DK Creative Corner

$2, $4, $6 for 8… It’s You We Appreciate!

2010-08-11T14:48:00.000-07:00

Have you taken advantage of the $2, $4, $6 for 8… It’s You We Appreciate sale yet? Today is the last day to save up to 78% on some awesome items. Be sure to check out the amazing deals on your Consultant’s MyCTMH site! If you already have, what was your favorite purchase?

$2, $4, $6 for 8… It’s You We Appreciate sale

A Miracle Awaits You!

2010-05-13T13:58:00.001-07:00

THIS CHARMING SCRAPBOOKING KIT FEATURING spring-inspired
colors and floral patterns is miraculously easy to assemble with no stamping required. The brochure will guide you through easily creating two beautiful 2-page layouts.
There are several ways to snatch this fashionable Miracle kit at a great discount or even FREE*:
• Purchase the kit outright for $19.95* (CC1009).
• Place a minimum order of $40 and purchase the kit for only $10* (CC1009A).
• Place a minimum order of $60 and purchase the kit for only $5* (CC1009B).
• Sign up as a new Consultant between May 1-31 and receive a kit FREE!
• Host a Home Gathering between Apri115—May 31 with minimum sales of $300 and receive a kit FREE!
Amaze yourself and your friends during National Scrapbooking Month in May with gorgeous layouts you create using our Miracle kit. Talk to your Consultant today!

Miracle Kit Contents
5 — Colonial White Cardstock 1— Bamboo Cardstock
1— Floral B&T Duos® Paper
1 — Stripe B&T Duos® Paper
1 — Crystal Blue B&T Duos® Die-Cut
1— Sweet Leaf B&T Duos® Die-Cut
1— 6" x 12" My Stickease® Assortment
1— 6" x 9" Irresistibles"" Chipboard Die-Cuts
— Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White Collection 12" Colonial White Waxy Flax
3 —4" x 6" Memory Protectors® Flip Flaps"'
2 — Sponge Wedges
1 —Brochure
Colors: Sweet Leaf Olive, Crystal Blue, Bamboo

• Tax and shipping/handling apply. Offer valid April 1 5—May 31, 2010. Limit of one discounted price kit per order. Available for a limited time while supplies last. Qualifying minimum purchases do not include Studio r orders.

See more details at Constant Campaign Flyer

Studio J™ Online Scrapbooking

2010-05-13T10:40:00.000-07:00

Real Life. Real Scrapbooks. Real Time.™

Close To My Heart’s online design software, Studio J™, helps you easily create two-page layouts using our foundational scrapbook patterns, exclusive color palette, and themed designs all delivered in 12" × 12" custom prints ready for your albums. It’s a snap!

Studio J™ Is a Great Value!

Buy now to take advantage of our limited-time introductory offer! The price per printed two-page 12" x 12" layout is $12.95 US / $14.95 CAN. We also offer some fantastic rewards for larger orders. For purchases of:

* 5–9 layouts in a single order: You’ll receive a pack of 5 Memory Protectors® free!
* 10+ layouts in a single order: You’ll receive free shipping/handling plus a free pack of 5 Memory Protectors for every 5 layouts in your single order.

Whether you create one layout or 20, you’ll find that scrapbooking in Studio J saves you time and money!

Studio J™ layouts are custom-printed to the highest quality, made to last a lifetime.

You control all the themes and templates. Every layout is distinctively you.

You have hundreds of options for every pattern you choose, so your style always shines through.

See website for more details

Dare To Dream!

2010-03-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

Join Close To My Heart in March and Receive Four Exclusive New Stamp Sets FREE!

Be your own boss with flexible hours and unlimited earning potential when you join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant this March. When you join, you will receive four new stamp sets free! The retail value of the free stamp sets total $91.80, which nearly covers the price of your New Consultant Kit*. When all is said and done, you will receive more than $400 in fabulous new products to get your dream business started.

Now is the time to make your stamping dreams come true! Ask your Consultant about joining our incredible team today.

* Purchase of the $99 New Consultant Kit is required. Tax and shipping/handling are required on the New Consultant Kit. There is no additional tax, shipping/handling for the free items. Free items are the May-August 2010 Stamp of the Month sets. Offer valid March 1-31, 2010.

To sign up or for more information to become a Consultant. click here

Enrollment Form

Flyer

Website

Spring 2010 Scrapbooking & Cardmaking Kits

2010-02-12T21:15:00.000-08:00

Spring 2010 Scrapbooking & Cardmaking Kits are Caboodle, Topstich, You Rock, and Veranda. Each workshop has instructions to do both the card workshop or layout workshop. Only 1 workshop can be done with one kit. There are instructions for doing either an additional layout or cards at website.

Caboodle

Caboodle Basic Kit
G1004 Retail Value: $32.85 / You Pay: $29.95
My Acrylix® This Way Stamp Set
My Refl ections® Caboodle Level 2 Paper Packet Dimensional Elements Booksmart
Workshop Guide

Caboodle Best Option
Order the Basic kit then add these accessories:
Z1271 Tiny Tabs $3.95
Z1125 Designer Ribbon RoundsTM
Sweet Leaf Collection $7.95

*Tax and shipping/handling apply.

Caboodle Scrapbooking Kit

The Caboodle Scrapbooking Workshop features the whimsical my acrylix® This Way B-size stamp set. The playful images and sentiments paired with the Caboodle Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories create a cheerful setting for all your happy events!

Caboodle Cardmaking Kit

The Caboodle Cardmaking Workshop features the whimsical my acrylix® This Way B-size stamp set. The playful images and sentiments paired with the Caboodle Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories will cheer and brighten your loved one’s day with these clever cards!

Topstitch

Topstitch Best Option

Order the Basic kit then add these accessories:
Z1278 Dimensional Elements Hearts $3.25
Z1104 Clear Sparkles $2.95
Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment $3.25

Topstitch Basic Kit

G1005 Retail Value: $32.85 / You Pay: $29.95
My Acrylix® Love Is in the Air Stamp Set
My Refl ections® Topstitch Level 2 Paper Packet Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White Collection Workshop Guide

The adorable Topstitch Cardmaking and Scrapbooking Workshop features the my acrylix®
Love Is in the Air B-size stamp set. The stitch-adorned fl ourishes, flowers,
and sentiment paired with the Topstitch Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories will add cheery delight to your memories! Create Topstitch cards or layout with “sew” cute details that will turn heads.

Topstitch Scrapbooking Kit
Topstitch Cardmaking Kit

You Rock

You Rock Best Option

Order the Basic kit then add these accessories:
Z1272 Top CoatsTM Rockin’ $4.95
Z1263 Bitty Sparkles $2.95
Z281 White Hemp

You Rock Basic Kit

G1006 Retail Value: $32.85 / You Pay: $29.95
My Acrylix® Just Be You Stamp Set
My Refl ections® You Rock Level 2 Paper Packet Mini-Medleys Accents Outdoor Denim Collection Workshop Guide

You Rock Scrapbooking Kit
You Rock Cardmaking Kit

The You Rock Cardmaking and Scrapbooking workshop features the my acrylix® just be you B-size stamp set. The awesome images and sentiments paired with the You Rock Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories will launch your message straight to your receivers’ hearts!

Veranda

Veranda Scrapbooking Kit
Veranda Cardmaking Kit

*Tax and shipping/handling apply.

To view more information on Workshops click on the title in bold or in the Spring 2010 Workshops on the Go section.

Website

2010-02-12T21:11:00.000-08:00

The stamp of the month for February is D1407 Piece Of Cake, February 2010 Stamp Of The Month. Available February 1–28, 2010 only. With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your Stamp of the Month set at a great discount or FREE!

Website

Give and Get Back

2010-02-12T21:07:00.000-08:00

Throughout February, purchase a 12" x 12" textured cardstock combo pack and you’ll get one FREE— and with every offer purchased, Close To My Heart will donate $2 US to Operation Smile’s Haiti relief efforts. That means for only $14.95 US, you get two packs of our high-quality textured cardstock and you help this urgent, important cause. Offer valid February 1–28, 2010. Tax and shipping/handling charges may apply. Donations to Haiti will be made by Close To My Heart on your behalf to Operation Smile’s relief efforts. To learn more about their efforts visit www.operationsmile.org/haiti.

Flyer

Website

Delight in the Everyday

2009-08-30T20:08:00.000-07:00

The Everyday Celebration card kit, designed exclusively for National Stamping Month, can be yours FREE!*

TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL STAMPING MONTH in September we are giving you 3 ways to get a FREE Everyday Celebration card kit for making 16 beautiful cards!

• Purchase a minimum of $60 US/ $75 CAN in stamp sets** (includes A, B, C, D, and E-size) between August 18–September 30 (CC1006C)

• Host a Home Gathering with minimum sales of $400/$500 between September 1–30

• Sign up as a new Consultant between September 1–30 You can also buy as many card kits as you’d like for $39.95/$49.95 per kit (CC1006B). And there’s more fun! Place any order between September 1–30 and you’ll be automatically entered in our daily drawing for a FREE card kit! Winners will be announced on your Consultant’s MyCTMH website. Express your passion for stamping with this pretty new card kit today!

* Tax and shipping/handling may apply. Limit of one free kit per order.

** Stamp of the Month, Art & Soul, Workshops on the Go™ kits and K-size custom stamp sets not included.

Shop Online

Scrapbooking & Cardmaking Workshops

2009-08-30T15:52:00.000-07:00

You’ll Be Twitterpated!

TWITTERPATED BASIC KIT
G1000 Retail Value: $35.85 / You Pay: $29.95
My Acrylix® Hello There Stamp Set
My Reflections® Twitterpated Level 2 Paper Packet
Designer Ribbon Rounds

TWITTERPATED BEST OPTION
Order the Basic kit then add these accessories:
Z1230 Dimensional Elements In Color—Organic $3.50
Z280 Natural Hemp $2.25
Z1218 Brads Basic Assortment $4.95

This scrapbooking workshop will leave you enamored with the exclusive My Acrylix® Hello There B-size stamp set available only through this workshop. The whimsical images paired with the Twitterpated Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories are perfect for outdoor scenes, camping adventures, and nature excursions. Sign up and be captivated today!

*Tax and shipping/handling apply. Available while supplies last.

More information on Twitterpated Layout

More information on Twitterpated Cards

With Grace and Elegance

GRACE BASIC KIT
G1001 Retail Value: $33.85 / You Pay: $29.95
My Acrylix® Beautiful Flourish Stamp Set
My Reflections® Grace Level 2 Paper Packet
Rustic Edge Anchors™
Workshop Guide

GRACE BEST OPTION
Order the Basic kit then add these accessories:
Z1206 Basic Craft Buttons $7.95
Z1247 Crystal Blue Waxy Flax $3.95

The grace scrapbooking workshop features the elegant My Acrylix® Beautiful Flourish B-size stamp set available only through this workshop. The stylish images paired with the Grace Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories are perfect for spotlighting any person or event that’s close to your heart! Grace your memories with this layout by signing up today!

*Tax and shipping/handling apply. Available while supplies last.

More information on Grace Layout

More information on Grace Cards

Jingle All the Way

JINGLE BASIC KIT
G1002 Retail Value: $31.85 / You Pay: $29.95
My Acrylix® Somethin’ Special Stamp Set
My Refl ections® Jingle Level 2 Paper Packet
Twinkle Brads Jolly Assortment
Workshop Guide

JINGLE BEST OPTION
Order the Basic kit then add these accessories:
Z1226 Dimensional Elements On Target $5.95
Z1209 Designer Ribbon Rounds™
Cranberry Collection $7.95

The jingle scrapbooking workshop features the cheerful My Acrylix® Somethin’ Special B-size stamp set available only through this workshop. The fanciful celebration images paired with the Jingle Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories will make your holiday memories come alive! Catch some “Jingle fever” and sign up today!

*Tax and shipping/handling apply. Available while supplies last.

More information on Jingle Layout

More information on Jingle Cards

Home Sweet Home

SWEET HOME BASIC KIT
G1003 Retail Value: $35.85 / You Pay: $29.95
My Acrylix® Enjoy the Journey Stamp Set
My Reflections® Sweet Home Level 2 Paper Packet
Mini-Medley Accents White Daisy Collection
Workshop Guide

SWEET HOME BEST OPTION
Order the Basic kit then add these accessories:
Z1211 Top Coats™ Framed-In $4.95
Z1154 Designer Ribbon Rounds™
Buttercup Collection $7.95

The sweet home scrapbooking workshop features the charming My Acrylix® Enjoy the Journey B-size stamp set available only through this workshop. The crochet-like images paired with the Sweet Home Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories will wrap your memories in down-home warmth and beauty! Sign up today to make this layout!

*Tax and shipping/handling apply. Available while supplies last.

More information on Sweet Home Layout

More information on Sweet Home Cards

STAMP of the month

2009-08-09T23:41:00.000-07:00

Each month Close To My Heart offers you a specially designed My Acrylix® D-size stamp set at a great discount or even free, available only through the Stamp of the Month program. The set, which retails at $22.95 US / $28.50 CAN, is available to qualifying customers for that month only. It's our way of saying thank you for purchasing Close To My Heart products!

So, how do you get in on the deal and snag our cute Stamp of the Month sets? Simple...

It's Your Day
D1352: (Set of 26) $22.95 US/ $28.50 CAN

It's the perfect time to party! Use these versatile words and images to celebrate the best days of your year. Available August 1–31, 2009 only

Recommended Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3 ½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003)

You spend: $25 US
$31.25 CAN $50 US
$62.50 CAN $75 US
$93.75 CAN $100 US
$124.95 CAN
You save: 25% off 50% off 75% off 100% off
You pay only: $17.21 US
$21.38 CAN $11.48 US
$14.25 CAN $5.74 US
$7.13 CAN Free!

Check back each month to see the current Stamp of the Month then contact your local Consultant to place your order.

It's a Thanks-a-bration!

2009-08-09T23:13:00.000-07:00

YOU DO SO MUCH FOR EVERYONE ELSE; LET CLOSE TO MY HEART DO SOMETHING
for you! This August 3–17, place a minimum order of $100 US / $124.95 CAN and you not only get the August Stamp of the Month, My Acrylix® It’s Your Day stamp set, for
FREE, but we’ll throw in a My Reflections® Level 2 paper packet as well (a total
retail value of $35 .90/$44.45)! How about even more thanks? We’ll also cover the tax and shipping/handling on the free products! Act fast, time is already running out. This Thanks-a-bration only lasts until August 17!

* Free paper packet will vary by order and may not include the one shown. Paper packet will be hand- selected for you by Close To My Heart. Off er valid August 3–17, 2009. Limit of one free paper packet and Stamp of the Month per qualifying order. No shipping/handling or tax on free items, but shipping/handling and tax will apply on the qualifying purchase.

Shop online

STAMP of the month

2009-07-17T12:23:00.000-07:00

Each month Close To My Heart offers you a specially designed My Acrylix® D-size stamp set at a great discount or even free, available only through the Stamp of the Month program. The set, which retails at $22.95 US / $28.50 CAN, is available to qualifying customers for that month only. It's our way of saying thank you for purchasing Close To My Heart products!

So, how do you get in on the deal and snag our cute Stamp of the Month sets? Simple...

You spend: $25 US
$31.25 CAN $50 US
$62.50 CAN $75 US
$93.75 CAN $100 US
$124.95 CAN
You save: 25% off 50% off 75% off 100% off
You pay only: $17.21 US
$21.38 CAN $11.48 US
$14.25 CAN $5.74 US
$7.13 CAN Free!

Check back each month to see the current Stamp of the Month then contact your local Consultant to place your order.

You've Got Flair
D1351: (Set of 8) $22.95 US/ $28.50 CAN

Lacy Victorian swirls and flourishes highlight these graceful images, each one sending a message of flair and whimsy. Available July 1–31, 2009 only

Recommended Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 4" × 4" (Y1008)

Shop online

Choose your "Favorite Five" in July

2009-07-06T12:05:00.000-07:00

Add ﬁve favorite products to your New Consultant Kit for FREE!

BECOME A CLOSE TO MY HEART CONSULTANT between July 1–31 and we’ll send you your choice of ﬁve additional select products* for FREE, with no additional shipping/handling or tax! It’s a limited opportunity you’ll want to jump on right away!

*Limit of one item each, up to ﬁve items total, while supplies last. Select your Favorite Five during the online enrollment process. Shipping/handling and tax applies to the New Consultant Kit but is waived on the Favorite Five items. Oﬀer good July 1–31, 2009.

choose your “favorite five” from this list of products

My Acrylix® Thank You Stamp Set (retail value $22.95)
Magic Moments Scrapbook Kit (retail value $34.95)
Basic Textured Cardstock Combo Pack (retail value $14.95)
Life Delights Memory Showcase (retail value $12.95)
My Originals® Hello Birdie Card Kit (retail value $12.95)
Creative Basics™ Silhouette Collection (retail value $8.95)
HeartFelt™ Whimsy Die-Cuts (retail value $9.95)
All-Out Adventure Rub-Ons (retail value $9.95)
Window Charms™ Squares (retail value $9.95)

Goodie Box

2009-07-01T11:51:00.000-07:00

Want to still get in on the best deal of the summer? Good news—the June 30 Goodie Box will be available on MyCTMH sites until 4 p.m. MT today. Because of a technical problem, the Goodie Box was removed from the website at midnight last night, before its intended deadline. To give you more time to cash in on the best deal of the summer, the $125/$156.50 Goodie Box (boasting more than $300 U.S. retail value in fabulous, hot Close To My Heart products!) will be available today, July 1. Shop on!

GREAT GOODIES BOX $60 / $74.95

2009-06-05T00:17:00.000-07:00

Today's deal is a goodies box.

What a deal! For just $60 US/$75 CAN you get approximately $120/$149.95 worth of popular product! And what's more, you get discounted shipping/handling of just $8 continental US, $12 APO, $15 PR, AK, HI, others / $16 Canada. (Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one goodie box only.)
$60.00 GGBOX60

Grab Incredible Deal-a-day Specials in June!

2009-06-02T19:23:00.000-07:00

You’ll love our landslide of deals available only on MyCTMH websites.

LOVE A GREAT DEAL? HOW ABOUT 30 GREAT DEALS?

In June you’ll find a different deal each day on your Consultant’s MyCTMH website—a product special available only that day and only while supplies last*. Watch for popular products offered FREE with a stamp set purchase (size A, B, C, D, or E only; excludes K-size and Stamp of the Month) and all-the-rage goodie boxes filled with enviable items priced well below retail.

Irresistible shipping discounts are included!
Check your Consultant’s website every day in June for that day’s deal and add to your scrapbooking and cardmaking supplies while saving a bundle.

Remember, each special is good only for that day, only while supplies last, and only on MyCTMH websites. Visit often and save!

*Tax and shipping/handling may apply. Deals are available for 23 hours beginning on the day announced and while supplies last. New deals are posted at 9:00 am (MT) each day of June.

Website address is Alohakuuipo.myctmh.com

Wishes™ Has Arrived!

2009-05-13T23:02:00.000-07:00

You’ll be thrilled to know that Jeanette Lynton’s latest how-to book, Wishes Card Confidence Program™ (9033, $29.95 US / $37.50 CAN), has arrived at our warehouse—a month ahead of schedule!—and will be available for purchase, May 1.

This beautiful new book, which will teach you how to make multiple cards in a flash using Jeanette’s “workshop” approach, create trendy circle cards, and much, much more, will be a perfect addition to your creative library. We can’t think of a nicer way to celebrate May Day—can you? Order right away!

Close To My Heart Update - Update on Idea Book Availability and New Consultant Kits

2009-05-13T22:59:00.000-07:00

Due to limited inventory of our US Summer 2009 Idea Book, we have made some temporary adjustments to the contents of our New Consultant Kit. For all enrollments submitted after 10 a.m. Monday, May 11, the following items will replace the current 10 Summer Idea Books:
• Five Spring Idea Books
• Five Summer Ideas Books,
• One My Acrylix® Framed Moments stamp set (W192) , which is currently available only in our current Hostess Rewards Plus! Collection 2.

All kit orders placed prior to 10:00 MT Monday, May 11, will be fulfilled with 10 Summer Idea Books; after that time, all new kits will include the modified content list. Canadian Consultant Kits remain unaffected by this change.

Discontinued Items

2009-05-01T18:35:00.000-07:00

Just Blooms™ Autumn Leaves (Z1304) has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase as of May 1, 2009

Coluzzle™ Cutting Mat is Discontinued as of April 23, 2009

May 2009 Constant Campaign – Tickled Pink (National Scrapbooking Month)

2009-03-13T00:39:00.000-07:00

Join the National Scrapbooking Month celebration in May with this special Tickled Pink offer. It's a darling scrapbooking kit that includes the new D-size My Acrylix® I Am stamp set, textured cardstock, B&T Duos™ paper (2 with glitter!), Mini-Medley Accents White Daisy collection, a foam texture tool, and an instruction brochure for creating two beautiful two-page layouts.

For Customers & Consultants:
Dates: April 15–May 31, 2009
Customers can get the Tickled Pink kit in one of following ways:

1. Purchase the kit outright for the price of $34.95 US (The kit has a retail value of $39.95 but we are offering it to at a $5 savings.) (CC1004C).

2. Earn the Tickled Pink kit for FREE with a purchase that includes a minimum of $60 in stamp sets (excluding K-size/customized and Stamp of the Month) (CC1004D).

The Tickled Pink offer is good on Gathering, Individual, and EZ InviteSM orders. Customers may also order the kit on MyCTMH website and through EZ Invite online shopping.

For Hostesses:
Dates: April 15–May 31, 2009
Hostesses who hold a qualifying Home Gathering with minimum sales of $400 US / $500 CAN will receive the Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit for FREE.

For New Consultants:
Dates: May 1 – May 31, 2009

New Consultants who enroll during the month of May will receive the Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit for free as part of their New Consultant Kit.

The Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit includes:

* 1 – My Acrylix® I Am Stamp Set (D-size)
* 2 – 12” x 12” Floral B&T Duos™ Paper (1 with glitter)
* 2 – 12” x 12” Stripe B&T Duos™ Paper (1 with glitter)
* 1 – 12” x 12” Blush Textured Cardstock
* 1 – 12” x 12” Crystal Blue Textured Cardstock
* 5 – 12” x 12” White Daisy Textured Cardstock (1 sheet with die-cut shapes)
* 1 –Mini-Medley Accents White Daisy Collection
* 1– Foam Texture Tool
* 1– Brochure (instructions for 2 two-page layouts from brand-new patterns)
Featured Colors: Blush, Crystal Blue, Twilight, Hollyhock, Sweet Leaf

Recommended block sizes include 1” x 1” (Y1000), 2 ½” x 2 ½” (Y1004), 1” x 6 ½” (Y1005), and 2” x 3 ½” (Y1009).

Beginning April 15, there is no limit on the number of kits each customer may purchase for the price of $34.95. Customers do need to make a qualifying purchase to obtain the kit for FREE. There is a limit of one FREE kit per order. Customers may purchase additional kits at the $34.95 price.

The Tickled Pink kit is available only while supplies last.

*Tax and shipping/handling will be charged on this promotion. In the US, tax is assessed on free items based on the full retail value of $34.95. Also note that for Gathering and Individual orders, shipping/handling is always charged based on the full retail value of the item which is 34.95 US / $43.50 CAN. For MyCTMH and EZ Invite orders, shipping/handling is charged based on the weight of the item.

Today's Inspiration

2009-03-11T23:52:00.000-07:00

After seeing Vicki Wizniuk's artwork I made this card. Here's the recipe for my card.

My Acrylix:
Happy Birthday

Inks:
Blush

Cardstock:
Blush
White Daisy
Chocolate
Holiday Red
Bamboo

My Reflections Level 2:
Unforgettable
More to Adore

Accessories:
Chocolate Brads
Chocolate Bigger Brads
Paper Piercer
Micro Tip Scissors
Euro Paper Trimmer
Embossing Stylus
Marvy Scallop Circle Punch
Cranberry Waxy Flax
Sanding Kit
Tombow® Adhesive

Unforgettable 4 3/4" x 3" Card - Originals: Center Accent™

2009-03-09T13:15:00.000-07:00

This is a card that was made at a Close to my Heart home gathering I did on February 27, 2009. For information on cutting directions refer to Close To My Heart's how-to book Originals Card Confidence Program™.These are the Close to My Heart Stamps, Inks, My Reflections® Scrapbook Kits, and the Accessories that were used.

Stamps:
C1340 My Acrylix® Aspiration

Inks:
Z2106 Blush Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z2206 Blush Exclusive Re-inker
Z2211 Cocoa Exclusive Re-inker

My Reflections® Scrapbook Kits:
X7106B Unforgettable

Techniques:
Scoring
Sanding
Distressing
Sponge Daubing
Sponging
Layered Stamping
using liquid glass,3D Foam Squares, and Paper Layering to add dimension

Accessories:
Z608 Dry Embossing/Scoring Stylus
Z1123 Designer Ribbon Rounds - Sorbet Collection
Z534 Micro-Tip Scissors
Z309 3-D Foam Squares
Z726 Sponge Dauber
3174 Blending Pen
Z679 Liquid Glass
Z338 Euro Paper Trimmer
1514 Tombow® Adhesive

Helpful Hints

To re-create the card as shown here, follow the helpful hints as outlined. For more detailed information on how to assemble the featured card, refer to our how-to book Originals Card Confidence Program™.

* Using the dry embossing stylus, create vertical lines on the top half of the card base.
* Using the sponging technique, apply Cocoa ink to the papers and the scored lines.
* Attach the ribbon along the top of piece A. Trim the ends, making them flush with the card base.

Household cleaners

2009-03-03T22:13:00.000-08:00

While reading one of my magazines I found an interesting article:

Over using Antibacterial cleaners can contribute to the emergence of anti-biotic resistant bacteria that are a growing cause of hard to treat illnesses. Dioxin could be formed from the antibacterial tricosan, a probable carcinogen in sunlight, and chloroform in chlorinated water. An all purpose cleaner is all you need unless you have a sick person living in your home.

Chemicals in some oven cleaners can be corrosive, irritating to your eyes, lungs, and skin. Use a non-abrasive nylon scrubbing pad and baking soda instead. Add salt for tough stains.

Discounted cosmetics

2009-03-02T21:53:00.000-08:00

Cosmetics and more offers discounted cosmetic products.

Company's such as Lancome-USA.com, Narscosmetics.com, Moltonbrown.com sell discontinued products while supplies last.

Brands found at Discount.makeup.com include Bare Escentuals, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, Clinique, and Shiseido.

Sephora sells Bare Escentuals.

CTMH Discounted Stamp Sale 9am Mtn Time - Tuesday, March 3

2009-03-02T19:03:00.000-08:00

These retired stamp sets will be available beginning March 3, 2009, beginning at 9 am (MT) on www.alohakuuipo.myctmh.com, Shop Online, Discounted Products. The stamp sets will be available at 40% off current retail pricing. Note that CTMH has ample supply of these stamp sets.

Available stamp sets are the following:

a. Wisdom (B1199)
b. Groovy Celebration (C1232)
c. Love of My Life (C1258)
d. Card Sentiments (D1111)
e. Memories (D1127)
f. Follow Your Dreams (D1152)
g. Steep and Deep (D1175)
h. My One & Only (D1197)
i. Friendship’s Garden (D1202)
j. My Farm (D1219)

Free Samples

2009-03-01T02:03:00.000-08:00

Thought I'd share a link to a site that offers free glue dot samples

Free sample of AVERY® file folder labels.

Introducing My Acrylix®

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See the possibilities of creating with these wonderful stamps, where expression is made easy and everyone’s an expert.

Our premium-quality stamps are offered at a fraction of the cost of rubber, yet deliver all the benefits and beauty of every Close To My Heart product you’ve come to know and love. They’re easy to use, simple to store, and most importantly, offer creative control and artistic precision every time you use them.

Our exclusive clear blocks allow you to see exactly where the stamp is placed and whether there is even coverage of the ink. You can choose a block that perfectly fits an individual image, or design your own “scenes” by placing multiple images on a larger-size block. You can also manipulate the stamp images on the block to create curves or waves. Stamps have a “memory,” and will always go back to their original shape.

My Acrylix® stamps are made of a softer substance than rubber and don’t require as much pressure when in use. My Acrylix stamps provide the same results when used with embossing products, markers, watercolors, and more.

If you're just beginning your My Acrylix stamp set collection, remember to purchase the recommended My Acrylix block that goes with your stamps. A great money-saving option is our My Acrylix Block Starter Kit featuring four of our most versatile block sizes. If you're unsure about which block size to purchase, contact your Consultant for assistance.

Creating Cards

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I enjoy creating cards as its fun, relaxing, and most of all it distresses me...

Last year my cousin Gina Chun, a real estate professional in Hawaii asked me to make some custom cards for her to send to her clients. We designed a custom made stamp for her with: for your referral, from your real estate professional Gina Hara Chun on it. The custom stamp is used to stamp on the inside of the cards.

Last year I made Thank You for your referral, Happy Anniversary on your home purchase, Sympathy, Happy Birthday, and Congratulations from your home real estate professional cards. This year I made Thanks for your referral and Thank You cards.

At first I was asked to make them in purple and with ribbon. Then later in any color. Each of those three cards were created using the same paper pack.

Here's what I came up with using Close to my Heart Products.

My Acrylics:
Friendship Blessings
Joy Forever

Inks:
Smokey Plum

Reflections Level 2:
Enchanted

Accessories:
White Daisy Organdy
Sponge Dauber

Techniques:
Distressing
Tombow Mono Adhesive
White Cards & Envelopes

My Acrylics:
Golden Years

Inks:
Smokey Plum

Reflections Level 2:
Enchanted

Accessories:
White Daisy Organdy
Sponge Dauber
Tombow Mono Adhesive
White Cards & Envelopes

Techniques:
Distressing
Sponge Daubing

My Acrylics:
Joy Forever

Inks:
Smokey Plum
Garden Green

Reflections Level 2:
Enchanted

Accessories:
Tombow® Adhesive
White Cards & Envelopes

Techniques:
Random Stamping
1st & 2nd generation Stamping

My Acrylics:
Happy Birthday
Inks:
Petal

Reflections Level 2:
Paper Garden

Accessories:
Baby Pink Grograin Ribbon
Brad
Paper Flower
Baby Pink Embossing Powder
Tweezers
Heating Gun
Tombow® Adhesive
White Cards & Envelopes

Originals: Center Cut

My Acrylics:
You're Invited
Inks:
Cocoa

Card Kit:
From the Heart

Accessories:
Chocolate Organdy Ribbon
Tombow® Adhesive

My Acrylics:
Say it in Style

Inks:
Cranberry

Reflections Level 2:
Let's Get Together

Accessories:
Tombow® Adhesive
White Cards & Envelopes
Red Ribbon (non CTMH)

Originals:
Center Cut

My Acrylics:
For Every Occasion

Inks:
Indian Corn Blue

Reflections Level 2:
Free Spirit

Accessories:
Tombow® Adhesive
White Cards & Envelopes
Blue Ribbon (non CTMH)