Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Going, Going, GONE!!

T-minus 3 days until most of the 2014 Spring/Summer Idea book is GONE!

All of the papers are retiring, a handful of stamps, embellishments and MORE to make room for 250 new products coming your way in August. Check my website for what is still available on the retired list (if it isn't there, email me to see if I have it in inventory).


TIP: A way to check on inventory is to log on to my website and search for the item you want.  Then for QTY to add to the cart, type in 9999 - it will say "sorry, there are only x-amount of this item remaining."  Gives you an idea of what's left in inventory.

Don't miss out on your favorites products or things you haven't gotten yet!

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Studio J... How I Love Thee..

Studio J is Close to My Heart's FREE to use digital scrapbooking program.  You do NOT have to download a program and only pay when you're ready to check out.  PLUS - they print the pages, on high-gloss photo paper, for you.  

I love Studio J because it is quick, easy, still allows me to be creative, and makes me feel SUPER productive!

In the span of a few hours, I created 10 12x12 layouts!!  Below is one of the Express Collection layouts I used to capture a trip to the Dallas World Aquarium in 2012. The cool thing about the Express Collections are all the work is DONE for you - just upload pictures, add to the layout, add journaling & woo-la! Done.



Visit the Studio J - Digital Scrapbooking page on my blog for an overview
OR
check it out on my website
(if you already have an account, log in to Studio J with the same login info)

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Tribute to the Pennant Frame

I have fallen in love with the Pennant Frame a bit too late, as it retired earlier this month.  Even so, I wanted to show you what I created for a graduation gift; it came together better than I could have imagined.
The paper is an oldie and long retired, but the recipient's favorite colors.  I cut the flowers and leaves from the Artiste Cricut cartridge and added in (retired) Opal Flourishes to finish it off.

It was a fun project and great to use up products from my stash!!

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Paper Fundamentals Contest

The Paper Fundamentals are AMAZING.  THere are 20 double-sided 12"x12" sheets (2 each of 10 designs); same design on both sides, one side with a glossy, raised pattern.

These are currently available in the Basic colors, BUT come 8/1/14, you can get the Paper Fundamentals in ALL of the Color Assortments - Whimsy, Enchanted, & Adventure!!

Jeanette & Close to My Heart are holding a contest - check out the video.  Comment on the YouTube video, on CTMH's Facebook page, or on Jeanette's blog for your chance to win.


Basic:
Enchanted:
Adventure:
Whimsy:

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Artfully Sent - the New Cricut Cartridge from CTMH

The NEW Artfully Sent Cricut Collection:

  • 5 different styles of cards (geared for 400 different projects - 700 cuts)
    • Pop-Up: 4 pieces; 5x7s; 50 to chose from
    • Build-a-Scene: 5x7, 50 choices
    • Sentiments: sentiment and border cut out from the card (shift function cuts with the border (std card size 4.25 x 5.5); 50 of each
    • Sleeve: 50 4x6
    • Pocket: compliment the Picture My Life collection - 50 4x6 and 50 3x4
    • Alphabet & coordinating envelopes (shift)
  • 3 friendly D-sized stamp sets geared specifically towards cards
  • Collection includes a pack of White cardstock for stamping and bases
  • More than 2 dozen themes

Coming soon in August 2014.  $99.  Get ready for it...you'll never make a card the same way again.  www.inspired.CTMH.com


Thursday, July 17, 2014

Join My Team & Close to My Heart

Want to support your crafting habit?  Want to start a business?  Whatever your goals, there is a place for you with Close to My Heart & my team!

Beginning July, you will be able to choose from one of the below kits - one geared towards cards & the other scrapbooking.  For $99, you receive over $300 worth of product to begin an amazing journey.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

T-Minus 15 Days Until Products Retire

Have you gotten everything you want from the 2014 Spring/Summer Idea book yet??  T-minus 15 days until most of it is GONE!

All of the papers are retiring, a handful of stamps, embellishments and MORE to make room for 250 new products coming your way in August.  

Below find the original list of items that will retire on July 31, 2014 OR are available while supplies last.  Check my website for what is still available on the retired list.


TIP: A way to check on inventory is to log on to my website and search for the item you want.  Then for QTY to add to the cart, type in 9999 - it will say "sorry, there are only x-amount of this item remaining."  Gives you an idea of what's left in inventory.

Don't miss out on your favorites products or things you haven't gotten yet!

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      Cardstock12x12 Buttercup
X5640    Cardstock12x12 Blush
X5666    Cardstock12x12 Twilight
X5754    Cardstock12x12 CremeBrulee
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 1.25"
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

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Studio J Rocks My World

I adore Studio J... you know why?? Cuz it's quick, easy, still allows me to be creative, and makes me feel SUPER productive!

In the span of a few hours, I created 10 12x12 layouts!!  I almost have my 2012 CTMH convention pictures scrapped! Check two of my layouts I custom designed:


Studio J is Close to My Heart's FREE to use digital scrapbooking program.  You do NOT have to download a program and only pay when you're ready to check out.  PLUS - they print the pages for you on high-gloss photo paper.  

Studio J provides versatility to custom print photos in any size you want, create 12x12 layouts from scratch, utilize pre-designed 12x12 layouts, and also get JPGs (like above and of each page separately).  $6.95 per page, minimum of 4 to order.

Visit the Studio J - Digital Scrapbooking page on my blog for an overview
OR
check it out on my website
(if you already have an account, log in to Studio J with the same login info)

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Art With Attitude Blog Hop - **BLING**

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
{Aggie Peters' blog}

For this blog hop, we are showcasing something we all love... bling. :)  I wanted to use the same paper pack, Skylark, but create a masculine card and a feminine card with it to show how versatile Close to My Heart products are.

I used an embossing folder on each card, a similar design as well.  Just changing a few things up, changes the look!  I also am giving you a sneak peek at one of the my favorite new products (coming 8/1/14) - the Teal Glitter paper.  The flowers are cut out with the Artiste Cricut cartridge & popped up with 3D foam tape.

Now Hop on Over To
LOVE IT? These items RETIRE 7/31/14 and will not be available after that!  Shop at www.inspired.CTMH.com so you don't miss out on these awesome products.

Thanks for visiting - now go get inspired!!



Featured Products:
  • Skylark Paper Pack
  • Silver Shimmer Trim
  • Bronze Shimmer Trim
  • Pear, Chocolate, & Black Stamp Pads
  • Holiday Tags Stamp Set
  • Happy Birds Stamp Set (NEW 8/1/14)
  • Teal Glitter Paper (NEW 8/1/14)
  • Sparkles - Clear Assortment
  • Bitty Sparkles
  • Artisan Studs
  • Damask Embossing Folder
  • Stripe Embossing Folder
  • White Daisy Card Value Pack
    • 3D Foam Tape, Glue Dots & Tombo Adhesive

    July 2014 Stampers With an Attitude Blog Hop List:
    1. Becky's Studio: Becky McCLain~ www.beckysstudio-cards.blogspot.com
    2. Scrap with Di: Di Crawford ~ www.scrapwithdi.blogspot.com
    3. Barbi's Paper Creations: Barbi Kelley~ www.barbispapercreations.blogspot.com
    4. Kim's Paper Crafts: Kimberly Moss ~ www.kimspapercrafts.blogspot.com 
    5. Cat's Scrapbooking: Catherine Nowak~ www.catscrapbooking.com
    6. Angela's Craft Closet: Angela Garcia: www.angelascraftcloset.blogspot.com 
    7. Latta Stamps: Sue Latta: www.lattastamps.blogspot.com 
    8. Shelia's Stamping Stuff: Sheila Bennett ~ www.sheila-bennett.blogspot.com
    9. My Heart Felt Sentiments: Melissa Robinson - www.mlisrobinson.blogspot.com
    10. If You Bling It: Melinda Everitt ~ www.ifyoublingit.blogspot.com
    11. Roxybonds Scrappin: Jen Patrick- www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com
    12. Photo Fun with Fawn: Fawn Carriker ~ www.photofunwithFawn.wordpress.com
    13. Busy Aggie: Aggie Peters: www.busyaggie.blogspot.com 
    14. Inspired by D: Denise Elliott ~ www.inspiredbyd.blogspot.com -- you're here!!

    Tuesday, July 1, 2014

    July Stamp of the Month - Circus Alphabet

    The July Stamp of the Month (SOTM) is Circus Alphabet.  Buy it at full retail price for $17.95* or earn it at a discounted price of $5* with a $50 order, before tax and shipping.

    This unique font stamp set will only be available through July 31, 2014.  Visit my website to get your SOTM today!! 



    * = plus tax and S&H