March SOTM: Floral Happiness

Welcome to the March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! Spring is almost here...the flowers are just beginning to bloom and our March Stamp of the Month, Floral Happiness is blooming too. If you've arrived here from Angel's blog, you're on the right track. If this is your first stop, following along is simple. Just click the link at the bottom of each blog post to be directed to the next talented consultant's blog (we've got almost 60 creative ladies sharing this month)!

The March Stamp of the Month is a gorgeous base and shade stamp set with a collection of adorable "Happiness is..." sentiments...no matter what happiness is to you, this set has it covered (well, almost!)

This standard sized card pairs Floral Happiness with our new For Always paper packet. For Always is a gorgeous black and white neutral set that can be used on its own, or add your favorite color for a little pop. This time I chose to add a little Ruby for an elegant look! The two Slate stripes are made with the brand new Slate Washi Tape.

Time to hop along and see what Shirley Ross has created to share with us!

Remember, the Floral Happiness set is available through March 31st for $17.95 or just $5 when you place a $50 order. Head over to my website today to get yours!

Kid's Card-Making Workshop

Calling all crafty kids! Spring Break is just around the corner and there's no better time to get a little creative!

Join me for this fun workshop just for kids! We will use the new My Originals Matchbook Card Kit to create 12 cards (3 each of 4 designs). The 4" x 3 1/2" matchbook-style cards are fun and easy for kids to create and perfect for giving to friends!

I'm offering TWO dates to accomodate different Spring Break schedules:

Tuesday, March 26th, 10am - 11am

and 

Tuesday, April 2nd, 10am - 11am

Cost: $20 pre-paid (RSVP and payment must be received at least a week prior to the workshop to allow time to order kits).

RSVP to reserve your spot today - space is limited!

Hope your crafty kiddo can join the fun!

New Product Blog Hop: Spring/Summer 2013

Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2013 New Product Blog Hop!

Have you checked it out yet? The brand new Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book is filled with amazing new products for all your papercrafting needs. I am simply in love with this book and all the goodies it features! We have over 30 incredibly talented consultant who are equally enamored with this issue and just can't wait to share some of their very first creation using all new products!

If you've arrived here from Wendy Kessler's blog, you are on the right track. If this is your first stop, following along is easy. Simply follow the links at the bottom of each blog post until you arrive right back here.

Nothing shouts spring nearly as much as the gorgeous new Chantilly My Reflections kit, my favorite of the Spring/Summer Idea Book. Chantilly features blooms and blossoms, as well as paisleys and birds in a fun, cheery color palette.

To create this 8" x 3 1/2" card, I paired the Chantilly papers with the new Perfect Fit-Birthday stamp set (B1417). A little ink distressing using Sweet Leaf ink makes the paper pop just a bit, and the fun Baker's Twine Hemp, found in the Wooden Accents Mini-Medley Collection ties it all together!

Here's another card featuring Chantilly and the Perfect Fit-Birthday stamp set. The Cotton Candy frame is cut on the Cricut using Close to My Heart's Artiste cartridge and stamped with the new Perfect Fit-Frames 2 stamp set (D1586)

Be sure to check out the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book HERE or contact me (or your own consultant) to get your copy. You won't want to miss this one!

Time to hop along and see what the amazingly talented Alissa Chilton has to share with all of us - I know you won't be disappointed!

February Workshop: For Always

The Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book is out and more popular than ever! You can check out the online version HERE!

If you're like me, the online version is great, but there are times I love to just cuddle up with a warm blanket and my favorite beverage and look through the real thing! If you don't have your copy yet, be sure to contact me. If you are local, you can pick it up, or I can drop one off at your home. If you are not local, I am happy to mail you a copy. Mailed copies are $5 to cover the cost of postage, but I include a $5 coupon to be used on your first order!

Once you see this book, you'll want to make plans to join us for my monthly Scrapbook Nights! Most dates are available now on the Workshops/Events page.

We're starting off with the For Always kit...I simply adore the classic look of this black and white set. It's gorgeous on it's own, but add your favorite color for a bold, fun look!

Join me as we create these TWO gorgeous pages using For Always on Monday, February 18th (6:30pm - 9:00pm). Details can be found on the Workshops/Events page!

RSVP today! Full payment must be received by Monday, February 11th to allow time to order your kit!

February Stamp of the Month: Home Sweet Home

Happy February! Yes, February is definitely a HAPPY time at Close to My Heart, because the beginning of February is the kick-off for a brand new Idea Book. The Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book and Catalog is now available...and better than ever!

So let's get the party started with a gorgeous Stamp of the Month set and an inspiring Blog Hop! This month we have over 60 talented CTMH consultants sharing their creative ideas. If you've arrived here from Lisa's blog, you're on the right track. If you are starting out here, simply follow the links at the end of each blog post until you make it back here - the blog hop is one big circle!

The February Stamp of the Month set, Home Sweet Home(S1302), is a set of 4 fun stamps with comforting words about "home". I just love the classic, yet trendy look of these stamps and they are perfect for scrapbook pages or house warming cards.

 This 8" x 3 1/2" card features the Home Sweet Home set paired with the brand new Buzz & Bumble paper packet. The natural look and feel of the Buzz & Bumble papers just seemed a perfect fit with sentiments about "home". Tying it all together is the Hemp Bakers Twine found in the new Wooden Mini-Medley.

The striped paper on this second version of the same card is simply the back side of the bee paper! Don't you just love the versatility of CTMH papers?!?!

Time to hop along and see what Dawn Ross has created with this fun set. 

Remember, the Home Sweet Home set is only available through February. Order yours for $17.95 or just $5 when you place a $50 order! Head on over to my website today!

January Stamp of the Month: Happy Valentine's Day

Happy New Year's! No sooner do we watch that ball drop in Times Square and we are thinking about Valentine's Day! Our January Stamp of the Month, Happy Valentine's might just be exactly what you need to get some of those creative juices flowing - in plenty of time for making cards and gifts for all those you hold near and dear!

Welcome to the January Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! This month, we are featuring over 45 talented Close to My Heart Consultants. If you arrived from Susan Brooks' blog, you are on the right track. If this is your first stop, simply follow the links at the bottom of each post until you arrive right back here.

The January Stamp of the Month set, Happy Valentine's is a beautiful set of seven stamps. Gorgeous line-image roses ready to be shaded and colored with our new alcohol inks markers, and a few heart-felt sentiments!

This standard-sized card pairs the Happy Valentine's set with the La Belle Vie My Reflections paper packet. I love how crisp and clear the roses look simply stamped in black. I added a little Shimmer Trim and Black Tulle for the finishing touches!

Remember, the Happy Valentine's set is only available through January. You can order it for $17.95 or add it to a $50 order for just $5. And don't forget about our adorable Whoo's Your Valentine? special going on through January as well...with a $35 order, you can add the Whoo's Your Valentine? kit for just $10 (add another $5 to your order and BAM, you've earned the discounted Stamp of the Month)!

Time to hop along to Nikka Geers' blog to see what she created to share with us. And of course, after you've checked out the hop, head on over to my website (or your own consultant's site) and order your Happy Valentine's set AND your Whoo's Your Valentine? kit!

Whoo's Your Valentine?

Yes, I know...we don't even have those Christmas gifts put away yet and here I am talking about Valentine's Day already? Yes, yes, all for good reason though...

January is National Papercrafting month and Close to My Heart has the most adorable kit available for a very limited time! And...when you order the kit, you can join me for a FREE workshop to put it all together!

Combine your love of papercrafting with the contents of this kit to create personalized valentines—perfect for classrooms and other group settings. This darling kit, which retails for $40, can be yours for only $10 when you spend $35 or more in Close To My Heart products from the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book*.

Your kit will contain:
12 die-cut boxes
3 cardstock sheets
1 sheet of silver glitter paper
12 treat tubes (oh, I do believe that is a sneak peek at a NEW product from the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book)
An exclusive D-size stamp set created specifically for the kit (a $17.95 value alone!).

Decorate the die-cut boxes with the stamp images, cardstock, and glitter paper. Then attach the
clear tube and fill with treats for valentines in a cinch!

Visit my website to place your qualifying order and add your Whoo's Your Valentine? kit. Then make plans to join me for a FREE workshop to put it all together...

Whoo's Your Valentine? Workshop
Date: Sunday, January 20th
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: My Studio in Newbury Park

To make the deal even better, join the Mystery Hostess online gathering when you place your order and be entered to win FREE Hostess rewards when the Mystery Hostess orders combined total $150 or more!

Shop online today and join me in January for some creative fun!