An Unbelievable Deal!

May is National Scrapbook Month...
...and do we have a DEAL for YOU!

Every May, Close To My Heart offers a stunning kit at a special price to celebrate one of our most important holidays - National Scrapbooking Month! This year is no different - in fact, this year is the best kit EVER!

But BEFORE I go into that I have an even MORE EXCITING announcement to make FIRST!

How would you like to get over $300 in products for only $64.50!!!
That's right - ONLY $64.50!!!

What do you get for $64.50? You get to build your own kit by choosing 3 of the bundles below:


A 12-month Studio J Membership - retail value $99!


Albums - Stamps - Inks - Blocks - retail value $73.60


Stamp Collection - retail value $75.05


Lucky Collection - retail value $78.55


Mayberry Collection - retail value $66.85

Incredible, isn't it?
BUT WAIT....THERE'S MORE!!!

You will also receive the National Scrapbooking Kit - You & Me - ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!
(Retail value of $34.95)


This exclusive You & Me Kit includes:
1 - My Acrylix you & Me Stamp Set (D-size)
1 - 12" x 12" Colonial White Cardstock
6 - 12" x 12" B&T Duos Papers (New! Cardstock weight)
1 - 6" x 9" You & Me Irresistibles Chipboard Die-Cut Sheet
1 Yard - Chocolate Stripe Ribbon
1 Package - Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems
1 - Instruction Guide
Featured Colors: Chocolate, Creme Brulee, Olive, Smoothie

With the instruction guide, you will be able to create these two gorgeous layouts OR use the kit to make stunning cards and other projects!

For those of you who were already considering a Studio J membership (at $99), it just makes sense that you would take advantage of this deal for only $64.50 and get SO MUCH MORE!

But that's not all! (Can you believe there is even MORE to this SWEET DEAL??) Not only will you get the rock-bottom membership price and extras on your Studio J layouts, in addition, you will get another 22% off each layout! Unbelievable, you say? It's TRUE!!

Not only that, but you will get an instant 22% off of EVERY purchase - albums, accessories, paper, stickease, stamps, inks, organizers, etc. - EVERYTHING!!


Let me sum up this incredible deal:

If you are someone who never pays full price and is looking for a deal on papercrafing supplies and online scrapbooking - this is PERFECT FOR YOU!

If you are someone who could use a little extra money to pay for dance lessons or groceries or a family vacation - this is PERFECT FOR YOU!

If you are someone who is looking for a rewarding career with a multitude of benefits - this is PERFECT FOR YOU!


You might be thinking....."Are there any strings attached to this unbelievable deal?"
Good question! Actually - NO!
By purchasing this kit, you have the "opportunity" to get a discount on all your supplies or earn extra money or build a rewarding careeer. You also have the "option" of doing nothing else! So really, you can't go wrong!!

You might be thinking....."I have a busy life and a full schedule. Can I actually earn a little extra money without a lot of effort?"
Good question! Actually - YES!
Do you have 2 or 3 friends who would love to get together with you once a month to create projects or get caught up on scrapbooking? By setting aside one evening a month, you can have a girl's night out "with a purpose"! And as they fall in love with Close To My Heart proucts, their purchases will put extra money in your pocket - or at the very least allow you to get your supplies for FREE! So really, you can't go wrong!!

You might be thinking....."Can I really turn my hobby into a rewarding career with substantial income?"
Good question! Actually - YES!
Close To My Heart has a very generous compensation plan that includes not only cash, but FREE product, exotic trips for two, recognition and rewards at all levels, online and regional training, annual events, the list goes on and on! As with anything, the more effort you put in, the greater your reward. And this is not a "get rich quick" scheme. Consistency over time brings results! And I have to share that this is the MOST REWARDING job I have EVER had! I absolutely LOVE what I do! We have the best products in the industry, our product line is diverse to appeal to even more people, and Close To My Heart has the most talented and supportive staff and executive team in the industry working around the clock to help you succeed! In addition, I also offer one-on-one training and mentoring to help you get off to a great start and acheive your dreams! So really, you can't go wrong!!


To take advantage of this deal, click here beginning May 1st
or contact me if you have any questions!

The first 5 people who order the $64.50 kit will also receive a FREE gift from me!
If you refer a friend who is not on my email list and they sign up, I have a FREE gift for YOU too!

Don't delay, set your clock, set up your iPhone reminder, put a BIG POST IT on the bathroom mirror and get your unbelievable deal on Sunday, May 1st!
**you may have to wait until 9am Central Mountain Time for the special price and extras to be in effect**

Bliss Guest Book

A friend of mine is getting married next month and I wanted to make her a guest book in the Bliss papers, since her invitations used this paper and her wedding album will also probably feature these papers! I was inspired by the sample project shown in Close To My Heart's Spring/Summer Idea Book on page xx using our My Creations 3-Ring Binder. And then I saw Karen Pedersen's awe inspiring mini album of her son's wedding using these same papers and binder. (Check it out here.)

So here is what I came up with. Each page has a card for the guests to sign and leave a note for the bride & groom and flips open for another guest to write. Also, on the other side of the flap is a perfect place to put photos of the guests who are signing (after the fact of course). Hopefully the photographer will get a pic of each person or couple!

The cover has the same quote that was on the invitations - "Our journey to find true love ends... our journey to cherish true love begins"


Open:


Inside front cover:


Center:


Inside back cover:

I'm so happy for you guys!!! May your journey to cherish true love be filled with a multitude of blessings that you can't even begin to imagine!

Studio J Journal

We had SO MUCH fun at Panera last Saturday for our Studio J Masters Society training! I can't wait for the next one! We covered all the basics so that next time we can start diggin' a little deeper and learning more techniques and mastering our tool bar!

We also talked about the value benefits of membership! With a membership you get rock bottom prices and a bunch of freebies and perks! It's the ONLY way to go! UNLESS.......you'd like to take another 22% off of those rock bottom prices - then, for just $30 more than a 12-month membership, you could sign up as a consultant which includes the 12-month membership PLUS even more product - over $250 in retail product plus business supplies!

Now, everytime you order Studio J layouts or any of our products, you will receive an instant 22% discount on top of other specials and discounts! Woo Hoo! Want to build a business with Studio J and/or our classic products? I'll help you! Want to just get the discount yourself, I'll help you MASTER this program! I am actively seeking "a few good women" to join me is this very rewarding hobby and business! When you join my team, I will give you one-on-one training along with a free gift, AND this journal you see below! Use it to store information about your customers, marketing and training ideas, techniques, and inspiration! Contact me if you have any question or just want to see if this is something that would be a good fit for YOU!

Spring Up Card and Tea Box

Oh so much to share with you! I made this card simply because I was dying to use our new Spring Up stamp set to try these way-cool flowers! Aren't they beautiful? And SUPER easy too!!

Once I made the card, I began to think the little tea box project I've been dreaming of would go perfectly with this! So - voila! The other cool thing about this project is I have combined two very different paper packs! The pink flower paper is from the Sweetheart paper pack and the green paper is from our Miracle paper pack. Don't you just LOVE the muted, monochromatic pattern on the back of our papers? I sure do! And that's what I have used here! Looks like they were made for each other - Cotton Candy & Sweet Leaf!

I love using the doilies with these floral projects! I added a pearl to the center of each flower and the top of the tea pot! Check out these stamp sets that I used (you can click on them to see the stamp sets): Spring Up, Tea Time, In the Month of May, and Blessed - the April Stamp of the month - for the sentiment on the inside of the card which says "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk in my garden forever. - Alfred Lord Tennyson" Instead of the "Mothers Day" tag it could be birthday, praying for you, thinking of you, friends, ANYTHING! The tea box template came from here.

This is also my creative club project for this month. The kit is only $5 (plus shipping) or FREE with a $25 order! Contact me if you are interested in attending my class or ordering a kit!

Now, here is a quick video to demonstrate how much fun and just how easy these flowers are to make!

Join The Studio J Masters Society!

If you are local, join me tomorrow at Panera Bread in Southridge - Charleston, WV, as we kick off the Studio J Masters Society! The program is FREE to use, I'm giving away prizes, plus - it's Panera! There's nothing to lose! Click here for all of the details...

On This Day Inspiration & Tutorial

Check out this latest video featuring the On This Day stamp set and several different techniques and project that are sure to inspire you!



Click here to see this stamp set up close and to shop for everything you need to create this project and more!

Blessed - April Stamp of the Month

I love the sentiments in this month's stamp of the month "We are so Blessed" and "If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk in my garden forever. - Alfred Lord Tennyson" (Click here to see the stamp set.)

I can totally see this on a layout with a little girl walking through a field of flowers - or when we lived in CA - the Carlsbad flower fields would be perfect for this! And I love the images - flowers, birds, butterflies, and swirls galore! They will work well for weddings, for friendship, for SPRING!

Here is a simple card I made with this set. I got the idea of using a doily from the famous Ms. Wiz (see her cards here).

Want to see some stunning artwork with this set? Visit Karen Pederson's blog by clicking here.

Miracle & Perfect Pinwheels!

This month at my kit clubs we will be using our Miracle Workshop Kits!



The My Acrylix® Miracle Workshop stamp set, exclusively available in the Miracle Workshops on the Go™ kit, includes two stamp images that make it easy for you to create darling pinwheels. Watch the video to find out how. Would you like to join my club and learn new techniques and create beautiful artwork (cards and layouts) each month? Contact me for more information!



Now, check out all the cool projects you can make with this kit here!

Emboss-Resist Tutorial

Watch this quick tutorial to see how easy it is to create the embossed couple on the wedding invitation!