Retiring CTMH Products

I wanted to make sure that everyone knew about a recent announcement made by Close to My Heart. I received an email that I wanted to share with you...

"With the release of a new Idea Book, we [CTMH] also strive to apprise you of key product lines that are being featured in the Idea Book for the last time. While we do not provide early notification on all products, we provide you this selected information so that you can better anticipate changes to core product lines and communicate with your customers. We recognize that such early notification may accelerate demand for popular items; be aware that should this occur, items may sell out and will not be reinventoried. 

The Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book is the last idea book the following products will be featured:  

• Distressing Kit (full kit only)
• Exclusive Inks® Markers
• Cardstock Shade Packs
• 8 1/2" x 11" Cardstock Packs
• How-To Books"

I wanted to make sure you all knew so you could purchase these items before they are all gone. If I could plug any one item it would be the How-To Books. There are 6 of them and I have each one and use them all the time. If you like using sketches for cards or scrapbook pages these are the ultimate...not only are the sketches, there are sample photos and all the cuts to replicate  it.

Here are some photos of the retiring items: 

 

 

 

I don't know when these products will sell out so if you want them you need to act now...when they are gone, they are gone.

If you are interested in purchasing anything you have seen in this project you can check it out at my STORE. There are also monthly specials that you may be interested in seeing...

Contact me to find out how you can get these wonderful specials! 

February Specials 

February Stamp of the Month 

Beginning today and through the 31st, if you spend $50 in CTMH products you can purchase the February Stamp Set of the Month - "Thoughtful Tidings" for only $5. Here is a look at the stamp set... 

Studio J 

Double Your Studio J® Layouts with February’s Five for Free Campaign You can double your layouts with our Five for Free promotion! For each Studio J® 5-pack you purchase this February, you’ll get one free 5-pack. That means you get 10 layouts for just $55—that’s just $2.75 per page, with free shipping. Even if you’re already taking advantage of Studio J’s incredibly low members-only pricing, you’ll save even more when you purchase 5-packs through this special February deal. Beginning February 1, you can visit StudioJ.com for a set of instructions for creating five beautifully crafted layouts in Studio J.

Go Fish Challenge (...really late)

Today's post is a bit overdue. I wanted to take part in the latest Go Fish challenge but I didn't make my  own deadline...pitiful, I know. But better late than never right? Here is the latest challenge...

I decided on a simple card (not too surprising I know) that let the text stand out. I used my Tulip ink (CTMH) with my Headline Alphabet stamp set. Next I used my black ink and stamped the text over the stamped letter. The text was one of the background stamps from the Universal Background set.

Here is a view at an angle so you could see more of the dimension of this card.

I still wanted to add a bit more text if I could so I decided to use some cute butterflies from Just Blooms Flutter Paper Shapes. The butterflies come in 4 different sizes and one group has more text on it. I distressed the edges with some Tulip ink and added some cute little pearls to create a body for the butterfly.

If you are interested in purchasing anything you have seen in this project you can check it out at my STORE. There are also monthly specials that you may be interested in seeing...

Contact me to find out how you can get these wonderful specials! 

February Specials 

February Stamp of the Month 

Beginning today and through the 31st, if you spend $50 in CTMH products you can purchase the February Stamp Set of the Month - "Thoughtful Tidings" for only $5. Here is a look at the stamp set... 

Studio J 

Double Your Studio J® Layouts with February’s Five for Free Campaign You can double your layouts with our Five for Free promotion! For each Studio J® 5-pack you purchase this February, you’ll get one free 5-pack. That means you get 10 layouts for just $55—that’s just $2.75 per page, with free shipping. Even if you’re already taking advantage of Studio J’s incredibly low members-only pricing, you’ll save even more when you purchase 5-packs through this special February deal. Beginning February 1, you can visit StudioJ.com for a set of instructions for creating five beautifully crafted layouts in Studio J.

Go Fish Challenge #11

Welcome to my Go Fish Challenge entry. Here is the official Challenge #11...go HERE and see how you too can join in the fun.

I have had a bit of a crazy week so I was not able to get my project done in time...I will add it to the post when it is finished. In the meantime, if you join in this Challenge you have a chance to win CTMH's Paradise Assortment Baker's Twine.

As a reminder, Close to My Heart always has some fun monthly specials to enjoy. Contact me to see how you can get them.

February Specials 

February Stamp of the Month 

Beginning today and through the 31st, if you spend $50 in CTMH products you can purchase the February Stamp Set of the Month - "Thoughtful Tidings" for only $5. Here is a look at the stamp set... 

Studio J 

Double Your Studio J® Layouts with February’s Five for Free Campaign You can double your layouts with our Five for Free promotion! For each Studio J® 5-pack you purchase this February, you’ll get one free 5-pack. That means you get 10 layouts for just $55—that’s just $2.75 per page, with free shipping. Even if you’re already taking advantage of Studio J’s incredibly low members-only pricing, you’ll save even more when you purchase 5-packs through this special February deal. Beginning February 1, you can visit StudioJ.com for a set of instructions for creating five beautifully crafted layouts in Studio J.

Giggle Layout with Lucy

Hiya Peeps!


Another day another 12x12 layout. I am still using up my so cool Lucy paper from CTMH. This page was inspired by the border below. I am going to find some silly picture of me as a child somewhere to add to the scrapbook. I really need to be better about including photos and memories of me in our scrapbooks.

I am using the Hooray Bouquet stamp set again for this layout (a picture of the set is below). The I used the flower stamp by stamping the image twice, cutting each one out and then layering it. I then added some cute Bitty Opaque Pearls to the center. I used one of the shapes from the Dimensional Elements - Mixed Shapes that come with the Art Philosophy cartridge.

Each 12x12 sheet of patterned paper from CTMH has a 1/2" - 3/4" strip with either an accent design or in this case, text with the definition of the word giggle. I also used a similar strip as an accent to the photo mat (the diamond strip).

Here is a peek at the Hooray Bouquet stamp set...you will notice that each flower below that has a red line around it will coordinate with a cut on the Art Philosophy cartridge.

If you are interested in purchasing anything you have seen in this project you can check it out at my STORE. There are also monthly specials that you may be interested in seeing...

Contact me to find out how you can get these wonderful specials! 

February Specials 

February Stamp of the Month 

Beginning today and through the 31st, if you spend $50 in CTMH products you can purchase the February Stamp Set of the Month - "Thoughtful Tidings" for only $5. Here is a look at the stamp set... 

Studio J 

Double Your Studio J® Layouts with February’s Five for Free Campaign You can double your layouts with our Five for Free promotion! For each Studio J® 5-pack you purchase this February, you’ll get one free 5-pack. That means you get 10 layouts for just $55—that’s just $2.75 per page, with free shipping. Even if you’re already taking advantage of Studio J’s incredibly low members-only pricing, you’ll save even more when you purchase 5-packs through this special February deal. Beginning February 1, you can visit StudioJ.com for a set of instructions for creating five beautifully crafted layouts in Studio J.

You Make Me Smile Frame with Lucy

Hi Everyone,

Before the project I want to share an AMAZING deal I am offering on the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge from now through Monday, February 13th...

…purchase the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge from Close to My Heart and you will get…

The Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge bundle which includes the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, 3 full size stamp sets (a $53 value) and three 9”x12” Dimensional Elements (a $12 value)

 … plus a free February Stamp of the Month Set…(which has 6 stamps that coordinate with cuts from the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge!)

…a free Typeface font stamp set

…and the choice of one of the following embellishments:

Sparkle Flourishes

Baker’s Twine Paradise Assortment

Mini-Medley Accents Pewter Collection

 

Ok, still not sure, let’s do the math…the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge bundle will cost $99 plus tax (based on the tax rate of the shipping address) and shipping ($7.95). It has a retail value of $155.  The free gifts from me have an addition retail value of $17 coming to a grand total retail value of $172. The math tells you that this is really an AMAZING deal.

If you are interested please email ME your name, address, phone number and your choice of free embellishment. You will need to pay for the purchase via PayPal by Monday, February 13^th at 10pm EST.

Now, let's get to the new project...

I am so excited to share today's project with you.  I decided to continue my use of the CTMH Lucy paper line to decorate a beautiful distressed white frame as a gift for my sister-in-law.  I purchased my frame at Wal-Mart and jazzed it up!

The different size flowers were cut using my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge---gotta get this one if you don't have it. Ask ME how I can help you get it with a discount...you can even see the Lucy paper liner with diamond images I added to the mat to tie everything together. Love it!

This final picture is a bit fuzzy (sorry) but you should be able to see all the fun bling I used...the Bitty Assortment that includes the pearl stick pin and the Bitty Sparkles which includes the rhinestone gems. Again, I used my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to cut the flowers and used my new stamp set called Hooray Bouquet which has clear stamp images that coordinate with these flowers (I didn't want to stamp this time, I wanted to show off the pretty Lucy paper instead). The sentiment was taken from the Hooray Bouquet stamp set (see below).

Here is a peek at the Hooray Bouquet stamp set...you will notice that each flower below that has a red line around it will coordinate with a cut on the Art Philosophy cartridge. The current catalog has 16 sets that will coordinate with the Art Philosophy cartridge as did a number of sets from the prior catalog. The sentiment is also covered with Lucy paper and I use a chipboard element that comes in a full sheet of images (along with 2 other sheets of shapes) that all coordinate with...yup, you guessed it, the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!