This really has to be one of my favorite specials that we've ever had!  I just LOVE this frame!  And, what I love even more is that it's really easy to assemble.  The flowers and leaves are come on a punch-out sheet, so you just punch them out and glue them together and you have these stunning 3-D flowers (I highly recommend Liquid Glass for putting the flowers together and attaching to the frame).  The frame is gray wood grain on one side and brown on the other--you pick.  And, of course, being the Fixer Upper fan that I am, who doesn't love the shiplap background??

I'm offering this class as a workshop on February 7th, 6 p.m.  If you live in the Springfield, MO, area and want to come, let me know!  If you don't, just know that you can purchase this kit at christina.closetomyheart.com and assemble it on your own.  The kit is only $19.95 if you order three or more (think GREAT GIFT!!), $24.95 if you order two or more or $29.95 for just one.  

The words "love" and "home" come with the kit.  I found "It is Well With My Soul" on Cricut Design Space and purchased the image for 99 cents.  

If you'd like to see MORE ideas with these frames, hop on over to my Facebook page, www.facebook.com/christinactmh and scroll down.  You'll see some done with photos, monograms, etc.

This specials ends January 31st.  Order NOW before they are gone!!

Here's a special that makes my heart happy!!  Close to My Heart has designed a wonderful paper collection called Heart Happy, and you're going to love these fun vibrant colors.  The papers a great for Valentine's projects, but they also have blues and greens and year-round papers included so that you can use this collection for ANY project.  You have lots of purchasing options for the collection. . .you can get the patterned paper pack, the coordinating cardstock, the stamp set, or the stickers.   OR, if you love it all (and who wouldn't??), you can get a full kit with all of these items!  If you'd like to make layouts, cards and tags with this kit, there's a guide you can download from my website.  There's also a separate kit and guide to make an ADORABLE 6 x 8 album.  So many options!!

This special runs through the end of February, but remember, specials do sometimes run out!  If you really want, I'd hop on over to my website and get it ordered before it's gone!  

NEW YEAR, NEW CATALOG, NEW SPECIALS. . .

A New Year always brings new possibilities, and I'm super excited about what we have lined up for our customers in 2019!  I'm celebrating my 22nd anniversary with Close to My Heart this month, and I have to tell you that this company just gets better and better.  If you'd like to join the Close to My Heart family and try something NEW in 2019, visit my website at christina.closetomyheart.com and click on "what we do."  You can sign up online--it just takes a few minutes--and get your business rolling!  I will welcome you to my team and help you get started!  If you have questions about joining CTMH, feel free to contact me!

Okay, let's get this New Year started with. . .a NEW CATALOG!  The Seasonal Expressions catalog is now LIVE.  You can view it page by page on my website (click on Products, then Idea Books) OR, if you live in the Springfield, MO, area,  you can drop by my open house next week and get a FREE catalog for yourself!  My Open House is Thursday, January 10, 5 to 8 p.m., and again on Saturday, January 12, 10 a.m. to noon.  If you place an order on my website, you can also click to receive a free catalog with your order.

And, because it's a NEW month, we also have a NEW Stamp of the Month. . .

If you're a card maker, this one is a MUST HAVE.  I can NEVER get enough sentiments for my cards, and the ones in this set are FANTASTIC.  You can get the Stamp of the Month for only $5 with a $50 purchase. . .but you can only get it in January!

We also have a NEW special to celebrate National Papercrafting Month.  We have an exclusive Magnolia Frame Kit, only available in the month of January.  First of all. . .let me tell you that this frame is SUBSTANTIAL.  It's made of really thick chipboard, and it's about 16" square.  You'll love how sturdy it is.  And, it's SO EASY to put together.  You can choose the grey or brown woodgrain, and the kit comes with "love" or "home" to put in the middle.  But, you could put photos or one of our big chipboard monogram letters, or print your own saying on your Cricut--the possibilities are endless.  You'll have a TON of punch-out, ready-to-assemble paper flowers that you can arrange anyway you like on your frame.  Make sure you grab some Liquid Glass while you're shopping because it's the BEST adhesive for putting the flower together and on the frame.  And, here's the amazing thing about this frame. . .it's really affordable.  If you buy one frame, it is $29.95.  If you buy two, they are $24.95 each, and if you buy three or more, they are only $19.95 each.  WHAT??!!!!  When you see these in real life, you won't believe that deal!  

I'm offering the Magnolia Frame as a Workshop on January 24th.  If you're local and want to come make one, let me know.   Cost is $24 (that's the $19.95 price plus tax/shipping).  You will need to bring Liquid Glass.  

And, last but not least, we have another NEW special running this month.  To celebrate 35 years of creativity, Close to My Heart is offering a 35% discount on all of our alphabet stamp sets!!  If you've had your eye on one of our alphabet sets, THIS is your time to buy!

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!!