Video from CTMH

Check this great VIDEO from CTMH corporate office regarding a fun stamp set in our newest catalog! The stamp set, On this Day, is a fun and versatile stamp set great for cards and layouts.

Hope for Japan

Hope for Japan
Charitable Fundraiser

From now until April 30, purchase the exclusive, non-commissionable “Hope for Japan” ( click on name to be directed to my website) A-size stamp set for the special price of only $5 (retail value $7.95 US / $8.75 CAN) and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross’ efforts in Japan. This beautifully designed stamp set reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those who are in need.

January is National Papercrafting Month!

Hello fellow papercrafters!  Did you know that this month is National Papercrafting Month?  I didn't either! But, CTMH has an amazing offer this month only!  You can check it out here in our January Inspirations Brochure!  You'll find our beautiful new Wings paper packs along with several new stamp sets all available for discounted prices if you purchase the Wings Workshop on the Go!  Included in the new WOTG kit is a spray pen.  You may ask, "what do I do with a spray pen?"  Well, CTMH has released this wonderful video teaching you just one of the many ways you can use the new spray pen.  Take a look (posted seperately).

Enjoy the video and our new products.  I just received out new semi-annual catalogs and they are BEAUTIFUL!  Let me know if you would like one! Have a great weekend!

Spray Pen Unplugged

Happy NEW YEAR!!!

OK...so my blog has been low on my priority list, but I have been making tons of things to share.  I will be sharing a lot more as this New Year progresses!  I did a couple of craft fairs this fall and made lots of cards and fun stuff.  I will show some of them soon.  In the meantime, there are lots of changes, as I have said before, coming to CTMH!  First of all, things will be much simpler!  Beginning in February, we will go to an new catalog format.  There will be 2 catalogs per year, each spanning a 6 month time frame.  After the Aug-Jan catolog expires, most stamp sets and paper packs will be retired.  So stamps and paper packs will only be active for the 12 month period starting Feb-Jan of the following year.  Currently, we have a lot of items being retired as of today, but you can always check my website here to see what products are available and even some discounted ones!  You can also check out our January publication here to see the beautiful NEW paper pack and stamps sets for January 2011!  There are some HUGE deals and discounts on brand new products, so be sure to check it out!  Sales will begin TOMORROW, January 1, 2011!  Stay tuned for more exciting news from CTMH!  As always, if you would like to purchase a catalog, e-mail me at lbanh5@gmail.com.

Materials:  Paper: Passages (X7126B), Stamps: Live Inspired (C1408), Inks: Brown Bag, Cocoa, Bamboo, Accessories:  Mocha Opaques, Natural Hemp, edge distresser 

Materials:  Paper: sorbet, white daisy, Stamps: Intrinsic Backgrounds, Piece of Cake (D1407); Inks:  Sorbet, Bamboo, Sky, Lagoon, Pear; Accessories:  Pearl Opaques, Just blooms spring, dies, cuttlebug

                                                                                                                      

Have a safe and wonderful NEW YEAR!  All the best,  

                                                                                       Lori

Changes are coming!

 A TON of changes are occurring at Close to My Heart and here are a few that will be happening over then next few months.  

1.  Retiring Albums

• Effective September 2010 - 9x9 and 6x6 albums will no longer be available.  Until then, and while supplies last they are available to order.
• Effective September 2010 - the traditional 12x12 linen album will no longer be available.  They are being replaced with faux-leather.  We will have the new albums in 6 colors and they will actually be less expensive than the linen albums now!  Again, these are available now and will continue to be while supplies last.  If you've got a matching 'library' going on, you might want to stock up.

2.  Retiring Colors/New Colors

• Effective September 2010 - the Summer color Pallete has been completely revamped.  The following colors are retiring:  Orange, Hydrangea, Star Spangled Blue, Clover Meadow, Bubblegum, Citrus Leaf, Ocean and Watermelon.
• They have been replaced with new colors:  Gypsy, Pacifica, Sunset, Cotton Candy, Lagoon, Pear, Sky and Smoothie
• If you love the old colors and already own the inks (or not), you might want to consider stocking up on the coordinating cardstock, reinkers, and/or markers.  Again, these are a 'while supplies last' item.
• New Colors will not be available until September 1.

3.  A new How-To Book

• If you've been waiting like I have for a new How-To book to add to your library - in September, you'll be happy.
• The new book, called 'Magic' contains patterns by Jeanette Lynton for scrapbook layouts with an 'interactive' appeal.

4.  Idea Book Publication Schedule

• Beginning in 2011, Close To My Heart is switching to a bi-annual publication schedule, rather than the 3-book launch we have currently.
• The Autumn/Winter book will be published September 1, 2010 as expected, and will be valid until February 1, 2011.

5.  BIG Changes to Studio J

• Have you been wanting to try Studio J, but were scared away by the expense?  Studio J membership might be exactly what you need!
• Beginning September 2010 - scrapbooking with Studio J will become MUCH more affordable with offers of 12-month, 3-month and 5-pack 'memberships'.
• More details of the Studio J membership plans will be announced as we get closer to the launch, but expect to see members-only perks like exclusive kits & patterns, free shipping, free page protectors & free jpeg archive files with varying membership levels.
• I can't wait to give you ALL the details!

GOING ON NOW!                     SALE SALE SALE

$2, $4, $6, for 8...It’s You We Appreciate! Amazing deals at more than 50% off to show our thanks to you!

We are shouting from the rooftops how much we love and appreciate you! It only makes sense to pass along our appreciation with amazing deals. So for 8 days, August 4 through August 11 (while supplies last), you can purchase select My Stickease® Assortments for only $2 US/CAN, My Reflections® Level 1 kits for only $4, and My Reflections® Level 2 paper packets for only $6 online. Click on the “$2, $4, $6, for 8 Sale” link (SALE) to shop these amazing deals for yourself. You’ll want to shout for joy, too!

If you have any questions about anything you've seen here, or would like to schedule a home gathering or workshop or place an order - feel free to contact me at ldiamond@myctmh.com or lbanh5@gmail.com.  You can also shop online anytime at http://ldiamond.myctmh.com

Keep it simpler, faster and easier with Close to My Heart!  Enjoy creating today!

So MUCH to come!

I finally went to convention!  It was so much fun and I learned a TON of new techniques and ideas.  I can't wait to share the newest Idea book with you...but you'll have to wait a little longer!  Look for fantastic things to come in our new catalog, exciting new ideas and tips and tricks that will inspire and encourage you even more.  Studio J is going through some FANTASTIC changes making digital scrapbooking CHEAPER, Simpler, Faster and Easier.  How, you ask?  Stay tuned!  In the meantime, check out our July Stamp of the month, isn't it cute!