HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May your New Year's Eve

ring with laughter and cheer!

Happy New Year!!

 



JANUARY WORKSHOP CARDS/PROJECT

Below are the cards/project being made at my January workshops. You will make three birthday cards, one of which is a gift card holder (envelope style), a Valentine (or Thank You) card, and a Get Better tissue holder.  We will also be doing a technique with baby wipes and re-inkers.

If you have already signed up for a workshop, please don't forget to send in your workshop fee by January 7 to hold your seat. I still have openings on Thursday evening and Saturday workshops.  See the details below.  Send me an email to bbeckham1@q.com if you are interested in attending.

JANUARY WORKSHOP & CAMPAIGN SPECIAL

January Workshop Date

Effective January 1, Close To My Heart's new Seasonal Expressions catalog becomes live and has lots of beautiful new papers and products to help you create in style!

Join my January workshop and make five (5) cards for just $15. I don't have the ideas ready to post, but we will be using "Sugar Rush", a new paper with a combination of colors such as, blossom, canary, pomegranate, raspberry, sea grass, tangerine and whisper. It's a SWEET LIFE just to give you a hint!

Please select the workshop below and email me at bbeckham1@q.com right away to reserve your spot.

Thursday, January 19, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, January 20, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 21, 9:00 a.m.

Workshop fee is due to me by Saturday, January 7. You can drop off cash, mail me a check, or pay by PayPal. If using PayPal to pay, please select "Send money to friends and family" so there are no charges to either of us.  If I have not received your payment by this date, then I will assume you are not attending; your seat may be given to next person if there is a wait list.  

Please bring your own basic supplies, which should include adhesive, scissors, foam tape, glue dots, etc. I have extra product here for sale should you need something. 

I reserve the right to re-schedule or cancel a workshop. A refund or credit towards another class will be given. If you pay for workshop and cancel day of event, no refund is issued. 

     

  

Welcome Home Wreath Kit 

Close To My Heart is offering this exclusive Welcome Home Wreath Kit for FREE with a qualifying purchase of $60 to celebrate National Papercrafting Month in January.

The kit can also be purchased at full retail for $18.95 with no purchase requirement.

We'll be celebrating the joys of paper-crafted home decor with the beautiful wreath kit. This kit comes with pre-cut pieces you can simply pop out and attach to the sturdy chipboard wreath base. Featuring paper succulents, rustic wood-grain paper, and gold foil lettering, this trendy wreath is sure to make a beautiful accent anywhere in your home. The kit also contains seven sheets of die-cut shapes, two sheets of stickers, and instructions with simple assembly tips!  I will have one make and on display at my January workshop.

Happy crafting!

DECEMBER CAMPAIGN SPECIAL - IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS

Adorable mini albums for celebrating the little things you love!

 

Whether looking for a meaningful gift idea or a treasured keepsake, these mini albums are a fast and easy option, and this month you save 30% off the retail price of the products you need!

Choose the Blush or Blue Jean mini album bundle with adorable square pocket cards, overlays, and Memory Protectors or the Adventure mini album for a larger mini album, including 6" x 8" hole-punched decorative pages and your choice of coordinating Memory Protectors. 

The Blush and Blue Jean mini album bundles are just $18 each - that's 30% off the retail value of $27.75.  The Adventure mini album bundle can be yours for just $19.95 - also a savings of 30% off the retail value of $29.85! Additional information about the items included in these bundles can be found on pages 80-83 of the Annual Inspirations idea book.

Ordering your bundle(s) is as easy as clicking on the shopping cart on my side bar (above right). Then visit the "Promotions" page or "Monthly Specials" in the shopping menu on my website to order your bundle(s), or contact me to order yours today!  If you have any questions about what is in each bundle, just send me an email to bbeckham1@q.com.

 

HAPPY HAPPY CHRISTMAS! (In November)

Happy Happy Christmas

November Campaign Special

Brighten the holiday season with festive scrapbook layouts, cards and decor pieces featuring our Happy Happy Christmas products!  Bundle your supplies and save 10% off retail price. The bundles contain everything you need to create five 2-page layouts, with enough left over to keep your holiday crafting going!  

Choose your album bundle, and then choose from the additional products to create beautiful decor items or even a mini album.  Who doesn't need gift ideas for this upcoming season?! I can also provide you with the workshop guide so you have what you need to make these incredible projects!  

D-Ring 12" x 12" Red Album Bundle (CC1179) or Post-Bound 12" x 12" Red Album Bundle comes with 10-pack Memory Protectors, My Crush Happy Happy Christmas, Picture My Life Happy Happy Christmas cards, City Sidewalks complements, Oh Deer! coordinating cardstock, and 12 sheets white daisy cardstock for just $69.95 (retail $78.45). 

Everyday Life Album - Sea Glass Bundle (CC1181) comes with Everyday Life Sea Glass album, and memory protectors in sizes 8" x 6", 4" x 6" and 4" x 3" for $35.80.

Designed Decor Red Magnetic Chalkboard (Z2006) $17.40 (retail $28.95)

Display Tray (Z1750)  $14 (retail $19.95)

Hinged Display Tray 5" x 7" (Z1838)  $12.35 (retail $18.95)

These collections/items will truly blend together to create one-of-a-kind artwork. This campaign is only available this month and while supplies last. Although there is no guarantee of how long the bundles and decor items will be available, your best bet is to make sure you order early!  

Contact me today if you are interested in getting any of these items, or click on the shopping cart (above right) here on my blog and see the items for yourself.   

Happy Happy Crafting!! 

NEW THIN CUT SETS

THIN CUTS

Effective today, and while supplies last, Close To My Heart is offering four new Thin Cut sets that coordinate with stamp sets in the current Annual Inspirations catalog.

Pg 39, B1532, Sweet Birthday   Thin Cuts  CC1156   $9.95

Pg 53, D1706, School Kids     Thin Cuts CC1158   $15.95

Pg 61, C1664, Swirly Seashells   Thin Cuts   CC1155   $18.95

Pg 66, A1193, Wreath    Thin Cuts   CC1157    $10.95

If you have any of these stamp sets, it's a great time to get the Thin Cuts to go with them!  Or if you have considered getting any of these stamp sets, then now is the time to get both. The Thin Cuts are only available while supplies last, so don't delay! Contact me if you're interested in placing an order.


2017 PLANNERS

Also just available is the 2017 Everyday Life planner refill pages (CC2017) for $16.95 or bundles which include a Stripes album or Sea Glass album for $31.90.  Let me know if you have any questions about these, or need to place an order.  Contact me by email at bbeckham1@q.com.

NOVEMBER WORKSHOP

Join my November workshop as we make 5 Christmas cards using the Close To My Heart Oh Deer! paper packet and several stamp sets from the current Holiday Expressions catalog.  Learn how to make a Z Fold Card!  Workshop fee is $15.

Stamp colors used are Sea Glass, Emerald, Chocolate, Desert Sand, Whisper and Slate.

(Colors in photo are a lighter than actual.)

 

Workshop dates to choose from:

 

Thursday, November 10, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, November 11, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 12, 9:00 a.m.

Workshop fee is due to me by Friday, October 28, or I will assume you are not attending and give seat to next person on the wait list.  If you have already paid, thank you, and please disregard this message. Please email me at bbeckham1@q.com to hold your seat.

Bring your own basic supplies, which should include favorite adhesive, scissors, foam tape/dots and glue dots. I have extra product here for sale should you run out. 

I reserve the right to re-schedule or cancel a workshop. A refund or credit towards another class will be given.

If you pay for a class and cancel day of the event, no refund will be given.

CREATE KINDNESS - National Stamping Month Special

Why not give appreciation this month and create a little more kindness in the world!  Close To My Heart made it easier than ever with this exclusive KIT; everything you need to create 24  3"x3" cards of kindness, right down to a 2"x2" block, ink and the mini organizer to keep it all in!  This kit is also a great item for those of you new to making cards!  Our Mini Organizer is made to hold all your M-sized stamp sets too. 

Kit only $46.95 (15% off retail value!) and includes:

(1) My Acrylix Mini stamp organizer

(8) Exclusive M-size stamp sets

(24) 3"x3" pre-printed card bases with envelopes

(24) Pre-cut 1 3/4" white circles

(1) 2"x2" My Acrylix block

(1) Mini Archival Black ink pad

 

 

This exclusive kit will only be available in the month of September while supplies last, so make sure to get your order in early. I will have the kit here on display during my September workshops. If you know for sure you want to buy a kit, let me know and I will order it now.  Since my workshops are later in the month, I don't want them to run out and you miss this opportunity. 

 

The card bases, envelopes and circle cut-outs are also available to purchase for $9.95, and you can get the individual stamp sets for $2.95.  Only available this month!!

 

Watch the hashtag #createkindness on Instagram and Facebook to see what acts of kindness these little cards are inspiring, and join the conversation by posting some pictures of your own!

 



SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP

September Workshops -

At my September workshop you will be making these five fall cards for $15.00.

My classes filled up since the August workshop, so if you still want to attend in September, please let me know which day. 

If I have enough interest to create another day, I may extend the classes. I will confirm by email later.


Dates to choose from below.  Please email me at bbeckham1@q.com 

Thursday, September 22, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, September 23, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. 

Workshop fee is due to me by Friday, September 9, or I will assume you are not attending and give seat to next person on the wait list.  If you have already paid, thank you, and please disregard this message.

Bring your own basic supplies, which should include favorite adhesive, scissors, foam tape and glue dots. I have extra product here for sale should you run out. 

I reserve the right to re-schedule or cancel a workshop. A refund or credit towards another class will be given. If you pay for a class and cancel day of the event, no refund will be given.

AUGUST CAMPAIGN SPECIAL

BASICALLY the BEST  -  August Campaign Special

Brand new scrapbooking papers are here, and you can get some FREE!

During the month of August, when you order one each of Close To My Heart's Whimsy, Adventure, and Enchantment Fundamentals papers, you can choose to get either the Rustic Home or Uptown Fundamentals for FREE!  Both of these Basics packs feature foil designs and specialty materials for making your artwork unique. What could be better than treating yourself to brand new paper? Yep, it's basically the best!

AUGUST WORKSHOP





Come join my August workshops as we make five cards for $15.

Let me know by email which date/time you plan to attend. I sent out a previous save-the-date, so the classes are almost full!  Hurry and reply if you are interested. 

Choose Your Workshop:

Thurs, Aug 18, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug 19, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug 20, 9:00 a.m.

Email me: bbeckham1@q.com

Bring your own basic supplies, which should include your favorite adhesive. I have extra tape runner refills and other items here for sale should you run out. 

I reserve the right to cancel a workshop. A refund or credit towards another class will be given. If you pay for a class and cancel on day of the event, no refund will be given.

The NEW Annual Inspirations catalog is here!!

Effective August 1st.

- If you attend one of my workshops in August, you will receive a catalog for free. 

- Or place an order of $25 or more and receive a free catalog from me.

 

- If you are interested in receiving this great idea book without any qualifying purchase, they are $6. 

Contact me today for yours!!



THANK YOU TOKEN

Check your wish list this month.  If there is something you want from the current Close To My Heart Annual Inspirations catalog, now is the time to get it before it's gone!

Place an order of $25 or more in July and you will receive a $5 credit (coupon) from me to use on NEW product in August.  Share this offer with someone who is not already on my customer list, and if they place a qualifying order this month, they will receive the $5 coupon and I'll give you an additional $5 coupon for every new customer order you send my way.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!

 





JULY WORKSHOP

 

Take a break from the summer heat! 

Come join my workshop as we make 5 cards; a technique called bendi card, triple circle card, and popsicle card are a few examples. Come for the first time, or bring a friend in July that hasn't been before and receive a FREE stamp set as a gift from me!  

 

 

Choose your workshop:

Thursday, July 14, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, July 15, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 16, 9:00 a.m. Still have a few seats!

 

Workshop fee for this card class is $15. 

Let me know in an email which date/time you plan to attend.

Bring your own basic supplies, which should include your favorite adhesive. I will have adhesive available here for purchase should you run out or don't have it. 

 

 

I reserve the right to cancel a workshop if participants are less than four. A refund or credit towards another class will be given. If you pay for a class and cancel on the day of the event, no refund will be given. 

  

RECIPE

It's summer and the kids or grandkids always enjoy spending time in the kitchen baking up some new cookie recipes.  I'm sharing this one; found on Facebook. 

Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies (recipe)

 

1 chocolate chip cookie mix

1 stick of butter, softened

1 egg

2 oz. chopped pecans

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1/2 cup chocolate chips

 

Mix cookie mix according to the package directions. Add the butter and egg. Mix until combined. Stir in the pecans, white chocolate chips, and chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool slightly and then enjoy with a tall glass of low-fat milk.  Enjoy!

 

 



FLASH SALE PRODUCT BUNDLES IN JUNE!

News flash!!  During the month of June, Close To My Heart is offering great deals on bundles of discounted products every weekend!  Only way to take advantage of the great deals is to check on my website each Friday at 3:00 p.m. (MDT) to see the flash sale product bundles. 

There will be lots to choose from, but you'll need to snatch them up quick, because they're only available through the following Monday at 3:00 p.m. and while supplies last!  Bundles will be available at various discount levels and price points throughout the month, so check every weekend to see the new offerings.  Remember, these discounts won't last forever, and some will be gone in a flash, so act quickly to score the best deals!

Simply visit the Flash Sale menu on my business website at www.ctmh.com/brendabeckham and select the bundles you wish to purchase.

Dates to shop:  (MDT)
Friday, June 3, 3:00 p.m. - Monday, June 6, 3:00 p.m.
Friday, June 10, 3:00 p.m. - Monday, June 13, 3:00 p.m.
Friday, June 17, 3:00 p.m. - Monday, June 20, 3:00 p.m.
Friday, June 24, 3:00 p.m. - Monday, June 27, 3:00 p.m.

Have fun!!

HAPPY TIMES Campaign Special in May

Happy Times in May!!

Campaign Special

 

Happy times can be yours during the month of May because it's National Scrapbooking Month at Close To My Heart.

We're offering an exciting promotion to celebrate with these exclusive papers and coordinating stamp set!!

 

With a qualifying purchase of $60, you can get the Happy Times paper packet for FREE!  This fun paper packet, which is only available in May, features floral designs, gold foil details, and more! You can also purchase this exclusive paper pack at full retail for $14.95 with no purchase required.

 

Additionally, the designed coordinating D-size stamp set to go with this paper can be purchased for $17.95.  Together, these will help keep your precious memories vivid and bright in the pages of your scrapbook. They also make beautiful cards!!

 

My card inspiration with Happy Times

Count on happy times as you create with these wonderfully coordinated papers and stamps!

MAY WORKSHOP

May Workshop -

Attend one of my May workshops at my home as we make a Chic Handbag with 5 cards from the new Florence paper pack. This paper pack will be in the NEW Seasonal Expressions 2 mini catalog, effective May 1st. 

Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 a.m.


The stamp pad colors we will be using are; Saffron, Peacock, Poppy, Fern, Slate, Flaxen, Pomegranate, and Chocolate.

Please let me know if you plan to attend one of these workshops.  Seats will fill up fast, so I will need your $15 workshop fee by Friday, May 6 to hold your seat.

I reserve the right to cancel a workshop if participants are less than 4.  A refund or credit towards another class will be given.

If you pay for a class and cancel day of the event, no refund is given. 

APRIL NEWS

Baby, I'm Worth It!

Signing up as new Close To My Heart Consultant during April is more rewarding than ever!
When you sign up you already get:

• New Consultant Kit with essential supplies for only $75
• $50 in Select Product Credit to spend on additional supplies
• The chance to earn fantastic Straight To The Top start-up rewards

 

And ONLY DURING APRIL, you can also earn your choice of a FREE Cricut collection or an additional $100 in Select Product Credit when you submit $350 in personal sales within your first 30 days! 

 

So if signing up is something you've wanted to do, now is the time! You can sign up by clicking on the Shopping Cart in upper right corner of my blog. Once on my website, select "What We Do" then "Be A Consultant". 

 

 

LIFE IN PICTURES - April Stamp of the Month

Take advantage of this D-size stamp set, only available in April.  Get your stamp set for just $5 when you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products. 

 

You can also purchase the Stamp of the Month set at the full retail price of $17.95 with no minimum purchase required.

 

 

 

 

 

SEASONAL EXPRESSIONS - Last Month

Just a reminder that April will be the last month you can place an order from our latest edition of Seasonal Expressions January - April 2016. 

 

 

 

Two items have already sold out and will not be available; Springtime Wishes Thin Cuts (Z3201) and Spring Critters Thin Cuts (Z3207).  Products in this catalog will retire end of April, so if you see something you want, order it soon! 

 

SAVE THE DATE - May Workshop

SAVE THE DATE - May Workshop

My May workshop dates have been rescheduled to May 12 - May 14.  I haven't posted what we will be making yet, or the price, but if you might be interested in attending, please let me know so I can pencil your name in.  Seats will fill up quickly. 

I should have more details and a picture of what we will make posted here soon.  The NEW Annual Expressions catalog will be available that month, so I want to use new product from it. So excited!! 

LUCKY IN MARCH

 

You might be LUCKY at my March workshop and win a prize! 

AND you don't even have to be Irish!!

 

 

 

 

Some Scrapbooking Inspiration...

I'm usually not ahead of the game, but this week I was

 inspired and took the opportunity to get some layouts

done for some upcoming March celebrations!

Now, all I have to do is add the pictures.

 

Made the first 2-page layout for our Easter celebration.

The second 2-page layout continues with Easter, but also

for my granddaughter's 15th Birthday, same day! 

 

 

Penelope Paper Pack from Close To My Heart

 

 

 

Have a blessed Easter!!

STAMPAGANZA 2016!

Who is ready?

The wait is over for Stampaganza 2016!! Buy any two Close To My Heart My Acrylix stamp sets at full price and get a third stamp set of equal or lesser value for FREE!

This offer is only available during March, so it's a great time to get those stamp sets you've been wanting, and who doesn't like FREE ones too?!  Let the Stampaganza begin!

Contact me to place your order, or click on the shopping cart in upper right corner of my blog.

March Stamp of the Month

For every $50 of Close To My Heart product you buy, you can get a "Sunshine Birdies" Stamp of The Month set for just $5! 

You may also buy this stamp set at the full retail price of $17.95 with no qualifying purchase.

Sunshine Birdies S1603

APRIL WORKSHOP

Regatta paper fun in April

Come to my April workshop and make cards using the Picture My Life cutout sheets that are included in our new paper packs. For this workshop we will be using the Regatta paper pack and accessories. Very little stamping involved, but you will be trying out the NEW My Anchor stamp set and My Anchor Thin Cuts (die cuts). 

The workshop fee for this class will be $20 for six cards, plus you will get your own set of Gold Sequins and Maritime Puffies, and product leftover is yours to keep.  Papers will be pre-cut and I will supply additional embellishments for your cards. 

Choose your workshop:
Thursday, April 14, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, April 15, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 16, 9:00 a.m.

Please let me know if you plan to attend on of these workshops as seats fill up fast.  Mail your $20 workshop fee to me by April 1st to hold your seat and so that I have time to order your embellishments.

I reserve the right to cancel a workshop if participants are less than four.  A refund or credit towards another class will be given.

If you pay for a class and cancel on the day of the event, no refund is given.

MARCH WORKSHOP

Come stamp in March!

Attend one of my March workshops as we create 4 cards and 1 mini bottle flower picture holder for $15.  You will learn how to make a "spinner" card, so please be sure to bring 2 pennies with you!  We will also be using the NEW clear embossing diffuser, heat embossing on velum and more.



You have 3 options to choose from:
Thursday, March 17, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. (CANCELLED)
Saturday, March 19, 9:00 a.m.

Please let me know if you plan to attend one of these workshops.  Mail your $15 workshop fee to me by Saturday, March 5, to hold your seat. 

I reserve the right to cancel a workshop if participants are less than 4.  A refund or credit towards another class will be given.

If you pay for class and cancel on the day of the event, no refund is given.

SHARE THE LOVE

 February Campaign - Share the Love

Share some love and help change the life of a child by purchasing the exclusive My Acrylix Share the Love D-size stamp set (CC1060) for $17.95.  This set is filled with adorable icons and loveable sentiments - what a beautiful addition to your collection.

Not only are you getting a high-quality, swoon-worthy stamp set by taking part in this promotion, but Close To My Heart will also donate $7 of the proceeds from this set to Operations Smile, an amazing organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children all over the world!  Check out our social media channels all month long to see this stamp in action, and remember to post your own artwork using the hashtag #ctmhsharethelove. 

FEBRUARY STAMP OF THE MONTH

Balloon Animals (S1602)



 

Get your Stamp of the Month set in February for $17.95

or just $5 for a minimum purchase of $50 in Close To My Heart products! 

 

 

 

 

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year to everyone!  January 1st is the beginning of another NEW

Seasonal Expressions catalog "Happy In Love" from Close To My Heart.

There are several ways to get your FREE copy!

 

 

 

1)  Place an order on my website; just be sure to add catalog to your order before checkout. If you place an order through me, you'll get a free copy.

2)  Attend my January workshop and get your copy then.

3)  See live catalog on my website by clicking on link:  http://brendabeckham.ctmh.com/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx

 

We have 3 stunning new paper packs - Charlotte, Penelope and Regatta that I know you are going to LOVE!!  And instead of "Workshops On The Go" kits, they are now called "Workshops Your Way".  You get more B & T paper and have a choice of adding a stamp set; buying it separately instead of it coming inside the kit.  

Plus lots of other new things that I can't wait to show you!

 

 

 

 

NATIONAL PAPERCRAFTING MONTH

 

LIVE YOUR DAY - Video

 

 

Celebrate National Papercrafting Month with this exclusive Picture My Life Live Your Day scrapbooking cards - available for this month only!  This collection was designed to coordinate perfectly with the sensational Everyday Life 2016 Planner Pages and My Crush Everyday Life Pages, so you can seamlessly integrate pocket scrapbooking into your new 2016 planner.  Whether in a planner or on their own, these cards make it easy to preserve your everyday moments all year long.  Get yours today for only $8.95 before this offer is gone!  Watch the video to learn more.

JANUARY STAMP OF THE MONTH

 Beloved Bouquet

 

Take advantage of the January Stamp of the Month for just $5.00 when you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products.  You can also purchase this stamp set at full retail price of $17.95 with no minimum purchase required.