OCTOBER Classes, Specials and More!

Hello Friends~

Its my favorite time of year, the Fall season has definitely set in.  Cool crisp mornings, sweater weather, and colors are changing, that is Colorful Colorado!!!  Last weekend, Ken and I were able to get away to enjoy what Mother Nature provides for us.  Every year in October, I am also able to enjoy a scrapbook retreat in the mountains of Colorado with a wonderful group of friends...next weekend will be so much fun, full of good food, good company and so much creating!  It's a time of year I look forward to all year long.

Its a fun time to be with CTMH too!  New products recently released, and more coming again next month! So much I want to offer, so little time, now that I'm working full time. But I'm going to do my best, sharing all the exciting new workshops with you. Read on to learn more...

I can't say enough, how much I appreciate and thank you for your continued support of my CTMH business!  I accomplished one of my biggest goals of the last 19 years BECAUSE of YOU!!!  I earned the incentive trip to Tahiti next April, and as much as I wish I could bring each of you along with me, please know I will be thinking of you each and every day I am relaxing on a hammock on the beaches of Tahiti.  THANK YOU! It couldn't have come at a better time!

Continuing to preserve the memories that matter most ~ YOURS!
Julie

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
1) Hawthorn Scrapbooking Workshop
2) Some Kind of Wonderful Card workshop - "a Julie original"
3) Spooktacular Scrapbooking Kit
4) October SPECIAL -Holiday Cheer
5) October Stamp of the Month - #S1919 Autumn Air

1) HAWTHORN Scrapbooking Workshop Kit - use the "Hawthorn" scrapbooking workshop to create THREE 2-page layouts!  I was able to made some changes to the TWO single page layouts to make it work as ONE 2-page layout - I love the way it turned out!

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WHEN: (Choose Your Day): Fri 10/25 (9am-1pm) or (5-9pm), Sat 10/26 (9am-1pm), Sun 10/27 (1-5pm)

WHERE: Julie's SampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Sunday, October 13th with order & payment

CLASS FEE: $32.95 (+shipping/tax) - order #G1186 Hawthorn Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (view kit contents)

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape, glue dots, Liquid Glass), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat.  Kit comes with Memory Protectors to add your completed pages. No stamping on these pages!

2) SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL Cardmaking Workshop - this one is a "Julie Original", I had this idea in my mind for weeks, to use this stamp set with the Hawthorn papers.  I LOVE how it turned out!  I had to have the sentiments that were in the stamp set, I love what they say, I love the font...a must have!  You will create 15 cards total, 3 each of 5 designs.

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WHEN: (Choose Your Day): Fri, 11/1 (12-4pm), Sun 11/3 (1-5pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Friday, October 18th with order & payment

CLASS FEE: See list below-ORDER SUPPLIES based on your personal inventory -

SUPPLY LIST to participate: 

D1876 Some Kind of Wonderful stamp set (Sep/Oct)

(you may upgrade to Z3538 to include the thin cuts) 

X254 White Cards & Envelopes - need 15 cards/envelopes (Core)

Z3312 Gold Glitter Gems, (Core)

Z3569 Sangria Ribbon, (Core)

Z3519 Stitched Circles Embossing Folder (Sep/Oct) 

INKS: Sangria and New England Ivy (Core)

***I will supply the papers and cardstock needed for the class including 2 Hawthorn BULK, 1 French Vanilla, 1 Toffee and Sangria circles for $4.

*When you order supplies for this workshop, and are unable to attend, I can send you (via email) my Cutting Diagram and Workshop Instructions to complete the cards on your own.  I will send you pre-cut papers for easy assembly.  Contact me for additional information.

MUST BRING TO PARTICPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape, glue dots, scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat, INKS: Sangria, New England Ivy, BLOCKS: 3x3,3x2.5, 2x2, 1x3.5, 1x1

3)  SPOOKTACULAR Scrapbooking Kit - when it comes to celebrating Halloween, don't settle for simply spooky when you can make it truly Spooktacular!  Get the exclusive Spooktacular paper packet, coordinating cardstock as well as the exclusive Frightful Friends stamp set & thin cuts now through October 31st!  Best of all, you can save 20% when you purchase a workshop kit that includes the papers, cardstock, stamp set and thin cuts together to create the artwork you see here!  Available through October 31st, while supplies last.

CLICK the SPOOKTACULAR LINK to view all the details!

*I added 3 additional cardstock sheets to create a 2nd page for two of the single page layouts making them 2-page layouts.

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Don't forget to DOWNLOAD the cutting guide and instructions for this kit when you order!  I'm happy to offer this workshop to your group, if interested.  

4) October SPECIAL - Holiday Cheer

Spread holiday cheer with handmade gift tags and ornaments!

  

Dress your Christmas tree and presents to the nines this year with beautiful, handcrafted ornaments and gift tags from the Holiday Cheer Special!  With a few fun bundle options - including various papers, complements, special digital art files, and exclusive stamp sets - you can customize your ornaments and gift tags to spread holiday cheer!  As an added perk, we are offering these kits at a 30% discount when you purchase them together as a bundle!  Don't miss out on this opportunity to capture your favorite Christmas memories!  Available now until November 30th, while supplies last.

CLICK the HOLIDAY CHEER LINK to view all the details!

5) OCTOBER Stamp of the Month - #S1910 Autumn Air (set of 14) 

 

BEAUTIFUL STAMPS at 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.  OR simply purchase this set for only $18.95 without a qualifying purchase, only during the month of October 2019.  Don't forget to add it to your cart!

IN CLOSING:

As we enter the holiday shopping season, I will be offering Gift Certificates in any demonination for yourself or the crafty people in your life, let your friends and family know.  New holiday products are coming soon!  Watch for updates.  I hope you'll be able to take advantage of some of the monthly specials and/or attend a workshop soon! I always look forward to seeing you! 

Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have, I'm always happy to help!

Julie Nilsson, Independent CTMH Consultant

Close To My Heart: Scrapbooking - CardMaking - PaperCrafting

Shop Online @ https://julieann.closetomyheart.com

Embossing...I'm hooked!

During our team training last week, one of our team members, Randa Wacaster taught us a few techniques using the new CTMH Embossing Folders.  I have been a novice using Embossing Folders until CTMH  introduced our new 5 embossing textures: Dot, Chevron, Quatrefoil, Damask and Stripe.  

After Randa's class, I realize she only got us started...

so many techniques to try, so many different looks.

I know, everyone wants to see a close up of the cards...don't worry, I got your back! LOL

 The "lovely" card obviously uses the DOT Embossing Folder.  Notice the strip that isn't embossed?  It's a perfect spot for your stamped images, and embellishments as shown here.  Just place your card front, not card base (this one is white on white) in the embossing folder about 2/3 of the way, run it through the embossing machine (I have a Cuttlebug), then remove your cardstock, turn your cardstock 180*, line up your impression in the embossing folder leaving about a 1" space from your previous impression, and run it through your machine again.  Then, using your trimmer and a stylist, make a dry embossed line just below and above your impression.  This card uses the stamp set from the Artbooking Cricut Collection, and Flamingo Dots.  Simple, yet elegant.

 The "Happy Birthday" card shows a monochromatic texture.  I inked the positive side of the embossing folder with Smokey Plum ink on Gypsy cardstock, and ran my card front through the Cuttlebug embossing machine using the DAMASK embossing folder.  If you ink the negative side of the embossing folder, you get a whole new look...try it!!!  It's so cool!  

This stamp set is one that comes with the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection.  

Also used the Silver Shimmer Trim and Purple Glitter Gems.

 The "you're a STAR" card uses the STRIPE embossing folder, and distressed with desert sand ink after it was embossed.  Discovered that you really want to watch the "grain" of your paper, when you cut for embossing.  When I ran the card front through the Cuttlebug against the grain of the paper, the texture looked "cracked", which is a cool technique...but you can avoid the "cracking" if you cut your paper to go along the grain of the paper when you emboss.  The colors used for the card are Bamboo, Pacifica, Juniper and Buttercup.  The stamped images came from the Take Note stamp set with the Artbooking Cricut Collection.  

NOTE: for this project only, the lined notebook paper Cricut image is cut at 3-3/4" not 4" as noted on the stamp carrier sheet.

 The "THANKS" card is a fun and new technique for me, using the Babycakes paper.  It's a great technique to use up some small scraps (if you keep scraps 1x1").  Simply cut enough 1x1" scraps and create your quilt-look on a piece of cardstock (my piece was 4x4), adhere all your squares side by side, and then run through your embossing machine using the QUATREFOIL embossing folder.  We added some Bronze Shimmer Trim and used the sentiment from the Art Philosophy Collection stamp set.

Finally, the "wonderful" banner card uses the CHEVRON embossing folder and the Balloon Ride papers.  This time, we cut the strips of paper, laid the strips of paper onto the embossing folder in the order you want it to show on your card.  Running just the strips of paper through the Cuttlebug, then adhering them to your card front, allows just the banner strips to have the texture, not the whole card. The stamp set is from the Balloon Ride WOTG Scrapbooking kit stamped in Sorbet, and the Chocolate Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (no longer available), and a couple Brown Sparkles for embellishment.

 Randa, thanks for teaching...can't wait to experiment with more techniques!

Embossing quickly adds texture to your paper by slipping it inside one of our 5"x7" (actual size 5-1/4"x7-1/4") clear plastic, patterned embossing folders, then pressing with your embossing machine.  It has been brought to my attention, that the CTMH Embossing Folders do NOT fit the Sizzix Texture Boutique machine (with a 5" opening) without modification.  

Modification is simple (I had a friend share her modification with me) and I'm happy to share her idea with you!  Now she is able to use our Embossing Folders with her Boutique machine. Contact me.

LAST CHANCE - Embossing is Boss!

During the month of February, purchase 2 packs of bulk single or combo colored cardstock and receive your choice of 1 of our 5 new embossing folders FREE!

(Exclusions include: Colonial White, White Daisy, Kraft, and Paper Fundamental Basics Assortment)

HURRY!!! This promotion ends, Friday, February 28th!

In the video, Jill shares some tips on the best way to use our new exclusive embossing folders in trendy and classy patterns:

Here's a card project I offered my All Day Crop customers last weekend.  I always include a creative project with their registration fee, and I usually alternate between a 2 page 12x12 layout and a card project, since most of my gals do both scrapbooking and cardmaking.   I wanted to promote our new embossing folders, and use up some of my retired paper stash.  This is a 3x3 card set with envelopes and a pouch using one of our 4x6 Flip Flaps too!  I used Pemberly (retired) scraps I had on hand and A1119 A Garden (retired) and D1560 Holiday Tags for the cards.  They personalized their cards with the embossing folder (on Kraft cardstock) and sentiment of their choice.  Ink colors used: Desert Sand and Outdoor Denim.

Quickly add an embossed pattern to your paper by slipping it inside one of our 5"x7" (actual size measures 5-1/4"x7-1/4") clear plastic, patterned embossing folders, then pressing with your embossing machine.  All patterns are repeatable for larger papers and work with most embossing machines. 

Check out all the patterns of the new CTMH Embossing Folders (click on links):

Dot Embossing Folder

Chevron Embossing Folder

Quatrefoil Embossing Folder

Damask Embossing Folder

Stripe Embossing Folders