September 2023 CTMH News

Hello! I hope you have had a wonderful summer. As usual time passed too quickly, there were too many commitments and not enough fun time. I feel so far behind. I have a lot of news to share, so I had better get to it. Be sure to grab a mug or glass of your favorite beverage and let's get started.

Thoughtful Tokens—September Stamp of the Month

Thoughtful Tokens—September Stamp of the Month (S2309)

Thoughtful Tokens (S2309) is an exclusive D-Size set of 11 stamps. Thoughtful Tokens is available only during the month of September 2023. The stamp set can be free for CTMH VIP Customers who place a qualifying order during September 2023. Those who are not CTMH VIP Customers can place a qualifying order and purchase the stamp set on the same order for only $5. Everyone qualifies for an additional set at $5 when an additional $50 spent on the same order. The September 2023 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" × 6½" (Y1005), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 4" × 4" (Y1017).

The CTMH Art Department created cards using Thoughtful Tokens:

cards created with Thoughtful Tokens—September Stamp of the Month (S2309)

Thoughtful Tokens is available only during the month of September 2023.

National Stamping Month—Say It with Style

National Stamping Month—Say It with Style

September is National Stamping Month and it is time to celebrate. Just for National Stamping Month Close To My Heart created Say It with Style. This is a collection of exclusive stamp sets with coordinating Thin Cuts dies and two new card front stencil packs. Save by purchasing a Say It with Style product bundle or one or more of 4 different workshop kits (the workshop kits are available with or without stencils). Find the biggest discount with the Stay It with Style Workshop Kit Bundle which includes all of the workshops kits. The flyer has all of the details:

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You can download a copy of the flyer in PDF format here. National Stamping Month—Say It with Style is available until October 31, but only while supplies last.

A Gnome for All Seasons—Autumn

A Gnome for All Seasons—Autumn

A Gnome for All Seasons—Autumn which was introduced last month continues through September 30, while supplies last.

In addition to papers (with or without a sticker sheet) and coordinating cardstock, there is a scrapbooking stamp + Thin Cuts, cardmaking stamp, a Gnomes for Autumn Thin Cuts and Autumn Cork Shapes. There is a product bundle, scrapbooking workshop kit and cardmaking workshop kit. All of the details, including additional supplies needed if you choose to create the cards and layouts in the workshop guides, are listed the the flyer below.

To see a closeup of the Cardmaking Workshop Kit (completed cards and kit contents), check out this Autumn Cardmaking Kit featuring Gnomes video (it is on Facebook, but you do not need a Facebook account to view it).

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The flyer in PDF format can be downloaded here.

Memory Lane

Memory Lane

The Memory Lane special was just extended until September 30, while supplies last. This special includes the gorgeous Memory Lane paper packet (with or without sticker sheet), coordinating cardstock and a stamp set. There is also a product bundle, scrapbooking and cardmaking workshop.

This flyer shows the papers, cardstock, stamp set and workshops.

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You can still download a copy of the flyer (PDF format) here. Memory Lane is now available through September 30, 2023 while supplies last.

Album Retreat

November 2023 CTMH Virtual Album Retreat

The November 2023 Virtual Album Retreat recently became available for purchase. The details, still photos of each layout, and purchasing opportunity, can be found here. Karen from the Corporate Office recently shared the details in this video on Facebook. A Facebook account is not needed to view the video preview, but will be required to attend the Virtual Album Retreat since the classes are held in a private Facebook Group.

Essentials Catalog

Cover of Essentials 2023-2024 Catalog

The latest Close To My Heart annual catalog, Essentials, goes live today. In Essentials you will find all of the supplies needed for crafting projects: inks, cardstock, embellishments glues, tools like block and stencils and Thin Cuts, and more. You will find the Essentials catalog here. Under the online page turner version of the catalog is a link to download a PDF of the catalog so you can keep it on your device to browse anytime.

September–October 2023 Catalog

Cover of September–October 2023 Catalog

In addition to the Essentials Catalog, the September–October 2023 Catalog is available today. In the September–October 2023 Catalog you will find the newest collections, The Good Life and Home for Christmas, with coordinating stamps, workshops, embellishments, digital art, the Mix-in which is designed to go with both collections, and a variety of stamps for many occasions.

Labor Day Weekend Sale

Labor Day Weekend Sale

Close To My Heart is having a Labor Day Weekend Sale. The sale begins at 5:00pm EDT later today and runs through 1:59am on Tuesday, September 5. The usual terms apply to this sale: items are available while supplies last, the purchase counts toward qualifying purchases to earn the SOTM for free or for $5, please wait to use your VIP credits (otherwise you will pay full retail for the item), shipping is calculated on the full retail value, etc.

Also, please note the CTMH Corporate Offices will be closed on Labor Day so while you will be able to place orders, the shipping department and the rest of the Corporate staff will be taking a very well deserved day off in observance of the holiday. 

Wow! I hope I remembered everything. As always, if you have any questions about Close To My Heart products or promotions, please reach out by using the Contact Form to the right.

Have a fabulous September. I cannot believe it will officially be Fall when I write the October 2023 news.