Keeley's Kreations - Close To My Heart Boards on Pinterest!!

Pinterest is sooooo addicting...LOL.

I tried to hold out as long as I could, but last Spring I dove in with the encouragement from some friends at a retreat.

They told me how time consuming it would be, and man were they right...LOL...but there are sooooo many creative projects and ideas out there.

Currently I have only limited myself to using Pinterest for my Close To My Heart business or boy would I be in trouble...LOL.

I have my main boards with the Stamp of the Month, the Monthly Campaign, the Consultant Kit, CTMH Layouts and Cards.  

I also have other fun CTMH boards like You Tube Videos, Color Combos, etc.

But what I really like is that I have separate Boards set up with TONS of artwork of all of the Current Paper Packs as well as a TON of the Retired Paper Packs.

That way if you have papers that you need inspiration for, you can easily find cards, layouts and home decor items.

Go Check Out My 

Keeley's Kreations CTMH Pinterest Site 

and start Following Me.

CTMH's Cricut Foldables with Artiste & Art Philosophy!!

Learn how to create foldable Cricut^®-cut pieces that you can add to a scrapbook page, card, or home décor item for extra dimension.

From yo-yos to bows, embellishments cut with the Cricut^® Art Philosophy and Artiste cartridges add something special to your artwork.

Close To My Heart's Exclusive Cricut Collections:

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).

Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686) - $99.00

Featuring hundreds of basic, versatile shapes and fonts you'll use every day, many of which coordinate with dozens of our My Acrylix® stamps, this collection is a must-have for every crafter.

Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection includes:

1 – Cartridge (700 images: font, shapes, and 3-D items)

3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets

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

Creative Feature Keys: Layer, Decorative Layer, Tag, Card, Font, Font Layer.

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets: 1" × 1" (Y1000), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 2" × 3½" (Y1009), 3" × 3" (Y1006).

To Create Your Own Foldables Click on the Shopping Cart to Purchase the Cricut Collections.

Close To My Heart's Mini Albums Using the Cricut Artiste Cartridge

For a fun way to use up an eclectic array of papers, stamped images, and Cricut^® shapes, a mini album is the perfect choice. 

Learn how to make an 8" × 5" mini album from start to finish for a cute little scrapbook full of variety and personality.

Close To My Heart's Exclusive Cricut Artiste Collection:

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 Make Your Own Mini Albums Click on the Shopping Cart to Purchase the Artiste Collection.

Close To My Heart's Glitter Glam with Glitter Paper, Shimmer Trim, Glitter Gel, Metallic Markers and More!!

It’s easy to add glitter glam to your projects with products like Glitter Paper, Shimmer Trim, Glitter Gel, Metallic Markers and more. 

Black & Grey Glitter Paper (Z1829) - $5.95

3 – 12" × 12" sheets, 3 colors, cardstock weight, Cricut® compatible.

Brown & Tan Glitter Paper (Z1830) - $5.95

3 – 12" × 12" sheets, 3 colors, cardstock weight, Cricut® compatible.

Black Shimmer Trim (Z1809) - $4.95

Adhesive-backed, sturdy. 5 yards, 3/8" wide.

Silver Shimmer Trim (Z1799) - $4.95

Adhesive-backed, sturdy. 5 yards, 3/8" wide.

Glitz Glitter Gels - $2.75

Add Glitz™ glitter gel to projects to make them sparkle. 0.8 fl. oz.

Available Colors:
Stardust (Z1313)

Silver (Z1482)

Bronze (Z1483)

Red (Z1484)

Almond (Z1769)

Pink (Z1770)

Green (Z1771)

Metallics Markers (Z1768) - $4.95

Writes on light and dark. 2-pack of medium-point, silver and gold.

Watch the video to learn how.

To Purchase Your Glitter Glam Products

Click on the Shopping Cart.

Close To My Heart's Hinged Display Tray (Z1838)

For March, Jeanette Lynton -- Founder and CEO of Close To My Heart, is going to give you a great chance to win a versatile 5” x 7” hinged display tray (Z1838 for $18.95)..

This tray makes an absolutely gorgeous addition to your décor, and you can win it just by leaving a comment on her blog HERE. 

Watch the video below for more information about how to win as well as some great ideas for how to decorate your display tray.

To Purchase Your Hinged Display Tray 

Click on the Shopping Cart!!

CTMH's Spring Album Retreat & Stacy Julian!!

Oh My...

Have you checked out Stacy Julian's blog post from  yesterday??

She blogged about her time spent with us at the CTMH Album Retreat last weekend in Salt Lake City.

Did you know Stacy began her scrapbooking career with D.O.T.S. -- Dozens of Terrific Stamps now known as CTMH??

I love the collage she made of her time spent with us.

I totally can't wait to attend the Fall CTMH Album Retreat.  

Look for artwork from the recent Spring CTMH Album Retreat coming soon.

If you would love to join in on all the FUN, April is a great month to become a CTMH Consultant.

Check out how YOU can join the Close To My Heart family for only $49 and receive over $227 in products in April.  Click HERE.

Email me for more information -- keeleyskreations@gmail.com.

JOIN Close To My Heart in April for $49 & Receive $227 in Product!!

It’s time to sign up as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant.

When you sign up as a Consultant in April, you'll receive a little something extra for joining the Close To My Heart family for FREE to create artwork, bring to Gatherings, and show off to everyone.

Now that’s a reason to celebrate!

JOIN our Close To My Heart Team in April & get 4 FREE Stamp of the Month Sets worth $227 for $49. 

April SOTM: My Sunshine (S1304) -- Set of 8

May SOTM: Pinwheel (S1305) -- Set of 10

June SOTM: A Flowering Bunch (S1306) -- Set of 10

July SOTM: Sweet Life (S1307) -- Set of 9

How would YOU like to be CRAFTY, earn a DISCOUNT on the products you love and attend CTMH's AWESOME events??

Spring/Summer 2013 Essentials Consultant Kit for $49 (Retail Value $155)

JOIN our team in April and not only will you get over $155 in product in your kit...BUT Corporate will give you the April, May, June and July Stamps of the Month (shown above) for FREE (retail $72).

BUT WAIT...

Remember when you join my From the Heart Embellishers team I give you products as well as TONS of training materials and one-on-one help to get you rolling.

Whatever your 'WHY' is for joining...We welcome both Business Builders and Hobbyists alike.

You Will...
* Earn a 22% discount on all orders placed.
* Have access to TONS of Corporate training materials.
* Have access to our Private Team Facebook Group and Mentoring Group.
* Make new friends, gain inspiration, and be able to share your creativity with others.

And above all else...You Will Have FUN.

Email me at keeleyskreations@gmail.com for more information on how you an start your dream career or become a hobbyist with Close To My Heart.

OR

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on my blog HERE. 

Once you sign up you can join us at Convention this Summer or the Album Retreat in the Fall too!!

We would love to have YOU join us in April!!

To Join in April click HERE!!

Close To My Heart's Studio J Love Your Layout: March 2013

This month’s Love Your Layout℠ video features the Buzz and Bumble kit.

Learn how to rotate pages, crop My Stickease® images, and create a customized title for a layout that will be as timeless as the kit itself.

Load your photos, pick your paper choice, choose your layout, insert photos and embellish for FREE.

You only pay when you decide you want to purchase the double-page layout.

To start playing for FREE click HERE.

Close To My Heart's Fabric Basics with Chantilly & For Always Textiles!!

Learn great tips and techniques for using fabric in your artwork—where to use it, how to adhere it, and how to create ruffles, flowers, and much more!!

Check out the sweet Chantilly Textiles (Z1819) -- $8.95:

3 sheets of cotton fabric with pinked edges, designs coordinate with Chantilly paper packet, 14" × 24" each; Buttercup polka-dot, Pear damask, Blush small floral.

Check out the elegant For Always Textiles (Z1820) -- $8.95:

3 sheets of cotton fabric with pinked edges, designs coordinate with For Always paper packet, 14" × 24" each; black damask, white with black polka-dots, black with white script.

TO PURCHASE YOUR TEXTILES 

CLICK ON THE SHOPPING CART!!

Close To My Heart's Album Retreat

WOW!!  2 1/2 months of 2013 are gone already, and I have been MIA way too long from my poor blog.  Life has been SUPER busy to say the least.

December kicked it off with my CTMH 12 Days of Christmas Sale, the actual Christmas holiday, and Nathan and Sean's 7th and 35th birthdays on the 29th.  Oh and some awesome football games!!  As you can see we have a split household -- Nathan and Sean are Viking Fans and Morgan and I are Packer Fans!!  Santa was good to both my kids this year as he brought Nathan a new motorized scooter and Morgan a new big girl princess bike!!  Now if all the snow and ice would just melt so they can get out there and have fun with them!!

Then it was New Year's, the new Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book debut and my 35th birthday.  January also was a busy time for both kiddos.  They both had swimming lessons on Monday nights and Nathan had wrestling practice.  Tuesday nights were dance/gymnastics classes for Morgan and volleyball for Sean and I.  Wednesday nights were more wrestling practices for Nathan.  By the time Friday night came around we were ready to crash early!!

Most of our winter weekends were spent traveling around southern Wisconsin for Nathan's wrestling tournaments.  He had a blast and did very well.  So proud of my little man!!  Morgan LOVED her dance and gymnastic classes at Little Gym too.  She was super excited for Show Week.  Daddy even bought her a dozen pink roses for her special night!!

Before I knew it February was here, and it was time for the Close To My Heart Incentive Southern Caribbean Cruise!!  Sean and I had a total blast the first week of February making stops in San Juan, St. Croix, St. Kitts, Dominica, Grenada and St. Thomas before heading back to San Juan...awesome weather, great relaxation and fun times celebrating with friends!!  A separate post to come with pictures of our adventures!!  =)

So where does that leave me now?!?!  Busy as always, but right at this exact moment I am sitting in Denver's airport all by myself waiting for my connecting flight to Salt Lake City for Close To My Heart's Album Retreat!!  I'm so excited!!  They stopped doing them the year that I joined so this is a new adventure for me.  Flying by myself, however, is not.

Before joining CTMH I was fairly shy and no way would I choose to leave my comfort zone and fly alone.  But since joining in January 2009 I have really come out of my shell.  I have flown to Washington DC, Disneyland, Dallas and now Salt Lake City...with Disneyworld yet to come in June.  I love this job!!  Above is the cover layout we will be making at the retreat.  Isn't it gorgeous?!?!

I'm very excited to be staying with awesome CTMH friends that I have met at previous Conventions and Incentive Trips too.  We are going to have so much fun.  Below is the agenda for this weekend:

Thursday
4:00-7:00     Registration
7:00-11:00   Open Crop (project provided)

Friday
8:00               Breakfast buffet (provided)
9:00-12:00     Welcome & Creative Sessions
12:00             Lunch buffet (provided)
1:30-5:30       Creative Sessions
5:30               Dinner (provided)
7:00-11:00     Bonus creative session & open crop

Saturday
8:00               Breakfast buffet (provided)
9:00-12:00     Creative Sessions
12:00             Lunch off site (provided)
2:30-4:30       Creative Sessions
4:30-5:00       Closing Remarks, Contest Winners Announced
5:00                Official Close
5:00-11:00     Ballroom will remain available for open crop

WOW!!  Doesn't that sound like a GREAT weekend to you?!?!  My husband didn't sound nearly as excited about it as me.  Instead he gets to play Mr. Mom for a while...LOL!!  However, this is just what I needed...a little creative time for ME!!  Don't get me wrong...I get to create at my own monthly crops, but I'm always on the go handing out prizes, answering questions, doing bingo, etc.  It will be nice to just sit and create!!

I got up at 3:30am and headed out to the Madison airport at 4:00am.  I departed for Denver at 6:00am and now have a 9 hour...yes you read that right...9 hour layover here.  So I'm hoping to get a bunch of blog posts scheduled for your reading pleasure!!  Hopefully I will be able to make time to share with you all the great Close To My Heart news and videos...they are sooooo worth it!!  Happy Crafting!!

If you are looking to travel, be creative and earn money while doing it then Close To My Heart is the company for you!!  Contact me at keeleyskreations@gmail.com for more information or click HERE for the Frequently Asked Questions!!  We would love to have you join us in April for the CTMH Regionals in Chicago.  There are 6 of us registered to attend.  Or how about join us in Disneyworld in June for Convention...now THAT will be the BIG party of the year.  We have 9 of us registered to attend that one.  It's always FUN with CTMH!!

VIEW THE CONSULTANT KIT HERE!!

JOIN MY TEAM TODAY!!

March's Close To My Heart Campaign: Jump for Joy!!

More Hostess Rewards in March!!

Hostesses earn more rewards in March because when a Gathering reaches $250 or more in sales, the hostess jumps up to the next Hostess Rewards and Hostess Rewards Plus! levels. 

For example, if a Gathering reaches the $550–$649 sales level, the hostess will receive rewards based on the $650–$749 level. She normally would have earned $100 in FREE Select Product Credit and TWO 50% off items or Hostess Collections.  

But...JUMP FOR JOY!!  

This means an instant reward boost of $20 and an additional item at 50% off!!  She will now receive $120 in FREE SPC and THREE 50% off items or Hostess Collections!!

Now that’s a reason to Jump For Joy!!

Information about Hostess Rewards can be found on page 2 of the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book. 

Check out the AWESOME Hostess Collections:

Collection One

After 50% Hostess Discount:  $52.53

(Retail Value: $105.05)

Collection Two

After 50% Hostess Discount:  $53.35

(Retail Value: $106.70)

Collection Three

After 50% Hostess Discount:  $52.73

(Retail Value: $105.45)

Collection Four
After 50% Hostess Discount:  $51.68
(Retail Value: $103.35)

*Shipping/handling and tax applies. Only Gatherings with a total of $250 or more will qualify for the jump in Hostess 

Rewards or Hostess Rewards Plus!. Qualifying hostesses will receive Hostess Rewards from one level only—the level that is one higher than their sales total.

Dates: Offer valid March 1–31, 2013.

CONTACT ME ASAP TO SET UP YOUR 

ONLINE BOOK PARTY 

AND START JUMPING FOR JOY!!

Close To My Heart's March Stamp of the Month - Floral Happiness (S1303)

STAMP OF THE MONTH PROGRAM:

Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5--that's 72% off the full retail price!! 

When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you get the Stamp of the Month set for only $5.

You can also purchase the Stamp of the Month set at full retail for $17.95 with no minimum purchase required.

March's Stamp of the Month Set Is:

Floral Happiness (S1303)

(Set of 16)

Recommended Blocks: 

1" x 1" (Y1000)
1" x 3 1/2" (Y1002)
2" x 2" (Y1003)
3" x 3" (Y1006)

STAMP OF THE MONTH PROJECTS:

We've made it easy for you to create a collection of beautiful Stamp of the Month artwork each month and get the Stamp of the Month at a discount!!

The supply list we've created for each project will help you recreate the artwork shown and get you closer to earning the Stamp of the Month at the discounted price!!

Every month you can make projects following the helpful hints on my website HERE under Promotions / Stamp of the Month.

INCREDIBLY COOL CRAFTS

In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!

Materials Needed

1. S1303AMy Acrylix^® Floral Happiness - $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase or $17.95
2. X7163BChantilly Paper Packet - $9.95
3. Z2501Adventure Exclusive Inks^® Mini Pigment Pads Set - $19.95
4. Z2500Whimsy Exclusive Inks^® Mini Pigment Pads Set - $19.95
5. Z1819Chantilly Textiles - $8.95
6. Z1843Irresistibles™ Frames - $3.95
7. Z1686Cricut^® Art Philosophy Collection - $99.00

Required Tools

1. E1021My Acrylix^® Trinity Alphabet - $29.95
2. X5640Blush Cardstock - $14.50
3. X5751Sorbet Cardstock - $14.50
4. 1385White Daisy Cardstock - $9.50
5. Z2405Buttercup Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set - $5.95
6. Z2417Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set - $5.95
7. Z2407Sorbet Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set - $5.95
8. Z2172Whisper Exclusive Inks^® Pad - $5.25
9. Z2163White Daisy Exclusive Inks^® Pad - $6.95
10. Z1797My Creations^® Bracket Frame - $8.95
11. Z1807Pink Glitter Gems - $3.95
12. Z1732Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon - $6.95
13. Z1096Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment - $3.25
14. Y10063" × 3" My Acrylix^® Block - $8.50
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12" × 12" Happiness Is Page

Happiness Bracket Frame

7" × 5" Being with You Card

Remember, each Stamp of the Month set is available for only one month, so plan ahead to grab your favorites!!

TO PURCHASE YOUR MARCH SOTM CLICK ON THE SHOPPING CART!!