JANUARY 2017 CTMH Workshops & Specials

Hello Friends~

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I'm so excited to share with you some of the fabulous new products coming to you in early 2017 with the NEW Seasonal Expressions 1 (SE1).  The SE1 is currently live through April 2017.  I'm making my rounds getting these 'paper gems' into your hands, so if you haven't already viewed the contents online, here's the link to view SE1 online.  
 
If you LOVE the artwork on the cover, I can't wait for you to see inside!  The cover uses a new stamp set called Hello Lovely-Scrapbooking (D1713) found within the pages of SE1.

Over the holiday's, I decided to accomplish another daunting task - I emptied out all the boxes that were being stored in the trailer in the backyard during construction of the basement, back into my studio - needless to say, I was buried in boxes (I didn't want a picture of that, it stressed me out)!  I thought maybe the producers of "Hoarders" would find me! I've been purging and organizing for nearly 2 weeks. Ken is happy to have his trailer back.

Feel free to share this blog link with your friends who LOVE to stamp, scrapbook and paper-craft.  I always appreciate your referrals...and I'm happy to reward YOU too!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued friendship and support...I do appreciate YOU! 

Helping you preserve the memories that matter most~
Julie

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
1) 24 Card Workshop using Rustic Home & Heart Thin Cuts
2) All Day CROP - Saturday, January 28th 10am-10pm
3) National Paper-Crafting Month SPECIAL
4) January Stamp of the Month - Adore You 
5) A Look Ahead - SUGAR RUSH coming in February 2017

1) 24 Card Workshop
I love the rustic appearance of these cards - bringing back some basic techniques I haven't personally used in awhile - paper sanding, and heat embossing!  These are themed as 'Thank You' cards, however, they could be so easily converted into Valentine's for friends and family too!  (click on image to enlarge)

WHEN: (Choose Your Day) Friday, 1/20/17 (9am-1pm) or (5-9pm), Saturday, 1/21/17 (9am-1pm), Tuesday, 1/24/2107 (9am-1pm)
WHERE:  Julie's StampNScrap Studio
RSVP by Sunday, January 15th with order and payment
CLASS FEE: $20 for card kit + add ons

CARD KIT includes: 1/2-Rustic Home Fundamentals(Z3262), 1/2-White Cards & Envelopes(X254), 5 sheets cardstock (1-White Daisy, 2-Peacock, 1-Poppy, 1-Saffron)

ADD-ON supplies needed for cards - (purchase or bring from your personal stash)
Z891 VersaMark Ink Pad
Z2068 Ranger White Superfine Embossing Powder
Z555 Craft Heater (I have one to share, however, multiples would be nice for workshop setting)
A1192 Happy Hearts Stamp Set with blocks
Z1294 Sanding Kit - or bring fine grit sandpaper from your hubby's stash! LOL
Z3260 Hearts Thin-Cuts -optional (I plan to have the hearts pre-cut for you, but you may choose to purchase thin cuts for your personal use - no guarantee these will be in next Annual Inspirations, and tend to sell out)

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, glue dots, bonding memories glue pen, 3D foam tape), scissors, paper piercing tool, add-on products from your stash, VersaMat (optional, but highly recommended), BLOCKS: 1x1, 2x2, 1x3.5

2) ALL DAY CROP - Saturday, January 28th, 2017 from 10am-10pm
They're back!  That's right...it's time to bring back my crops! I'm thrilled to be able to share my new studio with you!  I'm in dire need of some creative time with my peeps! 

Join me for 12 hours of cropping time!  Make time to work on your own personal projects without the distractions of everyday life.  This is YOUR time to play and enjoy the company of others while you create.  Bring your own projects and supplies, OR bring supplies you purchased from any workshop you were unable to attend in person, and I will be here to assist you!  Come for the friendships, stay for the FUN!!!

Space is limited to the first 8 with a paid registration.  ADULTS only please.
COST $25, includes lunch, dinner and supplies for a creative project.
RSVP by Monday, January 23rd with payment to reserve your space.

3) National Paper-Crafting Month SPECIAL only in JANUARY 2017 (click on image to enlarge)
 
Every January, we celebrate National Papercrafting Month as a way of acknowledging the pure joy of playing with paper!  We scrapbook with it, we make cards with it, we decorate with it - in short, we craft with it!  This January, we'll be celebrating the joys of paper-crafted home decor with the beautiful Welcome Home wreath kit.  This kit comes with pre-cut pieces you can simply pop out and attach to the sturdy chipboard wreath base, making a welcoming decor piece for your home. 

How can you get yours? Check it out- View the 4 ways to get the wreath kit.  
HURRY - available only in January 2017.

4) JANUARY Stamp of the Month - Adore You (#S1701, set of 12) - view images and artwork  (click on image to enlarge)



BEAUTIFUL STAMPS, AMAZING DISCOUNTS!  Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 - when you place an order of $50 or more in CTMH products!  That's a savings of over 70% off retail, OR simply purchase this set for only $17.95 without a qualifying order, only during the month of January 2017.

5) A Look Ahead - SUGAR RUSH in FEBRUARY

What do you LOVE about February? - all the sweet treats shared on Valentine's Day, special moments with all the loves of your life, not to mention all the hugs from friends, even your furry friends!  All of these precious memories can be preserved with the Sugar Rush Workshop Your Way Scrapbooking Kit!  These kits create so much amazing artwork, you can even create 9 birthday cards with the scraps leftover from your (3) 2-page layouts.  (You'll need 9 card bases and the Sugar Rush Thin Cut Bundle to complete the cards.)

Join me in February for this workshop and more! (click on images to enlarge)








Cheers to 2017 - may the new year bring you happiness and health!

Julie Nilsson, Independent CTMH Consultant
Close To My Heart Scrapbooking/Stamping/PaperCrafting
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