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
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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