December Club Layouts - Yuletide Carol

We are creating THREE club layouts in December - so you'll have extra space for your Christmas photos!  We'll use the Yuletide Carol paper kit and complements, plus the Bling Gems Gold Assortment.  These layouts were inspired by the beautiful artwork of Dana K.

CLICK HERE to shop for the supplies.

November Club Kit - Pathfinding layouts: Autumn and Grateful

Our November club kits include two layouts -- Autumn and Grateful.  Supplies include: Pathfinding Paper Packet, Pathfinding Assortment, Neutral Metallic Baker's Twine and our CTMH Bronze shimmer trim.  When you purchase these items from my CTMH website, I'll be happy to send you an email with the cutting guide to create these layouts.  The titles, sunflowers and leaf embellishment pieces were cut with our Cricut Art Philosophy and Artbooking cartridges.  

CLICK HERE for the direct link to my website shopping page to purchase your supplies.

Tools of the Trade - Mini Stapler

Tools of the Trade - Spine Expander

Tools of The Trade - Distressing Tools

Tools of the Trade - Bonding Memories Glue

Tools of the Trade - Exclusive Inks, Re-inkers and Spray Pen

Tools of the Trade - Memory Protectors, Flip Flaps

Tools of the Trade - Embossing Tools

Tools of The Trade - Versamat and All Purpose Mat

Tools of the Trade - Adhesives

Tools of the Trade - Punches and Corner Rounder

Tools of the Trade - Sponge

Tools of the Trade - Liquid Glass

Tools of the Trade - Micro Tip Scissors

Cricut Artfully Sent Collection - It's available now!!

It's here and I'm so excited!!  Just ordered mine and wanted to share the news with everyone.  

CLICK HERE to order yours today!

(If the link doesn't work for you, click on the SHOP tab above)

Cricut Artfully Sent Collection includes:

1 Cartridge with 700 images:  Cards and Font

Three (3) My Acrylix D-size coordinating stamp sets

One 12x12 White Daisy Cardstock Pack

Cardmaking has never been easier or more fun!  With our newest Cricut collection, you can make handmade masterpieces in no time at all.  Choose from cards with sentiments cut directly into them, or combine several cutouts to create your own pop-up scenes.  Featuring more than 25 different card themes and 5 different card formats including dynamic interactive designs, this cartridge has a card for any and all occasions - even if the occasion is "just because."  Card styles include pop-ups, scenes, sentiments, sleeves and pocked cards.

Tools of the Trade - Stitch Guide

Tools of the Trade - Rub and Remove Eraser

Tools of the Trade - Quilling Tool

Tools of the Trade - Blending Pen

Tools of the Trade - Tweezers

Tools of the Trade - Bone Folder

Tools of the Trade -- Surecut Deluxe Paper Trimmer

Tools of the Trade - Score Board

Scaredy Cat Layouts -- Club kit for October

Our October club kit uses the Scaredy Cat Paper Packet, Complements and embellishment assortment.  I used our CTMH Slate color to sponge the edges.  

Tools of the Trade - Washi Tape Dispenser

Tools of the Trade - Spritz and Scrubber

Tools of the Trade Video - Re-inker & Spray Pen

Retreat Layout Kits

We are here at the retreat and I thought I'd share some of the layout kits we are offering.  

Some have sold out already, but I'll bring any extra kits to club nights :)

Card Buffet

Here are just a few of the cards in our "Card Buffet" assortment at the Placerville Scrapbook Retreat this weekend.  Card kits are $2. each -- includes card base, pre-cut card pieces, embellishments and envelope.

Happy National Stamping Month!

September is National Stamping Month, and Close To My Heart is ready to celebrate all month long! When you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September, you qualify to receive the exclusive C-sized stamp set #30yearsofhappy for FREE! This special offer is part of our celebration of National Stamping Month and in honor of our ongoing celebration of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton’s 30-year anniversary in the scrapbooking and stamping industry. The exclusive stamp set features 30 mini images and sentiments perfectly suited for 30 days of happy stamping! Plus, make sure you check out Close To My Heart’s Facebook page and Instagram during September to follow all the ways we’re celebrating #30yearsofhappy for a full 30 days!

CLICK HERE to order yours today!

Picture My Life Organization

(double click photo to enlarge)

We are currently doing some upgrades to our home, so we've been surrounded by power tools, paint, building materials and lots of "stuff" lately.  I just have to be patient while things are under construction, but I'm craving order and organization.  After opening up one of my boxes of new CTMH goodies, I found the perfect solution to satisfy my cravings.  Inspired by the 3 new Picture My Life (PML) kits to add to my collection, I decided to set up a PML organizer.  This will be the perfect tote for home or crops to work on my PML scrapbook pages!  

My PML Tote with CTMH Supplies:

Z4139 Medium Organizer $19.95

Six Picture My Life kits - various themes

New Ribbons and Shimmer Trims

Washi Tapes

Small Embellishments - Z3009 Chalk It Up Assortment, Sparkles & Enamels

 (custom touches can be made to PML cards with the ribbons, shimmer trims, washi tapes and small embellishments.)

(Click here for the link to shop for these items)

I created file folder dividers to separate the PML kits by theme using the CTMH Cricut Artiste cartridge.  The file folders I cut were on page 47, Accent 2, "U" key, 5 1/4."  I am having so much fun with the washi tapes!  I used some to label the outside of the box and some as file labels on the dividers.  

While my house will be under construction for a while, 

it sure feels good to have a creativity kit all organized and ready to go!

CHALK IT UP September Club Kits

Here are the first club kit layouts from our brand new, beautiful Annual Inspirations Idea Book!  Yes, these layouts are exactly what you need for your children's school and school activity photos . . . but they can also be used for ANY general themed photos.  I used the school-themed chipboard pieces from the Chalk It Up Complements package, but there are plenty of other general-themed pieces you can use to change the theme of your layout.

Supplies needed:

Chalk It Up Paper Packet

Chalk It Up Complements

Chalk It Up Assortment

Club members will preorder this kit during August club parties.  If you are not a club member, you are still welcome to create these layouts.   When you order the above supplies from my website, message me and I'll be happy to send you the cutting guide.  

CLICK HERE to order.

GOLD COUNTRY WEEKEND RETREATS Coming Soon!

Join us for all the fun!  

We have some spots left for our two Gold Country Weekend Retreats this Fall

September 6 & 7 and November 1 & 2

Click on the headline above for retreat info and email me directly for all the specific details.  

Workshops on the Go!

We have several brand new Workshops on the Go in our new Close to My Heart Annual Inspirations Idea Book!  Looking for a bundled kit with a workshop guide, beautiful papers and coordinating embellishments at a great price?  Then our scrapbooking and card making Workshops on the Go kits are for you!  It's the perfect kit to bring to crops or enjoy some creating time at home.  All the new kits will be available here starting August 1.  CLICK HERE to see the current Workshops on the Go kit available now.

Picture My Life Scrapbooking Programs

Our Picture My Life scrapbooking programs are a sensational, simple way to scrapbook your favorite photos! We're adding five new Picture My Life program kits:  Chalk It Up, Wanderful, Seaside, Pear & Partridge and For Always.  Each kit contains 44 4"x6" cards, 78 3"x4" cards, one 12"x12" designed cover and ten 12"x12" memory protectors.  These five new kits will be available August 1 here!  We currently have 8 other Picture My Life scrapbooking programs available - click here to order.

CTMH Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge - NEW!!!

Here it is - a sneak peek of our brand new Close to My Heart ARTFULLY SENT Cricut Cartridge!  This cartridge will give you endless possibilities for your handcrafted cards and envelopes.  Cartridge includes 50 pop-up cards, 50 build-a-scene cards, 50 sentiment cards, 50 sleeve cards for photos and store gift cards, 50 pocket cards, 50 Picture My Life 3x4 cards and all the envelopes needed for each. All in all, over 400 completed projects and a new font on this cartridge will give you so many options for your crafting!  I can't wait for this release!  The artwork samples we saw at the Close to My Heart Annual Convention last week were beautiful!  This cartridge will be available soon - estimated release date is August.  Mark your calendar and check back often.  You'll be able to order it right here.  

Spring/Summer 2014 Retiring List

Here are the items retiring with our current Spring/Summer 2014 idea book.  Items are "While Supplies Last," so if you see something that is on your wish list, be sure to order it now before it's sold out! 

 CLICK HERE and join the JUNE EZ INVITE to place your order!

We have 5 colors retiring:  Blush, Sky, Buttercup, Twilight and Creme Brûlée.  All items in these colors will be retiring including stamp pads, reinkers and card stock.  Do you have any of these stamp pads?  It's a good idea to order the reinkers so your stamp pad will last thru many projects.  Do you have all the card stock on these colors that you need for your current projects?  The card stock will be the first to sell out.  Creme Brûlée is already sold out.  

Spring/Summer 2014 Retiring list

Item #	Description
Z1789	Chalkboard 12" x 12" Sheet, Adhesive-backed
Z1832	Spinner
Z1843	IrresistiblesTM Frames
Z1844	Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes
Z1858	IrresistiblesTM Hexagons
Z1863	Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
X7170C	Laughing Lola Complements Dimensional Elements
X7171C	Sarita My Stickease® Assortment
X7172C	ProPlayer My Stickease® Assortment
X7173C	Babycakes Complements Canvas Shapes
X7177C	Skylark Dimensional Elements Complements
X7178C	Ivy Lane My Stickease® Assortment
X7179C	Ariana Dimensional Elements Complements
X7180C	Balloon Ride Dimensional Elements Complements
X7181C	Jubilee Dimensional Elements Complements
X7182C	Timberline My Stickease® Assortment
X7183C	Lollydoodle My Stickease® Assortment
Z1039	Create A Shade Pearl Paint
Z1825	Keyboard Kraft Alphabet
Z1835	Tiny Type Epoxy Alphabet
Z1961	Marquee Enamel Shapes–White
Z1891	Base & Bling Teal Jewels
Z1892	Base & Bling Black Jewels
Z1893	Base & Bling Red Jewels
Z1894	Base & Bling Pink Jewels
Z1895	Base & Bling Purple Jewels
Z1854	Laughing Lola Assortment
Z1869	Babycakes Assortment
Z1873	Sarita Assortment
Z1879	ProPlayer Assortment
Z3000	Skylark Assortment
Z3001	Ivy Lane Assortment
Z3002	Ariana Assortment
Z3003	Balloon Ride Assortment
Z3004	Jubilee Assortment
Z3005	Timberline Assortment
Z3006	Lollydoodle Assortment
Z1837	Mini-Medley Accents Wooden Collection
Z1702	Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment
Z1751	Harvest Baker's Twine
Z1760	Burlap Ribbon
Z1808	Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon
Z1817	Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape
Z1826	Hollyhock Zipper Lace
Z1846	Ruby Chevron Ribbon
Z1850	Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
Z1867	Jute Ribbon
Z1917	Lagoon Zipper Lace
Z1930	Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape
Z1343	12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Cranberry
Z1344	12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Hollyhock
Z1345	12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Black
Z1348	WIP 12x12 Album- Chocolate
Z1911	Designed Décor Frame Kit
Z1874	Base & Bling Necklace

Z1875	Base & Bling Cuff
Z1876	Base & Bling Hair Clips
Z1877	Base & Bling Rings
Z1878	Base & Bling Headband
Z1195	My Creations Memory Showcase 6x6
Z1647	My Creations® Card Box
Z1797	My Creations® Bracket Frame
Z1868	My Creations® Kraft Ring Box
Z1870	My Creations® Kraft Pocket Album
X1404	TrueFitFolios(5)
Z1820	For Always Textiles
Z1885	Sarita Textiles
Z1970	Skylark Textiles
Z1971	Jubilee Textiles
Z1801	Alcohol Blending Marker
Z2400	Marker Set: Twilight
Z2401	Marker Set: Crystal Blue
Z2402	Marker Set: Sky
Z2403	Marker Set: Juniper
Z2404	Marker Set: Sweet Leaf
Z2405	Marker Set: Buttercup
Z2406	Marker Set: Creme Brulee
Z2407	Marker Set: Sorbet
Z2408	Marker Set: Blush
Z2409	Marker Set: Smoothie
Z2410	Marker Set: Gypsy
Z2411	Marker Set: Pacifica
Z2412	Marker Set: Lagoon
Z2413	Marker Set: Topiary
Z2414	Marker Set: Pear
Z2415	Marker Set: Honey
Z2416	Marker Set: Sunset
Z2417	Marker Set: Cotton Candy
Z2418	Marker Set: Hollyhock
Z2419	Marker Set: Cranberry
Z2420	Marker Set: Smokey Plum
Z2421	Marker Set: Outdoor Denim
Z2422	Marker Set: Indian Corn Blue
Z2423	Marker Set: Ponderosa Pine
Z2424	Marker Set: New England Ivy
Z2425	Marker Set: Olive
Z2426	Marker Set: Goldrush
Z2427	Marker Set: Autumn Terracotta
Z2428	Marker Set: Barn Red
Z2429	Marker Set: Ruby
Z2430	Marker Set: Black
Z2431	Marker Set: Slate
Z2432	Marker Set: Whisper
Z2206	Reinker Blush
Z2210	Reinker Buttercup
Z2260	Reinker Twilight
Z2267	Reinker Crème Brulee
Z2294	Reinker Sky
Z2106	Stamp Pad Blush
Z2110	Stamp Pad .Buttercup
Z2160	Stamp Pad Twilight
Z2167	Stamp Pad Crème Brulee
Z2194	Stamp Pad Sky

Z2500  Whimsy Mini Pigment Set

Z4133  Marker Tower

1271    Cardstock12x12Buttercup

X5640  Cardstock12x12Blush

X5666  Cardstock12x12Twilight

X5754  Cardstock12x12CremeBrulee

X5761  Whimsy Cardstock Combo

X5936  Cardstock 12x12 Sky

X7170B  Laughing Lola Paper Packet

X7171B  Sarita Paper Packet

X7172B  ProPlayer Paper Packet

X7173B  Babycakes Paper Packet

X7177B  Skylark Paper Packet

X7178B  Ivy Lane Paper Packet

X7179B  Ariana Paper Packet

X7180B  Balloon Ride Paper Packet

X7181B  Jubilee Paper Packet

X7182B  Timberline Paper Packet

X7183B  Lollydoodle Paper Packet

1514  Tombow Adhesive

1515  Tombow Adhesive Refill

Z1311  Circle Punch 1 1/4

Z338  Euro Personal Paper Trimmer

Z1114  Piercing Tool Kit

A1130	Quick Cards-Bountiful Season
A1143	Teddy Bear Birthday
A1144	Birthday Cheer
A1145	Flowering Thanks
A1158	Doodle Signs
A1160	This Is Good
B1407	School Is Here
B1411	Greek Alphabet
B1425	Stitched with Love
B1426	Pick a Posy
B1446	Some Bunny
B1447	A Mother's Love
B1448	My Hero
B1451	Enjoy the Little Things
C1473	Remarkable Wreath
C1510	Merry & Bright
C1524	Words of Comfort
C1555	Count Your Blessings
C1563	Cityscape
C1572	On Holiday (Australia Only)
D1483	Glory To God
D1514	Just a Number
D1551	Swirls Around
D1557	Candyland
D1564	Maximum Power
D1583	Unicorn Dreams

BULK251	Bulk Baker's Twine- Grey
BULK296	Baker's Twine Hemp
BULK298	Clear Acrylic Flowers
BULK301	Laughing Lola B&T Duos® Bulk Pack

BULK302	Sarita B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
BULK303	ProPlayer B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
BULK304	Babycakes B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
BULK318	Embossed Metal Badge Buttons (5/8")
BULK319	Metal Flowers (1/2")
BULK320	Teal Acrylic Flower (12mm)
Bulk322	Skylark B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk323	Ivy Lane B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk324	Ariana B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk325	Balloon Ride B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk326	Jubilee B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk327	Timberline B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk328	Lollydoodle B&T Duos® Bulk Pack
Bulk329	Skylark WOTG Brochure
Bulk330	Ivy Lane WOTG Brochure
Bulk331	Ariana WOTG Brochure
Bulk332	Balloon Ride WOTG Brochure
Bulk333	Jubilee WOTG Brochure
Bulk334	Timberline WOTG Brochure
Bulk335	Lollydoodle WOTG Brochure
Bulk341	Ivy Lane Cardmaking Brochure
Bulk342	Lollydoodle Cardmaking Brochure
Bulk339	1/2" Pink Acrylic Flowers (12mm)
Bulk340	1/2" Teal Resin Flowers (12mm)
HB1059	Hostess Collection 1
HB1060	Hostess Collection 2
HB1061	Hostess Collection 3
W1127	B&T Duo Sampler
W1128	Gathering Invite
CK141	Consultant Kit US
CK141AZ	Consultant Kit AU/NZ
CK141C	Consultant Kit - Canada
G1072	Workshops on the Go® Skylark Kit
G1073	Workshops on the Go® Ivy Lane Kit
G1074	Workshops on the Go® Ariana Kit
G1075	Workshops on the Go® Balloon Ride Kit
G1076	Workshops on the Go® Jubilee Kit
G1077	Workshops on the Go® Timberline Kit
G1078	Workshops on the Go® Lollydoodle Kit
G1079	Workshops on the Go® Ivy Lane Cardmaking Kit
G1080	Workshops on the Go® Lollydoodle Cardmaking Kit
W365	Craft Fair Banner