NEW PRODUCTS - September Classes and Specials!

Hello Friends~

They're here!  It's September 1st and that means the release of our new Core Catalog and our September/October supplement!   That's right, we will now be releasing new products in an annual Core Products catalog and in bimonthly supplemental catalogs!  That means new product will be coming at you every other month, allowing new products to be unveiled little snippets at a time! Oh my...

Want to get both of these gorgeous catalogs in your hands? Place an order (of any amount) on my website this month and BOTH catalogs will be added to your order for FREE! After October, the Core Catalog will not be included in your orders, only the supplemental catalogs will be included.

NEW PRODUCTS GALORE!  So many new and exciting products are in store, here is a quick look at some of the biggest product announcements:

• Standard paper packets will consist of 6 patterned papers instead of 12.  You will also have the choice between a paper packet that includes a 12x12 coordinating sticker sheet and a paper packet without. No more fussy cut sheets!
• Scrapbooking workshops will now include die-cut sheets and exclusive accessories that will simplify the creative process for all of us.
• A new How-To book called Penmanship with Melissa Esplin will be available with instructions, examples and practice pages for mastering different penmanship techniques.  Along with this product line will be a set of brush pens and exclusive stamp sets designed by Melissa in the Penmanship Bundle.
• Our Craft with Heart subscription program will now offer a card subscription option in addition to the scrapbooking subscriptions.  Cardmaking subscriptions will be available in 4-month and annual increments.
• CUSTOM CARDSTOCK PACKS will allow you to select your own colors of cardstock to create a pack of 12 or 24 sheets of your choosing in increments of two sheets per color!
• 10 brand new digital files (SVGs) especially designed for decorating the covers of scrapbook albums, are available to order directly from my website!
• Everyday Life albums are now available in new colors and in new sizes!
• Spectrum Noir TriBlend alcohol markers will replace the ShinHan markers.  Each TriBlend marker is three markers in one, with three beautiful shades made to blend together!
• One of the new programs being launched is that CTMH Consultants are now Cricut Affliates!  What this means, is that whenever you shop on Cricut, as long as you use my link or go through the Cricut link on my website, I will make a small commission.  This includes machines, supplies images and subscriptions.
• On this same note, we have a new CTMH Digital Cricut Collection called Complete Creativity coming and CTMH Consultants have exclusive access for one year on this new collection, so you can only get it through us!  I hope you'll consider using my link when you shop at Cricut in the future.  Here's my new Cricut affiliate link.  You can find the Cricut icon on my website when you click on my name at the top of my consultant website or at the very bottom of the page on my website.  By using the green Cricut icon when you are on my website, it will take you to Cricut and I will get a small commission for your purchase. I'm still learning about all the details and will share more soon.

You'll want to see all that is new...view the new catalogs online. 

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your continued support of my little CTMH business!  I appreciate each of you, and am thankful CTMH has brought us together, all because of our passion for stamping and scrapbooking.  

Continuing to preserve the memories that matter most ~ YOURS!

Julie

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

1) Every Little Thing Scrapbooking Kit

2) Julie's CUSTOM Every Little Thing Scrapbooking Workshop

3) Every Little Thing Cardmaking Workshop

4) September Stamp of the Month - #S1909 Random Act of Cardness (set of 17)

5) September SPECIAL - Share the Season

6) A LOOK AHEAD - October = Hawthorn!

1) EVERY LITTLE THING Scrapbooking Kit - use the "Every Little Thing" scrapbooking workshop to create TWO 12x12 single pages and TWO 12x12 2-page layouts.  The workshop kit (similar to our Cut Above kits) includes exclusive die-cut images and acrylic shapes, along with assembly instructions that guide you in an optional watercolor technique to accent your beautiful pages.  These pages are so simple to put together, I'm leaving it up to you to assemble on your own, but I'm always here to help!  

Order #G1185 Every Little Think Scrapbooking Kit - view the kit contents

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(these are the 2-single page layouts, 

I flipped over one base page B&T paper to coordinate as a 2-page layout)

2) MY 'Every Little Thing' Scrapbook Workshop - If you want more layouts with this beautiful paper pack, my intention was to make these pages more general in theme, to use for every day photos (snapshots).  I will supply you with the SnapShots title from our new SVG images, and a few other pieces needed to complete these pages.

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WHEN: (Choose Your Day): Fri 9/20 (9am-1pm) or (5-9pm), Sat 9/21 (9am-1pm), Sun 9/22 (1-5pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Thursday, Sept 5th with order and payment

CLASS FEE: $30.80 (+shipping/tax) - order #X7248S Every Little Thing Paper Pack + Sticker Sheet ($9.95), #X7248D Every Little Thing Coordinating Cardstock ($9.95),  Z3521 Every Little Thing Vellum Die-cuts ($4.95) and #Z3507 Julep Glitter Gems ($5.95)

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape, glue dots), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat, Memory Protectors to put completed pages into.

3) EVERY LITTLE THING Cardmaking Workshop - come create 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs.  The workshop kit includes an exclusive B-size stamp set with coordinating thin cuts!  *You know how our butterfly thin cuts sell out quick!  The thin cuts are exclusive to this kit!

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WHEN: (Choose Your Day): Fri 9/27 (12-4pm), Sat 9/28 (9am-1pm),  Sun 9/29 (1-5pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Thursday, Sept 12th with order and payment

CLASS FEE: $34.95 (+shipping/tax) - order #G1189 Every Little Thing Cardmaking Workshop kit (view kit contents)

ADD ONs - 

Spectrum Noir markers: #Z2493 Lavender, #Z2485 Light Green

or  #Z3224 Waterbrush-Small Round (to use with ink pads)

*INKS: Intense Black Ink Pad (#Z4189), new Wisteria (#Z6514), new Julep (#Z6511)

 

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE:  12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape, glue dots), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat, BLOCKS: 1x1, 1x3.5, 3x3

4) SEPTEMBER Stamp of the Month - #S1909 Random Act of Cardness (set of 17)

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 September 2019.  Don't forget to add it to your cart!

5) SEPTEMBER SPECIAL - Share the Season - Celebrate National Stamping Month in September with the 'Share the Seasons' special.  This special features TWO exclusive stamp sets and the exclusive Share the Season thin cuts. 

 

Create the perfect Christmas card or preserve holiday memories in a one-of-a-kind scrapbook layout with these exclusive items.  You can purchase each item separately at full price, or you can purchase the bundle that includes just the stamp sets at a 20% discount.  You can save 30% when you purchase both the stamp sets and the thin cut metal dies bundle together (a savings of almost $20)! Check out the links below:

Share the Seasons Stamps & Thin Cut Bundle

Share the Seasons Stamp Set Bundle

Thin Cuts Bundle - Multi Square window & Binder Clip label

A Dash of Joy Stamp Set

Giving Thanks Stamp Set

6) A LOOK AHEAD - OCTOBER I will be hosting HAWTHORN workshops - watch for upcoming dates! 

IN CLOSING:

As you browse the new workshops and specials on my website, don't forget to check out the CLEARANCE section, as new clearance items are often offered without announcement.  Don't miss the unbelievable discounts offered on limited quantities of retired products.  If you missed purchasing anything from the last catalog, you may find it on the GOING SOON section, as these products are while supplies last.

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

SEPTEMBER Classes, Specials and More!

Hello Friends!

TODAY is a BIG DAY!  The new Holiday Expressions goes LIVE!  Today, you can view the catalog online if you don't have your hard copy yet.  Beautiful new papers, products, promotions, subscriptions, short stories, stamp of the months and colors...oh my!!!  Where to begin?!?

We have a new Color of the Year - it's SUGARPLUM!!!  It's a beautiful mauve/lilac/lavender color, and so pretty in person.  It comes in several products including - cardstock, ink pad, pigment ink, glitter paper, shimmer brush, glitter gems, and of course, reinker.  You're going to fall in love!

Next, one of my favorite new products (yes, there are MANY!) is our new Love of Color guide.  If you're like me, and find it challenging to create balanced color in your artwork, this guide is for you!  It's filled with beautiful new artwork that illustrates how to create perfectly balanced color combinations.  Organized by color, each 2-page spread focuses on an exclusive color shown in three different color schemes.  It's amazing and so inspirational...you'll just want to start creating!

Dive in...study all that's new either online or with your catalog.  I know you'll find lots of fun and exciting products!  I'm in the process of mailing the new Holiday Expressions out to those of you who have contacted me.  Join my yearly subscription for only $15 for 3-catalogs as they are released (includes Holiday Expression now, Seasonal Expressions 1 in January 2019, and Seasonal Expressions 2 in May 2019). Shipping is extra.

As summer is drawing to a close quickly, I do hope you have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!  Enjoy!

Thanks again for your continued support, I appreciate each and every one of you! I'm thankful CTMH has brought us together...all because of our love of stamping and scrapbooking!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

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

Julie

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

1) Craft with Heart - A Subscription with Heart 

2) BOUTIQUE WYW Scrapbooking Workshop

3) HUGS FOR YOU WYW Cardmaking Workshop

4) SEPTEMBER Monthly Special - Memories in the Making

5) SEPTEMBER Stamp of the Month - #S1809 Just Treats (set of 22)

6) Bring Back My Pack - More Magical (Exclusive Product Offering)

7) You've Got Class - Exclusive Product Offering

1) Craft with Heart - A Subscription with Heart! 

Starting TODAY, monthly, 4-month and annual subscription options are available!  Annual subscriptions are the BEST VALUE with FREE shipping, a BONUS 90-free prints through Persnickety Prints and a savings of more than $100 over the entire year!  You'll receive (4) kits*, three times a year, with each kit creating TWO 2-page layouts, and (3) Memory Protectors included!

*Each kit comes with pre-printed base pages, paper pieces, die-cuts and stickers to make TWO 2-page layouts (that's 4 pages!) PLUS (3) 12x12 Memory Protectors.  All you need to assemble the layouts is adhesive and a journaling pen!  Visit SUBSCRIPTION for more information and to sign up for Craft with Heart.  I have a special goodie reserved just for annual subscribers too!

Here's a sampling of the pages you'll receive:

 

 

These kits take no time to put together, and look so pretty in person.  Of course, you can embellish the pages to your personal taste...add Cricut cuts, ribbon, pearls & gems, sequins, texture paste, if you prefer more bling on your pages!  Add colored cardstock for photo mats...you'll never its a Cut Above layout!

2) BOUTIQUE WYW Scrapbooking Workshop - Come create THREE 2-page layouts with this unique blend of trendy patterns with a soft, eclectic color palette. I will be adding texture paste (not shown) to my pages for enhanced texture, can't wait to see the effect!

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(I changed this layout by using different papers)

WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Wed 9/12 (1-5pm), Thurs 9/13 (9-1pm), Fri 9/14 (9-1pm) or (5-9pm), Sat, 9/15 (9-1pm)

WHERE:  Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Wednesday, September 5th with order and payment (*use FedEx ground for shipping)

CLASS FEE: $29.95 - #G1159 Boutique WYW Scrapbooking Kit (view kit contents here)

Add-Ons (optional) include:

Z4245 Opaque Matte Texture Paste (create enhanced layouts with mixed media effects!)

Z4247 Palette Knives (to use with the texture paste)

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape, glue dots), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat, and All Purpose Mat if using texture paste.

3) HUGS FOR YOU WYW Cardmaking Workshop - create 12 cards (6 each of 2 designs) using the soft, eclectic color palette of Boutique.

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WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Wed 9/19 (9am-12pm), Fri 9/21 (9am-12pm) or (3-6pm), Sat 9/22 (9am-12pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Sunday, September 9th with order and payment

CLASS FEE: $20.95 - #G1164 Hugs for You WYW Cardmaking Kit (view kit contents here) includes stamp set!

Add-Ons (optional)

Z4192 SugarPlum Glitter Gems (perfect bling for these cards!)

INKS: Charcoal (Z2831), Saffron (Z2851), new SugarPlum (Z6500)

Z4181 Thin Cuts - Stitched Circles (optional, I will share mine)

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

4) SEPTEMBER Monthly Special - Memories in the Making

It's National Stamping Month and we are featuring the Memories in the Making Cut Above layout kit.  With this kit, you can create 13 single pages, or add a few additional products to turn this layout into a calendar!  This special includes two exclusive stamp sets: Memories in the Making-Days, and Memories in the Making-Months.  Use these stamp sets to add months, date numbers, and other details to your calendar.  View MEMORIES IN THE MAKING products.

5) SEPTEMBER Stamp of the Month - #S1809 Just Treats (set of 22)

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 spend $50 or more in CTMH products.  Or simply purchase this set for only $17.95 without a qualifying order, only during the month of September 2018.  ADD IT TO YOUR CART

6) BRING BACK MY PACK - More Magical 

(available now through September 2018, while supplies last)

We are thrilled to announce the return o the much-loved Magical paper packet, refreshed with new colors for a limited time only!  These playful papers feature stars, stripes, hearts and polka dots.  Preserve your memories featuring amusement parks, adventure and parties with this paper...you can't go wrong with More Magical!  

VIEW MORE MAGICAL PRODUCTS HERE

*DOWLOAD Workshop Instructions & Cutting Guide HERE

7) YOU'VE GOT CLASS - 

(available now through September 2018, while supplies last)

Preserve your child's K-12 school progress with this unique project, which includes instructions and materials for 12-single page scrapbook layouts.  This album also includes special folders (TrueFit Folios) made for preserving standout school work and other memorabilia, making it the perfect way to preserve the memories of these formative years.  

VIEW YOU'VE GOT CLASS PRODUCTS HERE.  

*DOWNLOAD Workshop Instructions & Cutting Guide HERE

Check out this video using the TrueFit Folios - so many uses!

You've made it to the end!  Thank you for taking the time to read my monthly newsletter.  I hope to see you soon at an upcoming workshop.  Please reach out with any questions you might have.

Julie Nilsson, Independent CTMH Consultant

Close To My Heart - Scrapbooking/CardMaking/PaperCrafting

Faster, Simpler and Easier

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

SEPTEMBER Classes, Specials and More!

Hello Friends!

Happy September, ya'll!  It's my FAVORITE time of year, I adore the Fall season, especially in Colorado with the crisp mornings, warm days and cool nights!  I'm looking forward to seeing the colors change too. What's your favorite season?

I'm sharing another fun, memorable photo from Convention.  For the first time ever, CTMH offered Home Office Tours to Convention attendees.  It was so fun seeing where all the magic happens!  We were able to see the beautiful Lobby, Art Studio, Jeanette's office, Executive Board Room, but none of the production of our acrylic stamps...I was hoping to see that process.  Still, it was great fun to share this experience with my team!

The holidays are coming up on us too, have you seen all the fabulous new product in the NEW Holiday Expressions?!?  Its filled with so many wonderful new products, papers, embellishments, stamp sets and thin cuts...oh my!  My wish list is LONG on this one!

Inside you'll find new Cut Above kits (scrapbooking, card making and tags!), Cats & Bats, Falling for You, Beary Christmas and Silver & Gold.  Grab your favorite beverage, sit back and enjoy all the creativity inside the new Holiday Expressions.   If you need your copy of either the new Annual Inspirations or the Holiday Expressions, please contact me...let's get them in your hands!

This month of September is full, I've got so much going on in other aspects of life.  So, thankfully, I can work CTMH around my crazy schedule.  My workshops for September will be coming later in the month, as I have my nephews wedding this weekend, my 35 year high school class reunion, Vegas next week for a dental convention, our 20th wedding anniversary...somewhere amidst of all of the fun, I will be squeezing in new workshops too!

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!  I sincerely thank you for your continued friendship and support...I truly appreciate YOU!

Helping preserve the memories that matter most ~ YOURS!
Julie


IN THIS ISSUE:
1) September Special - From the Heart card kit
2) Falling for You WYW Scrapbooking Workshop
3) Happy Day WYW Cardmaking Workshop
4) September Stamp of the Month - #S1709 Feel So Blessed
5) SNEAK PEEK to October - Cats & Bats!

1) FROM THE HEART Card Kit - September Monthly Special celebrating National Stamping Month!

The exclusive From the Heart card kit gives you all the materials you need for creating 12 interactive cards, including an E-size stamp set with heartfelt sentiments and stamps you can layer together for exquisitely artistic cards.  Available only during September, this card kit is a must have that will help you create elevated artwork from the heart.

With this special, you can purchase the entire card kit and save 20%!  Or purchase only the stamp set, or purchase additional bases and envelopes to use for other creative projects!

Here are a few additional cards I created (with inspiration from fellow consultant Holly Veselenak) using the kit with addition of coordinating scrap cardstock pieces:

Others, using standard card bases - 

I love the stamp set - it's a must have in my opinion!

2) Falling For You WYW Scrapbooking Workshop -  Create SIX 2-page layouts (that's 12 pages!) using the "Falling for You" WYW kit, PLUS a package of Falling for You Coordinating Cardstock.

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WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - 

Tues, Sept 26th (9a-1pm), Wed, Sept 27th (1-5pm), Fri Sept, 29th (5-9pm), Sat, Sept 30th (9a-1pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP: by Saturday, September 16th (by placing your order with Julie or online)

CLASS FEE:  #G1135 Falling for You WYW kit = $27.95, PLUS 

                         #X7223D Falling for You Coordinating Cardstock = $9.95  

(includes 3 each of Expresso, Fern, Goldrush and Pewter, and we use it all, minimal scraps.  I use several of the lighter side of the two-toned cardstock for the bases and photo mats).  

*I also use 4 sheets of Kraft Cardstock (#Z1375) for base pages - purchase individual sheets from me or bring from your personal stash.

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape, glue dots), scissors, paper piercing tool, baby powder, VersaMat (optional, highly recommended), Memory Protectors for your completed layouts (optional).  No stamping on these pages, no ink, stamps or blocks needed.

3) Happy Day WYW Cardmaking Workshop - Come create 12 cards (6 each of 2 different designs) perfect for Thanksgiving cards, or fall birthday cards!

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Embellished with leftover Bronze Sequins from the Falling for Your WYW scrapbooking kit:

WHEN: (Choose Your Day)  

Friday, Sept 22nd (9am-1pm) OR (5-9pm), Saturday, Sept 23rd (9am-1pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Wednesday, September 13th at 9am (order will be placed by noon)

CLASS FEE: #G1139 WYW Happy Day Cardmaking Kit = #26.95

ADD-ONs include:

*Z4031 Leaves Embossing Folder - I'm happy to share mine for workshop

*X899 Memento BLACK ink pad (does not smear with color mediums used to color images)

*Coloring Medium of choice - I used ShinHan markers (Marigold, Golden Yellow, Leaf Green, Sap Green, Clay, Mahogany, Warm Grey, Pastel Peach and Colorless marker), you may use watercolor paints with water brush, colored pencils, inks & water brush, etc.  

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat (optional, highly recommended), Coloring Medium of choice,  INKS: Memento Black  BLOCKS: 1x1, 2x2, 1x3.5, 3x3

4) September Stamp of the Month - #S1709 Feel So Blessed (set of 26)

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 September 2017.  View SOM and artwork here

5) SNEAK PEEK to October - here comes Cats & Bats!  More details coming soon!

Cards:

Scrapbooking:

Home Decor: