Sunday, July 17, 2016

A Nice Way to Greet Guests into Your Home

The Close To My Heart Seasonal Expressions May - August 2016 catalog has a month and 1/2 left. We have beautiful papers waiting for you to create your summer fun pages with Calypso papers, or, maybe a Disney vacation needs to get scrapbooked with our Magical papers. I happen to LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our Florence papers. These papers can go anywhere and do anything!!

I have a standing frame on a credenza at my front door. I change the page out with my favorite paper and a family picture.

Here is my Florence creation just waiting for me to print a picture (how many of you aren't printing your pictures? it's a problem for many):



I also used the Ornate Blossums Thin Cuts and stamps to help with embellishments. The stamp is open so you can color to match to your hearts content.





I made these very simple cards using scraps from the Florence Workshop Your Way G1107



Shin Han markers were used to color the flowers. 

*Anytime you see an underlined item in a different color, if you click on it you will be taken to my website where you may purchase any of these wonderful products.




Thanks for stopping by! XOXO DOTS

Friday, July 15, 2016

A New Annual Inspirations Close To My Heart Book is Coming August 1st 2016

There are new things coming in a couple of weeks. Of course this means there are things that are going away. My website has a Clearance and Going Soon section so you can see all the things that are retiring. 3 of the retiring items that are priceless and I use all them all the time are:


To purchase any of these collections, click on the links below:











With each Cricut collection you get 3 stamp sets that coordinate with the collection. You also get cardstock. CTMH Cricut collections have 700 images. You won't find any other Cricut cartridges with this many images-at $99 these are an amazing value!!!!

There are SOOOOO many items, paper packets, inks, stamps, embellishments, albums, stickers, cardstock-you can't imagine how much GREAT stuff there is for you to make pages for your kids scrapbooks or to make cards that our family and friends will fuss over. 

These items will go fast and will no longer be available. There is a great paper for boys that I LOVE. It is the Urban papers:

To purchase these perfect papers for boys, click on the links:

Urban paper packet 






















Urban Complements



Perfect for the boys in your life, right?!!!




Thanks for stopping by!!
XOXO
Dots

Color A Medallion to Match Your Paper

Coloring is so crazy now. I have a couple of friends that use Coloring as a means to destress from a day at work. This is definitely healthier than drinking!!

Close To My Heart has so many of their very precise and wonderful clear acrylic stamp sets that you can color to match whatever papers you are using. Choose your coloring tool of choice, water colors, colored pencils, or markers. Today I chose the watercolor pencils (I love these!!!) from Close To My Heart to color the beautiful stamp set 

Ornate Blossums D1687


 
How gorgeous is this set?! Note the green line around 6 of the images. There is a Ornate Blossum Thin Cuts available Z3227.

Here is the card I created this morning using the sketch challenge from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 168.



To purchase any of these items, click on the links and you will go to my website to shop.

The Water Color Pencils 3505 can be used to just color or you can use a blending pen and turn them to watercolors.

Here is the Blending Pen 3174This pen merges colors for professional-looking blending. The blending pen can be used to lighten colors or create a watercolor effect. Water-based and alcohol free; works perfectly with Close To My Heart Exclusive Inks™ markers and stamp pads. Acid free.

The paper is Calypso Paper Packet X7210B from the Seasonal Expressions May- August 2016 catalog.


This is so summery and cute with the very much on trend Flamingos!!

To get all the complements and embellishments in one package the 
Here are the Flamingos!


                              












The items I used to make the card were Teal Shimmer Tape Z1918. The value pack of White Daisy cards is such a deal!! 50 cards and envelopes for $14.95 (not including tax and S&H).

I appreciate the inspiration from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge to create my card!!




Thursday, July 14, 2016

Close To My Heart-It's Magical!!



It's Magical!

I have taken the Mojo Monday and Color My Heart Color Dare challenges to produce a card using Close To My Heart's Magical papers from the Seasonal Expressions May-August 2016 catalog.



Here is the sketch from Mojo Monday 456 Card Sketch Challenge:


 Mojo Monday Blogspot
Mojo Monday Blogspot

And here is The Color Dare Challenge 201 from Color My Heart Color Dare. They are the colors from the Magical papers. 

http://colormyheartcolordare.blogspot.com/
Here are the products I used to make the card:

Magical Papers



You Too Can Be A Consultant!! Join My Team!!!


It's not too late to become a Close To My Heart Consultant. 
You can become a consultant on my team and enjoy teaching others 
how to create their stories and save their memories. 

Join the Close To My Heart family of Consultants this month to get your choice of a FREE Fundamentals* paper packet bundled together with its coordinating Complements. These brand new products won’t be released to the public until August, so joining today is your chance to get them first! When you sign up, you also get $50 in Select Product Credit to spend on more new products, including the newest stamps, paper packs, and cardstock colors.

New Consultant Kit

It’s easy to join. Start by clicking on the “Let’s Get Started” link at the bottom of this page and completing the form. As part of your enrollment you will purchase the Consultant Kit for only $75. Each kit includes the basic business supplies you need to start your journey and is valued over $200!

CONTENTS OF THE NEW CONSULTANT KIT INCLUDE:


  • Medium Organizer (Z4139, qty 1)
  • My Acrylix® Block 2" × 6½" (Y1010, qty 1)
  • My Acrylix® Block 1" × 3½" (Y1002, qty 1)
  • My Acrylix® Block 2" × 2" (Y1003, qty 1)
  • Non-Stick Microtip Scissors (Z1836, qty 1)
  • My Acrylix® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782, qty 1)
  • My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778, qty 1)
  • Bonding Memories™ Glue (1512, qty 1)
  • 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151, qty 1)
  • Sponge (Z697, qty 1)
  • Customer Order Forms (W101, qty 1 pack of 25)
  • Annual Inspirations Idea Book (WC1171, qty 5)
  • Seasonal Expressions 2 (WCS1163, qty 5)
  • Cardstock Sampler (W1167, qty1)
  • Fundamentals Sampler (W1170, qty 1)
  • Seasonal Expressions 2 B&T Duos™ Sampler (W1144, qty 1)
  • A Little Love – Petite Perks Incentive Stamp Set (W2035, qty 3)
  • Gathering Invitations (W1129, qty 1 pack of 25)
  • Desk Pad (W1140, qty 1 pack of 50)
Items shown represent contents of New Consultant Kits ordered between July 1, 2016 and July 31, 2016. Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice, and change regularly based on product and collateral availability. Shipping and handling and applicable taxes apply.


 

Thanks for stopping by.
XOXO
Dots

Friday, July 1, 2016

Happy Fourth of July to everyone!!


I just came back from the annual 2016 Close To My Heart convention that took place in Orlando, Florida at the Coronado Resort in Disney World. It's always exciting to meet seldom seen friends, make new friends, be there to enjoy it with old friends, it's just all around fun. The CTMH staff put on a crazy fun show for us while presenting all the new and wonderful products that will be coming soon. It's a renewal for all of us YAY!! I can't wait to start showing the all the new products but we all have to wait awhile before we can do that. the new 2016-2017 Annual Inspirations will debut August 1st. The new Seasonal Expressions will come out September 1st. 

In the meantime there are A LOT of retiring products that can be found here: 

There is also a section called GOING SOON


Have you ever thought that you might like to become a consultant?


Do you crave creativity, relish warm relationships, or savor industry? Close To My Heart embrace all types, whether you’re creative-, community-, or business-minded. By becoming a Close To My Heart Consultant, you join an elite team that supports and honors what makes you exceptional.
As part of your enrollment you will purchase the Consultant Kit for only $75. Each kit includes the basic business supplies you need to start your journey and is valued over $200!


July Early Bird Sign-Up Special

New Consultants who sign up during July will receive their choice of a new Fundamental paper packet* bundled together with its coordinating Complements FREE—and that’s in addition to the $50 in Select Product Credit they get for signing up! This Early Bird Special is an excellent opportunity for those that simply can’t wait to get their hands on the exciting new products coming in Annual Inspirations 2016–2017 idea book.
*Choose from Whimsy, Adventure, and Enchantment Fundamentals. No tax is charged for free items. Standard New Consultant Kit shipping rates will apply. No additional shipping/handling will be charged for this promotion.
Dates: Offer valid July 1, 2016 (9:00 am MDT) – July 31, 2016 (11:59 pm MDT).


All I can say is I am still enjoying Close To My Heart eight years after I signed on to be a consultant after I retired from the medical school I worked at for 34 years. I love teaching all the workshops. It's a very supportive company and the team I belong to has SO MANY talented and wonderful women. My talents are being able to follow easy directions that are provided so my creations look great too!! ;-)

CONTENTS OF THE NEW CONSULTANT KIT INCLUDE:

  • Medium Organizer (Z4139, qty 1)
  • My Acrylix® Block 2" × 6½" (Y1010, qty 1)
  • My Acrylix® Block 1" × 3½" (Y1002, qty 1)
  • My Acrylix® Block 2" × 2" (Y1003, qty 1)
  • Non-Stick Microtip Scissors (Z1836, qty 1)
  • My Acrylix® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782, qty 1)
  • My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778, qty 1)
  • Bonding Memories™ Glue (1512, qty 1)
  • 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151, qty 1)
  • Sponge (Z697, qty 1)
  • Customer Order Forms (W101, qty 1 pack of 25)
  • Annual Inspirations Idea Book (WC1171, qty 5)
  • Seasonal Expressions 2 (WCS1163, qty 5)
  • Cardstock Sampler (W1167, qty1)
  • Fundamentals Sampler (W1170, qty 1)
  • Seasonal Expressions 2 B&T Duos™ Sampler (W1144, qty 1)
  • A Little Love – Petite Perks Incentive Stamp Set (W2035, qty 3)
  • Gathering Invitations (W1129, qty 1 pack of 25)
  • Desk Pad (W1140, qty 1 pack of 50)
Items shown represent contents of New Consultant Kits ordered between July 1, 2016 and July 31, 2016. Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice, and change regularly based on product and collateral availability. Shipping and handling and applicable taxes apply.

Think about it-you have all of July to get this great deal. I would love to have YOU on my team!


XOXO

Dots