Autumn/Winter Idea Book is Here!

Inside this beauty you'll find better organization! The How-To programs are right up front, with My Reflections kits, card kits, then stamps. Next come Albums and an easier-to-read Accessories section. Lastly are Close to My Heart's exclusive color section, Hostess information, the Consultant opportunity, and Stamps of the Month. For a peek inside the Idea Book & Catalog, click HERE.

Speaking of Stamps of the Month, check out September's:


This beautiful set has several dandelions and swirly sentiments that will blow you away! For a closeup of the artwork and the stamps themselves, click HERE.

For a FREE copy of the Idea Book & Catalog, contact me through my retail website. Thanks for looking!

Sneak Peek: Studio J™

Are you a digital scrapbooker? Or a traditional scrapper who's heard of digital but are too intimidated to try it? The answer for both of you is Studio J™!

Studio J™ is free online design software that allows you to create custom-printed two-page layouts you put in your albums. There is no software to purchase and install; instead, simply log in to Studio J and start designing your layouts! You can create and immediately purchase your layouts, or you can save them for later completion and purchase. Studio J is intuitive and easy to use; there are just five easy steps to creating a beautiful layout:

1. uploading photos;
2. choosing the desired themed kit;
3. selecting an exclusive layout pattern;
4. adding photos, embellishments, title, and journaling;
5. and purchasing custom-printed layouts ready for a cherished album.

People have busy lives—they are fraught with crazy schedules and demands, but also joy and wonder. We know that people are taking more and more digital photos, but preserving their memories less and less. They have the photos, they want the scrapbooks. Ultimately, they need a solution that brings everything together in real time. Studio J is the answer: It translates real life into real scrapbooks in real time—more quickly than you could imagine.

For more information, visit http://www.studioj.com/ for a short video and answers to frequently asked questions.

August Stamp of the Month and National Stamping Month!

It’s Your Day (Set of 26)
It’s the perfect time to party! Use these versatile words and images to celebrate the best days of your year. Available August 1–31, 2009 only. Recommended Blocks: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003)

With a minimum qualifying purchase, you can get your Stamp of the Month sets at a great discount rate or FREE!

Isn't it beautiful! And now for National Stamping Month:


Featured Colors: Chocolate, Colonial White, Dutch Blue, Sweet Leaf

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September we are giving you 3 ways to get a FREE* Everyday Celebration card kit for making 16 beautiful cards!
• Purchase a minimum of $60 in stamp sets** (includes A, B, C, D, and E-size) between August 18–September 30
• Host a Home Gathering with minimum sales of $400 between September 1–30
• Sign up as a new Consultant between September 1–30

You can also buy as many card kits as you’d like for $39.95 per kit (CC1006B). And there’s more fun! Place any order between September 1–30 and you’ll be automatically entered in our daily drawing for a FREE card kit! Winners will be announced on my website and closetomyheart.com. Express your passion for stamping with this pretty new card kit today!

Included in the kit:
1 – My Acrylix® Everyday Celebration Stamp Set (D-size) (Only available with this kit!)
16 – 4 W" * 5 V" Colonial White Card Bases
16 – 4 W” x 5 V” Colonial White Envelopes
1 – 12" * 12" Dutch Blue Cardstock
1 – 12" * 12" Colonial White Cardstock
4 – 12" * 12" B&T Duos® Paper
1 – Chocolate Distressing Ink
1 – Dutch Blue Distressing Ink
1 – Mini-Medley Accents Shades of Chocolate Collection
5' – Chocolate Ribbon with Colonial White Stitch
50 – 3-D Foam Squares
Sponge
1 – Full Color Step-by-Step Instructional Brochure

* Tax and shipping/handling may apply. Limit of onefree kit per order.
** Stamp of the Month, Art & Soul, Workshops on the Go™ kits and K-size custom stamp sets not included.

Don't Miss . . .

Tickled Pink- National Scrapbooking Month Promotion!
Put a little more “YOU” in your scrapbooks & you’ll be Tickled Pink this spring! Our newest scrapbooking kit puts you front and center—with everything you need to create two beautiful two-page layouts all about the things that you love and that make you shine. And speaking of shine, you’ll also be tickled by the kiss of glitter on these fabulous papers!

To get your very own Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit:
• Place a minimum order of $60 in stamp sets (excluding K-size and Stamp of the Month) between April 15-May 31 to receive a Tickled Pink scrapbooking kit FREE!
• Purchase the Tickled Pink kit at just $34.95—well below retail value!
• Sign up as a new Consultant between May 1-May 31 and receive a kit FREE.
• Host a Home Gathering between April 15-May 31 with minimum sales of $400 and receive a kit FREE.

Tickled Pink Scrapbooking Kit
Featured Colors: Blush, Crystal Blue, Twilight, Hollyhock, Sweet Leaf
1 – My Acrylix® I Am Stamp Set (D-size)
2 – 12" × 12" Floral B&T Duos™ Paper (1 with glitter)
2 – 12" × 12" Stripe B&T Duos™ Paper (1 with glitter)
1 – 12" × 12" Blush Textured Cardstock
1 – 12" × 12" Crystal Blue Textured Cardstock
5 – 12" × 12" White Daisy Textured Cardstock (1 sheet with die-cut shapes)
1 – Mini-Medley Accents White Daisy Collection
1– Foam Texture Tool
1– Brochure

Celebrate spring, bling, and everything you love—you’ll be so happy, you’ll be Tickled Pink!


May Stamp of the Month: Be Yourself
Beauty and individuality come in all shapes and sizes—take your pick from these strong, confident words and striking silhouettes. Available May 1–31, 2009 only.

With a minimum qualifying purchase ($25), get your Stamp of the Month sets at a great discount rate or FREE!

Set of 14, $22.95
Recommended Blocks: 1" × 1½" (Y1001), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 3½" (Y1009)

Summer Idea Book is now LIVE!
Come see all the fabulous NEW Summer products at my website! New products include:
* Hostess Rewards Plus! choices
* Wishes, another card confidence program
* 5 luscious new paper packs
* Oodles of fabulous stamp sets
* Rubons, Dimensional Elements, Fancy Cuts (die-cuts), customizable 3-ring binder (5.5"x8.5"), and more!

Ask me how to get your copy of the Summer Idea Book & Catalog FREE!