Join CTMH for only $49....And get a FREE TOTE!!

Starting August 1st!
Have you ever thought of joining Close to My Heart?  Well, if so, NOW is the time!  Close To My Heart just launched a BRAND New Essentials Consultant Kit...for only$49! 

ONLY $49 for over $130 in Products!!

$49 Essentials Kit Contains:

• Read Me First Letter
• 3 Fall/Winter 2012 Idea Books
• 5 Hostess Order Forms
• 5 Customer Order Forms
• Close To My Heart Color Swatch
• Autumn/Winter B&T Duos Sampler
• Nature's Delight Petite Perks Stamp Set
• G1045 Avonlea WOTG Kit
• X7155C Avonlea Canvas Shapes
• Z1322 My Creations Recipe Box
• Z1777 Color Ready Canvas Alphabet
• Z2111 Chocolate Ink Pad
• Z2173 Slate Ink Pad
• D1522 Glamour Lowercase Stamp Set
• D1527 Perfect Fit Frames Stamp Set
• Y1006 3" x3" Acrylic Block
• Y1009 2" x 3 1/2" Acrylic Block

(Or choose the $99 Master kit and get $280 worth of new goodies!)

PLUS  you'll have access to online training, projects, artwork, ideas, and a whole community of other CTMH consultants full of ideas!  (and not to mention - mentoring from me!)  You will be joining an AMAZING company!


5 years ago I was JUST doing this for the discount and I' still here! It was a great decision!  Close  to My Heart has been so fabulous - and I have made so many great friends!


AND it gets even better!
HURRY!!! This is while supplies last! And my guess is it will sell out quickly!!!
Close To My Heart is giving you this amazing large tote for FREE when you sign up in August.  It's a backpack & a shoulder tote - and will hold your 12x12 album, and plenty of supplies.  (SOO CUTE!!!!)  (The bag itself is worth $50!!!)

Its a WIN, WIN, WIN! $49 + s/h and you get $130 in product PLUS the $50 tote! AND that doesn't even include the commission or bonuses you get from CTMH.

Whether you want enjoy Close to My Heart as a hobbyist - with a great discount, be a "part time" consultant and share our fabulous products with your friends, or be a super  star....it's all up to you!   NOW is the perfect time to try it out!

Contact me for more information, or sign up today on  my website:  www.lindaw.ctmh.com

I would love to have you on my team!
Happy Crafting.......
~Linda

*If you don't have a need for that cute bag, I'd like to offer to purchase it from you for $20. Myself and a couple of my unit mates couldn't make it to Convention this year and missed our opportunity to get one for ourselves, so let me know if I can take it off your hands. ;) That would also make your consultant kit $20 cheaper once I pay you for the bag. What a deal!

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

Well, it's been awhile!  Thought I'd pop in to say hello and wish you a Happy Scrapbooking Day!
Unfortunately I don't think I'll have the time today to do anything crafty, but I thought I'd share a few recent card I have made.  :)  (The top card is one I lifted from Vicki Wizniuk - love her design!)

I am finally getting my Close to My Heart mojo back!!   I am doing a monthly card workshop, which has been a lot of fun.  We make 5 assorted cards for $15, all supplies provided and cut for you!  These are a few of the recent cards we have made in the class.

Now if I could just get caught up on my scrapbooking!  Baby steps...right?

I have actually done a little digital scrapbooking (www.studioj.com) - which is great...here is one of my layouts

(from Alex's first tball practice last year):

Spring here in Oregon has been very wet and cool.  I think I've only been able to wear a short sleeve shirt once - without a coat.   Malia is playing Spring soccer - and I've decided I like Fall soccer much better!   Alex's t-ball should be starting soon - so please cross your fingers for some consistent sun!

Happy Sunday!!

Linda

www.lindaw.myctmh.com

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Studio J Layouts - So Easy!

I thought I'd share a couple of digital scrapbook layouts I have done for 2 of my kiddos' back to school pictures. I have to say, I never thought I would like digital scrapbooking, because I love all the "stuff" (papers, stickers, buttons, etc.)....but I love how I can accomplish so much without making a mess.

Here is Alex's layout:
(They are a little small, so you may have to click on the picture for a better look.)

Here is Malia's layout:

If you are not already a Studio J (Close To My Heart's perfect answer to digital scrapbooking) member, you ought to be! It's easy to join. Just go to my website: http://lindaw.myctmh.com/, click on "Studio J" and sign up. Before joining, you can create as many layouts as you want and play for free. There is only a charge when you want to be come a member (3 month or 12 month membership available) and when you order layouts. There is no fee for each individual paper pack, embellishment, etc. In fact, there is never any need to buy anything but your layout. CTMH stores all the things you need right on the Studio J site and you can use any embellishment, paper, pattern, etc. without having to pay for them! NEATO! They are printed on premium 12x12 photo paper (just like a real picture), and shipped to your door.

It's a great alternative to "old school" scrapbooking. I love being able to sit on the couch with my laptop at night and make beautiful pages.

I hope you have a wonderful week! It's Spring Break for us - wish us luck. :)

~Linda

Look What Just Arrived!

It's February 1st today! What does that mean? It means that the new 2011 Spring/Summer Close To My Heart Idea Book is now available!
If you don't have your copy yet, please contact me, or you can view it online right now, HERE.
It's full of great new products & amazing artwork!
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Here's a peak at some of the new paper packs (stamp sets & artwork too):

WINGS:

MAYBERRY:

SWEETHEART:

LUCKY:

SOPHIA:

FANFARE:

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And with this being a new month, there is a new Stamp of the Month that you can get at a discount or even FREE!*

* earn it FREE when you spend $100 or more (before shipping and tax)

* earn it for 75% off ($5.74) when you spend $75 or more (before shipping and tax)

* earn it for 50% off ($11.74) when you spend $50 or more (before shipping and tax)

* earn it for 25% off ($17.21) when you spend $25 or more (before shipping and tax)

* purchase it for full retail price ($22.95)

February SOTM - D1453 Friendship

Here is a sample of the beautiful things you can create with this stamp set:

So...which new group is your favorite? I'm loving the "Sweetheart" paper pack right now! (You can't see the cutest of the papers in the photo above - but you would LOVE IT!)

Let me know if you have any questions, want to get started on scrapbooking, cardmaking, attend a workshop, or snag your own catalog!

Have a great day~

~Linda

http://www.lindaw.myctmh.com/

It's September...Time for a NEW Idea Book

Yippeee! It's finally time to launch the new Idea Book!
You can view it online HERE.

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And of course a new month means a new Stamp of the Month (SOTM).
The featured SOTM for September is called "Thriller".
Ask me how you can get it at a discount or for FREE with a purchase.

Here is a sample of artwork created with "THRILLER":


And, the actual stamp set:


For more information, to take a look at my artwork, or find out more about CTMH, you can visit my website here: www.lindaw.myctmh.com.


Did you know we also have a great online digital scrapbooking program called Studio J?
You can check it out here: Studio J.

Have a creative weekend!
~Linda

An Enchanted Fairy Party-Layout

Hola Amigos!
Hope you are having a great week. The weather is heating up again, and I think I'm getting old. I used to love the heat - now I don't like it above 85 degrees. :)













Here is another layout I finished up the other night. Pictures are from September 2007.
I used a really old kit from Close to My Heart called "Between Friends". This was a level 1 kit, so the page on the right was pre-printed with the squares. I loved just adding pictures, some notes, and the flowers. DONE! I need to start using the level 1 kits more often.



Close up of Left side:
























Close up of right side:
























Close up of flowers:



















That's all I have the energy for tonight.
Hasta la vista.
~Linda

2 "Emporium" Layouts

Hello~
I have really been trying to do more scrapbooking (like I mentioned awhile back). I would love to get caught up and scrapbook **recent** events, rather than things from years ago. I realize how many little details, funny things the kids said and did are so easily forgotten over time. So, my eventual goal is to scrap current things, and JOURNAL about the important stuff to really make the pictures extra special.

Here are 2 layouts I have recently completed, both using Close to my Heart's "EMPORIUM" paper pack. I really love this set of papers and the color combos. :)

Left Side:

Right side:

Here is the 2nd (2 page) layout:

Left side:

Right Side:

Close up of bling:

Okay, that's all I've got for tonight. I can hear the kids. Alex thinks he's going to "peep", which means sleep on Malia's floor. Time to go kill the fun. :)

And..........The Bachelorette is on! Don't hate me. I am a faithful watcher. :)

Good night!
~Linda

Trying to Catch Up

Okay, so this isn't that great. I don't love it. I think it still needs something....not sure what. But...I am trying to get back into scrapbooking. Trying not to obsess about the perfect scrapbook pages and just "getter done". I am so, so far behind on my pictures.

Here is a close up of the right side:

And the left side:

Pictures are from May 2008. I used Close to My Heart's "Animal Cookies" paper.

Okay, that's all for today.

:) Linda

A "Perfect Day" --- Scrapbooking Anyone?

Hello!

Hope all is well in your world. This weekend we had a Close to My Heart meeting and it was my turn to be "project leader"....so I decided to do a little 6x6 scrapbook layout. I don't usually scrapbook this size (heck, I haven't had much time to scrapbook at all lately....but that's a whole different story). It's such a cute little size that I think I might have to do a little more of it here and there. It would be fun to make one for each of the kids to highlight special events, holidays, birthdays etc.

Here is a close up of the left side:

I used the "Perfect Day" paper kit, some twill ribbon, and a couple of rub ons.

And the right side: (a little more simple-no sewing around the edge)

And if you haven't seen the new catalog, and want to - just let me know. Here is a sneak peek:

Have a great day. I'm off to get snacks ready for preschool. Fun stuff.

Bye for now.
~Linda

Teacher Gifts.........

Malia's last day of preschool was on Monday, so I made these quick gifts for her 2 teachers. They are the king size Hershey bars.....yum! (Good thing I didn't buy an extras........I have NO willpower when it comes to sweets & candy.)

I used the "Boom Di Ada" papers from Close to My Heart.....they were really quick and fun to do. My friend Kandi also made some.....you can see them on her blog: http://www.teojax.blogspot.com








The class also made a scrapbook for each teacher, here are the pages Malia & I made:




They are hard to see in these pictures......and are in page protectors, which doesn't help to see them. Anyway...that's all I have to share today.

Have a great night.
~Linda