HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I have to apologize for not being a good blogger.  Last year was another busy year with the wedding of our 3rd child, Kristen. She and her now husband, David, planned a wonderful Hallo wedding on Oct 29th. It was a lot of fun and totally unique just like them!

I'm starting the NewYear with a renewed passion for stamping/scrapping.  I hadn't been posting my classes because a lot of my cards were CASED... meaning NOT my originals.  Someone had told me that it's fine to repost others artwork as long as you give them credit... so with that in mind....

I have lifted this post from another SoCal CTMH consultant.  We have some retiring items and she has item numbers WITH pictures for you to see what will no longer be available starting February 1st when our new catalog is live.  We once again have some GREAT stamps, papers and accessories that I can't wait for you to see.  Email me if you would like a free catalog!

If you click on the green writing, it will take you to Lucy's blog.

I'll be posting artwork SOON.  My next class is Saturday, January 21st!

It's That Time of Year!

Yup ... it's that time of year again!  Close to My Heart's newest, fantastic Idea Book will be going live on February 1, 2012!

And you know what that means:  products that you have come to love and cherish are ... going ... away.  Certain papers, stamp sets and embellishments will no longer be available after February 1 to make room for ALL of the new AMAZING products!!

I have made a list of ALL the products that are going bye-bye for you.  I will separate them out by papers, stamp sets, and embellishments/tools.

PAPERS

Dreamin' Level 2 Paper Packet - Z7142B  - $9.95

Dreamin' My Stickease Assortment - Z7142 C - $4.95

Dreamin' Workshop on the Go - G1027 - $29.95

Mischief Level 2 Paper Packet - X7144B - $9.95

Mischief Complements Rub-Ons - Z7144C - $4.95

Mischief Workshop on the Go - G1029 - $29.95

Believe Level 2 Paper Packet - X7145B - $9.95

Believe My Stickease Assortment - Z7145C - $4.95

Believe Workshop on the Go - G1030 - $29.95

Wonderland Level 2 Paper Packet - X7146B - $9.95

Wonderland My Stickease Assortment - X7146C - $4.95

Wonderland Workshop on the Go - G1031 - $29.95

Sophia Level 2 Paper Packet - X7131B - $12.95 

Sophia My Stickease Assortment - X7131C - $4.95

Mayberry Level 2 Paper Packet - X7136B - $12.95

Mayberry My Stickease Assortment - X7136C - $4.95

Lucky Level 2 Paper Packet - X7137B - $12.95

Lucky My Stickease Assortment - X7137C - $4.95

Fanfare Level 2 Paper Packet - X7138B - $12.95

Fanfare My Stickease Assortment - X7138C - $4.95

EMBELLISHMENTS/ACCESSORIES

Cranberry Grosgrain - Z1103 - $4.95

Cocoa Grosgrain - Z1100 - $6.95

Colonial White Grosgrain - Z1102 - $6.95

White Daisy Grosgrain - Z270 - $6.95

Wings Level 2 Ribbon - Z1398 - $4.95

Embroidery Floss (Red & Pink) - Z1092 - $3.25

Embroidery Floss (Green) - Z1094 - $3.25

Embroidery Floss (Blue & Purple) - Z1093 - $3.25

Waxy Flax (Cranberry) - Z1086 - $3.95

Waxy Flax (Sorbet) - Z1249 - $3.95

Waxy Flax (Juniper) - Z1248 - $3.95

Waxy Flax (Crystal Blue) - Z1247 - $3.95

Colonial White Brads - Z1274 - $3.95

Pewter Brads - Z1146 - $3.95

Mini Medley Accents (Antiqued Copper) - Z1275 - $4.95

Mini Medley Accents (Colonial White) - Z1276 - $4.95

Foundry Bookplates - Z1147 - $3.50

SoftSet Eyelets (Black & White Daisy) - Z1228 - $3.95

SoftSet Eyelets (Chocolate & Colonial White) - Z1229 - $3.95

Midnight Felt Shapes - Z1462 - $5.95

Harvest Charms - Z1633 - $4.95

Holiday Pockets - Z1486 - $4.95

Top Coats Icing Overlays - Z1468 - $4.95

Lucky Level 2 Assortment - Z1356 - $4.95

Lucky Level 2 Journaling - Z1356 - $3.95

Bliss Level 2 Assortment - Z1355 - $5.95

Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment - Z1386 - $4.95

Fanfare Level 2 Assortment - Z1400 - $4.95

Just Blooms Spring Blossom Paper Flowers - Z1266 - $7.95

Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack - Z1300 - $5.95

Cardstock (Black - 8 1/2 x 11) - X1412 - $5.50

Cardstock (Colonial White - 8 1/2 x 11) - X1411 - $6.75

Cardstock (White Daisy) - 1320 - $6.75

Oxford Color Ready Alphabet - X5749 - $3.95

Hodge Podge Color Ready Alphabet - X1406 - $3.95

Flurry Dimensional Elements - Z1225 - $4.95

Hearts Dimensional Elements - Z1278 - $3.25

On Target Dimensional Elements - Z1226 - $5.95

Ornaments Dimensional Elements - Z1337 - $4.95

My Creations Board Book - Z1310 - $6.95

My Creations Journal - Z1268 - $7.95

My Creations Memory Showcase (9x9) - Z1198 - $5.95

Rubber Brayer - Z616 - $12.95

SoftSet Eyelet Tool - Z1208 - $14.95

Softset Eyelet Tool Replacement Punches - Z1245 - $2.95

NOTE:  The retiring Stamp Sets will be listed in another post because of the length of this one!

CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

I read a great post on our CTMH bulletin board.  It was a helpful hint from Carol Horton.  When I first used my Cricut CTMH cartridge...I was flipping through the pages looking for the correct cut for the stamps sets that are included.  Here is a GREAT solution...Thanks Carol!

Picture your keyboard overlay in a grid pattern.
White Keys are numbered from 1-10 across.
Rows are lettered A-E.
Where the number and row intersect you have one letter and number.

CTMH Are Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

Stamps sets included in bundle

D1496 Tags and Phrases
Postage Ticket E4
Thank you Ticket A5
Wonderful B6
Special D3
Congratulations D3
You're Invited A6
Scalloped Circle Congratulations D3
Scalloped Circle Thanks B1
Remember When Tag A6

D1497 Cupcakes and Phrases
Cupcake E10 shift
Gift D10 shift
Arrow E4 shift
Banner C9
Heart E9 shift
Pennant E8

D1498 Shapes
Bookplate A6
Flower B9 shift
Maple leaf B4 shift
Wonky Star C5 shift
Heart A6 shift 

With a fine tip Sharpie, I wrote the code directly onto the stamp overlay...no more searching through my book for me!

Stamps that coordinate with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge

I have had a couple people ask for a list of stamp sets that coordinate with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.  And through a joint effort of some CTMH consultants, we compiled a list.

Here are the ones that are marked in the Idea Book (does not include 3 received in the Cricut Bundle

C1464-Blue Ribbon - p. 17
D1481-Vintage Type - p. 18
D1482-Love - p. 29
B1391-Zoology - p. 30
C1463-Harvest Happiness - p. 35
C1465-Unscripted - p. 36
C1467-Sweet Moments - p. 41
B1392-Key Moments - p. 42
D1490-Backdrop-Charmed - p. 47
C1462-All Hallows Eve - p. 48
D1494-Christmas Cheer - p. 53
B1390-Countdown - p. 54
D1480-Snowflakes - p. 59
B1381 Holiday Cheer - p. 76
A1115-A Holiday - p. 76
D1493-Fill in the Blank - Holiday - p. 79
D1491-Hooray Bouquet - p. 86
C1469-December 25th - p. 102

SOTM's that coordinate:
S1109 Limited Edition-Sep SOM - p. 140
S1111 Cherish the Day-Nov SOM - p.142
S1112 Mad About You-Dec SOM - p. 143
S1201 Little Reminder-Jan SOM - p.144

Workshops on the Go:
Typeset - p. 19
Elemental- p. 31

And there are so many sentiments and images that can be stamped onto another shape...this is truly a versatile cartridge.

Order yours today here

WOOHOO!
I have been loving my new CTMH cricut cartridge. I have some  pictures of the images on the Art Philosophy cartridge from CTMH corporate to share. I thought you  might want to see all that this cartridge has to offer!

I also want to let you about the special we have from Aug 1st thru the 30th. Order $50 or more you get the Stamp of the month for $5 AND a free alphabet stamp set. Which means that if you order the cartridge bundle you will get 5 stamp sets! What a great deal if you are a stamper!

Click here to buy the ART PHILOSOPHY cartridge ==> ART PHILOSOPHY

Has it really been THREE months?

 

WOW!  Check this out!  Such a great concept!

My Acrylix® On This Day Inspiration & Tutorial

CTMH Inspiration for January

January is full of Inspiration!!!

From January 1st – January 31st, when you purchase a new Close To My Heart 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 (WOTG) 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     Discount Price    Full Retail 
• A Game (A1113)                               $5.00           $7.95  
• Rosy Regards (B1369)                  $10.00          $13.95
• Take a Picture (C1440)                 $15.00          $18.95 
• Dreams Come True (D1470)     $18.00          $22.95
• Bohemian Alphabet (E1019)      $25.00          $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 = SOTM at 25% off 
• 2 different items from the Inspiration brochure = SOTM at 50% off 
• 3 different items from the Inspiration brochure = SOTM at 75% off 
• 4+ different items from the Inspiration brochure = SOTM for 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. Celebrate National Papercrafting Month in January with a My Creations® banner project. Simply purchase a My Creations® Banner (Z1378) and you will be able to make the project with the remaining supplies from the Wings Workshops on the Go™ kit and the E-size Bohemian Alphabet stamp set. The how-to instructions are included with the Wings Workshop kit exclusively through the month of January.

You can view the Inspirations Brochure to see all the wonderful items you can get at a discount with purchase of the Wings WOTG kit.

 

Contact me or your Close To My Heart Consultant to order today!

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Find Your Style January Stamp of the Month 

 

Wings Layout from Workshop On the Go kit