I Love Christmas Cards!

Ho! Ho! Ho!  It's that time of year already! Can you believe it?  Time to get those Christmas Cards started!  The best Christmas card is a handmade one, don't you agree?  All of my cards are fast, simple and easy to mass produce.

Recently I held a Christmas Card workshop and the participants made four each of five designs...twenty cards total in just three hours!  I thought I would share the card designs over the next few days and maybe you will get inspired to make your own cards this year!  This one was super easy! 

Here's what you need to make this super cute Santa card for your friends and family!
Paper:  Believe Level 2 (X7145B), includes Sweet Leaf cardstock and White Daisy cardstock
Embellishments: red sparkles (Z1326), assorted ribbon
Stamp Set: Christmas Cheer (D1494)
Ink Colors: Holiday Red (Z2127), Black Z2105), Bamboo (Z2103)
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Z1686)
Blending Pen (3174)

Measurements:
Believe red plaid B&T: 4” x 5 ¼”
White Daisy cardstock: 3 ½” x 3”
Card Base: 4 ¼” x 5 ½” White Daisy (cut at 8.5 x 5.5, and fold in half to create card)

Additional Instructions:

Use the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge to cut the following:
o Square 2, 3”: Sweet Leaf and Believe diagonal stripe B&T
o Square 3, 2 ¾”: Believe blue & white dot B&T
o Tag 3, 2 ¾”: White Daisy cardstock

Stamp Santa in Black on the 3” x 3 ½” White Daisy piece. Use micro tip scissors to trim.

Use the Blending Pen and the puddle pad technique to add color to Santa. (See p. 51 in the current idea book or click here to see this easy technique!)

Stamp scalloped frame in Holiday Red on the White Daisy tag.

Stamp “MERRY CHRISTMAS” message in Black on the White Daisy tag.

Attach three red sparkles to the tag.

Tie a ribbon to the tag. You can use Holiday Red, White Daisy or Sweet Leaf ribbon.

Use foam layering tape or pop dots to “pop up” the blue and white dot square.

Assemble as pictured.

Just as promised, this card is super easy and super quick!  If you want to order these supplies or more, please contact me or visit my website to shop 24/7!  I've included the item numbers above to make it easy for you to grab these supplies and get started.

Happy Crafting!  And stay tuned for more Christmas cards in the next few days!

Jill Kaale
Close to My Heart Independent Consultant
JillLKaale@aol.com
Facebook:  Jill Nagel Kaale
281-309-1968

Happy November! Cherish the Day!

Happy November! It is a new month and we have new specials! Take a peek at this month’s Stamp of the Month….Cherish The Day! The cool thing about this stamp set is that it coordinates with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge! Haven’t ordered yours yet? Then do so today! Anyone who places an order for the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge before 9pm CST Sunday evening (11/6/11) will get a special treat in the mail from me this month! I love email but I still have a thing for snail mail! Nothing like receiving goodies in your mailbox!

Wait… there is more!!!!!! During the month of November you can order the stamp set Holiday Wishes for only $5.00 with a $25.00 stamp purchase. This set is exclusive, not in the catalog, only available through the END of the month. It is a beauty… can’t wait to make my Christmas Cards using this set! The retail value of this set is $17.95! That’s a big savings! And you guessed it… THE IMAGES COORDINATE WITH THE CRICUT ART PHILOSOPHY!  I've included a picture below of the carrier sheet so you can see how cute this stamp set really is!

To sum it all up….

If you spend $50 you get the November Stamp of the Month for just $5! (retail price $17.95)

If you spend $25 in stamps, you get the Holiday Wishes Stamp Set for just $5! (retail price $17.95)

These two offers can be combined! For example, if you spend $25 in stamps and an additional $25 on anything else in the catalog you will get both stamp sets for a total of $10. That’s a SAVINGS of $25.90!

Simply contact me to place your order or go directly to my website, locate the SHOP ONLINE tab and place your order 24/7...it will ship directly to you!

Ho, Ho, Ho… bring on the holidays!

Ho! Ho! Ho! It's a Christmas Card Workshop!

Please join me for my 3rd Annual Christmas Card Workshop!


Saturday, October 29, 2011
1pm-4pm
$25, includes all paper, embellishments, stamps, inks and snacks!
Jill’s Stamp Pad

You will make 20 cards total, four each of five designs. That’s just a $1.25 per card!  The only supplies you will need to bring are:  micro-tip scissors, adhesive of your choice, and pop-dots.


Arrive on time to be entered for a GREAT door prize!


Refer a friend who has never attended one of my events, and get a free gift from me!

Not local, but want to participate?  I will ship everything to you, with full color instructions. Just pay a little extra for postage!


RSVP and pay before 10/25. I accept PayPal, cash or check.  Don't delay!  I always sell out...only a limited number can attend.  Reserve your spot today! 

Want a sneak peek at one of the cards we will make that day?  See below!

Jill Kaale
Close to My Heart Independent Consultant
JillLKaale@aol.com
281-309-1968

Get the All New Autumn/Winter Idea Book & Learn About Our Exclusive Cricut Cartridge!

So exciting, and it's all NEW! NEW! NEW! 

We have a brand new Idea Book filled with incredible new products! A new Stamp of the Month program...and now this: a cute little Alphabet stamp exclusive and free to anyone that tries out our new Stamp of the Month program during the month of August! Click on the picture above in order to read more about the details.

The Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book is Here!  Contact me to receive your own copy!

 

 

 

August Stamp of the Month: Wicked

 

 

Want to join an exclusive club?  Every month you can enjoy a LIMITED EDITION D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5-that's over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

August is #S1108 Wicked - just $17.95 retail or only $5.00 with any qualifying order!  Available August 1 - 31, only.

Click here to make the items in the picture above.

Look what you can make with the all-new "Art Philosophy" Cricut cartridge! Exclusive to Close to My Heart and only available through me!

* 700 Shapes available on the cartridge!
* 46 sizes each
* 32,200 possibilities!!!

Every Art Philosophy Cricut bundle comes with:
* Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge
* Spiral bound manual
* Three My Acrylix Stamp sets and...
* Three pages of Dimensional Elements ... all designed exclusively to be used with the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge!

Order your new Cricut cartridge bundle today! Just $99 for everything you see below! Incredible!  Start shopping!
 

Contact me to receive a free gift when you order your very own Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge!

Jill Kaale

281-309-1968

JillLKaale@aol.com

http://jillk.myctmh.com

Exclusive CTMH Cricut Cartridge!

We’re happy to announce our exclusive Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection with 700 shapes, 3 My Acrylix® stamp sets, and 3 sheets of Dimensional Elements! You’re going to love it!

Find out why Close To My Heart's Art Philosophy Cricut® Collection is a must-have! With over 700 unique shapes, including rosettes, gift boxes, and lace, you'll learn how to create beautiful artwork with incredible ease.

This exclusive cartridge is only available from Close to My Heart!  Contact me to order one of your own and to receive a FREE copy of our new Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, filled with fast, simple and easy ideas for your scrapbooking and papercrafting!

Creativity with Trees & Things Stamp Set

My Acrylix® Trees & Things is the perfect stamp set for showing off lots of neat techniques, including rock 'n' roll, second generation, masking, and more! In this short video, we take these stamping methods to the next level of creativity on cards, a scrapbook page, and even a journal. Easy and fun for all your stamping-crazy projects and just so simple for those just learning!


Contact me to get this easy to use stamp set or see my website for shopping 24/7!

Bang for Your Buck!

Our July Constant Campaign, Bang for Your Buck, is sure to send your summer scrapbooking and creating soaring! Simply put, when you make a minimum purchase of $50 from the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book, you can add a bonus item for just $1! Choose from five items, each valued at $8.95 US/ $9.95 CAN or more (limit one bonus item per qualifying order). To qualify for this promotion, items purchased must be from the Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Book.  This promotion runs through July 31, 2011 or while supplies last, so don't delay!

Contact me to get more bang for your buck or see my website for more details!