AUGUST WORKSHOP

Join my AUGUST workshop as we make 5 cards. One card is a pop-up box card; another one is a dry embossing technique over stamped images. We will be using some NEW papers and accessories from the Seasonal Expressions catalog.

Workshop fee is $20.

Please pick the workshop you'd like to attend from below.

Only 8 seats available per class, so sign up soon as workshops will fill up quickly!   
Email me at bbeckham1@q.com to confirm

Thursday, Aug 17, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug 18, 6:30 p.m. Cancelled

Saturday, Aug 19, 9:00 a.m.

Workshop fee will be due to me by July 22 to guarantee your spot. PayPal is a very easy, safe method to pay. If you choose to use PayPal, please select "Send money to friends and family" so there are no charges to either of us. My email address is my account.

Please bring your own basic supplies to workshop. This should include your scissors, bone folder, adhesives, foam tape, glue dots, Scor-tape, etc. I have extra product here for sale should you run out of 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. 

NEW Paper Packs

Featured papers in the NEW Seasonal Expressions catalog!

I will have these paper packs, coordinating stamp sets and complements

at my workshop for you to see. 

Little Dreamer

 

No Worries

 

Prickly Pear

 

Jack

 

 

 

 

MAY CAMPAIGN SPECIAL

Live Beautifully

Your life is full of everyday beauty that deserves to be remembered. This National Scrapbooking Month, Close To My Heart is offering a new, easy way to make coordinating layouts to preserve your memories. Celebrate with our exclusive Live Beautifully paper packet and stamp set featuring a rich floral pattern with gold foil designs, and more!

There are several ways to purchase these gorgeous products, which includes a great bundled kit to get everything you need at 20% off the retail price.

Live Beatifully Paper Packet  CC1212B  $14.95
My Acrylix Live Beautifully Stamp Set  CC1212C  $17.95
Cut Above Layout Kit - Live Beautifully  CC1212A  $44.95
Live Beautifully Album Bundle  CC1212  $68.95  (Black post-bound album) 20% off retail!
Live Beautifully Album Bundle  CC1225  $68.95 (Grey D-ring album) 20% off retail!

The Cut Above Layout Kit, available to purchase by itself or it comes in the bundle, has five 2-page layouts with pre-printed base pages, die-cut paper pieces, stickers, and gold foil accents. This kit will help you preserve memories in practically no time at all.

These items and kits are only available in May, while supplies last.  Buy them alone or get a discount by buying it as part of an album bundle. Don't forget to get the additional paper packet and coordinating stamp set to make more pages in your scrapbook, or to make some beautiful cards!

If you are attending my May workshop, you will have the opportunity to make 4 cards and 2 items using the paper packet and stamp set. I will also have the bundle/kit on hand so you can see everything that is available to purchase. 

APRIL CAMPAIGN SPECIAL

15-Minute Memories

50% Off

Preserve your memories in minutes with Cut Above layout kits.

Retail $14.95

Available in April for just $7.48!!

 

 

Choose between two designs - Little One and Forever & Always

Simple assembly instructions.

Create beautiful 2-page layout in minutes.

Add more memories with coordinating pocket cards and pocket memory protectors included in the kit.

Offer only available through April 30, while supplies last.

 

Contact me by email bbeckham1@q.com or

purchase by clicking on shopping basket here on my blog. 

MAY WORKSHOP

Live Beautifully!

To celebrate National Scrapbooking Month during May, Close to My Heart will be offering this rich floral paper packet, and a stamp set that will coordinate beautifully together.

In addition, I will be using this Live Beautifully! paper pack and coordinating stamp set to create 4 cards, a tea bag holder, and a note pad folder in my May workshops. I am offering 3 different prices in which you can pay for workshop. You'll really get a bargain in choosing option #1 as you'll basically get workshop and additional items for FREE!

Workshop Choices:

1. Workshop Fee $38 - Includes the Live Beautifully paper pack and coordinating Live Beautifully stamp set, one extra note pad, dimensions/instructions to make additional projects at home.
2. Workshop Fee $25 - Includes the Live Beautifully paper pack, one extra note pad, dimensions/instructions to make additional projects at home.
3. Workshop Fee $20 - Make the 4 cards, note pad folder, and tea bag holder; no extra product or instructions.

Products used and available to purchase separately:

CC1212B Live Beautifully Paper Packet $14.95 (only in May)
CC1212C Live Beautifully Stamp Set $17.95 (only in May)
Z2813  Sea Glass stamp pad $7.95
Z2806  Emerald stamp pad $7.95
Z899  Black Memento stamp pad $7.95
Z3312  Gold Glitter Gems $3.95
Z3314  Black & White Dots  $3.95
Z1263  Bitty Sparkles  $2.95
Z2060  Thin Foam Tape  $5.95
Z3303  Dreamin' Big Bundle $23.95 (available thru April only)
X254  White cards/envelopes (50) Value Pack $14.95
Tim Holtz pen nibs
Mini pen
Punches
Clear bag


WORKSHOP DATES:

• Thursday, May 18, 6:30 p.m. - FULL - No seats at this time
• Friday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, May 20, 9:00 a.m. - FULL - No seats at this time

Workshop fees will be due to me by April 25 (sooner the better) as I will have to order the product and have it all cut prior to classes. You may pay by cash, check or by PayPal (Select "send money to friends and family" if using PayPal so there are no charges to either of us). Orders for additional product can be placed with me by May 6th, if you want your order here for you at workshop.


Another Added Special!!   Cut Above Layout Kit - Live Beautifully
This kit, only available in May, includes materials for creating five 2-page layouts and six 12" x 12" Memory Protectors for $44.95. With pre-printed base pages, die-cut paper pieces, stickers and gold foil accents, this kit will help you preserve the moments that matter most in practically no time at all!

Also available is the Live Beautifully Album Bundle for $68.95.  Includes the Cut Above Kit already mentioned above, a black post bound or grey D-ring My Legacy Album, one Marvy Le Pen journaling Pen, and one Tombow adhesive. This is a great buy at 20% off!

 

If you have any questions, please contact me by email bbeckham1@q.com.

HAPPY CRAFTIN'!

 

MARCH CAMPAIGN SPECIAL

Cut It Out!

If you have been holding off getting those thin cuts, metal dies that help you quickly and easily cut shapes for embellishing your cards and scrapbook pages, then now is the time to consider getting them while they are on sale!!

During March, Close To My Heart will offer Thin Cuts and Thin Cut Bundles at 25% off!  Maybe you already have the stamp set, but didn't get the thin cuts...Or you've been wanting to get some of the titles, sentiments and shapes. You can purchase the thin cuts separately, or get them in a bundle with the coordinating stamp set.  Either way, these are great prices!  The idea of thin cuts is that you can easily cut intricate shapes for your stamps with a die instead of trimming them out by hand.  We have 18 thin cuts available; these are from the Annual Inspirations and Seasonal Expressions 1 catalogs. 

Thin Cuts—Hearts (Z3260, $14.95, $11.21,

Annual Inspirations p. 79)

Thin Cuts—Stars (Z3261, $14.95, $11.21, Annual

Inspirations p. 79)

Thin Cuts—Happy (Z3258, $13.95, $10.46,

Annual Inspirations p. 79)

Thin Cuts—Love (Z3257, $10.95, $8.21, Annual

Inspirations p. 79)

Thin Cuts—Hello & Thanks (Z3259, $11.95,

$8.96, Annual Inspirations p. 79)

Thin Cuts—Celebrate (Z3256, $13.95, $10.46,

Annual Inspirations p. 79)

Thin Cuts—XOXO (Z3305, $10.95, $8.21,

Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 51)

Thin Cuts—Happy Birthday (Z3304, $9.95,

$7.46, Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 51)

Thin Cuts—Basic Hearts (Z3317, $12.95, $9.71,

Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 52)

Thin Cuts—Basic Circles (Z3318, $12.95, $9.71,

Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 52)

Hello Lovely Cardmaking 

Thin Cuts Bundle (Z3301,$28.95, $21.71,

Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 10)

Sugar Rush Cardmaking

Thin Cuts Bundle (Z3300, $23.95, $17.96,

Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 20)

Dreamin’ Big Cardmaking

Thin Cuts Bundle (Z3303, $23.95, $17.96,

Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 30)

Some Kinda Wonderful Cardmaking

Thin Cuts Bundle (Z3302, $23.95, $17.96,

Seasonal Expressions 1 p. 40)

Swirly Seashells Stamp + Thin Cuts

(CC1219, $31.95, $23.96)

Thin Cuts—Swirly Seashells

(CC1155, $18.95, $14.21)

Sweet Birthday Stamp + Thin Cuts

(CC1220, $18.95, $14.21)

Thin Cuts—Sweet Birthday

(CC1156, $9.95, $7.46)

Wreath Stamp + Thin Cuts

(CC1221, $16.95, $12.71)

Thin Cuts—Wreath

(CC1157, $10.95, $8.21)

School Kids Stamp + Thin Cuts

(CC1222, $32.95, $24.71)

Thin Cuts—School Kids

(CC1158, $15.95, $11.96)

Get your "wish list" together and order your Thin Cuts soon!  This special pricing is only available during the month of March while supplies last, so get your orders in early!  And don't forget, if you place an order during my workshop, you get an extra ticket towards the door prize drawing. (If you want to place your order March 1st so it's here at workshop, let me know.) Plus, I'm giving out FREE product on qualifying purchases. 

Contact me at my email address bbeckham1@q.com or visit my website by clicking on the shopping cart here on my blog. 

Happy crafting!

MARCH WORKSHOP

 March Workshop - Cards and Easter item

Join my March workshop as we make four cards and one mini egg carton (your choice of either the yellow chick or pink bunny).  Please let me know which egg carton you'd like to make when you RSVP to attend this class.

There are two birthday cards (one using rock & roll technique),

a "Just Married" or you can make it a "Thank You" card, 

fun fold technique with "You Are Tea-rrific Stamp of the Month,

and the Easter decorated mini egg carton.

Workshop fee for this class is $20. 

Please pick the workshop you'd like to attend and email me at bbeckham1@q.com to hold your seat. Also tell me which Easter egg carton you choose to make;

either the chick or bunny. Don't delay as seats fill up quickly!

Thursday, March 16, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 17 CANCELLED

Saturday, March 18, 9:00 a.m.

Workshop fee is due to me by Saturday, March 4. 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. 

VALENTINE CARD INSPIRATION

 

 

 It was another card making day here for me, so I finished my Valentine cards. Hoping to share some inspiration if you are not done with your Valentine cards yet.

 Happy crafting!

 

 

Created using Close To My Heart Adventure Fundamentals paper,

Glitter paper, and Heart Thin Cuts.

 

 

 

Created using Graphic 45 papers and other compliments from my stash.

FEBRUARY CAMPAIGN - Sign Me Up!

Join Close To My Heart in February

The Close To My Heart Consultant opportunity awaits!  If you've ever considered signing up as a Consultant, now is a great time to finally do it!!  When you sign up in February, you get the following:

1. New Consultant Kit full of products valued over $200
2. $50 in Select Product Credit
3. 22% commission on additional product purchases and sales
4. Flexibility to earn extra income while working your own hours

Plus, if you sign up in February 2017, you will also receive the February, March, and April Stamp of the Month sets FREE - an additional $53.85 in retail value!

And even better.... previous Consultants who became inactive after not meeting the sales requirements in fourth quarter of 2016, can enroll again! They are also eligible to enroll using the no-kit option with lower sign up fee. This means Close To My Heart will waive the required 3-month waiting period and still send you the FREE Stamp of the Months and a copy of the new Seasonal Expressions 1 idea book. 

 Enroll by visiting the "What We Do" tab on my business website www.brendabeckham.closetomyheart.com and select "Be A Consultant." Once you click the "Lets get started" link, you will be on the enrollment page. Sign up fee is just $75.

If you have any questions about this campaign, or signing up to be a Consultant, please contact me. 

FEBRUARY KICKOFF - TIME FOR CHANGES

EARN YOUR TICKETS TO WIN!!

 

Anyone can earn tickets for a chance to win door prizes at my home workshops!!

 

I have been contemplating on trying something new for door prize drawings at my home workshops.  So here it is - Starting at my March workshop, you will receive tickets according to my chart below.

 

1 ticket issued for each:

• Coming to workshop
• Paying workshop fee by my "due date"
• Bring a friend that's new to me
• Placing an order same day
• Buy the Stamp of the Month and/or Campaign Special
• Have a Facebook or Book party

I will hand you your tickets, write your name on the back of each, then drop them in the heart-shaped box. We will do the drawings before the workshop ends.

 

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NEW GIFT FOR PURCHASES

 

Years ago, Close To My Heart ended the "Connection Club", which was a FREE gift with every $200 spent. I elected to carry that on and have kept track of your purchases.

 

As of February 1st, I am going to try a NEW plan of my own to "thank you" for your purchases.  Instead of keeping a running total, I would like to offer you a FREE gift, one you can select, for each of the qualifying purchase amounts listed below.  This FREE gift is on every order, in any month, placed through me.

 

 

Purchase total before shipping and tax:

 

$30 - Choose Sequins or Dots for FREE ($3.95 value)

 

 

$60 - Choose Blush Ribbon or Gold Shimmer Brush ($4.95 value)

 

$90 - Your choice of any NEW Complements ($6.95 value)

 

 

(Just 1 of 8 Complements)

 

 

Please give me your FREE gift choice when placing your order.  When the new Seasonal Expressions and/or Annual Inspirations idea books go live, then the FREE gift choice will change to different items, and I will inform you at those times.

 

 

 

 

Happy Crafting!

 

 





 



DIY Succulent Wreath Kit from Close To My Heart

Cricut® Flower Market Collection: Kitchen Shapes

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!