It's a Brand New Idea Book! | Spring/Summer 2014

Celebrate 30 years this spring with Close To My Heart and a brand new Idea Book, live for customers February 1, 2014-July 31,2014! Click on the image to go directly to the Idea Book and shop from your pajamas and recliner! (PS-you can order your copy of the book directly on my website and have it shipped right to your home if you choose-no more wait!)

PPS-thanks to all of your wonderful birthday wishes! I did work (no rest for the weary lol) but I came home to a clean house, some beautiful handmade cards with presents and cheesecake. The world is better with cheesecake.

Now for the goods! Here is what you can find this month:

February Specials

1. Rediscover Close To My Heart
2. Embossing is Boss! (new products!!)
3. Product Highlight
4. Stamp of the Month (SOTM)

1. Rediscover Close To My Heart

Every month, in celebration of our anniversary, you can download a free printable here. This month has some cute Valentines to print out and share. Just perfect for your child's classroom, friends and neighbors!

2. Embossing is Boss
Beginning February 1, you can qualify to receive a free embossing folder for every 2 packs of bulk single color or combo cardstock you purchase.

Pick from our 5 new embossing folder designs-dot, chevron, quatrefoil, damask or stripe. There is no limit on this promotion; you may add a free folder to your order for every two qualifying packs of cardstock on your order! Qualifying cardstock packs are all single-color and combo packs with the exception of kraft, White Daisy, Colonial White, and the Paper Fundamentals Basics Assortment. Designs are available while supplies last during this promotion, so chop, chop (shop, shop?) and don't be left in the dirt! With your purchase of two cardstock packs, you are halfway to deep discounts on the exclusive Stamp of the Month, below!!

3. Product Highlight | Picture My Life
I have been waiting for this product for so long! Think Project Life^® Close To My Heart-Style with your favorite coordinating colors and images!

Picture My Life is a new design on scrapbooking that makes it easy to get your scrapbooking done, like, yesterday. It's so simple and easy! The kit comes with 10 sheet protectors and some exclusive designed journalling cards in 4x6 and 3x4 sizes featuring your favorite new and recent My Reflections paper kits and images. Using divided sheet protectors in various formats, you simply print your 4x6 photos and slip into the dividers and add a little date stamp and some quick journalling. Each 2 page layout, typically represents a week, with room for 7 pictures, one per day, some journalling or cute pre-designed cards and a 4x6 card for the week and dates.

I like the 3 ring binders while you are working on your year because you are constantly adding to it but it's up to you. (My Legacy D-Ring Binders in Slate Circles and Cocoa Damask will be available March 1st; the My Legacy Work-in-Progress Album does the trick nicely now at a lower price!) Add some 8 1/2x11 protectors in between to showcase the artwork your children bring home from school, a great score on the math test, or a Flip Flap for other sized memorabilia and that's it! You simply print your 4x6 photos and slip into the dividers, tuck in your saved "scraps" and you're done! No cutting or stamping, mess or clutter. Or if you choose, get as fussy as you want with custom stamped cards and images for the week as time permits.

I am using Babycakes Picture My Life for my son's Baby Book,
but don't limit yourself on what you can do with these!

This can really maximize your craft time and just get it done. All digital? No problem! Studio J provides all of the great paper kits now and from the past, along with all of the coordinating images to custom build a layout online with drag and drop capability. No storage or tech savvy necessary. And you only pay when you're ready to print and/or download! Faster. Simpler. Easier.

4. Stamp of the Month (SOTM)

Beautiful Stamps. Amazing Deals. Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

Remember, the red lines around the images indicate a corresponding Cricut shape with our exclusive Cricut cartridges (large heart and "Wild Thing" sentiment). This month's set uses Art Philosophy.

Now, go on. Share some love.

Spreading Good Will | Sympathy Card

I was just thinking what a great company Close To My Heart is and how much I enjoy being a part of it. Recently, a coworker of mine lost her mother-in-heart. Hmm? Oh, well, you, know. A mother not of the blood but one who might as well have been. It was a long ordeal and painful to watch, emotionally and physically. While we were sad to see her go, it was a relief to know she truly is at rest now and being taken care of, literally, by angels. That also makes me very thankful to have the knowledge of Jesus Christ and eternal families.

Where am I going with this? I had created this card last month in preparation for sharing the January Stamp of the Month with you and actually had Valentine's Day in mind as well as a sweet little addition to our family (Brandon's brother and sister-in-law were able to adopt a brand new baby December 24 - more on that to come!)

Close up of the raised sentiment. I used 3D Foam tape to pop this up.

As I was sitting with my co-workers, it occurred to us that no one had thought to send a sympathy card around and she was due back in a few days. Sure, we had all been thinking about her and her family; had text, emailed and face-timed to share our love and support. But no one had thought to get a card and have our co-workers sign it.

I realized I had kept a card with me for inspiration during my breaks and was grateful now, to have it with me as I worked. Here was the perfect thing! A handmade card to beautiful and creatively express our deepest sympathy and empathy. Despite having a different recipient in mind while creating, I was still able to use it for the same purpose. Something in this electronic age, still able to more deeply convey our love and support than 15 daily texts and "Likes".

Well, the handmade card was received well and seemed to eclipse the rest of the last week. All because someone took some time to pen a handwritten thought and sentiment. Others added to it and shared their love. And my sweet friend received an unconditional statement of caring and support to always treasure and remember. You know, the texts are instant, but forgotten quickly and rarely reviewed. That card, however, will stay with her treasured mementos and always remind her she is loved, for a very long time.

I am grateful for the wonderful opportunity to improve myself and help build others around me and I know I would have less opportunities for both had I passed off on Close To My Heart as "one of those crazy pyramid schemes" and gone with the crowd when I first investigated being more than just a good customer. The reality is every business is a "pyramid" - one at the top and many below. Those who work hard, work upward and gain more rewards, and those content, stay happy where they are. But this is one opportunity where I am at the top of everything I do. Whether I want to work hard and build a team and thriving business, or just get a discount on my favorite products. I love loving what I do and I love helping others, making friends and building people up. Give yourself the tools to be a success at whatever you do and share a little love in your heart. What a great way to practice what we "preach"!

If you would like to learn more about joining my team and helping to spread a little more good cheer, then please watch this quick video. Or go here. Because I would love to have you on my team and be able to share even more good will!

Warm wishes my friend!

January Play Dates Scrapbooking Class | ProPlayer

Play Dates | Pro Player

This month I've got game. No, really! I just made 4 super layouts from the ProPlayer My Reflections Paper packet (just $9.95 plus tax and shipping) plus a few extra cardstock sheets (okay, and one Creme Brulee B&T leftover from my retired Veranda paper packet because I ran out of CS...) These paper packets are a seriously amazing deal!

Close To My Heart has always come up with terrific trendsetting supplies and artwork and hasn't failed here. Listen, ladies, even if you are put off by the decidedly masculine colors because you need GIRL stuff.. never fear! This paper works for your favorite team: Team You! Whether you've got Little League, Super Bowl, or Gamers in mind, this is a great package to cover the Big Day. (Detail closeups of L1 below).

"Non stop fun" is from Later Sk8r and worked again for my missing  Complements My Stickease.
"Adventure Time" is on the zip strip!

Here's a closeup of my borrowed Veranda Creme Brulee' B&T.

I went with the two WOTG layout patterns to showcase a training session for work at one of our local air ambulances, AirMed (Layout one, L1, above), and for my boys who love playing with their dump trucks inside and out (L2, below).

Stamps are from Later Sk8r (retired), Fast and Furious and the Cricut Artbooking stamps,
plus April's SOTM (also retired). Journalling will go on White Daisy CS strips in the middle black portion.

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I stamped the dumptruck first in black, then on a White Daisy CS sheet in Creme Brulee, and I cut out the dump to overlay with a little 3D Foam Tape.

The third was inspired by my friend, Karen Pedersen (L3, below). Red and blue are my son's favorite colors and they fit so perfectly with pictures I took of his recent broken arm (Merry Christmas) and seemed to embody his whole attitude about the experience, perseverance and accomplishment. Game on!

The title is made from a retired alphabet, but the Complements have a similar title design.

Sometimes we must make do! I didn't have any ruby shimmer trim, so I cut some Ruby CS and
added red Glitz glitter gel over the top. Nothin' wrong with using what ya got!

This sentiment is from Later Sk8r (retired) and was perfect!

I also put together a 4th layout with the scraps and 2 slate CS sheets for the traditional "Gamers" in our home, Brandon and the "Wii" little ones, the exact theme of the ProPlayer pack. And the layout is straight out of Make It From Your Heart, Vol. 1. Easy peasy!

I just love pennants! To keep your Ruby Chevron ribbon from fraying after you cut it, just run a thin line
 of Liquid Glass along the cut edge and let dry a few minutes.

Pop up your title with a little 3D Foam Tape.

These clear squares are from the retired Clear Windows, we used to carry,
many a moon ago when I started with Close To My Heart. They seemed to add the
right accessory and shape with this paper and super-clean layout pattern.

Journal tag and pocket "secured" with twine to match the other embellishments.

You can make these layouts with just a few basic supplies next month. Get started with the Basic Kit now ($29.95 plus tax and shipping) and Happy Scrappin!

Warm wishes,

Hello December | Monthly Specials

I feel like it's been a whirlwind. This. Whole. Year. I haven't had much online presence and I appreciate you coming back anyway! Life is crazy with 4 kids under 10, what can I say? As I write, the two year old is just happily chatting up the cereal on his tray and so excited to share his opinion about shape, style and taste. We're conspiring over chocolate milk. Life is good.

I'm excited to tell you about the December specials from Close To My Heart:

1. Christmas Card Class

2. Holidays From the Heart Gift Guide

3. Stamp of the Month

4, Rediscover Close To My Heart

1. Christmas Card Class
Make some quick Christmas Cards to send a hand-written I Love You this year. Wednesday, December 11th at 7pm. Cards are $1 each and include an envelope. 4 designs. RSVP.

Frosted papers, Novembers SOTM - Illuminate, Glitz glitter gel
and upgraded Clear Sparkles ($0.25 each)

2. Holidays From the Heart Gift Guide
This cute gift guide is packed with love and is sure to warm up your holiday season. Pictured below is the Sparkle & Shine Workshop on the Go package (all for $29.95) and is only available through December 31st at 11:59pm. This paper will sure help you deck your halls and features 2 sheets of shimmering sliver ornament paper. So cute! AND, for every $100 or retail-priced products in your order from either the Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide or the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book, you can choose one "star" item from the gift guide FREE!

Not just Christmas, but some fabulous spring products to jump start your new year in style are in the new Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide! I am loving the Party Washi Tape 3-pack and the cute Lifting Spirits My Acrylix stamp set. This collection doesn't have just Christmas on the brain, but a host of other products, too! Check them out before they're gone for good!

See the online Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide or the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book. 

C1570 Lifting Spirits

3. December SOTM - Special Care

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

For a list of supplies to make this artwork, go here.

S1312 Special Care

4. Rediscover Close To My Heart

During this holiday season, bring joy to those around you! Download our free holiday gift tags to add an extra touch of joy to gifts for neighbors, friends, and family. Available for download through December 31.

Have a fantastic Christmas season!

Warm wishes,

July Newsletter

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JULY 2013A NEWSLETTER FROM TRISHA Exclusive Dream Pop workshop this month! Trisha Morton Close To My Heart Independent Consultant Consultant (801) 910-8698        Work the Workshop 50% off Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit! Get the gorgeous Workshops on the Go® canvas art kit for half price in July — no qualifying purchase required! From July 1 to July 31 you can get this trendy kit to create your own canvas art to hang in your home, regularly priced at $39.95, now discounted to $19.95 — more than 50% off! Take papercrafting to the next level with this adorable home décor piece that you can display for all to see. Get the Workshops on the Go canvas art kit » Stamp of the Month: Sweet Life Celebrating the sweet things in life What makes your life sweet? Celebrate the sweet things in life with the delectable images and fruity sentiments of the Sweet Life stamp set. Perfect for your summer memories, the Sweet Life stamp set is ideal for cardmaking, gift-giving, and scrapbooking your sweetest summer moments. Get the Sweet Life stamp set for only $5 when you place a qualifying order of $50 or more — that’s 72% off the retail price! Take advantage of this offer while it is available during July only.  See the July 2013 Stamp of the Month » Let’s Get Patriotic—Stamp Style! A portion of every sale of our new patriotic stamp sets will be donated to support the military Hurry up and get your limited-time patriotic stamp sets before July 31! During this patriotic time of year, there is no better time to get a unique stamp set and benefit the military. The My Acrylix® Strong and Free (D1575), Home of the Brave (D1576), and Courage (B1437) stamp sets were designed specifically for this campaign and are only available from June 1 to July 31. Five dollars from every patriotic D-size stamp set and $3 from every patriotic B-size stamp set sold will benefit a military-support charitable organization. Donations in the US will be made to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Donations in Canada will be made to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by helping provide post-secondary education funds. Show your support with your own patriotic stamp set today. See the exclusive patriotic stamp sets » Where you can find me: slvrlinin@live.com https://twitter.com/#!/TrishaMorton http://trishamorton.ctmh.com http://trishamorton.ctmh.com/retail http://www.facebook.com/slvrlinin http://trishamorton.blogspot.com http://www.pinterest.com/trish_morton