Wednesday, July 20, 2011

A Little Insight to CTMH Retiring Items

As I indicated in last night’s post, here’s a summary/explanation of why some things are retiring.

Cardstock: If you love the 24 packs of one color, most colors are going..going...Gone! Prices will go up to $14.50 per pack. I highly recommend buying your favorites even though some colors (mostly neutrals & fall colors) will still be available in packs of 24. So if you love New England Ivy for Christmas or Outdoor Denim, buy it now. If you love Cranberry or Olive, it will still be available but at the higher price ($14.50)

These colors will be discontinued in 24 sheet packs of one color and are only $9.50 until July 31:

Parchment
Taffy
Sunkiss Yellow & Sunny Yellow
Lilac Mist & Amethyst
Holiday Red
Sunflower & Goldrush
Moonstruck
Sorbet
Spring Iris
Pansy Purple

The many other color cardstocks will be sold in combo packs only.

How will you be able to buy the colors in the new Catalog?
They will have 12 colors per pack/2 of each color (24 sheets total) for $14.95 and *NEW* 8 1/2 x 11 will be $11.95

They will also have Shade Packs which consist of 3 colors/4 sheets per color (12 sheets total) for $7.95

The colors I have listed above ARE NOT in the Shade Packs.
Colonial White & White Daisy as well as Kraft will continue to be sold in 24 sheet packs for only $9.50.


Block Organizer: (this is one of my favorites- have to have it!) (Z185) For $22.95 (fill it now with these blocks that are being retired):
1 x 1-1/2 Y1001 $4.50
1 x 6 1/2 Y1005 $6.50
2 1/2 x 2 1/2 Y1004 $7.50
2 x 11 Y1007 $14.95
4 x 4 Y1008 $10.50
4 1/2 x 6 1/2 Y1011 $17.95

Possibly redesigning block organizer. We will be adding a *NEW* block of 4 x 5" for $15.95. Check your stamps to see if you need these size blocks to use your stamps and BUY IT NOW!

The ink pad sets & marker sets are being discontinued. You will only be able to order the ink pads & markers individually.

The Dimensional Elements are being redesigned.

Again, if anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Going, Going Gone!! CTMH Retiring List!

Take a look at the list below to see what items you need to stock up on before they're completely gone! I'm posting this quickly & then will post a little info as to "Why is this/that retiring" later. In a nutshell, Corporate is poised to dominate!

Items Retiring & Not available after July 31, 2011:
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> · Bliss Level 1 -- X7132A pg 12
> · Bliss Level 2 -- X7132B pg 12
> · Bliss stickease -- X7132C pg 12
> · Miracle L1 -- X7133A pg 16
> · Miracle L2 -- X7133B pg 16
> · Miracle stickease -- X7133C pg 16
> · Sweetheart L1 -- X7134A pg 20
> · Sweetheart L2 -- X7134B pg 20
> · Sweetheart stickease -- X7132C pg 20
> · Wings L1 -- X7135A pg 24
> · Wings L2 -- X7135B pg 24
> · Wings stickease -- X7135C pg 24
> · Magnifique L1 -- X7127A pg 38
> · Magnifique L2 -- X7127B pg 38
> · Magnifique stickease -- X7127C pg 38
> · Olivia L1 -- X7128A pg 38
> · Olivia L2 -- X7128B pg 38
> · Olivia stickease -- X7128C pg 38
> · Hooligans L1 -- X7129A pg 39
> · Hooligans L2 -- X7129B pg 39
> · Hooligans stickease -- X7129C pg 39
> · Mistletoe L1 -- X7130A pg 39
> · Mistletoe L2 -- X7130B pg 39
> · Mistletoe stickease -- X7130C pg 39
> · Sweetheart WOTG -- G1017 pg 41
> · Lucky WOTG -- G1018 pg 41
> · Sophia WOTG -- G1019 pg 41
> · Bliss WOTG -- G1020 pg 42
> · Fanfare WOTG -- G1021 pg 42
> · Mayberry WOTG -- G1022 pg 42
> · Miracle WOTG -- G1023 pg 43
> · Wings WOTG -- G1016 pg 43
> · 1” x 1 ½” block -- Y1001 pg 45
> · 1” x 6 ½” block -- Y1005 pg 45
> · 2” x 11” block -- Y1007 pg 45
> · 2 ½” x 2 ½” block -- Y1004 pg 45
> · 4 ½” x 6 ½” block -- Y1011 pg 45
> · My Acrylix block starter kit -- Y1500 pg 114
> · Envelope flats – 2 ½” x 3 ½” -- Z1021 pg 114
> · Envelope flats – 3” x 3” -- Z1022 pg 114
> · Envelope flats – 3” x 4 ¾” -- Z1023 pg 114
> · Envelope flats – 4” x 4” -- Z1024 pg 114
> · Envelope flats – 4 ½” x 4 ½” -- Z1244 pg 114
> · Envelope flats – 5” x 5” -- Z1025 pg 114
> · Envelope flats – 5” x 7” -- Z1026 pg 114
> · Envelope flats – 5 ½” x 4 3/4 ” -- Z1027 pg 114
> · Envelope flats – 6” x 6” -- Z1028 pg 114
> · Envelope flats – 8” x 3 ½” -- Z1029 pg 114
> · Designer ribbon – cranberry -- Z1209 pg 115
> · Designer ribbon – buttercup -- Z1154 pg 115
> · Designer ribbon – sweet leaf -- Z1125 pg 115
> · Sophia L2 Journaling Spots -- Z1357 pg 116
> · Mini Medley Accents – Pear -- Z1339 pg 117
> · Mini Medley Accents – Lagoon -- Z1340 pg 117
> · Mini Medley Accents – Outdoor Denim -- Z1277 pg 117
> · Top Coats – Framed In -- Z1211 pg 118
> · Rub Ons – Across the Board -- Z1231 pg 118
> · Rub Ons – Primavera -- Z1265 pg 118
> · Dimensional Elements – Villa -- Z1390 pg 118
> · Dimensional Elements – Miracle -- Z1354 pg 118
> · Dimensional Elements – Booksmart -- Z1223 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements – Borders -- Z1156 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements – Framed Fun -- Z1140 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements – Plain Chipboard -- Z1164 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements – Stars -- Z1312 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – A -- Z1055 pg 119 (new DE alphabets in fall book – similar but new sizes and shapes)
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – B -- Z1056 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – C -- Z1057 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – D -- Z1058 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – E -- Z1059 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – F -- Z1060 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – G -- Z1061 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – H -- Z1062 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – I -- Z1063 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – J -- Z1064 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – K -- Z1065 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – L -- Z1066 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – M -- Z1067 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – N -- Z1068 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – O -- Z1069 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – P -- Z1070 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – Q -- Z1071 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – R -- Z1072 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – S -- Z1073 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – T -- Z1074 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – U -- Z1075 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – V -- Z10576 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – W -- Z1077 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – X -- Z1078 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – Y -- Z1079 pg 119
> · Dimensional Elements Monograms – Z -- Z1080 pg 119
> · 3” x 3” Mini Album -- Z1166 pg 120
> · My Creations 3 ring binder -- Z1141 pg 120
> · Kraft Color Ready Borders -- Z1377 pg 120
> · Red Eye Pen -- 3501 pg 121
> · Embossing Powders – Clear -- Z671 pg 121
> · Embossing Powders – Heavenly Blue -- Z647 pg 121
> · Embossing Powders – Pansy Purple -- Z664 pg 121
> · Embossing Powders – Silver Pearl -- Z678 pg 121
> · Block Buddy Set -- Z1289 pg 121
> · Pivot Point Stapler -- Z1009 pg 122
> · Texture Tools – Foam Tools -- Z1090 pg 122
> · Fun Flock -- Z263
> · My Accents Organizer -- Z183 pg 123
> · My Accents Block Organizer -- Z185 pg 123
> · Euro Personal Paper Trimmer -- Z338 pg 123
> · Euro Replacement Blades -- Z339 pg 123
> · Euro Replacement Blade/Scoring -- Z340 pg 123
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Flannel -- 5573 pg 124
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Wool -- 5571 pg 124
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Brown Bag -- X5644 pg 124
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Parchment -- X5645 pg 124
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Amethyst -- X5631 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Baby Pink -- 1299 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Heavenly Blue -- 1285 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Key Lime -- 1235 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunkiss Yellow -- 1240 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Taffy -- X5630 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Juniper -- X5752 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lilac Mist -- 1295 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sorbet -- X5751 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Spring Iris -- 1296 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Tulip -- X5753 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Gypsy -- X5757 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Holiday Red -- 1274 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunny Yellow -- 1225 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunset -- X5758 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Topiary -- X5635 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Cotton Candy -- X5760 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Dutch Blue -- 1241 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lagoon -- X5762 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pear -- X5764 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sky -- X5761 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Autumn Terracotta -- 1270 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Barn Red -- X5637 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – New England Ivy -- 1282 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pansy Purple -- 5590 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunflower -- 1242 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garden Green -- 1244 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Goldrush -- 1243 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Hollyhock -- 1246 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Indian Corn Blue -- 1284 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Vineyard Berry -- 1248 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Buttercup -- 1271 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garnet -- X5638 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Moonstruck -- 1293 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Ponderosa Pine -- 1276 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Smokey Plum -- 1291 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Blush -- X5640 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Crystal Blue -- 1292 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Honey -- X5668 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Petal -- X5667 pg 125
> · Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Twilight -- X5666 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5686 pg 124 (colors are not changing but are being re-grouped so combo packs will change)
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5700 pg 124
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5682 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5756 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5765 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5766 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5684 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5698 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5685 pg 125
> · 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5800 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5691 pg 124
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5705 pg 124
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5687 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5755 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5767 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5768 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5689 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5703 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5690 pg 125
> · 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5801 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Antique -- Z1564 pg 124
> · Stamp Pad set – Timeless -- Z1569 pg 124
> · Stamp Pad set – Harmony -- Z1560 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Blossom -- Z1570 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Carnival -- Z1573 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Celebration -- Z1574 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Harvest -- Z1562 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Garden -- Z1567 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Classic -- Z1563 pg 125
> · Stamp Pad set – Cozy -- Z1600 pg 125
> · Marker set – Antique -- Z1554 pg 124
> · Marker set – Timeless -- Z1559 pg 124
> · Marker set – Harmony -- Z1550 pg 125
> · Marker set – Blossom -- Z1571 pg 125
> · Marker set – Carnival -- Z1572 pg 125
> · Marker set – Celebration -- Z1575 pg 125
> · Marker set – Harvest -- Z1552 pg 125
> · Marker set – Garden -- Z1557 pg 125
> · Marker set – Classic -- Z1553 pg 125
> · Marker set – Cozy -- Z1610 pg 125
> · Textured Cardstock – White Daisy -- X5671 pg 124

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Fabulously Free February!

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Art from my Heart

Okay...so, I gave you-all a tease in regards to some scrapbooking I did this past weekend. I completed the "minor tweak" -- which was just to pick up the 5x7 photo to replace the 4x6 -- last night (& I have NO IDEA why the right side layout is loading sideways because that's not the way the picture was taken or is saved...my apologies for any crick you may receive in your neck). With that being said, here is a layout using Olivia paper pack and the "Backstage" layout from "Magic" (Close to my Heart's most recent How To book).

Items Used:

Olivia Level 2 Paper Pack

Magic How To Book ("Backstage" pattern)

Embellishments:

Shimmer Brads

Basic Craft Buttons

Mocha Opaques

Pearls

Waxy Flax -- Colonial White & Chocolate

Dimensional Elements On Target

Designer Ribbon Rounds -- Cocoa

Stamps:

MyAcrylix Many Thanks

MyAcrylix Cherished Fluorishes

Colors:

New England Ivy

Garden Green

Autumn Terracotta

Goldrush

Barn Red

Cocoa

Non-CTMH:

Cricut Storybook Font

Thank you for taking look at a creation totally made from my heart. I can't wait to continue more layouts from this trip using this paper pack.

21 Years!

On Saturday, January 13, 1990, I married my high school sweetheart in Edna, Texas (my hometown). It's hard to believe it's been that long. Seems like just yesterday we were starting our Senior year in high school. WOW! How time flies! Yes, we've had our ups and downs (like most marriages); but we've paddled our way through all of it. He was in the Marine Corps when we married, and now he's in the Army Reserves. So, Military has been a part of our lives -- since 1987 when he joined; and I have to say that it's been good to us. (I always joke with him and tell him that the first year and a half was the best of our marriage -- he was at Camp Pendleton for six months and then overseas in Philippines & Okinawa for a year - got there 2 days before Kuwait invaded by Sadaam Hussein.)

I am looking forward to AT LEAST another 21 years with you, Wes. I love you bunches and I hope you know that! Happy Anniversary!

Here are just a couple of pics from our wonderful day!





Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Made from My Heart

This past weekend I got to go up to a dear friend's house in The Woodlands for a scrapbooking day. We all had SOOOO much fun. I love going up to her house because it's so peaceful up there and her home is very warm & inviting. It's also so much more fun to scrapbook with friends...both old and new.

My hope was to get somewhat accomplished/started on our 20th anniversary trip to Asheville, North Carolina this past October. While I didn't get as much done as I wanted, what I did get done I am VERY pleased with.

I LOVE our (Close to my Heart's) Olivia paper. It is PERFECT for this trip. I can honestly say that I created these pages from my heart; but I'm sad to say that for today, you just get a tease because I have one minor tweak to attend to before posting the full two pages.

I hope to see you tomorrow.


Monday, January 3, 2011

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a very safe & Happy New Year! I had a WONDERFUL day on New Year's day with everyone that came to my New Year's Day Crop. There were 12 of us and what fun we had! Can't wait to schedule the next one!

Take a look at my Newsletter to see what's going on this month with Close to my Heart!

The "Wings" Workshop on the Go is GORGEOUS! I worked on my samples this past weekend and LOVE it! I hope that you'll join me for one of the dates I have set aside for this WOTG this month. Contact me for more information!

Happy Scrappin'!