Sunday, November 19, 2017

DECEMBER Classes, Specials and More!



Hello Friends~


It's hard to believe, this week is Thanksgiving, Happy Thanksgiving y'all!  I know if you're like me, you need to make the most of your time...so I'm getting December's newsletter out a little early to remind you of fun classes coming up in the next couple of months.  This photo is of my team during our Home Office tour at Convention last June, sharing our Mission at CTMH - "We show you how to celebrate relationships through discovering your creativity, to preserve and share the moments that matter most."  I love the relationships I share with each of you!

One friendly reminder I want to mention, as December comes to an end, so do the products in the Holiday Expressions catalog.  Holiday Expressions is retiring December 31st! Plan ahead and make sure your wish list is checked off.  You'll see the Beary Christmas layouts (at the end of this post) I'm planning to host in January 2018, so if you're interested, you'll need to get your supplies in December.  Out with the old in December, can only mean making room for the new in January!  WooHoo!

Word is out, CTMH is also planning something for Black Friday and Cyber Monday!  When I know, you'll know...watch for details on my Facebook Business Page.  Be sure to LIKE and FOLLOW my business page so you'll be notified too!

Please 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, with a Referral Reward (any ONE item at 22% savings).  I appreciate your continued friendship and support for what I do with CTMH!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!  Happy Holidays!

Helping preserve the memories that matter most ~ YOURS!
Julie

IN THIS ISSUE:
1) November Special - Just for FUN, up to 40% off Fundamental Bundles!
2) November Stamp of the Month - #S1711 Through the Year (set of 28)
3) Merriest Wishes WYW Cardmaking Workshop
4) Joyful Tidings WYW Cardmaking Workshop
5) December Special - Through the Year - Create a Custom Photo Calendar!
6) December Stamp of the Month - #S1712 A Little Bit of Pun (set of 17)
7) A Look Ahead - January 2018 - Beary Christmas
8) All Day Crop - Saturday, January 27th, 2018

1) November Special -- Just for FUN!  

As we wrap up yet another month in 2017, there's still time to get amazing discounts on our FUNdamental Paper Suites.

The "Just for FUN" campaign is all about Fundamentals!  Take part in the "fun" with discounts of Fundamental paper packs, Complements and ribbon packs!  There are 2 ways to save during the remaining of November.  First, you can purchase any Fundamental product individually at 30% off the retail price.  Second, purchase a Fundamentals BUNDLE containing the Fundamental paper pack, Complements AND Ribbon at 40% off the retail price!

 Such a spectacular savings! See the "FUN" deals with Fundamentals HERE

A reminder, these items are while supplies last, so when one item offered in a bundle sells out, that bundle will be out of stock, but the remaining individual products will continue to be available.  Restocking of products will occur, as they need to carry us through the life of the Annual Inspirations Idea Book (July 2018), please be aware, rainchecks unfortunately, will not be honored for this special.

2) November Stamp of the Month - #S1711 - Through the Year (set of 28)

(*wink, wink...you're going to want this one, it's a perfect addition to any calendar project).  You'll see what I mean when you read about December's Special!





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 November 2017.







3) Merriest Wishes WYW Cardmaking Workshop - come create 12 cards (6 each of 2 designs) to send to friends and family this holiday season (or plan ahead and send these out next year!)

WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Sun, Dec3rd (1-4pm) / Tues, Dec5th (9am-noon) / Fri, Dec8th (9am-noon).

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio
RSVP by Monday, November 27th by 5pm with order and payment.

CLASS FEE: $20.95 - #G1141 Merriest Wishes WYW Cardmaking Kit (see kit contents here)

ADD-ONS include: you may purchase or bring with you = Z2816 Cranberry ink pad, Z2850 Fern ink pad, Z2835 New England Ivy ink pad, Z2853 Sweet Leaf ink pad, Z2805 Black ink pad

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat (optional), INKS: noted above, BLOCKS: 1x1, 2x2, 3x3

4) Joyful Tidings WYW Cardmaking Workshop - come create 12 cards (6 each of 2 designs) to send to friends and family this holiday season (or plan ahead and send these out next year!)

WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Sat, Dec9th (9am-noon) / Tues, Dec12th (9am-noon) / Wed, Dec13th (1-4pm) / Fri, Dec15th (9am-noon)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio
RSVP by Friday, December 1st at noon with order and payment.

CLASS FEE: $20.95 - #G1142 Joyful Tidings WYW Cardmaking Kit (see kit contents here)

ADD-ONs include: you may purchase or bring with you
Z2865 Juniper ink pad 
Z2833 Pebble ink pad
Z2805 Black ink pad
Z4032 Buffalo Plaid Embossing Folder (optional)
Z3345 Basic Banners-thincuts (optional)
Z3348 Scallop Border-thincuts (optional)

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat (optional), INKS: noted above, BLOCKS 1x1, 1x3.5, 2x2, 2x3.5

5) DECEMBER SPECIAL - Through the Year Calendar Kit!

Create a custom photo calendar for the coming year with the Through the Year Calendar kit!
Get the coordinating stamp set, Through the Year (November SOM) for just $5 in November when you place an order of $50 or more.  

Item #CC1344 Through the Year Calendar Kit (w/o November SOM stamp set). 
Retail Value: $50.02, YOU PAY $38.95 (a 20% savings!) Detailed instruction guide included!

Item #CC1344S Through the Year Calendar Kit (with November SOM stamp set). 
Retail Value: $67.97, YOU PAY $56.90 (a 20% savings!) Detailed instruction guide included!

*Offer only available December 1-31, 2017 while supplies last.  
            Shipping and handling assessed on retail value.

6) DECEMBER Stamp of the Month - #S1712 A Little Bit of Pun





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 December 2017.






7) A LOOK AHEAD: 
January 2018 BEARY CHRISTMAS WYW (Layouts Only) - after you've taken all your Christmas photos, its time to preserve your holiday memories with FIVE 2-page layouts using the Beary Christmas WYW kit and the Beary Christmas Coordinating Cardstock pack! 

*Remember...these products retire on December 31st (while supplies last)*

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WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Tues, Jan9th (9am-1pm) / Wed, Jan10th (1-5pm) / Sat, Jan13th (9am-1pm). 
WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio
RSVP by Wednesday, December 20th with order and payment (all products while supplies last!)
CLASS FEE: #G1137 Beary Christmas WYW Scrapbooking Kit = $27.95, PLUS
                       #X7225D Beary Christmas Coordinating Cardstock pack = $9.95*
(*cardstock pack includes 3 each of Cranberry, Glacier, New England Ivy and Pebble.  I used several of the lighter side of the two-toned cardstock for bases and photo mats.)  

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).  Minimal stamping on these layouts, using October's SOM, Christmas Tunes, we will use my stamp set and inks as needed.  Only 3 images are stamped, I may even pre-stamp for you!

8) ALL DAY CROP - Saturday, January 27th from 10am-10pm
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 2 meals, and supplies for a creative project (to be determined)
RSVP by January 15th with payment to reserve your space - or until spaces fill to capacity.

Julie Nilsson, Independent CTMH Consultant
Close To My Heart Scrapbooking/Stamping/PaperCrafting
Faster, Simpler and Easier
Shop Online: www.julieann.closetomyheart.com

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

NOVEMBER Classes, Specials & More!



Hello Friends~


I hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween night!  Here's a group picture of our CTMH team Witches Ball I hosted on Saturday.  It was Spook-tacular!  As much fun as you can have during the day and without alcohol! LOL

Today, brings us that much closer to the holiday season, and I have a few fabulous workshops planned to help get you prepared for sending out handmade cards and preserving your memories of the holidays!  I hope you'll be able to join in some of the fun!  Also, it's time to remind you, I offer Gift Certificates anytime during the year, for any amount.  

Let's get right down to business...read ahead for all the 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!  Especially during this time of year, I sincerely want to thank you for your continued friendship and support of what I do with CTMH...I am so grateful that each of you are on this journey with me!  I do appreciate YOU!

Helping preserve the memories that matter most ~ YOURS!
Julie

IN THIS ISSUE:
1) November Special - Just for FUN!
2) Silver & Gold WYW Scrapbooking Workshop
3) Holiday Card Buffet - Saturday, November 11th (2 sessions!)
4) Silver & Gold Holiday Card workshop
5) November Stamp of the Month - #S1711 Through the Year (set of 28)
6) Sneak Peek into December - more Holiday Card Workshops


1) NOVEMBER SPECIAL - Just for FUN!  

The 'Just for FUN' campaign is all about Fundamentals!  Take part in the "fun" with discounts on Fundamental paper packs, Complements, and ribbon packs!  There are 2 ways to save during the month of November.  First, you can purchase any Fundamental product individually at 30% off the retail price.  Second, purchase a Fundamentals bundle containing the Fundamental paper packet, Complements AND Ribbon, at 40% off the retail price.

See the "FUN" deals with Fundamentals HERE

November is the perfect time to stock up on Fundamentals paper packs, Complements and Ribbon!  With a bundle of coordinating products, you can craft with confidence knowing that the parts and pieces of your projects match!

2) Silver & Gold WYW Scrapbooking Workshop - create three 2-page layouts and 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs)
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WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Fri, Nov10th (9am-1pm) / Sun, Nov12th (1-5pm) / Tues, Nov14th (9am-1pm) / Wed, Nov15th (12-4pm)
WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio
RSVP by Sunday, November 5th at NOON, with order and payment
CLASS FEE: purchase #G1138 Silver & Gold Scrapbooking Kit = $29.95 PLUS 2 sheets of Pewter cardstock ($.70/sheet) for photo mats (optional)

To make the additional cards, you will also need: (purchase or bring from your stash)
*Z4042 Silver & Gold Cardmaking Stamp & Thin Cuts (optional, I will share mine)
*X254 White Cards & Envelopes (Qty-9)
*INKS: Z891 VersaMark Ink, Z899 Memento Black
*Z555 Craft Heater (optional, I will share mine)

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).  For Cards: ADD tweezers/wood clothes pin (to hold images being embossed), cards/envelopes, inks, embossing powders.

3) HOLIDAY CARD BUFFET
You're invited to my "All-You-Can-Create" Card Buffet!
I will have light refreshments, and Christmas music playing to get us in the holiday spirit!
Cards will be a variety of designs including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, 
Birthdays and Thank You.

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 only $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 you blocks are clearing 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 onto the next card, you cannot take cards home to complete, you only have 2 hours to complete as many cards as you can, an most importantly, you MUST care for my products as if they were your own.
Come join the FUN!

4) SILVER & GOLD HOLIDAY CARD WORKSHOP - Create 24 handmade holiday cards for friends and family!  (4 each of 6 different designs)
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*Please note* Top 3 cards are the same cards created in the scrapbooking workshop, bottom 3 cards are different. This workshop is intended for card-makers only, but everyone is welcome to attend.

WHEN:  (Choose Your Day) - Fri, Nov17th (9am-1pm) / Sat, Nov18th (9am-1pm) / Tues, Nov28th (9am-1pm) / Wed, Nov29th (12-4pm)
WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio
RSVP by Thursday, November 9th by 8pm, with order and payment
CLASS FEE: $30 for card kit - includes 1/2 pack Silver & Gold Paper Pack, 1/2 pack White Daisy Cards & Envelopes, additional cardstock (1-Pewter, 1-Pebble, 1-White Daisy, 1-Black), 1 pkg Gold Glitter Gems, 1 roll Gold Shimmer Trim.  PLUS any Add-Ons (see below)

ADD-ONs include: you may purchase or bring from your personal stash
*Z891 VersaMark ink (used for embossing)

5) NOVEMBER Stamp of the Month - #S1711 Through the Year (set of 28)

(*wink, wink...you're going to want this one.  It's a perfect addition to any calendar project! )

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 November 2017.  

6) SNEAK PEEK into December! Create MORE holiday cards!  These workshops will be in early December so you'll still have time to get them in the mail.  Already have your Christmas cards made for this year???  Why not get ahead for next year...

Create 12 cards (6 each of 2 designs), kit includes stamp set!
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Create 12 cards (6 each of 2 designs), kit includes stamp set!
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Don't forget your camera to capture your memories this holiday season!  
I will be hosting a Beary Christmas Scrapbooking Workshop in early January - but you'll have to purchase supplies in December as products will be retiring December 31st!  
More details coming soon!