NOVEMBER CONTEST!

2017 Planners Now Available!

The Everyday Life 2017 Planner Pages are now available!  I am SO excited, as this is the product that I use most out of anything I have ever purchased with Close To My Heart.  I use these planner pages EVERY DAY!  The month dividers of this planner feature beautiful, intricate coloring-page style designs that are carried through in smaller details on the following pages.  These planner pages also include a plastic zipper pouch for storing your markers, coloring pencils, pen, and other writing and decorating instruments.

These pages are now available for purchase in three different ways:

1. Bundled together with the Everyday Life Album - Stripes.
2. Bundled together with the Everyday Life Album - Seaglass.
3. Buy only the planner pages themselves.

So get your life ready for 2017 with these beautiful new pages!  I ordered mine today!!!

Use Your Hostess Rewards To Become a CTMH Consultant!

We love rewarding our Hostesses, and our Hostess Rewards program is one of the most generous programs out there. During the month of October, in addition to earning free and discounted products, Hostesses have another fantastic option for using their Hostess Rewards credit: applying it toward a New Consultant Kit! It’s the perfect time for hosting your own Close To My Heart Gathering—it could open the door to a rewarding new opportunity!

Check out the rewards you can earn as a Close To My Heart Hostess, and then contact me to book your party right away!

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Offer valid October 1 – October 31, 2016. New Consultant Kit requires separate application to purchase. Normal shipping/handling & tax apply to purchase of New Consultant Kit.

Contest Time!

I'm hosting a CONTEST over on my Scramp With Heart Facebook Page.  Please join in and enter for your chance at winning this awesome stamp set!!!

Buy Two Stamp Sets, Get One Free!!!

The wait is over! Who is ready for Stampaganza 2016? Buy any two MyAcrylix stap sets (M-, A-, B-, C-, D-, or E-size) at full retail price and get a third set of equal or lesser value FREE! That is a savings of up to $29.95 USD! This offer is only available during March, so start submitting your stamp orders as soon as possible, and let the Stampaganza begin!

Browse through our stamp sets now! *smile*

*Offer valid March 1, 2016 (9:00 am MST)–March 31, 2016 (11:59 pm MDT) while supplies last. No tax will be charged on the free item(s). Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of all items, including the free item(s). 

I'm Baaaaaaack!!!

Back in 2010, the Lord blessed me with my second little man (pictured directly next to me above), and my life drastically changed.  Nothing bad happened.  Life just... well... happened!  With two children, my priorities shifted, and being crafty was one of the items in my life that got pushed to the back burner.  At one point, I even decided that I was never going to scrapbook again... so I gave away ALL of my supplies (did I mention I GAVE them all away? *sigh*).

Well, yet again, six years later, my life has drastically changed.  NOTHING bad happened.  Life just... well... happened!  AGAIN!  My family and I picked up all of our belongings and moved HUNDREDS of miles away from the only home my kids had ever known, and we didn't know what to expect.  LITTLE DID WE KNOW that God had orchestrated an incredible blessing for us in a little Georgia town.  We are the happiest we have ever been, and we know we are exactly where we are supposed to be.

When we were unpacking at our house, I came across some scrapbook pages I had worked on yearssss ago, and I began thinking about how much I loved having that creative outlet.  I also thought about all that has happened these last six years, and the majority of the memories can only be seen on social media or on my iPhone.  Some people may be okay with that... and to each his own.  I, however, am not okay with that.  haha  I want to feel and touch... and read stories that I have written alongside photos... and mentally be taken back to when these amazing moments first occurred.

I SO MUCH ENJOYED the pages I used to make, and not only that, but also the relationships I made... FRIENDSHIPS... over being creative as a collective group.  I used to host all day workshops at my house, and we would all work on different projects, but the atmosphere was wonderful for creativity.  We even had clubs that would meet once a month, and we would all work on the same project.  I want that again.

So, I decided to take a step toward making that happen.  I have decided to re-join Close To My Heart, a company in which I had participated in as a customer for three years and then as a consultant for another three years.  It is a company in which I believe in their vision AND their products (because I LOVED using the products), and it is a GREAT way for me to get back into paper crafting and continuing to build relationships while doing it!  I AM SO EXCITED!!!

My question to you is... will you help me?  No, I am NOT asking you to buy something from me... or host a party... I am simply asking for your support in however you would like to support.  Support from friends is HUGE for anyone when starting up a business.  So I have listed out ways that you can show your support with very little effort...

1. "LIKE" my Facebook page. You may not be crafty, but perhaps someone you know is!  Simply "LIKING" my page on Facebook (it is brand spanking new... with only ONE "LIKER" at the moment - ME!  haha) may allow someone you know to see my page and interact.  Plus, I will be doing giveaways, and even if you are not a paper crafter, who doesn't like to win free stuff? *smile*

That's it!  You might be asking, "Is that really all you're asking for?"  Yep!  Sure is!  I will be posting more in the next few days, but I would be super appreciative if you would start with just LIKING my Facebook page.

Thanks for your support!

*smile*

---Please note that all links on my previous posts from 2010 and prior are not working links.  They are linked to my old CTMH account.---

Jackpot June

Hit the Jackpot and win FREE products or grab loaded goodie boxes at 50% off or more! Enjoy two types of deal days in June!

On goodie box days... you can purchase one box filled with popular products at 50% or more off retail value! Each goodie box day will feature different surprise items, so you can score a wide variety of current and recently retired products.

On jackpot days... 5 products will be offered for sale at discounted prices. One of the 5 products is the mystery jackpot item for that day, but we're not telling which - exciting, isn't it! If you happen to order the mystery jackpot item, we'll reward you with one or more FREE Close To My Heart products, with shipping included on the free items! If you purchase all 5 products, you're guaranteed to hit the jackpot! There's no purchase limit - if you order multiple secret jackpot items, we'll send you the same number of free items.

These deals are available only on MyCTMH websites. Click here to see today's jackpot!

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.

The NEW Fall/Holiday Idea Book is here! Woot!

The fall/holiday Idea Book arrived September 1st!  You can now peruse your way through it online!  Stay tuned for product highlights coming your way soon!  There are some fabulous new products that I am SO excited about!  *smile*

Fall is almost here!

This adorable stamp set can be yours when you book your fall (September-December) Home Gathering!  Comment below or email me to book yours today!

Home Gatherings are a fun way to socialize, to create, and to share the joy of stamping and scrapbooking.  I will make it easy for you and your guests to learn some new techniques and see the latest stamp designs, card kits, scrapbooking kits, exclusive papers, and more great products!

I LOVE doing holiday Home Gatherings, because they are a GREAT way to get your hands on our Christmas products and take home a project that YOU made!!!  Let me show you how easy (and inexpensive) making your own Christmas cards can be!

September Stamp of the Month: Treasures

This precious set is only available September 1-30, 2009 only.

Each month Close To My Heart offers you a specially designed My Acrylix D-size stamp set at a great discount or even free, available only through the Stamp of the Month program. The set, which retails at $22.95 US, is available to qualifying customers for that month only. It's our way of saying thank you for purchasing Close To My Heart products!

So, how do you get in on the deal and snag our cute Stamp of the Month sets? Simple...

You spend:	$25 US	$50 US	$75 US	$100 US
You save:	25% off	50% off	75% off	100% off
You pay only:	$17.21 US	$11.48 US	$5.74 US	Free!

Another Rodriguez...

Hi everyone! Sorry it's been a while since my last post. It's been a crazyyyy few months for me. I started at job as an Administrative Assistant at the church where my husband is the Youth Pastor. As hectic of a change that is, we found out I am pregnant!!! I am 10 week pregnant today! My first pregnancy did not have an easy first few months... and this one is proving to be similar. I started out VERY tired, and now I am nauseated all the time... and the mornings are especially rough. My husband and I are SO excited about these life changes though - just to clarify. *smile*

I plan to update all of you on some new and exciting things within the next couple of days... and I plan to end it all with a FABULOUS blog candy surprise! Stay tuned for that!

As a side note, I am SO excited about fall... it's coming soon... and I have flipped through the new Idea Book. I had to wipe the drool. haha I will give you all a preview of a few of the new products before the release date of September 1.

Be blessed!!!

Choose Your "Favorite Five" in July

If you've ever thought about owning your own business by becoming a Close To My Heart Consultant, now is the time!  If you sign up during July you get to choose five fabulous products from our Favorite Five list for FREE - with no additional shipping/handling or tax added!  This means you can get product worth up to nearly $100 (98.75 to be exact *smile*) for no charge, just for signing up in July!  So, for your sign-up fee of just $99 you'll receive about $400 total retail in product!  It's an incredible deal that will really jumpstart your business and your artwork! Here is the flyer with more details!!!

To take advantage of this INCREDIBLE deal, click here.  Feel free to comment below with any questions.

Deal-a-Day: Day 16

Great Goodies Box

What a deal! For just $40 you can get approximately $80 worth of popular product! And what's more, you get discounted shipping/handling of just $6 continental US, $10 APO, $12 PR, AK, HI, others. (Shipping/handling discount applies to orders of one goodie box only.)

Click here to order your Great Goodies Box!

What is Deal-a-Day? Click here.