Weeks of Wonder

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores creating your own back to school dorm decor. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 7/26/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/07/weeks-of-wonder-back-to-schoolso-soon.html

Video- Art Philosophy Cricut Collection

Lucky Layout- Summer Sunsets

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Lucky Workshop Kit
---Recipe- Lucky Scrapbooking Project
---Lucky Level 2 Paper Packet
---My Acrylix Lucky Stamp Set
---Wooden Designer Buttons
---Natural Hemp
Lucky Level 2 Assortment
My Acrylix Notice the Details Stamp Set
Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Pacifica Exclusive Inks Marker

Other Products Used:
Cricut Cartridge- Calligraphy

Scooter Card

While I was looking through the Lucky Level 2 Assortment chipboard pieces, my mom was telling me about one of our family friends that is in the hospital sick. He has a scooter that he rides to the local high school baseball games and there was a chipboard piece that had a scooter on it. It immediately jumped out at me and I thought I would make him a card with it. I liked the Mojo Monday sketch this week and thought I would use it also!


Sketch
Mojo Monday 201


Close to My Heart Products Used:
Lucky Level 2 Paper Pack
Kraft Cardstock
Lucky Level 2 Assortment
My Acrylix Tag the Occasion Stamp Set
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Olive Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Edge Distresser
Natural Hemp

Weeks of Wonder

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores how to create a suede look on your projects. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 7/20/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/07/weeks-of-wonder-secrets-of-suede.html

Wings Dandelion Card

Recipe: Mojo Monday 200


Close to My Heart Products Used:
Wings Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Treasures Stamp Set (retiring 7/31/11- This is one of my all time favorite stamps)
White Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Edge Distresser
3/8" White Daisy Organdy Ribbon
Bitty Sparkles

Weeks of Wonder

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores the Spray Pen. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 7/11/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/07/weeks-of-wonder-spray-pen-magic.html

Studio J Perfect Placement

Sending Warm Wishes Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet
Twilight Textured Cardstock
Bamboo Textured Cardstock
My Acrylix Bless This Nest
My Acrylix TLC
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Designer Ribbon Rounds
Corner Rounder
3D Foam Tape

Other Products Used:
Recipe- Mojo Monday 199
Cricut Cartridge- Gypsy Wanderings- Scallop Circle 3.5"
Stampin' Up 1.75" Scallop Circle Punch

Lucky Cards

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Lucky Workshop Kit
--Recipe- Cardmaking Project
--My Acrylix Lucky Workshop Stamp Set
--Lucky Level 2 Paper Packet
--Wooden Designer Buttons
--Natural Hemp
Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Edge Distresser

Olivia Layout- Deep Creek Lake

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Recipe- Magic: Hocus Pocus
Olivia Level 2 Paper Pack
My Acrylix Many Thanks Stamp Set
My Acrylix Grateful Hearts Stamp Set
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Barn Red Exlcusive Inks Marker
Sunflower Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Corner Rounder
Texture Tools

Other Products Used:
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist- Iridescent Gold
Cricut Cartridge- Martha Stewart Seasonal Cake Art (Time for Tea font)

Miracle Cards

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Miracle Workshop Kit
--Recipe- Cardmaking Project
--Miracle Level 2 Paper Packet
--My Acrylix Miracle Stamp Set
--Kraft Color Ready Borders
Twilight Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
3D Foam Tape

Retiring Paper Packs

The following paper packs will be retiring after July 31st. If any of these are on your list, make sure you get them this month!

Miracle

Bliss

Sweetheart

Wings

Olivia

Magnifique

Mistletoe

Hooligans

Weeks of Wonder

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores how to stamp shadows. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 7/5/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/07/weeks-of-wonder-shadows-in-summertime.html

Studio J: Love Your Layout

My Acrylix Trees & Things Video

This is one of my favorite stamp sets from the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book!

Miracle Cards

When making the cards from the workshop kits, I have been leaving the sentiments off. I plan on stamping the sentiment later when I have chosen the card for something. This ensures that I can use my cards for a variety of events.

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Recipe- Originals: Lucky Three
Miracle Workshop Kit
--Miracle Level 2 Paper Packet
--My Acrylix Miracle Stamp Set
--Kraft Color Ready Borders
Twilight Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
3D Foam Tape

Understanding Product Retirement

Close to My Heart's introduction of a semi-annual Idea Book and the end of our Product Review catalog has produced a lot of questions about product retirement. Here are the whats, whens, and whys of product retirement in 2011 and beyond.

My Acrylix^® Stamps

Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, p. 44

Current + preceding Idea Book. We know you love to have a wide variety of My Acrylix^® stamps to choose from, so we’re making them available longer. Stamp sets are available from the current Idea Book and the one immediately preceding, making our stamp sets available for a minimum of one year.

My Reflections^® Products

Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, p. 30

Current Idea Book only. Because you love our My Reflections^® line of products, we’ve increased the number of new paper collections we're offering to eight per Idea Book. My Reflections products are available only if they are featured in the current Idea Book; however, we are pulling forward four kits from each Idea Book into the next one, so you’ll have a total of 12 kits to choose from at any given time!

Accessories

Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book, p. 89

Current Idea Book only. Accessories are available only if they are featured in the current Idea Book. Many accessories will be retired each Idea Book cycle to make way for new products, but a large number of popular and versatile accessories and tools will be carried from Idea Book to Idea Book. While we won’t be publishing a Retiring List that announces the retirement of each accessory beforehand, we will let you know if an entire category of products is being retired.

Workshops on the Go™ Kits

Current Idea Book + 1-month before and after. So that you can plan your workshops ahead of time, we make Workshops on the Go™ kits available one month before the Idea Book begins. You can also purchase Workshop kits one month after the Idea Book cycle ends if you haven’t been able to squeeze in a Workshop you’ve wanted to do.

Retired Products

Limited time on MyCTMH^® sites. If you’re looking for a product we’ve retired, you can always check the Discounted Products section in MyCTMH^® online shopping. This area is regularly updated with retired items. If you see something you like, though, be sure to snap it up, as many times our inventory of such products is very limited.

With each new Idea Book, we’ll refresh our product line by phasing out old products to make room for the new!

Sophia Cards

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Sophia Workshop on the Go
--Recipe- Cardmaking Project
--Sophia Level 2 Paper Packet
--My Acrylix Sophia Stamp Set
--Buttons- Pink Assortment
--Colonial White Waxy Flax
Goldrush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Pear Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Hollyhock Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Corner Rounder
3D Foam Tape

Portsmouth Raceway Park Layout

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Recipe: Magic- On With The Show

My Acrylix American Celebration (July 2011 Stamp of the Month)

My Acrylix Field Trip Alphabet Stamp Set

My Acrylix Sans Alphabet Stamp Set (retired)

My Acrylix Comments Stamp Set

Fanfare Level 2 Paper

Sky Cardstock

Sky Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Pacifica Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Sunflower Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Sponge Daubers

Clear Sparkles

Edge Distresser

Other Products Used:

Ziploc Bag (to make interactive following instructions in the Magic book)

Weeks of Wonder

This week, Jeanette Lynton explores how to stamp curved images. Check out her blog every week as she explores another technique!

Week of Wonder- posted 6/29/2011 http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/06/weeks-of-wonder-get-fantastic-curves.html

Fanfare

Get ready for Independence Day with Fanfare. I am featuring this collection for July as it is All American and full of summer. It could also be used for children's birthday parties, sports, school portraits, and more! The accessories are some of my favorite from the Spring/Summer Idea Book including the My Stickease and Paper Lantern stamp set.

Check out your July newsletter for details about this month's crop or contact me.

View on page 34, 35, 36, and 37 of the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book

Bang for Your Buck

During the month of July, make a minimum purchase of $50 from the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book and add a bonus item for only $1.

Choose from:

Creative Basics Mistletoe

Creative Basics Animal Cookies

My Originals Bits & Pieces Card Kit

My Originals It's Your Day Card Kit

My Originals Around the Holidays Card Kit

July Stamp of the Month

July Stamp of the Month: American Celebration

Available July 1-31, 2011
Retail Price $22.95
You Spend: $25- Savings of 25% off at $17.21
$50- Savings of 50% off at $11.48
$75- Savings of 75% off at $5.74
$100- FREE!

July 4th Wall Hanging

Close to My Heart Products Used:
My Creations Banner
Fanfare Level 2 Paper Pack
My Acrylix American Celebration (July Stamp of the Month)
Pacifica Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Cranberry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sunny Yellow Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Designer Ribbon- Blue Collection
Designer Ribbon- Cranberry Collection
Clear Sparkles
Clear Detail Embossing Powder
Craft Heater
Embroidery Floss- Neutral Assortment