January Play Group Layouts

It's time to start thinking about January Play Group classes. I have not yet put photos on these layouts, but I'm sharing them anyway (feel free to click on any photo to view it larger). This is what we'll be making in January. I'd LOVE to have you come to Play Group!

Class dates and times to choose from in January are:

• Tuesday, January 5, 2010 from 10 am - 1 pm
• Tuesday, January 5, 2010 from 7 - 10 pm
• Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 10 am - 1 pm
• Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 7 - 10 pm

All classes are held at my home in Highland, UT. In order to come, you just need to purchase the Basic Kit. You are more than welcome to upgrade to the Better or Best kits, pick and choose from the items in Better or Best, or even add other items to your order from the current Close To My Heart Idea Book (click on the Idea Book icon on the left side of my blog to view our catalog page by page). To sign up for a class or if you have questions please email me at Pedermom@aol.com.

Details on how Play Group works on listed on the left side of my blog under "Play Group Information."

Basic Kit
X7116B Sweet Home Level 2 Paper Pack ($12.95)
X7116C Sweet Home Level 2 MySTickease ($4.95)
Z1136 White Daisy Mini-Medley Accents Collection ($7.95)
Subtotal: $25.85
Total with Shipping and Tax: $29.66
Better Kit = Basic Kit plus the following:
Z1211 Top Coats Framed In ($4.95)
Z1154 Buttercup Designer Ribbon Rounds Collection ($7.95)
Subtotal: $38.75

Best Kit = Basic and Better Kits plus the following:
Z2121 Garnet Stamp Pad ($5.25)
Z2130 Indian Corn Blue Stamp Pad ($5.25)
Z2114 Cocoa Stamp Pad ($5.25)
Z2110 Buttercup Stamp Pad ($5.25)
Z1151 3D Foam Tape ($5.95)
Subtotal: $65.70

Have a GREAT day!

Stampaganza and Around the Block...2 Awesome Announcements!

NOVEMBER ROCKS with Close To My Heart. There are TWO, not one... but TWO awesome things going on this month. And, yes, I'm excited to tell you about both of them. This post is a tad bit long but I promise it is worth reading. There is lots of artwork and GREAT details on how you can get lots of FREE stuff this month. Keep reading...

1. STAMPAGANZA (yes, I'm yelling! I can't help myself! This is just too darn exciting!): Okay. I'll stop yelling now and nicely tell you what this is all about. All of you stamp lovers out there, it's time to REJOICE (there I go again. Sorry! Like I said, I just can't stinkin' help myself!). During the month of November, when you buy 2 stamp sets, you get the third one absolutely FREE (Oops...yelling again). Customers who purchase any 2 stamp sets (A, B, C, D and/or E sizes) at full retail price will receive a third stamp set of your choice* FREE (or equal or lesser value to the least expensive stamp set you purchased. *E size stamp sets, the Stamp of the Month, and customizable stamps cannot be chosen free, ). This offer is available through November 30 and can be taken advantage of by ordering through me (email: pedermom@aol.com, call 1-801-360-9896), or through my website (http://leavealegacy.myctmh.com).

Are you wondering how many FREE stamp sets you can get? I mean, really, I know that is what I wondered the second I heard about this AWESOME special. The answer is as many as you want! If you purchase 4 stamp sets, you can get 2 free. If you purchase 10 sets, you get 5 free. Are those numbers adding up? I hope so! Like I said, this is a time for stamp lovers to REJOICE!

2. AROUND THE BLOCK (D1377) is the darling Stamp of the Month for November. I have been having so much fun playing with this stamp set. Here is what the stamp set looks like. The actual size of this carrier sheet is 6" x 6".

As always, there are several ways for you to get the Stamp of the Month ($22.95 value). They are as follows:

*Spend $100 (before shipping & tax) and get the Stamp of the Month for FREE! (gosh I love that word!)
*Spend $75 (before shipping & tax) and get the Stamp of the Month 75% off ($5.74)
*Spend $50 (before shipping and tax) and get the Stamp of the Month for 50% off ($11.48)
*Spend $25 (before shipping and tax) and get the Stamp of the Month for 25% off ($17.21)
*Or, you can just purchase the Stamp of the Month at it's full retail price ($22.95)

Here are a few artwork examples that I have made using the DARLING Around the Block set. Feel free to click on any photo to see it larger. You might have seen a couple of these examples here on my blog before because I just loved this set so much I couldn't quite wait until November to show you all of my examples. But, there are some new ones too.

3.5" x 8" card using the Sweet Home papers and watercolor pencils

6" x 6" card using the Sweet Home papers

5" x 7" card using the Sweet Home papers and paper piecing
Two standard size (4.25" x 5.5") cards and a 6" x 6" card using the Jingle papers and embossed in White Daisy.

Let's do the math (I'll use $22.95 stamp sets [D size sets] in my examples):

• If you were to purchase two $22.95 stamp sets, your order subtotal (before shipping and tax) would be $44.90. This would qualify you for a $22.95 or less stamp set and the Stamp of the Month at 25% off ($17.21). That's getting $22.95 free and a $5.74 discount. So, by spending $62.11 you are getting $28.69 back. That's 47%! Not bad! But, it gets better!
• If you were to purchase four $22.95 stamp sets your order subtotal (before shipping and tax) would be $91.80. This would qualify you for TWO $22.95 or less stamp sets and the Stamp of the Month at 75% off ($5.74). That's getting $44.90 free and a $17.21 discount. So, by spending $91.80 you are getting $62.11 back. That's 68%! Pretty GREAT! But, it gets better!
• If you were to purchase six $22.95 stamp sets your order subtotal (before shipping and tax) would be $137.70. This would qualify you for FOUR $22.95 or less stamp sets and the Stamp of the Month FREE ($0.00). That's getting $114.75 FREE! So, by spending $137.70 you are getting $114.75 back. That's 84% FREE! That's AMAZING!

These are just 3 examples of how you can 'do the math' this month and make the most out of the promotions that Close To My Heart is offering. There are so many other ways you can do the math with this promotion. I just thought I'd share 3 ways. Click here to order from my website 24/7...especially during Stampganza!

No Place Like Home

Looking for a quick and easy way to put together a knock out card or scrapbook page? Well, look no further! Close To My Heart's MyStickease are the answer. Each of our exclusive scrapbook kits feature matching MyStickease! How cool is that?

For this card I chose to use the papers from the Sweet Home Level 2 Kit and accent with the matching Level 2 MyStickease. I used sketch #37 from Card Patterns as my inspiration and whipped this little puppy up in less than 10 minutes. As much as I love stamping, coloring, and being totally artistic, I also have times where speed and quickness are the key. In fact, one of Close To My Heart's taglines is "Faster, Simpler, Easier!" I love that we carry products that can be fast and easy, and also carry products that let the creative, artistic side of me take over.

Close To My Heart products used: Sweet Home Level 2 Paper Pack (X7116B), Sweet Home Level 2 MyStickease (X7116C), Garnet Stamp Pad (Z2121), Round Sponge (Z697), 3D Foam Tape (Z1151)

Non-CTMH products used: Fiskars Decorative Edge Scissors

Click here to order from my website 24/7...especially in the comfort of your own HOME.

Today is the Day!

Today is the day...the day the new Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter Idea Book goes live. As you can see just by looking here at the photo of it's cover, it is full of beautiful papers, stamps and accessories. In fact, why don't I share a little bit of artwork using new kits, stamps and accessories in this new book to wet your whistle? The artwork was done by the Close To My Heart Art Department. Yummy! Feel free to click on any image in this email to see it larger. I know you'll want to see every artistic detail!

Before I share the photos, I just wanted to remind you that the link to the virtual catalog will be on the left side of my blog the second it is available. It should be some time today. You will be able to view it page by page just like you would if you had it right in your stampin' and scrappin' hands.

If you would like your very own copy, to hold in those stampin' and scrappin' hands, just email me (pedermom@aol.com) and let me know that you want a book as well as your name, mailing address, email address (so I can let you know about monthly specials, classes, etc.) and phone number. I'll get one in the mail to you right away, my treat.

The first four photos I am sharing are of artwork highlighting the four new kits in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book; Grace, Sweet Home, Twitterpated and Jingle...all as mouth wateringly delicious as their names!

Here is the elegant Grace kit (Level 1 Kit-X7117A, Level 2 Kit-X7117B, MyStickease-X7117C) which features warm and inviting colors that are perfect for Autumn. Check out the chipboard circle on the layout. This is one of my favorite new products called Dimensional Elements On Target (Z1226). It is full of chipboard circles of every size and decor!

This kit is called Sweet Home (Level 1 kit-X7116A, Level 2 kit-X7116B, MyStickease-X7116C). I love the mix of Garnet, Indian Corn Blue, Heavenly Blue and Buttercup. Don't you? You'll notice a cool new product on the photo on the layout. These slick little guys are called "Top Coats" (Z1211) and come in a package of 12. They are photo size (4x6) transparencies, each with their own unique design. 6 of the package use a white daisy colored design and the other six use colonial white. Top Coats are a must-have for any scrapper!
This one is Twitterpated (Level 1 kit-X7118A, Level 2 kit-X7118B, MyStickease-X7118C). The patterned paper (B&T paper) in this kit is so versatile and the color mix is fun and lively. Can you see all those cute patterned chipboard buttons that are on the projects below? I LOVE these and have been using them like crazy already. They are called Dimensional Elements In Color-Organic (Z1230) and include 27 chipboard buttons covered with darling patterns and designs that work perfectly with the Twitterpated kit, as well as so many other things. The buttons range in size from 1/2" to 1 1/2".

And last, but certainly not least, the bright candy colors of the Jingle kit (Level 1 kit-X7115A, Level 2 kit-X7115B, MyStickease-X7115C). This one will highlight your holidays with fun and energy. Don't you love the colors? Mmmmm!. A new accessory item that works perfectly with this kit are our new twinkle brads. They come with a mix of 3 sizes and 4 colors, 24 brads in all (Z1220) and are sparkly! Love that bling. The colors and bling of these darling brads are a great addition to this kit.

One last photo. This one is of 4 cards I created using the September Stamp of the Month, Treasures (D1375-$22.95), which is only available from September 1-30, 2009. It is a GREAT set with 13 images in all, filled with sentiments, dandelions, stems and hearts. You can get this stamp set at 25% off ($17.21) by placing a $25 order (before shipping and tax), at 50% off ($11.48) by placing a $50 order (before shipping and tax), 75% off ($5.74) by placing a $75 order (before shipping and tax), or FREE with a $100 order (before shipping and tax).
You can order any of the items you see here, as well as anything else in the brand new Autumn/Winter Idea Book beginning today on my website (http://leavealegacy.myctmh.com). Don't forget the "Delight in the Everyday" special celebrating September as National Stamping Month. You can see details about that on the left side of my blog, as well as on my website. I have only scratched the surface on our new kits, stamps and products. Keep checking back here on my blog over the next few weeks and you'll see lots of artwork using new products in our Autumn/Winter line.

Today is the day, alright! Don't miss out!