Let's Get Ready for Christmas!

Every year I procrastinate about Christmas.  I say that I will get done early and then, last minute, I'm rushing around, trying to finish up everything I need to do.  Now, I try very, VERY hard not to lose sight of the "REAL REASON FOR THE SEASON".....but after that, I am stressed!

So this year, I am getting a head start - I sell many, many Christmas cards and Holiday Gift Tags but tend to be the "Last Minute Annie" that is scrambling to get them done by the deadline.  So this year, since I have already received 5 orders for cards and 7 orders for gift tags, I thought, let's get moving......

I'm starting with my Holiday Tags so here are a few Christmas and Holiday Gift Tags I have so far.  I have started taking orders, see details below:

Ornament Shapes

3" tags with "To" and "From" on the back

In "Traditional" colors of RED and GREEN*

3x3 tags with "To" and "From" on the back

How about some warm, "Winter" colors*:

3x3 tags with "To" and "From" on the back

Tags come in packs of 5 - 3x3 Tags

1 - 3 packs, $3.00 each pack**

4 - 6 packs, $2.85 each pack**

7 - 9 packs, $2.70 each pack**

10 or more packs, $2.50 each pack**

To order, email me your preference, Traditional or Winter

5 day turn around time.  Must order by December 9th to ensure you have them on time for your Christmas packages.

CHECK BACK - MORE TO COME!

To order

Contact me

Please put "Holiday Tags" in the subject line

* Each pack comes with 5 - 3x3 tags in the "Traditional" or "Winter" theme.  

   Patterns may vary

** For orders that require shipping, Shipping charges apply.  Contact me for the least costly

    shipping charges.

Photo-Ready Mini Photo Album

This mini Photo Album is photo-ready.  Just add your photos and you have a great gift for any Grandma or Nana.  Embellished and ready for your family photos to give as a gift - or just keep it for yourself!

Want information on making this mini album, buying a kit or a finished product?

Contact me!

Getting Ready for Christmas!

Great Stocking Stuffers!

I started getting ready for Christmas this weekend.  I'm going to be doing a Vendor/Fall Bazaar in November and I need to come up with some items to make in small but mass quantities.  Since it will be just before the Christmas shopping season starts, I thought, how about some stocking stuffers??  

So my first creation was a little chapstick holder card. Small enough for a stocking stuffer but so cute!  And when I showed them to a few people, they said "can you make me 20 of them?"  Wow.....so I am taking orders for Christmas.  In the 3 days it's been since I decided to make and sell them, I have 5 orders!  

So check out my cute little chapstick holder cards

Want some of these stocking stuffers?  

Contact me!

Liebster Award for ME!

I recieved the Liebster Award AGAIN!

I am so excited!  I received the "Liebster Award" back in January of this year and again in March.  Now, this week, I received it TWICE!  I can't tell you how exciting this is!

Thank you to Angela of Stryders List and to Nickie of Live, Scrap, Love for awarding me again.  I feel both honored and humbled that my fellow bloggers think so highly of my blog and my art.  Thank you both again!

Here is a little bit about the Liebster Award and how it works:

Liebster is a German word that means "Beloved", "Favorite", or "Dearest".  This award is a "peer to peer" award in which a fellow blogger presents the award to their favorite bloggers who have less than 200 followers.  The origins of this award is still unclear but it is believed to have originated by a German blogger.  This award was designed to be a blog award in a "pay it forward" fashion, to share your favorite blogs that have less than 200 followers.

Rules for Acceptance:

First and foremost, you thank the person who gave you the award with a link back to their blog.  You then post the award onto your blog, giving or "passing forward", the award to five bloggers who you appreciate and have less than 200 followers.  You then leave a comment on their blog, letting them know that you have given them this awesome aware!

One of the fun things about receiving this award is that it challenges you to view more blogs, to search for fellow creative people and brighten up their day just a bit by acknowledging their talents.

So here are the five blogs that I think deserve recognition and I think you would love to check out:

Kat at Katscrapfever
Bridget at Scrappin With Bridget
Lela at Living, Loving, and Laughing 4 Life
Dawn at I am a Happy Stamper
Kathi at Kards by Kathi

Please take a moment to check out these crafty ladies.  You will love their blogs!!  I think they are doing a wonderful job!

Thanks again Angela and Nickie!!

New September Stamp of the Month

SEPTEMBER Stamp of the Month
Fall Favorites 

This 11 piece stamp set is perfect for all your upcoming fall photos.  With a cute little scarecrow, some pumpkins, and a great tag, this is a "must have" stamp set. 

And this great stamp is yours for only 5 bucks!  How you ask?  Well, just let me tell you!  Get this September Stamp of the Month (S1209A) for just $5 when you place an order of $50 or more in products. Best of all, you can get one stamp set for EVERY $50 you spend!  This can make a great gift for someone.

Jump-start the fun by ordering the items I've listed below to create the wonderful artwork in the photo above.  You can find helpful instructions and assembly tips for these projects on my website - Once there, just click on "Promotions".

Here are the items you'll need to create these great projects:

Moonlight Paper Pack
$9.95, X7161B, Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book p. 56

Autumn Terracotta Exclusive Inks® Marker Set 
$5.95, Z2427, p. 9

Honey Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
$5.95, Z2415, p. 9

Olive Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
$5.95, Z2425, p. 9

Burlap Ribbon
$7.95, Z1760, p. 124

Brads Metal Assortment
$4.95, Z1366, p. 127

Cricut® Artiste Collection
$99, Z1790, p. 15

Need more information?

Email me!

Scrapbook BUNCO is a BIG Success!

My FIRST Scrapbook Bunco

A BIG HIT!

Well, my very first Scrapbook Bunco was last night and it was a BIG success!  Everyone had a really good time - lots of laughing, giggling, yelling 
and also some screaming.  

Dinner started at 6:30 pm and the dice were rolling at 7:15 pm.  I didn't play so I was able to go from table to table, helping those who had never played before.  I had a blast even without actually playing!!

We played one round, then stopped for dessert, then played one more round.  It was such a hit that I am planning another one in a few months.  If you missed this one, you don't want to miss the next one.

SAVE THE DATE

My next Scrapbook Bunco is tentatively set for 
Friday, November 30th @ 6:30 pm

Dinner and dessert will be served

The fee is $15

The prizes are the same:

$60.00* - The person with the most Buncos
$35.00* - The person with the most Wins
$25.00* - The person who end up with the "fuzzy dice"
$15.00* - The 50/50: same number of wins and losses**
$10.00* - The person with the most losses
$5.00* - The "At least I won something" prize***

There will also be a "cash & carry" bargain table with lots of great scrapbooking items for you to take with you that night.

Watch for an email in October!

Patti Ehrhardt
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
Website
Email
Phone: 817-528-9902

* Total winnings, before tax and shipping.  Winners pay tax and shipping on Bunco night

** 50/50: If no one has an equal amount of wins and losses, this money will be divided among all other winners

*** The "At least I won something" prize will be picked from all non-winners who put their names in a drawing

National Stamping Month

Celebrate National Stamping Month

August 15 - September 30, 2012

Get a "My Acrylix" double stamp set for just 5 bucks with your qualifying purchase!

Life is made up of simple, everyday moments worth preserving - by the day, by the week, by the month.  National Stamp Month is September and to celebrate, Close To My Heart is offering a new double stamp set!  You can get the exclusive My Acrylix "It's Your Day" double stamp set for just $5 when you place a minimum order of just $35 in full retail products from August 15th through September 30th.  You will just LOVE this double set - two D-size stamp sets in one envelope, 48 images - with trendy images that capture the flavor of your day-to-day activities, errands, and musings.  The little things that make up who you are, who your family is, and things worth remembering and sharing!  

With a retail value of $35.90, this stamp set drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase.  Have twice the fun stamping during National Stamp Month with our new "It's Your Day" double stamp set!

Contact me for more information

Offer available August 15 - September 30, 2012

Tax and shipping/handling charges apply

Limit one promotional item per qualifying purchase