Retiring Paper packs 2013 - some of my favorites :)

Retiring items???  Yes!!!

CLICK HERE to view the most current up to date list of these items!!!

As a Close To My Heart Idea Book season comes to an end, I feel a little sad.  Sad for the fact that I may miss some of the fabulous retiring products…

HOWEVER J …with the debut of the NEW 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book just 2 1/2 weeks away, I know you & I are going to LOVE the new items coming from Close To My Heart!

So, let’s take a look at some paper packs that are retiring…and you’ll want to make sure to get them while supplies last!!! 

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Frosted Collection

Frosted paper pack - X7175B





Frosted Stickease collection- X7175C

& the Frosted Assortment - Z1890

G1070 Frosted Scrapbooking Kit

G1063 Frosted Cardmaking Kit…

I LOVE the included stamp set!!!

are all on the RETIRING LIST!!

I used a LOT of the Frosted collection this season. The blues & tans just “pulled me in” as I created!  I love these softer colors! 

Take a peek at a few items I created with this beautiful kit!!

I created this layout for the Crop for Kenya this past November.  I wanted to show the ladies how neat the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge was, so that was the emphasis on this page.

The Chocolate Striped ribbon will also be retiring this month!!!

This page design was taken from our Make It From Your Heart, vol. 2 book - Pattern #14

Here is a card I made with the Frosted Assortment. 

These flowers add so much, in such a short amount of creating time!!! Love that!

Take a look at this ENTIRE COLLECTION of items…all created with the Frosted paper pack & accessories!!

Make sure to DOUBLE CHECK your list twice…the items shown on the Retiring List will be GONE on Feb 1st to make way for the NEW product!!! 

Come back NEXT WEEK to see another paper pack (and items I’ve created with it) that are on the retiring list as well!!  Get them while you can!! J 

Blessings to you for a BEAUTIFUL day!!! 

Krista Hershberger J

PHONE/TEXT: 610-587-9116

EMAIL: fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com

www.kristah.ctmh.com

**** An Extra JANUARY special …

as a big “THANK YOU” to each of you!! …

When you place a $35 or more order on my website during January 2014 

- I will send you a FREE New 2014 Idea Book to you! 

My way of saying "Thank You" for your January order & for your continued support of my CTMH business!

(January SPECIALS - with your $35 order, you will be eligible for the EXCLUSIVE Cloud 9 card kit for $15 & the Jan Stamp of the Month for ONLY $5!!!) 

CLICK HERE to go directly to my website 24/7 and have your CTMH items shipped directly to your door step!!

Joyful Stars Blog Hop- Laughing Lola layout & card

Welcome to our monthly  

Joyful Stars Blog Hop!!!!

We're excited to share our creativity with you using our favorite Close To My Heart products!

For our theme this month, we could choose  ANYTHING our hearts desired J…so come on in and  see what BEAUTIFUL projects my fellow consultants have creating using the AMAZING products from Close To My Heart!!

 This blog hop is easy to do…just click on the link at the end of the post to go to the next creation!! 

If you get lost along the way, CLICK HERE to see the list of this month’s hoppers! 

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If you have arrived from my fellow teammate & friend Nicki Hoffer’s blog you are right on track. 

Today we will take a peek at a 12x12 layout & coordinating card made with our BEAUTIFUL Laughing Lola paper collection!

Here is the layout & card…

I created this card & layout to use at my home parties during the month of January 2014.  We always create a card at my parties…so you may wonder - Why did I create a layout too?? 

For those that consider themselves “scrapbookers” at my party…I wanted to encourage them to take this card design and apply it to a scrapbook page!! 

Also for my card makers - I want them to think “outside of the box” and look at a scrapbook page & see how they could make a card design!!!

Now, most of the time I don’t come up with these patterns on my own J …but rather I use Close To My Heart’s WONDERFUL books!!!

Have I told you how much I LOVE Close To My Heart’s how-to books??

There are now EIGHT different how-to books!!!

2 - only cardmaking

(Originals & Wishes) 

4-only scrapbooking

(Reflections, Cherish, Imagine & Magic) 

2-combination of cardmaking & scrapbooking

(Make It From Your Heart, vol. 1 & 2)

  I use these books EVERY time I create!!  It saves me precious TIME whenever I use these books!  I LOVE how QUICK & EASY it makes my create time!! 

This card design came from the Wishes how-to book.  You will find it on page 70…it’s one of the card designs from a card workshop!!   I added a few strips of “extra” paper, and added to the design that CTMH already created….but I started out with this sketch! 

Notice I did get out my SANDING block J and I used the LAGOON washi tape to add some “texture” to the middle of my tan (bamboo colored) banner. 

The background is stamped with the CHEVRON pattern from In the Background stamp set…

the bird is from the Fabulous You stamp set…

and the Happy Birthday is from the Joyful Birthday stamp set. 

This layout design came from the Make It From Your Heart, vol. 2 - pattern #10.

I also included sanding, washi tape, stamp sets in this layout too!! 

I did use the Artbooking Cricut cartridge to cut out the “Birthday” wording & added additional embellishments from the Laughing Lola asst. 

Here is a look at 2 cards using same design, just using different stamp sets from each stamp set…

which one is your favorite? J

I hope this has INSPIRED you and has encouraged you to take a moment and create something special today!

Now it’s time to Hop on over to  Stephanie Huber’s blog to check out her crafty item she has to share with us! J 

Happy Hopping and we’ll see you on the 9th next month, when the Joyful Stars team members will be sharing artwork using some NEW, upcoming products from CTMH!!    

Blessings to you for BEAUTIFUL day!!!

Krista Hershberger J

Jumping for Joy - January 2014 Close To My Heart specials!!!

So, how many other “J” words can we think of for these amazing January jubulous specials? (this not a word, I know J…but I tried!)

I am VERY excited to share these Close To My Heart specials with YOU!! Keep in mind, they will only be available from Jan 1-31, 2014!!

Let’s take a moment & check out the details!!J

1. Cloud 9: National Papercrafting Month Cardmaking Kit!!!

2.  January Stamp of the Month (SOTM) : Cross-Stitch Wishes

3. Cloud 9: New Consultant Sign up Special!!

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1. Cloud 9: National Papercrafting Month Cardmaking Kit!…You can get an exclusive Cloud Nine cardmaking kit for ONLY $15 (retail value $46) with a qualifying purchase of $35 or more (excluding tax and shipping) during January in celebration of National Papercrafting Month.

This adorable kit make 10 adorable cards (2 each of 5 designs) with funky messages to put any recipient on cloud nine! You can add one cardmaking kit for every $35 in your order.  If you order from my website, you will be prompted to add this kit to your $35 order..

Cloud Nine Card Kit Contents
1 – My Acrylix™ Cloud Nine Stamp Set (D-size)
1 – Cloud Nine B&T Duos™ Paper
1 – Lagoon Cardstock Sheet
1 – Honey Cardstock Sheet
1 – 9" x 9½" White Daisy Die-Cuts Sheet
1 Roll – Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape†
1 Roll – Teal Shimmer Trim†
1 Package – Durables Triangle Studs†

10 – Card Bases & Envelopes
1 – Instructional Brochure

†= sneak peek of new 2014 product

 A RETAIL VALUE of $46!!!

Take a moment to watch this very informative video, and let Kristine share with you the AMAZING products you will receive when purchasing this kit!

Stay tuned to my blog throughout this month for posts on DIFFERENT WAYS to use the items that come in this kit. J  CLICK HERE to see the 12x12 page I created using this kit.

****When you purchase this card kit from me - you will be welcome to join me (or I can email you) to the FREE card class being held on Thursday, February 13th at my home.  Let me know you plan on joining me...seating is limited. 

2.  January Stamp of the Month (SOTM) : Cross-Stitch Wishes… This stamp set is ADORABLE and can be used on many occasions!!!  

This Cross-Stitch Wishes stamp set can be purchased at the retail price of $17.95…or why not get a discount???  Purchase $50 in CTMH products and pay ONLY $5 for this stamp set!!

and YES…when you purchase the Cloud 9 Cardmaking kit shown above - you will be eligible for this EXCLUSIVE, January-only Stamp set for ONLY $5!!!  Woot - woot!!!!



CLICK here to see the Valentine’s card I created using this sewing stamp set!


I also used the NEW teal shimmer adhesive backed tape…yup, it is coming in the 2014 Spring/Summer Idea Book but is included when you purchase the Cloud 9 Cardmaking kit!!!

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3. Cloud 9: New Consultant Sign up Special….

New Consultants who enroll in January will receive a FREE Cloud Nine cardmaking kit when they have submitted total personal sales of $300 or more**.

** New Consultant’s total qualifying sales must be remitted no later than June 30, 2014. The Consultant will be prompted to add the free kit with the Consultant’s order that achieves the minimum qualifying total sales. For further explanation of new Consultant qualification and shipping, please refer to the FAQ.

Have you seen the BEAUTIFUL new Consultant kit??? It's ONLY $99 and you will receive over $300 worth of GORGEOUS, NEW product!!!  

Take a peek here...

As a team leader of the “Create 4 Him” team, I am ALSO added an “extra goodie” to my team members too!!  I LOVE Close To My Heart’s Workshop on the Go kits, and thought you might enjoy one too!!

CLICK HERE to learn the NEW details on the extras you receive when you become a consultant on my team!!  Wahoo!!!

As January 2014 continues on, remember this is the LAST month to get CTMH’s retiring items too!!

Stay tuned to a future post to share MY favorite items that will discontinued on January 31, 2014!!

Blessings to EACH of you!!

Krista J

PHONE/TEXT: 610-587-9116

EMAIL:fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com

WEB: www.kristah.ctmh.com