DECEMBER 2016 CTMH Workshops & Specials

Hello Friends~
This new format for my monthly newsletters seems to be working well with everyone - I appreciate all of your feedback!  Thank you!

As we close out November, it seemed I blinked and it was gone! It was a busy month for me, as I'm sure, no exception for you.  These months before the holidays are often challenging, trying to fit everything you need to do, and everything you want to do into your schedule.  I've been scheduling additional hygiene shifts at work in November and again in December, as we search for another team member.  I should be back to my "normal" routine in January, fingers crossed!

I do hope you'll be able to make some time to join me for a workshop in December.  If my dates don't work for you, I will be hosting my All Day Crops again in 2017, so purchase your workshop supplies now and complete the projects at a crop.  As a friendly reminder, the products in the Holiday Expressions catalog will be retiring at the end of December, and products now are available while supplies last.  Thumb through, one more time...make sure you have what your heart desires...if not, I advise to shop sooner than later.

I'm flying out to Boise for the weekend, for CTMH's Seasonal Expressions 1 Launch for consultants.  I'm looking forward to a weekend of PLAY (with new products!) after all these extra days of WORK.  Ken and I decided with all the work we've been doing this year on the basement, the extra miles he's driven this year, and the extra shifts I've taken on...we need more time for play.  Unfortunately, he's staying home with the animals, its a vacation for him too!

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 friendships and support...I do appreciate YOU!!!

Helping you preserve the memories that matter most,
Julie

IN THIS ISSUE:
1) HAPPY HOLIDAYS Cardmaking Workshop
2) CITY SIDEWALKS Workshop Your Way (layouts only)
3) DECEMBER SPECIAL
4) DECEMBER Stamp of the Month - S1612 Thoughtful Flowers (set of 14)

1) HAPPY HOLIDAYS Cardmaking Workshop:
By simply adding a few additional items, you can modify the Happy Holidays Workshop Your Way (WYW) Cardmaking Kit to create 10 cards (5 each of 2 designs) to look like this, lined envelopes included!

(click on image to enlarge)

WHEN: (Choose Your Day): Wed-Dec14th (9:30a-12:30p), Sat-Dec17th (9am-noon)

WHERE: Julie's SampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Monday, December 5th with order & payment

CLASS FEE: $19.95 + add-ons*

#G1115 Happy Holidays WYW Cardmaking Kit ($19.95) comes complete with an exclusive workshop stamp set, 10 white card bases & envelopes, 1-City Sidewalks B&T paper, 2-cardstock sheets (1-cranberry, 1-willow), and 1-gold shimmer trim. 

*Add-On Supplies needed (purchase or bring from your stash): 

Z3090 Red Enamel Gems

Z3237 White Glitter Paper (1 sheet) - single sheet purchases available ($2.25/sht)

Z891 VersaMark Ink 

Z2068 White Embossing Powder 

Z4003 Thin Cuts - Snowflakes (SOLD OUT)

Z555 Craft Heater

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: Adhesives (tape runner, micro/mini glue dots), scissors, 12" trimmer, paper piercing tool, VersaMat (optional, highly recommended) INKS: Cranberry, Willow, BLOCKS: 1x1, 2x3.5

*Since the Snowflake Thin Cuts are SOLD OUT, and unavailable to order, I will be happy to pre-cut snowflakes for you.  I am also happy to share my Craft Heater, but it would be helpful to bring one if you have one to use.

2) CITY SIDEWALKS Scrapbooking Workshop: (layouts only)
Come create these FOUR 2-page layouts for your holiday photos!  I have adapted the layouts from the WYW layouts, to fit more photos and larger size photos (including Flip Flaps sizes!)

(click on images to enlarge)

WHEN: (Choose Your Day): Wed-Dec21st (12p-4pm),  Fri-Dec23rd (9am-1pm), Tues-Dec27th (9am-1pm)
WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio
RSVP by Monday, December 12th with order & payment
CLASS FEE: $26.95 + additional cardstock*

#G1114 City Sidewalks WYW Scrapbooking Kit ($26.95) comes complete with 1-City Sidewalks paper pack, 1-City Sidewalks Complements, 4-cardstock sheets (1-Lagoon, 3-White Daisy), 1-Red Enamel Gems, 1-City Sidewalks Washi pack.  *Additional cardstock was added,  additional cardstock sheets can be purchased individually ($.70/sht).

Add-Ons (optional): 

4110 Top Load 12x12 Memory Protectors (10) OR Z1984 Top Load 12x12 Value Pack (25)

Z3232 5x7 Flip Flaps (12 - 6 vertical, 6 horizontal)

Z3231 4x6 Flip Flaps (12 - 6 vertical, 6 horizontal)

Z3230 3x4 Flip Flaps (12 - 6 vertical, 6 horizontal)

Z3233 2x2 Flip Flaps (12)

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, glue dots, 3D foam tape), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat (optional, highly recommended).

3) DECEMBER SPECIAL - It's the Little Things
(offer valid December 1-December 31, 2016, while supplies last.  Normal shipping & tax apply.)

Adorable mini albums for celebrating the little things you love!  So often it's the little things that matter most -- and what better way to celebrate the little things in life than with adorable mini albums?  Whether looking for a meaningful gift idea or a treasured keepsake, these mini albums are a fast and easy option, and this month you save 30%-off retail price of the products you need!

Blue Jean Mini Album Bundle (CC1197)

Instalife Album - Blue Jean

#Life Cards - Enjoy

#Life Overlays - Black

Memory Protectors Mini 4x4

Memory Protectors Mini 2x2

Retail Value: $27.75  YOUR PRICE: $18.95

Blush Mini Album Bundle (CC1198)

Instalife Album - Blush

#Life Cards - Hello Gorgeous

#Life Overlays - Gold

Memory Protectors Mini 4x4

Memory Protectors Mini 2x2

Retail Value: $27.75  YOUR PRICE: $18.95

Adventure Mini Album Bundles (CC1200)

Everyday Life Album - Stripes

My Crush Adventure Calls

Memory Protectors (choose 6x8(CC1199), 4x6 (CC1200), or 3x4 (CC1021))

Retail Value: $29.95  YOUR PRICE: $19.95

4) DECEMBER Stamp of the Month: #S1612 Thoughtful Flowers (set of 14)

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 2016.

May you all have a very Merry Christmas, and a blessed New Year!  I hope to see you before and after the holidays!  Enjoy!

Julie Nilsson, Independent CTMH Consultant
Close To My Heart, Scrapbooking & Stamping
Faster, Simpler and Easier
SHOP ONLINE: www.julieann.closetomyheart.com

NOVEMBER 2016 CTMH Workshops & Specials

Hello Everyone!
I'm trying a new format for my monthly newsletters, my apologies to those who haven't received my newsletters for the last couple of months.  I have been sending out monthly newsletters, and for some reason, several of you were receiving multiple emails and some received none at all.  Mastering communication through technology isn't my strong suit.  Please realize, I am always available to keep you up to date on monthly specials, workshops, and anything else CTMH, please contact me if in doubt.

For those of you new to my blog, feel free to browse around.  You'll find a Stamp of the Month tab, a Monthly Specials tab, and a Join My Team tab across the menu bar on the home page.  It is my goal to keep these up to date.  You'll notice, it's been over 2 years since I've posted anything on my blog (sadly, I had to put it on the back burner, not enough time in the day!)...I hope you find this an easier way to stay connected!!!

A few quick honorable mentions - Love our Thin Cuts?  Then you're going to LOVE this news...we now have more Thin Cuts available to purchase!  The following thin cuts are not listed in the Annual Inspirations Idea Book:

• CC1158 Thin Cuts - School Kids (no stamp set), coordinates with D1706 (pg.53) - $15.95
• CC1157 Thin Cuts - Wreath (no stamp set), coordinates with A1193 (pg.66) - $10.95
• CC1156 Thin Cuts - Sweet Birthday (no stamp set), coordinates with B1532 (pg.39) - $9.95
• CC1155 Thin Cuts - Swirly Seashells (no stamp set), coordinates with C1664 (pg.61) - $18.95

ALL colors of the newly designed magnetic stamp pads are now available to order!   View my EZ Shopping Link

Workspace Wonder organization system is NOW AVAILABLE to order!  The first shipment is expected to sell out quickly, however, additional product will be arriving soon.  

These individual components stack on top of each other in a variety of combinations, you can you mix and match the pieces to create a storage solution that's perfectly tailored to your crafting style and space.  If your needs change, you can easily rearrange the pieces again to get the right fit for you!

Planners Gonna Plan - That's right, our 2017 planner pages are IN STOCK now!  Discover your inner artist while staying on top of your schedule with our new 2017 planner system.  Featuring seasonal designs you can color by hand, this exclusive planner system combines the worlds of work and play to give you a planner you can truly make your own.  Choose a bundle with either the Everyday Life Sea Glass or stripes album, or purchase just the planner pages if you already have an album - the choice is up to you!

CC1177 - Everyday Life Sea Glass Album & Planner Pages Bundle - $31.90

CC1178 - Everyday Life Stripes Album & Planner Pages Bundle - $31.90

CC2017 - Everyday Life 2017 Planner Pages (no album) - $16.95

Feel free to share this blog link with your friends who LOVE to stamp, scrap and paper-craft!  I always appreciate your referrals...and I'm happy to reward YOU (with one item at my cost) for sharing my business with your friends!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued friendships and support...I appreciate YOU!!!

Helping YOU Preserve Memories that Matter Most,

Julie

In This Issue:

1) OH DEER Christmas Card Workshop - create 18 beautifully festive holiday cards

2) OH DEER Workshop Your Way (layouts and cards) - create (3) 2-page layouts and (8) cards

3) NOVEMBER Special - Happy, Happy Christmas Campaign

4) NOVEMBER Stamp of the Month - #S1611 - New Year's Cheer (set of 13)

1) OH DEER Christmas Card Workshop - (not all cards are shown, each one is different, but "built" the same way).  Create 18 beautifully festive holiday cards! (click on image to enlarge)

WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Fri-Nov11th (6-10pm), Sat-Nov12th (9am-1pm), Tues-Nov15th (9am-1pm)

WHERE:  Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Tuesday, November 1st with payment

CLASS FEE: $40 for Card Kit (includes all consumable supplies including B&T papers, cardstock, glitter paper, 18 Cards & Envelopes, Overlays, Gold Shimmer Trim, Clear Sparkles for cards, no adhesives).  Stamp sets sold separately. 

I will have stamp sets available for use, or you may customize your order to include them.  

D1694-Very Merry stamp set, 

C1653-Hymns of Praise stamp set, 

A1190-All Is Bright stamp set

Add On (optional) - Z4003 Snowflake, Thin Cuts ($14.95)

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: Adhesives (tape runner, micro glue dots), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat (optional, highly recommended), INKS:  Desert Sand 

2) OH DEER Workshop Your Way - Come create (3) 2-page layouts with (8) cards (4 each of 2 designs) (click on images to enlarge)

WHEN: (Choose Your Day): Wed-Nov16th (1-5pm), Fri-Nov18th (6-10pm), Sat-Nov19th (9am-1pm)

WHERE:  Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Sunday, November 6th with payment

CLASS FEE: Oh Deer Workshop Your Way Kit = #G1116, $26.95 

To customize your order - you may include any of the following:

• C1665 Season of Magic (set of 13) -$13.95
• INKS: Z2811-Chocolate, Z2870-Ruby, Z2850-Fern
• X254 White Cards & Envelopes
• Z3293 Shimmer Brush-Clear

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape, glue dots), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat (optional, highly recommended), Memory Protectors (to protect your completed layouts).  For CARDS, you'll also need: (8) White Cards & Envelopes, INKS: Chocolate, Ruby, and Fern.

3) NOVEMBER SPECIAL - Happy, Happy Christmas  

The Happy, Happy Christmas campaign features a workshop designed to help you have a happy, happy Christmas!  This workshop creates not only a beautiful Christmas album, just in time for the holiday season, but also to give you the materials to create 4 additional items that would make beautiful holiday gifts!  It's like getting 5 amazing projects all in one workshop!

During November, save over 10% off the retail value when you purchase one of the 12x12 album bundles (CC1179 and CC1180) for only $69.95 each.  This bundle includes an exclusive guide to walk you through the steps of assembling 5 beautiful 2-page layouts.  

I do plan to host a workshop to create these (5) 2-page layouts in December, so purchase your album bundle in November to join us!     *Additional BONUS PROJECTS can be found online on or after November 1st.

4) NOVEMBER Stamp of the Month - #S1116 New Year's Cheer (set of 13)

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 2016.

Thank you for your time...I hope you found this newsletter worthwhile, with some valuable information.  I'd love to hear your feedback, feel free to leave a comment or contact me.  I look forward to creating beautiful artwork with you!

Julie Nilsson, Independent CTMH Consultant

Close To My Heart Scrapbooking & Stamping

Faster, Simpler and Easier

SHOP ONLINE: www.julieann.closetomyheart.com

Fun & Sun Layout using Artbooking

Often, I host All Day Crops at my home...12 hours of scrapping fun!  This was the layout everyone made for our August 2014 Crop.  I figured most everyone would have lots of summer time pictures yet to scrapbook...so the layout seemed appropriate.  The photo mat sizes are 4x6 too, so they are ideal for Flip Flaps!  Flip flaps are perfect when you want to add additional photos to your layouts.  I haven't added them to mine yet, still have photos to develop, but they have been taken.  I figure I'll finish up this layout during the cold months of winter...to bring the warmth back!

The title, grass and sun cut outs are images from the fabulous Artbooking Cricut Collection.  The cardstock papers unfortunately have recently retired, and no longer able to purchase...however, it's a perfect way to use up your stash!  The layout bases are Twilight cardstock, the middle section is Sky cardstock, and the striped pattern paper goes way back to the Tinkerin' paper pack.  I also embellished with a few gold sequins.  A simple layout, but has the opportunity to hold many, many photos!

Rummage through your stash of papers (if you're like me, you need a 12 step program! LOL) and discover what's new again!  Create a layout of your summer time memories!

Family is Forever (#S1409) - September Stamp of the Month

After seeing so many samplings of this technique...I just had to try it for myself!  Love it!!!  So simple to do, and so effective in presentation!  It's the masking tape technique, although you want to use painters tape (we had the blue type on hand)...it works perfectly.

Simply tear off a piece of tape, run it over your ink pad sticky side down, then transfer the ink from the tape to your cardstock...easy peasy!  I kept one piece of tape for each color, until I was completely finished with the mass production of this card.  The ink colors I used were Lagoon, Sorbet, and Flaxen.  I also liked the way Glacier worked for the sky, although I was restricted to color choices since we had to stay within the colors of the paper pack for our swap.

The card measures 5x7 and it's the Midpoint pattern found on page 77 in Wishes Card Confidence Program.  The card base is our new Flaxen cardstock (loving this color!), and I used the patterned paper from Chalk It Up.  My embellishments include: Black Striped Twill ribbon, Gold Sequins, a small puffy heart from the Chalk It Up assortment, and an arrow charm from our Base & Bling product line.   The charm is tied to the ribbon with a small piece of bakers twine tied into a knot.   I absolutely LOVE embellishing artwork with the charms!   The sentiment is popped using our 3D foam tape, then for the finishing touch...I doodled around the edge of the card base with our black journaling pen.

Don't miss out purchasing this stamp set for yourself...you'll love working with it!  The main focus point of the card comes from the images of the Family is Forever stamp set, only available to purchase during the month of September 2014.  With your $50 order, you qualify to earn this stamp set for only $5!  You may also purchase it at full retail of $17.95 without a qualifying purchase.

I have more artwork to show you using the Family is Forever stamp set...come back to check it out!

Celebrate 30!

In honor of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton's 30-year anniversary in the stamping and scrapbooking industry, when you place an order totaling $50 during the month of June, you can add your choice of 1 of 6 great gift collections to your order for just $30!  Each collection has an original retail value of at least $50 - some even as high as $65.  

PLUS, each collection is perfectly tailored to fit a variety of interests and styles.  They feature everything from gift bags to ribbons to washi tape to alphabet stickers - and so much more!  Take advantage of these savings and snag your own collection for just $30. 

It may be Jeanette's anniversary - but you get the gift! 

HURRY...these collections are While Supplies Last

Order early to get your most desired collection!

Offer valid June 1-30, 2014 or until supplies are depleted.

Contact me TODAY!

Free to Be Me Paper Collection for National Scrapbooking Month

Yesterday might have been National Scrapbooking Day, but at Close To My Heart...

we're celebrating all month long!

Don't wait to get your Free to Be Me paper collection...yours for only $5 with a $50 order!

Check out these fabulous papers!!!

Hard to see in the picture, the cardstock sheets have one side with a resist pattern (remember Dream Pop?), and the other side is plain cardstock.  There's printed vellum and B&T Duos too!

BONUS:  As an added bonus to the promotion this month, when your order qualifies for the Free to Be Me paper collection...I will send you (via email) a Free to Be Me Workshop Guide so that you can create these layouts and cards too!

The cards use the May Stamp of the Month, You've Got a Friend...so don't miss out on adding the stamp set to your order...you've already qualified to get it for $5 more when you qualify for the Free to Be Me paper collection!  Love it...it's like a two for one special!  Saving you nearly $20!

 Contact me to place your order, or do so right from my website!  

When your order is submitted, I will send you a PDF including the Free to Be Me Workshop Guide.

To create the layouts and cards as in the workshop, you'll also want to have on hand the following:

Triangle Durable Studs

Aqua Dots

4 sheets of 12x12 White Daisy Cardstock

INKS: Bamboo, Cocoa, Lagoon

Stamp sets include:

C1584 Feathers

C1575 True to Life

E1029 Marquee Uppercase

You've Got A Friend

HAPPY MAY...can it be true, Spring is finally in the air???

I'm having lots of fun creating with the May Stamp of the Month, 

#S1405 You've Got a Friend.  

During the month of May, when you qualify for the Stamp of the Month set for $5, you will also qualify for the National Scrapbooking Month special, Free to Be Me paper collection, for just $5 more!  I used the Free to Be Me paper collection together with the You've Got a Friend stamp set to create these cards!

Great News!!!  

These cards a just a sampling of the artwork you can create with the exclusive Free to Be Me Workshop.  That's right...when your order qualifies you for the Free to Be Me paper collection, I will send you (via email) a PDF including the Free to Be Me Workshop Guide! You'll get to create these 3 cards and two 2-page layouts...plus have a few scraps for more amazing artwork!  Don't forget to include the May Stamp of the Month in your order!

Want more inspiration?  

Watch this video using the May Stamp of the Month set, You've Got a Friend.

Stop back soon to see more artwork using the Free to Be Me paper packet!

Contact me today to get yours!