Thursday, April 30, 2020

What happened to April?

Despite all of the changes to my daily life, the month of April evaporated. I cannot believe it will be May 1 on Friday. If the month of April went by in a flash for you too, there are a few things I would like to bring to your attention.

Today is the final day to purchase the May 2020 Album Retreat Product Bundle which is required to attend the Virtual Album Retreat.

Virtual Album Retreat
I shared photos of the completed pages on April 24. If you plan to attend the online Album Retreat May 15–16, please, you need to place your order by 11:59pm MDT today, Thursday, April 30; bundles will start shipping May 1. Since the pre-cut bundles are sold out, this bundle will feature whole paper pieces that you will need to cut down prior to the event. Cricut Design Space files and cutting instructions will be distributed on May 1, 2020. Please check the email you used to place your order.

Please see the May 2020 Album Retreat Product Bundle product page for full details and a list of additional supplies, mostly inks, adhesives, etc. and the alphabet stamp set Simply Said (C1725), needed.

Today is also the last day for Cardstock Carnival.

Cardstock Carnival
Cardstock Carnival is the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favorite Close To My Heart colors.

April 30 is also the last day for Remembering Anzac Day.

Remembering Anzac Day
Anzac Day is a day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, but the poppies featured in the stamps are used for remembrance days in many countries. The flowers are also a beautiful addition to any layouts or cards.

The These Are My People collection will no longer be featured when April ends.

These Are My People
There were several These Are My People options available. The These Are My People Cut Above® Kit (CC3201) is perfect for new papercrafters because all you need is some adhesive and a journaling pen to create pages to go in a 6" × 8" album (purchased separately). Alternatively you can select a Workshop Kit and download a guide to aid you with creating some pages and cards or you can mix and match items to create your own unique paper crafts.

April is also the final month for Easter Traditions.

Easter Traditions
With Easter Traditions you can create egg or bunny banners (or both) to decorate for your Easter celebration.

Finally, April 30 is the last day to purchase the April Stamp Of The Month: O-fish-ally Awesome.

O-fish-ally Awesome (S2004) - CTMH SOTM April 2020
O-fish-ally Awesome is available for $18.95 or for only $5 with a qualifying $50 purchase.

I hope that despite world events you had a wonderful April; here's to a healthy and happy May!

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Mar–Apr 2020 CTMH Catalog

I just realized that I did not share the Paper Collections, Stamp Sets, Thin Cuts and more in Mar–Apr 2020 Catalog; unfortunately the catalog is valid for only six more days until 11:59pm MDT on April 30, 2020 (any remaining stock will be posted to the Online Only section of my Consultant Website).

I feel so far behind. In some respects I am not, it just feels that way because my sense of time is off. Since COVID-19 started dominating the news and then made changes to out day-to-day lives, despite working my normal schedule (mostly at home), I have to double-check the day of the week. I hope all of you are doing well during this challenging time.

Cover March–April 2020 Catalog
There are two new Patterned Paper Collections–Yesterday & Today and Seas the Day–and a coordinating Mix-in Paper Packet.

Yesterday & Today Paper Packet
Seas the Day Paper Packet
Mix-in Paper Packet

This latest CTMH catalog can be found on my Consultant Website. Depending on the size of your screen you may need to scroll down to see the March–April 2020 Idea Book. Here are the current Patterned Paper Collections from Close To My Heart:

Featured colors in Yesterday & Today:
Espresso, Toffee, Mink, French Vanilla, Black
Yesterday & Today
Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet

(X7254S)
Yesterday & Today
Paper Packet

(X7254B)
this paper included in both the Yesterday & Today Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet and Yesterday & Today Paper Packet
this paper included in both the Yesterday & Today Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet and Yesterday & Today Paper Packet
this paper included in both the Yesterday & Today Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet and Yesterday & Today Paper Packet
sticker sheet
only available in
Yesterday & Today Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet
Yesterday & Today Coordinating Cardstock
(X7254C)
Yesterday & Today Picture My Life™ Cards
(X7254D)
Yesterday & Today Foil Die-cuts
(X7254E)
Yesterday & Today Vellum Die-cuts
(X7254F)
Yesterday & Today—Cardmaking
(C1828)
Yesterday & Today—Cardmaking
Stamp + Thin Cuts
(Z3658)
Yesterday & Today—Scrapbooking
(D1914)
Yesterday & Today—Scrapbooking
Stamp + Thin Cuts
(Z3700)
Yesterday & Today
Scrapbooking Workshop Kit

includes Memory Protectors™
(G1197)
Yesterday & Today
Scrapbooking Workshop Kit

without Memory Protectors™
(G1197NP)
Project 1
Yesterday & Today
Scrapbooking Workshop Kit
Project 2
Yesterday & Today
Scrapbooking Workshop Kit
Project 3
Yesterday & Today
Scrapbooking Workshop Kit
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Yesterday & Today
Cardmaking Workshop Kit

(G1199)
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Project 1
Yesterday & Today
 Cardmaking Workshop Kit
Project 2
Yesterday & Today
Cardmaking Workshop Kit
Project 3
Yesterday & Today
Cardmaking Workshop Kit
Project 4
Yesterday & Today
Cardmaking Workshop Kit
Featured colors in Seas the Day: Candy Apple, Smoothie,
Peach, Canary, Sapphire, Mint, Sage, Mink, Linen, White Daisy
Seas the Day Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet
(X7255S)
Seas the Day Paper Packet
(X7255B)
this paper included in both the Seas the Day Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet
and Seas the Day Paper Packet
this paper included in both the Seas the Day Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet
and Seas the Day Paper Packet
this paper included in both the Seas the Day Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet
and Seas the Day Paper Packet
sticker sheet
only available in
Seas the Day Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet
Seas the Day Coordinating Cardstock
(X7255C)
Seas the Day Picture My Life™ Cards
(X7255D)
Seas the Day Die-cuts
(X7255G)
Seas the Day Dots
(X7255F) - sold out
Seas the Day—Cardmaking
(C1827)
Seas the Day—Cardmaking Stamp + Thin Cuts
(Z3659)
Seas the Day—Scrapbooking
(D1913)
Seas the Day—Scrapbooking Stamp + Thin Cuts
(Z3701)
Seas the Day Scrapbooking Workshop Kit
includes Memory Protectors™
(G1198F)
Seas the Day Scrapbooking Workshop Kit
without Memory Protectors™
(G1198NPF)
Project 1
Seas the Day Scrapbooking Workshop Kit
Project 2
Seas the Day Scrapbooking Workshop Kit
Project 3
Seas the Day Scrapbooking Workshop Kit
Project 4
Seas the Day Scrapbooking Workshop Kit
Seas the Day Cardmaking Workshop Kit
(G1200)
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Project 1
Seas the Day Cardmaking Workshop Kit
Project 2
Seas the Day Cardmaking Workshop Kit
Project 3
Seas the Day Cardmaking Workshop Kit
Project 4
Seas the Day Cardmaking Workshop Kit
Featured colors in Mix-in:
Smoothie, Peach, Sapphire, Lilac, Mink, Canary
Mix-in Paper Packet
(X9013)
Mix-in Coordinating Cardstock
(X9014)
paper in Mix-in Paper Packet
paper in Mix-in Paper Packet
paper in Mix-in Paper Packet
paper in Mix-in Paper Packet
paper in Mix-in Paper Packet
paper in Mix-in Paper Packet

In addition to the cardmaking and scrapbooking stamp sets (or stamp + Thin Cuts) that are features with the paper collections, there are a variety of other stamps (or stamp + Thin Cuts) in the Mar–Apr 2020 Catalog.

Around the Clock
(D1917)
Around the Clock Stamp + Thin Cuts
(Z3708)
Blossoming Friendship
(D1916)
Blossoming Friendship Stamp + Thin Cuts
(Z3707)
Happy Easter Bunny
(A1246)
Easter Window
(C1834)
Fairy Tale Magic
(C1832)
Fairy Tale Magic Stamp + Thin Cuts
(Z3704)
Unicorn Dreams
(C1833)
Unicorn Dreams Stamp + Thin Cuts
(Z3706)
Fly-by Greetings
(C1830)
Fly-by Greetings
completed card
Let the Good Times Roll
(D1915)
Let the Good Times Roll Stamp + Thin Cuts
(Z3705)
Let the Good Times Roll
(D1915E)
alternative spelling "colourful"
Let the Good Times Roll Stamp + Thin Cuts
sold out (Z3705A)
alternative spelling "colourful"
With Heartfelt Sympathy
(D1919)
With Heartfelt Sympathy
completed card
Mighty Oak
(C1829)
Mighty Oak Stamp + Thin Cuts
(Z3702)
Wild and Free
(D1918)
Wild and Free Stamp + Thin Cuts
(Z3709)
Wild and Free Thin Cuts
(Z3712)
Sold separately; coordinates with CC61932
from June 2019 Stamp-tacular Sale
Wild and Free
completed album
Cricut Arbooking shapes
used to create album base
Dreams Take Flight
(C1831)
Dreams Take Flight Stamp + Thin Cuts
(Z3703)
Sentiments & Stitches
(C1835)
For the Graduate
(C1836)
After the Rain
(M1268)
A Little Sentiment
(A1244)
Spreading Sunshine
(C1817)
created with
Spreading Sunshine
Birthday Hugs & Kisses
(A1247)
Birthday Banners
(C1837)
Classic Alphabet Thin Cuts
(Z3655)
created with
Classic Alphabet Thin Cuts
Under the Sea Embossing Folder
(Z3660) - sold out
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Silver Star Confetti
(Z2900)
Seashell Sequins
(Z2901)
Peach Shimmer Brush
(Z3661)
Toffee Shimmer Brush
(Z3662)
You Make Me Happy
(D1920)
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Card Front Spinner Thin Cuts
(Z3626)
Silver Brads
(Z3627)

I included the Card Front Spinner Thin Cuts and Silver Brads on this list because the Around the Clock (D1917), Around the Clock Stamp + Thin Cut (Z3708) and Fly-by Greetings (C1830) coordinate.. I invite you to visit my Consultant Website to view the current catalogs to see all of the wonderful items available from Close To My Heart.

Stay warm–it's a little chilly here in New York State. Stay safe–I know you've heard it a lot lately, but I really hope you and your family and friends remain healthy. Stay home–crafters have been preparing to have a reason to stay home–to work on busting your crafty stash.

Thanks for dropping by today.