Who likes FREE?

The question of the day is who likes free? Free product perhaps? How about continuing discounts and the option of more free things? For me and my family FREE is a great thing. Our budget always seems so tight but we somehow manage to find coupons that allows us to have fun while on a budget. Close To My Heart is definitely one of the biggest factors in that scenario for me.

For example, from now until August 31 you can sign up to be a consultant for Close To My Heart and recieve this bag for FREE! But it gets better. To sign as a consultant you used to have to pay $99. They have slashed that price down to $49! So, you get almost $130 of retail value in the $49 consultant kit plus the bag which is worth $50. That is $130 of FREE goodness! Don't wait, these bags are on a limited supply so sign up today!

But let's make that deal a little sweeter. After you sign up to be a consultant you get 22% off everything Close To My Heart. And, if you sell/spend more that $150 in a month you get FREE select product credit (which allows you to buy almost everything Close To My Heart sells). The more you sell the more free you get. Your online Studio J scrapbooking orders count towards your monthly sells. Let's make it even sweeter. If you sell/spend $300 in your first month as a consultant you get $25 in select product credit plus your regular $5 of credit. If you sell $300 your first month and then $900 more in the next two months you get $75 more in select product credit (plus your regular monthly credits). So, in your first three months you can earn up to $155 FREE product credit! That doesn't include your 22% commission savings! So, why wait? With deals like this you can get so many FREE things! And, you become part of a great family. I received the bag at Convention and let me tell you that it is adorable! It holds so much and is comfortable to carry around. Call me today to sign up (435)327-1022.

Ready For Take Off

I have just returned home from Close To My Heart Convention in Dallas Texas. IT WAS SO AMAZING! I have really wanted to get back into the swing of running my business and the convention was just the ticket I needed. So, in honor of that excitement I am planning on several events in August. Wednesday August 8- Open House from 6:30 to 8:30 at my house Come see the brand new catalog (get one for free at this event) all of my goodies I made at Convention, make a beautiful Thank You! card and FREE PRIZES to boot(especially for the punctual)!

Thursday, August 16- 7pm Card Making Workshop at my house Come make a set of 15 beautiful card complete with envelope Cost is $29.95 and includes a stamp set (more details to come in the next few days) Saturday August 25- Crop till You Drop 10-6 at my house Bring your scrapbooking crafts and projects for a little down time at my house. $20 includes 1-two page layout, a class on our 2 EXCLUSIVE Cricut Cartridges!, a class on Studio J (our exclusive online digital scrapbooking software) and tons of giveaways and a silent auction for Operation Smile! It sounds a little overwhelming but I promise it will be an awesome month! Space is limited for the card class and crop to 10 people each. Contact me to reserve your spot at the card class, crop, or RSVP for the Open House so I can be sure to have enough goodies for all! Also, anyone who signs up to host a gathering will receive a FREE stamp set! Call or email me to reserve your party time today!

Greetings!

This is such a fabulous deal! Look below to see what YOU get if you sign up to be a consultant in May! The kit will be $64.50 plus shipping and handling PLUS you will have a 22% discount on our products until September 30th no matter what!

To sweeten the deal, if you put in your first $300 in sales by September 15th, you will earn $25 in free product credit from Close to my Heart PLUS I will throw in another $15 in free product credit!! If you put in $1200 in sales in your first three months, you will earn another $75 in free product credit from Close to my Heart PLUS I will also give you $25.
That's a potential $140 in FREE PRODUCT CREDIT FOR YOU!!


YOU GET THIS SPECIAL NATIONAL SCRAPBOOKING MONTH KIT ALONG WITH THREE OF THE CHOICES BELOW FOR ONLY $64.50 (plus tax and shipping)

Great Savings in April

Close To My Heart has four awesome deals going on during the month of April. At the bottom of this post I will explain how to piggy back the deals so you can save over 40%! You can save a lot of money and do some serious scrapbooking.

This April, it’s time to let your Studio J® layouts shine with this exclusive, members-only campaign! Studio J members get free bling when they buy 10 layouts this month. Bling it up and bling it on with FREE self-adhesive Sparkles and Opaques Pearl gems! The retail value of this $5.90 US/$6.50 Canada.

During April, when you or your customers place an order of $100 US / $115 CAN or more on your MyCTMH® website, you’ll receive one My Reflections® Level 1 kit of your choice FREE during our Lovin’ Level 1 campaign. Choose from several popular Level 1 kits. You’ll also qualify for a free April Stamp of the Month set! Now that’s a deal. The retail value $9.95 US/$10.95 Canada.

From now until April 30, purchase the exclusive, non-commissionable “Hope for Japan” A-size stamp set for the special price of only $5 (retail value $7.95 US / $8.75 CAN) and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross’ efforts in Japan. This beautifully designed stamp set reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those who are in need.

So, if you sign up for a year membership to Studio J ($99) and get the Hope for Japan Set ($5) you will automatically get the Stamp of the Month set FREE(artwork above features the stamp set), get a Level 1 Paper Pack FREE, and when you order your 10 layouts from Studio J get your Opaques and Pearls free. The savings add up to $41.75 (not includng the savings you get by being a Studio J member)! Don't miss out on your savings! Click the shop with me button on the right to go to my website.

At Close To My Heart, we know we’ve got the best clear stamps and blocks—and we’ll prove it! Throughout March, when you buy My Acrylix® stamps, we’ll give you a free My Acrylix® block. Not only will you have the best stamps on the block, you’ll have the best block, too! Just purchase $25 US / $30 CAN in stamps and you can choose from two of our most versatile sizes: 3" × 3" (Y1006) or 2" × 6 1/2" (Y1010).

Dates: Offer valid March 1–31, 2011.
Details: Limit one free My Acrylix® block per order per customer. Qualifying stamp purchases include A-, B-, C-, D-, E-size stamp sets, and Stamp of the Month sets purchased at full retail or at a discount. K-size stamp sets, Stamp of the Months earned for free, and Workshops on the Go™ are excluded. Tax and shipping/handling may apply. Close To My Heart reserves the right to substitute a block of a similar size or price.

New Idea Book=Giveaway!

I AM SO EXCITED FOR THE NEW IDEA BOOK!!!

In honor of the New Idea Book I am doing a giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment. Any comment will work. Want more than 1 entry? Do any of the below and come back here to leave a comment that you have done so. Here are the other ways:

~Become a fan on Facebook www.facebook.com/fastsimpleeasystamping
~Follow my blog
~Sign up to recieve my newsletter
~Place an order of $30 or more
~Become a member of my team! Get paid to do what you love*
~Sign up for a Studio J membership (either 3 month or 12 month)

Hurry! The giveaway will be closed on February 25 at 12pm MST. Winner announced later that day. Good luck and start commenting!


*Email me to find out more on how Close To My Heart and I can help you meet financial goals, pay for your scrapbooking needs, and meet new friends!

January Scrapbook Club

My January scrapbook club will be meeting Wednesday January 26 at 6:30. We will be making the beautiful Wings Workshop scrapbook pages. I will also showcase the other projects you can make with your leftover supplies from Club. Cost is just $30. If you are interested call me so I can have your supplies ready for your night out! If you can't make it to Cedar City, Utah call me and I will have everything you need shipped to you so you can have a Girls Night IN!

Scrapbook Clubs for 2011

I am finally ready to start a scrapbooking club and cardmaking club. Each club will meet for about 2 hours once every other month to make a two page layout or 6 cards. We will learn at least one technique. I will have all supplies available except adhesives (you are welcome to bring your own paper cutter, stamps, inks, etc). You will leave with extra papers and supplies to make more layouts and cards. It is a great deal! Here is how it is going to work:

~The clubs will meet every other month.
Scrapbooking: January, March, May, July, September, November
Card Making: February, April, June, August, October, December
~Each club will need 6 members to spend $30 every other month.
~Each member will take a turn being the hostess. As the hostess you will get at least $25 in product credit. You don't have to hold the club at your house. We can meet at my house.
~Sign ups start now and end Wednesday, January 5. When you sign up please tell me what days and times work best for you (Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings, etc).


For every six people I will add a club. Please leave your comment or email me to sign up. The best thing about this is you do not have to come to the club either. If you live out of town but still want to take part I will mail you the supplies you need with instructions (just split shipping with me). This picture is a preview of the two page layout we will do in January.

Blog Candy!

I so love this time of year. The lights, music, snow (when it is fresh and untouched). My favorite part is that it brings family and friends together. I wish the same feeling could stay around all year long. That is what I love about scrapbooking. I can open a book and remember the fun moments and have that feeling again any time of year. I would love to know some of your favorite holiday memories, favorite thing of the season, traditions, whatever. So, I am going to give some blog candy, but I am not telling you what it is. Trust me when I say you will want what is being given away. Give away open until December 22. Winner will be announced on December 23.

Want More Rewards?

If you're looking for a way to build your scrapbooking and stamping supplies more affordably than ever, October is the time—and a Home Gathering is the way!

Why, you ask? During October, all of my hostesses will earn more Hostess Rewards with a qualifying Gathering of at least $450 US / $500 CAN in sales.

How does this work? As a qualifying hostess, you'll automatically jump up to the next Hostess Rewards level which means more rewards for you! You'll earn at least $20 more in free select product, which includes our stamp sets and blocks, stamp pads, markers, re-inkers, My Reflections® Level 1 and Level 2 scrapbooking products, and all cardstock packs! Just for reaching the minimum in sales, we'll reward you with more products that you love! You may even earn an additional item of your choice at 50 percent off, which means you save big bucks on the higher ticket items you've had your eye on. So, don't wait! October is a great time to invite your friends and family over to do some holiday shopping with Close To My Heart, order their holiday card supplies, and have a fun night out crafting, laughing, and relaxing.

Awesome Sale!!!

I want to show how much I appreciate you! And to do so, Close To My Heart is bringing a Constant Campaign with SUPER deals to you for 8 days only. From August 4 at 9 am (MDT) through August 11, while supplies last, you can purchase selected:

*My Stickease® assortments for only $2
*My Reflections® Level 1 kits for only $4
*My Reflections® Level 2 paper packets for only $6!

They will be available on my website only. The deals are amazing and in order to bring them to you we will not be able to sell any of the item numbers from these items on Gathering, Individual, or EZ Invite® orders during the campaign. All sale items are available while supplies last for up to 8 days. With our large variety of Level 1, Level 2, and My Stickease® products to choose from, everyone can get something they love! Where else can you get 22 papers of matching cardstock and Background & Textured Paper for $6? These would be great items to stock up on for Christmas or birthdays! For a complete list of items on sale look below or visit my website. Happy shopping!

Item Number Name Price
X7045A My Reflections Vintage Travel Level 1 $4.00
X7045C VintageTravel My Stickease $2.00
X7056A My Reflections Discovery Level 1 $4.00
X7060A My Reflections Heirloom Level 1 $4.00
X7060B My Reflections Heirloom Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7061A My Reflections Floral Impressions Level 1 $4.00
X7061B My Reflections Floral Impressions Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7061C Floral Impressions My Stickease $2.00
X7062A My Reflections Laid Back Level 1 $4.00
X7069A My Reflections Just Chillin Level 1 $4.00
X7069C Just Chillin My Stickease $2.00
X7070A My Reflections Simple Pleasure Level 1 $4.00
X7070B My Reflections Simple Pleasure Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7070C Simple Pleasure My Stickease $2.00
X7071A My Reflections Best Friends Forever Level 1 $4.00
X7072A My Reflections School Zone Level 1 $4.00
X7072C School Zone My Stickease $2.00
X7073A My Reflections Abundance Level 1 $4.00
X7073B My Reflections Abundance Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7073C Abundance My Stickease $2.00
X7075A My Reflections More To Adore Level 1 $4.00
X7075B My Reflections More To Adore Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7075C More To Adore My Stickease $2.00
X7076A My Reflections Sonata Level 1 $4.00
X7076C Sonata My Stickease $2.00
X7077C Sweet Harmony My Stickease $2.00
X7078A My Reflections Cutie Pie Level 1 $4.00
X7078C Cutie Pie My Stickease $2.00
X7079B My Reflections Rough n Tumble Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7079C Rough n Tumble My Stickease $2.00
X7080A My Reflections Route 66 Level 1 $4.00
X7080C Route 66 My Stickease $2.00
X7081A My Reflections Majestic Blue Level 1 $4.00
X7081B My Reflections Majestic Blue Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7081C Majestic Blue My Stickease $2.00
X7082A My Reflections Expedition Level 1 $4.00
X7082C Expedition My Stickease $2.00
X7083A My Reflections Let's Get Together Level 1 $4.00
X7084A My Reflections Floral Tapestry Level 1 $4.00
X7085A My Reflections Everlasting Level 1 $4.00
X7085B My Reflections Everlasting Paper Packet $6.00
X7085C Everlasting My Stickease $2.00
X7086A My Reflections Caprice Level 1 $4.00
X7086B My Reflections Caprice Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7086C Caprice My Stickease $2.00
X7087A My Reflections Enchanted Level 1 $4.00
X7087B My Reflections Enchanted Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7087C Enchanted My Stickease $2.00
X7088A My Reflections Free Spirit Level 1 $4.00
X7088B My Reflections Free Spirit Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7088C Free Spirit My Stickease $2.00
X7089A My Reflections Lifes Delights Level 1 $4.00
X7089C Life Delights My Stickease $2.00
X7090A My Reflections Silhouette Level 1 $4.00
X7090B My Reflections Silhouette Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7090C Silhouette My Stickease $2.00
X7091A My Reflections it’s a Guy Thing Level 1 $4.00
X7091B My Reflections it’s a Guy Thing Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7091C it’s a Guy Thing My Stickease $2.00
X7092A My Reflections Good Times Level 1 $4.00
X7092B My Reflections Good Times Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7092C Good Times My Stickease $2.00
X7093A My Reflections Sweet Pea Level 1 $4.00
X7093C Sweet Pea My Stickease $2.00
X7094A My Reflections Paper Garden Level 1 $4.00
X7094C Paper Garden My Stickease $2.00
X7095A My Reflections Boom-Di-Ada Level 1 $4.00
X7095B My Reflections Boom-Di-Ada Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7095C Boom-Di-Ada My Stickease $2.00
X7096A My Reflections Blue Ribbon Level 1 $4.00
X7096B My Reflections Blue Ribbon Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7096C Blue Ribbon My Stickease $2.00
X7097A My Reflections Game On Level 1 Kit $4.00
X7097B My Reflections Game On Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7097C Game On My Stickease $2.00
X7098A My Reflections Sarsaparilla Level 1 Kit $4.00
X7098B My Reflections Sarsaparilla Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7098C Sarsaparilla My Stickease $2.00
X7100A My Reflections Perfect Day Level 1 $4.00
X7100B My Reflections Perfect Day Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7100C Perfect Day My Stickease $2.00
X7101A My Reflections Magic Moments Level 1 $4.00
X7101B My Reflections Magic Moments Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7101C Magic Moments My Stickease $2.00
X7102A My Reflections Notebook Level 1 $4.00
X7102B My Reflections Notebook Paper Packet $6.00
X7102C Notebook My Stickease $2.00
X7103A My Reflections Aspen Level 1 $4.00
X7103B My Reflections Aspen Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7103C Aspen My Stickease $2.00
X7104A My Reflections Evensong Level 1 $4.00
X7104B My Reflections Evensong Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7104C Evensong My Stickease $2.00
X7105A My Reflection sEmporium Level 1 $4.00
X7105B My Reflections Emporium Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7105C Emporium My Stickease $2.00
X7106A My Reflections Unforgettable Level 1 $4.00
X7106B My Reflections Unforgettable Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7106C Unforgettable My Stickease $2.00
X7107A My Reflections That’s Amore Level 1 $4.00
X7107B My Reflections That’s Amore Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7107C That’s Amore My Stickease $2.00
X7108A My Reflections Daydream Level 1 $4.00
X7108B My Reflections Daydream Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7108C Daydream My Stickease $2.00
X7109A My Reflections Stardust Level 1 $4.00
X7109B My Reflections Stardust Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7109C Stardust My Stickease $2.00
X7110A My Reflections Back Country Level 1 $4.00
X7110B My Reflections Back Country Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7110C Back Country My Stickease $2.00
X7111A My Reflections Moon Doggie Level 1 $4.00
X7111B My Reflections Moon Doggie Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7111C Moon Doggie My Stickease $2.00
X7112A My Reflections Animal Cookies Level 1 $4.00
X7112B My Reflections Animal Cookies Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7112C Animal Cookies My Stickease $2.00
X7113A My Reflections Tinkerin Level 1 $4.00
X7113B My Reflections Tinkerin Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7113C Tinkerin My Stickease $2.00
X7114A My Reflections Bella Level 1 $4.00
X7114B My Reflections Bella Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7114C Bella My Stickease $2.00
X7115A My Reflections Jingle Level 1 $4.00
X7115B My Reflections Jingle Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7115C Jingle My Stickease $2.00
X7116A My Reflections Sweet Home Level 1 $4.00
X7116B My Reflections Sweet Home Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7116C Sweet Home My Stickease $2.00
X7117A My Reflections Grace Level 1 $4.00
X7117B My Reflections Grace Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7117C Grace My Stickease $2.00
X7118A My Reflections Twitterpated Level 1 $4.00
X7118B My Reflections Twitterpated Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7118C Twitterpated My Stickease $2.00

Available while supplies last!

Scrapbook for Sale!

Hi Everyone! I am starting to sell premade scrapbooks. This first book is made with the Caprice paper from Close To My Heart and all of the layouts are designed by Jeanette Lynton (from her book Reflections). This book is 16 pages and comes with stickers to add titles, journaling and more embellishments. I am asking $30 for the book. If you are interested in purchasing this book please leave a comment. Also, if you want me to make you a book out of any of the Close To My Heart paper packets please contact me. Thanks!

Goodie Box Day!

Today is a goodie box day on my website. You get $250 worth of product for only $100! Every box is a little different so when you get yours leave a comment to let the rest of us know what fun things you got. Thanks and happy scrapping.

Come to My Gathering

On Thursday, June 17 at 7 pm I will be having a gathering to showcase some of the new products from the Summer Idea Book. We will be making some cute Father's Day cards and an Independence Day Project you won't want to miss. If you would like to come please leave a comment and I will send you directions to the gathering!
For those of you who would like to host a gathering of your own, leave a comment to schedule a gathering and you can recieve the petite perk stamp set shown below! It is a $6.95 value just for having a gathering on top of other great incentives so don't wait.

Time to Hit The Jackpot!

Hit the jackpot and win free products! During the month of June, grab loaded Goodie Boxes at 50% or more off retail value! Save money on favorite scrapbooking and stamping supplies by grabbing a different deal each day in June. Deals include discounted shipping/handling, too! Every day there is a new deal so check it out daily to see what goodies you can win!These special offers are available only on MyCTMH® websites. Just click on the link to the right to be directed to my MYCTMH website!

Things Change

I cannot believe how fast things change. First, my goals. Don't worry, I am still trying to do birthday cards (I am catching up on them tonight). And I have bought some paper to do Mark's mission. But I don't think I am going to make it the DC for Convention. See, I am expecting! I am so excited for this new adventure (and let me tell you I have been so sick that it has been an adventure). However, I just can't justify flying at 7 months pregnant, in the middle of summer, and spending the money when I am going to have some doctor bills to pay instead. So, goals have adapted and things change. I think this is a good change.

Goal Update

Well, So far I have done pretty good on my birthday card goal. I have a few I still need to send out but I have them made. Here are a couple of pictures from January's cards. I couldn't figure out how to rotate these so I apologize in advance.

2010 Goals and Giveaway

Wow! The days are flying by faster than I can keep up. I swear all I do is sleep, get dressed, work, get in my jammies and sleep again. So, surprise surprise when I don't announce the winner until five days later. Hey, better late than never. So, without further ado, the winner is...

Stephanie Fisher!!!

Congrats. Email me with a current address so I can send you your prize! Good luck everyone with your goals!

My 2010 Giveaway

So, for my 2010 give away I am going to make this cute wall hanging from the Felicity Collection (see post below) for National Papercrafting Month. Make sure you enter by January 15!

Free Felicity Collection

I don't know about you, but I love free products! This month Close To My Heart is giving away one free Felicity collection every day! That is right DAILY! All you have to do is leave a comment on the daily post and check back to see if you one. Just click on the link to the right about National Papercrafting Month and you will be right there. Of course there are other ways to get the Felicity collection for free. The other ways to get a free Felicity collection are to:

~Spend $60 on stamp sets from CTMH

~Spend $125 on any products from CTMH

~Host a gathering with sales raching $400 or more and get the collection free!

I love this collection because it comes with the die cuts, a full alphabet stamp set, and some ideas to do some layouts as well.

And don't forget to enter my 2010 giveaway for a chance to win something homemade for free as well! Thanks and happy stamping!