Sunday, November 27, 2011

Cyber Monday Specials!!! Mon, 28 Nov from 12:00am - 11:59pm

I hope you all had a TERRIFIC Thanksgiving weekend and you're all recovering nicely! I just wanted to let you know about my Cyber Monday Specials since I forgot to include them in the last email! Sorry to hit you again so soon!

Here's how it works:

Monday, 28 Nov 11 from 12:00am - 11:59pm 

·Place a $25 order, receive a FREE Ink Pad! (Pgs. 8-9 in Fall Winter 11 Idea Book - value $5.25) Also, if your order is for My Acrylix stamps, you are eligible for the Holiday Wishes Stamp Set for just $5.00.


·Place a $50 order, receive a FREE Cardstock Shade Pack (Pg. 9 in Idea Book - value $7.95) Also, you are eligible to purchase the Stamp of the Month, Cherish the Day for only $5.00

·Place a $75 order, receive a FREE Level 2 Paper Packet (Among Pgs. 15-58 in Idea Book - value $9.95)
·Place a $100 order, receive a FREE A or B size Stamp Set (Spread all throughout the Idea Book - value up to $13.95) This is a great time to get your Cricut Art Philosophy Collection - An exclusive cartridge with 700 images, 3 full-sized stamp sets, and 3 sheets of Dimensional Elements, if you don't have it yet!


Some Ideas for You or Those on Your Shopping List
·Our scrapbooking how-to books – Cherish, Imagine, Reflections, and Magic
·Our card-making how-to books - Originals, and Wishes
·Studio J Membership – Do you have a lot of scrapbooking to catch up on? Do you have a digital scrapbooker on your list? This would be a wonderful gift for that person - or yourself!
HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER
Go to my website at www.CTMH.com/ABCHearts and place your order. (Don't forget you might be eligible for the Holiday Wishes stamp set, or the Stamp of the Month!) Next, email me with your choice of FREE product. If you'd rather order your free product with your order so you get everything at the same time, I will send you the value for the item via check on Tuesday, 29 Nov. It's that simple! Be sure to include "Cyber Monday Special" in the subject line of your email. - OR - if you'd rather email me your order, you can do that at ABCHearts@gmail.com and I will take care of it for you. Be sure to also include how you'd like to pay for your order and a way for me to contact you: check, money order, Pay Pal, or credit card. I will then contact you about payment if you choose credit card or Pay Pal.

Holiday Vendor Fair / Open House

Also, don't forget we are having a Holiday Open House/Vendor Fair next Saturday evening, Dec 3 from 6-9 PM at my house. There will be consultants for Close To My Heart, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay and Thirty-One! Be sure to stop by and take advantage of the specials we'll be having and you can send someone who might need to do some shopping for you, too! Contact me at (210)705-2304 or ABCHearts@gmail.com for further details!

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday...DEALS all weekend!

Here are the details for my "Super Saturday and Sunday" specials. Sorry I didn't get them out in time for "Black Friday," but I went camping with friends for Thanksgiving and the wi-fi wasn't cooperating with me to allow me to post. So, you benefit by getting two days for the deals instead of one! YAY!!!

From now until midnight on Sunday, 27 Nov, here’s how it works: Call me at (210)705-2304 (between 10AM and 10 PM - otherwise please email) or email me at ABCHearts@gmail.com to get in on these specials:
The lst e-mailer/caller will get FREE shipping on your entire order of $25 or more!
The 2nd e-mailer/caller will get FREE Brads with your order of $25 or more!
The 3rd e-mailer/caller will get a FREE sampling of Just Blooms with your order of $25 or more!
The 4th e-mailer/caller will get a FREE ink pad with your order of $25 or more!
The 5th e-mailer/caller will get a FREE Petite Perks stamp set with your order of $25 or more!
The 6th e-mailer/caller will get a FREE marker with your order of $25 or more!
The 7th e-mailer/caller will get a FREE Fibers with your order of $25 or more!
The 8th e-mailer/caller will get FREE sampling of Buttons with your order of $25 or more!
The 9th e-mailer/caller will get a FREE Dimensional Element Monogram with your order of $25 or more!
The 10th e-mailer/caller will get a FREE Edge Distresser with your order of $25 or more!
The 11th e-mailer/caller will get FREE Hemp with your order of $25 or more!
The 12th e-mailer/caller will get a FREE A size stamp set with your order of $25 or more!
The 13th e-mailer/caller will get a FREE Level 1 OR Level 2 My Reflections kit with your order of $25 or more!


Then I’ll start all over with e-mailer/caller #14!  Every order over $50 will also get a BRAND NEW 2012 Spring Idea Book in February!  Your $50 order can qualify you for the Stamp of the Month for only $5!  Also, If you spend $25 in My Acrylix stamps, you qualify to purchase the Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5.

Don’t forget that it’s also STAMPAGANZA for my in stock, retired stamps - buy 2 stamp sets get one FREE (of equal or lesser value). Email me for the list of what I have! This will last from now until Monday, Nov 28.

Be sure to let your family members know about your wish list and have them participate in my specials, too.

*Fine Print: The minimum dollar amount is calculated before shipping and tax.  My caller ID and voice mail will document the time you call, so I can keep track of all orders.  If you get my voice mail, please leave a message with your name, phone # and your order so I can call you back.  The time your order is entered will be used to determine your caller number. All free items will be sent directly from me from what I have in stock.

BONUS:  If the total amount of orders received between now and Sunday night ad up to AT LEAST $250 before shipping/handling & tax, I will put each person’s name in a drawing for “MYSTERY HOSTESS” and the winner will get a MINIMUM of $25 in additional FREE SELECT PRODUCT!!!

This offer is ONLY good through me, Jenny-May Olson. Feel free to call me at (210)705-2304 with your order or e-mail me at ABCHearts@gmail.com.

LET THE 2011 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING BEGIN!!!

Also, don't forget we are having an Open House/Vendor Fair next Saturday evening, Dec 3 from 6-9 PM at my house. There will be consultants for Close To My Heart, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay and Thirty-One! Be sure to stop by and take advantage of the specials we'll be having and you can send someone who might need to do some shopping for you, too!


November Stamp of the Month, Cherish the Day


You can purchse this stamp set for $17.95 or with a $50 purchase, you can get it for only $5!!!

Holiday Wishes


Purchase $25 in My Acrylix stamps and you are eligible to purchse this stamp set for only $5. That's a $17.95 value for only $5! Merry Christmas! :-)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

I'm back . . . SORRY it's been so long . . .

I've been doing 30 Days of Thankfulness on Facebook and my personal blog. Today, I wanted to make sure I shared it here, as well!

Day 22: Today I am thankful for my wonderful "customers" who have become some great friends! While our relationships might have started out because of my business, I am so very glad that you are now friends! You really do mean a lot to me and have added so much to my life!

Today a very dear friend called to wish me a Happy Thanksgiving, who I originally met because of Close To My Heart. She has become such an inspirational part of my life and has helped me through some challenging times and helped me to see some things that I hadn't seen before, both personally and professionally! She is truly a blessing in my life!

I'm traveling the next two days to spend Thanksgiving with my "family" in San Angelo, so I'm not sure if my blog will get updated, but my daily "thankful" posts will be on FB, so you can check them out there if you want! www.Facebook.com/JennyMay3

Just in case, I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope you are spending it with loved ones, if possible, and if not - know that you are thought of and loved!

Blessings to you all,
Jenny-May

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Videos : Studio J Online Design Software : Close To My Heart


Just wanted to share these awesome videos with you about our AMAZING online studio scrapbooking software! You can join Studio J from my website!



Happy Scrappin' and Stampin',
Jenny-May

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Vendor Fair project...

Hi there, everyone! I just wanted to post a quick note to say "Thank You" to Jennifer Aquino with Mary Kay and Becky Kilgore with Pampered Chef for coming over for the Vendor Fair. We had lots of fun chatting and I was happy to spend time getting to know you both better this weekend! We had so much fun, we're doing it again on 3 Dec from 6-9 PM and will be adding Scentsy and possibly more, so I hope some of you can join us again! I'll post more information soon!

In the mean time, here is the SUPER CUTE gift tag that we made this weekend! I used the Stamp of the Month, Cherish the Day, and the December 25thstamp set along with the Believe paper pack and New England Ivy ink and a Bling Assortment button to make it! Super easy and super cute to add to a gift!


Happy Scrappin' and Stampin',
Jenny-May

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Vendor Fair/Open House and FREE monthly crop this weekend!

Hey there, everyone! Just wanted to post the final information about the events this weekend. Here you go! I hope to see many of you here! Just give me a call for the address.
1st Annual
Holiday 1-Stop Shopping
Fri Nov 11, 6-9 PM
Sat Nov 12, 9 AM-12 PM
 
Near 151/410 area - contact me for address
Skip the crowds at the mall and enjoy your favorite vendors under one roof.
Free raffle/door prize, make-n-take and refreshments. Plus, make your wish list for whoever is shopping for you!
Sponsored by:
Close To My Heart
Pampered Chef
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Mary Kay

For more information contact:
Jenny-May Olson at: (210)705-2304 or ABCHearts@gmail.com

My layout from corporate...

that I received while I was in Detroit at Regionals is soooo nice! I wanted to share it with you all, even though it's not one that I made. They do a small awards presentation for the group that attends and I was honored to received the highest Team Sales for the quarter. Thanks so much to my team, as they are the reason I was shockingly blessed with this award! The Angel Bay Crafting Hearts team was #1 in Team Sales for size 16-29 for Third Quarter 2011 for those in attendance at the Detroit Regional Celebration. As soon as I get the photo printed off, I will get it on the layout and post a new photo, but I wanted to share this with you today!




Happy Scrappin' and Stampin',
Jenny-May

Monday, November 7, 2011

Red Stars Card from yesterday...

As promised, here are the instructions for the card from yesterday! I hope you have all had a terrific day! "Talk" to you tomorrow!

Materials needed:

Preparation:
Cut large and medium stars using AP Cartridge
Cut 5 1/4" x  4" brown B&T, 4" x 3" orange B&T, 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" and 1/4" x 3" chocolate CS
Cut goldrush CS to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" for base and fold to create 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" card with fold on left edge
Stamp small flourish twice with Chocolate ink on 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" Chocolate CS
Stamp large and medium stars with Cranberry ink on pre-cut star shapes

Putting card together:
1. Attach 5 1/4" x 4" brown B&T paper to center of card front.
2. Using 3-D foam tape, attach 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" chocolate CS to 4" x 3" orange B&T paper 1/8" from top and left edges.
3. Thread 1/4" x 3" chocolate CS through button slide and attach centered on 3" length of pleated ribbon. Attach along bottom of 4" x 3" orange B&T paper.
4. Attach finished 4" x 3" piece to center of brown B&T paper.
5. Attach stamped stars to 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" chocolate CS using 3-D foam tape.

Here is the card again, just in case!

Happy Scrappin' and Stampin',
Jenny-May

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Vendor Fair update...and a piece of artwork!

we are confirmed for a Mary Kay consultant at the event next weekend. So, as of today that gives us Close To My Heart, Pampered Chef, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and Mary Kay. I'm still awaiting confirmation for Scentsy and Premier Jewelry. Again, we will be here from 6-9PM on Fri 11 Nov, Veteran's Day, and 9-12 AM on Sat 12 Nov, followed by my monthly FREE crop from 5-11 Saturday night.

Now, here is another card that I made at Detroit Regionals last month. For now, I'm just posing a photo and will give you directions later. It's been a long busy weekend and I'm exhausted, but want to at least give you something new to look at!



Happy Scrappin' and Stampin',
Jenny-May

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Croppin' in Seguin...

and just wanted to say hello! We are all hanging out at the Big Red Barn in Seguin and having tons of fun. Just thought I'd give you all a heads up now that I am planning to host a weekend crop during the weekend of 3-5 Feb 2012 at the Texas Scrapbook Cabin in Seguin. It's a brand new retreat facility opening up in 2012. The website is currently under construction at  http://www.tscretreats.com  and you will be able to contact the owner. I will post further information and details as they are available, but I hope you can join us for a fun-filled weekend of scrapbooking and stamping!
A photo of the facility is below!



Happy Scrappin' and Stampin',
Jenny-May

Friday, November 4, 2011

Typeset Workshop... 6PM Wed 16 Nov

Good evening, everyone! I wanted to let you know about my next workshop that I'll be doing on the 16th at 6PM here at the house. It is the Typeset Workshop on the Go on Pg. 19 in the Fall/Winter 2011 Idea Book.


We will be using the Cricut Art Philosophy Collection with this workshop, so if you have been wanting to see it, but haven't yet, this is the PERFECT time for you to join us! I need to know by Tues, 8 Nov if you are interested in attending so I can be sure to have enough workshop kits on hand and will also need to receive payment with your RSVP. You can call me at (210)705-2304 or email me at ABCHearts@gmail.com to RSVP.

There will be several great techniques that we will use with this workshop, as well, so I hope you can come out and play with us on the 16th! We're sure to have lots of fun!


Happy Scrappin' and Stampin',
Jenny-May

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Quick update...

Just wanted to drop in for a minute to remind y'all that I'll be in Seguin this Saturday for the 12 hour crop. Here is the information once again:

SAYLA 12-Hour Crop
Saturday, November 5th
10 am – 10pm
Join us for 12 hours of scrapbooking, crafting, and fun while we raise money for the Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy (SAYLA) community project!
  
The Big Red Barn
(Texas Agricultural Education & Heritage Center)
390 Cordova Road, Seguin TX 78155

Lunch, Dinner & Dessert will be provided, along with plenty of croppin’ space, creative possibilities and friendly inspiration! 

COST:  $45 (Proceeds go to SAYLAs Community Projects)

To RSVP, e-mail ABCHearts@gmail.com or call (210)705-2304 with any questions.


Also, our 1st Annual Holiday 1-Stop Shopping/Vendor Fair is set for next weekend, Fri 11 Nov from 6-9 PM and Sat 12 Nov from 9AM-12PM. Then I'll be having my monthly FREE crop after that from 5-11PM. I hope to see many of you here over those two days so you can get some of your Christmas shopping done! Be sure to inform those who need to shop for you, as well, and you can send me your wish list and I'll have it ready for them! I will be posting soon with a final list of vendors, but for now I have a confirmed Pampered Chef consultant and Financial Advisor, possible Scentsy, Mary Kay and Premier Jewelry.

Also, in case any of you are interested, I am doing 30 Days of Thankfulness on my personal blog, that I had started on Facebook. When I decided to take a break from FB, I brought it with me to my personal blog. Feel free to go check it out if you'd like and join in if you want! : -)


Happy Scrappin' and Stampin',
Jenny-May

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Hi there, everyone!

So, I had lunch today with a dear friend who made me do some thinking! (Thanks so much for the inspiration I needed Isabel!!!) It has caused me to re-think how I'm interacting with all of you on my blog. So, I'm really going to make a better effort to start doing daily posts, or at least every other day with small tid-bits and start sharing more artwork. I've been sitting at the table creating all afternoon since I left her and am going to jump right in! Some of the artwork I'll be sharing this month is also from the Close To My Heart Regional Celebration that I just attended at the end of Oct. and I just needed to do some finishing touches on it. So, this first card that I'm going to post is one of those...I hope you like it! (Note - the colors aren't exact in the first pic, I guess due to lighting...not sure what was wrong. The second photo is fine. Sorry! You can see the papers in the links with the list of supplies!)



Wishes Card Confidence Program - Item # 9033 (Gallery, Pg 119 - rotated 90 deg.)

Preparation:
1. Cut leaf, tag, and frames from AP cartridge.
2. Cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" card,  3 1/2" x 4" piece B&T and 2" x 4" Chocolate CS.
3. Apply Glitz Glitter to leaf and Milepost Circle and set aside to dry.
4. Fold orange B&T in half to form 5 1/2" x 4 1/4 " card base with fold on left edge.
5. Attach two Bigger Brads to top right corner of brown B&T paper and attach brown B&T to card front 3/8" from top and left edges.
6. Attach Chocolate CS to card front 5/8" from left edge and flush with top.
7. Stamp the following with Chocolate ink:
~ "Sending you" sentiment on card front immediately below brown B&T
~"happiness" sentiment on large ticket shape, using masking technique
8. Attach brad and small ribbon slide to Milepost circle.
9. Using 3-D foam tape between layers, attach Bamboo and Goldrush frames.
10. Attach Milepost circle to bottom left corner of frames.

Putting the card together:
1. Using 3-D foam tape, attach layered frame to card front 1" from top and left edges.
2. Attach "happiness" ticket centered on inside of card base.
3. Attach glitter leaf to center of frame with 3-D foam tape.
Let me know if you have any questions or if you'd like to order any of these items to make your own cards! The great thing is that all of these items can then be used for LOTS of other projects, especially the AWESOME AP cartridge!!!
Happy Scrappin' and Stampin',
Jenny-May