Pajama Party Tonight!

This is just a reminder about the Pajama Party tonight at 6:00pm PDT (9:00pm EDT) over at Big Picture Classes.

The FREE one hour live webcast will give you step-by-step instructions for making this Happy Thoughts kraft container.

The presentation will also show you how to make other projects from a variety of sponsors. The Pajama Party is free at Big Picture Classes tonight. Do not forget that if you would like to interact on the message board, participate in live chat, post to the gallery, download handouts, or enter any contests, you will need to register for the event and log in to the Pajama Party “classroom.” Creating an account is free; create one on their website.

Once you have registered, follow these steps for entering the classroom:

1. Scroll to the bottom of any page and click on “My Classes” under the “My Account” category.
2. On the My Classes page, click on “enter classroom” next to the Pajama Party line item.
3. Now you’re in the classroom! On the night of the event, you can go to this page to interact via the live chat, enter the giveaways, and download the free Close To My Heart project handout.

Unfortunately it is too late to have the supplies arrive at your home in time to make the project exactly as shown while you watch tonight, but here is the supply list in case you like what you see and would like to recreate it:

• My Acrylix^® Frame Flair Stamp Set (D1546)
• My Acrylix^® Happy Thoughts Stamp Set (C1536)
• Chantilly Paper Packet (need 1 sheet of B&T, X7163B)
• Crème Brulee Cardstock (need 1 sheet, X5754)
• Lagoon Cardstock (need 1 sheet, X5762)
• White Daisy Cardstock (need 1 sheet, 1385)
• Whisper Cardstock (need 1 sheet, X5929)
• Whisper Exclusive Inks^® Pad (Z2172)
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks^® Pad (Z2195)
• My Creations^® Kraft Container (Z1833)
• Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment (need 3 yards, Z1701)
• Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes (Z1844)
• Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment (Z1754)
• 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)
• Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534)
• Corner Rounder (Z578)
• Paper Trimmer (Z1783)
• My Acrylix^® Spritz Cleaner (1778)
• My Acrylix^® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782)
• 2" × 3½" My Acrylix^® Block (Y1009)
• 4" × 5" My Acrylix^® Block (Y1012)
• Cricut^® Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686)

Of course you could use similar products that you have on hand to make the project unique to you.

If you would like to purchase any of the items listed above to create your own kraft container, just click the Shop Now button.

I would love to see the projects you create, like this kraft container, using CTMH products. Thanks for visiting today.

Today and Tomorrow

Today and tomorrow. That is it. Then Dream Pop, the CTMH National Scrapbooking Month exclusive paper packet, will be a memory. At 11:59pm MDT on Friday, May 31 (or while supplies last) Dream Pop will no longer be available for purchase. Spend $35 in current product and you can get your own Dream Pop paper packet for $10. Included in the paper packet are:

• 12 exclusive B&T Duos^® papers (2 each of 6 designs)
• 12 coordinating cardstock sheets (2 each of 6 kit-exclusive colors), each has a glossy pattern on one side
•  an artwork idea insert

The paper packet as a retail value of $19.95. Here are some treat tubes that been created with the Dream Pop paper packet:

If you place an order though my OBA for the Dream Pop paper packet, I will send you a workshop guide that gives you cutting and assembly tips to recreate the treat tubes shown above as well as the cards and layouts shown on posts from previous days.

Donations for the American Red Cross:
I would also like to remind you CTMH made a stamp set from Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book available for immediate purchase the to aid with tornado relief in Oklahoma. Please visit my online business address (OBA) to view the A True Thank You - Oklahoma Tornado Relief Campaign stamp. One hundred percent of profits from sales of this stamp set from May 23 to June 30, 2013 will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid tornado victims in Oklahoma.

Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
2" × 2" (Y1003)

Thank you in advance to assisting with this very worthwhile cause. If the amount raised for the American Red Cross via sales of this stamp set is published, I will post the figures here in July.

If you do not have a CTMH Independent Consultant yet, I would be honored if you make a purchase from me. Click the Shop with me link below to place an order or contact me if you have questions about any CTMH product or promotion or to schedule a Home or Online Gathering.

You are invited to a pajama party!

I am so sorry for the short notice, but you are invited to a pajama party on Thursday, May 30 at 6:00pm PDT (9:00pm EDT).

Close To My Heart is teaming up with Big Picture Classes to bring you a FREE live one hour webcast with step-by-step instructions for making this Happy Thoughts kraft container:

Anyone with an Internet connection can watch, so be sure to share this information with your family and friends.

If you would like to interact on the message board, participate in live chat, post to the gallery, download handouts, or enter any contests, you will need to register for the event and log in to the Pajama Party “classroom.” Click the "Register Now" button on this page. Also on that page you will see an introduction video by Stacy Julian telling your more about the Pajama Parties at Big Picture Classes.

Once you have registered, follow these steps for entering the classroom:

1. Scroll to the bottom of any page and click on “My Classes” under the “My Account” category.
2. On the My Classes page, click on “enter classroom” next to the Pajama Party line item.
3. Now you’re in the classroom! On the night of the event, you can go to this page to interact via the live chat, enter the giveaways, and download the free Close To My Heart project handout.

If you do not have a CTMH Independent Consultant yet and would like to order any of the supplies used to create the Happy Thoughts kraft container, I would be honored if you make a purchase from me. Click the Shop with me link below to place an order or contact me if you have questions about any CTMH product or promotion or to schedule a Home or Online Gathering.

tick, tick, tick...

The clock is ticking and the sales of Dream Pop, the CTMH National Scrapbooking Month exclusive paper packet, will end soon. Specifically at 11:59pm MDT on Friday, May 31 (or while supplies last). For only $10, with a purchase of $35 in current product, you can get your own Dream Pop paper packet, which includes:

• 12 exclusive B&T Duos^® papers (2 each of 6 designs)
• 12 coordinating cardstock sheets (2 each of 6 kit-exclusive colors), each has a glossy pattern on one side
•  an artwork idea insert

The paper packet as a retail value of $19.95. Here are some two-page layouts that have been created with the Dream Pop paper packet:

If you place an order though my OBA for the Dream Pop paper packet, I will send you a workshop guide that gives you cutting and assembly tips to recreate the layouts shown above.

Assistance for the American Red Cross:
I would also like to remind you CTMH made a stamp set from Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book available for immediate purchase the to aid with tornado relief in Oklahoma. Please visit my online business address (OBA) to view the A True Thank You - Oklahoma Tornado Relief Campaign stamp. One hundred percent of profits from sales of this stamp set from May 23 to June 30, 2013 will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid tornado victims in Oklahoma.

Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
2" × 2" (Y1003)

Thank you in advance to assisting with this very worthwhile cause. If the amount raised for the American Red Cross via sales of this stamp set is posted, I will share the figures here in July.

If you do not have a CTMH Independent Consultant yet, I would be honored if you make a purchase from me. Click the Shop with me link below to place an order or contact me if you have questions about any CTMH product or promotion or to schedule a Home or Online Gathering.

Oklahoma Tornado Relief Campaign - new stamp set

To aid with tornado relief in Oklahoma, Close to My Heart is making a stamp set from the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book available for early purchase. Please visit my online business address (OBA) to view the A True Thank You - Oklahoma Tornado Relief Campaign stamp. One hundred percent of profits from sales of this stamp set from May 23 to June 30, 2013 will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid tornado victims in Oklahoma.

I now have an image to share:

Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
2" × 2" (Y1003)

Thank you in advance to assisting with this very worthwhile cause. Please check back in July - if I can find how much was raised for the American Red Cross via sales of this stamp set I will post the figures here.

I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that sales of Dream Pop, the CTMH National Scrapbooking Month exclusive paper packet, will end at 11:59pm MDT on Friday, May 31 (or while supplies last). You can purchase the Dream Pop paper packet, which includes:

• 12 exclusive B&T Duos^® papers (2 each of 6 designs)
• 12 coordinating cardstock sheets (2 each of 6 kit-exclusive colors), each has a glossy pattern on one side
•  an artwork idea insert,

 for only $10 when you spend $35 in current product. The paper packet as a retail value of $19.95. Here are some cards that have been created with the Dream Pop paper packet.

If you place an order though my OBA for the Dream Pop paper packet, I will send you a workshop guide that gives you cutting and assembly tips to recreate the cards shown above.

If you do not have a CTMH Independent Consultant yet, I would be honored if you make a purchase from me. Click the Shop with me link below to place an order or contact me if you have questions about any CTMH product or promotion or to schedule a Home or Online Gathering.

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

If you enjoy scrapbooking (and you probably do since you are visiting my blog), today is National Scrapbook Day.  It was started in 1994 and is celebrated on the first Saturday each May. I read somewhere that there are online groups petitioning the U.S. Government to make National Scrapbook Day a Federal holiday. If they moved it to Monday, it would be a Federal holiday I wish my employer gave us off from work. :-)

In honor of National Scrapbooking Month, Close to My Heart has created a special paper packet that you can only purchase during the month of May: Dream Pop!

This paper packet includes 12 cardstock sheets as well as 12 B&T Duos^® papers that are exclusive to and specifically designed for this packet. By the way, these cardstock sheets are not simply cardstock. They each have a different clear embossed design on one side and are plain on the other.

By now you are asking yourself how you can get your own packet of Dream Pop. There are three ways: place an order for $35 or more in current, retail-priced items in May and when you check out you will be presented with the option to add Dream Pop to your order for only $10 plus applicable shipping and handling; the packet is valued at $19.95 retail, so this is a great price OR hostesses with a May Gathering that reach $400 or more in sales will receive one paper packet for free OR sign up to become a new Independent Consultant during May and you will receive Dream Pop with your New Consultant Kit.

Place your orders today because when supplies run out, Dream Pop will only be a memory.

When ordering Dream Pop, your order will only be $5 from reaching $50 which qualifies you to purchase the May Stamp of the Month: Pinwheel for $5. Please consider adding the SOTM to your order because I have a Dream Pop Workshop Guide to share and many of the ideas use the SOTM.

If you are not familiar with CTMH products, I would love the opportunity to meet with you so you have a chance to try them. If you know what you would like to purchase, click the Shop Now link below to place an order. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions about any CTMH product or promotion or to schedule a Home or Online Gathering.

Finally, a site that I have found much inspiration (and support) for my scrapbooking and cardmaking, Crop Chocolate, is hosting National Scrapbooking Challenges for the entire week. Stop by and check out the eight challenges. You will find them under Community > Contests. Joining is free and entries are due Friday, May 10 at 8am MDT. If you have trouble navigating the site or posting your entries just ask for help in "Box of Chocolates" as there is an abundance of people there that are helpful and supportive.

CTMH May 2013 Stamp of the Month: Pinwheel

The Close To My Heart May 2013 Stamp of the Month is Pinwheel.

This stamp set coordinates with the CTMH Exclusive Cricut® Artiste Cartridge.

When I look at this stamp set I think of a Spring garden or birthday party. You could make invitations, party decor, favors and thank you cards that coordinate. Using your Cricut^® to make them would save you time too. If any of the above ideas interest you, a list of products used to create them (and suggested techniques) can be found on the Stamp of the Month page (ideas for previous and past months can be found on the left side of that page).

Pinwheel is an exclusive D-size stamp set of 10 stamps that you can only purchase during the month of May 2013. The stamp set can by yours for $5 when you place an order of $50 or more in qualifying Close To My Heart Products (or you can purchase it for $17.95).

Recommended CTMH My Acrylix® Blocks: 1" x 3 1/2" (Y1002), 2" x 2" (Y1003) and 3" x 3" (Y1006).

If you are not familiar with CTMH products, I would love the opportunity to meet with you so you have a chance to try them. If you know what you would like to purchase, click the Shop Now link below to place an order. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions about any CTMH product or promotion or to schedule a Home or Online Gathering.