Announcing...the NEW "Picture My Life" Scrapbooking Program!!

 
I am so THRILLED about this EXCITING NEW PRODUCT announcement!! When you join the Close To My Heart family from November 1st to December 15th and submit qualifying personal sales*, you’ll receive a stunning new product, the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program - FREE (retail value $24.95)! Select from eight darling themes, from vacation to friendship to childhood - each featuring 122 double-sided cards plus 10 unique Memory Protectors™ to capture it all. Picture it - then capture it!
 

 

You can join my CTMH consultant team here:

www.StampwithJen.ctmh.com

What is the new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program?  The eight new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking programs feature themes based on some of our most popular paper packets, plus two brand new paper packets. Each individual program features 122 double-sided, designed cards plus 10 unique Memory Protectors™ to hold creative combinations of these cards and your own photos. You get 44 – 4" × 6" cards (2 each of 22 designs) which come in 14 vertical and 8 horizontal designs. You also get 78 – 3" × 4" cards (3 each of 26 designs) which come in 10 vertical designs and 16 horizontal designs.

What makes the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program different from other card-style programs on the market?  Our product features unique Close To My Heart designs, specifically with Jeanette’s signature artistic influence. Many card programs are very simple patterns or solid colors, and our product offers a much more thoughtful approach to design, journaling options and prompts, headlines, and layered, graphical, illustrated or distressed style—each of the 8 kits really is a fresh take that is theme-rich and yet extremely versatile, not just color changing the same core designs. Additionally, our cards are printed on our Background and Texture-weight cardstock, heavier than similar programs on the market, which makes them easy to mix and match with coordinating cardstocks or papers. Our 12" × 12" cover page gives you a unique opening page to kick off your album and deliver a finished look, and our Memory Protectors™ remain the same heavy-weight, durable material you’ve come to depend on to protect your photos—absolutely the industry standard! 

How is the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program intended to be used? The product was designed to fill the 10 included Memory Protectors™ following a guideline of 50% photos to 50% cards (which will give you several different card options leftover to give users choice as they create their custom layout.) However, it’s just a fun and versatile product—you can use it any way you wish! If you use a higher ratio of photos, you can purchase additional Memory Protectors™ separately (all styles sold separately as well as part of the scrapbooking program); you can mix and match cards from different programs, and you can absolutely mix Picture My Life™ with classic 12" × 12" layouts, including those from Workshops on the Go™ and coordinating My Reflections™ paper packets. This program is meant to provide you with the ease of scrapbooking life’s moments as they happen. With adorable pre-designed cards featuring unique sentiments, icons, and journaling space, all you have to add is your own photo collection! The several themes can be mixed and matched for more versatility. The prompts on several of the cards will help you creatively journal, and the various assortments of Memory Protectors™ will make your finished products truly unique.

Will the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program be available for limited or unlimited preview by Consultants in January?  Beginning January 1, 2014, Consultants may preview the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program with a maximum of two per item number. Note, however, that the FREE Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program earned through this campaign will NOT affect that limit. If a new Consultant qualifies for a free program, they will receive it and still be able to purchase two more at its full retail value if they desire. Also note that it is anticipated that the Picture My Life™ Chantilly program will not be available until February 1.

When will the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program be available for purchase for both customers and Consultants?  The program will be available for purchase to everyone beginning February 1, 2014, the official release date of the Idea Book.

 
What is the retail price of a Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program going to be?
Each individual Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program will be available for $24.95.

What are the themes/kits that are available in the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program?
We have created six individual programs based on some of our most popular paper packets: Later Sk8tr (childhood/sports/boy), Laughing Lola (friendship/teen girls/free spirit), Babycakes (baby/youth/family), Avonlea (family/togetherness/love), Surf’s Up (vacation/travel/outdoors), and Chantilly (childhood/friendship/girl), and two based on brand new paper packets to be released in the February–July 2014 Idea Book.

Will the new Memory Protectors™ styles be available separately, or only as part of the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program?  The new Memory Protectors™ will be available separately as well! They will come in several styles.

• Top Load (4110, 10 protectors with a 12" x 12" pocket and a gutter seam, $9.95)
• Top Load Value Pack (Z4115, 25 protectors with a 12" x 12" pocket and a gutter seam, $19.95)
• Side Load (Z1968, 10 protectors with a 12" x 12" pocket and a gutter seam, $9.95)
• Side Load Value Pack (Z1984, 25 protectors with a 12" x 12" pocket and a gutter seam, $19.95)
• Strap Side Load (Z1969, 25 protectors with a 12" x 12" pocket for strap binding, no gutter seam, $19.95)
• Design 1 (Z1324, 10 protectors – 6 vertical 6" × 4" pockets each, $9.95)
• Design 2 (4113, 10 protectors – 6 horizontal 4" × 6" pockets each, $9.95)
• Design 3 (Z1950, 10 protectors – 4 vertical 6" × 4" pockets & 4 horizontal 3" x 4" pockets each, $9.95)
• Design 4 (Z1951, 10 protectors – 4 horizontal 4" × 6" pockets & 4 vertical 4" × 3" pockets each, $9.95)
• Design 5 (Z1952, 10 protectors – 3 vertical 6" × 4" pockets & 6 horizontal 3" × 4" pockets each, $9.95)

November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!!

THANK YOU for stopping by to enjoy our
 November Stamp of the Month Blog Hop
featuring this month's SOTM:
Illuminate S1311
 

If you've just arrived here from TRACI's BLOG,

then you are on the correct path.

Here is the standard-size card I've made using the Sparkle & Shine papers (X7176B) with an added piece of 
Creme Brulee cardstock.  Ink colors I used are Black, Creme Brulee, Juniper, and Slate.
Card design is inspired by Make It from Your Heart, Volume 2 - pattern 22.

 
This stamp set (below) includes a variety FUN images...with so many creative possibilities!
Order yours from me today and let the stamping fun begin!!

Now you can continue with the hop to see more creative ideas
using this stamp set by visiting JILL's BLOG next! 
Enjoy the hop!!
 

October Scrapbooking Club Kit (featuring Sarita!)

My Scrapbooking Club Kit for October

will feature the SARITA papers and embellishments...

and I am ready to take pre-orders for the kits now

through November 5th (or while my supplies last)!

Local club members will be meeting on

Friday, October 25th (6pm-10pm)

to assemble our kits together!

Locals can still pre-order a kit to use at home

even if they can't attend (and I will deliver it at no charge!)

I will begin sending out mail-order kits starting on 10/26.
Online orders received after 10/26 will be mailed
the next business day.

Here are the kit options:

POCKET PAGES KIT

$25 local or $30 mail-order

 Includes materials to create 8-12x12 pocket pages to use

for layouts inspired by "Project Life" and/or "Project 365"

4 - 12x12 Photo Storage Pages

Assorted flip-flaps memory protectors (1-4x12 and 2-4x6)

Pre-cut papers (lines are pre-stamped for you!)

Sarita My Stickease Assortment X7171C ($4.95 value)

Sarita Assortment embellishments Z1873 ($5.95 value)
The additional stamped and/or cricut-cut elements shown
will be pre-stamped/cut for you so you can assemble your kit quickly.

I will also send you the full-color photos/instructions

to print/use by e-mail when you purchase this kit.

Sarita Pocket Pages Kit

Mail-order ($5 covers postage) $30.00 USD Local (attend class or Jen will deliver) $25.00 USD

Please note that your kit will NOT include the extra
4x6 rectangles of white cardstock shown...

Your 4x6 photos are to be inserted into each pocket

 where you see the plain white cardstock rectangles.

Please CLICK ON THESE IMAGES

TO SEE THEM LARGER!

 Pages 1 and 2 (above)

 Page 1 with 4x12 flip flap open at the top (above)

 Pages 3 and 4 (above)

 Pages 5 and 6 (above)

Pages 7 and 8 (above)

...and for those who prefer "traditional" scrapbooking
 Two more kit options:

WORKSHOPS-ON-THE-GO KIT (with the Stamps!)

$35 local or $37.69 online-order 

(item# G1066* includes the D-size Stamp Set!)

*shown on pages 28-29 of the Idea Book (has a retail value of $39.59 before tax/shipping!!)

WORKSHOPS-ON-THE-GO KIT (NO Stamps)

  $25 locals only

(NO stamp set is included...you will use my stamps
and inks when you attend any upcoming "crop" with me)

The full kit contents (including the stamp set)
can be seen and ordered online by clicking on
this link to my website here:
Sarita Workshops on the Go Kit
*If you plan to attend in person, then please contact me
to reserve your kit (no online purchase required).
     
The purchase of either of these kits will allow you to create
these FOUR beautiful 12x12 pages:

Additional recommended tools:

Z1790	Cricut® Artiste Collection	$99.00
Z2123	■ Goldrush Exclusive Inks® Pad	$5.25
Z2140	■ Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks® Pad	$5.25
Z697	Sponge	$1.25
Z1294	Sanding Kit	$3.50
Z1151	3-D Foam Tape	$5.95
Y1002	1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block	$5.95
Y1006	3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block	$8.50
Y1010	2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block	$9.95
Y1012	4" × 5" My Acrylix® Block	$15.95

 *I will have all of these items available for your use also when you attend with me :)

Card Class tonight! 10/19

Here's a sneak peek at two of the cards we're making at my monthly $5 CARD CLASS tonight Saturday, October 19th, starting at 6:00pm!! Come join us and I will show you how to create 3 fun hand-stamped cards for just $5! (please bring/purchase your own adhesive to use). Last minute RSVP's are still welcome!!

These standard size cards feature our NEW Sparkle & Shine papers with the Wintry Wishes C1560 and Merry & Bright C1510 stamp sets.

If tonight's class date doesn't work for you, I'm offering these cards (plus a few more) again on Friday, November 8th...

so you have a second chance to attend then instead.

More information about the November 8th class coming soon! 

October SOTM Blog Hop!

THANK YOU for stopping by to enjoy our
October Stamp of the Month Blog Hop
featuring this month's SOTM:

  Scandinavian Wishes S1310
 

If you've just arrived here from SHIRLEY's BLOG,

then you are on the correct path.

 

  Standard-size card with Colonial White and Olive cardstock and Silver Glitter paper.

New England Ivy ink pad used for the stamping.

 

Now you can visit MICHELLE's BLOG next! 
Enjoy the hop!!

September Scrapbooking Club (featuring Laughing Lola)!

Our September Scrapbooking Club workshop

will feature the Laughing Lola kit!

...and I am ready to take pre-orders for the kits NOW!

All pre-orders are due by September 20th

in order to receive the products in time!

(I don't expect to have extra kits on hand, so your

pre-order is required to guarantee your spot!)
 

Local club members will be meeting on

Friday, September 27th (6pm-10pm)
and/or
Saturday, September 28th (6pm-10pm)

to assemble our kits together!

You choose the night that works best for you!

Locals can still pre-order a kit to use at home even

if they can't attend (and I will deliver it at no charge)!

Long-distance club members can pre-order their kits now

and can expect them to be mailed/shipped right away!

Here are the kit options:

POCKET PAGES KIT

(formerly called Project 365 kit)

$25 local or $30 mail-order

 Includes materials to to create 8-12x12 pocket pages to use

for layouts inspired by "Project Life" and/or "Project 365"

4 - 12x12 Photo Storage Pages

Assorted flip-flaps memory protectors (8x12 and 4x6)

Pre-cut papers (lines are pre-stamped for you!)

Laughing Lola Complements Dimensional Elements X7170C ($4.95 value)
Laughing Lola Assortment embellishments Z1854 ($5.95 value)
 

Sorry, this kit is SOLD OUT!

Pages 1 and 2 (shown above) with the 8x12 flip flap closed
 (4x6 photos are to be inserted in each pocket where you see
the plain "whisper" grey or white cardstock pieces) 
 
Please CLICK ON THESE IMAGES
TO SEE THEM LARGER!

 Page 1 (shown above) with the 8x12 flip flap open

 Pages 3 and 4 (above)

 Pages 5 and 6 (above)

Pages 7 and 8 (above)
  

WORKSHOPS-ON-THE-GO KIT (with Stamps!)

$35 local or $37.69 mail-order 

(item# G1065* includes the D-size Stamp Set!)

*shown on pages 22-23 of the Idea Book (has a retail value of $40.42 before tax/shipping!!)

WORKSHOPS-ON-THE-GO KIT (NO Stamps)

  $25 locals only

(NO stamp set is included!...
You will use my stamps and inks at the workshop.)

Laughing Lola Workshop Kit:

Mail-order (kit with stamps) $37.69 USD Local (kit with stamps) $35.00 USD Local (kit...NO stamp set) $25.00 USD

The full kit contents (including the stamp set)
can be seen by clicking on this link here:
Laughing Lola Workshops on the Go Kit
    

With these kits we will create FOUR beautiful 12x12 pages:

 

 

I hope you can join us for the creative fun in September!!
Please feel free to contact me anytime
with any questions you might have :)

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

THANK YOU for stopping by to enjoy our 
September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop
featuring this month's SOTM:

Poster Tidings S1309
(FYI...you will need a 4x5 block to use these stamps!)

 

If you've just arrived here from KRISTA's BLOG,

then you are on the correct path.

Here is an easy fall card I created (standard size) featuring our
NEW Huntington papers X7174B (above).

...and THIS ink pad is my secret as to how I inked my large stamp!
(Lay your block stamp-side up onto your work surface,
then rub the ink on using a left-to-right,
not back and forth, side-swiping motion
to leave little lines in the image intentionally).

 This was a product (above) that we used to sell years ago...the pads came un-inked and then you would use re-inkers to add whatever colors you want to use to each little strip on the pad. This ink pad is probably almost ten years old now, but I just couldn't resist getting it out again to use with this stamp set (below)...I sure have missed my favorite rainbow pad! You could probably come up with a similar effect by creating your own "puddle pad" using a piece of felt and the re-inker colors of your choice.
I've also found these available for purchase on amazon.com :)
  

 
Now you can visit NIKKA's BLOG next! 
Enjoy the hop!!
 

Project 365 layouts! (with the Surf's Up kit)

So I have been planning to share my "completed" Project 365 layouts here on my blog for weeks. Life has been so busy though, that I'm not quite finished with writing about each photo yet. I finally decided that it would be better to just post what IS done so far, rather than not share them for a while longer. Some of my journaling is hand-written and some is printed from my computer so you can see that either option (or both!) works...it really just depends on how much you want to say
...these are all of the best photos I took during the month of June 2013.

I LOVE how these pages give the reader just a glimpse at what was going on in my life and the daily lives of my family! I think that my kids are really going to cherish these pages and the things I wrote about each of them someday. No more need to keep a journal now...this will be how I continue to preserve my family's history
...in our own storybook with photos! :)

 Pages 1 and 2

 Page 1 (with the flip flap open!) - still need to add one photo up there :)

 Pages 3 and 4 (notice how I printed out the journaling from my computer for page 4)
 

 Pages 5 and 6 (still have some journaling to do on page 6)
 

Pages 6 and 7 (have a tad more journaling to add here also)

If you are interested in learning how to preserve 
your story this way, then you should
plan to attend my next 365 scrapbooking class!! 

Make sure you start taking at least one photo every day (making a few notes about each photo as you take them is recommended) and then mark your calendar for class on Saturday, September 14th (6pm-10pm)!

You won't need to bring photos with you as we will assemble the pages in about two hours (so you can join us at any time between 6 and 10 that works for you) and then you will slip your September photos and journaling cards into the pockets later at home as soon as you have them printed...so easy! The class kit includes ALL of the materials you'll need (including pre-cut papers!) for $25 if you are attending in person or $30 for mail-order customers.*

*If you don't live locally, and want to get a kit mailed to you so you can join us from your own home, then be sure to visit my blog again on Sept. 1st so you can order the next kit online with your debit/credit card (using the PayPal button/link I will post here). Online orders for the September kit will be due by Sept. 5th
and then I plan to mail them out on Sept. 10th.

...and of course, I will be posting photos of the September page designs
featuring the "Laughing Lola" kit late next week!