Time Flies!!! Save those Memories!

Happy Birthday to my newest TEENAGE Grandchild.  YIKES..... I have two teenager grandchildren now.  Does that mean I am getting old????  Today our 2nd grandchild enters the world of teenage life.  I so remember the day he was born....  Where did 13 years go?  I am so glad I have been a scrapbooker all my life, and I took the time to preserve some of those early memories of each grandchild.  They grow up so fast, and memories fade.  So glad I have beautiful layouts to remind me of those memories. 

We have 13 grandchildren and one more on the way this year.  How do I keep up you might wonder????  With Close to my Hearts fabulous STUDIO J online scrapbooking program.  It is fantastic.  To look at the layouts, you cant tell that they are not adorned with lots of embellishments because they look like they are. I can do it from the digital pictures the kids send me, and they are printed and delivered right to my door.  Here is a layout of one of this teenagers earlier years....

Ask me how easy this is or just visit my website and get started today

http:chris.ctmh.com     click on STUDIO J

FUN ALBUM workshop this week!!

Come join us THIS SAT June 9th for a fun workshop.  Make this cute little SPRING book or add wheatever word you would like on the front to customize it to what you want to put inside.  it is filled with Tags, Pages, and little flip ups to put lots of memories! 

 Cost is only $20

Everything provided

RSVP by Wed. June 6th

Tell your friends!!!

GET your DOTTY!!!

Time is running out to get your EXCLUSIVE Dotty for YOU paper packet.  It is avaiable only through May, in honor of National Scrapbooking Month!  24 sheets of delicious color and DOTS on the back side of each piece.  You will simply LOVE it.  Each 24 sheet pack is ONLY $5 with a qualifying purchase.  Email me or call for more details.  scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com  515-988-6030

Scrapbooking KITS available

Are you looking for some fun layouts?  Want to catch up?  Need some spring/summer layouts?  Here is your answer......  A Cheaper by the Dozen KIT.  Each kit contains 12 kits (yep, a dozen) ready for you to assemble and embellish.  Vacations, birthday, springtime, you and me, and more.......  The entire kit including all 12 layouts is only $50.  All you supply is the adhesive and the memories!!!  Limited supply of kits available.  Hurry if you would like one.  Shipping is included!

WHAT's HAPPENING

Be sure to check out the calendar tab above so you know when upcoming workshops are being held. 
Sign up for one or for all...... choice is yours.  Or schedule your OWN workshop and earn free product!!

Give Mom.......STUDIO J

Are you wondering WHAT to give that special MOM in your life for mothers day?  Looking for something for YOURSELF for mothers day??  I have JUST THE THING......

               STUDIO J membership
It is a fabulous idea!!!  A years worth of 1/2 price layouts, free page protectors, free JPG, FREE exclusive papers and patterns, and more!!!!  Email me or call me for details!!!  You wont even have to GIFT WRAP it!!

700 images.... just GREAT for Mothers Day!!

I know.....bad picture..... BUT have you ever wished you could make LOTS of different things with just ONE cricut cartridge?  Well, now you can.  We offer the BEST cartridge on the market!! Over 700 different images on ONE cartridge.  This board shows shapes cut from just ONE, yep you read that right ONE button!!  There are 50 buttons...... Think of the possibility!  Call or email me for more details.  They would make a GREAT mothers day gift for a friend, your mom, or YOU!!!

IT's SPRING (fun workshop)

IT's SPRING!!!  Come join us for a Fun workshop as we create this Fun little album (SPRING or whatever THEME you would like it to be)  We will use our fun DOTTY papers that are available ONLY in May (so let me know asap so I can get your packet ordered in time!!)

This is a fun little album created by a friend Debbie F. and it is made using Kraft 6x6 cards and envelopes!  Lots of flaps, and hidden spots for pictures and journaling.  You will LOVE it!   Once you have made one, you can re-create it using other papers for EVERY OCCASSION!!

Register today to hold your spot, and reserve your kit!!

COST is only $25 for the entire workshop

JUNE  9th  9:00 - 12:00

Sign up a friend and receive a special GIFT from me on the day of the workshop!!!

Hurry and RSVP.  Space is limited

(I must have your reservation by May 25th)

Do you ever feel like escaping for a few hours....

Sometimes a girl just has to do what she needs to do to get away from things for awhile, and find some time for herself.  Now look close..... my little grandaughter has cleared off a shelf, crawled in, and is reading her little books.  Yep, girl time..... away from the worries of the day!!  Do you ever feel that way?  I know just the thing!!  Get away for a night of fun at a workshop or class.  Click the calendar tab above and find one just for you, or lets choose a day that works for you and your friends and have your very own workshop.  i am flexible, and will base it on what you want to do!!

CUSTOMER NEWSLETTER....

Do you receive my monthly Cutstomer newsletter?  Would you like to know about all the upcoming specials and workshops etc.  Email me with your name and email address and I will add you to the circulation list.  Dont miss out on another month of special offers from me and Close to my Heart. 

A SUPER cute card!!

One of the talented gals on my team created this adorable, yet SUPER card using our new SUPER hero paper packet and stamps.  The cute little pop up spring is attatched to the back of the super hero so he pops off the card when you open it....  Thanks Margi for sharing your talent!!

Want a little, Place an order.....

Want a little..... Place an order.  Want alot.....host a workshop and earn lots of FREE merchandise!!  All you need to do is invite a friends over.  I will do the rest.  If you dont have the space, you can use my workshop room to host your very own workshop.  You choose which type of workshop.  Cards, layouts, studio J workshop (online scrapbooking) Cricut fun, and more.  I will provide the workshop that you and your friends are looking for, while you earn FREE products!!  Email me today  scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com

CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN

Join us THIS SATURDAY for our quarterly Cheaper by the Dozen workshop!!!  You will come and make 12, yep a dozen fun spring/summer layouts.  Each kit includes everything you need including embellishments.  All you add is the MEMORIES.  There are a few spots lett.  Sign up TODAY to reserve your spot.  The cost is only $50 for all 12 kits!  (This includes lunch if you join us Sat)  If you cant make it and just want to purchase the kit, you can do that also!!  I have 3 kits left!!  Reserve yours today!!!

ITS MAY!!!!

Has it been awhile since you have had a girls night out?  How long has it been since you made someone a handmade card?  Well, I have just the thing!  Join us TONIGHT - Tuesday May 1st for a fun card making class.  No cost..... Just come and have some fun.  Have a friend who likes to stamp too.  Sign her up too!!  Just let me know you are coming so I set a place for you.  Email me for directions and details!  Call if you get lost.  515-988-6030  You can see our projects under Stamp 'N chat.....

Hope to see you tonight.
scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com

MAY DAY.....

Are you looking for a fun MAY DAY BASKET...... The new ART PHILOSOPHY cricut cartridge exclusive only with Close to my Heart has a bunch of fun little baskets/boxes that would work just great!!  You can cut out this fun little basket quick and easy.  Or try out our new milk carton!  Then your may basket can be all closed up, wont spill.

Whew.... the boys are gone. Its just us girls

With the boys off playing ball, even the sweet little girls got to play in the sand box.  Something tells me we need a bigger sand box before next visit with everyone!  What do you think.  More memories more Studio J coming.....

Move over.... there is always room for more...

We found this fun little ship sandbox.  We filled it with sand for the upcoming visit of our grandkids coming home.  Little did we know that a sand box so small would be the star attraction.  Not all 14 are in there in this picture.... but a good share of them!  So much fun.  I know JUST the close to my heart kit of paper I will choose to Studio J scrapbook this photo and the others that day.  Keep checking back and see....

Memories...... what treasures

I had the total and fabulous privilage last week of having my ENTIRE family together for the first time in YEARS......  What a treasured week that was.  (ok.... a little noisy, busy, lots of meals and dishes....) but priceless!!  We have 6 children and 14 grandchildren.  This was the first time that most had met everyone under the age of 4.  Cousins meeting for the very first time.   Aunts and Uncles meeting neices and nephews they had not met.....  Memories of that week are PRICELESS.  We had a fabulous time.  I cant wait to get these (over 1000 photos) scrapbooked.  I scrapbook my grandkids using Studio J (our fantastic online scrapbooking program. )  You just MUST try it out!!!  Watch for upcoming posts of layouts created using Studio J and these memory making family members of mine.  Arent they awesome.....

CRICUT FUN with DOTTY for YOU

Nothing more fun than playing with my cricut cartridge, the new DOTTY paper, and friends!!  This was our cricut project for the month of April.  Join us on May 17 for the next workshop.  Nothing more fun, than Close to my Heart Cricut fun!  You choose your time.... 10:00 am or 7:00 pm

An AMAZiNG set

If you have not purchased your stamp of the month for April.... you only have one more week to get it.  There are some 'amazing' things you can do with it and a package of our paper.  Hurry, the month is almost over

You are.......

Ben is featured in this block set created with the April stamp of the month.  In a patchwork fashion, words are added to spotlight this darling little boy.

It's not too late!!

It isnt too late to get your April stamp of the month.  Look at this adorable card made using our April Stamp of the Month!  something totally different, and so darling!  Thanks to all the fantastic consultants who share their ideas with us!  You Rock

End of School year.... thank you teacher

The end of the school year is coming quickly.  why not look ahead and get your teacher thank you cards made early!  Check out this darling idea! 

Who needs Milk when you can use your Dotty paper

Close to my heart offers these fun fun milk carton gift bags.  How fun to decorate one with our DOTTy FOR YOU paper.  Of course you can also cut out darling flowers using our cartridge and make a matching card too.  Oh the fun you will have with your Dotty

I am DOTTy in LOVE

Pamela O'Coner shared this fun card using .... yep you guessed it!!!  DoTty for YOU and our cricut cartridge.  Darling!!!

Dotty LAyOuT

How about using your DOTTy paper for a darling layout.  This idea was also shared with me on Pinterest.  Everyone is having so much DOTTY FuN

So many butterflies

This is another card created by a sister ctmh consultant!  it features butterflies cut from our Cricut cartridge, along with our DOTTY FOR you paper packet.  Schedule a workshop of your own and earn a paper packet FREE

Dotty and the April Stamp of the Month

This darling card was shared on Pinterest!  It is created with the new DOTTY FOR YOU paper packet and the April Stamp of the month.  How cool is this!!  You just MUST get some of this paper!!

DoTtY for You!!

Check out the fun!!  To celebrate National Scrapbooking Month (May) Close to my heart has designed an adorable pack of paper that you can purchaseat a fabulous reduced price!!  Starting tomorrow, you can purchase this ENTIRE packet of paper for only $5 with a qualifying purchase!  You will want to get multiple packs.  it is just adorable.  Watch the blog this week for some fun ideas using the paper pack in the special kit. 

all in the numbers

Our fantastic cricut cartridge will cut out these fun number shapes all in one cut.  isnt this a fun birthday bag.  It is all so easy using the cricut cartridge.  Thanks to the creative person who designed this fabulous gift bag.  Close to my Heart is filled with talented women!!

What do you do with Bakers Twine???

ANYTHING YOU wAnT to!!!  look what this consultant did using bakers twine.  using some stitching and a brad for the center.... darling flowers for a layout!  We carry lots of colors.  Check it out HERE

Chocolate Gift bags

Well ok.... you could put anything inside these, but wouldnt it be fun to get (or give one) filled with chocolate!!  Thanks for sharing this fun idea with us!!  these are made from our fabulous new FOOTLOOSE paper packet!!  Get yours today!!

MEET STELLA....

Ok I think this has become one of my favorite paper packs this idea book!!!  I love the colors and the fun prints.  Check out just a FEW of the fun things you and Stella could do together.....

Easter fun with Art Philosophy

Look what some fabulous consultants have come up with using our Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.  Just simple shapes..... turned into Easter friends.  Cut these out as shown and glue them to the frone of our little basket (from the cartridge) and you have a darling little easter decoration to fill with your favorite treat!!  Thanks Christine for such fun ideas....

You are TOTALLY AMAZING

Taralyn shared her talent with this fun AMAZING card.  Again, all shapes have been cut out with the cricut cartridge and the card has been stamped with this fun Stamp of the Month set.  she has embellished it with the fun bakers twine. 

Totally Amazing Card

Tina shared this fun  "Truly Amazing"  card.  She too has cut the shapes out with the cricut cartridge, and popped them off the card using foam tape.  HOW CUTE.  A couple of small brads embellish the bottom corner.  Thanks Tina for this AMAZING card...

A FUN card for any FUN occassion!

Camy made this fun card.  using shapes from the Art Philosophy Cartridge, a fun crem brulee paper flower, and the stamp of the month stamps..... you too can create this card for any occassion that is FUN

INCREDIBLY COOL

Louise created this fun INCREDIBLY COOL card.  Do you have someone you could send this too.  Who in YOUR life is INCREDIBLE COOL.    All shapes were cut out of the cricut cartridge.  It is INCREDIBLY COOL!!!

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