Blossom Card Workshop

 These are the cards I made this month for the card workshop. I used the Blossom WOTG kit, of course I made some of my additions :). I will explain on the individual cards what small changes I made. I love this paper - there are so many possibilities with this. If you like this kit - you want to hurry, it will go away by the end of August!

I love this card! Not only because I made it, but the summer feel! If you look closely on each Popsicle, you can see that I added some liquid glue on top to make it look like they are melting. A fun little touch. I also added the corners. With a few little touches to your artwork, you can add a little bit more to your finish - go ahead and play - make it your own!

Tip: As I have mentioned before - I love to distress - if you look closely on the edge of the green edge - you might see the white edge of our wonderful cardstock. Just take the scissors and rub until you can see  the white core - distressing done!

 On this card I also added the Liquid Glue or Liquid Glass, but I also added Shimmer Trim. Shimmer trim adds lots of bling to any artwork - you may see that in many of my cards - love the stuff! In this card, I actually cut the trim in half. You don't always need a lot, just a bit adds just enough to give that needed "bling" :)

Tip: On my bow, I glued the strings down to keep my strings in shape. I don't know about you - but I like artwork to stay in shape when it gets moved around. This way, I show it around and I don't have to constantly adjust the bow.

On all three cards I used 3-d thin and thick foam tape. Depending on how high or low I needed it for my layering. On some cards, I used both. Both tapes are great to use in conjunction. When you adhere bigger pieces like this one, make sure you always put a piece in the middle as well. If look at my leaves you may see that I also used my Shin Han markers to give the leaves some better emphasis.

Hope you enjoy these projects. If you have any questions - please feel free to contact me - if you like them, please let me know, follow my blog, follow my facebook. I would love to hear from you!

Take care and have fun!

Update on our retiring 2015 Stamp sets

Newsflash!
Here are the confirmed retiring stamp sets - some of the others, that were on the earlier retirement list have actually made it back on our list - whew! So, if your favorite is this list - get it before September 1!

I love "O Holy Night", check some of my earlier blog posts for some of my artwork with this set - love it!

A1147 Hanukkah Celebration 1-Sep
A1152 Joyful Wishes 1-Sep
A1153 Hope 1-Sep
A1155 Quick Cards—Japanese Blossom 1-Sep
A1157 Quick Cards—Island Greetings 1-Sep
A1161 Beyond Measure 1-Sep
A1162 Bright Spirits 1-Sep
A1163 Practical Planning 1-Sep
A1165 Capture the Day 1-Sep
A1166 Quoth the Raven 1-Sep
A1168 O Holy Night 1-Sep
A1169 Well Wishes 1-Sep
A1171 A Little Note 1-Dec
B1403 To You and Yours 1-Sep
B1432 Love This 1-Sep
B1442 Belated Birthday 1-Sep
B1452 Funky Blossoms 1-Sep
B1454 Thanksgiving Wreath 1-Sep
B1455 Be Jolly 1-Sep
B1456 Born to Roam 1-Sep
B1457 Tweet Me 1-Sep
B1458 Cuddly Salutations 1-Sep
B1459 Celebrate Love 1-Sep
B1461 Happy Mail 1-Sep
B1464 Puppy Party 1-Sep
B1465 Glitter Glam 1-Sep
B1467 You Mean the World to Me 1-Sep
B1468 Merriest Christmas 1-Sep
B1469 His Love 1-Dec
B1470 Love Ya Silly 1-Dec
B1471 Variety of Thanks 1-Sep
B1472 Love This Story 1-Sep
B1477 Exotic Flower 1-Sep
C1504 Fall Harvest 1-Sep
C1506 Flakey Friends 1-Sep
C1522 Creepy Creatures 1-Sep
C1533 Fabulous You 1-Sep
C1556 Paisley Perfect 1-Sep
C1557 Polar Bear Holiday 1-Sep
C1561 One-Way Borders 1-Sep
C1562 Mary and Babe 1-Sep
C1570 Lifting Spirits 1-Sep
C1576 Pick a Posey 1-Sep
C1585 Australian Salutations 1-Sep
C1586 Australian Thanks 1-Sep
C1587 Sing Glory 1-Sep
C1589 Lifetime of Happiness 1-Sep
C1592 World Traveler 1-Sep
C1593 Hats Off 1-Sep
C1595 Hello Summer 1-Sep
C1596 Happy Hexagons 1-Sep
C1597 Rainy Day 1-Sep
C1598 Noel 1-Sep
C1600 Happy Birds 1-Sep
C1601 Nursery Charms 1-Sep
C1602 Magical Moment 1-Sep
C1603 A Bunch of Thanks 1-Dec
C1606 A Thing Well Done 1-Dec
C1617 You're the Bomb 1-Dec
C1613 Paper Bird 1-Sep
C1614 Tagged with Love 1-Sep
D1469 Polka Dot Alphabet 1-Sep
D1507 Urban Alphabet 1-Sep
D1540 In the Background 1-Sep
D1541 Fast and Furious 1-Sep
D1543 Country-Born 1-Sep
D1544 Distressed Backgrounds 1-Sep
D1550 Happy Autumn 1-Sep
D1552 Magical Days 1-Sep
D1553 Yuletide Greetings 1-Sep
D1554 Christmas Village 1-Sep
D1559 Geometric Backgrounds 1-Sep
D1596 Outback Adventure 1-Sep
D1597 Hoppy Birthday 1-Sep
D1602 A Budding Friendship 1-Sep
D1603 Shreddin' the Slopes 1-Sep
D1608 Better with a Friend 1-Sep
D1615 Sweet As Sugar 1-Sep
D1616 Have a Happy Day 1-Sep
D1632 Amour 1-Dec
D1640 Celebrate Australia 1-Sep
E1026 Vogue Alphabet 1-Sep
M1043 Sprig Wreath 1-Sep
M1044 Spring Banner 1-Sep
M1045 My Happy 1-Sep
M1046 Guiding Heart 1-Sep
M1047 Timely Tidings 1-Sep
M1048 A Quick Hello 1-Sep
M1049 Blooming Heart 1-Sep
M1052 Mini Valentine 1-Dec

Not to make things more confusing for you, if a set has a later date behind it, that means it was in one of our Expressions issue and it has a one year life. Hope that makes sense for you.

You can find these sets at:

http://scrappingbee.ctmh.com/retail/Category.aspx…

Newsflash: Colors Retiring in 2015 and more!

Convention was a blast! I will post some pictures soon - in fact if you follow me on facebook, you will have seen some of my pictures already :)

I did want to let you know that we will have a "blast" of new colors this year to stay on trend with new colors. The new colors will be in the Enchantment family of colors:

Smokey Plum
Outdoor Denim
Indian Corn Blue
Ponderosa Pine
Olive
Autumn Terracotta
Barn Red

The card stock, ink, reinkers in these colors will all retire - but never fear we will introduce some wonderful new colors to take their place.

I can not even tell you all the wonderful things we will have in store for you come September 1 - really, I can't tell you yet.

However - come August 1 - you can order one of the items we will introduce early - drumroll, please:

you will have wait and see, won't you :)...

until then - don't miss all the wonderful specials we have going on right now, like:

• While Supplies Last
• The Retirement List
• Studio J Flashsale
• This Month's Stamp set special
• You cannot loose!

Did you see the Flashsale?

Check out the details now on the flashsale for Studio J! Normally, the layout is $6.95 through July 31 you only pay $5 per layout. If you have not tried it out yet, this is the best time to play with the program. Remember, you get the jpeg free when you purchase a layout. You can then use those jpegs and get books at shutterfly or anywhere you want, if you want to have books printed and share - if that is what you would like. You keep the big layouts :)

Until the next time - have a wonderful day :)

Margit

PS - if you cannot wait - consultants get an early peek ...

July 2015 Newsletter

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QUICK LINKS   Upcoming Events Our last class featured the Taste of Summer papers. The next class will be held on July 23 at 10 am and 7 pm. Please, let me know right away if you would like to participate. You can find all the details on my blog. JOIN OUR LIST July Stamp of the Month July 2015: Life Is Wonderful  S1507 Life Is Wonderful, set of 8 Recommended Blocks: 2" × 2" (Y1003) 2" × 3 1/2" ( Y1009) 2" × 6 1/2" (Y1010) 4" × 5" (Y1012) Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts Each month you can purchase a new 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 (excluding purchases made in Studio J®), you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing. July 2015: Life Is Wonderful (S1507) Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5. Like this Stamp of the Month? Check out others in these Idea Books. Welcome to Close to my Heart -July 2015 Dear Margit, As I get ready for convention in a day I just wanted to send you a few notes - the most important notes for this month! Hopefully, you will be able to find all the goodies you are looking for - we have so much to offer. Please, let me know how I can help you make the best out your product! Jump on it July During the month of July, when you purchase $25 in current, retail priced stamps, you qualify to receive either the July Stamp of the Month, My Acrylix® Life Is Wonderful, FREE or any one of the Hostess Rewards stamp sets featured in Annual Inspirations 2014-2015 or Seasonal Expressions 2 for only $5! That is a savings of up to $17.95! The July Stamp of the Month is a lovely, versatile stamp set that is a great match for your cards and layouts that celebrate all the wonderful things-big and small-that life has to offer. Additionally, the Hostess Rewards stamp sets have previously only been available as part of the Hostess Rewards program, which means now is the perfect opportunity to get those special stamp sets you've had your eye on! To get your FREE stamp set or your $5 Hostess Rewards stamp set, simply place an order for $25 of any current, retail priced stamps. This offer is available only during the month of July and applies only to the July Stamp of the Month and current Hostess rewards stamp sets, so spring into action and jump on this deal before it's gone!  Contact me for more details.  *Offer valid July 1, 2015 (9:00 am MDT)-July 31, 2015 (11:59 pm MDT). No tax will be charged on the free item(s). Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the free or discounted item(s) On my blog and facebook page I have images of all the stampsets that are available to you. I mentioned convention - when we return on the 13th, all those consultants will be able to place orders. Shipping may slow down a bit. So, you may consider placing your orders now and you will get quick shipping! Also, I will sweeten up the deal - if you place an order during the convention, I will send you a gift!  Retiring Items and While Supplies Last As we all wait for the new book in September to come live, we have lots of items to choose from at great prices! You don't want to miss any of your favorite items in the "Retiring Items" list or the "While Supplies" last list. Here is the difference between the two, the latter has items, that have been retired and will not be replenished. Most of the items have been reduced in price, some of them quite deeply. When the items are gone - they are gone! It also pays to keep checking this list, since the company keeps adding on a regular basis to this list. The Retiring List has items that can be there until August 30, however - it is also while supplies last on some items. We can get more supplies on some items. As we just reprinted some of our papers, but we cannot guarantee that all the items will be there through the end of the book. As you can see some of the supplies have already sold out. So, if you have some favorites - get them now! This is it for this month - please make sure you keep checking my blog and my facebook for updates! If you are not on facebook, let me know I would love to stay in touch with you with other means. Let me know and we will work something out. Now, I still have some more packing to do - have a great day and I will talk to you soon Happily stamping, Margit McCabe Close to my Heart We show you how to celebrate relationships through discovering your creativity, to preserve and share the moments that matter most. Forward this email This email was sent to scrappingbee42@gmail.com by scrappingbee42@gmail.com |   Update Profile/Email Address | Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Close to my Heart | 14573 Spotted Sandpiper Blvd. | Winter Garden | FL | 34787 Click here to Reply or Forward 7.32 GB (48%) of 15 GB used Manage Terms - Privacy Last account activity: 0 minutes ago Open in 1 other location  Details

July Specials

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

July Specials with Close To My Heart

Happy July! I love July. Don't you? It's full of picnics, patriotism, and perfect family time.  It's also the month I get to go to the Close To My Heart Annual Convention in Disneyland this year.  I'll be leaving in a few days, and I'll have soooooo much to share with you when I return, but in the meantime we can't forget what's happening RIGHT NOW.  You know, the specials for July that begin today and run throughout the month.  They're so great, I dare say that you'll feel like a firework exploding when you read about them.  It makes me think of that Katy Perry song:  "Baby, You're a Firework!"  I digress.

Here we go....
1.  Jump On It July
2.  July Stamp of the Month
3.  New "While Supplies Last" Items Added to My Website
4.  Retiring Items

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1. Jump On It July:

During the month of July, when you purchase $25 in current, retail priced stamps, you qualify to receive either the July Stamp of the Month, My Acrylix^® Life Is Wonderful, FREE ($17.95 value!) or any one of the Hostess Rewards stamp sets featured in Annual Inspirations 2014–2015 (seen on pages 5-10)  or Seasonal Expressions 2 for only $5 (pages 4-5...up to $17.95 in value)!

The July Stamp of the Month is a lovely, versatile stamp set that is a great match for your cards and layouts that celebrate all the wonderful things—big and small—that life has to offer.

Additionally, the Hostess Rewards stamp sets have previously only been available as part of the Hostess Rewards program, which means now is the perfect opportunity to get those special stamp sets you’ve had your eye on  (see photos of all of these sets here)!

To get your FREE stamp set or your $5 USD Hostess Rewards stamp set, simply place an order for $25 of any current, retail priced stamps.  Spend $50 on stamp sets and qualify for 2 sets, and so on. This offer is available only during the month of July and applies only to the July Stamp of the Month and current Hostess rewards stamp sets, so spring into action and jump on this deal before it’s gone!

When ordering on my website, you'll be prompted to add your free or $5 set(s) before you check out. Once you've ordered at least $25 in stamp sets, you'll see this message at the top of your screen:

When you see that, click on the "Jump on it July" link and it will take you to this screen where you'll choose your FREE and/or $5 set(s).  Note: this screen shot doesn't show all of your options.  These are just some of the sets you can choose from. When on this screen yourself, you'll be able to scroll up and down and see all of them.

2.  July Stamp of the Month:  I created the card you see at the top of this post with the July Stamp of the Month and you'll be seeing artwork featuring this set throughout the month right here on my blog.

As always, the Stamp of the Month is only available that month, and is only $5 ($12.95 savings) with every $50 you spend. Spend $100, get 2...and so on. And, this month, you can get it FREE (see information in #1 above).  When ordering on my website, you'll be prompted to add your set(s) before you check out.

July Stamp of the Month - Life Is Wonderful (carrier sheet approx. size is 6" x 6")

3.  New "While Supplies Last" Items Added to My Website:

"While Supplies Last" items are exactly as they are named. They are in limited supply and steeply discounted.  New items have been added in the last week so get 'em while you can. You can see them all here.

4.  Retiring Items:

With our brand new catalog coming out September 1, we are retiring lots of awesome products to make room for the new. These items are only available through August 31, or while supplies last...whichever comes first.  Be sure to check them out and get the things you just can't live without while you still can. You can see and purchase all of the retiring items here.

In the meantime, I would like to thank Karen, my upline, for letting me use her beautiful artwork or this blogpost. She always produces such wonderful artwork, she is always a great inspiration for all of us. We have been in a working relationship for over 20 years now! Wow! We are looking forward to seeing each other again at convention! Yeah!

Be sure to stay tuned for more soon - I am catching up from being out from my Boy scout camp ... :)

Take care,

Margit

April and May 2015 workshops

 In April we made several cards -Above I used one of my favorite stamp sets - D1646 Finding Words.
This set has so many possibilities! Here are the other items I used:

X7185B Scardy Cats B&T
X7196B Blossom B&T
1385 White CS
Z2644 Pixie, Z2643 Canary and Z2641 Glazier inks
Z1767 Chalk marker
Z1979 Journaling Pen
Z3040 Thistle Tick Twine
Z1151 3-D Tape

When I used the chalk marker I let it dry and then went over some of the marks again to make it more distinct - no sewing needed :). I may have mentioned before - I love to cross stitch, but I am not good with a sewing machine!

Flowers for Mom Card

The materials for this card:

B1473 Flowers for mom
Artfully Sent cartridge
Markers: pastel peach, turquoise blue, tender pink, golden yellow
Z2503 Black pigment ink - I love to use the pigment ink anymore, because it cleans off the stamps so nicely. It does not stain as easily as the other black inks. But you do need to use the scrubber to clean it off!
Flaming DOTS
#D dots
Brush paper pack
Cranberry and white CS

A word of advice - we have a long list of items on our retirement list some of the items I am using are starting to be run out. If you like what you see, get them now. Do Not Delay!

I loved this paper - I still have several packs available and will let it go to the first people who will let me know they want it :)

Here is what you need to make these cards:

D1646 Finding words - did I say, I love this stamp set?
CC1038 Taste of Summer Stamp set
X254 White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack
black pigment ink
Z2643 Canary and Z2191 Sunset inks
Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim
Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
Z2060 Thin 3-d Foam Tape
Various blocks

Please contact me should you have any questions about any of these projects. We always have lots of fun making these cards.

Take care until next time!