Join me for a Delicious Cherry-O Workshop

Summer time is here, filled with yummy summer fruits and fun in the sun. To celebrate a delectable summer, join me for a delicious stamping workshop! You can choose from 2 scrumptious projects to create!

1) Cherry-O Recipe Box $25

No stamping is neded to make this yummy recipe box! Create this cute box and dividers in less than 20 minutes! Includes 32 adorable recipe cards to tuck inside. It makes a great gift for weddings, bridal showers, and birthdays!

2) Cherry-O Card Box $20

This cheery cherry card box is filled with dividers and 12 easy cards and envelopes for all occasions. You'll want one for yourself and one for a friend!

The workshop is Tuesday, June 29th with two sessions to choose from: 1-3 pm or 7-9 pm. Want a different day? No problem! Just gather a couple of friends and I'll do a custom workshop just for you!

RSVP to save your spot by Thursday, June 24th! Bring a friend and you will receive a free goodie bag filled with $10 worth of scrumptious goodies. Enjoy!

Happy stamping!
Tracy

June Jackpot gets even better!

Today's jackpot special is a FABULOUS Goodie Box offer!! You get over $250 worth of CURRENT & recently retired Close To My Heart products for only $100! It's a killer deal! Go to my website at www.tracy.myctmh.com and snag a deal before they are all gone! Today is one deal you won't want to miss out on! You have until 8am MST on the 17th! :)

June Jackpot Day 2!!!

Woohoo!! Today's June Jackpot special is a Goodie Box! Get a box filled with assorted popular products valued at $200 for only $80!!! WOW! Just go to www.tracy.myctmh.com to get yours before it sells out! (Today's special is good until 8am MST on the 3rd or until supplies last). The goodies boxes are my favorite deals!

June Jackpot! Day 1!

Everyday in June you can hit the jackpot with a fabulous deals! Enjoy two kinds of deals every day of the month!

On goodie box days… you can purchase one box filled with popular products at 50% or more off retail value! Each goodie box day will feature different surprise items, so you can score a wide variety of current and recently retired products.

On jackpot days… 5 products will be offered for sale at discounted prices. One of the 5 products is the mystery jackpot item for that day, but we’re not telling which—exciting, isn’t it! If you happen to order the mystery jackpot item, we’ll reward you with one or more FREE Close To My Heart products, with shipping included on the free items! If you purchase all 5 products, you’re guaranteed to hit the jackpot! There’s no purchase limit—if you order multiple secret jackpot items, we’ll send you the same number of free items.

Today is Day 1 and it's a fabulous jackpot day! You can choose one of 5 fabulous Level 1 scrapbook kits for only $7! And one of these fabulous will earn you two beautiful ribbon rounds FREE (retail value $16)!!! Woohoo!!! Check back tomorrow for a new special!

These special offers include discounted shipping/handling and are available at www.tracy.myctmh.com. Check back every day for the latest offer.

Winter in May?

This is a picture of my backyard...not in January, but yesterday! May 24th! Can you believe we had that much snow? I just can't believe how crazy this weather is that we've been having. Global warming? Not here in Utah! :) The one bright side to yucky weather is that it makes me want to stay inside and stamp! Here is one card that I created (thanks Chris for the inspiration) to drive away the "winter" blues! I love these clear acrylic cards and the May Stamp of the Month. May is almost over so order yours before time is up! :)

More May Stamp of the Month

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our new acrylic cards! And when you match them up with our cute new Cherry-O papers and May stamp of the month you have a winning combination! This cute card was inspired by my friend Chris Green. Thanks for the card idea!

Cherish the Moment

I love the May Stamp of the Month! The adorable boxes that you can "check" for whichever occasion the card is for makes the cards you create very versatile! For example, you can create a set of cards and then when you go to use them add a brad or check mark to the appropriate sentiment. No more thinking "If only that were a wedding card instead of a birthday card!" Here is one card idea created with the Cherry-O papers! Enjoy!

You Can Create with Studio J!!

What is Studio J? Well, it is an innovative, new, easy to use online scrapbooking program from Close to My Heart! If you love to scrapbook, you will love Studio J! Love the feel of creating with paper, and yet don’t have time to create all the layouts you imagine, then Studio J is for you! The papers and products match our beautiful digital layouts so they look fabulous side-by-side in an album. Love to take digital pictures and just want to scrapbook them digitally too? Then Studio J is for you too! You will love the photo editing possibilities! Want to make duplicate copies of pages or albums and don’t have time to recreate them each the traditional way? Then Studio J is for you too! With a click you can create pages for family reunion albums, albums for several children, and gift albums with no extra time! I love it! So no matter what your scrapbooking goals are, Studio J is for you!

Seeing is believing so play with it for FREE!! Just go to www.tracy.myctmh.com or studioj.com and get started! You can try it out and design layouts to your heart’s content…no charge until you print them out! Here is just few questions and answers that might help. But, if you need any assistance with Studio J, let me know at: tracy@myctmh.com and I’d be happy to help anytime!

Questions and Answers:

• What is Studio J™ Design Software?
  Studio J™ is free online scrapbooking design software brought to you by Close To My Heart. Studio J helps you easily create custom-printed two-page layouts using our foundational scrapbook patterns, exclusive color palette, and themed designs all delivered in 12" × 12" custom prints ready for your albums. It’s a snap!

• Is Studio J easy to use?
  Studio J software is extremely intuitive and easy to use. The program walks you through five steps that include:
1. uploading your photos;
2. choosing your desired themed kit;
3. selecting an exclusive layout pattern;
4. adding photos, embellishments, titles, and journaling;
5. and purchasing custom-printed layouts ready for a cherished album.

• I love Close To My Heart products. Will Studio J use the same great papers, patterns, colors, and embellishments?
  Of course! If you love Close To My Heart’s scrapbooking philosophy, then you will love Studio J.

• Do I need to download any software to my computer to use Studio J?
  Not at all! You only need an Internet connection, and then you simply log in to www.tracy.myctmh.com to get started. Feel free to design to your heart’s content—you are not required to buy anything or provide any personal information to get started!

• Can I save what I am working on and come back to it later?
  You bet! You can create a customer profile that allows you to save and return to a project in progress at a later time. Your active projects will be saved for up to 90 days, giving you plenty of time to work on them. You extend that timeline for your active projects by 90 days each time you make a purchase, and your purchased projects will remain archived for one full year after purchase.

• Do I need a printer that can print 12" × 12" pages to use Studio J?
  No. Your Studio J layouts are not available for you to print from a home computer. In fact, we take care of the printing for you. When you purchase your designed layouts, we print and ship them quickly and directly to you using only top quality printing technology and archival-quality papers.

• What is the price?
  You are not charged a thing until you order your custom prints. The price per printed two-page layout is $12.95. We also offer some fantastic rewards for larger orders. You can receive FREE Memory Protectors® to protect your layouts in your albums, and FREE shipping/handling based on the number of layout prints you purchase in a single order as follows:
• For 5–9 layout purchases: You’ll receive a pack of 5 Memory Protectors FREE!
• For 10–20 layout purchases: You’ll receive FREE shipping/handling PLUS a FREE pack of 5 Memory Protectors for every 5 layouts in your single order.

Happy April 1st!

Today it's snowy and cold and yucky here in Utah so I ran to Costco to bought a beautiful bunch of my favorite flowers...tulips! I had to "trick" myself into thinking it is spring! LOL! Seeing the pretty flowers made me think about the new April stamp of the month called Flower Pot...a beautiful collection of spring-like flowers with pots and planters. Perfect for all of us who are wishing it felt like spring was here! Here is a little card made with this pretty set and Caboodle papers. Enjoy!

Baby Shower Invitation

A friend of mine is soon to have a baby girl and I'm helping throw a baby shower for her. She is going to be the cutest mom! I was working on the invitations to the shower yesterday and thought I would share what I came up with. This is with the Caboodle paper...so stinkin' fun for baby cards, albums...anything!! Love this paper!

You Rock!

My children are involved in Ballroom dancing and really love it! At least one of them is dancing around my kitchen daily. :) And this week is the biggest competition of the year! So you can imagine the energy, excitement (and nerves!) at my house!!! To channel some of that energy, I decided to make some good luck cards for my kids and their partners to let them know that they rock! :) Of course the You Rock paper was perfect! Here are a couple of samples.

Here's to wishing my kids good luck this week! :)

Dare to Dream!

Join Close To My Heart in March and receive four exclusive new stamp sets FREE! Be your own boss with flexible hours and unlimited earning potential when you join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant this March. When you join, you will receive four new stamp sets free! The retail value of the free stamp sets total $91.80, which nearly covers the price of your New Consultant Kit*. When all is said and done, you will receive more than $400 in fabulous new products to get your dream business started.

Now is the time to make your stamping dreams come true! Ask me about joining our incredible team today!

* Purchase of the $99 New Consultant Kit is required. Tax and shipping/handling are required on the New Consultant Kit. There is no additional tax, shipping/handling for the free items. Free items are the May-August 2010 Stamp of the Month sets. Offer valid March 1-31, 2010

Piece of Cake!

This adorable card is made with the February stamp of the month set called "Piece of Cake." My friend Diana made it for me....thanks Diana! You are the best! And check out the sanded textured cardstock on the front of the card...what an awesome touch! Don't forget that our textured cardstock is buy one, get one free this month!! And with every pack you buy, Close to My Heart donates $2 to Operation Smile's Haitian Relief Fund! It's a wonderful cause!

Ghiradelli Treat Box

Supplies:

3 11/16 x 8 ½ piece of cardstock for box base
2 ½ x 2 ½ piece of cardstock (2 – 1 for lid and 1 for base)
2 5/16 x 2 5/16 piece of patterned paper
7 ½ x 5/8 strip of cardstock

Directions:

Score the cardstock box base on the long side at 2”, 4” and 8”. Turn 90 degrees and score the other way at 2” and 3”. Cut out the pieces marked with an X in the diagram. Cut along the 3 short score lines at the bottom (just until the next score line).

Now, fold along score lines. To assemble the box, glue the small tabs together. If desired, cut notches out of the corners of the 2 square base and lid pieces, plus the patterned paper. Attach the patterned paper to one lid piece. Now glue the lid to the top flap of the box. Glue the base piece to the bottom of the box.

For the strap that holds the box closed, score the long strip of cardstock at 1 ½”, 2 ½”, 5”, and 6”. Decorate strip as desired. Glue ends together and slide over box. I added a decorative flower to the top of the strip, but you can decorate it however you wish! This box will hold 3-4 Ghiradelli chocolate squares.

Relief for Haiti

My heart goes out to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti! It is so devastating! I feel an urgency to reach out and help, especially since I have two fabulous cousins who are over there right out helping to translate and rebuild orphanages and hospitals! They are a great example to me. And like so many of you, Close to My Heart is eager to help as well. And helping has never been easier! Throughout February, purchase a 12" x 12" textured cardstock combo pack and you’ll get one FREE— and with every offer purchased, Close To My Heart will donate $2 US to Operation Smile’s Haiti relief efforts. That means for only $14.95 US, you get two packs of our high-quality textured cardstock and you help this urgent, important cause.

Offer valid February 1–28, 2010. Tax and shipping/handling charges may apply. Donations to Haiti will be made by Close To My Heart on your behalf to Operation Smile’s relief efforts. To learn more about their efforts visit www.operationsmile.org/haiti.

January Stamp of the Month

I love January's stamp of the month! The rustic frames and sayings are so beautiful and go with any papers! It's my favorite!

Supplies:

True Friends (January stamp of the month)
Cocoa and Garden Green inks
Creme Brulee ribbon
Veranda paper packet

Have a Holiday Hey Day and Save 50-80%!

SIT BACK AND RELAX. It's OK to start your holiday shopping a little late this year, because the best deals start in December! You can buy everyone on your list a gift and stock up on much-needed supplies, leaving you time to enjoy the festivities! Beginning December 2*, you’ll want to get in on the amazing deals like My Acrylix® stamp sets from $2 and My Reflections®
paper packets from $5. But that’s not all—we have “grab bags” for $30, each filled with over $100 in retail products! Plus, great shipping deals on orders over $100. These products are only available while supplies last, so mark your calendar and be the first to fill your shopping cart!

*Sale continues through December 17 or while supplies last. Shipping/handling: $100+ have a flat rate shipping of $5. Orders $99.99 and under have weight-based shipping. Tax is charged based on discounted amount.

You're Invited to a Sweet Holiday Workshop!

Want to spend a day laughing with friends, munching on yummy food and creating sweet & luscious projects? Then join me for a Sweet Holiday Workshop!

The day includes:

· All the supplies for two fabulous projects! (see details below)

· A delicious lunch, along with delectable desserts

· A special surprise gift for everyone who attends

· Prize drawings

· 8 hours of fun…and more!

When: Saturday, November 21st from 10am until 6pm

Where: Party room at Four Chairs Furniture, at the corner of 2000 North & State Street, Orem

What to bring: scissors, adhesive, snacks, and any unfinished projects you may want to work on between projects!

RSVP: Space is limited to 20 people, so sign up right away! Your spot is reserved when you pay your $35.

Projects:

· a sugary memory keeper box filled with all of the supplies for a cooking making party (yes, the ALL the contents of the box are provided as well!). These boxes make great gifts!

· 12 beautiful holiday cards & envelopes that are just sweet!

There will be free time as well so you can bring unfinished layouts or projects to finish. Or if you missed a workshop like our Family album or scrapbook nights, kits for a variety of fabulous projects will be available that day on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Stampaganza Starts Today!!!

WOOHOO!!! My favorite special of the whole year starts today!! It's Stampaganza time! From November 3–30, 2009, when you purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A, B, C, D, and/or E only) at full retail price you will receive a third stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value)— a savings of up to $22.95! Choose from any stamp set offered in any 2009 Idea Book or the current Product Review. To order, visit my online shopping site at: tracy.myctmh.com or email me your order at: tracy@myctmh.com.

Take advantage of this month’s great offer to add to your assortment of these beautiful stamps today!

Happy November!

I can't believe that it is November already! Where did October go? My daughter Janica informed me yesterday that there were only 55 days until Christmas! Eeek!

To celebrate the arrival of November, here are a couple of cards designed with the November stamp of the month set. They were created by my talented friend, Karen Pedersen. Isn't she talented? This stamp set is really darling. Enjoy!