Bring it on!

The new Idea Book became active yesterday AND I got an email from our head office that the Wishes book is ready to go, too! How exciting.

Don't forget, too, that May is our National Scrapbooking Month and the Tickled Pink promotion runs to the end of May.

You can get it by in one of four different ways:
- place a minimum order of $75 in stamp sets (excluding K-size, and Stamp of the Month) and received a Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit FREE!
- purchase it by itself for $43.50 - well below retail value!
- sign up as a new consultant between May 1 - May 31 and receive a kit FREE
- Host a Home Gathering between now and May 31 with minimum sales of $500 and receive a kit FREE.

All the information you need is here: It shows you the beautiful colors, what stamps are included and the die cut sheet that included. PLUS two layouts made using the kit.

The flyer doesn't do the actual colors justice. I was totally won over once I saw it all for myself. Very nice and such a great value!

And the winner is ...

Michelle B!!!!!

Michelle was the fifth person to post using Random.org's random number generator (didn't count myself since I did post a comment once ... lol)

Michelle - email me with the stamp set you want and I will get it out to you as soon as possible!

Congratulations!

Can't help myself ...

I know I said no peeks for the new Idea Book but I am so excited about this ....


Jeannette Lynton, the founder of Close To My Heart, has put out a new book that was originally not going to be available until June 2009 but is expected earlier than that now!!!! So, I cannot control it anymore .... I must show you!


It is a new card book that includes "bulk cardmaking, trendy circle cards, and all new patterns". There are three bulk card workshops that help you make 8, 12, or 16 cards in a jiffy. It also has creative stamping tips and techniques.It cannot be released soon enough for me.

BLOG CANDY!

The end of this month marks 6 MONTHS since I became a Close To My Heart consultant and I'm giving away some blog candy to celebrate!

Post a comment in this thread about WHY you love CTMH products and I will randomly pick from all entries on May 1st to win a prize of a fabulous My Acrylix stamp set. I have FOUR to chose from and the winner can pick the one they want!

If I get over 100 comments, I will do TWO drawings and give away two of the stamp sets - so tell your friends!

ETA: If you leave a comment using "Anonymous", please email me as well since I won't have any way of contacting you or verifying who you are if you are chosen as a winner of a stamp set! There could be 5 or 6 Anonymous and anyone could claim to be the winner.

If you choose Name/URL instead of Anonymous, you don't have to put your full name (First name and last initial works great) and you can leave the URL field blank. Thank you!

Summer Idea Book!

It's almost that time! A new idea book starts May first and you'll love what's inside! Email me to get a copy ....

No peeks until after May first, though. Sorry ... hehehehehehe.

Time flies ... and spring is here!

I can't believe it's been nearly 6 weeks since I've posted! In my defence, I've been super busy at work - actually working 40 hours a week AND I've been getting a gift basket ready to donate to a silent auction to raise money for our local theatre that is coming up on May 8th.

Time flies when you are having fun! Will have to post pictures when I am finished it!

CTMH has a new promotion that begins for everyone tomorrow! I have it in my hot little hands right now and it is sooooo pretty!



Check out the details here! You won't regret it!

Don't forget about the stamp of the month for April, too! Great for the outdoorsy types and dad cards and pages.

March is here!

The Stamp of the Month for March is simply gorgeous! Check it out here and then click on the picture of the stamp set for a better view. I've seen some work done with these and cannot wait to get my hot little hands on some!

NOW is the time to join the Close To My Heart family! During the month of March, when you sign up to become a Consultant, you can choose up to two items, from 9 different organizational tools at 50% off. (I LOVE my ink/marker tower!!!!)

That's on top of the awesome price you get on your Consultant kit. Over $375 in product for only $115. PLUS you can choose from two bonus packs if you want even more great deals. Both are over 65% off retail price.

Sign up here! or email me for more details or if you have questions.

Lisa

Did this layout for a challenge on a Facebook Challenge Club I belong to. The challenge was to do a layout about yourself that HAD to include a picture of yourself so I cheated and used one from the past! LOL

Am using this particular layout for my family history scrapbook so have not included the journaling since it will contain a lot of personal vital statistics.

I plan on making a second page for it that contains pictures from different phases of my life on it, but this is a good start.

Products used:
CC1003 - Key To My Heart Paper Pack/Stamp Set (limited availability set but I do have two complete sets if you are interested. Email me for price or details on this package.)
Z2167 - Creme Brulee ink
Z2105 - Black ink
E1002 - Rustic Alphabet Stamp Set
Z1146 - Pewter Decorative Brads
Other - Fiskars Threading Waters Borner Punch, scissors, adhesive

On another note, I have a group on Facebook that anyone can join and you can check out CTMH with Lisa here.

Where were you?

Where were you in 1984?


In 1984 I graduated from highschool ... my son turned one year old ... Farrah Fawcett hair was in ... and Close to my Heart was born! (Formerly known as D.O.T.S. - Dozens of Terrific Stamps)

Jeanette Lynton started her company in 1984 and CTMH is celebrating 25 years!

To celebrate, they are running an amazing special in the month of February. You are the one getting gifts, though. When you spend $25 US / $31.25 CAN in My Acrylix® stamps (K-size customized, Stamp of the Month, and any discounted retired sets excluded), you'll receive a totally cool, custom-designed B-size stamp set, appropriately titled “Good Times.” It’s a celebration-themed set, with a variety of fun party icons and sentiments.

I'm so excited about it, I want to help in the celebration, too. I am running my own 25th Anniversary promotion. Intrigued? Email me for details. It's worth it!


Don't forget about the Stamp of the Month for February! Check it out on page 108 of the Spring 2009 Idea Book. I'm definitely getting this one!

New Beginnings

A new year, a new blog, a new venture.

I became a Close to my Heart Consultant in October of 2008 but with the holidays so close, life was hectic. So ... a new year brings a fresh excitement.

It also means a new Idea Book! Full of beautiful ideas, stunning new products and some fabulous new colors. The cover of the idea book is just a drop in the bucket compared to what is inside.

Don't believe me? Click on the link in the right column .... you'll find a viewable catalog under Products.