What's Happening around here.

 Dream Pop is the National Scrapbooking Special for May!  

You can totally just skip over this part. . . . 

I really can't believe it is already May (well one more day) and I can't believe they are calling for snow this week!  What?  I have never heard of snow in May around here.
It is going to be 85 today.  Snow on Thursday.  Crazy weather.  We farm, so that is the top concern, of course, but my son's field trip is Thursday and it is our town's biggest festival this weekend.  It looks absolutely miserable for those two events and that is never any fun.

Anyway. . .I got a little of topic.

I will be hosting a Workshop the first part of June.  
Everyone is invited. . .like always!.. . BUT I will be giving a FREE Workshop to anyone who purchases the Dream Pop Paper in May!  

Here are two of the layouts you can make in the Workshop.  
The Cardstock is printed with a glossy design on each of the papers!  
It is too cute!  Very summery, fun colors!

There are also three cards and some party favors that you can make in the workshop. 
PLUS, the Paper Packet itself comes with some pretty awesome ideas!

They have paired the Dream Pop Paper Pack with the May stamp of the Month!
Pretty clever of CTMH, I must say!

Notice the cute pinwheels?  

You can check out the stamp set by going here

The Cricut Cartridge Artiste will cut out the large pinwheels for you!  
Then you just stamp them in the color you want!!!
If you come to the Dream Pop Workshop, I will cut these out for you!
Even if you cut them by hand, which is actually quite easy. . . you are going to LOVE the pinwheels!


Even if you don't opt to come to the Workshop. . .or if you do and just want more ideas. . .
Your Dream Pop Paper Pack comes with this wonderful insert with all of these great ideas!  And it also lists all of the supplies used in the Artwork!  
So no guessing, how'd they do that?

Now, don't worry, I am going to give you a complete run down of all of the items you may need to complete this fabulous artwork at the end of this post. . .
I know it is already getting kind of long, but that is the way it goes sometimes!  
I have a lot to share!

Here is the insert that comes with the Paper Packet!

And don't forget May's Featured Kit is Surf's Up.
Here is the featured layout from the WOTG Kit.
Or you can make your own kit with a combination of coordinating product.
Just go to my website and see all of the options

 Now. . .here is a run-down of all of the items that coordinate with the Dream Pop Kit.

For the Workshop. . .these are some of the items you will need.

1385 White Daisy Cardstock (I will have some on hand for you to purchase.  I will provide scrap pieces for stamping)

Z1817  Slate Polka Dot Washi Tape  4.95

Z1701 Baker's Twine Neutral  4.95

Z1752 Sparkles Clear 2.95

Z1825 Keyboard Kraft Sticker Alphabet 4.95

Z1844  Color-ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes 6.95

Z1777 Color-ready Canvas Alphabet  4.95

Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim  4.95

Z1807  Pink Glitter Gems  3.95

Ink Colors Used:  Honey, Lagoon, Gypsy, Cranberry, Sunset, Desert Sand, Cotton Candy, Slate.

Z534 Micro Tip Scissors

Cricut Artiste Collection

Other Coordinating items:

C2535 My Acrylix Puns of Praise

Hollyhock Ink Pad

Z1779 Houndstooth Alphabet Irresistibles

Z1760 Burlap Ribbon

D1534 My Acrylix Patterned Pennants

Z1838 Hinged Display Tray

Z1812 Sparkle Clear Flourishes Small

C1534 Sightseer 

Juniper Ink

Z1776 Pixie Glitter Alphabet

z1802 Slate Polka Dot Ribbon

So, if you spend $35, you can get the awesome Dream Pop Paper Pack for $10.  That brings your order to $45.  If you spend $5 more, you can get the Stamp of the Month for $5!

I know it is a lot of information. . . if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

You can email, call, or text me your order.

OR you can order online!!!  

Just use the May Ordering link located in the bottom right part of my website page.  

It will ship straight to you, with no waiting!!!!  

Choose the cheapest shipping option and your shipping costs won't be much different than if you ordered it straight from me!  

And if two of you go together, than that will help even more!!

I will be announcing the date of the workshop a little closer to time!  Get the orders in ASAP!

The online ordering link will expire May 24!!!!!!!  Just to make sure we get our kits in on time!

Our Reward's Earner for May is Karen A.!  You get to pick out $30 in Free items!!

Next up are:  Tina R, Paula, and Linda W!  

Dotty for you

I have been itching to use this beautiful paper. . . I just can't get over how cute it is!  I feel my paper hoarding issues kicking in.  I believe I will have to have several packs of this to feel good about cutting any of it!

Dotty for You is the special promotion that starts tomorrow and runs through the end of May.

You can purchase a Pack of the 24 B&T duos (2 sided patterned paper) for $19.95.

OR

You can place a $35 order and get it for only $5!!!

We will be using this pack at our May Workshop.  (more info to come)

Starting tomorrow, you can order your very own Kit HERE

or contact me with your order.

The preferred order date is April 27 this month.



Don't forget our April Workshop is Friday, April 27 at the Masonic Lodge!

We will be working on the Victory and Lucy Kits!  Lots of fun artwork with these two!

Workshop Extra Scrapbook Layout.

Here is a picture of one of the extra layouts we will do on Sunday using the Typeset WOTG Kit.

Or just the Typeset Paper pack and the Typeset Canvas Compliments.

I highly recommend adding the Canvas Compliments on to your order, if you are purchasing the Typeset Paper or WOTG Kit!

They are adorable!

Close to My Heart has done the cutest layouts using them!!!

Hope to see you on Sunday!  We will begin at 2pm. . . at 5pm we will be talking about our annual fundraiser. . .the Crop and Shop for a CURE!

6x6 Album using CTMH Level 1 Kit.

Here is the upcoming Boutique Class Project for our Workshop on Sat. May 14.

Items Used All Close to My Heart.

6x6 Accordion Mini-Album

Bliss Level 1 Kit

Sparkles

Each Level 1 Kit contains enough supplies to make at least two albums, if you wanted to share with a friend.  You will just have to split the sticker sheets between you!  

These are one of my absolute favorite projects.  You can click on mini-albums to the right (under catagories) and you can see all of the 6x6 albums I have made.  Most of them I made around the Holidays.  I recently made one with the Sophia Kit.  Sadly, I didn't take any pictures and it was a baby gift for a friend!  I really meant to take pictures before I gave it to her!!!  It turned out very cute. . .if I do say so myself!!!  

It is SO easy to make these!  You just cut the pre-printed layout pages into 4 6x6 pieces and then adhere them to the pages of the album.  Decorate with the included sticker sheets!  Add a little bling here and there and voila!  You have an adorable album!  

If you can join us for this Boutique Class on Saturday, May 14. . . . make sure you let me know which Level 1 Kit you would like to use.  You can choose from any of the Level 1 Kits currently listed in the Idea Book or I have some older ones in stock.  Just email me to see a list.  I will need to know this by Thursday, May 5, so I can place an order in time for the Workshop!

Can't attend the Workshop, but you would still like to complete the project? No problem!  You can order all of the supplies you need straight from my website. Or order through me and I can get the supplies to you.  If you live out-of-town, it is probably easiest to order from my website or if you are a Rewards Member, through a special ordering link.  

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Also, please share your creations on our Facebook Page! I would LOVE to see all of the Close to My Heart Creations you have come up with!!   Just click on the Facebook link on the right side.   

As a side note. . .these fabulous Level 1 Kits are retiring at the end of July (or while supplies last).  Make sure you don't miss out on your favorite kits!!!!

National Scrapbooking Month with Close to My Heart

I know I have been MIA for quite awhile and I am super sorry.

Life has been super busy.  Whose isn't?

I have had a lot to share and hopefully I will catch up quickly, though I won't hold my breath!


On to more current news. . .

May is National Scrapbooking Month and CTMH is celebrating with style!

Purchase the You & Me Special Scrapbooking Kit for $34.95 this month ONLY!  Or you can earn a great discount on it OR even get it for FREE!   Click here to learn more about this Kit

How would you like to earn discounts on all of your Close to My Heart purchases?  

This month ONLY get your Consultant Kit for 50% off!  PLUS, you will receive a You & and Me Kit for FREE!!!  That is a lot of fabulous new product for a very low price!  Plus, you will be set to earn discounts on all of your future CTMH purchases!  This is a deal you won't want to miss!!   

 Whether you just want to earn a discount OR you want to run a business. . . everyone is welcome here!!!  

Our May Workshop will be held Saturday, May 14 from 10am-10pm at the United Christian Presbyterian Church in Richmond.  There is a $5 Church Fee.

We are also offering a second day, Friday, May 13 same time, same place.  Sam W.  will be collecting the $5 Church Fee.  

As always, bring your own supplies and work on your own projects 

OR 

Order your Sophia Workshop Kit by Thurs. May 5

and/or

Register for the Special Boutique Project (Level 1 Accordion Album) by Thurs. May 5

Please bring a friend!  Hope to see you there!

Card No. 3

Items Used All CTMH.

Trees & Things Stamp Set D1467

Splendid Day Stamp Set D1462

Kraft Cardstock

Pear Cardstock

Pear Ink

Desert Sand Ink

 Trees & Things Stamp Set D1467

Isn't this stamp set so cute?  There are so many fun options with this set!!!!!

Some of the girls were asking for some more "male" cards.  So, I thought this one could be more "male," but was still pretty gender neutral.  I really like how simple the card is!  

Our next workshop is this Sunday at the Mason's Building in Richmond!  We will be working on our Lucky Workshop Kits!    If you didn't have time to order your kit, no problem!  I always have a small "sampler" kit available for new people to our group!  A great way to try out our workshop!

Also, we will be ordering Sophia Workshop Kits on Sunday.  It is our preferred order date, but you can order your Sophia Kits by May 4 and have them in time for the workshop!!  May's Workshop will be held Saturday, May 14 10am-10pm (come when you can, leave when you must!)