Studio J Launches Today!

Studio J is CTMH new digital scrapbooking program.   Check it out at https://sharonb.myctmh.com/Retail/StudioJLanding.aspx?PageId=185

Using Studio J is simple. You upload pictures, choose the CTMH paper kit you want to scrapbook with, select the layout that will work for the numbers of pictures you want to use.  Then you embellish, with Stickease, buttons, metals, titles, distressing and more.

What is Studio J™ Design Software?

Studio J™is free online scrapbooking design software brought to you by Close To My Heart. Studio J helps you easily create custom-printed two-page layouts using our foundational scrapbook patterns, exclusive color palette, and themed designs all delivered in 12" × 12" custom prints ready for your albums.
Is Studio J easy to use?

Studio J software is extremely user friendly!  The program walks you through five steps that include:

uploading your photos;
choosing your desired themed kit;
selecting an exclusive layout pattern;
adding photos, embellishments, titles, and journaling;
and purchasing custom-printed layouts ready for a cherished album.

Will Studio J use the same great papers, patterns, colors, and embellishments?

If you love Close To My Heart's scrapbooking philosophy, then you will love Studio J.
Do I need to download any software to my computer to use Studio J?

Not at all! You only need an Internet connection, and then you simply log in to your Consultant's MyCTMH website or visit www.studioj.com to get started.  You are not required to buy anything or provide any personal information to get started!

Can I save what I am working on and come back to it later?

You can create a customer profile that allows you to save and return to a project in progress at a later time. Your active projects will be saved for up to 90 days, giving you plenty of time to work on them. You extend that timeline for your active projects by 90 days each time you make a purchase, and your purchased projects will remain archived for one full year after purchase.

Do I need a printer that can print 12" × 12" pages to use Studio J?

No. Your Studio J layouts are not available for you to print from a home computer.  When you purchase your designed layouts, CTMH prints and ship them quickly and directly to you using only top quality printing technology and archival-quality papers.

What is the price?

You are not charged a thing until you order your custom prints. The price per printed two-page layout is  $14.95.  CTMH also offer some fantastic rewards for larger orders. You can receive FREE Memory Protectors® to protect your layouts in your albums, and FREE shipping/handling based on the number of layout prints you purchase in a single order as follows:

For 5-9 layout purchases: You'll receive a pack of 5 Memory Protectors FREE!

For 10-20 layout purchases: You'll receive FREE shipping/handling PLUS a FREE pack of 5 Memory Protectors.

You can create your account at  https://sharonb.myctmh.com/Retail/Profile.aspx?AID=19

New Summer Consultant Kit!

Speaking of the new Idea Book...Boy Oh Boy, are you all in for a treat. The new Summer catalog has sooooo many cute things in it! In fact, if you are interested in signing up to become a Consultant or a Hobbyist, you will get all new products from the Summer 2010 Idea Book/Catalog in your new kit. You get over $300 worth of goodies for only $115.00! Check it out...

Plus you have the option of choosing one or both of the Add-On Bonus Kits for over 65% off! Now that, my friends, is a deal! The Scrapbooking Bonus Kit has over $180 in products and is only $70 with your New Consultant Kit!

The Cardmaking Bonus Kit has over $150 in products in it and is only $60 with your New Consultant Kit!

Want even more reasons to sign up to become a Consultant? Studio J is being released to the public on April 27th! Imagine designing all of your layouts online in Studio J AND getting your Consultant discount on all of your layouts! (For a limited time, Consultants even get an EXTRA discount on their first 10 layouts!) Now is the best time to take the plunge and join my team. There are so many benefits for everyone from the business builder to those who just want to get a great discount on CTMH products for themselves!

Click here to sign up today!

Click here to contact me with any questions.

Summer 2010 Idea Book/Catalog Coming Soon!

Contact me today at sharonb@myctmh.com for your copy!  Join my Workshops by Mail Club and receive your copy for FREE!  A $5.00 value. 

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WIN A FREE STAMP SET! Simply sign up for my newsletter for your chance to WIN A FREE STAMP SET! You choose your stamp set out of the CLOSE TO MY HEART Idea Book/Catalog, worth $26.95 Equal or Lesser value! All entries must be entered by April 30th, 2010!

SNEAK PEAKS FOR SUMMER!

WORKSHOP KITS BY MAIL OPTIONS FOR SPRING 2010 Available! Join My Workshops By Mail Club - contact me for details!

CABOODLE WORKSHOP KIT

Basic Kit

Item# Product Cost

Caboodle Basic Workshop Kit (Includes):
Caboodle Level 2 Paper Packet ($15.50)
G1004 My Acrylic This Way ($16.50) $35.50
Dimensional Elements Booksmart ($5.75)
Workshop Guide ($1.25)

Retail Value: $39.00
You Pay: $35.50

Best Option = Basic Kit + Accessories
Item# Product Cost

G1004 Caboodle Basic Workshop Kit $35.50
Z1271 Tiny Tabs $ 4.75
Z1125 Designer Ribbon Rounds Sweet Leaf Collection $ 9.25

You Pay: $49.50

Required tools
Item# Product Cost

E1015 My Acrylix Cocktail Alphavbet $40.95
Z2217 Crystal Blue Exclusive Ink Pads $ 6.95
Z2164 Sorbet Exclusive Ink Pads $ 6.95
Z2153 Sweet Leaf Exclusive Ink Pad $ 6.95
Z2169 Vanilla Cream Exclusive Ink Pad $ 6.95
Z679 Sponge $ 1.50
Y1000 1 x 1 My Acrylix Block $ 4.75
Y1001 1 x 1 ½ My Acrylix Block $ 7.75
Y1009 2 x 3 ½ My Acrylix Block $ 8.75

Extra Options for Candy Lovers:
Irresistibles Lots of Dots (Z1261) $5.75
Window Charm Circles (Z819) $11.50
Twill (Z1099) $8.75

Workshop Kits By Mail for Spring 2010 Available! (Join my Workshops by Mail Club - contact me for details!)

TOPSTITCH WORKSHOP KIT

Basic Kit
Item# Product Cost

Topstitch Basic Workshop Kit (Includes):
Topstitch Level 2 Paper Packet ($15.50)
G1005 My Acrylic Love Is In The Air ($16.50) $35.50
Minii-Medley Accent Colonial White
Collection ($5.75)
Workshop Guide ($1.25)

Retail Value: $39.00
You Pay: $35.50

Best Option = Basic Kit + Accessories
Item# Product Cost

G1005 Topstitch Basic Workshop Kit $35.50
Z1278 Dimensional Elements Hearts $ 3.75
Z1104 Clear Sparkles $ 3.50
Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment $ 3.75

You Pay: $46.50

Required tools
Item# Product Cost

E1013 My Acrylix Field Trip Alphabet $40.95
Z2120 Baby Pink Exclusive Ink Pads $ 6.95
2111 Chocolate Exclusive Ink Pads $ 6.95
Z2126 Heavenly Blue Exclusive Ink Pad $ 6.95
Z1114 Piercing Tool $ 1.50
Z679 Sponge $ 4.75
Y1000 1 x 1 My Acrylix Block $ 4.75
Y1003 2 x 2 My Acrylix Block $ 7.75
Y1009 2 x 3 ½ My Acrylix Block $ 8.75

Extra Options for Candy Lovers:
Soft Suede Pinwheels (Z1270) $6.95
Soft Set Eyelets Chocolate & Colonial White (Z1229) $4.75
Metal Brad Assortment (Z1217) $5.75

Workshops by Mail for Spring 2010 Available! (Join My Workshops by Mail Club - contact me for details)

VERANDA WORKSHOP KIT

Basic Kit
Item# Product Cost

You Rock Basic Workshop Kit (Includes):
You Rock Level 2 Paper Packet ($15.50)
G1006 My Acrylic Just Be You ($16.50) $35.50
Mini-Medley Accent Outdoor Denim
Collection ($5.75)
Workshop Guide ($1.25)

Retail Value: $39.00
You Pay: $35.50

Best Option = Basic Kit + Accessories
Item# Product Cost

G1006 You Rock Basic Workshop Kit $35.50
Z1272 Top Coats Rockin’ $ 4.75
Z1263 Bitty Sparkles $ 3.50
Z281 White Hemp $ 2.75

You Pay: $46.50

Required tools
Item# Product Cost

E1002 My Acrylix Rustic Alphabet $40.95
Z2123 Goldrush Exclusive Ink Pad $ 6.95
Z2140 Outdoor Denim Exclusive Ink Pads $ 6.95
Z2150 Sunflower Exclusive Ink Pad $ 6.95
Z1297 Edge Distresser $ 2.95
Z1114 Piercing Tool $ 6.95
Y1001 1 x 1 ½ My Acrylix Block $ 5.25
Y1003 2 x 2 My Acrylix Block $ 7.75
Y1005 1 x 6 ½ My Acrylix Block $ 7.75

Extra Options for Candy Lovers:
Remarks Glitter Rub-Ons (Z1221) $16.50
White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon (Z270) $8.25
Brad Metal Assortment (Z1217) $5.75

Workshop Kits By Mail for Spring 2010 Available! (Join my Workshops by Mail Club) View Workshops by Mail Post for details

WORKSHOP KITS BY MAIL OPTIONS FOR SPRING 2010

VERANDA WORKSHOP KIT

Basic Kit
Item# Product Cost

Veranda Basic Workshop Kit (Includes):
Veranda Level 2 Paper Packet ($15.50)
G1007 My Acrylic Follow Your Heart ($16.50) $35.50
Filigree Charms (($4.75)
Workshop Guide ($1.25)

Retail Value: $39.00
You Pay: $35.50


Best Option = Basic Kit + Accessories
Item# Product Cost

G1007 Veranda Basic Workshop Kit $35.50
Z1275 Mini-Medley Accent Antiqued Copper Collection $5.75
Z1266 Just Blooms Spring Blossoms $9.25

You Pay: $50.50

Required tools

Item# Product Cost
E1010 My Acrylix Chocolate Alphabet-Large $40.95
Z2167 Cream Brulee Exclusive Ink Pads $ 6.95
Z2120 Garden Green Exclusive Ink Pads $ 6.95
Z2166 Tulip Exclusive Ink Pad $ 6.95
Z1142 Brown StazOn Ink $11.50
Z726 Sponge Daubers $ 4.75
Y1001 1 x 1 ½ My Acrylix Block $ 5.25
Y1004 2 ½ x 2 ½ My Acrylix Block $ 8.75
Y1010 2 x 6 ½ My Acrylix Block $11.50

Extra Options for Candy Lovers:

Embroidery Floss Neutral (Z1096) $3.75
Bitty Sparkles (Z1263) $3.50
Liquid Glass (Z679) $8.25

April Stamp of the Month

April Stamp of the Month - Flower Pot

Want to join an exclusive club? Every month Close To My Heart offers you an exclusive My Acrylix® D-size stamp set FREE or at a large discount. The stamp set is available to qualifying customers for that month only. It’s our way of saying thank you, and your way of getting fantastic deals on our amazing stamps!

Here’s how to get a fabulous deal on your very own Stamp of the Month!

You spend You save You pay only

$29.50 25% off $20.21
$58.95 50% off $13.48
$88.50 75% off $ 6.74
$117.50 100% off FREE!

Flower Pot (Set of 26)

Recommended Blocks: 1" × 1 1/2" (Y1001), 2" × 2" (Y1003), 3" × 3" (Y1006)

Workshops By Mail Club

This concept is designed to help you build your personal paper crafting skill at a reasonable price, as well as, increase your creative skills. Work on your kits in the comfort of your own home, or attend a scheduled workshop. You can focus on your true passion- scrapbooking or cardmaking! (or both!) Do you love creating Cards-then make them all and have fun creating other designs too! Just love Scrapping? Then create the 2 beautiful layouts and have extras to play with just like before. OR want to create both-YOU CAN!

Each month you can receive a Kit to create ONE of the following combinations:

* 2 beautiful 12 x 12 double layouts

* 12 handmade cards

* One 12×12 double layouts and 6 cards

The Basic Kit will retail for $35.50! In your basic Kit you will receive the following:

*A level 2-paper pack (15.50 retail value)

*An EXCLUSIVE B-size stamp set. You only can get this stamp in the Kit of the Month-not found in our catalog! ($16.250 retail value) HOW COOL IS THAT!

*Full Color Instruction Booklet

*A Full accessory packet

PLUS you have the option to add on to your Kit to make it Custom to your needs and artwork wishes!!!!  Do you like lots of extra dimension on your layouts - ask me about other optional embellishments available to add to your kit!

**Ink pads not included in kits.**

Contents of Topstitch Workshop on the Go Kit

My first two-page layout!

My first set of 6 cards!

One more two-page layout to come, and looking like more cards can be still made with the remaining material!  These kits go a long ways!  By the way, I got the sewing machine out and where you see stitching, it's the real thing! (Double click on images to get a larger photo to see the detail.)

So how does this Workshop by Mail work?

The month before the kit ships, I will send you a photo of the project as well as a shopping list. You decide what you want to order and email the shopping list back to me.

Each month you will be sent an emailed invoice for the Basic Kit ($35.50 plus shipping and tax), plus extras if you choose.· Around the 20th of each month your custom Kit will be delivered right to your door. (Postage to be determined.)   Local customers will also be given the option of pick-up.

If you complete a year’s worth of kits, you will be eligible for hostess rewards.

You can quit your club membership at any time, but in order to receive a $30 gift certificate (hostess rewards), you must complete the entire year of workshop kits!

If you stay in my Workshop By Mail Club for a year, you will get a free yearly subscription of our exclusive Idea Books! January, May and September ($15.00 value)

Our Petite Perks Stamp Set with each new Idea Book (Value $8.25)

Your choice of A-Sized Stamp Set when you renew your Club Membership at the end of your committment. (Value $9.25)

Plus, if you refer a friend to My Kit of the Month Club, you'll receive a $10 product credit when they complete their club term, (no limit, refer as many friends as you'd like).

During any given month of your club term, you may submit an order of $175 or more and you will earn $30 in FREE products. Make sure you submit this order directly to me and NOT online, in order to claim the Hostess Rewards!

Additional surprise goodies.