Beautiful Fall stamp set…only 3 more days!

Only 3 more days for your chance to receive this ADORABLE stamp set!!!

The September Stamp of the Month (SOTM) set, Fall Favorites, will only be available until September 30th at midnight!  Make sure you take the opportunity to receive this stamp for yourself, or this would be a WONDERFUL gift!!! 

Here is a card I created, using our NEW Make It From Your Heart, volume 1 book.  I used Pattern #29 and the September stamp set to create this card!  

(LOVE this book!!! Make sure you go check out this HANDY, quick and EASY how-to book!!!  It's ONLY $7.95!!!)

I had the opportunity to use our NEW alcohol markers!  I also used our new Tulle ribbon AND our new pigment ink pads!!  Let’s take a look! J


Did you notice how I used the words in the stamp set to create my OWN background!  I had used this technique in a previous SOTM card, and had to use it again on this card.  It’s so much FUN to try and use as many stamps as possible in a stamp set!

I also chose to use TWO different paper packs! The goldrush strip in the middle of the card, is from the FLIRTY paper pack.  The bottom part of the card, is from the MOONLIGHT paper pack.  It's FUN to mix and match our many coordinating colors!!!


This was the first card, where I used our new PIGMENT INKS.  Well, I was IMPRESSED!!!  I inked up the fall wording in goldrush pigment ink, and then covered the image with clear embossing powder.  Ta-da…a completed title!!  Love the look of it!!

So – HOW do YOU get this ADORABLE stamp set during the month of September? 

You can receive it 2 different ways!!!
1. You can purchase this stamp set for $17.95.  This is an exclusive stamp set and is not available after the month of September.

2. You can purchase $50 in retail, regular priced items from Close To My Heart…and automatically this stamp set will be reduced to ONLY $5.00!!!

AND…don’t forget that it is STILL  NATIONAL STAMPING MONTH…meaning…

With any $35 purchase, you are eligible to receive this DOUBLE stamp set for just $5.00!!!!

YES – you can receive BOTH items with a $50 order!!! Yayyyyy!!!

Want to get started on earning these FABULOUS deals??  CLICK HERE! 

Blessings to you for a BEAUTIFUL day!

Krista Hershberger J

Leaf Treat Box

The other day, I needed a FUN gift for one of my hostesses (Hi Tammy J) so I went directly to my Cricut Artiste Cartridge to see what I could find!

Of course, it didn’t take long to find EXACTLY what I was looking for!!!  Take a look at what I created!!

I used the Moonlight paper pack to create the bottom and coordinating cardstock to create the leaves!  I’m still amazed at how simply BEAUTIFUL these projects created by the Cricut, turn out to be!!!  It just seems too easy!

For this box, I used the THANKSGIVING key of the Artiste Cartridge….look at what is all included on this key. 

As you can see by the page above– the 3D box is located under the “3D Object” key.  I than cut some leaves using the shift accent 2 key in goldrush cardstock and cocoa cardstock.

After creating this box like I did…I thought, you know…you could make this “box” into a pumpkin as well!  Just make the bottom part orange and make the leaves green and ta-da…you would have a pumpkin for your fall decorations!




Did you notice the veins in the leaves?  I used my dry embossing stylus and my Versa Mat (a soft surface) to create these veins to make the leaf look more “real”. 







If you haven’t ever tried our Versa Mat…I HIGHLY recommend it!!!  This mat is WONDERFUL and I actually have two of them that I use constantly!!!  The side of the Versamat that you see pictured, is a self-healing cutting guide!  Great for any detailed cutting I want to do with my cutting knife!!!
Flip over the Versamat, and you have a soft, cushion area – just like the white foam squares that come in each of our stamp set packs!  The back side – is a LARGE 13x13 area that you can use to STAMP on!!!  I LOVE the option of this large stamping space vs. the smaller foam sheets that come in our My Acrylix stamp sets!!!



Back to the project – LOL!! - To finish off this leaf box, I inked up our Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon in our olive ink and created my own coordinating ribbon color to go with my project!!

Did you want to see what I placed inside? That’s the best part, right? J




I added some sparkle with shredded, glittery filler and then I added some goodies inside as an extra “thank you” to Tammy for hosting a home gathering!  Included is a 1” cube of ink, 2- 1” stamps and a 1” my acrylic block ~ ready for her stamping needs!


 When you host an online party, book party or home gathering with Close To My Heart you receive so many AMAZING goodies directly from this WONDERFUL company!

If you are interested in being a hostess to earn the AMAZING, QUALITY products from Close To My Heart…please Contact me!! J

 

Remember, there are THREE ways to be a hostess…

1. Online gathering – spread the word to your friends, far & near, and let them browse the online Idea Book!  You may direct them to my blog for samples of artwork using CTMH products. J Each person will go to my website (www.kristah.ctmh.com) and click on YOUR  party link to place their orders.  When they click the “join” button to your party link, the orders that they place, will be shipped directly to them.  When your party date is over, I will get in contact with you and we will figure our what your final sales total is…and then it’s time for YOU to go shopping!!  Party rewards start when your sales reach $150…and it only INCREASES from there!

2. Book party- Receive a few Idea Books from me and then take these BEAUTIFUL Idea books to show & share with your family, neighbors and friends! Gather their orders together, and when you are finished sharing CTMH, give me a call and we will place your order or if you are local, we can set up a time to meet to get the orders.  All orders will be sent directly to you as the hostess and you can then deliver them to your family & friends.

3. Home Gathering – A FUN, girls night out where we chat together and find out what QUALITY products Close To My Heart has to offer for our creating needs.  I always bring a sampling of products for you to touch and see AND we always take time to create a simple card that will be yours to keep for FREE!!! J After our night is concluded, we set up a time that is best for you to talk in a day or so, in case there are any other people you want to touch base with prior to closing your gathering.  After you know your final hostess sales total…it’s off to your wish list and choose what items you would like to receive for being a HOSTESS at a Close To My Heart show!!

This chart below show you the REWARDS that you will receive when you host ANY of the THREE types of GATHERINGS listed above!!! 

Rewards start at ONLY $150 in sales…and when you reach the $250 mark you get FREE hostess items PLUS a 1/2 price item OR bundle of your choice!!!  The rewards only INCREASE from there!!!

It really IS that easy! J

HOSTESS REWARDS

WHEN YOUR GATHERING SALES REACH:	REWARD YOURSELF WITH SELECTED CLOSE TO MY HEART PRODUCTS*:	AND CHOOSE YOUR HOSTESS REWARDS PLUS! OPTION(S) FROM ANY IDEA BOOK ITEM OR THE HOSTESS COLLECTION
$1,050 or more	$200 or more** in free products	AND select up to 4 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$950–$1,049	$180 in free product	AND select up to 4 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$850–$949	$160 in free product	AND select up to 3 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$750–$849	$140 in free product	AND select up to 3 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$650–$749	$120 in free product	AND select up to 2 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$550–$649	$100 in free product	AND select up to 2 items in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$450–$549	$80 in free product	AND select any 1 item in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$350–$449	$60 in free product	AND select any 1 item in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$250–$349	$40 in free product	AND select any 1 item in the current Idea Book at 50% off
$150–$249	$25 in free product

Please note: Hostess Rewards are redeemed at full price. An order total must reach $150 in sales, exclusive of shipping, handling, and tax, to qualify for our Hostess Rewards program. In the US, tax is collected on Hostess Rewards free products based on full retail price. Tax is collected on discounted items based on discounted price. Tax rules are subject to change. Promotions such as Stamp of the Month and other specials are not eligible as Hostess Rewards. Free shipping and handling apply only on Hostess Rewards and Hostess Rewards Plus! items.

YOUR SELECTION OF PRODUCTS FOR YOUR HOSTESS REWARDS INCLUDES THESE CHOICES:

*Hostess Rewards select product credits are redeemable for My Acrylix^® Stamps, My Acrylix^® blocks, Exclusive Inks^® pads, Exclusive Inks^® markers, Exclusive Inks^® re-inkers, My Stickease^® assortments, Complements, My Reflections^® paper packets, all cardstock packs, Workshops on the Go™ kits, Studio J^®memberships, and Studio J 5-packs.
**For each $100 in sales over $1,050, add an additional $20 in free products.

I'd be HAPPY to chat and answer any questions you may have. 

Contact me with any questions you may have OR to schedule your own home gathering today. J

****SEPTEMBER SPECIAL****

This is the LAST week to take advantage of the National Stamping Month DOUBLE stamp set!!!

Purchase $35 in CTMH products…and qualify to receive this DOUBLE stamp set for ONLY $5!!!

CLICK HERE and Join my September party orders to get this AMAZING savings today!!!

Easy Party Planning!!!

I LOVE this video!  The new Artiste Cricut Cartridge 

(only available through Close To My Heart :)) is truly the BEST!!! 

In the video below, Monica shares with us the BEAUTY of our themed Cricut keys on our Artiste cartridge!!!  

Invitations, banners, cupcake liners and party favors...all using the same key??  

Unbelievable?? 

Take a moment to watch this video to see what this AMAZING cartridge can do!!!

Krista Hershberger J

610-587-9116

fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com * www.kristah.ctmh.com * www.kristascraftycorner.blogspot.com

September is...

National Stamping Month J

Purchase $35 in Close To My Heart products,

get this DOUBLE stamp set for ONLY $5.00!!

(retail value of $35.90)

Make It From Your Heart & It’s Your Day

I LOVE the newest How To Book from Close To My Heart!!! 

The Make It From Your Heart how-to-book features 16 two-page layout patterns, two single-page patterns, as well as 12 different card patterns. 

Inspired by Jeanette Lynton’s Let Me Show You How philosophy, the patterns are the same as those found in the Workshops on the Go cardmaking and scrapbooking programs for the coming year. 

This publication highlights all-new artwork, technique ideas, and color palettes, conveniently bound in ONE volume for easy reference!

The BEST part…this AMAZING book is ONLY $7.95!!! 

I have used this book MULTIPLY times…and thought I would share one of my recent creations. J

I used Pattern 24, in the Make It From Your Heart publication.  As you see this is a VERY simple card…and it was even EASIER to create by following the simple sketch in this WONDERFUL book! 

Of course, as I look at this card now…I see MANY places that a ribbon could be added, a button placed…the list goes on and on! LOL!!

Other items used on this card...

Clementine paper pack

Almond Glitz Glitter Gel

Cricut Artiste ~ pg. 46, Accent 4

Did you notice the stamping on this card?  I used the NATIONAL STAMPING MONTH stamp set – “It’s Your Day”!!!  The polka dotted background, bicycle and circle wording all came from that HUGE stamp set!!! 

Look at this AMAZING DOUBLE stamp set…(this set RETAILS at $35.90)

THIS DOUBLE stamp set can be yours for

ONLY $5.00 with any $35 order  placed!!!

The “It’s Your Day” stamp set will be available until September 30th!  This is a wonderful time to receive this BARGAIN stamp set MULTIPLE times!  They will make perfect gifts!  (after you make sure you have ordered one for yourself – LOL!)

If you would like to see some more creations created with Patterns from the Make It From Your Heart, volume 1 ~ take a moment to watch the video below as Amy shares with us some more BEAUTIFUL artwork created from these simple patterns!!

 Would you like to receive your OWN copy of the Make It From Your Heart publication?  Or receive the amazing discounted “It’s Your Day” stamp set for ONLY $5.00 with a $35 order? 

Head on over to my website and click the join button next to "September Orders with Krista" to get your BARGAINS today!! J

Happy Crafting,
Krista J
 

National Stamping Month Promotion!

If you haven’t heard already…

you’ll want to make SURE you take advantage of Close To My Heart’s National Stamping Month (NSM) deal!!

Do you like a GREAT value for the money you pay?  Silly question, right? J

Well, from now until September 30th…EACH time you place an order and your subtotal reaches $35 in sales…

YOU will be ELIGIBLE to purchase this PAIR of stamp sets, how much you ask?

for ONLY $5.00!!!! 

Retail value of these D-size stamp sets is $35.90!!!!

Think of those people that enjoy crafting, and with the gift season approaching (I’m not going to say Christmas – LOL J ) this would make the PERFECT gift for MANY on your list!! (of course, make sure you get one for yourself too! LOL!!)

CLICK HERE to go directly to my website to order your stamp set quickly…

Feel free to join the “August Orders with Krista” link when placing your order. 

ONE more special taking place this month…(I LOVE bargains! J )

and that is the Stamp of the Month stamp set!!! 

Here is some artwork that corporate created using this set….just BEAUTIFUL!!

Take a look at the SAVINGS…

Purchase $45 in product (prior to shipping & tax), Purchase the NSM double stamp set for $5.00…

With your subtotal at $50…you QUALIFY to get the Stamp of the Month – Baroque Borders for ONLY $5.00 too!!!

***When you purchase the items above – you will be receiving $98.85 in PRODUCT  but ONLY paying the $55!!!!– a savings of $43.85!!**

Here is a SHORT, IMFORMATIVE video starring Monica Wihongi – our VP of Events at Close To My Heart.  She will give you a peek at some projects they have created using this FABULOUS National Stamping month stamp sets!!

ENJOY!!

Blessings to you for a BEAUTIFUL Friday!!!

Krista J

National Stamping Month–BLOG HOP

How FUN and EXCITING!!!

   

National Stamping Month(NSM) will soon be upon us (September) and Close To My Heart has decided to celebrate early!!! 

Come on in and join us on this FABULOUS Blog Hop!!!

“It’s Your Day” stamp set ~set of 48 J

If you have come here from fellow Consultant Mary Eisen’s Blog, you are on the right path!

The blog hop is a great big circle, so you can start right HERE and work your way through this hop to view each consultant’s work. If you get lost along the way, you’ll find the complete list of participating consultants HERE.

So sit back and enjoy each created item as you venture through this blog hop and get some GREAT ideas to create on your own!!

This Hop is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to move to the next one! Here we go!

This stamp set is WONDERFUL ~ one reason because it includes TWO D-size stamps, which normally retail at $35.90…but you won’t be paying that price J ~ READ ON!!

I chose to create a bag from our NEW Artiste Cricut Collection using this stamp set!!  Here it is! J

 

Originally I was planning to use the Clementine paper pack in creating an item, but then the La Belle Vie paper pack came to mind…and off I went to create! LOL!!! 

This bag image can be found on the“Noel” key (page 79) of the Artiste Collection. I cut this bag by using the “Fit Your Page” button on my Cricut Expressions machine.  By using this key, it will cut the image as big as it can on my paper.  In this case it cut the bag at 5 1/4”.

(click on Cricut page to view ALL images on the Artiste cartridge!)

To get the different colored handle of the bag, I cut two bags and just used the scalloped handle for the top. 

This DOUBLE stamp set can be yours when you… place an order (online, home gathering, book gathering)and when your order subtotal is $35 or more! You will automatically QUALIFY to purchase this SET of STAMPS for ONLY $5.00 with every order $35 and over!!!

This special stamp set, It’s Your Day, will be available Wednesday, August 15th and will continue until September 30th!!

**If you would like to continue on and learn more details about this bag, please feel free to keep on reading. J

However, if you would like to skip this part and continue on this National Stamping Blog hop, please go to Terry Ann Diack’s Blog for the next post using this AMAZING stamp set!!!

***Be sure to visit ALL the Consultants at their Blogs…and feel free to leave comments as you go through the Hop!***

Don’t forget about the AMAZING specials this month!!! (Stamp of the Month & Damask Tote!)  Contact your Close To My Heart Consultant for all the details OR CLICK HERE to check out the $49 deal!!! J

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Ok, let’s share some details…

Did you notice the dotted butterfly??  I used a technique I hadn’t used in quite a long time – Stamp Kissing!

For those of you that haven't used this technique before, let me explain…

1. First ink up the solid butterfly in a color of your choosing (I used desert sand)

2. Next, take another image (the dotted stamp) ink it in a different color (Smokey Plum)

3. Now, STAMP the dotted image directly on top of the desert sand inked butterfly…be careful not to smear the inks, but just gently “kiss” the stamps together. 

4. Viola!!!  You have the finished product!!  Imagine the possibilities in using this FUN technique!!! 

Give it a try and see what different color combinations work well together.

As I created, I knew I wanted to add one of my FAVORITE new products next…the silver shimmer trim – a QUICK and easy addition to ANY creation!!!

I used another Cricut image from the “Noel” key – the black doily that layered my “best day ever” so well!  I LOVE the multiple designs of doilies on this Artiste Cartridge!!!!

As you can see, I used different stamps, to create different patterns for my banners…also for the top of the bag, I used the dots once again to carry my dot theme through to the top of the bag!!! 

By adding a few Bitty sparkles (another embellishment that’s a necessity J) and sponging the edges in black, it creates a finished look!

Details – details!!! J

How can YOU receive this set? 

It’s quite easy actually J  Place an order (online, home gathering, book gathering)and when your order subtotal is $35 or more and you will automatically QUALIFY to purchase this SET of STAMPS for ONLY $5.00!!!

This special stamp set will be available Wednesday, August 15th and will run until September 30th!!

A month and half of CELEBRATING! J

If you haven’t done so already, you can continue on this National Stamping Month Blog hop!! The next stop is Terry Ann Diack’s Blog

Have fun on the hop as you continue to get MANY creative ideas!!


Blessings to you,

Krista

**Join My Team**

During the month of AUGUST…

Pay ONLY $49 for the Consultant kit

and get this Adorable Damask Tote Bag

for FREE!!!!

A Retail value of $180 – for ONLY $49!!!

(or the $99 kit qualifies for this special too!)

I've already WELCOMED 3 NEW crafters to my team who took advantage of this AMAZING deal!! 

Contact me if you'd like to join in the FUN too!!! J 

HURRY!!!  Supplies are limited …

only 35%  of the totes are left in stock!!!

CLICK HERE to see the details!

August 1-31st ~While Supplies Last!!! J