Super Bowl Special Discount!!

Hey there football fans! I'm running a special Superbowl Sunday sale, just for you. Have you been wanting to get the Art Philosophy Cricut Bundle or maybe take advantage of the great Five for FREE promotion? Today is definitely the day to do it!

For all orders over $25 that I receive today 2/5/12 from kickoff until midnight (est time), you will receive a SPECIAL DISCOUNT!! At the end of the game I will add all of the digits from the final score together and that MAGIC number will be YOUR DISCOUNT*.

 For example if the score ends:

17 - 31 your discount will be 1 + 7 + 3 + 1 = 12 %

28 - 49 your discount will be 2 + 8 + 4 + 9 = 23 %

99 - 99 your discount will be 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 = 36 %

Orders must be placed between kickoff and midnight to be eligible. Orders can be placed via email or my website. (Orders placed through my website will receive a gift certificate for the amount of their discount to be used directly through me on a future order or a refund, whichever you prefer.)

This discount will be on top of all the great corporate offers including  the Stampof the Month promo, and all discounted“while supplies last” items on my website. 

 I hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the game, even if it is just for the commercials and my sale! *Ü*

Click here to start shopping or contact me to place your order! 

*This promotion is sponsored by Susan Lower and not by the Close to my Heart Corporate office or any other Consultant. Tax and shipping will be charged on the retail amount.

Tuesday's Tutorial: Valentines Card Part 4

Today's the last part of our Valentines' Card Tutorials with CTMH founder Jeanette Lynton. I hope this these past few weeks have inspired you in your card making. Don't forget to come out and vote on your favorite card this Firday at Pajama Factory from 5pm - 9pm in Williamsport, PA.

I'm so excited, I can't wait to see you all! And I'll also be revealing the new idea catalog that you can official purchase from tomorrow!! Whoo hooo!  (okay maybe a little too overly excited!)

Tuesday's Tutorial: Valentine Inspiration Part 2

Today is part two of the four part serious from CTMH TV to inspire you while creating those romance themed valentine cards this month.

Enjoy!!


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Roxie Anniversary Card

When I first laid out all my supplies to create this card I was thinking of several different embellishments, but once I cut this from a scrap piece of paper I realized the print of the Roxie Designer paper looked beautiful on it's own. I used my SAY IT IN STYLE stamp set to say"Happy Anniversary" at the top of the card.


Sweet and Simple, don't you think?

So In Love Greeting Card

One of the things I really like about the colored card stock from CTMH is that it's white paper in the center, so it  makes it easy to distress it. You can peel up a layer of the paper like I did here in this So In Love Greeting Card to create a unique effect on the texture of your card.

So In Love Greeting Card Recipe:

 7" x 10" Colonial White Card Stock

5" x 7" Black Card Stock

4" x 6" Plaid side of Roxie Designer Paper

2" x 4" Cheeta side of Roxie Designer Paper

Bling Assortment (Z1466)

Roxie WOTG Stamp Set (G1025)

Card creations are coming in and if you haven't already submited there's just 11 days left to Romance Your Card!

Rose Birthday Card

Both my sisters have birthday's this month. My one sister loves pink and what better for a girls' birthday then roses, right?  I can't wait to give her this Rose Birthday Card I made. (I'll share my other sister's birthday card soon!)

To make today's card, you'll need the following:

4" x 6", 1" x 4", 2.5" x 3 3/4" Roxie B& T Duo Paper

Say It In Style Stamp Set (D1283)

Card & Envelope (X254)

Roxie WOTG Stamp Set (G1025)

**Reminder**

Only 12 more days to send in your Romance Your Card entries

Tuesday's Tutorial: Valentine Inspiration Part 1

Today's tutorial begins a four part series from CTMH TV  to inspire you as you work on those romantic cards for the Romance Your Card Contest and other Valentine's day projects. I hope you have fun watching and learning!

I'm off to practice this fun stamping technique!

Stay tuned for part two next tuesday!

MrsChadT
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Two Heart Note Card

This month I'll be sharing a lot of card and a few scrapbook layouts using the Roxie Workshop On The Go Kit (G1025). Just a reminder, the new idea book goes live on February 1st, so even though you'll be able to purchase the Roxie paper packets, the Roxie WOTG kit will not be available after January 31st. You can order it here.

Two Heart Note Card Recipe:

Bitty Sparkles (Z1263)

Card and Envelope (X254)

1 - 3" Heart Shape (cut from Art Philosophy Cartridge)

1 - 2" Heart  Shape (cut from Art Philosophy Cartridge)

1 - 4" x 6" cut  Roxie B & T Duo Paper

Only 17 more days to mail your Romance Your Card entry! Can't wait to see them all!

Valentine Rose Card

Today's card recipe:

Roxie WOTG My Acrylic Stamp Set

Cranberry Ink Pad

Ponderosa Pink Ink Pad

Pink Ribbon

4 inch x 5.5 inch card with matching envelope

K & C Valentine Designer Paper

I can't wait to see all your valentine cards! Remember entries are being accepted for the Romance Your Card Contest now through January 25th!

January Stamp of the Month

January Stamp of the Month

  Little Reminder (set of 25) #S1201

With a minimum qualifying purchase of $50, get your Stamp of the Month set for only $5.00!

Recommended Blocks:
1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009), 2" × 6 1/2" (Y1010)

Click here to start a blog hop where you can see TONS of great artwork using this stamp set.

Click here or contact me to order your own January stamp of the month.

Available January 1 - 31, 2011 only

February's Workshop

This month's Creative Club Workshop is a set of 12 valentine cards. I'll be holding this workshop on February 11th from 2 - 4pm in my studio. This is a family friendly workshop for kids and adults.

Come join me and create 12 small (2.5" x 3.5") valentine cards or cut them half to make a set of 24 classroom valentines.

Your kit will include :

 * 12 pre-scored cards (4 red, 4 black, 4 pink, and 4 white).

* A set of bitty rhinestones

*Several pre-stamped sheets of sayings and hearts

* 1 yard of red and white baker's twine 

* 1 yard of black & coca and white baker's twine.

If you attend the workshop, I'll have other miscellaneous embellishments and glitter glue available for use in addition to your kit.

Contact me for more information or to sign up for this month's class. Please contact me no later than January 25th if you would like to join us or order a kit.

Payment is due by January 25th. You can send me a check or pay online securely with your credit card account by using the PayPal "Buy It Now" button below.

Local Kits - No Shipping

# of Kits

1 Kit $5.00 USD 2 Kits $10.00 USD 3 Kits $15.00 USD 4 Kits $20.00 USD

Long Distance Kits

# of Kits

1 Kit $10.00 USD 2 Kits $15.00 USD 3 Kits $20.00 USD 4 Kits $25.00 USD

To find out more about my monthly no commitment Creative Club, click here.

You do not need to be local to participate.

Happy New Year!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I am so grateful for all of you who have helped my business grow this year. I am especially thankful for those of you who started out as my customers and quickly became my friends. Becoming a CTMH Consultant in 2011 has provided me with such wonderful opportunties to gain new friendships and challenge and stretch my creativity.

I began my crafting business many...many years ago, and have been amazed how much I've learned through the processes. I've played around with many mediums until I found my niche making books and cards. What can I say, I just love books, and I really appreciate all of you supporting me through out the years. I'm looking forward to the new adventures in paper craftng that awaits us in 2012, especially if the new 2012 spring/summer idea book is any indication. Then it's going to be awesome!

This month I have a special gift to thank those of you that place an order (of any size) with me. Anyone who places an online order, a Club order, or calls or emails me with an orderany time during the month of January, will receive a FREE package of Remarks Glitter Rub-Ons ($13.95 value).

New Year Card

I've been playing around with some of my scrap papers and the Hooray Bouquet Stamp Set.

The paper is DCWV that I had left over from a book project in 2011.

Here is the receipe for this card:

4" x 5.5" white note card (X254)

Hooray Bouquet Stamp Set (D1491)

Cranberry Ink Pad (Z2116)

Black Ink Pad (Z2125)

Black Brad (Z1393)

See you in 2012!



Tuesday's Card Video

It took me most of the day, but I'm so proud of myself. Granted, I still have lots of room for improvement when it comes creating video tutorials, but hey this one had music!

And, they say practice makes perfect, so I'm off to practice. Much more the wiser, I promise the next tutorial won't be upside down. Boy has offered to be my cameraman. He's such a sweetie to help his Mom.

Tomorrow I'll be in the studio setting up for Friday's open house event at the Pajama Factory. It's their 2nd annual Holiday Artisian Market. Lots of food, crafts, art, music and fun. What better way to spend a Friday night, right?

Well, I'm off to finish this month's newsletter filled with great deals, news, and tips! If your not receiving the newsletter please sign up. You're missing great deals and announcements that don't always come across on my blog. :)

Holiday Christmas Card Video

Sorry about no post yesterday. I had planned on sitting down in the morning after the kiddos were off at school to share a new video with you all when I got a phone call and had to rescue a family member out of a jam. Needless to say, by the time I got home it was time to pick the kids back up from school and the day was gone.

But what is family for? And today I have to say I'm especially thankful for good friends, too.

So without out any further delay... here is yesterday's holiday card tutorial video for you all.

Christmas Card Kits

Remember the Holiday Magic Christmas card from last week? If not you can view it here. I recently had someone order a christmas card kit to give as a gift and thought what a nice idea that was. So today, I'm working on making one for my mom.

We used to do craft together all the time when I was in high school, so I thought it would be nice to still have this connection with her and how wonderful it is to get a handmade card from someone, right?

I'm going to be putting together a few other card kits that will be available Thrusday night during the Vendor show at Hepburn Lycoming Elementry from 6 -9pm. Some of the cards will include these ones:

 

If you would like to order your own Christmas Card Kit, please contact me. Card kits are $15 for 10 cards or $20 for 20 cards. All card kits include envelopes and pre-cut card stock and embellishments. You will need your own adhesive and scissors.

Stay tuned, as tomorrow I've got a tutorial ready for you.

Suzy
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Make and Take Christmas Gift Tags

Today I wanted to share with you this cute little Christmas Gift tag that we'll be making at my home gatherings for the month of November! If you're unable to attend any of the home gatherings or workshops this month you can still have a chance to create this cute little tag.

We'll also be making this cute tag on November 17th from 6-9pm at Hepburn Lycoming Elementry's Vender Night. So stop in and see me. :)

Also, if you place an order of $25 or more this month, I'll send you a little kit to create three of these tags!

This is a great month for creating Christmas gift tags.

What you need to make this tag:

Believe Paper Pack

Rhinestone Button

Black floss

November stamp of the month - Cherish.

And remember, when you order two stamp sets totalling $25 or more this month you get the Holiday Stamp Set FREE!!

Is that so great or what?

Well, I'm off to finish a tutorial for you all and will see you tomorrow!

Suzy

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Tuesday Tutorial - Holiday Gift Tags

I'm working on getting some tutorials finished for you all. However, this week just got busier when my 6 year old son woke up not feeling well this morning. So I thought I would share a video from CTMH TV in hopes that you all are getting in the Christmas spirit like I've been.

I love Christmas, its one of my favorite holidays. One of my love languages is giving gifts, so naturally I'm all for Christmas!

Have a great day everybody, I'll see you all tomorrow with something new. :)

Suzy
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Holiday Wishes Stamp Set

From November 1-30, when you purchase $25 in stamp sets, you can get this D-sized set for $5.

*Note:  Many of the images from this set coordinate with the CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.

To get your stamp set, click here.

CTMH Elemental Christmas Card #2

This card design comes from the October Stamp of the Month in 2011 CTMH Autumn/ Winter Catalog. I really like the results of this card with the 3-D christmas tree and gingham ribbon. I'm thinking of adding this card to the Holiday Card Kit for this month's workshop. What do you think?

To make this card, you'll need:

October Stamp of The Month
Green Ribbon assortment (I used different ribbon, but one of these ribbons will work nicely too!)
Bling assortment
Dimensionals
Daisy Card Stock
Dessert Card Stock
Juniper Card Stock
Juniper Stamp Pad
Cocoa Stamp Pad

See ya later,

Suzy
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