Party Planning with a Cricut® Artiste cartridge? Yes.

This video, Easy Party Planning with Cricut®, will give you a few ideas for your next party, from invitations and decor to favor boxes and more. Great projects to create with your new Cricut® Artiste cartridge.

The CTMH description for the video reads "Learn how to plan the perfect party using one key from the Close To My Heart Cricut® Artiste cartridge—it's that easy! Invitations, envelopes, banners, cupcake liners, and party favor boxes will make this party a hit!"

If you have not yet tried to make a rosette, this video also demonstrates how to create one - no cartridge needed. The demo in the video shows how to score the cardstock with your paper trimmer and a bone folder so no special tools are required either.

Featured items used in this video:  Cricut® Artiste cartridge (Z1790)

From the CTMH Autum/Winter 2012 Idea Book the cartridge description reads: "With just the touch of one Cricut® Artiste key you can take your creativity over the top with wonderful 3-D projects, party favors, interactive cards, awards, and more! From robots and spooks to weddings and Valentines, your cupcake wrappers, invitations, and party essentials will coordinate and come together for any celebration! Includes a step-by-step assembly booklet for the 3-D projects." Creative Feature Keys: Accent 1, Accent 2, Accent 3, Accent 4, Card, 3D Object.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that when you order the Cricut® Artiste Collection (Z1790) you also receive 3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets and 3 – 12" × 9" Dimensional Elements (3 sheets of different shapes).

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 2" x 6½" (Y1010).

D-size stamp sets usually retail for $17.95 and the included coordinating Dimensional Elements (Awards, Quotes and Album Pages) usually retail for $4.95.

 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.

Cricut® Collections Exclusive to CTMH

I am going to start publishing two blog posts each day for the next week because I am running out of time before my blog followers and Facebook Friends special offer ends to show you all of the wonderful things you can do with the Cricut® Art Philosophy and the Cricut® Artiste Collections. CTMH put together several great videos that show projects, hints, tips and tricks using the Collections and I want you to be able to view all of them to help you make the best decision for you. Either Collection is an investment and I want you to be thrilled with your selection.

Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection

Cricut® Artiste Collection

Some history for you: the Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection was introduced in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book and the Cricut® Artiste Collection was introduced in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book.

Each Collection includes a cartridge and handbook (the Artiste Collection also includes a booklet that shows how to assemble the 3D objects), three exclusive D-size stamp sets and three sets of Dimensional Elements. The stamp sets and Dimensional Elements are designed to coordinate with images on their respective cartridges. There are labels on the stamp set and Dimensional Elements to tell you what size to cut the cartridge images. If you use all of the included Dimensional Elements, additional shape sheets are available for individual purchase.

This video, Art Philosophy Cricut® Collection, does an excellent job introducing us to the Collection.

"Find out why Close To My Heart's Art Philosophy Cricut® Collection is a must-have! With over 700 unique shapes, including rosettes, gift boxes, and lace, you'll learn how to create beautiful artwork with incredible ease."

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.

More Cricut® Artiste cartridge tips

Here is another video that shows more tips and tricks for using the Cricut® Artiste cartridge.

This video, Cricut® Artiste: One Size Fits All, shows how elements are linked (see color coded images) so everything is cut proportionally for assembly. It also discusses Real Dial Size which can sometimes be confusing.

The CTMH description for the video reads "Discover how to create multiple-piece projects using the Close To My Heart Cricut® Artiste cartridge. You no longer have to size each individual piece—the Cricut® machine cuts the pieces to fit one assembled size of your choice!"

My cartridge is still with the shipping company - I guess I am too impatient as it shipped the business day after I ordered it. You cannot do better than that. I still am hoping that the tracking information is wrong and that it will arrive a day or two earlier than estimated. I am a "glass is half full" kind of person (usually that is).

Featured items used in this video: Cricut® Artiste cartridge (Z1790)

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.

I have been sharing the Cricut® Artiste cartridge videos so you will have an opportunity to learn more about the cartridge while the special offer I have for blog followers and Facebook friends is available. You have until September 15, 2012 to decide. Details are on my August 31, 2012 post.

Cricut® Artiste booklet correction

Today I received a message from the CTMH Corporate Office. The purpose of the message was so Independent Consultants could alert our customers to a typo in the Cricut® Artiste booklet.

Cricut® Artiste collection

On page 49 of the booklet, the slide box is unable to be cut at the 6.5" suggestion. The largest that it can be cut at is 5 ¾" using the Fit to Page function.

I (and CTMH) hope the error was not too much of an inconvenience to customers.

Some Easy Instructions for using your new Cricut® Artiste cartridge

Since I have a special offer for blog followers and Facebook friends that includes the Cricut® Artiste cartridge I thought you would like to see the instruction video for the cartridge.

This video, Cricut® Artiste Easy Instruction, will help jump start your creativity and will assist with making some wonderful projects with your new cartridge. It has several hints and tricks for easily finding the designs and assembling the projects you can create with the cartridge.

The CTMH description for the video reads "Discover how to make accents, cards, and 3-D projects with the Close To My Heart Cricut® Artiste cartridge. It's easy to learn with the simple instructional booklet and assembly booklet!"

My cartridge is en route and I cannot wait to get it. I hope the tracking information is wrong and that it will really arrive a day or two earlier than expected. A girl can hope...

Featured items used in this video: Cricut® Artiste cartridge (Z1790)

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.

Using the CTMH Exclusive Inks® Markers: Make a Harvest Banner

The August/Winter 2012 Close To My Heart Idea Book introduced us to the Exclusive Inks® Markers. This video, Project Inspiration 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book: Harvest Banner, shows us how to use the Exclusive Inks® Markers to create leaves for a Harvest Banner.

Featured items used in this video:

• Exclusive Inks® Autumn Terracotta Markers Set (Z2427)
• Exclusive Inks® Honey Markers Set (Z2415)
• My Acrylix® Fall Harvest set of 7 stamps (C1504)

Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks for use with the My Acrylix® Fall Harvest Stamp Set:
2" × 2" (Y1003), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 6½" (Y1010)

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.

The Exclusive Inks® Markers were used when creating several of the September 2012 SOTM Fall Favorites samples and since my September 2012 special includes that stamp set I thought you would like to learn more about them.

CTMH September 2012 Stamp of the Month: Fall Favorites

The Close To My Heart September 2012 Stamp of the Month is Fall Favorites.

This is the perfect stamp set to welcome Fall one of my favorite times of year. There are so many wonderful projects that would be complimented by this set. This is also a perfect stamp set to try the new Exclusive Inks® Markers if you have not had an opportunity to use them yet. If you would like a list of the products used to create the above samples, download the Recipes booklet (in PDF format) that accompanies the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book.

It is a set of 11 stamps that you can only purchase during the month of September 2012. The stamp set can by yours for $5 when you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart Products (or you can purchase it for $17.95).

Recommended CTMH My Acrylix® Blocks: 2" x 2" (Y1003), 2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009) and 4" × 5" (Y1012).

Also this month we continue to celebrate National Stamp Month. Until September 30, 2012 get the My Acrylix® It’s Your Day Double Stamp Set—two D-size sets in one envelope—for just $5 with your minimum order of $35 in full retail products. It’s the perfect way to celebrate your everyday moments.

The stamp set includes "trendy images that capture the flavor of your day-to-day activities, errands, and musings—the little things that make up who you are and are worth remembering and sharing!" There is a limit of one promotional item per qualifying order.

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.

I hope you like this stamp set as much as I do.

Special Offer for Blog Followers and Facebook Friends

Happy Labor Day weekend! As some of you know, I have been busy researching the reasons why a solid waste transfer station should not be constructed within 1 mile of my home. Unfortunately that has put me behind in making samples and trying to schedule home gatherings to show off the products in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book. To try to make up for lost time starting on September 1 and running until September 8, 2012 UPDATED: I've been asking to extend this offer until September 15, 2012 (for those that are paid twice monthly), I am running a special for my Blog Followers and Facebook Friends (unfortunately, and I am sorry about this, but per the Independent Consultant agreement I can only offer this special to mailing addresses in the United States).

The special is your choice of two "packages":

Cricut® Artiste Collection

Package A includes

• Cricut® Artiste Collection
• September 2012 SOTM: Fall Favorites
• My Acrylix^® It’s Your Day double stamp set to celebrate National Stamping Month

Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection

Package B includes

• Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
• September 2012 SOTM: Fall Favorites
• My Acrylix^® It’s Your Day double stamp set to celebrate National Stamping Month

It's Your Day

SOTM September 2012: Fall Favorites

The Cricut® Art Philosophy booklet (PDF format) is similar to those that you have received with other cartridges. I love this cartridge for making gift bags and boxes. At my last home gathering I made several and filled them with hard candies for each guest to take home. I left the extras for the hostess to use. I think it is a nice little treat that also shows the versatility of the cartridge. More images are on Cricut's website.

You will find many great images you will want to cut right away in the Cricut® Artiste Collection handbook. This time they are also providing an Assembly Instructions booklet. Both are in PDF format. More images can be seen on Cricut's website.

Since I cannot edit the online orders you place, here is how I plan to pass the savings on to you:

Please email me and tell me which option listed above you would like to order, your name, mailing address and phone number (in case I have any questions). I will send you an invoice (via PayPal). The invoice will be for the cost of the Cricut® cartridge, shipping and your local tax (if applicable). You will received the SOTM and the National Stamping Month promotion at no additional cost. I ask that invoices be paid by midnight September 15, 2012 and orders will be processed on Tuesday, September 17, 2012 (earlier if payment has cleared). Your shipment will come directly from CTMH in Utah. Shipping will be via FedEx SmartPost (other FedEx options are available at an additional cost - let me know if you would like a quote via email). Once the order has been packaged and I receive your tracking number I will confirm that you also received the tracking number.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

I will also mail (separately via USPS) a copy of the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book to the first 10 people that respond to this offer.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Coming August 15...Celebrate National Stamping Month

National Stamping Month is in September, but at Close To My Heart the celebration starts on August 15. From August 15 to September 30, 2012 get the My Acrylix® It’s Your Day Double Stamp Set—two D-size sets in one envelope—for just $5 with your minimum order of $35 in full retail products. It’s the perfect way to celebrate your everyday moments.

The stamp set includes "trendy images that capture the flavor of your day-to-day activities, errands, and musings—the little things that make up who you are and are worth remembering and sharing!" There is a limit of one promotional item per qualifying order.

Also do not forget that if you become an Independent Consultant in August, you are eligible to receive a FREE Damask Tote Bag (while supplies last). The cost to become an Independent Consultant has gone down too. The Consultant Essentials Kit is $49 or you can select the Master Kit for $99.

 

Contents of the New Consultant Essentials Kit: 

• Read Me First Letter
• Current Idea Book (qty. 3)
• Hostess Order Forms (W122/W122C, qty. 5)
• Customer Order Forms (W101/W101C, qty. 5)
• Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W471)
• Autumn/Winter 2012 B&T Duos^® Sampler (W1115)
• My Acrylix^® Nature's Delight Petite Perks™ Stamp Set (W2023)
• Workshops on the Go™ Avonlea Kit (G1045)
• Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes (X7155C)
• My Creations^® Recipe/Photo Box (Z1322)
• Color-Ready Canvas Alphabet (Z1777)
• Chocolate Exclusive Inks^® Pad (Z2111)
• Slate Exclusive Inks^® Pad (Z2173)
• My Acrylix^® Glamour Lowercase Stamp set (D1522)
• My Acrylix^® Perfect Fit — Frames Stamp Set (D1527)
• 3" × 3" My Acrylix^® Block (Y1006)
• 2" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix^® Block (Y1009)

Contents of the New Consultant Master Kit:

Everything in the Essentials kit PLUS:

• Current Idea Books (qty. 7 more)
• You Are Welcome Here Recruiting Brochures (W1151) (qty. 25)
• The Rewards come Now Hostess Brochures (W1150) (qty. 25)
• 5 Studio J^® Layouts (redeem within 3 months, not shown)
• Studio J Brochures (W111/W111C) (qty. 5)
• Hostess Order Forms (W122/W122C) (qty. 20 more)
• Customer Order Forms (W101/W101C) (qty. 20 more)
• Petite Perks™ Nature’s Delight Incentive Stamp Set (W2023) (qty. 4 more)
• Cello Bags (W1152) (qty. 25)
• My Acrylix^® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782)
• My Acrylix^® Spritz Cleaner (1778)
• Bonding Memories^® Glue (1512)
• Sponge (Z697)
• Liquid Glass (Z679)
• Chocolate Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set (Z2434)
• Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534)

(Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.)

See my July 20 blog post or my CTMH Shopping Site (there is a video at this link) for more details. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about being an Independent Consultant or CTMH products.

CTMH August 2012 Stamp of the Month: Baroque Borders

The Close To My Heart August 2012 Stamp of the Month is Baroque Borders.

While the name is Baroque Borders, the sample also shows that you can create your own backgrounds with this versatile stamp set. You can go bold by choosing a color of Close To My Heart Exclusive Ink® Stamp Pad that is vastly different than your CTMH Exclusive Papers cardstock or go subtle with a Versamark® Ink Pad (item Z891) which will let you watermark or stamp tone-on-tone images.

It is a set of 5 stamps that you can only purchase during the month of August 2012. The stamp set can by yours for $5 when you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart Products (or you can purchase it for $17.95).

Recommended CTMH My Acrylix® Blocks: 2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009) and 4" × 5" (Y1012).

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.

Thanks for stopping by.