Black Friday Deals Extended!

Make sure you place your order before 7p on the 30th! You could win at least an additional $40 in select free product! No minimum order required!

Black Friday Weekend Deals!

Black Friday - Cyber Monday Specials!
All orders (before shipping/tax):

• over $25 will recieve a free Opaques or Sparkles.
• over $50 will receive their choice of 1-mini-medley accents
• over $75 will receive their choice of 1-Ribbon Round
• over $100 will receive the Stamp of the Month plus the November Constant Campaign.
• over $150 will receive the Stamp of the Month, Nov Constant Campaign PLUS the Mini Medley.
• Over $250 will receive the Stamp of the Month, the Constant Campaign PLUS their choice of 1 album.

All orders must be emailed to me by 7pm Monday night. To sweeten the deal if there are enough orders I will make it a Mystery Hostess Event. In the email with your order please pick a number between 1 and 100. So, get out your Idea Book or visit my website to view it and start sending in those orders!

I have a goal that I need help reaching....

I am a few short weeks away from reaching my goal of earning the Close To My Heart incentive trip to Hawaii. I would love to take a trip to this incredible place, and most of all, I would like to share this opportunity with my hubby, John, with whom I will be celebrating 9 years of marriage. I have until September 30, 2011 to earn the remaining points. I know that with your help, I can achieve this goal! As my way of thanking you for helping me, I want to give you something to show how much I appreciate you, it is an amazing offer that will make everyone a winner. Here’s the deal, this will be available to the first 10 people (if I can get an additional 10 we will do a second group, etc). Email me at scrapwithfaith@myctmh.com right away and then start collecting your order(s) of at least $100. Just for doing this you'll get to take advantage of the great special that is going on now, which includes November's A little MORE Thanks campiagn. All those who place the minimum $100 order will earn ONE of the following:

• $100 in select product credit*
• $60 in select product credit*
• $40 in select product credit*
• 3 individuals will be awarded a half price item/collection*
• 3 individuals will be sent a FREE stamp set**
• So, everyone will be a winner!!!

...not to mention you will already be getting a great deal on all of the products your ordered and you will be helping me in reaching my goal.
Please email me ASAP if you want to jump in on this fun online gathering with prizes galore! I'll need to have all orders in by SEPTEMBER 9th to make this work. If you don't have a current idea book, head on over to my website to view it, or call me and I will be happy to deliver one to you or put one in the mail. Feel free to collect orders from your friends, and don’t forget that you can combine orders to reach the $100 minimum!
Hugs to all and thank you for helping me reach my goal!!!

*Order total BEFORE shipping and tax is added in.
**Customer pays shipping and tax on free item.

Crop Til You Drop Deadline

Those that are interested in the Crop Til You Drop Event need to be registered by October 6th. I need a head count to make sure food and tables are prepared for our event. You can see the previous post about the Crop to register by clicking the "Pay Now" button or you can print off this registration form and send me the bottom half with your payment.

Either way hurry because time is running out!

Crop Til You Drop!

Come out bring your projects and play catch up on your books, cards, and other scrap-able items! This will be my first big crop and I'm excited to have it.
WHERE:  Hampton Inn-Aquia/Garrisonville Hospitality Room- 
2925 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554

When: October 16th from 9am to 8p
Admission fee includes:
I will provide bagels and cream cheese for a morning snack/breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, and pizza for dinner (2 slices per person). I will also be providing every attendee with a Close To My Heart Goodie bag of papers, embellishments, and other goodies.

There will be contests and raffles for other Close To My Heart products. You don't want to miss it! If you have any questions about this or future events please email me

Cost for this Crop will be $35 per person. There are only 25 spaces available for this event so hurry and reserve your space. Click the link below to complete the registration process.

GIVEAWAY!!!

I'm giving away a $50 Close To My Heart Gift Certificate!
*This gift certificate is only valid to use through my personal business*

Entry to the giveaway is eligible only to residents of the US and Canada.
The giveaway is open until 11:59 PM, Saturday, September 11.
The winner will be selected via random draw and emailed/posted on Monday, September 13th. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to me or I'll chose a new winner.
In order to win, you must provide a valid email address. If you're unaware of rules of giveaways, for each comment you write below, you will have one entry into the giveaway. Please only comment to enter the giveaway, not to discuss other things.
For each of the eligible ways to enter the giveaway, please post a separate comment. If you don't post a separate comment for each entry, you will only get entered once.
If you've already done one of the things in the past (like you're already a subscriber), you may still enter for each of these parameters.

To enter the giveaway:
1. Go to my website and tell me what item you'd put on your wish list or what your favorite product is. Required for entry to the giveaway. (1 entry)
2. Do you currently scrap or stamp? If so, give yourself 2 entries.
3. If you are a current customer, give yourself 4 entries.
4. If you place an online order today, give yourself 3 entries.
5. If you want to scrap or stamp but need help getting started give yourself one entry (and email me).
6. Subscribe to my feed. (1 entry)
7. Follow me on twitter. (1 entry)
8. Like me on Facebook. If you already do post something on the wall(1 entry)
9. Become my fan on Facebook. (1 entry)
10. Become a fan of Close To My Heart on Facebook. (1 entry)
11. Become a Google Follower (publicly). (1 entry)
12. Tweet about this giveaway. (1 entry per tweet, maximum 10 tweets.)
13. Post about this giveaway on your blog or a message board- post links to posts here. (3 entries per post.)
14. Host a FREE Workshop for you and up to 6 friends (5entries)
15. Attend my Idea Book Kickoff on Sept 9th (5 entries)

Good luck! Hope you win!

Rescheduled the Idea Book Kickoff!

My mother was hospitalized earlier this week and I haven't had too much time to put together all I planned to for the Idea Book Kick Off Party. I have rescheduled this to the 9th of September here at my home in Spotsylvania. I hope to see more people here with this date change. Get the kiddos off to school or preschool and head over here to play with some of Close To My Heart's latest and greatest products! There is no purchase necessary but when you're done hopefully you will be inspired to preserve your memories. If you're new to scrapbooking I can help you with that as well.

Fall/Winter 2010 Idea Book Kickoff!

Join me in the unveiling of the Fall/Winter 2010 Idea Book! I'm planning to showcase some of the new products, drawings &  giveaways, and sign ups for workshops and events. You can even make a little project with new products to take home with you!

August 30th  at 10am til 12pm- My home in Spotsylvania- Email me to RSVP

Ways to earn entries in the drawing:
Place an order of $50 or more for 10 tickets
Book a Gathering in your home in Oct or Nov for 5 tickets
Bring a friend to the Kickoff for 5 tickets
Sign up for my next workshop for 3 tickets
Tell me what your favorite new Fall/Winter product is for 2 tickets
Just for showing up 1 ticket

Mystery Hostess!

Who wants FREE stuff? Place an order and have a chance at being the hostess! All orders need to be submitted via email by 5pm on Saturday, August 21st. The hostess will be chosen (Riley is picking a name out of a hat) and announced/contacted Saturday night if I don't get a response back in 48 hours a new hostess will be chosen. Good luck and Happy Scrapping!

Updates! Good and Sad news....

Sad news first....

Even though the Autumn/Winter Idea Book advertises the Aspen and Bella My Reflection Paper Packs they are no longer available. They sold out on the first day of the "$2, $4, $6 for 8 Sale"


Good news now...

The Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book is ready and waiting! This catalog and the new products in it go live on September 1st. So, if you aren't currently in my Hostess Club let me know if you want a new Idea Book! If you are interested in joining a Hostess Club or want more information about Hostess Club let me know!

August Constant Campaign--$2, $4, $6, for 8...It’s YOU We Appreciate!

We want to show how much we appreciate you! And to do so, we are bringing a Constant Campaign with SUPER deals to you for 8 days only. From August 4 at 9 am (MDT) through August 11, while supplies last, you can purchase selected My Stickease® assortments for only $2, My Reflections® Level 1 kits for only $4, and My Reflections® Level 2 paper packets for only $6 on my website (all prices are US and CAN).

Here's a list of what is included in the sale.

Many of the items on the first page are retired and have been for longer than I have been a consultant. Get them while the gettin' is good! This is a great way to stock up on your papers!

Close to My Heart news!

It's amazing to me that this year is rolling on out. Before we know it it will be Christmas and then our annual retiring of products will take effect. This is going to be a HUGE list! If you love it, like it or think you want to gift it you better get it before it's gone. Here's the list so that you can plan accordingly.

The reason the Retired list is bigger than ever.

Close To My Heart is moving from a tri-annual catalog to a semi-annual catalog. Papers will only be available for a 6 month period and then will no longer be available. This will begin with the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book.

Details for the Triple Play project pack

Create 3 mini albums with our National Stamping Month kit, Triple Play. With 4 Exclusive Inks® mini stamp pads, a versatile C-size stamp set, 3 mini albums, ribbon, an instructional brochure, and pre-cut accents for stamping, you'll complete all 3 albums in a snap!

Details: Buy it at a huge discount with a qualifying purchase of My Acrylix® stamps (excluding Stamp of the Month sets, Workshops on the Go™ stamp sets, and K-size custom stamps). Also available for purchase at the full retail price of $29.95/$34.95. Offers are while supplies last.

Check out the Flyer for more details

August and September Specials!!

August

FREE shipping! If you place an order of $50 or more directly through me!

September

September is National Stamping Month! Close to My Heart has a special "Triple Play" project pack to help celebrate.

Hit the Jackpot in June!

Hit the jackpot and win free products! Grab loaded Goodie Boxes at 50% or more off retail value! Save money on favorite scrapbooking and stamping supplies by grabbing a different deal each day in June. Deals include discounted shipping/handling, too! These special offers are available only on MyCTMH® websites. Check out my website to place an order.

**Note this cannot be applied to any other offers or club orders**

Summer Catalog Open House postponed

I'm sorry to say that I am having to postpone the Summer Catalog Open House that was planned for this Saturday the 1st of May at the Fredericksburg Red Cross. Stay tuned for the new date!

Studio J is Here!!

On Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 8am (MST) Studio J launches!!

What is Studio J?
Studio J™ is online design software that allows you to create custom-printed two-page layouts you put in your albums.There is no software to purchase and install; instead, simply log in to Studio J and start designing your layouts! You can create and immediately purchase your layouts, or you can save them for later completion and purchase.

How does Studio J work?
Studio J is online design software that allows users to create custom-printed two-page layouts for 12" x 12" albums. You need only create an account, then log in to Studio J and start designing layouts! You can create and immediately purchase your layouts, or you can save them for later completion and purchase. Studio J is intuitive and easy to use; there are just five easy steps to creating a beautiful layout:

1. Upload photos.
   
2. Choose the desired themed kit.
   
3. Select an exclusive layout pattern.
   
4. Add photos, embellishments, title, and journaling.
   
5. Purchase custom-printed layouts ready for a cherished album .

How to Access Studio J:

All you have to do to start using or try out Studio J is to access my website. Create your own username and password and start designing! If you have purchased something from my website in the past you may use that username to log in.


I hope you enjoy the new program! If you have any questions about Studio J or anything else Close to My Heart feel free to email me!

Hostess Club

I have an immediate opening for my current Hostess Club. This club has just started. Please email me ASAP if you would like to join in!

A Miracle Awaits!

Join the National Scrapbooking Month celebration in May with this special Miracle kit offer. It's a beautiful spring-themed scrapbooking kit that includes new, coordinating B&T Duos® die-cut papers, B&T Duos, Irresistibles™ chipboard die-cuts, My Stickease® adhesive images, Flip Flaps™, plus more favorite accessories and papers. We're also including an instruction brochure for easily creating two beautiful two-page layouts—with no stamping required!

From April 15 (at 9 am MT) –May 31:

• Purchase the kit outright for $19.95/$23.50 (CC1009).
• Place a minimum order of $40/$47 (excluding Studio J™ orders) and purchase the kit for only $10/$10 (CC1009A).
• Place a minimum order of $60/$70 (excluding Studio J orders) and purchase the kit for only $5/$5 (CC1009B).
  
• Host a Home Gathering with minimum sales of $300/$350 and receive a kit FREE! (CC1009C)
  

From May 1–31, sign up as a new Consultant between and receive a kit FREE!

Product Flyer


https://orders.closetomyheart.com/CTMHConsultants/marketing/pdf/May10_CCflyer_US.pdf

Hostess Club!

A new round of Hostess Club will start in April.

Details for Hostess Club:

• Each Club has 6 members. All the members commit to spending at least $25 in product (before tax and shipping). As a result each member will take turns being the Hostess and reaping the Hostess Rewards.
• All Hostess Club orders are due by the 3rd Saturday of each month to ensure that the Hostess has time to sort out what she would like to order.
• You may schedule a party or workshop with me to help boost your rewards but if you don't want to that's okay too.
• Hostess Club members will receive The Idea Book (catalog) 2 weeks before it goes live for FREE!
• Hostess Club members are also given preference for all limited access Workshops and Events.

If you or someone you know would like to sign up for a Hostess Club please contact me today! Thanks!


I want to clarify that the March 27th All Day crop has been canceled. I haven't been able to get a hold of the venue to verify the event. I have scheduled an All Day Crop for April 17th at the Red Cross in Fredericksburg to replace the cancelled crop. Please email me to let me know you plan to attend the April 17th Crop to ensure that you get all updates and reminders.

New Events!

I'm so excited to announce that I have several events to be added to your calendars!

March 6th at the Red Cross in Fredericksburg we have the Veranda Workshop. Please see the blog post further down for the product flyer and details.

April 17th-from 1p-7p at the Fredericksburg Red Cross - Free All Day Crop! Please register with me so that we have the right amount of tables and chairs set up and you receive all emails and updates.

May 1st- from 1p-4pm at the Fredericksburg Red Cross- Summer 2010 Catalog Debut Open House! Come out and check out the new Summer catalog and get your hands on some of the newest products from Close to My Heart. Drawings and door prizes will be available.

Make sure you mark your calendars and plan to be at these events! I am also planning a HUGE Scrap-a-Fair in Sept. to take the place of the Retreat. So, check back for more details on that!

Sad to announce!

I'm sad to say that I didn't receive enough participants to have our Retreat in September. I will be planning another one  for Spring 2011.

Almost here!

The deadline for the September Retreat is almost here. If you haven't already signed up and paid your deposit you need to have it in by Friday the 12th. I only have 5 spaces left. If these don't get filled we wont be able to have our retreat  :( So to make sure we go, talk to your friends and family and see if they are interested! If they have any questions they can contact me via email.

“Hearts for Haiti” Campaign is our February Constant Campaign

Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. We’re excited to announce Close To My Heart’s February Constant Campaign, Hearts for Haiti—where customers can get a great deal while doing great good for those affected by the devastation in Haiti.

From February 1-28, 2010, our 12” x 12” textured cardstock combo packs are buy one, get one FREE—and with every offer purchased, Close To My Heart will donate $2 US to Operation Smile’s Haiti relief efforts.

Operation Smile is always a fantastic charitable partner—offering free facial reconstruction surgeries to needy children throughout the world. They’ve currently marshaled their medical teams and resources to provide emergency relief in Haiti, and the donations given as part of Hearts for Haiti will be used exclusively for Operation Smile’s efforts in Haiti. For more information on their on-the-ground response, you can visit www.operationsmile.org/haiti.

That means that for $14.95/$17.50 CAN, you get two packs of textured cardstock (a great deal at about $.30/$.36 per sheet!),  and Operation Smile will receive $2 to benefit this urgent, important cause. Stock up on every color combination: Basic, Spring Harmony, Summer Celebration, Autumn Harvest, and Winter Cozy packs are available.

On February 1, you can read more about Hearts for Haiti at http://www.closetomyheart.com > Campaigns & Promotions > Hearts for Haiti.

Deadlines!

I am hosting a Scrapbooking Layout workshop using Veranda on March 6th here in Fredericksburg. I need prepayment for your kit no later than Feb 19th. Please check out the entry about the workshop to see the supplies that are in the kit and level of kit you would like to purchase (click the link to see the flyer).

For the Retreat- I need to have your info and deposit ($50) no later than Feb 12th. We need 15 people to make this happen so if you have family or friends that would be interested please let them know. If you have any questions please email me.


Thanks!

Scrapbooking Retreat!

I have been in the process of planning a 3day weekend Scrapbooking retreat September 17th-19th, 2010. Here are a few of the details. Location will be in Fairfield, Pennsylvania and will be all inclusive. You only have to plan your transportation up there and back. I have to have a minimum of 15 people to make this happen. If you have friends or family members that would be interested in this trip please refer them to my blog, website or have them email me for info and to pre-register. The total cost per person will be $105 (including lodging -Fri and Sat night- and meals- Sat all meals and Sun breakfast and lunch). Half is due upfront by Feb 12th to hold our space and half will be due 3 weeks before the retreat. If I have more than 15 people I will create a waiting list and if anyone has to back out the waitlist (first come, first serve) will be contacted. Hope you'll join me! Happy Scrapping!

March 6th Workshop!

 
Using the Veranda paper packet we're going to have a workshop! Join us on March 6th, from 1pm to 3pm in Fredericksburg, VA at the American Red Cross building for a couple hours of scrapping. The basic Workshop kit includes the Level 2 paper packet, and Exclusive stamp set (can't be bought after the release of the new catalog), the Filigree charms and the workshop guide for $29.95. You can add on the Mini-Medley Antique Copper collection ($4.95) and Just Blooms Spring Blossom paper flowers ($7.95).

https://orders.closetomyheart.com/CTMHConsultants/TrainingAcademy/workshops/pdf/2010/spring/veranda_scrapbooking_flyer_us.pdf

This workshop requires registration to ensure space and pre-payment for supplies. Above is the Workshop flyer to see the products you get in the kit. Please email me to register scrapwithfaith@myctmh.com

Layout examples!

Here are a few layouts I have done using Easy Inspiration (Layout option #1). They still need to be embellished and journaling needs to be printed out. I bought the CTMH fonts disc #1 and I have to say I LOVE it! I hate my handwriting (well at least on every page) so I typed up what I wanted to say for my layouts in Word and fixed the margins to make sure the paragraph prints in the right format and when I print it out I will either print on Vellum or Cardstock ( you can buy CTMH cardstock in 8 1/2"x11") then cut it to size for my space on my layout and VOILA! Now I can't wait to buy the other fonts disc! I plan to go back and do all the journaling for all my layouts using this process.

March Events- Mark your calendars

March 6th, 2010-1p-3p- Workshop using one of the new paper packets at the Red Cross Building in Fredericksburg. Pre registration is required to ensure there are enough kits for all participants. Please email me for details about this event.

March 27th, 2010~ 10a-6p ~ All Day Crop to take place at the Salem Fields Community Church in Fredericksburg. Come, bring your projects and bag lunch and scrap for 8 hours uninterrupted! Please email me for more details on this event.

Birthday List!

Email me your birthday and I will add it to the Birthday List! For your birthday you will receive a special gift from me !!

ScrapWithFaith@MyCTMH.com

Contest!!!

It's been awhile since I've had a contest so I thought I would start the new year off with one! For those new to my contests. You will create a master piece and send a pic of it to me to be posted on my website as well as the CTMH consultant website to be judged. The winner determined by the other consultants will receive a CTMH goodie bag with embellishment and other goodies to replenish their stock! Hope you'll join us!

Contest begins now and pics are due to me at scrapwithfaith@myctmh.com by January 23rd. Two weeks should be plenty of time to get 1 layout done

If you have any questions regarding the contest please feel free to post in the comments on this post and I will get back with you ASAP!
Rules:
1. Must use CTMH products (90%CTMH a couple of embellishments from another co. ok)
2. You must use one of the layouts I have chosen.
3. Must have at least one embellishment and have a title and journaling.
4. Have fun with it and work on your book!

Layout option #1 Cherish- Easy Inspiration
https://orders.closetomyheart.com/CTMHConsultants/marketing/pdf/howto_patterns/Cherish-EI.pdf

Layout option #2 Imagine- Sweet Symphony
https://orders.closetomyheart.com/CTMHConsultants/marketing/pdf/howto_patterns/Imagine-SS.pdf

Layout option #3 Cherish- Give Me Ten
https://orders.closetomyheart.com/CTMHConsultants/marketing/pdf/howto_patterns/Cherish-GMT.pdf

National Papercrafting Month

Starting Fresh!

Since it's a brand new year, I decided to start a brand new blog for my CTMH business. Check back regularly for product updates, project ideas, and upcoming clubs and events!