Studio J - fast and easy layouts!

During the month of March, order your Studio JTM layouts—including ones using our new Photo Express Collection—for only $5 each! Quickly create gorgeous, personalized studio layouts using our wide selection of papers, collections, patterns, and embellishments. And don’t forget to check out the templates in our new Photo Express Collection, which allow you to design layouts entirely comprised of photos in minutes.**
*Offer valid March 1–31, 2014. Studio J layouts ship in a protected box that can hold from 4 to 50 two-page layouts. Minimum order of 4 layouts. Free JPEG of every printed layout. For additional information about shipping and handling, please visit StudioJ.com > Products and Pricing > Shipping Options.
**It is recommended that the matting feature not be used with the photo-only templates, the Photo Express Collection, as matting may cause photos to appear misaligned. Close To My Heart does not assume any liability for photos and Photo Express Collection layouts that have been created using the matting option and will give no reprints or refunds in such cases. 

Here are some benefits that I enjoy with Studio J …

Because the software is online, you can scrapbook from anywhere. You can create to your hearts content for FREE! Only pay for what your purchase. Family members across the miles can contribute. How great is that?  Here is a layout my husband (YES! he did it on his own) put together of his Germany trip. 

There are preset EASY, "drop your photos in" layouts or there are layouts that you have full freedom to drop in your pics to size, rotate how you wish.

How about using the Open layout to drop in pics just for printing?  The quality is outstanding and for $5 you can have a nice selection of pics any size you want to put on traditional scrapbook layouts.

I am happy to help if you have any questions or want to get started. Check it out here and give it a try for FREE!

February Special - Embossing is Boss!

For our Card Club this month we will be using the quatrefoil and chevron embossing folders. These folders are fun and easy to use with SOOO many creative possibilities. I'm looking forward to many future projects using these folders.

Receive a free embossing folder for every 2 packs of bulk single color or combo card stock you purchase*. Pick from our 5 new embossing folder designs—dot, chevron, quatrefoil, damask, or stripe—with your qualifying order. Every 2 packs of cardstock you purchase qualify you for an additional embossing folder. Make sure you act fast - offer good only until Feb. 28th.
*Paper Fundamentals, White Daisy, Colonial White, and kraft cardstock packs do not count toward a qualifying purchase.

February Special - Embossing is Boss!

ScrapbookUSA Expo Classes

We are looking forward to the Scrapbook Expo March 28th and 29th. Sign up for our classes at www.scrapbookusaexpo.com

Friday Only - 6:30 pm

Friday and Saturday - 10:30 am

Friday and Saturday - 12:30 pm

Valentine Cupcakes - Craft Room Class

Cricut Craft Room Class #2
For my second Craftroom class we discussed welding, hide contours, layers and cutting… while creating these CUTE cupcake toppers. There are unlimited possibilities!  This heart and wing image is from the Close To My Heart Artiste cartridge.  "Love" stamp is from C1540 - Hello Blooms.

Download the Cricut Craftroom Valentine Cupcake file.

14 Days of Valentines

My best friend Wendy came over with this idea from Pinterest.  How about giving that special someone a treat every day from February 1st until February 14th?  Why yes, we can whip this out quick. A fun way to treat your Valentine! 

Print the sayings from this PDF here. Cut sayings into 2" x 2" squares.

Add some fun pattern paper for a pop of color. 2.25" x 2.25" squares.

Cut tags from the Cricut Craft Room file here. Tags are 2.5" x approx 3" tall.

Glue the pieces together and add some curling ribbon. Done.

You will find dollar deals of all kinds with lots of options - so be creative! 

Import the following Cricut Craft Room file to see layers of different tags from all 3 of our Close To My Heart cartridges.  (there is also a layer of hearts from the Art Philosophy cartridge just for fun)

Importing/Exporting Instructions:

1- Click on the link above for the Cricut Craft Room file.(there will be a box that says "no preview", but you will click the "download" arrow)
2- Download the file to your computer, either to your desktop or make a folder to hold all your CCR files.
3- Open the Cricut Craftroom program. Go to the "MyProjects" folder icon. It will pop up a window with a list of existing projects and a button on the bottom to "Import".
4- Choose the file from your desktop or download folder.
5- Highlight the file you want to open and click "Open".
It's that easy - enjoy!  (need a visual? watch a YouTube video)

Cloud Nine Card Making Kit

Seriously, this Cloud Nine Card Kit is so great. Use the CTMH Artiste Cricut cartridge to cut, then lickety split, stamp the images….

Bold, colorful and FUN!

Includes: stamp set, glitter adhesive trim, wash tape, triangle studs, paper, env-ies and more.

Get an exclusive Cloud Nine cardmaking kit for $15 (retail value $46) with a qualifying purchase of $35 or more (excluding tax and shipping) during January in celebration of National Papercrafting Month. Make 10 adorable cards (2 each of 5 designs).  You can add one cardmaking kit for every $35 in your order*.  New Consultants who enroll in January will receive a FREE Cloud Nine cardmaking kit when they have submitted total personal sales of $300 or more*.                                                                 *rules apply

Beginning Cricut Craftroom - FREE

Many of you want to use Cricut Craftroom, but not sure on where to begin.  Let me help you get  started!  We begin with the basics for the first class then add to your skill level through the course of 3 classes.  It will be stress free and interactive.  Bring your laptop and have some fun. Contact me today!
1st Class is Wednesday Jan. 15th - Class @ 10:00 am & 6:30 pm