Join the September Playgroup- It's Magnifique!

Magnifique Workshop on the Go

Enjoy an afternoon or evening out with the girls- just fun and creating!!
Cardmaking Playgroup-  September 12th, 2 p.m.
Scrapbooking Playgroup-  September 17th, 7 p.m.

Each kit includes ideas for creating 6 cards and a double page layout!  Don't forget that additional ideas for creating additional layouts and cards can be found on my website on the Workshops On the Go link!

Basic Kit
_____ G1015 Magnifique Workshop on the Go Kit, $29.95, includes:
* Magnifique Level 2 Paper Pack
* Chocolate Collection Mini Medley Accents
* Heart to Heart My Acrylix stamp set
* Color workshop guide
Best Options- Add coordinating accessories to upgrade your artwork!
_____ Z1327 Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment, $2.95

Tools and Ink Pads- Items you may need to complete your project.
_____ Z2195 Lagoon Ink Pad, $5.25
_____ Z2192 Pacifica Ink Pad, $5.25
_____ Z2111 Chocolate Ink Pad, $5.25
_____ Z697 Sponge, $1.25
Coordinating Items you may wish to order:
____ X7127C Magnifique Stickease Assortment, $4.95
_____ X7127A Magnifique Level 1 Kit, $9.95
_____ C1422, Unity, $18.95
_____ D1422, Circle of Love, $22.95

Playgroups meet once a month in my home, you can come as you wish or join the club to earn FREE hostess gifts! To attend this month, be sure to prepay by August 3rd or get the kit "to go" anytime this month. See you on the 12th!!

You are invited! Fall Open House!

Celebrate National Stamping Month with the NEW Fall/Winter Close To My Heart Idea Book and Catalog!

August 27th at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

There will be new product demos, a free Create an Take project to make and a FREE FALL/WINTER IDEA BOOK for anyone who attends! Win great prizes throughout the night, earn your raffle tickets by:

• Earn one ticket for RSVP.
• Earn one ticket for arriving between 6:50 and 7 p.m.
• Earn 3 tickets for bringing a layout or project using CTMH products.
• Earn 3 tickets for ordering the new Triple Play mini books!
• Earn 5 tickets for bringing a friend who has NEVER been to one of my CTMH events.
• Earn 5 tickets for hosting a Gathering or Workshop.

The Fall Open House will be held in my home in St. Cloud.  Please RSVP for directions and to ensure that I have a Create and Take project for you.  Can't attend?  Call me to get your FREE catalog (pay only shipping/handling and get a $5 coupon to use in your next order!)

August Stamp of the Month- Something Splendid!

I created these cards last week using the new Something Splendid August Stamp Set. Each month Close To My Heart has a Stamp of the Month, a stamp set that is featured and only available that particular month.  The best part is that you can get the Stamp of the Month at a discount or free! Click here to learn how!

I used the August Stamp of the Month, Something Splendid (D1424) and the Cherry-O Level 2 Paper Pack to create these super cute cards. I love how easy it was to create cards using our idea books!  The patterns for the 8 x 3 1/2 card is Center Sash from Originals book.  The pattern for the 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card  is Lucky Layers from the Wishes idea book. 

Do you like what you see?  Contact me before this month is up to order your set.  Here are all of the fun images on the Something Splendid stamp set:

Happy Creating!

Close To My Heart products used:  Something Splendid (D1424), Cherry-O Level 2 Paper Pack (X7123B), Blush Ink Pad (Z2106), Chocolate Ink Pad (Z2111), Sanding Kit (Z1294),  Metal Brad Assortment (Z1217),  Cocoa Ribbon Rounds (Z1316), Sweet Leaf Ribbon Rounds (Z1125), Basic Buttons (Z1206)

It's a Triple Play!!

Starting August 15th, Close To My Heart will be making this cute mini album available!  You get not one, not two, but THREE mini albums in this campaign- it's the TRIPLE PLAY!!!

Triple Play Kit Contents



Colors: Bamboo, Blush, Desert Sand, Garden Green, Hollyhock, Indian Corn Blue, Outdoor Denim, and Sunset
1 – My Acrylix® Love This Stamp Set
4 – Exclusive Inks® Mini Stamp Pads (Desert Sand, Hollyhock, Indian Corn Blue, and Sunset)
9 – 4" x 12" Panels (3 each of 3 color schemes)
1 – 72" Length White Grosgrain Ribbon
3 – Hook and Loop Velcro Fasteners
1 –Brochure

Preorder your kit today and then come by to celebrate with me on August 27th!  Here is how you can get your own TRIPLE PLAY:

1) Purchase the kit outright for $29.95.
2) Place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylix stamps (excluding Stamp of the Month sets, Workshops on the Go exclusive stamp sets, and K-size custom stamps) and purchase the kit for only $15.
3) Place a minimum order of $40 in My Acrylix stamps (excluding Stamp of the Month sets, Workshops on the Go exclusive stamp sets, and K-size custom stamps) and purchase the kit for only $5.
4)  Host a gathering between August 15th and September 30th with a minimum of $300 in sales, and get the kit for FREE!
5)  Become a consultant during September and get the kit for FREE!

The Triple Play offer is good on Gathering, Individual, and EZ Invite® orders. You may also order the kit on my website and through EZ Invite online shopping. The Triple Play Kit is available while supplies last.

Retiring List now available!!

Every year we get to say goodbye to several of our favorite products to make room for new products.  There are many products on this list including all but four of our new paper packs!  Be sure to check out the list- if any of these have been on your wish list you better order soon!  Products listed are available while supplies last or until December 31, 2010! 

View the retiring products list here. 

To see the items go to the Shop Online link on my website and enter the product number in the search area. 

Don't forget that the $2, $4, $6 online sale is still on until August 11th!  Visit my web site's Shop Online link to check out the paper packs and stickease that are still available for these incredible prices!

To take advantage of these opportunitities visit my website today!!

Online Sale Reminder and 5 "HOT" Clear Cards!

Don't forget the Online Sale is going on now!  Select stickease will be $2, level 1 paper packs for $4, and level 2 paper packs for $6!!  It is bargain time so be sure to go to my website!  Sale ends on August 11th or while supplies last so don't wait too long or your fave will be GONE! 

One of the "hottest" summer product is the new clear cards!  There are 8 cards in a pack and have 4 scallop and 4 square cards.  I used regular adhesive and covered it by using the same size cards stock on the back.  Here are a few I created using the Splendor Level 2 paper pack.

Ideas for using clear cards:

• Use cardstock on the front of the card to hide the sentiment or a photo inside.
• Use the Soft Set eyelet tool to punch holes into the clear cards and weave ribbon through the holes.
• Use piercing tool to make holes and stitch using embroidery floss or waxy flax.
• Use the piercing tool to make holes and add buttons or brads.
• Use Staz-On ink to stamp directly onto the card or sponge color around the edges.

All supplies from Close To My Heart unless otherwise stated:



Paper Pack: X7124 Splendor Level 2


Stamp Set: C1407 Hot Diggity, D1426 Over the Rainbow


Ink Pads:  Topiary, Goldrush, Heavenly Blue, Moonstruck


Other supplies: Z270 White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon, Z1283 Autumn Craft Buttons, Z1215 Autumn Brads


Tools: Z578 corner rounder, Z1297 edge distresser, Z1294 sanding kit, Z1208 soft set eyelet tool

Save BIG for 8 days!!

Close To My Heart and I appreciate YOU!  We want to show how much by bringing you SUPER deals online for 8 days only!  From August 4 at 11 am (EST) through August 11 (while supplies last) select My Stickease® assortments will be on sale for only $2, My Reflections® Level 1 kits for only $4, and My Reflections® Level 2 paper packets for only $6! Some of my very favorite are on the list:  Moon Doggie, Magic Moments, and even Vintage Travel!!

These prices are only available when you shop through my website:  http://scrapstudio.myctmh.com/ .  The deals are amazing! Check out the products on sale here!  Items can also be combined with regular priced items and count toward your discounted or FREE stamp of the month through online orders!  What a DEAL!!

Here is the breakdown:

• My Stickease for $2 each
• My Reflections Level 1 Kits for $4 each
• My Reflections Level 2 Kits for $6 each

Note that these items are not available through Gathering, Individual, or EZ Invite® orders during the campaign. These items will also be unavailable for sale online beginning August 2, at 12:01 am until August 4  in order to prepare for the sale.