Hello everyone!
Whew! I spent so much time preparing for my Open House last Friday night, that now all I want to do is ...nothing! So, until I get myself back together (which should be very soon!), please enjoy this episode of "Clearly The Best" - a new series from Close To My Heart on www.mycraftchannel.com. Christine and Monica are the BEST! Talk to you soon!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Don't Wait! Act NOW!
I know I just posted about National Stamping Month, but this news required another post to update you. I mentioned in my August 1st post that this gorgeous Damask Tote Bag was being offered for FREE to new Consultants who signed up in the month of August...WHILE SUPPLIES LAST:
Well, that hasn't changed, and neither has the fact that you can now sign up as a member of my team for as little as $49! However, as of yesterday, the supply of these bags was down to 38% - and that was yesterday. Again, what have you got to lose?! Get over $100 of incredible product, plus this gorgeous bag for $49? Why would you wait?! Go to my website at funforyou.ctmh.com and sign up TODAY...before your chance to grab one of these bags is GONE!
Celebrate National Stamping Month!
Wow - the summer is flying by! It's the middle of August already, which means it's time to start celebrating! No, not the start of school in a couple of weeks, I mean National Stamping Month! Close To My Heart is starting the party early (NSM is actually September) with an incredible promotion! It's the double-D-sized stamp set, "It's Your Day". You will get almost 50 stamps between the two sets - and the best part...it's ONLY $5.00 with the purchase of $35 in full-retail product from Close To My Heart! That's incredible! I have this set, and it's adorable. Here are the images:
Was I wrong?! How cute! And if just seeing the images wasn't enough, here's Monica from CTMH's Corporate Office to show you some artwork:
Hopefully you will get a change to see this set in person (and order your own for just $5!) at my Open House on Friday evening, August 31st, from 7-9pm. Contact me for more details! Enjoy!
Hopefully you will get a change to see this set in person (and order your own for just $5!) at my Open House on Friday evening, August 31st, from 7-9pm. Contact me for more details! Enjoy!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
August is Awesome!
My head is about ready to explode from all of the incredible new things being offered this month from Close To My Heart. The NEW Autumn-Winter 2012 Idea Book is HERE!
And if all of the INCREDIBLE NEW PRODUCTS within it's pages weren't enough, there's also a brand new option for those of you who have been dying to sign up as a Consultant - the Essentials Kit.
With this new kit, you can join the CTMH family for just $49! Forty-nine dollars! It includes approx. $130 in retail value products! You will have what you need to get started, but if you feel like you need more, there's also the Master Kit, which includes approx. $280 in product, for $99. Feel like you need more? Well, you're in luck, because when you sign up to be on my team in August, you will receive this gorgeous Damask Tote Bag that every Consultant received at Convention this year - FOR FREE!
Isn't it beautiful? And very roomy, too. I was able to carry around multiple 12" x 12" projects, as well as all of the tools, blocks & ink pads that I needed in its spacious interior. And there is a water bottle pocket on each side of the exterior, as well as a shoulder strap and backpack straps! It's fantastic, but also WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!! This is not an offer you want to wait on - these bags are going to go FAST! You can sign up for ONLY $49 right from my website at http://funforyou.ctmh.com. What have you got to loose! $130 in product PLUS the gorgeous bag for $49 - it's a win-win!
Beyond this amazing new option for new Consultants, there are SO many incredible new products in the new Idea Book (wow - how many "new"s is that?!) - but the most phenomenal is the (here it is again) NEW "Artiste" Cricut Collection!
Oh my goodness, "Art Philosophy" is incredible, but the "Artiste" Collection puts it to shame! The three D-size stamp sets you get with the Collection are super cute, and one of the three Dimensional Elements sheets you get with it is a mini album - the pages for which are cuts on the cartridge! Oh, I just can't tell you how cool this new Collection is! There are 20 different cupcake wrappers alone! With Bags, Boxes, Shaped Cards & Envelopes, plus tons of themed sets (Halloween, Birthday Boy & Girl, Mother's & Father's Day, Christmas, and more!), you will find something for every occasion in this new Collection! You get the Cricut cartridge, three D-sized stamp sets (see pictures below), and three Dimensional Elements sheets for $99 - and trust me - once you've seen what you can do with this Collection, you'll know what a bargain that is! Come to my Open House on August 31st from 7-9pm and see just what the Collection can do!
I am SO excited about this new Idea Book and Cricut Collection - I have to get creating! You can see the new Idea Book in its entirety right here: http://funforyou.ctmh.com. Enjoy!
With this new kit, you can join the CTMH family for just $49! Forty-nine dollars! It includes approx. $130 in retail value products! You will have what you need to get started, but if you feel like you need more, there's also the Master Kit, which includes approx. $280 in product, for $99. Feel like you need more? Well, you're in luck, because when you sign up to be on my team in August, you will receive this gorgeous Damask Tote Bag that every Consultant received at Convention this year - FOR FREE!
Beyond this amazing new option for new Consultants, there are SO many incredible new products in the new Idea Book (wow - how many "new"s is that?!) - but the most phenomenal is the (here it is again) NEW "Artiste" Cricut Collection!
Oh my goodness, "Art Philosophy" is incredible, but the "Artiste" Collection puts it to shame! The three D-size stamp sets you get with the Collection are super cute, and one of the three Dimensional Elements sheets you get with it is a mini album - the pages for which are cuts on the cartridge! Oh, I just can't tell you how cool this new Collection is! There are 20 different cupcake wrappers alone! With Bags, Boxes, Shaped Cards & Envelopes, plus tons of themed sets (Halloween, Birthday Boy & Girl, Mother's & Father's Day, Christmas, and more!), you will find something for every occasion in this new Collection! You get the Cricut cartridge, three D-sized stamp sets (see pictures below), and three Dimensional Elements sheets for $99 - and trust me - once you've seen what you can do with this Collection, you'll know what a bargain that is! Come to my Open House on August 31st from 7-9pm and see just what the Collection can do!
I am SO excited about this new Idea Book and Cricut Collection - I have to get creating! You can see the new Idea Book in its entirety right here: http://funforyou.ctmh.com. Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
BIG Changes to Studio J!
OK, last time I posted (admittedly, quite some time ago), I mentioned my Studio J homework for Convention. Well, I attended Convention in Dallas earlier this month and received my printed layouts - they are gorgeous!! I love Studio J so much. And now, you can, too! Close To My Heart has announced that they are doing away with Studio J memberships, so now EVERYONE can enjoy ALL of the kits and patterns available (no more "members only" tags!), AND get member PRICING on all printed layouts! That's right! You can use Studio J at NO COST at all, but if you choose to have your layouts printed, they're only $6.95 each - that's only $3.48 per page! Fantastic!
Here are some other fantastic changes:
- The price of a Studio J 5-Pack (includes 5 two-page layouts plus shipping & handling) has been reduced from $55 to $39.95! That's a huge reduction!
- You can now choose to purchase your layouts as JPEG files (instead of the printed layouts) for just $2.95 each.
- Express Collections! As if Studio J wasn't already fast & easy enough, Express Collections include 10 unique 2-page layouts - plus a front and back page - all designed with embellishments, My Stickease clusters, and custom color combinations. Just drop your photos in, add your journaling, and you've completed a custom album in minutes. There are six different themed collections: "All About Me", "Little Man", "Little Miss", "School Days", "Travels", and "Year in Review". Head over to Studio J and check them out! Here's one of the layouts from the "Little Miss" Collection:
- You can now add your Studio J order to any open gathering listed on your Consultant's website! Your order will count toward that gathering's sales and help the Hostess with her Hostess Rewards! In addition, Studio J layouts can now be a part of your Hostess Rewards!
- If you are ordering printed layouts from Studio J, there is a minimum order of 4 layouts required - BUT the maximum number of layouts that you can order for the low, low shipping price of just $5.95 has increased from 20 to 50 layouts! Unbelievable!
As you can see, there have been a lot of great changes and improvements to Studio J. I encourage you to create a FREE account and start playing. Once you do, you'll find that even if you are a "traditional" paper scrapbooker, you'll find a place for Studio J - you might even get a little caught up! Have fun!
Here are some other fantastic changes:
- The price of a Studio J 5-Pack (includes 5 two-page layouts plus shipping & handling) has been reduced from $55 to $39.95! That's a huge reduction!
- You can now choose to purchase your layouts as JPEG files (instead of the printed layouts) for just $2.95 each.
- Express Collections! As if Studio J wasn't already fast & easy enough, Express Collections include 10 unique 2-page layouts - plus a front and back page - all designed with embellishments, My Stickease clusters, and custom color combinations. Just drop your photos in, add your journaling, and you've completed a custom album in minutes. There are six different themed collections: "All About Me", "Little Man", "Little Miss", "School Days", "Travels", and "Year in Review". Head over to Studio J and check them out! Here's one of the layouts from the "Little Miss" Collection:
- You can now add your Studio J order to any open gathering listed on your Consultant's website! Your order will count toward that gathering's sales and help the Hostess with her Hostess Rewards! In addition, Studio J layouts can now be a part of your Hostess Rewards!
- If you are ordering printed layouts from Studio J, there is a minimum order of 4 layouts required - BUT the maximum number of layouts that you can order for the low, low shipping price of just $5.95 has increased from 20 to 50 layouts! Unbelievable!
As you can see, there have been a lot of great changes and improvements to Studio J. I encourage you to create a FREE account and start playing. Once you do, you'll find that even if you are a "traditional" paper scrapbooker, you'll find a place for Studio J - you might even get a little caught up! Have fun!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Studio J Homework?!
In two short weeks, I will be on my way to Dallas, Texas for Close To My Heart's annual Convention. I can't wait!! I'm going to have SO many things to show & tell - it's always such a blast! This year, however, Convention-goers received an email with a Studio J 5-pack code in it, in order to complete five layouts before heading to Dallas. I must admit - this was the most fun I've ever had doing homework! The instructions for each layout included tips & techniques that wouldn't be found in Studio J's regular "help" menu. Things like dragging a new text box onto your layout, then filling it with a color or patterned paper in order to cover up a pattern or paper that is already there...I never would have thought of that! I learned so many cool tricks while doing this assignment - thank you, Close To My Heart! Here are the layouts I completed for my homework:
(You would not believe how those "cupcakes" above were created! How fun!)
I was so excited to get these photos scrapbooked - and all in one afternoon! Fantastic! I can't wait to get my hands on the final printed copies - we have to wait until Convention to get those.
You can try Studio J out for free any time you'd like! Just go to StudioJ from my website and start playing (you will have to create a free account first)! I have fallen in love with this program, and I'm sure you will, too! Give it a try & learn something new!
I was so excited to get these photos scrapbooked - and all in one afternoon! Fantastic! I can't wait to get my hands on the final printed copies - we have to wait until Convention to get those.
You can try Studio J out for free any time you'd like! Just go to StudioJ from my website and start playing (you will have to create a free account first)! I have fallen in love with this program, and I'm sure you will, too! Give it a try & learn something new!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Have Your Heard?
I don't know if you realize it or not, but this month is a "Stampaganza" with Close To My Heart! This is a fantastic opportunity to stock up on your favorite stamp sets! Here's the deal - for every two My Acrylix stamp sets (sizes A-E) you purchase at full retail price, you'll receive a third stamp set - of your choice - FREE (of equal or lesser value)! That's a savings of up to $29.95 per set!! CTMH My Acrylix stamps are the best on the market - clearly! (See what I did there with the "clear" reference...)
To get you as excited about this fabulous promotion as I am, here are a few of my favorite stamp sets from the current Idea Book. First up - "Card Word Puzzle":
This is a great stamp set because it not only has gorgeous floral & butterfly images, but also just about any word a crafter will ever need in order to make cards. Here is a beautiful card I made for my mother's birthday with this set:
So pretty. Next, "Eclectic Edges":
I just created a fun card with this gorgeous border set that I will be swapping at Convention in Dallas next month...here it is:
And so easy! Here's a set that I just love for masculine cards - it's called "Blue Ribbon":
Six of the images in this set coordinate with cuts from the "Art Philosophy" Cricut cartridge. Here is one of the cards I created with this set:
Ooo - love it! And lastly, but certainly not least, is "Hooray Bouquet". I love this set because all of the flowers in it coordinate with cuts from the "Art Philosophy" Cricut cartridge, which makes the stamps so quick & easy to use and layer - no scissors involved! Check out how fun & fresh this stamp set makes this scrapbook layout:
Yea! I hope you take advantage of this month's Stampaganza to get your own favorite stamp sets! This special is only good through June, so don't miss out! You can order online anytime on my website at funforyou.ctmh.com. Happy Stamping!
To get you as excited about this fabulous promotion as I am, here are a few of my favorite stamp sets from the current Idea Book. First up - "Card Word Puzzle":
This is a great stamp set because it not only has gorgeous floral & butterfly images, but also just about any word a crafter will ever need in order to make cards. Here is a beautiful card I made for my mother's birthday with this set:
So pretty. Next, "Eclectic Edges":
I just created a fun card with this gorgeous border set that I will be swapping at Convention in Dallas next month...here it is:
And so easy! Here's a set that I just love for masculine cards - it's called "Blue Ribbon":
Six of the images in this set coordinate with cuts from the "Art Philosophy" Cricut cartridge. Here is one of the cards I created with this set:
Ooo - love it! And lastly, but certainly not least, is "Hooray Bouquet". I love this set because all of the flowers in it coordinate with cuts from the "Art Philosophy" Cricut cartridge, which makes the stamps so quick & easy to use and layer - no scissors involved! Check out how fun & fresh this stamp set makes this scrapbook layout:
Yea! I hope you take advantage of this month's Stampaganza to get your own favorite stamp sets! This special is only good through June, so don't miss out! You can order online anytime on my website at funforyou.ctmh.com. Happy Stamping!
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