Friday, July 7, 2017

Retiring Products

It's almost time to ring in the new at Close To My Heart! An all new Annual Inspirations Idea Book coming on August 1st, but that means it's also time to say goodbye to many of my favorite products. Check out all the retiring products at the "Going Soon" tab at wendyh.ctmh.com





Word Puzzle Layout


Isn't this just adorable?! It's just a sample of what can be made using just one Word Puzzle 6" x 6" stamp set. Each set includes unique sentiments and designs for every month of the year! The one used on the page above is the April set with 24 stamps (D1271). 


The entire collection of 12 Monthly Word Puzzles have returned just in time for Stampaganza! Buy 2 get 1 Free!! But only through July 31st.


The 12″ x 12″ Scatter Sunshine page also utilizes the following shapes cuts from Z3167 Cricut® Artistry Collection1/2″, 3/4″, and 1″ Icon-1 <Travel> (p. 30); 1 3/4″ Shape <1> (p. 29).



Check out all the specials available now through July 31st on the "Monthly Specials" tab at wendyh.ctmh.com


Thursday, July 6, 2017

STAMPAGANZA

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This special includes all the stamp sets in our current catalogs (with exception of the Stamps of the Month & Operation Smile set).

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Stamp of the Month - Storybook Alphabet - set of 26

This month's Stamp of the Month - Storybook Alphabet - is featured using the Prickly Pear Paper Packet, Complements, and Sequins with the Sea Glass Cardstock, our Color of the Year (also retiring on July 31st). The alphabet is colored using our ShinHan alcohol markers.  



JACK Workshop Your Way Scrapbooking Kit

Does your family have boys and men who love to camp? Need patterned paper & accessories for masculine cards and layouts? Look no further than Close To My Hearts JACK collection and workshops!


If you love visiting our country's beautiful national parks as much as I am, you'll want to stock up on the JACK collection. Why, you ask? On August 1st, Close To My Heart will be releasing their latest Cricut Collection "You Are Here" and included on this cartridge are dozens of national park emblems to cut and layer!! The JACK paper pack and complements will coordinate perfectly. Here's a sneak peek...



Aren't they just awesome! Here's a peek at some sample images:


And, of course the collection includes as usual 700 images, three 6" x 6" coordinated stamp sets, and 20 sheets of cardstock:


I can't wait to get my hands on this collection! So, whether you're traveling abroad, taking a road trip, or enjoying a relaxing staycation, this Cricut® collection is sure to have everything you need to document your journey. From outdoor escapades and family reunions to spa retreats and holiday outings, you'll find shapes and sentiments for every pit stop along the road of life. Stay tuned for ordering information at wendyh.ctmh.com

Now, everyone, get outdoors and have some summer fun! Wendy

LET STAMPAGANZA 2017 BEGIN!

Buy any two My Acrylix stamp sets at full retail price and get a third stamp set of equal or less value FREE! This special includes all the stamp sets in our current catalogs (with exception of the Stamps of the Month & Operation Smile set). In addition, Close To My Heart is bringing back some favorite retired stamp sets. 


In addition, a full year of monthly stamp sets are returning:

Available separately or together as a bundle (for $143.60). Or how would you like to get the whole set FREE?? Host a party for me that reaches $450 or more and it's yours - a $215.40 value! All the details HERE.


OR sign up as a New Consultant in July and submit $300 in commissionable sales before August 31, 2017 and you’ll earnset of 12 classic D-size stamp sets FREE — that’s a $215.40 value! Click HERE for the details.


All of the special stamps are located at my Close To My Heart shopping page: wendyh.ctmh.com

Hurry, this special is only good until July 31, 2017 (11:59 pm MDT)

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Valentine Card Workshop

New workshop...Valentine Card workshop, only $8.00. Four classes available: Tuesday, Jan. 26th at 1 pm and 7 pm; Thursday, Feb. 4th at 1 pm and 7 pm.
Supplies are limited, cards may vary. Includes the envelope and supplies for decorating both the inside and envelope of each card.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

16-Page Seaside Workshop

After spending some time along the sea in Los Angeles last month, I was inspired to create this workshop for beach & tropical vacation photos. I used the beautiful Close To My Heart (CTMH) Seaside paper collection, one-half pack of Seaside Picture My Life (PML) cards, Boardwalk Washi tape pack, Kraft & Colonial White cardstock, mini staples, and a little Coral Shimmer trim and Black Arrow washi tape.


The PML cards can be used as is in pocket scrapbooking or as accents like I have in this workshop. The cards can be trimmed down like the three fish above and then re-punched with the CTMH corner rounder which matches the radius of our PML cards. The cards can be trimmed with micro-tipped scissors and then raised with 3-D foam tape to give it shape and dimension. The thin blue & green washi on the right and the "That was amazing" tag are from the Boardwalk Washi Tape Pack.


The "Beach Rules" large 4" x 6" card above was trimmed, separated, sponged with Desert Sand ink, then popped with foam tape. Some of the smaller 3" x 4" cards are used as photo mats. The top right corner was turned down and fastened with a mini staple. The small photo "tags" are cut from the "Zip Strip" - a half-inch strip of fun included on each sheet of CTMH patterned paper.


The Black Arrow and Boardwalk washi tape provided the borders on this layout. In addition to the "Let's go to the beach" title, the surfboard was also trimmed from a large card to be used as a journaling block. The banner on the surfboard was also trimmed separately then edged with ink and popped for more interest.


Extra patterned paper can also be cut then corner rounded for added color. The journaling block was trimmed, rounded on only two corners, then matted (to fit on the straight cut block).


I love those tiny staples used on "the perfect day" trimmed title. Seven rows of the Boardwalk washi tape were adhered to on the right page to create the look of patterned paper.


The Coral Shimmer Trim adds some bling to the title.


A 3" x 4" card was trimmed for the title. Also, two 4" x 6" cards (crab & tide pool scene) were trimmed to 3" x 4" accents. The "fence" trim is another "Zip Strip".


The ship, journaling block, and "Today was great" accents are all from trimmed PML cards.

There are a total of 44 photo blocks in this workshop; 33 are 4" x 6" and the rest are 3 1/2" x 5" or smaller. This workshop is priced at $40 and includes everything seen here except for the Desert Sand ink & sponge for edging, mini staples, and corner rounder. If you complete this workshop in my home, either at a scheduled workshop or a crop, this items are available for your use. If you wish to complete at home, you'll need to either purchase or substitute these items. Just click on any linked blue text to open that page in my online store.

Contact me here if you are interested in purchasing this kit or attending a workshop. Seaside paper, Seaside PML, Boardwalk Washi Tape Pack, and Black Arrow Washi Tape are retiring as of August 31, 2015. I currently have limited quantities in stock.



Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Special on New CTMH Organizers


During August, when you place an order for the new Accessory Roll-Up at full retail price, you qualify to receive 2 new Base & Bling style sheets, Affirmations and Lovely Blooms, FREE (a $7.90 value)!



Pictured above, the organizer is being used to store our Base & Bling jewelry pieces. I've already organized my jewelry using the small organizer box with our craft boxes so I have used my roll-up to store my embellishments.



There are 16 pockets with full-length double zippers. It also has a sturdy loop at the top for hanging. When folded, the organizer is the size of a large clutch.



The second organizer is designed to store 25 Shin-Han alcohol markers but will easily hold Copic or Spectrum markers as well.



During August, when you place an order for the new Marker Roll-Up at full retail price, you qualify to receive the new D-size stamp set My Acrylix® Balloon Wishes FREE (a $17.95 value)! The big balloon stamp is perfect for practicing your marker techniques!

The Marker Roll-Up organizer retails for $17.95 and the Accessory Roll-Up for $18.95 at wendyh.ctmh.com


These are a great addition to our exclusive organizing system which is built upon stacking cases, custom foam inserts, shoulder tote, and rolling tote. I have all of these pieces available for viewing in my mini-store at My {Scrappy/Crafty} Home. Contact me here.