a COOL card....

Our team does a card swap each month.  I made this one to add to the swap.  I too used the same stamp set "You are....." and the crusin paper pack.  Using our FaNtAsTic Art Philosophy cartridge, I cut out the stars, and the circle.  Easy easy easy  Everyone can use a 'cool' card from time to time.....

AMAZING.....

Sarah made this cute card using the Crusin' paper pack and the April Stamp of the month!!  The shapes have been cut out using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge  (if You dont have this yet, you really need to get it!! !!)  Order yours HERE

You are an Original

Wouldnt this make a fantastic card for all the Graduates in your life this year?  You are an Original!!  Wish them the best with this fun card using the Crusin' paper pack and the april stamp of the month.    This card was also made by one of my team members.

You are AMAZING.....

This card is created by one of my team members, Bridget.  She has used the Crusin' paper packet along with cranberry ink.  The little ribbon of the tag and the tag itself  is stamped with the background stamps in the set.  Of course, the shapes have ALL been cut out with the cricut using the Art philosophy cricut cartridge.  Three little self stick sparkles finished off the card giving it just enough bling.  Get your products to complete this card by SHOPPiNg here

FaBuLoUs Stamp of the Month ideas

Check out these FaBuLoUs cards made with this months Stamp of the Month "You Are...."  Watch the daily post this next week for an upclose look at each card.

Fun summer gift idea!!

Need a fun summer gift idea?  Maybe for a graduate? or a school teacher?  Here is a fun idea!  Pick up a drink carrier at your local gas station and doll it up.  Fill it with pop, lotion, sunscreen products or anything that suits your fancy!!

Reminder!!! NEWSLETTER coming

Just a reminder.... a NEW format NEWSLETTER will be coming out to all who would like to see what is coming up with CTMH.  Specials, workshops, new products, techniques..... lots of good info.  Email me today with your email address so I get you added on!!
scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com

Oh what do you do with your SCRAPS

Here is a fun SCRAPPY idea!!!  Make a card with strips of your scraps.  Could also work as a border or title block for a scrapbook page!!  oooooo the fun we can have!!

More fun with RIBBON

One of our new embellishments in the new Idea book is our new stampable, ready to color ribbon.  You can cusomize it ANY way you want!   

Get a Spool today!

It is a great embellishment for ANY project!!

Best wishes of any kind

This is a fun card shared by CTMH.  Using our Art philosophy cricut cartridge, the card AND all the shapes can be cut out in a snap.  This uses our Roxie paper packet!  How fun!!

A little hawaiian RIBBON FUN

I came across this photo today and just had to post it!!  While on the cruise, they held a class each day on different ways to make Hawaiian Lai's.  Today was ribbon Lai's  Using two pieces of ribbon, both 4 feet long, we wove this into a fun Hawaiian lai.  The next day they taught a class using 4 ribbons.  How fun.  You can imagine how many CTMH consultants sat in on this class.  It involved ribbon..... we were there!!!  Even some husbands joined in the fun!!

Notice the stitching lines....

Ok, I couldnt resist posting another layout today!  This fun layout has some unique techniques.  Notice the bottom two photo squares on righ page both righ and left side.... it is the same photo.  I just dropped the SAME photo into all 4 photo wells.  Enlarged them to 300% and then put them together like a puzzle.  The original photo is the bottom center.  Notice the stitching lines around all 4 of the photos!  this is a new embellishment option that is easily just dropped in and adjusted to size. 

It is just so much fun.....

Here is another fun layout.  These kids also live out of state.  They send me photos from time to time digitally and it takes just minutes to put them onto lovely layouts using Studio J.  I still love traditional scrapbooking, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE studio J

Another fun Layout

Did you know with Studio J you can CHANGE THE PAPER and change the color even though it is all done digital?  Yep, this layout was made using our Crusin' pack of paper.  I switched the roadmap paper to cranberry cardstock and it changed the whole look and feel.  I was able to put our grandaughters Show choir photos on and change it up how I wanted to.  I would love to help you with your layouts.  contact me if you have any questions.  scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com

Faster, Simpler, Easier, DARLING!!!

I LOVE scrapbooking my grandkids with our Studio J online scrapbooking!  It is so fast and easy.  My daughter sent me these photos the other night (we dont live in the same state) and within minutes I created this layout with Studio J.  It is ordered and on its way to me!  Such a fun addition to our Grandkids album!!  Isnt she a doll!!!

What to do with all this.......

Have you ever finished a scrapbook and still have lots of odds and ends that you really want to save, but they just dont work on a layout?  Why not try making a pocket page for your last page of any album.  Put all the fun cards, tags, tickets, etc in that pocket.  Easy to look and and reminise time and time again, all in one tidy place. 

Make your own Pattern!!

Have you ever tried making a new and different pattern from a piece of patterned paper!  Try this technique that Close to My Heart shared.  Stamp with one of our see through My Acrylix stamps onto your favorite patterned paper (this paper is from our Elemental paper pack) Get it here
The possibilities are ENDLESS of course

Vacation in PaRaDiSe!!!

Our FABuLOUS 10 day vacation aboard the cruise ship Pride of America included MANY other consultants.!   There were 5 gals from my team on the trip.  (above) Amy, Tina, Me and louise.  (margi pictured below)  We earned the trip with Close to my Heart, doing what we love!!!!  Scrapbooking and sharing that passion with all of you! 

 At our Close to my Heart Opening reception on the ship, they welcomed us with another lei.  This one was fresh orchids.  I think I could learn to LOVE wearing these everyday.  They recognized those who were there on their first cruise, and those who had cruised the most with Close to my Heart.  My downline Margi and I shared that honor having earned 12 trips with Close to my Heart.  So many fun memories on those 12 fabulous trips. This was our 2nd trip to Hawaii.  We have been on several to the different parts of the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Europe, New Zealand, Alaska and more.....  It is so awesome that EVERY consultant has the opportunity to earn these trips. 
Below is a picture of all the consultants who were on this cruise from Close to my Heart.  Add family to this picture and you have a good portion of the ship being Close to my Heart friends.

There are SOOOO many perks to being a consultant with Close to my Heart!  The cruise is just one of them.  They pampered us each night with a gift, which was left on our beds.  So much fun. 

March is a fantastic month to join my team! and join Close to my Heart.  You can get the consultant kit AND an extra $100 in product for only $99

I would love to talk to you about it!!

scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com

NEWSLETTER COMING.....

A NEW format Customer newsletter will be coming on April 1st!!  Email me with your email address so I will be sure to have you on the list!!  It will be something you wont want to miss!!

Email me today..... scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com

Thanks CTMH

Thank you Close to my heart for a Fabulous Hawaiian vacation with my sweatheart!  Each year all consultants are given the opportunity to earn an all expense paid trip to an exotic destination.  This year it was a Hawaiian cruse!  We flew to Honolulu and stayed a night in a fabulous hotel right off Wikiki beach.  The following day, we set sail on the cruise liner PRIDE OF AMERICA   This is a veiw from our balcony suite as we are pulling out of Honolulu!  Although it rained EVERYDAY we were on the cruise, it was still fabulous

 

We attended an authentic Luau complete with the roasted pig in the pit (I will spare you the photos taken of that..... interesting but not real appealing)  The food was fabulous, the company was excellent, the entertainment was fantastic.  There were about 50 consultants and their guests and families at the luau with us!   It was an all you could eat buffet but believe me, one time through was more than all you could eat!  We were greated at the gate with these fun lai's and treated like royalty.   

Hawaii is known for their SHAVE ICE!  We had NO idea they came so large.  This was a medium size.  They form it into a hard packed ball.  Ice cream goes into the middle if you choose!  LOTS of shave ice!  It goes into this cute little cup then you choose your flavors.  They top it with a sweet and condensed milk mixture.  Who knew ice could tast so good!

Stay tuned for MORE of our fun trip.  Watch for another post tomorrow. 

Whats in it ????

I have had many contact me and ask me..... what is in it?  I wanted to share the fantastic products you get when you become a consultant for only $99.  Above you will see all the fun things you receive when you sign up to be a consultant..... AND remember this month (march) you also get the Art Philosophy Cricut bundle FREE just for signing up to be part of our team.  Dont wait another minute.  Click here www.closetomyheart.com/chris and click Your Opportunity.  Sign up in just seconds and have the most fantastic kit of products on its way to you.  It is the start of a fabulous journey.  I am in my 21st year of being a consultant for Close to my Heart.  SO many opportunities.....and rewards.  Join today!!  Tell your friends.  It is so much fun to start this adventure together with a friend.

my team in hawaii

Three of my team members of my team joined me last week for 10 fabulous days in paradise.  We all earned the Hawaiian cruise, all expense paid, trip from Close to my Heart.  This is more than just a 'job' this is a new adventure everyday.  Join my team this month and earn your FIRST BIG PERK.... a FREE cricut cartridge, just for signing up!  Read  below to find out more about the $400 in product you receive for only $99.  Dont wait.... start your adventure TODAY!!! 
www.closetomyheart.com/chris  click on Your opportunity!!!

$400 in product for only $99

When was the last time you were offered $400 in product for only $99 AND a chance to start your own busness and make even more money for even MORE FREE PRODUCT!!   Well.... NOW is your chance!  During the month of March you can sign up to be a consultant for Close to my Heart and receive the Consultant Kit (approx $300 in retail product)  for only $99  AND as a FaBuLoUs bonus..... during march when you sign up you receive our Art Philosophy Cricut bundle FREE as well.  That is over $400 in product for only $99

Dont wait.  Email me TODAY!!!!   scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com

The Philosophy of FUN

I have been telling you how much FUN the new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge is!  It is beyond any other cartridge out there..... AND I keep telling you how much I LOVE my job!!! (whats not to love..... I have a Hawaiian cruise coming up, compliments of Close to my Heart!!!)

Well, the two things I love just combined for a fabulous offer for YOU!!

You can join me, and Close to my Heart, during the month of March...... receive approx $300 in product in your new kit for only $99 AND get the Art Philosophy Cricut bundle FREEEEEEE

That is over $400 in product for only $99

Email me for all the fun details.  Join my team today!!!  We have some fun things coming up that you just wont want to miss!!!  Email me today!!

Scrap 'N Chat

Just in time for all those fun summer memories or perhaps some from the past years that you are trying to catch up on..... its FOOTLOOSE!!!  Yep this month we are working with the spunky FOOTLOOSE  paper pack.  Join us for a night of fun and get an exclusive kit all inclusive. 

Email me for details.  Our workshops are Thursday night March 1st, or Monday night March 13th

We would LOVE to have you join us and you will L O V E coming!!

Join us Tomorrow night!!!

Want a fun night out with some fantastic ladies!!  Join us tomorrow night, Tuesday February 29th for our Occassions Card workshop.  We will each make 10 all occassions cards!!!  And to make the night even MORE fun..... since it is Feb 29th and that doesnt happen often..... we will have a special!!  EVERYoNE who places an order of $29 or more..... will receive a gift from me!  You will choose something from my 'toy box' to take home with you!  Spend $50 and you can receive the fun Stamp of the month stamp set for only $5
Dont miss out!!  Email me quick to reserve your spot!!   scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com

Cheaper by the Dozen

We had a great time today at our 'cheaper by the dozen' workshop.  Todays workshop was organized by those fundrasing for Backback Buddies!!  (A non profit organization rasing funds to help send unfortunate children home for the weekends with FOOD to eat.  They are sent home with meals for the weekend so they dont go hungry!)   We made some fun layouts!  Thanks to all who participated!
There are still 6 kits left if anyone is interested in this fun filled kit of great spring and generic layouts!   $50 for everything you need to create these 12 FaBuLoUs layouts!!  Email me today if you are interested.  They will go quickly   scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com

What color is YOUR Crafting room????

Recently, the question was asked.... what is the BEST color to pain my new crafting room.  It was fun to read the responses from my team members.  Here are a few....  What colore is YOUR room?  Comment here for a chance to win a surprise from me!  One winner will be drawn on March 15th

Can you ever Thank someone enough!!

I cant thank YOU enough for being such great customers.  Hope you have enjoyed the samples this week.  If you like what you have seen, I will help you get this FaBuLoUs set!!  (and papers too)

Distress a little.....

Have you ever distressed our cardstock?  It has a white core, so you can can sand, emboss, distress, and edge our cardstock.  This fantastic card made by one of my team member has been dry embossed (the lines on the sunset colored paper)  Once the lines are made turn it over and sand it off lightly.  Voila...... some fun distressed lines.

shapes, borders, and fun!!!

Look at all the fun shapes cut out for this card.  The border, the shape that is stamped on, and more.  Along with the fun STELLA papers, this team member created a fun card for anyone you want to send a card to. 

You will HUG this idea.....

Give all your loved ones a ((((HUG)))) using this fun stamp of the month Set of Stamps!!

You will love this one!!!

Add a little FAUX stitching to any of your projects.  I would love to show you how.....

Todays idea!

It is so awesome to have STAMPS that fit exactly onto the shapes we can cut from our new ART PHILOSOPHY Cricut Cartridge!!!  Add some flowers cut out with the cartridge too, and voila......

More Stamp of the Month ideas.....

I LOVE these colors!!  Stella.... you make me happy!!!

February Stamp of the Month

Visit my Blog each day this week for a fun new idea with the February Stamp of the month!  Thanks to all my talented team members for sharing their talent with us during our Team Swap!!

I Love LUCY

These beautiful projects were made with our beautiful new paper packet called..... LUCY
The colors are sure to please ANY little girl in your life and your memories.....  Ask me how to get your very own paper packet of lucious coordinating papers or even a KIT that would have a colored guide and all your embellishments too!!!  Can you see why...... I LOVE LUCY

New Cricut Class

One week from today you could come to a fun cricut workshop and make a layout as fun as this!!  Each month, you can join us at a fun Cricut workshop and make either 10 cards or a 2 page layout!!  There are two times to choose from.... 10:00 am or 7:00 pm.  Let me know which one works best for you!!

Dont you just love these cute little gift boxes!!  They were all made with the New Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge along with our Exclusive FEBRUARY stamp of the month!!  Would you like to make a few projects with this fun set of stamps.  Join me on February 21st for a night out!  Occassions Card Workshop waiting for you to come play.  Email me for details.  scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com

Get 5 FREE

Are you working on your Studio J Layouts????  I hope you will take advantage of this fantastic offer!!  Remember, during the month of FEBRUARY when you buy 5 Studio J layouts.... you get 5 more FREE.  Now that is something to squeel about!!!    Get scrappin'

100 Card designs....

Do you love Flowers????  Do you HATE cutting them out!!  Well with our new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge you dont have to cut a thing!!  This card has a little flourish cut out of each corner, and the flowers are all cut from this cartridge too!!  This cartridge will cut out 100 different card designs. 

A little Spunky Feb Fun

For all you who love a little 'zebra' touch.... ROXIE is just perfect for you!!  One of the patterns is this spunky zebra paper.....  Gives every project a cute little twist.  Of course, the stamped image is one of our stamps that coordinates perfectly with the shape it is stamped on!!

Drop by and pick up your idea book!!

Remember to drop by tonight between 4-8 or tomorrow (Saturday the 4th) between 9:00 and noon and pick up your new idea book!!  See some of the fantastic new Spring/Summer product, try out the cricut cartridge, and shop the retired deep discount table!!  See you tonight or tomorrow.  Bring a friend along and receive a gift from me!!.

More FEB FUN

Our Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge has coordinating STAMPS to bring your shapes 'to life'  The New idea book is FILLED with stamps that coordinate the shapes.  You will love what you can do with it!!  This one gives you the choice to check for the occassion you are sending it for!!!  PERFECT!!

Flowers, shapes, flourishes and more with your February Fun!!

I LOVE what you can do with the Art Philosophy cricut cartridge.  From flowers to shapes, to beautiful flourishes.  I love to use the outside layer as a focal point on the card (the square here)  Do you have your cartridge?  You will LOVE it!!  with 700 images you won't ever be without what you need!!  Ask me how you can get YOUR cricut bundle today!!

February Fun!!!

HAPPY FEBRUARY!!!  For the next few days...stop in to see some fun ideas that you could use for all your FEBRUARY FUN!!  Our paper kit "ROXIE" is perfect for all your February fun.  Let me know if I can help you out with anything.....
Here is a fun layout created with Roxie paper and our Exclusive Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (and my darling grandaughter of course....)