Saturday, July 30, 2011

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.