CTMH Convention Recap–Day 1

It’s hard to believe that the Close To My Heart 2012 Convention has come and gone, especially after all the preparation this year with teaching. It was a wonderfully amazing week and I want to share with you all the fun we had before, during & after!

This year I was chosen as an Extravaganza presenter, so I have been preparing for this convention for some time. What’s so cool about being a presenter is that you get all new products to play & create with prior to attending convention. This year I was chosen to use CTMH’s new Christmas collection called ‘Pear & Partridge’ and the new Circuit Artiste collection!

Here are a few pictures of my work in progress…

Our trip to Dallas, Texas actually began on Tuesday, July 10th which just so happened to be my friend and downline, Debbie Hamilton’s birthday! We arrived at the beautiful Hilton Anatole mid-afternoon, got settled in and then headed out for a special birthday dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. I thoroughly enjoyed my slice of Cocoa Kahlua Coffee cheesecake!

I’ll be back tomorrow with details of day 2 in which I attended Leadership Day and learned about the wonderful new consultant kit, fabulous changes to Studio J and more!

Until then, don’t forget I’m taking pre-orders for the new Cricut Artiste collection  (only $99 – includes cartridge with 700 images, 3 My Acrylix stamp sets & 3 sheets of Dimensional Elements) which begins shipping August 1st. Email me at pamela@reflectionsofmyartandsoul.com to place your order today.

You will also not want to miss out on all the wonderful products retiring on July 31st! Check out THIS POST for a list of products retiring and get your order in ASAP before it’s gone forever!

Have a blessed day,

$387 in CTMH Products for ONLY $99…Offer Ends 3/31!!!

You do not want to miss out on this fabulous deal!

FREE Cricut Art Philosophy Collection

Generous Discounts on Future Purchases

Bonus Rewards Based on Performance

Hobbyists & Business Starters Welcome

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Only FIVE Days Left to Get Your Hands on FREE CTMH Products!!!

 

Now is a great time to join Close To My Heart because when you sign up as a new Consultant between March 1–31, you’ll receive a FREE Cricut^® Art Philosophy collection! The collection’s retail price of $99 adds incredible value to your New Consultant Kit and will give you hours of creative fun with the included exclusive Cricut^® cartridge, three coordinating My Acrylix^® D-size stamp sets, and three sheets of matching Dimensional Elements shapes.

Already own the collection? You can always give your free one as a gift or choose to receive $100 in select product credit** instead.

Contact me about how to embrace the philosophy of fun OR get started right away and enroll now!

*Offer available March 1—31, 2012. No additional tax is charged on the Cricut^® collection when ordered during enrollment.

**Additional requirements and limitations regarding the redemption and shipping of Select Product Credit apply. Select Product Credit is added to new Consultant account following approval of enrollment.

New Consultants who sign up between March 1—31 receive a FREE Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection* or $100 in Select Product Credit** in their New Consultant Kit!

NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO JOIN CLOSE TO MY HEART …

…because when you sign up as a new Consultant between March 1–31, you'll receive a FREE Cricut® Art Philosophy collection*! The collection's retail price of $99 adds incredible value to your New Consultant Kit and will give you hours of creative fun with the included exclusive Cricut® cartridge, three coordinating My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets, and three sheets of matching Dimensional Elements shapes. Already own the collection? You can always give your free one as a gift or choose to receive $100 in select product credit** instead. Now is the time to embrace the philosophy of fun—Consultant and Cricut® fun!

Click Here to Learn More about Becoming a Close To My Heart Consultant

*Offer available March 1—31, 2012. No additional tax is charged on the Cricut® collection when ordered during enrollment. Cricut® is a registered trademark of Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. All rights reserved.

**Additional requirements and limitations regarding the redemption and shipping of Select Product Credit apply. Select Product Credit is added to new Consultant account following approval of enrollment.

Not convinced yet? Watch this…

Click here to contact me if you have any questions about joining my team!

Get a FAB Freebie in October!

Become a Consultant in October and get one add-on collection FREE*!

Roxie Add-On

Includes a Workshops on the Go™ Roxie Kit, Rhinestone Designer Brads, Foundry^® Pin Clips, My Acrylix^® Instant Memories Stamp Set, My Acrylix^® Unscripted Stamp Set, Tulip Exclusive Inks^® Pad, Cocoa Exclusive Inks^® Pad, and a 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix^® Block.

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Elemental Add-On

Includes a Workshops on the Go™ Elemental Kit**, Dimensional Elements Banners, Décor Journaling Spots, My Acrylix^® Love Life Stamp Set, My Acrylix^® Happy Clusters Stamp Set, Olive Exclusive Inks^® Pad, and a Desert Sand Exclusive Inks^® Pad.
**Cricut^® Art Philosophy cartridge required to complete workshop layouts and bonus project (not included).

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Studio J^® Add-On

Includes a 12-month Studio J^® membership and five Studio J^® layouts (must redeem within first 3 months).

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Sign up as a new Consultant between October 1–31 and receive one New Consultant Kit add-on collection of your choice FREE! Add-on collections are priced at $40 (US&CAN) each and have a retail value of $80 US/$85 CAN – $130 US/$140 CAN, making this an incredible deal!

For just a $99 (US&CAN) enrollment fee, you'll receive a New Consultant Kit packed with business essentials and new products valued at over $280 US/$320 CAN, plus a FREE add-on collection to enhance your kit! Then you can choose to buy one or both of the other add-on collections for just $40 (US&CAN) each. It's an incredible deal!

CLICK HERE to contact me today or CLICK HERE to sign up now!

*Shipping/handling and tax may apply. Offer good October 1—31, 2011. Limit of one free add-on collection per new Consultant. Available only during enrollment. Contents of the New Consultant Kit and Add-On Collections are subject to change at any time without notice.

CTMH ‘When You Wish’ Celebration & Crop Recap

We had a fabulous time this past Saturday at my ‘When You Wish’ Celebration & Crop. There was lots of wonderful fellowship, food & fun…and lots of time to create!

Upon arrival, everyone that RSVP’d was presented with a new Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book and a special gift from me.

For my special gift, I made mini gift bags using the new exclusive Close To My Heart Cricut® Art Philosophy collection and a darling exclusive My Acrylix stamp set that all attendees received at the Awards Banquet at Convention…I had so much fun playing with my new exclusive Close To My Heart Cricut® Art Philosophy collection!!!

 

The ladies that arrived by 10 a.m. put a ticket (cut and stamped with the exclusive Close To My Heart Cricut® Art Philosophy collection) with their name into my on-time drawing bowl and the winner received this adorable card gift set that was inspired by the fabulous Lisa Stenz…

Congratulations to Sarah for being on time and winning!

Everyone in attendance also got the opportunity to see how the new exclusive Close To My Heart Cricut® Art Philosophy collection worked and they all made a cute little pillow box that was just the right size for a gift card.

Almost everything for the pillow box was cut using the new exclusive Close To My Heart Cricut® Art Philosophy collection. The only piece I had to cut with my Euro Personal Paper Trimmer was the 3/4” Dreamin’ B&T Duos® Paper!

Yes, even the sentiment and flower were cut using the exclusive Close To My Heart Cricut® Art Philosophy Cartridge.

Here’s a little tip and a look at just ONE KEY on the pad…

See the red arrow? I learned that it’s helpful to label the rows of your key pad (A,B,C,D,E) and then the columns (1-10)…not literally on the key pad, but in the booklet that comes with your cartridge. This is especially helpful if you have a hard time seeing the little picture of the key pad and the red button that is below the main images in the green box.

Well, I think that about wraps up my recap! I had a wonderful time sharing about my convention adventures and all the amazing new products Close To My Heart has for this Autumn/Winter.

If you’d like to get your hands on any of the new products, shop MyCTMH Website or contact me to place an order. If you find your wish list growing like mine has…contact me about hosting a home gathering if you are in the San Angelo area or if you are not local, you can also host an online gathering with friends & family across the country and their products will ship directly to them! It’s a fabulous way to get your favorite products free or at a 50% discount (like the exclusive Close To My Heart Cricut® Art Philosophy collection) with a qualifying gathering.

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day,

Make Your Dreams Come True…

I have just returned from a wonderful week at the Close To My Heart Annual Convention in Disneyland! This time of year is just like Christmas for all Close To My Heart Consultants as it is the time of year when a plethora of new products in unveiled…like our exclusive Close To My Heart Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge! We learned so many wonderful new ideas & techniques at Extravaganza and the artwork was absolutely stunning and inspiring. I have a millions ideas floating around in my head and I’m so excited and ready to get busy putting them into action!

It never fails, my favorite part of convention each year is the unveiling of the new Close To My Heart Idea Book and this year’s Idea Book is the BEST one yet! Seriously, I can not express how beautiful it is and how wonderful all the new products are. The beautiful artwork is captivating and one of my favorite new features must be all the new decorative My Acrylix stamps (images shown at 100% of size) now at new lower prices! My Acrylix stamps ‘clearly are the best’!

So, with all that said, I am already looking forward to next year’s convention in…none other than…DALLAS, TEXAS!!! I am ecstatic that it will be in my home state next July and I would absolutely love it if you would join me!!! Curious about how you can do that???

Well, it makes perfect sense for you to become a Close To My Heart Consultant and join my team NOW…that way you can join me at next year’s convention! Registration opens August 2, 2011. Now is the time to make your dreams come true!

Click here to contact me about joining my team today. You are welcome here! Click here to visit my Online Application to join Close To My Heart today!

FALL WINTER 2011 NEW CONSULTANT KIT – New Products AND Lower Prices

Business Essentials (included with enrollment) – Wonderful business and creative products to launch your career. Over $280 retail value!

 

New Consultant Kit contents:

Read Me First Letter

Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Books (qty. 10)

Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Books (qty. 5, while supplies last)

"You Are Welcome Here" Recruiting Brochures (W1151, qty. 25)

"The Rewards Come Now" Hostess Brochures (W1150, qty. 25)

Studio J® Brochures (W111, qty. 5)

Hostess Order Forms (W122, qty. 25)

Customer Order Forms (W101, qty. 25)

Studio J® Customer Order Forms (W1102, qty. 25)

Studio J® Membership Cards (W1103, qty. 5)

Studio J® 5-Pack Cards (W1104, qty. 5)

Close To My Heart Color Wheel (W470)

Autumn/Winter 2011 B&T Duos® Sampler (W1109, 48 – 6" Square Samples)

Cello Bags (W1152, qty. 25)

My Acrylix® Lovable Petite Perks Stamp Set (W2021)

My Acrylix® Wonderful You Incentive Stamp Set (W332)

Double Scrubber (Z1163)

My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778)

Bonding Memories® Glue (1512)

Sponge (Z697)

Liquid Glass (Z679)

Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534)

Black My Legacy® Faux Leather Album (Z1345)

My Creations® Memory Game (Z1614)

Workshops on the Go™ Typeset Kit (G1024)

Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes (X7139C)

Milepost Shapes (Z1464)

Juniper Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2165)

Bamboo Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2103)

Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2167)

My Acrylix® Trinity Alphabet Stamp Set (E1021)

My Acrylix® Vintage Type Stamp Set (D1481)

2" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1009)

3" x 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006)

New Consultant Kit Add-On Collections

Want more than just the New Consultant Kit? Select any or all of the remaining collections at the discounted price, plus tax and shipping.

Elemental Add-On Collection

 

Elemental Add-On Collection includes:

Workshops on the Go™ Elemental Kit* (G1026)

Dimensional Elements Banners (Z1685)

Décor Journaling Spots (Z1461)

My Acrylix® Love Life Stamp Set (D1482)

My Acrylix® Happy Clusters Stamp Set (C1471)

Olive Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2137)

Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2118).

*Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge required to complete workshop layouts and bonus project.

Roxie Add-On Collection

Roxie Add-On Collection includes:

Workshops on the Go™ Roxie Kit (G1025)

Rhinestone Designer Brads (Z1360)

Foundry® Pin Clips (Z1612)

My Acrylix® Instant Memories Stamp Set (C1466)

My Acrylix® Unscripted Stamp Set (C1465)

Tulip Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2166)

Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2114)

2" x 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1010)

Studio J® Add-On Collection

Studio J® Add-On Collection includes:

12-month Studio J® Membership

5 Studio J® Layouts (must redeem within first 3 months)

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Click here to visit my Online Application to join Close To My Heart today!

Click here to contact me about joining my team today.

Our Mission: We show you how to celebrate relationships through discovering your creativity, to preserve and share the moments that matter most.

Visit my website to sign up or email me at Pamela@myctmh.com or give me a call (325) 656-3547 if you have any questions.

Why Become a CTMH Consultant in May? Why Not!?!

Here’s a reminder about one of the BEST deals Close To My Heart has ever offered:

During the month of May 2011, any new Consultant who joins the company will receive their New Consultant Kit for 50% off!

It’s a No-Brainer!

You can get $300 in Close To My Heart Workshops on the Go Kits, My Acrylix Stamp Sets, Exclusive Inks Stamp Pads, an Assortment of Embellishments & Tools, Albums and Studio J Products…

All for ONLY $64.50*!

(*Shipping/Tax not included in price)

Wait! There’s more…

Receive a FREE National Scrapbooking Month You & Me kit that we’re including in the New Consultant Kit this month too! 

To Join Close To My Heart Today, Click Here for the Online Consultant Application!

It’s That Easy!

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Not ready to take advantage of the above outstanding offer?

During May, when you place a minimum order of $50 US for any Close To My Heart products*, you can grab an exclusive You & Me scrapbooking kit for just $15—that’s more than half off the retail value of the kit! Woo-hoo! You can also purchase the kit outright for $34.95 with or without a minimum purchase. It’s a charming kit you are sure to love. It features two fully embellished layouts, each with their own unique personality, a D-size stamp set, and an instruction guide to step you through the creation process.

To Shop Online to Get the You & Me Kit in May, Click Here!

I look forward to working with you! Thank you for stopping by,

The BEST DEAL EVER…Everyone’s Doing It!

PLEASE WELCOME…

MY FIVE NEWEST ‘STAMPERS FROM THE HEART’ TEAM MEMBERS!

LINDA, KATIE, STACEY, JENNY & AMANDA

I’m SO EXCITED about what is going on this month with Close To My Heart’s National Scrapbook Month Promotion and as you can see…everyone else is too!!!

These wonderful ladies recognize an AMAZING DEAL when they see it and I want to share it with each and every one of you too!

The BEST DEAL EVER with Close To My Heart is happening NOW…

For ONLY $64.50*

Get $300 in Close To My Heart Products…

including the YOU & ME Scrapbook Kit!!!

(* Plus Shipping & Tax)

Whether you are looking to get a 22%+ discount on all your Close To My Heart purchases or start up your very own business…

THIS IS THE BEST DEAL EVER!!!

Click here for my Close To My Heart Enrollment page to Sign Up Today!

Look what else you can create with the fabulous stamp set included in the You & Me Kit!

Artwork courtesy of Close To My Heart Art Department

Let’s Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month!

MAKE YOUR PLANS NOW FOR A FABULOUS MAY & BEYOND WITH CLOSE TO MY HEART!

During our May celebration, you can get the exclusive You & Me scrapbooking kit at a fabulous discount or even FREE*!

When you place a minimum order of $50 US in Close To My Heart products* in May, you can get the exclusive You & Me scrapbooking kit for the discount price of just $15—that’s more than half off the retail value!

You’ll create two fully embellished two-page layouts using the new cardstock-weight B&T Duos^® papers, D-size stamp set, accessories, and instructions. You can also purchase the kit at full retail for $34.95 with no minimum purchase required.

You & Me Scrapbook Kit

(Watch the YouTube video in the upper right sidebar for more detail)

You & Me Scrapbooking Kit Includes: 1 – My Acrylix® You & Me Stamp Set (D-size) 1 – 12" × 12" Colonial White Cardstock 6 – 12" × 12" B&T Duos® Papers (New! Cardstock-weight) 1 – 6" × 9" You & Me Irresistibles™ Chipboard Die-Cut Sheet 1 Yard – Chocolate Stripe Ribbon 1 Package – Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems 1 – Instruction Guide Featured Colors: Chocolate, Crème Brulee, Olive, Smoothie

OR

Become a Close To My Heart Consultant during May for ONLY $64.50 (that’s 50% Off) and we’ll include a You & Me kit for FREE* as part of your New Consultant Kit.

As a Consultant, you’ll love being your own boss, working your own hours, meeting new friends, showing people how to preserve their memories, making money doing what you love, and being part of a fun-loving community of Consultants. I love being a Consultant and I know you will, too!

Every consultant has their own unique style of business. Have you ever thought of yourself as a CTMH consultant? Let's see if you recognize yourself in the many STYLES ... and then CONTACT ME when you see yourself in a STYLE that is ONLY for YOU!

Business Builder: earn additional income by working with customers, hosting workshops and home gatherings, initiating ONLINE shopping and more! Whether you want just a little extra spending money or enough to pay your bills, the sky is the limit ...

Club Coordinator: You and your friends love CTMH and our coordinating kits! Get the group together once a month to create one of our Workshops on the Go and receive 22%+ discount on your purchases.

Studio J Consultant: Our Studio J digital scrapbooking program has hooked you into getting more done quickly! You love the ease of creating layouts, the instant gratification and outstanding quality. Start taking advantage of the 22%+ consultant discount!

Personal Use Consultant: You are a Close To My Heart enthusiast and create all occasion cards/gifts as well as legacies of love for others. Your personal spending is $300+ per quarter. It's time for you to start earning a minimum of 22%+ discount on all your purchases!

This is an AMAZING deal! I have never seen such a deal in my 12 years as a Close To My Heart Consultant!

FOR ONLY $64.50 (plus tax & shipping) IN MAY, you’ll receive all the business essentials you need plus your choice of three “choose me” product collections that are sure to help you start a successful and creative business! With this starter deal, you can save over $300 off the retail value of the three collections you choose plus the You & Me scrapbook kit! The savings only get bigger and better from there. If you can’t decide which “choose me” collections to purchase, get them all! Each additional collection is only $40 more. Start smart by saving big.

CHOOSE THREE OF THESE “CHOOSE ME” COLLECTIONS TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR CONSULTANT KIT

Choose Me Option #2 – Includes a 12-month Studio J Membership

Choose Me Option #3 – Includes a Workshops on the Go™ Mayberry Kit (G1022), My Acrylix® Summer Days Stamp Set (B1375), Smoothie Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2196), Olive Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2137), Brads Pink Assortment (Z1362), and a 2" x 3-1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1009) (not shown).

Choose Me Option #4 – Includes a Workshops on the Go™ Lucky Kit (G1018), Lucky Level 2 Assortment (Z1356), My Acrylix® Enjoy Life Stamp Set (C1439), Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2140), Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2118), Kraft Color-Ready Borders (Z1377), Sponge (Z697), Edge Distresser (Z1297), and a 2-1/2" x 2=1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1004) (not shown).

Choose Me Option #5 - Includes a 12" * 12" Dark Chocolate My Legacy® Faux Leather Album (Z1342), Outdoor Denim Quick Pic™ Album (Z1404), My Acrylix® Ciao Stamp Set (D1461), Chocolate Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2111), and a 4" x 4" My Acrylix® Block (Y1008).

Choose Me Option #6 - Includes a Double Scrubber (Z1163), My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778), My Acrylix® A Tulip Stamp Set (A1111), My Acrylix® Spring Up Stamp Set (B1365), My Acrylix® Bless This Nest Stamp Set (C1445), Tulip Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2166), Garden Green Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2120), and a 3" x 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006) (not shown). 

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DONT’ FORGET…YOU’LL ALSO GET THE SPECIAL NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING MONTH YOU & ME KIT ALONG WITH THREE OF THE CHOICES ABOVE FOR ONLY $64.50 PLUS TAX AND SHIPPING WHEN YOU BECOME A CLOSE TO MY HEART CONSULTANT IN MAY!

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! GET STARTED BUILDING YOUR OWN ‘STYLE’ CLOSE TO MY HEART BUSINESS TODAY!

CONTACT ME TODAY & MAKE PLANS TO SIGN UP IN MAY OR VISIT MYCTMH WEBSITE TO SIGN UP TODAY!

Time to …

…ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS!

I love how the sentiment on this card happened to turn out just right!

This card is made using more scraps from the Close To My Heart National Scrapbook Month You & Me Kit. I added a little bit of Mayberry B&T Duo paper along with the My Acrylix In the Month of May stamp set, Pink Buttons, Colonial White Waxy Flax & Pink Brads.

I used this week’s Mojo Monday card sketch #189

Wanna know how to get your hands on one of these AMAZING You & Me Kits for FREE?

Check this out…

Let’s Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month!

Join the National Scrapbooking Month celebration by getting the exclusive You & Me scrapbooking kit FREE* and your New Consultant Kit at 50% off when you sign up in May!

With this wonderful kit, you can make two fully embellished two-page layouts using the included instructions, papers, D-size stamp set, and accessories. The You & Me scrapbooking kit includes:
   1 – My Acrylix^® You & Me Stamp Set
   1 – 12” × 12” Colonial White Cardstock
   6 – 12” × 12” B&T Duos^® Papers
   1 – 6” × 9” You & Me Irresistibles™ Chipboard Die-Cut Sheet
   1 Yard – Chocolate Stripe Ribbon
   1 Package – Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems
   1 – Instruction Guide

Become a Close To My Heart Consultant during May and you'll save 50% off on your New Consultant Kit and get one You & Me kit for free*!

*Shipping/handling may apply. Offer valid May 1–31, 2011 only.

***Join the Stampers from the Heart Team today! Click here for application and to customize your kit to your liking!***

Please do not hesitate to CONTACT ME if you have any questions.

I would love to have you on MY STAMPERS FROM THE HEART TEAM!