"Grace" full Fall!

The new "Grace" paper packet is really beautiful. I've been enjoying using it for cards ... the two above are from the Grace Workshop on the Go kit. The papers feature Barn Red, Cocoa, Honey and Twilight colors, and the accompanying My Acrylix stamps and My Stickease show off silhouettes of happy children and inspire thoughts of childhood dreams. I especially love these colors ... Barn Red and Cocoa compliment lots of different pictures and Twilight is one of my favorites blues from CTMH. Check out more artwork on my CTMH web site. I hope you're having a "Grace" - full Fall!

"Sweet Home" at The Camp

My darling husband and I spent yesterday at the hunting camp. The camp is a wonderful place to scrapbook ... the cabin is cool and quiet and rustic, without the slightest chance of a phone ringing (as there is no landline and no cell reception) and only a slighter larger chance of visitors! :~) So I got some quality crafting time while he mowed the grass and did guy things.

I made the two birthday cards above using the new "Sweet Home" paper packet from the Close to My Heart Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book. It features the colors Buttercup, Garnet, Heavenly Blue and Indian Corn Blue. I think the paper is gorgeous and I had a lot of fun playing with the colors, which are ones that I don't use very often. The paper, the matching My Stickease, and the coordinating My Acrylix stamp sets all have (no surprise) a "homey" theme, with silhouettes of houses and comfy furnishings, and expressions like "Bless Our Home." You can view the Sweet Home paper and accessories, and all of our other new products, on-line here:

http://www.closetomyheart.com/Ideabooks/AW09USMyCTMH.aspx

The new Idea Book is live and I'm having a blast with it! :~)

And now, let's get "Twitterpated"

The next new paper I wanted to show you from the Autumn/Winter catalog is called "Twitterpated." I've also gotten to play with this one a bit. I made a couple of cards with it - great for fall! Its colors are Chocolate, Crystal Blue, Sorbet and Sweetleaf, and the coordinating stamps feature trees, leaves and acorns. The My Stickease addes really cute squirrels, rabbits, deer, owls and mushrooms - absolutely adorable! Add on the "Dimensional Elements In Color - Organic" ... scenes from the paper and stickease repeated on chipboard buttons. You'll love this one for all of your fall layouts

Featuring ... Jingle!

We had a lot of fun at the Idea Book kick-off party yesterday - thanks to all who came! And a special congrats to W3 for winning the grand prize!! :~)

I'm going to share each of the new paper packets from the Autumn/Winter Idea Book this week ... starting TODAY with "Jingle"!

September is NOT too early to think about Christmas! Close to My Heart will have you humming "Jingle Bells" with this great new paper packet, featuring the colors Creme Brulee, Juniper, Olive and Tulip. The paper can be paired with the beautiful new Christmas stamps, which show a special emphasis on ornaments. And the new "Twinkle Brads Jolly Assortment" will glitter on your cards and layouts in Hollyhock, Olive, Tulip and Twilight.

I've had a chance to play with this paper a little, and I love really do love it. One of the B&T duo sheets is perfect to cut into beautiful border pieces - wait until you see it!

As a reminder, the new catalog goes live TOMORROW, when you can see all of the great goodies on-line for yourself! PLEASE let me know if you have questions about any of our products (new or old!)

New Idea Book Kick-off!

Close to My Heart's new Autumn/Winter 2009 Idea Book will be released on September 1, 2009! And I've got the goods! Join me on Sunday, August 30, at 3PM for an Idea Book kick-off party, and see the new products for yourself. Refreshments will be provided, and you'll get to review our new products in person!

We have four new paper packets with matching My Stickease, new My Acrylix stamp sets (with featured sets for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas), a new holiday card kit, and brand new accessories. I've ordered advance copies of many of our newest products, and I can't wait to show them to you! Please come out and join me for the fun of seeing all new scrappin' joy goods!

Kick-off Party:

WHEN: August 30, 2009
3PM - 5PM

Contact me for directions and to RSVP @ jennifer.hulvey@saltfiresolutions.com

National Stamping Month Celebrates the Everyday!

September is National Stamping Month and we're celebrating early and in a big way, with something for everyone!

Between August 18-September 30 when you purchase a minimum of $60 in stamp sets (A, B, C, D, and E-size; some exclusions apply), you'll receive a FREE Everyday Celebration card kit containing materials to handcraft 16 exquisite cards!!

Join the stamping festivities by making a qualifying purchase, or buy the kit outright for just $39.95. Hostesses and new Consultants can also get the card kit free during September. We're also holding a drawing where we'll give away an Everyday Celebration card kit each day in September!

Want your free card kit? Host a gathering for me in September, and not only will you get the card kit, but I'll throw in a new Double Scrubber AND a My Acrylix™ Spritz Cleaner as my thank you to you!! Schedule NOW!

August Stamp of the Month!

It's Your Day

D1352: (Set of 26) $22.95 US

It's the perfect time to party! Use these versatile words and images to celebrate the best days of your year.

Available August 1-31, 2009 only

Recommended Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000), 1" × 3 ½" (Y1002), 2" × 2" (Y1003)

So, how do you get in on the deal and snag our fabulous Stamp of the Month set? Simple...

You spend:	$25 US	$50 US	$75 US	$100 US
You save:	25% off	50% off	75% off	100% off
You pay only:	$17.21 US	$11.48 US	$5.74 US	Free!!