November Stamp of the Month "Capture the Date"

Capture the Date, Capture the Savings!
November 2012 Promotion

To show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1 for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during November.

In November, you’ll get something extra when you buy the Stamp of the Month—50% off another stamp set! When you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, you’ll receive another stamp set* of your choice for 50% off—it’s like two promotions in one! The versatile Capture the Date stamp set is great for any layout, card, invitation, or calendar, and now you can choose another stamp set at half-off for more wonderful papercrafting. Get Capture the Date and then capture the savings today! * Offer valid for A-E and M size stamp sets only; K-size, Workshops on the Go®, Cricut® collection, and Stamp of the Month stamp sets are not eligible for this promotion. Maximum of one 50% off stamp set per order.

Dates: Offer valid November 1–30, 2012
Website:  www.karensilva.ctmh.com

August Stamp of the Month: Baroque Borders

Don't miss out on the August Stamp of the Month! Spend $50.00 and get the Stamp of the month for only $5.00! "Baroque Borders" is one of those stamp sets that is great to add quick and easy backgrounds that will add richness to any project!

Recommended Blocks: 2" x 3 1/3" (Y1009), 4" x 5" (Y1012)

Contact me for more information! 

505-417-3881

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While Supplies Last

Don't forget to check back often to see the "While Supplies Last" section om my website!  You don't want to miss out on these amazing deals!  It changes often, so check back often.  These deals are only available if you place the order online. 

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Cricut Artiste Collection

All I can say is WOW! I loved the Cricut "Art Philosophy", but just won't believe your eyes when you see all that the NEW Cricut "Artiste Collection" has to offer! It's crazy and a MUST have if you own a Cricut!

Click here to see EVERYTHING you an create with the AMAZING cartridge!  Call me to place your order today!!

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Close to my Heart Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book & Catalog

It's finally here!  The Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book & Catalog is here!  Click here to start viewing online!

You won't believe all the new items in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book & Catalog. 

• New Colors
• Beautiful new Paper Packets
• New and Improved Studio J Online Benefits for everyone!
• A brand NEW Cricut Cartridge "Artiste Collection"
• New Stamp Sets
• New Accessories
• And of course new tips and Techniques!

Contact for more information, book a gathering and earn FREE products from this Idea Book!!

505-417-3881
karenmsilva@msn.com

Project Inspirations 2012 Spring/Summer Idea Book: My Originals® Sweet S...

I LOVE the My Originals Sweet Surprise Card Kits! Check out this video!    
Our My Originals^® Sweet Surprises card kit makes it easy to create unique and whimsical cards! Just fill the clear plastic treat cups with whatever tickles your fancy, pop on the adhesive chipboard and cardstock images, and tie the card closed with the included grosgrain ribbon. Watch the video and find out just how simple it really is!

Contact me for more information!

karenmsilva@msn.com
www.karensilva.myctmh.com
505-417-3881

Nifty Neighbor Gifts Project Inspiration Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book

Want to say thank you to a special neighbor or friend? Dress up your gifts beautifully to show how much you care. In this video we show you how to create the gift packaging featured on page 82 of the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! 
CTMH Website: www.karensilva.myctmh.com
Phone # 505-417-3881

It's Stampaganza Time!!

Buy two My Acrylix stamp sets, get one FREE June 1st - 30th.

From June 1-30, purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A, B, C, D, or E) at full retail price and receive a third stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value)—a savings of up to $29.95! Stamp sets that count toward the qualifying purchase include full-priced A, B, C, D, and E sets only. Stamps that do not count toward a qualifying purchase include customizable (K), Workshops on the Go™, Cricut® collection, and Stamp of the Month (both discounted and full-priced) sets.

Call me or simply place your order on-line and have it delivered to your front door!

Phone 505-352-3783
Cell 505-417-3881
Click HERE to get my website 24/7! 

June Stamp of the Month "Life is Tweet"

Don't miss out on June's Stamp of the Month "Life is Tweet"! It's cute and you can get yours for only $5.00 with with a $50.00 product purchase!

Call me or simply place your order on-line and have it delivered right to your door!

Phone 505-352-3783
Cell 505-417-3881
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Double Z-Fold Card

My stamp club members made this card during our March stamp club. It's a "Double Z-Fold" card. I got the idea from Splitcoast Stampers, click here for the step by step tutorial.

For the greeting I used the "Card Chatter - Sympathy" stamp set.  You can find it on page 109 in the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book.

Have a great day and thank you for stopping by!

April Stamp of the Month: You are...

Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5-that's 72% off the full retail price!

When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you get the Stamp of the Month set for only $5!!!! 

And now during the month of April you can also cash in the Dotty for You promotion!!! 

Click here and head on over to my website!  For more information on the Dotty for You promotion, scroll down to view the previous post. 

2012 National Scrapbooking Month Promotion: Dotty for You

National Scrapbooking month may be in May, but we are celebrating early with the oh-so-cute Dotty for You paper packet. The paper packet includes 24 coordinating cardstock weight B&T Duos sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert with lots of great project ideas.

There are three ways to get this exclusive Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95:

1. Place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, and add the Dotty for You paper packet for just $5.
2. Host a Gathering with a sales total of $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile® donations) between April 17 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.
   
3. Join Close to My Heart as a new Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE. Click here for more information about becoming a Close to my Heart Consultant.

Watch this great video to see some adorable project samples using the Dotty for You paper packet.

Kisses Kit n' Kaboodle

We made these cute little "Kisses Kit n' Kaboodle" boxes for our March stamp club. Inside is 6 Hershey Kisses. You can make these party favors for any occasion, baby showers, birthdays, wedding showers and list goes on and on..  I have to admit, I had help with the design.  The first one I designed was not as cute as the one featured below.  My best friend revamped it and I loved her version much better than my own, so we went with hers!  Thanks Felice for all your help! 

New Consultants who sign up between March 1—31 receive a FREE Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection* or $100 in Select Product Credit** in their New Consultant Kit!

Now is a GREAT time to join Close to My Heart! Why...

…because when you sign up as a new Consultant between March 1–31, you'll receive a FREE Cricut® Art Philosophy collection*! The collection's retail price of $99 adds incredible value to your New Consultant Kit and will give you hours of creative fun with the included exclusive Cricut® cartridge, three coordinating My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets, and three sheets of matching Dimensional Elements shapes. Already own the collection? You can always give your free one as a gift or choose to receive $100 in select product credit** instead. Now is the time to embrace the philosophy of fun—Consultant and Cricut® fun!

Offer available March 1—31, 2012. No additional tax is charged on the Cricut® collection when ordered during enrollment. Cricut® is a registered trademark of Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. All rights reserved.

**Additional requirements and limitations regarding the redemption and shipping of Select Product Credit apply. Select Product Credit is added to new Consultant account following approval of enrollment.

Not convinced yet? Watch this…

How-To Books Available Only While Supplies Last

Did you know that Close To My Heart's "How-To" books are being retired and are only available while supplies last? They are only $21.95 each and at that price they won't last long! You really don't want to miss out if you don't already own them.  These books are great reference books and I refer to mine often!

You can order them on my website HERE

For Your Convenience, here are the order numbers (or click on the links to go straight to that item and add it to your shopping cart):

Scrapbooking How-To Books:
Magic,  9034
Imagine,  9030
Cherish,  9029
Reflections,  9031

Card Making How-To Books:
Wishes, 9033
Originals, 9032

Birthday Card

I received this birthday card from my best friend Felice! It's so pretty I had to share it.  She used the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge to make the 3D flower.

I hope it inspires you to pull out your papercrafting supplies and craft the day away! Stamp Happy!

Birthday Card from Denita

I received this "explosion" Birthday card from my cousin Denita. Isn't it cute! I love it! You should check out her blog Stamping, Crafting and Having Fun.  She is very creative.  Time to get inspired!

While Supplies Last

Don't forget to shop the "while supplies last" section of my on-line store, Close To My Heart just added additional clearance items!

These items are only available to you on-line!

Just head over to my website, www.karensilva.myctmh.com , then click "shop online", then click "while supplies last". 

A plethora of discounted and retired products are available to you at phenomenal prices.  Check back often to take advantage of these products that are offered while supplies last!

SHIPPING NOTE: Please note that shipping on all discounted items is based on the original retail price, NOT the discounted price.  And now Close to My Heart has made it more affordable to order online, they now offer Fed Ex Smart Post, it's only $4.95 or 4.95% of your order total (whichever is greater)

 

Explosion Box

Here's another project from my stamp club last week. It's an Explosion Box! It would make the prefect Mothers Day gift, Fathers Day gift, Birthday gift, or just because. Click here for the tutorial.  I have not filled mine up with pictures yet, but I plan to soon!  I will post the finished photo box once it's complete! 

Tag Post-it Note Holder

I got this idea from a blog I follow called Chic' n Scratch. I love her blog, she always has such great ideas. I used the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge from Close to My Heart to cut the tag to make this project! I love the Cricut cartridge!!!   These make such cute little gifts. 

I host a Stamp Club once a month at my house and the ladies each get to make 3 "make and take" projects.  This was one of the projects they made at last weeks club. 

Crazy for the Cricut "Art Philosophy Collection"

Cutting shapes, flowers, cards, fonts, and more is a breeze with Close to My Heart's Cricut "Art Philosophy cartridge". Simply plug the cartridge into your Cricut machine (sold at retail stores) and you're ready to cut any of the 700 shapes with the touch of a button!

To order your Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, just click on the link below:

www.karensilva.myctmh.com

Mojo Monday 229

A little late posting my Mojo Monday challenge.  But as they say, "better late than never".  I have enjoyed participating in the Mojo Monday challenge, because it makes me make time to papercraft and create! 

Makes a nice keepsake

I made these framed hand prints of the kids for my husbands birthday. I used Close to My Heart ink for the hand prints, Close to My Heart Cardstock and Tiny Typewriter Alphabet stamp set (D1222) for the names and date we made them.  I have the kids pictures taken every year for thier birthday, so I used a wallet size and punched it out with a circle punch.  This way we can look back at what they looked like when they made this project.    What a nice keepsake to keep in the family!  Have fun and remember, Stamp Happy! 

Mojo Monday 228

I decided to play along with Mojo Monday this week. I also decided to make this card for my stamp club meeting this weekend. I hope you like it!

The following Close to my Heart products were used to create this card:

Sonoma Level 2 Paperpack, X7143B

Treasure Life Stamp Set, D1306

Olive Ink Pad, Z2137

Chocolate Ink Pad, Z2111

"Mocha" Opaques Adhesive Gems, Z1333

Close to My Heart Just Announced....

Close just announced the following:

The Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book is the last idea book the following products will be featured!

• How-To Books - Scrapbooking Programs and Cardmaking Programs (page 10 & 11)

• Distressing Kit (full kit only, top right hand corner of page 133)

• Exclusive Ink Markers (page 8 & 9)

• Cardstock Shade Packs (bottom of page 9)

• 8 1/2" x 11" Cardstock (page 8 & 9) 

If any of these products are on your "wish list", be sure to order them soon!  They are only available while supplies last!! 

Click here to shop!

Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book

Get your Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book today! Place an order and get a free copy, or contact me and order one for only $2.00! That saves you $2 off the cover price!