Monday, August 27, 2018

Craft With Heart


I am so excited to announce that Close To My Heart is introducing a monthly subscription service featuring Cut Above layout kits called Craft with Heart. This is a beautiful way to preserve your memories with a layout kit for every month of the year.



Each layout kit comes ready to assemble with enough to create 2 2-page layouts. You will receive: pre-printed base pages, pre-cut paper pieces, die-cuts, stickers, 3 Memory Protectors and instructions. 


The subscription is offered at monthly, 4-month, and 12-month intervals. You just need to decide how often you would like to receive Craft with Heart deliveries, sign up online, and receive exclusive Cut Above layout kits delivered straight to your doorstep. All subscriptions renew automatically. You can cancel anytime.


To get started with Craft with Heart, click here to go to the subscription page on my website. From there you will choose the subscription option that works best for you and sign up online. Once subscribed, you will begin receiving deliveries of exclusive layout kits, one for each month. You'll receive deliveries either monthly or every four months depending on your subscription choice. (The 12-month option is the only one right now the monthly and 4-month options will be available as of September 1st). 

I am so excited to create the pages from these kits. Here is a quick peek of the September layouts:




Hop on over to my website to subscribe or for more information on this subscription service!



Friday, August 24, 2018

Going, Going, Gone!

It's hard to believe but we are nearing the end of the month of August which also brings the end of the Annual Inspirations Catalog for 2017-2018 and the Seasonal Expressions 2 Catalog for 2018 for Close To My Heart. I am sad to see items from these catalogs retiring but also excited for the change in the seasons and the release of the new Holiday Expressions 2018 Catalog on September 1st.


Annual Inspirations Catalog 2017-2018
Seasonal Expressions 2 Catalog
If you loved the paper collections from the Seasonal Expressions catalog as much as I did, now is the time to hop on over to my online store to shop before they are gone. Some of the collections are already at low quantities available.

Central Park Collection

Beautiful Friendship Collection

Fresh Air Collection

Documented Collection
In addition to the products from the Seasonal Expressions Catalog there are other items from the Annual Inspirations Catalog that are retiring including some of the Exclusive Ink colors. Close To My Heart is retiring 10 of the colors from the core product line along with Bashful, the color of the year from 2017-2018. If you enjoy using these colors as much as I do it's a great time to stock up on the cardstock, ink pads and re-inkers before they are gone.



Hop on over to the Going Soon section of my website to see the full list of products that will be discontinued as of August 31st. While you are there checkout the Clearance section as well for even more products available at a discount.

Saturday, August 11, 2018

For the Love of Crafting


I am absolutely in love with the August Stamp of the Month from Close To My Heart! For the Love of Crafting is such a versatile set and perfect for expressing our passions!


I had fun working with this set along with the featured paper collection of the month - Documented. The paper pack, stamps and embellishments were perfect to create some cards to celebrate my love of crafts. 
August Stamp of the Month - For the Love of Crafting
 I added a little bit of something extra to the flowers using the Clear Shimmer Brush.


I am really liking the colors in the Documented paper collection. The Eggplant, New England Ivy and Bashful colors really work well together.

Using some more of the papers I cut following the One-Sheet-Wonder technique I did some variations using the Documented Card Making Stamp Set. 


Documented Card Making Stamp Set

Documented Paper Pack
You can purchase the August Stamp of the Month at any time during this month for $17.95 or you can get it for $5.00 with a $50 purchase. Hop on over to my website to see the full range of Documented products!

Friday, August 3, 2018

You've Got Class

I've got so much more to share with you this month as Close To My Heart has even more promotions going on. The next special I want to share with you is the You've Got Class special. This special features a school theme and an exclusive paper packet, coordinating cardstock, and stamp set.

You've Got Class Special
The You've Got Class Workshop Kit includes the patterned paper, coordinating cardstock, True Fit Folios, stamp sets, and embellishments needed to create fourteen 12" x 12" single pages, one title page and a page for each grade from Kindergarten through 12th grade. What a great way to preserve the highlights from each school year in one scrapbook! This workshop kit gives you all of this at a 25% savings plus downloadable instructions for completing the album!


You've Got Class Workshop Kit


 Close To My Heart is bringing back True Fit Folios just for this special workshop. These 12" x 12" White Daisy file folders allow you to store all your school-related memorabilia and they fit inside your Memory Protectors in your album.
True Fit Folios

If you have lots of school memories to cherish you can purchase additional You've Got Class Paper  and Coordinating Paper Packs to expand your album to include more school-themed layouts.

You've Got Class Paper Pack

You've Got Class Coordinating Cardstock

Click here to see all of the You've Got Class special products and to shop my consultant website.

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Bring Back My Pack

I am so thrilled to announce that Close To My Heart has brought back the much-loved Magical paper packet, refreshed with new colors for a limited time! These playful papers feature stars, stripes, hearts, and polka dots. The More Magical paper packet and coordinating products are perfect for use in any crafting featuring amusement parks, adventure, and parties! You can’t go wrong with More Magical!



The More Magical paper packet has been refreshed with colors from the new upcoming paper palette, and includes coordinating card stock, and stamp set. This special gives you a sneak peak at some of the new colors being introduced when the new Holiday Expressions catalog goes live on September 1st.

More Magical Workshop Kit

The More Magical Workshop Kit includes the patterned paper, card stock, embellishments, and Dreams Stamp Set needed to create four 12" x 12" layouts and eight cards. Close To My Heart has even provided a simple, easy to use workshop guide for you to download and use with these exclusive products.

Dreams Stamp Set
If you are anything like me and are planning an entire album devoted to a Magical vacation. You can purchase additional More Magical Paper Packs and Coordinating Cardstock Packs at any time to extend the layouts you can create with this wonderful paper pack!
More Magical Paper Pack
More Magical Coordinating Cardstock Pack
Another exciting special is that you can earn the paper pack for FREE if you host a party during the month of August! The Workshop Kit, Paper Pack, Stamp Set and Coordinating Cardstock packs are available from August 1st through September 30th but the Hostess Special is only available during the month of August. Contact me soon if you want to host a party - can be online or at a date of your choosing!

More Magical Hostess Special

Click here to see all the More Magical product offerings and to shop on my consultant website.