Do you want one of the CTMH Cricut collections for FREE?

Discover the ART OF BUSINESS with a FREE CTMH/Cricut Collection

Begin your business with fantastic savings! Receive over $400 worth of product* for only $99! Join Close To My Heart as an Independent Consultant April 1–30, 2014, and receive your favorite favourite “art-full” Close To My Heart Cricut® collection FREE! Our New Consultant Kit is just $99 and comes packed with nearly triple the retail value in products and supplies to help you succeed. Plus, when you qualify for the Straight To The Top program, you will be refunded the price of your New Consultant Kit. Select your FREE Cricut® collection—retail priced at $99—when you order your New Consultant Kit and watch your new business soar! Contact me for more details. *Offer valid April 1–30, 2014. No tax or shipping will be charged on the free item(s). For more information on shipping and handling options for the New Consultant Kit, please contact your Independent Consultant. Shipping for the Cricut® collection will also not be charged if the collection is shipped separately from a kit checked out from a sponsoring Director. To qualify for the Straight To The Top program, New Consultants must remit $1200 of commissionable sales in the first three months after enrolling. The shipping and handling fee will not be refunded as part of the Straight To The Top program. For more information on Straight To The Top, please refer to the Consultant Manual

CTMH - Changes to New Consultant Kit

There are some changes to the new consultant kit effective immediately (some for this month only, and some through the end of this idea book cycle in mid July):

During March:

• The Ruler (Z1471) will replace the Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534). 
• The My Creations Memory Game (Z1614) continues to replace the My Creations Collage Cubes (Z1737),

Through this idea book cycle:

• Spring/Summer Idea Books will be reduced from 10 to 5. To offset this change, new Consultants will also receive the My Acrylix 4 My Friend stamp set (D1510), a $17.95 retail value.
• The My Legacy Faux Leather Outdoor Denim album (Z1346) continues to replace the Dark Chocolate album (Z1342).

I've updated the contents below - and yes, it's still an awesome value!  Contact me today to join my team!
Spring 2012 Kit Value in March-revised
March is a great time to become a consultant! You can get the Art Philosophy collection (or $100 in Select Product Credit) free when you join my team! If you need more information - click on the tab "Join my team in March"!

CTMH - Have you wondered about the value of the new consultant kit?

Have you been wondering about the value of the new consultant kit?  Here is a breakdown of the kit, so you can SEE what an incredible value it is to become a consultant!

Spring 2012 Kit Value in March

March is a great time to become a consultant! You can get the Art Philosophy collection (or $100 in Select Product Credit) free when you join my team! If you need more information - click on the tab "Join my team in March"!

CTMH - Art Philosophy is great for cards! (Instructions included)

Today, I'd like to share the settings I used to make this cute card and envelope set!

I love when I have an envelope that's an exact match to my card!  With the Art Philosophy collection - it's so easy to do!

I used the Lucy Level 2 papers.  First, I cut the envelope.  I used the following settings at 5 1/4". I used a piece of paper with a subtle cotton candy print on one side with a floral pattern on the other.  It looks like I lined the envelope when the reality is, I took a little shortcut!

Next, I cut the card base in Cotton Candy cardtock with the following settings at 5":

Finally, I cut a piece to match the envelope interior at 4 1/2" using the following settings:

To finish off the card, I added a Dimensional Element (Mixed Shapes), inked lightly in baby pink.  I stamped the sentiment from D1510 4 My Friend in Black and tied a bow with cotton Candy bakers twine.  A sweet and easy card - simple to make which is just my style!

March is a great time to become a consultant! You can get the Art Philosophy collection (or $100 in Select Product Credit) free when you join my team! If you need more information - click on the tab "Join my team in March"!

CTMH - Doorknob hanger with Art Philosophy - a tutorial

You may have seen me say that I love the Art Philosophy collection, once or twice, or maybe more like 20 times!  But really I do.  Today, I'm sharing with you one of the reasons that I love it so - a doorknob hanger.  This cartridge makes it so easy and quick to make beautiful items! 

First, I cut the Lagoon cardstock at 11 1/2" using the following buttons (Shift/font layer):

When it is finished cutting, it looks like this:

Simply fold along the score lines so that it looks like this:

Adhere the folds to the back of the hanger, add a 3"x 3 1/4" piece of patterned paper (I used Stella).  Then I decorated it by creating a mini pom-pom using sunset Baker's Twine from the Paradise assorment and stamped the heart from A1123 - Adore with Tulip ink on Colonial White cardstock.  I cut out the heart, and popped it with foam tape.  Now, I have a cute little piece to hold a pen and post-it notes right by the phone!

March is a great time to become a consultant! You can get the Art Philosophy collection (or $100 in Select Product Credit) free when you join my team! If you need more information - click on the tab "Join my team in March"!

CTMH - March 2012 Stamp of the Month - Potential

The March stamp of the month is "Potential". This set of  8 stamps is absolutely perfect for so many projects! Remember, you can only buy this stamp set from March 1 - March 31, 2012. You can purchase it for $17.95 or get it for just $5.00 with a $50 order!


In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! You can find the instructions here, on the Close to My Heart website.  Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!

Materials Needed

• S1203 My Acrylix® Potential
• X7147B Stella Paper Packet
• X5911 Black & Grey Cardstock Shade Pack
• Z1718 Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes
• Z1739 My Creations® Milk Carton
• Z1736 My Creations® Mini Banner
• Z1336 Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems
• Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection (Did you know you can get this for free in March by signing up to become a consultant? Click here for more information!)

Required Tools:

• E1021 My Acrylix® Trinity Alphabet
• Z2125 Grey Wool Exclusive Inks® Pad
• Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad
• Z2263 White Daisy Exclusive Inks® Re-Inker
• Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment
• Z1735 Dimensional Elements Hearts
• Z1039 Create-a-Shade® Pearl Paint
• Z608 Dry Embossing/Scoring Stylus
• Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit
• Z1380 Spray Pen
• Z341 Memory Book Mini Glue Dots®
• Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
• Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
• Y1006 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block
• Y1010 2" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
• Adhesive
• Sewing Machine and White Thread

CTMH - Goodness, gracious! Wait until you hear the March special!!!

Close to My Heart just announced the March special,  and if you have EVER thought of becoming a consultant, MARCH IS THE TIME!



New Consultants who sign up in March (March 1, 2012 (9:00 am (MST) – March 31, 2012 (11:59 pm MDT)) will receive a fabulous Cricut® Art Philosophy collection FREE! If you already have a collection, you can choose to receive $100 in select product credit instead. The collection, which retails for $99, is actually valued at over $124, adding incredible value to the New Consultant Kit. It's time for everyone to embrace the philosophy of fun—Consultant and Cricut® fun!

During the online enrollment process, you will be asked if they would like to add the Cricut® Art Philosophy collection to your New Consultant Kit or, if you already have a collection, if you would prefer $100 in select product credit. You simply indicate their choice during sign-up. Your collection will be shipped with their kit. New Consultants that already have a collection and, thus, choose the select product credit, will have the select product credit added to their account once their enrollment is approved.

For more information you can read more here on my blog, email me, or get ready to join my team on the 1st using this link!

CTMH - Start the new year with a Close to My Heart business of your own!

Have you ever thought of becoming a Close to My Heart consultant?  Did you know that if you sign up in January, you will get the brand new, not yet released to other customers products in the Spring Summer 2012?  It's true!

For just the $99 enrollment fee, you get all of this:

In the kit, you get everything you need to start your business:

• Read Me First Letter
• Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Books (qty. 10) 
• Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Books (qty. 5, while supplies last) 
• "You Are Welcome Here" Recruiting Brochures (W1151, qty. 25) 
• "The Rewards Come Now" Hostess Brochures (W1150, qty. 25) 
• Studio J® Brochures (W111, qty. 5) 
• Hostess Order Forms (W122, qty. 25) 
• Customer Order Forms (W101, qty. 25) 
• Studio J® Customer Order Forms (W1102, qty. 25) 
• Studio J® Membership Cards (W1103, qty. 5) 
• Studio J® 5-Pack Cards (W1104, qty. 5) 
• Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W470) 
• Spring/Summer 2012 B&T Duos® Sampler (W1113, 48 – 6" Square Samples) 
• Cello Bags (W1152, qty. 25) 
• My Acrylix® Sweet Thanks Petite Perks™ Stamp Set (W2022, qty. 5) 
• My Acrylix® Wonderful You Incentive Stamp Set (W332) 
• Double Scrubber (Z1163) 
• My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778) 
• Bonding Memories® Glue (1512) 
• Sponge (Z697) 
• Liquid Glass (Z679) 
• Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534) 
• Dark Chocolate My Legacy® Faux Leather Album (Z1342) 
• My Creations® Collage Cubes (Z1737) 
• Workshops on the Go™ Stella Kit (G1032) 
• Stella Complements Canvas Shapes (X7147C) 
• Colonial White Die-Cut Cards (Z1738) 
• Clear Sparkles (Z1104) 
• Olive Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2137) 
• Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2114) 
• Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2195) 
• My Acrylix® Urban Alphabet Stamp Set (D1507) 
• My Acrylix® Just for You Stamp Set (B1398) 
• 1" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1002) 
• 3" x 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006) 

Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.
Then, if you'd like, you can add any of the following collections for just $40 each:



• Workshops on the Go™ Florentine Kit (G1038)


• Pewter Badge Buttons (Z1704)


• Timeless Charms (Z1689)


• My Acrylix® Family Love Stamp Set (D1506)


• My Acrylix® Enjoy! Stamp Set (C1496)


• Goldrush Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2123)


• Bamboo Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2103)


• 2" x 2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1003)


• 2" x 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1010).


Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.

 

• Workshops on the Go™ Pemberley Kit* (G1033)

• Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes (Z1718)

• Light Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack (X5913)

• Mini-Medley Accents Pacifica Collection (Z1698)

• My Acrylix® Love Clusters Stamp Set (C1484)

• My Acrylix® Card Word Puzzle Stamp Set (C1494)

• Indian Corn Blue Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2130)

• Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2118)

• 2" x 3 1/2 My Acrylix® Block (Y1009).

Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.

*Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge required to complete workshop layouts and bonus project. (Cricut cartridge not included.)

• 3-month Studio J® Membership

• 5 Studio J® Layouts (must redeem within first 3 months).

Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.

This is the perfect opportunity to welcome the new year with a fresh start!  I would love to have you join my team - the Sandcastle Stampers!  Want more information?  Then click on the Join the Sandcastle Stampers tab above.  Ready to sign up?  Then click here to fill out the enrollment form!  Still have questions?  Email me and I'll be happy to answer any questions you have via email or telephone - your choice!
 

CTMH - Only 5 days left for the Fab Freebie!

Have you been on the fence and just can't decide if this is right for you?  Ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I want to receive a discount on fabulous stamps, scrapbook supplies and the Art Philosophy collection?  How does 22% sound? 
• Do I want to meet other people who share my love for paper crafting?
• Do I want to earn money doing something I enjoy?
• Do you want the chance to earn other incentives including this year's trip to the Southern Caribbean?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, then, this is a great time to join Close to My Heart and my team, the Sandcastle Stampers! There are now only 5 days left to take advantage of the Free Add On to your new consultant kit.

For just a $99 enrollment fee, you'll receive a New Consultant Kit packed with business essentials and new products valued atover $280, plus a FREE add-on collection to enhance your kit! Then you can choose to buy one or both of the other add-on collections for just $40 each. It's an incredible deal!

Yes, you read that correctly - new Consultants who sign up for $99 with Close To My Heart between October 1–31 will receive one New Consultant Kit add-on collection of their choice FREE! Each collection is priced at $40 and has a retail value of $80 - $130, making this an incredible deal! The add-on collection must be selected at the time of enrollment.

To see the kit contents, check the "Join the Sandcastle Stampers" tab above. Are you ready to join? You can sign up here! And if you'd like more information - email me with any questions you have and I'll be happy to answer them for you!

CTMH - Close to My Heart's Mission Statement

Do you know what Close to My Heart's mission statement is?  You can see it on the Close to My Heart corporate website along with more information on the history of the company.  (Don't miss the Letter from Jeanette while you're there)!

I love the mission statement: "We show you how to celebrate relationships through discovering your creativity, to preserve and share the moments that matter most."

Do you want to help people celebrate relationships, discover their creativity, and preserve and share the moments that matter most?  Then think about becoming a Close to My Heart consultant!  I would love to have you join my team! Want more information?  See the tab - "Join the Sandcastle Stampers" above.

Don't forget, from October 1st through October 31st, when you sign up as a new consultant for just $99, you can get one of the consultant kit add-ons for free (regularly $40)! It's a great time to become a consulant!

CTMH - Why should you become a consultant with Close to My Heart?

I love what I do!  I love meeting people and sharing Close to My Heart. I love the products. I love helping people spark their creativity and have that "aha, I can do this" moment.  I love that I can make money doing something I love (and earn a discount on my own products).  And I love working with a company that actively listens and rewards its consultants!

October is a great time to join Close to My Heart!  For just a $99 enrollment fee, you'll receive a New Consultant Kit packed with business essentials and new products valued atover $280, plus a FREE add-on collection to enhance your kit! Then you can choose to buy one or both of the other add-on collections for just $40 each. It's an incredible deal!

Yes, you read that correctly - new Consultants who sign up for $99 with Close To My Heart between October 1–31 will receive one New Consultant Kit add-on collection of their choice FREE! Each collection is priced at $40 and has a retail value of $80 - $130, making this an incredible deal! The add-on collection must be selected at the time of enrollment.

Want to see everything that you will receive with your enrollment fee (plus the add on collections available)?  Then check the "Join the Sandcastle Stampers" tab above.  Ready to sign up?  You can do that right now!  Or, if you have questions, email me!  I'd love to have you join my team - the Sandcastle Stampers!

CTMH - Did you know....

That if you sign up as a new consultant TODAY, you get the NEW products, you know, the ones that won't be released until August 1st?  And that the kit is reconfigured?  There's one option for the base kit (at $99), then you can choose to add-on options at $40 each.  Shipping and handling are US Ground: $14.00, Alaska/HI/Guam/PR: $50.00, and APO/FPO: $38.00. 

If you've ever thought of becoming a consultant, now is a GREAT time!  So, why join my team?  You can read more about the incredible business opportunity here.

Here's a run-down of what's in the new consultant kit:
Fall/Winter 2011 New Consultant Kit contents:



• Business Supplies including: Read Me First Letter, Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Books (qty. 10), Spring/Summer 2011 Idea Books (qty. 5, while supplies last), "You Are Welcome Here" Recruiting Brochures (W1151, qty. 25), "The Rewards Come Now" Hostess Brochures (W1150, qty. 25), Studio J® Brochures (W111, qty. 5), Hostess Order Forms (W122, qty. 25), Customer Order Forms (W101, qty. 25), Studio J® Customer Order Forms (W1102, qty. 25), Studio J® Membership Cards (W1103, qty. 5), Studio J® 5-Pack Cards (W1104, qty. 5), Close To My Heart Color Wheel (W470), Autumn/Winter 2011 B&T Duos® Sampler (W1109, 48 – 6" Square Samples), Cello Bags (W1152, qty. 25), My Acrylix® Lovable Petite Perks Stamp Set (W2021), My Acrylix® Wonderful You Incentive Stamp Set (W332)
• Double Scrubber (Z1163)
• My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778)
• Bonding Memories® Glue (1512)
• Sponge (Z697)
• Liquid Glass (Z679)
• Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534)
• Black My Legacy® Faux Leather Album (Z1345)
• My Creations® Memory Game (Z1614)
• Workshops on the Go™ Typeset Kit (G1024)
• Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes (X7139C)
• Milepost Shapes (Z1464)
• Juniper Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2165)
• Bamboo Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2103)
• Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2167)
• My Acrylix® Trinity Alphabet Stamp Set (E1021)
• My Acrylix® Vintage Type Stamp Set (D1481)
• 2" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1009)
• 3" x 3" My Acrylix® Block (Y1006)

Elemental Add-On Collection includes:




• Workshops on the Go™ Elemental Kit* (G1026) 
• Dimensional Elements Banners (Z1685) 
• Décor Journaling Spots (Z1461) 
• My Acrylix® Love Life Stamp Set (D1482) 
• My Acrylix® Happy Clusters Stamp Set (C1471) 
• Olive Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2137) 
• Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2118)  

*(Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge required to complete workshop layouts and bonus project. Not included.)  
























Roxie Add-On Collection includes:


• Workshops on the Go™ Roxie Kit (G1025) 
• Rhinestone Designer Brads (Z1360) 
• Foundry® Pin Clips (Z1612) 
• My Acrylix® Instant Memories Stamp Set (C1466) 
• My Acrylix® Unscripted Stamp Set (C1465) 
• Tulip Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2166) 
• Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad (Z2114) 
• 2" x 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1010) 

Studio J® Add-On Collection includes: 
 

• 12-month Studio J® Membership 
• 5 Studio J® Layouts (must redeem within first 3 months)



Are you ready to join? You can sign up here! And if you'd like more information - email me with any questions you have and I'll be happy to answer them for you!







CTMH - The Sandcastle Stampers are growing!

The Sandcastle Stampers team is growing.  I've welcomed 4 new consultants to my team so far this month - Beverly, Linda, Melissa, and Mikki! I'm so excited to work with these wonderful ladies as they grow their own Close to My Heart businesses! 

Each of them took advantage of the FABULOUS special this month - the 1/2 price consultant kit.  This special ONLY runs until May 31st, so if you have ever even THOUGHT about being a consultant, there has never been a better time!  Want to see what a value it is?  Click on this post: Crunching the numbers.  Ready to sign up?  Click on this link: Join my team! Want more information - check this post: Details of the May special.  If you'd like to ask more detailed questions - email me with your questions and phone number.  I'll answer any and all questions that you have.

 

CTMH - So let's crunch some numbers on the 1/2 price consultant kit...

Okay, I admit it.  I'm an accountant by trade, so crunching numbers is second nature to me.  Last night, I was thinking what a fabulous value the starter kit was to begin with, but WOW - at half price?  Now, it's an incredible, don't pass this up value!

So, here's how it breaks down as far as retail value/cost:

The business essentials (business supplies such as forms, etc) - $24.75. Everyone gets this with their starter kit regardless of the "Choose Me" options selected.

• Choose Me Option 2 - $99.00
• Choose Me Option 3 - $66.85
• Choose Me Option 4 - $78.55
• Choose Me Option 5 - $73.60
• Choose Me Option 6 - $75.05

Now, if you take the three highest price items (Choose Me Options 2, 4 and 6) plus the business essentials, the value is $277.35.  At $64.50, that's 76% off of the retail value of those items.  Think about it - you're getting your new consultant kit for just 24% of the retail cost of the items!  Where else can you find such hiqh quality products at a phenomenal price?


Even if you take the lowest price three items (Choose Me Options 3, 5 and 6) plus the business essentials, the value is $240.25.  At a cost of $64.50, that's 73% off of the retail value of those items!  You're paying just 27% of the cost with your new kit!

Really though, it's an even BETTER value than that!  You can get your "You and Me" kit for FREE when you sign up as a new consultant in May. The retail value of that kit (if purchased) is $34.95.  So, the value in the first scenario would be $312.30 while the value in the second scenario would be $275.20.  In the former scenario, it's now 79% discount off of the retail value while the latter scenario now is a 77% discount.  That's absolutely INCREDIBLE!


The cost of a MyCTMH website is discounted for new consultants during their first 12 months as a consultant.  It's 54% off during your first year to help you get established with your own e-commerce website.


So who should take advantage of this deal?  Everyone!!!  Seriously, whether you sign up to start a business or simply to get your own supplies at a discount, everyone should sign up.   Your  first quarter as a new consultant (when minimum sales become a factor) is July 31, 2011 - September 30, 2011.   That means you will enjoy a 22% discount (plus potential overrides) from now through September 30th! I'll support you whether this is a business or hobby for you.  There's room on my team for everyone. Want more information on why I joined plus some of the perks and reasons to join?  Check out this page - The Sandcastle Stampers. Want to see what's in the kit options?  Then check this page - Join my team during May 2011.  Ready to sign up?  Then head over to my website!  I'd love to have you join my team.

CTMH - February is FREE, FREE and FABULOUS!

Although it's not yet February, I wanted to make sure that you knew about this exciting campaign that begins February 1st.  If you've EVER thought about becoming a Close to My Heart consultant, February would be the best time EVER! If you click on the photo below, you can read the details.

When a you join Close To My Heart during February and achieve both levels of Straight To The Top (First month $300 and first three months $1200), you will receive Straight To The Top rewards totaling $100 US in select product credit, PLUS you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit. It's free products and a free kit—a fabulous deal!
Notes: If you purchase extra Choose Me collections beyond the three that are included with your New Consultant Kit, you will not be reimbursed for those; the rebate is for the base amount which includes the Business Essentials and three Choose Me collections.

Ready to sign up?  From February 1st through February 28th, you can participate in this INCREDIBLE value by joining my team!

 

CTMH - January is a GREAT time to become a consultant!

Want to know why?  Because right now, you can get the new consultant kit loaded with products from the NEW idea book that goes live February 1st!  For just $129, you can own your own business - doing something you love!

Here's what's included in the new consultant kit for $129:

• Business Essentials - Open Me First brochure, Idea Books (5), hostess brochures, recruiting brochures, order forms and other forms.
•  Then select 3 of the following options:

 

Choose me 1 - MyCTMH website for one year (laptop not included) (value $155.40)

Choose me 2 - One year Studio J membership (value $99.00)

Choose me 3 - Workshop on the Go (Mayberry) plus acrylic block (2"x3.5"), embellishments, inks and stamps (Value $66.85)

Choose me 4 - Workshop on the Go (Lucky) plus embellishments, inks, stamps and tools plus an acrylic block (2.5"x2.5") (Value $78.55)

Choose me 5 - My Legacy Faux Leather album, Quick Pic album, acrylic block (4"x4"), stamps and ink (Value $73.60)

Choose me 6 - Scrubber, spritz, stamps and inks plus acrylic block (3"x3") (Value $75.05)

 

But wait - can't decide?  Want it all?  You CAN have it all!  You can add any (or all) of the other 3 "Choose Me" options for an additional $40 per option.  Shipping and handling won't change for the additional items - no matter how many choose me options you select!  Shipping and handling is $14 for US Ground with options to upgrade to 2 day shipping for $44 and 3 day shipping for $34.  In Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico, shipping is $50 and APO/FPO shipping is $38.

Sign up to become a consultant today!  I'd love to have you join my team!