Spring is here ... help with organization ...

... and who can't use some help in organization? First off, due to my lack of posting I have not made you aware enough of the great offer to help you move those digital prints off of your computer and into an album - Studio J $5 double layouts! This offer is only good until Monday, March 31st.  You can literally make a layout, using the brand new Express Collections, in less than 30 minutes! I made four (without journaling) in an hour with one collection - fast, easy and so simple!  I hope you can take advantage of this great special! Email me with any questions but it is FREE to try - no cost until you decide to purchase so get a few pictures selected and see what you can make with this easy tool!

  



As a special gift in March,  CTMH has some pretty circle tags that follow the chalkboard-trend to help decorate some of our jars in the kitchen - just the right pick-me-up ideas to motivate our spring cleaning! Click here to find the links for the download on my shopping website - hurry because the files will be available only through end of this month!

 

 

For my Cricut-happy friends here is a very useful link - all the digital handbooks of the Cricut cartridges!  I love the digital handbooks because then I can print out those pages in bigger print!

 

Then here is a link to the Close To My Heart Youtube channel.  They have videos that show you really quick how to add some new looks to you projects plus great how-to ideas for the newest Cricut cartridge, Artbooking.

Here's a couple just to get you going:

 

 

 

I hope one of these will be helpful to you and at the very least inspiring! Have a crafty day and enjoy the season!





Can I make it up to you?

Is it possible you will forgive the fact that I've left you bereft of my posts for almost two months?  How about if I post a couple of great videos to make up for my absence?  Well, since I will be celebrating my 2nd daughter's graduation from college this weekend I cannot post much but let me leave you with a couple of great YouTube videos from CTMH's channel.  To all the moms out there - you make the world go round so give your kids and grandkids a good push in the right direction! Happy Mother's Day!

Start the year with beautiful "Style" and "Inspirations"

Did you know that January is considered to be “National Papercrafting Month”? Those of us who love paper crafts are going to really love the new kit and stamps that Close To My Heart has unveiled to celebrate!

A complete brochure called Inspirations has been created with loads of beautiful artwork showcasing the new “Wings” papers and coordinating products. Click here to see it in my website. The beauty of Close To My Heart is that we are dedicated to not just showing beautiful papers and more, but showing you how to create beautiful things with them. The Workshop on the Go (WOTG) kits include complete instructions on using your papers and the basic products you’ll need to complete them! The “Wings” WOTG is no exception and it is an especially creative one. Here’s what you can make:

And, here’s a picture of all that’s included in the WOTG:  how-to workshop guide, complete Wings paper packet, special stamp set, new Spray mist pen and embellishments.

In addition, an absolutely beautiful Stamp of the Month is being offered at an extra special incentive price. Here is a copy of it (remember that the carrier sheet it comes on is about 6x6 to give you an idea of the size of these stamps) and cards made with it:

Normally you need to spend $100 to receive the Stamp of the Month for free but this January it can be yours free for as little as $50 (before s/h/tax) in purchases from items in the Inspirations brochure.  That's right - only $50 and you can receive the SOTM for FREE!

Here’s how I got that math figured out and all the products you would receive:

Wings Workshop on the Go Kit (G1016) - $29.95 (includes a complete Level 2 ”Wings” paper packet, the special “Wings” B-sized stamp set, the new Spray mist Pen, black embellishments and the How-To guide brochure for making 2 layouts and 6 cards!)

Wings Level 2 My Stickease (X7135C) - $4.95 (2 sheets)

Black Mini-Medley Collection (Z1393) - $4.95 (brads, buttons, ribbon, etc.)

Wings Level 2 Pleated Ribbon Assortment (Z1398) - $4.95 (3 colors pleated style!)

A Game stamp set (A1113) - $5.00 (cute Tic-Tac-Toe game pieces and board!)

              Subtotal: $49.80 WOW!!!

Then the Stamp of the Month, “Find Your Style” (a D-sized set), is yours FREE and that’s a deal!!

This is just my suggestion for how to receive the SOTM for free at the lowest price with the Inspirations promotion. However, there are other extra special prices on absolutely gorgeous new stamp sets that can also be purchased at a discount throughout the brochure. The Workshop How-To also includes a bonus project: the directions for decorating the new “My Creations Banner” – a set of 8 chipboard pennant pieces.

I hope you'll be inspired to create with beauty and style at great prices, and let me show you how with Close To My Heart’s wonderful products!