6/30/2014

STAMP OF THE MONTH July 2014: Circus Alphabet

STAMP OF THE MONTH

July 2014: Circus Alphabet

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Set of 68.

The tallest image in this stamp set is approximately ⅝" in height.

BEAUTIFUL STAMPS, AMAZING DISCOUNTS

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

July 2014: Circus Alphabet (S1407)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

INCREDIBLY COOL CRAFTS

In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!

Materials Needed

S1407My Acrylix™ Circus Alphabet
X7178BIvy Lane Paper Packet
Z3002Ariana Assortment
Z1930Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape
Z1956My Creations™ Hip Pics Album
X5762Lagoon Cardstock
Z2412Lagoon Exclusive Inks™ Marker Set
Z2425Olive Exclusive Inks™ Marker Set

Required Tools

1385White Daisy Cardstock
X5932Cashmere Cardstock
Z2503Basics Exclusive Inks™ Mini Pigment Pads Set
Z2295Lagoon Exclusive Inks™ Re-inker
Z1956My Creations™ Hip Pics Album
Z1853Aqua Dots
Thread

6/16/2014

BE A HOSTESS

HOST A GATHERING

A night with friends, fun projects, and a chance to earn free products — get all that and more for hosting a Close To My Heart Home Gathering! You’ll have a chance to earn discounted or free products — the higher your Gathering sales, the greater your rewards. And, we’ll pay shipping and handling on all of your Hostess Rewards. Sign up to host a Home Gathering and your rewards are on their way!

HOSTESS REWARDS

WHEN YOUR ORDER TOTAL REACHES: REWARD YOURSELF WITH SELECTED CLOSE TO MY HEART PRODUCTS*: AND RECEIVE 50% OFF:

$150 – $249 $25 in free products

$250 – $349 $40 in free products 1 current Idea Book item

$350 – $449 $60 in free products 1 current Idea Book item

$450 – $549 $80 in free products 2 current Idea Book items

$550 – $649 $100 in free products 2 current Idea Book items

$650 – $749 $120 in free products 3 current Idea Book items

$750 – $849 $140 in free products 3 current Idea Book items

$850 – $949 $160 in free products 4 current Idea Book items

$950 – $1,049 $180 in free products 4 current Idea Book items

$1,050 or more $200 or more** in free products 4 current Idea Book items

WHEN YOUR ORDER TOTAL REACHES:	REWARD YOURSELF WITH SELECTED CLOSE TO MY HEART PRODUCTS*:	AND RECEIVE 50% OFF:
$150 – $249	$25 in free products
$250 – $349	$40 in free products	1 current Idea Book item
$350 – $449	$60 in free products	1 current Idea Book item
$450 – $549	$80 in free products	2 current Idea Book items
$550 – $649	$100 in free products	2 current Idea Book items
$650 – $749	$120 in free products	3 current Idea Book items
$750 – $849	$140 in free products	3 current Idea Book items
$850 – $949	$160 in free products	4 current Idea Book items
$950 – $1,049	$180 in free products	4 current Idea Book items
$1,050 or more	$200 or more** in free products	4 current Idea Book items

Please note: Hostess Rewards are redeemed at full price. An order total must reach $150 in sales, exclusive of shipping, handling, and tax, to qualify for our Hostess Rewards program. In the US, tax is collected on Hostess Rewards free products based on full retail price. Tax is collected on discounted items based on discounted price. Tax rules are subject to change. Promotions such as Stamp of the Month and other specials are not eligible as Hostess Rewards. Free shipping and handling apply only on Hostess Rewards items with the exception of one Studio J® layout (SJ1001).

YOUR SELECTION OF PRODUCTS FOR YOUR HOSTESS REWARDS INCLUDES THESE CHOICES:

*Hostess Rewards select product credits are redeemable for

My Acrylix® Stamps

My Acrylix® blocks

Exclusive Inks® pads

Exclusive Inks® marker sets

Exclusive Inks® re-inkers

My Stickease® assortments

Complements

My Reflections® paper packets

all cardstock packs

Workshops on the Go® kits

Studio J® one layout (retail value $6.50, SJ1001)

**For each $100 in sales over $1,050, add an additional $20 in free products.

Contact me to schedule your own Gathering today.

6/13/2014

OPERATION SMILE®

Learn more about Operation Smile®

www.operationsmile.org

Close To My Heart is partnered with Operation Smile®, an organization that provides free, life-changing surgery that repairs smiles and reshapes lives, one child at a time. Since 2008, Close To My Heart has provided support to change the lives of over 1,500 children and their families. Buy with pride. Your business with Close To My Heart makes a big difference in the life of a child.

MING, 6 YEARS OLD

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

By chance, Ming’s mother found an Operation Smile® flyer advertising the November 2007 mission in Cambodia. Ming and his grandmother traveled five hours in an overcrowded taxi from Odong Mein Chey province to the Khmer-Soviet Hospital in Phnom Penh to be considered for surgery. Before his operation, Ming didn’t want to go to school because the neighborhood children were scared of him and would not let him play with them. Now that his mouth and nose are corrected, Ming looks forward to school. With these amazing results, he is now a lively and confident kid.

6/12/2014

Join My Team - Be a Consultant

BE A CONSULTANT

Ready to become a Consultant? Let’s get started.

Do you crave creativity, relish warm relationships, or savor industry? We embrace all types, whether you’re creative-, community-, or business-minded. By becoming a Close To My Heart Consultant, you join an elite team that supports and honors what makes you exceptional.

It’s easy to join. Start by clicking on the “Let’s Get Started” link at the bottom of this page and completing the form. As part of your enrollment you will purchase the New Consultant Kit for only $99. The kit includes the basic business and creative supplies you need to start your journey off right, and the retail value of the supplies in the kit is approximately $309—a fantastic deal!

2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book New Consultant Kit

CONTENTS OF THE NEW CONSULTANT KIT INCLUDE:

Read Me First Letter
Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Books (qty. 10)
Hostess Order Forms (qty. 25)
Customer Order Forms (qty. 25)
Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W471)
Spring/Summer 2014 B&T Duos™ Sampler (W1127)
Petite Perks™ Delicate Wings Incentive Stamp Set (qty. 5) (W2028)
Reflections™ Scrapbook Program (9037)
Originals Card Confidence Program™ (9036)
Workshops on the Go™ Skylark Scrapbooking Kit (G1072)
Skylark Complements Dimensional Elements (X7177C)
Skylark B&T Duos™ Bulk Paper (BULK322)
Skylark Bulk Resin Flowers (BULK340)
Durables Triangle Studs (Z1928)
Teal Shimmer Trim (Z1918)
Lagoon Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2195)
Desert Sand Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2118)
Slate Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2173)
My Acrylix™ Hopscotch Alphabet Stamp Set (E1028)
My Acrylix™ True to Life Stamp Set (C1575)
My Acrylix™ Believe in Yourself Stamp Set (C1574)
3" × 3" My Acrylix™ Block (Y1006)
4" × 5" My Acrylix™ Block (Y1012)
2" × 6½" My Acrylix™ Block (Y1010)
Non-Stick Micro-Tip Scissors (Z1836)
My Acrylix™ Stamp Scrubber (Z1782)
My Acrylix™ Spritz Cleaner (1778)
Bonding Memories™ Glue (1512)
Sponge (Z697)
Liquid Glass (Z679)
and Cello Bags (qty. 25) (W1152)

(Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.)

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLOSE TO MY HEART OPPORTUNITY

Do you have questions about Close To My Heart? Watch videos to learn more about joining the Close to My Heart family. If you are interested in building a business, discovering your creativity, or celebrating relationships, you are welcome here.

Ready to become a Consultant? Let’s get started.

6/11/2014

STUDIO J® ONLINE SCRAPBOOKING

Entering Studio J® requires a user account. Enter now!

It's Free, you can play for 90 days! What are you waiting for? Scroll down for details on Studio J Online Scrapbooking.

YOU'VE TAKEN THE PHOTOS. NOW KEEP THE MEMORIES.™

Close To My Heart's online design software, Studio J®, helps you easily create two-page layouts using our foundational scrapbook patterns, exclusive color palette, and themed designs all delivered in 12" × 12" custom prints ready for your albums. It's a snap!

So what are you waiting for? Enter the studio now to discover the fun of creating beautiful memories in Studio J! Or for more information, visit the Studio J FAQ.

Studio J® layouts are custom-printed to the highest quality, made to last a lifetime.

You control all the themes and templates. Every layout is distinctively you.

You have hundreds of options for every pattern you choose, so your style always shines through.

STUDIO J® IS A GREAT VALUE!

You’ve taken the photos—now keep the memories. In five easy steps, create beautiful 12" × 12" two-page layouts showcasing your stories. When the custom prints arrive at your door, slip them into your cherished albums. No one will guess it only took a few minutes to design them!

PURCHASE OPTION	PRICE
Per two-page, custom-printed layout (including JPG files)	$6.95
Per two-page JPG file only	$2.95
Shipping per box of up to 50 layouts	$5.95 USD / $13.95 CAD
Minimum layouts per order	4

Studio J®: Step-by-Step Basics

You'll love the way this video walks you through creating a layout from start to finish in Studio J®!

Sign up for Studio J® for FREE: So what are you waiting for? Enter the studio now to discover the fun of creating beautiful memories in Studio J! Or for more information, visit the Studio J FAQ.

6/09/2014

INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS

INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS - SHOP WITH ME :)

MY ACRYLIX® STAMP SETS

Innovation at its best and more than two decades of decorative stamping have brought about the My Acrylix® stamping revolution, where expression is made easy and everyone’s an expert! Our premium quality, clear polymer My Acrylix stamps are easy to use, simple to store, and most importantly, offer creative control and artistic precision with every project.

40 EXCLUSIVE COLORS

Our 40 exclusive colors, plus White Daisy and Colonial White, coordinate perfectly with our B&T Duos® papers, cardstocks, My Reflections® paper packets, markers, stamp pads, embellishments, and more! Divided into 4 complementary groups, each with 10 beautiful hues, our color palette makes color-coordinating a snap on every project! Also available in mini pigment pad sets.

EXCLUSIVE INKS® STAMP PADS

Featuring dye-based or pigment ink, our Exclusive Inks® stamp pads perfectly complement our My Acrylix® stamps. Available in 40 colors, the stackable stamp pads feature a patented swivel top that stores the ink pad upside down, keeping the ink close to the surface. During use, the convenient swivel lid tucks into the base, giving you easy access to the entire pad so stamping images of all sizes is a breeze. The stacking design makes Exclusive Inks stamp pads easy to store—especially when paired with the Exclusive Inks Organizer.

FOUNDATIONAL HOW-TO PUBLICATION

At Close To My Heart, we are the “Let me show you how®” company. Jeanette Lynton’s latest how-to publication, Make It from Your Heart®, shows you how to create beautiful cards and scrapbook layouts, along with tips to make your artwork beautiful and engaging. You’ll love this softbound, affordable book which includes blueprints, cutting diagrams, artwork ideas, and more!

Studio J: mother with daughter and album

STUDIO J® ONLINE DESIGN SOFTWARE

You’ve taken the photos, now keep the memories. With Studio J®, our online design software, you can create gorgeous scrapbook layouts in minutes, ready to be custom-printed for your cherished album. Studio J uses our proprietary patterns, papers, and color palettes so you can easily create memorable layouts. Visit StudioJ.com to experience the online studio adventure for yourself!

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Close To My Heart’s product line is designed to accommodate the needs of novice and expert crafters alike. Our Level 1, 2, and 3 products offer something to everyone.

Level 1: Simply Beautiful

Have lots of digital photos? You’ll love Studio J®, our exclusive online design software that gets your photos off the memory card and into your life! Create a layout in as little as five minutes, with as many as 16 photos! It’s photo archiving and artwork together in a snap.

Level 2: Especially Creative

Great handcrafted projects start with a strong foundation: our gorgeous and versatile My Reflections® papers! B&T Duos® papers are cardstock-weight, perfect for layering, and feature a different design on the front and back. Pick a design pattern from any one of Jeanette Lynton’s how-to books, add in easy-to-use coordinating accessories, and let your creative self run wild—no stamping required!

stampset, My Acrylix® blocks, and Exclusive Inks inkpads

Level 3: Masterfully Rewarding

Live your creative life to the fullest with our top-quality My Acrylix®stamps! These clear stamps offer unparalleled flexibility for your one-of-a-kind masterpieces, featuring designs to suit any occasion, holiday, or style with flair.