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,

Tomorrow is the Pajama Party and You're Invited!

Close To My Heart is teaming up with Big Picture Classes to bring you a live webcast with step-by-step instructions for making our Happy Thoughts kraft container. The FREE webcast will air this Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (MDT). Anyone with an Internet connection can watch, so be sure to tune in! If you would like to interact on the message board, participate in live chat, post to the gallery, download handouts, or enter any contests, you will need to register for the event and log in to the Pajama Party “classroom.” Once you’ve registered for the FREE class, follow these steps for entering the classroom: Scroll to the bottom of any page and click on “My Classes” under the “My Account” category. On the My Classes page, click on “enter classroom” next to the Pajama Party line item. Now you’re in the classroom! On the night of the event, you can go to this page to interact via the live chat, enter the giveaways, and download the free Close To My Heart project handout.

Share this information with your friends and family so they can join in the fun, too!

You're Invited to a Pajama Party with Close To My Heart!

Close To My Heart is teaming up with Big Picture Classes to bring you a live webcast with step-by-step instructions for making this Happy Thoughts kraft container. The FREE webcast will air Thursday, May 30 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (MDT). During the presentation, you’ll learn to make several projects from a variety of sponsors, including Close To My Heart’s Happy Thoughts kraft container, as the presenter walks you through the steps. Watch the Pajama Party by yourself, with other friends and Consultants for a fun crafting pajama party. Anyone with an Internet connection can watch, so be sure to order your project supplies in advance and then tune in!

The Pajama Party class will be available for FREE at BigPictureClasses.com on May 30. If you would like to interact on the message board, participate in live chat, post to the gallery, download handouts, or enter any contests, you will need to log in to the Pajama Party “classroom” by creating a free account on the Big Picture Classes website.

To make our Happy Thoughts kraft container, you will want to have the following items—or similar products—on hand:

• My Acrylix^® Frame Flair Stamp Set (D1546)
• My Acrylix^® Happy Thoughts Stamp Set (C1536)
• Chantilly Paper Packet (need 1 sheet of B&T, X7163B)
• Crème Brulee Cardstock (need 1 sheet, X5754)
• Lagoon Cardstock (need 1 sheet, X5762)
• White Daisy Cardstock (need 1 sheet, 1385)
• Whisper Cardstock (need 1 sheet, X5929)
• Whisper Exclusive Inks^® Pad (Z2172)
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks^® Pad (Z2195)
• My Creations^® Kraft Container (Z1833)
• Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment (need 3 yards, Z1701)
• Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes (Z1844)
• Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment (Z1754)
• 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)
• Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534)
• Corner Rounder (Z578)
• Paper Trimmer (Z1783)
• My Acrylix^® Spritz Cleaner (1778)
• My Acrylix^® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782)
• 2" × 3½" My Acrylix^® Block (Y1009)
• 4" × 5" My Acrylix^® Block (Y1012)
• Cricut^® Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686)

Share this with your pals and just go to my website and click shop (pajamas optional!)

Happy Mail | Everyday Cards Class

I was privileged to get some love in my mailbox from my neighbor. She felt bad she missed my birthday, so she brought me a cute little gift of gum for a "fresh start"! I love getting happy mail!
Have you sent out a handmade card to someone you love? It's a small and simple thing by which great things are accomplished.

Short on cards? Join my Everyday Cards class Tuesday, April 23 from 630 - 830pm. Every month we will make an average of 4 cards and/or gifties to build up your stash. Thank you's, Happy Birthdays, seasonal and neighbor gifts  - it's all here, with a little tips, tricks and Cricut fun, too. Sign up today and bring a friend for double the fun! Class is $10 or cards are free with your $25 order of Close To My Heart products.

All classes held in South Jordan, address and directions given at sign up. Call or text 8019108698 or email slvrlinin@live.com. Can't get to South Jordan? No sweat - you can participate at home via mail! Just add $5 to ship your kit to you and pay by PayPal. Enjoy your day!

Warm wishes,

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Anticipation | December Specials and Classes

Thanks to Karen Pedersen for sharing her beautiful card
featuring the Stamp of the Month.

Delightful December. It brings to mind magic, wonder and excitement when you hear it. My mom always used to sing a song this time of year, called Anticipation. Just humming the tune could put you in the spirit of giving. I can no longer carry much of a tune, but I'll be glad to share a sliver of mine with you and help make your month Merry & Bright.


In this post...

1. Sale
2. Christmas Card Class
3. Free Holiday Gift
4. December Stamp of the Month

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1. HUGE Sale: You’ll be tickled with the FABULOUS new sale items on my website that went up at midnight this morning (December 1). Just head to my website and click on "While Supplies Last." 

Among the new additions you will find a wide variety of paper and coordinating accessories, all with a substantial markdown. You will also find that most of the items that are currently available will also see a further markdown at that time.

2. $1 Christmas Card Class
I am privileged to be co-hosting a Christmas Card Class with my pal, Yvonne Wickham. We have designed 4 fabulous cards, which are fun, festive, and FAST! We know you don't have much time to spare during the holidays, so we've put together a quick class to get your cards done in a blink. With the touch of your nose, these will assemble quick as a wink, and are priced for minimum impact on your holiday budget, so you can send some beautiful handmade greetings this year to your loved ones, and they'll think you toiled for hours! Class will be held in Taylorsville at Yvonne's Craft Room. $1 per card. RSVP (email) with the number of each card you would like by Friday December 7th so we can cut them in time for class to help speed you along. Can't make it? We'll be glad to send you as many kits to assemble by your own holiday hearth as you like. Additional coordinated stamped envelopes are available! Contact me today to get directions and reserve your place! *Postage not included.*

3. Free Holiday Gift:  To sweeten the deal even more, from December 1–31, all orders placed on my website that reach or exceed $50 will also include a free Bonding Memories® glue pen (Z553)—a $4.50 value! Shop early, because these deals are only available while supplies last.

4. December Stamp of the Month:  With every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax) during the month of December, one of these awesome month-to-month stamp set,Year Round Cheer, can be yours for only $5.  That means if you spend $100, you can purchase 2, and so on. Nice!  This stamp set is a perfect holiday gift, and for only $5...why not?

Warm wishes,

Chrstmas Advent Calendar and Stamp of the Month

Christmas Advent Calendar Box Workshop, photos and artwork courtesy of
Karen Pedersen

Who wouldn't want to make this darling Christmas Advent Calendar Box?  I can't think of a single person. 

You can participate in this workshop in one of three ways:

1. Come to an in-person class (see dates and times below)
2. Participate long-distance
3. Host this workshop in your home with you and at least 5 friends and I'll come to you (in Utah).You, as hostess, will earn at least $40 in hostess rewards and at least one half-off item (and that's only if everyone only purchases the Basic Kit. The more you sell, the more you earn)!

Call or email me to order a kit and sign up in one of those three ways (check the side bar for contact info). Read on for more details...

The finished project is 14" x 14" x 2 3/4" and each daily drawer is 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" square. It's a darling Christmas decoration and very functional. One of the things I love most about it is that the little drawers are so roomy you can easily fit enough treats in each one for each child or grandchild that will want to pull out the drawer each day in December. (Most advent calendars are only for one treat or prize.)  My friend, Karen, had the great idea of filling each drawer with Hershey's Kisses and a scripture reference.

Here is a photo that shows a close up of a few of the drawers:

In person classes at my South Jordan Home (if you want to attend one of these classes, I need to hear from you no later than Monday, November 19):

• Monday morning, November 26  from 10 am - 1 pm
• Saturday morning, Novemberer 24 from 10 am - 1 pm
• Saturday evening, November 24 from 7 pm - 10 pm

To attend the class, all you need to purchase is the Basic Kit.  Anything above and beyond that is up to you. I will be providing the items you see in  the Better and Best Kits for your use at the workshop, but you may want some of those items of your very own.

If you are participating in this class long-distance, I suggest you get the Better Kit. You'll need those few extra items to complete the workshop if you are not attending in person. If you already have the Artiste Cartridge and a Cricut Machine, you won't need the Best Kit. If you don't have them, you can either purchase the Best Kit or pay an extra $5 and I will cut your workshop papers for you before I send your kit.

Basic Kit Includes (add $5 to the total if you are participating long-distance):

• Advent Calendar Workshop on the Go (includes My Creations Cubby, Advent Calendar Workshop Stamp Set, 15 Cardstock Sheets {3 each of 5 colors}, 1 Bitty Sparkles Pack, 2- 12" x 6" Dimensional Elements In Color Frames Sheets, 1 Instructional Brochure)
• 1 Sheet of White Daisy Cardstock
• Cutting Guide and Instructions - with a few enhancements

Subtotal: $44.95
Total (with shipping and tax): $51.57

Better Kit = Basic Kit + the following products:

• Black Stazon Pad (this pad is fade proof and light and color fast. Great for home decor items that will be out in natural light)
• Ruler
• Bone Folder

Subtotal: 69.80*
Total (with shipping and tax): $80.07
 
Best Kit = Basic Kit + Best Kit + the following products (this kit is the BEST value. When you purchase this kit, you get the Stazon Stamp Pad and the Bone Folder in the Better Kit FREE!):

• Cricut Artiste Cartridge

Subtotal:  $153.90*
Total (with shipping and tax): $178.73

Items you will need to complete your project:
Lots of Glue Dots
Lots of Tombow Adhesive 

To sum it up, here are the pricing options:

• Basic Kit: $51.57 (+ $5 if you want Karen to cut your kit and + $5 if you are participating long-distance)
• Better Kit: $80.07 (+ $5 if you want Karen to cut your kit and + $5 if you are participating long-distance)
• Best Kit: $178.73 (+ $5 if you want Karen to cut your kit and + $5 if you are participating long-distance)

*At this purchase level, you qualify for the Stamp of the Month ($17.95 value) at only $5

Here is the awesome October Stamp of the Month ($17.95 value) that is only $5 with every $50 you order:

October Stamp of the Month: "Very Merry Christmas" (carrier sheet actual size is 6" x 6")

With great ideas like these, there will be plenty to keep the giving warm and heartfelt this year!

Warm wishes,

Upcoming Events and News

You're Invited

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I feel Lucky, oh so Lucky!

Hey all, I've finally had some time to play with these papers, now that the blog hop is over. They are so much fun! I love the colors and while they are very "boy", you can see they worked for Brook, too! In March we will be making these 6 fabulous layouts:

Layout 1



Layout 2

Layout 3 - Left

Layout 3 - Right

I have to tell you the story of "blessings." Brook and Aidan were having their dinner at the table when the talk turned back to saying the blessing (they ALWAYS fight over who's turn it is to say it next.) We were goofing around and I told them they needed to count their blessings. It went over their head a little bit and Brandon and I moved on in the conversation. As we were discussing the latest truck project, I hear Aidan shout at Brook, "No! I had 22. YOU had 23!" Such sweet little angels.. they had been "counting their blessings" the whole time in a contest as to who could get to 100 the fastest. Absolutely nothing to do with being thankful... but we have to start somewhere!! Love my table talk!


Now back to the information for my March Play Date Classes. You can read the general information about my classes at the bottom of my blog. Just scroll down to where it says "Play Date Information" and read away! Classes are held in my home in South Jordan, UT.


Class Dates and Times (be sure you have your space reserved and order to me no later than Wed, March 16.)

•Tuesday, March 22, 6pm - 9pm
•Thursday, March 24, 6pm - 9pm
•Saturday, March 26, 10am - 1pm
•Saturday, March 26, 6pm - 9pm

Remember, in order to attend you only need to purchase the Basic Kit. After that, you are more than welcome to purchase the Better or Best Kits, pick and choose items from one or both of them, add some more items from the Idea Book, or just stop at Basic. Pretty easy! Here is the shopping list:

Basic Kit:
•Lucky Level 2 Paper Pack
•Exclusive Stamp Set
•Wooden Designer Buttons
•Natural Hemp
•Cutting Guide
•3 Extra Sheets of Cardstock (gift from Trish)
Subtotal $29.95*

Total with shipping and tax $34.38

Better Kit = Basic Kit plus the following products:
•Desert Sand Stamp Pad
•Outdoor Denim Stamp Pad
•Round Sponge
Subtotal: $46.13*

Total with shipping and tax: $52.96
Best Kit = Basic and Better Kits plus the following products:
•Rustic Alphabet Stamp Set

Subtotal: $81.08**

Total with shipping and tax: $93.08
*at this level you qualify for the Feb. Stamp of the Month (D1453-Friendship) for 25% off ($17.21)
**at this level you qualify for the Feb. Stamp of the Month (D1453-Friendship) for 75% off ($5.74)


Call or email me to sign up for a class and to place your kit order no later than 9am Wednesday, March 16th at 801.910.8698 or slvrlinin@live.com

Warm wishes,

Paper Berry Topiary Class March 9th, 6-9pm

You asked - you shall receive! Come make this Topiary (made out of paper - isn't that FABULOUS?!) with me Wednesday, March 9th at my home in SoJo (South Jordan, UT). You will make the butterfly, berries, trunk and grass on the 4" topiary form - ready to insert in your favorite pot! The $10 class is 3 hours from 6pm to 9pm and includes all materials except the pot you put it in. Please sign up with me by Wednesday, March 2 at 9am. You can call or text me at 801.910.8698 or email. Can't wait to see you!

Warm wishes,

It's a Banner Spring.. and Summer

Last month at our team meeting, Karen Pedersen unveiled our project, a fabulous new banner to decorate your space with! It features the Sophia papers - so darling! - and our new Bohemian alphabet.
See it here!


On the front, is stamped "Spring" and on the back is "summer", so you can use it 6 months out of the year! These are the cutest things! My pal, Yvonne, cut the cost down to make it oh so amazingly affordable and we've put together a class to make these super cute banners.

The cost is $10 for the materials and you can sign up now before February 28th (to make sure your kit is here in time). The class will be held in Taylorsville at Yvonne's house. Please call or text me at 801.910.8698 or email at slvrlinin@live.com to get in on the action. You don't want to miss this sweet and simple decor item. It's great for your mantle, your neighbor's mantle, youre mother's mantle.. you get the picture!

While I have you, don't forget you can sign up as a Consultant for FREE this month! That's right. Sign up, have some pals over and after 3 months if you've reached your Straight to the Top goal, you get s rebate for the kit price of $129 plus $100 Fred loot as reward! With you it's value that is over $491 in product FREE! Best yet, I'll be there every step of the way to help you reach your goals! Come on and join my team today!

Warm wishes,

Come scrapbook with me!

Next week for Play Dates we are making 6 layouts featuring Wings papers and the fabulous Bohemian Alphabet from Close To My Heart. I'd love to have you join me at my home in South Jordan, UT. You can see what we're making:

Dates and Times to choose from:
•Tues, February 22, 6pm - 9 pm
•Thurs, February 24, 6pm - 9pm
•Sat, February 26, 10am - 1pm
•Sat, February 26, 6pm - 9pm
Shopping List
Basic Kit (see it here)
Wings Level 2 Paper Pack
Exclusive Stamp Set
Black Mini-Medley Accents
Spray Pen
Workshop Guide
2 extra sheets of Colonial White Cardstock (gift from Trish)

Value of over $35 before shipping and tax

Subtotal: $29.95 Total with shipping and tax: $34.37

Better Kit = Basic Kit + the following products
Wings My Stickease Collection
Wings Level 2 Pleated Ribbon Assortment
Black Mini-Medley Accents
Bohemian Alphabet
Subtotal: $69.80 Total with shipping and tax: $80.07

Best Kit = Basic and Better Kits + the following products
Hearts Dimensional Elements
Pearl Paint
Vineyard Berry Reinker
Vineyard Berry Stamp Pad
Olive Stamp Pad
Black Stamp Pad
Round Sponge

Subtotal: $97.25 Total with shipping and tax: $111.56

Any of these purchases will give you the stamp of the month for 25-75% off, respectively. Call or email me to sign up for a class and to place your kit order no later than Friday, February 18 at 10pm (801.910.8698, slvrlinin@live.com) OR, order some of these items yourself on my website 24/7.

Warm wishes,