Hope for Japan

Close To My Heart's owner and founder,  Jeanette Lynton is such a wonderful and caring lady.  She has created a stamp set that is just for helping Japan.  100% of the profits will go straight to the American Red Cross to benefit relief efforts in Japan.

Starting on March 24 through April 30 this set is available to you for $5! Typically this size set sells for $7.95 but Jeanette has made it even more affordable. It's important to me that you know that I will receive no commission at all on this stamp set. Like I said, 100% of the profit goes straight to Japan. I am not promoting this for any form of personal benefit. I'm just so pleased that I can, in my own small way, help the relief efforts in Japan, and so can you by purchasing this set.

To order this set, go to my website: http://chrissy.myctmh.com/, click on "Shop Online" and you can enter item #A1118, or click on the "Hope for Japan" link. If you have other items to order, you will be also be prompted to enter this set at checkout. There is no limit to how many you can order so go to town! This is a GREAT gift for any scrappin' or stampin' friends you might have, and while giving them this beautiful gift, you are helping Japan! Everyone wins! I am so proud to promote Close To My Heart's act of charity.

In Jeanette's own words: "If we all do a little, together we can do a lot. Let's show our support and together, provide real HOPE for Japan!"

Here is a picture of the stamp set and a sample of what the wonderful design team came up with while using the stamp set.

March's Scrap 'n Chat workshop

This is the fun layout and treat bags that we made at the last Scrap 'n Chat workshop.  We used the March Stamp of the Month and Sophia paper. 

March's Stamp of the Month

I am so far behind with everything and have really been a slacker with my blog.  So I am really gonna try to keep it updated now!  There are a few more days to get this great stamp of the month.  I love this stamp set! 
You can go to my website to order it: chrissy.myctmh.com

Studio J

So, I am in LOVE with Close To My Hearts program called Studio J!!  It is so easy to use and I think this is going to be my way of getting caught up on scrapbooking.
Here is alittle bit about it:

•It's TOTALLY FREE to play with Studio J. Just go to my website (chrissy.myctmh.com), click on Studio J, create an account and PLAY! You don't have to pay for anything unless you decide to order. So log on and play around. Check out all of the awesome features, upload some of your own photos and check out how fast and easy it is to make GORGEOUS Studio J layouts.


•Studio J boasts great photo editing options, in addition to all kinds of great kits, layout patterns, embellishments, distressing tools and MORE!.

•With Studio J there is no need to pay for kits, embellishments, papers, etc, etc. It's all part of Studio J. You just pay the same low membership or per layout price no matter what embellishments you add.

Three ways to purchase Studio J Layouts:
1. Buy a $99 One-Year Membership, which includes:

• 50% off retail price on two page custom layouts. You get them for just $6.50 per layout, which is only $3.25 per page. Are you kidding me? We spend that much just developing our photos for classic scrapbooking.
• jpgs of every layout you purchase; one high resolution and one low res. These make it easy to share your layouts with friends and family members, as well as printing more copies, or saving your layout files somewhere safe forever!
• Access to all of the kits and page patterns in Studio J, as well as some that are for 'members only'!
• FREE page protectors for all the layouts you order
• FREE shipping and handling on one order per month

2. Buy a $30 Three Month Membership which includes the same benefits as the One-Year Membership but just ends up costing a little more per month. (3 Month Membership averages $10 per month, whereas the One Year Membership averages just $8.25 per month).


3. Buy a 5 pack for $55: This includes one shipment of 5 layouts. All costs are included in the $55 (shipping, layout cost, page protectors, etc.) 5 packs are AWESOME Christmas gifts. If you have a friend or family member who doesn't 'have the time' for classic scrapbooking, who says they 'are just not creative' or who loves anything digital, then this is the gift for them!

I personally love playing with paper, ribbon, brads and stamps. But, that doesn't mean I don't love Studio J. I do, I do, I do! I just love them both for different reasons. I love relaxing and being creative with classic scrapbooking and cardmaking, but LOVE the fast, easy, no mess option of Studio J as well. My solution: I do them BOTH!

So, give Studio J a try! Then, feel free to purchase a membership or 5-pack on my website, or call (970-274-1792) or email (dcjwinters@msn.com) me with questions, comments, or to place your order with me. I'm happy to help you in whatever way works best for YOU!  I am also happy to do a one on one Studio J class with you too.

By the way, if you read my last post, you saw the GREAT "A Little More Thanks" special that Close To My Heart is offering this month. Are you kidding me? You could buy a $99 One-Year Studio J Membership and one other small item and also get the November Stamp of the Month and another Stamp Set of your choice (up to a $22.95 value) totally FREE! What a great month to get that One-Year Membership!

A little more thanks!

The November Stamp of the Month (D1444-A Little Thanks) is available to you to purchase or earn FREE during the month of November only. It's GREAT for thank you cards and layouts about gratitude. Read below to find out how to get it!
* 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)

Here is what the set actually looks like. The actual size of the carrier sheet is 6" x 6". That will help you understand the approximate size of the images.
And if that weren't enough...GET THIS:

November's Close To My Heart Special - "A Little More Thanks": During the month of November, Close To My Heart is expressing "A Little More Thanks" to you with a FREE My Acrylix stamp set of your choosing. When you place a minimum order of $100 (before shipping and tax), not only will you receive the November Stamp of the Month ("A Little Thanks"...$22.95 value) FREE, but you will also receive one free stamp set of your choice from the Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Book FREE (free stamp sets include set sizes A, B, C and D. Stamp sets that are not available as the free set include Workshops on the Go stamp sets, E-size stamp sets, and customizable K stamps. Tax and shipping apply). That means if you spend $100 (before shipping and tax) you could get $45.90 in stamp sets absolutely FREE!

This November special is just Close To My Heart's way of expressing "A Little More Thanks" to YOU, our valuable customers!

To take advantage of this AWESOME special, just click here to enter my website, then click on "shop online". You will be prompted to add the FREE Stamp of the Month (A Little Thanks) and your free set at the end of the order.

November Stamp of the Month

June's Scrap 'n Chat Workshop

It is time for another Scrap 'n Chat workshop! Since May's workshop had such a great turnout, I am going to hold two in June. The first on will be June 3rd and the second one will be June 7th.
This month we will be using the new Passages paper. With a focus on Father's Day. Please RSVP if you are able to make it so I have enough kits for everyone. Also, let me know which workshop you will be coming too.
The fee is $5.00 or free if you place an order. You only need to bring a pair of scissors and your favorite adhesive, everything else will be provided!
Thanks and hope to see you there.