September - Stamp of the Month

Each month, CTMH releases a special stamp set available for that month only. You can purchase the (Stamp of the Month) SOTM for only $6 when you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products.

September's SOTM is called Paper Garden.  It has 9 images and the shapes outlined in red can be cut using the Cricut Artistry cartridge.

It makes lovely cards

and pretty layouts

And don't forget
Friends don't let friends craft alone.

à bientôt,
Dominique

Newest Catalogues

September is here
and Close to My Heart has launched 2... that's right two brand new catalogues. Our big annual catalogue (161 pages) and the holiday mini catalogue!

#1.  Annual Inspirations catalogue.  You can view it online here.

The Annual Inspirations catalogue is packed full to the brim with the scrapbooking, cardmaking, and stamping products you need and love. This is your  go-to publication and it is so much more than a catalogue — it’s an idea book!  You’ll  find creative tips and techniques, full-color artwork with recipes available online as well as project kits. It truly is an "idea" book that will inspire you.

Measuring 8½" × 11", it  contains  large photos, beautiful art, and stamp sets pictured at 100% of their size. You’ll find new products identified with a "new" icon next to them. You’ll also find information on the Consultant opportunity, our Hostess Rewards program, as well as a table of contents and an index listing all the products. 

Check it out now!

• The fabulous new Cricut Artistry Collection
• 6 beautiful new Paper Packets with coordinating Complements and Assortments
• 5 new scrapbooking Workshops on the Go
• 1 new cardmaking Workshop on the Go
• 7 brilliant new Ink and Cardstock colors
• Dozens of great new Stamp Sets
• 7 versatile new Picture My Life card sets
• 8 fun new Hostess Stamp Sets
• 3 sparkling new colors of Shimmer Trim
• 4 stunning new Embossing Folders
• Watercolor Paints, Paper, and Brushes
• Accessories, Twine, Foil Tape, and much, much more!!!  

#2.  Holiday Expressions catalogue. You can view it online here.

The Holiday Expressions is a supplemental idea book  filled with all your Fall and Winter holiday products and ideas. Although there are less pages, it is the same size as the annual idea book, 8½" × 11". 

It contains 

• 2 beautiful new Paper Packs (Nevermore and White Pines) with coordinating Complements and Assortments
• A Christmas/Winter scrapbooking Workshop on the Go
• 2 holiday Card Kits
• Dozens of holiday themed as well as Stamp of the Month stamp sets.
• 3 fun new Hostess Stamp Sets for when your order reaches $150
• and much, much more!!!

You can now purchase the items.  You can view it online here.

à bientôt,
Dominique

National Stamping Month promotion

September is National Stamping Month, and this year CTMH has something to help every kind of papercrafter say a big “hello” to life!

During September, you can purchase three exclusive stamp sets called  "Hello, Life!" 

Each C-size stamp set is designed to fit with a specific type of papercrafting, whether that’s scrapbooking, cardmaking, or pocket scrapbooking. All the stamp sets coordinate with each other and also coordinate with shapes from the new Cricut® Artistry collection.

Available only until September 30th, these stamp sets can be purchased for $16.50 CAD each. Or for an even better deal, you can purchase all three for only $41.50 CAD—a savings of $8 CAD! 

Make certain to follow Close To My Heart’s s blog, Instagram, and Facebook page for artwork inspiration featuring these lively stamp sets all month long. You can post your own artwork to your social media channels using the hashtag #ctmhHelloLife.

Hello Life stamp set

And don't forget
Friends don't let friends craft alone.

à bientôt,
Dominique

14 Hour Crop - Saturday September 19, 2015

Crop til you Drop - Sat Sept 19

Come crop til you drop from 9:30AM to 11:30PM ! This bilingual event is open to all crafters! 

Day Includes / la Journée Inclus
• 8 feet of cropping space / 8 pieds d'espace de travail
• Free Goodie Bag / sac-cadeau gratuit
• 14 hours to focus on your crafting / 14 heures de crop 
• Challenge, Games and Prizes. (must be present to win) / défi, concours, des jeux et des prix 
• Shopping (scrapbooking supplies available). / Magasinage (des fournitures seront disponible) 
• Free Wi-Fi / WiFi gratuit
• Free parking and easy access - no stairs. / Sationnement gratuit et facile d'accès - aucun escalier
• Fun and laughter / du plaisir autant que vous en voulez!!!

Optional / Supplémentaire
• Meals/ Repas:
            Lunch: Salad, pop, pizza / salade, boisson, pizza (1 slice/pointe= $5 or/ou 2 slices/pointes= $9)
            Dinner $10 / Souper 10 $
• Workshops / Ateliers:  
           Cards: 2 fall themed / 2 cartes automnales $5
           Mini-album $15

PRICING / COÛT
$35 + meals + workshops / 35 $ + repas + ateliers

PAYMENT OPTIONS / PAIEMENT
• E-transfer payment / transfert bancaire
• Cash / comptant

TABLES
Get a full 8-foot table all to yourself. Lots of Room!! Dedicated tables will be set up near power outlets for Cricut/Silhouettes, etc. 
Une table de 8 pieds par croppineuse. Des tables seront installées près des prises de courant pour les appareils Cricut/Silhouettes. 

MEALS / REPAS

We do not have access to a fridge or microwave or kitchen. Pizza served at lunch will be from Louis Pizza. /  

Aucun accès à la cuisine, ni frigo ou micro-ondes. Les pointes de pizza pour le lunch proviennent de chez Louis Pizza.

 q  Pepperoni ou/or    2. Combo         ou/or    3. Végé

WORKSHOPS / ATELIERS

Sign up for one or both. Card taught by Spy Tsoukalas and mini-album taught by me.

Prenez-en un, ou tous les deux. Les ateliers seront bilingues. 

REGISTER by September 1/ INSCRIPTION d’ici le 1^er septembre 2015

Cost is $35 + meals + workshops. Return the registration form with your payment to guarantee your spot. Space is limited. Sorry, no refunds, however your spot can be transferred to a friend - just let us know. 

Coût: 35 $ + repas + ateliers. Veuillez retourner le formulaire d’inscription avec votre paiement le plus tôt possible afin de réservez votre place. Désolé, aucun remboursement ne sera accordé, par contre, votre place peut être transférée à une autre – dites-nous le dès que possible.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION / POUR PLUS D'INFO
Contact me at dominique.fun2cre8@gmail.com

And don't forget
Friends don't let friends craft alone.

à bientôt,
Dominique