You may want to ask ole' Santa….

To bring you the gift of FUN!  Yes, that's right. We are announcing our Spring dates for the next ArtisticU Retreat. Place your deposit by December 31st to get $20 off the registration. This is fun times ladies - I hope you can join us!

Thursday April 24th - Saturday April 26th 2014

Check in at 4:00 pm on Thurs. and check out on 6:00 pm on Sat.

Sparkle & Shine Creative Class

Cost: $26.00  - Creative Class held in my Studio in Layton

Wednesday Dec. 18th - start @ 10 am or 6:30 pm

Thursday Dec. 19th - start @ 10 am or 6:30 pm

Friday Dec. 20th - start @ 11 am or 6:30 pm

2- Layouts and 4 - Cards with envelopes

Take off the Sparkle Flourishes and do the class for $20.00 - Contact me.

Inspired by Dana Kessler and Lynn Como with changes by Diana Veenendaal.

Christmas Card Workshop

Let's get started on those Christmas Cards!

Join me for a 2 hour workshop and play with all the goodies. Washi tape, bling, ribbon and shimmery pearl paint. Create 10 cards with envelopes - 2 each of the 5 designs. Also includes a full pkg of 3D foam squares.  Bring your normal adhesive/basic tools. Kits ready to stamp and assemble.

 Cost: $15.00  - Workshop held in my Studio in Layton

Wednesday Nov. 20th - start @ 6:30 pm

Friday Nov. 21st - start @ 6:30 pm

Saturday Nov. 22nd - start @ 10:00 am & 12:00 noon

Cards ideas by Diana Veenendaal, Nicole Peck, Autumn Gittins, and Sheri Rottler

ArtisticU Fall Retreat Oct 24th - 26th

Are you feeling bummed because there was not a ScrapbookUSA Expo this fall?  I can tell you that we have missed seeing you and like we planned in the spring we are having our Fall Retreat. There are still some spots left and a short time to get registered. So come join us - we would love to enjoy a weekend with you! 

Check out all the details and more pictures at www.ArtisticU.net

Laughing Lola Creative Class in October

Loving this Laughing Lola paper! The plaid is so dang cute and it also has a Halloween flair which is why I am featuring this paper packet in October!

Artbooking Cricut Cartridge with 7 stamp sets for $114.00*

If you are thinking about purchasing the latest Artbooking Cartridge from Close To My Heart, September is a great month to do it. Because it is also the month of National Stamping (yippee) there are additional specials to take advantage of.

Here's the break down of your purchase:

Artbooking Bundle.......................$99.00     (value $125.00)
You are My Happy" Stamp Trio...... $10.00     (value $47.90)
September Stamp of the Month...... _$5.00     (value $17.95)
                                    Total.....$114.00*    (value $190.85)        *cost is before tax and shipping

All you have to do is visit my shopping site put the Artbooking bundle into your cart and you will be prompted on the other items before check out.  It's that easy. Plus, creating will now be super easy with all your options!
This deal is available Sept. 1 - Sept. 30 with ANY of the Close To My Heart Cricut Cartidges:  Art Philosophy, Artiste,  and Artbooking.

 Artbooking Cricut Bundle comes with 3 coordinating stamp sets

 September National Stamping Special has 3 stamp sheets

September Stamp of the Month 

September is National Stamping Month

Here's a great way to get lots of creative stamping done! Get this stamp set trio for just $10 with a $50 purchase. And with that $50 purchase, you can also purchase the Stamp of the Month for only $5.00!   You will be getting $115.85 in product for just $65.00. Now that is Happy!  Order online or contact me. What will you create?

You Are My Happy Stamp Set

September Stamp of the Month

New Autumn/Winter Idea Book is now Live

So happy to be able to show you the new Close To My Heart Idea Book.  So many new things, I'm not sure where to start. So here's the obvious... the coolest "ArtBooking" Cricut cartridge. So many possibilities for page layouts, cards and home decor. We are going to have some fun!

Can't wait for a book?? - You can view this beauty online!

View full details of the Artbooking Cartridge.

New Artbooking Cricut Cartridge

Here's a real DEAL!  Available until August 31, 2013!

With the purchase of the new Artbooking (or any of our Exclusive cartridges, Art Philosophy or Artiste)  you will receive a FREE paper pack of your choice and the August Stamp of the Month set, A Chocolate Affair, for FREE.  You may also get our Idea Book for FREE if you pick up your order at our locations. If not just pay an additional 6.00 in shipping. Retail value of $31.85 for FREE.  ORDER TODAY.  
(order will ship after Aug 1, 2013   *This promotion is sponsored by Diana Veenendaal, Mary Beth Wright and Jen Mahan until Aug. 31, 2013 and may not be honored by the CTMH Corporate Office or other Consultants.)

August Stamp of the Month - Get it FREE!

July Special - Art Canvas Workshop Kit

Only a few more days left on this sweet offer.  Get a 12x12 canvas, paper, bling, bakers twine, dimensional elements - AND it comes with a stamp set to use on cards or pages.  Sweet!  Contact me or visit www.jenmahan.ctmh.com to place your order. no minimum requirements.

Discontinued Items - Order by July 31st!

June & July are the last months for the 2013 Spring/Summer Idea Book. If you have any desire for these products or have projects to complete, don't miss out! Review the list and get your order in by July 31st - midnight. Avoid the hassle or disappointment of your favorites gone.

Part        Description                                                             Category            Page

1771      Waterbrush Medium.......................................................Tool...................130

G1053    Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit...........WOTG..................21

G1054    Workshops on the Go® Buzz & Bumble Scrapbooking Kit..WOTG..................29

G1055    Workshops on the Go® For Always Scrapbooking Kit........WOTG..................36

G1056    Workshops on the Go® Claire Scrapbooking Kit...............WOTG..................43

G1057    Workshops on the Go® Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Kit.........WOTG..................49

G1058    Workshops on the Go® Tommy Scrapbooking Kit.............WOTG..................61

G1059    Workshops on the Go® Surf's Up Scrapbooking Kit...........WOTG..................55

G1060    Workshops on the Go® For Always Cardmaking Kit..........WOTG...................37

G1061    Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Cardmaking Kit.............WOTG...................22

G1062    Workshops on the Go® Canvas Art Kit............................WOTG...................23

X7155B   Avonlea Paper Packet...................................................Paper Product........62

X7155C   Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes..........................Accessory..............62

X7156B   Clementine Paper Packet.............................................Paper Product.........62

X7156C   Clementine Complements Canvas Shapes.....................Accessory...............62

X7157B   Dakota Paper Packet...................................................Paper Product.........63

X7157C   Dakota Complements Silver Foil Images........................Accessory..............63

X7159B   Scholastic Paper Packet...............................................Paper Product.........63

X7159C   Scholastic My Stickease® Assortment............................Accessory.............63

X7164B   Buzz and Bumble Paper Packet.....................................Paper Product........26

X7164C   Buzz and Bumble My Stickease® Assortment.................Accessory.............26

X7166B   Claire Paper Packet ....................................................Paper Product........40

X7166C   Claire Complements Canvas Shapes.............................Accessory..............40

X7167B   Later Sk8r Paper Packet...............................................Paper Product........46

X7167C   Later Sk8r My Stickease® Assortment...........................Accessory..............46

Z1081     ColonialWhiteWaxyFlax................................................Accessory.............121

Z1088     ChocolateWaxyFlax.....................................................Accessory.............121

Z1089     BlackWaxyFlax.......................................................... Accessory............121

Z1096     EmbroideryFlossNeutralAssortment...............................Accessory.............121

Z1246     EmbPowderCocoa.......................................................Tool.....................131

Z1267     Paper/StampOrganizer8.5x11(3)...................................Organization........135

Z1326     Sparkles Red, Pink & Purple Assortment........................Accessory............120

Z1327     Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment...............................Accessory............120

Z1347     12 x 12 Post Bound Album- New England Ivy.................Album.................129

Z1350     embossing powder topiary............................................Tool....................131

Z1351     embossing powder dutch blue.......................................Tool....................131

Z1358     Buttons Basic Assortment..............................................Accessory...........121

Z1366     Brads Metal Assortment................................................Accessory...........121

Z1369     Buttons Red Assortment................................................Accessory...........121

Z1370     Buttons Pink Assortment...............................................Accessory...........121

Z1371     Buttons Blue Assortment...............................................Accessory...........121

Z1372     Buttons Green Assortment.............................................Accessory...........121

Z1392     2" Scallop Circle Punch..................................................Tool...................132

Z1410     Antiqued Copper Designer Brads....................................Accessory...........119

Z1412     10-Things PocketPaper..................................................Product...............128

Z1450     Cork Color-Ready Alphabet............................................Accessory...........123

Z1474     6" x 6" Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes..........................Paper Product.....128

Z1487     Mini Medley Accents Pewter Collection.............................Accessory...........119

Z1489     Mini Medley Accents Olive Collection...............................Accessory...........119

Z1612     Paper Clip Pins.............................................................Accessory...........119

Z1697     Mini-Medley Accents Smoothie Collection.........................Accessory...........119

Z1703     Wooden Badge Buttons.................................................Accessory...........121

Z1704     Pewter Badge Buttons...................................................Accessory...........121

Z1710     Just Blooms® Paradise Paper Flowers............................Accessory............118

Z1718     Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes.............................Accessory...........123

Z1719     Color-Ready Evergreen Cork Shapes..............................Accessory...........123

Z1721     3” x 3” Kraft Envelopes.................................................Paper Product.....128

Z1722     4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Kraft Envelopes......................................Paper Product.....128

Z1723     5” x 7” Kraft Envelopes.................................................Paper Product......128

Z1724     6” x 6” Kraft Envelopes.................................................Paper Product......128

Z1734     Irresistibles™ Persnickety Journaling Spots.....................Accessory...........123

Z1739     My Creations® Milk Carton.............................................Crafts................126

Z1740     My Creations® Bookmark Album....................................Crafts.................126

Z1748     Brocade Assortment......................................................Accessory...........118

Z1755     Posh Journaling Spots....................................................Accessory..........118

Z1766     Memo Assortment.........................................................Accessory...........118

Z1773     Color-Ready Noted Canvas Shapes.................................Accessory...........123

Z1774     My Creations® Canvas Journal.......................................Crafts.................127

Z1780     Wrangler Assortment....................................................Accessory...........118

Z1794     Cottage Assortment......................................................Accessory...........118

Z1798     Black Tulle Ribbon........................................................Accessory...........122

Z1810     Later Sk8r Assortment..................................................Accessory...........117

Z1813     Claire Assortment.........................................................Accessory...........117

Z1821     Buttons Black Assortment..............................................Accessory...........121

Z1827    My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Small.................................Crafts................126

Z1828    My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Large.................................Crafts................126

Z1831    Buzz and Bumble Assortment..........................................Accessory..........117

Z4134    Handle and Swivel Base.................................................Organization.......135

Z4136    ExclusiveInksOrganizerCarryingCase...............................Organization.......135

Z4200    AccessoriesOrganizer.....................................................Organization.......135

Z578     Corner RounderTool.......................................................Cutting................132

Z608     EmbossingStylusMedium.................................................Tool....................131

Z655     EmbPowderOlive............................................................Tool....................131

Z656     EmbPowderOutdoorDenim...............................................Tool....................131

Z659     EmbPowderCranberry.....................................................Tool....................131

Z670     EmbPowderBlack............................................................Tool...................131

Z672     EmbPowderRed..............................................................Tool....................131

Z673     EmbPowderWhite............................................................Tool...................131

Z724     EmbossingPen................................................................Tool...................131

Z906     BambooWaxyFlax...........................................................Accessory...........121

All Stamps can be found in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book 

A1132     Family..........................................................................Stamp................100

A1133     Festival of Lights...........................................................Stamp..................81

B1372     Circle Together..............................................................Stamp.................90

B1395     So Grateful....................................................................Stamp................74

B1396     School Rocks.................................................................Stamp................95

B1405     Rugged Dude.................................................................Stamp.................34

B1406     Blessings of Peace..........................................................Stamp................81

B1410     A Friend Like You............................................................Stamp................52

B1414     Bonjour.........................................................................Stamp................40

C1438     Tea Time.......................................................................Stamp..............104

C1461     Salutation Seals.............................................................Stamp...............102

C1466     Instant Memories...........................................................Stamp.................92

C1505     Pun Fun.........................................................................Stamp...............103

C1507     Angelic Blessings...........................................................Stamp...............100

C1508     Paisley Flair...................................................................Stamp................33

C1511     Love Blooms..................................................................Stamp................51

C1520    Christmas Joy.................................................................Stamp................64

D1187    For Every Occasion..........................................................Stamp..............108

D1388    Card Chatter - Christmas.................................................Stamp................79

D1399    Dream Big......................................................................Stamp...............109

D1440    Everlasting Life...............................................................Stamp.................82

D1444    A Little Thanks................................................................Stamp...............106

D1492    Christmas Love...............................................................Stamp.................80

D1517    Game On.......................................................................Stamp.................98

D1519    Abundance.....................................................................Stamp.................73

D1521    Powder Heaven...............................................................Stamp................99

D1523    Sweet Music....................................................................Stamp................97

D1528    Jardin.............................................................................Stamp................39

E1010    Chocolate Alphabet Large.................................................Stamp...............111

E1014    Posterboard Alphabet......................................................Stamp...............114

  

E1015    Old World Alphabet.........................................................Stamp................113

E1018    Pennant Alphabet...........................................................Stamp................113

E1019    Bohemian Alphabet........................................................Stamp................111

E1020    Token Alphabet.............................................................Stamp.................115

E1021    Trinity Alphabet.............................................................Stamp.................115

E1022    Hero Alphabet...............................................................Stamp.................112

E1023    Varsity Alphabet............................................................Stamp.................115

E1024    Keepsake Alphabet........................................................Stamp.................112

K900     Single Name Stamp........................................................Stamp................115

K9012    Address Stamp w/o Icon 2 Lines.....................................Stamp.................115

K9013    Address Stamp w/o Icon 3 Lines.....................................Stamp.................115

K9014    Address Stamp w/o Icon 4 Lines.....................................Stamp.................115

K9022    Address Stamp with Icon 2 Lines.....................................Stamp................115

K9023    Address Stamp with Icon 3 Lines.....................................Stamp................115

K9024    Address Stamp with Icon 4 Lines.....................................Stamp................115