Nan's Creating Place

If you are not familiar with Picture My Life by Close to My Heart you need to check it out here . Whether you want to feast or just nibble, we've got just the right serving of Picture My Life for you.  Pick your favorite design and get started creating.    Here is my version of Skylark Picture My Life cards.  I got the idea for these cards from The scrapzone.blogspot.com.  Check out Julie's great artwork, as well.    Thanks for stopping by.  Leave me a comment.  Stop by again soon. Nancy

CTMH ROLLING BAG AND SHOULDER TOTE ARE BACK IN STOCK LIMITED QUANTITIES - PLACE YOUR ORDER HERE Shoulder bag with snap closure, comfortably fits our 12" × 12" paper organizers. Perfect for carrying projects in progress, idea books, papers, small tools, and embellishments - exclusively from Close to My Heart! Z3031                                                                                                               ...

Hello fellow crafters! This is a reminder that club meets Saturday Jan. 10.  Look forward to seeing all of you. Be sure to bring your basic supplies and a snack to share.

Do you know the difference?  Learn more now but watching this Youtube video. Thanks for stopping by.  Nan

Happy New Year Join us this month for these great workshops on the go! January 6th, 2015 6-8 pm   Heartstrings Card Workshop Supplies needed: WOTG Heartstrings Cardmaking Kit Inks:  Lagoon, Pixie, Slate Basic Supplies - see page 193 Annual Inspirations Heartstring Layout Workshop Supplies needed: X7193B Heartstrings Paper Packet X7193C Heartstrings Complements Z3015 Heartstrings Assortment Z2004 Lagoon Hearts washi tape Basic Supplies - see page 193 Annual Inspirations  

JANUARY STAMP OF THE MONTH S1501 THIS MOMENT   Take advantage of this new D size stamp set, available for this month only, for just $5* - 70% off the full retail price! *Place an order of $50 or more in Close to My Heart products and you qualify to purchase the Stamp of the Month set for only $5. or Purchase the Stamp of the Month set at the full retail price of $17.95USD with no minimum purchase required. Click here to shop now. Thanks for stopping by, Nan

Check out the newest organizing containers from Close to My Heart.  First we have a brand new rolling storage tote! Lagood chevrons with a slate background, that sports a cute heart charm and  zipper pulls stamped CTMH. Z3032  And here is it loaded.....look at that storage!  It is showing here with 1 large organizer, 1 medium organizer and 3 small organizers.  Also there are pockets on both sides and one in the front.  That is a lot of room.  Love, love the polka dots inside. Next we have a brand new shoulder tote that has the same beautiful lagoon and slate color/ pattern as the rolling tote.  Z3031    Both of these totes are available right now.  To place your order go to www.nanb.ctmh.com Due to the port strike we have a limited supply of these 2 wonderful organizers.  There will be more coming but why wait?  Happy shopping. Nan  

Our Christmas Luncheon What has become a tradition with some of my dearest friends, who also happen to be my customers is that we meet in December each year for what we call our Christmas luncheon.  We get all Christmased up!! Make gifts for each other and meet in the private room of a local restaurant.  For the next several hours we followship and enjoy this time together.  Close to My Heart has brought many precious ladies into my life and I am grateful for each of them.  So while you are enjoying your weekend doing whatever you want to do, we will be enjoying "Our Christmas Luncheon". May your Christmas been merry and bright! Enjoy! Nan

This year marks the 10-year anniversary of Close To My Heart’s revolutionary My Acrylix ® clear polymer stamps—and we can’t wait for you to celebrate with us! During the month of December, with a qualifying purchase of $50, you will be eligible to purchase ANY C- or D-size stamp sets from the Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 idea book for only $10! Don't miss out on this great deal.  Click HERE to place your order now. Hope you have a great week.  Nan

CONFETTI WISHES LAYOUT Supplies needed: Workshop on the Go - Confetti Wishes Inks:  Canary, Pacifica, Pear and Thistle Sanding Kit Corner Rounder 3-D foam tape Marvy Uchida LePen Journaling Pen Blocks:  1x1; 2x2; 4x5 Cricut Artbooking Collection CONFETTI WISHES CARDS Supplies needed: Confetti Wishes Paper Pack Purple Gems Gold sequins Inks: Pacifica; Gypsy; Canary; Slate; Glacier Blocks:  2x2 and 2x 3.5 Daisy White Cardstock or bases Embossing folder - DOTS Cricut Artiste Collection Artfully Sent Collection  

Cyber Monday Only: 20% Off All Cricut ® Collections! December 1, 2014 ONLY                                                                                                Starting at 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. MST, you can purchase the Close to My Heart Cricut Cartridge Bundles at 20% off (before tax and shipping). This is a savings of $20.00! Each cartridge bundles includes 3 coordinating stamp sets and chipboard shapes. With Artfully Sent, there is a package of 12x12 white cardstock inst...

December Stamp of the Month S1412 Cutie Pie Take advantage of this new D size stamp set, available for this month only, for just $5* - 70% off the full retail price! *Place an order of $50 or more in Close to My Heart products and you qualify to purchase the Stamp of the Month set for only $5. or Purchase the Stamp of the Month set at the full retail price of $17.95USD with no minimum purchase required. Click here to shop now. Thanks for stopping by, Nan

Yesterday was club day in beautiful Panama City!  We made the cutest bird cage cards with the new Artfully sent Cricut cartridge.  Check out the cute birdcage card.... front inside Hope you like this tweet little card.  Have a good Sunday. Nan 

November marks the five-year anniversary of Studio J ® , and that means it’s your lucky month, with five amazing ways to win through Studio J and Close To My Heart social media! First, throughout the month of November, all layouts purchased in Studio J are $5! That is a savings of over 25% off of retail—an unprecedented deal! Your second chance to win big must come by sheer luck: every fifth order placed in Studio J during November receives a FREE surprise Close To My Heart accessory in its shipping box! The accessory has a retail value of $5 or more. If luck doesn’t smile on you in that way, you might stumble upon it by finding a little extra something in your Studio J box. Five “golden tickets” will be sent out during the month of November with randomly selected Studio J print orders! This “golden ticket” is redeemable for one of Close To My Heart’s new D-ring albums* loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors™. For a fourth way to win, simply create new, gorgeous layouts...

YULETIDE CAROL CARDS I got these card ideas from a fellow consultant but unfortunately I don't remember her name.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Z7187B Yuletide Carol Paper Pack Z7187C Yuletide Carol Complements Z2012 Gold Sequence Z726 Sponge Daubers Z2118 Desert Sand Ink Basic Tools YULETIDE CAROL LAYOUT                                                            *G1084  Yuletide Carol Scrapbooking Kit                                          *Inks:  B...

November Stamp of the Month S1411 It's the Little Things Take advantage of this new D size stamp set, available for this month only, for just $5* - 70% off the full retail price! *Place an order of $50 or more in Close to My Heart products and you qualify to purchase the Stamp of the Month set for only $5. or Purchase the Stamp of the Month set at the full retail price of $17.95USD with no minimum purchase required. Click here to shop now. Thanks for stopping by, Nan 

It is confirmed.....our next crop date is October 18th.  That is a week from Saturday.  I hope you all will make plans to attend.  Wouldn't it be great to raise enough $$ to repair a child's mouth possibly allowing them a more normal life.  I would love it if each of you could help me to raise this money!  It's only $249.00 to improve a child's life for a lifetime. To reserve your spot please let me know asap that you will be attending.  Nancy B. 850-624-3840 nancyberd@gmail.com www.nanb.ctmh.com

  PATHFINDING October 7, 2014 6 - 8pm Supplies needed: Basic Supplies G1082 Pathfinding Scrapbooking kit Inks:      Autumn Terracota      Chocolate      Goldrush      Olive Blocks:       1x1; 2x2; 3x3; 2x6.5 Cricut Artbooking Cartridge  Cardmaking Workshop Supplies: Basic Supplies G1083 Pathfinding Cardmaking Kit Inks:       Chocolate       Desert Sand       Glacier       Goldrush Blocks:       1x1; 1x3.5; 2x2; 4x5

With your purchase of $50.00 during the month of October, you not only qualify for your surprise free chevron ribbon, you also qualify for the stamp of the month "Home for the Holidays" for only $5.00.  That is a savings of over $19.00.  So don't wait to place your order because this special is only while supplies last. To shop now click on Nancy's website .                                                                      

OCTOBER STAMP OF THE MONTH S1410 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Take advantage of this new D size stamp set, available for this month only, for just $5* - 70% off the full retail price! *Place an order of $50 or more in Close to My Heart products and you qualify to purchase the Stamp of the Month set for only $5. or Purchase the Stamp of the Month set at the full retail price of $17.95USD with no minimum purchase required. Click here to shop now. Thanks for stopping by, Nan