Close to My Heart is closing out the year with a week of online specials!  During Boxing Week, December 26-31st, Close to My Heart will be posting new specials each day.  Visit christina.closetomyheart.com to view the deals each day.

   

This is also your last chance to purchase items featured in the Holiday Expressions catalog.  All the stamp sets (except for the alphabet sets) are retiring December 31st, as well as all of the themed paper packs, Workshops Your Way scrapbooking and card kits.  I think some of these items will pop up in the online specials this week, so keep an eye out for them!!

Black Friday deals are up and running on my WEBSITE!  Be sure you check it out. . .you never know what you'll find!  While you're there, be sure to visit the clearance section as well--you may score some great products for some very low prices!  Don't forget that the Holiday catalog is starting to wind down, which means that some of our seasonal products (like Christmas die cuts) may start to run out.  Get them before they are gone!!

Anyone who orders on my website from Black Friday through Cyber Monday will be entered into a drawing for $50 in free products of your choice!  If you order on both days, I'll enter you twice!

Incredible Sign-Up deal in November!

Every now and then, Close to My Heart offers one of those awesome sign-up deals that is just too good to pass up!  THIS IS ONE OF THOSE!!  During the month of November, if you sign up as a Consultant and purchase the $75 starter kit--which contains over $200 worth of creative/business materials--you'll get $75 in CTMH Cash that you can spend on products of your choice from the CTMH catalog.  

I'd love for you to join my team. . .whether you're in my corner of southwest Missouri or across the country!  We have a great team Facebook page where we share ideas and information, and I'm here to help you reach whatever goals you have set for yourself.  To sign up, visit christina.closetomyheart.com.  If you have questions, feel free to contact me.  You can also join in on the Live broadcast from Close to My Heart next week and learn about the perks of signing up this month.  Note that the time listed is Mountain Time, which will be 4:30 Central Time.

November Specials!

It's kind of crazy keeping track of all the wonderful things that Close to My Heart has been offering lately!  One thing I can tell you is that ALL of these specials are AWESOME whether you create the projects shown or design your own projects. To see all of your purchasing options for each special, hop over to my CTMH website and take a look at the home page.  Each of the specials will scroll continuously on the front page.  When you see one that catches your fancy, click on it to see the buying options (and to access the free downloadable project guides that come with many of these specials).

Let me start with a couple of them, and then I will come back and show you some more in a couple of days. . .

STAMP OF THE MONTH

If you're familiar with Close to My Heart, you'll know that we feature an exclusive stamp set each month.  This stamp set is not part of our regular catalog and can only be purchased during its featured month.  You can purchase the stamp set at full retail price ($18.95) or you can get it for only $5 with a $50 purchase.  Keep in mind that OTHER specials (such as the Great Outdoors special below) can count toward that $50 purchase!

Our November Stamp of the Month is the Seasonal Trees stamp set.  Look at these cute trees!  And the creative possibilities are endless with all of the cute images you can add to your trees--so fun!!

The next special I want to tell you about is the "Great Outdoors" special.  My customers are ALWAYS hunting for more masculine images to add to their stamp collection, and these animals fit the bill!  You can purchase the stamp set for $18.95 OR you can get the whole bundle for $25.95.  I would ABSOLUTELY get the bundle because the amount of paper that you get for the extra $7 is wonderful!  Plus, when you purchase the bundle, you can download instructions from my website (christina.closetomyheart.com) for making the layouts and cards shown in the photo below. . .or you can just the stamp set and papers to create anything you like!!

October Stamp of the Month

Check out our beautiful October Stamp of the Month, Thanks & Giving.  You can get this stamp set for only $5 with a $50 purchase this month, or you can purchase it at the regular retail price of $18.95.  But, either way--it's only here for the month of October!

It's October!! Check out our new Holiday Sparkle Shaker Card Kit!

We've moved on to a new month and new specials!  For the month of October, we'll be featuring the Holiday Sparkle Card Kit.  This kit is insanely cute with the fun colors and bright images. . .you're going to LOVE it!  And, it features our new Shaker Card accessories.  Believe me, once you start making these shaker cards, you're going to turn into a shaker card junkie.  We've got these awesome new foam circles and acetate windows that make shaker cards a breeze!  

For this special, you have three purchasing options:

1)  Purchase the whole kit with the stamp set included for $38.95--your best deal.  The stamp set is not required to complete these cards because the sentiments are already printed on the cards. . .but, you can add the sentiments from this stamp set to the inside of the cards OR you could also stamp them inside the shaker windows.  

2)  Purchase the stamp set by itself for $18.95.  This is one of those fantastic stamp sets with images you can use all year long (as well as some just for Christmas). 

3)  Purchase the card kit by itself for $29.95.  Again, the stamp set is not required to make the cards--though you can add it onto the card kit for only $9 more! 

To buy, just visit my website at christina.closetomyheart.com.  Don't forget that you can get my Grateful Card Card Workshop cutting guide for FREE when you make a $25 or more purchase from my website (see previous post. . .make sure you message me that you want the cutting guide).  

One of those "Gotta Have It" Sets!

I'm just loving this September Stamp of the Month.  Not only does it have a great year-round sentiment, one Halloween sentiment and two Christmas sentiments, but it's full of cute little images that you can use on all kinds of projects!  Be sure you snag this one before it's gone!!  You can get the stamp set for only $5 with a $50 purchase. . .and, believe me, when you see what's in the new Holiday Expressions catalog, you'll want everything in it!!  You can also purchase it at regular price, $18.95, with no additional purchase required.   You can shop online at christina.closetomyheart.com or, if you're local, contact me directly.

Take a look at some of the fun cards you can make with this stamp set!

Grateful Heart Card Workshop Now Available!

I do lots of workshops, but I don't often get the chance to sit down and design a full workshop, complete with cutting guides and instructions (and I'm amazed by Consultants who can crank out these workshop guides regularly).  But, when I saw the Grateful Heart paper pack in our new Holiday Expressions catalog, I knew I HAD to create a workshop with this paper!  I love all of the rich colors and patterns in this paper pack, and I love the Grateful Heart Cardmaking stamp set that goes with it.  

X7237B  Grateful Heart Paper Pack

X7237D  Grateful Heart Coordinating Cardstock

Pocket Card Pages from the Grateful Heart Paper Pack--so cute!!!!

C1727 Grateful Heart Cardmaking Stamp Set

Here's a look at each of the cards:

Christina's Grateful Heart 15-Card Workshop

My cutting guide is for 15 cards--one of each--but you can actually make 30 cards from your paper pack. . .just repeat the cutting guide with the second sheet of each paper.  

Here's what you'll need to make create these cards:

X7237B  Grateful Heart Paper Pack

X7237D  Grateful Heart Coordinating CS

White CS—2 sheets (one for the cutting guide and extra for butterflies/leaves)

C1727 Grateful Heart Cardmaking Stamp Set

Memento or Intense Black Stamp Pad

Z1985 Gold Shimmer Trim

Z3312 Gold Glitter Gems

Z4170 New England Ivy Burlap (I only used this on a couple of the cards)

Z1979 Journaling Pen

X254 White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack (you’ll need 15)

ShinHan Markers:  Marigold, Carmine, Sap Green, Marine Blue & Mahogany

Z2854 Pomegranate Stamp Pad (or any red/burgundy)—only used on one card

Z2850 Fern Stamp Pad (you could also use New England Ivy)

Z2060 Thin Foam Tape

Additional word stamps of your choice

Here's how you can get your cutting guide:  make a $25 minimum purchase from me at christina.closetomyheart.com.  Message me at teisenhour@aol.com and let me know you'd like the workshop files.  I will send the files to you right away!  

If you prefer coloring with watercolor pencils or paint, feel free to switch it up.  You could also emboss these gorgeous butterflies with black embossing powder to make them pop even more!!   

Another way to get this workshop guide is to join my team! I share all of my cutting guides and creations with my team members, and I'd love to help you get your business off to a great start.  NOW is a fantastic time to get rolling. . .our brand new catalog is a HIT!   To sign up, just visit my website at christina.closetomyheart.com.  If you have questions about becoming a Consultant, feel free to message me!  

The new Holiday Expressions Catalog is HERE!!!

Our newest tri-annual catalog is now LIVE!  The Holiday Expressions book is full of gorgeous papers for the fall/Christmas season as well as great stuff for the whole year!  We have new accessories, new tools. . .so much to see!  If you live in the Springfield area, feel free to stop by my open house on Thursday, September 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. OR Saturday, September 8th, from 10 a.m. to noon.  You can get your free catalog and see ALL of the new products.  I also have door prizes, sign-up sheets for my upcoming workshops, a Mystery Hostess Prize Drawing, a free make n' take.  You won't want to miss it!  

If you don't live in the local area, you can view the new catalog on my website at christina.closetomyheart.com.   If you place an order on my website, they will include a free catalog with your order if you click on the box.   

A new month also means a new Stamp of the Month, and I would HAVE to rank this one up there in our top ten Stamps of the Month.  It's got such a nice variety of images that you can use for Halloween, Christmas or year round.  And look at all of those cute little images that are in this set!  IT'S A WINNER!  You can get this stamp set for only $5 with any $50 purchase this month.  Stay tuned for some more photos of artwork that I've made with the Stamp of the Month.

Last, but not least:  we have a NEW SPECIAL to celebrate National Stamping Month.  Take a look at the Memories in the Making special.  You have all kinds of buying options with this special. . .just buy the layout kit, get the whole layout/calendar kit, get the calendar stamp sets--so many choices!  Hop on over to my website to order and to see all of your ordering options.  

I am so excited to tell you about a new subscription program from Close To My Heart called Craft With Heart.  In this program, you'll get ready-to-make scrapbook layouts delivered directly to your door! 

Craft with Heart will be available in monthly, 4-month, and 12-month subscription options--you can decide which option works best for you. The monthly and 4-month options are not available until September 1, but the 12-month subscription option is available a month early so you can get started with the program RIGHT NOW!

You'll find the BEST DEAL with the 12-month program. With the 12-month subscription, you will receive all four layout kits in one box three times a year at a 20% discount, plus FREE SHIPPING! AND . . . with the 12-month subscription only, you will also receive a code from Persnickety Prints for 30 FREE 4″ x 6″ PRINTS with each delivery! That’s 90 free 4″ x 6″ prints each year!  So, if you sign up now, you'll soon receive a delivery with EIGHT two-page layouts ready to assemble and add photos AND your coupon for 30 free prints from Persnickety Prints. 

Each kit comes with all of the pieces to make (2) two-page 12″ x 12″ layouts. Kits include: base pages, pre-cut pieces and die-cuts, stickers, photo placeholders, and page protectors—all you need really need to complete these pages is adhesive and a journaling pen!   These are designed for customers who want beautiful pages they can get done in a short amount of time!

Here's a look at the layout kits scheduled for the next few months.  If you select the 12-month subscription, you'll get ALL of these layout kits in your first box.  Then, in January, you'll get another box with four more layout  kits.

SEPTEMBER LAYOUT KIT

OCTOBER LAYOUT KIT

NOVEMBER LAYOUT KIT

DECEMBER LAYOUT KIT

Here's a chart showing the different subscription delivery choices and cost of each: