Chatter from the Heart - Day 4 (Getting product at a discount or even FREE)

With all the exciting changes, I bet you're wondering just how you can get your hands on the great products you've read about. Maybe you're wondering how you can afford all that you want? What about earning product packages (below) at 50% off?

Collection One (only $36.73) - great for a beginning papercrafter!

Bliss Level 2 Paper Packet, Bliss Level 2 My Stickease, Bliss Level 2 Assortment, Chocolate Exclusive Inks Pad, My Acrylix Trellis Stamp Set, 4x4 My Acrylix Block, Clear Buttons, and Irresistibles Villa Chipboard Die-Cuts.

Collection Two (only $37.83) - created with the cardmaker in mind!

Creative Basics Wings Collection, Wishes Card Confidence Program, Weezers, Bitty Brads Metal Assortment, Buttons Green Assortment, 4.5" Colonial White Circle Cards, and My Acrylix Dream Stamp Set.

Collection Three (only $44.70) - a complete set!

Sophia Level 2 Paper Packet, Sophia Level 2 My Stickease Assortment, Sophia Level 2 Journaling Spots, Desinger Ribbon Pink Collection, My Acrylix Heartfelt Treasurers Stamp Set, My Acrylix Fill in the Blank Stamp Set, 1x1 My Acrylix Block, 3x3 My Acrylix Block, and Pear Exclusive Inks Pad.

Collection Four (only $54.48) - for those interested in getting caught up quickly!

12-month Studio-J Membership and a 12x12 Outdoor Denim Quick Pic Album

So, just how can you earn all the products at 50% off?

• Host a home (OR online) gathering and let me teach you new techniques, see the products in person and share with friends how Close to My Heart makes this hobby faster, simpler, and easier while still going easy on your wallet!

• At home or online, a gathering is a great way to celebrate relationships through the art of stamping and scrapbooking. What could be better than sharing products you love with the people you care about? And just as great, when you become a hostess, you can earn valuable Hostess Rewards. Get started with the free product credit, and continue with the shopping spree with Hostess Rewards Plus! items at 50% off. It's a great way to get the products you want and need affordably or even free.

• Can't get everyone together because of time, distance or gathering space? Host an online gathering! If you have e-mail, you're ready to host an Online Gathering using EZ Invite where guests are invited via email and do all their shopping online. You'll receive all the benefits of Hostess Rewards without cleaning the house and preparing food!

Need more incentive to host either a home gathering or online gathering? The first 3 people to book and hold a home or online gathering will receive a FREE product of your choice from me ($10.95 maximum value).

Contact me today to schedule your gathering!

Chatter from the Heart - Day 3 Adding some bling with embellishments!

Since today is HUMP day, who couldn't use a little more bling to spice up creativity? Close to My Heart knows how bling can make any project perfect...that's why there's over 125 products to embellish your creations and 30 of those are brand-spankin' new! What's your fetish? I bet there's an embellishment just for you and all less than $6!

Choose from this list of new products:

• (3) colors of ribbon - Blue, Pink, and Sweet Leaf
• (8) Button Assortments - Red, Pink, Green, Blue, Basic, Clear, Wooden & Canvas Badge (wait until you see the neat techniques you can do with these!)
• (5) Brad Assortments - Red, Pink, Green, Blue, Basic, & Metal
• (2) Bitty Brad Assortments - Basic & Metal
• Sophia Level 2 Journaling Spots
• Lucky Level 2 Assortment (die-cut chipboard shapes)
• Lucky Level 2 Journaling Spots
• Bliss Level 2 Assortment (mesh flowers & filigree butterflies)
• Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment (set of 32 epoxy stickers)
• Fanfare Level 2 Assortment (15 designer brads)
• Wings Level 2 Assortment (pleated ribbon in 3 colors) - these can be ordered NOW through the Inspirations Brochure
• (1) Mini-Medley Accents Collections - Black
• (1) Alphabet Rub-on - Newsprint
• (2) Irresistibles (resist pattern that shows through when covered with chalk, ink, markers or watercolors) - Eclectic Alphabet, Villa
• (1) Kraft Color-Ready Borders
  

Plus, the new SPRAY PEN! This fun tool is great to mist your projects with a mix of water, re-inker, and or pearl paint. You can get one NOW when you reserve your Wings Workshop on the Go kit available during National Papercrafting Month.

Have I wet your appetite to see for yourself what these embellishments look like? Did you know all of these embellishments range in price from $3.25 to $5.95?



Contact me today to get your copy of the 2011 Spring/Summer Idea Book (the only place you can see them before they go "live" on February 1) for only $2 or ask how you can one FREE!

Chatter from the Heart - Day 2 (More, as promised)

Are there specials?
Well, of course! Keep reading to find out what those specials are as well as find out how you can participate in the classes!

When do the classes begin?
The first WOTG class is February 5 at 1:00 p.m. Reservations (with payment) are required by January 21.

Subsequent classes will be offered every other month: April, June, August, October, and December. There is no commitment - come to one or to all, it's your choice. Classes are open to as many or as few as reply, but there is a benefit to encouraging your friends to attend with you. If a minimum of 6 commit to one class, names in a drawing for the hostess rewards for that class...you can earn a minimum of $25 in FREE product! Remember, you don't HAVE to attend the class to complete the projects, so if you live out town/county/state, you can still get in on the hostess rewards drawings if you purchase the kits.

What is the first kit?
This answer leads me into the second promotion you'll want to know about! The first kit is Wings:



This rich kit is offered as a sneak peak during the month of January and includes some fabulous deals if you purchase the WOTG. January is National Papercrafting Month so to celebrate, you can take advantage of discounted new products that cannot otherwise be ordered until February 1.

What are the deals if I attend purchase the WOTG?

• Special pricing on 4 new My Acrylix Stamp sets (average discount of $3 off each set), including a new E-sized Alphabet set (purchase for $25, regular price $34.95)

• Earn the January Stamp of the Month for 25% when you purchase the kit or the kit and 1 item featured Inspirations Brochure
• Earn the January Stamp of the Month for 50% when you purchase the kit and 2 different items featured Inspirations Brochure
• Earn the January Stamp of the Month for 75% when you purchase the kit and 3 different items featured Inspirations Brochure
• Earn the January Stamp of the Month for FREE when you purchase the kit and 4 different items featured Inspirations Brochure

• Receive the New Spray Pen as part of the Wings WOTG
• Purchase 2 new embellishments - Black Mini-Medley Accents Collection or Pleated Ribbon in 3 colors - before they are "live" February 1
• Purchase the new My Creations Banner (8 Chipboard Pennants with 7 Jump Rings) before it's "live" February 1

While you're visiting my website, don't forget to check out the discounts. Some items are up to 90% off!

What are you waiting for? Reserve your Wings WOTG today and get started creating faster, simpler, and easier today...all for LESS!

Chatter from the Heart - Day 2 (Close to My Heart's Workshops on the Go)

Two is always better than one, right? Today it is! You get to read about 2 featured promotions from Close to My Heart in this and a subsequent daily dose of what's new for 2011.

First, Close to My Heart offers a fabulous way to create a set of scrapbook pages and 6 cards faster, simpler, and easier - and CHEAPER! I'm pleased to announce this year I am offering Workshops on the Go classes. While CTMH has offered these kits in the past, I have not promoted them because I was unaware of just how incredibly low the price was for what you get! It's also a fabulous way to get projects completed.



So, what are Workshops on the Go?
Workshops on the Go (WOTG) are unique, economical kits that Close To My Heart offers during each Idea Book cycle to help you get more "bang for your buck." They offer an incredible value because they are the basics you need for some fabulous projects plus you'll learn a new technique completing the projects! Each WOTG includes:

• (1) My Reflections paper pack ($12.95 value)
• (1) exclusive B-size stamp set ($13.95 value; this set is only available with the kit)
• (1-2) coordinating embellishments or tools ($5-8 average value)
• (1) full-color project guide with instructions (priceless because they cannot be ordered separately!)

The guide features an exclusive two-page 12"x12" layout with complete instructions and an exclusive card pattern (with instructions for creating six cards, two each of three different variations). It also offers suggestions for a second layout and three or more different cards (based on CTMH’s how-to guides). You can create everything in the brochure (and then some!) with the materials you receive in your kit.

Though each WOTG kit is valued at well over $30, they only cost $29.95 each (plus shipping & handling/tax), which automatically qualifies you for the stamp of the month at 25% off!



Do I need to attend a class or can I do these on my own?
You do not have to attend a class to create the fabulous projects featured in each WOTG. If you DO attend class, you will have access to all my tools, inks, etc., (and, of course, ME!) that you need for the projects. You will have the option each month of purchasing a specific WOTG kit for the next class, but with the instruction brochure you could easily do the projects on your own. (Of course I’m only a phone call or an email away if you get stuck on something.)

What if I only make cards or only make scrapbook pages?
That's the beauty of these kits! If you don't make one medium or the other, you can simply omit that and use the additional paper to create more cards or more scrapbook pages!

Are there special offers?
To find out, you'll have to wait for the next post later on Tuesday...

Chatter from the Heart - Day 1 (An update on what's new with Close to My Heart)

As with every new year, there are fabulous changes coming in the paper crafting industry and Close to My Heart is no exception. Besides the innovative designs and programs you've come to love with papers and stamp pads as well as Cherish, Imagine and Wishes, CTMH is also leading the industry in making your scrapbooking and stamping creations faster, simpler, and easier while going easy on the pocketbook! Each day this week you'll be receiving an update on what's to come in 2011. Keep reading to see what Close to My Heart and I have in store for 2011 and for you!

TODAY'S FEATURE: My Reflection Kits



Beginning February 1, you can order your favorite products from the NEW Spring/Summer Idea Book. But, HURRY! One of the changes this year is the My Reflections kits are only "live" during the idea book period for which they are featured. If you have favorites, you must purchase them before the next Idea Book is released.  Doing so will give you more choices for fresh product instead of choosing from the same styles over and over.

This Idea Book features 8 new designs with fresh new color combinations:
Sophia (Floral) - blush, goldrush, hollyhock, pear
Bliss (Wedding/Anniversary) - bamboo, chocolate, grey flannel, vanilla cream
Miracle (Bold Floral with Butterflies) - bamboo, crystal blue heavenly blue, sweet leaf
Sweetheart (Hearts) - baby pink, black, cotton candy, tulip
Wings (Butterflies) - black, juniper, sweet leaf, vineyard berry
Mayberry (Summer Scene) - cocoa, honey, olive, smoothie
Lucky (Vintage with Bicycles) - desert sand, olive, outdoor denim, sunset
Fanfare (Stars/Summertime) - cranberry, pacifica, sky, sunny yellow

Only 4 My Reflection Kits remain from previous Idea Books: Magnifique, Olivia, Hooligans, and Mistletoe. All are viewable on my website: http://latishahaag.myctmh.com

Do I have your attention yet? Would you like to see these kits for yourself? You can! Call today for the new Idea Book and be one of the first to see these stunning My Reflection Kits! One of the best money-saving changes made is a reduced price on the Idea Book - instead of $3 the price has been reduced to $2...or you can get it FREE! Contact me today to find out how!

2 - 4 - 6 for 8!

Whoo-hoo!  For 8 days in August (starting August 4 at 2 p.m. - Aug. 11)  Close to my Heart will be having a HUGE paper and stickease sale on our websites!  Supplies are while they last but there is a HUGE list of products to choose from PLUS you can combine sale and non-sale items AND all sale items count towards Stamp of the Month promotion too! 

To get these great deals, just visit my website starting AUGUST 4 at 2:00 p.m.!

$2 - Level 2 Stickease!

$4 - Level 1 Kits!

$6 - Level 2 Kits!


Remember - it is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST so log on early - sales like this in the past have sold out within the first day! And, to sweeten the deal, for every $10 ordered, your name will be placed in a drawing for a brand new Level 1 kit or Level 2 paper pack from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book to be released on Sept. 1!

Without further delay...  here is your sale list so you can start planning your shopping! 
My Reflections Abundance Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Abundance Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Abundance My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Animal Cookies Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Animal Cookies Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Animal Cookies My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Aspen Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Aspen Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Aspen My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Back Country Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Back Country Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Back Country My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Bella Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Bella Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Bella My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Best Friends Forever Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Blue Ribbon Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Blue Ribbon Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Blue Ribbon My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Boom-Di-Ada Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Boom-Di-Ada Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Boom-Di-Ada My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Caprice Level 1 $6.00

My Reflections Caprice Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Caprice My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Cutie Pie Level 1 $6.00

Cutie Pie My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Daydream Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Daydream Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Daydream My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Discovery Level 1 $4.00

My Reflection sEmporium Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Emporium Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Emporium My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Enchanted Level 1 $6.00

My Reflections Enchanted Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Enchanted My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Evensong Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Evensong Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Evensong My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Everlasting Level 1 $6.00

My Reflections Everlasting Paper Packet $6.00

Everlasting My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Expedition Level 1 $6.00

Expedition My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Floral Impressions Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Floral Impressions Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Floral Impressions My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Floral Tapestry Level 1 $6.00

My Reflections Free Spirit Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Free Spirit Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Free Spirit My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Game On Level 1 Kit $4.00

My Reflections Game On Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Game On My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Good Times Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Good Times Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Good Times My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Grace Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Grace Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Grace My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Heirloom Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Heirloom Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

My Reflections it’s a Guy Thing Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections it’s a Guy Thing Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

it’s a Guy Thing My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Jingle Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Jingle Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Jingle My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Just Chillin Level 1 $4.00

Just Chillin My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Laid Back Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Let's Get Together Level 1 $6.00

Life Delights My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Lifes Delights Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Magic Moments Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Magic Moments Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Magic Moments My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Majestic Blue Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Majestic Blue Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Majestic Blue My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Moon Doggie Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Moon Doggie Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Moon Doggie My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections More To Adore Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections More To Adore Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

More To Adore My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Notebook Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Notebook Paper Packet $6.00

Notebook My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Paper Garden Level 1 $4.00

Paper Garden My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Perfect Day Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Perfect Day Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Perfect Day My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Rough n Tumble Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Rough n Tumble My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Route 66 Level 1 $6.00

Route 66 My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Sarsaparilla Level 1 Kit $4.00

My Reflections Sarsaparilla Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Sarsaparilla My Stickease $2.00

School Zone My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections School Zone Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Silhouette Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Silhouette Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Silhouette My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Simple Pleasure Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Simple Pleasure Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Simple Pleasure My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Sonata Level 1 $6.00

Sonata My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Stardust Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Stardust Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Stardust My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Sweet Pea Level 1 $4.00

Sweet Harmony My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Sweet Home Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Sweet Home Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Sweet Home My Stickease $2.00

Sweet Pea My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections That’s Amore Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections That’s Amore Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

That’s Amore My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Tinkerin Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Tinkerin Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Tinkerin My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Twitterpated Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Twitterpated Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Twitterpated My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Unforgettable Level 1 $4.00

My Reflections Unforgettable Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00

Unforgettable My Stickease $2.00

VintageTravel My Stickease $2.00

My Reflections Vintage Travel Level 1 $4.00

Close to My Heart July Stamp of the Month Blog Hop

You've arrived from Melissa Burch's blog on the Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month Blog Hop. Unfortunately, I'm unable to participate this month. Please continue to Jill Lucas's blog to see more fabulous artwork using the stamp set below! Happy blogging!