GIRLS' NIGHT OUT!!!!

I went with the girls last night to see Annie at the Draper Theater. They did an amazing job. I think that the girls really enjoyed it. I treasure the time that I get to spend with my girls!!!!

June Specials with Close To My Heart

June Specials with Close To My Heart

Card created by Karen Pedersen

Whew! May went by in a rush . June is already here, and with it so many exciting specials with CTMH. I must admit, I'm a bit excited about a couple of other things in June as well.  My granddaughter Zoe has a dance recital next week, my grandson Jack turns 5 on the 26th, and Convention is at the end of the month!!!!

Below are the special for the month of June.  I hope that you take the time to read it all.

It's full of great deals and opportunities to help worthy causes! 

Here's what's happening in June with CTMH 

(note that if you participate in the last two, your purchases support donations to worthy causes)

Make It a Banner Day!!!

 In June, Receive a free My Creations^® mini banner! Make it a “banner” day by placing a $25 order that includes a stamp set* to receive your free mini banner. The mini banner includes 10 chipboard pennants in 4 different shapes with 9 jump rings for hanging. Use the mini banner as a decoration for your parties and get-togethers this summer for many “banner” days!

*qualifying stamp sets are sets that have a SKU number that begins with A, B, C, D or E. M and K stamps are not included.

If you are shopping on my website and place an order of $25 or more (in which an A, B, C, D or E stamp set is included) this banner will automatically be added to your order.

June Stamp of the Month

I love this darling stamp set and it's perfect for getting creative. You'll notice that the background to the card that Karen Pedersen created at the top of the post was made by stamping one of the outline stamps randomly in Whisper She also only added a pop of color by coloring the center of the flower with our awesome Alcohol Based Markers. She wanted to show you that you can stay simple with this set even though it is a lined stamp set, or you can get really creative and color everything in. 

The set  is only $5 ($17.95 value) with a $50 purchase. And, if you are already taking part in the "Banner Month" special above, you are half way there! If shopping on my website and spend $50.00, you will be prompted to add this for $5.00.

JUNE STAMP OF THE MONTH: A Flowering Bunch (carrier sheet actual size is 6" x 6")

 Military Stamp Sets: Let’s Get Patriotic—Stamp Style!

Celebrate military and promote patriotism with our new patriotic stamp sets—available only from June 1 to July 31, 2013. Three dollars from each B-size My Acrylix^® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix^® Home of the Brave stamp set will be donated to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Show your support with your own patriotic stamp set!

With Flag Day, Independence Day, Pioneer Day (here in Utah), and more right around the corner, now is the perfect time to celebrate military service and promote patriotism with these three new patriotic stamp sets.

Order them easily on my website with the following numbers (left to right): Home of the Brave (D1576), Strong and Free (Canada set, D1575) and Courage (B1437).

 "Thank You" Continues to Support Oklahoma

If the pasts week's tornadoes in Oklahoma weren't enough devastation, there were more Friday night.  My thoughts and prayers go out to the people living in the areas of devastation.

Close To My Heart has created a way to help! They are donating all profits from the sale of this brand, new stamp to the Red Cross Efforts toward the Oklahoma tornadoes through June 30.

This stamp is just $2.95, and you can easily order it on my website. I love that price point because it allows you to order one for yourself and extra for your friends. All the while knowing that you are helping the people in this storm-torn area.  If you are attending my Customer appreciation night this Friday, June 7th, you will be receiving one of these for free!!!!!

So you see, as great as the National Scrapbooking Month specials were in May, CTMH made sure that June didn't come along and pale in comparison! I love being part of a company that cares so much for others!

What's the moral of this post today? Spend $50 (including one A-E stamp set), get the FREE My Creations Banner ($5.95 value), get the June Stamp of the Month for $5 ($17.95 value), add a Patriotic Stamp set or two to your order as well as the Thank You for Oklahoma (both of which can count toward your $50) and you will enjoy doing the following:

• Helping our troops with the donations made from your Patriotic stamp set purchases
• Helping Oklahoma with your Thank You purchase
• Getting over $73.90 in products for only $55

Have a great June!!!!

Hugs,

RaNae

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!!!!!

Nothing makes me happier than spending time with my family, and Memorial Day weekend was great.  Misti's work generously offered a new duplex that they own in Moab for our family to try out.  The duplex was just beautiful and decorated to the hilt.  We were able to go on a 4 hour boat tour down the Colorado River.  We saw things that you would never be able to see without going down the river.  We hiked Negro Bills Canyon, some of us (DeWayne and I ), never made it to the end, but what we saw was just breathtaking.  We shopped, enjoyed good food and good company.  The kids had a great time together.

It was a wonderful weekend!!!!!

The Duplex

The Kids Waiting For The Boat Ride

The Family On A Hike During The Boat Ride

Negro Bill's Canyon

JACK'S PRESCHOOL GRADUATION!!!!

Last night DeWayne and I were able to attend Jack's Preschool Graduation.  It was by far the cutest program that we have been too.  It was so fun to see how much he has learned over the year.  Miss. Sarah said that he was the best reader in her group.  Jack got to welcome everyone to the graduation.  They did a darling little dance and then the parents and grandparents had to do it with them.  Below are the pictures of him saying his welcome part and doing the eyes closed, tongue out part of his dance.  We love this little guy to pieces!!!!!

A True Thank You - Oklahoma Tornado Relief Campaign

We have all been saddened and horrified as we have watched the news about the Oklahoma Tornado victims.  Close to my Heart has created a stamp set where 100% of the profit will be donated to the Oklahoma Tornado Relief Fund.  To order click on the shopping cart at the left.  All of us can use a great Thank You stamp.

M1029 Set of 1

This stamp set in the Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book is available for early purchase. One hundred percent of profits from sales of this stamp set from May 23 to June 30 will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid tornado victims in Oklahoma. Recommended My Acrylix® Blocks 2" × 2" (Y1003)

SNEAK PEEK!!!!!!

Just thought I would post a sneak peek of one of the cards we will be making at Customer Appreciation Crop on Friday June 7th from 5:00 till midnight.  Dinner will be served and I will have a gift for everyone in attendance.  We will be creating two 2 page 12 X 12 layouts and several cards.  To attend just purchase the Dream Pop Papers for $10.00 with a $35.00 purchase.  Offer valid through May 31st.  Get your today!!!!

Hope to see you there!!!!!!!!

Sorry I Have Been Missing.....

What a crazy few weeks it has been.  I haven't had a second to sit down and post.  I had a wonderful Mother's Day celebrating with my two favorite daughters (Misti and Aimie) and family.  The picture below was taken at Misti's beautiful home.

Last Tuesday (a week ago today) my dearest sister-in -law, Gail Andrews passed away after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer.  Even though I knew it was coming it was still so hard.  I spoke at her funeral.  I am so thankful for her and all that she taught me.  She was a wonderful example of love, determination, courage, and compassion.  I will miss her beautiful smile and her friendship so much.  Love you Gail!!!!!

Gail and her granddaughter Cami below.

MY KARATE KIDS!!!!!

Saturday Kenzie and K.J. had a Karate Tournament.  It is always so fun to watch them perform.

K.J. also belongs to a Demo Team that does a routine.  He performed with his team on Friday night and they took second place.  Saturday was their individual competition.  They both did really well.  I am so proud of them!!!!!

Kenzie (in the blue) Sparing.  She took 2nd in numb chuck sparing.

K.J. Doing His Weapons Form Routine (he took 1st place)

K.J., Kenzie, and Mr. Page their instructor showing off their medals!!!!

May's Workshop 

"Love That Smile..."

Mays Workshop highlights our beautiful For Always Papers and are awesome new fabric. Come and make this 2 page 12 X 12 layout along with two cards for only $12.00.

Dates and Times:

Thursday, May 9th 6:30 - 9:00
Thursday, May 16th 6:30 - 9:00
Tuesday, May 21th 6:30 - 9:00

Please RSVP quickly to add your spot. At this Price these classes will fill up fast!!!!!

Happy May!!!!!

It seems like I blinked my eyes and April was gone, but boy do I have some fun things in store for you in May!!!!!

First of all we have the adorable Pinwheel STAMP OF THE MONTH!!!!!!

$5.00 with a purchase of $50.00 or purchase it outright for $17.95

Below is a picture of it and some artwork that was given me by my good friends Michelle Beck and Diana Veenendaal.  These pinwheels really make me happy!!!!!

May Constant Campaign!!!!

During the month of May, for every $35.00 spent you can purchase this darling Dream Pop Paper Package for $10.00 (a $19.95 value, see below).  There is no limit to the number of packages that you can purchase.

For any of my customers purchasing this package I will be hosting a Customer Appreciation Crop on Friday June 7th.  This crop will go from 5:00 until Midnight!!!!!  You will create two 12 X 12 layouts along with several cards.  Dinner will be served and each participant will receive a free gift from me.  This workshop will be at no charge and will be for those who purchase this special.  Order today so you won't miss out on this fun special!!!!!

Below is a card that I created with this paper !!!!