Lots of stuff to tell you about ... Customer Thanks-a-Bration and more!

This update is a bit late in the month but we had a death in the family at the end of July which shifted our priorities for a while. Better late than never though!

----- The Fall/Winter Idea books are in my hot little hands and I've already got my wish list all drawn up! LOL Those of you who placed an order from the previous Idea Book will be getting this one FREE and am planning on dropping them off around 01 September when they go live. They are chalk full of creative ideas and techniques and some of the new stamps ..... Whoa! So stinking cute and fun! And that's all I'm telling you about that! Such a tease!

If you'd like a new Idea Book, email me and I can drop one off to you. If you're a new client or you didn't order from the last Idea Book you got from me, it's only $2.25 (my cost) ....waaaaaaay cheaper than any craft or scrapbooking magazine out there. PLUS, when you do place an order from it during the time it's valid (01 September - 31 December), I will deduct the $2.25 from your order total so all those amazing creation ideas and techniques would be FREE - even better!
Also, don't forget, if you're a new client to me, I always take 10% off your very first order (one time only) as a welcome to you!

----- More exciting news .... I now accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express directly! Woohoo! No more checks to write, not having enough cash on hand or waiting form me to send you a PayPal invoice .... It's just like shopping at a regular store! Super convenient!!!!

----- Though this update is late, the August promotion has a couple days left on it ... If you purchase $124.95 between today and 17 August, Close To My Heart will send you one of our Level 2 Paper Packs absolutely FREE (15.95 value) - and they do mean free. There won't even be any additional shipping charges or taxes added to your total!!!! You won't even know which one they are sending you so it will be a complete surprise when your order arrives. Like Xmas in August! How fun is that!? The other bonus is that because you've already spent the $124.95 to receive the FREE paper pack, it also qualifies you to get the August Stamp of the Month for FREE too! FREE is good!

Don't forget you only have a couple days left to get in on this promotion. More details can be found by clicking HERE.

Now don't think they've short-changed you this month by just running that promotion to the 17th .... the new one starts the very next day and lasts until the end of September!

----- Everyday Celebration: From 18 August to 30 September when you purchase a minimum of $75 in My Acrylix Stamps (A, B, C, D or E size) you will receive an Everyday Celebrations Card Kit for FREE!!!! ($49.95 value) The kit includes enough product to complete 16 cards and comes with a coordinating stamp set as well. Click HERE for more details on this promotion.

----- The new Art and Soul video is up on the website, too ... I highly recomment you check it out! If you haven't seen the previous ones, they are well worth taking the time to watch as well. They really make some amazing creations on CTMH TV.

Whew! I think I'm finally caught up!

I'm on holidays for the next 10 glorious days (glorious because I'm not at work - the weather....not so glorious! lol) so I am hoping to get a fair bit of creating done! *crossing my fingers*

Have a scrappy day!!!!

Getting sidetracked ....

I have been a very bad blogger ... I sincerely apologize. I can't believe it's been over a month since I posted or created anything!

You know how you go through life and hit little bumps in the road? Well, it's been like that lately for me (and my family) ... and my scrappy mojo went with it. Then you get broadsided by something totally unexpected that really makes you sit back and evaluate your life and what is really important.

I won't go into details but the time has come to start making time for the things and people I care about ... including my scrapbooking. I am taking a little time each and every day and doing something scrapbook related so I hope to post more often for you all.

Thanks for your patience!!!

Happy scrapping!

Spring Has Sprung

Made this layout for a Gathering, using the beautiful Bella Level 2 Paper Pack and Cherish: Interesting Variation.
- Bella Level 2 Paper Pack
- Small and Large Friendship Alphabets
- Butterfly Wings stamp set
- Botanical Borders stamp set
- Colonial White brads
- Black marker
- Smokey Plum ink
- 3D foam tape
- Cherish Idea Book

July Campaign - Geared for new Consultants!!!

If you've been thinking about joining my Close To My Heart team as a Consultant, now is a terrific time! Become a Close To My Heart Consultant between July 1 - 31 and they will 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 free 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).

There are NINE products to choose from and include:
Window Charm Squares (retail value: $12.50) Your projects will sprakle when you highlight them with these flexible adhesive squares of clear epoxy. Just peel and stick to add instant dimension and intrique. (Package includes 44 charms: 4 - 2"x2" charms, 8 - 1 1/2"x1 1/2" charms, 14 - 1"x1" charms, and 18 3/4"x3/4" charms).

All-Out Adventure Rubons (retail value: $12.50) Rub on some summer fun with these versatile rub-ons featuring trees, leaves, compasses, playful sayings, gears, and an alphabet! Three neutral colors give you maximum creativity. (3 - 6"x12" sheets; 1 each of Black, Chocolate and White Daisy).

Heartfelt Whimsy Die-Cuts (retail value: $12.50) Add color and texture to your projects with these cute die-cut felt designs. Layer them, add a brad here or a sparkle there, even a bit of hand-stitching would look great! (3 - 12x12" sheets; 1 each of Buttercup, Garden Green, Tulip)

Creative Basics Silhouette Collection (retail value: $10.95) Cardmakers will love creating projects using the elegant prints and colors of the Silhouette Collection. Creative Basics collection gives you the materials to produce many similar-themed cards in a flash! (Includes 16 - 12"x12" B&T Duos (8 each of 2 designs) and 8 yards of 1/4" Black grosgrain ribbon with Colonial White stitching ) Available while supplies last!

My Originals Hello Birdie Card Kit (retail value: $15.95) 12 - 3"x4 3/4" preprinted cards (3 each of 4 designs); 3 - 6"x12" My Stickease adhesive sheets; 12 - 3" x 4 3/4" envelope flats (not shown).

Life Delights memory Showcase (retail value: $15.95) The Life Delights Memory Showcase is an ensemble of 9"x9" preprinted layouts, B&T Duos papers, elegant cardstock, My Stickease artwork, a variety of accessories, an easy to follow instruction book, and a deluxe 9"x9" accordion album to bring it all together.

Basic Textured Cardstock Combo Pack (retail value: $18.50) Cardstock is textured on both sides. The back is the same color as the front but in a lighter shade, so you'll really have two colors to work with. A double winner! (24 sheets per package; 4 each of 6 colors - Bamboo, Black, Chocolate, Cocoa, Colonial White, Desert Sand)

Magic Moments Scrapbook Kit (retail value: $43.50) Celebrate the magic moments in your life with this gorgeous scrapbooking kit. Everything you need to create a complete album - one two-page layout for every month of the year! (Includes 24 - 12"x12" preprinted layout pages, 2 - 12"x12" Colonial White cardstock sheets, 8 - 6"x12" My Stickease adhesive sheets, 13 - 12"x12" Memory Protectors, 24 - 3/8" Cocoa grosgrain ribbon and 50 Cocoa brads.)

My Acrylix Thank You Stamp Set (retail value $28.50) A great stamp set to really express your gratitude to friends and family alike.

If you're interested in signing up on my team, click HERE . My name should automatically appear under the Sponsor information but if it doesn't just type in Lisa Padley and my Sponsor ID is 99974110.

Questions??? EMAIL ME!

June 28 Deal-a-Day Special

Today's FREE item with qualifying purchase is: Nature's Ambiance Rubons (retail value: 12.50)

A quick and versatile embellishment for all your layouts and cards but especially useful where ink may rub off: buttons, metal accents, and clear plastic. Three neutral colors give you maximum creativity! (3 - 6" × 12" sheets, 1 each of White Daisy, Chocolate, Black)

Qualify for this fabulous FREE item by adding one My Acrylix stamp set size A, B, C, D, or E (excluding Customized Stamps or Stamp of the Month) to your order. Incredible discounted shipping/handling of $4 applies to your Deal-a-Day purchase. (Limit one free item per order. Discounted shipping/handling applies to orders of one stamp set and one free item only.)Choose your stamp set now by clicking HERE then add your free item at checkout.

First, check out the how-to's of receiving your free item and a special bonus I am doing for this promotion during the month of June by clicking HERE.

June 27 Deal-a-Day Special

Today's FREE item with qualifying purchase is the Microfiber Cloth (retail value: $6.25)

For use with our My Acrylix Spritz Cleaner, this polishing cloth removes ink, stamp residue, and fingerprints, so your blocks look new again! (6"x6").

Qualify for this fabulous FREE item by adding one My Acrylix stamp set size A, B, C, D, or E (excluding Customized Stamps or Stamp of the Month) to your order. Incredible discounted shipping/handling of $4 applies to your Deal-a-Day purchase. (Limit one free item per order. Discounted shipping/handling applies to orders of one stamp set and one free item only.)

Choose your stamp set now by clicking HERE then add your free item at checkout.

First, check out the how-to's of receiving your free item and a special bonus I am doing for this promotion during the month of June by clicking HERE.

June 26 Deal-a-Day Special

What a deal! For just $31.25 you get approximately $62.50 worth of popular product! And what's more, you get discounted shipping/handling of just $13.00 (Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one goodie box only.)

Click HERE to order yours today!

June 25 Deal-a-Day Special

Today's FREE item with qualifying purchase: Autumn Garden Mini Medley Accents(retail value $9.95). A bundle of color-coordinated joy! These packages of cute accents give you embellishing variety for all sorts of artwork. The Autumn Garden collection includes the colors Hollyhock, Goldrush, and Olive (30 brads, 5 corduroy brads, 15 safety pins and 9 arrow photo clips)

Qualify for this fabulous FREE item by adding one My Acrylix stamp set size A, B, C, D, or E (excluding Customized Stamps and Stamp of the Month). Incredible discounted shipping/handling of $4 applies to your Deal-a-Day purchase. (Limit one free item per order. Discounted shipping/handling applies to orders of one stamp set and one free item only.)

Choose your stamp set now by clicking HERE then add your free item at checkout.

First, check HERE for the how-tos and the special bonus offer I am doing for this June promotion only.

June 24 Deal-a-Day Special

Today's FREE item with qualifying purchase: Chocolate Brads! (retail $5.50) 4mm, 100 per package. Brads are great for corners, next to photos, in groups of three, and for attaching stamped images.

Qualify for this fabulous FREE item by adding one My Acrylix stamp set, size A, B, C, D, or E (Customized Stamps and Stamp of the Month excluded). Incredible discounted shipping/handling of $4 applies to your Deal-a-Day purchase. (Limit one free item per order. Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one stamp set and one free item only.)

Choose your stamp set now by clicking HERE then select your free item at checkout.

FIRST, click HERE to check out the how-to's and see the special bonus I am offering during the month for this promotion.

June 23 Deal-a-Day Special

Today's FREE item with qualifying purchase is Love Letter Rubons (retail value: $12.50). A quick and versatile embellishment for all your layouts and cards but especially useful on items like buttons, metal accents, and clear plastic. Three neutral colors give you maximum creativity!

Love Letters comes with 3 - 6"x12" sheets. 1 each of Black, Chocolate, White Daisy.

Qualify for this fabulous FREE item by adding one My Acrylix stamp set size A, B, C, D, or E to your order (excluding Customized Stamps and Stamp of the Month) Incredible discounted shipping/handling of $4 applies to your Deal-a-Day purchase. (Limit one free item per order. Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one stamp set and one free item only.)

Choose your stamp set now by clicking HERE then add your free item at checkout.

First, check out HERE to see the how-to's and to see the bonus I am offering for this month during this promotion.