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

HOLIDAY Classes, Specials and More!

Hello Friends!

HAPPY NOVEMBER!!!  Wow, this is the beginning of the busy holiday season, and I have so much to share with you! I'm going to combine both November and December classes into this newsletter, to allow you ample time to plan your purchases through the end of the year, and remember...the Holiday Expressions catalog will retire on December 31st!  If you have any MUST HAVE's still on your wish list, I encourage you to get them NOW, as we get closer to end of the catalog cycle, many products will start appearing on the out of stock list.

As many of you know, I was in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area last weekend, for a team retreat with my CTMH Western Hearts team of consultants.  We had a BLAST, and were totally pampered with gifts, fine meals and beautiful fall weather.  So many laughs, the energy was truly magical, and getting to know these gals better was priceless.  I'm already looking forward to next year!

FYI-JUST ANNOUNCED...If you didn't get a chance to get your Holiday Sparkle card making kit (featuring the shaker cards) in October, there are just a few kits left, and are available again on my website!  Search "Holiday Sparkle" and the Bundle, Cut Above card kit and the exclusive stamp set (Love with All the Trimmings) will show up while supplies last!  I'm addicted to the shaker card idea, and I have even more ideas coming using the Shaker Window Kits!

I always appreciate your continued support, and most importantly, I cherish the friendships we have grown together.  I'm so thankful that CTMH has brought us together...all because of our love for making and preserving memories!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!  May your Thanksgiving holiday be full of togetherness and blessings with friends and family. YOU are a blessing to me! 

Let's preserve the memories that matter most ~ YOURS!

Julie

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

1) SO MANY SPECIALS! Days of December, Advent Calendar, Great Outdoors, True North, Important Things, Hello Pumpkin DELUXE workshop (it's NOT Halloween!)

2) MISTLETOE WISHES Cardmaking WYW

3) CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS Cardmaking Workshop

4) TIS THE SEASON Scrapbooking Workshop

5) NOVEMBER Stamp of the Month - #S1811 Seasonal Trees (set of 23)

6) DECEMBER Stamp of the Month - #S1812 Candy Cane Alphabet (set of 44)

7) LOOKING AHEAD into January 2019, is OH WHAT FUN!

1) SPECIALS, SPECIALS...SO MANY SPECIALS!  If you haven't browsed my website for all the SPECIALS going on right now...go do it!  Click on the PROMOTIONS tab, and the drop down menu will bring them up for you!  There is literally something there for everyone!  

If one or more of these specials speaks to you, I'm always happy to assist you with a workshop, however, I'm not planning to host any of these workshops.  I did purchase the Days of December workshop to challenge myself to take a photo a day in December, so I'll be sharing my mini album along the way.  I'd love for you to join me in the challenge!

Here's just a brief description of each:

• Days of December  Capture memories for every day of this magical season with the Days of December workshop bundle.  This memory keeping project will provide you with a place for daily photos and storytelling for the month of December!  Days of December Bundle also has downloadable workshop instructions!
• Advent Calendar Make this holiday season extra joyful with this enchanting advent calendar from the brand new Season of Joy Cricut collection.
• Great Outdoors  The exclusive Great Outdoors stamp set and workshop kit are idea for showing your love for nature!  The workshop kit guides you through creating 2 two-page layouts and four cards celebrating the beauty of nature - and available for 25% off the retail price!
• True North  We are celebrating 15 years in Canada with the exclusive True North stamp set and workshop kit, available at 25% off retail price.
• Important Things  Highlight the unique things that are important to you with the Important Things Everyday Life workshop.  This workshop shows you how to create with 6x8" layouts plus a title page an a closing page for an Everyday Life album.  (I've created 2 of these now, one during our team retreat, I will be getting pictures in it very soon and I will share it with you on my VIP page)
• Hello Pumpkin DELUXE Workshop Its SO NOT Halloween!  Create layouts featuring a unique crafting technique designed to add extra artistic flair and to boost your creativity!

2) MISTLETOE WISHES Cardmaking WYW - Encore presentation!  I have heard from several of you not realizing you missed the deadline to order this workshop on November 1st (I knew I was going to be out of town, so I included it in my October newsletter for November), so I'm offering it again.

Come create 12 cards (6 each of 2 designs) and get a jump start on your handmade holiday cards, or save these for sending next year!  These cards feature GOLD Heat Embossing! So striking in person!

WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Tues 11/27 (9am-1pm),  Wed 11/28 (1-5pm),  Fri 11/30 (9am-1pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Thursday, November 15th with order & payment

CLASS FEE: $21.95 - #G1168 MistleToe Wishes WYW Cardmaking Kit (view kit contents)

ADD-ONS include:

*Z4249 Gold Tinsel embossing powder (any brand, bring from your stash or add to your order)

*Z891 VersaMark Ink Pad

*Z4252 Heat Tool (any brand ok to use)

*Z3318 Basic Circles Thin Cuts (optional, I will share mine)

INKS: Black (Z2805), Candy Apple new (Z6509)

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

3) CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS Cardmaking Workshop - these cards are absolutely stunning in person!  It's another of our year-end specials, while supplies last!  

You can never get enough Christmas!  For a limited time, we are offering a discounted workshop bundle with an exclusive stamp set that gives you materials to create 12 cards that celebrate the heart of this special season.  Be sure to download the workshop guide to have instructions for recreating the cards.  I've seen these cards in various colors not shown, each are beautiful!

WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Tues 12/4 (9am-1pm), Wed 12/5 (1-5pm), Saturday 12/8 (9am-1pm OR 5-9pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Monday, November 19th with order & payment

CLASS FEE: Retail Value: $45.70, YOU PAY $33.95 Christmas Blessings Workshop kit (stamp set included)

ADD-ONS include: 

INKS: Eggplant (*Z2847), Peacock (*Z2849), Pewter (*Z2832), Sage (*Z6504), SugarPlum (*Z6500) 

*Z553 Bonding Memories glue pen

*Z3296 Season of Joy Digital Cricut Collection (I will have images pre-cut for you)

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape, glue dots, bonding memories glue pen - for detailed Cricut images), scissors, paper piercing tool, bone folder, VersaMat (optional, highly recommended), INKS: see above, BLOCKS: 1x1, 1x3.5, 2x2, 2x3.5, 2x6.5

4) 'TIS THE SEASON Scrapbooking WYW - come create FIVE 2-page layouts for preserving your Christmas memories! These pages are NOT the same as in the WYW, inspired by both WYW and the DELUXE WYW.

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WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Tues 12/11 (9am-1pm), Wed 12/12 (1-5pm), Fri 12/14 (9am-1pm or 5-9pm), Sat 12/15 (9am-1pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Saturday, December 1st with order & payment

CLASS FEE: $45.90 - #G1163 'Tis the Season WYW Scrapbooking Kit PLUS X7239D 'Tis the Season Coordinating Cardstock pack ($9.95).  I also added 1-sheet RED Glitter Paper, and 1 pkg Z4190 Red Pearls to these pages (not included in price)

ADD-ONS include:

*Z4236 Winter Flurries Thin Cuts - I can have snowflakes precut for you

*Z4190 Red Pearls

*Z3241 Red Glitter Paper (3/pkg) - single sheet purchase through me ($2.75/sheet)

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3d foam tape, glue dots), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat (optional, highly recommended).  No stamping involved.

5) NOVEMBER Stamp of the Month - S1811 Seasonal Trees (set of 23)

6) DECEMBER Stamp of the Month - S1812 Candy Cane Alphabet (set of 44)

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 these sets for only $18.95 without a qualifying purchase, only during the months of November and December 2018.

7) LOOKING AHEAD - I will be hosting the OH WHAT FUN Scrapbooking WYW and the BESTIE THERAPY Cardmaking WYW in January 2019 (dates to be determined)...however, you'll want to order supplies for these workshops in December since the Holiday Expressions catalog will be retiring on December 31st!

OH WHAT FUN Scrapbooking WYW:

#G1162 Oh What Fun Scrapbooking WYW = $29.95

and 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs) OR make another layout with your scraps!

BESTIE THERAPY Cardmaking WYW:

#G1167 Bestie Therapy Cardmaking WYW = $21.95

IN CLOSING: 

As you browse workshops and specials on my website, don't forget to check out the CLEARANCE section often, as new clearance items are often offered without announcement.  Don't miss the unbelievable discounts being offered on limited quantities of retired products.  

I've included several months of upcoming workshops, as a courtesy to you, giving you time to plan your purchases over the next couple of months.  I look forward to seeing you for a workshop soon!  Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have, I'm always happy to be of assistance.

Julie Nilsson, Independent CTMH Consultant

Close To My Heart Scrapbooking-CardMaking-PaperCrafting

Faster, Simpler and Easier

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

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

*Z2066 Gold Embossing Powder

*Z2067 Silver Embossing Powder

*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

*Z4042 Silver & Gold Stamp & Thin Cuts

*Z891 VersaMark ink (used for embossing)

*Z899 Black Memento ink

*Z2066 Gold Embossing powder

*Z2067 Silver Embossing powder

*Z555 Craft Heater

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...

#G1141 Merriest Wishes WYW Cardmaking Workshop - $20.95

Create 12 cards (6 each of 2 designs), kit includes stamp set!

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#G1142  Joyful Tidings WYW Cardmaking Workshop - $20.95

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!