Thursday, January 29, 2015

Close To My Heart's Cricut Artfully Sent: Scene Function

There’s no reason to stick to the same old card style! 

Watch this video to learn how to use the Cricut Artfully Sent cartridge to make your own dynamic scene, swing, 
and gatefold-style cards.





Cardmaking has never been easier or more fun! With our newest Cricut® collection, you can make handmade masterpieces in no time at all. Choose from cards with sentiments cut directly into them, or combine several cutouts to create your own pop-up scenes. Featuring more than 25 different card themes and 5 different card formats including dynamic interactive designs, this cartridge has a card for any and all occasions—even if the occasion is "just because"! Card styles include pop-ups, scenes, sentiments, sleeves, and pocket cards.

Collection includes:
1 – Cartridge (700 images: Cards and Font)
3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets
1 – 12" × 12" White Daisy Cardstock Pack

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 
1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009).


To Get Your Artfully Sent Collection
Click on the Shopping Cart!!




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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Close To My Heart's "Limited Time Only" Operation Smile Stamp Set -- You're the Bomb (C1617)!

You can change the life of a child with just one stamp set.


When you purchase the C-size You’re the Bomb stamp set at full retail price anytime from now through March 2015, Close To My Heart will donate $3 of the proceeds to Operation Smile.  

Since its founding in 1982, Operation Smile has performed over 220,000 surgical procedures to correct facial deformities in children.  

It only takes an hour for volunteer medical teams to perform these life-altering surgeries that will give children confidence for a lifetime.

This Operation Smile Stamp Set - You're the Bomb (C1617) - on the back of the Seasonal Expressions 1 Idea Book will no longer be available to order after March 31!! 


You're the Bomb (C1617) -- $13.95
Set of 18
Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003)

Get yours today!!


To Purchase the You're the Bomb Stamp Set
Click on the Shopping Cart!!



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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Close To My Heart's Tool Tip Tuesday -- Washi Tape Dispenser (Z2052)

Learn to use Close To My Heart's
Washi Tape Dispenser.




Washi Tape Dispenser (Z2052) -- $6.95


To Get Your Washi Tape Dispenser
Click on the Shopping Cart!!



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Monday, January 19, 2015

Close To My Heart Retiring Stamp Sets!

Close to My Heart will be retiring the following stamp sets at the end of January.  

If any of these are on your Wish List, then now is the time to order.  

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You can view all of our Close To My Heart stamp sets HERE!


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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Close To My Heart's Tool Tip Tuesday -- Exclusive Inks Re-inkers and Spray Pen (Z1380)

Learn to use Close To My Heart's 
Exclusive Ink Re-inkers and Spray Pen.




Re-inkers -- $4.95

Spray Pen (Z1380) -- $3.95


To Get Your Close To My Heart Products
Click on the Shopping Cart!!



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Monday, January 12, 2015

Close To My Heart's Cricut Artfully Sent: Pop-up Cards with Icons

Want to make your cards pop? 

Close To My Heart’s newest Cricut cartridge, Artfully Sent, has the tools you’re looking for! 

Let us show you how to use the Pop-up and Icon functions to create delightfully interactive cards.





Cardmaking has never been easier or more fun! With our newest Cricut® collection, you can make handmade masterpieces in no time at all. Choose from cards with sentiments cut directly into them, or combine several cutouts to create your own pop-up scenes. Featuring more than 25 different card themes and 5 different card formats including dynamic interactive designs, this cartridge has a card for any and all occasions—even if the occasion is "just because"! Card styles include pop-ups, scenes, sentiments, sleeves, and pocket cards.

Collection includes:
1 – Cartridge (700 images: Cards and Font)
3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets
1 – 12" × 12" White Daisy Cardstock Pack

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 
1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009).


To Get Your Artfully Sent Collection
Click on the Shopping Cart!!



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Friday, January 9, 2015

Close To My Heart's Cricut Artfully Sent: The Basics

Artfully Sent is Close To My Heart’s newest Cricut collection, and it’s packed with endless creative possibilities for you to explore. 

Let us show you some simple tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your Artfully Sent experience.





Cardmaking has never been easier or more fun! With our newest Cricut® collection, you can make handmade masterpieces in no time at all. Choose from cards with sentiments cut directly into them, or combine several cutouts to create your own pop-up scenes. Featuring more than 25 different card themes and 5 different card formats including dynamic interactive designs, this cartridge has a card for any and all occasions—even if the occasion is "just because"! Card styles include pop-ups, scenes, sentiments, sleeves, and pocket cards.

Collection includes:
1 – Cartridge (700 images: Cards and Font)
3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets
1 – 12" × 12" White Daisy Cardstock Pack

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 
1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009).


To Get Your Artfully Sent Collection
Click on the Shopping Cart!!



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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Close To My Heart's ~ Exclusive, Limited-Time Only ~ Studio J Holiday Express Collection!

How would you like to get your 2014 holiday memories 
documented super fast?

All you have to do is load your photos in, 
and then drag them into the layouts.

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A new Studio J Express Collection, designed by our studio artists, has been created with your holiday photos in mind. 

Like our other Express Collections, this limited edition collection will offer you 10 pre-designed layouts plus a first and last page, all featuring designs from the Yuletide Carol paper packet, which is perfect for preserving your memories from this festive time of year. 

With a grand total of 65 photo wells, this collection invites you to snap away to your heart’s content this holiday season! 

The collection will only be available through February, so be sure to make time in the first part of next year to add your photos and order your layouts to keep the memories fresh for years to come!
I can help you get set up in Studio J, 
and your photos on layouts TODAY!

Click HERE To Begin!


FAQ's:

How do I access Studio J?   Visit my website and click on"Products>Studio J Online Scrapbooking>Enter Now".  If you don't have an account, create one so you can save your work. 

How do I learn to use Studio J?  Close to My Heart has provided several videos for beginners.  You can access these on my website here.  Or, I am happy to give you a 30 minute tutorial in person or over the phone.  



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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Close To My Heart's Tool Tip Tuesday -- Cleaning Spritz (1778) & Stamp Scrubber (Z1782)

Learn to use Close To My Heart's 
My Acrylix cleaning spritz & stamp scrubber.



My Acrylix Spritz Cleaner (1778) -- $4.95


My Acrylix Stamp Scrubber (Z1782) -- $12.95


To Get Your Stamp Scrubber &Cleaning Spritz
Click on the Shopping Cart!!



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Monday, January 5, 2015

New Monthly Close To My Heart Hostess Clubs Forming NOW!!

Ring in the Crafty New Year by Joining an
Annual Inspirations / Seasonal Expressions
Monthly Close To My Heart
 
Hostess Club!!

***** Clubs Forming NOW!! *****

The Annual Inspirations Idea Book is 209 Pages Full of Over 250 Brand Spankin' New Products!!  This is the LARGEST Idea Book we have had yet!!  And guess what?!?!  The products are guaranteed to remain available for a full year!!  AND...the Seasonal Expressions 1 Idea Book was just released December 1 with 40 pages full of ALL NEW products including 2 new paper packs, coordinating complements and embellishments, stamp sets, tools, etc.  PLUS... wait for it...there will be a third book -- the Seasonal Expressions 2 Idea Book will be released April 1 with 40 pages full of ALL NEW products.  By joining a monthly  hostess club this term (February thru July) you will be able to purchase out of all 3 Idea Books...that's a TON of products!!  You are going to want to join a Monthly Hostess Club so you can get it all while budgeting your orders!!


I know you LOVE Close To My Heart products as much as I do and what better way to get them then to join a Monthly Hostess Club where you can earn FREE product as well as 50% items including all 4 of our Exclusive Cricut Collections AND our new Rolling Totes and Shoulder Totes!!  So check out the below information and join us!!



EVEN BIGGER, EVEN BETTER and MORE FUN -
You all know that there are lots of perks to being part of one of my 6-Month Hostess Clubs!!  And NOW the deals and goodies have just gotten EVEN BIGGER, EVEN BETTER and MORE FUN!!  NOW is the time to JOIN one!!


Here are the Hostess Club details:
How can you get your hands on all these fun new items PLUS get product for FREE and items at 1/2 price?!?!  JOIN A 6-MONTH HOSTESS CLUB!!  You DO NOT have to be local in order to join.  Orders will ship directly to you, or if you are local I can deliver.  



The 6-Month $25 Club runs from February to July, and you spend $25 each month (plus S&H and Tax).  There are 6 spots in this club of which you can have more than one spot if you choose to.  You will then be the Hostess and earn a minimum of $25 in FREE product for each club spot you hold.


HOSTESSES GET THE MOSTEST!!
Hopefully you already know how AWESOME Close To My Heart's Hostess Rewards Plan is. 
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When it is your Hostess Month you will receive an email explaining the details again so you don't have to remember all of this.  You can choose from stamp sets, paper packets, stickers and complements, ink pads, markers, re-inkers, cardstock, acrylic blocks, and Workshop on the Go Kits.  The possibilities are endless!!



In addition to being the hostess, ALL members will receive:
1) FREE Idea Books before other customers!!
* Annual Inspiration Idea Books will be mailed out immediately for those participating while non-club members will not be mailed out until the beginning of August.
* Seasonal Expression 2 Idea Books will be mailed out in early-mid March while non-club members will not be mailed out until the end of the month.
* Seasonal Expression 1 Idea Books will be mailed out in early-mid November while non-club members will not be mailed out until the end of the month.

2) A FREE mini stamp set just for joining -- Shipped with your Hostess Club Order!! 

3) A FREE Stamp of the Month during hostess month!!  

4) One month of being the hostess earning at least $25 in FREE Hostess Rewards!! 
(Hostesses average $40 or more in FREE Product plus 1 item at 50% off)  

5) At least one week advance notice of the following month's Corporate Campaign.

6) A club ONLY monthly promotion from me!!

7) A monthly Give-Away for each club!!

8) A Facebook Club Only Group where I will post videos, artwork, tips & techniques, giveaways, and a place for you to show off your artwork and meet your fellow club members and have FUN!!

9) 20% in FREE product in my Summer Bonanza Special and 12 Days of Christmas Special when all other customers receive only 10-15%. 


No Home Gathering or meeting is required for this club...just send me your order via e-mail by the 5th of each month!!  Outside orders from friends, family, co-workers, etc. will help you earn more goodies so they are definitely encouraged!!  If you are interested in having an actual Home Gathering I would love to work with you and your friends to make cards, layouts, etc.


EVEN BIGGER --
I'm thrilled to announce even more rewards exclusively for my Monthly Club Hostesses!!  As a qualifying hostess, you may select from several brand new exquisite stamp sets available only to YOU!!  So hurry, join a club today, earn some select product credit, and snatch some fabulous hostess-only rewards!!

** The Annual Inspirations Hostess Only Stamp Sets can be found HERE.

A Thing Well Done (C1606) -- Only $8.00
(a retail savings of $5.95)

Variety of Thanks (B1471) -- Only $6.00
(a retail savings of $3.95)

Love This Story (B1472) -- Only $6.00
(a retail savings of $3.95)

and MORE FUN!!             
Join a Monthly Hostess Club and refer a friend to join you, and you will receive your choice of any A-sized Stamp Set (retail value of $6.95) when you place your first club order on February 5th!!

   
** IMPORTANT for CURRENT MONTHLY HOSTESS CLUB MEMBERS**
I just sent your Re-Join and get a FREE goodie from me email.  Those that re-join by February 11 will receive a FREE paper pack of their choice.  



I know that is a lot of information so please let me know if you have any questions.  It is a GREAT way to budget your spending while still getting the products you LOVE at a great price and even FREE!!  

I look forward to working with you in 2015!!  =)

Please let me know if you have any questions -- keeleyskreations@gmail.com!! 


If you are interested in doing what I do -- being a Close To My Heart Consultant -- and getting a 22% discount on ALL CTMH products then contact me for more information or check out the FAQ's.

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For more information on the Seasonal Expressions Consultant Kits click HERE.

Ready to -- JOIN my Team NOW!!


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Sunday, January 4, 2015

Come Crop 'til Ya Drop with Me in 2015!!

Come Crop ‘til Ya Drop with Me in 2015!!
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Noon to Midnight

We have 12 Crafters already RSVP'ed!!  WooHoo!!  =)


***** BE SURE to MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR the REST of 2015's EVENTS LISTED at the BOTTOM of the EMAIL!!  *****


WHO: You and your friends
WHEN: From Noon to Midnight - Saturday, January 17, 2015
WHERE: Zor Shrine Facility -- 
575 Zor Shrine Place, Madison, WI 53719
COST: $15.00 Non-Refundable Pre-Payment Required to cover the room rental
Payment Methods Accepted:
PayPal to keeleyskreations@gmail.com
Mailed Check Written Out to Keeley Kirwan and Mailed (email me for my address)
Credit Card ($3.00 additional charge)
RSVP: keeleyskreations@gmail.com
 - (608) 320-9801 


** BINGO FOR A BUCK **
Want a chance to earn FREE product from the Annual Inspirations Idea Book and Seasonal Expressions 1 Idea Book!!  Bring your singles and play some Bingo!!  Purchase 2 Bingo Boards for $1 or 4 Bingo Boards for $2. The first person to call Bingo will win the cash and be able to put that towards purchasing new products!! We will play 3 times (3pm, 7pm and 10pm) so plan accordingly for some fun!!


** GIVEAWAYS **
There will be giveaways that you must be in attendance to win.


** TOOLS **
I will provide the following:
Cricut Expression as well as cartridges - including the EXCLUSIVE CTMH Cartridges Art Philosophy, Artiste, Artbooking and Artfully Sent (about 50 other cartridges - both fonts and images) 
**Everyone is welcome to use my Cricut, but if you own Cutting Mats please bring them to use.**
Sizzix Big Shot with Cuttlebug, Tim Holtz, Sizzix and CTMH Embossing Folders
Punches - Fiskars, Martha Stewart, EK Success, Stampin' Up, and CTMH
CTMH Stamp Sets - Alpha Stamp Sets and Sentiment Stamp Sets
CTMH Dye and Pigment Ink Pads & Coordinating Cardstock - All 42 Colors
CTMH Shin-Han Markers -- 24 Colors
CTMH Acrylic Blocks
CTMH How-To Books (4 for Scrapbooking, 2 for Cardmaking and 2 for Both)


** ORDERING **
You are not required to purchase any CTMH products. This is strictly to get together and have some fun so bring whatever you want to work on. I will have FREE Close To My Heart Idea Books for you, and orders are always more than welcome.


** 2015's DATES **
February -- No Crop
March 13, 14 & 15 -- Weekend Retreat
April 11
May 30
June 6
July -- No Crop
August 1
September 12
October 2, 3 & 4 -- Weekend Retreat
November 7
December 12

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