RETIRING....... Get them NOW while you can.....

Retiring Product ...... ORDER IT BEFORE THE END OF THE MONTH......

(not included in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book)

·         The following products are scheduled to be retired from the CTMH product line and are not pictured in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book.

·         All of our How-To Books have been retired and are sold out.

Paper Packs/Stickease/Complements

·         Cruisin’ Paper Pack                                           X7154B

·         Cruisin’ Complements Foil Images                      X7154C

·         Elemental Paper Pack                                        X7141B

·         Elemental Complements Dimensional Elements   X7141C

·         Footloose Paper Pack                                        X7151B

·         Footloose Complements Dimensional Elements   X7151C

·         Lucy Paper Pack                                               X7149B

·         Lucy Complements Glittery Rub-Ons                  X7149C

·         Roxie Paper Pack                                              X7140B

·         Roxie My Stickease Assortment                         X7140C

·         Sonoma Paper Pack                                          X7143B

·         Sonoma My Stickease Assortment                     X7143C

·         Superhero Paper Pack                                       X7152B

·         Superhero Complements Rub-Ons                      X7152C

·         Typeset Paper Pack                                          X7139B

·         Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes               X7139C

Workshops on the Go

·         WOTG Cruisin’ Kit

·         WOTG Florentine Kit

·         WOTG Footloose Kit

·         WOTG Lucy Kit

·         WOTG Pemberley Kit

·         WOTG Stella Kit

·         WOTG Superhero Kit

·         WOTG Victory Kit

Papers/Inks/Reinkers

(Cardstock, inkpads, and reinkers are all included. Check your Idea Book for part numbers.)

·         Amethyst

·         Baby Pink

·         Brown Bag

·         Dutch Blue

·         Garden Green

·         Garnet

·         Grey Flannel

·         Grey Wool

·         Heavenly Blue

·         Holiday Red

·         Key Lime

·         Lilac Mist

·         Moonstruck

·         Pansy Purple

·         Parchment

·         Petal

·         Spring Iris

·         Sunflower

·         Sunkiss Yellow

·         Sunny Yellow

·         Taffy

·         Tulip

·         Vanilla Cream

·         Vineyard Berry

Other Cardstock

·         Colonial White 6-pack    X5901

·         White Daisy 6-pack        X5900

Cards

·         Clear Cards 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”

·         Clear Cards 4-1/2”

Albums/Accessories

·         Quick Pic Album-Dark Chocolate                        Z1406

·         Quick Pic Album-Dark Cranberry                        Z1405

·         Quick Pic Album-Outdoor Denim             Z1404

·         Snapease Album System 12x12             Z4110

Embellishments

·         Bitty Brads Basic Assortment                 Z1367

·         Bitty Brads Metal Assortment                 Z1368

·         Bitty Buds Assorment                            Z1690

·         Bottle Caps                                           Z1691

·         Canvas Badge Buttons                          Z1397

·         Clear Sparkles                                       Z1104

·         Color Ready Irresistibles- Lots of Dots    Z1261

·         Comic Badge Buttons                            Z1688

·         Dimensional Elements-Ornaments          Z1337

·         Heirloom Assorment                              Z1635

·         Hinges                                                  Z1402

·         Mini-Medley Accents-Honey                   Z1488

·         Mini-Medley Accents-Pacifica                 Z1698

·         Mini-Medley Accents-Sunset                  Z1338

·         Mini-Medley-Tulip                                   Z1320

·         Photo Hangers                                      Z1403

·         Ribbon-Designer Pink Collection             Z1384

·         Ribbon-Sw. Lf. Stitched Grosgrain (bulk) Z1383

·         Seaside Wooden Shapes                        Z1693 (sold out)

My Creations Products

·         My Creations A-Door-Ables                    Z1321

·         My Creations All Sorts Mini Album          Z1224

·         My Creations Cube                                Z1152

·         My Creations Mix & Mingle Album          Z1334

Tools/Organization

·         Craft Tray                                             1764

·         Distressing Kit                                       Z1299 (sold out)

·         Dotto Dots Dispenser                            1766

·         Dotto Dots Dispenser-Refill                    1767

·         Double Scrubber                                    Z1163

·         Euro Personal Paper Trimmer                 Z338

·         Euro Replacement Blades                      Z339

·         Euro Replacement Blade/Scoring            Z340

·         Microfiber Cloth                                     Z1006

·         My Legacy Writer Black Pen Set             4275

·         Shoulder Tote                                        Z4204 (sold out)                    

STAMPAGANZA Time!!!!

During the entire month of JUNE..... for EVERY Two stamp sets you purchase you get one of equal or lesser value FREE!!!  Who doesnt like FREE!!!  Yep.... get as many as you want!!!

June Stamp of the MOnth is DARLING

Each month we have a fun Stamp of the month which is an exclusive stamp set available ONLY that month.  This month it is a darling set called life is TWEET.  You must get this.  The possibilities are endless.  Watch for more ideas....

JOIN ME on PINTEREST.....

Have you checked out PINTEREST?  It is filled with so many fun ideas.  Joine me there and follow my boards.  I post card and scrapbooking ideas there.  Need an invite..... let me know and I will send you one.  Email me at scrapwithchrishill@gmail.com

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.