Retiring Items

As another year comes to an end it is time for Close To My Heart to make room for new products coming next year.

The following items will be retiring with the Autumn / Winter 2012 Idea Book and will only be available until January 31, 2012.  Some items have already sold out and are marked.  I will periodically update the list.

Item # Item Description

Z1349 Shimmer Designer Brads
Z1360 Rhinestone Designer Brads
Z1361 Brads Red Assortment
Z1362 Brads Pink Assortment
Z1363 Brads Blue Assortment  Sold Out
Z1364 Brads Green Assortment
Z1365 Brads Basic Assortment
Z1387 Wooden Designer Buttons
Z1391 Buttons Clear Assortment
Z1395 Irresistibles™ Eclectic Chipboard Die-Cuts (the alphabet)
Z1465 Irresistibles™ Make-It-Count Numbers
Z1681 Dimensional Elements Numbers
Z1761 Dimensional Elements Ornaments
Z1762 Dimensional Elements Snowflakes
Z1765 Color-Ready Arbor Wooden Shapes
X7147C Stella Complements Canvas Shapes
X7148C My Stickease® Pemberley Assortment
X7150C My Stickease® Victory Assortment
X7153C My Stickease® Florentine Assortment Sold Out
X7158C La Belle Vie My Stickease® Assortment  Sold Out
X7160C Flirty Complements Dimensional Elements
X7161C Moonlight Complements Dimensional Elements
X7162C Pear & Partridge Complements Glittery Rub-Ons Sold Out
Z1464 Milepost Shapes
Z1466 Bling Assortment
Z1695 Urban Felt Alphabet
Z1696 Keepsake Felt Alphabet
Z1709 Just Blooms® Petals Paper Flowers
Z1460 Foundry® Ribbon Slides
Z1711 Foundry® Binder Clips
Z1712 Foundry® Number Plates
Z1461 Décor Journaling Spots
Z1687 Bohemian Assortment
Z1689 Timeless Charms
Z1692 Tough Tags
Z1694 Bouquet Assortment
Z1741 Haunted Assortment
Z1749 Autumn Lane Assortment
Z1763 Boutique Assortment
Z1772 Dimensional Elements In Color—Holiday
Z1393 Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection
Z1316 Designer Ribbon Cocoa Collection
Z1385 Designer Ribbon Blue Collection
Z1615 Designer Ribbon Red Collection
Z1616 Designer Ribbon Green Collection
Z1388 Newsprint Rub-Ons
Z1700 Dark Chocolate Tapestry Velvet Rub-Ons
Z1733 Black Tapestry Velvet Rub-Ons
Z1743 Festive Velvet Rub-Ons Sold Out
Z1742 Parlor Velvet Rub-Ons
Z1407 6" x 6" Olive Quick Pic™ Album
Z1408 6" x 6" Pansy Purple Quick Pic™ Album
Z1054 My Creations® Display Album
Z1378 My Creations® Banner
Z1614 My Creations® Memory Game
Z188 Craft Jars Sold Out
Z1352 4 1/2" Colonial White Circle Cards
Z1353 4 1/2" White Daisy Circle Cards
Z1731 My Originals® Sweet Surprises Card Kit
X7147B My Reflections® Stella Paper Packet  Sold Out
X7148B My Reflections® Pemberley Paper Packet Sold Out
X7150B My Reflections® Victory Paper Packet
X7153B My Reflections® Florentine Paper Packet
X7158B La Belle Vie Paper Packet Sold Out
X7160B Flirty Paper Packet
X7161B Moonlight Paper Packet
X7162B Pear & Partridge Paper Packet Sold Out
Z1252 Cutting Knife Sold Out
G1041 Workshops on the Go® Avonlea Cardmaking Kit
G1043 Workshops on the Go® Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Kit
G1040 Workshops on the Go® Spellbound Cricut® Kit
G1042 Workshops on the Go® Scroll Album Kit
G1044 Workshops on the Go® Advent Calendar Kit
G1045 Workshops on the Go® Avonlea Scrapbooking Kit
G1046 Workshops on the Go® Clementine Scrapbooking Kit
G1047 Workshops on the Go® Dakota Scrapbooking Kit
G1048 Workshops on the Go® La Belle Vie Scrapbooking Kit
G1049 Workshops on the Go® Scholastic Scrapbooking Kit
G1050 Workshops on the Go® Flirty Scrapbooking Kit
G1051 Workshops on the Go® Moonlight Scrapbooking Kit
G1052 Workshops on the Go® Pear & Partridge Scrapbooking Kit Sold Out
A1104 A Tweet
A1111 A Tulip
A1116 A Melody
A1122 Bravo
A1128 Quick Cards—Shell
A1129 A Rainbow
B1365 Spring Up
B1369 Rosy Regards
B1374 Bee Happy
B1397 He Is Risen
B1402 My Peeps
C1439 Enjoy Life
C1440 Take a Picture
C1442 Tailor-Made
C1450 Eclectic Edges
C1452 Delight
C1455 Aspire
C1456 Heartfelt Treasures
C1457 Happy Camper
C1458 Paper Lantern
C1473 Remarkable Wreath
C1474 10 Things
C1485 Super Powers
C1498 Country Life
C1499 Perfect Day
D1195 The Works Alphabet
D1222 Tiny Typewriter Alphabet
D1296 Chocolate Alphabet Small
D1301 Hodge Podge Alphabet
D1303 Classmate Alphabet
D1462 Splendid Day
D1464 Card Chatter—Love
D1467 Trees & Things
D1472 Simple Memories
D1478 Bingo Alphabet
D1505 Roar!
D1508 Diverse Backgrounds
D1509 Magic Adventures
D1511 Kick Back
E1013 Field Trip Alphabet

Updated January 19,2013

Out of This World Birthday

I created this Out of This World Birthday Card using the Cricut Artiste Cartridge, American Celebration Stamp Set and Superhero Paper Pack.

Christmas Cards

Here are a couple of Christmas Cards I made this year.  Both cards use the Cricut Art Philosophy and the Pear & Partridge Paper.



This card has an ornament created with the Cricut tucked into the card front.



Close To My Heart Gift Certificates

Looking for a gift for the scrapper, card maker or paper crafter in your life and don't know what to get?  How about a Close To My Heart Gift Certificate?  Available in any amount and get an Idea Book to give with it.  Contact me to get your Gift Certificate today!



Get Great Retired Close To My Heart Products at Deep Discounts

On December 1st Close To My Heart will start adding more great retired products at deep discounts.  Check out my site brandikatrein.ctmh.com to see what is available and check back often for more products to be added.  Some of the deals I saw had Level 2 Paper Packs as low as $2.50!!!

Remember - these great deals are only while supplies last.

Wedding Album and Memory Box

I made this set for a friends wedding - an accordian album and memory box.

Card created with Tie the Knot Cricut Cartridge, Treasure Life Stamp Set, Silhouette Paper, black stitch ribbon and pearl opaques gems.



Memory Box



Cherish Layout - A New Perspective (page 58)



Cherish Layout - Rise N Shine (page 108)

 

Cherish Layout - Puzzle Junkie (page 112)

 

Cherish Layout - Harmony (page 38)



Cherish Layout - A New Perspective (page 58)

CTMH Supplies:  9 x 9 accordion album; My Creations Memory Box; Silhouette Paper Pack; Black Sparkle Flourishes; Pewter Ribbon Slides; Petwer Foundary Frames; Playful Flourishes and Treasure Life stamp sets; pearl opaques.

Baby Girl Accordian Album

I made this baby album for a friends little girl.  It came out really nice and girly.

Capture the Savings!

I know you love a good deal, especially on quality products like Close To My Heart's My Acrylix stamp sets. If you've been keeping your eye on a particular set or two, then now is the perfect time to act! During November, you can get 50% off your favorite stamp set in the Idea Book. Here's how:

You already know about the Stamp of the Month program, where you can buy an exclusive D-size stamp set for just $5 with your $50 qualifying order. This month, when you qualify for and purchase the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, you get an additional bonus of 50% off any other stamp set in the Idea Book! This deal excludes those sets sold as part of Workshops on the Go kits or our Cricut collections, but that still leaves you over one hundred options to choose from!

When you see how versatile and exciting the November Stamp of the Month set is, you will see how this offer rewards you for getting something you already know you want! So head over to my web site to read more about this deal and start shopping.

Shop for a Cure November 3rd

Stop by the Mahomet-Seymour High School field house from 9-4 on Saturday, Nov. 3  to "Shop for a Cure".  Many vendors will be on hand to introduce you to their products and help you jump-start your holiday shopping!  I will be there with my Close To My Heart items - I will have all my sale items there as well.

Looking for some gifts?  My sister and I will have our handmade items there and my Mom will have knitted scarves and dishcloths.  Stop by and see us!

All proceeds from this event support the American Cancer Society.

Save with Studio J

In the month of October purchase 9 Studio J layouts, get the 10th free; purchase 18 layouts, get 2 free; purchase 27 layouts get 3 free; up to 4 free layouts. If you haven't tried Studio J yet - now is the time. No software to buy, create your layouts online and purchase only the layouts you want.

September Mystety Hostess Party

Congratulations to Cindy F - the September Mystery Hostess Party winner.  Cindy will receive $25 in her choice of Hostess Reward items.  Hostess Rewards include Stamps, Acrylic Blocks, Ink Pad, Re-inkers, Markers, My Stickease, Complements, My Reflections Paper Packs, Cardstock, Workshop on the Go, Studio J single layout, Studio J 5 pack.


Keep an eye out for more Mystery Hostess opportunities in the future!

September Mystery Hostess

Only 12 days left to get your order and entry into the September Mystery Hostess Party.  To get your entry for a chance at FREE Hostess Rewards, place an order through my Online Gathering September 2012 (click Join next to the September 2012 gathering) and for each order placed, you will be entered into a drawing to receive the Hostess Rewards for the part.


Also, for each $25 of merchandise purchased (not including tax and shipping), choose an exclusive inks stamp pad or exclusive inks marker set in the color of your choice (I will contact you for your color choice and these will be shipped separately from your online order). If you place an order of $100 or more you will receive an extra entry into the Hostess Rewards Drawing.

On September 26th I will contact the winner for their Hostess Rewards choice. Hostess Rewards include Stamps, Acrylic Blocks, Ink Pad, Re-inkers, Markers, My Stickease, Complements, My Reflections Paper Packs, Cardstock, Workshop on the Go, Studio J single layout, Studio J 5 pack.

If you have any questions email me at brandi.katrein@gmail.com and feel free to pass this on to any fellow scrappers and stampers.

September is National Stamping Month

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are offering a double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix® It’s Your Day double stamp set for just $5 when you place a minimum order of $35 in full retail products from August 15 through September 30, 2012.

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. With a retail value of $35.90, this set drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase. Have twice the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new It’s Your Day double stamp set!

To celebrate National Stamping Month - I am throwing in some extras. Want to earn Hostess Rewards? Place an order through my Online Gathering September 2012 (click Join next to the September 2012 gathering) and for each order placed, you will be entered into a drawing to receive Hostess Rewards.

For each $25 of merchandise purchased (not including tax and shipping), choose an exclusive inks stamp pad or exclusive inks marker set in the color of your choice (I will contact you for your color choice and these will be shipped separately from your online order). If you place an order of $100 or more you will receive an extra entry into the Hostess Rewards Drawing.

On September 26th I will contact the winner for their Hostess Rewards choice. Hostess Rewards include Stamps, Acrylic Blocks, Ink Pad, Re-inkers, Markers, My Stickease, Complements, My Reflections Paper Packs, Cardstock, Workshop on the Go, Studio J single layout, Studio J 5 pack.

If you have any questions email me at brandi.katrein@gmail.com and feel free to pass this on to any fellow scrappers and stampers.

Cricut Artiste - Available starting August 1st

The new Cricut® Artiste collection takes your creativity over the top! With 700 images, the cartridge features themed projects, interactive cards, awards, and more. From robots and spooks to weddings and Valentines, your cupcake liners, invitations, and party favors will coordinate and quickly come together for any celebration! Cutting and assembling the numerous 3-D items is a snap using the project reference chart and separate, stepby-step assembly booklet.  When you purchase the Cricut® Artiste collection, you’ll get three coordinating exclusive stamp sets and three Dimensional Elements 12"x 9" sheets that will help your artwork come to life, transforming the ordinary into amazing!  Contact me today to get the entire collection— with a retail value of nearly $125—for just $99!

Cricut® Artiste Collection Includes:

1 – Cartridge (700 images: Themed Projects, Cards, Font, 3-D Items)
3 – My Acrylix® D-size Stamp Sets
3 – Coordinating 12"x 9" Dimensional Elements Sheets (Awards, Quotes, Album Pages)
 

Last Chance / New Products

July is the last month you can order from the Spring / Summer 2012 Idea Book.  Make sure to get those items before they are gone!


Retiring Paper Packs are: Lucy; Footloose; Superhero; Cruisin'; Typeset; Roxie; Elemental; and Sonoma

Also retiring are Markers; 8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock Combo Packs; and Cardstock Shade Packs.

Exclusive Ink Colors Retiring (Ink Pad, Markers, Reinkers, Cardstock)

Grey Wool
Grey Flannel
Vanilla Cream
Parchment
Brown Bag
Baby Pink
Taffy
Sunkiss Yellow
Key Lime
Heavenly Blue
Lilac Mist
Amethyst
Holiday Red
Sunflower
Sunny Yellow
Dutch Blue
Moonstruck
Vineyard Berry
Tulip
Garden Green
Spring Iris
Petal
Garnet
Pansy Purple



New Products


The new Idea Book goes live on August 1st. Things to look forward to are:

6 new colors
New Alcohol Based Marker sets (2 makers in coordinating shades)
New Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Ink Pad sets
New inspirational publication
New Studio J news
New Cricut Artiste Collection cartridge and stamps
8 new paper patterns
New Workshop on the Go options
New Stamps
New Storage Options
Redesigned Stamp Scrubber
New Ribbons
New Embellishments, Dimensional Elements
New My Creations Decor Items
New Glitz Gel colors
New Tools

Perfect Pairs in July

Place an online order of $75 or more in July and you will receive a popular paper packet and coordinating accessory—a Perfect Pair—for free! Different Perfect Pairs are available on different dates throughout the month so you’ll want to place more than one qualifying order to snatch several Perfect Pairs.  Place your order at http://brandikatrein.ctmh.com/

July 1 - 5     Mischief Paper Pack & Midnight Felt Shapes
July 6-10     Dreamin' Paper Pack & Harvest Charms
July 11-15   Fanfare Paper Pack & Fanfare Level 2 Assortment
July 16-20   Lucky Paper Pack & Lucky My Stickease Assortment
July 21-25   Mayberry Paper Pack & Mayberry My Stickease Assortment
July 26-29   Sophia Paper Pack & Sophia My Stickease Assortment
July 30-31   Believe Paper Pack & Holiday Pockets or
                    Wonderland Paper Pack & Wonderland My Stickease Asstortment

This special is only available online.

Stampaganza is Back!!

That's right - everyone's favorite Close To My Heart stamp sale is back for the month of June. 

Purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A, B, C, D, or E) at full retail price and receive a third stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value)—a savings of up to $29.95!

Stamp sets that count toward the qualifying purchase include full-priced A, B, C, D, and E sets only. Stamps that do not count toward a qualifying purchase include customizable (K), Workshops on the Go™, Cricut® collection, and Stamp of the Month (both discounted and full-priced) sets.

Butterfly Card

I was inspired by a card I saw (in Papercrafts or Card Maker Magazine) and decided to do a similar one.  I used this as a sympathy card, but could easily be used for any number of things - Birthday, Mother's Day, Thank You, etc.  I love being able to create custom colors of shimmer spray to coordinate with my projects.

Supplies used - Stamps - Eclectic Edges, Quick Cards - Butterfly and Card Chatter - Sympathy (on inside); Black, Twilight and Heavenly Blue ink; Twilght and White Daisy Cardstock; White Card Base; Sparkles - Blue & Green Assortment; Stardust Glitz; and shimmer spray made with Create-A-Shade Pearl Paint and Twilight reinker - all Close To My Heart.

Spring Fling Craft Show - Morton, Illinois March 31st

My sister Amy (Webb Wishes) and I will be in Morton on March 30th for the Spring Fling Craft Show.  We will have our cards and papercrafts for sale.  If you are in the area stop on by - there will be plenty of vendors on hand.  Check out the flyer below for times and vendors that will be present.

New Idea Book!

The Spring / Summer 2012 Idea Book went live on February 1st.  It is full of great new products and papers.  You can view the new Idea Book online, shop the new products on my website, or get a copy of the new Idea Book from me.  Place an order with me during February and recieve a free copy of the Spring / Summer 2012 Idea Book.  Happy Browsing!

Happy New Year!

Here it is - the beginning of another new year!  Did you vow to keep up with your scrapbooking this year?  Well, Close To My Heart has something to get you started off with a Perfect 10 for Studio J Members.  For every 9 layouts that Studio J Members purchase, get the 10th layout free.  Not a Studio J Member?  Now is a good time to join - with either a 3 month or 12 month membership.  Members benefits include exclusive patterns, 50% off layouts, free jpg files, free monthly shipment, and members only promotions.



Want a sneak peek of new product from the Spring 2012 Idea Book?  Get 2 new products with a minimum $25 purchase from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book.  Get an exclusive E sized stamp set and a My Creation Collage Cubes for only $15!  The Collage Cubes are 9 - 2" x 2" x 2" chipboard blocks in a 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" tray.



Last Chance - January is the last chance you can order from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book.  Wonderland, Believe, Mischief, Dreamin', Fanfare, Mayberry, Lucky and Sophia paper packs will be unavailable after January 31st.  All Workshop on the Go Kits from the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book will also be unavailable after January 31st as well as various embellishments.  If you have any questions about retiring products, please contact me.