & some bling and my card is done!!

I used one of the Pocket Card images from the cartridge and slightly trimmed it down so it fit on my card base.  Then I cut a piece of Ruby cardstock so it was slightly larger (~1/4") than the New England Ivy piece.

All the corners are rounded, as well as the card base.  I placed some gold shimmer trim behind the CHRISTMAS cut out for some pop.  Had to get a little tricky getting it to stay so I could adhere it all together correctly; place tape or a piece of paper over the shimmer trim so it stays in place (think bandaid).  To finish it off, I used the gold bling gems.

Shop HERE to get the products to make this card.

Studio J - Convention Fun

Here is a layout I created in Studio J - Close to My Heart's digital scrapbooking program.

I created the layout digitally, purchased it and then Close to My Heart prints it out for me on 12x12 high gloss photo paper. All I have to do is put it into a page protector and place it in an album!

This layout is featuring photos from the 2014 CTMH Convention in Disneyland!  It's such a blast each year - wanna go next year? Message me!

More info on Studio J HERE on my blog.

Try Studio J for F.R.E.E. on my website.

Cut Above Product Line

Close to My Heart released a new product line this year and it's simplicity is stunning!

The Cut Above product line includes 4 card options and 2 treat bag options -- they are PRE CUT and scored kits!  All you have to do is stamp & assemble.

The stamp sets are universal and separate from the kits, so you only need to get one of them.  Then stamp in whatever color you'd like.  You can add other embellishments in or not - it's purely up to you!

Use the stickers, included in the treat bag kits, on round candy (rolos, lifesavers, butterscotch, kisses, etc.) - you can use all of them or only some of them, making the theme more generic.  Add additional cut-outs (Cricut cuts to back the circles on) and embellishments (shimmer trim, bling) if you want, but not a have to!  As a bonus, there are 2 additional treat bags that are available for a limited time.

Watch this short video reviewing the products:

Cut Above™

Cut Above™ Valentine Treat Bag Kit

Z2056 $14.95

Cut Above™ Holiday Treat Bag Kit

Z2057 $14.95

Cut Above™ Halloween Treat Bag Kit

Z2058 $14.95

Cut Above™ Birthday Treat Bag Kit

Z2059 $14.95

Cut Above™ Happy Birthday Card Kit

Z2061 $9.95

Cut Above™ Thank You Card Kit

Z2063 $10.95

Cut Above™ Christmas Card Kit

Z2064 $11.95

Cut Above™ Holiday Card Kit

Z2065 $12.95

Do You Like Me?!

Have you liked my Facebook page yet??  I share information, projects, blog posts, campaign, inspiration and more on there!

I'm close to hitting 200 LIKES!  Once my page hits 200 LIKES, I will give this D-size Stamp Set, Here We Go away to someone for F*R*E*E*.  As the LIKES grow, I'll keep giving away prizes!!

Albums for All

The new D-Ring and improved Post-Bound albums are now available!!

My Legacy™ Lagoon Chevron D-Ring Album

Z2090 $34.95

My Legacy™ Black Post-Bound Album

Z2094 $34.95

They are great for holding traditional 12x12 scrapbook page protectors or for Picture My Life (aka Project Life) pages.  

Watch this short video where Monica & Brian show you the features of Close to My Hearts new albums.

The Ruby Damask Album is coming soon.

Studio J - Disney!

Here is a layout I created in Studio J - Close to My Heart's digital scrapbooking program.

I created the layout digitally, purchased it and then Close to My Heart prints it out for me on 12x12 high gloss photo paper. All I have to do is put it into a page protector and place it in an album!

More info on Studio J HERE on my blog.

Try Studio J for F.R.E.E. on my website.

Art With an Attitude Blog Hop - Happy Holidays!!

The Stampers with an Attitude team is doing a blog hop, themed {Art with an Attitude}!!  "Who are we?" you might ask?  We are Close to My Heart (CTMH) consultants, who are passionate and talented crafters!

You are in the right place if you just came from

{Melinda Everitt's blog}

It's a time for cheer and love, friends and family, and bundling up on the couch with a good book.  To celebrate the season, it's a tradition to send cards out to friends, family, customers, businesses, and anyone else meaningful in our lives.  Here is a fairly quick card I created using the Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge.

The card base is cut using Glacier cardstock & is from one of the Scene images as well as the Let it Snow piece.  I placed white daisy cardstock behind the accent piece so the sentiment and snowflakes popped.  Using the Snowflakes stamp set, I stamped snowflakes in Glacier ink randomly on the front of the card.

I added Red & Black Shimmer Trim to accent the snowman's scarf and buttons.  I punched a circle out to back the snowman and then traced the scarf and buttons and laid the shimmer trim over my marks.  Then secured the circle in place, so my handy work only showed on the front and there is a clean finish on the inside.

Now Hop on Over To

{Jen Patrick's blog}

LOVE IT? These items are available now - shop at www.inspired.CTMH.com.

Thanks for visiting - now go get inspired!!

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December 2014 Stampers With an Attitude Blog Hop List:

1. Cat's Scrapbooking: Catherine Nowak~ www.catscrapbooking.com
2. Deb's Paper & Scissors: Debbie Andrews ~ www.debspaperandscissors.blogspot.com
3. Scrap with Di: Di Crawford ~ http://scrapwithdi.blogspot.com/ 
4. If You Bling It: Melinda Everitt ~ www.ifyoublingit.blogspot.com
5. Inspired by D: Denise Elliott ~ www.inspiredbyd.blogspot.com --you're here!!
6. Roxybonds Scrappin: Jen Patrick~ www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
7. Sheila's Stamping Stuff: Sheila Bennett ~ www.sheila-bennett.blogspot.com

Studio J - Convention

Here is a layout I created in Studio J - Close to My Heart's digital scrapbooking program.

I created the layout digitally, purchased it and then Close to My Heart prints it out for me on 12x12 high gloss photo paper. All I have to do is put it into a page protector and place it in an album!

More info on Studio J HERE on my blog.

Try Studio J for F.R.E.E. on my website.

MyAcrylix Stamps Celebrates 10 Years!!

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Close To My Heart’s revolutionary My Acrylix^® clear polymer stamps—and we can’t wait for you to celebrate with us!

With a qualifying purchase of $50 during the month of December, you will be eligible to purchase ANY C- or D-size stamps from the Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 idea book for only $10. That’s up to $7.95 of savings on a single stamp set! 

Plus, once you achieve the qualifying order total, there is no limit to the number of eligible stamp sets you can purchase at this discounted price. 

Remember, a purchase of $50 will also qualify you to 
receive the December Stamp of the Month for only $5, so if you purchase both the discounted Stamp of the Month and additional stamps at this special campaign pricing your savings will compound! It is truly the deal of the decade.

Shop now at www.inspired.CTMH.com

The Totes are Here!!

The NEW rolling tote and shoulder tote are now available! These totes are amazing - high quality & coordinate perfectly with Close to My Heart's products.  View the video to see all the features:

Host a workshop or online party and you qualify, you can get the rolling tote for HALF off!

This is the first shipment - so if they sell out, they will not be available until the additional shipment arrives.  So don't worry - you'll be able to get your hands on these beauties!

Be one of the first and ORDER NOW!!

Studio J

Here is a layout I created in Studio J - Close to My Heart's digital scrapbooking program.

This paper pack is Chantilly.  I created the layout digitally, purchased it and then Close to My Heart prints it out for me on 12x12 high gloss photo paper. All I have to do is put it into a page protector and place it in an album!

More info on Studio J HERE on my blog.

Try Studio J for F.R.E.E. on my website.

Queen of Hearts

A friend of mine asked me to make a retirement card for a co-worker.  He gave me some ideas on what she liked, but what stuck out was the theme for her going-away party...Queen of Hearts.  So I broke out my Cricut and the new Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge to come up with his beauty!

It's a 5"x7" card.  I used the two hearts from the new You're the Bomb stamp set (below on the left) featured in the Seasonal Expressions guide.  The great thing about this stamp set is that $3 of the proceeds goes to Operation Smile! The other heart and dots were from the new Doodled Designs stamp set (below on the right).

I cut the crown shape and the crown itself from Artfully Sent.  The crown is Silver Glitter Paper.  After adhere the two together, I raised it with the Thin 3D foam tape and added one of the Red Enamel Hearts.

The inside is from Artfully Sent as well.  I cut it out in Lagoon cardstock.  The Ruby cardstock is a 5x7 piece and the Congrats cuts out perfectly to fit.  NOTE: real dial size is NOT used with this cartridge. I stamped "retirement" using the alphabet stamp set from the Cricut cartridge collection in Ruby ink.

Shop now to get these products!

Stocking Stuffers, Gifts, and Gift Certificates

Stocking Stuffers, Gifts, and/or Gift Certificates available for that crafty person in your life!!

Lots of options!

I can make you a handmade necklace. Put together some stocking stuffers. You can order products as a gift. Or you can get that crafty person a gift certificate!

Send me your wish list and direct loved ones to shop with me! Let me be your crafty go-to person this holiday season!!

Shop at: www.inspired.CTMH.com

Email me at inspiredbyd@yahoo.com

#gifts #stocktingstuffers #shopwithme #happyholidays

Deal of the Decade - December Promo

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Close To My Heart’s revolutionary My Acrylix^® clear polymer stamps—and we can’t wait for you to celebrate with us!

With a qualifying purchase of $50 during the month of December, you will be eligible to purchase ANY C- or D-size stamps from the Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 idea book for only $10. That’s up to $7.95 of savings on a single stamp set! 

Plus, once you achieve the qualifying order total, there is no limit to the number of eligible stamp sets you can purchase at this discounted price. 

Remember, a purchase of $50 will also qualify you to 
receive the December Stamp of the Month for only $5, so if you purchase both the discounted Stamp of the Month and additional stamps at this special campaign pricing your savings will compound! It is truly the deal of the decade.

Shop now at www.inspired.CTMH.com

December's Stamp of the Month

Cutie Pie can be yours for full retail price of $17.95* or you earn it at a discounted price of $5* with a $50 order, before tax and shipping.

You can only get this limited edition stamp set from December 1-31, 2014!!

Visit my website to get your SOTM now 

* tax & S&H not included in price

Cyber Monday Awesomeness!!

For the first time ever, Close To My Heart is offering a Cyber Monday Sale on Monday, December 1, 2014. There has never been a better time to buy Close To My Heart’s exclusive Cricut® Collections for 20% off the retail price. Whether you love scrapbooking, cardmaking, or creating 3-D projects, our four exclusive Cricut® collections make the perfect addition to any craft room! Sale starts at midnight (MST) on December 1 and ends at 11:59 pm Monday night. Make sure you share the news about this sale with all your customers, friends, and family members too!

Think that is awesome on its own?!?  Well, there is MORE!!

When you spend $50 during December, you qualify to purchase ANY C- or D-size stamp set for only $10 each!!!  That's up to $7.95 savings.  And get this!! You can order as many C- or D-size stamp sets at $10 - you're not limited!! Yowzers!

Do you know what spending $50 also qualifies you for??

The December Stamp of the Month - Cutie Pie for only $5!!  This limited edition stamp set is too sweet to pass up.

December 1st also marks the release of the Seasonal Expressions guide!  There are NEW products - ones that will be staying and ones that are LIMITED.  Two new paper packs, lots new of embellishments, including 2 new colors of shimmer trim, more stamps, WOTG kits, and MORE!!  It's amazing...

Don't forget there is a While Supplies Last section too!!  Highly discounted retired products are up for grabs.  Whether you need to stock up on your stash or get something new, don't miss out on these deals!  SHOP HERE.

If you decide to spend over $150, you qualify for Hostess Rewards!!  Please contact me directly to submit your order and get your $25 in F.R.E.E. product!!

SHOP NOW!!!!

Studio J Saturday Reminder

In the spirit of the Lucky 5 Studio J November promotion, here is a layout I created!

Want the scoop on Studio J - check out the info I have on my Studio J page here on my blog.

Studio J is FREE to use and doesn't require you to download anything to your computer.  Visit my other blog post for the November promotions for Studio J.

ONLY 2 days left to get $5 Studio J layouts!!

Access Studio J HERE

Black Friday Shopping Option

Purchase stocking stuffers, gifts, and/or gift certificates for that crafty person in your life!!

Lots of options!

I can make you a custom, handmade necklace. Put together some stocking stuffers. You can order products as a gift. Or you can get that crafty person a gift certificate!

Send me wish lists and direct loved ones to shop with me!

During November 27- December 1st receive one of the following:

• Spend $25 and receive an embellishment worth $4.
• Spend $50 and receive a shimmer trim worth $6.
• Spend $75 and receive an embossing folder worth $10.
• Spend $100+ and receive a B-sized stamp set of your choice.

Let me be your crafty go-to person this holiday season!!

Shop at: www.inspired.CTMH.com

Email me at inspiredbyd@yahoo.com

#gifts #stocktingstuffers #shopwithme #happyholidays