Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Everyone!

Rock the Block Special

Close to My Heart has really out done themselves this time! Once again they are "Rocking the Block" with a great new special! From December 1st, 2011 until January 31st, 2012 you can get this great special! This would make an AWESOME gift for the crafter on your list!

When you place a minimum order of $25 from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you can get two valuable new products for just $15: the My Creations® Collage Cubes and the exclusive My Acrylix® Rock the Block E-size stamp set. This Rock the Block promotion represents a retail savings of almost $30! You're going to love the collage cubes and the Rock the Block stamp set, which work together for interactive, fashionable fun! By the way did I mention that this is a "Sneak Peak" product from the new CTMH catalog that will be coming out in February?

Here's the stamp set that is included! It is so cute and the possibilities are endless as to what you can do to decorate these cute blocks! This is an "E" size stamp set and E size stamp sets are regularly $29,95 so this is a FANTASTIC deal!

Remember this can all be yours for only $15 with a $25 purchase, so go to www.lynnhart.myctmh.com and see all the great products we have. What a better way to do some holiday shopping, in your pajamas! Now that's the way to shop!!!

December Stamp of the Month Artwork

Here is some great artwork done by my friend Kim using this month's stamp of the month set called "Mad about you". Kim did a fantastic job and I can't wait to put photos on the layouts that she made.

12x12 layout

Standard Card

6x6 card

Remember this set is only available until the end of December so if you would like a set for yourself or for a gift for your favorite stamping friend, let me know and we can get you a set or two!

December Stamp of the Month

Mad About You - December's stamp of the month

We have another new stamp of the month just in time for you to get your valentines cards designed! This is a great set for telling that special person in your life just how special they are. This set has 14 great images to make tons and tons of cards and scrapbook pages.




This set is great when matched with the paper packet called "Roxie". Here's what that paper packet looks like.

Keep checking back I have some GREAT art work to show you using both the stamps and the paper packet.

Remember this set can be yours for only $17.95 or you can get it for $5 with your order of $50 or more. To check out all our great products and specials go to www.lynnhart.myctmh.com.

Happy Thanksgiving!

More Cherish the Day Art

I am in a monthly stamp of the month swap and I thought that I'd share

some of the great art that I recieved this month using the November stamp of the month

"Cherish the Days"

Sue Laufer's card

Linda Taylor's card

Liz Hawley's Card

Tina Horton's Card

Linda Taylor's Card

These girls did a fantastic job on their cards! It is always so much fun

to see what they come up with each month. Thanks for all the great

art ladies!!!

November Stamp of the Month Art

Here is some great that my friend Liz made using the November stamp of the month "Cherish the Days".

12 x 12 2 Page Layout

3 x 8 Card

6 x 6 Card

4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Card

This set is a great set to coordinate any special occasion with all 12 months you can make

invitations, cards, calendars for baby's firsts and the list goes on and on and on.

Remember that this set is only available until November 30 and can be yours

for as little as $5!

November CTMH Special and November STOM

Close to My Heart November's Special

Close to My Heart has another GREAT special going on this month and it is just in time for the holidays. "Holiday Wishes" Stamp set special only $5!

When you place a minimum order of $25 in My Acrylix® stamp sets in November, you can purchase a new D-size Holiday Wishes stamp set for only $5! That’s a significant savings off the full retail value of $17.95. And even better: many of the images in the set coordinate with our Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge for added cutting and stamping fun!

To place your order click here and it will take you to my website. This special is only good through November so hurry and get started on those Christmas cards!

November Stamp of the Month


November Stamp of The Month is called "Cherish the Days" and it is a GREAT set that also coordinates with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge to make cutting much easier.

You can see this great set, plus some great artwork on the last page of the catalog.

This is also only available until the end of the month and can be purchased out right or with a $50 order you can get this set for only $5.

More Holiday Magic Art

Here's some cards using the October SOTM "Holiday Magic."



Remember that this set is only available until October 31 so get a a head start on those Christmas cards and order this set today!

Blogtoberfest!

It's Blogtoberfest Time!

It's that time of year to join Tresa Black's annual "Blogtoberfest" over at her blog, Fabulously Artsy!! Click on the Blogtoberfest button on the side bar to go to Tresa's blog to see all the great blogs.

Hope you enjoy all the great ideas, artwork and fun things each of the ladies have on their blogs for you!

Holiday Magic Artwork

My friend Tammy as been very busy lately and she has come up with some FANTASTIC artwork

using this month's stamp of the month, Holiday Magic. Check it out!

2 Page 12x12 Layout

4 1/4 x 5 1/2 CardChristmas Stocking

Check out the top of the stocking, can you see what she used? Yes, she used the

Christmas tree stamp to make the stocking edge. How creative is she? Who would

have thought to use that, not me!

I hope you enjoyed the great art work Tammy has made and keep

checking back in for more great artwork using this set!

October Stamp Of The Month and an Add On For Free!

Well most of us have ideas of fall going through our head but Close to My Heart has Christmas/Winter on their brain! As you know will a new month always comes with a brand new stamp of the month and this month it is called "Holiday Magic" and it's a very cute set that has a TON of possibilities. Plus now is a great time to get a head start on those Christmas cards that we all wait until the very last minute!

You can get this set for $17.95 or with a $50 order this set can be yours for only $5! What a great deal!

Have you been looking for ways to save money or to get some extra money? Close to My Heart has a great special going on in October to help you save and earn extra money too! If you join CTHM as a consultant in the month of October you will get an add on for free!

New Consultants who enroll for $99 with Close To My Heart between October 1–31, 2011, will receive one FREE New Consultant Kit add-on collection! Each of our three add-on collections has a retail value of $80, so this is an incredible deal. Not only do you get to earn money as a CTMH consultant you will also save money by getting your scrapbooking and card making supplies at a discount! It's a win, win situation! When you are ready to join this GREAT company you can just click here to sign up and start earning and saving money at the same time!

Get Em While They Last!

Lots of new items have been added to the "While Supplies Last" section of the shop online portion of my website, so click here to see all of the great items that have been added. Remember these are only available while supplies last so don't delay, check them out today!

Here's a sneek peek at some of the items!

Sparkle Brads for only $1

Mini Ink Cubes for only .25 cents

There's alot more great items to be had so check it out today!

National Stamping Month Special

There is still time to get this great special from Close to My Heart. All you have to do is spend $75 and you will get this great double stamp set for free! Plus you have the opportunity to purchase the September stamp of the month, "Limtied Edition" for only $5.
September Stamp Of The Month

"Limited Edition"

This special only runs through September so don't delay check it out on my webiste just click here.

September Stamp Of The Month Art

As promised here is the stamp of the month art done by my friend Rachel. I am sure you will agree when I say her art is stupendous!!!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card

6x6 Card

5 x 7 Book
12 x 12 Layout
Rachel used the new paper pack called "Roxie". This is such a fun paper pack to use and espically fun with the December stamp of the month "Mad about you". This set can be found on the last page of the new catalog. I have been playing with that set and this paper pack and you will have to keep checking in to see what I have come up with!!

September Special and NEW Stamp of the Month

Wow where has the summer gone? Did you blink and miss it too or are you getting giddy at the thought of the kids going back to school? Either way fall is right around the corner and with a new month comes a brand new stamp of the month! This month is called "Limited Edition"!



You will have to keep checking back to see some really FANTASTIC art work that my friend Rachel did with this set! She is an AWESOME artist and she never dissapoints us with her creativity.

Did you know that September is National Stamping Month? Close To My Heart wanted to celebrate with something special, so they created their very first DOUBLE stamp set that you can earn for FREE this month. The stamp set is two "D" size stamp sets put together in one envelope, called "Pair-a-Phrase". It's full of fun designs and sentiments for almost any occasion. During the month of September, if you spend $75 (before shipping and tax), this stamp set is yours for FREE!

3 Specials from CTMH!

From August 15 - August 31 there are 3 SPECIALS from Close To My Heart. If you spend $75 (before shipping and tax) during this period of time, you earn over $40 in stamp sets FREE and another $17.95 stamp set for only $5! No foolin'!

Here's how it works:
1.Purchase $50 in product (before shipping and tax) and get the August Stamp of the Month (Wicked) for only $5 ($17.95 value). That $55 also counts toward the $75 in #3 below.

2.When you spend the $50, and then the $5 for the Stamp of the Month (worth $17.95), you also get this darling "A Typeface" stamp set FREE ($6.95 value).

3.Add another $20 in product to your order, so you are spending $75 (before shipping and tax) and get Close To My Heart's first ever DOUBLE stamp set called "Pair-a-Phrase" (two of our "D" size stamp sheets, worth $17.95 each, for a total of $35.90 in value) FREE!

I even have a GREAT product suggestion for you that will qualify you for all 3 specials in one little purchase. How 'bout the brand new exclusive Close To My Heart/Cricut Art Philosophy Collection? For only $99, you get the cartridge (over 700 images!), 3 coordinating stamp sets (that can only be gotten in this collection and that coordinate with the images on the cartridge) and 3 sheets of Dimensional Element chipboard shapes (that also coordinate with the images on the cartridge).Call or email me (lrhart2002@yahoo.com/952-913-6480 to place your order or head to my website, www.lynnhart.myctmh.com, click on "Shop Online" and do it there. You will be prompted to add all 3 specials before you finish your order.

Wicked Art!

Here is some great artwork done by my friend Kim using the August stamp of the month "Wicked". Remember that this set is only available until August 31st and can be purchased for $17.95 or for $5 with a $50 order.

12 x 12 Layout

4 1/4 x 5 1/2 Card

6 x 6 card

August Stamp of The Month

Here it is, the stamp of the month that I talked about earlier! This stamp set is called "Wicked" and remember if you purchase $50 in product you can purchase this stamp set for only $5 and get another stamp set for FREE! Now that's what I call a "Wicked" deal!

Remember that this set is only available until August 31st then it's gone! Click here to shop the brand new Fall/Winter 2011 Catalog and get your FREE stamp set!

It's Here!!!

It's finally here the BRAND NEW Fall/Winter idea book has finally arrived!

I have been giving you all kinds of updates prior to this great event and now it's time to get your very own copy! The art work is SPECTACULAR and so is all the great new stamps, paper and accessories!

What are you waiting for? Call or e-mail me to get your very own copy!!

Going, Going, Gone!

Tomorrow is the very last day to order any of the retiring product so if you want to add anything to my order call or e-mail me today to save on shipping and handling! If you want to place your own order click here and shop till you drop!

Bliss Level 1 -- X7132A pg 12
· Bliss Level 2 -- X7132B pg 12
· Bliss stickease -- X7132C pg 12
· Miracle L1 -- X7133A pg 16
· Miracle L2 -- X7133B pg 16
· Miracle stickease -- X7133C pg 16
· Sweetheart L1 -- X7134A pg 20
· Sweetheart L2 -- X7134B pg 20
· Sweetheart stickease -- X7132C pg 20
· Wings L1 -- X7135A pg 24
· Wings L2 -- X7135B pg 24
· Wings stickease -- X7135C pg 24
· Magnifique L1 -- X7127A pg 38
· Magnifique L2 -- X7127B pg 38
· Magnifique stickease -- X7127C pg 38
· Olivia L1 -- X7128A pg 38
· Olivia L2 -- X7128B pg 38
· Olivia stickease -- X7128C pg 38
· Hooligans L1 -- X7129A pg 39
· Hooligans L2 -- X7129B pg 39
· Hooligans stickease -- X7129C pg 39
· Mistletoe L1 -- X7130A pg 39
· Mistletoe L2 -- X7130B pg 39
· Mistletoe stickease -- X7130C pg 39
· Sweetheart WOTG -- G1017 pg 41
· Lucky WOTG -- G1018 pg 41
· Sophia WOTG -- G1019 pg 41
· Bliss WOTG -- G1020 pg 42
· Fanfare WOTG -- G1021 pg 42
· Mayberry WOTG -- G1022 pg 42
· Miracle WOTG -- G1023 pg 43
· Wings WOTG -- G1016 pg 43
· 1” x 1 ½” block -- Y1001 pg 45
· 1” x 6 ½” block -- Y1005 pg 45
· 2” x 11” block -- Y1007 pg 45
· 2 ½” x 2 ½” block -- Y1004 pg 45
· 4 ½” x 6 ½” block -- Y1011 pg 45
· My Acrylix block starter kit -- Y1500 pg 114
· Envelope flats – 2 ½” x 3 ½” -- Z1021 pg 114
· Envelope flats – 3” x 3” -- Z1022 pg 114
· Envelope flats – 3” x 4 ¾” -- Z1023 pg 114
· Envelope flats – 4” x 4” -- Z1024 pg 114
· Envelope flats – 4 ½” x 4 ½” -- Z1244 pg 114
· Envelope flats – 5” x 5” -- Z1025 pg 114
· Envelope flats – 5” x 7” -- Z1026 pg 114
· Envelope flats – 5 ½” x 4 3/4 ” -- Z1027 pg 114
· Envelope flats – 6” x 6” -- Z1028 pg 114
· Envelope flats – 8” x 3 ½” -- Z1029 pg 114
· Designer ribbon – cranberry -- Z1209 pg 115
· Designer ribbon – buttercup -- Z1154 pg 115
· Designer ribbon – sweet leaf -- Z1125 pg 115
· Sophia L2 Journaling Spots -- Z1357 pg 116
· Mini Medley Accents – Pear -- Z1339 pg 117
· Mini Medley Accents – Lagoon -- Z1340 pg 117
· Mini Medley Accents – Outdoor Denim -- Z1277 pg 117
· Top Coats – Framed In -- Z1211 pg 118
· Rub Ons – Across the Board -- Z1231 pg 118
· Rub Ons – Primavera -- Z1265 pg 118
· Dimensional Elements – Villa -- Z1390 pg 118
· Dimensional Elements – Miracle -- Z1354 pg 118
· Dimensional Elements – Booksmart -- Z1223 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements – Borders -- Z1156 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements – Framed Fun -- Z1140 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements – Plain Chipboard -- Z1164 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements – Stars -- Z1312 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – A -- Z1055 pg 119 (new DE alphabets in fall book – similar but new sizes and shapes)
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – B -- Z1056 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – C -- Z1057 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – D -- Z1058 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – E -- Z1059 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – F -- Z1060 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – G -- Z1061 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – H -- Z1062 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – I -- Z1063 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – J -- Z1064 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – K -- Z1065 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – L -- Z1066 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – M -- Z1067 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – N -- Z1068 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – O -- Z1069 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – P -- Z1070 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – Q -- Z1071 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – R -- Z1072 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – S -- Z1073 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – T -- Z1074 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – U -- Z1075 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – V -- Z10576 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – W -- Z1077 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – X -- Z1078 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – Y -- Z1079 pg 119
· Dimensional Elements Monograms – Z -- Z1080 pg 119
· 3” x 3” Mini Album -- Z1166 pg 120
· My Creations 3 ring binder -- Z1141 pg 120
· Kraft Color Ready Borders -- Z1377 pg 120
· Red Eye Pen -- 3501 pg 121
· Embossing Powders – Clear -- Z671 pg 121
· Embossing Powders – Heavenly Blue -- Z647 pg 121
· Embossing Powders – Pansy Purple -- Z664 pg 121
· Embossing Powders – Silver Pearl -- Z678 pg 121
· Block Buddy Set -- Z1289 pg 121
· Pivot Point Stapler -- Z1009 pg 122
· Texture Tools – Foam Tools -- Z1090 pg 122
· Fun Flock -- Z263
· My Accents Organizer -- Z183 pg 123
· My Accents Block Organizer -- Z185 pg 123
· Euro Personal Paper Trimmer -- Z338 pg 123
· Euro Replacement Blades -- Z339 pg 123
· Euro Replacement Blade/Scoring -- Z340 pg 123
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Flannel -- 5573 pg 124
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Wool -- 5571 pg 124
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Brown Bag -- X5644 pg 124
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Parchment -- X5645 pg 124
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Amethyst -- X5631 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Baby Pink -- 1299 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Heavenly Blue -- 1285 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Key Lime -- 1235 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunkiss Yellow -- 1240 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Taffy -- X5630 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Juniper -- X5752 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lilac Mist -- 1295 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sorbet -- X5751 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Spring Iris -- 1296 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Tulip -- X5753 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Gypsy -- X5757 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Holiday Red -- 1274 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunny Yellow -- 1225 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunset -- X5758 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Topiary -- X5635 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Cotton Candy -- X5760 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Dutch Blue -- 1241 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lagoon -- X5762 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pear -- X5764 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sky -- X5761 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Autumn Terracotta -- 1270 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Barn Red -- X5637 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – New England Ivy -- 1282 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pansy Purple -- 5590 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunflower -- 1242 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garden Green -- 1244 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Goldrush -- 1243 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Hollyhock -- 1246 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Indian Corn Blue -- 1284 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Vineyard Berry -- 1248 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Buttercup -- 1271 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garnet -- X5638 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Moonstruck -- 1293 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Ponderosa Pine -- 1276 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Smokey Plum -- 1291 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Blush -- X5640 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Crystal Blue -- 1292 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Honey -- X5668 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Petal -- X5667 pg 125
· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Twilight -- X5666 pg 125
· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5686 pg 124 (colors are not changing but are being re-grouped so combo packs will change)
· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5700 pg 124
· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5682 pg 125
· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5756 pg 125
· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5765 pg 125
· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5766 pg 125
· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5684 pg 125
· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5698 pg 125
· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5685 pg 125
· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5800 pg 125
· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5691 pg 124
· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5705 pg 124
· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5687 pg 125
· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5755 pg 125
· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5767 pg 125
· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5768 pg 125
· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5689 pg 125
· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5703 pg 125
· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5690 pg 125
· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5801 pg 125
· Stamp Pad set – Antique -- Z1564 pg 124
· Stamp Pad set – Timeless -- Z1569 pg 124
· Stamp Pad set – Harmony -- Z1560 pg 125
· Stamp Pad set – Blossom -- Z1570 pg 125
· Stamp Pad set – Carnival -- Z1573 pg 125
· Stamp Pad set – Celebration -- Z1574 pg 125
· Stamp Pad set – Harvest -- Z1562 pg 125
· Stamp Pad set – Garden -- Z1567 pg 125
· Stamp Pad set – Classic -- Z1563 pg 125
· Stamp Pad set – Cozy -- Z1600 pg 125
· Marker set – Antique -- Z1554 pg 124
· Marker set – Timeless -- Z1559 pg 124
· Marker set – Harmony -- Z1550 pg 125
· Marker set – Blossom -- Z1571 pg 125
· Marker set – Carnival -- Z1572 pg 125
· Marker set – Celebration -- Z1575 pg 125
· Marker set – Harvest -- Z1552 pg 125
· Marker set – Garden -- Z1557 pg 125
· Marker set – Classic -- Z1553 pg 125
· Marker set – Cozy -- Z1610 pg 125
· Textured Cardstock – White Daisy -- X5671 pg 124

Extra! Extra! Free Bonus Stamp Set!

In celebration of our newly updated Stamp of the Month program, we're throwing in a little something extra: a FREE bonus stamp set! In August, when you place an order of $50.00 or more in products and purchase the August Stamp of the Month set, Wicked, for just $5.00, you’ll receive the My Acrylix® A Typeface A-size set FREE (a retail value of $6.95). Think of this as two promotions in one—qualify for and purchase the discounted August Stamp of the Month set and we'll throw in a second stamp set FREE! It's Extra! Extra!

Make sure to check back on August first to see the stamp of the month, they didn't call it "Wicked" for nothing!!!!

Need a Challenge?

Are you looking for a challenge? Do you need to spice up your card making or scrapbooking? Do you have rubber rot (that's what we call it when we are stuck and don't have any new ideas)? Well I have a challenge for you! This challenge comes from the Close to My Heart, Heart 2 Heart Challenge blog and I thought this was a great idea and I thought I'd pass it on to you!

Here is the challenge. Using the board above, you will choose three things to use on your project so that, when finished and crossed off on the board, creates a Bingo (or Tic-Tac-Toe). In other words, in a straight line. For example you might choose to use Ribbon, a Border Punch and Brads. When these are crossed off you would have a straight line connecting the boxes in the middle of the board horizontally. Or you might choose Ribbon with Gems and a Doily, crossing off all of the boxes vertically in the left column. Make sense?

Once your card or layout is done, e-mail me a picture of your creation and I'll post it for everyone to see! This is something that I needed too as my creativity isn't all it's cracked up to be lately and I can always new ideas!!

Let the challenge begin and I can't wait to see what you all come up with! I'll be posting my creation too!

New Product Sneak Peak!

Do you have a Cricut? Do you use your Cricut? If you said yes to either of these two questions CTMH has you covered! Check out the Art Philosophy Collection!!! This will be a MUST have item for your CTMH wish list!!!

Here's what this package includes:

• cartridge has 700 images, fonts, shapes and 3-D items
• comes with 3 D size My Acrylix stamp sets
• includes 3 9x12 Dimensional Elements (3 sheets of different shapes)
• PLUS: this coordinates with several other stamp sets through out the catalog!

You get all of this for only $99! What a FANTASTIC deal! If you have ever bought a Cricut cartridge you know that they range in price from $29 (on sale with limited shapes) to $89 and that is for the cartridge only - no stamp sets or dimensional elements. This is a no brainer!!

You can get this and be 3/4 of the way in earning additional free products since orders of $150 or more will grant you hostess credits!

Watch for ordering details coming August 1st and remember, if you want the BRAND new 2011 Fall/Winter catalog, call or e-mail me to get your very own copy!

Retired List

RETIRING JULY 31

The following items are not included in the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book. This means they can not be ordered after July 31. Please note additional information as you look through this list. If you see something you can’t live without, contact me or click here asap to place your order before the items are sold out or no longer available.


• Bliss Level 1 -- X7132A pg 12
• Bliss Level 2 -- X7132B pg 12
• Bliss stickease -- X7132C pg 12

• Miracle L1 -- X7133A pg 16
• Miracle L2 -- X7133B pg 16
• Miracle stickease -- X7133C pg 16

• Sweetheart L1 -- X7134A pg 20
• Sweetheart L2 -- X7134B pg 20
• Sweetheart stickease -- X7132C pg 20

• Wings L1 -- X7135A pg 24
• Wings L2 -- X7135B pg 24
• Wings stickease -- X7135C pg 24

• Magnifique L1 -- X7127A pg 38
• Magnifique L2 -- X7127B pg 38
• Magnifique stickease -- X7127C pg 38

• Olivia L1 -- X7128A pg 38
• Olivia L2 -- X7128B pg 38
• Olivia stickease -- X7128C pg 38

• Hooligans L1 -- X7129A pg 39
• Hooligans L2 -- X7129B pg 39
• Hooligans stickease -- X7129C pg 39

• Mistletoe L1 -- X7130A pg 39
• Mistletoe L2 -- X7130B pg 39
• Mistletoe stickease -- X7130C pg 39

• Sweetheart WOTG -- G1017 pg 41
• Lucky WOTG -- G1018 pg 41
• Sophia WOTG -- G1019 pg 41
• Bliss WOTG -- G1020 pg 42
• Fanfare WOTG -- G1021 pg 42
• Mayberry WOTG -- G1022 pg 42
• Miracle WOTG -- G1023 pg 43
Wings WOTG -- G1016 pg 43

• 1” x 1 ½” block -- Y1001 pg 45
• 1” x 6 ½” block -- Y1005 pg 45
• 2” x 11” block -- Y1007 pg 45
• 2 ½” x 2 ½” block -- Y1004 pg 45
• 4 ½” x 6 ½” block -- Y1011 pg 45
• My Acrylix block starter kit -- Y1500 pg 114

• Envelope flats – 2 ½” x 3 ½” -- Z1021 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 3” x 3” -- Z1022 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 3” x 4 ¾” -- Z1023 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 4” x 4” -- Z1024 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 4 ½” x 4 ½” -- Z1244 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 5” x 5” -- Z1025 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 5” x 7” -- Z1026 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 5 ½” x 4 3/4 ” -- Z1027 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 6” x 6” -- Z1028 pg 114
• Envelope flats – 8” x 3 ½” -- Z1029 pg 114

• Designer ribbon – cranberry -- Z1209 pg 115
• Designer ribbon – buttercup -- Z1154 pg 115
• Designer ribbon – sweet leaf -- Z1125 pg 115

• Sophia L2 Journaling Spots -- Z1357 pg 116
• Mini Medley Accents – Pear -- Z1339 pg 117
• Mini Medley Accents – Lagoon -- Z1340 pg 117
• Mini Medley Accents – Outdoor Denim -- Z1277 pg 117
• Top Coats – Framed In -- Z1211 pg 118
• Rub Ons – Across the Board -- Z1231 pg 118
• Rub Ons – Primavera -- Z1265 pg 118

• Dimensional Elements – Villa -- Z1390 pg 118
• Dimensional Elements – Miracle -- Z1354 pg 118
• Dimensional Elements – Booksmart -- Z1223 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements – Borders -- Z1156 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements – Framed Fun -- Z1140 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements – Plain Chipboard -- Z1164 pg 119
• Dimensional Elements – Stars -- Z1312 pg 119
• ALL Dimensional Elements Monograms – A through Z -- pg 119 (new DE alphabets in fall book – similar but new sizes and shapes)

3” x 3” Mini Album -- Z1166 pg 120 (ALREADY SOLD OUT)
• My Creations 3 ring binder -- Z1141 pg 120
• Kraft Color Ready Borders -- Z1377 pg 120
• Red Eye Pen -- 3501 pg 121
• Embossing Powders – Clear -- Z671 pg 121
• Embossing Powders – Heavenly Blue -- Z647 pg 121
• Embossing Powders – Pansy Purple -- Z664 pg 121
• Embossing Powders – Silver Pearl -- Z678 pg 121
• Block Buddy Set -- Z1289 pg 121
• Pivot Point Stapler -- Z1009 pg 122
• Texture Tools – Foam Tools -- Z1090 pg 122
• Fun Flock -- Z263
• My Accents Organizer -- Z183 pg 123 (SOLD OUT)
• My Accents Block Organizer -- Z185 pg 123
• Euro Personal Paper Trimmer -- Z338 pg 123
• Euro Replacement Blades -- Z339 pg 123
• Euro Replacement Blade/Scoring -- Z340 pg 123

The individual packs of 24 sheets of one color of cardstock have been changed in the new book. There are 15 colors you can continue to buy in packs of 24. With the new book, you can buy a pack with 3 shades (example: Light Red & Pink Shade Pack which includes Blush, Hollyhock, and Tulip).

NEED BULK for Holiday cards? Don’t delay!
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Flannel -- 5573 pg 124
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Wool -- 5571 pg 124
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Brown Bag -- X5644 pg 124
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Parchment -- X5645 pg 124
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Amethyst -- X5631 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Baby Pink -- 1299 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Heavenly Blue -- 1285 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Key Lime -- 1235 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunkiss Yellow -- 1240 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Taffy -- X5630 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Juniper -- X5752 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lilac Mist -- 1295 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sorbet -- X5751 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Spring Iris -- 1296 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Tulip -- X5753 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Gypsy -- X5757 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Holiday Red -- 1274 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunny Yellow -- 1225 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunset -- X5758 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Topiary -- X5635 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Cotton Candy -- X5760 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Dutch Blue -- 1241 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lagoon -- X5762 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pear -- X5764 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sky -- X5761 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Autumn Terracotta -- 1270 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Barn Red -- X5637 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – New England Ivy -- 1282 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pansy Purple -- 5590 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunflower -- 1242 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garden Green -- 1244 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Goldrush -- 1243 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Hollyhock -- 1246 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Indian Corn Blue -- 1284 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Vineyard Berry -- 1248 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Buttercup -- 1271 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garnet -- X5638 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Moonstruck -- 1293 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Ponderosa Pine -- 1276 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Smokey Plum -- 1291 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Blush -- X5640 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Crystal Blue -- 1292 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Honey -- X5668 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Petal -- X5667 pg 125
• Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Twilight -- X5666 pg 125

The combo packs below are retired only because our seasonal color palatts have been rearranged. The 12 colors in each season have changed, but we still have all the same 60 colors.
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5686 pg 124
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5700 pg 124
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5682 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5756 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5765 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5766 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5684 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5698 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5685 pg 125
• 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5800 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5691 pg 124
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5705 pg 124
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5687 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5755 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5767 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5768 pg 125
8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5689 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5703 pg 125
• 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5690 pg 125
8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5801 pg 125

• Stamp Pad set – Antique -- Z1564 pg 124
• Stamp Pad set – Timeless -- Z1569 pg 124
• Stamp Pad set – Harmony -- Z1560 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Blossom -- Z1570 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Carnival -- Z1573 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Celebration -- Z1574 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Harvest -- Z1562 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Garden -- Z1567 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Classic -- Z1563 pg 125
• Stamp Pad set – Cozy -- Z1600 pg 125

• Marker set – Antique -- Z1554 pg 124
• Marker set – Timeless -- Z1559 pg 124
• Marker set – Harmony -- Z1550 pg 125
• Marker set – Blossom -- Z1571 pg 125
• Marker set – Carnival -- Z1572 pg 125
• Marker set – Celebration -- Z1575 pg 125
• Marker set – Harvest -- Z1552 pg 125
• Marker set – Garden -- Z1557 pg 125
• Marker set – Classic -- Z1553 pg 125
• Marker set – Cozy -- Z1610 pg 125

• Textured Cardstock – White Daisy -- X5671 pg 124

More Convention Updates!

Ok are you ready for more updates???? Here are a few more:

• Brand new clear ruler
• Cricut Art Philosophy Collection - Yes I said Critcut!! Our very own cartridge!!
• New Dimensional Elements
• New Workshops on the Go
• Brand New Hostess Collections

And there is still more but this is the last spoiler alert if you want to see more call or e-mail me for your very own copy of this GREAT catalog!

Convention Update!

OMG I sure missed the wrong convention to miss the changes that CTMH is making is INCREDIBLE!!!! I guess what they say about Disneyland is true "It's the most magcial place on earth" well at least it for all the CTMH consultants and customers! CTMH picked the best place to unveil all of their GREAT changes/additions for us!

Here are a few "Teasers" for you!

• B&T paper is now double sided with two patterns
• B&T paper is now heavier weight with a strip on the edge telling you matching colors
• For all you Cricut lovers we have them now! Ours will match our stamp sets!!!
• Stamp sets prices have been drastically lowered! I am soooooooo excited about this!
• If you place an order for $150 or more YOU get the hostess credit!!! You don't' have to have a party to get it!
• New catalog size. Pictures are real size! No more guessing as to what size it actually is!
• More Glitter Glitz colors!

Watch for more updates and remember all of this takes affect on August 1st so if you want a catalog call me and we'll get you one!!!!

Inventory Blowout Sale!

We are having a HUGE inventory blow out today and tomorrow in Burnsville. Nothing over $15 and stamp sets as low as $2! This is a great opportunity to add to your scrapbooking and card making collection at some unbelievably low prices! Here's the details:

• Where: 3204 West Park Drive, Burnsville
• When: Today 7/13 from 11-7 and tomorrow, 7/14 from 10-3
• What: All the scrapbooking and card making supplies you need at incredible prices!

Close to My Heart also is blowing out some inventory that you can only get via my website, click here to check out all the great stuff they have to offer at incredible prices too!

Hope to see you in today and tomorrow!!!

CTMH Convention

Today is the day that all my CTMH sister's head to Anaheim, CA for the annual Close to My Heart convention, unfortunately I am not going this year. Not to fret though, my friends Tammy, Rachel and Sheri are going to keep me updated as to all the latest and greatest news!

Now you all know what this means, it means we are getting ready for a brand new catalog!!! The new fall and winter catalog will go live August 1st, so if you want a copy let me know! I am sure there is going to be a TON of new stamps, paper and accessories that we will all NEED to have!

Keep checking my blog for these great updates as I will be posting these daily as I get the information!!!