Close to my Heart January Newsletter

Happy New Year! I can't believe that 2008 is already here! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas & New Years. We sure did-the kids made it so magical! I can't wait to scrap it all!

Here is the scoop for January:

1. Color of the Month (COM): Buttercup

2. Stamp of the Month (SOM): D1259 Eastertime

3. Kit of the Month (KOM): X7092B Good Times

4. Heart of Winter Promo: Serendipity

5. Scrapbook Clubs

6. Monthly Contest

7. Opportunity

8. Private Workshops

9. Upcoming Workshop-Birthday Cards (sign-up deadline:Tuesday Jan. 8th)

1. Color of the Month: Buttercup. For only $15.00 you get 12 sheets of cardstock, an ink pad, the marker, 25 eyelets in a craft jar, & a TruFit Folio. This is a soft & beautiful yellow color. It is a very versatile color that will go with almost anything. We will be using it on the layouts this month at the clubs, so come check it out! The Color of the Month is a great way to slowly stock up on a variety of colors. Let me know if you would like to place an order for this monthly special.

2. Stamp of the Month: D1259 Eastertime. Match the softness of spring by adorning your artwork with this tranquil set of Easter images. Imagine these delightful stippled designs in blossoming colors. Available January 1-31, 2008 only.

You can purchase the SOM for $22.95, or get it discounted depending on your order amount. Spend $25 & get it 25% off, spend $50 & get it 50% off, spend $75 & get it 75% off, or spend $100 & get it FREE! See attachment called 'January SOM' to see this awesome stamp set! Contact me today to place an order for this monthly special.

3. Kit of the Month: X7092B Good Times. Each month I offer a Kit of the Month for a special discounted price of only $10! The regular price is $12.95. Good Times is a fun & funky paper packet that is perfect for boys, birthdays, New Years, or any kind of celebration. This is my favorite kit from the new catalog. I just love it! We are using it for the layouts at scrapbook club this month, so come check it out! I have attached a picture of the January Layout so you can take a peek. FYI-it is missing the #2 so it will say "time 2 celebrate"

4. Heart of Winter Promo: Serendipity- Close To My Heart’s Heart of Winter campaign features an incredible, specially designed Serendipity paper collection, complete with darling die-cuts in fl oral and accent designs, textured cardstock, B&T Duos™ paper, and a brand new, coordinating D-size stamp set! You will be crafting to your heart’s content, discovering new ways to layer and embellish the floral and accent die-cuts, adding stamping pizzazz to your layouts, and creating the perfect cards and projects. See attachment called 'Heart of Winter Flyer 07' for more details.

5. Scrapbook Clubs: I have 2 monthly scrapbook clubs. The first group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The other club is a Mother/Daughter group that meets on a TBA basis. We meet from 7-10pm, the "hostess" brings refreshments & then gets the FREE stuff! If you are not part of one of these groups & want to know more-just ask!

-Scrapbook Club: Tuesday-January 8th Hostess: Kathy Hall

-Mother/Daughter Club: Date & Time TBA Hostess: Greenalls

At the start of the nite I have a 2-page layout ready for you to stamp & assemble (this project costs $5.00) I generally try to teach a new tip or technique. The rest of the time is yours to work on whatever you want: layouts, cards, 3-D projects, or whatever! All you have to do is bring pictures & supplies you want to work on & I am there to help give ideas & guidance. Plus, you can use all my stamps & ink pads. I also have individual papers & embellishments there to buy if you wish.

The other advantages are that you will have a set day every month to get some scrapbooking done, get ideas from the other members, have access to my stash of goodies, & just have a fun relaxing night! If you aren't a member but want to know more-please call me. Bring a friend-if they join the club, you get $10 FREE product!

6. Monthly Contest: We have a little contest going on at the club that meets on the 2nd tuesday. The members can bring something to club nite like a layout, card, small album, or anything scrappy! Everyone votes on their favorite entry & the winner gets to pick something from my goodie drawer!

7. Opportunity: I attached a flyer called 'Consultant Kit Flyer Spring 08' with info about the NEW Consultant Kit-it is worth $400, but only costs $150! It is overflowing with products-so FUN! Plus, a flyer called 'Opportunity Knocks Flyer Spring 08' which gives details about this awesome money making opportunity. If you or anyone you know is interested I would be happy to give you more information & get you started in this wonderful career-just ask!

8. Private Workshops: I am so excited to start offering Private Workshops! These would be perfect for baby showers, bridal showers, reunions, girls nite out, birthdays, or any excuse to get together with your friends & family! All you do is pick a project you want to do, the date, invite your friends & I do the rest. Obviously, the price would depend on the project you choose. The projects could be anything you can think of, but here are a few ideas:

* Sets of themed cards (thank you, birthday, wedding, etc)

* Recipe Tins

* Gift Albums (baby, wedding, anniversary)

* Event Calendars

* Decorated Paint Cans or Lunch Boxes

* 2-page Scrapbook Layouts

* Family Activity Cans

* Tradition Albums

* Magnet Boards

* Brag Book Albums (brown paper bags or white CD folders)

* Journals

* Checkbook Covers

As a thank you for putting together the Private Workshop, you can choose $25 worth of FREE product from the catalog. Plus, if your guests place orders then you could also get the hostess rewards! This is a win-win for everyone! So, talk to your friends & family to decide what kind of project you want to do. Give me a call & I will get the fun started!

9. Upcoming Workshops: Birthday Card Workshop- We can never have too many birthday cards right? Well, this is the perfect workshop to make sure you have plenty of birthday cards for the whole year. I have designed one male birthday card & one female birthday card, then you decide how many of each one you want to do. As always, I will have everything cut out & ready to stamp & assemble. Could it be any easier?! So start looking through your birthday calendars & figure out how many male & female birthday cards you will need to last the whole year. They are versatile enough to be used for little kids or adults. I have attached pictures of the two different birthday cards so you can have a look for yourself.

Date: Saturday January 19th

Time: 1-4pm

Place: my house

Cost: $1.25 per card (you must specify how many of each style you want)

Sign-up deadline: Tuesday January 8th

Contact me today to sign-up for this workshop!

*Last, but not least, make sure you check out the Close to my Heart website. If you go to http://www.closetomyheart.com/ you can look at the stamps of the month & some fun projects using them, & also get tons of other fun ideas & learn some new techniques as well. Go check it out today!

That about does it for this month. I hope you are all doing great & let me know if you need anything or have any questions. See ya soon...

P.S. This is the newsletter that I send out to my club members- so obviously there are no attachements on this blog, those were in the email.