FREE Bonus Stamp Set in August!

Extra! Extra!

Close To My Heart's August 2011 Constant Campaign

In celebration of our newly updated Stamp of the Month program, we're throwing in a little something extra: a FREE bonus stamp set! 

In August, when you place an order of $50 or more in products and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5/$5.50, you’ll receive the My Acrylix^® A Typeface A-size set FREE (a retail value of $6.95/$7.75). 

Think of this as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set and we'll throw in a second stamp set FREE! It's Extra! Extra! 

Offer valid August 1–31, 2011

Call or email me for more info or if you have questions!

Art Philosophy Cartridge Collection for Cricut

INTRODUCING THE NEW CRICUT^® ART PHILOSOPHY COLLECTION

CRICUT^® CARTRIDGE CREATIVITY

Close To My Heart is happy to introduce the exclusive Cricut^® Art Philosophy collection! We’ve worked with Provo Craft^* to bring you a Cricut^® cartridge filled with 700 shapes hand-selected by company founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton. 

Simply insert the cartridge into your Cricut^® machine (sold at retail stores) and you’re ready to cut any of the shapes with the touch of a button! Choose from stunning rosettes, unique gift boxes, elegant doilies, crafty banners, and more. The exclusive images are incredibly versatile, and many are designed to be used with specific My Acrylix^® stamps for real eye-popping power!

The CARTRIDGE & Much MORE

Bring your artwork to life with stamps and chipboard Dimensional Elements! When you purchase the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, you’ll also receive three exclusive D-size stamp sets and three sets of Dimensional Elements designed to perfectly coordinate with images on the cartridge. That’s a retail value of over $120 for just for $99! Stamp on your Cricut shapes; cover your Dimensional Elements with a Cricut shape; or cut, stamp, and then cover!

COMPLEMENTARY STAMP IMAGES

Numerous My Acrylix^® stamp images in our Idea Book  coordinate perfectly with images on our Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. When you see the Cricut icon or a stamp image outlined in red in the Idea Book, you'll know there’s a matching shape on your Art Philosophy cartridge. Cut out the coordinating shape with your Cricut machine using the setting indicated on the stamp’s carrier sheet, then stamp your image on the base shape—quick and easy!

GET YOURS TODAY!

Contact me to order your Cricut^® Art Philosophy collection (Z1686) today (available August 1, 2011).

Last Day for Retiring CTMH Items!

The following CTMH products are being retired -- they are available only through July 31, 2011.

That's just ONE MORE DAY, friends!

Check the list below!

Please note that the 24 packs of cardstock 

will only be available in a few certain colors after July 31st.  

Cardstock that is now $9.50 will be going up to $14.95 for 24 sheets.  

White Daisy, Colonial White and Kraft Cardstock will still be $9.50 after July 31st.  

The six packs of ink pads and the markers with a price break for buying six 

will no longer be available after July 31st.  

Visit MyCTMH Website Online Shop and do a search for the item #s to see pictures of a product below. 

Contact me and ask me about my exclusive offer now through July 31, 2011 on retiring products!

My Acrylix Stamp Sets

B1313	Merry Pursuits
B1319	Four Seasons
B1325	Welcome Baby
B1333	Merry Monsters
C1292	Tropical Christmas
C1318	Best Wishes
C1324	Spooky Smiles
C1328	Festive Frills
C1333	Spooky Night
C1340	Aspiration
C1342	Damask Tiles
C1350	Dainty Thoughts
C1353	Gear Up
C1354	Robot Power
C1361	Buttoned Together
C1362	You're a Hoot
C1366	Fringed Phrases
C1371	Holiday Jingle
C1372	Grateful Hearts
C1373	In the Game—Hockey
C1374	Spellbound
C1375	In the Game—Football
C1376	Stocking Style
C1377	Christmas Story
C1378	Heartfelt Christmas
C1380	Judiac Commentary
C1381	Card Chatter—Thank you
C1384	Neighborhood
C1386	Boys at Play
C1387	Playin' Hard
C1391	Embrace Life
C1394	Candlelight
C1398	Love You Forever
C1402	In the Month of January

C1406	Hit the Spot
C1421	The Boo Crew
C1428	Ice Crystals
C1430	In the Month of September
C1431	In the Month of October
C1432	In the Month of November
C1433	In the Month of December
C1434	School Rules
D1166	Vintage Christmas
D1171	New Fallen Snow
D1177	No Peeking
D1224	Holiday Joy
D1225	Jingle Borders
D1226	Magical Season
D1243	Peace on Earth
D1244	Snow Friends
D1257	Make It Count
D1258	Friendship Word Puzzle
D1265	Gracious Greetings
D1266	Baby Steps
D1280	Spot on Backgrounds
D1299	Thoughtful Seasons
D1305	Gloria
D1315	Evergreen
D1317	Feathery Flakes
D1319	Creepy Cobwebs
D1324	Christmas Melodies
D1326	Season of Splendor
D1332	Boutique Borders
D1333	Wishing Star
D1335	Intrinsic Backgrounds
D1339	Moments in Time
D1347	Confidential
D1349	Be Yourself May

D1350	Tender Tags
D1352	It's Your Day
D1354	Endless Friendship
D1355	Gracious Greeting—French
D1356	Gracious Greetings—Spanish
D1359	Comments
D1363	Picture Perfect
D1365	True Happiness
D1366	Holiday Trinkets
D1369	Delightful Things
D1370	Welcome Home
D1371	Many Thanks
D1372	Grown with Love
D1374	Ms. Holiday Cheer
D1375	Treasures September
D1376	Holiday Warmth
D1379	Flourished Blessings
D1380	Just for the Holidays
D1381	Beware
D1382	Holiday Hoopla
D1383	Santa's List
D1385	Good Work
D1393	Flourished Blessings—French
D1395	Flourished Blessings—Spanish
D1406	True Friends
D1416	State of Mind
D1421	Cherish the Moment
D1422	Wonderful Friend
D1423	Happy Forever
D1424	Something Splendid
D1428	Happy Journey
D1433	My Game
D1439	Spook Alley
D1450	Beautiful Day

Papers

X7131A	Sophia Level 1 Kit
X7136A	Mayberry Level 1 Kit
X7137A	Lucky Level 1 Kit
X7138A	Fanfare Level 1 Kit
X7135A	Wings Level 1 Kit
X7135B	Wings Level 2 Paper Packet
X7135C	Wings My Stickease® Assortment
1395	8 1/2" x 11" Vellum Paper
1225	Sunny Yellow Cardstock
1235	KeyLime Cardstock
1240	Sunkiss Yellow Cardstock
1241	Dutch Blue Cardstock
1242	Sunflower Cardstock
1243	Goldrush Cardstock
1248	Vineyard Berry Cardstock
1270	AutumnTerracotta Cardstock
1271	Buttercup Cardstock
1274	Holiday Red Cardstock
1276	Ponderosa Pine Cardstock
1282	New England Ivy Cardstock
1284	Indian Corn Blue Cardstock
1285	Heavenly Blue Cardstock
1291	Smokey Plum Cardstock
1292	Crystal Blue Cardstock
1293	Moonstruck Cardstock
1295	Lilac Mist Cardstock
1296	Spring Iris Cardstock
1299	Baby Pink Cardstock
5571	Grey Wool Cardstock
5573	Grey Flannel Cardstock
5590	Pansy Purple Cardstock
X5630	Taffy Cardstock
X5631	Amethyst Cardstock
X5635	Topiary Cardstock
X5637	Barn Red Cardstock

X5638	Garnet Cardstock
X5640	Blush Cardstock
X5644	Brown Bag Cardstock
X5645	Parchment Cardstock Cardstock
X5667	Petal Cardstock
X5668	Honey Cardstock
X5682	12" x 12" Spring Harmony Cardstock Combo Pack
X5684	12" x 12" Autumn Harvest Cardstock Combo Pack
X5685	12" x 12" Winter Classic Cardstock Combo Pack
X5686	12" x 12" Basics Antique Cardstock Combo Pack
X5687	8 1/2" x 11" Spring Harmony Cardstock Combo Pack
X5689	8 1/2" x 11" Autumn Harvest Cardstock Combo Pack
X5690	8 1/2" x 11" Winter Classic Cardstock Combo Pack
X5691	8 1/2" x 11" Basics Antique Cardstock Combo Pack
X5698	12" x 12" Autumn Garden Cardstock Combo Pack
X5700	12" x 12" Basics Timeless Cardstock Combo Pack
X5703	8 1/2" x 11" Autumn Garden Cardstock Combo Pack
X5705	8 1/2" x 11" Basics Timeless Cardstock Combo Pack
X5751	Sorbet Cardstock
X5752	Juniper Cardstock
X5753	Tulip Cardstock
X5754	Crème Brulee Cardstock
X5755	8 1/2" x 11" Spring Blossom Cardstock Combo Pack
X5756	12" x 12" Spring Blossom Cardstock Combo Pack
X5757	Gypsy Cardstock
X5758	Sunset Cardstock
X5759	Pacifica Cardstock
X5760	Cotton Candy Cardstock
X5761	Sky Cardstock
X5762	Lagoon Cardstock
X5763	Smoothie Cardstock
X5764	Pear Cardstock
X5765	12" x 12" Summer Carnival Cardstock Combo Pack
X5766	12" x 12" Summer Celebration Cardstock Combo Pack
X5767	8 1/2" x 11" Summer Carnival Cardstock Combo Pack

X5768	8 1/2" x 11" Summer Celebration Cardstock Combo Pack
X5800	12" x 12" Winter Cozy Cardstock Combo Pack
X5801	8 1/2" x 11"Winter Cozy Cardstock Combo Pack
X7127A	Magnifique Level 1 Kit
X7127B	Magnifique Level 2 Paper Packet
X7127C	Magnifique Level 2 My Stickease®Assortment
X7128A	Olivia Level 1 Kit
X7128B	Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet
X7128C	Olivia Level 2 My Stickease®Assortment
X7129A	Hooligans Level 1 Kit
X7129B	Hooligans Level 2 Paper Packet
X7129C	Hooligans Level 2 My Stickease®Assortment
X7130A	Mistletoe Level 1 Kit
X7130B	Mistletoe Level 2 Paper Packet
X7130C	Mistletoe Level 2 My Stickease®Assortment
X7132A	Bliss Level 1 Level 1 Kit
X7132B	Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet
X7132C	Bliss Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment
X7133A	Miracle Level 1 Kit
X7133B	Miracle Level 2 Paper Packet
X7133C	Miracle Level 2 My Stickease®Assortment
X7134A	Sweetheart Level 1 Kit
X7134B	Sweetheart Level 2 Paper Packet
X7134C	Sweetheart Level 2 My Stickease®Assortment
Z1021	2 1/2" x 3 1/2" Envelope Flats (10)
Z1022	3" x 3" Envelope Flats (10)
Z1023	3" x 4 3/4" Envelope Flats (10)
Z1024	4" x 4" Envelope Flats (10)
Z1025	5" x 5" Envelope Flats (10)
Z1026	5" x 7" Envelope Flats (10)
Z1027	5 1/2" x 4 1/4" Envelope Flats (10)
Z1028	6" x 6" Envelope Flats (10)
Z1029	8" x 3 1/2" Envelope Flats (10)
Z1244	4 3/4" x 4 3/4" Envelope Flats (10)

Accessories

Z1289	Block Buddy®
Z1055	Dimensional Elements Monograms "A"
Z1056	Dimensional Elements Monograms "B"
Z1057	Dimensional Elements Monograms "C"
Z1058	Dimensional Elements Monograms "D"
Z1059	Dimensional Elements Monograms "E"
Z1060	Dimensional Elements Monograms "F"
Z1061	Dimensional Elements Monograms "G"
Z1062	Dimensional Elements Monograms "H"
Z1063	Dimensional Elements Monograms "I"
Z1064	Dimensional Elements Monograms "J"
Z1065	Dimensional Elements Monograms "K"
Z1066	Dimensional Elements Monograms "L"
Z1067	Dimensional Elements Monograms "M"
Z1068	Dimensional Elements Monograms "N"
Z1069	Dimensional Elements Monograms "O"
Z1070	Dimensional Elements Monograms "P"
Z1071	Dimensional Elements Monograms "Q"
Z1072	Dimensional Elements Monograms "R"
Z1073	Dimensional Elements Monograms "S"
Z1074	Dimensional Elements Monograms "T"
Z1075	Dimensional Elements Monograms "U"
Z1076	Dimensional Elements Monograms "V"
Z1077	Dimensional Elements Monograms "W"
Z1078	Dimensional Elements Monograms "X"
Z1079	Dimensional Elements Monograms "Y"
Z1080	Dimensional Elements Monograms "Z"
Z1125	Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Sweet Leaf Collection

Z1140	Dimensional Elements Framed Fun
Z1154	Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Buttercup Collection
Z1156	Dimensional Elements Borders
Z1209	Designer Ribbon Rounds™ Cranberry Collection
Z1211	Top Coats™ Framed In
Z1223	Dimensional Elements Booksmart
Z1231	Across the Board Rub-Ons
Z1243	Mini-Medley Accents Pewter Collection
Z1265	Primavera Rub-Ons
Z1277	Mini-Medley Accents Outdoor Denim Collection
Z1312	Dimensional Elements Stars
Z1339	Mini-Medley Accents Pear Collection
Z1340	Mini-Medley Accents Lagoon Collection
Z1354	Irresistibles™ Miracle
Z1357	Sophia Level 2 Journaling Spots
Z1377	Kraft Color-Ready Borders
Z1390	Irresistibles™ Villa
Z1141	My Creations® 3-Ring Binder
Z1166	3" x 3" Cream Mini Album
Z1550	Exclusive Inks® Spring Harmony Marker Set
Z1552	Exclusive Inks® Autumn Harvest Marker Set
Z1553	Exclusive Inks® Winter Classic Marker Set
Z1554	Exclusive Inks® Basic Antique Marker Set
Z1557	Exclusive Inks® Autumn Garden Marker Set
Z1559	Exclusive Inks® Basic Timeless Marker Set
Z1560	Exclusive Inks® Spring Harmony Stamp Pad Set
Z1562	Exclusive Inks® Autumn Harvest Stamp Pad Set
Z1563	Exclusive Inks® Winter Classic Stamp Pad Set

Z1564	Exclusive Inks® Basic Antique Stamp Pad Set
Z1567	Exclusive Inks® Autumn Garden Stamp Pad Set
Z1569	Exclusive Inks® Basic Timeless Stamp Pad Set
Z1570	Exclusive Inks® Spring Blossom Stamp Pad Set
Z1571	Exclusive Inks® Spring Blossom Marker Set
Z1572	Exclusive Inks® Summer Carnival Marker Set
Z1573	Exclusive Inks® Summer Carnival Marker Set
Z1574	Exclusive Inks® Summer Celebration Stamp Pad Set
Z1575	Exclusive Inks® Summer Celebration Marker Set
Z1600	Exclusive Inks® Winter Cozy Stamp Pad Set
Z1610	Exclusive Inks® Winter Cozy Marker Set
Z185	My Acrylix® Block Organizer
3501	Red Eye Pen
Y1001	1" x 1 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
Y1004	2 1/2" x 2 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
Y1005	1" x 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
Y1007	2" x 11" My Acrylix® Block
Y1008	4" x 4" My Acrylix® Block
Y1011	4 1/2" x 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
Y1500	My Acrylix® Starter Block Kit
Z1009	Pivot Point Stapler
Z1090	Foam Brushes
Z263	Fun Flock White
Z647	Embossing Powder Heavenly Blue
Z648	Embossing Powder Baby Pink
Z664	Embossing Powder Pansy Purple
Z671	Embossing Powder Clear
Z678	Embossing Powder Silver Pearl

National Stamping Month!

National Stamping Month

August-September Constant Campaign

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are offering our first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix^® Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75 US / $82 CAN from August 15 through September 30, 2011. You'll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you'll use in your handmade cards all year long. The double set has a retail value of $35.90/$39.90, which drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set!

Email me to order or if you have questions:  janehaas7[at]gmail[dot]com
Or order online HERE!

Heart 2 Heart Challenge: Doily and Lace

The challenge at Heart 2 Heart this week is to use doilies and/or lace in our paper crafting.

For this 5 x 7 inch card, I chose the Close To My Heart Bliss papers, Find Your Style stamp set butterfly, Celebrate Life stamps, Opaque Pearls, Sheer Ribbon, and a white paper doily.

Though I haven't had much creative "me time" lately with grand-girls keeping us extra busy, I definitely wanted to enter this challenge, since I showcased this card for a recent workshop I held.

Hey, how do you like my lacey blog background?! Fits right in, doesn't it?

Skip over to the Heart 2 Heart blogsite to see many more gorgeous creations!

Happy new week, everyone!

Close To My Heart's CRICUT News!

What goes together like bread and jam? Soap and water? Pizza and Pepsi?


The answer is: Close To My Heart and Cricut!


Great news from the recent CTMH Convention:  


Beginning August 1, you can order the brand new "Art Philosophy" Cricut cartridge, an exclusive  Close To My Heart product!  Many of the images coordinate perfectly with dozens of our terrific stamp sets. 


More than 700 images are on this cartridge and it comes with 3 stamp sets and three 9" x 12" chipboard sheets with coordinating shapes.  WOO HOO! I can't wait to get mine!


Customers: August 1st is the magical date! Click HERE to look at the new Fall/Winter Idea Book and find the Cricut cartridge and many more new items! You'll LOVE what you see!


So go ahead and watch the video again -- imagine using this fantastic product for your scrapbooks, cards, and paper art items!  More fun, lots simpler, and just plain FAST too!

Heart 2 Heart Surprise Award!

What a nice surprise it was to find an email from Mary honoring me as one of the Top Ten H2H winners for the June "Love" theme -- you can read about it and see the entries HERE.

You can see my challenge entry post HERE.

Thank you, Heart 2 Heart Team! I've grabbed the H2H badge for my sidebar, and am thankful & proud to display it!

Close To My Heart friends, you are the BEST -- you all inspire me -- and you motivate me to become a better artist and to share this wonderful company with others!

I always enjoy seeing everyone's creative paper art and participating in the challenges when I can!

Have a WonDerFul new week, y'all!

July's Bang for Your Buck!

During July, make a minimum purchase of $50 from the Close to My Heart Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book and add a bonus item for only ONE BUCK!

You can choose from: 
     1) Creative Basics Mistletoe (X5807)
                                    (retail value: $8.95), 
     2) Creative Basics Animal Cookies (X5811) 
                                    (retail value: $8.95), 
     3) My Originals Bits & Pieces Card Kit (X8624)
                                    (retail value: $12.95), 
     4) My Originals It's Your Day Card Kit (X8622) 
                                    (retail value $12.95), or 
     5) My Originals Around the Holidays Card Kit (X8623)
                                    (retail value: $14.95) 

              

This "Bang for Your Buck" special is good while supplies last! 

BTW, July is the last month to order from the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book. Our new Fall/Winter 2011 Idea Book will be available August 1. Now's your chance to place an order for your favorite papers, embellishments, and products! 


The following Level 2 paper packs will be included in the new Idea Book, but all other Level 2 paper packs and coordinating accessories will retire. Get them while you CAN!

* Sophia
* Mayberry
* Lucky
* Fanfare

Call or email me at janehaas7[at]gmail[dot}com, or click HERE to order online!