Gift Cards

Do you need a gift for the crafter in your life and not sure what to get?  How about a Gift Certificate for Close To My Heart?  Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and will come with a gift card holder of your choice and an Idea Book.  Choose from the following cards:

Email brandi.katrein@gmail.com to order your gift certificate today!

Also, check out my page of handmade craft items for sale.  Find great items for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, and secret santa.

Holiday Wishes in November

Place an order of $25 of My Acrylix stamp sets during the month of November and receive the Holiday Wishes D-sized stamp set for only $5.  Four of the images coordinate with the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge and is only available for the month of November.

Fab Freebies for New Consultants

New Consultants who enroll between October 1st - 31st for $99 will receive a free New Consultant add-on collection. Each of the three add-on collections are priced at $40 and have a retail value up to $130.


Basic Kit:

Roxie add-on collection (over $80 retail value)


Elemental add-on collection (over $80 retail value)

Studio J add-on collection (over $130 retail value)

Halloween Treat Box

I made this super cute box with Close To My Heart products - Card Box; Mischief Level 2 paper pack; Wicked stamp set.  This one I made for a door prize at an event.  The pattern is off of the Close To My Heart website with the Stamp of Month additional inspiration.

Event Calendar Workshop

I am holding a workshop to create an Event Calendar to record your important recurring events.  Includes pre-cut papers; spiral bound calendar; and embellishment pack.  You bring scissors and adhesive and I will supply the stamps, inks, markers, and instruction.

Cost - 1 Calendar - $22
           2 Calendars - $40 (keep 1 for yourself and give 1 as a gift!)

Choose from the following dates:

Saturday, October 15th - 1 pm to 5 pm

Sunday, October 16th - 1 pm to 5 pm

If you are unavailable at those times, I can schedule an additional time during the week in the evening for those interested.

Payment is due by October 1st to reserve your spot

Something Wicked!

This wall art was inspired / lifted from fellow consultant Paige D.  I just love this Stamp of the Month - Wicked.  Such fun images make this cute 12 x 12 piece of art.

To create this I used the Mischief Workshop on the Go, Stamp of the Month - Wicked, Just Blooms Flowers, Grey Wool Cardstock, Licorice Opaques, and Twinkling H2O's, with distressing on each piece.  The die-cut background paper is from a previous special kit, but can be recreated with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.

New Idea Book is Live!

Today's the day - the new Idea Book is live.  Along with the new Idea Book, there are some program updates.  One update that is very exciting is the Hostess Rewards program.  Previously to earn Hostess Rewards you had to have a Gathering with 2 or more orders, but not anymore - earn Hostess Rewards on any $150 minimum order.  Another great program update is the Stamp of the Month.  Now get the Stamp of the Month for only $5 with a $50 order.

Place a $50 order this month to get the The Wicked Stamp of the Month for only $5 and also this month, receive the A Typeset Stamp free.

  

New Close To My Heart Idea Book goes live Monday, Augst 1st!

There are so many great new products being released - here's a preview of what's to come. 

Close To My Heart has a new Mission Statement: "We show you how to celebrate relationships through discovering your creativity, to preserve and share the moments that matter most". Here is the latest:

NEW - Cricut Art Philosophy Collection!

The Cricut Art Philosophy Collection has an exclusive Cricut cartridge with 700 shapes including fonts, shapes, and 3-D items; 3 My Acrylix D-sized stamp sets (Art Philosophy Tags, Art Philosophy Celebration, and Art Philosophy Seasons); and 3 9" x 12" Dimensional Elements (Tags, Mixed Shapes, and Banners).

Stamps:

•New Lower prices on all stamp sets! A-sized stamps $6.95, B-sized stamp sets $9.95, C-sized stamp sets $13.95, D-sized stamps $17.95, and E-sized stamps $29.95.

•Over 30 new stamp designs.

•Stamp images shown at 100% in the Idea Book.

•New 4" x 5" My Acrylix block.

Paper:

•Level 1 paper packs have been retired. Studio J is now considered Level 1 scrapbooking.

•New Cardstock shade packs - 12 sheets of 3 harmonious colors (4 of each color)

•The Color Palette has been reconfigured into 5 groups - Neutral, Spring, Summer, Autumn & Fall - Combo packs of cardstock will now include 2 of each color in a season.

•Level 2 paper packs have been reconfigured with a lower price with fewer papers. Cardstock included focus on coordinating colors instead of including neutral colors. New lower price is only $9.95.

•8 new Level 2 patterns.

•New heavier weight B&T papers. New B&T papers are cardstock weight and each side has a distinct pattern instead of a monochromatic version of the design.

Studio J:

•2 new Members Only patterns - In Focus (features 3 photos) and Viewfinder (features 10 photos).

•New Stitching Embellishments - 8 borders, 3 pennant stitches and 18 unique stitched shapes.

•2 new Paper Kits - Discovery and Independence Day.

Embellishments / Albums / Supplies:

•6" x 6" Quick Pic Albums in Olive and Pansy Purple.

•New Die Cut Cards and Envelopes.

•New Ribbon collections.

•New Designer Brads in Rhinestone and Antiqued Copper.

•New Mini-Medley Accents Collections in Honey, Olive, and Pewter.

•Foundry Metal Accessories - Ribbon Slides and Pin Clips.

•My Reflections Complements to coordinate with Level 2 Paper Packs (each Level 2 will have a coordinating My Stickease or My Reflections Complements).

•New embellishment packs - felt shapes, charms, chipboard shapes, bling, journaling spots and Top Coats Icing Overlays.

•Just Blooms Paper Shapes - Flutter.

•Cork Color-Ready Alphabet.

•Dimensional Elements - Monograms, Banners, Mixed Shapes, Notable Alphabet, numbers and other shapes.

•My Creations Card Box.

•My Creations Memory Game.

•3 new colors of Glitz Glitter Gel.

Workshops on the Go:

•The new Workshop on the Go will feature a Level 2 paper pack with 2 additional sheets of neutral cardstock.

•Step-by-Step instructions to complete 1 2-page layout with directions on how to find online guidance for an additional 2-page layout, plus a bonus project such as a set of cards or a 3-D item.

•Workshop on the Go kits will now include a C-sized stamp set (formerly included a B-sized stamp set).

•The kit will also include 1 or 2 full-package accessories.

Stamp of the Month:

With the updated Stamp of the Month program just spend $50 and receive the stamp of the month for only $5! Also included with the Stamp of the Month will inlcude a full color insert with directions for finding online projects created with the Stamp of the Month. There are also project ideas shown in the Idea Book with a supply list for supplies needed to complete the projects shown.

The new Idea Book is filled with fantastic artwork and new products. Get an Autumn / Winter 2011 Idea Book Free! Just place a minimum $25 order from now until August 15th and I will send you the new Idea Book. You can shop online or place your order with me.  Sign up for my newsletter to see what great specials are available each month.

You Rock!

Here are 2 variations of a card using the You Rock paper pack.  This first one I made as a Graduation card - the left "flower" is a $20 bill.  The flowers were made by accordian folding the paper, then using hemp to tie the button on the center to hold the paper together, and then fanning out the edges.  I put a little glue where the edges met up on the paper flower to keep it together.  The second card I made for birthday and just used 2 accordian fold paper flowers instead of money.

Supplies - You Rock Level 2 Paper pack, natural hemp, and Craft Buttons in Autumn.

You & Me: Stronger Together

Close To My Heart is offering the You & Me: Stronger Together campaign for the month of June to help raise funds for the survivors of the of the recent severe storms that have hit the Midwest and Southern states.

During the Month of June, order the You & Me kit for only $15 (retail value $34.95) and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross 2011 Floods and Tornadoes relief operations.  Quantities are limited.

The You & Me Kit includes: You & Me My Acyrlix Stamp Set (D-sized); 1 - 12" x 12" Colonial White Cardstock; 6 - 12" x 12" B&T Duos Papers (in a New Cardstock Weight); 1 - 6" x 9" You & Me Irresistables Chip Board Die-Cut Sheet; 1 yard Chocolate Strip Ribbon; 1 package Mocha Opaques Adhesive Gems; and Instruction Sheet. The You & Me Kit featured colors are: Chocolate, Creme Brulee, Olive and Smoothie.

Close To My Heart's most recent relief effort Hope for Japan helped raise over $80,000 in donations to the Red Cross for earthquake / tsunami relief for Japan.

Anniversary Bliss

Here is another card using the Bliss Workshop on the Go kit.  The corner pieces are created from cutting a square die cut into quarters.  Makes a lovely card for an anniversary, wedding or just a note.  Quick and easy using the Workshop on the Go kit papers, accessories and instructions.

May is National Scrapbooking Month!

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month with the exclusive You & Me scrapbooking Kit.  You have the option to purcahse the Kit outright for $34.95; spend $50 in CTMH products and purchase the You & Me Kit for only $15; or sign up to be a Close To My Heart Consultant and receive the Kit for FREE!  The You & Me Kit includes:  You & Me My Acyrlix Stamp Set (D-sized); 1 - 12" x 12" Colonial White Cardstock; 6 - 12" x 12" B&T Duos Papers (in a New Cardstock Weight); 1 - 6" x 9" You & Me Irresistables Chip Board Die-Cut Sheet; 1 yard Chocolate Strip Ribbon; 1 package Mocha Opaques Adhesive Gems; and Instruction Sheet.  The You & Me Kit featured colors are: Chocolate, Creme Brulee, Olive and Smoothie.

Become a consultant during the month of May and you will receive the You & Me scrapbooking kit free, plus receive 50% off the new consultant kit making it only $64.50 to start you own business.  The new consultant kit inlcudes the business essentials plus 3 "choose me" collections.  Additional choose me collections are $40 each.  Join as a hobbyist or start a new business - the choice is yours and it has never been a better time to join!  If you have any questions, please contact me at brandi.katrein@sbcglobal.net for more information.

And don't forget about the stamp of the month and the Workshop on the Go kit for this month.

Surprise! More Studio J

Taking advantage of the Studio J special for April I created 14 new layouts in the last few days.  I scrapped the amazing trip Amy & I took last month to visit our other sister Jody.  Jody had been deployed and was heading home and a Tiger Cruise was offered.  Amy & I jumped at this incredible opportunity to spend 3 days on an aircraft carrier.  I will admit - I turned a little green the first day, but I was better after that.  I probably could have done more layouts as between Amy & I we had tons of pictures, but figured I could put a couple of pages of just pics in my scrapbook.  Here's a look at our trip:

I also worked on some pictures of Austin from this winter and some from 2007 when we attempted to take a family picture with me, Nathan and 2 dogs.  Let me tell you dogs are just as bad as kids.



Lucky Birthday

So, I made this cute card from the Lucky Workshop on the Go.  So cute, so easy.  I love the 2 tone inking of the stamp and the wooden buttons.  Also used was the Happy Birthday stamp set for the sentiments.

Bliss

Here is a card I made for a wedding we attended this weekend.  I used the Bliss Workshop on the Go to create this card. 

Items used:  Bliss Workshop on the Go -Bliss paper, Bliss Stamp Set, Villa Irresistibles Chipboard; Sorbet and Chocolate ink.

Hope for Japan

During the month of April purchase the exclusive "Hope for Japan" A-sized stamp set for the special price of $5 (retail price $7.95) and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross efforts in Japan. Helping has never been easier!  Contact me or visit my website to get this beautifully designed stamp set that reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those that are in need.

(Shipping and handling will be charged on the retail value of the stamp set)

Magnifique!

I just love this Magnifique paper with it's Chocolate, Lagoon, Pacifica and Sky colors.  I used this fabulous paper and the Workshop on the Go kit to create this scrapbook page.  I made this as a first page for an album of my Studio J layouts that I gave my Mom and Sister for Christmas.

Here is a mini notebook that I covered.  The butterfly was created using an arrow photo clip and the Workshop on the Go stamps (image was cut from a flower stamp to look like wings).  A quick and cute little gift!



Here is one of the cards from that Workshop on the Go - a simple yet lovely card.

(The Magnifique paper pack will be available until July 31st)

Birthday Sweetheart!

I love this Sweetheart paper!  Not only did I make some cute Valentine's Day cards, but I made this cute Birthday card for my niece.  I hope she likes this as much as she liked the Valentine.

To create this card I used the Sweetheart Workshop on the Go (Sweetheart paper, Sweetheart stamp, and Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment) along with some sparkles, tulip and cotton candy ink.

Here were the Valentine's Day cards I made this year - quick and easy!

For the Valentine's cards I used Spellbinders Labels 8 for the card bases, Big Pinks flowers, Just Blooms flowers and sparkles.

More Studio J

Ok - I know I haven't posted much else lately and I have actually been working on some other things and I will get some pictures of some of the other items I have been working on soon.  But for now, here is the latest batch of Studio J layouts I have completed.