February 2012 Stamp of the Month

The February Stamp of the Month is called "Thoughtful Tidings" and it's absolutely too cute for words.  If you get this early in the month, it is so cute for your kids Valentine's - whether you are making a Valentine for your kids or the kids making some for their classmates - this Stamp of the Month is a must-have.  

I made some candy holders for my Hostess Club and used the stamp "You're Top Notch" and they loved them!  


To get yours, just spend $50 and get it for only $5!  You can also just buy it for $17.95.  Don't miss out on this one.  It will only be available through February 29th.

I received the LEIBSTER Award!!

Michele from Chele's Crafty Creations gave me this award as one of her Lucky 5 recipents!  Thank you so much Michele!!  I am appreciate this so much!

The origins of the Liebster Blog award are somewhat unclear but general consensus is that the originated in Germany, Liebster meaning favorite or dearest to showcase bloggers with fewer than 200 followers.  Upon accepting this award the recipient must then pass it on to five more blogs of note.

And now, my 5 recipients for this special blog award are:

Christina S -     http://mycrazybusyworld.blogspot.com/ -  She has the cutest Funny Faces layout with some beautiful butterflies.  You’ve got the check it out!

Angie - http://ascrapperscrazylife.blogspot.com/  - Check out her January 24^th post with a wonderful technique for improvising when you don’t have the stamp you are looking for.  Check out her post using the new STELLA paper pack!

Jill A - http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/ - A very unique artist….you just gotta check out her work!

Connie I - http://okiemomofthree-conniescreations.blogspot.com/ - She’s one of the best card makers out there.  Check out all the wonderful cards she has made!

Veronica P - http://artfulcreations1.blogspot.com/ - Need some Valentine Card ideas?  She’s got ‘em!  Check out her cute Valentine’s Day cards!

Hope you enjoy these ladies blogs - and thanks again Michele!!


Patti ><>

January Stamp of the Month

This January Stamp of the Month is so cute!  I just made all the projects that were given for this stamp and can't wait to show my Hostess Clubs in the next few weeks.


You don't want to miss owning this one!  Don't miss out on owning this stamp set for only $5!  That's right, you can get this great stamp set for only $5 by spending only $50 in Close To My Heart products.  As a matter of fact, you get one January Stamp of the Month for EVERY $50 you spend!  How cool is that??  This is a $17.95 value for only 5  bucks!!  


Click here or on the picture below for more information on this stamp set.

Or contact me for more information or if you would like to see the projects made with this stamp.

2012's First Quarter

With 2012 here and my blog just getting started up, I am excited about the prospects ahead.  I have been working on some new projects, getting some great make and takes ready for upcoming clubs and crops and best of all, the new Close To My Heart Idea Book goes into effect on February 1st - only 16 more days!  


If you are in one of my Hostess Clubs, you will be getting your copy on your January club day.  Anyone else that needs a copy of this great new Idea Book, please let me know.  Shoot me an email and I'll see that you get one just in time for it's kick off!

Free Stamp Give-away

I started this blog back in 2009.  But from that first day when I put my template up, I never went back to it.  Now, after some pushing from a lot of my Close To My Heart Consultant friends, (and a big thank you to all of them!) I have gone back and re-visited this endeavor.  And guess what??  I'm actually posting something a few times a week!!

While it is nowhere near "up and running", my plan is to be at 100% by the end of the first quarter of 2012.  I think the more followers I have, the better my chance is to keep going.  I mean really, who wants to have people following you and you're not doing anything to entertain them. :-)

So I decided, in order to get as many followers as possible. I would give away a free Close To My Heart stamp set.  All you need to do for a chance at winning this stamp set is to follow my blog, then leave me a comment on any of my posts.  Once I get to 100 followers, I will draw a name out of my "follower bag" (those that have left me a comment) and give away a great Close To My Heart stamp set.  It's that easy!

So please follow me and help keep me going!  

Creatively Yours,

Patti 

Christmas Cards

2011 Christmas Cards

Old Paperpack - Evensong

Winter Theme

Christmas Cards

My Scraproom

This week I wanted to reorganize my scraproom.  When I started, all I saw was a bigger mess.  The more I "organized", the bigger the mess!  Well, today, I finally got done and everything is in it's proper place.  The space is now ready for some WORK!  And although it's all nice, neat, and clean, after "re"organizing and moving things around, I now am lost.  I go towards one wall to get something and stop in my tracks because it's not there anymore.....it's moved to another wall.  I guess I'll get used to it but I'm so happy it's cleaned up! 


You want to come scrap with me??  Come on over!  :-)

2011 - 2012 Retiring Product List

As Close To My Heart prepares to launch it's new Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book, there are some Soon-to-Retire items that will be gone by January 31, 2012.  I know many of my customers have the own "Wish List" so make sure you check out the list below and make sure one of your "wishes" isn't going to be gone soon.  The list is a little long so make sure you check for your own "Wish List" items!

Paper Collections
Typeset Workshop On The Go (WOTG) Kit – G1024 - $29.95
Roxie WOTG Kit – G1025 - $29.95
Elemental WOTG Kit – G1026 - $29.95
Dreamin’ L2 Paper – X7142B - $9.95
Dreamin’ My Stickease – X7142C - $4.95
Dreamin’ WOTG Kit – G1027 - $29.95
Sonoma WOTG Kit – G1028 - $29.95
Mischief L2 Paper – X7144B - $9.95
Mischief Compliment Rub-Ons – X7144C - $4.95
Mischief WOTG Kit – G1029 - $29.95
Believe L2 Paper – X7145B - $9.95
Believe My Stickease – X7145C - $4.95
Believe WOTG Kit – G1030 - $29.95
Wonderland L2 Paper – X7146B - $9.95
Wonderland My Stickease – X7146C - $4.95
Wonderland WOTG Kit – G1031 - $29.95
Sophia L2 Paper – X7131B - $12.95
Sophia My Stickease – X7131C - $4.95
Mayberry L2 Paper – X7136B - $12.95
Mayberry My Stickease – X7136C - $4.95
Lucky L2 Paper – X7137B - $12.95
Lucky My Stickease – X7137C - $4.95
Fanfare L2 Paper – X7138B - $12.95
Fanfare My Stickease – X7138C - $4.95

Stamp Sets
Trellis – D1451 - $17.95
Backgrounds & Borders – D1463 - $17.95
Dreams Come True – D1470 - $17.95
Summer Days – B1375 - $9.95
Love Ya – D1460 - $17.95
From My Heart – C1443 - $13.95
A Love – A1103 - $6.95
So Lucky – C1390 - $13.95
Circle of Love – D1438 - $17.95
Soul Mates – D1254 - $17.95
Bless This Nest – C1445 - $13.95
A Little Buzz – B1353 - $9.95
Beautiful Butterflies – B1373 - $9.95
Ambiance – C1349 - $13.95
Springtime – D1415 - $17.95
A Hop – A1112 - $6.95
Take Luck – B1364 - $9.95
Enjoy Every Moment – C1395 - $13.95
Beloved – B1343 - $9.95
Bunny Love – B1324 - $9.95
Carefree – C1447 - $13.95
A Paisley – A1105 - $6.95
Alwarys In My Heat – A1101 - $6.95

Charmed – C1385 - $13.95
Togetherness – D1402 - $17.95
One Of A Kind – D1410 - $17.95
Blooming Layers – C1449 - $13.95
A Posy – A1102 - $6.95
Extreme Happiness – C1356 - $13.95
Friendship Blessings – D1191 - $17.95
Flower Pot – D1409 - $17.95
Smiles – C1397 - $13.95
Happy Moments – C1437 - $13.95
His and Hers – C1460 - $13.95
Tasty Treats – D1427 - $17.95
You’re Sweet – B1351 - $9.95
Recipe Box – D1364 - $17.95
Bon Apetit – D1367 - $17.95
Daydream – D1297 - $17.95
Makin’ Waves – C1365 - $13.95
Cruisin’ – D1471 - $17.95
Down By The Sea – C1451 - $13.95
True Happiness – D1365 - $17.95
Summer Breeze – C1453 - $13.95
Treetops – C1368 - $13.95
Let’s Go Camping – C1355 - $13.95
Beautiful Things – D1298 - $17.95
Campin’ Fever – D1353 - $17.95
Beary Best – C1363 - $13.95
Beary Busy – C1409 - $13.95
Howdy – D1435 - $17.95
You’re Great – D1434 - $17.95
Hot Diggity – C1407 - $13.95
It’s A Zoo – C1360 - $13.95
Fun Times – B1309 - $9.95
Love Birds – C1396 - $13.95
Over The Rainbow – D1426 - $17.95
Post Card – Travel Series – D1357 - $17.95
Horizon – C1454 - $13.95
Ciao – D1461 - $17.95
Thrill Ride – D1425 - $17.95
Retro Tech – C1446 - $13.95
Around The Block – D1377 - $17.95
Family Ties – C1346 - $13.95
Family Ties – Children – C1345 - $13.95
Family Ties – Pet – B1350 - $9.95
Family – C1305 - $13.95
Play Day (old set) – D1360 - $17.95
Believe In Your Dreams – B1322 - $9.95
Ms. Scrapbook – B1352 - $9.95
Ms. Chillin’ – D1404 - $17.95
You Rock – D1346 - $17.95
Catching Waves – D1466 - $17.95
X-Treme – D1432 - $17.95
Hero – D1474 - $17.95
Star Power – D1403 - $17.95
Tea Time – C1438 - $13.95
Little Princess – C1414 - $13.95
Birthday Boy – C1411 - $13.95
Birthday Blast – C1436 - $13.95

Shining Star – D1320 - $17.95
Royal Birth – D1441 - $17.95
Cupcake Sprinkles – D1336 - $17.95
Piece of Cake – D1407 - $17.95
Paisley Praise – D1414 - $17.95
Sweet Baby – C1359 - $13.95
Baby Love – B1368 - $9.95
You Did It – C1351 - $13.95
Adoption – A1098 - $6.95
Precious Love – C1444 - $13.95
Love Always – D1337 - $17.95
A Game – A1113 - $6.95
Magic Tabs – C1448 - $13.95
Circle Together – B1372 - $9.95
Just For Boys – C1338 - $13.95
Just For Girls – C1337 - $13.95
Cherished Flourishes – D1413 - $17.95
Unity – C1422 - $13.95
Two-Step Backgrounds – D1473 - $17.95
On The Edge – C1399 - $13.95
Circle Around – D1300 - $17.95
Connections – D1330 - $17.95
Adorning Corners – D1322 - $17.95
Fill In The Blank – D1465 - $17.95
Priceless Love Word Puzzle – D1348 - $17.95
Kanji Phrases – C1339 - $13.95
Boom! – B1354 - $9.95
Just The Ticket – B1323 - $9.95
Salutation Seals – C1461 - $13.95
A Little Everything – D1408 - $17.95
For Every Occasion – D1187 - $17.95
Thank You – D1361 - $17.95
TLC – C1364 - $13.95
In The Month Of February – C1403 - $13.95
In The Month Of March – C1404 - $13.95
In The Month Of April – C1405 - $13.95
In The Month Of May – C1415 - $13.95
In The Month Of June – C1416 - $13.95
In The Month Of July – C1417 - $13.95
Notice The Details – D1378 - $17.95
On This Day – D1468 - $17.95
Happy Holidays – D1431 - $17.95
Dream Big – D1399 - $17.95

Ribbon
Colonial White Ribbon collection - Z1126 - $7.95
Cranberry grosgrain ribbon - Z1103 - $6.95
Cocoa grosgrain ribbon - Z1100 - $6.95
Colonial White grosgrain ribbon - Z1102 - $6.95
White Daisy grosgrain ribbon - Z270 - $6.95
Wings Level 2 Assortment - Z1398 - $4.95

Embroidery Floss
Embroidery Floss - Red/Pink - Z1092 - $3.25
Embroidery Floss - Green - Z1094 - $3.25
Embroidery Floss - Blue/Purple - Z1093 - $3.25

Waxy Flax
Waxy Flax - Cranberry - Z1086 - $3.95
Waxy Flax - Sorbet - Z1249 - $3.95
Waxy Flax - Juniper - Z1248 - $3.95
Waxy Flax - Crystal Blue - Z1247 - $3.95

Brads
Designer Brads - Colonial White - Z1274 - $3.95
Designer Brads - Pewter - Z1146 - $3.95

Mini-Medley & Eyelets
Mini Medley - Antiqued Copper - Z1275 - $4.95
Mini Medley - Colonial White - Z1276 - $4.95
Foundry Metal - Bookplates - Z1147 - $3.50
Soft Set Eyelet Tool - Z1208 - $14.95
Soft Set Eyelets - Black and White Daisy - Z1228 - $3.95
Soft Set Eyelets - Chocolate and Colonial White - Z1229 - $3.95

Coordinating Collection Embellishments
Midnight Felt Shapes - Z1462 - $3.95
Harvest Charms - Z1633 - $4.95
Holiday Pockets - Z1486 - $4.95
Top Coats Icing Overlays - Z1468 - $4.95
Lucky Level 2 Assortment - Z1356 - $4.95
Lucky Level 2 Journaling Spots - Z1359 - $3.95
Bliss Level 2 Assortment - Z1355 - $5.95
Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment - Z1386 - $4.95
Fanfare Level 2 Assortment - Z1400 - $4.95
Just Blooms Spring Blossom - Z1266 - $7.95
Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack - Z1300 - $5.95

Color Ready Alphabets
Color Ready Alphabets - Oxford - X5749 - $3.95
Color Ready Alphabets - Hodge Podge - X1406 - $3.95

Dimensional Elements
Dimensional Elements - On Target - Z1226 - $5.95
Dimensional Elements - Flurry - Z1225 - $4.95

My Creations Items
My Creations - Board Book - Z1310 - $6.95
My Creations - Journal - Z1268 - $7.95
My Creations - Memory Showcase 9x9 - Z1198 - $5.95

Misc.
Rubber Brayer - Z616 - $12.95
Eyelet Tool Replacement Punches - Z1245 - $2.95

Become a Close To My Heart Consultant

When I became a Close To My Heart Consultant, I wasn't really sure it was for me.  I did it because a friend of mine was a consultant and I was one of those "sure, I'll do that" kind of people.  But as I got into it, I realized that this was the best thing I ever decided to do! 

I would love for you to join me.  At this point, I do not have a very large team but I would love for you to join in with me and let's get a great team going.  I would love to help you get your own CTMH business going so you can be a part of the fun.

How much does it cost to become a consultant?
You get your consultant kit for only $99 plus tax and shipping

What do you get in your consultant kit?
You get so many great products valued at almost $300 and the option to chose one or all of the 3 add-on kits that you can see here. 

So, what's the catch?
Nothing!!  You get a ton of wonderful products at a really great price and most likely you'll get addicted to them.  You have the opportunity to build a business if you choose but you don't have to. 

What if I don't want to build a business and I just want to get the discount for myself on future orders?
That's perfectly okay!  A majority of Consultants are "hobbyists" or "Personal Use Consultants" and do not do parties or hold classes or workshops.  You are welcome to simply enjoy the discount on your own orders. 

What is the discount?
Active Consultants enjoy a discount of 22% - 35% depending on their sales for the month in addition to earning up to $75 in FREE product credit each month!  Senior Directors and above also earn an additional 5% - 15% of personal override commission ON TOP of the regular commission and free product credit!  Your earning potential is unlimited!

What are the sales requirements?
The sales requirement is $300 retail (before your discount) each quarter to stay a FULL consultant

What if I don't place a $300 order in a quarter or place any orders at all?
Once you sign up, you have a full quarter to make your sales minimum which means that if you sign up today, you have until the end of June to enjoy the full discount if you choose.  Then, if you do not have $300 in orders, you will drop to Junior Consultant on July 1st.  As a Junior Consultant, your discount drops to 10% but you only need to have $100 in orders per quarter.  If you do not have $100 in that quarter, you simply drop and are not longer a Consultant.  But if you happen to have $300 in orders as a Junior, you automatically jump back up to full status!

How long will I be a Consultant if I order the kit and then do nothing?
If you sign up today, you will be active until June 30th.  Then you will drop to Junior on July 1st.  Then, as of October 1st, you will no longer be considered a Consultant.  But our new Idea Book comes out in August (July for Consultants) and you may just be surprised at all the great new products and will probably be VERY excited that you are a Consultant and are able to order the new products at a discount - and a month earlier than everyone else.  So chances are you will not drop. 

Does the company offer Hostess gifts?  If so, who pays for them?
Yes!!  CTMH pays for the hostess rewards.  And as a Consultant, you are welcome to be your own Hostess and earn more free products!

Does CTMH offer any training or events?
Oh YES!  There are so many different training options available, including an entire Online Training Academy where you can take free online creative, business, and personal development classes.  You can even earn your CTMH Bachelors, Masters, and PhD degrees!  There is an entire listening library of recorded conference calls, bulletin boards for artwork, business, templates, Studio J, swaps, mentoring, and more.  They have pre-designed projects and workshops for us to use.  There are annual events such as conventions and Leadershare.  There is even an 800 number that you can call if you have questions.  And a ton more!  You are never without help.

How do I sign up?
You can go to my website here.  It only takes about 5 minutes.  The hardest part will be deciding what add-on collection you might want with your kit.  You can chose one or all three at only $40 each.

Can I contact you if I have any questions after I sign up?
Absolutely!!  I am available to you by phone, email, facebook, or in person should you be local.  I am more than happy to help you get started building a business or just to encourage you if you simply want to be a Personal Use Consultant.

Whatever your reason for signing up, there really is no risk!  You have nothing to lose!

What's in the new Consultant Kit? 
The new 2012 Consultant kit is jam packed with great products from the new Idea Book that goes into effect February 1st. 

Just contact me and let's talk!