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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.

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

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)

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!!

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:

Shop at:  www.inspired.CTMH.com

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

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.

MORE INFO HERE

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.

SHOP NOW

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

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)

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

{Becky McClain's blog}

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!!

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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!!

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