OCTOBER Classes, Specials & More!

Hello Friends~

Here we are, fully into the month of October...how can that be?  At times, my best intentions don't always pan out, I hoped to have this posted before my retreat.

I recently returned from our 8th annual scrapbook retreat with a bunch of friends, what fun we had!  These ladies are some of the best friends I could ask for - so much laughter, great food, happy hour cocktails, and of course, scrapbooking and card-making!  It's wonderful to be in the Colorado mountains in October, colors are changing, cool days and crisp nights.

There's lots to talk about during the month of October with CTMH, so let's get right down to business!  Read on for all the juicy details!

Feel free to share this blog post with your friends who LOVE to stamp, scrapbook and paper-craft.  I always appreciate your referrals...and I love to reward you too!  I sincerely thank you for your continued friendship and support...I do appreciate YOU!

Helping preserve the memories that matter most ~ YOURS!
Julie

IN THIS ISSUE: 
1) October Special - Share A Smile
2) Cats & Bats WYW Scrapbooking Kit
3) Stronger Together - Disaster Relief stamp set
4) October Stamp of the Month - #S1710 Christmas Tunes (set of 7)
5) Physical Cartridge Cricut Collections to Retire
6) Holiday Card Buffet Sessions!
7) Sneak Peek into November - Silver & Gold

1) October Special - Share a Smile Card Kit




Team up with the Punny Pals stamp set to make a difference.  

With the purchase of every Punny Pals stamp set (which many of you already have purchased - Thank You!), Close To My Heart donates $7 USD of the proceeds to Operation Smile, an organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children around the world.





To bring these stamp images to life, we've made a coordinating set of Punny Pals Thin Cut dies and an exclusive card kit!  The Share a Smile card kit includes the dies, card bases, envelopes, paper and step-by-step instructions for creating 32 cards, and best of all, its available at a discounted price too!  Create these delightful cards and use them to share smiles all around!

Share a Smile Card Kit (CC1342) includes 1-Thin Cuts=Punny Pals, 32 - 3"x3" white card bases, 32 - 3"x3" white envelopes, 10 - cardstock sheets (Bashful, Eggplant, Glacier, Lagoon, New England Ivy, Smoothie, Sweet Leaf, Thistle, White Daisy, Gold Glitter), Cutting guide and assembly instructions.  (Retail price - $48.69, YOU PAY: $39.95)

Share a Smile Card Bases & Envelopes (CC1343) includes 32 - 3"x3" white card bases and 32 - 3"x3" white envelopes for $9.95.

Thin Cuts-Punny Pals (CC1340) ONLY - 13 metal dies; coordinates with the Punny Pals stamp set (D1751) for $28.95. Stamp set sold separately.  

Close To My Heart will also match round-up donations 

to Operation Smile made in October 2017, up to $10,000 USD!!!

BONUS - LUCKY WINNERS:  When you participate in our Share a Smile promotion by purchasing any of these special items or rounding up your order in support of Operation Smile, you will automatically qualify for a change to win a not-yet-released stamp set from our upcoming 2018 Seasonal Expressions 1 idea book!  We'll be choosing winners throughout the month of October, so any time you place an order, you can be a winner!

2) Cats & Bats WYW Scrapbooking Workshop - Create THREE 2-page layouts using the "Cats & Bats" WYW kit, PLUS make an additional 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs)

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PLUS make an additional 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) 

with left over paper - maximizing your kit!

WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Fri-Oct 20th (9am-1pm) and (6-10pm), Sat-Oct 21st (9am-1pm), Tues-Oct 24th (9am-1pm), Wed-Oct 25th (1-5pm)
WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio
RSVP by: Sunday, October 15th by 5pm with order and payment
CLASS FEE: purchase #G1136 Cats & Bats WYW Kit = $27.95

If you want to make the additional cards, you will also need: 
*Z4040 Cats & Bats Cardmaking Stamp & Thin Cuts (optional, I will share mine)
*X254 White Cards & Envelopes (Qty-9)
*INKS: Memento Black, Goldrush, Pebble, Willow
*MARKERS: ShinHan - Marigold, Vivid Green

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape, glue dots), scissors, paper piercing tool, baby powder, VersaMat (optional), Memory Protectors for your completed layouts (optional).  No stamping on layouts, stamping on cards only.

3) Stronger Together - Disaster Relief stamp set (#C1716).  Proceeds from sales of this stamp set will be donated to the Red Cross to benefit disaster relief efforts.



Your response to the Stronger Together stamp set has been phenomenal!  Because of your generosity and support, we have donated over $44,000 USD to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.  Because the relief efforts are ongoing, this stamp set will remain available for purchase for the foreseeable future.  We will continue to offer this set with confidence and pride, knowing that we truly are stronger together!






4) October Stamp of the Month - #S1710 Christmas Tunes (set of 7)




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% retail, OR simply purchase this set for only $17.95 without a qualifying order, only during the month of October 2017.  View SOM and artwork here.







5) PHYSICAL Cricut Collection Cartridges to Retire!


NEWS FLASH! Provo Craft has recently made the decision to discontinue production of all physical Cricut cartridges.  We have been able to secure enough inventory of the 'You Are Here' collection to last us through the duration of our Annual Inspirations 2017-2018 idea book, but effective immediately, all Cricut Collections that include a physical cartridge are available while supplies last.   These include:

• Z3389  YOU ARE HERE Cricut Collection
• Z3285  FLOWER MARKET Cricut Collection
• Z3167 ARTISTRY Cricut Collection
• Z3169 ARTBOOKING Cricut Collection

6) Holiday Card Buffet

You're invited to an "All-You-Can-Create" Card Buffet!  

I will have light refreshments, and even Christmas music to get us in the holiday spirit!  Cards will be a variety of designs including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Birthdays and Thank Yous.

WHEN: Saturday, November 11th, 2017 @ 10am-12pm  OR  2:30-4:30pm 

(Space is limited, reserve your spot by registering early with payment)

Here's how it works: Come make all the cards you can in a 2-hour session for just $20.  You bring your own adhesives (tape runner with refills, 3D foam tape, glue dots, etc) and a Basic Tool Kit including scissors, paper piercing tool, bone folder, black journaling pen, VersaMat, stamp scrubber and spritz, etc.  All other supplies for cards are provided and pre-cut for you!  Use my ink pads and blocks (you may bring your own blocks for personal use, make sure your blocks are clearly labeled with your initials if you do!)

General rules will be announced at the beginning of each session, be sure to be on time!  

Everyone starts and ends at the same time.  Each card must be completed before moving on to the next card, you cannot take cards home to complete, you only have 2 hours to complete as many cards as you can, and most importantly, you MUST care for my products as if they were your own.

Come join the FUN! 

7) SNEAK PEEK into November - Silver & Gold WYW for the Holidays!

Details and Dates coming soon!

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