Sweet Moments

This is my rendention for the CTMH card on page 38. I used paper from the Wings paper package and Sweet Moments stamp set.

August

We’ve updated and simplified the Stamp of the Month program. Beginning August 1, when you place an order of $50 or more, you are eligible to purchase the Stamp of the Month set for just $5. To celebrate the launch of the new program, we're throwing in a little something extra: a FREE bonus stamp set! In August, when you or your customers place an order of $50 or more and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5/, you’ll receive the My Acrylix® A Typeface A-size set FREE. Think of this as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set, and we'll throw in a second stamp set FREE! It's Extra! Extra!

Happy Birthday - All White

Here is my latest creation using my new Heartfelt Creations die cuts by Spellbinders - Decorative Lace Border & Posy Patch. Also is the Scalloped die which is Nestabilities. The dot background is by Sizzix.

As much as I would like you to purchase Close to My Heart Products from me, I have to share a good deal when I find one.

My friend Claudia put me onto a friend of hers...who has an eBay store check out the deals Marcy Neff has on Stampingit - Marcy's Stop N Shop. I couldnt pass up getting these dies from her at less than the cost thru Heartfelt Creations even with my 20% coupon.

Good deals get ready for the New CTMH Fall catalog, new deals will be coming your way shortly. I cant wait to post all the great deals.

My Acrylic Origanizer

I have been struggling with how I am going to store my Nestabilities and Cuddlebug Dry Embossing folders.

I have come up with an idea that might work for everyone.

I cut up some hard cardboard 6 1/2 x 6 1/2", I cut up the sheet magnet to fit on the cardboard, used Liquid Nails to adhere the magnet sheet to the cardboard. Cut out the smallest die & printed the name of the die and glued them to the cardboard. Now I can take them with me when I travel or they fit fine on my counter next to my Grand Calibur. My Acrylic Organizer (Z1038) is $12.95. One is holding my whole stash.

CTMH Convention

Lots of changes going on at Close to My Heart. For the most part good decisions were made and I am very happy. Just to highlight a few: 1. I will be trying to brand myself, somewhere down the road I will not be a claims adjuster, but I will always be a Paper Artist. I have loved crafting, making paper products, sewing, scrapbooking and making cards. So I want to make Paper Crafting an important part of my life and hope to make it a business more than a hobby. CTMH is eliminating our individual websites, so leeann.myctmh website will be going away, you will have access to ordering product on line, but with another e-mail address. I will make sure I post the new address on my blog. I will also be changing the name of the blog and other aspects of "my business" to move forward with "branding" myself.
2. ALL CTMH paper is now card stock weight 100lb weight to be exact. Further more the printed (B&T) paper has a 2 images not a monochromatic image on the back. They have also eliminated the CTMH on the paper & put it on a ZIP STRIP that can be ripped off & used as a ribbon on your paper crafts. They have eliminated Level 1 paper packs & the level two packs are now $9.95 3. STAMPS are now cheaper, lots cheaper each D sized stamp set is $17.95.
Everyone went crazy when they found out that CTMH is going to have an exclusive Cricut Cartridge - Art Philosphy Collection - Over 700 images on the cartridge plus it comes with 3 stamp sets that coordinate with the cartridge & 3 Dimensional Elements. The Cartridge runs $99.00.
If you order the cartridge August 15th, not only will you get all this, you can all get 2 D sized stamps sets free plus for $5.00 you can get the August Stamp of the Month (SOM) "Wicked". Shipping & handling $122.92.

I will be posting some card ideas, great specials in the near future.

CA Bound

All packed & ready to go. I am officially excited. I cant wait to get to the convention & see all the new stuff. I am hoping to step into another world & leave this one behind for a few days. Work is getting very stressful & petty.

I had to make a quick sympathy card last night. You would think as many of my friends that have pets & not kids I'd have a stash of pet sympathy cards around. I need to do a better job of updating my card stash.

I am going to try to update everyone from my phone about convention hightlights. I hope they come thru & everyone is patient with me learning new technology.

Cleanin up

I am doing my best to clean up my "old" stash of paper craft products to make way for the "new" Close to My Heart products that I will be getting at convention next week. So I made a few cards this week using "old" stuff along with CTMH inks, opaque pearls, ribbon & Kaiserscrapbook paper flowers. I am adding 5 cards to my art work, please check them out. I hope to arrive home with new ideas, products and the desire to create. Hope to see you next week either scrapbooking or stamping.

Happy 4th of July from me to you