October 2023 CTMH News

The best laid plans...That's been my Saturday. I planned to use the Gnomes for Autumn Thin Cuts and share some of ideas (using stamps, stencils and patterned paper) on the hat, shirt and flower to give them different looks and share them before the A Gnome for All Seasons—Autumn special ended yesterday. I also wanted to try using the flower to create a beard. I also planned to do some cutting before the Say It with Style Facebook Events. Unfortunately I woke up feeling unwell, had a telemedicine visit, was given a prescription, when headed to pickup the prescription was almost in an accident (someone pulled out in front of us–thank goodness even in her 80s my mother has quick reflexes) and I have just been exhausted. Other creative days are coming soon, I hope.

I have some exciting news about the Stamp Of The Month. Some months there will now be a Stamp + Thin Cuts option.

From Owl of Us—October Stamp of the Month

From Owl of Us—October Stamp of the Month (S2310)

From Owl of Us (S2310) is an exclusive D-Size set of 11 stamps. From Owl of Us is available only during the month of October 2023. The stamp set can be free for CTMH VIP Customers who place a qualifying order during October 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 additional sets at $5 for each additional $50 spent on the same order. The October 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). 

From Owl of Us—October Stamp of the Month + Thin Cuts (Z7074)

If you select the From Owl of Us—October Stamp of the Month + Thin Cuts (Z7074), you receive the same D-Size set of 11 stamps plus 5 metal dies to cut the shapes shown. The Stamp of the Month + Thin Cuts is only $22.95 with a qualifying order; the From Owl of Us—October Stamp of the Month + Thin Cuts is also available for $37.95 with no other purchase required.

The CTMH Art Department created cards using From Owl of Us:

card created with From Owl of Us—October Stamp of the Month

card created with From Owl of Us—October Stamp of the Month

I am really excited to have the option of Thin Cuts that coordinate with the Stamp of the Month. I hope you are too!

Joy of the Season

Joy of the Season

If you are looking for a quick way to create your Christmas cards, look no further than the Cut Above® Joy of the Season special! This Cut Above® kit includes pre-printed card bases and die-cuts, including sentiments. The cards come together in short order, giving you to time to participate in other holiday festivities! Complete the cards using the Joy of the Season stamp set, which include the perfect sentiments for the card insides. Save 20% when you buy stamp set and card kit together!

Joy of the Season Flyer

If you would like a PDF of the above flyer, you can download it here. Joy of the Season is available October 1–December 31 while supplies last.

National Stamping Month—Say It with Style

National Stamping Month—Say It with Style

Continuing from National Stamping Month (September) is Say It with Style. This collection of exclusive stamp sets with coordinating Thin Cuts dies and two new card front stencil packs creates cards for almost an occasion. 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.

This coming week Close To My Heart is having four Facebook Live events to create one each of the cards with us. For a schedule and link to the Facebook Live events, please visit my September 8 post.

This flyer has all of the Say It with Style 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.

I Want Candy

I Want Candy

I Want Candy featuring a bright, but not too bright, paper packet with coordinating cardstock, a choice of two stamps + Thin Cuts (one Halloween-themed and the other more everyday) and puffy stickers continues to be available. I Want Candy is offered in two different scrapbooking workshop kits—one with a Halloween theme and one with a non-Halloween focus. You can choose from an entire product bundle, individual items, the Eerie-sistible Scrapbooking Workshop Kit or the I Want Candy Scrapbooking Workshop Kit. Layouts from both workshop kits are pictured in the flyer below, or scroll through the images on the product pages.

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The above flyer is also available in PDF format here. The I Want Candy special will remain available through October 31, 2023, while supplies last.

Album Retreat

November 2023 CTMH Virtual Album Retreat

Seats for the November 2023 Virtual Album Retreat are still available. You will find all of the details, still photos of each layout, and purchasing opportunity, here. Karen from the Corporate Office shared album retreat 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

We are in month two of latest Close To My Heart annual catalog, Essentials. In Essentials you will find all of the supplies needed for crafting projects: inks, cardstock, embellishments glues, tools like blocks 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

We are in the final month of the September–October 2023 Catalog. In the September–October 2023 Catalog you will find the newest collections, The Good Life and Home for Christmas. Both include coordinating stamps, workshops, embellishments, and digital art. There is a Mix-in paper packet which is designed to go with both collections, and a variety of stamps for many occasions.

Shipping

Close To My Heart made some updates to the ordering system to allow for a choice of FedEx shipping options on US orders based on the weight of the order. For orders under 10 lbs., there is now an option to choose either FedEx Ground Economy or FedEx Ground. For orders over 10 lbs., the FedEx Ground Economy shipping option will no longer be available, leaving only the FedEx Ground shipping option.

The rate for the FedEx Ground shipping option will depend on the weight of the order as well. For orders under 10 lbs., the FedEx Ground shipping option will be $15.95 or 15.95%, whichever is greater. For orders over 10 lbs., the rate will instead be $8.95 or 8.95%. FedEx charges more to ship orders under 10 pounds via Ground Service, which is the reason for the different rates based on the package weight. 

On my eCommerce website, the shipping options will be displayed based on the weight of the items in the cart.

Thank you for visiting today. I hope you have a relaxing day before the hustle and bustle of the work week is upon us again.

Startup Savings on Cut Above® Card Kits

All of my posts from last weekend were about the savings on Cut Above® Starter Kits and Cut Above® Layout Kits. Today let's talk Cut Above® Card Kits.

Startup Savings

If you are looking for some quick and easy cards, look for further than the Cut Above® Card Kits from Close To My Heart. Everything (except adhesive–adhesive suggestions are on last Saturday's post) you need to complete the cards is in the box. Just fold the cards on the score line, pop the die-cut elements from the sheet (matching the numbers next to the die cuts to the card–unless you want to "go rogue"), stamp a sentiment (a block, mini ink pad and stamp set are included in the box) and assemble with your favorite adhesives.

From now until August 31, 2023, while supplies last, purchase two Cut Above® Kits and receive one Cut Above® Kit free (the discount will be applied in your cart).

As I was writing this post, the available Cut Above® Card Kits are (click on any image for a better view):

Start with this Cut Above® Card Kit:
Jan–Apr 2020 Cut Above® Card Kit (CHC4202)
End with 24 cards (2 each of 12 designs):
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Start with this Cut Above® Card Kit:
May–Aug 2020 Cut Above® Card Kit (CHC4203)
End with 24 cards (2 each of 12 designs):
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Start with this Cut Above® Card Kit:
Sep–Dec 2020 Cut Above® Card Kit (CHC4204)
End with 24 cards (2 each of 12 designs):
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Start with this Cut Above® Card Kit:
Jan–Apr 2021 Cut Above® Card Kit (CHC4211)
End with 24 cards (2 each of 12 designs):
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Start with this Cut Above® Card Kit:
May–Aug 2021 Cut Above® Card Kit (CHC4212)
End with 24 cards (2 each of 12 designs):
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Start with this Cut Above® Card Kit:
Sep–Dec 2021 Cut Above® Card Kit (CHC4221)
End with 22 cards (2 each of 11 designs):
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Start with this Cut Above® Card Kit:
Jan–Apr 2022 Cut Above® Card Kit (CHC4222)
End with 22 cards (2 each of 11 designs):
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Start with this Cut Above® Card Kit:
May–Aug 2022 Cut Above® Card Kit (CHC4223)
End with 24 cards (2 each of 12 designs):
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Please note that most Cut Above® Card Kits make 24 cards (2 of each of 12 designs), but the Sep–Dec 2021 Cut Above® Card Kit and Jan–Apr 2022 Cut Above® Card Kit make 22 cards (2 each of 11 designs). This is still an excellent value. I crunched some numbers to show this works about to less than $2.00 per card:

cost per card example

Also remember that, even when the cards are created and on their way to brighten someone's day, you still have a stamping block, mini ink pad, stamp set (an $11.95 to $19.95 value depending on the kit), and the flyer for ideas when you create cards from the papers and cardstock you have on hand.

If you have ribbon, Shimmer Brushes, Shimmer Trim, Dots, Gems, etc. in your stash at home, you can always add something to your card to make it uniquely by you. If you would like to add your special touch, but do not have anything in your crafting space, please browse the Embellishments page of my eCommerce site for some ideas.

The Startup Savings Flyer lists all of the promotion details and products offered.

Startup Savings Flyer - page 1

Startup Savings Flyer - page 2

If you would like a PDF copy of the flyer, you will find it here.

The Cut Above® Layout Kits and Cut Above® Card Kits are available as buy 2, get 1 free (the kit of equal or lesser value will be free). If you are planning to purchase multiples of both layout and card kits, you may want to place two orders so you are sure to get the best price. Just mix and match in your cart before clicking the final "Place Order" button to see which combination offers you the best price with shipping and tax.

VIP Customers will earn credit on Startup Savings orders and purchases count toward receiving the Stamp Of The Month for free. I suggest you do not redeem VIP Credit on Startup Savings products; only the Starter Kits can be redeemed for credit, and, if you choose to do that, the purchase will be made at the retail price, not at the discounted price.

This special is available through August 31, 2023, while supplies last with shipping assessed on the retail value of all items.

Thank you for visiting today! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.