It's Been A While!!

Well, it's been a while since I've been on my blog.  Time sure can get away from you if your not keeping track of it.

Starting yesterday, Close to My Heart has made available an adorable DIY Valentine's Day project.

The Be Mine Heart Banner (CC12021; $12.95) comes with 5 wooden shapes and a digital art file that you can download to customize your project. The digital art file includes a handful of sentiments as well as a heart shape that will make it a cinch to decorate the hearts on your banner exactly how you like it!  This exclusive project will only be available through February 29 while supplies last, so order yours right away!

September's Club Project

It's been a while since I've posted.  This summer was very busy and now that school is back in, well, it's CLUB TIME!!!!

This month we are preparing for Halloween! That's right!  With the Hello Pumpkin paper pack, Compliments, Cardmaking and Scrapbooking stamp sets we are on our way.

Card Options

 

Layout Options

I set these up to show how to use the Halloween paper for something other than Halloween.

 

February's Club Project

For the February club we will be using the Stargazer paper pack.  I make two 2-page layouts showing both sides of the single sheet of background and texture paper (the bulk version).  Our hostess wanted to use the space side, but not everyone in the group has a boy to showcase with this paper, so I am showing how the paper can be use neutrally. This is really fun paper to work with.  We are using both the Stargazer - Scrapbooking (D1757) and the Stargazer - Cardmaking (C1704) stamp sets. Love the color combo of this paper!

 

 

 

 

January's Club Project

January!! 

A new Month!

A new year! 

A NEW SEASONAL EXPRESSION!! 

     And with the new seasonal expression comes new products.  I must say, I want everything in this new book!! The papers are bright and pretty, there is girl stuff and boy stuff, there's paper for gardening, there's paper for baking!!! 

     The two cards above are what we will be making this month in club. The paper is from "Maken Waves".  The card on the left uses the Stamp of the Month, Bloom & Grow.  The card on the right uses the stamp set that comes with the Maken Waves card making kit.

Club is January 19th at 6:30pm.

Love Letters

National Papercrafting Month — Love Letters

Spruce Up Your Décor with These Beautiful Papercrafted Monograms

For National Papercrafting Month, we’ve designed a set of beautiful papercrafted monograms. Each comes as part of a kit containing the sturdy chipboard letter base, rose gold accents, die-cut floral embellishments, and letter stickers for customizing your final artwork piece that is 11 1/2 inches. The finished letters are the perfect size for adorning any wall in your home.

 

These versatile letters can also be used together to spell out a whole name or word, which is why if you buy five letter kits, you can choose a sixth kit FREE!

 

You can also receive your choice of letter kit free by hosting a qualifying party in January or by signing up to be a Consultant!

Through the Year

December 2017 Monthly Special

     Usher in a new year of memory-making with the Through the Year Calendar Kit! This exclusive kit contains all the materials you need to create a complete calendar for 2018, including the My Creations Calendar, papers, Complements, glitter gems, and custom gold glitter die-cuts — AND it is available at a 20% discount! Each month features a unique 12" × 12" scrapbook page that highlights different seasons or holidays. Just add photos to remind you of your favorite memories throughout the coming year!

This kit uses the November Stamp of the Month.  If you didn't purchase the SOTM last month, no worries, you can purchase it as part of the bundled kit (kit price is $56.90).  However, if you purchased the SOTM already, the kit is only $38.95.  Act fast, they are while supplies last!!

For Hostess: When you host a party in December that reaches the fourth level of Hostess Rewards or higher you’ll receive a FREE Through the Year Calendar Kit (CC1344) — that’s a $50.02 value, totally free!

For New Consultants: Anyone who becomes a Close To My Heart Consultant in December will receive a FREE Through the Year Calendar Kit (CC1344) in their New Consultant Kit — that’s a $50.02 value, totally free!

Just for Fun

November 2017 Monthly Special

Save 40% on bundles of Fundamental crafting products, or 30% on individual items

The Just for FUN campaign is all about Fundamentals!


You can take part in the “fun” with discounts on Fundamentals paper packets, Complements, and ribbon packs! There are two ways to save during the month of November. First, you can purchase Fundamentals products individually at 30% off the retail price. Second, purchase a Fundamentals bundle containing the Fundamental paper packet, Complements, AND ribbon, at 40% off the retail price!
  
November is the perfect time to stock up on Fundamentals paper packets, Complements, and ribbon. With a bundle of coordinating products, you can craft with confidence, knowing that the parts and pieces of your projects match!
   
Hostesses: When you host a party that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher (submitting your party order no later than December 5, 2017), you’ll receive a FREE Fundamentals bundle of your choice—that’s a $36.85 value, totally free!
  
New Consultants: Anyone who becomes a Close To My Heart Consultant in November will receive a FREE Fundamentals bundle of their choice in their New Consultant Kit— that’s a $36.85 value, totally free!

Share a Smile

Team Up with The Punny Pals Stamp Set to Make a Difference

 

With the purchase of every Punny Pals stamp set, Close To My Heart donates $7 USD of the proceeds to Operation Smile™, an organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children around the world. To bring these stamp images to life, we’ve made a coordinating set of Thin Cuts dies and an exclusive card kit! The card kit includes the dies, card bases, envelopes, paper, and step-by-step instructions for creating 32 cards, and it is available at a discounted price! Create these delightful cards and use them to share smiles all around!

The Share a Smile card kit can be yours for FREE when you become a Consultant in October or when you host a qualifying party.

My Acrylix^® Operation Smile™: Punny Pals Stamp Set   $17.95

            

Share a Smile Card Kit
Includes Thin Cuts — Punny Pals, Share a Smile Card Bases & Envelopes, and 10 paper sheets; stamp set sold separately $39.95

           

Thin Cuts — Punny Pals    $28.95

            

Share a Smile Card Bases & Envelopes  $9.95

Stronger Together

     In everything Close to My Heart does, one thing we do best is reach out to support worthy causes.  This month (Only) you can purchase this one of a kind stamp set that was designed to help people who are helping others.   "Stronger Together" is a special stamp set that can be purchased for only $13.95.  Proceeds from sales of this stamp set will be donated to the Red Cross to benefit disaster relief efforts. And right now after Harvey and Irma have hit land, and with Jose on the way, the Red Cross can use the assistance. 

    Show your support during these tough times! 

National Stamping Month — From the Heart

Create Heartfelt Interactive Cards with This Exclusive Kit

                            


     The exclusive From the Heart card kit gives you all the materials you need for creating 12 interactive cards, including an E-size stamp set with heartfelt sentiments and stamps you can layer together for exquisitely artistic cards. Available only during September, this card kit is a must have that will help you create elevated artwork from the heart.
The From the Heart card kit can be yours for FREE when you become a Consultant in September or when you host a qualifying party.

Be A Hostess!

Jump for Joy

When you host a Gathering in August that reaches at least the third level of Hostess Rewards, your rewards will “jump up” to the next level—which means extra rewards and even extra 50%-off items!
If you haven’t booked your August Gathering yet, contact me today!

Host a Gathering

A night with friends, fun projects, and a chance to earn free products — get all that and more when you host a Close To My Heart Home Gathering! Earn discounted or free products based on the total of all orders collected as part of your party. And, we’ll pay shipping and handling on all of your Hostess Rewards. Read on to find out more about the rewards you can earn!

When you host a Gathering in August that reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher, your rewards will jump up to the next level—that means extra free product AND possibly even an extra 50%-off item, too! When your rewards jump, we know you’ll be jumping for joy, too!

 

* Offer available to hostesses who host a qualifying Gathering between August 1 and August 31, 2017. No shipping and handling will be assessed on Hostess Rewards items; Shipping and handling is assessed on any Hostess Rewards overage.

* See the Hostess Rewards form for more information about shipping/handling, tax and products eligible for Hostess Rewards.

** For each $100 in sales after $650 add an additional $20 in free products. Receive a fourth item for 50% off when your party reaches $850.

June's Constant Campaign - We've Got You Covered!

We’ve Got You Covered

June 2017 Constant Campaign

   

My Legacy™ albums are an ideal place to preserve your memories and protect them from the elements. This month only, when you buy one album at $29.95, you can get a second one ½-off—that’s a savings of $14.97! Choose from our D-ring and post-bound styles, both of which come in a selection of 9 colors!

*Offer available June 1–June 30, 2017 while supplies last. Shipping and handling assessed on retail value.
  
For New Consultants: Anyone who signs up as a New Consultant will get a My Legacy album of their choice FREE in their New Consultant Kit!
  
For Hostesses: Hostesses who host a party that reaches the fourth level of Hostess Rewards or higher qualify for a FREE My Legacy album!


Album—Black

Z5200 My Legacy™ D-ring Album—Black

Z5300 My Legacy™ Post-bound (Sold out)

Album—Grey

Z5201 My Legacy™ D-ring Album—Grey

Z5301 My Legacy™ Post-bound Album—Grey

Album—Brown

Z5202 My Legacy™ D-ring Album—Brown

Z5302 My Legacy™ Post-bound Album—Brown

Album—Navy

Z5203 My Legacy™ D-ring Album—Navy

Z5303 My Legacy™ Post-bound Album—Navy

Album—Teal

Z5204 My Legacy™ D-ring Album—Teal

Z5304 My Legacy™ Post-bound Album—Teal

Album—Red

Z5205 My Legacy™ D-ring Album—Red

Z5305 My Legacy™ Post-bound Album—Red

Album—White

Z5206 My Legacy™ D-ring Album—White

Z5306 My Legacy™ Post-bound Album—White

Album—Sea Glass
Z5207 My Legacy™ D-ring
Z5307 My Legacy™ Post-bound Album—Sea Glass


Album—Pink
Z5208 My Legacy™ D-ring Album—Pink
Z5308 My Legacy™ Post-bound Album—Pink

June's Events

Wow!  Time sure flies by when your having fun!!!  Can't believe the last time I posted was in March!  And now it's June!  Where has time gone! 

The June Stamp of the Month is the cutest thing!!  Hello Foxy!!

Just look at the cards you can produce with this set.

I really need to find the time to play as the days are getting away from me.

March's Stamp of the Month

What a tea-riffic time to begin stamping again.  I've been so busy with everything that I haven't had time to Scrap or stamp.  As part of my Lenten journey, I think I will set some time aside for reflection through pictures!  I will try to get some of my art work posted this weekend.


Click the Stamp of the month image to the right if you wish to purchase your Tea-riffic stamp set today!!!

Cut it Out!!

Thin cuts give you a fast and easy way to cut all kinds of shapes for your crafting, and this month they are all available at 25% off! Choose from titles, sentiments, and a wide variety of shapes to stamp on, so you can get precise, dimensional cut shapes in no time!

Visit my OBA to see the available Thin Cuts!

http://deloresbyrne.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1703-cut-it-out.aspx

This year is going to be my year for staying caught up!! 
I hope!! 
I am going to make every effort to post artwork on my bog at least once a month.  I am planning to share my Stamp of the month artwork with you to inspire your creativity.

This is the January Stamp of the Month!!
So, stay tuned!!! 
It's coming!!

Welcome Home Wreath

Create a beautiful papercrafted wreath with this simple kit!

You love simple, beautiful papercrafting projects, and so do we. The Welcome

Home wreath kit combines beautiful design with simple assembly, resulting in a

papercrafted décor piece you can display with pride. The kit includes die-cut paper

pieces and gold foil accents, including enough alphabet stickers to allow you to

choose your own message. Buy the kit for $18.95 or get it FREE with a $60

qualifying purchase!

Welcome Home Wreath Kit | CC1210

Includes chipboard wreath base, gold foil

alphabet stickers, die-cut shapes including

flowers, leaves, and more

$18.95

*Offer valid January1 –January 31, 2017, while supplies last. Normal shipping/handling & tax apply.

Little Things

Adorable mini albums for celebrating the little things you love!

So often it’s the little things that matter most—and what better way to celebrate the little things in life than with adorable mini albums?

Whether looking for a meaningful gift idea or a treasured keepsake, these mini albums are a fast and easy option, and this month you save

30%-off the retail price of the products you need!

* Offer valid December 1–December 31, 2016, while supplies last. Normal shipping/handling & tax apply.

Blue Jean Mini Album Bundle | CC1197

Instalife™ Album—Blue Jean

Life™ Cards—Enjoy
Life™ Overlays—Black
Memory Protectors™ Mini 4" μ 4"
Memory Protectors™ Mini 2" μ 2"


Retail Value: $27.75

Your Price: $18.95

Blush Mini Album Bundle | CC1198

Instalife™ Album—Blush

Life™ Cards—Hello Gorgeous
Life™ Overlays—Gold
Memory Protectors™ Mini 4" μ 4"
Memory Protectors™ Mini 2" μ 2"

Retail Value: $27.75

Your Price: $18.95

Adventure Mini Album Bundles | CC1200

Everyday Life™ Album—Stripe

My Crush® Adventure Calls

Memory Protectors™

(Choose 6" x 8" (CC1199), 4" x 6" (CC1200), or 3" x 4" (CC1021))

Retail Value: $29.85
Your Price: $19.95

New Thin Cuts!

More of the stamp sets you love now have coordinating Thin Cuts

Love our Thin Cuts? Then you’re going to love this special, limited-time offer! We now have coordinating Thin Cuts for the following stamps sets found in our Annual Inspirations idea book: My Acrylix^® Swirly Seashells (C1664), My Acrylix^® Sweet Birthday (B1532), My Acrylix^® Wreath (A1193), and My Acrylix^® School Kids (D1706). These Thin Cuts are sure to go fast, so place your order today!

Planners Gonna Plan

This combination coloring book and day planner will make 2017 a beautiful year! 

Discover your inner artist while staying on top of your schedule with our new 2017 planner system. Featuring seasonal designs you can color by hand, this exclusive planner system combines the worlds of work and play to give you a planner you can truly make your own. Choose a bundle with either the Everyday Life™ Sea Glass or stripes album, or purchase just the planner pages if you already have an album—the choice is up to you!

http://deloresbyrne.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=234