Idea Book Launch Party

The new Autumn/Winter Idea Book is available September 1 and to celebrate I'm hosting a party!

Join me September 11, from 10 AM to noon, at my house to see the new Idea Book, play with some of the new products, sign up for workshops and schedule your party!

We're going to have a fun time with lots of door prizes, food and of new products!

Get an extra entry in the door prize drawings when you RSVP. Don't be late or you'll miss out on the "on time" drawing!

Can't wait for the party? View the new Idea Book online. Orders through my web site will still receive a free gift!

Workshop on the Go Club

Now that summer is almost over it's time to get scrappin'!

When I fall behind on my scrapbooking (wait, I would have to be caught up to do that :) Anyway, a great way to get caught up on your scrapbooking is with the Workshops on the Go kits. These are awesome. In each kit you get a complete Level 2 paper pack, an exclusive stamp set, 1 or 2 complete packages of embellishments, and a workshop guide. All for $29.95 ( a 10% savings.)

Beginning September 1, I will be offering a Workshop on the Go (WOTG) Club. When you join the club you are committing to purchase a WOTG kit each month (or $30 in other product, because face it, you might not always be thrilled with a particular kit!) Each person who joins the club will take a turn being the Hostess. AND, when it's your turn to be the hostess, you can collect outside orders as well and boost your rewards!

Joining is easy, just send me an e-mail and you are signed up. I will send out an EZ Invite the first day of each month for you to order your kit. You can always add to your order, just make sure you order a minmum of $30 (or the WOTG) so that it's fair for everyone and each hostess will receive her rewards. I will let you know when it is your month to be the hostess so you can plan accordingly. When you are the hostess, you will still need to order your kit. You will have until the last day of the month to place your order.

This first Club will run from September to January. You will find 4 WOTG kits in the Fall Idea Book, January is a mystery and will be a good month to stock up on other supplies like additional card stock and ink, favorite stamps etc.

Now don't think that if you aren't a scrapbooker then this isn't for you. Each WOTG guide shows you a scrapbooking option AND a card option. Plus if you go to my web site and click on the kit you have chosen, you will see additional layouts and cards that you can make from your kit. Now that's value! You can purchase the kits in any order you choose. The kits are only available during the current Idea Book. Each Idea Book brings new WOTG kits to choose from!

We need at least 5 people to sign up in order to get Hostess Rewards.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up today to join the WOTG Club.

Happy Scrappin'

** You will be placed on the Hostess list in the order that you initially sign up!

Jackpot June

Jackpot June means daily deals on my web site! You won't want to miss out on this one!

Everyday will be new deals for you, while supplies last. Goodie boxes containing tons of product at a super discounted price. Plus, some days will feature secret jackpot items, when you order a jackpot item you will receive free product with your order. How cool is that!

So check everyday at 8 AM to see what the deal is for that day. Then don't wait to order because when they're gone, that's it!

Happy Scrappin'

Fabulous New Summer Products

Check these four new paper packs just in time for summer fun in the sun!

Zippidee - for all your Disney Memories and more!

Splendor - fun colors for picnics and parties!

Passages - great for those cherished family memories!

Cherry-O - My personal favorite for all things summer!

National Scrapbooking Month

There's just a couple of weeks left to get the Miracle Kit. This month's special in celebration of National Scrapbooking Month.

Get it for $19.95 - or $10 with a $40 order - or $5 with a $60 order. Order on my web site today!

It's Going to Be a Great Summer!

I'm excited for summer.

Why?

Because I love the sunshine. It puts me in a creative mood. I have been getting lots of inspiration lately for my scrapbook pages and am anxious to get back to creating. I have taken far too long of a break. But I think that sometimes in the creative process, we need a break!

The Technique Workshops have been going well. There won't be one for the next couple of months. Life is just a little crazy right now with the end of the school year and then we have Vacation Bible School at the end of June.

I am going to schedule a Friday Night Craft Time for the ladies. It will be a night to bring whatever you have to work on, we'll eat some food and have fun and fellowship for a few hours and hopefully get some projects done. I'll have all my stamps and inks so you can play with my stuff.

Watch for the date soon!

Close to my Heart has some fun new products for summer so checkout the new Idea Book on my web site.

StudioJ is a great way to scrapbook too. When you go to my web site, create your account online and then go to StudioJ and create digital scrapbook pages with all the current paper packs, some retired paper packs, and even some exclusive to StudioJ. You can try it out for free.

That's all for now!
Happy Scrappin'

Technique Workshops

Beginning in February I will be offering a monthly technique workshop. Each workshop will cost just $5 for your materials. You will make a single page layout and a card and will learn 2 or 3 new techniques. In February we are learning to embellish with brads and buttons and learning a couple of distressing techniques. We will also learn to use the piercing tool.

At each workshop we will select the date and the hostess for the next one! So get busy making those wish lists girls because when you host a workshop you earn free product!

Want something more? I am also offering the Workshops on the Go. (See my web site for more on what these are). They cost a little more but you get a lot done! And you will have plenty of supplies leftover to make more projects at home! Having just 5 people sign up for a Workshops on the Go will guarantee you minimum Hostess Rewards. Book yours today!