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may this be the year that your dreams go far put your own stamp on it and embrace who you are fill it with memories that make you happy and use Close To My Heart products when you feel scrappy The best gifts are the ones that come from the heart - Happy 2012 from Squeaky

I loved using my Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge to make Christmas cards this year!

This set comes with a "sneak peak" item from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book (coming February 1st) - the My Creations Block Set. Also included is this amazing (It is so beautiful!) size E stamp set. Starting today until the end of January 2012 you can get this set for $15 with a $25 purchase! This is a retail savings of almost $30! Plus this stamp set will not be available after January 31st.

Timesaving Gift Ideas Categories: THIS JUST IN The gift-giving season can be an uplifting time of merriment and joy... but it can also feel a bit hectic. It’s nice to know you can count on Studio J® to help you give meaningful gifts that don’t require a lot of time or money. Here are a few ideas to simplify your life and save time for both the giver and the receiver. Make one family layout and print multiple copies for everyone. (Time: 15–45 minutes) With Studio J, printing extra copies of a layout is as simple as changing the quantity on the checkout screen. Or, if you prefer, create one layout, then copy it into a new project as many times as you like and customize it for each recipient. Give a Studio J 5-pack along with a Quick Pic™ album. (Time: 5 minutes) Since a 5-pack includes free layouts, free shipping, and free Memory Protectors®, it’s everything they’ll need to create a finished album! Present a loved one with a 3-month Studio J membership. (Time: 5 minutes) A 3-month member...

Today, is the last day for you to take advantage of the AWESOME special being offered by Close To My Heart!! Up to $410.00 in product for just $99 when you join our team!!! Many of you have contacted me with questions about this great opportunity and I thought I would share some of those questions and answers with all of you to help in your decision to join us! 1. What are the quarterly requirements? Our normal quarterly requirement is $300 (only $100/month and easily acheived!), however CTMH gives all new consultants a FREE quarter. That means your first quarter with the minimum due starts 1/1/12 through 3/31/12 giving you plenty of time to let all your friends and family in on your new venture! BUT there is also a TERRIFIC opportunity to earn an additional $100 in FREE product during your first 90 days!!! 2. What happens if I don't meet the quarter requirements? If you don't place $300 worth of orders between 1/1/12 & 3/31/12 you will become a Jr. Consultant effecti...

Here are a few of my Studio J Layouts from the scrapbook I completed about my trip to Wyoming.  It has a total of 30  layouts (well it was an epic adventure).  One of the features I loved using was the new stitching embellishment options.  Besides cross-stitches and running stitches there are also shapes like circles, squares and flowers.  I also used some of the layouts to create a second book for the ranch-owner (hope she doesn't read this until she gets her book).  I just duplicated the pages I wanted to use into a new project.  It was easy to change the journalling and some pictures to personalize it just for her. 

Yes, you read my post title correctly. Close to my Heart has done it again! During the month of October, you can get over $400 worth of CTMH goodies for only $99.* Sign up as a new Consultant between October 1–31 and receive one New Consultant Kit add-on collection of your choice FREE! Add-on collections are priced at $40 each and have a retail value of up to $130, making this an incredible deal!   For just a $99 enrollment fee, you'll receive a New Consultant Kit packed with business essentials and new products valued at over $280, plus a FREE add-on collection to enhance your kit! Then you can choose to buy one or both of the other add-on collections for just $40 each. It's an incredible deal!

Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Expo at the Fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday in St Paul. Come see me at the Close To My Heart Booth for some "outa sight" deals. Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Expo

Today is World Photography Day. How will you celebrate?

Okay, I confess. I was a Cricut snob. I was perfectly happy to use only CTMH products and happily ignored this "must have" machine until... The Art Philosophy Collection from CTMH. It includes a Cricut cartridge made especially to coordinate with our CTMH products, three stamp sets and chipboard accents that coordinate with the shapes. At our recent Team Meeting (a great reason to be a Consultant) I learned how to use the Cricut. Thanks Julie Berg. Look at what we made. Too cute! Click Here to check it out. Scroll down in my blog to watch a video showcasing this product. Order now and you can get the Double Stamps Special. You'll get $60.80 in free stamps (see my blog entry Fabulous Four For Five). Order before the end of the month to get this great deal.

Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Expo in St Paul Sept.24 & 25. Get a coupon for $4.00 off. I'll see you at the Close To My Heart booth! Coupon

Do you love a great deal? Would you like to know how to get FOUR fabulous stamp sets for only $5? Starting today Close To My Heart has Two promotions running at the same time! The first promotion is to celebrate our new Stamp of the Month program. When you spend $50, you can get the Stamp of the Month for only $5! When you do this in August, you will also get the adorable mini alphabet stamp set called A Typeset FREE! Below is the August Stamp of the Month called Wicked . When you spend $50 this month, you can get this set for only $5! AND, to celebrate National Stamping Month which is in September, you will get this adorable DOUBLE stamp set called Pair-a-Phrase for FREE, when you spend $75! You’ll love this double set—two D-size sets come in one envelope—which includes phrases and images you’ll use all year. And with a retail value of $35.90, this is a fabulous deal! Since the promotions overlap from August 15 - 31, if you spend $75, and get the August Stamp of ...

The best thing about today is The Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book is here! You can view it online Here My Top 10 favorites are : p.12 Our own Cricut cartridge called Art Philosophy. It comes with 3 exclusive stamp sets and 3 pages of dimensional elements and includes 700 shapes that coordinate with our products to help you take your creativity to the next level. p.2 If you spend $150.00 you can receive hostess rewards yourself without hosting a gathering. p.7 The price of stamps has gone down! p.45 Mischief , my personal favorite new paper set p.s. it coordinates with this month's Stamp Of The Month p123. Kraft Die-Cut Cards and envelopes p.128 Midnight Felt Shapes p. 128 Flutter Paper Shapes p.18 Vintage Type Stamp Set p19,25,31,37,43,49, 55, and 61. Workshops on the go with additional projects p.138 New Stamp of The Month Program with Project Lists What's your favorite?

It's easy to use up scraps making cards. Here's the result of my $1.00 Bang for your Buck purchase, supplies and scraps I had on hand and some new and old stamp sets. The results are headed to Iraq.

Organizing my studio. Getting ready for all of the new products in the Fall /Winter Idea book which will be released Aug.1! As a Consultant I got a sneak peek on the 15th and my new books should arrive any day. I love the new paper packs, some great embellishments and....our very own Cricut cartridge. I did not have a Cricut but this inspired me to shop around. My birthday is coming up soon afterall. A few things you might want to know: There will be 4 paper packs carried over into the new book. They are Sophia, Mayberry, Lucky and Fanfare. Bliss, Sweetheart, Wings, Hooligans, Mistletoe, Olivia, Magnifique and Miracle will be retiring.If you want any of these order before Aug.1 Markers and Stamp pads will no longer be sold in sets, only individually. The price of My Acrylix stamps will be going down. :) The price of Cardstock is going up. The p rice will go from $9.50 to $14.50. Here is a chance for you to save if you order before Aug.1 Only some colors will be available in th...

I just bought one of my favorite paper packs for only $1.00! I chose Animal Cookies (click here). It's so versatile with bright primary colors, cute animals and papers with a heart pattern. The Bits & Pieces card kit is great for quick masculine cards. I have a picture in my CTMH gallery of a banner made from the Around The Holidays card kit. Click here to see it. SPEND $50, GET AN ITEM FOR $1. It’s simple. Spend $50, add a bonus item for $1 (five products to choose from). Because everyone loves saving money. Eligible $1 Bonus Items: X5811 Creative Basics® Mistletoe (value: $8.95 US/$9.95 CAN) X5807 Creative Basics® Animal Cookies (value: $8.95/$9.95) X8624 My Originals® Bits & Pieces Card Kit (value: $12.95/$14.50) X8622 My Originals® It’s Your Day Card Kit (value: $12.95/$14.50) X8623 My Originals® Around the Holidays Card Kit (value: $14.95/$16.50) This is how you do it: Place an order on my CTMH site, total the order and you will get a pop up that shows you the kits, ...

Have you checked out these super cool Newsprint Rub-on letters yet? Here they are used in a mini album Close to My Heart’s art department created. (these are pics of our VP of Sales and Marketing’s Kristine Widtfeldt’s super cute Fam). Check out this video to see them used in other ways:

CTMH has never done this...this special is ONLY $15 for an AMAZING Kit! The stamp set alone is worth $22.95! You & Me Kit SEVERE FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STORMS HAVE AFFECTED the lives of thousands across the United States, but together we can make a difference. During the month of June, purchase the You & Me scrapbooking kit for only $15 (a retail value of $34.95), and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross Spring 2011 Floods and Tornadoes relief operations. With the You & Me kit, you’ll create two fully embellished two-page layouts using the included instructions, papers, D-size stamp set, and accessories. At only $15, this kit is more than 50% off the retail price. You’ll win by getting the kit at a phenomenal price, and those in the weather-devastated regions will benefit from your chari- table contribution. Together we can make a difference; together we are stronger! CC1012B

You really can stay (or get) caught up with your memory keeping with Studio J. Get 12 x 12 layouts for as little as $6.50 (that's half priced) with free shipping and free page protectors with a Studio J Membership. Try it and get a free jpeg this month. Studio J® Free-for-All! June 2011 Constant Campaign During our Studio J® Free-for-All in June, we're giving everyone a FREE Studio J® JPG file—no purchase required! Simply log on to Studio J , create an account (no obligation to purchase required) then create your layout and order one JPG file of your layout during the checkout process. It's as easy as that! We're offering one free JPG file per customer account during June, if you already have a Studio J account you are ready to log on and start creating. If you don't have an account, no worries—just log on and create an account and then order your free JPG file with no strings attached. I bet you'll love it! Dates: Offer valid June 1, 12:01 am (MDT) – June 30,...

During the month of June, purchase the You & Me scrapbooking kit in the Shop Online section for only $15 (a retail value of $34.95) and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross spring 2011 Floods and Tornadoes relief operations. With the You & Me kit, you’ll create two fully embellished two-page layouts using the included instructions, papers, D-sized stamp set and accessories. At only $15, this kit is more than 50% off the retail price. You’ll win by getting the kit at a phenomenal price, and those in the weather devastated regions will benefit from your charitable contribution. Together we can make a difference, together we are stronger. While you're there check out the While Supplies Last tab under Shop Online. Some great deals - these go quickly!

Visit the My Art section of My CTMH page to see some new Studio J Layouts http://squeaky.myctmh.com/MyCTMH/MyArt.aspx

From now until April 30, purchase the exclusive, non-commissionable “Hope for Japan” A-size stamp set for the special price of only $5 (retail value $7.95 US / $8.75 CAN) and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross’ efforts in Japan. This beautifully designed stamp set reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those who are in need. Tax apply for the full retail amount.

We've got some great things on sale but you have to act quickly. These deals go fast! They're shown on my site under Shop Online/While Supplies last. Check this area often for great deals. https://squeaky.myctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=1702

Hooray! The new Close to my Heart 2011 Spring/Summer Idea Book is finally here! I love it and I bet you will love it just as much. Because the Idea Books will be active for six months now they're bigger, they have more amazing artwork,and more incredible products! Take a peek. You can view the new Idea Book online by clicking here . Once you do, you'll want your very own copy. I have a special deal for you. Contact me and let me know that you'd like your own copy and I will mail one out to you. The cost is $5 which includes shipping. Now here's my special offer ... it will come with a $5 coupon to use on your next order, so basically it will be FREE! You're going to Love it because it's from Close To My Heart.

Depression and Malted-Milk Balls: Thinking It Through By CHRISTINE STAPLETON I have a friend who loves malted-milk balls. The girl can eat a half-gallon carton of Whoppers and not gain a pound. Me, I eat Whoppers and you can literally see my butt expand: Whopper size fat dimples all over my hind quarters. She tells me she has always been this way – able to eat anything she wants without gaining weight. A perpetual size 2. She says she has a fast metabolism. I don’t know what it is but she doesn’t have to work at it. Me, I gotta work at it and work at it and work at it. I realized yesterday – while staring at the muffin top puffing over the waist of my jeans – that some of us have to work just as hard at our mental health as we do our physical health. Other folks are lucky. They don’t have to work at it – just like my friend who can eat Whoppers with muffin-top impunity. Stress, anger, sadness, jealousy don’t trigger a chemical reaction in their brains that makes them curl up into a fet...

Close To My Heart just released a NEW selection of products at a huge discount! The products can be viewed on my website- www.squeaky.myctmh.com Some items are up to 90% off. Card Kits, Paper Packets, Level 1 Kits, Stickease... $2.00, $4.00 and $6.00! Hurry.... things are sure to go fast. Also, be sure to check back. CTMH will occasionally add to this collection of products when we have retired items left in inventory that we know you will love. Because inventory can fluctuate, check my site often to take advantage of these products that are offered while supplies last!

Sneak a peek at great Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book products—including amazing deals on new stamp sets and the January Stamp Of The Month when you buy the new Wings Workshops on the Go Kit ! All of our Workshops on the Go kits come with paper, accessories, and an exclusive stamp set designed specifically for the workshop projects. A new workshop kit is available each month at a discount off of the full retail value. During the month of January, when you purchase a Wings Workshops on the Go Kit , you can get: The stamp sets featured in the Ins pirations Brochure at a deep discount! The January Stamp of the Month set at a substantial discount or even FREE! Get your hands on an Inspiration brochure to find out all the details about these spectacular savings by contacting me today or you can download a pdf version by clicking here ! PLUS, Celebrate National Papercrafting Month in January with this My Creations® banner project. The instructions are included with the Wings Workshops on ...