My new crafting space!

My new crafting space!

Recently we decided to update our upstairs of our home - that included my crafting space. I wanted to share what my studio looks like now. When I hold smaller workshops and card buffets - you get to share that space with me. Enjoy!

Much of the artwork serves to inspire me or are reminders of some of the events I may have attended. The green bug eyes you may see peeking out, remind of the last Cub Scout Day Camp I was leading as the Program Director - fun times! 

The Bee on the shelve - well, my handle is the "Scrappingbee", enough said - ha!

Throughout the room you can see some of our organizational tools, our Workspace Wonder, our other organizers on the shelves. I love to be organized. Our papers and inks all have their place, so I know where I need to go. 

If you should need a hand on getting organized, please let me know. Sometimes it does not need a major reno to get organized, but just a need to know what you want to do with a space.

Have fun crafting!

Say It's Not so!

Yes, its Retirement Time Again!

There are too many items in our Going Soon area for me to give you all the images here. By the way, if you don't hurry some of those items will gone sooner than you will like. I noticed some of the items that were there yesterday are already gone!

So, don't delay - check it out and get your favorite item while you can. Yes, we are making room for the new, but its fun to make sure you get your favorite item.

Besides some of these samples, we have added stamp sets to the list as well. So, don't delay!

Here is just a little taste:

August 2015 Newsletter

QUICK LINKS   Upcoming Events  These are the cards I made this month for the card workshop. I used the Blossom WOTG kit. 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! Our last class featured the Taste of Summer papers. The next class will be held on Aug. 27 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. Other dates: Ideabook Premier - Sept 12, 10 am - 12 pm Card workshop - Sept. 17, 10 am and 7 pm I am planning a Christmas Card Buffet in October - any interest? I would like to offer card kits - any interest in that? Please let me know, thank you  JOIN OUR LIST July Stamp of the Month Stamp of the Month August 2015: Framed S1508 Framed, set of 12 Recommended Blocks: 1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002) 2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009) 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. 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. Hostess Challenge At convention we were challenged to find at least 1 hostess in August for a party - are you it? I would love to work with anyone who love to have some fun with their friends. I only have a few more dates open. You will be the first to see the new products!  Would you say "no" at the possibility of receiving free product? Let me show you how! Welcome to Close to my Heart -July 2015 Dear Margit, Convention was a blast! My studio is packed with boxes and I am still receiving more. You will be amazed by the wonderful new products we have in store for you. In the meanwhile - make sure, you do not miss the cool products that are going away, that may be your favorites - when they are gone, they are gone ... Get Organized in August! Get Organized Snap up these deals before they roll on by! During the month of August, get your hands on the latest and greatest in organization products from Close To My Heart-with a few perks thrown in! Simply place an order for the new marker roll-up at full retail price and receive the new D-size stamp set My Acrylix® Balloon Wishes FREE! Or place an order for the new accessory roll-up at full retail price and receive two new Base & Bling style sheets, Affirmations and Lovely Blooms, FREE! All of the items offered as part of this campaign are featured in the Annual Inspirations 2015-2016 idea book, but are available for early purchase during August only as part of this campaign. The marker roll-up will be your new best friend, providing storage space for up to 25 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ markers. The My Acrylix® Balloon Wishes stamp set is perfect for coloring, making them a practical pairing. The accessory roll-up is ideal for sorting and storing accessories, Base & Bling items, and embellishments, while the new Base & Bling style sheets are full of gorgeous floral designs and hip icons and sentiments perfectly suited for creating stunning jewelry pieces. Place your order for one-or both-deals and get an exciting sneak peek at just a few of the many new products found within Annual Inspirations' pages! Contact me for more details. Choose a combo below!   Marker Roll-Up Combo During August, when you place an order for the new Marker Roll-Up at full retail price, you qualify to receive the new D-size stamp set My Acrylix® Balloon Wishes FREE!   Accessory Roll-Up Combo During August, when you place an order for the new Accessory Roll-Up at full retail price, you qualify to receive 2 new Base & Bling style sheets, Affirmations and Lovely Blooms, FREE! *Offer valid August 1, 2015 (9:00 am MDT)-August 31, 2015 (11:59 pm MDT). No tax will be charged on the free items. Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of any free items. 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! Since we are talking retiring - here are the colors that will be retiring: 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. We are about to launch the new idea book and we have always newsflashes I would love to bring your way - I would hate for you to miss something. I would like to serve you - please let me know how I can do that the best way. Oh - one more thing! At convention, we were informed how much we have supported Operation Smile in the passed 10 years! Can believe, it has been that long? We now have upped how much of the Operation Smile stamp set will go to that charity and we offer a T-Shirt with the proceeds going to that charity. If you would like to help share a smile - you may want to purchase a T-shirt! Thank you! 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.

$810 for FREE - It's True!

This special might sound too good to be true...but it's not.  It's "too good", but it's also TRUE!

I usually don't announce the Close To My Heart specials until the day they begin. The one I am announcing today is an exception. This one is too good not to tell you about NOW so that you can start preparing.  You'll need $99 start with and you can get over $810 in products and money back with this deal (including a refund of your $99 initial cost).   Hold on to your hats!  Keep reading for details...

Thinking about joining Close To My Heart? March is the month to do it!  Wait until March 1, and then click here to take advantage of the deal below.

1.   During the month of March, new Consultants who enroll will receive a FREE shoulder tote ($26.95 value) in their New Consultant Kit. The kit is only $99 and includes about $370 in products and supplies. When you add the shoulder tote, you are getting over $396 in products and supplies for your $99!

2.  Additionally, new Consultants who remit $300 worth of commissionable sales in their first 40 days after their New Consultant Kit ships will receive the rolling tote ($149.95 value) for FREE! You minimum commission would be $66 on your sales or purchases as well!  When you add all of that together, that gives you over $612 in products, supplies and commissions for your $99 kit cost.

 

Description of rolling tote:  Durable rolling bag designed to hold organizers in various sizes. Top zips all the way down for easy loading. Front pocket sized to fit 12" × 12" paper, plus two additional side pockets to store more! Finished size 25½" × 16" ×17½". Some assembly required.  As you can see in the photo above, they perfectly fit the Close To My Heart small, medium and large organizers.

Here is how you put the tote together:

https://youtu.be/1bxEeP5jiuY

 3.  As if that weren't enough, if you remit $1200 worth of commissionable sales in your first 90 days, CTMH will also refund your $99 kit cost!  Add to that the minimum of $264 you will earn in commissions on that and you are getting over $810 in products, supplies and commissions for FREE!

I've created a chart to help you understand a bit better:

I know I already posted about it once - but I did not have the chart yet - this just makes a bit clearer for you. I also did not want you to miss this chance. These totes and organizers can be used for so much more than just scrapbooking and card making. Even if you are in the business of Direct Sales. Just think about what you can "tote" around! All that jewelry, makeup and so many other items could go into that stylish tote and organizers. Let me show you how easy it would be to get you organized and make quick and easy "Thank you" cards for you customers and hostesses!

New CTMH Rolling Tote

Just thought I would share my video I just made of the new rolling tote from Close to my Heart. I love the versatility of the tote. You can put so many different items in the case. When you don't need you can easily take it apart and fold it up and stow it away - love it!

Totes To Go - get organized for your next crop!

They are finally here! Just watch what you can do with those wonderful totes!

The port closures and strikes on the west coast have made us wait forever for these new totes! We love them, they are absolutely wonderful! Don't delay - they are flying off the shelf! They are designed around our other organizational plastic totes. 

Just see all the wonderful things you can get to get organized:

Organization

Large Organizer
Z1834 $24.95

Tabbed Dividers
Z1839 $4.95

Daubers Foam Insert
Z1897 $14.95

Pigment Inks Foam Insert
Z1898 $14.95

Resealable Bag 13" X 13 1/4"
Z329 $6.95

6" X 6" Paper Organizer
Z335 $5.25

12" X 12" Paper Organizer
Z334 $7.95

Exclusive Inks™ Organizer
Z4131 $69.95

Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad Tower
Z4132 $11.95

Exclusive Inks™ Re-Inker Tray
Z4135 $8.95

My Acrylix® Organizer
Z1038 $14.95

Craft Boxes
Z4137 $6.95

Small Organizer
Z4138 $14.95

Medium Organizer
Z4139 $19.95

Craft Boxes Foam Insert
Z4140 $8.95

My Acrylix® Blocks Foam Insert
Z4141 $8.95

Shoulder Tote
Z3031 $26.95

Rolling Tote
Z3032 $149.95