National Stamping Month!

September is National Stamping Month and Close to my Heart is celebrating with a super cute 'Everyday Celebration' card kit! The kit includes everything you'd need to make 16 handcrafted cards for birthdays, congratulations, thank you, and more!

Go to http://www.closetomyheart.com/ and click on Delight in the Everyday to view a list of all included items. The best part about the kit is that it comes with a D-size stamp set that is only available with this kit. Once you own the set, you can create your own cards anytime!

There are 3 ways to get the card kit for FREE:

-Purchase a minimum of $60 in stamp sets (includes A, B, C, D and E-size) between now and September 30th.
-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 purchase the card kits outright for $39.95 per kit.

The kit comes with a step by step instructional brochure and all of the paper, ink, and accessories needed to make the project simple for even the most amateur crafter! Check them out and send me an email or leave a comment for more information or to place an order! Don't wait since this awesome kit won't be available for long!

August 09 Stamp of the Month

Look at all the fun things you can make with this month's Stamp of the Month!

The possibilities are limitless. It's a great set for birthday pages, cards, invitations and favors.

This D size stamp set is only available until August 31st, so order quickly!

Full price is $22.95
You spend $25 - this set is $17.21
You spend $50 - this set is $11.48
You spend $75 - this set is $5.74
You spend $100 and the set is FREE!

The recommended acrylic blocks are 1" x 1", 1 x 3 1/2" and 2 x 2".

Click on the Summer Catalog link to the right or contact me for a catalog. Host a party to earn free and discounted products!

Close to my Heart

As if having two kids, a husband, a house, a full time job, and a church calling isn't enough . . . I've taken on one more exciting endeavor--an independent consultant for the scrapbooking company Close to my Heart.

Several years ago my cousin Sharon invited me to her Close to my Heart scrapbook workshops. Little did I know that it would lead to a great love for preserving memories, both with traditional and digital scrapbooking (which I'm just getting into). Now that I have kids, it's getting harder and harder to find time to squeeze scrapbooking in--which is why I try to keep track of memories on this blog until I have a chance to scrap them. I felt like digital scrapbooking would be the answer to the problem, but I don't feel like I can completely give up scrapping by hand. I have too much 'stuff'. Plus, I absolutely LOVE the products and ideas offered by CTMH.

As excited as I am about CTMH, my excitement quadrupled recently when I received the new catalog and found out that next spring they are diving into DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING! So, I'll be able to use the same cute paper, embelishments and stamps on digital layouts! The design program, Studio J, is totally free and you don't pay a cent to use their templates or to design a layout until you print it from their site! I can't wait to find out more about it and most of all -- to try it! To read more about it click http://www.studioj.com/.

Here are a few of my favorite things about CTMH:

-Their great idea books that show you how to use their products to quickly design a layout or card.
-Their tough white core cardstock--you can sand, tear, crinkle, or distress it for a fun look.
-Their coordinating embellishments (especially the ribbon).
-Their acrylic blocks and clear stamps that allow you to see exactly where you're stamping.
-That their stamps peel off the blocks and store conveniently in organizers.
-Their chipboard Dimensional Elements that add dimension to your page.
-Their fun Stamp of the Month promotions.
-The creative consultants who have shared their talents with me.
-That they make scrapbooking Faster. Simpler. Easier.

If anyone out there has any interest in scrapbooking and hasn't already looked into Close to my Heart, I'd highly recommend it. To View the Summer 09 Catalog click here:http://www.closetomyheart.com/Ideabooks/Summer09USMyCTMH.aspx

If you're interested in any of the products or hosting a party (to get FREE and discounted products), let me know. Send an email to stepkyj@hotmail.com or leave a comment if you'd like information on my personal promotions and discounts. Oh, and if you just need a girl's night to scrapbook . . . come on over!

Happy Scrapping!