Stamp of the Month Heart Art Class for February
Cards

Attend one of my Heart Art classes in February to make three items using the February Stamp of the Month, Home Sweet Home.  I will supply the materials to make all three creations with your minimum $15 product order.  Use new product glitter paper and techniques of making Cricut cut flowers and paper quilting.  Both are easier than you think!   You can also be a hostess and have this class for you and your friends.  Fun!  
Scrapbook Pages

  This is your layout choice for February.  Due to the great amount of paper I will be furnishing and all of the Cricut Cuts, I will ask an extra $2 for making these pages.  Mine is obviously not quite finished but these are the supplies you will get to put together your pages using Later Sk8tr papers.

February Schedule
Please let me know about any session you want to attend so I can be ready for your attendance

Thursday, Feb 7th, Clifton Heart Art Class  Come any time 4 PM-8 PM to make the Hinged Display Tray for $22 or cards or pages for a minimum $15 order.($2 additional paper charge for pages.)

Saturday, Feb 9th Downline Day in Grand Junction for my team

Starts at 9 AM in Grand Junction.

Monday, Feb 11th  6:30 PM my home in Parachute.  Make the Hinged Display Tray for $22 or cards or pages for a minimum $15 order.  ($2 additional materials charge for pages.)

Wednesday, Feb 13 6:30 PM at my home in Parachute.  Make the Hinged Display Tray for $22 or cards or pages for a minimum $15 order.  ($2 additional materials charge for pages.)

Saturday, Feb 16  Free project day at the Parachute Library Community Room.  9 AM - 5 PM Public meeting time.

 Sunday, Feb 17th  2:30-4:30 PM.  Make the Hinged Display Tray.  $22 

Monday Feb 18th  6:30 PM , my home in Parachute.  Make the Hinged Display Tray  $22 

Wednesday Feb 20th  6:30 PM , my home in Parachute.   Make the Hinged Display Tray--$22   

Thursday Feb 21st at Gail's in Rifle.  Make the cards or pages for the month or the Hinged Display Tray for $22. 
   

Celebrate Your Creative New Year With

La Belle Vie

I am super excited to offer projects with one of my favorite paper kits from the Autumn /Winter Idea Book--La Belle Vie.

First are the Stamp Of The Month Cards featuring S1301, Happy Valentine's.  The fun was made by stamping the image in Slate ink and coloring in with our Watercolor Pencils and blending them with the Waterbrush. Some of the images were cut out and raised with our 3-D Foam Tape.  The monogram card has the smallest rose image displayed on the inside.  The card on the right at the bottom was inspired by consultant Lisa Stenz.  

Products used in these cards:

S1301  Happy Valentine's  (stamp of the month)

D1527 Perfect Fit Frames

X7158B La Belle Vie Paper Pack

Z2173 Slate Ink

Z2147 Smokey Plum Ink

Z2105 Black Ink

Z2111 Chocolate Ink

Z1798  Black Tulle Ink

3505  Watercolor Pencils

1771  Waterbrush

Z1151  3-D Foam Tape

Z578  Corner Rounder   

    If you wish to make the scrapbook pages in January, this is what you will make.

 I will furnish the Bamboo papers for your pages -or- if  you have purchased La Belle Vie paper pack and want to bring the striped paper for your foundation, please feel free.  There is room for one  5x7  photo and two 4x6 photos vertically.  This is great for black and white photos too.

The Three Card Class uses the Avonlea Workshop On The Go Card Kit stamps with La Belle Vie papers.  This is a great way to get more use from your workshop kit stamps. In fact, the script stamp in the Stamp of the Month cards above came from this kit stamp set. Check my calendar for a time when you can come to a Heart Art class to make these cards.

One more thing--if you wish to purchase La Belle Vie papers, you will need to do it this month.  They will be retiring at the end of January.  You may look at all of the La Belle Vie art examples and coordinating stamps on pages 36-41 in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book found on my website at pamsheartart.ctmh.com

Pretty Boxes by Lisa W

At our free project day yesterday at the library Lisa W finished up these note boxes to give as Christmas presents.  So pretty with various CTMH products.  Thank you for letting me share these Lisa!

 

Creative Opportunities for December

I would love for you to attend one of my creative times!  As you look at the schedule, please let me know if you need another time.  I can easily arrange something tailor-made for you!

Giving me advance notice you are attending assures that your project pieces will be ready and waiting.  See project selections below my schedule.

Thursday, December 6th  Clifton Heart Art Class  4PM-8PM 

Monday, December 10th, Heart Art Class at my home in       

                       Parachute  6:30 PM

Wednesday, December 12th  6:30 PM  Heart Art Class at my home in Parachute  6:30 PM

Saturday, December 17th  Free Project Day at the Parachute Public Library 9 AM-5 PM  Bring your projects and enjoy working on them with other creative people.

Thursday, December 20th  Heart Art Class at Gail's in Rifle  6:30 PM

Ask me for more information if you would like to attend a daytime group in Rifle.

 

 

Heart Art Projects for December

Attend a Heart Art Class (formerly playgroup) this month and leave with one of these completed projects:

 Learn to make the Tuck-a-Note envelopes as well as create your own wonderful embellishments from the background and texture paper in my monthly card class.  We will be using the Clementine papers and  Stamp of the Month for December, Year Round Cheer.

The cost is a minimum $15 order and these materials are free.  These make great little notes of encouragement or sit perfectly on a gift no matter what month you give them!

The pieces for this two page layout will be free to you with a minimum $15 order in December.  A big thank you to consultant Joyce Beenes for her inspiration in the design of these pages perfect for your Thanksgiving photos.  For these pieces to be ready for you I must have advance notice of your attendance.

 

Three Card Class

You would be making these three cards if select "Three Card Class" as your project.  The cost is $6.50 or they are free with a minimum $20 order.  Check the schedule of Heart Art Classes above and let me know if this is your choice. 

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!