“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!