CELEBRATE NSM WITH A MIRACLE!!!

Do you know what NSM stands for? It's National Scrapbooking Month! May 1st was NSD -- National Scrapbooking Day (it's always the first Saturday in May). Close to my Heart is celebrating NSM with "Miracle" from now until May 31st (while supplies last). You can grab your "Miracle" a few different ways; but, first, here's a peek at what Miracle is:

The kit contains:

5 - sheets of Colonial White cardstock;

1 - sheet of Bamboo cardstock;

1 - Floral B&T paper;

1 - Strip B&T paper;

1 - Crystal Blue B&T Duo Die-Cut;

1 - Sweet Leaf B&T Duo Die-Cut;

1 - 6x12 MyStickease Assortment;

1 - 6x9 Irresitibles Chipboard Die Cuts;

1 - Mini Medley Accents Colonial White Collection;

12" - Colonial White Waxy Flax;

3 - 4x6 Memory Protector Flip Flaps;

2 - sponge wedges; and

1 - Brochure (which you can create the layouts shown)

As I mentioned, there are several ways you can grab this beautiful kit:

1. Purchase it outright for $19.95;


2. Purchase $40 in Close to my Heart product and purchase "Miracle" for $10;


3. Purchase $60 in Close to my Heart product and purchase "Miracle" for $5;


4. Host a Home Gathering and when your Gathering sales reach $300, you, the Hostess will receive "Miracle" FREE; or


5. Join my team during the month of May and receive "Miracle" FREE in your New Consultant Kit. Should you choose THIS option, take a look at what you'd receive in your kit for ONLY $99.

You also have the option to purchase one or both of the following bonus kits. One is scrapbooking oriented and the other is cardmaking oriented. We have something for EVERYONE!

Scrapbooking Bonus Package:



Cardmaking Bonus Package:



If you love scrapbooking, cardmaking or paper crafting and would like to get paid to do it, this is the gig for you! Give me a call to find out more details! I'd love to have you on my growing team!

Remember, "Miracle" is available only through May 31, 2010 or while supplies last. Don't let a Miracle pass you by!

Summer Idea Book & Studio J -- NOW AVAILABLE!!

WOW! They're FINALLY here, and I'm so excited to share with you what they are!

First, Studio J is now available via my website -- melanieboyer.myctmh.com. Studio J is Close to my Heart's Online Scrapbooking. There is no software to download or purchase. The only cost to you is when you decide to purchase the layout(s) you create using Studio J. You don't even have to print the layouts. Corporate will print them for you and ship them to you in a nice, sturdy box. Anyone that creates and purchases a Studio J layout(s) from my website during the month of May will receive a small token of my appreciation. I would also LOVE to have feedback from you, too!


Second, Close to my Heart's Summer Idea Book is LIVE! If you haven't taken a look at my website to see what all is new, I encourage you to do so! As usual, there are LOTS of BEAUTIFUL items! I am LOVIN' all the new paper packs -- Cherry-O, Splendor, Zippidee & Passages! I can't wait for you to see them either!

May Stamp of the Month -- Cherish the Moment



















Finally, the Stamp of the Month for May -- Cherish the Moment. I just love stamp sets like this that are so versatile. Don't forget -- it's only available during the month of May. You can purchase it outright for $22.95 or at a discount. Contact me to find out about earning it at discount -- or FREE!!!









And isn't this artwork adorable? I've made several cards using this stamp set already -- birthday, thank you, congratulations.

Dare to Dream; Join My Team!

We LOVE CTMH--it's like our Chocolate Cake, right?

One of our global team leaders, will be leading an "Opportunity--Is CTMH Your Piece of Cake? Information Conference Call" for any of my potential recruits to dial in and learn about what this amazing company has to offer. The call is on Monday, March 8th, 8:00 p.m.!!!! The call will last approximately 30-45 minutes.

**During the month of March, anyone that joins Close to my Heart receives approximately $92 in free stamps when you order your Basic* Consultant Kit for only $99! You'll receive almost $400 worth of new CTMH product to help get your business started -- or to add to your hobby. SWEET!!**

What is the "Is CTMH your piece of Cake Call"? It's a "No pressure, sharing information/questions" kind of call. It's a Free call, no registration fee -- only long distance fees for your phone is the only cost.

Give me a call or drop me an e-mail letting me know you'll be on the call so I can pass that information on to Jillene. She will be putting all potential recruits in for a drawing for a FREE stampset. Don't delay!! I have to give her your information TODAY (do you work, new to CTMH, new customer, etc.) and I'll pass on the Dial In and Participant Access Code to you.

I look forward to having you on my team; and you'll absolutely LOVE being a part of our global team, "Scattered Hearts."

Happy Birthday Zach!

Today is Zach's 12th birthday! It's hard to believe that he's already 12. Seems like just yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital. How time flies! My family came up for the day yesterday and we had barbecue brisket, ribs, sausage, pasta & potato salad, beans, rolls, etc. for lunch! It was ALLLL yummy! The best part, though, would be dessert -- CUPCAKES!! We LOVE cupcakes and so I ordered cupcakes from our FAVORITE cupcake boutique Sugarbaby's Cupcake Boutique on S. Shepherd in Houston. If you're in the area, stop by and treat yourself. Flavors alternate on regular basis and each month has one or two "special" flavors (like this month they have my favorite...chocolate covered strawberry cupcake)! You wont regret stopping by! Take a look below at how yummy they look!

Today was an In-Service day for teachers. So, Zach gets the day off for his birthday...how sweet is that?! Have great day, Zach!

I love the birthday card I made for Zach this year. It is using Close To My Heart's February Stamp of the Month, Piece of Cake. (The cupcake on the envelope is from our set, Cupcake Sprinkles.). I used pieces from Animal Cookies Level 2 paper pack and several embellishments (twill ribbon, natural hemp, Foundry Bookplates). The "Happy Birthday" sentiment that I stamped on the twill ribbon was from our promotion we had during "National Stamping Month" in September and is no longer available, but Happy Birthday set would be a PERFECT alternate you could use. You can purchase these products directly on my website here or you can call or e-mail me directly. Just remember: The February Stamp of the Month is just that...stamp of the month and will disappear after February, 28! We also have a special on our Textured Cardstock Combo packs this month...Buy 1 Textured Cardstock Combo pack, get one FREE. $2 from each promo goes to Operation Smile Haiti.

See...didn't I tell you the cupcakes looked SCRUMPTIOUS?!?! Trust me...they are!! :)

It's Here -- Close to my Heart's 2010 Spring Idea Book!

First of all, I want to wish all of my blog readers a very Happy New Year and hope that this year brings you lots of love and laughter...that's what makes life wonderful!

It's hard to believe 2009 has come and gone; and now we're in 2010. I have great expectations for 2010 and am ready to begin!! How 'bout you? And don't you LOVE starting off a NEW year with lots of NEW stuff? Well, keep on readin' and see what's in store!

What a GREAT way to start off the New Year than with Close to my Heart's latest and greatest idea book! Yep, that's right. The 2010 Idea Book is now available! Take a look at all the new and exciting products on my website, or contact me TODAY to receive your very own hard copy of it. You can also order from this catalog by clicking here.

Take a look at January's Stamp of the Month, True Friends (D1406 - set of 11).

This set is available starting today (through January 31). There are several ways to get it:

• earn it FREE when you spend $100 or more (before shipping and tax)
• earn it for 75% off ($5.74) when you spend $75 or more (before shipping and tax)
• earn it for 50% off ($11.74) when you spend $50 or more (before shipping and tax)
• earn it for 25% off ($17.21) when you spend $25 or more (before shipping and tax)
  purchase it for full retail price ($22.95)

Another great way to start off the year...


New Sign-Up Special: Along with the current Felicity Special (click here for more information), comes an awesome Sign Up Special. During the month of January, when you sign up to be a new Consultant with Close To My Heart, you get the Felicity kit absolutely FREE with your New Consultant Kit. It's only $99 for your New Consultant Kit (before shipping and tax) and you will not believe the great stuff that comes in it. In fact you get over $350 worth of products for that $99. Here is a photo of what comes in your kit and a list of the products.

In addition to Business Training and Marketing Supplies, the products you will receive are:

· My Acrylix® Beautiful Day Incentive Stamp Set
· My Acrylix® Bee Mine Petite Perks Stamp Set
· Veranda Workshops on the Go™ Guide
· Spring 2010 B&T Duos® Sampler
· Connections Club™ Reward: Sprinkles
· Connections Club™ Cards (25)
· Color Swatches
· My Reflections® Veranda Level 1 Kit
· My Reflections® Veranda Level 2 Paper Packet
· My Reflections® Veranda Level 2 My Stickease® Assortment
· 12" * 12" White Daisy Cardstock (24)
· My Acrylix® Follow Your Heart Stamp Set
· My Acrylix® Authentic Stamp Set· My Acrylix® One of a Kind Stamp Set
· My Acrylix® Cherished Flourishes Stamp Set
· 2" * 3V" My Acrylix® Block
· 4" * 4" My Acrylix® Block
· Barn Red Exclusive Inks® Pad
· Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad
· Garden Green Exclusive Inks® Pad
· Juniper Exclusive Inks® Pad· Filigree Charms
· Just Blooms® Spring Blossom
· Brown StazOn® Ink Pad
· Mini-Medley Antique Copper Accents
· Double Scrubber
· My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner
· Bonding Memories® Glue (1.7 oz.)
· Sponge

To sign up right now, click here. Close To My Heart notifies me quickly when you sign up and I will contact you to set up some time to do training, answer questions and help you get started. I have a wonderful team of consultants with Close To My Heart called Scrappin' SweetHearts of Texas. We have lots of fun together creating and building our businesses.

"Tis the Season...

...to be Jolly..." -- you know the song. Don't you just LOVE this time of year? I do. I find myself thinking of Christmases past...as a child going to my grandmother's house (Mom's mom -- "Mama" or most recently, "Big Grandma" on Christmas Eve for her AWESOME shrimp gumbo (& she also had fried oysters but I REFUSE to eat those); and then we'd open gifts that Santa had left us at her house early. Then, on Christmas morning, my sister and I would awake and find MORE presents under the tree at our house. It was SOOO much fun! One of my favorite toys one year was a Remote Controlled Airplane...of course, I think Daddy enjoyed it just a weeeee bit more than I did -- being he's a cropduster pilot and all! LOL Another year, it was my brand new 10-speed bike. I LOVED IT! All of my grandparents would come to our house for lunch. It was fun. I so love spending time with my grandparents. The day after Christmas we would end up at my other grandparents' house (Daddy's parents -- Granny & Pops) and have Christmas with them and my cousins once they arrived from Sabinal. I miss the days of yesteryear...it didn't seem as rushed back then like it does now.

Our newest tradition (we started last year) is that we don't travel at Christmas. On Christmas Eve it's the three of us just relaxing, enjoying light appetizer type foods; and one of us has purchased and wrapped a new "family" game that we open and play until late at night/before bed. Christmas morning we sleep in a bit and then celebrate our Christmas. Last year I cooked a prime rib. It was good. This year, we will let Hilton Post Oak -- Houston cook for us. :) It just makes for a really peaceful, relaxing day; and Zach can play or show off whatever new items he got from Santa and then compare them with his friends -- David, Samantha and Tristan.

What is your favorite holiday tradition or memory you have? Tell me! All entries will be entered into drawing to receive a FREE A-sized stamp set from me. Deadline is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22nd.

On behalf of the Boyer Family, I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ~ Melanie, Wes, Zach & Freedom

National PaperCrafting Month

Are you ready for another FABULOUS product to help kick off and celebrate "National Papercrafting Month" -- which is the month of January? Well, I have it for you!! This special paper package is called "Felicity" and includes decorative die-cut papers, GORGEOUS color schemes and a D-sized stamp set (WOWZA!!!)!!

There are three ways to get the Felicity collection:

• Purchase it at full retail price for $34.95.

• Place an order of $60 or more in full-retail priced stamp sets & receive one collection FREE!

• Place an order of $125 or more in full-retail priced CTMH products and receive one collection FREE!

During the month of January, Hostesses will earn this kit FREE if the total amount of their gathering reaches $400 (before s/h & tax); and, for those of you who are ready to Join My Team as a Close to my Heart Consultant, this paper kit will be added FREE to their New Consultant Kit.

To place an order, you can visit my website, melanieboyer.myctmh.com; and, whether you're far or near, to find out more about becoming a Close to my Heart Consultant and earning products at a fabulous discount, email me at melanieboyer@myctmh.com.