Sneak Peak Time...

So as Convention 2013 starts to wind down, here is a little teaser of the AMAZING new products that will be available in the 2013 Autumn/Winter Idea Book...I cannot wait to get my hands on the physical book!!  Every year, this is my favourite edition but they have done it AGAIN...made it better & better & have taken it so much further than any other company out there!!!  Just another reason why I LOVE CTMH so much!!  I can't wait to share all the new goodies with you!  Idea Book goes live on August 1st on line but if you would like to get your hands on a physical copy before then, let me know!

So are you ready for your teaser??

This frame is one of the many new items available!!!  Just love it!!  Thank you Jeanette & team for being so creative, ahead of the rest & just plain AMAZING!!

Thanks for stopping by & stay tuned, more teasers to come!!

CTMH Annual Retirement List

Sadly, all good things must come to an end but that only means good things for CTMH as they have to make room for all the new goodies that are released in the Fall/Winter Idea Book which is available August 1st!

Send me an email if you are interested in seeing this list & I will send it off to you!  I know there are a lot of items on it that I will just "have" to get :-)

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If you are like me, you have been affected by cancer in one way or another.  The Canadian Cancer Society holds events called Relay For Life & since my Mom was diagnosed in 2010, I have participated.  Last year, my husband & I lost our best friend to cancer in April so for the relay, I decided to remember him by purchasing a luminary...

CTMH isn't just about scrapbooks & cards, it's also about celebrating life & by being part of this amazing company, I was able to share with others my boy Springer.

Here is my Mom with a "little help from her friends" Dad ( in the yellow shirt) & Uncle Bill:

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Will you join us??

Please join us in helping support the victims of the tornado in Oklahoma as CTMH has released a cute new 2013 Fall/Winter stamp early and are donating 100% of the profits to the Red Cross!!

It is only $2.95, yes you heard me correctly! There is no minimum purchase & no limit on the amount you can order!  Donations will be made on all of these stamp sets purchased between now & June 30th.  It's a win-win!  Start shopping here!

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FREE Live Webcast Thursday May 30th!!

In case you haven't heard, CTMH has partnered up with Big Picture Classes to bring you a live webcast with step-by-step instructions for making this super cute Happy Thoughts kraft container!  This will air from 7 pm to 8 pm MDT, which is 9 PM EDT on May 30th & anyone with an internet connection can watch but you have to be registered first!  It's not too late to sign up & even if you don't have the same materials, you can use whatever is on hand or make later on as there are FREE handouts too!  Sign up here

Have fun with this & I'll "see" you there ;-)

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Do you ever wonder??

Do you ever wonder how Close To My Heart is staying "alive" in this uncertain economy?  Well, Jeanette Lynton, CTMH’s founder and CEO, posted a great message on her blog recently that I thought you might like to read. This is such an amazing company, and the fact that we are 100% debt free in an economy like this, just proves how amazing CTMH is.  Read on...

Creativity Now and Always

by Jeanette Lynton

Within the past month, paper crafters have heard and seen some hard news—well-known industry names have announced bankruptcy or removed their scrapbooking lines. It may leave many wondering what the future is for our beloved pursuit of memory keeping and creativity. As the CEO and Founder of Close To My Heart, I have many thoughts on the topic and wanted to share a few with you.

First off, preserving our memories is NOT a fad. It's one of the most important things we do in our journey here on earth, and it's as key as breathing and as sustainable as family. In the past few years, we have seen scrapbooking come into the spotlight and many flocked to set up shop and design products to capitalize on it. While we at Close To My Heart have welcomed the focus on scrapbooking over the past few years, we know that even when the hubbub fades, the core and relevance underneath the hype remains. I have been in the industry for nearly 30 years—LONG before it was "trendy"—and plan to be in this essential industry for decades to come.

Because Close To My Heart will be here for the long-term, we have run our business differently than many others. We are not leveraged to the hilt or financed by outside investors. I have always believed in organic, cash-based growth, and the simple provident rule of spending less than I earn. It's a principle I've applied to business and it's ensured that Close To My Heart operates profitably. We have been profitable month after month, year after year. Our credit rating is excellent, and this protects our commitment to delivering a wealth of diverse, beautiful products at competitive prices while providing secure commission checks for our Consultants, employees, and vendors.

Second, yes, the industry is changing. I welcome and embrace that! In my 30 years in business, I have seen many changes and they almost always yield fresh directions, new products, and a new crop of crafters. Change always brings opportunity! I have long said that as long as little girls are born with hands, they will want to create. I am grateful to be a part of such an important contribution to society and know that this will continue.

Ultimately, I invite everyone—whether you are an existing Consultant or customer, a past purchaser, or even if you have never purchased a Close To My Heart product—to get to know us again for the first time. Close To My Heart is strong. Papercrafting, memory keeping, and creativity are more important than ever before and we provide unique, diverse products for every style and ability of crafter.  Close To My Heart is committed to scrapbooking, and if it's a passion you share, then YOU ARE WELCOME HERE.

If you would like more information on Close to my Heart’s products, hostess program, Consultant benefits, etc. Feel free to contact me. See for yourself if you haven't all ready why this company is "Clearly The Best"!!

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Does this happen to you??

Ever have your layouts or cards "wrinkle" like this?  This is one of the first layouts I had created & although I love the layout, I hate it just the same...why?? Because I used cheap adhesive :-(  When I first made it, it laid flat, now, years later, this is what it looks like :-(  Don't cheap out with your adhesives; now all I use is the Tombow Permanent Adhesive Roller & don't have any issues at all.  If you are interested in this system, I am a rep for Tombow & can offer you a great price on the 3 pack refill packs, half of the price than what you would pay at Michaels!  If you are interested, please send me an email here for more details.

Thanks for stopping by & stay clear of the cheap adhesive ;-)