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******REMINDER****** NEXT SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2012 8 AM TO 8 PM LAST CALL IS WEDNESDAY TO RESERVE YOU PLACE THERE ARE ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT!!!!

Did I happen to mention to you that we are moving to the beach!!!!  After only 4 months we have a contract on our beautiful home of 15.5 years.  And as soon as we close we are DOWNSIZING to a beautiful condo on the beach.  This will be our backyard!!  No mowing needed.  Although it is a bittersweet time we are very excited about this new season.  Hope you are having a wonderful long weekend.  Thanks for stopping by. Nan B

Hey there!      I am back with our workshop layout project for Thurs Sept 6.  Looking forward to seeing all of you and creating this great scholastic layout.  Supplies are listed below along with cutting guide and helpful hints.  Print this and bring with you.  See you on Thurs at 6:30  Materials Needed G1049 Scholastic WOTG Kit       E1013 My Acrylix Field Trip Alphabet Z2170 Ruby Ink Pad                     Z2171 Saddle Ink Pad Z1294 Sanding Kit                        Z578 Corner Rounder Z1151 3-D Foam Tape                 Y1003 2 x 2 My Acrylix Block Y1009 ...

Happy Labor Day weekend!  Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend surrounded by family and friends.  We are hanging out at the beach with some of our dear friends.  Just doesn't get much better than this.  Now on to more fun:  Workshop Tues Sept 4 we will make this darling little book out of cards!  This is just in time for school pictures.  Below is the list of supplies, cutting diagram and helpful hints.  Print and bring this with you.  See you at 6:30. Materials Needed G1049 Scholastic WOTG Kit          E1013 My Acrylix Field Trip Alphabet Z2170 Ruby Ink Pad                         Z2171 Saddle Ink Pad Z2140 Outdoor Denim                   Z697 Sponge Z1294 Sanding Kit...

Last night we learned the basics of stamping.  How to handle stamps. The proper way to clean  your stamps and blocks.And a variety of stamping techniques.  It was quite fun!  Here is what I came up with using several of the techiques shown.  This image is from the Love Blooms set (c1511) stamped with Juniper(z2165) and sunset (z2191) inks.  The popped up flower is embossed white (z673) the sponged w/ sunset ink.  Embellishment flower is from the Autumn Lane asssortment (z1749) with Slate satin polka-dot ribbon (z1802).  Paper is Flirty paper pack (x7160b). All products are exclusive Close to My Heart products. Hope you enjoyed this card.  Thanks for sitting with me for a bit.  See you soon. Nan B

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, you can get the exclusive, new My Acrylix ® It’s Your Day double "D" stamp set for just $5 when you place a minimum order of $35.  You’ll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes nearly 50 trendy images that makes it easy to capture the everyday moments in your life. The double set has a retail value of $35.90, which increases the value of your purchase! Have twice the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new, exclusive It’s Your Day double stamp set!  To place your order now contact your Close to My Heart Consultant and if you do not have a consultant you are welcome to order here.   Offer runs from August 15 - September 30, 2012

Last week at club we make these darling 3 x 3 cards using CTMH pigment pads.  The pigment ink pads are new in the Autumn Winter Idea book.  We learned about the difference in dye-based ink, pigment-based ink and solvent-based ink.  The paper pack is from the Dotty for You B & T Duo Collection.  Colors were Lagoon, Smoothie, Sunset, Sweet Leaf, Creme Brulee and Grey Wool Thanks for visiting.  Nan

September 22, 2012 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Share the kindness, just because Reserve your spot early at   nancyberd@gmail.com The cost is only $20.00 for a full day of fun crafts. Come and enjoy !!

August 2012 :Baroque Borders Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5 available only August 1 -31      

You may or may not know that we have our home for sale and we are working on downsizing.  What does that mean in a crafters world?  It means really small spaces to keep your supplies in.  And utilizing every nook and cranny.  A friend of mine (Beth B) came up with a great idea for storing small accessories but keeping them right at your fingertips.  Thanks Beth!! So I want to share this with you. The round containers have a magnetic back and come in a 2 pack from Michaels.  Bought a pack of  magnets, also from Michaels.  The magnets are the size of a business card.  Peel and stick magnets on the side of the ink organizer and then stick the round containers with buttons, brads, eyelet, etc to the magnet on the organizer.  I love this idea!! Tell me what you think about space saving idea.  And share any ideas you have come up with.  I would love to learn more.  Thanks for ...

Ok so here is it....there is this cruise to the Southern Carribean for consultants who reach the required goal!!!      I have been trying to reach this goal all year!  I am close but not close enough.  I would love to take my husband on this trip but I can't do it by myself.   Close to My Heart offers quality products and all at a fabulous price.  Jeanette Lynton, founder and CEO for Close to My Heart is passionate about this company and stands behind the products that we offer.       Check out our brand new idea book and all that Close to My Heart has to offer for your stamping and scrapbooking desires  here.        If becoming a consultant has been a dream of  yours, there is no better time than now to join Close to My Heart.  During the Month of August we are offering a consultant kit at the special price of $49....

698 new images.  This cartridge offers many 3-D items and a booklet for assembling each of them.  The new Artiste cartridge comes with 3 sheets of dimensional elements and 3 D-size stamps sets that all compliment each other to create amazing artwork.  The cost is only $99 + tax +s/h.  To get your hands on this wonderful buy click HERE .  You will love Artiste as much as you love your Art Philosophy cartridge.

Good Morning, Here is the supply list for our workshop tomorrow evening.    G1046 Workshops on the Go ® Clementine Kit      Required Tools Z2167 Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks ® Pad Z2164 Sorbet Exclusive Inks ® Pad Z1294 Sanding Kit Z697 Sponge Z1151 3-D Foam Tape Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix ® Block Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix ® Block Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix ® Block Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix ® Block Misc. Spray Bottle with Water See everyone at 6:30. Nan B

Good Morning,       Here is the supply list for our workshop tomorrow evening.    G1046 Workshops on the Go ® Clementine Kit       Z1753 Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment       Z1760 Burlap Ribbon Required Tools Z2167 Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks ® Pad Z2164 Sorbet Exclusive Inks ® Pad Z1294 Sanding Kit Z697 Sponge Z1151 3-D Foam Tape Y1000 1" × 1" My Acrylix ® Block Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix ® Block Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix ® Block Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix ® Block Misc. Spray Bottle with Water See everyone at 6:30. Nan B

The new Autumn Winter Idea Book by Close to My Heart .  New scrapbooking kits, card kits, stamps and home decor projects to tease any paper crafter.  Check out what's new.  Don't forget to check out the special promotion for signing as a consultant in August and the new Consultant kit for just $49.00.  Let me know what you think. Happy shopping, Nan B

Have you ever considered becoming a consultant with Close to My Heart? Well there never been a better time.  Close to My Heart now has the "Essentials" consultant kit for just $49.00.  You heard that right.  Start your Close to My Heart business today for a minimal investment.  But there is MORE!  For the month of August when you sign up to be a Close to My Heart consultant you can receive this exclusive Damask Tote Bag absolutley free.  All total that is $180.00 retail for just $49.00. This is a while supplies last special so don't delay in August or the bag will be gone.  Start off HERE ,  click on Opportunities, then on Becoming a Consultant.  Then complete the form. It's just that easy and you are going to love sharing Close to My Heart with all your family and friends.   I look forward to welcoming you into our family! Nan B

Some of my favorite peeps with Close to My Heart:   Cindy (left) is my fabulous upline and Denise is my sideline.  This was at the awards banquet.  Everyone puts on their prettiest and comes together for dinner, awards and entertainment which was the Texas Tenors.  If you have never heard of the Texas Tenor I suggest you google them.  They were EXCELLENT.  The whole evening was great. Debbie (left) and I shared a room and Nancy has been our roommate other years.  We are die hard CTMH peeps.  And we love going to convention....every year we say "It can't possibly be any better next year" and every year Jeanette Lynton (Founder and CEO of Close to My Heart) and her staff manage to WOO us with a better convention.   How is that possible?!  We don't know but we look forward to it. These are 3 of the minds that work so hard to make convention what it is!!  Close to My Heart Directors are treated like r...

Here is our discontinued list (while supplies last).  If you go on my OBA at www.nanb.ctmh.com and look for your hostesses name and click on it you can place your order there and your hostess will get credit.  Happy Shopping, Nan B Retiring Product (not included in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book) ·          The following products are scheduled to be retired from the CTMH product line and are not pictured in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book. ·          All of our How-To Books have been retired and are sold out. Paper Packs/Stickease/Complements ·          Cruisin’ Paper Pack                                            X7154B · ...