Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Christmas Mini-Album

My Grandma and I toured the Lauritzen Garden Poinsettia Show and Conservatory Thanksgiving weekend. I took several photos that day and decided to make her a mini-album for Christmas.

I used Close To My Heart's Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, Yuletide Carol papers, Pear and a Partridge Picture My Life cards, current and retired embellishments, found items, and a smidgen of contraband to put together the book. I'm trying to use up my stash so I can order new goodies from Close To My Heart! The base cardstock colors are black, champagne, colonial white, new england ivy, and ruby.

The base of the mini-album is a re-purposed 3-ring binder. I used primarily the 11x8.5 Elegance Mini-Album from the Artbooking cartridge to cut the base and overlay pages. This was a lot of fun to make and it's filled with love for my Grandma! The best gift to give is time spent together, and the next best is a scrapbook to cherish those special memories.


Don't forget, the reason for the season is Jesus, the greatest Gift of all!
Have a very Merry Christmas!

Jen Lee
Independent Consultant
Close To My Heart

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

12 Deals for Christmas!

One ... the NEW Seasonal Expressions products are now available! So many darling new items: Heartstrings, Hopscotch, and much more! Click here to see the new catalog or here to shop new items.
Two ... NEW lower pricing for smaller packages of Picture My Life kits. The two new kits from the Seasonal Expressions are available in a smaller quantity 56 cards for $8.95 and the kits from the Annual Inspirations are now available without the page protectors and cover page but still 122 cards for only $14.95. It's a great deal! Click here to see all of the Picture My Life Kits from Close To My Heart.
   
Three ... starting today, receive a free copy of Annual Inspirations and Seasonal Expressions 1 with every order until January 31. Inspiration at your fingertips!
   
Four ... the Stamp of the Month is Cutie Pie and oh boy is it cute! Click here for inspiration on Pinterest using this adorable stamp set available only this month. Place a qualifying purchase of $50 and it’s yours for just $5!
Five ... it is the ten-year anniversary of our industry-changing My Acrylix® clear polymer stamps! We’ve got the Deal of the Decade to commemorate this milestone! Place a qualifying purchase of $50 during the month of December, and in addition to getting a great deal on the stamp of the month set, you will ALSO be eligible to purchase ANY C- or D-size stamp set from the Annual Inspirations idea book for only $10!
Six ... NEW albums have arrived! Click here for the flyer or here to order your new albums. A few items on the flyer are stuck in shipping currently, but they should all be here soon! I already have my new Lagoon Chevron D-ring album, I love it!

Seven ... like my Facebook page or Follow me on Twitter @myscrappychic for more frequent updates and early notice of deals and specials!

Eight ... Yuletide Carol Exclusive Scrapbooking 6-Page Workshop! Click here to see the detailed flyer then contact me to RSVP or schedule your workshop today!
Nine ... Scrappy Chic Club Night will be Friday, December 19 from 6 to Midnight. Come on over for some scrappy fellowship and creative fun! Club night is free to attend; all you need to do is RSVP. Bring a project or two to work on, or create the Yuletide Carol Workshop.

Ten ... There will be a free make and take available to create as well!

Twelve ... new Consultant kits are now available with all new products! Choose scrapbooking or cardmaking to start saving on your scrappy supplies or start earning money doing what you love! Click here for details.

Have yourself a very Merry Christmas!

Jen Lee
Independent Consultant
Close To My Heart

jenlee.ctmh.com

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Yuletide Carol Scrapbooking Workshop

Create three festive 2-page layouts! Contact me to schedule your workshop at your place or mine. Invite a few friends to join in the fun! Workshop cost $35.




Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Independent Consultant
Close To My Heart
jenlee.ctmh.com

Please allow at least 10 days lead time to place your order and prep your kits. Pre-payment is required. Orders must be placed directly through me for this special pricing, due bulk items being used in the kits.


This Yuletide Carol Workshop Special is available exclusively through 
Jen Lee, Close To My Heart, Independent Consultant, Omaha, NE 68154

Thursday, November 6, 2014

New Albums Have Arrived!

The first of our new My Legacy™ album offerings are available to order! The new albums you can start ordering are the Lagoon Chevron D-ring album (Z2090), the Black D-ring album (Z3034), and the new Black post-bound album (Z2094). The price for these albums is $34.95. Click here for the complete flyer.

You will love the new and improved quality of these albums from the moment you get your hands on one. The posts in our post-bound offerings have been made easier to use, which will increase the convenience of your memory-keeping. On our D-ring albums, we have strengthened the rings to keep your memories secure for a long time. The covers are built using a sturdy rigid material, and the exteriors are covered with coated canvas. 

The remaining styles of albums, are expected to be available later this month. We are happy to be able to make some albums available and will continue to keep you updated on the progress of these other items.

Click to order your new albums!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Independent Consultant
Close To My Heart
jenlee.ctmh.com

Scrappy Chic Newsletter - November 2014

Scrappy Chic Newsletter - http://t.co/haIia0Mk9F
Updates and specials from My Scrappy Chic - Jen Lee, Independent Consultant, Close To My Heart
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Friday, October 10, 2014

Punches & Corner Rounder



New punches coming our way from Close To My Heart! They will be available to customers August 1, 2014. Click here to see what is available today!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Friday, October 3, 2014

Piercing & Embossing Tool Kit



Close To My Heart currently has a fantastic line of cutters, punches & tools. Click here to see them.

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Friday, September 26, 2014

Score Board



A brand new score board is available from Close To My Heart.

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Friday, September 19, 2014

Cut Above™ kits



Brand NEW CTMH precut kits, so cute!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Friday, September 12, 2014

Friday, September 5, 2014

Washi Tape Dispenser



This fabulous Washi Tape Dispenser is now available!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Monday, August 18, 2014

Base & Bling



Create your own jewelry! New oval and rectangle Base & Bling from Close To My Heart. Tres chic!

To order yours, click here!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Friday, August 15, 2014

Cricut® Artfully Sent



A brand NEW EXCLUSIVE CTMH Cricut Cartridge is coming our way. It's all about cards!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Workshops on the Go™



Oh My Goodness! Close To My Heart has fabulous new workshops available. Sign up for my newsletter (on the right) for more details!

Check out the kits that are available until July 31 here!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Monday, August 11, 2014

Adhesives



Close To My Heart has a variety of fabulous adhesives for all of your crafting needs.
Click here to order your adhesives today!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Thursday, August 7, 2014

VersatMat and All-Purpose Mat



The Close To My Heart VersaMat is the must have crafting and stamping tool. Click here to order yours today!

I'm so exciting that Close To My Heart will now offer an All-Purpose Mat to help keep messy projects easy to clean up!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Monday, August 4, 2014

Embossing Tools



Yay, Close To My Heart is bringing back embossing powders! I'm so happy to see these in our catalog again. You can emboss in any color by stamping the image in your chosen color first, then clear emboss over it. It'll give it a fantastic added texture and sheen.

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Friday, August 1, 2014

New Idea Book Available Now!!!

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the new Annual Inspirations idea book!

Enter a new world of crafting possibilities with the launch of our latest idea book.

After months of anticipation, Annual Inspirations has arrived at last. The art-filled pages are now available for your viewing pleasure! Peruse the gold mine of new products, ranging from the new Cut Above™ line to the ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ Markers, and admire the gorgeous artwork that dances across the pages. With additions such as 5 new colors and 9 new My Reflections™ paper packets, this idea book is overflowing with artistic inspiration and surging with products fit to make any crafter’s heart swoon. So go ahead, fall in love with the new idea book. We promise the plunge will be well worth your time.

Check out the idea book »

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Last Chance - Many Products Retiring Today!

Check out the Retiring Items on my Close To My Heart website today! There are hundreds of fabulous products retiring and today is your last chance to get them!



Also, a handful of everyday essentials are having slight price increases to keep up with manufacturing costs. Today is the last chance to get them at the current lower price.

Tools - Today's Price/Tomorrow's Price
Albums $24.95/$29.95
Watercolor Pencils $22.95/$26.95
Blending Pen $3.95/$4.50
Edge Distresser $2.50/$3.95
Sanding Kit $3.50/$4.95
Stitch Guide $12.95/$13.95
Ruler (my favorite!) $9.95/$11.95
Archival Black Stamp Pad $5.95/$7.50

Organizers - Today's Price/Tomorrow's Price
Small $12.95/$14.95
Medium $16.95/$19.95
Large $22.95/$24.95
My Acrylix Organizer $12.95/$14.95



Click here to shop!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Independent Consultant
Close To My Heart
http://jenlee.ctmh.com

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

My NEW Cricut Cuttlebug!

Yes, I finally scored a Cricut Cuttlebug! I got it at Hobby Lobby with a 40% OFF coupon. The paper in this picture was embossed with the folder that came with my new Cuttlebug. 



Now I can start ordering these fabulous embossing folders from Close To My Heart. These create a raised imprint on papers, giving an extra added dimension of fabulousness! 



Oh, now I can't wait for my next Close To My Heart order to be delivered!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Independent Consultant
Close To My Heart
http://jenlee.ctmh.com

Monday, July 28, 2014

Chalk It Up - Sneak Peek!


I created this card using the new Chalk It Up papers from Close To My Heart. It would be great for the first day of school or a birthday.

I used a new technique that sort of happened by accident. The chalkboard background layer started as black cardstock. I spotted white re-inker and wiped it all over the cardstock with a slightly damp paper towel. The result looks like a dirty chalkboard. You could also use this technique to white-wash any paper. Give it a few minutes to rest afterward, so it has time to dry.

Tools & Supplies:
D1491 Hooray Bouquet
D1473 Take Note (Cricut Artbooking Collection)
X7184B Chalk It Up Papers (NEW - avail. Aug 1)
Z2263 White Daisy Re-inker
Z2163 White Daisy Stamp Pad
Z2195 Lagoon Stamp Pad
Z2105 Black Stamp Pad
Z1935 Epoxy Bubbles
Z1921 Neutral Metallic Baker's Twine
Z1918 Teal Shimmer Trim

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Independent Consultant
Close To My Heart
http://jenlee.ctmh.com

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Friendship Heart Wreath

After my open house Friday night, my BFF Heather and I decided to stay up and play with the Cricut® Artiste Collection. This is the project we created:



We cut, folded and glued a variety of yo-yo's out of the Skylark papers and embellished them with the Skylark Complements, Neutral Metallic Bakers Twine, and Base & Bling Teal Jewels.

Papercrafting is always fun, but it's most fun with friends!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Independent Consultant
Close To My Heart
http://jenlee.ctmh.com

Announcing my new Girl's Night Out and Scrappy Chic Rewards Club!

One Friday a month I'll open the Scrappy Chic Workshop for an evening of scrappy fellowship and creative fun! Bring your projects to work on, and I'll have a special project for you to create as well!

August 22, 2014, from 6:00 pm to Midnight will be the next GNO Club and this will be our project:
Skylark Today Was a Wonderful Day Layout
To create this project at the Club, simply order:
by August 3, 2014

Then Contact me to let me know you'll be here. And I'll supply and prepare the rest for you! If you can't make it on August 22, we can create this project at a time and place that works for you or for $5 I'll mail the project to you!

Upcoming 2014 Girl's Night Out Dates:
September 19 - Chalk It Up
October 24 - Scaredy Cat
November 14 - Pathfinding
December 19 - Yuletide Carol
_______________________________________________

Introducing the MY SCRAPPY CHIC REWARDS CLUB!

You can join any time, there is no commitment or obligation. It is a frequent shopper rewards program! I know that you have many choices in where you spend your crafting dollars, so I want to reward you for shopping with me. You can budget your purchases over a period of time and be rewarded with free products!

Here's how it works:
* Start your Club membership at any time by placing a $25+ order by contacting me or by using the My Scrappy Chic Gathering on my website when you place your order online.
* Your Club term will run 6 months from your starting month of choice. 
* Qualifying orders include all orders $25+. Including Studio J purchases, but excluding clearance items and cash & carry purchases.
* Club orders are due by the Selected Club Date except for Studio J purchases which can be placed at any time during the month.
* At the end of six months, I will add up your purchases (and those of any outside orders that you collect from friends/family not in the club), and you will receive CTMH Hostess Rewards in accordance with your retail spending total (excluding tax/shipping).
* Club membership is flexible, you can skip a month at any time.
* To keep your Club membership active, you must make purchases in at least 3 of the 6 months of your membership term.
* Your rewards are based on your cumulative 6 month spending total; the more you spend, the more you earn for FREE!

All one-time purchases of $150+ qualify for INSTANT Hostess Rewards, even without membership in the club!

Scrappy Chic Rewards Club membership is open to both long distance and local customers!

What are the benefits of Club membership?
* Earn $25 or more in FREE Close to My Heart products (depending on total spent during your 6-month Club term) (Click here for the detailed list of Hostess Rewards)
* Petite Perks stamp set ($2.95 retail value, to be your gift at the end of your 6-month term)
* Complimentary Idea Book
* Exclusive offers and sales for Club Members

Want to join? Send me an email and let me know! Orders are due by selected club Friday of each month. Shop with me and be rewarded!!!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Independent Consultant
Close To My Heart
http://jenlee.ctmh.com

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Fun with Skylark


To get ready for my Open House last night, I played with the remaining supplies from my Close To My Heart Consultant Kit. The theme was Skylark papers and embellishments.

This card was created using the zip strips. I trimmed them off of the 12x12 paper, then adhered them to a piece of cardstock taking care to match the pattern. Doing so created a chevron pattern.

Tools & Supplies:
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
Z1985 Gold Shimmer Trim (NEW)
Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2111 Chocolate Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2153 Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z1790 Cricut® Artiste Collection Exclusive My Acrylix® Stamp Set
Z1906 Cricut® Artbooking Collection Exclusive My Acrylix® Stamp Set

This little gift box was created with the Cricut® Artiste Collection (p. 37, 3D Object, 4" RDS, 7). Then I simply added an item from the Skylark Complements and a bit of Teal Shimmer Trim.

Tools & Supplies:
Z1790 Cricut® Artiste Collection
X7177C Skylark Complements
Z1918 Teal Shimmer Trim
Timberline Bulk Papers (N/A)


For make and takes at the Open House we created two cards:
Standard Card
Tools & Supplies:
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
Z1928 Durables Triangle Studs
Z1921 Baker's Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment
C1595 Hello Summer My Acrylix® Stamp Set (NEW)
Z2111 Chocolate Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad

3" x 3" Square Card
Tools & Supplies:
S1408 What A Hoot – August 2014 Stamp of the Month (available only August 1-31, 2014)
Z2004 Lagoon Hearts Washi Tape (NEW)
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z1985 Gold Shimmer Trim (NEW)
Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2165 Juniper Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2118 Desert Sand Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad
Z2153 Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad

Items noted with a (NEW) will be available starting August 1, 2014.

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Independent Consultant
Close To My Heart
http://jenlee.ctmh.com

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Spine Expander



I also use a spine expander, split in half, to protect my album from the posts pulling through the covers. It works like a charm!

To order your spine expanders, click here.

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Sponge and Sponge Dauber



Get inky with easy sponge tools from Close To My Heart. Click here to order yours today!

Happy Scrapping,
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Monday, July 14, 2014

Distressing Tools



I love distressing Close to My Heart cardstock, it is so easy, and yields fabulous results!

Order your distressing tools by clicking here.

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Friday, July 11, 2014

Bonding Memories™ Glue



Order your Bonding Memories glue by clicking here!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Pigment and Dye Inks



Close To My Heart has the best more versatile pigment and dye inks available. Click here to see the colors available to you today. Five new colors will be added August 1, 2014!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

My Acrylix® Spritz & Scrubber



Cleaning your stamps is easy peasy with Close To My Heart's Spritz & Scrubber!

Click here to order yours today!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Memory Protectors™ Flip Flaps™



Close To My Heart offers a great variety of Flip Flaps to include more pictures and expression in your layouts and crafts. Click here to see the full line of Memory Protector Flip Flaps available today from Close To My Heart!

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee
Close To My Heart
Independent Consultant
jenlee.ctmh.com

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Celebrate 30!

Close To My Heart June 2014 Promotion



In honor of founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton's 30-year anniversary in the stamping and scrapbooking industry, when you place an order totaling $50 during the month of June, you can add your choice of one of six great gift collections to your order for just $30! Each collection has an original retail value of at least $50 - some even as high as $65. Plus, each collection is perfectly tailored to fit a variety of interests and styles. They feature everything from gift bags to ribbons to washi tape to alphabet stickers - and much more! So make sure to take advantage of these savings and snag your own collection for just $30. It may be Jeanette's anniversary - but you get the gift!

Click here to see the collections>

*Offer valid June 1-30, 2014. Shipping/handling is calculated based on the qualifying order total plus the price of the promotional item ($30). Offer valid while supplies last. Clearance, bulk, "While Supplies Last," supply items, and Studio J items do not count toward a qualifying purchase ($50), nor does the gift collection itself.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Free To Be Me - Circle Punch Cards

Yesterday my Free To Be Me papers were delivered along with my new 1-1/4" circle punch. So I started playing this afternoon and created 4 cards with my new scrappy goodies.


The papers come with card stock that has a clear pattern on one side. Almost like the pages are clear embossed. It's subtle, just adds a bit of tone on tone texture. I love it! During May 2014 only get this fun paper pack for just $5 with a $50 purchase!

How to:

4-1/2" Square card, top left:
Cut out a square that's 7/8", place it on your 1-1/4" circle, and fold the edges over. I created 9 squares from the circles like this and adhered them to a square card stock. Then layered it up with a diamond twist. This is a great technique to use up scraps from your favorite papers. 

Standard card, top right:
Fold the circle into a pie shape, open and press down the little tabs on top. Place 9 together to create a flower. Place an embellishment in the center. 

Standard card, bottom left:
Score circles 1/4" in on two sides, fold over. Adhere several together side by side on a card stock strip until you get the desired length plus. Find your center and trim both ends equally. Punched circles also easily create a jumbo scalloped border, just tuck them behind a straight edge. 

4-1/2" Square card, bottom right:
Adhere two circles to each other with a center glue dot. Stitch or add some vertical and horizontal interest, then fold the edges over of the top circle. I cut the Teal Shimmer Trim into narrow strips. This is a great product for that because it is adhesive backed.

Products used:

Happy Scrapping!
Jen Lee