Saturday, 28 February 2015

March specials

Have you been thinking about joining Close To My Heart? March is the month to do it! During the month of March, new Consultants who enroll will receive a FREE shoulder tote (a retail value of  $35) in their New Consultant Kit. Our New Consultant Kit is just $130 and includes nearly triple the retail value in products and supplies. Including your FREE shoulder tote, that is a savings of over $375! Additionally, new Consultants who remit $650 worth of commissionable sales in their first 50 days after their New Consultant Kit ships will receive the rolling tote (a retail value of $199) as a FREE bonus (not including shipping/handling)! These organization pieces are designed to help you get your business rolling, but they are only available while supplies last, so hurry on over and join today!This offer is valid 1 March 2015–31 March 2015, so why not join today!

 Find more details on my website

March also means there is a new Stamp of the Month! The set for this month features some "hand drawn" frames and other embellishments for your projects. I had a quick play today and came up with the two pictured below.


This card was inspired by a card seen on Pinterest using:  Colonial White Bulk Cards 
Canary, Glacier & Lagoon Exclusive Inks Stamp Pads
The page is based on Pattern 4k - Main Frame - Quilt Blocks from the Reflections Idea Book (Page 62) using: 
White Daisy & Lagoon Cardstock 
S1503 - Choose Happy SoM (March SoM) - available for just $5.00 when you spend $75.00 from my website
Lagoon, Hollyhock, Pear & Canary Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad. 

Came back again to see what else I create using this versatile stamp set and much more.

Happy Scrapping                                                                                              Doreen

Wednesday, 11 February 2015

Masculine Cards

I love flowers and pink, but they are not really suitable for masculine cards! Today, I was inspired by many cards seen on Pinterest and made two masculine cards using the Brush Strokes Stamp set from the Seasonal Expressions.
This card was inspired by a card by Gina B



Colonial White Cards - $20.00 for 50 cards
Colonial White Cardstock - $15.00 for 24 sheets
Pacifica Cardstock - $22.00 for 24 sheets
This card was inspired by a card by Gina B
























Colonial White Cards - $20.00 for 50 cards
Colonial White Cardstock - $15.00 for 24 sheets
Cashmere Cardstock - $22.00 for 24 sheets
Brushstrokes stamp set (C1608) $21.00
This card was inspired by a card by Julie Carriere















White Daisy Cards - $20.00 for 50 cards
White Daisy Cardstock - $15.00 for 24 sheets
Lagoon Cardstock - $22.00 for 24 sheets
Brushstrokes stamp set (C1608) $21.00
This card was inspired by a card by Julie Carriere
























White Daisy Cards - $20.00 for 50 cards
White Daisy Cardstock - $15.00 for 24 sheets
Pacifica Cardstock - $22.00 for 24 sheets
Brushstrokes stamp set (C1608) $21.00






 







Stay tuned for some more creations using the fabulous CTMH range of products.   Doreen

Friday, 6 February 2015

February SoM

I will admit that when I first saw this stamp set, I saw flowers. But it is so versatile! I have managed to use it for school and Carols by Candlelight photos!
Check out my pages below.
This page was inspired by the "Fab Fifteen" layout from the Cherish Idea book ($20.00) using:
White Daisy Cardstock - $15.00/24 sheets
Topiary Cardstock - $22.00/24 sheets
Topiary Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad - $9.00
Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad - $9.00 
February SoM - A Happy Hello (S1502) - $5.00 with any purchase of $75.00 or more during February 2015 OR $27.00 (only available during February 2015
Non-Stick Micro Tip Scissors - $18.50
3D Foam Tape - $8.00
Duck Adhesive - $25.00 for a pack of 4


The right page was made by my dear friend Jacquie and I made the left page to go with it. I still need to add a title. It was created using:
White Daisy Cardstock - $15.00/24 sheets
Lagoon cardstock- $22.00/24 sheets
Pear cardstock- $22.00/24 sheets
Lagoon Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad - $9.00
Pear Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad - $9.00 
February SoM - A Happy Hello (S1502) - $5.00 with any purchase of $75.00 or more during February 2015 OR $27.00 (only available during February 2015
Non-Stick Micro Tip Scissors - $18.50
3D Foam Tape - $8.00
Duck Adhesive - $25.00 for a pack of 4

This page was also made by my dear friend Jacquie and I added the title and journalling. It was created using:
White Daisy Cardstock - $15.00/24 sheets
Pixie cardstock- $22.00/24 sheets
Pear cardstock- $22.00/24 sheets
Pixie Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad - $9.00
Pear Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad - $9.00 
February SoM - A Happy Hello (S1502) - $5.00 with any purchase of $75.00 or more during February 2015 OR $27.00 (only available during February 2015
Handwritten Print Stamp Set -  $45.00
3D Foam Tape - $8.00
Duck Adhesive - $25.00 for a pack of 4

If you would like more information or to book into one of my events, contact me. I look forward to catching up soon.                                                                                                                Doreen

Sunday, 1 February 2015

February News

During the month of February, when you purchase one of Close To My Heart’s alluring coated canvas albums you will be eligible to receive a second album of your choice at half price. That is a savings of over $22! These albums are available in a gorgeous variety of colours and patterns in both post-bound and D-ring styles—perfect to pair with traditional, Studio J®, or pocket scrapbook layouts. This offer is only available while supplies last, so make certain to get your order in early to ensure you can choose the styles and colours you love. They’re going fast and are built to last; so don’t delay—place your order today!

I love the February Stamp of the Month (SoM) - A Happy Hello! It is very versatile. I have already used this set to make some pages and cards. Below are just one of each, but come back soon to see what else I have made. 

This is a page that my dear friend, Penny showed me. I just need to add some photos to finish it off! You can see that the A Happy Hello Stamp set coordinates really well with the gorgeous Hopscotch paper pack, the Hopscotch Complements & the Hopscotch Assortment! Don't miss out on the fabulous range which is only available till 31st March 2015!
 
Another friend showed me how to make this card - you will find a similar one in the Annual Inspirations on page 18 with the A Happy Hello stamp set. You can get this stamp set for just $5.00 with any purchase of $75.00 during February! Don't miss out on yours!

Come back later and see some more projects I have created using this stamp set.

Until then, happy scrapping......                                                                                                                                                             Doreen