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

Roxy Valentine's Day Playshop, Thursday, 1/12/12!

Join us for this snazzy Valentine's Workshop on Thursday, January 12 at 11 AM!  You will love the fun cards and treat box we will create together featuring Roxie paper, Pin Clips, Blue Sparkles and shapes created with the Cricut!  RSVP is due by Thursday, January 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, January 5 so I can be sure to have your materials ready when you arrive. Call me at (408) 265-4147 to pay for your playshop with a credit card.  Or, mail me a check to Linda at 1706 Dalton Dr, San Jose, CA 95124 (make sure it arrives by 1/5/12)

• 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:

• Paid RSVP by Thursday, January 5 at 7 PM.
• Bring an adult friend who is not on my guest list (paid RSVP for your guest by 1/5/12, of course). 
• Donate a hand stamped item to my samples basket (using only CTMH stamps, of course)! 

Rock the Block!

Join the craze! When you place a minimum order of $25 from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book between December 19, 2011 and January 31, 2012, you can get two new products for just $15: the My Creations® Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product!) and the exclusive My Acrylix® Rock the Block E-size stamp set (available only during this promotion). That’s a retail savings of almost $30! You’re going to love the way the collage cubes and the Rock the Block stamp set work together for interactive, 3-D fun.

Watch this video to get more details from Kristine Widtfeldt, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

Order yours today at www.CTMH.com/Linda  While you are at it, checkout the new "expanded view" of the Idea Book when you click on Products and then click on the Autumn/Winter Idea Book picture.  Click here to see what I mean!

Wonderland Card Crafting Playshop

Create 5 different Winter Cards featuring an exquisite combination of winter hues (teal, sky blue, amethyst and yummy chocolate) combined with stunning Top Coats™ Icing Overlays, sparkling silver glitter glitz and unique Die Cut cards & envelopes! Don’t miss it; RSVP today as space is limited.

>> $9.95 Pre-paid RSVP* is required by Wednesday, December 7 so I can be sure to have your materials ready when you arrive. Call Linda at 408 265-4147 to pay for your playshop today and reserve your spot!
>> 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:

>> Paid RSVP by Wednesday, December 7 at 7 PM.
>> Bring an adult friend who is not on my guest list (paid RSVP for your guest by 12/7/11, of course).
>> Donate a hand stamped item to my samples basket (using only CTMH stamps, of course)!
>> Bring your filled out wish list. Use your own Idea Book or click here to view the catalog on-line.

Santa's Workshop, Sat. 12/10 or Wed, 12/14

 Join us for Santa Workshop on Saturday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 14!  Attend one, attend them all, it's up to you.  Paid RSVP is due by Friday, December 2 so I have time to order and prepare your materials!  Seating is limited, so make sure to RSVP Today!  Call me at 408 265-4147.

10 AM Decorated Gift Box -- Create this darling gift box to give hand crafted cards, baked goodies such as mini loaves, brownies, candy or candy!   $9.95

11:30 Hand Crafted Cards -- use for Thank You cards after Christmas or stamp holiday greetings!  You'll create 4 cards and envelopes.                   $7.95

1 PM Cricut Class -- Discover how to use the Cricut machine to it's fullest! I have the 6" Cricut machine and the Cricut Imagine machine to train on or you can bring your own.  FREE

2 PM Holiday Tags and Gift Box -- Discover how to make elegant tags using the layered tags cut by the Cricut machine and coordinating stamps you'll packages will be stunning this year!       $4.95

Call Linda to RSVP Today: 408 265-4147

Happy Holiday Card Set

When you pair your new Close To My Heart Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge with some of the delightful My Acrylix® stamp sets featured in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you'll find yourself making an armful of holiday cards in just one sitting! Watch this video to discover even more tips for streamlining your holiday card creation session.



Products used:
B1381 Holiday Cheer Stamp Set $9.95
A1115 A Holiday Stamp Set $6.95
Z1473 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Die Cut Cards and Envelopes $5.95
Z1263 Bitty Sparkles $2.95
Z1615 Designer Ribbon Red $5.95
Order now at www.CTMH.com/Linda and take advantage of the Holiday Wishes Special while you are at it!  Click here for details about the Holiday Wishes Special!

Stretch Your Stamping Know-How

Create a multi–layered stamp image using the base and shade technique and our new My Acrylix® So Grateful stamp set. As you can see on this video, it's as easy as pumpkin pie—and will look great on your Thanksgiving dinner invitations and cards.



Products used in this video:
B1395 So Grateful stamp set (set of 8): $9.95
Z2150 Sunflower Ink Pad $5.25
Z2191 Sunset Ink Pad $5.25
Z1489 Mini-Medley Olive Collection $4.95
Visit my website to order or see more artwork and ideas: www.Linda.MyCTMH.com

Add Cricut Flair to Your Projects!

You are going to Love the new Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge from Close To My Heart. Enjoy this video about how to dress up your projects quickly and easily!



Order the Brand Cricut Art Philosophy Collection(Item Z1686) for just $99 and you will receive:

1.The Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge with 700 shapes including 3-D projects and images that match CTMH stamp sets (retail value $59.99)
2.THREE stamp sets with images that match the Cricut shapes (retail value $53.80)
3.THREE sets of die cut chipboard which match the Cricut shapes (retail value $14.85)

>>> This is a $128.99 value for just $99*! click here to see the bundle and order.

AND, Between August 15 and August 31, you can purchase the Cricut Art Philosophy Bundle and take advantage of 3 specials that will give you 3 ADDITIONAL stamp sets (a $59.70 value) for just an extra $5* Click here to learn more.


* Tax, Shipping & Handling will be added to all orders