Anniversary Special!

I can hardly believe it has been 10 years since I turned the pages of my very first Close to My Heart Idea Book - it was one LARGE spiral bound book back then (we affectionately call it Big Bertha). I shared that book and all it's treasures with a dear group of friends who gathered each month to scrapbook. "Can't you have a party?" one of them asked me. I'm not usually one to turn down a party, so it was booked. By the end of the evening, I had fallen in love with the fun scrapbooking products and even those cute little stamps I had told my new consultant we weren't really interested in - after all, we were strictly scrapbookers and had no interest in stamping! I closed my party and then signed up as a consultant truly for nothing more than to get a discount on all those cute products!

Well, one friend hosted a party, which led to another and another, and before long a true business was born. It has been an amazing 10 years. Conventions, retreats, incentive trips...all have provided so many treasured memories. However, the most valuable thing I have gained from my Close to My Heart business is the relationships...I have formed countless friendships from customers who have become dear friends to fellow consultants who I look forward to seeing at every CTMH event. I cherish each and every one of the special people who have become a part of my life through Close to My Heart!

And because you are all close to MY heart, I am offering a special to celebrate my anniversary! Simply place an order of $30 or more (before tax and shipping) on my website before March 31st and I will send you a FREE stamp set as my gift to you. Studio J orders count too! All studio J orders over $30 (before tax and shipping) will receive a free layout credit.

My most heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of you for being a part of my journey with Close to My Heart. While I started out to earn a discount on my own habit hobby, I stay because of all of you!! Happy Anniversary to US!!