Space Party

Discover how to make space-themed invitations, hats, party favors, and more for a party that’ll be memorable for eons to come!

Stampaganza Time!

Is your Wish List Still Wishing?

• Do you still have stamp sets on your Wish List?
• Did you know that they could be discontinued as soon as the end of July 2012?
• Would you like to get a BIG discount on those stamp sets?
• How about Winning Free or ½ price Close To My Heart products?

Beginning June 1, 2012, be entered to win all the Hostess Gifts from my On-Line Gathering called “The Big Scraptacular Giveaway!”  Here’s how:

·         Visit my website at www.CTMH.com/Linda

·         Click on the JOIN button next to  “The Big Stampaganza Giveaway” on the right side of the page.

·         Submit an order (clicking the JOIN button will take you directly to the on-line order system)

Your order will be shipped directly to you in a few days or a week.  Order whatever you like, including discounted items from the “While Supplies Last” list, the Cricut^® Art Philosophy bundle, and exclusive paper packet and coordinating embellishments!  And, take advantage of Stampaganza* -- for each 2 stamps sets purchased you will receive a third set for free (Note: the lowest price set(s) will be the free set(s)). 

·         For each $10 in orders you submit, you will receive one ticket into the drawing for all the Hostess Gifts.

·         Multiple winners are possible, as the FREE items will be raffled separately from the ½ price items. 

·         You get the awesome discounts + the opportunity to win free or discounted items! 

Remember, the more people order, the greater the value of the prizes, so encourage your friends to take advantage of The Big Stampaganza Giveaway too!

This offer is good ONLY for orders placed via “The Big Stampaganza Giveaway” on-line gathering on my website at www.CTMH.com/Linda  and expires at 11 PM pacific time on 6/30/12.  Cash value of the prizes depend on the quantity of orders placed via “The Big Stampaganza Giveaway” on-line gathering. 

*Stampaganza rules apply and are available to read at www.CTMH.com/Linda

Nifty Neighbor Gifts

Want to say thank you to a special neighbor or friend?  Dress you your gifts beautifully to show how much you care.  In this video we show you how to create the gift packaging featured on 82 of the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea  Book.  Enjoy!

Footloose Card Crafting Playshop, Thursday, June 14 at 11 AM or 7 PM

Join us for this fanciful Card Crafting Playshop on Thursday, June 14 at 11 AM or 7 PM!  You will love the summery cards you will create featuring Footloose papers, the Under the Sea Stamp Set, Seaside Wooden Shapes, sparkles and watercolor!  RSVP is due by Thursday, June 7 so I have time to order and prepare your materials.  Seating is limited, so RSVP today to reserve your spot! Call me at 408 265-4147.

• $9.95 Pre-paid RSVP is required by Thursday, June 7 so I can be sure to have your materials ready when you arrive. Call Linda at 408 265-4147 to sign up today!
• Adults and teens only, please. 
• Space is limited so RSVP and PAY for your workshop immediately to reserve your place.

As always, all orders placed at the playshop will be entered into a drawing to WIN ALL THE HOSTESS GIFTS!  Other ways to win prizes include:

• Bring an adult friend who is not on my guest list (paid RSVP for your guest by 6/7/12, of course). 
• Donate a hand stamped item to my samples basket (using only CTMH stamps, of course)!

Victory Card Crafting Playshop

Join us for the May Card Crafting Playshop on Thursday, May 10 at 11 AM or 7 PM!  You'll love creating these rugged cards using CTMH's Victory papers, our brand new Color Ready Cork Shapes, Durable Studs and natural hemp.  These cards are perfect for many occasions (including Father's Day)!

Location: 1706 Dalton Drive, San Jose, CA 95124
$9.95 Prepaid RSVP required by Thursday, May 3 at 9 PM
Adults and teens only please.
Call Linda at 408 265-4147 to sign up today, spaces are limited.

Celebrate 2012 National Scrapbooking Month with a Dotty for You Special Offer!

You are going to love creating all kinds of creative artwork with this the fresh vibrant paper packet featuring lovely spring images and  colors!  Here's how to get yours:

• Submit an $35 order from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book and add the Dotty For Your paper packet (a$19.95 value) to your order for just $5 -- wow, that is a savings of 75%!  Click here to order on line now.  
• Call me to host a show in April or May 2012: (408) 265-4147.  
• Or, click here to join Club CTMH and get it for free!  

Call me if you have any questions at all: 408 265-4147

Florentine Card Crafting Playshop, Thursday, April 12 at 11 AM or 7 PM!

Oops!  I made a mistake in my Close To My Heart newsletter.  The April Playshop is actually Florentine (shown above).


Join us for this elegant Card Crafting Playshop on Thursday, April 12 at 11 AM or 7 PM!  You will love the unique cards you will create featuring Brand New Florentine paper, pewter badge buttons and color ready seam binding!  RSVP is due by Thursday, April 5 so I have time to order and prepare your materials.  Seating is limited, so RSVP Today to reserve your spot! Call me at 408 265-4147.



>> $9.95 Pre-paid RSVP is required by Thursday, April 5 so I can be sure to have your materials ready when you arrive. Sign up today!
>> Adults and teens only, please. 
>> Space is limited so RSVP and PAY for your workshop immediately to reserve your place.
As always, all orders placed at the playshop will be entered into a drawing to WIN ALL THE HOSTESS GIFTS! Other ways to win prizes include:
>> Bring an adult friend who is not on my guest list (paid RSVP for your guest by 4/5/12, of course). 
>> Donate a hand stamped item to my samples basket (using only CTMH stamps, of course)! 

Join us in March for a super bonus!

$99 to join CTMH + a Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge (or $99 in additional products).  That's $400+ value for just $99 Wow!

Click here for more information or call me at 408 265-4147!

Dino-Mite Scrapbook Pages

In this video, we show you how to create the scrapbook pages featured on page 89 of the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book. Simply by choosing masculine or feminine colors, you can get double the use out of one single stamp set and create “dino-mite” artwork for a boy or a girl!

Products being Discontinued on 1/30/12

To make room for new and exciting scrapbooking and paper crafting products, Close To My Heart is discontinuing a  lot of products on  1/30/12.  If there are any "must have" items  in the list, 
click here to order now.

Thank you to Tamytha, my fellow CTMH consultant for the delightful slideshow!

Here's the complete list:

Level 2 Paper Packs: 

Believe

Dreamin’

Fanfare

Lucky

Mayberry

Mischief

Sophia

Wonderland

Workshops-on-the-Go:

Believe

Dreamin'

Elemental

Mischief

Roxie

Sonoma

Typeset

Wonderland

MyStickease:

Believe

Dreamin'

Fanfare

Lucky

Mayberry

Mischief (Rub-ons)

Sophia

Wonderland

Mini-Medley Accents:

Antiqued Copper

Colonial White

Brads & Eyelets:

Colonial White Brads

Pewter Decorative Brads

Black and White Daisy Soft Set Eyelets

Chocolate and Colonial White Soft Set Eyelets

Dimensional Elements:  

Flurry

On Target

Ribbon & Floss:

Colonial White Ribbon Collection

3/8" Cranberry Grosgrain Ribbon

3/8" Cocoa Grosgrain Ribbon

3/8" Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon

3/8" White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon

Wings Level 2 Assortment

Embroidery Floss:  

Blue/Purple 

Green

Red/Pink

Waxy Flax:

Cranberry

Crystal Blue 

Juniper

Sorbet

Various Accessories:

Bliss Level 2 Assortment 

Fanfare Level 2 Assortment

Foundry Metal - Bookplates 

Harvest Charms

Holiday Pockets

Just Blooms Spring Blossom Paper Flowers 

Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack 

Lucky Level 2 Assortment

Lucky Level 2 Journaling Spots

Midnight Felt Shapes

Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment

Color-Ready Alphabets:

Hodge Podge

Oxford

My Creations Mini Albums and Paper Crafting Items:

Board Book

Journal

9x9 Memory Showcase

Top Coats:  

Top Coats Icing Overlays

Supplies/Tools:

Rubber Brayer

Soft Set Eyelet Tool

Eyelet Tool Replacement Punches

8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock:

Black

Colonial White

White Daisy

My Acrylix Stamp Sets: 

A Hop 

A Little Buzz 

A Little Everything 

A Love 

A Paisley 

A Posey 

Adoption 

Adorning Corners 

Always In My Heart 

Ambiance 

Around The Block 

Baby Love 

Backgrounds & Borders 

Beary Best 

Beary Busy 

Beautiful Butterflies 

Beautiful Things 

Believe In Your Dreams 

Beloved 

Birthday Blast 

Birthday Boy 

Bless This Nest 

Blooming Layers 

Bon Appetit 

Boom! 

Bunny Love 

Campin' Fever 

Carefree 

Catching Waves 

Charmed 

Cherished Flourishes 

Ciao 

Circle Around 

Circle of Love 

Circle Together 

Connections 

Cruisin' 

Cupcake Sprinkles 

Daydream 

Down By The Sea 

Dream Big 

Dreams Come True 

Enjoy Every Moment 

Extreme Happiness 

Family 

Family Ties - Adult 

Family Ties - Children 

Family Ties - Pet 

Fill In The Blank 

Flower Pot 

For Every Occasion 

Friendship Blessings 

From My Heart 

Fun Times 

Happy Holidays 

Happy Moments 

Hero 

His and Hers 

Horizon 

Hot Diggity 

Howdy 

In The Month Of April 

In The Month Of February 

In The Month Of July 

In The Month Of June 

In The Month Of March 

In The Month Of May 

It's A Zoo 

Just For Boys 

Just For Girls 

Just The Ticket 

Kanji Phrases 

Let's Go Camping 

Little Princess 

Love Always 

Love Birds 

Love Ya 

Magic Tabs 

Makin' Waves 

Ms. Chillin' 

Ms. Scrapbook 

Notice The Details 

One Of A Kind 

On The Edge 

On This Day 

Over The Rainbow 

Paisley Praise 

Piece of Cake 

Play Day 

Post Card - Travel Series 

Precious Love 

Priceless Love 

Recipe Box 

Retro Tech 

Royal Birth 

Salutation Seals 

Shining Star 

Smiles 

So Lucky 

Soul Mates 

Springtime 

Star Power 

Summer Breeze 

Summer Days 

Sweet Baby 

Take Luck 

Tasty Treats 

Tea Time 

Thank You 

Thrill Ride 

T.L.C. 

Togetherness 

Treetops 

Trellis 

Two-Step Backgrounds 

Unity 

X-Treme 

You Did It 

You Rock 

You're Great 

You're Sweet