Welcome the Newest Team Member to our Close To My Heart Team!!

Please help me WELCOME and CONGRATULATE the newest member of our
From the Heart Embellishers Close To My Heart Team:

<<<<< DRUM ROLL PLEASE!! >>>>>

Melissa Lipcsey!!

<<<<< THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE!! >>>>>

Melissa joined us last night and has already done an AWESOME job of announcing her new job
as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant!!

You Can Check Out Her Online Presence Here:

I see GREAT things happening for Melissa and
her Close To My Heart dream job!!

If you would like to learn how you too can earn money and free product while doing the things you love check out the Frequently Asked Questions page on my blog HERE!!

I love what I do and would love to help you out too!! 

I'm dedicated to my team, customers and Close To My Heart!!
To view my Close To My Heart Resume to see if we would be a good fit click HERE!!

Ready to jump right in and join our From the Heart Embellishers Team??!!

Click HERE!!

Have more questions or concerns -- email me directly at

keeleyskreations@gmail.com

We look forward to having YOU join us soon!!

Happy Halloween Close To My Heart Style!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

to all my Close To My Heart

Ghosts & Ghouls!!

I hope you have a spOOktacular Halloween!!

Don't Forget About My Spooktacular Sale!!

Close To My Heart's Bend It, Curve It, Stamp It!!

Discover the ease of creating new designs from stamp sets you already own. 

Personalize by using this new stamping technique. 
The versatility of clear My Acrylix stamps makes it simple to bend, curve, and mix and match stamps to produce a completely unique design!!

To Purchase the Fun Close To My Heart Items Shown in the Video Click the Shopping Cart!!

Close To My Heart's Easy Party Planning with Cricut!!

Learn how to plan the perfect party using one key from the Cricut^®Artiste cartridge—it’s that easy!! 

Invitations, envelopes, banners, cupcake liners, and party favor boxes will make this party a hit!!

Cricut Artiste Collection (Z1790) - $99.00

With just the touch of one Cricut® Artiste key you can take your creativity over the top with wonderful 3-D projects, party favors, interactive cards, awards, and more! 

From robots and spooks to weddings and Valentines, your cupcake wrappers, invitations, and party essentials will coordinate and come together for any celebration! 

Includes a step-by-step assembly booklet for the 3-D projects.

Collection includes:

1 – Cartridge (700 images: themed projects, cards, fonts, shapes, and 3-D items)

3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets

3 – 12" × 9" Dimensional Elements (3 sheets of different shapes)

Creative Feature Keys: 

Accent 1, Accent 2, Accent 3, Accent 4, Card, 3D Object.

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 

3" × 3" (Y1006), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 2" x 6½" (Y1010).

To Purchase Your Cricut Artiste Cartridge Click on the Shopping Cart!!

Close To My Heart's the Swipe Hype!!

Learn how to add texture, distressing, movement, and motion to your projects by stamp swiping—a technique that will change the way you stamp.

To Purchase Any of the Fun Close To My Heart Products Seen in the Video Click on the Shopping Cart!!

Close To My Heart's My Creations Star (Z1803) Template

For a home décor item that really shines, the My Creations™ Star is second to none. 

One of the best ways to decorate the star is to cover it with your favorite papers—those beautiful colors and patterns will make your star stand out. 

We’ve provided a new template for you so that you can cut 10 correctly-sized paper pieces for each side of the three-dimensional star. 

You can find it on Corporate Close To My Heat's Website - HERE!!

My Creations Star (Z1803) - $9.95

Pre-assembled chipboard, 3-D star with hole for hanging. 12".

To Purchase Your My Creations Star Click the Shopping Cart!!

Close To My Heart's Adding Color to Your Crafts!!

Discover how to spruce up your designs with these new color families, cardstocks, and kit-exclusive papers. 

Adding color to your crafts is simple, easy, and beautiful!!



Close To My Heart's exclusive color palette ensures you achieve beautiful artwork with all your scrapbooking and papercrafting ventures.

Our one-of-a-kind palette includes 40 unique hues (plus two white shades), providing every variation and combination of color you need to capture the desired tone, feeling, and emphasis.

Each hue is available in our patented swivel-top stamp pads, our dual-tip, alcohol based marker sets (now with a complementary shading color for detail work or broad strokes), our re-inkers, our mini pigment pads, and our unique white-core cardstock.

We do the matching for you!!

You will see that every exclusive color of cardstock coordinates with the color of the Exclusive Inks stamp pad which coordinates with the re-inker and marker sets of the same name.  

Our Exclusive Inks marker sets, perfect for illustrating and embellishing your work, now come in sets of two.

This means that when you choose to purchase a marker, it includes an additional marker that is either one shade lighter or one shade darker.  

This distinctive packaging system guarantees that you will have the proper tools to harmoniously shade and add dimension to your artwork.

Close To My Hearts Exclusive Color Palette Includes 40 Hues!!
BASICS:
Black, Slate*, Whisper*, Cocoa, Chocolate, Saddle*, Cashmere*, Champagne*, Desert Sand and Bamboo.

ENCHANTMENT:
Smokey Plum, Outdoor Denim, Indian Corn Blue, Ponderosa Pine, New England Ivy, Olive, Goldrush, Autumn Terracotta, Barn Red and Ruby*.

ADVENTURE:
Gypsy, Pacifica, Lagoon, Topiary, Pear, Honey, Sunset, Cotton Candy, Hollyhock and Cranberry.

WHIMSY:
Twilight, Crystal Blue, Sky, Juniper, Sweet Leaf, Buttercup, Creme Brulee, Sorbet, Blush and Smoothie.

WHITES:
Colonial White and White Daisy

(* New Colors in the Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book.)


Pricing:

Cardstock Packs - (Include 24 sheets of 12" x 12" white-core paper) - $14.50

Exclusive Inks Stamp Pads - $5.25

Exclusive Inks 1oz. Re-Inkers - $4.25

Exclusive Inks Marker Sets (2 alcohol-based markers in coordinating shades) - $5.95

Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pad Sets - $19.95

To Purchase Any of the Close To My Heart Color Palette Items Click on the Shopping Cart!!

Close To My Heart's Spanning the Space with Multiple Surfaces!!

Stamping a continuous image over multiple surfaces is easy. 

Check out these tips and tricks for spanning your image across several surfaces for more creative freedom and fun!!

To purchase any of the fun items seen in the video click on the shopping cart!!

Ink It Up Close To My Heart Style!!

Discover the versatility of the Exclusive Inks^® alcohol-based marker sets and pigment pad sets to bring your artwork to life!!




Close To My Heart Items Used in This Video:

Exclusive Inks Marker Sets - $5.95

2 alcohol-based markers, one in the exclusive color and one in a coordinating darker color.

40 exclusive colors to choose from!!

Alcohol Blending Marker (Z1801) - $2.95

Works with our new alcohol-based Exclusive Inks® markers. 

Blends colors seamlessly.

Exclusive Inks Mini Pigment Pads Sets - $19.95

4 Sets to Choose From:

Adventure (Z2501)

Gypsy, Pacifica, Lagoon, Topiary, Pear, Honey, Sunset, Cotton Candy, Hollyhock and Cranberry

Basics (Z2503)

Black, Slate, Whisper, Cocoa, Chocolate, Saddle, Cashmere, Champagne, Desert Sand and Bamboo

Enchantment (Z2502)

Smokey Plum, Outdoor Denim, Indian Corn Blue, Ponderosa Pine, New England Ivy, Olive, Goldrush, Autumn Terracotta, Barn Red and Ruby

Whimsy (Z2500)

Twilight, Crystal Blue, Sky, Juniper, Sweet Leaf, Buttercup, Crème Brulee, Sorbet, Blush and Smoothie

My Acrylix Stamp Scrubber (Z1782) - $12.95

Lint-free cleaning and drying of your stamps. 

Raised bristles for cleaning large stamps. 

Rubber feet for grip. 2½" × 4".

To Purchase Any of the Close To My Heart Products Shown in the Video Click on the Shopping Cart!!

Close To My Heart's The Stamp Behind the Mask!!

Discover the versatility of masking: a stamping technique for only stamping particular sections of your image. 

Pick and choose the designs and stamp only the parts you want!!

Close To My Heart Products Mentioned in the Video:

Words of Comfort (C1524) - $13.95

Set of 11
Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000) 

1" × 3½" (Y1002)

2" × 2" (Y1003)

12x12 Chalkboard Sheets (Z1789) - $4.95

Write on this adhesive-backed vinyl sheet with our chalk marker or real chalk. 

Works great with Cricut® electronic die-cutting machines. 12" × 12" sheet.

Cricut Artiste Collection (Z1790) - $99.00

With just the touch of one Cricut® Artiste key you can take your creativity over the top with wonderful 3-D projects, party favors, interactive cards, awards, and more!! 

From robots and spooks to weddings and Valentines, your cupcake wrappers, invitations, and party essentials will coordinate and come together for any celebration! Includes a step-by-step assembly booklet for the 3-D projects.

Collection includes:

• 1 – Cartridge (700 images: themed projects, cards, fonts, shapes, and 3-D items)
• 3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets
• 3 – 12" × 9" Dimensional Elements (3 sheets of different shapes)

Creative Feature Keys: 

Accent 1, Accent 2, Accent 3, Accent 4, Card, 3D Object.

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 

3" × 3" (Y1006)

2" × 3½" (Y1009)

2" x 6½" (Y1010)

To Purchase Your Close To My Heart Items Click on the Shopping Cart!!

Close To My Heart's New Workshops on the Go Cardmaking Kits!!

You’ll love the new Avonlea and Pear & Partridge Workshops on the Go^® cardmaking kits.

Get together as a group or make the cards on your own—either way, you’ll love the end result: gorgeous cards you'll be delighted to give!!



FEATURED CLOSE TO MY HEART PRODUCTS:

Avonlea Cardmaking Workshop On The Go Kit (G1041) - $29.95

Use the materials, kit-exclusive accessories, and instructions in this kit to create 15 beautiful cards (5 each of 3 designs) inspired by Jeanette Lynton. This workshop project is ideal for creating as a group or on your own and takes approximately 3 hours to complete.

Included in the kit:
1– My Acrylix® Avonlea Cardmaking Workshop Stamp Set (C-size)
2 – Avonlea B&T Duos® Papers
4 – Cardstock Sheets (Slate, Smokey Plum, Chocolate, Avonlea Off-White)
15 – Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
1 – Slate Epoxy Bubbles (108 pieces)
1 – Grey Organdy Ribbon (5 yards)
1 – Instructional Brochure

Some basic tools you may already have, such as inks, stamp blocks, or tools are needed to complete this project.

Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Workshop On The Go Kit (G1043) - $29.95

Use the materials, kit-exclusive accessories, and instructions in this kit to create 15 beautiful cards (5 each of 3 designs) inspired by Jeanette Lynton. This workshop project is ideal for creating as a group or on your own and takes approximately 3 hours to complete.

Included in the kit:
1 – My Acrylix® Pear & Partridge Cardmaking Workshop Stamp Set (C-size)
2 – Pear & Partridge B&T Duos® Papers
4 – Cardstock Sheets (Cranberry, Colonial White, 2 Cocoa)
15 – Colonial White Cards & Envelopes
1 – Red Glitter Gems (108 pieces)
1 – Tan Twill Ribbon (5 yards)
1 – Instructional Brochure

Some basic tools you may already have, such as inks, stamp blocks, or tools are needed to complete this project.
To purchase either of these awesome Cardmaking Workshop On The Go Kits click on the shopping cart!!

Close To My Heart Studio J's - Love Your Layout: Easy Photo Editing

Learn some new tricks in Studio J® as you treat yourself to the ultimate online creative experience.

You’ll use the Moonlight kit to replicate the fun layout below with your favorite trick-or-treating pictures.

Learn how to apply photo filters, create ruffled ribbons, and more!!

Watch the video and then log in to Studio J to make your own!!

   

DON'T FORGET...

about October's Campaign -- Save with Studio J!!

You already know that Close To My Heart’s Studio J® online design software is a great deal, saving you lots of time and money.

During October, you can get an even better value from Studio J — when you buy 9 layouts, you’ll get a 10th layout FREE!!

Take advantage of this promotion by ordering in multiples of 10: Buy 9 to get 1 FREE layout, buy 18 to get 2 FREE layouts, etc.

You can get up to 4 FREE layouts!!

It’s a fast and inexpensive way to get your pictures off your computer and into your scrapbooks!!

Since you can ship as many as 40 layouts together in a single box, the savings truly stack up the more layouts you order in October.

So what are you waiting for? Start your online scrapbooking today!!

Visit Studio J to place a qualifying order and get your FREE layout - only in October!!

Close To My Heart's Terrific Two-Tone: Base & Shade Stamping!!

Discover how to create a terrific two-tone look with the base and shade stamping technique. 

Give your images more life and layers and watch them pop off the page!!

Love Blooms (C1511) - $13.95

Set of 11

Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003)

If you’d like to order any of the products to make the super fun projects in the video, click on theshopping cart!!

Organize Your Close To My Heart Craft Supplies!!

Organizing is a breeze with the new sturdy, stackable organizers and craft boxes. 

You’ll always know where to find your supplies—safe and sound in these portable containers!!

Small Organizer (Z4138) - $12.95
Keep your accessories, My Acrylix® blocks, and other crafting supplies organized in this sturdy plastic, see-through, stackable storage container. 14½" × 10½"× 2".

Medium Organizer (Z4139) - $16.95
Keep your crafting supplies organized in this sturdy plastic, see-through, stackable storage container. Comes with removable dividers. 14½" × 10½" × 5".

Craft Boxes (Z4137) - $6.95
3 boxes, sturdy plastic with hinged lids, approximately 3" × 3" × 1".

Craft Boxes Foam Insert (Z4140) - $8.95
Fits inside the small organizer to securely hold 12 craft boxes.

My Acrylix Blocks Foam Insert (Z4141) - $8.95
Fits inside the small organizer to securely hold 12 My Acrylix® blocks—one or more of each size. Blocks not included.

Get your awesome Close To My Heart Organizers today by clicking on the shopping cart!!

Spooktacular Close To My Heart Savings!!

TRICK-or-TREAT??!!

I have got some SPOOKTACULAR Close To My Heart SAVINGS for YOU!!

The Ghosts & Ghouls have slashed prices on many of your FAVORITE Halloween items beginning Monday, 10/22/12 thru Wednesday, 10/31/12 (8:00pm Central Time)!!  

Please note that this promotions is ONLY thru me (Keeley Kirwan - Independent CTMH Consultant) and is not affiliated in any way with Corporate Close To My Heart or any other Consultant.

*****  BEWARE!!  *****

To take advantage of these SPOOKTACULAR SAVINGS you must EMAIL me @ keeleyskreations@gmail.com with your order so I can enter it to be able to provide you with the discount!!

Remember that when you spend $50 you can also purchase the October Stamp of the Month for $5.00!!

PAPER PACKS & EMBELLISHMENTS:

G1040  Workshops on the Go Spellbound Cricut Kit (page 15 - retail price $32.95) -- NOW $28.00

G1051  Workshops on the Go Moonlight Scrapbooking Kit (page 59 - retail price $29.95) -- NOW $25.50

X7161B  Moonlight Paper Packet (page 56 - retail price - $9.95) -- NOW $8.50

X7161C  Moonlight Complements Dimensional Elements (page 56 - retail price $4.95) -- NOW $4.00

Z1741  Haunted Assortment (page 128 - retail price $4.95) -- NOW $4.00

STAMP SETS:

C1509  Magic Potions (page 57 - retail price $13.95) -- NOW $12.00

C1522  Creepy Creatures (page 58 - retail price $13.95) -- NOW $12.00

C1462  All Hallows Eve (page 71 - retail price $13.95) -- NOW $12.00

B1413  Perfect Fit - Halloween (page 71 - retail price $9.95) -- NOW $8.50

D1490  Backdrop - Charmed (page 72 - retail price $17.95) -- NOW $15.00

CRICUT COLLECTIONS:

(make the cool coffins at the beginning of the email with the Cricut Artiste Cartidge or spooky cards...LOVE our cartridges!!)

Z1790  Cricut Artiste Collection (page 15 - retail price $99.00) -- NOW get FREE Shipping & the October SOTM for FREE!!

Z1686  Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (page 15 - retail price $99.00) -- NOW get FREE Shipping & the October SOTM for FREE!!

HAPPY HAUNTING!!  :o)