Don't Miss Saying GOODBYE to 2020!

We have survived a year that will go down in history...and I am SO ready to say good riddance to 2020!  It has been a crazy year, full of change - a global pandemic, the toilet paper crisis, social distancing, wearing masks, hand sanitizing, quarantine, safer at home and the cherry on top - a presidential election.  Phrases like curbside pick up, working from home and online shopping all have a new meaning in 2020!  I am hoping 2021 looks better for all of us, and most importantly, getting to spend time with you again...in person!!!

I wanted to connect with you to make sure you aware of ALL the wonderful happenings at CTMH! I would hate to have you miss out on any of the goodness!  Of course, it is never my intention to have you purchase ALL of these kits and specials...CTMH only wants to make sure there is something for everyone!  If anything has become clearer than ever over these past several months is just how vital Close To My Heart is, as we manage through this pandemic. PaperCrafting is great therapy!!

My wish to you is a holiday filled with love and happiness.  May it be a time filled with joyful connections and heart-warming traditions as we bring this year to a close and move into a new one.

From the bottom of my heart, stay healthy, and we will be seeing each other soon! Hugs...Julie

IN THIS ISSUE:

1) VIP Memberships

2) Jingle Joy and Serenity

3) Boxing Week Sale - coming Dec 26 - Dec 31

4) Stamp of the Month - #S2012 - Happiness Never Grows Old (set of 11)

5) Perfect Match - available Dec 15 - Feb 28

6) New Products Coming Soon! - January/February Idea Book

7) Home Sweet Home - available Jan 1 - Feb 28

8) Exclusive VIP Workshop - We Are Good Together!

9) CTMH Facebook Events

1) Be a VIP!

The VIP Customer Program is your chance to earn shopping credit on your purchases while getting access to exclusive product and perks! Your VIP BENEFITS include earning 15% shopping credit, get a FREE Stamp of the Month with a $50+ qualifying purchase, get access to exclusive specials throughout the year, AND only through December 31st, you'll receive a BONUS $25 VIP credit when you sign up for the VIP Customer Program.  Pay $35 for an annual membership (from the date you sign up) and start saving on every CTMH order you place! View all the details including FAQs and JOIN now!

2) Jingle Joy and Serenity - 

A few products in these lines are selling out since we are ending their lifespan in the November/December catalog.  Check these links for availability:  Jingle Joy  AND  Serenity

Embrace the joyful Christmas season with the trendy colors and cheerful designs of the Jingle Joy paper collection.  Combine bright pinks and greens with black and white accents, including black chipboard die-cuts with while foil printed designs, to make your holiday artwork pop this year!

Capture the peaceful feeling of a calm winter's morning with the Serenity paper collection.  Featuring our color of the year, Blue Belle, this collections elegant designs and natural elements make it a great option for a wide variety of crafting projects.

3) Boxing Week Sale = December 26-December 31

Close out the year with some amazing savings!  This sale offers incredible deals each day from December 26 through December 31.  With new offers posted daily at 12am (MST) and expiring at 11:59pm (MST) the same day, the Boxing Week sale provides an excellent opportunity for you to save on your favorite products!

Sale prices are only available on orders placed through my website during Boxing Week.  All discounted items ordered as part of this sale count toward earning VIP Bank Credit.  Shipping and handling will be based on the full retail value of sale items, and any items purchased using VIP Credit will be redeemed at the full retail price.

4) DECEMBER Stamp of the Month - #S2012 Happiness Never Grows Old (11 stamps)

BEAUTIFUL STAMPS at AMAZING DISCOUNTS!  Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, valued at $18.95, for just $5 OR for FREE as a VIP Customer!  Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50+ in CTMH products.  OR simply purchase this set for only $18.95 with a qualifying purchase, only during the month of December 2020.  Don't forget to add this beautiful stamp set to your cart!

Check out the amazing artwork!

5) Perfect Match - Offer available from December 15th-February 28th

Papercrafting and Valentine's Day are a match made in heaven, and the Perfect Match collection has everything you need to make absolutely gorgeous love-themed artwork!  This stunning collection features a new paper packet and sticker sheet, the Perfect Match stamp set, and adorable mini heart accents!  You can save 20% when you purchase these amazing products in the Perfect Match Product Bundle or the Perfect Match Workshop kit!

6) NEW PRODUCTS COMING!!!   View current catalogs online

The release of the January/February Idea book is just around the corner!  Of course, our annual catalog is still going strong through August 2021 (thank goodness, still have a TON I want from the annual catalog!) ***It is my understanding the NEW January/February catalogs will begin shipping FREE with orders submitted during the Boxing Week Sale and later.

7) Home Sweet Home - Offer available January 1st - February 28th, while supplies last!

Celebrate National Paper-Crafting Month with a beautiful wood frame designed for year-round decor!  You'll love using die-cuts to assemble 14 seasonal wood circles that work as interchangeable accents for the "O" in this decor piece.  

8) We Are Good Together Exclusive VIP Workshop - exclusive perk for VIP members only!  Join the VIP customer program today to join the fun!

Lets kick of 2021 in CTMH style - by crafting!!!  So excited to announce the first-ever VIP workshop and event coming to you in 2021~

The VIP We Are Good Together Workshop kit makes 3 adorable 2-page layouts, 10 cards, and has a stamp set and sticker sheet only available to VIPs!  Learn how to create this workshop by attending our Facebook LIVE event held on February 25, 2021 at 2pm MST.  This event is only available for VIPs who have purchased the workshop bundle.

The workshop bundle will be available to purchase from 1/1-3/31/2021. But if you want to attend the FB Live event to assemble your kit, be sure to order it before February 1, 2021.  The event will be available for repeat viewing after the live event has concluded.  As invitation to the event will be sent via email as the event draws closer.

9) Facebook Live CTMH Crafting Events

Join in and create virtually with CTMH during their Facebook Live crafting events!  To fully participate in these exciting events, make sure to order the bundles listed below. The events will take place as follows:

• Tuesday, January 5, 2pm MST:  Serenity Cardmaking Workshop (G1220)
• Tuesday, January 26, 2pm MST:  Serenity Scrapbooking Workshop (G1218)
• Wed-Thurs, February 3-4, 3pm MST: Perfect Match Workshop (CC122013)
• Tuesday, February 9, 2pm MST: Happiness Lives Here Cardmaking Workshop (G1222)
• Tuesday, February 16, 2pm MST: Happiness Lives Here Scrapbooking Workshop (G1221)
• Thursday, February 25, 2pm MST:  VIP Customer We Are Good Together Workshop (VIP102)

  ***HINT***Be sure to visit the Close To My Heart (Official) Facebook page, click on Events tab, and mark yourself as "GOING" so you can be entered to win some awesome giveaways during these events!!!

IN CLOSING:

Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have about any CTMH products offered here. I'm always happy to help!  And I am looking forward to the days ahead where we can meet in person and craft together again - I see a POST-PANDEMIC Crop coming soon! 

Julie Nilsson, Independent CTMH Maker
Close To My Heart: Scrapbooking - CardMaking - PaperCrafting
Shop Online @ https://julieann.closetomyheart.com

VIRTUAL EVENTS in MAY hosted by CTMH

Call Out to ALL Paper Crafters!

STAY CONNECTED

 through these 

UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS!!

The team at Close To My Heart has worked tirelessly to get these products together, as these events and products have only recently been developed, as the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we do things.  Every level at CTMH, from Product Development, Product Designs, Creative Services, Art Department, Marketing and the Warehouse Staff have outdone themselves to allow us to create artwork (even for essential workers - check out the card bundles below!) during this time.  

Please stay safe and create!

VIRTUAL NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING DAY FACEBOOK LIVE - FREE!

The month of May brings us National Scrapbooking Month...but CTMH is offering a FREE National Scrapbooking Day Facebook Live event from 11am-11pm (MDT) on Saturday, May 2nd.  It's shaping up to be a fabulous, fun-filled way to kick off National Scrapbooking Month!  This event is open to EVERYONE who wants to join us on the Close To My Heart Facebook page for the festivities!

The bulk of the time on this broadcast will focus on a variety of creative projects - SIX IN ALL - designed to appeal to the wide range of crafting interests and abilities!  CTMH will be offering an optional bundle of products for each project, so that you can have the materials to create each project right along with us!  Cutting instructions and detailed instructions will be available soon to DOWNLOAD for each project.  It's also been mentioned, a schedule of events will be handed out so we know at what time each bundle will be demonstrated.

While you don't need any of these bundles or products to participate in the Facebook Live event, having these supplies on hand will make it possible to create the same projects being demonstrated during the day.  The video will remain available on the CTMH Facebook page after the Live portion has ended to watch again, if needed.

These creative bundles are available now, and can be viewed on the National Scrapbooking Day promotion page on my website.  The bundles are available individually, or buy the Project Bundle that includes ONE of each of the National Scrapbooking Day bundles, PLUS a Story by Stacy Story Starter Kit, all at a 25% discount!

National Scrapbooking Day Scrapbooking Bundle (#CC7215, $64.95 USD)
Contains materials for creating SIX beautiful 12x12 scrapbooking layouts, featuring the Aurora and Stitched Together collections (new in May-June), PLUS a set of exclusive Grey Acrylic Hearts.

National Scrapbooking Day Cardmaking Bundle 1 (#CC7213, $36.95 USD)
Contains materials for creating 20 cards, 4 each of 5 unique designs featuring the Blue Skies cardstock and an exclusive new D-size stamp set: Through Thick & Thin.

National Scrapbooking Day Cardmaking Bundle 2 (#CC7214, $53.95)
Contains materials for creating 20 cards, 4 each of 5 unique designs featuring the May/June Mix-In Paper Packet, and an exclusive new E-size stamp set: Forever Grateful.

National Scrapbooking Day Wreath Bundle (#CC7216, $24.95)
A new wreath design featuring the work "HOME" using the same wooden base and die-cuts from January's All Around Creativity Special.

Story by Stacy Story Starter Workshop Kit ($14.95)
Stacy Julian will be joining us for the broadcast to put together a Story Starter album and share tips on telling our stories during this time.  Choose any of the four Story Starter workshop kits to create along with her!

National Scrapbooking Day Project Bundle (#CC7217) 
Retail Value: $195.75 YOU PAY: $145.95)
Includes ONE of EACH of the project bundles listed above, including a Candy Apply Story by Stacy Story Starter kit, at a 25% discount!

Blue Skies Cut Above Layout Kit (#CC5207, $17.95)
During the event, this kit will be highlighted as another wonderful approach to memory keeping, although it will not be included in the National Scrapbooking Day Project Bundle.  You will have the opportunity to purchase one of these kits in advance of the event.

The bundles are available while supplies last, and they will be processed and shipped as they are ordered.  Whether you plan to complete the projects live during the event or sometime afterward, it's recommended to order your bundles soon!


VIRTUAL ALBUM RETREAT



After National Scrapbooking Day,  another event will be the VIRTUAL Album Retreat taking place May15th & May 16th.  This event was originally planned as an in-person event for Consultants only to be held at the Home Office in Utah, but now will be hosted in a PRIVATE Facebook Group instead for CUSTOMERS and CONSULTANTS alike.  There will be no registration fee to participate in this event; instead the only cost for participation will be the cost of the Album Retreat bundle.

May 2020 Album Retreat Bundle (#EB20201, $250 USD)
The bundle contains materials for completing an entire album's worth of elevated scrapbook pages, including an exclusive E-size stamp set designed just for this album!  The finished album will include a total of 20 beautiful 12"x12" scrapbook pages: (8) 2-page layouts, (2) single page layouts, PLUS a cover layout and a closing page layout, all featuring unique artwork techniques that make each page truly exceptional!  Watch for a Facebook LIVE video on the CTMH Corporate page about the Album Retreat coming soon!

Includes papers from the Stitched Together, Blue Skies, and May/June Mix-In paper collections, plus accessories, thin cuts, and stamp sets, including an exclusive E-size Album Retreat stamp set.

In addition to the cost of materials, the price of this bundles also includes expenses related to the preparation work of PRE-CUTTING and packaging pieces for the projects.  YES - all pre-cutting pattern pieces and accent pieces and packaging them by layout to save you time and to allow time to focus on the techniques and assembly during the time together.  For this event, CTMH has also opted to waive the cost of the two full days of instruction that would normally be assessed, making this bundle an exceptional value for all participants of this event.

Once you have purchased the bundle, you will receive an email from the Home Office with instructions for joining the Facebook Group for the event.

The Album Retreat Bundle will be shipped on May 1st; however, it is recommended to place your order by April 30th, in order to allow time for your project supplies to be delivered before the start of the event.  The bundle will be remain available for orders beyond this date, while supplies last, though cannot ensure it's timely delivery.  Because the bundle will be shipped separately from other items, there will be a standalone shipping charge assessed when ordering.

IN CLOSING...
Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have about any of the bundles or events I've mentioned, I'm always happy to help.

Stay safe and create!
Julie Nilsson, Independent CTMH Consultant
Close To My Heart: Scrapbooking - CardMaking - PaperCrafting
Shop Online @ https://julieann.closetomyheart.com

APRIL SPECIALS and More!

Hello Friends~

It's APRIL FOOLS DAY!  Do you play pranks on friends and family? Do you have family traditions on this day? Growing up, as best as I recall, we never really did anything out of the ordinary on April Fools Day, it was only the day before my sister's birthday.  I'd love to hear your stories!

It's crazy how quickly our lives have been disrupted in just a few short weeks.  How are you handling our "stay at home" orders?  As many of you know, with dental offices being closed for non-emergency procedures, I've been home since March 19th.  Ken has been home on "earned time off" since March 21st.  Being an over-the-road truck driver, staying put for any length of time is very challenging for him.  So yesterday, he wanted to jump in the corvette and go for a "Sunday drive" on a Tuesday! LOL  We headed south to Pueblo, from there to La Junta where it was 78*, so we took the top off the car, absorbed some Vitamin D and cruised around, staying in the car except to get out and stretch.  It was a beautiful day for a drive and being able to continue practice social distancing.

At CTMH, it's still business as usual, although that could change at a glance.  I want to keep you informed of our monthly specials, and even though we can't meet in person, I will be focusing on Seas the Day paper suite for April.  I was so excited to be able to use this paper for my Tahiti trip, which was scheduled for April 15th-23rd, and fortunately has been rescheduled for October 2020, and not completely cancelled altogether.

Now, more than ever, let's preserve this time in a scrapbook - it's something we've never experienced in our lifetime.  I'm doing my best to journal every couple of days, and save some of the meme's that are continually shared on FB.  I'm going to do a pocket scrapbook to preserve this time, since I actually have the time now, being at home, and it's a great distraction, even though I'm scrapbooking this crazy virus that is changing our lives.  Want to join me, virtually of course?!

I'm going to do my best to offer virtual classes and some additional FB Lives in my VIP group to be able to connect with you during this time.  I miss seeing all of you in person.  We will get through this and I plan to have a POST-PANDEMIC CROP and we will be able to scrapbook together again!

Stay safe and well...love you all!
Julie

IN THIS ISSUE:
1) Seas the Day Scrapbooking Kit
2) Seas the Day Cardmaking Kit
3) Let's Stay Home - exclusive stamp set for this time of our lives
4) Cardstock Carnival - save BIG!!!
5) These Are My People
6) Easter Traditions
7 April Stamp of the Month - #S2004 O-fish-ally Awesome (set of 37)


1) SEAS THE DAY Scrapbooking Kit - 
                #G1198, $34.95 - 10% discounted price (includes Memory Protector  

#G1198NP, $29.95 - 10% discounted price (without Memory Protectors)

*Additional supplies used include: Black Journaling Pen, Thin 3-D Foam Tape, Micro Glue Dots, Silver Stickles Glitter Gel (optional)

Use the Seas the Day scrapbooking workshop to create two 12x12 single pages and two 12x12 two-page layouts.  The workshop kit includes exclusive die-cuts and red acrylic shapes along with assembly instructions that guide you in an optional embellishing technique using Stickles glitter gel.



2) SEAS THE DAY Cardmaking Kit - 
                      #G1200, $29.95 - 10% discounted price! (includes stamp set & thin cuts!)

*Additional supplies used include:  INKS: Mink, Sapphire, Smoothie; Thin 3-D Foam Tape, Mini Glue Dots

Use the Seas the Day card-making workshop kit to create 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs.  The workshop kit includes an exclusive B-size stamp set with coordinating Thin Cuts, and assembly instructions featuring 3 stamping techniques.


3) Let's Stay Home  (#CC3212, set of 27, $18.95)
This fun D-size stamp set is a timely set made to make it easier to create cards, scrapbook pages and other crafts about what we are all going through right now with social distancing and a focus on staying home.  View Let's Stay Home HERE.



4) Cardstock Carnival - available April 1-30, 2020
Only in April, enjoy special discounts on our amazing cardstock!  Available in all of our exclusive colors, our cardstock is a crafting essential that you can never have too much of! Save 20% on all individual cardstock packs, 30% on exclusive combo packs and 40% on the exclusive Cardstock Carnival bundle, available only through this sale!  REMEMBER - our cardstock is two-toned, one dark side and one lighter shade of the same color - that's 2 colors on 1 sheet of cardstock!



View all the special discounts and available bundles for Cardstock Carnival.

5) These Are My People - available through April 30th, while supplies last.

This exclusive collection is designed to help you document special moments and memories with all the people who mean the most to you, from your family and besties to everyone else you would consider your people!

These Are My People Cut Above kit features 6x8" pre-printed base pages that you can decorate with die-cuts and stickers to create an entire album focused on the people who bring joy to your life.  If also includes custom SVG files you can use to decorate the cover of your album when you're done with it!

You can create even more artwork featuring these designs using the These Are My People paper packet and the coordinating stamp set Love These People.  We've even assembled a workshop kit containing paper, stamps, cardstock and more, available to you at a 20% discount!

View all the available These Are My People products and bundles HERE.  Don't forget to download the workshop guide and instructions when you order the These Are My People Workshop Kit.


6) Easter Traditions - available through April 30th, while supplies last.

The durable wood shapes are designed to make two banners, one featuring adorable Easter bunnies, the other Easter eggs that spell out Easter.  Each banner comes with a digital art file to make it easy for you to embellish the shapes using papers of your choice.  Save 20% when you purchase the bundle that includes BOTH banner designs!



View the Easter Traditions banners HERE.

7) APRIL Stamp of the Month - #S2004, O-fish-ally Awesome (set of 37)

BEAUTIFUL STAMPS at AMAZING DISCOUNTS!  Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set - valued at $18.95 - for just $5.  Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50+ in CTMH products.  OR simply purchase this set for only $18.95 without a qualifying purchase, only during the month of April 2020.  Don't forget to add this O-fish-ally Awesome stamp set to your cart!
Recommended blocks: 1x1, 2x3.5, 2x2, 2x3.5, 5x6

View stamp set and artwork up close HERE

IN CLOSING...
Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have about any CTMH products offered here, I'm always happy to help.  And I do looking forward to the days ahead where we can meet in person and craft together again!
During this time of social distancing and self isolation, I hope you are taking time for scrapbooking and card making.  It is therapy!  You never know who's spirits you may lift by sending them a heartfelt card and personal message.  Looking back at a scrapbook where you've preserved some of your memories during this time, you'll be able to reflect on your strength and stamina to overcome the pandemic of our lifetime.  Wishing you all well!


Julie Nilsson, Independent CTMH Consultant
Close To My Heart: Scrapbooking - CardMaking - PaperCrafting
Shop Online @ https://julieann.closetomyheart.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR! JANUARY Classes & Specials!

Hello Friends~

Happy New Year!!!  Don't you just love a fresh start to a new year, and a new decade, with so many possibilities ahead of you?  I sure do.  I'm looking forward to a new beginning, and celebrating my 20th anniversary with Close To My Heart in February 2020.  Hard to believe, right? So many of you have been on this journey with me for 5, 10, 15 and now 20 years...(what?)...and I appreciate each and every one of you supporting me along the way!  This year is definitely a milestone, I never would have imagined sticking with this so long, but I really do love what I do and I love doing it with you!  My life would be so different without the friends I have made along the way with CTMH.  Thank you!!!

Have you seen this???  The NEW January-February supplement is here!  It's AMAZING!  I know you hear me say it time and time again, but they have REALLY outdone themselves with this new gem!  I LOVE ALL OF IT!  Yikes!  You'll want to see all that is new in the January-February supplement! Just scroll below the Core Catalog to see the newest edition to our product line.

As I "focus" on how to best balance my schedule with work, my life and my CTMH business (after all, it is my therapy that keeps me going!), I am striving to discover a way to work it all in.  I appreciate your patience while I continue to make it all happen!  Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!

Let's continue to preserve the memories that matter most ~ and have some fun along the way too! 

Julie

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

1) Spruced Up Scrapbooking & Cardmaking Workshop - together as ONE!

2) January SPECIAL - All Around CREATIVITY

3) January Stamp of the Month - S2001 Everyday Magic

4) Oh My Heart - Valentine's Day SPECIAL

1) SPRUCED UP Scrapbooking & Cardmaking Workshop - together as ONE!

Whether you're enjoying a weekend of snow at the ski lodge or staying home sending a thoughtful note to a friend, the Spruced Up collection is a surefire way to warm hearts and keep memories burning bright.  I love this paper collection!  

Come create these three 2-page layouts AND 8 additional cards!  These pages and cards are different from the layouts and cards shown in the catalog - I can't have too much of theses papers!  The other scrapbooking (#G1194) and cardmaking (#G1196) workshop kits are still available for you to create on your own!

(click on images to enlarge for detail)

WHEN: (Choose Your Day): Fri 1/31 (9am-2pm) or (4-9pm), Sat 2/1 (9am-2pm) or (4-9pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Wednesday, January 15th with order and payment

CLASS FEE:  $52.80 + shipping&tax (see supply list below)

Class Supplies needed: (we use it up!)

Z3633 Spruced Up Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts ($26.95),   

X7253S Spruced Up Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet ($9.95),   

X7253C Spruced Up Coordinating Cardstock ($9.95),  

X7253F Spruced Up Wood Shapes ($5.95)

X254 White Cards & Envelopes (need 8)-bring from personal stash or purchase individually from me

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape, glue dots), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat, Black Journaling Pen INKS: Espresso, Mink, New England Ivy  BLOCKS: 1x1,1x3.5, 2x2, 2x3.5

2) January SPECIAL: All Around CREATIVITY - Celebrate National PaperCrafting Month in style with the All Around Creativity special, featuring exclusive wooden wreaths, ready to embellish with paper flowers, leaves, patterned background papers and even a paper bow!

Each of the wreath kits includes the 16" plywood base of your choice, plus 2 double-sided patterned paper circles and 6 printed die-cut sheets.  View all the details of this special online.

Available through February 29, 2020 while supplies last.

3) JANUARY Stamp of the Month - #S2001 Everyday Magic (set of 17 stamps)

BEAUTIFUL STAMPS at AMAZING DISCOUNTS!  Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set - valued at $18.95 - for just $5!  Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50+ in CTMH products.  OR simply purchase this set for only $18.95 without a qualifying purchase, only during the month of January 2020.  Don't forget to add it to your cart!

Recommended Blocks: 1x1, 1x3.5, 2x2, 2x3.5

4) Oh My Heart - Valentine's Day SPECIAL

Feel the LOVE with this exclusive paper pack and stamp set, made especially for Valentine's Day!  Create a 2-page layout, a single page layout and 40 adorable cards (card size 3"x4").  

SAVE 25% when you purchase the bundle including the paper pack, sticker sheet, coordinating cardstock, stamp set, stickies and more.  View all the details online.  

Don't forget to download the instructions!

IN CLOSING...

I hope you'll be able to join me in the months to come to create some beautiful artwork and help you preserve your memories or send a heartfelt card to a friend.  Take some time to view the new January-February catalog online, and when you order, you'll receive a FREE copy with your order.  Please feel free to reach out with any questions you might have, I'm always happy to help!  Look forward to seeing you soon!

Julie Nilsson, Independent CTMH Consultant

Close To My Heart: Scrapbooking - CardMaking - PaperCrafting

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

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!

(click images to view in detail)

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.

(click image to view in detail)

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.

(click images to view in detail)

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