Cricut Artbooking Pajama Party

Pajama Party!

Close To My Heart is teaming up with Big Picture Classes to bring you a live webcast with step-by-step instructions for making this layout using the Cricut^® Artbooking collection. Purchase the collection beginning August 1, 2013 and revolutionize the way you scrapbook!

But first, check out this FREE webcast which will air Wednesday, July 31 at 9:00 pm (EDT). During the presentation, you’ll learn to make several projects from a variety of sponsors, including Close To My Heart’s Artbooking layout, as our very own Kristine Widtfeldt walks you through the steps—and sneaks the Artbooking collection!

The Pajama Party class will be available for FREE at BigPictureClasses.com on July 31, and will be archived after the event for future viewing. If you would like to interact on the message board, participate in live chat, post to the gallery, or enter any contests, you will need to log in to the Pajama Party “classroom” by creating a free account on the Big Picture Classes website.

I hope you enjoy this sneak peek of the new Artbooking collection as Kristine Widtfeldt, Stacy Julian, and the rest of the Big Picture Classes crew make the featured project and share their tips and tricks for using the collection. I know you will be chomping at the bit to make the Artbooking layout, so take this opportunity to sit back, relax, and see how easy this is to use and then place your order on August 1 when you can buy the collection along with the rest of the supplies. You can tune in to the archived event for step-by-step details on how to make the project.

To make the project, you will want to have the following items on hand (or place your order for what you need):

·         Z1906 Cricut^® Artbooking Collection*

·         1301 Bamboo Cardstock

·         1388 Colonial White Cardstock

·         X5668 Honey Cardstock

·         X5762 Lagoon Cardstock

·         X5930 Slate Cardstock

·         X5639 Sweet Leaf Cardstock

·         X5666 Twilight Cardstock

·         Z2160 Twilight Exclusive Inks^® Pad

·         Z2173 Slate Exclusive Inks^® Pad

·         Z1853 Aqua Dots*

·         Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim

·         Z1151 3-D Foam Tape

·         Z1294 Sanding Kit

*These products will be available for purchase beginning August 1, 2013.

Watch the Pajama Party by yourself or with friends for a fun crafting experience. Anyone with an Internet connection can watch, so be sure to tune in! Share the information with your friends so they can join in the fun!

Would you rather do this project in a class?  Contact me to complete this layout and a second Cricut Artbooking layout for only $20!  I will also show you how to use the basic layouts along with other stickers or embellishments you may own to fit any pictures you need to complete!

Shelly's BONUS Club!

Shelly’s BONUS Club

At last!!!  A club where you can earn rewards based on what YOU spend!

This is a club you can start at any time, and spend any amount that you can afford each month.  REALLY!  You just need to make a purchase each month (for 6 consecutive months) and spend a minimum of $150 by the end of your 6th month in order to receive $25 in FREE product!  But the more you spend over the 6 months the more YOU get free!

This is what you can earn...

$150 - $249 earns $25 in free products
$250 - $349 earns $40 in free products
$350 - $449 earns $60 in free products
$450 - $549 earns $80 in free products

You can also bring me additional orders from your friends and they will count towards your rewards!   Want more rewards – bring new friends to a workshop!

But there is more!  I did call this a BONUS club!!!

Sign up to be in this club and you will be added to a list for my special BONUS offers!!!

BONUS #1 – Each month the next 3 people on my list will be able to purchase one of the hostess exclusive stamp sets – at the discounted hostess price!  Remember these are exclusive sets for hostesses only – so you can’t buy these unless you hostess a party… or of course, join this club!

BONUS #2 – At least 1 lucky club member a month will be able to purchase the current month’s Stamp of the Month for only $5!  This offer is good for club members with any size purchase!  Typically to get this price you must spend $50!

BONUS #3 - You CAN get credit for any product purchased for my workshops!    Not only do you get to attend a workshop and complete a great project – you can earn rewards!  Schedule a new friend to come with you (that isn't a club member) and add their first months purchase to your rewards total!!!

BONUS #4 – and this is BIG!!! Any month that my total club orders exceed $250 the next person on my list will receive 50% off any item in the current catalog!  

Can it get any easier!?!?

BONUS #5 - Give me your wish list and your credit card… I will place your order for you each month and have it shipped directly to your door! 

Here’s how it works:

Join the Club

Email me at GatherMemories@gmail.com and I will add you to the list of club members.  You can join the club at any time, but make sure you let me know so you are added to my list!  You just need to place an order during the month you join, so join now and order any time before the end of the month.

Place an order each month

·         Place your order on-line using the current month’s “BONUS Club” link on my website.  This will allow you to place your order at your convenience and it will be mailed directly to your house!  This is the best option when taking advantage of any CTMH specials that are good ‘while supplies last’.

·         E-mail your order to me.  All orders will be placed on the last day of the month.  You may save a little in shipping with this option, however you must pick your order up from me during one of my scheduled workshop times and I can’t guarantee monthly promotions will be available.

·         *Workshop orders*  To get club credit you must order one month prior to the workshop through me (not on-line) so it is shipped to my home to be cut/prepared for the class.  Any items you receive in the workshop that are partial packages will not be eligible for credit (ex – misc. embellishments or single sheets of paper added to your workshop kit).

E-mail your list of rewards!

You will need to place an order in your 6^th month, but remember to e-mail me to let me know what FREE items you would like!  Hostess rewards include Stamps, blocks, ink pads, marker sets, re-inkers, Paper Packs, My Stickease assortments, Complements, all cardstock packs, workshop on the go kits, Studio J one-layout or 5-packs.  If you would like to order anything other than these items for your rewards please let me know and we will see what we can do.

Club Member list details

Email me to sign up as soon as you know you will be ordering that month and get on my list! 

·         Once you reach the top of the list and are eligible for one of the bonus items, you get first choice of that Bonus!

·         If you choose to skip that month I will offer the bonus to the next person on the list.  The following month you will have first choice again.  This will continue until you purchase the bonus item or finish your 6 months.

·         Once you purchase a bonus item you will be moved to the bottom of the list.  You will continue to move up each month until you hit the top of the list.

·         Since club members are able to choose to skip a month, you may be in various stages on the list for each of the bonus items. 

If you and a friend (or 2 or 3) would like to sign up together – no problem!  You can sign up as a team!  Just let me know.  You can even order separately, just remember you will have to split the bonuses and rewards… and I will leave that part to you J

 BONUS #6 - This club will officially start on August 1st with the release of the new Idea Book.  But here's the BONUS...you can sign up today to be first on the list!  Just place your first order in August or pre-order any new items and I will order for you on August 1 and that purchase counts as your first month's order!

E-mail me right away!

Fall Workshop Schedule - starting in September!

Shelly’s Gathering Memories with Close To My Heart

Workshop Schedule

Weekly workshops – Friday nights from 7 – 10pm!

1^st Friday is a pick a scrapbook kit!  You will get two choices from the same paper pack. 

Your choice of one of the following:

·         3 two-page layouts with complements for $25 

·         4 two-page layouts with complements and embellishments for $30

2^nd Friday is a card workshop.  Come make 15 cards (3 each of 5 designs) for $25

The card designs will be themed for the current season and will include:

·         Birthday

·         Thank you

·         Blank note card

·         Various occasion (good luck, sympathy, thinking of you, etc.)

·         Upcoming holiday

               

3^rd Friday is Cricut layouts!  Come make 2 two-page layouts for $20

                This class includes:

·         16 pieces of cardstock in your choice of colors

·         Use of my cricut

·         Use of my inks, stamps and markers

·         A fun demonstration of a new technique

4^th Friday is a Project Class

This class will showcase a different project each month.  Projects may include:

·         Home Décor

·         Gift items

·         Holiday card classes

·         Calendars

·         Mini Albums

·         Special Techniques

Saturday and Sunday

Pick a workshop!

Each month on the first Sunday from 1 – 4 pm and the third Saturday from 7 – 10pm

During these times you can choose to complete ANY workshop that I have scheduled during that month!

Like my FB page “Gathering Memories with Shelly”

For upcoming projects and dates

All projects must be ordered and pre-paid for 3 weeks in advance.

Parties of 5 or more can pick their own date for any class in their home or in my workshop!

***I will begin posting pictures for the September workshops in the next few weeks.  Watch here and on Facebook for details!

Babycakes!

Dream Big Little One!

 

This paper pack is perfect to document all those special moments of those so Fresh from Heaven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This workshop on the go includes the Babycakes paper pack, extra cardstock, the Babycakes accessories, bronze shimmer tape and of course the exclusive stamp set!

 

 

 

 

 

Our new pocket book combined with the Babycakes paper is perfect for a small baby book.

New Hostess Rewards!

CTMH has added even MORE rewards for hostesses!

 

Hostesses get even more savings with the My Acylix hostess reward stamp sets!

Use your select product credit earned from Gathering or Workshop sales to save more on these exclusive stamp sets that are only available to hostesses through January 2014!

 

"Washi Wonder" is a set of 24 for only $10 (a retail value of $17.95)

 

 

"The Party is On" is a set of 5 for only $8 (a $13.95 value)

 

"You only live once" is a set of 4 for only $6 (a $9.95 value)

 

"Family Photo" is a set of 5 for only $6 (a $9.95 value)

 

 

"Friend" is a set of 1 for only $4 (a $6.95 value)

 

 "Quick Cards - Bright All Night" is a set of 1 for only $4 (a $6.95 value)

"Wintery Wishes" is a set of 7 for only $8 (a $13.95 value)

 

 

If you like what you see, hurry and schedule an in-home Gathering, an on-line Gathering, a catalog party or have all your friends over for one of my workshops! 

I am scheduling all of these through January 2014! 

Contact me today to book a Gathering or join me at my catalog kick off to book a Workshop!

 

Base and Bling - CTMH has jewelry!

Show off your creativity everywhere you go with the new Base and Bling wearable crafting projects!

 

 

You will love dressing up with our textiles and specifically designed Base and Bling adhesive backed jewels and accents - so simple and quick you'll want to make several items in different colors.  Express yourself a whole new way with the Base and Bling wearable projects you create!  The collection includes a necklace, a bracelet/cuff, hairclips, rings and even a headband and all for only $4.95.  There all jewels, acrylic flowers, resin flowers, glitter gems, sparkles and even word accents in a variety of different sets for only $5.95 each.

 

 

 

There is even a Fabric Necklace Kit!  Use the fabric from the Sarita textiles and Base and Bling products in the kit to create the beautifully embellished necklace above for only $14.95! 

This kit is a  fun and easy way to wear your creativity!

Sarita

Now for another peak at one of the Fall/Winter Paper Packs!

Sarita!

 

 

 

This Workshop on the Go Kit will save you $9.64!  The kit includes the Sarita paper pack, an exclusive D-size stamp set, 3 extra sheets of cardstock, the Sarita accessories (which are great wood embellishments), natural hemp and the instruction brochure.  This pack will give you everything you need to complete the layouts below!

 

 

 

 

Designed Decor by Close to My Heart

Turn your crafting projects into enduring works of art with our new Designed Décor products!



 

These art and memory displays are durable enough to last from your child's first finger painting through their senior pictures and beyond.  You can purchase mini clothes pins and hook clips that are ideal for clipping artwork of photos to these wired frames. 

This is the Designed Décor Frame Kit for an All in One project you will love!  Make sure you come to my Catalog Launch/Class Sign Up Event on August 10th to see this kit completed (with a few changes by me) AND to sign up to finish one to hold your memories!

Laughing Lola!

A touch of Class and a lot of Sass!

 

This paper pack is sure to please.  Purple, Black and Gold - what a great combination!

 

Want a great deal?  The Workshop on the Go saves you $10.47!

 

 

The layout above is part of the Workshop on the Go kit which includes the Laughing Lola paper pack, an exclusive D-size stamp set, 4 extra pieces of cardstock, the Laughing Lola assortment (which has bows and bling!), black hemp, and the instructional brochure which will walk you through how to make the layout above!

 

But there is something for cardmakers too! 

 

We have a Laughing Lola Card Workshop on the Go kit!

This kit is $24.95 and saves you $11.83!

 

The Laughing Lola Card WOTG kit will give you all the instruction and products you need to complete 15 beautiful cards (5 each of the 3 designs above).  This kit includes purple gems, grey and black baker's twine, pattern paper, cardstock and card bases and envelopes!  Not to mention another Laughing Lola Exclusive D-size stamp set!

 

Laughing Lola will be available on August 1st!

Work the Workshop - 50% off!

Get the discounted Workshops on the Go^® canvas art kit in July—no qualifying purchase required!



From July 1 to July 31 you can get this trendy kit to create your own canvas art to hang in your home, regularly priced at $39.95, now discounted to $19.95—more than 50% off! Take papercrafting to the next level with this adorable home décor piece that you can display for all to see.

Go to www.shellyallen.ctmh.com to get yours!

July Stamp of the Month

Sweet Life

Our Stamp of the Month program will allow you to purchase this set of 9 beautiful stamps for $17.95 or you can get it for just $5 with a $50 purchase!  This set is only available in July so order today to make sure you don't miss this great set!