Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Black Friday Starts Tomorrow Night!

Tailor our Black Friday Sale to suit YOU!
Cardmaker? Scrapbooker? Both? You choose the theme for your Surprise Super Stash Mystery Box. Savings of 50% and more!
Want to save $35? Buy a $35 box
Want to save $150? Buy a $150 box!
Something in between? It's all there for you.
Shop at www.Julie.CTMH.com starting THURSDAY night at 11:01pm! Sale goes till 10:59pm FRIDAY.

SEARCHING for a little holiday happiness?????

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Joy To You & Me!

Do you love the puppy, or WHAT?????

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Tis the Season to be Stripey

What's Christmas without red and green stripes?

Saturday, November 19, 2016

I'll Have a Blue, Blue Christmas .............


Can you tell the snowflakes and "noel" are all super sparkly glitter paper???

Friday, November 18, 2016

November Stamp of the Month # 7


Does this make remind anyone else of a tuxedo?

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Pocket Scrapbooking Your Holidays


It's quick! It's easy! It's POCKET SCRAPBOOKING!!!
Just what you need for your many holiday photos.


Monday, November 14, 2016

November Stamp of the Month Art # 5


A little 4x4 card that's NOT even for New Year's!!!!
Think outside the giftbox, ladies.

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Treats for the Season


"What's that cute little holly border," you ask?
Why, it's a "City Sidewalks" zip strip!
Thank you for asking.


Friday, November 11, 2016

Bits and Pieces

Bits and pieces make a fun card!

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Monday, November 7, 2016

Want to Do Some Christmas-ing????

I'm SO excited to offer ... for the FIRST time ... 
a Christmas Card Buffet!

Pick and choose your styles. Kits are all cut, stamped and ready for you to assemble with your own creative touch.
Cost: $20 - $5 of which is donated to Operation Smile!
This gives you your choice of 5 card kits.
Below is a mere sampling of styles to choose from, including a couple of encore favorites.


THREE times offered. RSVP with your choice. First come, first served!
Saturday, Nov. 12 - 1:00 - 3:00
Sunday, Nov. 27 - 2:00 - 4:00
Sunday, Dec. 4 - 3:00 - 5:00
Then, pick additional kits for just $2 apiece!

Special Bonus: Let me know you're bringing a friend that's new to my classes, and you'll each get one additional for FREE!


Sunday, November 6, 2016

"My Inspirations" CITY SIDEWALKS Layout Workshop

Here is my 5-layout project (that's TEN pages, baby!) featuring our adorable
"City Sidewalks" product line.

and I will email you the easy-to-follow cutting guide and instructions
for completing this project. Full-color photos included.
The only additional items you will need are 2 sheets each of these cardstocks:
White Daisy, Cranberry and Willow.


Friday, November 4, 2016

Friday, October 14, 2016

2017 Planner System Coming Soon!

ANNOUNCEMENT! 




We'd like you to meet our 2017 Planner System!
It is coloring heaven . . .

 Planner bundles go live Monday, October 17!

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

New & Improved Ink Pads NOW AVAILABLE!

GREAT NEWS!!!!!
What's better than color?
MORE COLOR !!!!!

Our new ink pad styles are now available in ALL of our beautiful Close To My Heart colors.

 

Why is this NEW style so great?
  • Magnetic Lids!!!!!!!! So easy to open and close - even for those with painful or weakening grip issues (like yours truly)
  • Larger ink stamping surface
  • Removable lid provides a super-easy-to-use water color palette
  • Since the cases are magnetic, they stack easily

What terrific features did we carry over from our older style?
  • Convenient color-identifying label on the end of each case
  • Pads sit upside-down in lid while "at rest" so that your stamping surface stays nice and juicy.
  • Ink pad is raised above the edge of the case for easy inking of large or long stamps

ALL the great features of our previous ink pads PLUS all these EXCELLENT additions.
What's not to love?





Sunday, October 9, 2016

October Stamp of the Month Art # 5


"Sleigh bells ring
Are you listening?
In the lane
Snow is glistening
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight
Walking in a winter wonderland!"


Friday, October 7, 2016

October Stamp of the Month Art # 4


"Oh little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by . . "

Featured: Swan Lake Paper Packet and zip strip!

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Mmmm Mmmm Good!

Whatcha' doing next Thursday or Friday...........????


Please come to my Art Room for a Card Buffet
Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:30 - 8:00pm
or
Friday, Oct. 14, 10:00 - 11:30am
(I will be out of office and unreachable Oct 6 - 10 but will check my messages upon return)

1.Choose from dozens of card designs (photo - just a few examples)
2.Request the designs you’d like to make
3.Assemble your kit, with all pieces ready for you! All pieces are already cut and stamped.
Cost: $3 per card (includes envelope) (50 cents from each purchase donated to Operation Smile)
Earn FREE kits: * 2 free kits with a $25 order
* 3 free kits when you schedule your own Buffet
* 4 free kits with a $30 order

October Stamp of the Month Art # 3


"I'll be home for Christmas
You can plan on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree . . ."






Monday, October 3, 2016

October Stamp of the Month Art # 2


"Oh, star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect Light"


Saturday, October 1, 2016

October Stamp of the Month Art # 1


"I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old familiar carols play
And mild and sweet, their songs repeat
Of peace on earth, good will to men."

Featured Papers: "Oh Deer!" and Sea Glass Glitter Paper

Saturday, August 13, 2016

August Stamp of the Month Art # 7


This little card is folded at the top, and just 3 x 4 1/2".  So cute!
I used the waterbrush with the inkpads to color in the triangles.

Thursday, August 11, 2016

August Stamp of the Month Art # 6


A variation on "How much is that "doggy" in the window?"

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Mmmm Mmmm Good ! ! !

Whatcha' doing this Saturday morning...........????


Please come to my Art Room for a Card Buffet
Saturday, August 13, 10am - Noon
Doors open at 10am, and ending time is noon. RSVP if you would like to come during that window.

1.Choose from dozens of card designs (photo - a few examples)
2.Request the designs you’d like to make
3.Assemble your kit, with all pieces ready for you! All pieces are already cut and stamped.
Cost: $3 per card (includes envelope) (50 cents from each purchase donated to Operation Smile)
Earn FREE kits: * 2 free kits with a $25 order
* 3 free kits when you schedule your own Buffet
* 4 free kits with a $30 order

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

August Stamp of the Month Art # 5


This reminds me of a story my Dad used to read me . . .
"The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat . . . side by side on the table sat . . . "

Sunday, August 7, 2016

August Stamp of the Month Art # 4


Some good old-school sponging around the edges of this card goes so great with the scrappy look of sponged-edged BT paper squares.

Friday, August 5, 2016

August Stamp of the Month Art # 3


How simple and sweet is this card?  "Cat on Kraft." :-)

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

August SPECIAL - Earn a FREE Paper Pack!


Buy the 3 NEW Fundamentals Papers listed below, and receive YOUR CHOICE of  Rustic Home or Uptown Fundamentals FREE!  http://julie.closetomyheart.com/Default.aspx


August Stamp of the Month Art # 2


I especially love the hat on this! I don't think it would have occurred to me to color those two little areas grey!

Monday, August 1, 2016

August Stamp of the Month Art # 1

Is coloring in not a technique you particularly enjoy? Then here's a fabulous card to show you how much pizzazz you can get, simply by stamping on colored cardstock!

Friday, July 29, 2016

GOING SOON!

LAST CHANCE! Check out our RETIRING PRODUCTS here: http://julie.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=264

You'll see everything from stamp sets to tools. You'll see all our ink pads here, too ........ that's because we have a FANTASTIC 'new and improved' style coming out in August! :-) You'll love the larger inking surface and ease of a magnetic-opening cover. We have 7 new colors coming in the Adventure palette, so some are retiring, to make space for the new.

Order yours by July 31 if you want these pads, re-inkers, or cardstock packs! http://julie.closetomyheart.com/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=235

Gypsy
Pear
Honey
Topiary
Cotton Candy
Hollyhock
Sunset

Thursday, July 28, 2016

"Summer Days" 12 x 12 Display Project


Would you like a kit to make this insert for your 12 x 12 Shadow Box frame.  Just $15 if you pick it up from me, $20 if I ship the kit to you.  All images are pre-cut.  You receive cardstock printed with all these summertime quotes PLUS several others to choose from.  Customize to fit your summer loves!  Email me to order your kit: www.Juliespapercrafts@yahoo.com

If you need a frame, order ASAP, as they are on our "Going Soon" list!  Available at this time in black only: http://julie.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=decor+shadow+box

Saturday, July 23, 2016

"Florence" Workshop Your Way Layouts - Julie Style

FREE INSTRUCTIONS for these 3 double-page layouts! Just purchase the "Florence" Workshops Your Way Kit, and I'll send you the instructions for FREE! Available ONLY through August!
http://julie.ctmh.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9179

Instructions include easy-to-read cutting guide, full-color photos and helpful hints.  Designed just for you!