Close To My Heart!

Close To My Heart currently has 2 books to shop from!  They have started having a CORE product book that is live for 1 year and carries our basic product like ink pads, cardstock, and things like that.

Then there is the Seasonal Idea Book (the current one is good for Sept/Oct).  It shows our current paper collections and stamp sets as well as the Stamp of the Month and some specials.  

Both of these books have so much pretty stuff in them and if you haven't looked at CTMH lately, you should!  Our base colors are beautiful and the solid cardstock is double sided, with a lighter shade of the color on the back, making your paper crafting so much easier!  We have stamp sets for just about any occasion and Tri-Blend markers from Spectrum Noir for coloring the images!

Each marker has 3 shades of the same color, making coloring images so fun.    Check out this card shown in our Idea Book:

Go to my website now and look at all CTMH has to offer!  www.scrappinwithj.ctmh.com  

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Rainbow Bridge

Here's a card I made today.  For this one I used the Close To My Heart stamp set Rainbow Bridge.  I used our ShinHan Touch Twin markers to color the dog and rainbow.  The halo is heat embossed with our Gold Embossing Powder .  The blue cardstock is our Carolina  , which is such a pretty shade of blue!  The dog on the stamp set doesn't have spots, so I just left little areas white when I colored him brown.  The dog and cloud he is sitting on are put on with our 3D Foam tape to give them a little dimension.

I Woof You!

Close To My Heart has the cutest stamp sets!  I made this card the other day and just love those dogs!  I used the Forever Friends stamp set.  After stamping the dogs with my Intense Black ink I colored them with our ShinHan Touch Twin markers.  The Intense Black in won't smear and dries pretty quickly so it is great to use if you are going to be coloring your images.  Plus, it really is a more intense black!  The papers are from our Mix In paper pack.  This is a pack of 6 double sided papers that coordinate with all the collections in our current Seasonal Expresions Idea Book, or are great on their own like I did here.

 My CTMH website is still https://scrappinwithj.closetomyheart.com/.  If you have any questions about our products be sure to let me know!
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Hello!  I am so sorry my blog has been totally neglected for so long!  I have had some major events happen in my life and am just now getting back into the crafting groove!!  I'm still a Close To My Heart Consultant and would love to continue sharing my projects as well as news from CTMH with you.  My CTMH website is still www.scrappinwithj.ctmh.com and I would love for you to go see what our current product is!  Be aware though, that lots of what you will see on my website will be retiring on August 31.   Our new Holiday Expressions book will go live on Sept. 1 with 160 pages of new papers, some new colors, new stamp sets, and other new products!
If you would like to place a CTMH order from our current inventory, you can do that on my website or contact me via email at bitsy2@ymail.com  All current product is available while supplies last through Aug. 31.
Here is a sneak peek of a card I made using our new TIS THE SEASON paper pack!  The stamp set is WONDER OF THE SEASON.  Both of these will be available on Sept.1.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today, please leave me a comment so I know you were here!  And check back soon as I will be posting more often again!

Ice Cream Anyone?

Here is another card I made using the same Blossom Paper pack as my  last card.  This one uses the June Stamp Of The Month (Ice Cream Dream ).  I think it is a cute, refreshing stamp set!  I also used some green embellishments from our GREEN AND BLUE EPOXY BUBBLES.  I colored the ice cream cone with my ShinHan Touch Twin markers.

The inside of the card has another image that I colored and fussy cut.  I used one of our Spring Adhesives behind the ice cream truck to give it a little movement!  All products are Close To My Heart and available for purchase on my website::  www.scrappinwithj.ctmh.com !

What do you think of my card?  I am leaving the inside blank for the message to be written.  I like the truck moving like it is rumbling down the street!

Stop back anytime!

Janice

2nd Album in a Box

Hello!  I am so excited!  I just finished my 2nd Album in a Box and the more I make the more fun they are!  This one I used the Ariana paper pack from Close To My Heart.  Leave me a comment and let me know which one you like better, this one or the Ivy Lane one in my  previous post.

Sorry my pictures today are a little blurry!  Guess I was so excited I couldn't hold the camera still!

Remember, you can make one of these Albums in a Box at my June 28 workshop!  Check back again soon as I am going to make a couple more of these with different paper packs!
Happy Crafting!
Janice

Starting on Christmas

Hello!  it's a chilly morning here, so grab a cup of hot tea and take a look at a couple things I have made lately!  First one is a card I did for a group of ladies I was ask to give a small lesson to last week.  Some were very experienced while others had never made a paper anything before!  They were fun though and each  made a card like this, adding their own touches to it. All their cards turned out real cute!

 We used a CTMH cards and envelopes for the bases.  The striped paper, washi tape, and stamp are from our new FROM THE HEART HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE which goes live tomorrow!  We also used Ruby and Juniper cardstock and Ruby Ink .   The Bakers Twine is from the Harvest Assortment  and we used some Opaques Licorice Adhesive Gems on top.  A quick and simple card to send to friends for Christmas! 
The next picture is a Christmas tree I made!  Everything on it (papers and embellishments) are from our Holiday Gift Guide.  Mine is a little lop-sided and I took the picture of the wrong side, but I am sure you can get the idea!

Be sure to check my web site beginning tomorrow (Oct. 15) for a look at our Holiday Gift Guide!  There is also a fantastic special that is going along with it...you can pick out one free 'star' item in the gift guide for every $100 you spend on a single order between now and the end of the year!! (must be current product from our Gift Guide and/or Autumn Winter 2013 Idea Book)
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Have you started your holiday crafting yet?  I hope you have because Christmas will be here before we know it!
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you leave me a comment, feed my fish, and come back soon!!
Happy Craftin!
Janice

A winter layout using FROSTED

Hello!  Nice to see you drop by, grab some tea and check out the layout I am showing you today.  I made it using Close To My Heart products, which I will list as we go along, including a link to my website where you can see the product or even order it if you would like to!  Here is the layout: 

I used our new Cricut  ARTBOOKING cartridge to cut out the title and the snowflakes.  That cartridge is awesome, you will be seeing lots of things I make with it!  The paper I used is from the FROSTED collection, and I used our Champagne, Slate, and Crystal Blue cardstocks.    The ink is SLATE.  Those cute little Penguins come from one of our new Hostess Rewards Stamp Sets, called WINTRY WISHES.  I can't show you a picture of it because the Hostess Rewards sets aren't on my website.  Sorry.  It can be purchased using Hostess Rewards for only $8!  I covered the snowflakes with a light coat of STARDUST Glitz Glitter Gel.  You can't tell it very good in the picture but it gives them a glittery look!  Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of the layout!!  And be sure to stop back soon!
Happy Crafting!
Janice

June Specials at Close To My Heart

We have lots of specials going on this month at Close To My Heart!  Grab some tea and take a look:

Our June Stamp Of The Month is 'A FLOWERING BUNCH' and can be yours for only $5 with a $50 purchase (reg. retail is $17.95).  It is pretty versatile and can be used on scrapbook layouts and cards!  I have mine on the way and can't wait to play with it!

Our June special is FREE!  yes, I said FREE!  Receive a  MY CREATIONS MINI BANNER free by placing a $25 order that includes a qualifying stamp set (Sizes M and K sets, Workshop On The Go stamps, and Stamp of the Month do not qualify).  The banner includes 10 chipboard pennants in 4 different shapes, each approx 4x3 inches.  This banner can be made to use at parties, for home decor, or even individually on cards or layouts!  Maybe we should have a Banner Workshop?  Here is a pic using one:

 

 

Close To My Heart is helping the victims of the recent tornado in Oklahoma by releasing a new stamp from the Fall/Winter Idea Book early.  100% of the profits from the sale of 'A TRUE THANK-YOU' will go to the American Red Cross-Oklahoma Relief between now and June 30.  The stamp sells for $2.95 and uses a 2x2 block (sold seperately).

 

 

 

Celebrate military service and patriotism with our new patriotic stamp sets!  These 3 sets are available now through July 31.  For each set sold CTMH will donate $3-5 to the USO (for the American sets) and Canadian Hero Fund (for the Canadian one) .  The American sets are 'HOME OF THE BRAVE' and 'COURAGE' and the Canadian set is 'STRONG AND FREE'.  Again, these stamp sets can be used on both cards and scrapbook pages, and also home decor!

 

 

All of these specials can be seen on my website:  www.scrappinwithj.ctmh.com or if you are wanting to place an order and don't want to shop online, contact me at bitsy2@ymail.com .  If you would like to host a Gathering (home or online) get ahold of me and we will get the details worked out.  $150 in sales will get you $25 of FREE PRODUCT!

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today, and come back real soon!  Feed my fish and leave me a comment letting me know what you think of our specials!!

 

Janice