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!





Cloud Nine and my new look!

How do you like the new color scheme? It's a different look for me but I thought I'd give it a try!

Well, now that I am on a laptop I can post the Cloud Nine National Papercrafting Month video. This kit would provide a great jumpstart in making cards for telling those we love and appreciate how much they mean to us so if you would like to order it just let me know or order it online on my shopping website!



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2014 ... A Year of Thanksgiving

Happy New Year! Some of you know that I've been out of touch due to my dad's emergency bypass surgery. What it's made me think more and more is that I really need to be quicker in telling those around me of how much I appreciate them, the urgency of the things that matter now, because we don't know what tomorrow may bring. I am ever thankful for the assurance of eternal life in Christ but each day on earth is a special gift. I procrastinate in telling & showing others appreciation so I hope to better my thanksgiving this year.  My creative side enjoys making cards to give - I truly dislike giving premade cards! So this month's "Cloud Nine" kit comes at just the right time. Let's be thankful for those around us more than ever and tell them so, today! See my "online shop" for details. I'm using an iPad and cannot figure how to add the video! :-)

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Freebies and more...

And who can't use a freebie or two?  This is a free printable of Christmas Tags:

 



Aren't they cute Just click on the image and you will go to my shopping website where the tag link is listed under the "Rediscover Joy" heading.  If you have trouble, just send me an email and I can send it directly to you as well.  You can print them directly to your printer, cut them out and use as they are or layer with extra cardstock for a "craftier" look.  Me being me I'd even add a touch of glitter, too! 

The second freebie is .... Free SHIPPING ....!!  Please note that your order must be placed directly through me, not online, to qualify for this, ok?

Also, don't forget that you can add your name to the December Mystery Hostess by placing an order with me or online.

Please let me know how I can help you with your shopping questions, too! It is my pleasure to discuss "crafting" so call me!

Talk to you soon,

News before Thanksgiving

If for no other reason please let me say I am thankful for the pleasure of knowing you and pray your Thanksgiving celebration be filled with joy and peace.

 

There are 2 surprises at the end of this post, so I hope you will read on, ok?  I'll try to recap briefly some of the great specials that are going on...

 

 

The special Stamp of the Month for November, "Illuminate," is truly a beautiful stamp set with the different lamps and sayings, allowing for a lot of creative uses of the images and the wonderful sentiments. Don’t miss it as once this month is over it will not be offered!  It is available with a qualifying $50 purchase for just $5 (full retail price is $17.95).  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also don’t miss the special Holiday Gift Guide products and that you can get one free selected item with every $100 qualifying purchase. Here is one of my favorites—the “Hip Pics Album”

 

 

For just $12.95 you have a kraft covered album that holds 16 4x4 pictures and it includes an exclusive stamp set that can be used with the matching die cuts (included) .  This kit is a while supplies last—the album alone will be available in the upcoming Spring Summer 2014 Idea Book. You can reuse the stamp set and the extra die cuts in another album, such a great gift and deal! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking of gifts, I hope you have noticed that we are offering a few new "DIY Craft Kits" for the crafters on your list. Let me showcase the "Base and Bling" wearable art that we have.  Yes, we have fabric that matches our papers, plus more bling (metal and more) to decorate with! Here's the YouTube link to a less than 2 minute video showing you more about this product line. 

 

The second image is of our necklace kit - I've made it and it's fun, easy and fast to make and looks very nice! The other items we have are of décor items, one of which comes as a kit - the Designed Décor Frame Kit.  It might just be the right gift for that special someone!

 

    That was pretty quick, right? Now for the surprises ....

 

• Surprise #1—Add your order to the November EZ Invite order on my website and for every $25  you order you will have your name input for a chance to be the mystery hostess of the month!  Go to the front page of my shopping website, scroll to the bottom right hand area, and click to join the November  Mystery Hostess Orders gathering. If you would rather let me place your order, just email me your product list and I will get you entered myself. The minimum winning amount will be a $10 gift certificate for any product in the catalog but it may be more depending on the total orders placed!

 

• Surprise #2—I have a PDF file of the special Holidays Card Workshop Guide for your use where you can recreate these two cards! It is designed specifically for use with some of the products currently in the Holiday Gift Guide, such as the Sparkle and Shine paper kit.  However, the card ideas and cutting guides can be used with any paper you have. It is an example of the way Close To My Heart prepares our Workshops on the Go, with cutting Guides and step-by-step instructions to create beautiful projects. Please contact me so I can email it to you and you can start using it!

 

 If  you have any questions about it or any part of this email, I hope you will give me a call or send me an email. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

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