Retiring Products from Close To My Heart!!

Hi everyone!! 

It’s that time of year, when we learn what items are being discontinued in the Close To My Heart product line!

While it may be sad to see some of these products go- I am SO EXCITED to see what NEW PRODUCTS CTMH will soon have to share with us!! Wahoo!! 

August 1st is the debut of our NEW 2014 Fall/Winter Idea Book…and you want to make SURE you set that day aside!!

In the meantime…check out this RETIRING LIST & make sure you choose the items you’d like BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!!  

The paper packs are often the items that sell out first! 

CLICK HERE for the updated list of retiring items. 

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CTMH 2014 Retiring Products List  Hostess Collections – ½ Price Bundles  HB1059 Hostess Collection 1  HB1060 Hostess Collection 2  HB1061 Hostess Collection 3  Accessories  Item # Description  Z1789 Chalkboard 12" x 12" Sheet, Adhesive-backed  Z1832 Spinner  Z1843 Irresistibles™ Frames  Z1844 Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes  Z1858 Irresistibles™ Hexagons  Z1863 Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes  Z1039 Create A Shade Pearl Paint  Z1825 Keyboard Kraft Alphabet  Z1835 Tiny Type Epoxy Alphabet  Z1961 Marquee Enamel Shapes–White  Z1891 Base & Bling Teal Jewels  Z1892 Base & Bling Black Jewels  Z1893 Base & Bling Red Jewels  Z1894 Base & Bling Pink Jewels  Z1895 Base & Bling Purple Jewels  Z1837 Mini-Medley Accents Wooden Collection  Z1702 Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment  Z1751 Harvest Baker's Twine  Z1760 Burlap Ribbon  Z1808 Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon  Z1817 Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape  Z1826 Hollyhock Zipper Lace  Z1846 Ruby Chevron Ribbon  Z1850 Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape  Z1867 Jute Ribbon  Z1917 Lagoon Zipper Lace  Z1930 Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape  Z1911 Designed Décor Frame Kit  Z1874 Base & Bling Necklace  Z1875 Base & Bling Cuff  Z1876 Base & Bling Hair Clips  Z1877 Base & Bling Rings  Z1878 Base & Bling Headband  Z1195 My Creations Memory Showcase 6x6  Z1647 My Creations® Card Box  Z1797 My Creations® Bracket Frame  Z1868 My Creations® Kraft Ring Box  Z1870 My Creations® Kraft Pocket Album  X1404 TrueFit Folios (5)  Z1820 For Always Textiles  Z1885 Sarita Textiles  Z1970 Skylark Textiles  Z1971 Jubilee Textiles  1514 Tombow Adhesive  1515 Tombow Adhesive Refill  Z1311 Circle Punch 1 1/4  Z338 Euro Personal Paper Trimmer  Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit  12x12 Albums  Item # Description  Z1343 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Cranberry  Z1344 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Hollyhock  Z1345 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- Black  Z1348 WIP 12x12 Album- Chocolate  My Reflections Papers, Complements, Workshop on the Go  Item # Description  Z3002 Ariana Assortment  X7179C Ariana Dimensional Elements Complements  G1074 Ariana Kit Workshops on the Go®  X7179B Ariana Paper Packet  Z1869 Babycakes Assortment  X7173C Babycakes Complements Canvas Shapes  X7173B Babycakes Paper Packet  Z3003 Balloon Ride Assortment  X7180C Balloon Ride Dimensional Elements Complements  G1075 Balloon Ride Kit Workshops on the Go®  X7180B Balloon Ride Paper Packet  Z3001 Ivy Lane Assortment  G1073 Ivy Lane Kit Workshops on the Go®  X7178C Ivy Lane My Stickease® Assortment  X7178B Ivy Lane Paper Packet  G1079 Ivy Lane Workshops on the Go® Cardmaking Kit  Z3004 Jubilee Assortment  X7181C Jubilee Dimensional Elements Complements  G1076 Jubilee Kit Workshops on the Go®  X7181B Jubilee Paper Packet  Z1854 Laughing Lola Assortment  X7170C Laughing Lola Complements Dimensional Elements  X7170B Laughing Lola Paper Packet  Z3006 Lollydoodle Assortment  G1078 Lollydoodle Kit Workshops on the Go®  X7183C Lollydoodle My Stickease® Assortment  X7183B Lollydoodle Paper Packet  G1080 Lollydoodle Workshops on the Go® Cardmaking Kit  Z1879 ProPlayer Assortment  X7172C ProPlayer My Stickease® Assortment  X7172B ProPlayer Paper Packet  Z1873 Sarita Assortment  X7171C Sarita My Stickease® Assortment  X7171B Sarita Paper Packet  Z3000 Skylark Assortment  X7177C Skylark Dimensional Elements Complements  G1072 Skylark Kit Workshops on the Go®  X7177B Skylark Paper Packet  Z3005 Timberline Assortment  G1077 Timberline Kit Workshops on the Go®  X7182C Timberline My Stickease® Assortment  X7182B Timberline Paper Packet  Exclusive Colors – Cardstock, Stamp Pads, Re-Inkers, Markers  Retiring Colors: Buttercup, Blush, Twilight, Crème Brulee, Sky  Item # Description  Z2400 Marker Set: Twilight  Z2401 Marker Set: Crystal Blue  Z2402 Marker Set: Sky  Z2403 Marker Set: Juniper  Z2404 Marker Set: Sweet Leaf  Z2405 Marker Set: Buttercup  Z2406 Marker Set: Creme Brulee  Z2407 Marker Set: Sorbet  Z2408 Marker Set: Blush  Z2409 Marker Set: Smoothie  Z2410 Marker Set: Gypsy  Z2411 Marker Set: Pacifica  Z2412 Marker Set: Lagoon  Z2413 Marker Set: Topiary  Z2414 Marker Set: Pear  Z2415 Marker Set: Honey  Z2416 Marker Set: Sunset  Z2417 Marker Set: Cotton Candy  Z2418 Marker Set: Hollyhock  Z2419 Marker Set: Cranberry  Z2420 Marker Set: Smokey Plum  Z2421 Marker Set: Outdoor Denim  Z2422 Marker Set: Indian Corn Blue  Z2423 Marker Set: Ponderosa Pine  Z2424 Marker Set: New England Ivy  Z2425 Marker Set: Olive  Z2426 Marker Set: Goldrush  Z2427 Marker Set: Autumn Terracotta  Z2428 Marker Set: Barn Red  Z2429 Marker Set: Ruby  Z2430 Marker Set: Black  Z2431 Marker Set: Slate  Z2432 Marker Set: Whisper Re-Inkers Z2206 Reinker Blush  Z2210 Reinker Buttercup  Z2260 Reinker Twilight  Z2267 Reinker Crème Brulee  Z2294 Reinker Sky Stamp Pads Z2106 Stamp Pad Blush  Z2110 Stamp Pad Buttercup  Z2160 Stamp Pad Twilight  Z2167 Stamp Pad Crème Brulee  Z2194 Stamp Pad Sky  Z2500 Whimsy Mini Pigment Set  Z4133 Marker Tower Cardstock 1271 Cardstock12x12Buttercup  X5640 Cardstock12x12Blush  X5666 Cardstock12x12Twilight  X5754 Cardstock12x12CremeBrulee  X5761 Cardstock 12x12 Sky  X5936 Whimsy Cardstock Combo  Z1801 Alcohol Blending Marker  Stamp Sets  Item # Description  A1130 Quick Cards-Bountiful Season  A1143 Teddy Bear Birthday  A1144 Birthday Cheer  A1145 Flowering Thanks  A1158 Doodle Signs  A1160 This Is Good  B1407 School Is Here  B1411 Greek Alphabet  B1425 Stitched with Love  B1426 Pick a Posy  B1446 Some Bunny  B1447 A Mother's Love  B1448 My Hero  B1451 Enjoy the Little Things  C1473 Remarkable Wreath  C1510 Merry & Bright  C1524 Words of Comfort  C1555 Count Your Blessings  C1563 Cityscape  C1572 On Holiday (Australia Only)  D1483 Glory To God  D1514 Just a Number  D1551 Swirls Around  D1557 Candyland  D1564 Maximum Power  D1583 Unicorn Dreams

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Would you like to see NEW PRODUCTS from Close To My Heart ? 

Why not join me at my annual Fall Open House? J  

I always have specials for those that attend AS WELL AS those that are long distance!! 

SAVE THE DATE…

Thursday, August 7th from 6-9:30pm

&

Friday, August 8th from 12-5pm

& watch for more DETAILS to come!!

Blessings to you for BEAUTIFUL day!!!

Krista Hershberger J

Spring 2014 Open House Highlights

Come on in and join me as I share some highlights of my Open House this past week!! J

Again - a HUGE THANK YOU to each of you that were apart of this FUN event!  It was WONDERFUL to see you all and YOU are the reason I enjoy CTMH so much and love holding these events for YOU!  J

Let's start by showing you the CASH & CARRY section I have set up in the dining room of our home...
  
While this section does not have the NEWEST of CTMH products - this table DOES have many  items that have been discontinued from CTMH!! 

MANY OF YOU enjoy searching through this section to see what items you can find that have been on your wish list!!  This is a BIG highlight of my Open House events! 

Now, let's take a peek at the set up of NEW CTMH products!!J


There are also another  EIGHT M-size stamp sets!  Love these sets for only $2.95 each!
 

What are Paper Fundamentals cardstock??? 

They are 20 double-sided 12x12 sheets (2 each of 10 designs); same design on both sides BUT one side is glossy resist pattern & the other side is "normal" print!!! J

CLICK HERE to see the Paper Fundamentals on my website!CLICK HERE to see a card made using a sheet of paper fundamentals!



Australian & NZ stamps sets!!
Here are the names of the 6 stamp sets NOT shown in the current Idea Book, but you can view them on my website...

Australian Thanks ~ Outback Adventure ~ Australian Salutations
Hoppy Birthday ~ Aussie Praises ~ New Zealand Greetings


Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program
If you didn't get a chance to check out my blog post HERE about the NEW Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program...feel free to head there now. J

Here is a sample page (minus the journaling) of how EASY & quick it is to use Picture My Life!!! We went to see my in-laws this past summer, and with the amount of pictures I took- I wasn't sure HOW I was going to get them all scrapbooked!  Well....Picture My Life was the answer!!! Wahoo!!


The snack table... I ended up making the snacks a bit different for each day. 


I always have a Make n Take card for you to create while you are here...and I always try and use as MANY new products as I can! J


Now the Door Prizes!!!J

Here is a list of the DOOR PRIZE Winners!!  J

Door Prize #1 - Rock the Block E-size stamp set
Priscilla Caliz
Door Prize #2- Skylark sample pack of paper & embellishments
Martha Brown
Door Prize #3- Pack of 6 handcrafted cards
Andrea Philips
Door Prize #4- D-size Hostess Exclusive Washi Tape stamp set
Thelma Nolt
Door Prize #5- Timberline sample pack of paper & embellishments
Knicki Knickerbocker


AND the winner of the RSVP drawing...
the Ivy Lane embellishment pack....Erma Frey



CONGRATULATIONS
to each of YOU who were the winners at this Open House!! 
Wahoo!!! J

 

If you still haven’t taken a moment  to look at the NEW Idea Book...feel free to click on the book below to go check it out!!  J

When you click on this link, you will also  find the recipes to all the artwork tucked inside this Idea Book too! J

I hope you ENJOYED this brief update of what my Open House is all about. 

I know that seems so far away, but some of you mentioned that you'd like to know the date..so here it is!

SAVE THE DATE- my Fall/Winter Open House

will be held on 
Thursday, August 7th from 6-9:30pm

AND

Friday, August 9th from 12-5pm. 
 

 

Blessings to EACH of you for a WONDERFUL rest of your week! 

Krista J

PHONE/TEXT: 610-587-9116

EMAIL:fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com

WEB: www.kristah.ctmh.com

If you’d like to place an order, please feel free to to directly to my website (it’s open 24/7…& you can shop in your jammies J ) and your order will be shipped directly to your door!!  Wahoo!!  

Large Clothespin clips using Base & Bling!

WELCOME to the

NEW Product BLOG HOP!!!

This is the PERFECT place to come, to view NEW products from the 2014 Spring/Summer Idea book AND to see many WONDERFUL creations USING all NEW PRODUCT!!

If you have come here from Michelle’s Blog, you are on the right path!

The blog hop is a great big circle with over 25 consultants participating, so you can start right HERE and work your way through this hop to view each consultant’s work.

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!

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I created something simple and easy using a BUNCH of new products from this AMAZING Idea Book!!

Take a look!!

I needed a handy, but crafty gift for my team retreat (that I’m at this very moment - so my team already have these in hand!J )  I love to have a card holder for all of my home gatherings, and these clothespins do the trick!! 

What I like best about these clothespins…I was able to use TONS of new products, papers and embellishments on these adorable handy clips!!  I used ALL SEVEN new paper packs, and used Base & Bling products too!! 

Here’s a picture of the entire collection of clothespins/holders I created.

Now, let’s take a peek at the NEW Base & Bling Style sheets that are available from CTMH. 

These were created to be used with our new pendant jewelry, but I saw so many more possibilities & ways to use these great 1” stickers!! 

At $3.95 per sheet, they are a GREAT resource to use on MANY crafty items!! 

Here are some close ups and ways that I used these Style Sheets…

  

I used the NEW charms in the Base & Bling collection to dangle from the ribbons I tied around the top of each clothespin.  I also used some NEW stamp sets to create mini images on some of these pins too!! 

B1451 Enjoy the Little Things is a HOSTESS ONLY stamp set, and this set of flower stamps is ADORABLE!!! 

Also the new B1449 Oodles of Doodles is a perfect one to add a scribbled banner, or sentiment to many of your creations!

You’ll want to take a peek at the list below….there are so many other NEW items I used to create these clips…make sure to check it out!! J

Products used:

B1451- Enjoy the Little Things (hostess exclusive)

B1449- Oodles of Doodles

X7177B Skylark paper

X7178B Ivy Lane paper

X7179B Ariana paper

X7180B Balloon Ride paper

X7181B Jubilee paper

X7182B Timberline paper

X7183B Lollydoodle paper

Base & Bling Charms - 5 different packs!

Base & Bling Style Sheets - 4 different sheets

Z1933 Chevron Washi tape

Z1848 Red Shimmer Trim

Z1921 Neutral Metallic Asst. Baker’s Twine

Z1929 Topiary Mini Chevron Ribbon

Z1961 White Marquee Enamel Shapes

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Now it’s time to continue on to  Dana’s Blog for the next post using BRAND NEW PRODUCTS!! I know she will “WOW” us with her gorgeous creation! J

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

Blessings to EACH of you for a WONDERFUL weekend!!

Krista J

February 2014 CTMH Fabulous, FUN Specials!

February is HERE!!! 

The moment we've been waiting for!

I have to say, Feb 1st and August 1st are pretty close to the level of excitement we all feel on Christmas Day!  These dates above are when CTMH debuts their NEW idea Books…

and guess what???

the 2014 Spring NEW IDEA book has arrived!!! 

Take a peek at the contents inside by clicking on the picture below!!

So, what did you think???  Can you choose a favorite paper pack??  

I’m not able to choose one yet…there are so many that I like! J

Along with this AMAZING new Idea Book, Close To My Heart has created some FABULOUS specials to coordinate with the debut of this new Idea Book!!

The first special from CTMH shares a BRAND NEW PRODUCT with you!! 

CTMH now has 5x7 Embossing folders…and they are beautiful!!  Take a look at these WONDERFUL designs!!

Would you like to get one of these BRAND NEW folders…for FREE??? 

Silly question, right?? J

Well, check out our Embossing is Boss! February special!!

For every 2 packs of CTMH cardstock you purchase in February, you will be able to choose one of these embossing folders for FREE!!

But, WAIT…there’s MORE!!J

Check out this ADORABLE February Stamp of the Month (SOTM)!! 

This stamp set is called “Wild About Love” and you can purchase it 2 different ways!!

1. You can pay the retail price of just $17.95 (this stamp set is ONLY available in February!)

OR

2. When you purchase $50 in CTMH products, you can receive this stamp set for ONLY $5.00!!!!

I see MORE than Valentine’s Day with this stamp set!!  You could use it with outdoors, baby, and so much more!! 

Here is a card a created using this stamp set…very quick and easy, using our new Timberline paper pack. 

If you’d like to see another card I’ve created (and many OTHER items from other consultants) feel free to CLICK HERE to go to the Stamp of the Month (SOTM) Blog hop!

May you be inspired, and excited with these brand new products from CTMH!! 

If you’d like to place an order, please feel free to to directly to my website (it’s open 24/7…& you can shop in your jammies J ) and your order will be shipped directly to your door!!  Wahoo!!  

Blessings to EACH of you & for those of you in my local area…enjoy this beautiful snow!!

Krista J

PHONE/TEXT: 610-587-9116

EMAIL:fun2stampnscrap@dejazzd.com

WEB: www.kristah.ctmh.com