Close To My Heart Product Retirement List and available MARKERS!

CTMH just released the retirement list.  I have cut and pasted it below for you.  If there is something on the list you want I do recommend you order it more sooner than later to guarantee you get it!  The items on this list will be retired on July 31st.  

All items on this list will now be available only while supplies last. Some items have very limited inventory left, and CTMH anticipates running out of some by the end of July. These items include the Topiary embossing powder (Z1350) and a few of the listed button assortments.

The following Exclusive Inks® marker sets have been made available to order again: Z2405 Buttercup Z2406 Crème Brulee Z2426 Goldrush Z2427 Autumn Terracotta

Spring 2013 Retiring List: 6/20/13

Part

Description

Category

Family

1771

W aterbrushMedium

T ool

coloring

BULK151

AntiquedCopperBrads

Bulk

brads

BULK153

PewterBrads

Bulk

brads

Bulk212

Chocolate Buttons

Bulk

Buttons

BULK233

Just Blooms® Flutter Paper Shapes (1" with script)

Bulk

flowers

BULK255

Avonlea B&T Duos® Combo Pack

Bulk

BT

BULK256

Clementine B&T Duos® Combo Pack

Bulk

BT

BULK257

Dakota B&T Duos® Combo Pack

Bulk

BT

BULK259

Scholastic B&T Duos® Combo Pack

Bulk

BT

Bulk273

Grey Sparkle Badge Buttons

Bulk

Buttons

BULK275

Avonlea Cardmaking Workshop Guide

Bulk

Brochure

BULK279

Buzz and Bumble B&T Duos® Combo Pack

Bulk

BT

BULK282

Later Sk8r B&T Duos® Combo Pack

Bulk

BT

BULK283

Tommy B&T Duos® Combo Pack

Bulk

BT

BULK284

Surf's Up B&T Duos® Combo Pack

Bulk

BT

BULK286

Chantilly Workshop Guide (10 pack)

Bulk

Brochure

BULK287

Buzz and Bumble Workshop Guide (10 pack)

Bulk

Brochure

BULK288

For Always Workshop Guide (10 pack)

Bulk

Brochure

BULK289

Claire Workshop Guide (10 pack)

Bulk

Brochure

BULK290

Later Sk8r Workshop Guide (10 pack)

Bulk

Brochure

BULK291

Surf's Up Workshop Guide (10 pack)

Bulk

Brochure

BULK292

Tommy Workshop Guide (10 pack)

Bulk

Brochure

BULK293

For Always Cardmaking Workshop Guide (10 pack)

Bulk

Brochure

BULK294

Chantilly Cardmaking Workshop Guide (10 pack)

Bulk

Brochure

BULK297

Black Button

Bulk

Buttons

G1053

Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit

WOTG

Layout

G1054

Workshops on the Go® Buzz and Bumble Scrapbooking Kit

WOTG

Layout

G1055

Workshops on the Go® For Always Scrapbooking Kit

WOTG

Layout

G1056

Workshops on the Go® Claire Scrapbooking Kit

WOTG

Layout

G1057

Workshops on the Go® Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Kit

WOTG

Layout

G1058

Workshops on the Go® Tommy Scrapbooking Kit

WOTG

Layout

G1059

Workshops on the Go® Surf's Up Scrapbooking Kit

WOTG

Layout

G1060

Workshops on the Go® For Always Cardmaking Kit

WOTG

Card

G1061

Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Cardmaking Kit

WOTG

Card

G1062

Workshops on the Go® Canvas Art Kit

WOTG

home décor

W1123

Spring Summer 2013 B&T Duo Sampler

Supply

Supply

X7155B

Avonlea Paper Packet

Paper Product

Level 2

X7155C

Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes

Accessory

Complements

X7156B

Clementine Paper Packet

Paper Product

Level 2

X7156C

Clementine Complements Canvas Shapes

Accessory

Complements

X7157B

Dakota Paper Packet

Paper Product

Level 2

X7157C

Dakota Complements Silver Foil Images

Accessory

Complements

X7159B

Scholastic Paper Packet

Paper Product

Level 2

X7159C

Scholastic My Stickease® Assortment

Accessory

Complements

X7164B

Buzz and Bumble Paper Packet

Paper Product

Level 2

X7164C

Buzz and Bumble My Stickease® Assortment

Accessory

Complements

X7166B

Claire Paper Packet

Paper Product

Level 2

X7166C

Claire Complements Canvas Shapes

Accessory

Complements

X7167B

Later Sk8r Paper Packet

Paper Product

Level 2

X7167C

Later Sk8r My Stickease® Assortment

Accessory

Complements

Z1081

ColonialWhiteWaxyFlax

Accessory

Ribbon

Z1088

ChocolateW axyFlax

Accessory

Ribbon

Z1089

BlackW axyFlax

Accessory

Ribbon

Z1096

EmbroideryFlossNeutralAssortment

Accessory

Ribbon

Z1246

EmbPowderCocoa

T ool

coloring

Z1267

Paper/StampOrganizer8.5x11(3)

organization

Z1326

Sparkles Red, Pink & Purple Assortment

Accessory

embellishment

Z1327

Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment

Accessory

embellishment

Z1347

12 x 12 Post Bound Album- New England Ivy

Album

album

Z1350

embossing powder topiary

T ool

coloring

Z1351

embossing powder dutch blue

T ool

coloring

Z1358

Buttons Basic Assortment

Accessory

ButtonsZ1366

Brads Metal Assortment

Accessory

brads

Z1369

Buttons Red Assortment

Accessory

Buttons

Z1370

Buttons Pink Assortment

Accessory

Buttons

Z1371

Buttons Blue Assortment

Accessory

Buttons

Z1372

Buttons Green Assortment

Accessory

Buttons

Z1392

2" Scallop Circle Punch

T ool

cutting

Z1410

Antiqued Copper Designer Brads

Accessory

brads

Z1412

10-Things Pocket

Paper Product

cards

Z1450

Cork Color-Ready Alphabet

Accessory

Color Ready

Z1474

6" x 6" Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes

Paper Product

cards

Z1487

Mini Medley Accents Pewter Collection

Accessory

mini medley

Z1489

Mini Medley Accents Olive Collection

Accessory

mini medley

Z1612

Paper Clip Pins

Accessory

foundry

Z1697

Mini-Medley Accents Smoothie Collection

Accessory

mini medley

Z1703

Wooden Badge Buttons

Accessory

Buttons

Z1704

Pewter Badge Buttons

Accessory

Buttons

Z1710

Just Blooms® Paradise Paper Flowers

Accessory

Flowers

Z1718

Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes

Accessory

Color Ready

Z1719

Color-Ready Evergreen Cork Shapes

Accessory

Color Ready

Z1721

3” x 3” Kraft Envelopes

Paper Product

Cards

Z1722

4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Kraft Envelopes

Paper Product

Cards

Z1723

5” x 7” Kraft Envelopes

Paper Product

Cards

Z1724

6” x 6” Kraft Envelopes

Paper Product

Cards

Z1734

IrresistiblesTM Persnickety Journaling Spots

Accessory

Journaling

Z1736

My Creations® Mini Banner

Crafts

My Creations

Z1739

My Creations® Milk Carton

Crafts

My Creations

Z1740

My Creations® Bookmark Album

Crafts

My Creations

Z1748

Brocade Assortment

Accessory

Level 2

Z1755

Posh Journaling Spots

Accessory

Journaling

Z1766

Memo Assortment

Accessory

Level 2

Z1773

Color-Ready Noted Canvas Shapes

Accessory

Color Ready

Z1774

My Creations® Canvas Journal

Crafts

My Creations

Z1780

Wrangler Assortment

Accessory

Level 2

Z1794

Cottage Assortment

Accessory

Level 2

Z1798

Black Tulle Ribbon

Accessory

Ribbon

Z1810

Later Sk8r Assortment

Accessory

Level 2

Z1813

Claire Assortment

Accessory

Level 2

Z1821

Buttons Black Assortment

Accessory

Buttons

My CreationsTM Paper Pouch - Small

Crafts

gift

My CreationsTM Paper Pouch - Large

Crafts

gift

Buzz and Bumble Assortment

Accessory

Level 2

Handle and Swivel Base

organization

ExclusiveInksOrganizerCarryingCase

Organization

AccessoriesOrganizer

Organization

Corner Rounder

T ool

cutting

EmbossingStylusMedium

T ool

EmbPowderOlive

T ool

coloring

EmbPowderOutdoorDenim

T ool

coloring

Z659

EmbPowderCranberry

T ool

coloring

Z670

EmbPowderBlack

T ool

coloring

Z672

EmbPowderRed

T ool

coloring

Z673

EmbPowderWhite

T ool

coloring

Z724

EmbossingPen

T ool

coloring

Z906

BambooWaxyFlax

Accessory

Ribbon

Z1827

Z1828

Z1831

Z4134

Z4136

Z4200

Z578

Z608

Z655

Z656

A1132

Family

Stamp

A

A1133

Festival of Lights

Stamp

A

B1372

Circle Together

Stamp

B

B1395

So Grateful

Stamp

B

B1396

School Rocks

Stamp

B

B1405

Rugged Dude

Stamp

B

B1406

Blessings of Peace

Stamp

B

B1410

A Friend Like You

Stamp

B

B1414

Bonjour

Stamp

B

C1438

Tea Time

Stamp

C

C1461

Salutation Seals

Stamp

C

C1466

Instant Memories

Stamp

C

C1505

Pun Fun

Stamp

C

C1507

Angelic Blessings

Stamp

C

C1508

Paisley Flair

Stamp

C

C1511

Love Blooms

Stamp

C

C1512

Moonlight Workshop

Stamp

C

C1513

Clementine Workshop

Stamp

C

C1514

Pear & Partridge Workshop

Stamp

C

C1515

Flirty Workshop

Stamp

C

C1516

Avonlea Workshop

Stamp

C

C1517

Scholastic Workshop

Stamp

C

C1518

Dakota Workshop

Stamp

C

C1519

La Belle Vie Workshop

Stamp

C

C1520

Christmas Joy

Stamp

C

C1544

Surf's Up Scrapbooking Workshop

Stamp

C

C1545

Later, Sk8r Scrapbook Workshop

Stamp

C

C1546

Tommy Scrapbooking Workshop

Stamp

C

C1547

For Always Cardmaking Workshop

Stamp

C

C1548

Canvas Art Workshop

Stamp

C

C1549

Buzz and Bumble Scrapbooking Workshop

Stamp

C

C1551

For Always Scrapbooking Workshop

Stamp

C

C1552

Clarie Scrapbooking Workshop

Stamp

C

C1553

Chantilly Scrapbooking Workshop

Stamp

C

C1554

Claire Cardmaking Workshop

Stamp

C

D1187

For Every Occasion

Stamp

D

D1388

Card Chatter - Christmas

Stamp

D

D1399

Dream Big

Stamp

D

D1440

Everlasting Life

Stamp

D

D1444

A Little Thanks

Stamp

D

D1492

Christmas Love

Stamp

D

D1517

Game On

Stamp

D

D1519

Abundance

Stamp

D

D1521

Powder Heaven

Stamp

D

D1523

Sweet Music

Stamp

D

D1528

Jardin

Stamp

D

E1010

Chocolate Alphabet Large

Stamp

E

E1014

Posterboard Alphabet

Stamp

E

E1015

Cocktail Alphabet

Stamp

E

E1017

Old World Alphabet

Stamp

E

E1018

Pennant Alphabet

Stamp

E

E1019

Bohemian Alphabet

Stamp

E

E1020

Token Alphabet

Stamp

E

E1021

Trinity Alphabet

Stamp

E

E1022

Hero Alphabet

Stamp

E

E1023

Varsity Alphabet

Stamp

E

E1024

Keepsake Alphabet

Stamp

E

K900

Single Name Stamp

Stamp

Custom

K9012

Address Stamp w/o Icon 2 Lines

Stamp

Custom

K9013

Address Stamp w/o Icon 3 Lines

Stamp

Custom

K9014

Address Stamp w/o Icon 4 Lines

Stamp

Custom

K9022

Address Stamp with Icon 2 Lines

Stamp

Custom

K9023

Address Stamp with Icon 3 Lines

Stamp

Custom

K9024

Address Stamp with Icon 4 Lines

Stamp

Custom

W1600

Customized Set

Stamp

Custom

GREAT DEAL on GREAT Albums!

CTMH ALBUM SPECIAL 

from

AMY MCGREW!

50 Top Loading Memory Protectors

15 4 x 6 Flip Flaps

12” Flip Flaps

(1) Faux Leather Album

Spine Expanders & Extenders

$65 VALUE for just $50

through June 30th

I am offering a 20% disocunt when you purchase a Faux Leather Album bundle from me in June.  CTMH has once again posted a lofty slaes goal for consultants in the month of June and if I reach them I get that much closer to earning the incentive trip to Costa Rica!!!!  Keeping my fingers crossed that I can earn it.

Here is what you get:

Your choice of a CTMH Legacy 12 x 12 Faux Leather Album (Chocolate, Black, Red, Navy of Green)- $24.95

12 x 12 Clear Memory Protectors Value Pack- $22.95

4 x 6 Memory Protector Flip Flaps (15)- $3.95

Memory Protectors Flip Flaps 12” Assortment:  $4.95

12 x 12 Spine Expanders (10)- $2.95

Extender Posts 1/2” (12)- $5.75

RETAIL VALUE= $65.50- Yours for ONLY $50.00 in JUNE!

....THERE’S MORE!!!!

Feel free to add a SECOND ALBUM for JUST $20.00!!!!

OR

Add a WORKS in PROGRESS ALBUM for JUST $12.50!!!!

July Scrapbook layouts

Greetings!
Right now I am so into everything and anything anchors.  And I absolutely LOVE the CTMH "TOMMY" Scrapbook Kit and accessories.
Next month my scrapbook clubs will be using the TOMMY kit and accessories to create the layouts below.  I would love for you to join in on the fun!  All the details are below.  If you are not in the Charleston area you can still participate via mail.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Our class will meet on THURSDAY, JULY 18th from 9:30-12:30 or 6:00-9:00.  Please register on/before JULY 1st.

TOMMY Shopping List

(Shop in June for July’s Scrapbook Classes)

Basic Package

G1058 Tommy WOTG Packet pg 61 35.00

Includes: -Workshop Stamp Set, Tommy Paper Packet, 2 extra sheets of 

Colonial White Cardstock, Tommy Assortment, Dimensional Elements Stars, Instructional Brochure)

3 extra sheets of Colonial White Cardstock 1.50

Amy’s Cutting Guide:  FREE

Better Package = Basic Package + the following 

X7169C Tommy Complements Canvas My Stickease pg 58 6.90

Z1808 Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon pg 122 8.00

Z1706 Round Durables pg 119 4.60

D1507                      Urban Alphabet                                                      pg 113                                                                     21.00

                                                 

Best Package = Basic & Better Packages + the following products

Z2163 White Daisy Pad pg 9  8.00

Z2118 Desert Sand Pad pg 9 6.10

Z2116 Cranberry Pad pg 9 6.10

Z2140 Outdoor Denim Pad pg 9 6.10

add Stamp of the Month

Tools we are using this month in case you’d like to order your own

Z2114 Piercing Tool Kit pg 131 6.90

Z697 Round Sponge pg 130 1.50

Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge pg 15 114.35

Always bring these items with you to class:

Paper Trimmer, adhesive, 3D foam tape, glue dots, ruler and a pencil.

Great items (basics) to add to your order any month:

1515 Tombow Refill pg 132   6.30

Z1151 3D Foam Tape pg 132 6.90

1772 or Z341 Regular or Mini Glue Dots pg 132 8.70

Z697 Round Sponge pg 130 1.50

Z578 Corner Rounder pg 132 9.20

Z1204 Bone Folder pg 131 5.70

4110 Clear 12 x 12 Memory Protectors (10 pack) pg 129 6.90

Z4115 Clear 12 x 12 Memory Protectors Value Pack (50) pg 129 26.00

Z1325 Memory Protectors (12 x 12) Flip Flaps pg 129 4.60

Z1747 Memory Protectors Small Assortment Flip Flaps pg 129 4.60

Z1342-Z1347 Assorted Colors – My Legacy Faux Leather 12 x 12 Albums pg 128 28.80

Studio J Digital Scrapbooking (YOU’LL LOVE IT!)

Layouts are ONLY $6.95 for each 2-page layout! WOW!

SJ5P2 5 pack pg 13 39.95

Must Haves:

***Z1790 Cricut Artiste Collection pg 15 114.35***

***Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection pg 15 114.35***

***9035*** Make It From Your Heart How-To Publication pg 11 9.20***

*At this level you qualify for the May Stamp of the Month (Pinwheel) at $5 ($17.95 value)

*** YOU GOTTA HAVE IT!!!!

Your Close To My Heart Independent Consultant:

Amy McGrew, 843.207.8698, stampermy@earthlink.net, Shop 24/7: http://amy.ctmh..com

 Blog: www.scrpbooklifewithamy.blogspot.com“Like” me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Amy-mcGrew-Close-To-My-Heart-Independent-Consultant

Ribbons and Trim!

Our New Friends Down Under!

GREETINGS!

I know it has been a while since I last posted.  Life is supposed to get more clam once summer sets in BUT...that hasn't been the case for the McGrew household. 

Anyway, I am here and alive and kicking and getting so excited for the 2013 CTMH Convention which is taking place in 2 short weeks!  I am so excited to go and learn and come home and share a new Idea Book, new ideas and products and fun with y'all!  

Last night CTMh had more exciting news to share.  Below is a post written by our wonderful CEO, Jeanette Lynton.  I am so proud to be a part of this AMAZING company!

I am honored, grateful, excited, optimistic, and pretty much overjoyed to let you know that Close To My Heart is officially expanding to Australia and New Zealand! It's so amazing that even though the deal was only finalized a few hours ago, I can't wait to share the news!

Here's how it came to  be: One year ago this week, Close To My Heart attended one of the largest scrapbook expos in Australia, held in Brisbane. We sent a team to evaluate customers' response to our exclusive products, met prospective Consultants, and understand the fit for our type of artwork and style of business. While there, we met several other vendors, including Consultants from competitor direct-sales companies. The team returned very enthusiastic, and we opened an e-commerce website less than a month later. Our intention was to spend more time familiarizing ourselves with this wonderful market and those dedicated to craft.

I'm always a proponent of doing things right, even if it means taking more time: we worked with in-country shipping and organizational experts to determine the best ways to conduct business both now and in the long term, and we gained the knowledge we needed about currency, regulatory issues, advertising, and more. Again, we were just taking our time for when the opportunity was right.

Interestingly, opportunity knocked just a few short weeks ago—or should I say that it rang? I received a call from someone in the former Creative Memories Australasia company, whose business had moved into liquidation as a result of the its US-parent company's difficulties. We learned about the plight of the Consultants of that company in Australia and New Zealand, who were quite literally left without a home with little warning. Within a few short days, I learned more about their unfortunate situation, and they shared with us their strong desire to make Close To My Heart their new home. I can't even tell you how humbling it was.

The intervening weeks have involved long, global conference calls and flurries of e-mails and legal documents, but they have also involved the formation of some of the most powerful connections and instant friendships I can imagine. A few of the organization's top leaders flew to Utah and met with our executive team and the feeling was one of pure alignment, a desire to help each other succeed, and quite a bit of urgency to move quickly. And quick it was, thanks in great part to the preparation work we had already done—without even knowing it would be needed! The entire relationship has fallen into place so smoothly and surely that I have no doubt about its purpose or its future.

If you are a former Creative Memories Consultant from Australia or New Zealand, please allow me to share my deepest sorrow for the last few months of uncertainty you've experienced. While I am optimistic about our new opportunities together, that does not lessen my sympathies for what I know has been a difficult and turbulent time since the announcement of the closing of your former company. After nearly 30 years in this business, I have learned that sometimes the greatest trials can bring the richest blessings. I absolutely believe this to be true!

We know this new transition will bring many questions and we invite your questions but also your patience as we work to provide you every opportunity already available to our US and Canadian teams.

And if you are a reader from North America, we invite you to welcome our new friends from Australia and New Zealand! Feel free to share what you value about Close To My Heart in comments.

Our hearts are open with welcome. Our ears are open to listen and learn. And as I often say: no matter who you are, or why you have come to Close To My Heart, YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.