Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge...

 

So, one of the most exciting things to come out of convention was the announcement of our very own Cricut^® cartridge...Cricut^® Art Philosophy! For those of you who already have a Cricut^® machine, you know how wonderful they are and this cartridge WILL NOT disappoint!

It contains 700 images (font, shapes, and 3-D items) and when you consider that you can cut them all in 46 different sizes you get over 32,200 different options on this one cartridge!!! What a great deal...plus it comes with 3-  D-size My Acrylix^® stamp sets and 3 - 9"x12" Dimensional Elements (3 sheets of different shapes) that are all designed to coordinate and be used together to make the entire project you're working on faster, simpler, and easier! YAY!!! (If you don't understand what any of that means, give me a call and I'll explain it to you! :-) )

This is available on 1 August, so be sure to let me know if you are interested and I can get an Idea Book sent to you right away. You can also visit my website at http://ABCHearts.MyCTMH.com to view the Idea Book online. The current Spring/Summer Idea Book is available to look at and the new one will be up on the 1st of August!

Happy Scrappin' and Stampin',
Jenny-May

Hurry before they're gone!!!

These products are going away as of 1 August. Hurry and order them while they are still available! Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

All page numbers are from the current Spring/Summer Idea Book.

Paper Kits
Bliss Level 1 -- X7132A pg 12
Bliss Level 2 -- X7132B pg 12
Bliss stickease -- X7132C pg 12
Miracle L1 -- X7133A pg 16
Miracle L2 -- X7133B pg 16
Miracle stickease -- X7133C pg 16
Sweetheart L1 -- X7134A pg 20
Sweetheart L2 -- X7134B pg 20
Sweetheart stickease -- X7132C pg 20
Wings L1 -- X7135A pg 24
Wings L2 -- X7135B pg 24
Wings stickease -- X7135C pg 24
Magnifique L1 -- X7127A pg 38
Magnifique L2 -- X7127B pg 38
Magnifique stickease -- X7127C pg 38
Olivia L1 -- X7128A pg 38
Olivia L2 -- X7128B pg 38
Olivia stickease -- X7128C pg 38
Hooligans L1 -- X7129A pg 39
Hooligans L2 -- X7129B pg 39
Hooligans stickease -- X7129C pg 39
Mistletoe L1 -- X7130A pg 39
Mistletoe L2 -- X7130B pg 39
Mistletoe stickease -- X7130C pg 39
Sweetheart WOTG -- G1017 pg 41
Lucky WOTG -- G1018 pg 41
Sophia WOTG -- G1019 pg 41
Bliss WOTG -- G1020 pg 42
Fanfare WOTG -- G1021 pg 42
Mayberry WOTG -- G1022 pg 42
Miracle WOTG -- G1023 pg 43
Wings WOTG -- G1016 pg 43

 
Cardstock: If you love the 24 packs of one color, many colors are going..going...Gone!  Prices will go up to $14.50 per pack.  I recommend buying your favorites even though some colors (mostly neutrals & fall colors) will still be available in packs of 24. Some colors may rotate with the seasons, but we have no way of knowing until the new Idea Books come out each season. So if you love New England Ivy for Christmas or Outdoor Denim, buy it now.  If you love Cranberry or Olive, it will still be available but at the higher price of $14.50. 

The following colors will be discontinued in 24 sheet packs of one color and are only $9.50 until July 31.

Parchment
Taffy
Sunkiss Yellow & Sunny Yellow
Lilac Mist & Amethyst
Holiday Red
Sunflower & Goldrush
Moonstruck

Sorbet
Spring Iris
Pansy Purple
 

The many other color cardstocks will be sold in combo packs only.

How will you be able to buy the colors in the new Catalog?
They will have 12 colors per pack/2 of each color (24 sheets total) for $14.95 and *NEW* 8 1/2 x 11 will be $11.95
They will also have Shade Packs colors which consist of 3 colors/4 sheets per color (12 sheets total) for $7.95
Colonial White & White Daisy as well as Kraft will continue to be sold in 24 sheet packs for only $9.50

*Again, the individual colors listed above ARE NOT in the Shade Packs.

Block Organizer: (this is one of my favorites- have to have it - is retiring)  (Z185) For $22.95 (fill it now with these blocks that are also being retired):
1 x 1-1/2         Y1001          $4.50
1 x 6 1/2         Y1005          $6.50
2 1/2 x 2 1/2    Y1004          $7.50
2 x 11             Y1007          $14.95
4 x 4             Y1008          $10.50
4 1/2 x 6 1/2    Y1011        $17.95
 

Check your stamps to see if you need these size blocks to use your stamps and BUY IT NOW! *We will be adding a *NEW* block of 4 x 5" for $15.95.

Kraft Borders: yes the manufacturer is discontinuing this HOT item!!!!

Some Ribbon Rounds: Sweet Leaf, Buttercup & Cranberry

Chipboard:  Borders, Booksmart & Framed Fun

Irresistable Chipboards:  Miracle & Villa

Accesories-
Sophia L2 Journaling Spots -- Z1357 pg 116
Mini Medley Accents /  Pear -- Z1339 pg 117
Mini Medley Accents / Lagoon -- Z1340 pg 117
Mini Medley Accents / Outdoor Denim -- Z1277 pg 117
Top Coats / Framed In -- Z1211 pg 118
Rub Ons / Across the Board -- Z1231 pg 11
Rub Ons / Primavera -- Z1265 pg 118

All Envelope Flaps (Attn. Card makers)...

Markers and Stamp Pads- due to the reorganization of how the colors are being packaged
Stamp Pad set / Antique -- Z1564 pg 124
Stamp Pad set / Timeless -- Z1569 pg 124
Stamp Pad set / Harmony -- Z1560 pg 125
Stamp Pad set / Blossom -- Z1570 pg 125
Stamp Pad set / Carnival -- Z1573 pg 125
Stamp Pad set / Celebration -- Z1574 pg 125
Stamp Pad set / Harvest -- Z1562 pg 125
Stamp Pad set / Garden -- Z1567 pg 125
Stamp Pad set / Classic -- Z1563 pg 125
Stamp Pad set / Cozy -- Z1600 pg 125
Marker set / Antique -- Z1554 pg 124
Marker set / Timeless -- Z1559 pg 124
Marker set / Harmony -- Z1550 pg 125
Marker set / Blossom -- Z1571 pg 125
Marker set / Carnival -- Z1572 pg 125
Marker set / Celebration -- Z1575 pg 125
Marker set / Harvest -- Z1552 pg 125
Marker set / Garden -- Z1557 pg 125
Marker set / Classic -- Z1553 pg 125
Marker set / Cozy -- Z1610 pg 125

Textured Cardstock / White Daisy -- X5671 pg 124

Lots of Stamp Sets!!

WOW - lots of stuff is going away, so be sure to check it out and let me know how I can help you get it before it's gone!

Happy scrappin' and stampin',

Jenny-May

Exciting new things from Close to My Heart - like our very own Cricut cartridge!!!

Hey there y'all! It's been a while since I updated my blog, but I'm hoping to be much better now that I am nearly (31 Jul) officially retired from the Army. I just returned from CTMH's annual convention at Disneyland and there is A LOT of exciting news to share with you all! I think the thing that got the most consultants excited was the announcement of our very own exclusive Cricut Cartridge! With 700 images: font, shapes and 3-D items that can be cut in up to 46 sizes it gives you 32,200 possibilities! Guess it's time for me to get a Cricut and get busy!!!

Tons of other exciting news that I will be sharing with you over the next few days/weeks ahead. If you are interested in receiving a new Idea Book, contact me and let me know. I'd love for you to get in on all of this excitement! Also, if you'd like to host a Home Gathering and share the products with your friends or hold a Book Show, let me know that, too! I'd be happy to accommodate you there, as well! In addition, if you'd like to join my team, our FABULOUS New Consultant Kit is only $99 plus shipping and tax and you get over $280 in retail value of product, so that's a GREAT deal, too!

Also, lots of products will no longer be available after 1 August, so hurry and get what you want while it's still available. I will be posting a list of what is going away tomorrow, so be sure to come back to see what you want to get! In the mean time, visit my website to browse around and shop and go ahead and create an account if you haven't already!

Happy scrappin' and stampin',

Jenny-May

Studio J™ goes LIVE FOR CUSTOMERS on 27 April!!!

I'm SOOOOOO excited to announce that Close to My Heart's FABULOUS Studio Scrapbooking, Studio J™, is FINALLY available to customers tomorrow, April 27th at 8 AM MDT! So, now y'all can have as much fun playing with this AMAZING product as I have! Here is some info to help you get started! ENJOY and let me know if you have any questions!

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010. 8 AM MDT. You can go to my websitehttp://ABCHearts.MyCTMH.com and there will be a tab added that day for Studio J. Click there and you can begin playing...for FREE! You pay NOTHING unless you order some layouts. Putting them together is TOTALLY FREE! Doesn't everyone love free! In the meantime, if you haven't watched the Studio J introductory video yet, go to www.studioj.com and watch it!

If you LOVE classic scrapbooking, Studio J™ won't take away from that - it will make it that much better! There is absolutely room for both in your life. I love them both for totally different reasons. I love the therapy I get when I'm sitting surrounded by paper and embellishments creating wonderful pages. I also love the speed of Studio J™. If you're like me, you're behind and feel like you'll never get caught up on your scrapbooking. Studio J™ makes it easier to do just that! Plus, you can always order Studio J™ layouts and then once you receive the layout at home, you can add some dimension and texture to it by adding embellishments for the hybrid effect. This way it really ties in with your classic scrapbooking!

If you are someone who has never really gotten into classic scrapbooking but are a fan of "digital" scrapbooking, Studio J™ will quickly become a favorite! I have tried several different digital products out there, and in my opinion, NOTHING can compete with Studio J™ in quality, concept, cost or beauty! It truly is the only one of it's kind and the WONDERFUL thing about it is that it's FREE to use with nothing to download onto your computer! You can play with it and try it out before purchasing your first layouts!

There is NO COST to use the program. Unless you make a layout (defined as a two page 12 x 12 layout) and decide to purchase it, there is absolutely no cost. Once you decide to purchase, each 2 page layout is introductory priced at $12.95. That is WAY below the industry average! And, if you purchase 5-9 two-page layouts at a time, CTMH will throw in 5 free page protectors. 10 or more and you get FREE SHIPPING, as well as a package of 5 page protectors for every 5 layouts in the order. Once ordered, Close To My Heart prints your layouts on high quality photo paper and sends them to you. Mine shipped the day after I ordered them and arrived within days!

If you have any questions, I am MORE than happy to answer them. Email me at ABCHearts@gmail.com. If you have lots of friends who love studio, you might even want to consider signing up to be a Close To My Heart Consultant with your own website so that you can make some extra money while they fall in love with Studio J™! You can do that right now while you are waiting! Just click here, then on "Your Opportunities" and then follow the prompts. You can become a Close To My Heart Consultant for as little as $99! Don't hesitate to drop me a line if you have any questions!

Happy scrappin' and stampin',
Jenny-May

National Papercrafting Month

Just a reminder that we have this BEAUTIFUL promotion pack this month and you can earn it for FREE, WIN IT FOR FREE, or just purchase it for $34.95 if you're interested! For details on the kit and the ways you can get it visit http://ABCHearts.MyCTMH.com and for the chance to WIN ONE, visit http://nationalpapercraftingmonth.blogspot.com/ and take your chance! Enjoy!

Felicity Collection - Earn it for FREE!!!

CELEBRATE PAPERCRAFTING WITH THE STUNNING FELICITY Collection!

The collection features decorative die-cut paper, three gorgeous color schemes, and a D-size stamp set that include flowers, flourishes, argyle patterns, birds, and an entire alphabet! Your papercrafting possibilities are endless!

There are three ways to get the Felicity collection:
• Purchase it at full retail price for $34.95.
• Place an order of $60 or more in full-retail priced stamp sets (A, B, C, D, and E-size) and receive one collection FREE! Excludes: Stamp of the Month, Art & Soul,® Workshop on the Go,™ and customizable (K) stamp sets.
• Place an order of $125 or more in full-retail priced Close To My Heart products and receive one collection FREE!

The campaign also has enticing opportunities for hostesses and new Consultants. Hostesses get the collection FREE with a Home Gathering sales total of $400 or more (which includes catalog shows), and new Consultants who join Close To My Heart between January 1–31 will receive the collection FREE in their New Consultant Kit.

Celebrate with the Felicity Collection today!
Campaign Dates:
Customers and Hostesses: December 15, 2009—January 31, 2010
New Consultants: January 1–31, 2010

Studio J™

Studio J™ is sooooo exciting and easy to use! I have been playing with it since it was made available to Leadership attendees in November. I AM IN LOVE!!! I just order my first 12 layouts and can't wait to get them and see just how beautiful they are in person! From the pages we saw at Leadership and what we were recently shipped, I am sure that seeing it on screen doesn't do the pages justice! Here are some of the layouts I have created so far that are from my AMAZING - FREE CRUISE I took to the Med with CTMH! Enjoy!

























































If you're interested in getting a sneak peak at this incredible studio, you can sign up as a consultant! Our fabulous Constant Campaign that we are running right now is, Ready for Takeoff!

When you sign up for a MyCTMH Tier II website from October 1–December 31, 2009, CTMH will waive the $24.95 US one-time set-up fee. Now it’s more affordable than ever to offer your customers round-the-clock online shopping as well as Studio J™ online design software when it launches in early spring. Prepare yourself now for a host of new, excited customers anxious to try Studio J by signing up during this promotion!

If you're interested in becoming a part of my team and the Close to My Heart family, you can visit my website for details on how to sign up and feel free to contact me with any questions. My email is ABCHearts@gmail.com and my phone number is (850)525-4262. I look forward to hearing from you!

Happy scrappin' and stampin',
Jenny-May

Last chance for Holiday Heyday tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the last day for the 50-80% off select products from CTMH. Visit my website to take advantage of this great opportunity! The grab bag with $100 worth of products for $30 is AWESOME!!! I LOVE MINE!!!

Happy scrappin' and stampin',
Jenny-May

Holiday Heyday sale, CTMH style!

Tomorrow starts Close to My Heart's Holiday Heyday ONLINE CLEARANCE SALE! Items are 50%- 80% OFF! Just in time for holiday shopping! The sale starts TOMORROW- Wednesday, December 2nd, at 9 a.m. (MDT) and continues through Thursday, December 17th OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Often times these items go fast, so plan on shopping early.

Go to my website- http://ABCHearts.MyCTMH.com and click SHOP ONLINE. Look for the link that reads Holiday Heyday Clearance sale.

Details:
*Sale has quantities restricted to FIVE per item to provide a smooth shopping experience for all customers.
*You'll want to get in on the amazing deals like My Acrylix stamp sets from $2 and My Reflections paper packets from $5. But that's not all! We have grab bags for $30 each, filled with over $100 in retail products. Plus, great shipping deals on orders over $100. Orders of $100+ have a flat rate shipping of $5.
*Please be patient while shopping and checking out. Everyone will be shopping so it may be a little slow.
*Here are a few of the items that will be available:
15+ Level One Kits (favorites like Vintage Travel, Laid Back, Free Spirit and more). $5 (regularly $9.95)
10+ Level Two Paper Packs (Caprice, School Zone, Expedition). $6.50 (regularly $12.95). Stickease $4 (regularly $8.95)
35+ Stamp Sets from $2-$8 (Let Us Adore Him, Let's Play Ball, Precious Alphabet, Card Sentiments, and other greats)
Embellishments like brads ($3), ribbon rounds ($4), chipboard ($3).

*Note that clearance items may not be combined with regular-priced items in a single shopping cart.
Shop from home in your PJs 24/7!

Happy scrappin' and stampin'
Jenny-May

Last day of STAMPAGANZA - buy 2 get 1 free

Don't let it pass you by! Visit http://ABCHearts.MyCTMH.com to place your order now!

Happy scrappin' and stampin',
Jenny-May

Cyber Monday!!!

Now that you've recovered from Black Friday, it's time for round two. This one's much easier though, because you don't have to leave the comforts of your home to take advantage of it!

All orders placed on my website on Monday, 30 Nov, will receive one of the new Spring 2010 Idea Books FREE, along with another thank you from me. You must submit your order on my MyCTMH site on Monday, 30 Nov. All orders will then receive their free idea book and thank you in the mail from me.

I hope you have all gotten some great deals on your shopping this weekend! Don't forget to visit my website on Monday for the Cyber Monday incentive!

Happy scrappin' and stampin',
Jenny-May

Check out the latest Art & Soul on CTMH TV

Art & Soul®: New! The Sparkle of the Season

It’s dress-up time! Take artistic credit for a hand-drawn image that is actually a stamp, glam up your layouts with glitter rub-ons, and create custom envelopes that are just as pretty as the cards they hold! It’s all here on this episode of Art & Soul®!

Click above on the title, or click here for a direct link to begin watching this fabulous show! While you're there, check out the previous webisodes, as well as some of the webisodes from PBS that corporate has done. They'll teach you all kinds of wonderful new techniques!

Happy scrappin' and stampin',
Jenny-May

November is almost half over...

which means, so is STAMPAGANZA! Be sure to drop by my website to place your order or drop me an email with your order. I can also do "catalog shows" if any of you are interested in getting an order together with some friends. Just let me know and with a minimum $150 order total, you can earn $25 in FREE SELECT PRODUCT CREDIT! Let me know if I can help you in any way!

Happy scrappin' and stampin',
Jenny-May

Newsletter info...

I just wanted to let you all know that you can drop me an email at ABCHearts@gmail.com if you would like me to add you to my monthly newsletter. I will be doing one this weekend for the November special and SOM and to let you know about what's coming up with CTMH. Just drop me a quick email if you're interested!

Happy stampin' and scrappin',
Jenny-May

Tomorrow is the official...

beginning of STAMPAGANZA!!! Enjoy your shopping!

Happy scrappin' and stampin',
Jenny-May

STAMPAGANZA is back!!!

CTMH is offering the wonderful Stampaganza special for November 3-30. If you buy 2 stamp sets, you get one of equal or lesser value FREE! This is an amazing deal, as in the past it has been by 3 get 1 free. Be sure to visit my website and see what you're missing. Also, the stamp sets that are going to retire at the end of the year are all listed in their own category, as well as where they would normally be listed. So, click here for the Stampaganza Flyer and check it out!

Happy scrappin' and stampin',
Jenny-May

Won't be on much for a couple of days...

Well, I tore my right achilles, so I won't be on much between the pain and meds making me sick. I'll post the Nov special soon! I hope you're all doing well!

Jenny-May

Friends stopping by...

Thanks so much to those of you who have stopped by to check out the new blog. I appreciate the support! I hope things are going well for you all and that you all have a terrific week! I'd love to keep hearing from more of you, so please drop an email, leave a comment, or post a chat if you drop by!

Thanks bunches ya'll,
Jenny-May

Only a few more days...

to take advantage of the October special! If you have ever thought of becoming a consultant, this is a great time to do it! You will be able to take advantage of the great offer to get FREE Studio J™ pages when you achieve both Straight to the Top levels. If you are interested or have any questions drop me a line or give me a call. I'd be happy to try to answer any questions you have!

Have a wonderful and blessed week!
Jenny-May

More information about Studio J™

Studio J™ will be launched in four phases—stair-stepping the release gives leaders and business builders earliest opportunities to familiarize themselves with the software, so they can better support their teams and large customer bases. All Consultants will have preview access to take advantage of our great discounted pricing and experience Studio J™ before customers see the product in the spring. (You too could get the preview if you join my team!) If you’d like to guarantee earliest access to Studio J™-and be prepared to sell Studio J™ to your customers—sign up for a MyCTMH Tier II site. CTMH has waived the $24.95 activation fee through the end of the year, and remember that having a MyCTMH Tier II site is the only way to sell Studio J™ layouts to customers.

The four phases and groups are as follows:
1. All Leadership 2009 attendees: November 2009
2. All Consultants with an active MyCTMH Tier II site: January 2010
3. All Consultants: February 2010
4. Customer launch: March 2010

PRICING Retail pricing for Studio J™ layouts is $12.95 US/$15 CAN, with introductory promotions that include free shipping and page protectors. During the preview period, Consultants will be given the chance at an unbelievable deal: layouts discounted to just $9.95/$11.70 each—and fully commissionable. You may order up to 10 discounted preview layouts, either in a single order or in multiple orders. Shipping charges apply, and no free page protectors are available during the preview period.

Announcing Studio J™ - coming in Spring 2010!

Studio J™ is free online design software brought to you by Close To My Heart, a leader in the scrapbooking and stamping industry. Studio J™ helps you easily create custom-printed 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!

Studio J™ software is extremely intuitive and easy to use. The program walks you through five steps that include: uploading your photos; choosing your desired themed kit; selecting an exclusive layout pattern; adding photos, embellishments, titles, and journaling; and purchasing custom-printed layouts ready for a cherished album. It’s super simple and extremely fun to use!

If you love Close To My Heart’s scrapbooking philosophy, then you will love Studio J™. You only need an Internet connection, and then you simply log into my MyCTMH website to get started {when it becomes available in Spring 2010, that is ;-)}. Feel free to design to your heart’s content—you are not required to buy anything or provide any personal information to get started!

You can create a customer profile that allows you to save and return to a project in progress at a later time. Your active projects will be saved for up to 90 days, giving you plenty of time to work on them. You extend that timeline for your active projects by 90 days each time you make a purchase, and your purchased projects will remain archived for one full year after purchase.

Your Studio J™ layouts are not available for you to print from a home computer. In fact, CTMH takes care of the printing for you. When you purchase your designed layouts, CTMH prints and ships them quickly and directly to you using only top quality printing technology and "100-year" archival-quality paper that is used by top professional photographers and uses silver halide processing, the gold standard in photo processing. The paper isn’t specified as either glossy or matte. It’s shinier than a true matte, but it’s flatter than a glossy stock. Colors will be rich yet will vary slightly from “classic” B&T and cardstock papers using the same colors. This is intentional and required for Studio J’s unique processing and papers.

The price per printed two-page layout is $12.95 US / $15.95 CAN. We also offer some fantastic rewards for larger orders. You can receive FREE Memory Protectors® to protect your layouts in your albums, and FREE shipping/handling based on the number of layout prints you purchase in a single order as follows: For 5–9 layout purchases: You’ll receive a pack of 5 Memory Protectors FREE! For 10–20 layout purchases: You’ll receive FREE shipping/handling PLUS a FREE pack of 5 Memory Protectors for every 5 layouts in your single order.

You will be able to start creating layouts with Studio J™ in early 2010. Check with me for updates or provide CTMH with your email address at the top of the Studio J™ website. We promise to only use your email address to send you what you want—updates about Studio J™! Plus, you'll and be entered into a contest for a FREE album. With Studio J™ online design software from Close To My Heart, you can create designer scrapbook layouts in minutes, ready to be custom printed for your cherished album.

I'd love to have you join my team and then you can love what you do, too! Click on the photo of products that come in the consultant kit for more information! If you sign up before Oct 31st, and you successfully complete both levels in the Straight to the Top (STTT) program per policy, you'll get a WONDERFUL additional incentive - 10 FREE Studio J™ scrapbook layouts!!! What a FANTASTIC incentive!

October SOM - Holiday Warmth

Check out this beautiful stamp set for the holidays. There are so many possibilities that you can come up with to use this set for. Click on the photo to see the stamp set and for more information.

My New Adventure!

Well, I'm going to attempt to start using a blog for my Close to My Heart business. I want to be able to provide my customers with a place to share ideas and projects with each other. If anyone has any artwork or unique tips to share, let me know. I'd love to include them here, too!