So much more than crafting—it's about connection, community, and the friendships that blossom along the way. Yes, I offer workshops, classes, and retreats where I teach card-making, scrapbooking, and journaling techniques, but what truly matters is the sharing of stories, the support we give each other, and the laughter we share.
I have been doing several workshops this past month with the rolled roses like the one shown here. I love how it adds a special touch to this card. Crème brulee is another color that works well with the black and white of For Always.
Created by Kristine Tanase
Paper quilted square and ribbon from the Chantilly Textile collection make a masculine paper packet into a feminine birthday card. The Happy Birthday is from the Perfect Fit Birthday stamp set.
This is another piece of artwork I received in the swap I participated in. The variety of texture in the burlap, quilled paper heart, metal charm and red sparkle come together to create this beauty. This was also created by Kristine Tanase.
This layout is very sweet with the addition of the Smoky Plum color to the black and white of For Always. She also used the Flair Frame stamp set, Girls Rock stamp set and For Always Textiles and Rosette Ribbon to give lots of texture and dimension. “Blessed” is cut using the Black and Gray glitter paper and the font from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge. I feel Blessed to receive this beautiful layout in the swap! Thanks Kristine Tanase.
The card was created my second upline, Karen Morris. The pennant style cuts of the blues and greens of Later Sk8r create a wonderful birthday card for anyone!
The stamp set is from “Perfect Birthday” and goes well the with Perfect Fit frames 1 & 2.
Congratulations to Kathy, Jayne, Barbra, Jennifer, Jan and Jennie. These great hostesses are Jumping for Joy this month with additional free gifts from Close to My Heart when their gathering/club total reached $250. All of these ladies will get at least $60 in free product and one half price product!
You too can Jump for Joy with a home class or online party! This special is through March 31st so contact me today!
WooHoo!
April is the month to sign up as a new Consultant because when you join the Close To My Heart family, you’ll receive the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month stamp sets for free! Now that’s a reason to celebrate! Over $70 in product added to your kit!
You are welcome at CTMH whatever your reason for joining!
Which paragraph describes you?
You are CREATIVE. Your friends look
forward to seeing what handmade item
they’ll get for their birthday this year.
You’re interested in Close To My Heart
because you looked through the Idea Book
and made a mile-long wish list.
You value COMMUNITY. You’re happiest
when surrounded by family and friends.
You’re interested in Close To My Heart
because you enjoy teaching and love to
meet new people.
You are BUSINESS-ORIENTED. You feel
exhilarated when you build a team,
accomplish your objectives, and improve
yourself. You’re interested in Close To My
Heart because you’re excited about
running the business, making money, and
creating your own work schedule.
You can join for the DISCOUNT, COMMUNITY or CASH. Or all of the above!
When you sign up for $49, you will receive over $200 in product!
And as a new member on my team, I have even more to offer you.
That’s a total of $200 in product!
Here’s the basic starter kit which we will use in your workshop!
You can view a list of the kit items here.
Put April 1st on your calendar…no fooling and sign up for your starter kit here.
Learn how to use Cricut® Craft Room (http://www.cricut.com/home/craftroom) to create projects with your Cricut® machine using cartridges from Close To My Heart.
Has this introduction left you wanting more? Schedule a class with me and I will show you more!
Learn great tips and techniques for using fabric in your artwork—where to use it, how to adhere it, and how to create ruffles, flowers, and much more! Close To My Heart's new line of beautiful textiles make it simple to embellish cards, layouts, and three-dimensional items with fabric.
Watch my blog for some more ideas about how to use fabric in your papercrafting.
The month of March is Jump for Joy at Close to My Heart! Hostesses earn more rewards in March because when a Gathering reaches $250 or more in sales, the hostess jumps up to the next Hostess Rewards and Hostess Rewards Plus! levels. Now that’s a reason to jump for joy!
And you can participate from where ever you are! From home? With me? On your own? From the office? On Facebook? You choose!
Here’s how: contact me to set up an online “party” for you and you send the word out to your friends about our great products in the new Spring/Summer Idea book. When they place an order under your name, you get the sales credit toward your $250 party…which is a minimum of hostess rewards of $60 in FREE product AND one half price product (this can even be the Cricut Cartridge).
Contact me today to set up your event!
I was fortunate to be a participant in a CTMH National swap. The artwork I received was so beautiful. I will be sharing this with you throughout the next few weeks AND you will likely see many of these pieces, with a Michele twist, in upcoming workshops.
Created by Kristine Tanase
My "job" has given me the opportunity to earn extra cash to pay for horseback riding lessons, decorative painting in my home, AND an all expenses paid Mediterranean Cruise! Who doesn't love a vacation?
Close To My Heart's chipboard spinner is ideal for incorporating in scrapbook layouts for an interactive element. Stamp, cover with paper, or attach as is for a different spin!
The Close to My Heart spinner and Wheel of Life stamp set add an interactive element to your scrapbook pages and cards.
Watch this video to see how easy they are to use!
Another card made from the Claire paper packet. The design was inspired by the card on page 111 in the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book. Embellished with the Claire assortment and Artisan Studs, this card is full of surprise! Joyful Birthday!
Created by Mary Thomas
