July 16, 2018

Build a Banner and Basic Stamping

Did you see the the alphabet and number solos 
are back for this month only?  



I love having these letters and numbers in my collection because they are so easy to pull out and use for titles, banners and home decor...especially when I don't want to fire up the Cricut!  This is a home decor piece I made when they were originally released and it still sits in my window.



This is also a great time to brush up on your stamping skills by joining my Build a Banner workshop.  We will go back to the basics for those who are new to stamping or who haven't stamped in a few years.



During this workshop I will cover:

  • the care and keeping of your stamps
  • basic stamping techniques such as loading your stamp with ink for a crisp image every time
  • two easy and fun techniques that can add more color to a single image
  • preventing unwanted "ghost" marks

Can't join me in the studio?  I will be opening a virtual classroom and all the lessons will be recorded on video so you can watch, learn, try it and repeat as often as needed!

Workshop Details

Build a Banner    $5
July 18th 7 p.m. at the Rowley Residence
RSVP by July 17th
Choose the word for your banner

Can't make it?  Order your kit to go and join us in the virtual classroom to get all the tips, tricks and info needed to make your stamping spectacular. 

Don't forget that all stamps are Buy2 Get1 free for the month of July.  This includes the alphabet solos AND all the stamp sets in the Annual Inspirations catalog and Seasonal Expressions 2.  (Excludes hostess reward stamps, Operation Smile stamp set, and stamp of the month.)

Happy stamping,
Michele




July 02, 2018

Welcome to July!

This is the season of summer fun and vacations!  I hope you have some great plans to vacation and celebrate the summer season with family and friends.

Close to My Heart has some fresh new products and specials just for you during this summer month.

Stampaganza is Back


This sale on stamp sets is one that you have consistently loved over the years and during July,
BUY 2 get 1 free!  
Buy any two My Acrylix stamp sets at the full retail price and get a third stamp set of equal or lesser value free! 

Choose from stamp sets in the current Annual Inspirations or Seasonal Expressions 2, PLUS the popular Solos number and letter stamp sets that we've brought back just for July! Solos stamp sets can also be purchased in two different bundles, one for letters and one for numbers, for even more savings! 




For my hostesses!  

When you host a party that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher (submitting your party order no later than August 6, 2018), you can choose three number Solos stamp sets, FREE.  I have space available for two more hostesses this month




For new consultants!

Anyone who becomes a Close To My Heart Consultant in July can choose three number Solos stamp sets, FREE. That’s up to a $29.85 value, totally free!  




To see all the stamp sets, head on over to my website here.

Watch for my "Build a Banner" workshop which you can participate in here at my studio or in the comfort of your own home in a virtual classroom!

Enjoy the summer days!
Michele