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Close to My Heart has a new Art & Soul episode online. Take a look at the video and all the great ideas they present!

(the stamp set featured was one of my favorites from the Spring Idea Book!)

http://closetomyheart.com/en/Ideas_and_Inspiration/CTMHTV.aspx

February Stamp of the Month

It's February and that means a new Stamp of the Month. This one is a birthday theme and has super cute little cakes. Look closely and you will see some of them are little cupcakes on a cake platter! It can be earned for a percentage off or for free. Contact me for details.

Scrapbook & Share

I will be hosting a Scrapbook & Share or "crop" on Saturday January 30th. It will be from 11am to 5pm and will be free of charge. If you are interested in attending, please contact me for more information.

Veranda Workshop on the Go

The Veranda Workshop is one of my favorites from the new Spring Idea Book. The paper is beautiful and you have to see it in person to notice all the details. The Workshop on the Go contains a Level 2 Paper Packet, Filigree Charms, and a B-sized Stamp Set, and a step by step instruction flyer for $29.95. You can add all the best options for around $10 additional. This is a great workshop and will only be available for the length of the Spring Idea Book until April 30th.

Felicity Collection

The Felicity Kit is a promotion going on through the end of January. It is a BEAUTIFUL kit and features die-cut shaped pages, matching B&T Duos paper, and a stamp set with an alphabet and cute images. This kit is great! It is valued at $34.95, but you can earn it for free by placing an order with $60 worth of stamps or an order of $125 or more of any items. It can also be earned for free by hosting a party with sales of $400 or more or by signing up to be a consultant. Don't miss out on this great kit- contact me today!

Close to My Heart has a special blog set up for National Papercrafting Month and they are giving away a Felicity Kit each day during the month of January. Visit the blog by clicking on the link and enter to win! http://www.nationalpapercraftingmonth.blogspot.com

CTMH TV

Close to My Heart has released another great tv episode! It features several new products featured in the Spring 2010 Idea Book, including Dimensional Elements Hearts, My Acrylix In the Month of February, the Veranda line, and more. There are some beautiful projects and great ideas! Check it out here: http://closetomyheart.com/en/Ideas_and_Inspiration/CTMHTV.aspx?c=0&e={1762896D-66A5-4723-B40D-82E22A645047}

Sweet Home Workshop on the Go

The Workshop On The Go that I am featuring for the month of November is the beautiful new Sweet Home line. This paper is in fall hues and has an antique look. It would be perfect for heritage scrapbooks, Thanksgiving layouts & cards, masculine looking layouts & cards. Close to My Heart follows the trends- home themed scrapbooking is in all the magazines and other lines right now also!

The Workshop on the Go retails for $29.95 and includes the Sweet Home Level 2 Paper Pack, an exclusive stamp set, an entire package of Mini Medley White Daisy accents, and step by step instructions to make the following layout and cards. This is a deal, and Close to My Heart discounts these items to make it fit into the $30 price.

The Sparkle of the Season

Close to My Heart has a new Art & Soul episode online! Check it out by going here: http://www.closetomyheart.com/ctmhtv/channels.aspx
Learn some new techniques and gather ideas. The featured stamp set, Heartfelt Christmas, is my favorite Christmas stamp set in the Autumn/Winter Catalog. If you mention the Art & Soul episode, I will honor the special pricing on it.

November Stamp of the Month

It's November, and that means it's time for the November Stamp of the Month! I really love this stamp set because it can be used in so many different ways. You can use it for "home sweet home", new address cards, make gingerbread houses, spooky Halloween houses, snow covered houses, just about anything! You won't want to miss this stamp set that is only available until November 30th! Even better is that you can earn it for free!

Order of $0-24.99, costs $22.95
Order of $25.00-49.99, costs $17.21
Order of $50.00-74.99, costs $11.48
Order of $75.00-99.99, costs $5.74
Order of $100 or more, FREE

STAMPAGANZA!!!!!!!!!

Close to My Heart is having the ultimate sale during the month of November! It's buy 2 get one free stamp sets! This is the time to stock up and save a little bit of money!

October is Coming to an End!

I can't believe that October is almost over! It has just flown by, and Halloween is next weekend! I have busily been sewing my Halloween costume and have neglected my blog a little bit. I will get some of the projects I have been working on posted as soon as possible! Here are some other things for you to look at:

-Passion for Pumpkins
Jeanette Lynton, the founder of Close to My Heart, has a blog that she updates at least weekly. She does a "Color Me Monday" where she selects 4 colors, designs projects and presents them as a challenge or idea launch pad. This Monday, she selected 4 beautiful fall colors and created these 3-dimensional pumpkins made out of paper. Check them out- they are awesome!
http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2009/10/passion-for-pumpkins.html

-Art & Soul: Fall Surprises
Check out the newest Close to My Heart TV Episode titled Fall Surprises. There are some super cool projects in the episode and they will teach you new techniques as well.
http://www.closetomyheart.com/ctmhtv/channels.aspx?u=/en/CTMHTV/Channels/Art%20and%20Soul/Ep18_Fall%20Surprises/Public.aspx&cptn=1

-October Stamp of the Month
Since October is coming to an end, so is the October Stamp of the Month. Holiday Warmth is a great Christmas stamp set that you won't want to miss out on! Check out my prior post.
http://scrapbookwithkira.blogspot.com/2009/10/october-1st.html

-Norwegian Epic
I have the opportunity to earn a free cruise aboard the brand new Norwegian Cruise Ship, the Epicby, doing what I love- scrapbooking! In order to earn this great trip I need your help! Ask me how you can help me earn this great trip.
http://epic.ncl.com/

Stay tuned for some new artwork that I have to share, as well as the November Newsletter. There are going to be some great Specials and Sales in the month of November and December to help with Christmas as much as possible!
Let me know when you want to do a Christmas Card Workshop. I can arrange to do one with you and your friends in a location of your choice which can also result in you earning free products!
My next open crop date is November 21, so mark your calendars now!

Scrapbook & Share

Just a reminder that I will be hosting a Scrapbook & Share on Saturday. This is a time to come and work on your own projects, socalize, and get ideas! I will have my collection of stamps, inks, and tools for you to use. If you live in the area, please contact me for more information.

Grace Workshop on the Go

It is time to post about the Grace Workshop on the Go!

This line, which is new for the Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book is absolutely beautiful and is filled with fall colors. I instantly thought of the many people I know getting married or throwing anniversary parties in October and how perfect this line would be for them.

This Workshop on the Go includes supplies and instructions to make the 2 page layout and cards pictured above. I include a cutting guide and layout guides to make a ton of additional projects. This format allows you to complete the workshop at your own convenience and can be shipped to anyone out of town unable to attend physical workshops.

The basic kit is available for $29.95 and includes:
-Grace Level 2 Paper Pack
-My Acrylix Beautiful Flourish Stamp Set
-Rustic Edge Anchors (full package)
-Workshop Guide with step-by-step instructions

You can add the following best options:
-Basic Craft Buttons (100 color coordinating buttons for $7.95)
-Crystal Blue Waxy Flax ($3.95)

October 1st!

Today is October 1st and that means that Close to my Heart has another new Stamp of the Month. This month is a Christmas stamp set called Holiday Warmth and it is perfect for getting a jump start on your Christmas Cards!

You can purchase or earn this stamp set with the following criteria:

Order $0-$24.99, purchase for $22.95
Order $25-$49.99, earn at 25% off for $17.21

Order $50-$69.99, earn at 50% off for $11.48

Order $75-$99.99, earn at 75% off for $5.74

Order $100, earn for FREE!

I will be updating with completed projects using this stamp set shortly.

365 Cards Catch-up!

I had a little bit of time tonight to work on cards and was able to complete a few challenges at 365 Cards.

Day 204- Super Sketchy Sunday

Here is the sketch

I designed and cut this card with Cricut Design Studio using the Home Accents and Stretch Your Imagination cartridges. This was my 1st time creating with Design Studio and it was fun!

Day 211- Super Sketchy Sunday

Here is the sketch

I used Close to My Heart Jingle Level 2 Paper and the Connections Club Clear Shapes from Spring 2009. The stamp set is Close to My Heart My Acrylix Grown With Love and is stamped with Tulip Exclusive Inks.

Day 212- On the Fringes

The challenge is to use some kind of fringe to at least 2 sides of your card.

I used Close to My Heart Jingle Level 2 Paper again for this card. (I am in the Christmas mood!) I stamped the word Jingle with My Acrylix Holiday Jingle in black ink. The pom-pom fringe is from a JoAnn's Christmas collection that I have had in my stash of ribbon for years.

Day 213- In Pieces

This is a paper piecing challenge and you are supposed to use parts of this pattern:

I used Close to My Heart Grace Level 2 Paper and orange cardstock from my stash.

Tuesday Triplets

The challenge at 365 Cards is to use 3 of everything on your card. I instantly thought of the new Close to My Heart Holiday Trinkets stamp set, because I love the shape of the ornaments. I random stamped snowflakes onto the white 6x6 card with Gray Flannel ink. The ornaments were stamped onto separate paper in Blush and Tulip inks, cut out, glittered, sponged along the outside edge, and adhered to the card front. I then stamped the strings in black ink. I know that it is plain, but sometimes simple is a good thing (and rare for me when it comes to cards)!

Color Scheme

The challenge at 365 Cards is to create a card inspired by this color scheme:

When I saw this palette of colors, I instantly thought of fall and the changing leaves. The teal stood out to me, so I chose to make that the accent color. Here in a month, the view out the window of my conference room at work will be beautiful. It overlooks a wooded hill and is just beautiful. While fall is not my favorite season because of the weather getting colder, I look forward to the beautiful yellows, oranges, and reds that the leaves turn to.

I made this 6x6 card using Close to My Heart My Acrylix Many Thanks Stamp Set, and Barn Red, Autumn Terracotta, Gold Rush, and Twilight Close to My Heart Exclusive Inks Stamp Pads. The frame is a scrap of the negative space left over from a Cricut cut for a card a few months ago. I pop-dotted it up and tied hemp to make it look like a sign.

Cricut Celebrates 100 Cartridges!

I love my Cricut, and I love even more when they release super cute new cartridges like Winter Woodland! My favorite things on the cartridge are the cute little forest creatures. I see endless possibilities of combining them with the new Close to My Heart Twitterpated line. The other thing I like on the cartridge is that you can create a Christmas Town scene by cutting and assembling 3D buildings. All in all, this is a great cartridge and is already on my wish list.

The best news with this new cartridge? Cricut is giving 100 cartridges away over the next 5 weeks. To enter the drawing you just have to leave a post on their message board. For an extra entry, leave a link on your blog to the cartridge details like I have done here.
http://www.cricut.com/shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?id=361&s=1&sc=2

Thank you ProvoCraft and Cricut!

Crossing Borders

Close to My Heart has a new episode of Art & Soul online. This episode is titled Crossing Borders and teaches you how to make borders using non-border stamps. How fun! It also explores the beautiful new Grace paper, how to use the new soft eyelet setter, and new ideas of how to use rub-ons.

Check it out here: http://www.closetomyheart.com/ctmhtv/channels.aspx

Please Note:
I do not have a myCTMH website at this time, but I will still honor the special pricing on the My Acrylix Delightful Things. Contact me to order it! I have to say that when I got a sneek peek at the new Autumn/Winter 2009 Catalog, this was the 1st stamp set that I wrote down to order. It is beautiful!

Scrapbook & Share Reminder

Just a reminder that I am hosting a Scrapbook & Share on Saturday, September 19th. It is from 11 to 5 and is FREE. Come and work on your scrapbooking and card making. Or just come and see what I have set up. You will be able to preview the Grace Workshop on the Go, Stamp of the Month sets, and receive details on upcoming Christmas Card Workshops. Please contact me if you need info on the location.