Thursday, December 29, 2016

Making A.......



I am putting this here to hold myself accountable. As most of you know, I went back to work in August and while it is part time I do go in everyday. This has been the hard part... even when I worked full time, I only worked 3 (12 hour) shifts a week. That gave me one day to recover and 3 days a week to play (scrap). This going to work everyday, in the middle of the day has really been hard to adjust to as far as fitting in scrapping time.

My first thought was Monday: I have every Monday off but that quickly became the "get everything house related done" day. Laundry, groceries, various appointments. Then it was Sunday: This works sometimes but not consistent.

So here is my plan: 
After dinner and what not that goes along with the evening obligations I am giving myself permission to go upstairs and play in my scraproom. 

I am not sure why I have gotten it into my head that once Mike is home I can not play... this has never been the case and he normally will follow me up and sit next to me while I play. But I need to start making time for me. I miss scrapping and creating and I need it for my soul. It really is my "me time"

So this year and I am making it early... 
You know that resolution thing....
 I am making time for me time. My time to create, plan classes or just sit in my studio and contemplate the next CTMH convention or album retreat. 
Maybe even print some photos? 
It has been while since I have done that.
Speaking of photos? 
 I think most of my photos are on facebook this year.  It is time to get them off my phone and into a scrapbook.

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Boxing Week

I almost dropped the ball on this one with all of the holiday fun at my house. 


Do not forget to check the deals every day.  

These items are at a screaming discount and if you have anything left on your wish list for the year - you might find it on a daily list.  

Thursday, December 1, 2016

It’s the Little Things




Adorable mini albums for celebrating the little things you love! 

So often it’s the little things that matter most—and what better way to celebrate the little things in life than with adorable mini albums?

Whether looking for a meaningful gift idea or a treasured keepsake, these mini albums are a fast and easy option, and this month you save 30%-off the retail price of the products you need! 

Blue Jean Mini Album Bundle 
CC1197 Instalife™ Album—Blue Jean  
Life™Cards—Enjoy Life™ 
Life™ Overlays Black 
Black Memory Protectors™
 Mini 4" x 4" Memory Protectors™ 
Mini 2" x 2" 
Retail Value: $27.75 
Your Price: $18.95

Blush Mini Album Bundle 
CC1198 Instalife™ Album
Blush #Life™ Cards—Hello Gorgeous 
Life™ Overlays
Gold Memory Protectors™
 Mini 4" x 4" Memory Protectors™
 Mini 2" x 2" 
Retail Value: $27.75
 Your Price: $18.95

Adventure Mini Album Bundles 
 CC1200 Everyday Life™ Album
Stripes My Crush® 
Adventure Calls Memory Protectors™ 
(Choose 6" x 8" (CC1199),  4" x 6" (CC1200),
 or 3" x4" (CC1021) 
Retail Value: $29.85 
Your Price: $19.95

* Offer valid December 1–December 31, 2016, while supplies last. 

Normal shipping/handling & tax apply. 



Tips for Coloring Your Close To My Heart Planner

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Happy, Happy Christmas Album Bundles


Brighten the holiday season with festive scrapbook layouts and décor pieces!





Get into the holiday spirit with several holiday crafting projects featuring our Happy, Happy Christmas products. 

It all starts with one of our featured 12" μ 12" album bundles, which saves you 10% off the retail price of a collection of awesome crafting supplies. 

These bundles contain everything you need to create five 2-page scrapbooking layouts, with enough left over to keep your holiday crafting going! 

Choose your album bundle, and then choose from the additional products to create beautiful décor gift items or even a mini album! 

Nothing makes a happy, happy Christmas like holiday crafts!


D-RING RED ALBUM BUNDLE (CC1179)
My LegacyTM D-Ring Album—Red
Memory ProtectorsTM— Top Load (10 Pack)
My Crush® Happy, Happy Christmas
Picture My LifeTM Happy, Happy Christmas Cards

City Sidewalks Complements
Oh Deer! Assortment
White Daisy Cardstock (12 sheets) 
Retail Value: $78.45

Your Price: $69.95 



POST-BOUND RED ALBUM
BUNDLE (CC1180)
My LegacyTM Post-bound Album—Red
Memory ProtectorsTM— Top Load (10 Pack)
My Crush® Happy, Happy Christmas
Picture My LifeTM Happy, Happy Christmas Cards

City Sidewalks Complements
Oh Deer! Assortment
White Daisy Cardstock (12 sheets) 
Retail Value: $78.45

Your Price: $69.95


EVERYDAY LIFETM ALBUM—SEA
GLASS BUNDLE (CC1181)
Everyday LifeTM Album—Sea Glass
 Memory ProtectorsTM 8" x 6
Memory ProtectorsTM 4" μ 6
Memory ProtectorsTM 4" x 3
$35.80 



DESIGNED DÉCOR RED MAGNETIC CHALKBOARD (Z2006)
Retail Value: $28.95

Your Price: $17.40


DISPLAY TRAY (Z1750)
Retail Value: $19.95 Your Price: $14

5" 7" HINGED DISPLAY TRAY (Z1838)
Retail Value: $18.95 Your Price: $12.35

*Offer valid November 1 – November 30, 2016, while supplies last. Normal shipping/handling & tax apply. 

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Are You A Planner Girl?


Discover your inner artist while staying on top of your schedule with our new 2017 planner system. 


A combination coloring book and day planner 

Featuring seasonal designs you can color by hand, this exclusive planner system combines the worlds of work and play to give you a planner you can truly make your own.

 Choose a bundle with either the Everyday LifeTM Sea Glass or stripes album, or purchase just the planner pages if you already have an album—the choice is up to you!


Everyday LifeTM Sea Glass Album & Planner Pages Bundle

CC1177 $31.90

Everyday LifeTM Stripes Album & Planner Pages Bundle

CC1178 $31.90

Everyday LifeTM 2017 Planner Pages (no album) CC2017 $16.95 


* Offer valid while supplies last. Shipping/handling rates apply. 

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Jeepers Creepers

Let's try this again....  

I typed the title then hit "publish" - that is not going to help you see anything.

Take 2

Over on Facebook I posted that I was listening to a good book and working on the Jeepers Creepers layouts from the Workshops Your Way.   This was going to be last months scheduled workshop before I started working again.  

I have since worked out a deal with my boss to have one Saturday off a month so that I can have Crops & Workshops - they now just have to be on the same day.

Workshops will be from 3pm -5pm 
Crop will be from 6pm - 12am (although we have stayed longer)

So if you would like to join me for a workshop be sure to bring personal projects to work on and stay over for Crop.  This could be a win / win for all of us.

Back to the layouts:
These are CTMH stock images but my layouts are exactly the same (minus the same photos) and will be on display during Crop time this Saturday. 




I am debating if I want to send these layouts to my sister and her little girl that is the perfect age to fit the theme of the layouts or be selfish and keep these for myself.  They are just so darn cute.

Decisions, Decisions .....

Oh My.... 11 Years!

They say time flies when you are having fun and I have to say that yes it does!    My upline sends out an email every month with CTMH Anniversaries and Birthday's and this was in the email....

Jennifer Perry, Oct. 4th, 2005 (11 years!)

I was having so much fun that I did not even realize that yesterday was my 11th year with CTMH. 

It took a bit of looking but here is a photo of me working one of my first craft fairs that I ever had a booth in.


I have learned a few things since back then.

1. Do not have an outside booth if you sell paper.
2.  Take extra money for the items you want to buy from other vendors.
3.  Take a booth parter (mostly Kaela) for food runs and potty breaks.
4. Take extra set up supplies - you never know who might need a touch of tape while setting up.
5.  Have fun! 

#1 was learned the hard way as I was hanging on to the tent as the wind howled and the unexpected snow fell.    There have been far more good times and funny times than bad I am happy to say.

I still can not believe it has been 11 years.

How about we celebrate?

I happen to be having a Crop on Saturday.... Want to come play?

I may have to go get cupcakes just because......

I have to stop and take a moment to think about all of the wonderful friends I would not have if it was not for this company.  There are so many ladies that I just would not have meet without CTMH.

Thank you to each and every one of you for being in my life.

The Close To My Heart Consultant Opportunity

Saturday, October 1, 2016

Yuletide Joy - October Stamp of the Month

Yuletide Joy






Yuletide Joy SET OF 7 $17.95 S1610 

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for that month only, for just $5! 

When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

 RECOMMENDED BLOCKS: 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 3" × 3" (Y1006)

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Get Ready For Some Workshops!

Workshops are BACK!!!!


But why did they go away? 

 Long story short... the college expenses for Kaela have been higher than we as a family expected so I took a part time job.  If you have been with me since my hospital days then you know that I take both my "day job" and CTMH seriously and hate to schedule then have to cancel due to work obligations.

I asked Kaela's' previous employers if they needed a daytime hostess with no experience and they said yes!  So you are now looking at the newest hostess at La Finca - Allen location.   They are open on Saturdays and since I was not sure when I would be working I did not want you to buy the supplies for the workshops then have me have to cancel a week before to work.  That is not fair to you.  

I finally worked up the courage to  explain to the owners about CTMH and my workshops and crops then asked if it would be possible to NOT work one Saturday a month so that I could have time for both a workshop and a crop once  a month.  Oscar not only understood but is on board!  

So Workshops will now be on the same Saturday as Crop nights. 

October 8, 2016

3 pm to 5 pm
Swan Lake Workshop
Order Your Kit Here



I have the workshops listed on my Meet Up page too along with the workshops and crops for the rest of the year.  


Please feel free to hop on over there to RSVP.  

I can not wait to see you in October. 


Monday, September 12, 2016

Create Kindness Kit = Fun

My Create Kindness kit arrived today after taking a tour with the USPS truck.  I placed my order on September 1st and it took 12 days to get to me - long story but I have my kit finally so I will be happy.  


I am having a blast with this kit and I plan on using it to slip love notes into Mikes lunch or a happy note for Kaela to find in her car or backpack.  The original kit comes with everything you need but adhesive to complete in one sitting or a crop but I am making a few changes to make them more my style.

Original Kit:

Featured Product(s): 
Create Kindness card kit, which includes:

 (1) My Acrylix® mini stamp organizer, 
(8) exclusive M-size stamp sets,
 (24) 3" × 3" pre-printed card bases with envelopes,
 (24) pre-cut 1 ¾" white circles, 
(1) 2" × 2" My Acrylix® block, 
(1) mini Archival Black Exclusive Inks™ stamp pad.

Changes I am making:


*Slate Ink
*Lemon, Willow, Emerald, and Raspberry mats for the sentiment circles. 

I was thinking of matting all of the cards with Slate cardstock but I like the pops of color better.  Another change you can make is to use colored pencils or markers to fill in the sentiment stamp images.  The kit comes with a mini Archival Ink pad so if you choose to use markers the alcohol markers will not cause your lines to bleed.  I do not plan on "coloring" the sentiment images so I am fine using my slate ink pad. 


There is still time to order your very own kit - 
I know you will love it as much as I do. 

Speaking of Crop... I hope to see you this Saturday!!!

Be sure to hop on over to Meet Up to RSVP

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Kindness Changes Everything


Introducing the limited-time Create Kindness card kit Celebrate National Stamping Month this September with hand stamped cards designed to help create a little more kindness in the world. The Create Kindness card kit contains all of the supplies needed to create 24 beautiful, handmade cards that you can use to brighten someone’s day!

 Thanks to the pre-printed card bases, these cards come together in no time, leaving you more time to do something thoughtful for someone!

 Watch the hashtag #createkindness on Instagram and Facebook to see what acts of kindness these little cards are inspiring, and join the conversation by posting some pictures of your own! 

Featured Product(s): 
Create Kindness card kit, which includes:

 (1) My Acrylix® mini stamp organizer, 
(8) exclusive M-size stamp sets,
 (24) 3" × 3" pre-printed card bases with envelopes,
 (24) pre-cut 1 ¾" white circles, 
(1) 2" × 2" My Acrylix® block, 
(1) mini Archival Black Exclusive Inks™ stamp pad.

Create Kindness card kit $46.95 
Save 15% off the retail value!

* Offer valid September 1 – September 30 while supplies last. 
Shipping/handling rates are based on full retail price of discounted items.

The Create Kindness Card Kit from Close To My Heart

Blessed Beyond Measure

Get this D-size Stamp of the Month set for a deal with a minimum qualifying purchase! 
Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for that month only for just $5!  When you place an order of $50 or more in CTMH products.
Add the stamp set to your cart  at full retail price or, with your qualifying order, add it at checkout for the promotional price.
Set of 19
Recommended My Acrylix® blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 2" × 3½" (Y1009)

Stamp images outlined in red coordinate with the Cricut® Artbooking collection (Z3196).

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

It has been awhile.....

It has been a while since I have been in my scraproom. 

 We moved Kaela to far North Texas to live with her grand parents because they are closer to the university and moved my mother in to our house full time.  So I have had people coming and going all summer.   

As much as we hate it sometimes crafting takes a backseat to life.

BUT.... BUT....

Remember back in May when I bought a used typewriter from Ebay?  It worked great until I put a new ribbon on then it stopped working. I have fiddled with it for a bit but we all know how I am when it comes to fixing things (no talent there) so I am going to donate it to the second hand store with a note describing the problem and maybe someone will know how to fix it and love it again.  I only paid $25 for it on Ebay so I am content with this solution.

This does not leave be without a typewriter because...

(photo from Michaels website)

I found a vintage looking brand new typewriter from We R Memory Keepers and it is PINK! But that is not the only fun feature for me.

Pink
Small
Vintage looking
Uses standard replacement ribbon
No plugs needed (Manual Machine)
Goes clank, clank when in use
It just makes me happy.....

Why do I need a typewriter? 
Besides the fact that I just missed having one in the house,  I love writing letters on a typewriter, use it in my planner, and making journalling cards in my scrapbooking and in a pinch if I hate my hand writing that day - addressing envelopes. 

I need some practice because I have not used a manual machine since I was little but that in itself can be fun too. 



Monday, August 15, 2016

Computer CRASH!!!!

Yep it is dead!

We had a major storm on Friday with multiple electrical outages and it killed one of my hard drives on my Mac Desktop Pro.  I will be making an appointment with Apple as soon as Mike can go with me to the Apple store.  

Mike can replace the hard drive but he does not have the Apple OS that he needs to get it going and we just want to double check that it is the hard drive although it is acting like it did last time I had one die.  BTW why is it always my machine that dies? 

For those that are wondering ... YES this is my main computer that died that has all of my photos and CTMH business info on it.  I am not worried about loss of data because after this happened last time I signed up for Carbonite so all of BOTH my hard drives are backed up - I just have to wait a bit for the fix.  

Until then I will be working from my phone and my Mac Air so bear with me if things look a little weird.

I have been posting the photos of the heritage album on Facebook but did not get the photos blogged before the crash.  


You may have also heard that I now have a part time job again so things are a little busy around here again.  But Kaela is back at UNT for the year so life should slow down just a bit. 

Thank you for sticking with me for all of these years.  




Monday, August 1, 2016

August Stamp of the Month - Purr-fect Halloween

Purr-fect Halloween 


SET OF 17 $17.95 S1608
Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for that month only, for just $5!



 When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.


 RECOMMENDED BLOCKS: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2"× 2" (Y1003), 3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 2" × 6½" (Y1010)

Cricut® Art Philosophy Cartridge

Basically the Best


Brand new scrapbooking papers are here, and you can get some FREE!*

 What could be better than treating yourself to brand new scrapbooking paper? 
How about getting even MORE paper for free! 

During the month of August, when you order our Whimsy, Adventure, and Enchantment Fundamentals papers, you can choose to get either the Rustic Home or Uptown Fundamentals for FREE

Both of these Basics packs feature foil designs and specialty materials for making your artwork unique. Yep, this deal is basically the best!

* With qualifying purchase. Offer valid August 1, 2016 (9:00 am MDT) – August 31, 2016 (11:59 pm MDT) while supplies last. 
Shipping/handling rates are based on the full retail price of free items.
 Tax is not charged for free items.

2016 - 2017 CTMH Annual Inspirations goes LIVE today!

Annual Inspirations Idea Book

Item Number: WC1171
(found under tools)

It is that time of year again ladies.... Idea Book launch time!  

As you know, I no longer mail out the Idea Books because CTMH has made it so easy for you to have a copy shipped directly to your house.  

You can view a copy of the idea book online if you do not already have one in your hands then add a copy to your order.  

To view the catalog just hit the shopping tab here on my blog then the online version of the idea book is under Products along the top row. 

I know you are going to love what you see.

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Mother's Photos

As you know my mother has moved in with us full time and with that comes her personal belongings.  We have done very well with merging her stuff with our stuff but the one item that was giving me a headache was all of the photos she had on her walls.  

The first step was to get them off the wall... my step father was determined that they were not going to fall off the wall for any reason - he attached them to the walls with screws! 
 Seriously!  
After we were finally able to get them all down, I then had to get them all out of the frames.  The frames were just toast and I was not able to salvage any of them.  It was during this process that I decided the best way to preserve these photos but keep them out for viewing is to put them into an album that my mother can get down any time she would like to be able to look at her memories.  

I then had it in my head that I needed to put them in some sort of order by "family" or "event" but this quickly began to overwhelm me to the point of just wanting to stop even before I began.  After thinking on it for a bit while finishing off a bag of pretzels I decided to just pick a photo - any photo and just get started.  I can always put them in order after all of the layouts are done. 


I took this photo with my phone with no editing so please forgive the poor lighting. 

 This is my Aunt Teen and I have always loved this photo of her.  She died when I was 12 but I have the best memories of her laughing with all of the kids in my family gathered around her.  

I love her smile, just love it.  

I had to follow up with family via FB to find out her real name because I only know her as "Teen" so I will had her name and a date if I can find one.   I wanted to keep this photo on the vintage side so I found that I still had paper from the "BLISS" paper pack from many years ago but I am so glad I found it because it is perfect for this layout.  

I have a feeling that this album is going to take me a while because I will have to talk to different family members for names, dates and places.  
Also a side effect of scrapbooking is going down memory lane.

 There is no time limit on getting this project done so I think I will just enjoy the process.

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Reminder - Early Bird Sign-Up Special


Get new products FREE by signing up as a Consultant! 
Join the Close To My Heart family as a Consultant this month and get your choice of a FREE Fundamentals paper packet* and its coordinating Complements.
 These brand new products won’t be released to the public until August, so joining today is your chance to get them first! 
When you sign up, you’ll also get $50 in Select Product Credit to spend on more new products, including the newest stamps, paper packets, and cardstock colors. 

New Consultant Kit Over $200 retail value! $75
 (Requires separate application to purchase.)


* Choose from Whimsy, Adventure, and Enchantment Fundamentals. No tax is charged for free items. Standard New Consultant Kit shipping rates will apply. No additional shipping/handling will be charged for this promotion.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions. 
 I will be happy to talk to you about my CTMH business.

Are you ready to join my team? 
 Just follow this link Join My Team to start your new paper crafting business with CTMH.

Friday, July 15, 2016

July Stamp of the Month - From the Notebook



Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for that month only, for just $5
When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.



RECOMMENDED BLOCKS: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 31⁄2" (Y1002), 2" × 31⁄2" (Y1009), 4" × 5" (Y1012) 

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Georgie - You Got This

So you think that the "Georgie" Paper is just baby paper and you really are not going to buy it.  Ok - I can see where you are coming from.  I get it.... but...




Flip it over.  
You heard me... 
Flip the paper over to see that it really is not very baby like at all. 



Funny how one paper pack you think is one way can be very different on the other side.  I can not tell you how many times I have sworn to not buy a paper pack because it was "too" something and did not fit my needs.  Then I would see it in person and change my mind. 

Give all papers a chance because the one that you think you will not like might end up being your favorite paper of the year.

Friday, July 1, 2016

July Workshop - Georgie

I have been waiting all year to play with this paper pack.  
It may be pegged as the "baby paper" but it can be oh, so much more.

Item Number: G1102
$29.95

Our workshop dates will be:

July Workshop 

July 23, 2016

3pm to 5pm



Please pre-order the kit from the shopping tab at the top of this blog and bring it with you to the class you would like to attend along with your basic tool kit.   Also if you do not mind, please send a quick email to me so that I know which class you would like. 

Supplies Need:

Georgie kit
Trimmer 
Scissors
Adhesive 


If you are still not sure about this paper pack take a look at a some artwork that is featured in the catalog.




CROP NIGHT will follow the workshop starting at 6pm until midnight.  If you would like to stay for crop please bring your personal supplies and projects to work on.   I also have details over at Meet Up

Allen Crop Night

http://www.meetup.com/Allen-Crop-Night/

This will also be the first Crop of the New 2016 / 2017 catalog cycle.  My plan is to have catalogs for each of you who attend.  




Early Bird Sign-Up Special


Get new products FREE by signing up as a Consultant! 

Join the Close To My Heart family as a Consultant this month and get your choice of a FREE Fundamentals paper packet* and its coordinating Complements. 

These brand new products won’t be released to the public until August, so joining today is your chance to get them first! 

New Consultant Kit Over $200 retail value! $75
 (Requires separate application to purchase.)

When you sign up, you’ll also get $50 in Select Product Credit to spend on more new products, including the newest stamps, paper packets, and cardstock colors. 

Interested?

How do you join my team?

Follow this link - Join My Team or click the tab above "Join My Team".
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me, I would love to talk to you about my CTMH business.

Jennifer Perry
(Allen, Texas) 
214-334-4657
jperry@myscraproom.net