Mad For You: December Stamp of the Month

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Happy Monday!
Before I share this limited AWESOME stamp set with you I want to make you aware of some blog template difficulties I am having. Over the weekend I changed my blog background, as I do every month. However, when I changed it I must have clicked on something to change the format. All the info I usually have on the left side of my blog is now found at the very bottom of each post. I have been trying (for more hours than you want to know) to get this changed back to the original format but have not had success as of today. I am hoping to get down to the Apple Store to get help but won't be able to do that for several days or even next week. So, please be sure to scroll all the way down to get the updated info on December Club projects, Paper Crafting Special, Stamp of the Month, etc.!

I am in LOVE with the December Stamp of the Month: MAD ABOUT YOU! It consists of 14 images and is perfect for Valentine's, family, friends, etc. So many wonderful uses this stamp set has! Here are a few cards created using this stamp set. This stamp set is available only during DECEMBER. You can purchase it for full retail price ($17.95) OR you can purchase it for the VERY LOW PRICE of $5.00 with a minimum $50 purchase! WOW!!! That is an incredible deal!

Holiday Tags!

It's Beginning to Look ALot Like Christmas!!!!!

Oh how I love this time of year! I have been busy crafting in my stamp room this past week and will be posting lots of photos very soon.

In the meantime, here is a great video showing you how to make lot of tags in a short amount of time using one of my most favorite holiday stamp sets from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book. Take a peek to see how easy it is to make a large quantity of gift tags in no time at all. If you fall in love with this "Gotta Have" stamp set feel free to contact me. It's not too late to order your very own set to have to use this holiday season!

STUDIO J: GREAT Gift-Giving and Time Saving Ideas! NEW Class coming in 2012!

Can you believe that today marks the last day of November? It seems like the older I get, the faster time passes by. I have to be honest, I think I am just as excited for December 1st to arrive as my children are! I LOVE to surprise the kids with a little something on Dec. 1st, I LOVE the arrival of "Christopher", our Christmas Elf and I LOVE our nightly family story time. Last year we started a tradition of reading a chapter a night from an Advent Story. Last year we read Bartholomew's Passage." This year we are reading "Tabitha's Travels." These are wonderful stories that teach us what Advent is all about in an easy and oh so interesting way. This tradition is a wonderful way to "remember the REAL reason for the season."

How are you progressing with your holiday shopping and holiday greeting cards? I have a super time-saving suggestion for you: STUDIO J!

Timesaving Gift Ideas with CTMH

The gift-giving season can be an uplifting time of merriment and joy... but it can also feel a bit hectic. It’s nice to know you can count on Studio J^® to help you give meaningful gifts that don’t require a lot of time or money. Here are a few ideas to simplify your life and save time for both the giver and the receiver.

• Make one family layout and print multiple copies for everyone. (Time: 15–45 minutes) With Studio J, printing extra copies of a layout is as simple as changing the quantity on the checkout screen. Or, if you prefer, create one layout, then copy it into a new project as many times as you like and customize it for each recipient. You can print your layout any size you want with the FREE jpeg you will receive (if you have a Studio J membership OR you can purchase the jpeg if you do not have the membership).
• Give a Studio J 5-pack along with a Quick Pic™ album. (Time: 5 minutes) Since a 5-pack includes free layouts, free shipping, and free Memory Protectors^®, it’s everything they’ll need to create a finished album!
• Present a loved one with a 3-month Studio J membership. (Time: 5 minutes) A 3-month membership costs just $30 US / $33 CAN and is the perfect way to help someone “get their feet wet” with Studio J and give them complete access to a product you love. Combine it with a 5-pack to make it an extra-special stocking stuffer!
• Give a gift certificate for one-on-one Studio J training. (Time: 35 minutes) With Studio J, you can create two 2-page layouts in just 30 minutes. Give a gift certificate for a 30-minute session of one-one-one training where you help them create two layouts. Once you’ve shown them how fast and easy it is to scrapbook the Studio J way, they’ll be excited to create more pages on their own!

I am excited to announce that come 2012 I will be starting a monthly STUDIO J CLASS. This class will be FREE to all those who have a Studio J Membership! Details on this will be coming soon. Purchase your Studio J Membership in December (or put it on your Christmas List and have your spouse, significant other, family member or friend contact me today) so you can take advantage of these FREE CLASSES in 2012!

Cyber Monday Special!

My Black Friday Sale is still going on but I wanted to add one more special in honor of Cyber Monday. Details are below. Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials can not be combined.

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE!!!

Purchase 2 stamp sets, inkpads and/or level 2 paper or shade pack, and get the third one free!

Mix and match, your choice! No limit!

Offer applies to all stamp sets, level 2 paper packs, shade packs, and ink pads.

Buy 2 stamp sets, get the third one free!
Buy one paper pack, one stamp set and get an inkpad free!
Buy 6 inkpads and get 3 inkpads free!
Mix it up, match it up, enjoy the savings of free products!

This offer is only available for emailed order, it is not available through my Close to My Heart shopping website.

Email me your list of items to order, and include your MAILING ADDRESS. I will contact you with your total due and instructions to pay by Credit/debit card.

This sale will only be available until midnight East Coast time, November 28th.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to You!

I hope you are able to enjoy your day with family and friends.

My family started the day with a Cinnamon Roll and Hot Chocolate Breakfast. We are watching the Parade on T.V and enjoying the relaxation of the day. I am cooking a dinner complete with turkey, stuffing (my favorite), sweet potato/cranberry casserole, cranberry sauce, rolls, pumpkin pie, etc. The kitchen is starting to smell REALLY Yummy!

I had fun last night creating a fun Thanksgiving Breakfast table for my children.

The "drumsticks" were made from lunch bags I cut in half. They are filled with candy and then wrapped with white paper I "fringed."

The pilgrim hats were made from black cardstock.

I have so much to be thankful for this year. You, my blog readers, being one of my many blessings.

Thank you for stopping by, thank you for all your support and thank you for your friendship!

Happy Happy Thanksgiving!

Black Friday Specials Announced!

BLACK FRIDAY WITH AMY MCGREW AND CTMH!

It is that time of year again! I am excited about the specials I have planned for the Black Friday 2011 Season. Take a peak below-I think you will find at least one (if not more) specials to tickle your fancy!

These specials will fun through MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28th.

Be sure to read all the way to the end of this email to learn about a special for the first 10 individuals who place orders!

These special can not be combined with club orders.

Cricut Art Philosophy- 15% off PLUS a FREE A size Stamp Set. $84.95 without Stamp of the Month, $89.95 with stamp of the month! Here is how it works- Email me your order. You will have a choice to either buy the cartridge with the Stamp of the Month or without the Stamp Of the Month. (See stamp of the month below) IMPORTANT- In your email please include BLACK FRIDAY ORDER in the subject line! Be sure to include your name, and your shipping address. Please tell me your choice of your free stamp set. (A size is $6.95 or less) This offer is good through Monday, November 28th at 12 p.m. Take 20% off any coordinating stamp sets! Here are the details- Email me your order. I will figure out your total with the discount and send you an invoice! IMPORTANT- In your email please include BLACK FRIDAY ORDER in the subject line! Be sure to include your name, approximate date of your order, and your shipping address. If your order qualifies, let me know if you want the Stamp Of The Month and The Holiday Wishes stamp.

10% off any How To Books- 15% off The Exclusive Ink Organizer Buy 3 Paper packets- get one FREE! Email me your order. I will figure out your total with the discount and send you an invoice! IMPORTANT- In your email please include BLACK FRIDAY ORDER in the subject line! Be sure to include your name, and your shipping address. If your order qualifies, let me know if you want to add the Stamp Of The Month and The Holiday Wishes stamp. (See info in below articles). FIRST TEN CUSTOMERS that order will get a FREE SURPRISE GIFT! I will let you know when I invoice you if you are one of the first ten to order!

Happy, Happy Thanksgiving-I am so thankful for you and LOVE being your CTMH Consultant!

Let the Shopping begin!

Amy

December Paper Crafting CLub Projects

Happy Monday!

I hope y'all had a wonderful weekend!

Here are the cards my Paper Crafting Club will be creating in December. I absolutely LOVE the exclusive stamp set that comes with the Wonderland Workshop on the Go and I think you will, too!

The add-on option- "Top Coats Icing Overlays" really complete these cards.

Would you like to join us in this fun class? All the details on the kit are below. Contact me today to reserve your spot. Registration closes on Nov. 30th.

wonderland Shopping List

(shop in November for December PAPER CRAFTING Classes)

Basic Package

G1031 Wonderland’WOTG Packet pg 37

Includes: -Workshop Stamp Set, Wonderland Level 2 Paper Pack, Clear Sparkles,

Foundry Pin Clips, Instructional Brochure )

(total with shipping and tax: $37.00)

Better Package = Basic Package + the following

Z1468 Icing Overlays pg 128 5.70

Z1473 41/4 x 51/2 White Daisy Die-Cut Cards & envelopes pg 122 6.90

Z1482 Silver Glitz Glitter Gel pg. 132 2.75

(total with shipping and tax: $49.60)

Best Package = Basic & Better Packages + the following products

Z2124 Grey Flannel Stamp Pad pg 8 6.10

Z2160 Twilight Stamp Pad pg 8 6.10

Z697 Round Sponge pg 132 1.45

(total with shipping and tax: $63.25)

Other items that you might want to add to your order this month:

1515 Tombow Refill pg 134 6.35

Z1151 3D Foam Tape pg 134 6.90

1772 or Z341 Regular or Mini Glue Dots pg 134 8.70

Z697 Round Sponge pg 132 1.45

Z578 Corner Rounder pg 134 9.20

4110 Clear 12 x 12 Memory Protectors (10 pack) pg 122 6.90

Z4115 Clear 12 x 12 Memory Protectors Value Pack (50) pg 122 26.50

Z1325 Memory Protectors (12 x 12) Flip Flaps pg 122 4.50

Z1342-Z1347 Assorted Colors – My Legacy Faux Leather 12 x 12 Albums pg 121 28.80

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

SJMEM12 12 month membership pg 11 99.00

SJMEM3 3 month membership pg 11 30.00

SJ5P 5 pack pg 11 55.00

Must Haves:

***Z1686 Cricut Art Philosophy Collection pg 13 99.00***

9034 Magic (Interactive Scrapbook Layout How-To Book) pg 10 30.00

9029 Cherish (Scrapbook Layout How To Book) pg 10 25.35

9031 Reflections (Scrapbook Layout How To Book) pg 10 25.35

9030 Imagine (Scrapbook Layout How To Book) pg 10 25.35

9033 Wishes (Card How To Book) pg 10 25.35

9032 Originals (Card How To Book) pg 10 25.35

*At this level you qualify for the Stamp of the Month (Cherish the Day OR Mad ABout You)) at $5 ($17.95 value)

*** YOU GOTTA HAVE IT!!!!

Your Close To My Heart Independent Consultant:

Amy McGrew, 843-207-8698

stamperamy@earthlink.net

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