Join Close To My Heart and save $99

Join my team to be a Close To My Heart Consultant in March and for $99 you can get the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge for FREE!

Close To My Heart/ Cricut "Art Philosophy" Collection includes the following:

• 1-Cartridge (over 700 images: font, shapes and 3-D items. A cartridge this quality would normally retail for about $60)
  
• 3 - My Acrylix D-size Stamp Sets (all of which coordinate with the shapes on the cartridge!  This is about a $55 value.)
• 3 - 9" x 12" Dimensional Elements (3 sheets of different shapes that all coordinate with the shapes on the cartridge!  This is over a $15 value.)

 The collection retails for $99 and you can get it for FREE when you join this month!

 

If you already own this cartridge collection, or you’d like a different option, you still can choose to receive $100 in product credit** instead. This is in addition to the $285 value in creative products and business essentials you receive in the Consultant kit.

Join Close to My Heart to build a business, earn some pocket change, or just get a fabulous discount on your own papercrafting and stamping supplies. Take advantage of this super special, only available until March 31.

What do you get as a consultant?

- 22% commission up front – pay yourself first
- Additional commission and products for higher sales levels
- Great training from Close to My Heart (and me!)
- A supportive community of fellow consultants
- A structured support program, beginning with your upline (that’s me!)
- National and regional training events
- Ideas, artwork and workshops for consultants to use
- Earn up to $100 in products when you meet sales goals in your first months

More for your money! When you sign up, you can choose to add up to three additional add-on collections. These product add-ons are just $40 each and valued up to $130 retail.

Learn more about the consultant opportunity, and the March special with Free Cricut Art Philosophy collection in this short video:

Contact me now and join my team!

Pemberley Workshop

For my April Workshop we will be using the beautiful Pemberley Paper Pack. The blues, yellows and browns of this paper will go with any of your photos. For this workshop we will use the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge to cut out the borders, flowers and titles.

I will be teaching this workshop on two dates. Please read below on the details for the different options for pricing.

• Thursday, April 5 at 7:00pm - RSVP by March 15
• Saturday, April 21 at 7:00pm - RSVP by April 2 

Layout 1

Layout 1 - Close up on Flowers Left Page

Layout 1 - Close up of title Right Page

Layout 2 

Layout 2 - Close up of Flowers Right Page





Pricing Options:

Note: All prices noted include shipping and tax already included

Option 1: $21.53

Purchase the Pemberly Paper Pack, Bouquet Assortment and Bitty Opaques.

X7148B Pemberly Paper Pack  $9.95:

Z1694 Bouquet Assortment $5.95:

Z1707 Bitty Opaques Pearl Adhesive $2.95:

Option 2: $27.18

Purchase the Pemberly Paper Pack, Bouquet Assortment, Bitty Opaques and Stickease.

 

X7148B Pemberly Paper Pack $9.95: 

Z1694 Bouquet Assortment $5.95: 

Z1707 Bitty Opaques Pearl Adhesive $2.95: 

X7148C Pemberly Stickease $4.95:

Option 3: $29.95 (with shipping, tax $34.20)

G1033 Pemberly Workshop Kit: 

Kit includes the following:

Pemberley Paper Packet
My Acrylix® Pemberley Workshop Stamp Set (C-size)
Colonial White Cardstock Sheets (2)
Bouquet Assortment
Bitty Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems
Instructional Guide

Option 4: $39.85

Purchase the Pemberly Workshop Kit and the Stickease

G1033 Pemberly Workshop Kit: 

X7148C Pemberly Stickease $4.95

Other Items that will go with this Workshop Kit

Z1718 Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes $5.95:

C1494 Card Word Puzzle Stamp Set $13.95: 

Z2162 Honey Ink Pad $5.25

Z2118 Desert Sand Ink Pad $5.25

Z2140 Outdoor Denim Ink Pad $5.25

Z2130 Indian Corn Blue Ink pad $5.25

 

What to Bring for this workshop:
- Basic Scrapbook Kit - scissors, adhesive (double sided, mini glue dots, foam tape), paper trimmer, Piercing tool kit

Can't make it to the workshop dates? Contact me and we can arrange a time when we can do this workshop with your friends at a different date/time. 


Hope you can make it! 


Cheers!
Arlene

February News & Updates

** NEW *** Spring/Summer Idea Book
The new CTMH Spring/Summer Idea book is here! All I can say is WOW - I totally love all the new papers, stamps, embellishments and project ideas. There are 8 new scrapbooking kits, dozens of new stamp sets, tons of new embellishments and 6 new stamps of the month.  I am even more happy that my daughter is in the idea book too! Here she is on page 71. See the new idea book now by visiting my website. Would you like to get the new products for FREE? Contact me today to host a gathering and see the new products in person. It will be a great girls night out!

February Stamp of the Month - Thoughtful Tidings
This is one stamp set you will want to get. You can make such great cards and projects. Also, if you have our Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, you can cut out shapes that will go perfect with this stamp set. Purchase this stamp set for only $17.95. But if you spend $50, you can get this stamp set for only $5!    Learn more about the February Stamp of the Month set on my website.  Available February 1 - 29, 2012

Five for FREE in February
You can double your layouts with our Five for Free promotion! For each Studio J® 5-pack you purchase this February, you'll get one free 5-pack. That means you get 10 layouts for just $55-that's just $2.75 per page, with free shipping. Even if you're already taking advantage of Studio J's incredibly low members-only pricing, you'll save even more when you purchase 5-packs through this special February deal. To order your 5-pack and to get one free, head to my website, click on "Shop Online" then add item #SJ5P. To build your layouts, head to my website, click on "Studio J" and go from there. Also, beginning February 1, you can visit StudioJ.com for a set of instructions for creating five beautifully crafted layouts in Studio J. These instructions are intended to help you become familiar with Studio J and its features.

Spring Crop
Thank you to everyone that attended my winter Crop on January 28. We had a great time Scrapping, eating and catching up with each other!  For the Spring, I will be helping a friend as she plans a Crop for a Cure to raise money for the American Cancer Society. This crop will be held in April. Stay tuned for more details in my next newsletter.

March Workshop
For my March Workshop we will be using the beautiful Stella Paper pack. I love the beautiful blues, oranges and browns in these papers. Workshop will be held at my home in Quincy, MA on Thursday, March 1 at 7:00pm. RSVP by February 15 to reserve your spot. I have various pricing options that you can select from. Please visit my blog for more details. Layout 1 Stella Layout 1
Layout 2 Stella Layout 2     If you can't attend the workshop at my home, contact me and we can make arrangements to do this workshop at another date and location. I would love to do this workshop for you and your friends!

April Workshop
For our April Workshop we will be using the Pemberley Papers. The blues and yellows in this paper pack are absolutely beautiful. Workshop will be held at my home  in Quincy, MA on Thursday, April 5 at 7:00pm. RSVP with Payment by March 15 to reserve your spot. Contact me for more details or to reserve your spot.

Be a Consultant - Join my Team!
If you have been thinking about being a Consultant, now is a great time to join us! Our basic kit is $99 (plus shipping and tax), plus you can add three great Add-Ons.
Learn more about being a consultant by visiting my webpage.

Retiring Products and While Supplies Last
There are still plenty of items that are on clearance. Please  visit my website in the While Supplies Last section. Some products are 60% - 80% off!

Stella Workshop

I loved playing with the new Stella Paperpack from the *New* Spring/Summer Idea Book. I think the Stella papers are one of my favorite paper lines! Here are the layouts that we will  be making for my March Scrapbook Group. Workshop will be held at my home on Thursday, March 1 at 7:00pm. RSVP and payment is due by Wednesday, February 15. 

Layout 1

Close up of Layout 1 - Right Side

Layout 2

Layout 2 - Close up of left side

Layout 2 - Close up of right side

Here are the details for the workshop.

Layout 1: 

Left Page:2 photos - 4 x 3 Vertical

1 photo - 2.5 x 3 Horizontal

2 photos - 3 x 3

Right Page:

2 photos - 4 x 3 Vertical

2 photos - 3 x 3

Layout 2: 

Left Page:

1 photo - 8 x 10 Horizontal

Right Page:
3 photos - 3 x 3

Note: All prices noted include shipping and tax already included

Option 1: $17.01

Purchase the Stella Paper Pack and the Bohemian Assortment Embellishments

X7147B Stellal Level 2 Paper Pack $9.95 :

https://arleneamohopps.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6510

Z1687  Bohemian Assortment $4.95: https://arleneamohopps.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6553

Option 2: $20.72

Purchase the Stella Paper Pack, the Bohemian Assortment Embellishments, and the Dimensional Elements hearts

 

X7147B Stellal Level 2 Paper Pack $9.95 :

https://arleneamohopps.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6510

Z1687  Bohemian Assortment $4.95: https://arleneamohopps.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6553

Z1735 Dimensional Elements Hearts $3.25 : https://arleneamohopps.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6412

Option 3: $29.95 (with shipping, tax $34.20)
G1032 Stella Workshop Kit: https://arleneamohopps.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6594

Kit includes the following:

Stella Paper Packet
My Acrylix® Stella Workshop Stamp Set (C-size)
Colonial White Cardstock Sheets (2)
Bohemian Assortment
Dimensional Elements Hearts
Instructional Guide  

Other Items that will go with this Workshop Kit

Z7147C Stella Complements Stickease $5.95: https://arleneamohopps.myctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6511

Z2114 Cocoa Ink Pad $5.25

Z2191 Sunset Ink Pad $5.25

Z2195 Lagoon Ink Pad $5.25

What to Bring for this workshop:
- Basic Scrapbook Kit - scissors, adhesive (double sided, mini glue dots, foam tape), paper trimmer, Piercing tool kit

Hope you will be able to make it. If you cannot make this date, contact me and we can do this workshop on another date/time with some of your friends. 

Cheers!

Arlene

Winter Crop

Thank you to everyone that attended my Winter Crop on January 28! I had a great time catching up with everyone - so much fun that I didn't get much scrapbooking done but that is ok! My husband Matt cooked us a great lunch and dinner, and people brought yummy snacks to share throughout the day. Here are some of the pictures that I took of the event.

Everyone that attended was able to get a copy of the Close To My Heart Spring/Summer Idea book, some free paper, raffle tickets for prizes and a small gift that I made with the Cricut.

This is a picture of everyone that attended the crop.

And this is a picture of all the CTMH Consultants that attended. So happy that our team gets bigger and bigger!

Some photos of people at their seats working.

And of course Matt working the stove for us!

 
Here are some of the recipes that people brought to share.

This one is from Nisha - the yummy corn dip! I took this picture after everyone attacked the dip.

 Corn and Bean Dip

2 cans shoepeg corn – rinsed  (use yellow corn if you cannot find white shoepeg)

2 cans black beans – rinsed

1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced

8 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Dressing:

¼ cup apple cider vinegar

¼ cup light olive oil

¼ cup sugar

Garlic powder & pepper to taste

Mix everything together the night before EXCEPT the feta cheese.  Add the feta cheese right before serving. Make sure to drain the corn and beans well before mixing in the dressing. This dip is good to eat with Multi-Grain Scoops chips. Yum!

The other recipe is from Brette - her Protein Shake Mix Bar Recipe (from Arbonne). Unfortunately I did not take a picture of it, but it was very yummy! If you want to order any of the protein mix, contact me and I can give you Brette's information.

Protein Shake Mix Bar Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups organic peanut butter

• 1 ¾ cups honey or agave nectar

• 2 ¼ cups Arbonne Essentials™ Protein Shake Mix powder* (use 1/2 chocolate and 1/2 vanilla)

• 3 cups rolled oats

 

Instructions:

1. Mix peanut butter and honey in a microwaveable bowl.

2. Heat for 60–90 seconds. Mix well.

3. Add Protein Shake Mix powder and mix well.

4. Add rolled oats and mix gently.

5. Spread in a 9x13 pan.

6. Refrigerate 1 hour.

7. Cut into 24 squares.

 

I hope you all had a great time! Not sure when I will be planning another Crop, but will definitely let you know. I am trying to find some space in the South Shore, so if you know of a good facility, let me know. 

Cheers and happy scrapping!

Arlene

 

Close To My Heart Products Retiring on January 31

Hello! Just wanted to let you know that Close To My Heart will be retiring certain products on January 31. Please visit my website and grab these items while you still can. The current Fall/Winter Idea book will be available until January 31st. 

Also, don't forget to check out the "While Supplies Last" section on my website. There are alot of great deals - some items as much as 80% off!



January 31, 2012 Retiring List

Paper Collections
Typeset Workshop on the Go (WOTG) Kit - G1024 - $29.95
Roxie WOTG Kit - G1025 - $29.95
Elemental WOTG Kit - G1026 - $29.95
Dreamin' L2 Paper - X7142B - $9.95
Dreamin' My Stickease - X7142C - $4.95
Dreamin' WOTG Kit - G1027 - $29.95
Sonoma WOTG Kit - G1028 - $29.95
Mischief L2 Paper - X7144B - $9.95
Mischief Compliments Rubons - X7144C - $4.95
Mischief WOTG Kit - G1029 - $29.95
Believe L2 Paper - X7145B - $9.95
Believe MyStickease - X7145C - $4.95
Believe WOTG Kit - G1030 - $29.95
Wonderland L2 Paper - X7146B - $9.95
Wonderland MyStickease - GX7146C - $4.95
Wonderland WOTG Kit - G0131 - $29.95
Sophia L2 Paper - X7131B - $12.95
Sophia MyStickease - X7131C - $4.95
Lucky L2 Paper - X7137B - $12.95
Lucky MyStickease - X7137C - $4.95
Fanfare L2 Paper - X7138B - $12.95
Fanfare MyStickease - X7138C - $4.95

Stamp Sets
A Hop - A1112 - $6.95
A Little Buzz - B1353 - $9.95
A Little Everything - D1408 - $17.95
A Love - A1103 - $6.95
A Paisley - A1105 - $6.95
A Posey - A1102 - $6.95
Adoption - A1098 - $6.95
Adorning Corners - D1322 - $17.95
Always in my Heart - A1101 - $6.95
Ambiance - C1349 - $13.95
Around the Block - D1377 - $17.95
Baby Love - B1368 - $9.95
Backgrounds and Borders - D1463 - $17.95
Beary Best - C1363 - $13.95
Beary Busy - C1409 - $13.95
Beautiful Butterflies - B1373 - $9.95
Beautiful Things - D1298 - $17.95
Believe in Your Dreams - B1322 - $9.95
Beloved - B1343 - $9.95
Birthday Blast - C1436 - $13.95
Birthday Boy - C1411 - $13.95
Bless this Nest - C1445 - $13.95
Blooming Layers - C1449 - $13.95
Bon Appetit - D1367 - $17.95
Boom! - B1354 - $9.95
Bunny Love - B1324 - $9.95
Campin' Fever - D1353 - $17.95
Carefree - C1447 - $13.95
Catching Waves - D1466 - $17.95
Charmed - C1385 - $13.95
Cherished Flourishes - D1413 - $17.95
Ciao - D1461 - $17.95
Circle Around - D1300 - $17.95
Circle of Love - D1438 - $17.95
Circle Together - B1372 - $9.95
Connections - D1330 - $17.95
Cruisin' - D1471 - $17.95
Cupcake Sprinkles - D1336 - $17.95
Daydream - D1297 - $17.95
Down By The Sea - C1451 - $13.95
Dream Big - D1399 - $17.95
Dreams Come True - D1470 - $17.95
Enjoy Every Moment - C1395 - $13.95
Extreme Happiness - C1356 - $13.95
Family - C1305 - $13.95
Family Ties - Adult - C1346 - $13.95
Family Ties - Children - C1345 - $13.95
Family Ties - Pet - B1350 - $9.95
Fill in the Blank - D1465 - $17.95
Flower Pot - D1409 - $17.95
For Every Occasion - D1187 - $17.95
Friendship Blessings - D1191 - $17.95
From My Heart - C1443 - $13.95
Fun Times - B1309 - $9.95
Happy Holidays - D1431 - $17.95
Happy Moments - C1437 - $13.95
Hero - D1474 - $17.95
His and Hers - C1460 - $13.95
Horizon - C1454 - $13.95
Hot Diggity - C1407 - $13.95
Howdy - D1435 - $17.95
In the Month of February - C1403 - $13.95
In the Month of March - C1404 - $13.95
In the Month of April - C1405 - $13.95
In the Month of May - C1415 - $13.95
In the Month of June - C14016 - $13.95
In the Month of July - C1417 - $13.95
It's a Zoo - C1360 - $13.95
Just For Boys - C1338 - $13.95
Just For Girls - C1337 - $13.95
Just The Ticket - B1323 - $9.95
Kanji Phrases - C1339 - $13.95
Let's Go Camping - C1355 - $13.95
Little Princess - C1414 - $13.95
Love Always - D1337 - $17.95
Love Birds - C1396 - $13.95
Love Ya - D1460 - $17.95
Magic Tabs - C1448 - $13.95
Makin' Waves - C1365 - $13.95
Ms. Chillin' - D1404 - $17.95
Ms. Scrapbook  -B1352 - $9.95
Notice the Details - D1378 - $17.95
On the Edge - C1399 - $13.95
On This Day - D1468 - $17.95
One of a Kind - D1410 - $17.95
Over The Rainbow - D1426 - $17.95
Paisley Praise - D1414 - $17.95
Piece of Cake - D1407 - $17.95
Play Day - D1360 - $17.95
Post Card - Travel Series - D1357 - $17.95
Precious Love - C1444 - $13.95
Priceless Love - D1348 - $17.95
Recipe Box - D1364 - $17.95
Retro Tech - C1446 - $13.95
Royal Birth - D1441 - $17.95
Salutation Seals - C1461 - $13.95
Shining Star - D1320 - $17.95
Smiles - C1397  - $13.95
So Lucky - C1390 - $13.95
Soul Mates - D1354 - $17.95
Springtime - D1415 - $17.95
Star Power - D1403 - $17.95
Summer Breeze - C1453 - $13.95
Summer Days - B1375 - $9.95
Sweet Baby  - C1359 - $13.95
Take Luck - B1364 - $9.95
Tasty Treats - D1427 - $17.95
Tea Time - C1438 - $13.95
Thank You - D361 - $17.95
Thrill Ride - D1425 - $17.95
TLC - C1364 - $13.95
Togetherness - D1402 - $17.95
Treetops - C1368 - $13.95
Trellis - D1451 - $17.95
True Happiness - D1365 - $17.95
Two-Step Backgrounds - D1473 - $17.95
Unity - C1422 - $113.95
X-Treme - D1432 - $17.95
You Did It - C1351 - $13.95
You Rock - D1346 - $17.95
You're Great - D1434 - $17.95
You're Sweet - B1351 - $9.95

Ribbon
Colonial White Ribbon Collection - Z1126 - $7.95
Cranberry Grosgrain Ribbon - Z1103 - $6.95
Cocoa Grosgrain Ribbon - Z1100 - $6.95
Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon - Z1102 - $6.95
White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon - Z270 - $6.95
Wings Level 2 Assortment - Z1398 - $4.95

Floss
Embroidery Floss - Red/Pink - Z1092 - $3.25
Embroidery Floss - Green - Z1094 - $3.25
Embroidery Floss - Blue/Purple - Z1093 - $3.25


Waxy Flax
Cranberry - Z1086 - $3.95
Sorbet - Z1249 - $3.95
Juniper - Z1248 - $3.95
Crystal Blue - Z1247 - $3.95

Brads
Designer Brads - Colonial White - Z1274 - $3.95
Decorative Brads - Pewter - Z1146 - $3.95

Mini-Medley and Eyelets
Mini-Medley - Antiqued Copper - Z1275 - $4.95
Mini-Medley - Colonial White - Z1276 - $4.95
Foundry Metal - Bookplates - Z1147 - $3.50
Soft Set Eyelet Tool  - Z1208 - $14.95
Soft Set Eyelets - Black and White Daisy - Z1228 - $3.95
Soft Set Eyelets - Chocolate and Colonial White - Z1229 - $3.95

Coordinating Collection Embellishments
Midnight Felt Shapes - Z1462 - $3.95
Harvest Charms - Z1633 - $4.95
Holiday Pockets - Z1486 - $4.95
Top Coats Icing Overlays - Z1468 - $4.95
Lucky Level 2 Assortment - Z1356 - $4.95
Lucky Level 2 Journaling Spots - Z1359 - $3.95
Bliss Level 2 Assortment - Z1355 - $5.95
Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment - Z1386- $4.95
Fanfare Level 2 Assortment - Z1400 - $4.95
Just Blooms Spring Blossom - Z1266 - $7.95
Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack - Z1300 - $5.95

Color Ready Alphabets
Color Ready Alphabets - Oxford - X5749 - $3.95
Color Ready Alphabets - Hodge Podge - X1406 - $3.95


My Creations Items
My Creations - Board Book -  Z1310 - $6.95
My Creations - Journal - Z1268 - $7.95
My Creations - Memory Showcase 9x9 - Z1198 - $5.95

Misc.
Rubber Brayer - Z616 - $12.95
Eyelet Tool Replacement Punches - Z1245 - $2.95