Happy 2013!! 

Pull out the paper, the Artiste Cartridge and the Cricut Machine. 
Get busy croppin’ in 2013! 

Need help with ideas or paper you’ve seen? 
Shop online and get sale papers for Halloween. 

Ready to learn Studio J and go totally green? 
Call or email Amy,  the Scrapbooking Queen!

Clearly the Best: Random Stamping

Hello!!!!

I hope y'all have had a wonderful holiday week and are taking lots and lots of photos that you can preserve in 2013!

The other day I posted information about a fun new card class I am offering in January.  Be sure to take a peek and if you would like to participate (by mail or in person) register on/before January 1st.

Below is a fun and informative video all about Random Stamping (one of my most favorite techniques).  ENJOY!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Merry Christmas!

I want to take this time to wish you all a wonderful holiday week.  THANK YOU for making my business what it is today.  I so appreciate your business BUT more importantly I thank you for your friendship.  My most favorite part of my job is the relationships I have with YOU.  You are like family to me and I so appreciate YOU!
The Spring/Summer Idea Books are arriving SOON!  I am so excited to embark on a New Year with a NEW Idea Book and NEW Classes with you.
Enjoy this joyous time of year with those close to you!

God Bless,
Amy

Happy Holidays and New Card Class!

Happy Holidays to You All!

I know I have been missing in action this past week.  It was a busy one -school concerts, dance performances, packing and traveling...and designing a fun interactive card class to start  2013!

This card class uses the DECEMBER Stamp of the Month:
"Year Round Cheer"  (#S1212).  I will teach you how to make the oh so fun SWING CARD using the Artiste Cricut Cartridge.  The Art Philosophy Cartridge will be used, too, as well as, the Shimmer Trim (LOVE THIS EMBELLISHMENT!).  The NEW CTMH Chalk Marker is the perfect writing utensil to use with these cards and will be included in your class kit.

I must thank fellow consultant CHRISTINE ADAMS for coming up with these creative cards.  They will make perfect gifts for any time of year and they will be nice to have on hand in your stationery box so you have a "WOW" card ready at your finger tips when you need one!

The class will be held on MONDAY, JANUARY 14th 6:30-8:30 p.m.  If there is enough interest in a morning class I will be happy to host a morning class on THURSDAY, January 24th, as well.  PLEASE let me know a.s.a.p of you would like to request a morning class.  Kits to Go will also be available to purchase (Just add $5 for postage to the kit price).  If you would like me to stamp all your cards then you just add an additional $5 to your kit).  I will demonstrate how to cut the swing card using the Artiste Cartridge at the local class so you can create more swing cards on your own at home.

Two class kits will be available-one comes with the Year-Round Stamp Set and the other does not-so if you already own the stamp set you can just bring that to class with you and you will not have to order another.

We will create 12 cards at the class.

REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS ON/BEFORE TUESDAY, JANUARY 1st.  PLease let me know what kit you would like upon registering for this class.

Class Kit #1:  $35.00

Year- Round Cheer Stamp Set
All paper pre-cut paper
Silver Shimmer Trim
Chalk Marker
3-D Foam Tape
an assortment of fun embellishments for each card

Class Kit #2:  $25.00

Everything in Kit #1 EXCEPT for the Year-Round Stamp Set

***If you would like envelopes for your cards you I suggest the add-on product #Z1476:  $4.60 (includes shipping and tax)

$3.00 Paper Packs and a Wooo's Your Valentine Video!

GREETINGS!

I am so excited about all the new deals that were just made available on my website HERE.
Just click on "ONLINE SHOPPING" and then scroll down to the end of the list and click on "WHILE SUPPLIES LAST."

Below is a fun little video all about the new "Whooo's Your Valentine" exclusive kit.  Take a peek-it is so darn cute!  I especially love the two owl images in the stamp set!

Whooo's YOur Valentine

Celebrate National Papercrafting Month with an incredible deal-CTMH Whooo's Your Valentine kit for only $10.00!  Combine your love of papercrafting with the contents of this kit to create personalized valentines-perfect for classrooms and other group settings.  This darling kit, which retails for $40, can be yours for only $10 when you spend $35 or more in Close To My Heart product from the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book.  You'll receive 12 die-cut boxes, 3 cardstock sheets, 1 sheet of silver glitter paper, 12 treat tubes, and an exclusive D-size stamp set created especially for the kit.  This kit offers you a sneak peek at two new Spring/Summer products:  the treat tubes and the silver glitter paper!  Decorate the die-cut boxes with the stamp images, cardstock, and glitter paper.  Then attach the clear tube and fill with treats for valentines in a cinch!

The kit will be available December 13th-Janaury 31, 2013.

Luster CLuster and Studio J

TGIF!
I wish y'all a very happy weekend!  Hopefully it is full of fun and perhaps a bit of crafting.

Below are two cook videos I would like to share with you.  The first is all about creating clusters on your projects and the second is an informative lesson on Studio J.  I invite you to take a peak at both.

Enjoy your day!

Everyday Embellishing

Everyday Embellishing

It’s easy to incorporate chalk, metallics, and bling into your artwork with a few embellishments you can use on your everyday papercrafting projects. Let CTH show you how!

This Merry & Bright page uses dots created with the gold metallic marker to add extra sparkle around the edges of the page. Notice the scalloped accents with outlines in gold marker which adds dimension and draws your eye. Our metallics markers will make your artwork sparkle!

Add heart to your art with an extra touch of bling—cover your Dimensional Elements with silver Glitz™ glitter gel, a clear Sparkle or two, or a touch of silver from the metallics marker! Your heartfelt messages will bedazzle your loved ones.

The chalk marker and 12" × 12" chalkboard sheet are a perfect pair for creating a unique project. Journal and embellish your memories with the quaint look of a chalkboard—minus the dust—and a lot of freehand fun, perfect to display in your albums or on your walls!

If you haven’t had a chance to scrapbook your Halloween photos yet, here’s a great idea for a spooky page. The Haunted assortment with its cute skull brads, spider badge buttons, and more, is the perfect go-to for scary Halloween memories. It also coordinates nicely with the Moonlight paper packet and Moonlight Complements Dimensional Elements.

Tell your story with papers and accents that complement your unique tale. The Memo assortment’s little note tags are great for embellishing and journaling all in one, and the tiny epoxy numbers mimic old typewriter keys. Pair the Memo assortment with our Scholastic paper packet and My Stickease^® assortment for your school-themed memories and more!

This elegant layout is tied together by antique elements from the Baroque assortment, Avonlea Complements canvas shapes, and the beautiful Avonlea papers. Add a timeless quality to your memories with graceful keys, broaches, and buttons from the Baroque assortment.
Whatever your project, embellishing will bring your artwork to life. Tell your customers about these exciting embellishments so they can start shopping today to add that extra something to their everyday projects!

Framing Your Sweet Treats!

Yesterday I shared with you some projects I created using the CTMH Artiste Cricut Cartridge.  Here is a video showing you some more ideas that you can make with this wonderful cartridge.  Enjoy!

Holiday Place Setting

Here are some fun projects I created using the exclusive CTMH Artiste Cricut Bundle (#Z1790), Pear & Partridge Paper Packet (#X7162B), Dimensional Elements In COlor-Holiday (#Z1772), harvest bakers twine (#Z1751) and the "Merry & Bright (#C1510) stamp set.

The Artiste allows you to create such fun party decor with the push of a button.  So Fun and So Easy!  I LOVE it!

If you have not already taken a peek at the HUGE sale taking place on my website HERE and  Retired Items List I posted last Friday-please do!  These items will be gone before we know it.  I would hate for you to miss out on your favorite products!  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

Year-Round Cheer

The Close To My Heart December Stamp of the Month is oh so cute and FUN to create with!  With the 12 images that come in this set, you have the perfect little stamp for every month of the year!  Create, cards and layouts galore all year long with item #S1212 Year-Round Cheer.  And like all other stamp of the month sets, you can purchase this for the full retail price of $17.95 ($20.75 with shipping and tax) Or you it can be yours for just $5.00 with a minimum $50 order!

 I an hoping to create a set of monthly notecards for my mother this year for Christmas.  My plan is to keep the design simple and I will be using this stamp set.  I would also like to design a January card workshop using this stamp set.  I will be sure to share when I get it done!

HUGE, HUGE SALE and FREE GIFT!

Happy Friday Everyone!

Last night I received notification from CTMH that they will be adding new items to the "While Supplies Last" section of my website (amy.ctmh.com) TOMORROW, DECEMBER 1st.  Among the new additions you will find a wide variety of paper and coordination accessories, all with a substantial markdown.  You  will also find that most of the items that are currently available will also see a FURTHER MARKDOWN at that time!

To sweeten the deal even more, from December 1-31st, all orders placed on my website that reach or exceed $50 will also include a FREE BONDING MEMORIES GLUE PEN (#Z533)-a $4.50 value!  I invite you to shop early, because these deals are only available while supplies last.

The end of the Autumn / Winter 2012 Idea Book is drawing near—January 31, 2013 to be exact! As with all Idea Books, The Spring / Summer 2013 Idea Book promises the release of some amazing new products! But as we enthusiastically bring in the new, we must reluctantly retire some of the old.  

Below is the 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book Retiring List

CTMH does their best to keep these products in stock until the end of their Idea Book cycle, but effective immediately, the items on this list are available only while supplies last.

 If you see products on this list that have been on your Wish List (some of my favorite things are on this list!), I encourage you to purchase them more sooner than later.

Have a wonderful weekend!

SMiles,

Amy

Item Description

Page # Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book

Z1349

Shimmer Designer Brads

127

Z1360

Rhinestone Designer Brads

127

Z1361

Brads Red Assortment

127

Z1362

Brads Pink Assortment

127

Z1363

Brads Blue Assortment

127

Z1364

Brads Green Assortment

127

Z1365

Brads Basic Assortment

127

Z1387

Wooden Designer Buttons

125

Z1391

Buttons Clear Assortment

125

Z1395

IrresistiblesTM Eclectic Chipboard Die-Cuts (the alphabet)

130

Z1465

IrresistiblesTM Make-It-Count Numbers

130

Z1681

Dimensional Elements Numbers

131

Z1761

Dimensional Elements Ornaments

131

Z1762

Dimensional Elements Snowflakes

131

Z1765

Color-Ready Arbor Wooden Shapes

130

X7147C

Stella Complements Canvas Shapes

68

X7148C

My Stickease® Pemberley Assortment

68

X7150C

My Stickease® Victory Assortment

69

X7153C

My Stickease® Florentine Assortment

69

X7158C

La Belle Vie My Stickease® Assortment

38

X7160C

Flirty Complements Dimensional Elements

50

X7161C

Moonlight Complements Dimensional Elements

56

X7162C

Pear & Partridge Complements Glittery Rub-Ons

62

Milepost Shapes

128

Bling Assortment

128

Urban Felt Alphabet

130

Keepsake Felt Alphabet

130

Z1709

Just Blooms® Petals Paper Flowers

129

Z1460

Foundry® Ribbon Slides

126

Z1711

Foundry® Binder Clips

126

Z1712

Foundry® Number Plates

126

Z1461

Décor Journaling Spots

129

Z1687

Bohemian Assortment

128

Z1689

Timeless Charms

128

Z1692

Tough Tags

128

Z1694

Bouquet Assortment

128

Z1741

Haunted Assortment

128

Z1749

Autumn Lane Assortment

128

Z1763

Boutique Assortment

128

Z1464 Z1466

Z1695 Z1696Z1772

Dimensional Elements In Color—Holiday

128

Z1393

Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection

126

Z1316

Designer Ribbon Cocoa Collection

124

Z1385

Designer Ribbon Blue Collection

124

Z1615

Designer Ribbon Red Collection

124

Z1616

Designer Ribbon Green Collection

124

Z1388

Newsprint Rub-Ons

130

Z1700

Dark Chocolate Tapestry Velvet Rub-Ons

126

Z1733

Black Tapestry Velvet Rub-Ons

126

Z1743

Festive Velvet Rub-Ons

126

Z1742

Parlor Velvet Rub-Ons

126

Z1407

6" x 6" Olive Quick PicTM Album

122

Z1408

6" x 6" Pansy Purple Quick PicTM Album

122

BULK254

Bulk Glitter Button

BULK152

Cranberry Brads

BULK213

Black Button Brads

BULK263

Avonlea Workshop Guide

BULK264

Clementine Workshop Guide

BULK265

Dakota Workshop Guide

BULK266

La Belle Vie Workshop Guide

BULK267

Scholastic Workshop Guide

BULK268

Flirty Workshop Guide

BULK269

Moonlight Workshop Guide

BULK270

Pear & Partridge Workshop Guide

BULK258

La Belle Vie B&T Duos® Combo Pack

BULK260

Flirty B&T Duos® Combo Pack

BULK261

Moonlight B&T Duos® Combo Pack

BULK262

Pear & Partridge B&T Duos® Combo Pack

BULK231

Bling Buttons (12 mm)

BULK234

Milepost Shapes Corrugated Stars (1 1/2")

BULK272

Bling Gems

BULK274

Pearl Badge Buttons

Z1054

My Creations® Display Album

132

Z1378

My Creations® Banner

132

Z1614

My Creations® Memory Game

132

Z188

Craft Jars

120

Z1352

4 1/2" Colonial White Circle Cards

123

Z1353

4 1/2" White Daisy Circle Cards

123

Z1731

My Originals® Sweet Surprises Card Kit

123

X7147B

My Reflections® Stella Paper Packet

68

X7148B

My Reflections® Pemberley Paper Packet

68

X7150B

My Reflections® Victory Paper Packet

69

X7153B

My Reflections® Florentine Paper Packet

69

X7158B

La Belle Vie Paper Packet

38

X7160B

Flirty Paper Packet

50

X7161B

Moonlight Paper Packet

56

X7162B

Pear & Partridge Paper Packet

62

Z1252

Cutting Knife

135

G1041

Workshops on the Go® Avonlea Cardmaking Kit

22

G1043

Workshops on the Go® Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Kit

66

G1040

Workshops on the Go® Spellbound Cricut® Kit

14

G1042

Workshops on the Go® Scroll Album Kit

23

G1044

Workshops on the Go® Advent Calendar Kit

67

G1045

Workshops on the Go® Avonlea Scrapbooking Kit

21

G1046

Workshops on the Go® Clementine Scrapbooking Kit

29

G1047

Workshops on the Go® Dakota Scrapbooking Kit

35

G1048

Workshops on the Go® La Belle Vie Scrapbooking Kit

41

G1049

Workshops on the Go® Scholastic Scrapbooking Kit

47

G1050

Workshops on the Go® Flirty Scrapbooking Kit

53

G1051

Workshops on the Go® Moonlight Scrapbooking Kit

59

G1052

Workshops on the Go® Pear & Partridge Scrapbooking Kit

65

Item #

Item Description

Page # Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book

A1104

A Tweet

90

A1111

A Tulip

68

A1116

A Melody

94

A1122

Bravo

92

A1128

Quick Cards—Shell

80

A1129

A Rainbow

85

B1365

Spring Up

71

B1369

Rosy Regards

67

B1374

Bee Happy

83

B1397

He Is Risen

74

B1402

My Peeps

72

C1439

Enjoy Life

95

C1440

Take a Picture

93

C1442

Tailor-Made

94

C1450

Eclectic Edges

99

C1452

Delight

71

C1455

Aspire

96

C1456

Heartfelt Treasures

68

C1457

Happy Camper

84

C1458

Paper Lantern

90

C1473

Remarkable Wreath

70

C1474

10 Things

105

C1485

Super Powers

47

C1498

Country Life

82

C1499

Perfect Day

80

D1195

The Works Alphabet

117

D1222

Tiny Typewriter Alphabet

117

D1296

Chocolate Alphabet Small

114

D1301

Hodge Podge Alphabet

114

D1303

Classmate Alphabet

114

D1462

Splendid Day

77

D1464

Card Chatter—Love

106

D1467

Trees & Things

76

D1472

Simple Memories

66

D1478

Bingo Alphabet

113

D1505

Roar!

89

D1508

Diverse Backgrounds

102

D1509

Magic Adventures

78

D1511

Kick Back

81

E1013

Field Trip Alphabet

114

Christmas Mini

Can you tell I am really into the Christmas Spirit this week?  Oh how I LOVE creating holiday themed cards, layouts and projects!  Here is a fun little creation I made using the CTMH ARTISTE CRICUT BUNDLE, Pear & Partridge Paper Pack, Dimensional Elements and Glittery Rub-On's and a variety of other fun CTMH embellishments.
The Artiste Bundle comes with 3 "Gotta Have" stamp sets that are only available with the bundle.  The bundle also comes with 3 super fun Dimensional Element Chipboard Sheets-all pieces coordinate with the Artiste.  One of the Dimensional Element sheets is the "ALBUM PAGES."  These babies are, by far, my favorite in the Dimensional Element Collection.  I LOVE making mini books!  And you can do just that super FAST, super EASY and they are SUPER cute using the press of a few keys on your Artiste Cricut!  I love that all I did was press a button to get the paper cut to cover my chipboard pieces.  So much easier than tracing the shapes and then having to cut out your traced pieces!  This mini album came together pretty quickly.  It was so much fun to embellish the pages with all the FUN metals, rub-on's, pear & partridge compliments and ribbons that CTMH offers to us!  The chipboard pieces give the pages durability so there is no need to worry about bent or ripped pages as family and friends enjoy the treasures scattered across each page!
The Dimensional Element Sheets ARE available in the CTMH Idea Book as separate items so you can order them again and again.  This is so nice because you can add as many pages as you would like to all your mini's!
This holiday themed mini serves as a nice home decor piece when placed on a coffee table.  It would also be the perfect gift for a hostess, parent, teacher, friend, for EVERYONE!

ENJOY!

Another Memory File...mini style

I hope you enjoyed learning a bit about the memory file I shared with you yesterday.  Below are some photos of a mini file I created using the same paper pack (Pear & Partridge) to preserve photos from our 8th Camp McGrew trip that we took the summer of 2011.  ENJOY!