Today is the day for great bargains!!!!

Who doesn't love getting bargains?!  Well then today is YOUR day.  This is a GREAT day to check out the great deals on my Close To My Heart website.

First....you can save 50% on our Cut Above^® layout kits.  50%!!!!
Wow.  And these were a great deal to begin with.  I first told you about these great kits in my post last month.

Here are some highlights:

Cut Above layout kits are designed to make memory keeping easier than ever. Each layout kit includes:

• Two 12" × 12" printed base pages
• Die-cut paper pieces
• Title and embellishment stickers
• 12 coordinating pocket cards
• Two 12" × 12" Memory Protectors™
• Two pocket-style Memory Protectors™

Add these great kits to your cart below and then follow the simple assembly instructions to create your beautiful two-page layout in minutes. Preserve even more memories using the coordinating pocket cards and pocket Memory Protectors included in the kit. You’re going to love how quickly you can preserve your memories with Cut Above.

So cool, right?  And this month they are HALF OFF!!!

 To make the rainy Friday even more special, Close to my Heart is having a FLASH SALE!

This sale will feature a 30% discount on selected products and product bundles from Annual Inspirations and Seasonal Expressions 1.  The sale starts at 2 pm (PST) today, Friday, April 7 and will run for 24 hours, while supplies last!

Wowza!  What a day!  And the savings don't stop there.  Don't forget about our Stamp of the Mont, Flock Together.  This stamp set is only $5 when you spend $50!  All discounted items ordered as part of this sale count towards Stamp of the Month requirement.  

 

So click on the 'Shop  Now' button to start saving.  Be sure to join my April Mystery Orders to be entered in to my monthly drawing for the hostess rewards.  

Have a good day and thanks for looking....

Sue

Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart!

Announcing the big arrival.....

I am happy to announce that arrival of the new Close To My Heart Annual Inspirations and Seasonal Expressions Idea Books!  I have a copy with your name on it....just give me a jingle!
 

These two books are choc full of new papers, stamps and other products that you are going to love!!!

To view right now just click on the link on the left and you can view both books online!  They are awesome!

And don't forget to check out the September Stamp of the Month - Paper Garden. 
I love, Love, LOVE this stamp set.  I will be posting artwork using this set all month....be sure and check back.  It is perfect for all of the watercoloring techniques that are so popular now.

Hope to hear from you soon.....thanks for looking.

Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart!

Let's Get Happy...

Card Workshop - Send Someone a Smile

The second Tuesday of the month means it is time to get together to make some cards.  In this self-paced workshop you will be making four cards, all designed to Send Some One A Smile.  The idea of the workshop is to have a casual gathering to create some cards, make new friends and spend a relaxing evening the Glitter Queen's Studio.  The cards will be designed for all levels of card making experience from beginner to expert.

I hold these card making sessions on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm and the cost is only $5.  Our next gathering will be on September 9.

Chat & Scraps -
Do you need some inspiration to get restarted (or even started) on your latest scrapbook project?  Or a place to go and work without family interruptions?  Or just want to get out for the evening?   Then you need to come over for a Chat & Scrap!

What is a Chat & Scrap?  Bring your project over to the 'Glitter Queen's Studio' and work without any of the  interruptions that you get at home.  You will have access to all of my tools, stamps, inks, punches and even my Cricut and the Close To My Heart Artbooking, Art Philosophy and Artiste Cartridges.  Very soon we will have a new cartridge, Artfully Sent, to play with too.

Friday Chat&Scraps start with dinner and Sunday Chat&Scraps start with lunch

Fridays @ 6 pm:
September 26
October 10
October 24
November 14

Sundays @ 11 am:
September 14
October 19
November 11

Please check out My Calendar for more....I hope you find something you like.  I will be adding some new workshops very soon so be sure to check back!

September Special...
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 on-going 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!

I look forward to having you over for some papercrafting fun.  Thanks for looking.

Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart. 

Circus Alphabet....July Stamp of the Month

I know it has been a while since I posted anything....we were a little busy in our house with my daughter's high school graduation.  We are so proud of her!  As you can see, my Cricut was a little busy...

 And I was no soon recovered from all of the festivities and then it was time for our Annual Close To My Heart Convention.  This year it was held at the Disneyland Hotel.....and it was a great time!

I will be sharing more of what we did through out the month....but for now I want to tell you about this month's great Stamp of the Month....

This month's Stamp of the Month is a fun, whimsical alphabet set that you are going to LOVE!  These funky letters are perfect for creating titles and sentiments, or for adding some bold, beautiful backgrounds to your projects.

And just imagine, you can get this set for just $5 during the month of July when you place an order of $50 or more.

Here is a video showing some beautiful artwork using this set....

Thank you for looking.  Check back soon for this month's workshops and Chat & Scrap schedule.  There are still some spots left for my summer Scrapin Glitter Galz Getaway Weekend....click on the Retreat Weekends tab above for all of the details.

Hope to hear from you soon, Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart!

November Stamp of the Month

This month's Stamp of the Month is called 'Illuminate'...

This month we paired this stamp set with the Huntington paper pack.  I think the rich, elegant colors of this paper pack paired nicely with this stamp set.  Here is the creative art work my Consultant Sisters came up with...

By Me

Side View of my Easel Card

By Debbie

By Patty

By Judy

And what is even better, our Stamp of the Month program is a great value.  The normal retail price is $17.50 but during the month of November you can purchase this great set for just $5 with any $50 purchase.

Thank you for looking.  Happy Creating!
Sue
Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart!

This month's Stamp of the Month is called 'Poster Tidings'....it is patterned after those popular word collage wall hangings that you see every where. 

This month we paired this stamp set with the Pro Player paper pack.  It was lots of fun going with this unconventional combination,  it really made me think outside of the box.  Here is the wonderful artwork that my Consultant Sisters came up with.

by Judy

by Me

by Patty

by Valerie

by Sonia

by Debbie

  And what is even better, our Stamp of the Month program is a great value.  The normal retail price is $17.50 but during the month of September you can purchase this great set for just $5 with any $50 purchase.

Thank you for looking.  Happy creating!
Sue
 Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart!

August Stamp of the Month

This month's Stamp of the Month is called 'A Chocolate Affair'.  Just looking at it gives me the munchies!

And it pairs well with our new Babycakes Paper Pack!  Here is some wonderful artwork my CTMH Consultant Sisters created using this fun stamp set.  all of these are featured in our new Autumn/Winter Idea Book.  If you don't have one yet please contact me today and I will get it to you!  You can also view it online if you like.  Just click on the 'Idea Book' tag at the top right corner of my blog.  Now for the artwork....

By Patty

By Debbie

by Judy

By Sonia

And a Milk Carton Treat Holder by Me...

While our Stamp of the Month Program is normally a great deal, this month the special is especially 'SWEET'!  With every $50 you order in the month of August you will receive a FREE 'A Chocolate Affair' stamp set.  How great is that?

Thank you for looking.  Happy Creating.
Sue

Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart.

June Stamp of the Month

This month's Stamp of the Month is called 'A Flowering Bunch'.  I just love this set!  It is so whimsical! 

 

And it pairs well with our Chantilly Paper Pack!  Here is some wonderful artwork my CTMH Consultant Sisters created using this cute stamp set.  All of these are featured in our Spring/Summer Idea Book.  If you don't have one yet please contact me today and I will get it to you!  You can also view it online if you like.  Just click on the 'Idea Book' tag at the top right corner of my blog.  Now for the artwork. . .

Valerie

Mine

Rita

Kelly

Joyce

Judy

Jennifer

Debbie

  And what is even better, our Stamp of the Month program is a great value.  The normal retail price is $17.50 but during the month of May you can purchase this great set for just $5 with any $50 purchase.

 Thank you for looking.  Happy Creating.
Sue

Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart.

May Stamp of the Month

This month's Stamp of the Month is called Pinwheel.  Isn't it just perfect for your spring time projects?  It is loaded with images that would be perfect for adding that just right accent on your layouts and cards.

 And what is even better, our Stamp of the Month program is a great value.  The normal retail price is $17.50 but during the month of May you can purchase this great set for just $5 with any $50 purchase.

Here is some wonderful artwork my CTMH Consultant Sisters created using this stamp set and the colorful paper pack called Claire.  All of these are featured in our Spring/Summer Idea Book.  If you don't have one yet please contact me today and I will get it to you!  You can also view it online if you like.  Just click on the 'Idea Book' tag at the top right corner of my blog.  Now for the artwork. . .

 

 

by Judy

 

 

 

 

 

by Me

by Joyce

by Debbie

by Nikki

by Kelly

by Valerie

by Rita

Thank you for looking.  Happy Creating.
Sue

Ink on my fingers, glitter on my face and a smile in my heart.