Online Shopping receives NEW LOOK!!

Our Online Close To My Heart Websites have received a NEW LOOK!! They are very much like the recent updates made to the Close To My Heart Website. Check it out!!

http://photoenhanced.ctmh.com


Don't forget about our wonderful special for March!! Join CTMH as a New Consultant and receive the Cricut Cartridge FREE!!

Beautiful Stella Layouts

I wanted to come up with some kits that would be available for purchase, or for a group of ladies to sit and make every so often. I decided to start with the beautiful bright Stella Paper Packet. I have come up with five layouts all from one paper packet. I have only added cardstock and embellishments.

I used the lovely Tulip color as my accent. Trying to keep to just one Mini-Medley packet for all five layouts, I had to add some more ribbon. I decided to try dying the color-ready ribbon for the first time. I have to say that it was very easy and came out great!!

If you would like to make any of the following, or all five, please contact me.


Layout 1: Up the Tempo, pg 64 of Imagine

Materials Used:

• Stella Paper Packet (X7147B)
• 10 Things (C1474)
• Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon (Z1732)
• Mini-Medley Accents Tulip Collection (Z1320)
• Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2114)
• Tulip Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2166)
• Tulip Exclusive Inks Re-Inker (Z2266)
• Craft Heater (Z555)

Layout 2: Fantastic Five, pg 62 of Imagine

Materials Used:

• Stella Paper Packet (X7147B)
• Dark Neutral Shade Pack (X5912)
• Just for You (B1398)
• Friendship Alphabet Large (E1016)
  
• Mini-Medley Accents Tulip Collection (Z1320)
• Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2114)
• Tulip Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2166)

Layout 3: Ensemble Piece, pg 40 of Imagine

Materials Used:

• Stella Paper Packet (X7147B)
• Dark Neutral Shade Pack (X5912)
• Take a Picture (C1440)
• Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon (Z1732)
• Mini-Medley Accents Tulip Collection (Z1320)
• Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2114)
• Tulip Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2166)
• Tulip Exclusive Inks Re-Inker (Z2266)
• Craft Heater (Z555)

Layout 4: Minuet, pg 46 of Imagine

I tried to guess where the photo would go on the right hand page and stamped the flourish before putting the layout together. Do not worry, most of it is hidden by a photo, so my "oops" isn't very visible!!

Materials Used:

• Stella Paper Packet (X7147B)
• Dark Neutral Shade Pack (X5912)
  
• Just for You (B1398)
• Delight (C1452)
• Field Trip Alphabet (E1013)
• Mini-Medley Accents Tulip Collection (Z1320)
• Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2114)
• Tulip Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2166)
• Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2191)
  

Layout 5: Elemental Workshop on the Go Exclusive Layout, also the Cover of the Idea Book (I received some help with this from a fellow Consultant, Tracey Sanders, on the Bulletin Boards)

Materials Used:

• Stella Paper Packet (X7147B)
• Dark Neutral Shade Pack (X5912)
• Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686) - green flourish and butterflies
  
• Just for You (B1398)
• Pewter Badge Buttons (Z1704)
• Bitty Sparkles (Z1263)
  
• Mini-Medley Accents Tulip Collection (Z1320)
• Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2114)
• Tulip Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2166)
• Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2191)
  
• Olive Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2137)
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (Z2195)
  

Hope you enjoy!!

Join me March 24th for the following Workshop!!

This month we will be working with the Pemberley and Cruisin' paper packets. You have the choice of creating one or both of the Workshop on the Go Kits!!

Please RSVP by March 7th!!

First up we have the Pemberley Level 1 layout using our wonderful Studio J software to assist in the creation of the layout!


Next up is the Workshop on the Go Kit. This kit includes My Reflections Pemberley Paper Packet, My Acrylix Pemberley Workshop Stamp Set (exclusive to the kit), Colonial White Cardstock Sheets, Bouquet Assortment, Bitty Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems, and an Instructional Brochure. This kit also uses the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to create the layouts and the bonus project.



To create the amazing cricut cards below you will need to add the Light Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack and Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes to your shopping list.


Below is the wonderful Cruisin' Level 1 layout made using Studio J.

You could also create the sporty Cruisin' Workshop on the Go Layouts and Bonus Project. This kit includes the My Reflections Cruisin' Paper Packet, My Acrylix Cruisin' Workshop Stamp Set (exclusive to this kit), White Daisy Cardstock Sheets, Bottle Caps, Dimensional Elements Numbers, and an Instructional Brochure.


To create the bonus project you will need to add the My Creations Bookmark Album, and the Cruisin' Complements Silver Foil Images to your shopping list.

New Idea Book

Hello Everyone!! I know that I am late on this, but we have a new Idea Book to share with you!! This Idea Book is good from February 1, 2012 through July 31, 2012.



The new paper packets are just wonderful and I am sure you will think so too!! Take a look:


Stella

Pemberley

Lucy

Victory

Footloose

Superhero

Florentine

Cruisin'

How would you like to get the Art Philosophy Cartridge FREE??

Hello everyone, its a new month here in 2012 and boy do we have a great special for you!!

If you have ever thought about earning some extra cash while doing what you love, now is the month to pursue your dream!!

Now is a great time to join Close To My Heart because when you sign up as a new Consultant between March 1–31, you’ll receive a FREE Cricut^® Art Philosophy collection! The collection’s retail price of $99 adds incredible value to your New Consultant Kit and will give you hours of creative fun with the included exclusive Cricut^® cartridge, three coordinating My Acrylix^® D-size stamp sets, and three sheets of matching Dimensional Elements shapes. Already own the collection? You can always give your free one as a gift or choose to receive $100 in select product credit** instead. Now is the time to embrace the philosophy of fun—Consultant and Cricut^® fun!

The new consultant kit - only $99 - is already jam packed with beautiful, new products (featuring our Stella Kit, coordinating accessories, stamps, inks, album, etc.) along with business supplies that retail for over $285!!! Now add the Art Philosophy collection and you get over $400 worth of products for ONLY $99!!!

Here is what you get for only $99:




Look at the beautiful items you can make with your Cricut Art Philosophy!!
Watch this video to find out a little more about this great promotion...



You can also choose to add on one or more of the following kits to your Basic kit for even MORE savings!!

Florentine Add-On Collection values at over $95 retail but is yours for only $40!!

Includes a Workshop on the Go Florentine Kit, Pewter Badge Buttons, Timeless Charms, My Acrylix Family Love Stamp Set, My Acrylix Enjoy! Stamp Set, Goldrush Exclusive Inks Pad, Bamboo Exclusive Inks Pad, 2" x 2" My Acrylix Block, and a 2" x 6 1/2" My Acrylix Block.
Pemberley Add-On Collection values at over $94 retail and is yours for only $40!!

Includes a Workshop on the Go Pemberley Kit**, Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes, Light Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack, Mini-Medley Accents Pacifica Collection, My Acrylix Love Clusters Stamp Set, My Acrylix Card Word Puzzle Stamp Set, Indian Corn Blue Exclusive Inks Pad, Desert Sand Exclusives Inks Pad, and a 2" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix Block.

**Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge required to complete workshop layouts and bonus project (not included).

Studio J Add-On Collection values at approximately $63 retail and is yours for only $40!!

Includes a 3-month Studio J membership and five Studio J layouts (must redeem within the first 3 months).

Products Retiring Jan 31st 2012

Thanks to the help of some wonderful fellow consultants, a list of the retiring items has been created. Be sure to grab your favorites before they are gone!!

Click here and add your favorite items to your shopping cart.

Paper Collections:
Typeset WOTG Kit – G1024 - $29.95
Roxie WOTG Kit – G1025 - $29.95
Elemental WOTG Kit – G1026 - $29.95
Dreamin’ L2 Paper – X7142B - $9.95
Dreamin’ My Stickease – X7142C - $4.95
Dreamin’ WOTG Kit – G1027 - $29.95
Sonoma WOTG Kit – G1028 - $29.95
Mischief L2 Paper – X7144B - $9.95
Mischief Compliment Rub-Ons – X7144C - $4.95
Mischief WOTG Kit – G1029 - $29.95
Believe L2 Paper – X7145B - $9.95
Believe My Stickease – X7145C - $4.95
Believe WOTG Kit – G1030 - $29.95
Wonderland L2 Paper – X7146B - $9.95
Wonderland My Stickease – X7146C - $4.95
Wonderland WOTG Kit – G1031 - $29.95
Sophia L2 Paper – X7131B - $12.95
Sophia My Stickease – X7131C - $4.95
Mayberry L2 Paper – X7136B - $12.95
Mayberry My Stickease – X7136C - $4.95
Lucky L2 Paper – X7137B - $12.95
Lucky My Stickease – X7137C - $4.95
Fanfare L2 Paper – X7138B - $12.95
Fanfare My Stickease – X7138C - $4.95



Stamp Sets:
A Game – A1113 - $6.95
A Hop – A1112 - $6.95
A Little Buzz – B1353 - $9.95
A Little Everything – D1408 - $17.95
A Love – A1103 - $6.95
A Paisley – A1105 - $6.95
A Posy – A1102 - $6.95
Adoption – A1098 - $6.95
Adorning Corners – D1322 - $17.95
Always In My Heart – A1101 - $6.95
Ambiance – C1349 - $13.95
Around The Block – D1377 - $17.95
Baby Love – B1368 - $9.95
Backgrounds & Borders – D1463 - $17.95
Beary Best – C1363 - $13.95
Beary Busy – C1409 - $13.95
Beautiful Butterflies – B1373 - $9.95
Beautiful Things – D1298 - $17.95
Believe In Your Dreams – B1322 - $9.95
Beloved – B1343 - $9.95
Birthday Blast – C1436 - $13.95
Birthday Boy – C1411 - $13.95
Bless This Nest – C1445 - $13.95
Blooming Layers – C1449 - $13.95
Bon Apetit – D1367 - $17.95
Boom! – B1354 - $9.95
Bunny Love – B1324 - $9.95
Campin’ Fever – D1353 - $17.95
Carefree – C1447 - $13.95
Catching Waves – D1466 - $17.95
Charmed – C1385 - $13.95
Cherished Flourishes – D1413 - $17.95
Ciao – D1461 - $17.95
Circle Around – D1300 - $17.95
Circle of Love – D1438 - $17.95
Circle Together – B1372 - $9.95
Connections – D1330 - $17.95
Cruisin’ – D1471 - $17.95
Cupcakes Sprinkles – D1336 - $17.95
Daydream – D1297 - $17.95
Down By The Sea – C1451 - $13.95
Dream Big – D1399 - $17.95
Dreams Come True – D1470 - $17.95
Enjoy Every Moment – C1395 - $13.95
Extreme Happiness – C1356 - $13.95
Family – C1305 - $13.95
Family Ties – C1346 - $13.95
Family Ties – Children – C1345 - $13.95
Family Ties – Pet – B1350 - $9.95
Fill In The Blank – D1465 - $17.95
Flower Pot – D1409 - $17.95
For Every Occasion – D1187 - $17.95
Friendship Blessings – D1191 - $17.95
From My Heart – C1443 - $13.95
Fun Times – B1309 - $9.95
Happy Holidays – D1431 - $17.95
Happy Moments – C1437 - $13.95
Hero – D1474 - $17.95
His and Hers – C1460 - $13.95
Horizon – C1454 - $13.95
Hot Diggity – C1407 - $13.95
Howdy – D1435 - $17.95
In The Month Of April – C1405 - $13.95
In The Month Of February – C1403 - $13.95
In The Month Of July – C1417 - $13.95
In The Month Of June – C1416 - $13.95
In The Month Of March – C1404 - $13.95
In The Month Of May – C1415 - $13.95
It’s A Zoo – C1360 - $13.95
Just For Boys – C1338 - $13.95
Just For Girls – C1337 - $13.95
Just The Ticket – B1323 - $9.95
Kanji Phrases – C1339 - $13.95
Let’s Go Camping – C1355 - $13.95
Little Princess – C1414 - $13.95
Love Always – D1337 - $17.95
Love Birds – C1396 - $13.95
Love Ya – D1460 - $17.95
Magic Tabs – C1448 - $13.95
Makin’ Waves – C1365 - $13.95
Ms. Chillin’ – D1404 - $17.95
Ms. Scrapbook – B1352 - $9.95
Notice The Details – D1378 - $17.95
On The Edge – C1399 - $13.95
On This Day – D1468 - $17.95
One Of A Kind – D1410 - $17.95
Over The Rainbow – D1426 - $17.95
Paisley Praise – D1414 - $17.95
Piece of Cake – D1407 - $17.95
Play Day (old set) – D1360 - $17.95
Post Card – Travel Series – D1357 - $17.95
Precious Love – C1444 - $13.95
Priceless Love Word Puzzle – D1348 - $17.95
Recipe Box – D1364 - $17.95
Retro Tech – C1446 - $13.95
Royal Birth – D1441 - $17.95
Salutation Seals – C1461 - $13.95
Shining Star – D1320 - $17.95
Smiles – C1397 - $13.95
So Lucky – C1390 - $13.95
Soul Mates – D1254 - $17.95
Springtime – D1415 - $17.95
Star Power – D1403 - $17.95
Summer Breeze – C1453 - $13.95
Summer Days – B1375 - $9.95
Sweet Baby – C1359 - $13.95
Take Luck – B1364 - $9.95
Tasty Treats – D1427 - $17.95
Tea Time – C1438 - $13.95
Thank You – D1361 - $17.95
Thrill Ride – D1425 - $17.95
TLC – C1364 - $13.95
Togetherness – D1402 - $17.95
Treetops – C1368 - $13.95
Trellis – D1451 - $17.95
True Happiness – D1365 - $17.95
Two-Step Backgrounds – D1473 - $17.95
Unity – C1422 - $13.95
X-Treme – D1432 - $17.95
You Did It – C1351 - $13.95
You Rock – D1346 - $17.95
You’re Great – D1434 - $17.95
You’re Sweet – B1351 - $9.95



Ribbon:
Colonial White Ribbon collection - Z1126 - $7.95
Cranberry grosgrain ribbon - Z1103 - $6.95
Cocoa grosgrain ribbon - Z1100 - $6.95
Colonial White grosgrain ribbon - Z1102 - $6.95
White Daisy grosgrain ribbon - Z270 - $6.95
Wings Level 2 Assortment - Z1398 - $4.95

Floss:
Embroidery Floss - Red/Pink - Z1092 - $3.25
Embroidery Floss - Green - Z1094 - $3.25
Embroidery Floss - Blue/Purple - Z1093 - $3.25




Waxy Flax:
Waxy Flax - Cranberry - Z1086 - $3.95
Waxy Flax - Sorbet - Z1249 - $3.95
Waxy Flax - Juniper - Z1248 - $3.95
Waxy Flax - Crystal Blue - Z1247 - $3.95

Brads:
Designer Brads - Colonial White - Z1274 - $3.95
Designer Brads - Pewter - Z1146 - $3.95

Mini-Medley & Eyelets:
Mini Medley - Antiqued Copper - Z1275 - $4.95
Mini Medley - Colonial White - Z1276 - $4.95
Foundry Metal - Bookplates - Z1147 - $3.50
Soft Set Eyelets - Black and White Daisy - Z1228 - $3.95
Soft Set Eyelets - Chocolate and Colonial White - Z1229 - $3.95



Coordinating Embellishments:
Midnight Felt Shapes - Z1462 - $3.95
Harvest Charms - Z1633 - $4.95
Holiday Packets - Z1486 - $4.95
Top Coats Icing Overlays - Z1468 - $4.95 (SOLD OUT)
Lucky Level 2 Assortment - Z1356 - $4.95
Lucky Level 2 Journaling Spots - Z1359 - $3.95
Bliss Level 2 Assortment - Z1355 - $5.95
Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment - Z1386 - $4.95
Fanfare Level 2 Assortment - Z1400 - $4.95
Just Blooms Spring Blossom - Z1266 - $7.95
Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack - Z1300 - $5.95

Color Ready Alphabets:
Color Ready Alphabets - Oxford - X5749 - $3.95
Color Ready Alphabets - Hodge Podge - X1406 - $3.95

Dimensional Elements:
Dimensional Elements - On Target - Z1226 - $5.95
Dimensional Elements - Flurry - Z1225 - $4.95

My Creations Items
My Creations - Board Book - Z1310 - $6.95
My Creations - Journal - Z1268 - $7.95
My Creations - Memory Showcase 9x9 - Z1198 - $5.95

Misc.:
Rubber Brayer - Z616 - $12.95
Soft Set Eyelet Tool - Z1208 - $14.95
Eyelet Tool Replacement Punches - Z1245 - $2.95

Sonoma Workshop on the Go!

For our January workshop will be using the Sonoma WOTG kit. Join me on Saturday January 28th to create the wonderful artwork you see below!!





Supply List:

G1028 Workshops on the Go™ Sonoma Kit (includes):

• Sonoma Level 2 Paper Packet - $9.95
  
• My Acrylix^® Sonoma Workshop - $13.95
  
• Mini-Medley Accents Pewter Collection - $4.95
  
• Sponge - $1.25
  
• Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) - $0.98
• Workshop Guide - $1.00

Retail Value: $32.08, but you only pay $29.95!!

With the purchase of additional items, you can also create these beautiful cards!!

Supply List:

G1028 Workshops on the Go™ Sonoma Kit (purchased to make the four layouts above)
Z1474* 6" × 6" Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes - $6.95
Z1276* Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White Collection - $4.95
Z1081* Colonial White Waxy Flax - $3.95



Please R.S.V.P. to me no later than Friday January 13th if you would like to join!!