Skylark: Beautiful for all occasions.

As we start the two final weeks of the Spring 2014 Idea Book, I wanted to share some photos of the Skylark paper packet.  As a reminder, we will also be saying goodbye to this set of gorgeous set of papers.  I have used them for beach scrapbook pages, home décor, and of course cards.  I love the versatility.  Have you used the Skylark paper packet?  If so, I would love to see a photo of your artwork. 

 

Don't forget to pick up your Skylark paper packet, complements or WOTG before the end of the month.  

Finally, when you place your order of $50 or more, you can get the Circus Alphabet for $5.  This cute set is also only available until the end of the month.  Here's a card that was created for the 20 Card Marathon last weekend.  So simple yet it will make the receiver happy when they see it.

Created by Meredith Nguyen

If you missed the blog hop for the stamp of the month and want to see more artwork.  You can start here and hop through!   

Michele

 

This week in review!

Saying good bye to Timberline at the end of July!  

Available while supplies last.  

Introducing Artfully Sent

The new Cricut Cartridge from Close to My Heart which will delight card-makers and their receivers both.  Sign up to be notified of the cartridge availability in August 2014.

Fun and Sun

I am loving the summer weather in Seattle and enjoyed the warmth at convention in Disney!  Use Artbooking to create titles and textures on your scrapbook pages.   Artbooking collection can be purchased for $99 or you can get it for half price.  Ask me how. 

Enjoy your weekend!

Michele

Are you having fun in the sun?

Capture the memories of your summer using the Artbooking Cricut cartridge, solid cardstock and simple patterns.  Add  a title and them some texture to complete a simple layout sharing your summer adventures. 

Want to learn how to create this layout and others like it?  Need help with your Cricut or Artbooking cartridge.  Contact me to set up a one on one session this fall and I will show you how!

You can purchase the Artbooking Cartridge on my website OR get it for half off when you host a gathering or catalog party.  Let me show you how!

Timberline: Celebrate the outdoors

Maybe it is because I am from the Pacific Northwest but I love the paper packet and the outdoor feel it brings.  The patterns accentuate the stories that I have shared through my scrapbooking and cards I have made both on the masculine and feminine side.   Close to My Heart is saying good bye to this paper packet at the end of July or "While supplies last."  If the outdoors "speaks" to you, add this to your paper repertoire before it is gone.

 Shop here for your selection.

Coordinating stamp sets will be available through July 2015.  

 

Michele

Card Makers Delight!

Updated July 10th

You won't believe what Close to My Heart has thought of next!  A new Cricut Cartridge that creates interactive dynamic cards for all occasions.  Five different card styles are featured:  Pop-up, Sentiment, Sleeve & Pocket, Scene, and Icons.

   

Want to learn more?  Take a look at this video:  This video was removed to wait until the cartridge is available.  Keep your eyes open for the announcement OR

Sign up today to be notified of the cartridge availability in August 2014.


Here are some screen shots of the some cards for a little tease. 

 Michele

You have a choice!

Just back from the Close to My Heart Convention in Disneyland and I have so much to share but before I get to those posts, let me share the best news of all.  You can join today with a kit specifically set up for you!  Scrapbooker?  Card maker?  You have a choice!

  

(Click on the photos to see larger view.)

Why should you choose today?  For every person who joins my team in July 2014, I will offer a free Workshop on the Go from the new Annual Inspirations Idea book, when you reach $300 in sales.  

Where do you fit?  There is a place for everyone at Close to My Heart!  Which position might fit you, your creative style, and your lifestyle?

• Business builder:  Looking to add a little or a lot of cash to your family budget?  CTMH provides the tools and training to create and support your own business.  Start your own business today, set your hours, be your boss, and enjoy the benefits of a great company!
• Creative coordinator:  Do you find yourself gathering together with friends for a crop time?  Planning fun nights out with friends?  Setting up  creative activities for a community group or church?  Close to My Heart offers products and workshops that make your planning easier than ever...and a 22% discount on the products (or commission for you.)
• Hobbyist:  Do you want a discount on your own personal products?  If you and a couple of friends really love the Close to My Heart products and spend around $100 per month on craft products, then this could be for you!  ($300 per quarter) You get a 22% discount and have access to the CTMH consultant website full of ideas and inspiration. 
• Independent consultant:  Have a dream of how you would like to earn money, get a discount, or play with paper?  As an independent consultant, you have the opportunity to make your dream come true. 

At Close to My Heart, there truly is a place for everyone!  I love what I do and I want to share the possibilities with you.  I am looking for people interested in all of these different positions.  I would love to support you as you find your place, whatever that might be! 

Contact me for questions or go online and sign up today!

Michele

Out with the old, in with the new!

This time of the year is like Christmas for me!  In only a few short days, I will be celebrating in Disneyland with at least 1000 consultants from CTMH.  There will be hooting and hollering as we see old friends, meet new ones, hear about new product line, soak up creative inspirations and so much more!  But before all that, we do have some good-byes.  Some of my favorites will be retiring...and probably some of yours as well.  Make sure you take a look and order extras before they are gone!

CTMH 2014 Retiring Products List

Hostess Collections – 1⁄2 Price Bundles
HB1059 Hostess Collection 1
HB1060 Hostess Collection 2
HB1061 Hostess Collection 3

Accessories

Z1789 Chalkboard 12" x 12" Sheet,
Z1832 Adhesive-backed Spinner
Z1843 IrresistiblesTM Frames
Z1844 Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes
Z1858 IrresistiblesTM Hexagons
Z1863 Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
Z1039 Create A Shade Pearl Paint
Z1825 Keyboard Kraft Alphabet
Z1835 Tiny Type Epoxy Alphabet
Z1961 Marquee Enamel Shapes–White
Z1891 Base & Bling Teal Jewels
Z1892 Base & Bling Black Jewels
Z1893 Base & Bling Red Jewels
Z1894 Base & Bling Pink Jewels
Z1895 Base & Bling Purple Jewels
Z1837 Mini-Medley Accents Wooden Collection
Z1702Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment
Z1751 Harvest Baker's Twine
Z1760 Burlap Ribbon
Z1808 Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon
Z1817 Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape
Z1826 Hollyhock Zipper Lace
Z1846 Ruby Chevron Ribbon
Z1850 Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
Z1867 Jute Ribbon
Z1917 Lagoon Zipper Lace
Z1930 Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape
Z1911 Designed Décor Frame Kit
Z1874 Base & Bling Necklace
Z1875 Base & Bling Cuff
Z1876 Base & Bling Hair Clips
Z1877 Base & Bling Rings
Z1878 Base & Bling Headband
Z1195 My Creations Memory Showcase 6x6
Z1647 My Creations® Card Box
Z1797 My Creations® Bracket Frame
Z1868 My Creations® Kraft Ring Box
Z1870 My Creations® Kraft Pocket Album
X1404 TrueFit Folios (5)
Z1820 For Always Textiles
Z1885 Sarita Textiles
Z1970 Skylark Textiles
Z1971 Jubilee Textiles
1514 Tombow Adhesive
1515 Tombow Adhesive Refill
Z1311 Circle Punch 1 1/4
Z338 Euro Personal Paper Trimmer
Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit

Albums

Z1343 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Cranberry
Z1344 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Hollyhock
Z1345 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Black 
Z134812x12 Album- Chocolate

My Reflections Papers, Complements, Workshop on the Go

Z3002 Ariana Assortment
X7179C Ariana Dimensional Elements Complements
G1074 Ariana Kit Workshops on the Go®
X7179B Ariana Paper Packet
Z1869 Babycakes Assortment
X7173C Babycakes Complements Canvas Shapes
X7173B Babycakes Paper Packet
Z3003 Balloon Ride Assortment
X7180C Balloon Ride Dimensional Elements Complements G1075 Balloon Ride Kit Workshops on the Go®
X7180B Balloon Ride Paper Packet
Z3001 Ivy Lane Assortment
G1073 Ivy Lane Kit Workshops on the Go®
X7178C Ivy Lane My Stickease® Assortment
X7178B Ivy Lane Paper Packet
G1079 Ivy Lane Workshops on the Go® Cardmaking Kit Z3004 Jubilee Assortment
X7181C Jubilee Dimensional Elements Complements
G1076 Jubilee Kit Workshops on the Go®
X7181B Jubilee Paper Packet
Z1854 Laughing Lola Assortment
X7170C Laughing Lola Complements Dimensional Elements X7170B Laughing Lola Paper Packet
Z3006 Lollydoodle Assortment
G1078 Lollydoodle Kit Workshops on the Go®
X7183C Lollydoodle My Stickease® Assortment
X7183B Lollydoodle Paper Packet
G1080 Lollydoodle Workshops on the Go® Cardmaking Kit Z1879 ProPlayer Assortment
X7172C ProPlayer My Stickease® Assortment
X7172B ProPlayer Paper Packet
Z1873 Sarita Assortment
X7171C Sarita My Stickease® Assortment
X7171B Sarita Paper Packet
Z3000 Skylark Assortment
X7177C Skylark Dimensional Elements Complements
G1072 Skylark Kit Workshops on the Go®
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
Z3005 Timberline Assortment
G1077 Timberline Kit Workshops on the Go®
X7182C Timberline My Stickease® Assortment
X7182B Timberline Paper Packet

Exclusive Colors – Cardstock, Stamp Pads, Re-Inkers, Markers
Retiring Colors: Buttercup, Blush, Twilight, Crème Brulee, Sky

Z2400 Marker Set: Twilight
Z2401 Marker Set: Crystal Blue
Z2402 Marker Set: Sky
Z2403 Marker Set: Juniper
Z2404 Marker Set: Sweet Leaf
Z2405 Marker Set: Buttercup
Z2406 Marker Set: Creme Brulee
Z2407 Marker Set: Sorbet
Z2408 Marker Set: Blush
Z2409 Marker Set: Smoothie
Z2410 Marker Set: Gypsy
Z2411 Marker Set: Pacifica
Z2412 Marker Set: Lagoon
Z2413 Marker Set: Topiary
Z2414 Marker Set: Pear
Z2415 Marker Set: Honey
Z2416 Marker Set: Sunset
Z2417 Marker Set: Cotton Candy
Z2418 Marker Set: Hollyhock
Z2419 Marker Set: Cranberry
Z2420 Marker Set: Smokey Plum
Z2421 Marker Set: Outdoor Denim
Z2422 Marker Set: Indian Corn Blue
Z2423 Marker Set: Ponderosa Pine
Z2424 Marker Set: New England Ivy
Z2425 Marker Set: Olive
Z2426 Marker Set: Goldrush
Z2427 Marker Set: Autumn Terracotta
Z2428 Marker Set: Barn Red
Z2429 Marker Set: Ruby
Z2430 Marker Set: Black
Z2431 Marker Set: Slate
Z2432 Marker Set: Whisper
Z2206 Reinker Blush
Z2210 Reinker Buttercup
Z2260 Reinker Twilight
Z2267 Reinker Crème Brulee
Z2294 Reinker Sky
Z2106 Stamp Pad Blush
Z2110 Stamp Pad Buttercup
Z2160 Stamp Pad Twilight
Z2167 Stamp Pad Crème Brulee
Z2194 Stamp Pad Sky
Z2500 Whimsy Mini Pigment Set
Z4133 Marker Tower
1271 Cardstock12x12Buttercup
X5640 Cardstock12x12Blush
X5666 Cardstock12x12Twilight
X5754 Cardstock12x12CremeBrulee
X5761 Cardstock 12x12 Sky
X5936 Whimsy Cardstock Combo
Z1801 Alcohol Blending Marker

Stamp Sets

A1130 Quick Cards-Bountiful Season
A1143 Teddy Bear Birthday
A1144 Birthday Cheer
A1145 Flowering Thanks
A1158 Doodle Signs
A1160 This Is Good
B1407 School Is Here
B1411 Greek Alphabet
B1425 Stitched with Love
B1426 Pick a Posy
B1446 Some Bunny
B1447 A Mother's Love
B1448 My Hero
B1451 Enjoy the Little Things
C1473 Remarkable Wreath
C1510 Merry & Bright
C1524 Words of Comfort
C1555 Count Your Blessings
C1563 Cityscape
C1572 On Holiday (Australia Only)
D1483 Glory To God
D1514 Just a Number
D1551 Swirls Around
D1557 Candyland
D1564 Maximum Power
D1583 Unicorn Dreams

Just Add Photos! Your Photos!

The Picture My Life scrapbooking kits have made saving and sharing your memories fast and easy!  Do you have boxes of photos that sit on the shelf and no one looks through?  Do you have digital images on your phone or computer that need to be shared? 

You are not the only one!  You have an opportunity to cherish those memories and share your story!

When: Saturday, July 12th  (Order your products by June 30th.)
Time: 4 p.m.-10 p.m.    Place:  Rowley Residence, Canyon Park, Bothell WA

What: A 4-6 hour workshop in which you will complete as many pages as possible using our new Picture My Life scrapbooking program along with your 100-200 4x6 photos. This program is a "Pocket Style" approach to memory making that will help you to get your pictures in a beautiful album faster, simple and easier than before.  If you can’t stay the full 6 hours, that is fine…the longer you stay, the more photos you will have scrapbooked!

Cost: $99  ($109 value) = savings of $10
 (Shipping and tax approx. $20)
Product You will Receive:

• 2 Picture My Life kits of your choice ($24.95 each) Options below.
• Each kit includes 122 double sided cards per kit Two 12x12 pre made album pages
• 20 Assorted page protectors (40 pages total which can hold 640 photos and cards)
• 1- 12" x 12" My Legacy D ring album (34.95)
• 2- Additional Packs of Memory Protectors, styles of your choice ($19.90 value)
• 1- June stamp of the Month - "Kaboom"  ($17.95 value) and/or Coupon for the New Annual Inspiration Catalog out August 1st. (Value $$6)

Bring a Friend I don't know and get a package of Flip Flaps Free!

RSVP and place order my June 30th  michele@therowleys.us or 206-697-4373

Celebrate 30! Costa Rica party

One of the "rewards" for earning the Close to My Heart Incentive trip was the opportunity to participate in a scrapbook page swap.  With the pages I received and the pages I made from the corporate create and take I have a full scrapbook waiting to hold our memories.   I am going through TONS of photos to pick just the right ones for the pages.

Butterfly Kisses

Created by Jillene Moen

Celebrate 30! A month long party!

Jeanette Lynton, CEO and founder of CTMH is celebrating 30 years in the industry and well, I am going to party right along with her all month!  You can join in several different ways...and remember, you get the gifts!

"Like" my facebook page, and then hover over the "liked" button and click "get notifications".  This way you are certain to stay in the loop! 




Shop for your crafting products on my website and join the "mystery hostess party" and your name will be put in a drawing on July first to win the hostess rewards!  

Share this with your friends, they won't want to miss out on the fun. 


Stay tuned for artwork posts everyday!  I will keep my post brief, with a photo and link to tutorials if they are available.  Share this with your friends and leave a comment either here on my blog or on Facebook.  I will enter names of all who comment in a drawing to win a WOTG kit of their choice!

Let's get started!

Created for my secret sister in Costa Rica.  And a sneak peek at the July Stamp of the month, Circus Alphabet.