New Patriotic Stamp sets ~ proceeds go to support the military!

New Patriotic Stamp sets available this June 1st-pre-orders taken! a portion of the proceeds go to support the military! Way to go Close To My Heart!  bren.CTMH.com

Paper Cupcakes Close To My Heart (CTMH) Blog Hop~featuring the ARTISE Cricut Cartridge & the Happy Father's Day Key!

WELCOME TO ANOTHER PAPER CUPCAKES BLOG HOP!  TODAY WE ARE FEATURING THE “FATHER'S DAY” KEY FROM THE 

CTMH CRICUT ARTISTE COLLECTION

I created this fun Tuxedo Box using the "For Always" Paper Kit!

I cut the box & bow at 5",  the rose at 1 1/4" and I drew the pattern for the jacket flaps and shirt center.

The Happy Fathers Day was cut at 1/1/2".

You can still get these cute button brads for a limited time and on SALE {HERE}

There is still time to get in on our Stamp of the Month special!

Only available for May 2013!

$5 with your qualifying order!

Available May 1–31, 2013 only.

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your D-size Stamp of the Month set for just $5.00! Add the stamp set to your cart on this page at full retail price or, with your qualifying order, add it at checkout for the promotional price.

Spend:	$50.00	No purchase req.
You pay only:	$5.00 (72% Off!)	$17.95 (full retail)

AND there's more!!!

{CLICK HERE}

and read more about the DREAM POP Special for this month only as well!

You get double savings this month

AND

You can get this Special FREE when you sign up to be a Paper Cupcake for only $49!

OK, that was a lot to take in...but WAIT...there's more!

NOW HOP ON OVER To HEATHER’S BLOG FOR MORE INSPIRATION!  IF YOU GET LOST, COME BACK HERE!  THANKS FOR VISITING!!!

I really appreciate comments too!

The hoppers in order are:

1) Bren Yule {You started here}

2) Heather Plotzke 

3) Linda Taylor 

4) Patty Smith

5) Dana Simone-Kurtz

6) Katy Martin

Sing Hallelujah, Come on Get Scrappy!

This is the fun container you can make at Stacy Julians FREE online Pajama party!

Here is Miss jill who created all these fun projects for

Close to My Heart's Album Retreat!

For consultants only, but you can join our fun

Paper Cupcakes Team for only $49!

Party on!  We will do this again in the fall!

Big Picture Classes FREE Pajama Party {CTMH} style!

I was SO excited to spend time with my longtime friend, Stacy Julian at the CTMH Album Retreat last month...

and then she announced THIS!  

                                                          
The Big Picture Pajama Party! {Online} Thursday, May 30th, featuring Close To My Heart products.
Need the supplies to get it done?

Go to {bren.ctmh.com} to order your supplies today, then follow the link below to register for this FREE class!!

 http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/pajamaparty/project.php

I set up an online party called Big Picture Pajama Party. Add your order to the party and when it qualifies for hostess rewards, I will draw names for FREE goodies!!!!

Here is your supply list...

My Acrylix® Frame Flair (D1546)
My Acrylix® Happy Thoughts (C1536)
2" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix® block (Y1009)
4" x 5" My Acrylix® block (Y1012)
My Acrylix® spritz cleaner (1778)
My Acrylix® stamp scrubber (Z1782)
Cricut® Art Philosophy collection (Z1686)
Whisper Exclusive Inks® pad (Z2172)
Lagoon Exclusive Inks® pad (Z2195)
micro-tip scissors (Z534)
corner rounder (Z578)
paper trimmer
My Creations® kraft container (Z1833)
one sheet of 12" x 12" Crème Brulee cardstock (comes with 24 sheets, X5754)
one sheet of 12" x 12" Lagoon cardstock (comes with 24 sheets, X5762)
one sheet of 12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock (comes with 24 sheets, 1385)
one sheet of 12" x 12" Whisper cardstock (comes with 24 sheets, X5929)
one sheet Pink B&T Duos® paper from Chantilly paper packet (comes with 6 sheets, X7163B)
two yards Grey Wool baker's twine from neutral assortment (comes with ten yards, Z1701)
three butterflies from Color-Ready Trinkets wooden shapes (comes with 57 shapes, Z1844)
three grey Sparkles from Sparkles black & grey assortment (comes with 108, Z1754)
3-D foam tape

Let's party in out PJ's!

Happy Mother's Day! CTMH style...

I love Picmonkey.com where I created this chalkboard!

Here is Momma's Mother's Day card

Making roses is so easy with our exclusive Cricut Cartridges!!!

My Mom...there for me through the good and bad, the thick and thin.  I love you Momma!

Happy Mothers Day!

{CTMH} Studio J Online Scrapbooking ~ NEW photo well changes ~ Easy Peasy!

View the latest changes to altering your photo wells in our user friendly Studio J Layouts!!!
Give it a try-You'll fall in love! 

Here is a peek at one of my layouts...

After you create and purchase your layout-you also get the PDF file!  I LOVE this!

{Click here to try it for FREE}

Thinking about owning your own business?  Get started now for only $49!

Close To my Heart is here for the long haul!

Hard times for many in this economy, but Close To My Heart papercrafts is here for the long haul! 

"...preserving our memories is not a fad."

Jeanette Lynton, CTMH’s founder and CEO, addresses the hard times in our economy on her blog and I want to pass on her heartfelt message.  

Creativity Now and Always

by Jeanette Lynton

Within the past month, paper crafters have heard and seen some hard news—well-known industry names have announced bankruptcy or removed their scrapbooking lines. It may leave many wondering what the future is for our beloved pursuit of memory keeping and creativity. As the CEO and Founder of Close To My Heart, I have many thoughts on the topic and wanted to share a few with you. 

First off, preserving our memories is NOT a fad. It's one of the most important things we do in our journey here on earth, and it's as key as breathing and as sustainable as family. In the past few years, we have seen scrapbooking come into the spotlight and many flocked to set up shop and design products to capitalize on it. While we at Close To My Heart have welcomed the focus on scrapbooking over the past few years, we know that even when the hubbub fades, the core and relevance underneath the hype remains. I have been in the industry for nearly 30 years—LONG before it was "trendy"—and plan to be in this essential industry for decades to come. 

Because Close To My Heart will be here for the long-term, we have run our business differently than many others. We are not leveraged to the hilt or financed by outside investors. I have always believed in organic, cash-based growth, and the simple provident rule of spending less than I earn. It's a principle I've applied to business and it's ensured that Close To My Heart operates profitably. We have been profitable month after month, year after year. Our credit rating is excellent, and this protects our commitment to delivering a wealth of diverse, beautiful products at competitive prices while providing secure commission checks for our Consultants, employees, and vendors. 

Second, yes, the industry is changing. I welcome and embrace that! In my 30 years in business, I have seen many changes and they almost always yield fresh directions, new products, and a new crop of crafters. Change always brings opportunity! I have long said that as long as little girls are born with hands, they will want to create. I am grateful to be a part of such an important contribution to society and know that this will continue. 

Ultimately, I invite everyone—whether you are an existing Consultant or customer, a past purchaser, or even if you have never purchased a Close To My Heart product—to get to know us again for the first time. Close To My Heart is strong. Papercrafting, memory keeping, and creativity are more important than ever before and we provide unique, diverse products for every style and ability of crafter.  Close To My Heart is committed to scrapbooking, and if it's a passion you share, then YOU ARE WELCOME HERE. 

Jeanette Lynton-My Hero...

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy,
they are the charming gardeners
who make our souls blossom.
- Marcel Proust