This Delights me--My Journal

Earlier this week I decorated this journal from Close To My Heart for myself to record things I am thankful for.  Twice I stamped "Grateful".  See them?    If you would like to design a journal of your own with a collage effect, set up a time with me.  You can purchase a journal and use any stamps I have! The stamping is contained inside a flip flap so you have the opportunity to get your design just the way you want it.  And of course you can use any colors you wish.

 

Defining Moments and my "Why"

We all have reasons for doing what we do, for pursuing the things that bring enjoyment to our life.  Recently I shared my "why" with my team for working toward a business and leadership in Close To My Heart.  I hope you will take a couple minutes to read these thoughts to understand my heart.

  

Fifteen years ago I was in the midst of what would become four events that rank high on the life stress list.  These events left be emotionally bankrupt though I was trying to handle it.

First we had weddings for our two older children in Illinois.  Karen (our daughter) was married on July 26th.  We flew out a couple days early so I could finish her dress and we could put together the final arrangements for the reception food.  I was excited to think that my mother would get to be there.  Having been blind for three years and on kidney dialysis for two years she had been living for the time of grandchildren weddings.  I had made some special slippers for her to wear since she lost a toe, couldn’t feel her feet any longer and shoes just wouldn’t fit.  Dad showed up at the wedding--without Mom.  Mom was just too sick to come.

The second wedding for our older son was exactly three weeks later.  August 16th.  We flew out once more to be there a little ahead of time.  The day before the wedding I went to see Mom.  She was still very ill and told me she wouldn’t be at the wedding.  Dad took me out in the hall of the nursing home and with tears in his eyes pleaded for me to talk to Mom about quitting the dialysis.  She had mentioned in the past that she wanted to and Dad didn’t want to bring it up thinking she might take it as him wanting to get rid of her.  So I reluctantly entered her room and had a discussion that was so poignant.  The morning of the wedding Mom called and said she just couldn’t “do this anymore.”  I went to the wedding knowing it wouldn’t be long before she wasn’t in this life anymore.

I stayed in Illinois to be with Mom and Dad waiting for the inevitable.  Dad retired on September 1st (he was 76!) and Mom died on September 4th between the deaths of Princess Diana and Mother Teresa. 

Finally home again, we were delighted when Dad drove out to spend some time with us and help Ron with a car repair project.  He arrived on October 31st.  On November 16th I gave him a hug and said “I love you Dad” before he went to bed here in our home.  Little did I know that those would be the last earthly words he would hear because that night he died in his sleep.

What does that have to do with CTMH?  The next Spring someone invited me to a DOTS party.  I immediately loved the art I could create!  I tried to learn everything I could about this stamping stuff.  I wanted to know it all!  Stamping became therapy to me as I made beautiful things and gave them away to brighten someone else’s day.

A little more than a year later, I took the plunge to be a consultant.  I enjoyed meeting with people to stamp and work with pretty paper and showing them something new I had learned.  After 13 1/2 years that still brings me joy.  It is what drives me to create something for you every single month without stress because it is what I have a passion for.

I am at the ready to consult with you on a project, not merely to make a sale.  I believe each person has creativity and at times I may be able to encourage it so you can say with pride, "I made that".  I count it a high honor to be asked because I know you will receive rewards many times over with a handcrafted gift from the heart.  

With you in mind,
Pam

November Schedule

Please contact me if you need another time to create the project of your choice.  I am available to have a create party for you and your friends.  These are so much fun!

Monday, November 12th  Playgroup in my home 6:30 PM

Wednesday, November 14th  Playgroup in my home  6:30 PM

Thursday, November 15th  Playgroup at Gail's Rifle  6:30 PM

Friday, November 16th I will be at the Rifle High School 5:30-8:00 PM for the Holiday Expo

Saturday, November 17th,  Project Day at the Parachute Public Library  9 AM-5 PM .  This is open to the public and no charge.

Please let me know if you want to attend and I will give more details.   

Creative Projects for November

Using the Dakota paper packet, we will be making these projects in "Playgroup" times on my schedule.  Select either the pages, the three Stamp of the Month cards, or the Cricut class for you to complete.  The cost for pages and the three Stamp of the Month cards is a minimum $15 order.  The Cricut Class is an $8 fee or free with a minimum $20 order at Playgroup.  Online orders over $25 will receive the pieces for the Cricut class and printed dimensions in the mail.

  You will learn how to create faux barbed wire and "leather" your cardstock if you select the Scrapbook Pages as your project.

 Choose to make the three Stamp of the Month cards and you will have two suitable for the guys!

 This Cricut Class uses many cuts from the Artiste Cricut Cartridge exclusively from Close To My Heart. The wrapper in the middle was designed by consultant Annette Green. You will  receive the pieces for this class with your online order of $25 or more if you cannot make one of my classes.  (Candy bar not included!)

Bonus Rewards When You Order From Me in October

Yes, receive a bonus free gift of product of your choice when you order from me in October. 

All orders are before shipping and tax.

 Here is my chart :

$30 order  ---You will be rewarded with any product with a value up to $5.95.  This can be an ink pad of your choice, markers,  Complements or Stickease that match the paper packet and many accessory packs.
$50 order--  You will be rewarded with any product(s) with a value up to $10.  Paper packets are $9.95 so you could choose that for your Bonus Buy (or anything else you may choose.)

$75 order--You will be rewarded with any product(s) with a value up to $15.
$100 order--You will be rewarded with any product(s) with a value up to $20.

Please let me know what you would like for your bonus.  I will order the bonus for you!  Place your order here on the website and select "Join" for the October Monthly Group.  The order will be shipped directly to you.  I will then see that you get your bonus reward.

This October offer is exclusively with me and is not a corporate promotion.

Three Card Class for October

At any Playgroup (or at a time you schedule with me) you may make these three lovely cards for a charge of $6.50.  They are from our Pear and Partridge Workshop On the Go kit so if you would like more cards, check out this kit on page 65 of the current Idea Book.

Scrapbook pages for Playgroup

 This two page layout can be your project at Playgroup in October.  Everything except the Festive Rub Ons will yours for a minimum $15 order plus shipping and tax.  You will be all ready for those fun Christmas pictures!

Cricut Class for October

 You may select this Cricut Class to do at the Playgroup times.  The cost is $8 outright or free with a $20 Minimum order.  You will be instructed in the use of our Artiste Cricut cartridge, exclusive to Close to My Heart.  The set includes a gift box, gift card holder and greeting card.

October Projects --get ready for Christmas

Card Projects for Playgroup

Create these three cards in a fun group setting.  The cost is a minimum $15 order plus shipping and tax.  You may either participate in a scheduled playgroup or place your order online at pamsheartart.ctmh.com and I will get the pieces to you by mail free with a $30 product order or a $2 fee if your order is less.  The middle card holds a gift card inside and is pictured open above.

September Creative Opportunities Schedule

Please look further down in the blog to see the NEW classes I have to offer.  They were created with you in mind with a variety in pricing and even a FREE Studio J class.  If you would like to host either an online gathering or a home gathering or a combination of the two in September, it would be a great time to earn FREE product.  Please call me or email me (information at the top of blog) if I can help you in any way.  

Thursday, September 6th

     Clifton--Projects offered are the Playgroup pages or cards, Cricut Class, Workshop on the Go pages with Flirty, or Three Card Class.  4-8 PM  come anytime with time to complete your projects.

Saturday, September 8th

     Downline Day in Grand Junction.  Must be a consultant to attend.  Starts at 9 AM  and usually goes until 3 PM.  Great fun with my team.

Monday, September 10th

     At my home in Parachute, 6:30 PM.  Do the Playgroup pages or cards, Cricut Class, Workshop on the Go pages with Flirty, or Three Card Class.

Tuesday, September 11th

     FREE Studio J class.  Bring your laptop with some photos on it and use my WIFI to learn tips and tricks for our exclusive online scrapbooking.

 Wednesday, September 12th

         At my home in Parachute, 6:30 PM.  Do the Playgroup pages or cards, Cricut Class, Workshop on the Go pages with Flirty, or Three Card Class.

Saturday, September 15th

    Project day at the Parachute Library.  Join the group and create from 9 AM-5 PM.  Great fun, and it's FREE.

Monday, September 17th

    At my home in Parachute, 6:30 PM.  Bonus Project Class, Three Card Class or Workshop on the Go pages.

Thursday, September 20th

   At Gail's in Rifle.  6:30 PM   Do the Playgroup pages or cards, Cricut Class, Workshop on the Go pages with Flirty, or Three Card Class. 

     

 

It's Your Day National Stamping Month

Stamp Set and how to get it!

Below you see a couple things I made using the It's Your Day stamp set that can be yours for only $5 when you have an order of $35 in September.  Being a little crunched for time I went to the Artwork Bulletin Board for consultants and copied the card from Dena Hughes and the Cricut Artiste box from Melinda Everett.  This is TWO D sized stamp sets in the same package.  What a value!  If you want to order, go to my website at pamsheartart.ctmh.com and select the "Join" button for the September Monthly Group.

  

New Classes and Services starting in September

Below you will see pictures of the classes (mostly new) I will be offering starting in September.  Several will be available by mail with a reasonable charge.  These will be on display at my Open House, Saturday August 25th at the Holiday Inn in Parachute 12-5.  If you can join me there you will receive several surprises.  Also, if you place and order on my website by "Join" ing the Open House order, I will mail your surprises to you as a thank you.  My website is 

pamsheartart.ctmh.com

 

Playgroup Projects

Either make the two page layout or the three cards for a minimum $15 order.

Scrapbookers may substitute the Moonlight Complements X7161C page 56 in the Idea Book to give a Halloween look .  Card pieces can be mailed for a $1.50 charge.  I will have them stamped.Cards are made with the Stamp of the Month Fall Favorites found on page 140 in the Idea Book.

Cricut Class  *NEW

To give opportunity for our Cricut cartridge fans (Art Philosophy and Artiste)

to use their Cricut skills there will be a Cricut class each month.  Cost is $8 or FREE with a $20 order.  Pieces for this class can be mailed for $1.50.  This class coordinates with the Stamp of the Month cards.

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOP ON THE GO PAGES *NEW

Each month I will pick a Workshop On the Go Kit you can order.  September's kit is "Flirty".  The kit is found on page 53 of the Idea Book.  This kit comes with paper, a stamp set, Flirty Complements Dimensional Elements, and Sparkles.  If you order this kit, G1050 for $29.95 I will give you an ink pad of your choice FREE.  The colors used with this kit are Goldrush and Cocoa.  When you purchase the kit, you can pre-cut the pieces and then meet in a group to assemble them.  You will have materials left over to make the Bonus Project if you so choose.

 

  Bonus Project Class  *NEW

Each Month I will offer a class to create the Bonus Project which goes along with the Workshop on the Go Kit.  This month's project is the five cards pictured on page 53 of the Idea Book.    Price for supplies if you have purchased the Flirty Workshop on the Go kit is $11.00.  If you have not purchased the kit, the price is $13.00.  There will be a time scheduled where you may meet with others to put your cards together.  Pieces for these cards can be mailed for an additional $2.  (I will do the necessary stamping.)

 

Three Card Class  *NEW

If you would like the chance to start making cards and just pay for the class outright, this is your opportunity.  Each month you can create three cards and have envelopes that go with them for $6.50.  The cards for September are from the Avonlea Workshop on the Go pictured on page 22 of the Idea Book.  Please let me know by September 1st if you want to attend.  We will meet together to assemble the cards.  The pieces can be mailed for $1.50.

Studio J--Online Scrapbooking *NEW

This class is FREE!!!!  You can come to my home and use my WIFI to learn the ins and outs of using Studio J to create scrapbook pages of the highest quality.  Once you learn a few key tricks, you will easily make beautiful pages that are only yours.  Beginners are certainly welcome as are those who want to keep learning.  Please let me know if you want to come.  Studio J pricing has become very affordable at only $6.95 for a two-page layout that will last 100 years.  I am your willing teacher.

My August Schedule of Creative Opportunities

 I am trying to work these events around a new grandbaby coming.  Please let me know of your intent to attend should I need to reschedule something.  Thank You

Thursday, August 2nd  Clifton Playgroup 4-8 PM

Saturday, August 4th  Free Project Day at Parachute Library  9-5 

Saturday, August 11th  Downline Day for my team in Grand Junction  9-3

Monday, August 13th, Playgroup in my home in Parachute  6:30 PM

Wednesday, August 15th Playgroup in my home in Parachute  6:30 PM

Thursday, August 16th, Playgroup at Gail's in Rifle  6:30 PM

Please see the projects for Playgroup down further in the blog.

Saturday, August 25th,  Open House and New Idea Book Party

 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Parachute  12 Noon--5  PM.  Come any time to experience the new things.  Prizes and fun! 
I will be revealing my new classes and opportunities to create.
Please call me at 285-9230 if you need more information or directions. 

Our New Artiste Cricut Collection

Close To My Heart has done it again!  We have our second exclusive Cricut cartridge that packs a punch for your creative needs.  With 700 designs (again!) 698 are brand new.  There are mini albums, all kinds of boxes, new font, scripted words and interactive cards with coordinating envelopes.  Pictured here you can see some of the new images and their result.  I am super excited about what we can accomplish with this amazing tool.  Let's work out a plan so Artiste can be yours too!  (By the way, you can make excellent creations using your stash of papers.)

 

Welcome to August and our new Idea Book and Catalog

I just have to tell you I am so happy with all the great new things Close To My Heart has developed to help us in our creative endeavors.  There are some stunning new products, papers, and embellishments!  The new Cricut Artiste Collection features keys with a theme to them--many things that go together to a create a party.  And the Studio J program pricing is on a per layout basis without any membership requirements.

Here are the cards we will make in playgroup this month using the Stamp of the Month.  If you place a $30 order with me, I will send you the stamped pieces for these cards.  If you come to playgroup and place a $50 order, you will receive a set of these cards as well.

  Here are the products used to create the cards:

August 2012 Stamp of the Month Cards
S1208 Baroque Borders  pg 139  $17.95 or $5 with a $50 purchase
D1187 For Every Occasion pg 108  $17.95  (was a previous SOM)
X7155B  Avonlea Paper Pack  pg 18  $9.95
Z2173 Slate Ink Pad  pg 9    $5.95
Z2273 Slate Reinker    pg 9   $4.25
Z1380 Spray Pens (3)  pg   133
Z1800  Rosette Ribbon   pg 124  $7.95
Z1705  Durable Studs  pg 126  $3.95
Z1707  Bitty Pearls  pg 127  $2.95
X5643  Chocolate Cardstock   pg 9  $14.50 for 24 sheets
1282  NE Ivy Cardstock  Pg 9  $14.50
Z1313  Glitz Glitter Gel---Stardust    pg 133  $2.75

Scrapbook Pages for August

 
Should you choose the pages for your project I will supply all of the Avonlea papers and one Filigree Charm.  The other embellishments are found in the Complements Canvas Shapes collection that goes with Avonlea.  You are certainly welcome to make them part of your order at playgroup.  

Please check my August schedule and select a time and project for playgroup.  There is a minimum $15 order plus shipping and tax.  For that you get a LOT of fun and leave with a project you can be proud of.!

Using our New Studio J Express Layouts

Close To My Heart has added a line of Express Layouts which can help you create your layouts even faster, simpler,  and easier.  There are 6 Express Layout collections you may pick from to preserve your memories where you drag and drop the photos into photo wells and create your journaling. Each collection is 10 two-page layouts with one single for the front page of your album and a single page for the back.   You may change the color of the papers easily.  That is what I did on this Express Layout featuring some great things from our Close To My Heart Convention in Dallas in the middle of July.  I have developed a step by step guide for the Express Layout that I would be happy to email to you if you would wish.  Please ask me about the new, more convenient pricing!

 

 

July Creative Opportunities

Here are the dates and events on the calendar for July.  Please scroll down to see the pictures of the cards and pages you may select as your project if you come to a playgroup. (Select one).  Let me know if you want to attend (for a minimum $15 product order) and I will give you the list of suggested  things to bring.

Monday, July 2nd  Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM

Thursday, July 5th,  Clifton Playgroup  any time 4 - 8 PM

Saturday, July 7th,  Free Project Day at the Parachute Library 

                                 9 AM - 5 PM

Thursday, July 26th,  Playgroup at Gail's home in Rifle  6:30 PM

Saturday, July 28th  Downline Day for team members in Grand Junction  starts at 9 AM will feature new products and news from CTMH convention.

Monday, July 30th  Playgroup at my home in Parachute, 6:30 PM

 

Some Studio J Artwork

For convention, CTMH gave us five Studio J layouts to create using their instructions.  I learned so much!  I would love to share techniques with you.  When I arrive back home I will start asking if you would be interested in getting together to create works of art of your own--with Studio J.

July 2012 Cards and Pages

The cards and pages for July use the Superhero papers.  The pages can be also be used perfectly for some 4th of July pictures.  The cards are made with the July Stamp of the Month stamps.  You may make either the cards or pages at a playgroup or a gathering you schedule with me.  I would love to show you how!

 

CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN JUNE

For any PLAYGROUP you can pick from either the cards or the pages as your project.  I furnish the materials so you can create and walk away with a finished project.  The cost is a minimum $15 product order so you can build your own supplies.  Please call me to let me know you want to come so I can have your materials prepared.

Supplies to bring if you have them:  

Card Makers:  Adhesive, 3D Foam tape, Bitty Pearls, Glue Dots, Scissors,  Cocoa Ink Pad

Scrapbook Page Makers:  Adhesive, Piercing Tool, Sanding Kit

Saturday, June 2nd--Scrap and Stamp with Heart in Parachute.  9 AM - 8 PM  Still spaces available

Thursday June 7th--Clifton Playgroup  Come any time 4PM-8PM

Saturday, June 9th--Downline Day in Grand Junction  9 AM - ?  Team members prepare for July

Wednesday, June 13th--Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM

Thursday, June 14th--Playgroup at Gail's in Rifle  6:30 PM

Monday, June 18th--Playgroup at my home in Parachute  9:30 AM

Thursday, June 21st--Meredith's Jump Start Party in New Castle  1:00 PM

Saturday, June 23rd--Library Project Day  in Parachute  9 AM - 5 PM  Everyone welcome.  This is time to work on your own projects and there is no charge.

EXCLUSIVE  PAM'S HEART ART KIT FOR JUNE

Reward yourself with my exclusive Five Card Kit made from Pemberley papers in June.  You can purchase the kit outright for $5, (plus $2 mailing if that applies),  get it FREE  with a $30 order outside of playgroup or FREE with a $50 order at playgroup.  Everything is included in the kit except the glue to put them all together.  My Exclusive Kits are created as a thank you for selecting me as your Close To My Heart Independent Consultant.

CARDS FOR JUNE

Have a little whimsical fun stamping these three cards with the June Stamp of the Month, Life Is Tweet.  To make the cards either bring your own Bitty Pearls or purchase some from me for an additional $1.  (We use lots of pearls!)  Featured on the cards will be the techniques of paper piecing, creating the tripod card and some ruffle folding.  The card projects are free(except for the pearls)  with a minimum $15 product order .   Check the schedule and see your time to attend playgroup.  Great Fun!

SCRAPBOOK PAGES FOR  JUNE

Taking our cue from the Leading Lady pattern in Imagine, you will easily layer your page in June with the Stella papers.  I have used the Stella  Canvas Complements to finish off my pages.  You may easily purchase the Complements for your own pages as they will not be furnished.   Another feature you will enjoy is the pull out journaling box cut on the Cricut using our Art Philosophy cartridge.  Choose the pages  as your project and they will be free with a minimum $15 product order.

Pam's Heart Art Exclusive Kit for May

This mini-album is big enough to hold nine wallet photos and little enough to carry easily in your bag.  It comes in  a protective  plastic sleeve to keep it looking wonderful.  You can purchase the kit outright for $5.  If I need to mail it, there will be an additional $2 charge.  -Or- if you submit a $30 order outside of the playgroup, the kit will be FREE even if I have to mail it.  Any playgroup member submitting a $50 order will get the kit FREE.  My exclusive kit is an added service to say "thank you" for using me as your Close To My Heart Independent Consultant.

May's Creative Opportunity Schedule

I hope you will take a look at the cards and pages for May, decide which project you would like to make and contact me to join a group.
Scrapbookers need to bring the Bitty Pearls and Bouquet assortment if you have them.  You will also need your scrapbook ruler, scissors and adhesive.
Card Makers please bring your scissors, adhesive, 3-D foam tape, watercolor pencils and waterbrush.  Don't have all of these things?  I have things you can borrow.  It is always helpful if you bring your own.
So I can be prepared, please call me at 285-9230 if you want to attend.

Thursday, May 3rd, Clifton Playgroup - come any time between 4 and 8 PM to make your project.
Friday, May 4th 8 PM - Sunday, May 6th, Scrap and Stamp With Heart in Grand Junction
Thursday, May 10th, Playgroup at Gail's in Rifle  6:30 PM
Saturday, May 12th--Downline Day for my team in Grand Junction.  Starts at 9 AM
Monday, May 14th, Playgroup at my home in Parachute.  6:30 PM
Wednesday, May 16th  Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM
Saturday, May 19th Free scrapbooking for any adult at the Parachute Public Library  9-5.

Coming Saturday, June 2nd at Crown Peak Baptist Church in Parachute, Scrap and Stamp With Heart.  Call me if you would like to attend..  There are only 40 spaces and the fee is $5 which will go toward the church's Haiti mission trip.  9 AM to 8 PM.  You bring your own food.

Playgroup Cards for May

Create these oh-so-cheerful sunflower cards at playgroup in May using the may Stamp of the Month and Pemberley papers.  We will emboss with Cocoa embossing powder and color the flowers with our watercolor pencils and waterbrush.  You will love the results.  Please let me know if you wish to attend a playgroup session this month.  You will find it to be a relaxing and fun social time and walk away with a great finished project.

Scrapbook Pages for May Playgroup

Using the beautifully blue Pemberley papers, you will create this 2 page layout using the stamps from the Pemberley Workshop on the Go kit.  All piecesfor the playgroup pages  will be cut and ready to go for you.  Special features are the use on this layout of Bitty Pearls and the Bouquet Assortment Z1694 both part of the WOTG kit.  Those items will be something you need to supply for the playgroup pages.  Please check my schedule and let me know if you want to attend a playgroup in May.  A special joy for me was that I put these pages together and discovered the pictures would look great when I went to take pictures that evening.  How fun!

This is Dotty For You layout I created.  So much fun!  The left page was modeled after the single page suggested on the Dotty insert and the right page was inspired by my wonderful upline Karen Pedersen.
If you click on the picture you can view it larger.  Seren's mother will add her journaling to the overlay on the left page.  I used my Cricut and the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection from CTMH for all those circles.  The Dotty For You packet is 24 sheets (12 different designs) with a print on one side and dotted papers in various colors on the other.  So versatile!  And Dotty is available through May.  How great is that?

Creative Opportunities for April

If you attend any of the PLAYGROUPS you will choose your project--either cards or pages--pictured below.  The "cost" is a minimum $15 order.  Please let me know if want to attend a playgroup so I can have your project cut and ready to go.
Thursday, April 12th  Clifton Playgroup  4-8 PM  come any time in these hours to complete your selected  project.
Monday, April 16th Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM
Wednesday April 18th, Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM
Thursday, April 19th, Playgroup at Gail's home in Rifle  6:30 PM
Saturday, April 21st  Downline Day in Grand Junction.  Starts at 9 AM.  Anyone on my Joyful Expressions team is welcome to attend.  What fun!
Saturday April 28th,  Project day at the Parachute Public Library, All adults are welcome.  No charge
                                                                   9 AM-5 PM

A date open for YOU to host a creative party everyone is sure to enjoy.  Contact me soon to reserve your time!

Pam's Heart Art Kit for April

Announcing the first of the exclusive Pam's Heart Art kits.  This five card kit has precut pieces with card bases and envelopes.  You can purchase the kit outright for $5.  If I need to mail it, there will be an additional $2 charge.  -Or- if you submit a $30 order outside of the playgroup, the kit will be FREE even if I have to mail it.  Any playgroup member submitting a $50 order will get the kit FREE.

Here are suggested products to go with your kit:
Any sentiment set found on pages 105-111 of the Idea Book
Sanding kit Z1294 $3.50  page 133
Outdoor Denim, Barn Red or Chocolate ink, pages 8 and 9  $5.25 each
And in case you want to create more cards the Victory paper packetX7150B $9.95 page 34
Our Art Philosophy Cricut Collection was used to cut the embellishment.  It can be found on page 13 and the collection is $99.00.  I love my AP cartridge which is only available through a CTMH consultant.
You may view the Idea Book online by going to www.pamsheartart.ctmh.com  and looking under Products at the ribbon on top.

Playgroup Projects for April

• April's pages and card projects highlight the Victory papers. Click on picture to get a larger view.

 The cards use the techniques of distressing with our sanding kit and heat embossing on ink stamped images with clear detail powder to enhance the Stamp of the Month set S1204A.  By the way, the Stamp of the Month is either $17.95 by itself or only $5 with a $50 order. The entire set is pictured on page 141 of the Idea Book.
 The pages have the unique look created by hexagons placed in a honeycomb configuration.  The layout was inspired by the single page in the Idea Book on page 35 and the pocket page was inspired by consultants Christina Eisenhauer and Jennifer Rubio. 

Card makers please bring your sanding kit (especially a block), scissors and adhesive.
Scrapbookers should bring adhesive and scissors along with a pencil.

March calendar for creative Opportunities

Come to a Playgroup and make either the cards or the scrapbook pages for the month.  The cost is a minimum $15 order plus shipping and tax.  Scrapbookers need to bring Liquid Glass, Blush ink, a sponge dauber, finishing files and a glue pen if you have them.  Card makers need to bring 3-D foam tape, Liquid Glass, Grey Wool and Blush ink pages if you have them.  Don't worry if you are new and do not have these items.  Just scissors and adhesive will work.  Please let me know which date you would like to attend.  It is always a lot of fun!

Thursday, March 1st--Clifton Playgroup  4-8 PM  Come anytime within this period allowing yourself enough time to complete your chosen projects.
Saturday, March 10th  --Downline Day in GJ  9:00 AM-at least 2:00 PM
Wednesday, March 14--Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM
Thursday, March 15th--Playgroup at Gail's in Rifle  6:30 PM
Saturday, March 17th--Free project day at the Library  9:00 AM - 5 PM  Call me for details.
Monday, March 19th--Playgroup at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM

As you can see I have several dates open and waiting for a home gathering or Jump Start party for new team members!

Gathering Projects for March

Host a creative Close To My Heart party so you and your guests can make this lovely single page suitable for a shadowbox frame and a card featuring the Stamp of the Month, Potential.  Both items have shapes made with the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection.  Don't you just love the roses?  So easy!  You and your guests will have the opportunity to preorder the letters for your title specifically selected to say what you want.  This might even be a pretty display for Mother's Day!

Please contact me right away to set up a time for your creative fun.  285-9230  or pajarrett@comcast.net.

Oh, and if you decide to join my team in March, this is what we will make at your jump-start party!

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Become a Consultant in March and enjoy the Bonus

Having a team of consultants in Close To My Heart is one of the things I love about my job.  We have a great time together creating and sharing what we do.  If you have ever considered being a consultant, you will be rewarded with a bonus if you do so in March.  Along with the kit for $99 you will receive the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection exclusively sold at Close To My Heart.  Did you know this cartridge has 700 shapes?  The shapes include 3-D items and boxes as well as alphabet and number fonts.  You can see how I used some of the shapes for my March pages below.  Please contact me with your questions at (970) 285-9230 or pajarrett@comcast.net.   Close To My Heart has been a huge blessing in my life and I would love for you to be blessed too!

March Scrapbook Project--the beginnings

I am super excited to guide you in making the roses, leaves and butterfly to grace the March pages.  All three shapes are cut from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge and each shape has a "special secret" to achieve the look you see here.

1. After I get some photos of my granddaughters I will post the finished "Pretty in Pink" pages.  If you have a special interest in the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge and collection (which is FABULOUS) please read about the added bonus for joining Close To My Heart in MARCH.  It is a real winner!

For March Playgroups--Card Projects

Our card projects will be made using the Lucy kit colors and the March Stamp of the Month--Potential.  Come try your hand at the shadow stamping.  You will find it easy yet impressive!  Add a few of the Bitty Pearls, Art Philosophy shapes and your 3-D foam tape and you will have a work of art worth sharing.  The new stamp set "Just a Number" will be available in case you want to make cards ready for birthdays to come.

Creative Opportunity Schedule for February 2012

Thursday, February 2nd--Clifton Playgroup  4-8PM
Wednesday, February 8th--my home in Parachute 6:30 PM
Thursday, February 9th--private playgroup in Rifle  5 PM
Saturday, February 11th--Downline Day in Grand Junction 9 AM - 2 PM for my team.  We meet in Grand   Junction.  Want to join CTMH and come to these fun meetings?\
Monday, February 13th, my home in Parachute  6:30 PM
Friday, February 17th, Shanon's Jump Start party 
Thursday, February 16th at Gail's in Rifle  6:30 PM
Saturday, February 25th, Free Project at the Parachute Library  9-5

There are still several open dates waiting to filled by someone like you.  Please call me at 285-9230 or email me at pajarrett@comcast.net if I may be of assistance.

For the February Gatherings

If you would like to give Close To My Heart a try, why not be hostess for a February gathering?  This is a party that is creative and hands-on from the get-go.  You will get to handle and use many Close To My Heart products and go home with a single page suitable for a shadowbox plus a card just like this:

I would love to meet with you and a few friends for a time of creative fun with true results!  You may call me at 285-9230 or email me at pajarrett@comcast.net to set up your special time.

February Projects

February 1st is the genesis of our new Idea Book.  WOW!!! is all I can say to the stunning artwork and new papers and stamps Close To My Heart has brought to us this time.  I hope you will find something you would like to make among the projects I will be bringing to you over the next few months.

The Florentine papers are my feature for February.  Here are the pages you can make:

You will want to be sure and bring your CTMH scrapbook ruler to make the spacing and alignment of colorful squares so much easier.  Plus the bold colors will be softened by sanding so please bring your CTMH sanding kit too.  You will love the results.

You can also select these card projects if you wish:

Upon closer look you will see several components of these cards and gift box are made with the Cricut and our Art Philosophy cartridge.  You will love working with these shapes for easy but fabulous cards.  Take a look at my schedule for February and let me know when you would like to attend playgroup.  The "cost" is a minimum $15 order plus shipping and tax.  You get to use my supplies and go home with completed projects while building your own supplies up.  And instruction is FREE!  What a bargain!  Don't see a time that will work for you?  Please give me a call at 285-9230 and I will be glad to set up a time so you too can become a creative Diva!

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Rock the Block Bonus Project

The Rock the Block set for nine 2 inch chipboard blocks in a tray plus one of our biggest stamp sets (E-sized)  is available through the end of January for an additional $15 when you have a $25 product purchase from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book.  I have come up with a bonus for you if you purchase Rock the Block this month.  Below you will see a nine card set created from a random stamped piece of cardstock made from the stamps in the Rock the Block stamp set.  I will be happy to set up a time when you can create these these cards with your own colors and papers next month.  I will supply the directions. All you need to do is create the cards and have your sentiment stamps ready whenever you need a quick card!

If you are out of my area, I will send the instructions to you.  So Rock the Block away and receive your bonus with added value!  Thank you to consultant Susan Daniels on the CTMH Bulletin Board for the inspiration for these cards.

Gathering Fun for January

You and your guests can make the Shadowbox Display Page and Greeting Card at a January Gathering.  A creative party like no other!  Please call me at 285-9230 to reserve your time.