Wings Layout- Convention Areas

Flip Flap Closed on Right Page

Flip Flap Open on Right Page

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Magic Book- Recipe: Hat Trick
Wings Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Take a Picture
My Acrylix Picture This (Convention 2010 Exclusive)
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Corner Rounder (to make scallop border)
Scallop Circle Punch
12" Flip Flap Assortment- 6" size
I will be instructing the left page of this layout at a gathering on January 15th. Please contact me for details.

Wings Card- Shoe

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Wishes Card Book- Corner Shop
Wings Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Find Your Style- January 2011 Stamp of the Month
My Acrylix Wings- Wings Workshop Kit exclusive
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Vineyard Berry Reinker
Create a Shade Pearl Paint
Spray Pen
Black Mini- Medley Accents Collection

Wings Card- Bird

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Wishes Card Book- Corner Shop
Wings Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Find Your Style- January 2011 Stamp of the Month
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Vineyard Berry Reinker
Create a Shade Pearl Paint
Spray Pen

Wings Card- Dress Form

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Wishes Card Book- Corner Shop
Wings Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Find Your Style- January 2011 Stamp of the Month
My Acrylix Wings- Wings Workshop Kit exclusive
Black Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Vineyard Berry Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Vineyard Berry Reinker
Create a Shade Pearl Paint
Spray Pen
Black Mini- Medley Accents Collection
Liquid Glass

Weeks of Wonder

Jeanette Lynton, the founder and CEO of Close to My Heart, has begun a series called Weeks of Wonder. Each week for 2011, she will be exploring stamping techniques and sharing them on her blog. She is a great source of inspiration and full of great ideas. Check out her blog every week!

Week of Wonder- posted 1/7/2011
http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2011/01/whats-week-of-wonder.html

Spray Pen Unplugged!

Add glamour to your artwork with the spray mist technique. Let us show you how using the affordable spray pen, a dash of re-inker, and a dab of Create-a-Shade® pearl paint.

Close To My Heart does not endorse any additional video suggestions YouTube may recommend.

Inspirations

Close to My Heart has pulled products forward from the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book into a special Inspirations brochure for the month of January.

When you purchase a new Wings Workshops on the Go kit for $29.95, it opens the door for you to participate in three exciting promotions. With the purchase of the Wings Workshops on the Go kit you can choose any or all of the following:

---Purchase new Spring/Summer Idea Book My Acrylix® stamp sets at a super discount:
My Acrylix® Stamp Set
A Game (A1113) sale price $5/regular price $7.95
Rosy Regards (B1369) sale price $10.00/regular price $13.95
Take a Picture (C1440) sale price $15/regular price $18.95
Dreams Come True (D1470) sale price $18/regular price $22.95
Bohemian Alphabet (E1019) sale price $25/regular price $34.95

---Get the January Stamp of the Month set, Find Your Style, at a discount or free by purchasing new Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book products as follows:
Purchase a Wings Workshops on the Go™ kit and...
Get the Stamp of the Month for
1 item from the Inspiration brochure, get the Stamp of the Month for 25% off
2 different items from the Inspiration brochure, get the Stamp of the Month for 50% off
3 different items from the Inspiration brochure, get the Stamp of the Month for 75% off
4+ different items from the Inspiration brochure, get the Stamp of the Month for FREE!

You can also earn the January Stamp of the Month with your purchases from the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book following the standard Stamp of the Month program based on dollar totals rather than item totals. Mix and match new products from the Inspirations brochure and products from the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book, and we will automatically calculate the greatest savings between the standard program and this promotion for you to get the best deal possible!

---Celebrate National Papercrafting Month in January with a My Creations® banner project. Simply purchase a My Creations® Banner (Z1378) and you will be able to make the project with the remaining supplies from the Wings Workshops on the Go™ kit and the E-size Bohemian Alphabet stamp set. The how-to instructions are included with the Wings Workshop kit exclusively through the month of January.

Wings

The Wings Collection is featured for the month of January and is a part of the Inspirations Brochure and January special. This collection is unique with a Black, Sweet Leaf, Vineyard Berry, and Juniper color palette featuring butterlies and damask shapes. The project possibilities are endless and should become a favorite collection due to the uniqueness of it.
Check out your January newsletter for crop details or contact me.

View in the Inspirations Brochure.

January Stamp of the Month

January Stamp of the Month: Find Your Style

Available January 1-31, 2011

Retail Price $22.95

There are 2 ways to earn this stamp of the month at a discount or free this month!

OPTION 1:
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!



OPTION 2:
Purchase the Wings Workshop on the Go ($29.95) and this number of different items from the Inspirations brochure and receive the stamp of the month at a discount or free!

Wings Workshop Kit plus 1 item- Savings of 25% off at $17.21
Wings Workshop Kit plus 2 different items- Savings of 50% off at $11.48
Wings Workshop Kit plus 3 different items- Savings of 75% off at $5.74
Wings Workshop Kit plus 4+ different items- FREE!

Option 2 will allow for earning the stamp of the month free by spending only $52.75 before taxes & shipping! What items to purchase?
Wings Workshop on the Go $29.95
Wings Level 2 My Stickease Assortment $4.95
Mini-Medley Accents Collection- Black $4.95
Wings Level 2 Assortment (Pleated Ribbon) $4.95
My Acrylix A Game $7.95


Purchase online today!
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December Special!

Place a $20 order on my website ScrapbookWithKira.myctmh.com and receive a surprise D-sized (value of $22.95) stamp set FREE! What a deal!

December Stamp of the Month

December Stamp of the Month: Amore
Available December 1-31, 2010
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!

Mistletoe

I am featuring Mistletoe for the month of November. This paper has a vintage Christmas feel and is beautiful! Get a jump start on your Christmas cards and layouts by beginning in November Check out your November newsletter for details about this month's crop, Christmas Card bundle deals, or contact me.

View on page 21, 22, 23, and 25 of the Autumn Winter 2010 Idea Book or click here:

https://scrapbookwithkira.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1652

November Stamp of the Month

November Stamp of the Month: A Little Thanks
Available November 1-30, 2010
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!

Created with Studio J- Halloween Layout

Created with Studio J Software

Studio J is a fun and easy digital scrapbooking program. This is the first layout I created with it and it was super easy! The program has improved even more since I created this layout a year ago. Try the program out...there are no charges until purchasing!

https://scrapbookwithkira.myctmh.com/Retail/StudioJLanding.aspx?PageId=185

http://studioj.com/

Olivia Layout- Beckley

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Magic Scrapbook Program Book- Recipe: Ta-Da

Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet

My Acrylix Unity Stamp Set

My Acrylix Comments Stamp Set (Journaling Lines)

Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Bamboo Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Barn Red Exclusive Inks Marker

Antiqued Copper Brads

Buttercup Designer Ribbon Rounds

Other Products Used:

Jubilee Cricut Cartridge

Olivia Workshop on the Go Cards

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Olivia Workshop on the Go

---(Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet)

---(My Acrylix Timeless Stamp Set- exclusive to Workshop on the Go)

---(Shimmer Designer Brads)

Originals Card Book- Recipe: First Impression

Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Smoothie Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Olivia Workshop on the Go Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Olivia Workshop on the Go

---(Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet)

---(My Acrylix Timeless Stamp Set- exclusive to Workshop on the Go)

---(Shimmer Designer Brads)

Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Smoothie Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Olivia Workshop on the Go Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Olivia Workshop on the Go

---(Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet)

---(My Acrylix Timeless Stamp Set- exclusive to Workshop on the Go)

---(Shimmer Designer Brads)

Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Smoothie Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Olivia Workshop on the Go Card

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Olivia Workshop on the Go
---(Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet)
---(My Acrylix Timeless Stamp Set- exclusive to Workshop on the Go)
---(Shimmer Designer Brads)
Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Smoothie Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Olivia Layout- Fall Leaves

The leaves this year have been beautiful!

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Olivia Workshop on the Go

---(Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet)

---(My Acrylix Timeless Stamp Set- exclusive to Workshop on the Go)

---(Shimmer Designer Brads)

My Acrylix Field Trip Alphabet Stamp Set

Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Smoothie Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Cocoa Exclusive Inks Marker

Sanding Kit

Edge Distresser

Olivia- Originals: Cubes & Colors

Close to My Heart Products Used:Originals Card Book, recipe Cubes & Colors

Olivia Level 2 Paper Packet

Bamboo Textured Cardstock

My Acrylix Harvest Home

Cocoa Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Sunset Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Barn Red Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Texture Tools

Colonial White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack

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Hooligans

I am featuring Hooligans for the month of October. This paper has a trendy current color scheme featuring 4 of the 8 new colors from Close to My Heart. The paper has a whimsical monster theme perfect for Halloween, birthdays, toddlers, or spunky teens. The basic prints in this pack make it usable for many different thems. Check out your October newsletter for details about this month's crop, or contact me.

View on page 17, 18, 19, and 25 of the Autumn Winter 2010 Idea Book or click here:

https://scrapbookwithkira.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1651

October Stamp of the Month

October Stamp of the Month: Share the Magic
Available October 1-31, 2010
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!

Jump for Joy!

Whether you're a brand new or experienced hostess with Close to My Heart, this is the perfect opportunity to hold one or more Home Gatherings and receive special sales incentives! That's right...at every Gathering held from October 1 to October 31 that reaches a minimum of $450 in sales, hostesses will be able to "jump" to the next level of Hostess Rewards- which means more free products and more items at 50% off! And it'll be so easy to do, because October is the ideal time for guests to buy scrapbooking, cardmaking, and papercrafting supplies to preserve their memories. It's enough to make you Jump for Joy!

Ask me about booking a Gathering today!

http://scrapbookwithkira.myctmh.com/MyCTMH/Events.aspx?PageID=183

Make It From Your Heart

Close to My Heart holds a contest for consultants to enter projects made with the new products from each Idea Book. I decided to enter 2 cards, one of them made with the September Stamp of the Month. I received a phone call that I had a winning entry and will be sending my card in to be photographed. It will be posted online mid October at http://www.closetomyheart.com/Ideas_and_Inspiration/MIFYH_Gallery.aspx

Check out the artwork by the Close to My Heart art studio posted now.

Olivia

I am featuring Olivia for the month of September. This paper has a beautiful color scheme featuring 3 of the 8 new colors from Close to My Heart this fall. The paper has a fall inspired theme that would be perfect for back to school, Thanksgiving, and outdoor layouts. This is my favorite new paper from the Autumn Winter 2010 Idea Book. Check out your September newsletter for details about this month's crop, or contact me.

View on page 13, 14, 15, and 25 of the Autumn Winter 2010 Idea Book or click here: https://scrapbookwithkira.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1650

September Stamp of the Month

September Stamp of the Month: Thriller

Available September 1-30, 2010
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!

View the stamp set on page 108 of your catalog or by clicking here:

https://scrapbookwithkira.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=5695&CatalogID=953

Triple Play

One's good, two's great, and three's best of all! Celebrate your love of stamping by using stamps to embellish the three mini albums in our exclusive National Stamping Month kit, Triple Play. With inks, stamps, albums, and pre-cut accents for stamping, you'll complete all three albums in a jiffy. Since each album has its own color scheme, all three are unique and ready for many different kinds of photos. Make one for yourself and two to give away- if you can bear to part with them! In honor of National Stamping Month, you can get huge discounts on the Triple Play kit when you purchase My Acrylix stamp sets from your wish list, or get it free when you host a qualifying Gathering or become a Close to My Heart Consultant. Here are five ways to get this outstanding mini album kit: (Note: We've saved the best for last, so be sure to read all five!)

1. Buy the Triple Play kit for $29.95.
2. Purchase $25 in My Acrylix stamps and get the Triple Play kit for just $15.
3. Spend $40 on My Acrylix stamps and get the Triple Play for only $5!
4. Host a Gathering with sales of $300 or more and get Triple Play FREE!
5. Join Close to My Heart as a Consultant and get the kit FREE!

National Stamping Month is always fun, but this year you'll get three times the excitement with Triple Play!


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Splendor Card- Dimensional Flower

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Splendor Workshop on the Go Card

Splendor Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Summer Wishes (from Splendor Workshop on the Go)Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Gold Rush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Topiary Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Autumn Harvest Brads
Irrestibles Pizzazz Chipboard Accents

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Splendor Card- Branch

Close to My Heart Products Used:
Splendor Workshop on the Go Cardmaking Project
Splendor Level 2 Paper Packet

My Acrylix Summer Wishes (from Splendor Workshop on the Go)

Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Gold Rush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Topiary Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Autumn Harvest Brads

Irrestibles Pizzazz Chipboard

Shop Online Anytime at ScrapbookWithKira.myctmh.com

Splendor Card- Swirly Flower

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Splendor Workshop on the Go Cardmaking Project

Splendor Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix Summer Wishes (from Splendor Workshop on the Go)
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Gold Rush Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad
Autumn Harvest Brads
Glitz Glitter Glue- Stardust

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Splendor Layout- Butterflies

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Recipe- Cherish: Asymmetric

Splendor Level 2 Paper Packet
My Acrylix State of Mind
My Acrylix Comments

Colonial White Textured Cardstock

Chocolate Exclusive Inks Marker
Chocolate Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Edge Distresser

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Color Me Monday: Ah, Paradise!

I love the beach and wanted to use this favorite photo as a highlight of this layout. I followed a color scheme found on Jeanette Lynton's Color Me Monday as a starting point and worked from there. The Footprints stamp set is one of my favorites and is retiring at the end of this year. Get it while you still can!

Follow Jeanette Lynton's blog and the Color Me Monday posts for inspiration by visiting http://www.jeanettelynton.com/

Close to My Heart Products Used:

Recipe- Reflections: Bottom Border- Title

Moon Doggie Level 2 Paper ($6- PART OF 2, 4, 6, 8 SALE)

Caboodle Level 2 Paper

Colonial White Cardstock

Desert Sand Textured Cardstocl

My Acrylix Footprints (RETIRING- get it before the end of the year!)

Desert Sand Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Color Me Monday Inspiration: http://www.jeanettelynton.com/2010/07/color-me-monday-ah-paradise.html

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$2, $4, $6 for 8

Available online at ScrapbookWithKira.myctmh.com

My Stickease Assortments- $2
My Reflections Level 1 Kits- $4
My Reflections Level 2 Paper Packets- $6
For 8 Days!

This sale lasts from August 4th through August 11th.

There are still products available at discounts of over 50% off!

Order today at ScrapbookWithKira.myctmh.com

August Stamp of the Month

August Stamp of the Month: Something Splendid

Available August 1-31, 2010

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!

Zippidee

I am featuring Zippidee for the month of August. This paper has a primary palette and can be used for just about anything. It coordinates great with Disney photos! Check out your August newsletter for details about this month's crop, or contact me.