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Friday, November 30, 2012

HUGE Scrapbooking Sale!

You’ll be tickled to learn that there will be  FABULOUS new sale items on my website beginning at midnight (MST) tomorrow morning, Saturday, December 1. Just head to my website and click on "While Supplies Last."

Among the new additions you will find a wide variety of paper and coordinating accessories, all with a substantial markdown. You will also find that most of the items that are currently available will also see a further markdown at that time.

To sweeten the deal even more, from December 1–31, all orders placed on my website that reach or exceed $50 will also include a free Bonding Memories® glue pen (Z553)—a $4.50 value! Shop early, because these deals are only available while supplies last.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

2 More Days to Buy Your Scrapping Toys and Help with Hurricane Sandy Too!

November Stamp of the Month artwork by Karen Pedersen
Today is November 29, which means only 2 more days to take advantage of our November special, which not only gets you some serious discounts on some great stamp sets, but also helps the Red Cross relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy. The deal ends at 11:59 pm (MST) on November 30. Don't miss our "Capture the Date, Capture the Savings" special!

All three of the items you see in the photo are things I made using this months' AWESOME stamp of the month.  Read on to find out how to get it for only $5, in addition to a 1/2 price stamp set AND helping those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Here's how it all works:

CAPTURE THE DATE:  Remember, with a $50 purchase (before shipping and tax) this stamp set ($17.95 value) is yours for only $5! You can shop right on my website conveniently.


November Stamp of the Month: Capture the Date (actual size of carrier sheet is 6" x 6")

 Keep reading. At the end of this post I will have a supplies used list for this card. To see the technique I used to create the numbered background paper on this card, check out this post.

BONUS...CAPTURE THE SAVINGS: When you take advantage of the offer above (spend $50 and get the November Stamp of the Month for $5) you also get any stamp set in our current Idea Book for half off.  $1 of that will go to the Red Cross relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy! Nifty! Both of these specials end at 11:50 (MST) on November 30.  You can shop right on my website conveniently.  I shared a couple of stamp sets in my last post that are versatile and that I use a ton. Here are a few more that I would recommend for your half off set:

Love Life (D1482, $17.95) is a perfect set for cards or scrapbook pages. The flourishes can be used on just about anything and stars, hearts and flowers are as versatile as it gets. Whether for boy cards, girl cards, patriotic cards, Valentine cards, or just about any scrapbook page, you can find what you need in this set.
Love Life Stamp Set
Pirouette  (B1409, $9.95) is an inexpensive but awesome little ditty.  I have made TONZ (yes, in all caps with a Z. That is much more than tons in lowercase with an s) of artwork with this one, simple stamp. Here's the cute little doilie stamp, as well as a bit of art I've created with it (both examples feature the stamp done in white embossing, which I love).  Enjoy!
Pirouette Stamp
Holiday card made with the Pirouette stamp

50th wedding anniversary layout (of my awesome parents) made with the Pirouette stamp

I couldn't end this post without a quick shout-out to my son, Dawson. Springville High School played their first basketball game of the season on Tuesday night and enjoyed a great win. Great job, Red Devils! Great job, Dawson Danner Pedersen!  Our team photographer doesn't have the photos from the game ready yet, so you get one from last year to celebrate the win.  I think he looks pretty studly, don't you?  Have a happy day!





Monday, November 26, 2012

Capture the Date, Capture the Savings and Gratitude

Counting Blessings card
First of all, THANK YOU to everyone who shopped with me on my Black Friday sale. I am SO GRATEFUL for my Close To My Heart customers and friends!  I am blessed beyond measure to have this wonderful CTMH business, to be able to make a great living doing something I love, and to be able to meet so many wonderful people who share my love of paper crafting. So often my customers become some of my very best friends!  I am blessed!

Today I am sharing another card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") I made with the November Stamp of the Month (Capture the Date).  I have really enjoyed this set and know you will too.  I'm also sharing two November specials: Capture the Date and Capture the Savings. Don't miss either one!

CAPTURE THE DATE:  Remember, with a $50 purchase (before shipping and tax) this stamp set ($17.95 value) is yours for only $5! You can shop right on my website conveniently.

November Stamp of the Month: Capture the Date (actual size of carrier sheet is 6" x 6")

close up of card
 Keep reading. At the end of this post I will have a supplies used list for this card. To see the technique I used to create the numbered background paper on this card, check out this post.

BONUS...CAPTURE THE SAVINGS: When you take advantage of the offer above (spend $50 and get the November Stamp of the Month for $5) you also get any stamp set in our current Idea Book for half off.  $1 of that will go to the Red Cross relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy! Nifty! Both of these specials end at 11:50 (MST) on November 30.  You can shop right on my website conveniently.

Below are two stamp sets that I LOVE and use all the time. I thought they might be helpful in assisting you as you choose a 1/2 price set that you will find very versatile.

E1021 - Trinity Alphabet stamp set. $29.95 (so only $14.98 with the Capture the Savings special).  With three different sized alphabets, its perfect for titles, subtitles, and even journaling...both on scrapbook pages and on cards! Carrier Sheet actual size is 8.5" x 11".

  D1477 - Universal Backgrounds stamp set. $17.95 (so only $8.98 with the Capture the Savings special). I use this set multiple times a week! Carrier sheet actual size is 6" x 6".
Supplies used on card:  November Stamp of the Month, A Friend Like You stamp set, Ruby Cardstock, White Daisy Cardstock, Dakota Paper Pack, Black Stamp Pad, Versamark Pad, White Daisy Embossing Powder, Black Reinker (mixed with water in spray pen), Spray Pen, Neutral Twine Assortment.


Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Black Friday Sale!

It's Thanksgiving week, which not only means, family, food and fun, but BLACK FRIDAY sales!  My brilliant friend, Lisa Stenz offered a great Black Friday sale last year that inspired me to offer one of my own to you. Thanks for the great idea, Lisa!  

When you think about setting the alarm for 2 am to brave the 4 am crowds, grabbing for things you want and hoping that they don't run out before you get to them, it brings heart palpitations and anxiety (at least for me!).  When you think of picking up a phone or emailing me, your Close To My Heart Consultant any time during the day on Friday with your order, while sitting in your warm jammies and fuzzy slippers, doesn't that feel so much better? I think so!

So take a little time before Friday to look this over and make your list. Then call or email me Friday (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com) with your order.  This special is not good when ordering on my website. You must call or email me to participate.  

Head to my website to look around:  www.leavealegacy.ctmh.com 

Place an order of $25 - $50
Receive a free Dye Ink Pad of your choice ($5.25 value.)


Place an order of $51 - $75

Receive an A size stamp set of your choice OR a Piercing Tool Kit
This also entitles you to receive the Stamp of the Month for $5! If you choose to take advantage of the $5 Stamp of the Month, you also qualify to choose any stamp set in the catalog for 1/2 price. $1 of that will go to help Red Cross relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy.
 

Place an order of $76 - $100
Receive a free B size stamp set or Level 2 Paper Pack of your choice (up to $9.95 value.)
This also entitles you to receive the Stamp of the Month for $5! If you choose to take advantage of the $5 Stamp of the Month, you also qualify to choose any stamp set in the catalog for 1/2 price. $1 of that will go to help Red Cross relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy.
 

Place an order of $101 - $149
Receive a free Cardstock pack or size C stamp set of your choice (up to $13.95 value).

This also entitles you to receive the Stamp of the Month for $5! If you choose to take advantage of the $5 Stamp of the Month, you also qualify to choose any stamp set in the catalog for 1/2 price. $1 of that will go to help Red Cross relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy.


Place an order of $150 or more

Receive $25 in free products of your choice, PLUS a B size stamp set of your choice (valued at $9.95.)   
This also entitles you to receive the Stamp of the Month for $5! If you choose to take advantage of the $5 Stamp of the Month, you also qualify to choose any stamp set in the catalog for 1/2 price. $1 of that will go to help Red Cross relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy.



Tuesday, November 20, 2012

December Play Group Scrappin' Class Layouts and More Gratitude

One of the three 2-page 12" x 12" layouts we are making in my December Play Group Classes
Before I get started, I wanted to let you know to be sure and check my blog tomorrow for my Black Friday sale information!

Christmas and the holidays are some of my favorite times of the year. There is something about reds and greens together that just makes me feel festive.  The papers we are using for our December Play Group Scrappin' Class layouts (three 2-page 12" x 12" layouts) are just absolutely gorgeous! The Pear & Partridge paper pack is filled with rich greens and reds and elegant patterns.  It can be dressed up or down depending on the look you want.    I would LOVE to have you join us!  For details on how these classes work, just scroll down the left side of my blog until you see the section titled "Play Group Classes" and you can read all about it.

In keeping with the rest of my posts this month, and before I share all the good stuff about December's Play Group classes, I'd like to share something I am grateful for. Today I am EXTRA grateful for holiday breaks!  Because of a good holiday break at Southern Utah University, we get to enjoy having Tannon, Easton and Daysha join us for Thanksgiving!  Tannon arrived a day ago and Easton and Daysha get her tonight. I am so excited!  I love my family and love that most of them will be together for Thanksgiving.  Kori, Rick and kiddos: we will miss you. Have I mentioned lately how NOT grateful I am that you live so far away?  I am also grateful today for the awesome opportunity that I have had to be part of Close To My Heart for almost 20 years. Where did the time go?  I love what I do!

Back to December's Play Groups:

In person class dates and times:
  • Thursday morning, December 6, 10 am - 1 pm in American Fork, UT
  • Thursday evening, December 6, 7-10 pm in Pleasant Grove, UT
You can participate in my Play Group classes in one of three ways:
  1.  Attend a class in person
  2.  Host one in your home with your friends (and earn free product!). Call or email me to schedule your date (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com)
  3.  Participate long distance. Just add $5 to the kit total you see to have your kit shipped directly  from me to you. (call or email me to order your kit: 801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com)
Here are the three 2-page 12" x 12" layouts we will be making in December (click on any photo to see it larger and in more detail). If you would like to participate, please contact me (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com) with your kit order no later than Thursday, November 27.  After the layout photos, you'll find the shopping list.  Keep reading...  

Layout #1: Christmas Joy

Layout #1: Detail photo 1

Layout #1: Detail photo 2

Layout #2: Detail photo 3



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Layout #2: Ho Ho

Layout #2: Detail photo 1

Layout #2: Detail photo 2

Layout #2: Detail photo 3
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Layout #3: Christmas Magic

Layout #3: Detail photo 1

Layout #3: Detail photo 2

Layout #3: Detail photo 3

Shopping Lists (in order to participate in the class, you are only required to purchase the Basic Kit. I personally suggest the Better. That way you'll get all of the bling!)

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Basic Kit
Subtotal: $31.76
Total with Shipping and Tax: $36.44 (add $5 more if you are participating long distance)


Better Kit = Basic Kit + the following products (I recommend this kit!)

Subtotal: $51.56
Total with Shipping and Tax: $59.14 (add $5 more if you are participating long-distance)

Best Kit = Basic Kit + Better Kit + the following products  

Subtotal: $68.56*
Total with Shipping and Tax: $78.64 (add $5 more if you are participating long distance)

*at this purchase level ($50 or more)  you qualify for the November Stamp of the Month ("Capture the Date" - $17.95 value) at only $5! 


Don't forget that if you spend $50 and get the Stamp of the Month for $5 during November, you also qualify for any stamp set in the catalog at 1/2 price!  On top of that, $1 of that will go to the Red Cross relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy.



Thursday, November 15, 2012

Counting Blessings Card, Piling It On and "State" of Mind

How apropos: a card about counting blessings and a post about blessings!  Funny how that worked out.

The card you see pictured today is one I made using Close To My Heart's awesome November Stamp of the Month (Capture the Date). 

Piling It On!  This stamp set is available during November only and is valued at $17.95. If you spend $50, then it's yours for only $5! Bargain city!  On top of that, if you spend the $50, get the Stamp of the Month for $5, then you also can choose any stamp set in the Idea Book for 1/2 off.  On top of that, $1 of your order will go to the Red Cross relief efforts for mean old Hurricane Sandy (be sure to check out yesterday's post for a very moving video about service after Sandy).  How's that for piling it on?  Layer after layer of savings and goodness!  If you place your order on my website, you will be prompted to add your Stamp of the Month set for $5 and your 1/2 price stamp set before you check out. Easy, peasy, lemon squeasy!

Here is a close up of the card as well as a scan of the carrier sheet so that you can see all of the wonderful stamps that come in this set (actual size of the sheet is 6" x 6").


Before I move on to the State of Mind portion of this post, I thought I'd give you a little heads up on how I made this card:
  • First I created a numbered background by stamping a grouped bunch of numbers from the Stamp of the Month set in Ruby Ink on Ruby Cardstock. You can see in the photo above how that works. Just arrange any stamps you want in a cluster on a large block and you have created your own background stamp! Nifty!
  • Then I mixed a little bit of Black Re-inker with water in a one of our Spray Pens (cool tool!) and misted the background.
  • I then created a pinwheel. You can see a great video on how to do that here, on my friend Lisa Stenz's blog. Thanks for the great tutorial, Lisa!  I send people to this link all the time when they ask me how to make these puppies.
  • I embossed the sentiment from the "A Friend Like You" stamp set with my Versamark Pad, some White Daisy Embossing Powder, and my trusty old heat gun.
  • I embellished the card with some paisley paper (love that stuff) from the Dakota paper pack, a blue button and a bit of twine.  Voila!
NOW it's time for the State of Mind portion of this post.  Are you still with me?  As you know, I have been making sure to tell you at least one of the things I am grateful for in each post this month. This post it is STATES.  States that I have lived in.  Growing up, my family moved a lot.  Yes, sometimes that's hard, but I am so grateful for the experiences I had in moving, learning to make new friends, learning about new cultures and places, picking up a bit of an accent here and there, and the adventure of it all.  Below I have listed each of the wonderful states I have lived in and a memory or two of living there.

I was born in West Virginia. I don't have a single memory here because we moved away when I turned one, but I think it's cool that I was born while my daddy was going to WVU (go, Mountaineers) getting his doctorate in Morgantown, WV (Monongalia County). Take me home, country roads! I'm grateful for WV because it's where my dad earned his doctorate, which helped him be a great provider for our family.


Next, we moved to Utah...Orem, Utah to be exact, for the next 3 1/2 years.  Memories of Utah: playing with my best friend, Julie in the open fields behind our yards. One day we saw a bunch of men with guns out in the fields. Looking back, I'm sure that they were pheasant hunting but at the time we were sure they were kidnappers. Neither of us left the safety of our homes to play outside for at least a week after that. I remember calling each other on the phone and saying, "You run next door to my house." "No! You run next door to mine! I'm not getting kidnapped!"

When I was 5, we moved to Edmond, Oklahoma (just outside Oklahoma City).  I lived there from Kindergarten through 2nd grade. When we lived there, Edmond was not the big city that it is now. It was a small, country area. My favorite memories of my time there were catching horny toads, big frogs in our yard at night, and tadpoles in the creek behind our house. I also remember that my Kindergarten teacher's name was Mrs. Nickles and my friend, Lauren and I thought we were so funny when we walked up to her and said, "Mrs. Nickles, give us all of your nickles!"  Bahaha!

Next it was off to Charleston, SC where my dad worked for the Medical University of South Carolina.  I loved the beaches, and the beaches, and the beaches. Oh, and I  loved all of the history. I didn't realize it at the time when my parents dragged us to all of the Civil War historical sites, but now I love that I got to experience them. I also have a great love for the southern architecture in Charleston.  My home in Highland, UT (miss it!) incorporated some of the ideas from historic homes in Charleston.

From South Carolina, it was off to Littleton, CO.  I lived there in 5th and 6th grade.  My mom babysat two newborns while we lived in Colorado. I remember coming home from school each day and picking up a baby to love.  I also remember that my mom baked bread every week while we lived here.  I loved coming home from school on bread days to a hot piece of homemade bread smothered with butter and honey!

From Littleton, we were off to Kirkland, New Mexico, where my dad served as an admistrator for Navajo Community College in Shiprock. Were were only there for a year but I think the thing I loved most about this place was the cultural diversity.  I learned a lot about the Mexican and Navajo cultures and found them fascinating.

After New Mexico, we moved back to Charleston, SC for a few years. My dad was back at the Medical University and I was excited to be back with old friends.  This time around, I was old enough to know that I loved the history of the city. I loved numerous trips to Ft. Sumter, Magnolia and Middleton Plantations, Charlestowne Landing, and the historical homes and buildings of downtown Charleston. I loved to go downtown to the Market Place and watch some of the old black women weaving baskets who still spoke Gullah.  And, of course, I was so happy to be back at the beach.





My sophomore year of high school we moved to Morehead, KY (about 60 miles straight east of Lexington).  We lived here until I graduated from high school.  I think this was the hardest move of all for me. I loved Charleston and my friends and was afraid that moving at 15 years old would make it hard for me to find friends among the high school cliques. I was wrong! I made some wonderful friends there.  My favorite memories of Kentucky were Summer afternoons on a boat, waterskiing at Cave Run Lake. 


When I graduated from high school, I decided to attend Ricks College in Rexburg, ID.  While there I met the love of my life, Dan-the-Man.  What a good decision that college was for me. I can't imagine my life without my big, goofy teddy bear!

After Dan and I were married, we moved to California (in a little town named Orland, near Chico) for a few months for a Summer job for Dan.  I think moving away from family when you are first married is a great way to solidify a marriage. Back then, there were no cell phones or email and long-distance was expensive. We called home to visit with our parents about once a month. Other than that, we depended on each other. I'm so grateful for that Summer after our wedding. 

Pretty much the rest of our married life has been spent in Utah.   After Dan graduated from college, we lived in a few different suburbs of Salt Lake City before building our home in Highland, UT.  We were there for 17 years and thought we would live there forever.  Life is full of surprises.  A year and a half ago we moved to Springville, UT.   After moving my whole life, I thought it would be an easy change. Not so!  I think because I moved my whole life, our 17 years in Highland were the first time I ever really put down roots and considered somewhere home.  I have had to remember that I do know how to make new friends and embrace change. This old dog still has a few more tricks to learn. Who knows what tomorrow will bring!


I am very grateful for the adventures I have had in all of my 'states of mind;' for the people I have met, the cultures I have experienced, the places I have seen, and the personality traits I have developed.  Life is such a great teacher, don't you think?





Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Service and Gratitude

Today I am grateful for service, for being part of a church that serves.

I saw this beautiful video this morning on my friend, Naomi's blog. I hope you will take the time to watch.  To quote Naomi, "It is a beautiful video of some of the recovery efforts put on in NYC by members of our faith.  I'm not sharing this video to promote my faith in your face or discredit any others who have been helping night and day the past few weeks to rebuild what Sandy destroyed, but I found this film to be so inspirational, it brought tears to my eyes. Whether you are of our faith or think we are complete crazies (hey now!), this is what it's all about, people.  A huge thank you from the bottom of my heart to all those who have selflessly served during this time of need." 

When Hurricane Ike struck the coast of Texas and Louisiana a few years ago, my son Easton was serving his mission for our church in the Galveston area. Galveston was one of the hardest struck areas by Ike. Easton spent several weeks and months being part of this "Helping Hands" effort. That service was one of his most favorite parts of his 2-year mission. This video brought tears to my eyes as I not only felt gratitude for being part of a church who cares, but as I felt gratitude to a son who serves!

Grab some kleenex! You'll need it!




Mormon Helping Hands :: Hurricane Sandy :: Rockaways, NY from Joshua Brown on Vimeo.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Clearance Sale on Paper-crafting and Scrapbooking Supplies

There have been lots of GREAT new items added to the "While Supplies Last" portion of my website today.  Pennies on the dollar! For instance, this awesome paper pack, Typset, is only $2.50 (regularly $9.95) and includes 6 pieces of 12" x 12" double sided patterned paper and 6 pieces of coordinating cardstock. This and many other items just added are great inexpensive Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers.  Yep, it's time to start thinking about that!  Check 'em out!

While I'm here, I must also share another thing I'm grateful for.  With yesterday being Veteran's Day, I reflected on the fact I am very grateful for the men and women of our country who have served and those who are currently serving to make our country the great free nation that it is.  I am also grateful for the sacrifice of  their families to have them away.  Here's my daddy, the veteran:
LeRoy Overstreet, Navy Vet






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