Sharing Some Cards from My Recent Card Marathon

I thought I'd share some cards from my recent Card Marathon workshop.  For this class, we make 20 cards in one night--four each of five different designs.  I design the cards and pre-cut the pieces.  Attendees stamp their pieces and assemble.  I try to offer a variety of sentiments so that they can change up their cards to suit their needs.  If you live in the Springfield, MO, area, be sure you come join us the next time I do one of these classes!  

The papers featured on all of these cards are part of our March BOGO special, so it's a great time to stock up on these fun prints!

This card uses the ice cream cone from the Workshops Your Way One Scoop at a Time Cardmaking Kit.  The polka dot paper is from the Something Fierce paper pack.

I think this was the favorite card I offered.  It features the Butterfly Friendship stamp set (and die cuts) and the Feels Like Home paper pack.  What you can't see well in this photo is the Sugarplum Shimmer Brush that I used on the butterflies to give them just a touch of sparkle.  

This is the A Birthday In Watercolor stamp set, and the paper is from the Mix-Ins paper pack.  I used Glacier, Lagoon and Sapphire inks.

This paper from the So Much Happy paper pack just makes me happy!!  I used the Berry Best stamp set and added some Liquid Glass to the strawberries to make them shiny and more dimensional.  NOTE:  Liquid Glass makes red ink turn ORANGE.  Use a more maroon red (like Ruby) and the Liquid Glass will turn it into a more strawberry-like red.  I suggest testing this on scratch paper first. . .let the Liquid Glass dry fully so you'll know what color you'll get.

These cards feature the I Heart Us paper (can't get enough of this rainbow paper) and the words from our Love Blossoms stamp set (only available for a limited time).  I let my gals choose whether they wanted to add the flower, the dog or the cat.  Love these animal sets!!  

Embossed Card Workshop

Here's a card workshop inspired by fellow Consultant Lynn Como.  I love these clean, simple designs featuring our Swiss Dot Embossing Folder and the flowers from the Feels Like Home Watercolor Die-Cuts (Z4257, $5.50).  Note: the Swiss Dot Embossing Folder is now sold out (though I have a few in my inventory that I will offer to workshop attendees first).  It wouldn't surprise me at all if those die-cut watercolor flowers sell out early as well.  If you want them, order them!!  

I'm offering this class on Tuesday, March 26th, 6 p.m., and it is filling up FAST!  Cost is $14 to make 10 cards.  We'll be playing with several coloring techniques--watercolor pencils, watercolor paints and Shin Han markers.  

BOGO Paper Sale in March!

It's rare that we offer such a fantastic paper sale, so hop on this one before it's gone!  During the month of March, Close to My Heart is running a Buy One, Get One Half Off sale on our current themed paper packs and coordinating cardstock packs.  This does NOT include the regular cardstock packs from our big color palette--just the ones that go with our themed paper packs.   I seriously love every single one of these paper packs from our current catalog.  Check them out below. . .and, believe me when I tell you that they're even more gorgeous in real life!  To order, visit christina.closetomyheart.com

10-PAGE HEART HAPPY WORKSHOP NOW AVAILABLE!

I'm running SUPER late getting this workshop done, and we only have a few days left to purchase this fun paper!!!  

This workshop includes FIVE two-page layouts, for a total of ten pages.  They are bright, fun pages that you can use for lots of different things.  I have three ways you can get this layout project:

1)  Come to the workshop at my house on March 11th.  Cost is $32 and the pieces will be pre-cut for you (yes, pre-cut. . .you just assemble).

2) Purchase the supplies from my website, and I will e-mail the guide to you.

3)  If you're at the K.I.S.S. Crop in March, I'm hoping to have several of these kits at the crop with the cutting guides printed out for you.  Cost will be $35 because they will include a full roll of Red Shimmer Trim and a full package of Silver Glitter Gems (you'll have some leftover).

Here's what you'll need to do these layouts:

Heart Happy Paper Packet (CC2193, $10.95)
Heart Happy Coordinating Cardstock (CC2198, $9.95)
Heart Happy Stickers (CC2192 $3.95)
Silver Glitter Gems (Z4191 $5.50)
Red Shimmer Trim (Z1848, $5.50)
4 extra sheets of 12 x 12 white Cardstock

NOTE:  The first five items are included in the Heart Happy Workshop Kit (CC2197, $35.95) as well as some extra cards and envelopes and a couple of extra sheets of white CS.  So, in terms of value, you might as well snag the workshop kit!  You also have the option to add the Heart Happy stamp set for only $5 more!

WORKSPACE WONDER SALE FEBRUARY 22-28th

This week, February 22-28, we have a special on our Workspace Wonder components.  I love these sleek, modular organizers, and I love that they can be put together in different ways so that they suit your space and storage needs.  

To shop the sale, visit christina.closetomyheart.com.  You'll get 35% percent off the different pieces, and they'll have some special bundles put together just for this sale.

Got a big order?  We can turn any order over $150 into a party order and get you some free products to go with it!

Sale starts at 4 p.m. CT today (Feb. 22nd)

February Stamp of the Month

I just got back from a WONDERFUL Close to My Heart cruise to the Western Caribbean, so I'm running a bit behind on posting February specials. . .still thinking about that sunny weather and the crystal blue water. . .sigh.

This is our February Stamp of the Month, Heartfelt Sentiment.  It's a BIG stamp image (you'll need a big acrylic block), and it just barely fits on the front of a standard 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card.  If you'd like to put this on a card, you might want to go with a bigger size so that you'll have room for more matting, etc.  On my card, I used watercolor pencils to color the leaves and the "You make my" banner.  I used ShinHan markers on the Heart Happy words, and I used the Sugarplum Shimmer Brush to color the flowers--it doesn't show in my photo, but the flowers have a nice shimmer to them!

This stamp set is ONLY available in February, so grab it before it's gone!  Remember that you can get it for only $5 with a $50 purchase.  

JOIN THE CLOSE TO MY HEART FAMILY!

It's a new month, and we have a fantastic new special:  sign up as a Consultant this month and you'll get ALL FIVE of our EXCLUSIVE Hostess Rewards stamp sets absolutely FREE!  The new Consultant kit is only $75 and you get a wonderful box full of goodies valued over $200.  You ALSO get $50 in CTMH Cash (product credit) that you can use to purchase other products that you'd like to have.  And, in February, you'll get the five extra hostess stamps on top of that!!  That's a great deal!

If you've been a Consultant before, you also have the option of returning to Close to My Heart for a special $50 sign-up fee (with no kit).  You still get your $50 in product credit and all five of the extra stamp sets!  

I'd love to have you join my team. . .whether you're wanting to bring in some income or just save some money on products you love!  To sign up, just visit my WEBSITE and click the "JOIN" tab.  It only takes about 10 minutes to fill out your application and get started!