Free Studio J Layout!

Get a free Studio J^® layout in October! During this special promotion, you will receive a free custom-printed layout when you buy 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts. To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. Up to 4 free layouts! If you haven’t tried Studio J yet, now is the time to start! 

Get all of your photos off your camera and computer and into beautiful layouts that you and your family will enjoy.  Play with Studio for free and if you like your layouts take advantage of this October special promotion.  

Start creating with Studio J now!

Rock the Block!!

Close To My Heart has a great promotion starting today!  When you place a minimum order of $25  in products from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you can get two new items for just $15: the brand new My Creations^® Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product!) and the new My Acrylix^® Rock the Block E-size stamp set.


The collage cubes is a set of nine sturdy white chipboard blocks (2" × 2" each) that snuggle together in an open display tray. You can decorate all six sides of each block plus the tray for all-out enjoyment.  You can choose to have nine separate block images showing in your display tray, or you can use one large image you cut apart and adhere to the nine blocks, puzzle-like.  Mix photos with stamped images and paper craft accents.  The Rock the Block E-size stamp set includes versatile shapes and sentiments that will help you fill your collage blocks with fun images and sayings. 

$25 minimum order + $15 Rock the Block = Lots of Creating FUN! (And a $30 savings!)

I can't wait to create my collage cubes!  Let me know when you are ready to order yours!  Happy Creating!

Janice

November Campaigns!

November at Close To My Heart means a great campaign!  There are two unique stamps sets available only in November!  Here is a closer look at them and the details on how you can get these exclusive sets:

1.  November Stamp of the Month- Cherish the Day (S111).  This stamp set is a great addition to your collection-  excellent for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, family gatherings and events, etc.... It can easily be added to any card or layout to remember the special day.  There are two ways to get your November Stamp of the Month:

• Get it for $5 with a $50 product purchase, or
• Buy it at full retail value of $17.95.

2.   Holiday Wishes Campaign-  This exclusive stamp set is available during the month of November for only $5 with a $25 stamp purchase! It is a great set to make Christmas cards and layouts and the shapes coordinate with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge!!  Gotta love it!!  This set is not in the Idea Book so be sure to get yours this month!

This means that you can get two AWESOME stamp sets this month for only $5 each!  Woohoo!  

Happy Creating!

Janice

  

October New Consultant Special!

 

Check out this great campaign-  become a consultant between October 1st and 31st and get a free add-on collection!  The New Fall/Winter Consultant kit is only $99!  The kit features over $280 in Close To My Heart products.  Each of the three add-on collections are priced at $40 each and retail between $80 and $130.  That is a great deal- only $99 for all of the business and creative essentials needed to get your business up and going!

 Click here to see the add-on collections.

Click here to see the new Consultant Kit.

There is a place for everyone in Close To My Heart- whether you choose to be a business builder, earn a little extra cash, or just get a discount on your scrapbooking and stamping supplies!  Contact me to find out more about this great opportunity with Close To My Heart!

Happy Creating!

Janice

Only 10 days left!

Don't forget that the Double Stamp Set- Pair-A-Phrase is available through the end of September!  You can get it FREE with your $75 product order.  This is an exclusive stamp set that is available during National Stamping Month!  There is an image and coordinating phrase perfect for every occasion!  I created this card using basic cardstock, watercolor pencils, and a blending pen to blend the coloring on the bicycle and basket.  And of course my Cricut did all of the cutting for me with the new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge- such a fun card shape!  Here are the images from the Pair-A-Phrase stamp set...

 

   

Be sure to get your set while they are still available this month!!  Contact me to get yours today.  Happy Creating!

Janice

Close To My Heart Products used:  Pair-A-Phrase stamp set, Designer Ribbon Colonial White Collectio (Z1126), Kraft Cardstock (Z1375), Colonial White Cardstock (1388), Smoothie Cardstock (X5763), Art Phylosophy Cricut Collection (Z1686), Watercolor Pencils (3505), Blending Pen (3174), Sanding Kit (Z1294).

September is National Stamping Month!

At Close To My Heart we celebrate September as National Stamping Month!  We are gearing up for the celebration starting August 15th!  Join the celebration with this adorable stamp set;  Pair-a-Phrase!  This exclusive set is the first ever double stamp set- two D-sized stamp sets in one envelope!  It features clever phrases and coordinating images that will have you creating cards and layouts for any occasion!

Get your Pair-a-Phrase stamp set FREE with your $75 purchase from August 15th to September 30th! The stamp sets have a retail price of $35.90- It's a  great value!

Here is a close up of the sets...

Be sure to get your free Pair-A-Phrase with your $75 product purchase! You can shop online or call me to place your order. Love freebies- Gotta love this great offer!

Happy Creating!
Janice

More Bang for Your Buck in July!

I'm back!  It has been a while since I blogged- wow, time flies!  I have had a busy Summer but have found some time to create so I have lots of sharing to do!  I have also updated a few of the pages on my blog- be sure to check out the new Consultant Kit in the Join My Team and a sneak peek at the new Cricut Cartridge that will soon be available from Close To My Heart!!  This is my favorite new product that I will be writing more about soon!  Both blog pages can be viewed by following the link at the top of my blog.

Today, I thought I would share the great special that is available during July, Bang for Your Buck and a great Christmas gift idea (yes, Christmas....) that you can create with this month's promotion!

Bang for Your Buck!

Spend $50, get a favorite paper product for only $1!!  Choose from these favorites:

• Creative Basics, Mistletoe Collection (retail $8.95)
• Creative Basics, Animal Cookies Collection (retail $8.95)
• My Originals Bits & Pieces Card Kit (retails $12.95)
• My Originals It's Your Day Card Kit (retails $12.95)
• My Orginals Around the Holidays Card Kit (retails $14.95)

Here is a great Christmas Card Tin that I decorated using one of the cards from the Around the Holidays Card Kit, inside there are four cards. I used foam squares, sparkles and liquid glass to add a little bling! These make great inexpensive holiday gifts for family members, friends, coworkers, and/or teachers!

Happy Creating!

Janice

National Scrapbooking Month- You and Me Promo and Half Price Consultant Kit!

It's National Scrapbooking Month and that means a great new kit named You and Me and two (yes, TWO) great promotions from Close To My Heart!!  Here are the details...

Promo 1:  You & Me Scrapbooking Kit

This beautiful kit is exclusively available during the month of May as a celebration of National Scrapbooking Month.  You will have all of the materials you need to create two fully-embellished two page layouts with new cardstock weight B&T papers, You & Me stamp set, accessories, and instruction guide.  You can get the kit in one of three ways:

• Buy the kit for $34.95
• Purchase $50 in CTMH products, and get it for only $15.00!
• Become a consultant this month, and get it for FREE!

You & Me Scrapbooking Kit Includes:
1 – My Acrylix® You & Me Stamp Set (D-size)
1 – 12" × 12" Colonial White Cardstock
6 – 12" × 12" B&T Duos® Papers (New! Cardstock-weight)
1 – 6" × 9" You & Me Irresistibles™ Chipboard Die-Cut Sheet
1 Yard – Chocolate Stripe Ribbon
1 Package – Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems
1 – Instruction Guide
Featured Colors: Chocolate, Crème Brulee, Olive, Smoothie

Promo 2:  50% OFF New Consultant Kit!

Become a consultant in May and pay less than $65 for the New Consultant Kit!  That is over $300 in Close To My Heart products plus the exclusive You & Me kit!  Your consultant kit includes all of the business essentials you need and your choice of 3 "choose me" kits!  You decide what products best fit your style from 5 "choose me" kits.   See the consultant kit flyer here.  

Whether you want a discount on your scrapbooking and stamping supplies, or want to share these great products with a few friends so that you can extra a little extra income or want to create a successful business- there is a place for YOU within Close To My Heart.  I became a consultant over 4 years ago- just for a discount!  I quickly found that I wanted much more from this business!  I now hold regular clubs and workshops which helps to provide for all of my personal scrapbooking supplies and a helps me pay a few bills too!  Ask me how you can join my team and make this a business that works for your needs!  

If you are ready to sign up now, 

visit my website at this link- Your Opportunity!

I would love to have you join my Inspired Artists team!!  Welcome to the team!

Happy Scrapping and Creating in May!

Janice

Double the Fun with March Campaigns!

This month there are two awesome campaigns from Close To My Heart!!  Here is the scoop...

1.  Loving Level 1:
During the month of April, order $100 from my website, scrapstudio.myctmh.com, and get a FREE Level 1 kit!  You will get to select from a variety of available kits.  And don't forget that you will also get the Stamp of the Month, Blessed, for FREE with your $100 order!

2.  Sparkle with Studio J:
Close To My Heart also has a great offer for online scrapbookers this month!  By ordering 10 Studio J layouts, you will have extra "bling" for your layouts with FREE Sparkles and Opaque Pearls (you get one of each)!  This is a great time to order the layouts that you have been creating with Studio J!





What a great month!  Don't forget to also order your Hope for Japan stamp set for only $5- it's only available this month and will help the victims of Japan!

Happy Creating!

Janice

Hope for Japan

The last few days have been filled with sad images of the devastation in Japan.  Most of us have felt a need to help and reach out to those in need but have not had a means to do so.  Starting today, Close To My Heart is making the exclusive A-sized stamp set, Hope for Japan (see images below), available for only $5 and 100% of the profits going to the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan!  The stamp set features beautiful hearts, wings, and butterflies that express our love and hope for the people of Japan.  The stamp set will be available from March 24th to April 30th- thank you for helping to provide Hope to Japan!!

Get FREE Blocks in March!!

During March when you purchase your facorite CTMH stamps sets, get FREE Blocks!  It is easy! 
Here's how you can take advantage of this great offer:

1.  Purchase $25 in CTMH My Acrylix Stamp Sets* (before s/h and tax) during the March.
2.  Choose a size for your FREE Block:  3" x 3"  (Y1006) or 2" x 6 1/2" (Y1010).

You can combine this special with your playgroup order, individual orders, gathering orders, and online orders as well! Take a look at your catalog and get your favorite stamp sets this month!

Happy Creating!!

Janice
* Personalized stamps(K sized) and Stamp of the Month sets are be included in the promotion.

A Perfect 10 for Studio J!!

February is free layout month for Studio J® online scrapbooking members- what a deal! For every 9 custom-printed Studio J layouts you buy, you’ll receive the 10th layout free! To receive the discount, just add 10 or more layouts to your cart. You’ll see a discount reflected in your order total. And you can totally take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10. Buy 9, get 1 free. Buy 18, get 2 free. Buy 27, get 3 free. And so on! If you’re not a member yet, now’s a great time to join! 


Click here to learn more about Studio J memberships or
Click here to start creating layouts in Studio J now!!

Happy Creating!

Janice

Happy New Year!

I have been gone a while from blogging- taking time to refresh and renew!  It has been a wonderful holiday season taking the time to relax and get ready for everything that 2011 has in store for us!  I have also had the opportunity to create using some of the NEW products from the Inspirations brochure!  Check out the Wings Level 2 Paper Pack that we will be creating with in February!  The items in the brochure are available for purchase this month at a great discount- so check it out!

When you purchase a new Wings Workshops on the Go kit for $29.95, it opens the door for you to participate in three exciting promotions. With the purchase of the Wings Workshops on the Go kit you can choose any or all of the following:

1.  Purchase new Spring/Summer Idea Book My Acrylix® stamp sets at a super discount:

 My Acrylix® Stamp Set  and Discount Prices

• A Game (A1113) $5  (reg. price $7.95)
• Rosy Regards (B1369) $10.00  (reg. price $13.95)
• Take a Picture (C1440) $15.00 (reg. price $18.95)
• Dreams Come True (D1470) $18.00 (reg. price $22.95)
• Bohemian Alphabet (E1019) $25.00 (reg. price $34.95)

2.  Get the January Stamp of the Month set, Find Your Style, at a discount or free by purchasing new Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book products as follows:

Purchase a Wings Workshops on the Go™ kit and... Get the Stamp of the Month for

• 1 item from the Inspiration brochure 25% off
• 2 different items from the Inspiration brochure 50% off
• 3 different items from the Inspiration brochure 75% off
• 4+ different items from the Inspiration brochure FREE!

You can also earn the January Stamp of the Month with your purchases from the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book following the standard Stamp of the Month program based on dollar totals rather than item totals. Mix and match new products from the Inspirations brochure and products from the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book, and we will automatically calculate the greatest savings between the standard program and this promotion for you to get the best deal possible!

3.  Come out for a ladies night out and create the Wings WOTG cards and/or layouts during one of my monthly playgroups in February! No cooking or cleaning for you- just time to create and relax! 

• Sunday, February 13th at 2 pm
• Friday, February 25th at 7 pm

4.  Add a new Banner for $5.95- the directions and color photographs to create this beautiful banner are included with the Wings Workshop on the Go Kit! 

Check out the Inspirations Brochure now!

Wishing you a very "Inspired" and Creative 2011!!

Janice

Plenty for Twenty in December!

During the month of December, place a minimum $20 online order (before shipping and handling) and Close To My Heart will send you a popular D-sized stamp set, FREE!  Be sure to get your free stamp set now- visit my website at scrapstudio.myctmh.com to place your qualifying order today to take advantage of this offer! 

And don't forget to check out the retiring product list above-these products are available while supplies last!! 

Happy Creating!

A Little MORE Thanks!

Can you believe it is already November?  It seems that 2010 is flying by!  Just is time for Thanksgiving is the Close To My Heart A Little More Thanks" campaign! 

How would you like to get $45.90 in FREE stamps this month? 

Here is how it works...  During November, you can get an additional $45.90 in FREE stamp sets with your $100 CTMH product purchase.  You will receive...

1.  The stamp of the month, A Little Thanks, FREE!  This stamp set is available only this month. 

2.  A FREE My Acrylix stamp set of your choice (A, B, C, or D size ) from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book!*

This is a great campaign that allows you the flexibility to decide what you want to order!  So if you are a stamper, scrapbooker, cardmaker, or papercrafter- you determine what products you need to create your artwork and still take advantage of getting the two stamp sets- FREE! 

Here is a close up of the Stamp of the month, A Little Thanks, so you can see all of the images.  Remember that the images come on a 6 x 6 carrier sheet. 

* Free stamp sets include set sizes A, B, C and D. Stamp sets that are not available as the free set include Workshops on the Go stamp sets, E-size stamp sets, and customizable K stamps. Tax and shipping apply on all FREE products.


Just a way to say THANK YOU for your business!!  Contact me to take advantage of this great offer- available through the end of November!

Happy Creating!

Triple Play- Only 15 more days!

Celebrate your love of stamping with the National Stamping Month campaign- Triple Play!  The Triple Play kit includes a stamp set, three mini albums to create, inks, and precut accents ready for stamping.  Makes the perfect gift or a brag book to keep handy to share your latest adventure!  Make one for yourself and two for gifts!  Get the details on how to get yours discounted or free- click here! 

Don't delay- there are limited quantities so contact me to get your kit today! 

Happy Creating!

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.

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.