Preserve the Pizazz

Family history is fun, especially when you add colorful papers and embellishments! There are so many ways to protect your pedigree and make it fun at the same time. Watch the video to learn how to turn a kraft pocket album into an attractive family history book.

Artbooking Made Easy - Episode #7

You’ll fall for the Cricut^® Artbooking collection when you see what it can do for your autumn-themed projects. Its festive overlays, borders, shapes, and other autumn-themed pieces will give your layouts and cards just the warmth they need for this chilly season. Watch the video for great ideas on using the cartridge!

Burst of Creativity

I love the CTMH video tutorials....and I am so excited to see that my 'all time' favorite series, ART ATTACK, is back!!! 
Check out this short & sweet 'how to' video - on how to make a burst of sunshine on your cards with fun Background & Texture papers.

I've Got A Crush On You! Contest...

You could win one of CTMH's new Crush books.  Visit, Jeanette Lynton's blog HERE and watch the video.  Leave a comment on Jeanette's blog, YouTube, or on CTMH's FB page, by the end of October 31, 2013...and you could be 1 of 20 winners!

 

CTMH Crush Books & Accessories...HERE!

Tools of the Trade!

The right tool can make all the difference in your artistic scrapbooking, especially in the details. See the tools we have to offer to enhance your creative experience, and then try them out for yourself!

Z1859 - $4.95

Z1852 - $12.95

 

 

Small Organizer - Z4138 - $12.95

 

 

Pigment Ink Foam Insert - Z1898 - $14.95

 Dauber Foam Insert - Z1897 - $14.95

 

 

Check this out....one of my favorite CTMH consultants.  Whom, by the way, is CRAZY creative...

 

 

Simply Stitch It!

Feeling a little wary of adding stitching to your papercrafting? Did you know it doesn’t require a sewing machine? Our new stitch guide makes stitching simple to do—and the look it gives is simply stunning! See it for yourself in this video.

Use with our piercing tool for creating various stitch patterns, borders, and shapes. 3" × 15".

Z1852 - $12.95

Artbooking - Episode #4

Check out the latest episode in the 'Artbooking Made Easy' video  series...

Spooky Halloween Layouts

It’s easy to make your spider webs stand out, full moons float, and black cats bounce off the page with the Cricut^® Artbooking collection. Learn a few sweet techniques for using the Halloween-themed keys in this video.

Artbooking - Episode #3

Check out the latest video from the 'Artbooking Made Easy' series...

From grilling to swimming, camping, and road-tripping, your summer has been full of adventures. Show them off with the help of the new Cricut^® Artbooking collection! You can make unique and fun mini-albums with the touch of just two summer-themed keys. Get some sizzlin’ ideas by watching the video.

Even more Base & Bling

Parker is attending his first, non-family, birthday party this afternoon...and to say that he is SUPER excited, would be an understatement!  The party is for a little girl (Rivka) from his Pre-K class.  I made her a head band & ring from the new CTMH Base & Bling line...and then decorated this skirt purse that I found at Walmart earlier in the week.  I hope she likes them!

The "R" was cut with CTMH's Art Philosophy.

Here are some of the products that I used to make these items:

Check out the entire Base & Bling collection on my website, HERE!

Express yourself with your very own wearable crafting projects! With the Base & Bling line and Sarita textiles, you have just the right ingredients for showing off your creativity. Watch and learn for yourself how to craft and adhere flowers from the Base & Bling fabric necklace kit to complete your own beautifully embellished necklace!


 

Z1905 - $14.95

Artbooking - Episode #2

Artbooking Made Easy - A+ School Layouts
Get educated on making fun back-to-school layouts and mini books with the Cricut^® Artbooking cartridge. Mixing and matching shapes from both school-themed keys will send your projects to the top of the class!

Artbooking ...Episode 1

 As promised, CTMH has launched the first of their Artbooking video series!  Yippee!!!  Beginning this week and continuing through April 2014, they'll be releasing weekly videos providing inspiration and guidance on using the innovative Cricut® Artbooking collection.



This calls for a CELEBRATION....buy your Artbooking bundle HERE...AND to sweeten the deal, I'll reimburse you your shipping + tax charges (on the bundle).  That is a savings of approximately $15! 

Bring on September...National Stamping Month!

Close to My Heart has a CRAZY special this month...

CTMH is calling it their 'National Stamping Month special', but I am calling it "EVEN STEVEN, SEPTEMBER"!!!

Purchase $50 worth of CTMH product:

Add $10 - 'You Are My Happy' trio stamp set ......Retail Value $47.90
Add $5 - September Stamp of the Month.............Retail Value $17.95
$65 (before tax/ship)..........................................................$65.85

YOU BREAK EVEN!

See all the detail...below

Get an exclusive 'You Are My Happy' TRIO (as in 3!) stamp sets ... in celebration of National Stamping Month.  During the month of September, when you make a purchase of $50 or more, you qualify for this whimsical stamp set trio for only $10. You'll love the alphabet, the light-hearted sentiments, and fanciful images (retail value of $47.90).

 

Here is a little something that I made with the stamp...how cute is that hedgehog?

 

 

 

 

 
AND don't forget about the new September Stamp of the Month (SOTM) "Poster Tidings"...yours for just $5 (w/ a min $50 qualifying purchase).

The September Stamp of the Month is so versatile! Use the Poster Tidings images as a block stamp, or mix and match its sentiments in the trendy subway style to make adorable cards and layouts.




Email me midwestscramper@hotmail.com or shop my website 24/7 www.closetomyheart.com/sherrisprau

Base & Bling

One of the hottest items in our newest Idea Book!  I'll be honest, I was a little skeptical at first but then we actually made the necklace kit at the consultant Convention (this past June).  First of all...it was super easy to put together.  Secondly...I get tons of compliments every time I wear it.  I mean TONS...which, of course, gives me an opportunity to say that I made it (*blush, blush*)!  LOL!  Which is kind of cheating, because I didn't actually design it....but they don't know that, right?  I did make it w/ my own two hands...I just happen to be able to read & follow directions....

Take a few minutes and watch this video...

You might also want to go to Pinterest and search for 'CTMH Base & Bling'...lots of cool creations out there.

Check out all the great choices HERE!

If your interested in ordering any of the items from the Base & Bling collection...email me (midwestscramper@hotmail.com)...during the month of September, I'll pay your SHIPPING!

Mid-August update...

A couple of reminders....

I'll be a vendor at a crop this Saturday...if you'd like to attend (and are not already registered) you can pay at the door.  Hope to see you there!!!

SOUTHWEST CENTER WILL BE HOSTING A SCRAPBOOKING EXTRAVAGANZA
August 17, 2013
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
10801 Deering Rd (Previous OLC GYM)
Louisville, KY 40272
Please join us for our Scrapbooking Extravaganza.
The cost is $25.00 per person.
This includes lunch and dinner. There will be lots of great door prizes, 
Rummage table, auction item and vendors on-site. 

And let's not forget about my Crop and Workshops next weekend...

Canvas Workshop - Friday, Aug 23rd - 6:30pm

Workshop will include all materials to make 1-12x12" decorated canvas - $20

(I have 3 spots open)

August Weekend Crop - Friday, Aug 23rd - Sunday, Aug 25th

Birthday Card Workshop - Saturday, August 24th

Workshops will include all materials to make 5 cards using CTMH's new Monogram stamps.  BONUS -You will receive one of the two stamps, being used, to take home and call your very own!

New Location: Hampton Inn & Suites - Louisville, KY (1451 Alliant Ave, Louisville, KY 40299)

Fifteen days left....to get the August SOTM for FREE!

(16 images)

Yours for FREE with a qualifying purchase of $50 or more (before tax/ship)...valid until August 31, 2013!

'What's New in Stamps'

Check out the latest in stamping: updated E-size stamp sets, larger stamp sets included in Workshops on the Go™, mini stamps, and a few classics from Jeanette’s archive.

Try the ombre' technique...

Dress up titles and sentiments in vibrant colors to make your lettering fresh. With the ombré technique, you can watch colors of your choice melt together for a fun new style.

A CTMH 'Solution' for Creative Memories Albums

Just wanted to share a quick video some of my Australian CTMH (formerly Creative Memories) sisters shared on how to alter Close To My Heart (CTMH) page protectors to fit Creative Memories albums and pages.



You can buy them HERE, on my website 24/7....packs of 10 for just $5.95!

You Are Welcome!

Jeanette Lynton, founder and CEO of Close To My Heart and a leader in the stamping and scrapbooking industry for nearly 30 years, invites you to join in a creative and rewarding business opportunity. Close To My Heart's steady business tactics and love for creativity make this opportunity one of a lifetime! Watch the video to learn why now—more than ever—is a great time to celebrate creativity, preserve memories, and join the Close To My Heart family! You are welcome here.

Background Stamps

Discover tips and tricks for using background stamp sets to create continuous images, personalized patterned papers, and nested designs.

Distressed Backgrounds (D1544) - $17.95

Get Organized...

The large organizer makes it so easy to organize your crafting supplies! Store up to 40 stamp sets, all the supplies you need for a crop, and more in this sturdy and stackable container.

Irresistible!

Create irresistible projects with the Irresistibles™ Frames! The embossed pattern resists ink so that you can use the frames with the My Creations^® Cubby to create a countdown, or use it as an embellishment on a card or layout.

12" × 6" chipboard sheet with 18 frames in 3 resist patterns: stripe, polka-dot, and houndstooth.Z1843 - $3.95

Heavy chipboard display with 25 cubby holes (2½" × 2½" cubbies). 14" × 14" × 2¾".
Z1804 - $16.95


JUNE SPECIAL: When you purchase the My Creations Cubby + the Irresistibles Frames ($20.90 - before tax/ship) ...I'll give you the June Stamp of the Month (A Flowering Bunch) for FREE! 

Set of 10 images - valued at $17.95!
You must place this order by emailing me kysprau@hotmail.com - offer expires June 30th, 2013!