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!