Christmas Tunes—October Stamp of the Month

This exclusive D-size stamp set—only available in October—
can be yours for just $5 when you place an order of $50
or more! (Also available at regular price.) 

Use this stamp for Christmas cards, gift tags, and scrapbook layouts.

 

October Campaign - Operation Smile™ PUNNY PALS

Our Operation Smile™ PUNNY PALLS are on a mission to share as many smiles as possible this month!

With the purchase of every Punny Pals stamp set, Close To My Heart donates $7 of the proceeds to Operation Smile™. Cost is $17.75 + s/h + tax.

During October (while supplies last), you can purchase a coordinating set of Thin Cuts for cutting out the adorable animal shapes.  Cost is $28.95 + s/h + tax  

Even better, there is an exclusive card kit that includes the Thin Cuts along with card bases, envelopes, paper pieces, and instructions that you can use to create endearing cards that will bring a smile to anyone’s day!

Plus, every time you place an order, you can round your order up to the nearest dollar, giving the extra as a donation to Operation Smile™.   During October, your round-up donation will go even further, because Close To My Heart will be matching all round-up donations!

And finally, when you participate in our Share a Smile promotion by purchasing any of these special items or rounding up your order in support of Operation Smile™ you will automatically qualify for a chance to win a not-yet-released stamp set from our upcoming 2018 Seasonal Expressions 1 idea book!  Winners will be chosen throughout the month, so any time you place an order, you can be a winner!

Warehouse Sale!!!

Now is the time to save big during our Warehouse Sale.  Items will be available for a limited time while supplies last!   A fresh set of deals will be made available every Tuesday at 12:00 am (MDT). You’ll also save on shipping costs through this sale, since shipping will be based on the discounted price of sale items!

Shop now and save big!

New Idea Book Released!!!!!

Our new Annual Inspirations Idea Book is ready for you!  It is full of beautiful ideas, wonderful new products, and is absolutely inspirational!

I was privileged to attend CTMH's National Convention in June and had the opportunity to preview ideas and products.

Now you can join in a wonderful discovery of creativity.

Our book is your best "reading" material and is easily available for purchase on my website - mariaelena.ctmh.com

In the meantime, you can see it on my website and enjoy browsing through the various shopping categories!

"How To Programs"

Do you feel that you are not creative?  Do you feel that you cannot compare with others?

Well, join the group!  Some of us feel the same.  And we get ideas from others.  Many of us refer to Close To My Heart's "How To Programs."  That's where I get many of my ideas for cards and scrapbook layouts.

“How To Programs” are essential guides for creating beautiful cards and scrapbook layouts. Various patterns have been developed and released through our various publications. You will find patterns, cutting diagrams, instructions, and full-color artwork. The books have a soft-cover, are spiral bound, easily affordable, and easy to carry and store.

The following publications will be retired at the end of July:

Originals Card Confidence Program -100 card patterns to create the perfect card for any occasion.

Reflections Scrapbook Program - 100 scrapbook layout patterns with fundamental design principles to make all of your pages shine.

Cherish Scrapbook Program – 50 classic 12”x 12” two-page layouts with blueprints, step-by-step instructions, and photo suggestions. It features in-depth art techniques, accessory suggestions for your artwork, and detailed cutting diagrams.

Imagine Scrapbook Program – 50 inspiring two-page 12" × 12" designer layouts with incredible scrapbooking patterns. It comes complete with cutting diagrams, assembly instructions, and inspiring techniques.

Magic Scrapbook Program - brings magic to your scrapbook layouts using clever interactive techniques. You'll add hands-on excitement and dramatically increase your photo and journalling space using pop-ups, pull-outs, slides, cascades, and more! It includes 35 gorgeous 12" x 12" layout patterns that can be used on their own or with the interactive techniques.

Wishes Card Confidence Program -100 card patterns to create the perfect card for any occasion

These publications will make wonderful gifts for your special card making/scrapbooking person. Buy them now before they are gone!

Our two other guide books are still available:  "Make It From Your Heart Volume 1" and "Make It From Your Heart Volume 2"

Check them out at my website mariaelena.ctmh.com

Seasonal Expressions May-August

Our Seasonal Expressions 2 • May–August 2017 expires on August 31, 2017

Seasonal easy-to-follow patterns and coordinated embellishments for fast and gorgeous pages are made available in our seasonal mini-book.

Take advantage of some of these wonderful ideas and products. Check them out on my web page
mariaelena.ctmh.com (Products - Idea Books)

"Embossing Folders"

Have you tried Embossing Folders?

Embossing Folders are a quick way to emboss and add texture to your paper. Our folders are clear 5” x 7” holders which are run through an embossing machine such as a Cuttlebug.

Currently we have 8 folders which will be retired at the end of July.

These 6 folders have repeatable designs:

Confetti Embossing Folder

Confetti Stars Embossing Folder

Simple Chevron Embossing Folder

Wood Slats Embossing Folder

Happy Thoughts Embossing Folder

Word Search Embossing Folder

Two additional folders are:

Circle Diffuser

Square Diffuser

You can see samples of these on my website mariaelena.ctmh.com

(Products – Idea Books - “Annual Inspirations” - page 80 magnified)

Take a look at this embossing on pink cardstock!