While Supplies Last...

Don't miss it! Dozens of new items have just been added to the "While Supplies Last" portion of my website, and as the name suggests, they are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Funny how that works!  lol.  There are lots that would be perfect for stocking stuffers as well!

Many of these items are $2 or less! Get 'em while you can!

Black Friday Sale and a November Stamp of the Month Card

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I have SO MUCH to be thankful for. One of the many things on my list is YOU, my wonderfully loyal customers!  To show my appreciation,  I am running a Black Friday Special where YOU can earn FREE gifts! 

It's simple, really!  You may have a few questions...

What do I get FREE?

• For every $25 you spend (before shipping and tax) you get a FREE Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad (42 colors to choose from). Orders must be placed on my website by joining the Black Friday Orders gathering (see below).

How does it work?

• Go to my website: http://leavealegacy.ctmh.com/  and in the bottom right corner of the page you will see a section that says, "Join one of Karen's gatherings."  Click "Join".
• Place your order.  
• I will contact you to find out which stamp pad(s) you would like for free within the next few days.
• Your order will be shipped directly to you from Close To My Heart.
• Your stamp pad(s) will be shipped to you from me (free shipping to you!).

What else do I need to know?

• With the new Catalog/Idea Book coming out in February, Close To My Heart has recently released a list of products that are anticipated to be retired.  NOW is a great time to get the items from that list that you just can't live without.  You  can find that list on my website http://leavealegacy.ctmh.com/ , then click on "Shop" and "Retiring Items".  Or, you can just go to this link to see the list http://leavealegacy.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=2159
• In addition to our regular products in the current catalog, your order can also include items from the Holiday Gift Guide (which is only available through December 31). You can view both publications on my website by clicking on Products.  You'll see them both in the drop down list.

 

 

• Just a reminder that for every $50 you spend, you also qualify for "Illuminate," the November Stamp of the Month ($17.95 value) for only $5.  Spend $50 and qualify for one at $5, spend $100 and get 2, and so on.  You will be prompted to add these if you want them before you check out.  Here is a 6" x 6" card I made using the set, as well as a photo of the stamp set for you to see (stamp pad colors I used in case you want to choose any of them for your freebies are Outdoor Denim, Lagoon and Autumn Terracotta):

 

• There is also a special right now that if you spend $100 on products in the current Autumn/Winter Catalog or the Holiday Gift Guide, or a combination of the two, you will also get a FREE item from the Gift Guide.  You will be given a list of those items and will be prompted to choose which one(s) you want before you check out.

 

• Remember: In addition to the free stamp pad for each $25 you spend on the Black Friday Orders link my website on November 29 that you will get from me, there are 2 other specials (see two bullet points above this one) that you can also take advantage of on your order being offered through Close To My Heart!

That about covers it!  Have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!!!!!!  I'm so grateful for all of you who support me and my business by loving the art of paper-crafting as much as I do!

Spooktacular Special For Halloween and a Christmas Card!

Have I got a SPOOKTACULAR deal for you!  For every $50 you order on October 31 (Halloween), I will send you a set of 3 Christmas cards, handstamped by me for YOU. Order $50 and get 3, order $100 and get 6, and so on!   That sounds like a Holly Jolly Halloween to me!  What busy Mummy or Grand-Mummy couldn’t use some already made, beautifully hand-stamped cards?  !   You can call me directly {801.360.9896}, email me {pedermom@aol.com}, or place your order on my website {www.leavealegacy.ctmh.com}.

There are no tricks involved here...just treats!  I’ll look forward to hearing from you on Halloween!

7"x5" card

Speaking of Christmas cards, here is one I made with this month's Stamp of the Month (Scandinavian Wishes). Who knows, it might be one of the 3 (or 6, or 9, etc) you receive if you take advantage of my Spooktacular special!  I had fun creating this card using non-traditional Christmas colors (Slate, Smoothie, Lagoon and Colonial White).   For every $50 you spend in October, you can get one of these for only $5 ($17.95 value). Yep, that means if you take advantage of my Spooktacular Special on October 31, you ca ALSO get this darling set for only $5!

Have a great day! Remember, you can shop on my website 24/7...even when it's not Halloween!

December Close To My Heart Specials

4" x 4" card made with December Stamp of the Month. Detail shot later in this post.

Happy December! It's a month of joy, festivities, family and excitement.  We at Close To My Heart thought we'd join in the joy and offer you some great specials.

In this post...
1.  Huge Sale
2.  Free Holiday Gift
3.  December Stamp of the Month
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1. HUGE Sale: You’ll be tickled with the FABULOUS new sale items on my website that went up at midnight this morning (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.

2. Free Holiday Gift:  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.

3. December Stamp of the Month:  With every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax) during the month of December, one of these awesome month-to-month stamp set (Year Round Cheer) can be yours for only $5.  That means if you spend $100, you can purchase 2, and so on. Nice!  This stamp set is a perfect holiday gift, and for only $5...why not?

December Stamp of the Month (Year-Round Cheer). Actual size of carrier sheet is 6" x 6"

Frame cut with the wonderful CTMH/Cricut Artiste Cartridge.  This cartridge cuts over 700 images and fits many of our stamp sets!  Cool beans!

Close To My Heart Supplies used: December Stamp of the Month, Universal Backgrounds, Perfect Fit Frames, White Daisy Cardstock, Topiary Cardstock, Ruby Pigment Ink Pad, Versamark Pad, White Embossing Powder, Red, Pink and Purple Sparkle Assortment, Harvest Twine Assortment, CTMH/Cricut Artiste Cartridge (to cut frame.  Yep, it fits with our stamp sets!) 3D Foam Tape.

CTMH/Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Universal Backgrounds Stamp Set

Perfect Fit Frames Stamp Set

 

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.

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!

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.

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.

12" X 12" Albums for $2...and MORE!

Oh my heavens to Betsy!  You have to check out the sale on my website in the "While Supplies Last" section. If you click on the link I just gave you, it should take you right there, or you can go to www.leavealegacy.ctmh.com, click on "Shop" and then "While Supplies Last".  We are talkin' out of this world products and prices.  Our quick pic 12"x 12" albums (like the one pictured here) are only $2.  Nope, that's not a typo. It's for realsies!

Quick pic albums are a perfect album for a gift, to fill with a vacation, or even to fill with Studio J layouts.  We just had our pre-season scrimmage at Springville High School (Go, Red Devils!) and I think it would be a fun album to fill with Dawson's Senior Football photos.  They come in red (Cranberry...as seen above), Navy (Outdoor Denim) and Brown (Chocolate).  They have a fun little 4" x 4" cutout on the front for a photo that sets the tone of the album. Neat-o, cheet-o! Gotta get me some a 'dem!

On top of that, there are tons of other products that have just been added for pennies on the dollar.  From stamp pads, to chipboard, to buttons and ribbon and more.

Here are a few photos of Dawson at the scrimmage last Friday. Are you ready for some football? I sure am! 

Dawson had to have his jersey cut because it was so tight that it was cutting off the circulation in his arms. He says it's because his biceps are so large. I'm pretty sure it's because the jersey is too small. Ha!

Running so fast that my photo was blurry, or maybe it's because it was getting dark. Dawson says it's the fast thing.

Dawson (#10) and some of his buds as the scrimmage ended. 

Last Day of Scrapbooking Sale and the Link You've Been Waiting For

Today is the LAST DAY of the incredible $2, $4, $5 for 8 Scrapbook Sale on my website! Be sure to check it out if you haven't yet. Once you reach my home page just click on 'shop online' and then the "$2, $4, $6 for 8" link.

I also wanted to share the link I referred to yesterday that has a video tutorial of my buddy, Melissa (or "Fancy Melissa" as many of you might know her) teaching the fan fold pinwheel flowers like you saw on my blog post yesterday (I have also shared another photo of one today). CUTENESS! Thanks, Melissa. Here it is: http://fancymelisssa.blogspot.com/2010/03/close-to-my-heart-pinwheel-flower.html

Have a wonderful day! I'm off to teach a Play Group class. I'd love to have you join us next month. See information about Play Group on the left side of my blog then email me with any questions (pedermom@aol.com).