Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Happy New Years!


 Happy New Years Everyone!

Well it's a new year and that brings new things ~ like the New Close to my Heart Idea book.

This book will be available to order in starting February 1st. 
If anyone would like a copy of the book here is how you can get one.

1) Join a club
2) Place an order of $25.00 or more
3) Pay for the book $3.00 each

Specials:


Whooo’s Your Valentine
Spend $35 and get the exclusive Whooo’s Your Valentine kit for only $10!


Celebrate National Papercrafting Month with an
incredible deal—our Whooo’s Your Valentine kit
(CC1022) for only $10! 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 products 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 specifically for the kit. This kit
offers you a sneak peek at two new Spring/Summer
2013 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!

January Stamp of the Month:






Thursday, December 27, 2012

Spring Catalog Coming Soon!

I'm so excited the new Close to my Heart Idea book is about to be released!

On February 1st you will be able to order from this catalog. Here is a sneak peak of the cover.

Ideas books are available for $3.00 or with an order of $25.00 you can have it for FREE.
Contact me if interested at scrapbooksandbeyond@gmail.com



Monday, December 10, 2012

REINDEER BUCKS!


(This special is only available through Brenda Olson)


REINDEER BUCKS! This is a special available only through me in December! For every $10 you spend with me in December, I will give you $1 back in the form of a gift certificate. So, if you spend $50, you get $5 in Reindeer Bucks! Spend your Reindeer Bucks starting with the new Spring/Summer Idea Book on February 1, 2013.   Reindeer Bucks are good till the end of March. 

If you would like to Pre-Order your new Spring/Summer Idea Book you can do so now.  If you are a long distance customer send me a check for $8.00 to cover to cost of the book and the shipping.  If you are a local customer, just send me a check for $4.00 for the cost of the book and I will drop it off.  I will ship them out to you middle January.  

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Christmas Scrapbook Page with 3-D Tree Video

Really enjoyed making this page using CTMH Pear and Partridge Paper Packet.


Here's how it's done!

Base is using (2) 12 x 12 Colonial White pieces of Cardstock

Also the window panes are (4) Colonial White 3 x 5 pieces

Cranberry Cardstock:
6 1/2 x 11 1/4
3/4 x 12
4 1/4 x 6 x 1 1/4

Olive Cardstock:
3 3/4 x 12
2 3/4 x 2 3/4

Pear & Partridge Paper - 2 pieces

Piece 1:
8 x 12 and should leave you a 4 x 12 left which you will use

Piece 2:
7 x 12

Also a 3 x 12 which then is cut down to 4 pieces.
3 x 3
2 1/2 x 2 1/2
2 x 2
1 1/2 x 1 1/2

Also will need (2) 3/4 x 2 1/4 pieces that you will cut one end at a V


Wreath's are cut using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge and are 2 1/2"

Bow's are using the Cricut Artise Cartridge
and are 3/4" and 1" in size


Brown Tree stump is 1 x 1 1/2"

and the numbers are 1 1/2" in size.

Here is a video demonstating how to make the tree.


Hope you enjoyed!

Happy Scrapbooking!
Brenda









Thursday, November 15, 2012

Christmas Cards!

These are the cards that were made by 4 different Close to my Heart consultants for our Christmas stamp camp. Thought you all might enjoy seeing them and maybe it would give you some ideas for making your own cards this year!






Monday, November 5, 2012

November Specials





Capture the Date, Capture the Savings!
November 2012 Constant Campaign
To show our support of Red Cross relief efforts for those areas of the US severely affected by Hurricane Sandy, Close To My Heart will donate $1 for every Stamp of the Month set sold as a part of this promotion during November.
In November, you’ll get something extra when you buy the Stamp of the Month—50% off another stamp set! When you qualify for and buy the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, you’ll receive another stamp set* of your choice for 50% off—it’s like two promotions in one! The versatile Capture the Date stamp set is great for any layout, card, invitation, or calendar, and now you can choose another stamp set at half-off for more wonderful papercrafting. Get Capture the Date and then capture the savings today!

* Offer valid for A-E and M size stamp sets only; K-size, Workshops on the Go®, Cricut® collection, and Stamp of the Month stamp sets are not eligible for this promotion. Maximum of one 50% off stamp set per order.
Dates: Offer valid November 1–30, 2012

November Stamp of the Month


Capture the Date SET OF  72
Available November 1–30, 2012
Get the Stamp of the Month set for just $5 
(S1211A) when you place an order of $50 or 
more in products.


Sunday, November 4, 2012

Clearly the Best: The Magic of Monograms (S01E09)


The Magic of Monograms shows you how to make personalized office supplies and household items with the My Acrylix® Monogram stamp sets.