CTMH enters the world of Online Scrapbooking!

Studio J™ is online design software that allows you to create custom-printed two-page layouts you put in your albums. There is no software to purchase and install; instead, simply log in to Studio J and start designing your layouts! You can create and immediately purchase your layouts, or you can save them for later completion and purchase.

There are many benefits to studio scrapbooking! This is a great first introduction to Close To My Heart for new customers because it requires no purchase or tools—other than an Internet-connected computer—to get started. Studio layouts can be created quickly for the time-challenged, yet with many flexible options for artists who want a custom look. Plus, Studio J makes it easy and affordable to have multiple prints of the same layout created, perfect for gift-giving to friends and family, awards for team members, and more.

Studio J is online design software that allows users to create custom-printed two-page layouts for 12" x 12" albums. Customers need only create an account, then log in to Studio J and start designing layouts! You can create and immediately purchase your layouts, or you can save them for later completion and purchase. Studio J is intuitive and easy to use; there are just five easy steps to creating a beautiful layout:

• Upload photos.
• Choose the desired themed kit.
• Select an exclusive layout pattern.
• Add photos, embellishments, title, and journaling.
• Purchase custom-printed layouts ready for a cherished album.

Intrigued? Create a free account now and get started by clicking here... there's nothing to downoad... there's no cost involved to create pages... so give it a try and let me know what you think of it! *smile*

A Miracle Awaits You

You'll love our pretty Miracle kit designed exclusively for National Scrapbooking Month in May!

This charming scrapbooking kit featuring spring-inspired colors and floral patterns is miraculously easy to assemble with no stamping required. The brochure will guide you through easily creating two beautiful 2-page layouts.

There are several ways to snatch this fashionable Miracle kit at a great discount or even FREE*:

• Purchase the kit outright for $19.95*.
• Place a minimum order of $40 and purchase the kit for only $10*.
• Place a minimum order of $60 and purchase the kit for only $5*.
• Sign up as a new Consultant between May 1-31 and receive a kit FREE!
• Host a Home or Book Gathering between April 15-May 31 with minimum sales of $300 and receive a kit FREE!

Amaze yourself and your friends during National Scrapbooking Month in May with gorgeous layouts you create using our Miracle kit.

Miracle Kit Contents:

• 5 - Colonial White Cardstock
• 1 - Bamboo Cardstock
• 1 - Floral B&T Duos® Paper
• 1 - Strip B&T Duos® Paper
• 1 - Crystal Blue B&T Duos® Die-Cut
• 1 - Sweet Leaf B&T Duos® Die-Cut
• 1 - 6" x 12" My Stickease® Assortment
• 1 - 6" x 9" Irresistibles™ Chipboard Die-Cuts
• 1 - Mini-Medley Accents Colonial White Collection
• 12" Colonial White Waxy Flax
• 3 - 4" x 6" Memory Protectors® Flip Flaps™
• 2 - Sponge Wedges
• 1 - Brochure
• Colors: Sweet Leaf, Olive, Crystal Blue, Bamboo

Click here to get yours today!

*Tax and shipping/handling apply. Offer valid April 15 - May 31, 2010. Limit of one discounted-price kit per order. Available for a limited time while supplies last. Qualifying minimum purchases do not include Studio J™ orders.

Holiday HeyDey Online Clearance Sale

Sit back and relax. It's okay to start your holiday shopping a little late this year, because the best deals start in December! You can buy everyone on your list a gift and stock up on much-needed supplies, leaving you time to enjoy the festivities!

Beginning December 2*, you'll want to get in on the amazing deals like My Acrylix® stamp sets from $2 and MyReflections® paper packets from $5. But that's not all - we have "grab bags" for $30, each filled with over $100 in retail products! Plus, great shipping deals on orders over $100. These products are only available while supplies last, so mark your calendar and be the first to fill your shopping cart! Start shopping here!

*Sale continues through December 17 or while supplies last. Shipping/handling: US orders of $100+ have a flat rate shipping of $5 US. Canada and non-continental US orders of $150+ have a flat rate shipping of $10 US/ 12.50 CAN. Tax is charged based on discounted amount.

**Note that clearance items may not be combined with regular-priced items in a single shopping cart, and clearance purchases are not eligible for any Constant Campaign qualification or Stamp of the Month.**

It's Stampaganza Time!

Whether you're a long-time fan of stamps or are just venturing into this fun hobby, now is the perfect time to grab some MyAcrylix decorative stamp sets! From November 3-30, 2009, when you purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A, B, C, D, and/or E only) at full retail price, you will receive a third stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value) - a savings of up to $22.95! Choose from any stamp set offered in any 2009 Idea Book or the current Product Review.

Take advantage of this month's great offer to add to your assortment of these innovative stamps.

Browse through our stamp sets now!

WINNER: Scrapbook Kit

Thanks to everyone that participated in the "Tickled Pink" Scrapbook Kit giveaway. I enjoyed reading all of your comments!

I have emailed the winner, SHELLY, to get mailing information. If no response is received within 48 hours, another winner will be selected.

Congratulations and enjoy your kit!

Blog Candy - Scrapbooking Kit Giveaway

Did you miss the opportunity back in April to get your Tickled Pink Scrapbook Kit?  Well, in appreciation to my readers, I am giving away a FULL Tickled Pink kit!!!

The Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit features the following:

• Featured Colors: Blush, Crystal Blue, Twilight, Hollyhock, Sweet Leaf
• 1 - My Acrylix I Am Stamp Set (D-size)
• 2 - 12"x 12" Floral B&T Duos Paper (1 with glitter)
• 2 - 12" x 12" Stripe B&T Duos Paper (1 with glitter)
• 1 - 12" x 12" Blush Textured Cardstock
• 1 - 12" x 12" Crystal Blue Textured Cardstock
• 5 - 12" x 12" White Daisy Textured Cardstock (1 sheet with die-cut shapes)
• 1 - Mini-Medley Accents White Daisy Collection
• 1 - Foam Texture Tool
• 1 - Brochure

I LOVE Close To My Heart products... after all, I am a consultant.  :)  But before I was a consultant, I was a customer for years!  I know what it is like to wait for the monthly specials to be announced.  I could hardly wait to get the good deal for the month!  So, here is a GREAT deal for you!

To enter this contest, here are the instructions: (Read carefully, because you can get LOTS of entries!)

1. Leave a comment on any or all of the RECENT (September) blog posts below.  Tell me what you like about the post, what you want to see more of on this blog, or any sort of helpful comment!  Please make sure you put someway for me to identify you on the comment in case you win.  You will receive one entry per comment per blog post.
2. Become a follower of my blog and leave a separate comment letting me know you became a follower.  You will receive one entry for this.
3. Subscribe to my email updates (just below the "About Me" section) and leave a separate comment letting me know you subscribed.  You will receive one entry for this.
4. Blog or post on your facebook/myspace/twitter about this giveaway with a link back to your post via comment.  You will receive one entry for every website you post on about the giveaway, up to 5 entries.
5. Make a purchase at my online store, and receive an entry for every total dollar spent.  Respond to this post with the reply "cha ching" (cute, huh... *smile*) so that I will know who to link each purchase to.

Note: Please comment on this post for #2, 3, and 4.

Entries will be received until Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 9:00pm.  Winning entry will be selected at random.

Winning entry will be posted Friday morning, September 25 on my blog.  The winner has 24 hours to contact me regarding a mailing address.  If the winner does not contact me with a mailing address within 24 hours, another random winner will be selected at that time.

**Please note that current Close To My Heart consultants and junior consultants are ineligible to participate in this contest.  Thank you for your understanding.**

Good luck!

September is National Stamping Month

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are giving you 3 way to get a FREE* Everyday Celebration card kit for making 16 beautiful cards!

1) Purchase a minimum of $60 in stamp sets** (includes A, B, C, D, and E-size) between August 18-September 30 (CC1006C).

2) Host a Home Gathering with minimum sales of $400 between September 1-30.

3) Sign up as a new Consultant between September 1-30.

You can also buy as many card kits as you'd like for $39.95 per kit (CC1006B).  And there's more fun!  Place any order between September 1-30, and you'll be automatically entered in our daily drawing for a FREE card kit!  Winners will be announced on my website.  Express your passion for stamping with this pretty new card kit today!

Everyday Celebration Card Kit

• 1 - My Acrylix Everyday Celebration Stamp Set (D-size) Note: This set is ONLY available with this kit!!!  *smile*
• 16 - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Colonial White Card Bases
• 16 - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Colonial White Envelopes
• 1 - 12" x 12" Dutch Blue Cardstock
• 1 - 12" x 12" Colonial White Cardstock
• 4 - 12" x 12" B&T Duos Paper
• 1 - Chocolate Distressing ink
• 1 - Dutch Blue Distressing ink
• 1 - Mini-Medley Accents Shades of Chocolate Collection
• 5' - Chocolate Ribbon with Colonial White Stitch
• 50 - 3-D Foam Squares
• 1 - Sponge
• 1 - Full Color Step-by-Step Instructional Brochure
• Featured Colors: Chocolate, Colonial White, Dutch Blue, Sweet Leaf

*Taxes and shipping/handling may apply.  Limit of one free kit per order.

**Stamp of the Month, Art&Soul, Workshops on the Go kits and K-size custom stamp sets are not included.