Lookie what I did...

I used a $.99 "brag book" style album to make this mini album for a mom in my Mom's Club who just had a baby boy. Most of the paper and cardstock here is CTMH.

Retired List Available

With the Fall catalog on its way, Close to my Heart has also published their retired list. Products on the retired list will be available (while supplies last) through December 31, 2007. Want a copy of the retired list? -- Email me!

With fall approaching, now is a great time to host a party. Close to my Heart has improved the hostess program to give you even more rewards! Please let me know if you would like me to show you and your friends all the latest and greatest new products that were just released.

August Stamp of the Month...

D1217 Free Spirit
(Set of 13) $22.95
Soar through summer with artful words and designs that create wonderful feelings of independence and orginality. The livin' is free and easy with these cheerful stamps.
Available August 1-31, 2007 only.With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your Stamp of the Month at a great discount or FREE!

Click here to see artwork using Free Spirit!

It's A "Paper Picnic"!

From August 1-31st, when you make a purchase of $100 or more, you can choose one FREE My Reflections Paper Packet from these packets found in the Summer Idea Book:

· Route 66 (X7080B)· Majestic Blue (X7081B)

· Expedition (X7082B)

· Let's Get Together (X7083B)

· Floral Tapestry (X7084B)

In addition to the Free Paper Packet, you will also be eligible to receive the Stamp of the Month for FREE! That's a total of $35.90!

*Note: Shipping and Tax must be collected on all free products as required by State and Federal Laws.

Complete details can be found on my website.

Celebrate the Gift of Kindred Spirits!

Enjoy a charming new stamp while celebrating the special friendships in your life. The exuberant My Acrylix(R) Kindred Spirits stamp set will be the perfect way to show your friends how much they mean to you. During the month of June, your Home Gathering with $350 in sales earns you this specially designed D-size stamp set FREE.*

*Offer valid for Home Gathering orders submitted June 1st-30th. Tax & shipping is charged on the full retail value of the stamp set ($22.95).

June Stamp of the Month:Summertime

D1218 Summertime(Set of 4) $22.95

Hot stamps reflect a sizzling summer of fun with special attention to travel, food, partying, and the great out-of-doors. Four energetic stamps celebrate sunshine and great times. Available June 1-30, 2007 only.

Block: 3" × 3" (Y1006)

Click here for additional artwork using this stamp set!
With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your Stamp of the Month at a great discount or FREE!

Preferred Customer Club

Are you looking for ways to add or start your collection of beautiful stamps, papers, inks, and other accessories without breaking the bank? Is your wish list long and you think it's impossible to get all you would like to have? If so, it sounds like the Close To My Heart Preferred Customer Club Club is the perfect solution for you!

Being a Close To My Heart Preferred Customer Club member is a great way to tackle that wish list, an easy way to earn FREE stamps, and it's LOTS OF FUN! There is a Club to fit everyone's needs and budgets!

Here are the details:
Agree to purchase $25.00 or more a month for 6 months! The $25.00 club minimum is before shipping and tax. You must submit your order online at http://christinep.myctmh.com or through me by the 25th of each month!

During your final month, you will automatically receive $25 or MORE in Hostess Rewards. When it is your month to receive the hostess benefits you may chose to collect additional orders to increase your sales and hostess benefits!

During any given month you may submit a gathering order of $150 or more and you will earn the additional Hostess Rewards on this order. Be sure to submit this order directly through me and not online.

Interested? Contact me to sign up!

Product Highlight: Sculpting Foam

This lightweight foam is perfect for sculpting and stamping and adds a new dimension to your pages. Sculpting Foam can be dyed with re-inker, stamped wet or dry, and comes in a resealable air-tight jar.

Tips for Using Sculpting Foam

·When using a new container of Sculpting Foam, work the foam around in your hands to remove air bubbles. If the foam is sticky or difficult to work with, spread it into a thin layer and allow it to sit exposed to the air for five to 10 minutes or until the desired consistency is reached.
· Sculpting Foam has a soft, foam-like feel that is very easy to work with and rolls out nicely using a rolling pin or any long, round object.
· Stamp an un-inked image into your Sculpting Foam-the impressions hold their shape very well. Painting over the stamped image with a waterbrush and re-inker will give it a more dimensional look.
· When stamping with ink on moist Sculpting Foam, use caution as the ink may bleed slightly.
· A stamped image applied to dry Sculpting Foam may require 1-2 minutes to air dry.
· You can dye your Sculpting Foam a different color using re-inker. Once dry, the color may change slightly. (Caution: Only add a couple of drops of re-inker at a time, as too much ink will cause the clay to become sticky)
· Sculpting Foam may change shape slightly as it dries.
· Cutting Sculpting Foam with scissors is not recommended if the clay is extremely moist. Once it is worked and becomes drier, scissors or a cutting knife can be used.
· Heat embossing will not speed up the drying process. Sculpting Foam will bubble in a way similar to Liquid Appliqué.
· Drying time varies, depending on the thickness and moisture of the Sculpting Foam and the climate.
· If the Sculpting Foam becomes too dry but is still pliable, try re-wetting it with a small amount of water or re-inker.

Summer Idea Book is HERE!

Just in time for summer, you are sure to enjoy the offerings in CTMH's latest idea book release!
Until you get your own copy of the Idea Book, you can check out the following products online in the Shopping Section of my website.

New products include:

My Reflections ThemesFloral Tapestry, Let's Get Together, Majestic Blue, Route 66 and Expedition

Card Kit

Let's Get Together Recipe Cards

Accessories:

Mini-Medley Accents Summer Celebration Collection

Garden Green and Autumn Terracotta ribbon round collections

Just Blooms Summer Posies paper flowers

Creative Clips

Don't forget to check out all the new stamp sets!! There are many new items to see in the idea book, so contact me today to get your copy!

Life Delight's Memory Showcase

Life Delights Memory Showcase is simple and stunning. Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in style!

Close To My Heart's Life Delights Memory Showcase is an exquisite ensemble of exclusive 9" × 9" preprinted layouts, B&T Duos papers, elegant cardstock, My Stickease artwork, a variety of accessories, an easy-to-follow instruction booklet, and a deluxe 9" × 9" accordion album to bring it all together. Featuring warm, sophisticated colors, this ensemble is an absolute delight!

DURING MAY, IF YOU SPEND $60, you can purchase the Memory Showcase for only $15. If you spend $90, you can purchase the Memory Showcase for only $7.50. And if you spend $120, you'll receive the Memory Showcase FREE-and you'll qualify to receive the May Stamp of the Month for free as well! This is a combined retail value of $37.95-an unbeatable deal!

The Life Delights Memory Showcase is one of the simplest and most beautiful album projects you'll ever create-a jewel in your scrapbook collection that you'll treasure for years to come. While supplies last. Valid May 1-31, 2007 only.

View the Flyer Here

May Stamp of the Month-Moments

D1210 Moments (Set of 13) $22.95

Delightful Victorian designs and flourishes share heartfelt sentiments and create elegant ambience on cards, pages, and much more. Add a very classy touch to any artwork. Available May 1-31, 2007 only.

Blocks: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 2" × 3½" (Y1009)
With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your Stamp of the Month at a great discount or FREE! Contact me to find out how!

Click here for more artwork

Join The Party!

April promises big savings when you become a Close To My Heart Consultant!

If you've ever thought of becoming a Consultant with Close To My Heart, now is definitely the time to act! Join this month (April 2-30th), and you'll receive an incredible sign-up package for just $90! That's approximately 50% off what it would normally cost!

For this amazingly small investment, you'll receive Close To My Heart's New Consultant Kit -a retail value of almost $400- brimming with all the fabulous products, tools, and training materials to get your business off to a great start. Your package also includes the activation fee for a professionally designed and personalized MyCTMH website (like mine), where you can offer your customers online shopping, Home Gathering and workshop information, access to shared artwork, special promotions and much, much more.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity-open doors to creativity and success by becoming a Close To My Heart Consultant today!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT: Dimensional Elements

Chipboard accents are a huge scrapbooking trend. Close To My Heart takes the trend to another level with Dimensional Elements (see page 95 of the Spring 2007 Idea Book). With great shapes and alphabets, you can give any project a 3-D feel. No need to cover, paint, or stamp this high-quality chipboard - they are ready to use as a white accent if you choose! However, if you do want to doll-up your Dimensional Elements, here are some fun ideas to try-the possibilities are endless!

· Make Shaker boxes. Fill with sand, shells, confetti, Fun Flock, or beads.

· Make dog tags with rectangles.· Cover with paper, distress, and ink.

· Cover in Just Blooms™ paper flowers.

· Use leftover pieces of chipboard to make a "film strip," make photo corners, or punch holes in the scrap chipboard to make smaller circles.

Our Price: $ 4.95

April Stamp of the Month

For Every Occasion

D1187 For Every Occasion (Set of 28) $22.95

"Hello," "Goodbye," and everything in between-here are the perfect words for absolutely any occasion, large or small. You'll want to keep this wonderful collection handy at all times-just choose and use!

Available April 1-30, 2007 only.

Blocks: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 1½" (Y1001), 2" × 3½" (Y1009)

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your Stamp of the Month at a great discount or FREE!

March Stamp of the Month

Rustic Flowers

These appealing flowers, words, and designs will add flair and delight to any artwork. Use the stamps wherever you need a bold statement or a delicate outline, and send a perfect message every time.

Available March 1-31, 2007 only.Blocks: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 4" × 4" (Y1008)

Product Highlight: Memorabilia Pockets

Want to keep track of those precious keepsakes? Use our archival-safe, self-adhesive Memorabilia Pockets (1505). These clear pockets are perfect for displaying keepsakes from travels, your children, or anything with dimension that you want to keep and showcase in your album. With 10 pockets in a variety of sizes, you can use them in multiple places for different sized items.

Try making a 6" x 6" album of "firsts" for a baby in your life. Use the Memorabilia Pockets to display a lock from that first haircut, the first lost tooth, or anything else you want to remember. These handy pockets are an easy way to store the items you care about -and where better to keep them than in your scrapbooks?

Our Price: $ 4.95

March is STAMPGANZA Month!

During the month of March, when you purchase two qualifying My Acrylix stamp sets, you'll receive a third stamp set of your choice for FREE-a savings of up to $22.95!
This is the perfect opportunity to host a show, because all of your friends will be wanting to take advantage of this special!

Have you been collecting the Alphabet Solos? This would be a great time to complete your collection!

Interested in earning MORE FREE Close To My Heart products??? Host a gathering in your home or have a "party in a bag" with some of your friends. I'd love to show you all we have to offer! Contact me to schedule your gathering or party today.

Go Online Shopping Now!

* Choose free stamp set from any current sets offered by Close To My Heart, with the exception of E-size stamps, customized name stamps, and Stamp of the Month sets. Free stamp set must be of equal or lesser value than the least expensive set purchased. Tax must be collected on retail value of free item; shipping is charged on free item.

Upcoming Workshops

Scrap Night Sunday February 24
3pm
4- 12x12 Layouts - More to Adore
Create 4 beautiful pages like the one pictured. Leave with a tube of terrific coordinating grossgrain ribbons!
Fee: $30 RSVP with payment by February 17
Payment Required to Reserve Spot so I can order supplies.

"Four the Record" Scrapbook Workshop Sunday, March 4 time: TBD
Masculine Mini-album workshop Sunday, March 18 tme TBD
View My Upcoming Workshops and Specials!

Discounted Products

Many of the items recently retired for 2007 are now available as discounted items on MyCTMH website! Most are discounted at 40% off retail—what a great deal! Remember, these are only available to order on my website and only while supplies last! .
View Discounted Products Here!

February Stamp of the Month

The Works Alphabet A variety of elegant letters, numbers, and punctuation marks make this set perfect for titles, journaling, and any other lettering project. You’ll never be at a loss for words with The Works! Available February 1–28, 2007 only.
With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your Stamp of the Month at a great discount or FREE!

January's Stamp of the Month

D1194 All My LoveCharming words and emblems of affection make romance, friendship, and warmest feelings of the heart come to life on cards, gifts, scrapbook pages, and more. Love rules! Available January 1–31, 2007 only.

You can purchase the Stamp of the Month at full price ($22.95) or with a minimum qualifying purchase, you can get your Stamp of the Month at a great discount, or FREE! With a $25 order, you can get it at 25% off With a $50 order, you can get it at 50% off With a $75 order, you can get it at 75% off With a $100 order, you can get it FREE!

View This Stamp Set and More ARTWORK!

Earn a free 'Heart of Winter' project pack!

There's still time to earn the Heart of Winter project pack. Free products for customers, hostesses, and new Consultants!

Until January 31, 2007, you can earn free Promise of Spring gifts: As a Customer: Purchase at least $75 in products and you'll receive a free Promise of Spring project pack! As a Hostess: Hold a Home Gathering or Catalog Party with at least $450 in sales and you'll receive the Promise of Spring E-size stamp set (a $34.95 value) FREE, in addition to at least $80 in Hostess Rewards! As a new Consultant: Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant and receive both the Promise of Spring project pack and the stamp set for FREE!

For More Information, click HERE...

NEW Spring Idea Book!

The spring Idea Book also includes a variety of new products fitting for the season, including five new My Reflections scrapbooking kits, one new My Originals card kits, and more than 40 new My Acrylix stamp sets with over 400 new designs and a variety of embellishments, including 18 new ribbon designs!
Also included in the spring Idea Book are the new Simply Snapshots Album Pages: 9” x 9” preprinted layouts designed for quickly scrapbooking photos, with no embellishing required. The layout is printed on both sides of the cardstock sheet and allows for two 4” x 6” photos and journaling on each side!

Jeanette Lynton Interviewed on Diva Craft Lounge

Diva Danielle, host of the Internet radio show Diva Craft Lounge, invited Close To My Heart founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton to visit her show and talk about Cherish. They also took the opportunity to discuss My Acrylix and Simply Snapshots. If you would like to hear the show, you can listen here. Jeanette’s interview was on January 3.