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!

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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

MARCH Classes, Specials and More!

Hello Crafty Friends~

HAPPY MARCH, well almost!  Can you believe it?  Springtime is right around the corner, although we haven't had much of a winter in Colorado...yet!  I have been noticing days are getting longer - at least I'm not going to work and coming home from work in the dark, gotta love that!

Here's a Public Service Announcement - Daylight Savings Time arrives Sunday, March 11th!  WooHoo!

I'm sharing another fun, memorable photo from last year's CTMH Convention.  We always have a large team party to connect with team members out of state...it's a blast!  I have a lofty goal this year to grow my team, and I'd love to talk to you about joining our CTMH family if you've ever considered doing what I do.  I'd love to have you join me at Convention in Las Vegas this summer.  We always have so much fun, be the first to see and create with new products...it's the biggest party of the year!

I've got some fun workshops coming to you in March, I hope to you see you for one or all of them!

I'd love for you to share this blog post with your friends who enjoy card making , scrapbooking  and paper crafting.  I always appreciate your referrals...and I'm happy to reward you when you do, with a Referral Reward (any ONE item at my cost).  I appreciate your continued friendships and support for what I do with CTMH.  From the bottom of my heart, I thank you!

Helping preserve the memories that matter most ~ YOURS!

Julie

IN THIS ISSUE:

1) Sunny Thoughts 20-card WORKSHOP

2) Step Right Up!  A Limited Time SPECIAL

3) March Special - DIE-NAMITE!  Save BIG on thin cuts this month!

4) Stargazer WYW Scrapbooking WORKSHOP 

5) A Slice of Happy WYW Cardmaking WORKSHOP

6) March Stamp of the Month - #S1803 Birthday Time

7) All Day Crop - Saturday, March 24th from 10am-10pm

1)  SUNNY THOUGHTS 20-Card Workshop - create 2 each of 10 designs, all card designs are from the NEW Make It From Your Heart, Volume #4 Card Program

This is a BONUS workshop for those who purchased the February Stamp of the Month, 

Sunny Thoughts (#S1802) in February.  EXTRA BONUS - Did I mention, this class also comes with Cutting Diagrams for you to duplicate on your own with different papers of your choosing!

WHEN:  (Choose Your Day) - Tues, Mar6th (9am-1pm) / Wed, Mar7th (12-4pm) / Sat, Mar10th (9am-1pm  OR  5-9pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Wednesday, February 28th 

CLASS FEE:  See OPTIONS Below - Card Kit "A"= $15, Card Kit "B"= $25

I'm customizing card kits for this workshop, or you can personally order/purchase full packs of supplies to have additional product to duplicate more cards.  

CARD KIT "A" includes:

*X7227B Make Waves Paper Pack (1/2 pack)

*X7227D Make Waves Coordinating Cardstock (1/3 pack)

*Z4142 Make Waves Sequins & Gems (1 package)

*(supply your own White Cards/Envelopes and White Daisy Cardstock from your personal stash)

TOTAL: $15

CARD KIT "B" includes:

All products listed in Card Kit "A" PLUS the following-

*X254 White Cards & Envelopes (1/2 pack)

*1 sheet White Daisy Cardstock

TOTAL: $25

OPTIONAL SUPPLIES:

*9044 Make It From Your Heart, Volume #4 ($12.95) - it's a must have!

*Z3348 Scallop Border Thin Cuts ($9.95) - on DIE-namite sale in March!

*Z3349 Ribbon Border Thin Cuts ($9.95)

*INKS: Pansy, Emerald, Lagoon

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" paper trimmer, adhesives (tape runner, 3D foam tape), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat, bone folder, blocks, scrubber & spritz, Sunny Thoughts stamp set

2) STEP RIGHT UP!  A limited time offer!

See the MONTHLY SPECIALS tab to view flyer

Step Right UP and take advantage of an exclusive, limited-time offer that is sure to delight crafters of all ages! Introducing the limited-time SHOWTIME stamp set, featuring fun, playful, circus-themed icons and sentiments that will be the perfect fit for birthday celebrations, theme park visits, or any fun-filled adventure.  This stamp set is available on it's own or as part of the Step Right UP bundle that pairs the stamp with 12 paper sheets - including 10 cardstock sheets in 5 colors and gold foil paper, gold pearls and red shimmer trim.  

Best of all, this bundle is available at a sensational discount (Retail-$39.79, YOU PAY-$28.95)!  Order yours today, before this deal leaves town!  

(available now through March 31st, while supplies last!)

3) DIE-NAMITE March! Thin Cut dies are on sale all month!

Save 25% on a wide selection of Thin Cuts and 30% on select Thin Cut bundles!  Thin Cuts are an easy way to add shapes, titles and sentiments to any project - no scissors required!  I've created a complete list of individual thin cuts, stamp sets & thin cut product bundles included in this DIE-NAMITE! sale (see list on Monthly Specials tab).  Check into my website early on March 1st for best selection - I suspect these will sell out quickly!  Many of these will be a last chance to purchase!

4)  STARGAZER WYW Scrapbooking Kit - come create three 2-page layouts, and 9 additional cards, maximizing most of the supplies in your kit!  

FYI - you'll need the Stargazer Cardmaking stamp & thin cuts to complete the cards, which are included in the DIE-NAMITE sale in March!

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(additional cards - make 3 each of 3 designs)

WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Tues, Mar13th (9am-1pm) / Wed, Mar14th (1-5pm) / Fri, Mar16th (9am-1pm OR 5-9pm) / Sat, Mar17 (9am-1pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Friday, March 2nd with order and payment

CLASS FEE: $29.95 - #G1147 Stargazer WYW Scrapbooking Kit (view kit contents here)

To make additional cards, you'll also need: (purchase or bring from your stash)

*X254 White Cards & Envelopes (Qty-9)

*Z4157 Stargazer Cardmaking stamp & thin cuts

*INKS: Memento Black, Canary, Cranberry, Sapphire

*Z3224 Waterbrush - small round

*I also used a few ShinHan markers for coloring (optional) - Marine Blue, Golden Yellow, Carmine, Warm Grey (WG4)

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

5) A Slice of Happy WYW Cardmaking Workshop - come create 12 cards (6 each of 2 designs)

WHEN: (Choose Your Day) - Tues, Mar20th (9am-noon) / Wed, Mar21st (1-4pm) / Fri, Mar23 (9am-noon OR 3-6pm)

WHERE:  Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Friday, March 9th with order and payment

CLASS FEE: $20.95 - #G1148 A Slice of Happy WYW Cardmaking kit (view kit contents here)

ADD-ONS include: (purchase or bring from your personal stash)

*INKS - Memento Black, Cranberry, Sapphire, Crystal Blue

*Watercolor Pencils or coloring medium of choice

*Z3293 Shimmer Brush - Clear

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

6) MARCH Stamp of the Month - #S1803 Birthday Time (set of 26)

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 $17.95 without a qualifying purchase, only during the month of March 2018.

7) ALL DAY CROP - Saturday, March 24th from 10am-10pm

Join me for 12 hours of cropping time!  Make time to work on your own personal projects without the distractions of everyday life.  This is YOUR time to play and enjoy the company of others white you create.  Bring your own projects and supplies, OR bring supplies you purchased from any workshop you were unable to attend in person and I will be here to assist you!  Come for the friendships, stay for the FUN!!!

Space is limited to the first 8 with a paid registration.  ADULTS only please.

COST $25 - includes 2 meals, and supplies for a creative project (to be determined)

RSVP by Monday, March 19th with payment to reserve your space - or until spaces fill to capacity.

AND...there's still time to take advantage of the Pretty in Pink SPECIAL in February too!  Whew!!!

Julie Nilsson, Independent CTMH Consultant

Close To My Heart Scrapbooking/Cardmaking/PaperCrafting

Faster, Simpler and Easier

Shop Online: www.julieann.closetomyheart.com

Friendly Reminder...Seasonal Expressions 1 RETIRES April 30th

Hello Friends!

I'm posting to quickly remind you of several events coming up using Hello Lovely, the final paper pack I'm showcasing from Seasonal Expressions 1.  Also, April 30th marks the deadline to order products from Seasonal Expressions 1...thats right, a NEW Seasonal Expressions 2 will be launched on Monday, May 1st!

NOTE: Hello Lovely products need to be ordered by April 30th
   and April Stamp of the Month, Flock Together (#S1704)

I'm hosting two separate workshops using Hello Lovely.  The first will be a card workshop, where we will create 12 cards and a gift box to store both cards and envelopes...or to give as a gift.  The second is the Hello Lovely WYW kit, creating three 2-page layouts.

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I love the variety of cards in this kit, included are Thank You, Thinking of You, With Sympathy, Wedding, Anniversary and All Occasion.  The top 3 cards in the photo, you'll create 3 each of the 3 different designs.  The bottom 3 cards are using the PML (Picture My Life) cards, and you'll create just one of each.

Hello Lovely 12-Card Workshop with Gift Box

WHEN: Fri, May 5th (1-5pm), Sat, May 6th (9am-1pm), Tues, May 9th (9am-1pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Sunday, April 30th by 5pm (I have 8 card kits available for purchase now)

CLASS FEE:  $26 --- Card Kit includes: 1/2pk Hello Lovely (X7216B), 5 sheets cardstock (1-Fern, 1-SeaGlass, 1-Sorbet, 1-Desert Sand, 1-Colonial White), 12 Colonial White Cards/Envelopes, all thin-cut images, 1-Shimmer Blush Ribbon (Z3313), and 1-Gold Glitter Gems (Z3312)

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" trimmer, adhesives, scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat, INKS used: Sorbet, Desert Sand, color medium of your choice (I used ShinHan markers - Pastel Peach, Barely Beige, Sap Green, Turquoise Blue)

Add Ons - may not have in time for workshop (if you want for personal use later), I'm happy to share mine

Z3301 - Hello Lovely Cardmaking Thin Cut Bundle - $28.95

C1661 - Heartfelt Thoughts - $13.95

Z3247 - Simple Chevron Embossing Folder - $8.95

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Hello Lovely WYW Kit  (LAYOUTS ONLY)

  

WHEN: Sat, May 13th (9am-noon), Tues, May 16th (9am-noon), Wed, May 17th (1-4pm)

WHERE: Julie's StampNScrap Studio

RSVP by Sunday, April 30th at 5pm (orders will be placed by 6pm)

CLASS FEE:  Hello Lovely WYW Kit = #G1119, $26.95* 

*Layouts use additional cardstock and are adapted from the original layouts in the guide.  You may bring cardstock from your personal stash, or purchase per sheet from me (5-Kraft, 1-Sorbet, 3-SeaGlass, 2-White Daisy)

MUST BRING TO PARTICIPATE: 12" trimmer, adhesives (tape runner with refills, 3D foam tape, glue dots), scissors, paper piercing tool, VersaMat (optional, highly recommended), Memory Protectors (optional-to protect finished layouts)

REMEMBER - if you can't make the dates I'm hosting a particular workshop, you may purchase supplies and complete the workshop at an All Day Crop or on your own.

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WATCH FOR MY 

MAY NEWSLETTER 

(coming soon)

to be posted on Monday, May 1st

with LOTS of NEW PRODUCTS,

SPECIALS for National Scrapbooking Month, 

and even more classes!

Can't wait to see you in May!

Fun and Games with ProPlayer WOTG

In the month of September, I'm hosting the ProPlayer WOTG scrapbooking layouts.  

These papers are so fun to work with...great for those ever challenging masculine layouts.  

These pages will allow you to highlight life's fun moments!

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By purchasing the WOTG kit, you receive the exclusive ProPlayer stamp set (now D-size!), 3 extra sheets of cardstock, and all the embellishments (the ProPlayer Assortment and the Slate Twist Ties) used to create both of these layouts!  In addition, you SAVE $11.34...and only pay the low price of $29.95 even though the kits have more product, and larger stamp sets than last years kits.

Thank you CTMH!  

Thoughts from the Heart

Do you enjoy scrapbooking or cardmaking more?  I'm not sure I could give you a definitive answer to that question.  I enjoy it all!  Most importantly, I think I enjoy the "people" that I create with.  I love the friendships that I have developed because of Close To My Heart.  I have friends all over the country that I wouldn't have otherwise met.

I'm beginning the workshops from the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book with the Laughing Lola Cardmaking WOTG kit.  These cards the perfect "pick me up" for a friend.

View the Laughing Lola Cardmaking WOTG flyer here

The cardmaking kit includes the papers (both cardstock and B&T Duo papers), kit-exclusive accessories, cards with envelopes and instructions to create 15 beautiful cards (5 each of 3 designs) inspired by our own Jeanette Lynton.  Even if you're unable to attend the live event, you can create this workshop on your own time with the full color step-by-step instruction guide...order yours today.   This is my therapy!

Spotlighting TOMMY in July

I'm hosting my monthly WOTG workshops in July using Tommy papers.  I love how these layouts turned out - since the colors in the Tommy papers are basically primary colors, these layouts would be perfect for anything from birthdays, Fourth of July, water pictures, vacation pictures to Disney...endless possibilities.

I used Tommy to scrapbook my trip with my friend Shari to Chicago's Navy Pier after we attended our Regional Celebration.

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Products used:

G1058 Tommy WOTG Scrapbooking kit

including  Z1824 Tommy Assortment and Z1680 Dimensional Elements Stars

D1576 Home of the Brave (Let's Get Patriotic campaign stamp set)

Inks: Cranberry, Desert Sand, Outdoor Denim

Flip Flaps: 

Z1747 Small Assortment

Z1726  6x6 Flip Flaps

Z4114  4x6 Flip Flaps

On my Chicago Navy Pier layout, I used several different sizes of Flip Flaps (4x4, 6x6 and 4x6)...I don't have pictures of them open. I guess I will have to edit this post after Convention to show the layouts with flip flaps open...I love how Flip Flaps will allow you to add a few more pictures to a 2-page layout without creating another 2-page spread.  My titles were cut from the Artiste cartridge font.

The Happy 4th layout uses the Home of the Brave stamp set.  The Home of the Brave stamp set is just one of 3 stamp sets in our Let's Get Patriotic campaign in July. I thought it was perfect to celebrate Independence Day.  I may not have any firework pictures to include in the layout this year, as Colorado is already "on fire" with all the forest fires currently burning.

Artiste + ArtPhilosophy + Later Sk8r = ONE AMAZING WORKSHOP!

I'm hosting this birthday card workshop in July, designed by fellow consultant, Vicki Price at The Price of Paper .  Vicki taught her workshop to our group of consultants during a team training...and I couldn't wait to share it with my stamping friends!  Be ready to be amazed!!!

Card #1

Card #2

Card #3

Card #4

Card #5

Card #7

  Card #8

Card #9

Card #10

Card #11

Card #12

Card #6

Supplies used:

X7167B Later Sk8r Paper Packet

Z1806 Green & Blue Epoxy Bubbles

Z1808 Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon

Z1817 Washi Tape - Slate Polka Dot

B1419 Joyful Birthday

B1417 Perfect Fit - Birthday

INKS: Outdoor Denim, Slate, Pear, and Lagoon 

October Workshop - "Moonlight"

With Halloween right around the corner, I planned to help my gals get a head start on the photos they'll be taking of their little trick-or-treaters.  Earlier this month, I hosted the Moonlight Workshop-on-the-Go kit.  We made these two 2-page layouts:

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Each Workshop-on-the-Go kit comes with a full color instructional brochure, so it's easy to create the workshop on your own.

I love the colors in the Moonlight paper pack...fall colors have always been my favorite.  But I wanted to share with you to "think outside the box".  These papers are more than just for fall or Halloween.  One of my team members (Hi Bertha!) created a beautiful CHRISTMAS card using these papers...that's right, Christmas!

Bertha's card uses the October Stamp of the Month, Very Merry Christmas.  She dyed the Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon with Smokey Plum ink, and added a Rhinestone Designer Brad and the Silver Shimmer Trim for additional bling.  The pattern on the Slate cardstock was created using an image from a Halloween stamp set, All Hallows Eve.  Bertha used the Metallic Markers (silver) in the center of each of the stamped images.  Great job on this card Bertha!  I've had so many compliments, giving you full credit, of course!