June Stamp of the Month "Thank You" Card

If there is a holiday or event that the June Stamp of the Month ("Jubilation") doesn't cover, then I can't think of it! To see the whole stamp set and to view the 5 ways to get it, just click here.

The card I'm sharing today is a 'thank you' card that features the stamp from the June Stamp of the Month set that I like to call "the sunburst quilt circle".

The "gracias" greeting comes from the stamp set called "Thank You" (D1361).

I've also used these other CTMH products:
Honey Stamp Pad, Pacifica Stamp Pad, Black Stamp Pad, Pacifica Cardstock, Cranberry Cardstock, White Daisy Cardstock, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Blue Ribbon Collection, Round Sponge, 3D Foam Tape.

To order these, or other great CTMH products, you can shop on my website 24/7...especially when you're feeling full of 'gracias.'

June Stamp of the Month & Free For All Special from Close To My Heart

*If you are interested in watching the tutorial at the end of this post, be sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom of my blog and turn off the play list first.

*As always, you can click on any photo in this post and see them larger and in more detail.

Hola! As promised, I'm back with a 'real' post!

June is always full of so much fun and activity for our family. There are 7-on-7 football tournaments, Summer basketball tournaments, Dan and Tannon's birthdays, Father's Day, and lots and lots of sun! Close To My Heart must know that June means FUN for lots of families, so they have followed suit with a great Stamp of the Month set as well as a wonderful Studio J special this month. Read on, my friends...

1. June Stamp of the Month: This stamp set (Jubilation) is AWESOME because there is something there for almost every month of the year. I had fun creating some cards with flowers, cards with leaves, and cards with the sunburst quilt circle. I can't wait to create even more! Don't forget that it's available during the month of June only.

As always, you can get the Stamp of the Month in 5 different ways:
* earn it FREE when you spend $100 or more (before shipping and tax)
* earn it for 75% off ($5.74) when you spend $75 or more (before shipping and tax)
* earn it for 50% off ($11.74) when you spend $50 or more (before shipping and tax)
* earn it for 25% off ($17.21) when you spend $25 or more (before shipping and tax)
* purchase it for full retail price ($22.95)

To order this awesome set, just head to my website and start shoppin', 24/7! If you want to order the set at full price ($22.95), the order # is D1457. If you are getting it at a discount, you'll be prompted at the end of your order to add it.

2. "Free For All" Studio J June Special: During the month of June Close To My Heart is giving EVERYONE a FREE Studio J .jpg file, no purchase required. Simply create a Studio J layout, then order a FREE .jpg of your layout. It's as easy as that!

Never tried Studio J? Well, now is the time! I've included a quick tutorial below for your convenience. Be sure to scroll down to the very bottom of my blog and turn off my playlist before starting your video. And, you can ALWAYS call or email me with your questions. I'm even offering a FREE 30-minute training session in which we'll create a layout together. If you live in most places in Utah I'll come to you, or if you prefer you can come to my home in Springville. If you are long-distance we can do it on the phone! Call or email me to set up a time (801.30.9896, pedermom@aol.com)

Studio J Step-by-Step Basics Tutorial (only about 7 minutes):

Behinder and Behinder

As Winnie the Pooh once said, "I just keep getting behinder and behinder." Well, that about sums up my week. I will be back late this afternoon with a blog post for you to update you on all of the great June specials and to share some artwork. I'll also be updating the specials and events on the left side of my blog. Stay tuned....

FREE SHIPMENT in May for Studio J!

If you are a Studio J member, you know that you get one free shipment per month of between 4 and 20 two-page layouts. If you aren't a member, maybe you didn't know that, but now you do!

If you are a member and haven't ordered yet this month for your free shipment, be sure to do so before midnight tonight. You don't want to miss out on FREE SHIPPING!

If you aren't a member, well....what are you waiting for? It's such an AWESOME deal! Once you're a member, all for the price of $6.50 you get:

• high-quality printed 2-page 12" x 12" layout (that's only $3.25 per page)
  
• web-quality .jpg image of your layout (great for sharing on Facebook or your blog, or via email. The image you see in today's post is one of these.)
• high-quality .jpg image of your layout for you to save on disk or print more copies with

Today, I am sharing a Studio J layout I made of Dan-the-Man. Oh, how I love him. I am so grateful for him and our marriage for eternity! As always, you can click on the image to see it larger and in more detail.

Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about Studio J (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com). I'm happy to set up a FREE 30 minute session (in person in most places in Utah, or online and phone outside Utah) with you where I'll help you learn some great techniques and you'll create a layout of your own during our session. Or head to my website, click on Studio J, create an account for FREE and start playing. There is absolutely no charge unless you decide to purchase a membership and purchase layouts. The learning and playing are FREE!

June Play Group Layouts (Bliss)

Check out June's Play Group Scrapbooking Class Layouts:

Layout #1: "Forever"
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Layout #2: "Love"-----------------

Layout #3: "Bride" (inspired by Kelly English-Triggs)-------------------

I LOVE the three two-page 12" x 12" layouts we will be making at my Play Group classes in June! Don't you (feel free to click on any photo to see it larger and in more detail)? These pages are perfect for wedding photos (like I used them for. Aren't my son, Easton and his new bride, Daysha just gorgeous on these pages?), prom photos, engagement photos, anniversary photos, vintage photos, and so much more! Almost everyone has some photos on hand or saved on their computer that would complete these layouts nicely.

If you want to participate, I need to hear from you to reserve your spot and order your kit no later than Wednesday, June 1. You can call or email me (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com).

If you're not sure what Play Group is, you can scroll down the left side of my blog to "Play Group Information" and get the details. I'd love to have you come try out a class.

Class Dates and Times* to choose from in American Fork, UT are:
Tues, June 7, 10 am - 1 pm
Wed, June 8, 10 am - 1 pm
Wed, June 8, 7 - 10 pm

*You can also choose to host this workshop with your friends in your own home (in Utah) during June. If you are interested in doing that, just contact me (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com)

Remember, in order to attend you only need to purchase the Basic Kit. Anything after that is totally optional. This month, I suggest you add the Mocha Opaques, the Bliss Level 2 Assortment and the Irresistibles Eclectic Chipboard Alphabet. If you attended May's Play Group you'll have left over Kraft Color Ready Borders. Bring those with you too!

Basic Kit

• Bliss Workshop On the Go Kit (includes stamp set, Bliss Level 2 Paper Pack, Irresistibles Villa Chipboard Die-Cuts, Karen's Cutting Guide, and a full-color workshop guide)
• 1 extra sheet of Vanilla Cream Cardstock

Total with shipping and tax: $34.93**

Better Kit = Basic Kit + the following products:

• Mocha Opaques
• Bliss Level 2 Assortment
• Irresistibles Eclectic Alphabet
• Kraft Color Ready Borders
• Round Sponge
• Cocoa Stamp Pad
• Sorbet Stamp Pad

Total with shipping and tax: $72.27***

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

• Friendship Alphabet-Small
• Typewriter Alphabet

Total with shipping and tax: $123.70**** (and you get the Stamp of the Month FREE!)

**at this level you qualify for the Stamp of the Month ($22.95 value) at 25% off ($17.21)
***at this level you qualify for the Stamp of the Month ($22.95 value) at 50% off ($11.48)
****at this level you qualify for the Stamp of the Month ($22.95 value) FREE!

Call or email me today (or no later than June 1) to sign up for a class and order your kit (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com). If you don't plan to attend class, but love some of the products you see, you can always order them on my website.

Scrapbooking Clearance Sale and Happy Mail from Nicole, and only 5 More Days!

As always, you can click on any photo in this post to see it larger and in more detail.

1. More new items were added to the "While Supplies Last" section of my website yesterday. There are some screamin' deals to be had, but only while supplies last. My fave are these "Pretty Pins" for only $2. Below is a photo of a card I made with them in April before Easter. I love the way they bring in the perfect little accent to this bunny card. There are items on my site today as low as $1!

2. At the top of the post today, I shared a beautiful card my friend and downline, Nicole made for me a couple of weeks ago. GORGEOUS, Nicole! The chocolates that came along with it were divine as well! Since they disappeared within 24 hours of receiving them, I cannot share a photo of them. You'll all just have to imagine the chocolatey goodness!

Close To My Heart products that Nicole used on her card: Splendor Level 2 Paper Pack (retired), Clear Cards-4 1/2" Assortment (I love these! See how Nicole layered some of the papers on the outside of the card and some on the inside so that when it's closed it looks like it's all layered on front, but when you open it you see that there are some things on the outside and some on the inside? I love how creative you can get with these clear cards!), Rustic Alphabet Stamp Set, A Posey Stamp Set, Goldrush Stamp Pad, Moonstruck Stamp Pad, Heavenly Blue Stamp Pad, Topiary Stamp Pad, Corner Rounder, Round Sponge, Basic Brad Assortment, Colonial White Mini-Medley Accessories Collection.

3. While you're shoppin', don't forget that there are only 5 days left in National Scrapbooking Month. That means only 5 more days to get the GORGEOUS "You and Me" kit. Click here for details. Along with this great kit, CTMH is also offering the New Consultant Kit for only $64.50 this month (1/2 off the normal price to sign up) so there are only 5 more days for that as well. I'd love to have you join my team. Just head to my website, click on "Your Opportunities" and then follow the prompts.

Happy Mail from Kori

What a great day I have ahead! I get to teach two classes of ladies for my 50 card workshop today. I love my job! If you'd like to host this workshop in June, in your home or mine, and earn FREE hostess rewards (i.e. a FREE CTMH shopping spree), call or email me to set up a date (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com). If you have at least 8 people sign up to participate, you'll get a minimum of a $40 shopping spree!

A beautiful "thank you" card arrived in the mail from my daughter, Kori. I had to share! Don't you love it? And as you know, I LOVE getting happy mail! I was also excited to have some artwork to share here on my blog. Since I am working on tons of artwork for a class I am teaching at the Close To My Heart National Convention in July, and since none of that can be seen before then, I am at a loss for artwork of my own to share. Sorry the photo is a bit blurry, but you get the idea, right? I didn't realize it was blurry until I went to post it and then I was too lazy to go re-take the photo.

Close To My Heart products used: Sophia Level 2 Paper Pack, 50 Card White Daisy Value Pack, Clear Sparkles, Black Stamp Pad, Hollyhock Stamp Pad, Pear Stamp Pad, 2" Scallop Circle Punch, Corner Rounder (remove the guard to create the straight scalloped edge), Hollyhock Twill Ribbon (retired).

Click here to order these, or other wonderful CTMH products 24/7...especially when you want to send someone some happy mail!

Studio J Layout YOU Can Make

Do you like this Studio J layout (click on the photo to see it larger and in more detail)? Would you like to make it (with pictures of your own, not mine. tee hee)? If you answered "YES" to both questions then you're in LUCK! Keep reading....

I will help you make it! If you are long distance to me, we can do it together online. If you live within an hour or two drive from my home in Springville, UT, we can get together and make it. Either way will only take about 30 minutes, and it's FREE unless you decide to order the layout! It doesn't matter if you are already a seasoned Studio J user, or if you've never used it at all, or if you fall somewhere in between. I'd love to teach you the fun techniques I used on this layout. Just call or email me to set up your appointment (801.360,9896, pedermom@aol.com).

Happy Mail from Kori and Brenda

My sweet daughter, Kori and my friend and brand new team-member, Brenda both sent me beautiful cards last week made exclusively with Close To My Heart products. Both are butterfly themed and both took my breath away as I opened them. I thought I'd share them with you today and interrupt your breathing a bit too. Thanks, Kori and Brenda! Happy Mail is one of my all-time favorite things. You can click on either photo to see it larger and in more detail.

Kori used: Veranda Level 2 Paper Pack (retired), January Stamp of the Month (was available only in January), Cocoa Stamp Pad, Cocoa Ribbon, Mocha Opaques, 3D Foam Tape, Round Sponge.

Brenda used: Wings Level 2 Paper Pack, Neutral Embroidery Floss, January Stamp of the Month (was available only in January), Black Stamp Pad, Round Sponge, 3D Foam Tape.

Click here to shop on my website for these and other wonderful CTMH products 24/7...it will give you 'butterflies'!

Studio J Layout and Tutorial

I'm tellin' ya...Close To My Heart has got it goin' on with Studio J, their wonderful online scrapbooking program. I spent 2 days a couple of weeks ago at "Studio J Boot Camp", a 2-day training seminar that Close To My Heart put on for their consultants. I LOVED it. I have been sharing some of the layouts I made there on my blog over the past couple of weeks. If you haven't seen them, feel free to click here, here and here for a view of what I've shared already.

Today I decided to share a layout I did of Easton at Boot Camp. As always, you can click on the image to see it larger and in more detail. I love this layout, AND this kid!

Take a peek at this wonderful video called "Focus on the Photos" from Close To My Heart about using your photos with Studio J. You'll love it! It's well worth your 8 minutes! BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF MY BLOG AND TURN OFF MY PLAYLIST BEFORE WATCHING SO THAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO HEAR THE MUSIC WHILE YOU LISTEN TO THE VIDEO.


If you have any questions about Studio J, I'm happy to answer them for you! Call or email me (801.360.9896, pedermom@aol.com). One very cool thing is that you can go to my website, click on Studio J and build layouts for FREE. It's not until you decide to order that there is any charge at all. That way you can try it out and see what you think with no obligation. I'll let you in on a little secret though: I'm pretty sure after trying it you're going to LOVE it and want those layouts!

Here's one more secret that I hope isn't very well kept: I'm all about helping you! If you would like a FREE one-on-one 30 minute Studio J training session from me in your home or mine (I live in Springville, UT and am willing to travel to most places in Utah) or even a FREE one-on-one online training session if you don't live in my area, I'm all over it! We will complete 2 layouts and you'll LOVE it!