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Monday, November 28, 2022

CTMH Cyber Monday 2022 Sale

I hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving and were able to have a relaxing and crafty few days before the hectic work week starts again.

Cyber Monday Sale Badge
Cyber Monday Sale

The Cyber Monday sale will begin at 3:00 pm MST on November 28 (5:00 pm EST) and will end at 11:59 pm MST the next day (1:59am EST on November 30). We are told the Cyber Monday sale includes massive discounts on many favorite products, along with a selection of exclusive products as well! If you shopped the Black Friday Sale you know how quickly some of the exclusive products sold out – the Photo Strip Frame and Photo Frame Tags did not last more than a few hours. And how cute were they?! And did you notice that they, and the North Pole and Stitched Tags, included a coordinating SVG file to cut the shape on a die-cutting machine that works with SVGs?

Please keep in mind that details that applied to previous flash sales that also apply to this Cyber Monday sale:
  • Sale prices are only available on orders placed on my Maker website.
  • I believe the sale features a selection of current and retired products at discounted prices. There is a limited number of current products set aside for the sale. Once CTMH sells through the allotted supply, those items will no longer be available, so shop early.
  • Any current items that sell out during the sale will return to availability at their normal price once the sale has ended.
  • All discounted items count toward earning VIP Credit.
  • All discounted items count towards Stamp of the Month qualification.
  • If you choose to redeem VIP Credit on sale items, you will be charged the full retail value (so my suggestion is to save those credits for a future order).
  • Shipping and handling is based on the full retail value of the sale items.
Please shop early for the best selection. I do not have any information about what items will be available during the Cyber Monday sale – it is a secret kept from CTMH Makes too – but I am under the impression that there will be some exclusive items.

If you subscribe to CTMH Corporate emails, you will receive a reminder at the start of the sale.

I hate to sound like a broken record, but please remember that due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the CTMH Corporate Offices were closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and November 25. The shipping department will be working hard to get your order out ASAP, but it make take a few days before your order will be shipped – they have the Black Friday orders to package as well. I am sure you will be delighted with everything when your package arrives.

I hope you find something on your wish list in the sale. Have a great week.

Friday, November 25, 2022

Black Friday Sale for 2022

I hope you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving. Our food was abundant and tasty, but I was very tired when we got home last night so I did not get a chance to remind you of the Black Friday Sale that starts later today.

Black Friday Sale Badge
Black Friday Sale

Please keep in mind that details that applied to previous flash sales that also apply to this Black Friday sale:
  • Sale prices are only available on orders placed on my Maker website.
  • I believe the sale features a selection of current and retired products at discounted prices. There is a limited number of current products set aside for the sale. Once CTMH sells through the allotted supply, those items will no longer be available, so shop early!
  • Any current items that sell out during the sale will return to availability at their normal price once the sale has ended.
  • All discounted items count toward earning VIP Credit.
  • All discounted items count towards Stamp of the Month qualification.
  • If you choose to redeem VIP Credit on sale items, you will be charged the full retail value (so my suggestion is to save those credits for a future order).
  • Shipping and handling is based on the full retail value of the sale items.
Please shop early for the best selection. I do not have any information about what items will be available during the Black Friday sale – it is a secret that is kept from CTMH Makes too – but I am under the impression that there will be some exclusive items.

The Black Friday sale starts at 3:00 pm MST on November 25 (that is 5:00 pm EST on November 25) and will end at 11:59 pm MST the next day (1:59 am EST on November 27). If you are the type that plans ahead, the Cyber Monday sale will begin at 3:00 pm MST on November 28 (5:00 pm EST) and will end at 11:59 pm MST the next day (1:59am EST on November 30). We are told the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales include massive discounts on many of your favorite products, along with a selection of exclusive products as well!

If you subscribe to CTMH Corporate emails, you will receive a reminder at the start of each sale.

Finally, I would also like to remind you that due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the CTMH Corporate Offices were closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24 and November 25. Please understand that sale orders may take a little longer to arrive, though it will sill be thrilling when the package arrives.

Have fun shopping and have a fabulous and crafty weekend.

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

card created with Happy Turkey Day Stamp + Thin Cuts
card created with Happy Turkey Day Stamp + Thin Cuts

I created this quick card to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I used the Happy Turkey Day Stamp + Thin Cuts, Close To My Heart Cardstock and a piece of Fall/Thanksgiving paper I had in my stash. I wish you could see the subtle background on the printed paper that coordinates so beautifully (in person) with the Melon cardstock. I did stamp "surgery" on one of the large stamps in the collection to isolate "Thanksgiving" and I used "Happy" from one of the Craft with Heart™ Cardmaking boxes.

I hope you have a fabulous celebration with family and friends. Take care!

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Pre-Black Friday Sale Ends Tonight

The first Close To My Heart Pre-Black Friday Sale ends tonight at 11:59 pm MST on November 23 (that's 1:59 am EST on Thursday November 24).

Pre-Black Friday Sale Badge
Pre-Black Friday Sale Badge

While the allotted quantify of some of the papers and scrapbooking workshop kits at the discounted price sold out, there are still a few papers available. You can shop here on my Maker eCommerce site; I shared some additional details about the sale last Friday.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Friday, November 18, 2022

Pre-Black Friday Sale

Close To My Heart is having a Pre-Black Friday Sale this year.

Sale Star Sticker
Sale Sticker

The Pre-Black Friday Sale is in addition to the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

The Pre-Black Friday sale will feature a selection of Paper Packet + Sticker Sheets, standalone paper packets, and select scrapbooking workshops from the Core Products and October–December catalogs, all at 20%-off! This sale will start at 3:00 pm MST on November 18 and will end at 11:59 pm MST on November 23 (that's 5:00 pm EST on Friday, November 18 through 1:59 am EST on Thursday November 24).

Please keep in mind that details that applied to previous flash sales that also apply to the Pre-Black Friday sale:
  • Sale prices are only available on orders placed on my Maker website.
  • The sale features a selection of current and retired products at discounted prices. There is a limited number of current products set aside for the sale. Once CTMH sells through the allotted supply, those items will no longer be available, so shop early!
  • Any items that sell out during the sale will return to availability at their normal price once the sale has ended.
  • All discounted items count toward earning VIP Credit.
  • All discounted items count towards Stamp of the Month qualification.
  • If you choose to redeem VIP Credit on sale items, you will be charged the full retail value (so my suggestion is to save those credits for a future order).
  • Shipping and handling is based on the full retail value of the sale items.
Please shop early for the best selection. I do not have any information about what items will be available during the Pre-Black Friday sale – it is a secret that is kept from CTMH Makes too.

Makers have been told that none of the items available during the Pre-Black Friday sale will be featured in Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales.

The Black Friday sale starts at 3:00 pm MST on November 25 (that is 5:00 pm EST on November 25) and will end at 11:59 pm MST the next day (1:59 am EST on November 27). The Cyber Monday sale will begin at 3:00 pm MST on November 28 (5:00 pm EST) and will end at 11:59 pm MST the next day (1:59am EST on November 30). These sales include massive discounts on many of your favorite products, along with a selection of exclusive products as well!

If you subscribe to CTMH email, you will receive a reminder at the start of each sale.

Finally, I would also like to remind you that due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the CTMH Corporate Offices are closed and no orders will ship on Thursday or Friday, November 24 and November 25. Please understand that your sale orders may take a little longer to arrive, but I am sure it will be worth it.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

November 2022 CTMH News

Happy November! Where did October go?!

If you visited last week you know my cat Dottie was not feeling very well and our usual vet said if she was not feeling better we would have to take her to a veterinary hospital. Unfortunately we reached that point and we spend a good part of last Thursday there. Fortunately she was able to come home with three prescriptions and I have been trying a large variety of foods and treats to try to cajole her into eating including baby food (suggested by the vet tech who helped with her first dose of meds). We were able to get her to eat, but over the few days of feeling better, her tastes have changed and we keep trying new things. Luckily her sister Grace is around to eat some of the food Dottie did not find appealing. Fingers crossed that Dottie continues to feel better and Grace does not gain too much weight.

As we are heading into the busy holiday season I am anticipating that there may be some "pop-up" CTMH specials. For the past few years CTMH had Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. To keep up with all of the news, be sure to sign up for the messages from the Corporate Office (how-to below).

November 2022 Stamp Of The Month Christmas Snowflake Mandalas

Christmas Snowflake Mandalas—November Stamp of the Month (S2211)
Christmas Snowflake Mandalas—November Stamp of the Month (S2211)

Christmas Snowflake Mandalas (S2211) is an exclusive D-Size set of 9 stamps. Christmas Snowflake Mandalas is available only during the month of November 2022. The stamp set can be free for CTMH VIP Customers who place a qualifying order during November . Those who are not CTMH VIP Customers can place a qualifying order then purchase the stamp set for only $5. Everyone qualifies for additional sets at $5 for each additional $50 spent on the same order. The November SOTM is also available for $19.95 with no other purchase required. The recommended CTMH My Acrylix® Blocks for this stamp set are: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 3" × 3" (Y1006), and 4" × 4" (Y1017).

The CTMH Art Department created cards with Christmas Snowflake Mandalas:

card created with Christmas Snowflake Mandalas—November Stamp of the Month (S2211)
card created with Christmas Snowflake Mandalas—November Stamp of the Month

card created with Christmas Snowflake Mandalas—November Stamp of the Month (S2211)
card created with Christmas Snowflake Mandalas—November Stamp of the Month

Visit Melinda Everitt's CTMH Artwork Showcase to see other art work created with Blessings of the First Noel.

Seas & Greetings

Seas & Greetings
Seas & Greetings

This holiday collection features holiday elements from warmer and colder climates making it an ideal collection for scrapbooking your favorite holiday memories or for making cards to send to those far and near.

The products and discounts on the the bundles are available to everyone, but there are special offers just for VIP Customers: two exclusive scrapbooking workshop kits (one has a beach theme and the other has a winter theme) and an exclusive cardmaking workshop kit.

Also, anyone who becomes a new CTMH Maker during November and December 2022 can receive the Seas & Greetings Paper Packet + Sticker Sheet and the Seas & Greetings Coordinating Cardsock for free in your first order.

Seas & Greetings is available through December 31, 2022 while supplies last.

These Are the Days

CTMH Special These Are the Days
These Are the Days

These Are the Days is a Cut Above Layout Kit that can be made into a calendar. The flyer can be downloaded here.

From Me To You

CTMH Special From Me To You
From Me To You

From Me To You was designed to coordinate with the All-purpose Tags Thin Cuts (Z4641) introduced in the Core Products catalog. Each stamp set is available individually or there is a From Me to You Product Bundle (CC102233) that includes the Thin Cuts. If you have the All-purpose Tags Thin Cuts, there is a bundle that only includes the stamps: From Me to You Product Bundle (without Thin Cuts) (CC102234). The flyer can be downloaded here.

Picture This Christmas

Picture This Christmas Cut Above®-style cards
Picture This Christmas

Picture This Christmas is a Cut Above®-style card kit that lets you quickly create holiday cards with a personal touch.There are a variety of options, from a stamp set with sentiments perfect for the inside of the cards, to Thin Cuts to make the flap of your envelope a little more special to the materials to make the cards to shaker cards.

Picture This Christmas flyer
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Picture This Christmas flyer
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Picture This Christmas flyer
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If you would like a PDF version of the Picture This Christmas flyer pictured above, you can download it here. Picture This Christmas is available until December 31 while supplies last.

Updated to add how to get on the CTMH Corporate Newsletter.

screen snip when signed into CTMH account
screen snip when signed into CTMH account

After you log onto your CTMH account, you will have a screen that looks like above. Click on your name to open the drop down and reveal the Account link.

screen snip of CTMH Account Settings
screen snip of CTMH Account Settings

Click on the Account Settings then click on the Edit button under your email address to open the area to subscribe to the newsletter.

screen snip when of CTMH Account Settings
screen snip of newletter subscription area

Click the box of the left of the newsletter subscription that applies to your account then choose save. Close To My Heart will not share your email address and only sends messages a couple of times a week and immediately prior to the start of sales.

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday) and that you have a chance to have some quality creative time to work on your holiday gifts or cards or anything else you want to create. Fingers crosses the month moves in slow motion so we can enjoy it. Take care!