Close to my Heart Retiring Fall/Winter 2012 items

February 1, 2013 we'll have a new Spring/Summer 2013 idea book.  Why am I telling you now about it?  Because it means there are items from the  Fall/Winter 2012 idea book that will be retiring at the end of the month (and there are some that are already gone).

The following items are available while supplies last or until January 31, 2013.  Take a look at these  paper, workshop on the gos, and accessories.  You don't want to miss out!

Item #	Item Description	Page # Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book
G1040	Workshops on the Go® Spellbound Cricut® Kit	14
G1045	Workshops on the Go® Avonlea Scrapbooking Kit	21
G1041	Workshops on the Go® Avonlea Cardmaking Kit	22
G1042	Workshops on the Go® Scroll Album Kit	23
G1046	Workshops on the Go® Clementine Scrapbooking Kit	29
G1047	Workshops on the Go® Dakota Scrapbooking Kit	35
X7158B	La Belle Vie Paper Packet	38
X7158C	La Belle Vie My Stickease® Assortment  SOLD OUT	38
G1048	Workshops on the Go® La Belle Vie Scrapbooking Kit	41
G1049	Workshops on the Go® Scholastic Scrapbooking Kit	47
X7160B	Flirty Paper Packet	50
X7160C	Flirty Complements Dimensional Elements	50
G1050	Workshops on the Go® Flirty Scrapbooking Kit	53
X7161B	Moonlight Paper Packet	56
X7161C	Moonlight Complements Dimensional Elements	56
G1051	Workshops on the Go® Moonlight Scrapbooking Kit	59
X7162B	Pear & Partridge Paper Packet	62
X7162C	Pear & Partridge Complements Glittery Rub-Ons	62
G1052	Workshops on the Go® Pear & Partridge Scrapbooking Kit	65
G1043	Workshops on the Go® Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Kit	66
G1044	Workshops on the Go® Advent Calendar Kit	67
X7148C	My Stickease® Pemberley Assortment	68
X7148B	My Reflections® Pemberley Paper Packet	68
X7147B	My Reflections® Stella Paper Packet  SOLD OUT	68
X7147C	Stella Complements Canvas Shapes	68
X7150C	My Stickease® Victory Assortment	69
X7153C	My Stickease® Florentine Assortment	69
X7150B	My Reflections® Victory Paper Packet	69
X7153B	My Reflections® Florentine Paper Packet	69
Z188	Craft Jars	120
Z1407	6" x 6" Olive Quick Pic™ Album	122
Z1408	6" x 6" Pansy Purple Quick Pic™ Album	122
Z1352	4 1/2" Colonial White Circle Cards	123
Z1353	4 1/2" White Daisy Circle Cards	123
Z1731	My Originals® Sweet Surprises Card Kit	123
Z1316	Designer Ribbon Cocoa Collection	124
Z1385	Designer Ribbon Blue Collection	124
Z1615	Designer Ribbon Red Collection	124
Z1616	Designer Ribbon Green Collection	124
Z1387	Wooden Designer Buttons	125
Z1391	Buttons Clear Assortment	125
Z1460	Foundry® Ribbon Slides	126
Z1711	Foundry® Binder Clips	126
Z1712	Foundry® Number Plates	126
Z1393	Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection	126
Z1700	Dark Chocolate Tapestry Velvet Rub-Ons	126
Z1733	Black Tapestry Velvet Rub-Ons	126
Z1743	Festive Velvet Rub-Ons  SOLD OUT	126
Z1742	Parlor Velvet Rub-Ons	126
Z1349	Shimmer Designer Brads	127
Z1360	Rhinestone Designer Brads	127
Z1361	Brads Red Assortment	127
Z1362	Brads Pink Assortment	127
Z1363	Brads Blue Assortment   SOLD OUT	127
Z1364	Brads Green Assortment	127
Z1365	Brads Basic Assortment	127
Z1464	Milepost Shapes	128
Z1466	Bling Assortment	128
Z1687	Bohemian Assortment	128
Z1689	Timeless Charms	128
Z1692	Tough Tags	128
Z1694	Bouquet Assortment	128
Z1741	Haunted Assortment	128
Z1749	Autumn Lane Assortment	128
Z1763	Boutique Assortment	128
Z1772	Dimensional Elements In Color—Holiday	128
Z1709	Just Blooms® Petals Paper Flowers	129
Z1461	Décor Journaling Spots	129
Z1395	Irresistibles™ Eclectic Chipboard Die-Cuts (the alphabet)	130
Z1465	Irresistibles™ Make-It-Count Numbers	130
Z1765	Color-Ready Arbor Wooden Shapes	130
Z1695	Urban Felt Alphabet	130
Z1696	Keepsake Felt Alphabet	130
Z1388	Newsprint Rub-Ons	130
Z1681	Dimensional Elements Numbers	131
Z1761	Dimensional Elements Ornaments	131
Z1762	Dimensional Elements Snowflakes	131
Z1054	My Creations® Display Album	132
Z1378	My Creations® Banner	132
Z1614	My Creations® Memory Game	132
Z1252	Cutting Knife SOLD OUT	135

January 2013 Stamp of the Month

Apparently I'm behind the eight ball already!  Sorry.  Here is this month's stamp of the month.  I love it as it adds a realistic look to a stamp.  Color the image and it can almost be the real thing!

Below are samples from the corporate office and the stamp set (not to scale).

We'll be using this stamp set in this month's workshop.

This addition to your stash will be something you'll use year after year.  With your qualifying purchase of $50 or more, you'll not only be able to purchase the set for $5, but you'll qualify to purchase the National Papercrafting kit "Whooo's Your Valentine" for $10 (more in another post).  Both the stamp of the month and the kit will be available while supplies last or through January 31, 2013 only.

Order yours today!

Love the "Year-Round Cheer" Stamp of the Month

December 2012 will not be cold once you purchase this stamp of the month set available from the 1st through the 31st of December 2012.  With this versatile stamp set you're set for the year.  Making a set of cards using this set, in fact, could make the perfect holiday gift!  Who wouldn't want to receive homemade cards for her own use?!  I would love that (hint, hint, nudge, nudge).

Aren't these cards awesome?!  The Flirty paper packet teamed with Twilight cardstock make these cards (and layout) gender neutral.  PERFECT!

I know my mind is racing with ideas, how about you?  Are you going to order the set now for $17.95 or $5 (with $50 qualifying order)?

CTMH Artiste Noel/HoHoHo Key Blog Hop

I hope you've been enjoying this month's blog hop.  We've been exploring the Noel/HoHoHo key found on page 79 of the Artiste Cricut Collection.  And if you've come from Tasha Valdez's blog (http://www.rabbithillranch.com/blog), you are on the correct path.  Just joining, no problem!  This hop makes a loop, so you won't miss any of the fun by jumping in here.

This month, for me, was about getting the most bang for the buck.  I used 4 different images (not to mention several sizes) from the same button.  I am more of a winter type gal so the mittens suited my project beautifully!

The bag was cut at 5.25" (the largest cut) from Whisper cardstock.  The overall height is 5" as mentioned in the booklet.  The mittens were cut at 2.5" using Champagne (overlay) and Chocolate (base) cardstock.  And the snowflakes were cut from Sky cardstock at 0.75", 1", and 1.25".

To distress the paper, I used the Whisper ink pad directly on the paper.  I like moving the pad in a circular motion to create the movement you see (especially in the third picture).

Final touches makes my project special.  Adding snowflakes to the back of the bag is one thing.  I added the neutral Baker's Twine  to the mittens is a second way.  You can't see in the picture, but I tacked the twine down with Liquid Glass so that when the bag is upright, the twine won't fall over. And finally, since I wanted the bag to stay closed, I added a Velcro Dot (love the size!).

Though this key is named Noel and HoHoHo, your project doesn't need to be red and green. This bag can be used as a birthday gift bag through the month of February.  Don't be afraid to change things up!  Before you go see another inspiring project at Rebecca Nelson's blog (http://craftnitup.blogspot.com/), bookmark my blog and come back again.

Now go... :)

Save the Date!

Put an X through December 8th, 2012 from 10am to 2pm so you won't miss the Holiday Craft Workshop!  You'll get the chance to put together gifts for the family, friends, and office mates.  It's a pay as you go event and you can make as many items as you want (or can, while supplies last).

It's an event you won't want to miss!  More details to follow, but it's only 30 days away, so again, mark your calendars!  :)

November SOTM Just Got Better!

Due to the severe weather, CTMH wants to help those in the affected areas of the US hit by hurricane Sandy.  That's why we've made the November special even sweeter!

When you purchase over $50 in full retail product, you'll be able to purchase the "Capture the Date" D-sized stamp set for $5.  When you do, you will receive any A-E and M sized stamp set at 50% off!

But what makes this special even better, is that with the $5 purchase, CTMH will be adding $1 to the Red Cross relief efforts.

Capture the Date is great on cards and scrapbook layouts.  One example from corporate teamed a project to the Cricut Craft Room and welded some letters.  Go check everything out at dsdoodles.ctmh.com and join the "Order for the Holidays" gathering now!

A look at the Stamp of the Month.  Not actual size.

November's Stamp of the Month -- "Capture the Date"

Are you ready to make your calendar and events fun?  Then this is the stamp set for you.  Available only between November 1 and 31,2012, "Capture the Date" can be yours.

Check out these samples from corporate: