Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Convention gifts for our Disney 2016 Convention


One of the FUN things we do when we go to a Close To My Heart event, is create small gifts for our friends!

This year – I had four of my “Create 4 Him” team attending Convention with me….so I wanted to create a few special items for them.  I chose to make this journal, along with some other goodies too (which I will share later)
Here is the FUN journal I made….
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The journal was on the CLEARANCE rack at Wal-mart….Taylor Swift was decorating the front & back cover.  Oh fun…a 50 cent notebook turned into a FABULOUS, useful journal!!! Smile 

I had purchased a Disney Cricut cartridge 4 years ago, when CTMH first announced that we will be going to Disney for our Convention!!  I was glad I did –because we have now been attending a Disney location for the past 3 years, and I knew next year we wouldn’t be here again. 
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While I used the Mickey ears for the front of this cover, that rest of the items are ALL from Close To My Heart!!  Smile 

The gray flower shape was on our Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge (retiring July 31, 2016 or while supplies last)  & was cut from our Paper Fundamentals paper.  This paper is so PRETTY with it’s glossyness (is that a word? LOL!)  on one side, and solid color on the other.  AND….we just found out that this product WILL BE RETIRING on July 31, 2016 OR while supplies last!! 

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For the camera cut, I used the ARTBOOKING Cricut cartridge (will continue to be available)…the film border is from Close To My Heart’s ARTISTE Cricut – also due to retire July 31, 2016. I created 4 of these journals for my team members and 2 of them for my WONDERFUL team leaders (upline’s) Kathy & Joyce.


I also used CTMH’s Shimmer Trim, Enamel Hearts, and our MAGICAL paper collection!! magical paper

Next, I wanted to create a few goodies for some friends too….so I thought it would be “quick & easy” to cut & laminate some Mickey tags.  

Well, when you create 20 of them – it doesn’t fall into the “quick” section anymore – LOL….but they were quite easy & adored by those I gave them too. 2016-6 Convention Mickey tags and paper clips DSC_0102
For my Spa Girls – I added their names to these tags.  The other tags, were just a “plain” tag.  I also created some Mickey & Minnie tags…just for fun!  You can see Minnie Mouse tag above…I forgot to get a picture of the plain Mickey ones.  While I used the dotted side of this Magical paper for Minnie, I used the striped paper, for Mickey's tag.

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I created some LARGE paper clips too – perfect to “hold the page” in their journals as we planned to take notes all during Covnention.  I also used these "mini mickey's"  as decorations on the front of their bags. 

AFTER I finished cutting out all the little Mickey ears…I realized I couldn’t throw away the leftover scraps!  So…why not create a bookmark too?!?!
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As you can see – cutting apart of the black cardstock that had the Mickey ears cut out on, and spacing them on a Cranberry Cardstock….created quick & easy boomarks!! Wahoo!!!

So – are you headed to Disney, or maybe you just like Mickey Mouse.  Hopefully this has inspired YOU to create!!  Check out those bargains everywhere you go – papercrafting can turn them into something BEAUTIFUL!!!

Blessings to you for a beautiful day!! 


Krista Hershberger J
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

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MAKE sure to JOIN my own Mystery Hostess Party this month where you could win $40 in CTMH goodies!!!  Learn how you can EARN tickets by clicking on picture below! Smile 
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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Joyful Stars Blog Hop–Beyond Awesome

Welcome to our monthly  
 Joyful Stars Blog Hop!!!!
We're excited to share our creativity with you using PRODUCTS from Close To My Heart!!

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 Betty's blog you are right on track.


I just received a NEW stamp set the other day….so that is what I chose to use in today’s project. 

Here are the 2 cards I created….
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I was inspired by fellow consultant Michelle Snyder, and also used the Make It From Your Heart, vol 2 how-to-book for one of the patterns...LOVE these "little" helpers!

The new stamp set I used is called “Beyond Awesome”.  Have you noticed this stamp set in the new SE2 mini-book?  What a FUN set – and so many ways to use it!! Take a look at the variety of sayings!!
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I used 2 paper packs today….can you figure out which two they are? You got it…..Calypso & La Vie En Rose! Fun!! J



I wanted to create BRIGHT, Happy cards, and I love the colors of black, lagoon, cotton candy & pear combined together.


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By adding some of our white Shimmer Trim, Calypso Sequins & Flamingo Dots….we had a finished card.  

Here’s a close up of the 2nd card….

I decided "last minute" to use our NEW Waterbrush & color some lagoon ink inside the word Awesome.  LOVE these new waterbrushes!!
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And with that –I send you off with the greeting above…

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you were inspired to check out this FUN Loving stamp set!  This stamp will only be available until August 31, 2016. J

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Now it’s time to Hop on over to my fellow consultant and check out Nancy's  blog and see what beautiful, 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 more artwork using Close To My Heart products!    



Blessings to you for BEAUTIFUL day!!!

Krista Hershberger J

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

2016 Retiring Items at CTMH

2016 retiring items label- picmonkeyWhile seeing the Retiring Items is a sad time, it also makes me happy too!!  Smile 

So...how can I be happy about the beautiful CTMH items that are leaving us?? 
Well, let’s think about it….when the old things go – that means NEW PRODUCTS will soon be coming our way….wahoo!!! Smile 

Later this month, I will be headed to CTMH’s annual Convention!! I LOVE this perk of being a consultant!!!

2016-5 Convention - don't miss it PicMonkey CollageAt Convention, we get a preview of the AMAZING new goodies coming to our customers on August 1st!!  That’s right – we as consultants -get a full month of preview time, before any NEW product is released to our customers! Smile 

CTMH has also created stricter guidelines as to WHAT is shared prior to the Aug 1st release date…so it’s really BEST to be a consultant if you’d like these early previews. Smile 


I’d LOVE to have YOU join us at CTMH so that you can get in on this FUN too!!  Click here to learn more about what it means to be apart of my CTMH family. Smile 


So – let’s check out the different lists of this year’s Retiring Items….
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Please click on the names below to see the items in these Retiring lists…(we just learned that a "Retiring Soon" section will be added to our website...so stay tuned!) .

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2016 Non-retiring Stamp sets
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Make sure to get these goodies BEFORE they are gone!!!  All of these products are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!



PLUS.....
When you shop with me during the month of June, and you place an order of $25 or more…you will be entered into my MYSTERY HOSTESS contest!!! 
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****Earn tickets how? *****
· Every $25 in subtotal sales (total prior to shipping & tax) =1 ticket, $50 = 2 tickets, etc.

· Every Stamp of the Month set that is on your order= 3 more tickets


· Every FLASH SALE purchase = 3 “extra” tickets

Click HERE to learn all the details about how YOU can win $40 of FREE CTMH goodies!!


Make sure and STAY TUNED to my Close To My Heart Facebook page - as I will be keeping you updated with the sales totals regarding the Mystery Hostess Party there.

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Blessings to you for a beautiful day!! 


Krista Hershberger J
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

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The perfect place for ALL of your Scrapbooking, Stamping, & Papercrafting Needs!
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Thursday, June 2, 2016

Mystery Hostess Party with Krista in June!


All qualifying ONLINE orders
placed at  www.kristah.ctmh.com during the month of June 2016  will be entered to WIN!!J
****This PARTY is going on NOW!****

*This offer is ONLY available through Krista Hershberger, CTMH Independent Consultant and will not be honored by any other CTMH consultant.  This special runs June 2016.

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***Place an order on my website (or I can place it for you J)  & you will be ENTERED into a drawing to win FREE Close To My Heart items!!!  J
  
You will
 EARN TICKETS according to your subtotal order amount…and you will be ENTERED into the Mystery Hostess drawing!!  








****How do you enter??*****
Place a $25 or more order ONLINE at my website (or call me to place your order) and CLICK the JOIN button next to "Mystery Hostess Party with Krista" anytime from June 1-30th.  This will AUTOMATICALLY enter you into the drawing!!



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*****How do you earn tickets? *****
· Every $25 in subtotal sales (total prior to shipping & tax) =1 ticket.
· Every Stamp of the Month set that is on your order= 3 more tickets
· Every FLASH SALE purchase = 3 “extra” tickets

I will EMAIL you with how many tickets you have earned, after you have joined the Mystery Hostess Party link AND completed your order.




****What could you WIN?****
$40 SPC  in Close To My Heart Products!!

The amount of entries, will determine how many $40 winners we have, YES…we could have more than one $40 winner!!!  For EVERY $200 in total party sales – we will have ANOTHER $40 winner!!! According to my past Mystery Hostess parties, we have had one to four $40 winners!Wahoo! 


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Join in the FUN, and have your chance to WIN some AMAZING CTMH goodies as we CELEBRATE June 2016!!
Learn all about this FLASH SALE on my blog, FB business page or newsletter.  


Make sure and STAY TUNED to my Close To My Heart Facebook page - as I will be keeping you updated with the sales totals regarding the Mystery Hostess Party there.

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Blessings to you for a beautiful day!!
Krista Hershberger J
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant

clip_image002Celebrating 9 1/2 years with Close To My Heart!
The perfect place for ALL of your Scrapbooking, Stamping, & Papercrafting Needs!
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