Sunday, June 23, 2013

Using Punches and Cricut Cartridges for Impact

Get the most out of your stamped images by pairing them up with our punches and/or Cricut cartridges.  Watch this delightfully informative video on just that.  I know some of the information may not be useful anymore (Mother's Day has passed), but you can apply what you've learned to other events.



If you have any questions, please feel to ask!

Friday, June 21, 2013

Retiring Product for 2013

It's always a bitter sweet time for me when the retiring product list comes out.  My reaction usually involves several, "Nooo, they can't retire that!" and "that's a bummer".  At the same time I'm excited to see what new product I'll get to introduce to you.

The new Idea Book goes live August 1, 2013.  Product listed that hasn't been depleted beforehand will no longer be available.  What does that mean to you?  If you've been waiting to purchase something, now is the time to do it!! If you wait much longer, it might be gone forever.


Spring 2013 Retiring List: 6/20/13
Part Description Spring/Summer 2013 page Fall/Winter 2012 page
G1053 Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit 21
G1061 Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Cardmaking Kit 22
G1062 Workshops on the Go® Canvas Art Kit  23
X7164C Buzz and Bumble My Stickease® Assortment  26
X7164B Buzz and Bumble Paper Packet 26
G1054 Workshops on the Go® Buzz and Bumble Scrapbooking Kit 29
G1055 Workshops on the Go® For Always Scrapbooking Kit 36
G1060 Workshops on the Go® For Always Cardmaking Kit 37
X7166C Claire Complements Canvas Shapes 40
X7166B Claire Paper Packet 40
G1056 Workshops on the Go® Claire Scrapbooking Kit 43
X7167C Later Sk8r My Stickease® Assortment  46
X7167B Later Sk8r Paper Packet  46
G1057 Workshops on the Go® Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Kit 49
G1059 Workshops on the Go® Surf's Up Scrapbooking Kit 55
G1058 Workshops on the Go® Tommy Scrapbooking Kit 61
X7155C Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes 62 18
X7155B Avonlea Paper Packet 62 18
X7156C Clementine Complements Canvas Shapes 62 26
X7156B Clementine Paper Packet 62 26
X7157C Dakota Complements Silver Foil Images 63 32
X7157B Dakota Paper Packet 63 32
X7159C Scholastic My Stickease® Assortment  63 44
X7159B Scholastic Paper Packet 63 44
Z1831 Buzz and Bumble Assortment  117
Z1813 Claire Assortment  117
Z1810 Later Sk8r Assortment  117
Z1748 Brocade Assortment 118 128
Z1794 Cottage Assortment 118 128
Z1710 Just Blooms® Paradise Paper Flowers 118 129
Z1766 Memo Assortment 118 128
Z1755 Posh Journaling Spots 118 129
Z1780 Wrangler Assortment 118 128
Z1410 Antiqued Copper Designer Brads 119 127
Z1366 Brads Metal Assortment 119 127
Z1489 Mini Medley Accents Olive Collection 119 126
Z1487 Mini Medley Accents Pewter Collection 119 126
Z1697 Mini-Medley Accents Smoothie Collection 119 126
Z1327 Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment 120 127
Z1326 Sparkles Red, Pink & Purple Assortment 120 127
Z906 Bamboo Waxy Flax 121 124
Z1089 Black Waxy Flax 121 124
Z1088 Chocolate Waxy Flax 121 124
Z1081 Colonial White Waxy Flax 121 124
Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment 121 125
Z1798 Black Tulle Ribbon 122 124
Z1358 Buttons Basic Assortment  123 125
Z1821 Buttons Black Assortment 123 125
Z1371 Buttons Blue Assortment 123 125
Z1372 Buttons Green Assortment  123 125
Z1370 Buttons Pink Assortment 123 125
Z1369 Buttons Red Assortment  123 125
Z1719 Color-Ready Evergreen Cork Shapes 123 130
Z1718 Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes 123 130
Z1773 Color-Ready Noted Canvas Shapes 123 130
Z1450 Cork Color-Ready Alphabet 123 130
Z1734 Irresistibles™ Persnickety Journaling Spots 123 130
Z1704 Pewter Badge Buttons 123 125
Z1703 Wooden Badge Buttons 123 125
Z1740 My Creations® Bookmark Album  126 132
Z1739 My Creations® Milk Carton 126 132
Z1828 My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Large 126
Z1827 My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Small  126
Z1774 My Creations® Canvas Journal 127 132
Z1736 My Creations® Mini Banner 127 132
Z1412 10-Things Pocket 128 123
Z1347 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- New England Ivy 128 121
Z1721 3” x 3” Kraft Envelopes 128 123
Z1722 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Kraft Envelopes 128 123
Z1723 5” x 7” Kraft Envelopes 128 123
Z1474 6" x 6" Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes 128 123
Z1724 6” x 6” Kraft Envelopes 128 123
1771 Waterbrush Medium 130 133
Z724 Embossing Pen 131 134
Z670 Embossing Powder Black 131 134
Z659 Embossing Powder Cranberry 131 134
Z1351 Embossing Powder Dutch Blue 131 134
Z655 Embossing Powder Olive 131 134
Z656 Embossing Powder Outdoor Denim 131 134
Z672 Embossing Powder Red 131 134
Z1350 Embossing Powder Topiary 131 134
Z673 Embossing Powder White 131 134
Z608 Embossing Stylus Medium 131 134
Z1392 2" Scallop Circle Punch  132 135
Z578 Corner Rounder 132 135
Z4200 Accessories Organizer 135 120
Z4136 Exclusive Inks Organizer Carrying Case 135 120
Z4134 Handle and Swivel Base 135 120
A1132 Family 100
A1133 Festival of Lights 81
B1372 Circle Together 90
B1395 So Grateful 74
B1396 School Rocks 95
B1405 Rugged Dude 34
B1406 Blessings of Peace 81
B1410 A Friend Like You 52
B1414 Bonjour 40
C1438 Tea Time 104
C1461 Salutation Seals 102
C1466 Instant Memories 92
C1505 Pun Fun 103
C1507 Angelic Blessings 100
C1508 Paisley Flair 33
C1511 Love Blooms 51
C1512 Moonlight Workshop 59
C1513 Clementine Workshop 29
C1514 Pear & Partridge Workshop 65
C1515 Flirty Workshop 53
C1516 Avonlea Workshop 21
C1517 Scholastic Workshop 47
C1518 Dakota Workshop 35
C1519 La Belle Vie Workshop 41
C1520 Christmas Joy 64
C1544 Surf's Up Scrapbooking Workshop 55
C1545 Later, Sk8r Scrapbook Workshop 49
C1546 Tommy Scrapbooking Workshop 61
C1547 For Always Cardmaking Workshop 37
C1548 Canvas Art Workshop 23
C1549 Buzz and Bumble Scrapbooking Workshop 29
C1551 For Always Scrapbooking Workshop 36
C1552 Clarie Scrapbooking Workshop 43
C1553 Chantilly Scrapbooking Workshop 21
C1554 Chantilly Cardmaking Workshop 22
D1187 For Every Occasion 108
D1388 Card Chatter - Christmas 79
D1399 Dream Big 109
D1440 Everlasting Life 82
D1444 A Little Thanks 106
D1492 Christmas Love 80
D1517 Game On 98
D1519 Abundance 73
D1521 Powder Heaven 99
D1523 Sweet Music 97
D1528 Jardin 39
E1010 Chocolate Alphabet Large 111
E1014 Posterboard Alphabet 114
E1015 Cocktail Alphabet 111
E1017 Old World Alphabet 113
E1018 Pennant Alphabet 112
E1019 Bohemian Alphabet 111
E1020 Token Alphabet 113 115
E1021 Trinity Alphabet 113 115
E1022 Hero Alphabet 110 112
E1023 Varsity Alphabet 113 115
E1024 Keepsake Alphabet 111 112
K900 Single Name Stamp 115 117
K9012 Address Stamp w/o Icon 2 Lines 115 117
K9013 Address Stamp w/o Icon 3 Lines 115 117
K9014 Address Stamp w/o Icon 4 Lines 115 117
K9022 Address Stamp with Icon 2 Lines 115 117
K9023 Address Stamp with Icon 3 Lines 115 117
K9024 Address Stamp with Icon 4 Lines 115 117

Thursday, June 6, 2013

June 2013 Stamp of the Month

This month flowers are in bloom!

Purchase it for $17.95, or spend $50 (subtotal) and get it for $5.  This is a set you'll use over and over.

Here a few samples.  What will you come up with?!  Don't wait too long because this bunch will be available until June 30, 2013 only.


Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Help Oklahoma's Tornado Victims

Close to my Heart would like to help victims of the hurricane.  How? By doing what we do best... giving to the relief effort while rewarding you with a stamp set.

For the month of June 2013, you can purchase this stamp set (from the 2013 Autumn/Winter idea book) for only $2.95!!!




It's a super cute stamp, and 100% of the profits will go to the American Red Cross to help the victims and families.  Join the "Support and Relief" gathering on my website to make your purchase today.

Monday, June 3, 2013

June 2013 Card Organizer Workshop

Where do you store your cards?  If you answered "anywhere", and then hunt for them, you don't want to miss this month's workshop.  This month we'll be making an organizer that holds up to 6" x 6" cards.  The 5 dividers (birthday, thank you, celebrate, just because, and thinking of you) will also keep you organized so pulling a card will be a snap!  You will even want  this organizer if you *gasp* purchase cards.
Workshop dates are Tuesday June 18th and Wednesday June 19th, both from 7 to 9pm.  Cost for what you see is $17 (the box will have a white clasp).

Sign up by JUNE 7th with a commitment to come to the class or purchase the kit (if you can't attend.  If you are local, I will deliver your kit to you).  If you aren't local, you can still purchase a kit to make this awesome organizer, just contact me so I can get your kit to you.

It makes a great gift for your crafting friends!