• TWO NEW THINGS TO TELL YOU ABOUT TODAY:

   1. Brand new Christmas and Halloween items for 60-80% off on my website in the "While Supplies Last" section, (click on the cart on the right side of the blog and it will take you to my secure web site).

   2. Check out Jeanette Lynton's blog today for this beautiful layout and many more made by mixing and matching paper packs. GORGEOUS! http://www.jeanettelynton.com/

  

  
  

  ENJOY!!!!!

Friends

You know how sometimes no matter what you do or say it is taken the wrong way by someone.  Well I have really had a rough week and yesterday a friend and coworker sent me these beautiful flowers along with the poem that follows.

A Rose Among The Thorns

You were sent from above

To touch so many with your love.

Agency allows us to take or leave

But why not enjoy, I can't believe.

So many others notice you care

Focus on them, let the others beware.

God is good, God is kind,

You are his angel, no doubt in my mind.

Thanks so much to my good friend Margie who listens without judging and trying to fix things.  Thanks for being there for me and for the thoughtful gift of flowers and kind words.  

January Stamp of the Month

January Stamp of the Month

Above are just a few of the cards that I created with the January SOTM.  This set is available to you for $5.00 with the purchase of $50.00 or more.  You can also but this stamp set outright for $17.95.  The possibilities are endless using this great little stamp set.

Happy New Year/January Workshops

Happy New Years.  I hope all of you have had a wonderful Holiday and I wish you all a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!!!!!

January Workshop

I will be trying something new for the month of January.  This month I will be offering a 2 page 12 X 12 layout or 10 cards, 2 of each of 5 different designs.  The layout will cost $12.00, the cards will cost $15.00 (for 10 cards) or you can do both for $25.00.  The classes will be offered on Thursday January 19th, Tuesday January 24th and Wednesday January 25th.  The class time will run from 6:30 - 9:30 (I will need to end promptly at 9:30) Sign up and payment is due to me by Friday January 6th. 



Close To My Heart's December Stamp of the Month

 Valentine Card:

Are you ready for yet another card made with the December Stamp of the Month? I hope so because I have another one to share. This is a 5" x 7" card that my friend Karen Pedersen   w

hipped up in no time.  When you use your CTMH/Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, do you keep the negative images? Well, why not? I'll bet you will from now on.  She used the negative image of the hearts to create this card. 

CTMH products used:  December Stamp of the Month, Universal Backgrounds, Sonoma Level 2 Paper Pack, CTMH/Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Desert Sand Stamp Pad, Cocoa Stamp Pad, Dark Chocolate Striped Ribbon, 3D Foam Tape.

You can order this Stamp of the Month (Mad About You) during the month of December only. You can get it for only $5 ($17.95 value) with a $50 order, or you can purchase it for it's full price of $17.95. If you are ordering on mywebsite (just click the shopping basket and it will take you there) you will be prompted to add the Stamp of the Month before you check out.  You will also be asked if you want the fabulous Rock The Block special (see previous post).

December /January Special

Rock the Block

When you place a minimum order of $25 December 19 – Jan 31, you can get the My Creations Collage Cubes (a Spring/Summer 2012 sneak-peek product) for $15.  As a bonus, get the Rock the Block ($29.95 value) E-size stamp set free!

December Stamp of the Month

Valentine Card: Close To My Heart's December Stamp of the Month

Close To My Heart's December Stamp of the Month is beautiful and timely...Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  When you spend $50 in one order during December (before shipping and tax), this gorgeous stamp set ($17.95 value) is yours for only $5!   Of course, you can also purchase it at it's full retail value of $17.95, but why do that when you can purchase the fixin's you need to go with it for your Valentine cards and get it for only $5?

This card is a standard size card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4").  I love that Close To My Heart sells these cards in value packs of 50 cards and 50 envelopes (in either White Daisy or Colonial White) for only $14.95. That's an average of only .30 per card/envelope pair.

I also wanted to point out that this stamp set has any images that coordinate with the oh-so-wonderful CTMH/Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge. See the designs that are outlined (the 'ticket', the two hearts, the circular shape)? Well, that outline tells you that it is a shape that coordinates with the Art Philosophy Cartridge. On the carrier sheet of the set (actual size of the sheet is 6" x 6"), it tells you exactly what size to cut the shape on your Cricut so that it works perfectly to stamp on.  I don't know how I lived without my Art Philosophy Cartridge.  Hand in hand with our stamp sets it is a total winner.

 

Art work created by Karen Pedersen.   

December Workshop

JOY

My December Workshop will be held on Tuesday December 13th, Wednesday December 14th, and Thursday December 15th, 7:00 P.M. at my house. (This is just a reminder for all of you who have already signed up).

The workshop includes the 2 12 X 12 page layout and candy treat holder.  Cost of this workshop is $14.00.  I have also included a JOY banner for anyone who would like to make this.  It will be an additional $5.00 to make this. 

Sign up and money is due to me by Friday December 4th as I will need to get supplies ordered.  You can sign up by e-mail  ranaefennema@hotmail.com or telephone 801-518-3350.  If you are too busy to attend but would like a kit I can prepare a kit for you .  Hope to see you soon. 

Thanksgiving Weekend Special

Thanksgiving Weekend Special

Get more for your money!

I am getting right in there with the big guys and having a fun special during the Thanksgiving weekend. You can get more for your money when you shop Close to My Heart from me, for your Christmas projects and gifts.

  

Here’s the deal:

When you place a $99 order (before shipping and tax) with me between 6:00 AM Thursday November 24th and 11:00 PM Sunday, November 27th, you will get to choose $20 in additional product for free! And, you can also get the stamp of the month for $5. And, your name will be put in a drawing to receive half off one additional item or hostess bundle. All orders need to be placed through me by email or phone.

Need some ideas?

• Purchase the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge for yourself or as a gift and choose $20 in stamp sets that have coordinating cartridge cuts or other product on your wish list.

• Gather $99 in orders from your friends and family, and you choose the $20 in “gifts” for yourself.

• Planning to “catch up” on some scrapbooking in the new year? Purchase a Studio J membership ($30 - $99) and then schedule a personal tutorial time with me to get started.

• Add some personalized stamp sets to your gift list. These run between $5.95 and $9.95 and come with a 1 x 3 1/2 inch block. You can choose from six different fonts, add an icon if you like and have up to 4 lines on the stamp. Paper crafters enjoy “signing” their creations with a “Handmade by…” stamp. Children like to have a name stamp and an address stamp is great for a family or individual. Choose their favorite color ink pad and you have a great stocking stuffer. 

• January is a great time to get organized. Purchase a Inks Organizer $69.95, Acrylix Stamp Set Organizer $12.95,and/or Accessories Case $12.95 and you will have what you need to start your organization in January.

Share this event with your friends. When your friend places an order, you and your friend get put in the drawing for a half price item or hostess bundle!  Start planning your Thanksgiving weekend purchases.  And just a reminder, all orders need to be place through me by phone or email.

I Am So Thankful

Sometimes I wonder why I am blessed with so much.  There are so many people who are much more deserving that I am and I just wanted to take a moment to share my gratitude today.
I have been bless with wonderful children who have become responsible adult citizens.  They are hard working and chose wonderful mates and have become wonderful parents to my 4 beautiful grandchildren.
I have been blessed with another wonderful husband who loves and cares for me.  He listens (even when I think he isn't) and is always doing kind and thoughtful things for me.  He never lets a day go by without showing his love for me.
I have been blessed with wonderful friends whom I love dearly and I have been blessed with having the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life, that reminds me daily of why I am here and what my purpose on this earth is.
For the last two Christmases I have been giving DeWayne a bad time about not having Christmas lights.  DeWayne is afraid of heights and doesn't like to get up on the roof.  Every time we would go past someones house that had lights on it I would remind him that I didn't have Christmas lights.
Last night when I drove into our subdivision I almost drove right past our house, because it had Christmas lights on it and I didn't even recognize it.
Without my knowing it he and our good friend Ron Koller went and purchased lights and Ron helped DeWayne hang them.  I know this isn't such a big deal but it made me cry.  Not because of the lights but of the fact that he would do something that meant so much to me.
I am so grateful for all that I have been blessed with.  I couldn't let another day go by without sharing my gratitude.