Just had to share this after our Paper Craft Christmas Party - we all know we are addicted!!!  Had

such fun with you all!!

And congratulations to Karen (who won the biggest raffle we have ever had), Laura who won the door prize and, of course, Michelle who won this: 

On the 12th day of Christmas.......

Yup $40 off this magnificent Rolling Tote.

 

On the 11th day of Christmas.....

 To View click here

On the 10th day of Christmas.......

 view here 
 and also here

On the 9th day of Christmas.....

 To view click here

On the 8th day of Christmas...........

 

 to view visit:  http://janthomas.shopctmh.co.nz/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6777

and

http://janthomas.shopctmh.co.nz/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7936

On the 7th day of Christmas.........

 

On the 6th day of Christmas...

 

On the 5th day of Christmas............

4th Day

3rd Day

2nd Day

 

December

December, December!!!!  A huge month of giving!!!  So here is the scoop.  Close to my Heart are putting out TWO deals this month and I have my own on top of that!.

Firstly the new Planner bundle is now available for only $52.95 which includes:  Album Cover designed with gold foil, 154 pages including 1 pocket folder page, 12 monthly dividers with tabs, 1 designed page finder, and 4 sheets of stickers and the roller stamp. The pages include monthly and weekly spreads that begin January 2016 and run through December 2016.  If bought separately this would be $62.50

You can view this beautiful planner which can double as an album in the November video post below.

Secondly, we have Cyber week - from the 1st to the 5th December with 39 items at 25% off!!!  HUGE!!!!  Check that out here.

Thirdly, I have the 12 days of Christmas running over 12 days starting today, the 1st December!  So, on the first day of Christmas............

 So, on each day email me with your order and I will collate them and order after the 12th day. 


 

November

This is what is coming in December (only)  Sneaky Peak :) 

 

November

Our current promotion shows what you can do with some of its goodies.


 

November

I thought I should let you all know my current BIG special.... The Rolling Tote!  I have two people (and maybe a third) entered into this draw, so, at the moment your chances are high to win this fabulous rolling tote!  This is valued at $253.50!!

As it says, make an order of $150 and you are in.  For every $50 above this it will earn you a further ticket in the draw.  It will be drawn at our Christmas Break Up.  If you are the winner and are there you will be rolling this away WITH YOU!  (supplies shown inside the tote not included).  If you are not there you will still be able to receive this at a later date.

So..... check out my website  

November

Yup, one more month till Christmas!!!!  Ok, one month and a few weeks.  But, it is not far away and I have some Christmas Card Events you may just want to book into!!

I also wanted to show you some photos from our Retreat:  Some stamping - second generation of the Sangria was handy for our day of photos from when we were young!!

 

October

October already - somehow missed September!!!!

So the main thing for this month is CAMP, yep, Labour Weekend so we have THREE days to work on your own stuff!!!  Or maybe you just want to come for some of it, no problem, we work on flexibility!!  There will be prizes, fun, good food and the beach a hop skip and a jump away.

Also, if you have been wondering about what I do, or wanting a little more income but still want to do those things you love, consider becoming a consultant.  You get to create AND earn a bit of an income at the same time.  If you want to know more then click here.   And go to the tab "join my team".  But in the mean time, just to keep you in the loop, this month Close to my Heart are giving away free to all those who join an extra - yup, this bag below PLUS all the goodies in the kit which is over $500 worth of creating materials that you just want to get your hands on.  Check it out.

August

Hi there, August is the big change over month!!!  We are finishing the last round of the Inspirations Book which we have had for the last year!  Some really beautiful artwork has come from this book and we will be releasing all the new products from the new book in September.  BUT, I wanted to share the:

 

Yep, it's a BIG one!  I want to clear out the stock ready for all the new really cool things coming...  I will have stamps, papers, card, embellishments for sale!  Get your bank account ready cause it will be worth it!

Also, have you seen this month's promo!!!  There are not one but two!!! 

So, here they are with a little more detail!  First, order the new Roll Up Organisers and earn yourself the newest Base and Bling sticker sheets!  Yep, two of them.  You can store all sorts in this organiser - stickers, base and bling supplies or other embellishments - all your small bits in one place!!!

 

 AND order the other new roll up organiser for pens and earn this beautiful stamp set!!

 
I have ordered these for myself and it is winging it's way as I type!!  So I am hoping it will be here within days.....  Let me know if you want either/both of these two organisers!!

July

I had some fun recently - had a go using flip flaps!!!  I love it!!!!  So, .... I thought I would share some of what I have learnt.

So, this is using the fantastic Jackson Paper, which is great for outdoor photos, masculine photos and I used them here for travel!  The colours in this design just "works" with lots of colours.  PS this is about to go off the market, in fact, the Picture My Life Jackson has already gone! Most of the stock in the Annual Inspirations Book and the Expressions 2 Book are all while stocks last.

But, enough of that.  What did I learn...... number one lesson, I am about to order more paper as I need more for the inside of this design.  So, I popped the photos inside the protector (to come back to it later when I have more paper).  This is a huge advantage using flip flaps as I KNOW when I go back to this page, that I will be able to use ALL my photos.  Using flip flaps mean you can more photos than you usually do and they will all fit on the page.  Also, I like how Madeline (in the video of previous post) used the papers to create a "flow" on the outside and inside of the flip flaps.  It gives continuity, BUT, you have to keep your head.  I didn't do this in the next photo!  Shame!  But I thought I would post it as it serves a good purpose of what not to do.

In the first display I had opened the flip flap and was adding stickers.  BUT, when I closed the flip flap, it exposed half the sticker - it is NOT a good look and I will have to move it.  So, lesson learnt, to be aware of what it will look like when the flap is closed before you add your embellishments!


Another thing I have learnt is to fold back the sticky piece first, before you have even taken off the white covering.  This means you can "hide" the edge when you adhere your flip flap to the page.  It gives a "cleaner" look.  Also if you mat the bottom, then put your flip flap onto the page and then add the photo - the top photo looks like it has been matted as well as the bottom.  The last photo in the next layout I didn't fold it back but adhered it directly to the protector.  It is not as clean BUT it meant that it didn't cover up the writing underneath the photo.

So, these are just a few things I have learnt and wanted to share with you.  Hope this is beneficial.  So if you are wanting to get your hands on Jackson and use some flip flaps then visit:  http://janthomas.shopctmh.co.nz/Retail/Search.aspx?SearchValue=Jackson and purchase this.  It's easy as one, two three!!!

Hi Ladies

At my last workshop I introduced the idea of flip flaps.  I have come across a fantastic video made by a fellow consultant, Madeline Dunster.  She used the Blossom from the latest Expressions Book both the paper packet and the stickers, plus the flip flaps large assortment and the 4x6 flip flaps.

What do you think????

She used the Blossom from the latest Expressions Book both the paper packet ($18) and the stickers $8, plus the flip flaps large assortment and the 4x6 flip flaps as an optional extra.

If you wish to order this please let me know.

A little project I have done recently, no photo so I slipped a book in to show off the frame.  That is why you can see the two white supports at the bottom.  I will change it and slip in a photo later....  This is made from the My Creations™ Pennant Frame.  I have cut the wooden look a like on my cricut along with the leaves and roses.  The centres I added with some older roses I already had.  I am selling this as a kit for $18 (minus the centres of the roses and of course photo/book).  Contact me if you would like this by the 20 June.  There will be a small charge for freight if you are out of town.

Extras used: 

Round Sponge  $2.50
Black Exclusive Inks™ Stamp Pad $11.50
Liquid Glass $12
3L® E-Z Dots® Adhesive $13

June

Yep, it's here and it's a good one.  Purchase a "My Crush" book and the corresponding assortment and get the stamp set that goes with it for FREE!!!

The Bluebird Book, assortment (pick one as there are two for both the Bluebird and the Modville) and the stamp set below.











OR

                                                                                                                                                                                   



The above has been my most popular seller.

The Modville Book







                                                                                  
OR


                                                                       




   

                                                                              
In The Pink Book

                                                                      


                                                                      


                                                                   
My FAVOURITE:

Wildwood

                                                                   


                                                                          
                                                                        
and

Christmas- Holiday Happenings Book

                                                                      
                                                                      


                                                                        
I am working on an album at the moment using Jackson papers and I have pulled some pages from the Wildwood book to use with the Jackson papers - they work well together.  So, if it is not necessarily you and you prefer traditional scrapbooks, check out the book as a paper source, use the assortments and still get the stamp for free.  It is a very economical way to update your memories!!!

Next month is a fabulous deal on "My Crush" books featured in the Annual Inspirations Book.  Below is a video also featuring "My Crush" but using the new style featured in the Expressions 2 Book.  Check it out.



AND
 I found this video from another fellow consultant Melissa Laverty, who is an American Consultant. She has a really good video on what the "My Crush" books are and what can go with it and organising the items to make this really work for you.The prices are different.  So, the books in NZ dollars is $24 and the assortments are $8.  The only different one is the Holiday (Christmas) which is $29 and the matching Assortments $10.  The Assortments are also fantastic for the traditional scrapbooking that I know you all love.  I suspect these books will be going off the market very soon and I know many of you have LOVED these books. So watch out for the June deal coming......




Here is an older video but it shows the books and assortments in more detail.

Wow, we had a fabulous National Scrapbooking Day - 35 people attended our event.  They did Stamp Layering, Bokeh technique and Resist Embossing. Grace attended the event and cut heaps for customers on the Cricut - she discovered how to make a paw print by using the inside of a number nine!!!  Brenda won the grand prize which was a coverset.  There were numerous other prizes and a whole lot of scrapbooking done.  Thanks everyone for making this such a fabulous event.

Strawberries!!!!

The new Expressions 2 features some lovely strawberries!

I decided to make some of these - there is a "recipe" using the cricut cutting machine.  I used some Paper Fundamentals, cardstock and glue dots.

Here are mine

Well, in the end I cut out over 200 for the local Kidz Conference last month and if you would like to make these attend one of my workshops!!  Kinda fun!!!  They come pre-cut and I have simplified the instructions (for kids) and you will have me as an instructor!!

April

April is "grab a bag" with "Deal of the Day".......

So during the month of April, you have the opportunity to score a deal every day with Close To My Heart! What deals are we talking about? Each day during April, while supplies last, there will feature a random grab bag filled with current and retired Close To My Heart products available for purchase at a major discount. To grab your bag, simply place any current, full-priced item in your online shopping cart through your Online Business Address and you will be eligible to purchase as many grab bags as you wish (while supplies last)! Grab bags will be featured at five different price points throughout the month, ranging from $75 to $250. Some grab bags will contain product with more than DOUBLE the retail value of the price you pay!  Grab bags are only available while supplies last—so visit often and early! Remember that grab bag tiers will be featured on a random schedule throughout the month, so seize the opportunity to purchase from the grab bag tier you’re interested in when it becomes available because it might not come around again! 

BUT, as an "added" bonus there will be a "WaiKnot Exchange".  Close to My Heart have given us a great deal (especially if you are new to papercrafting), but, for the rest of us sometimes we can end up with some items we don't want.  So, we will have, at a later stage, a chance where you will bag up what you don't want and have a chance to "resell" or "exchange" with others at an event.  This will suit you if you live locally.  So, you will get something back making it an even sweeter purchase!!!  There will be more info on this at a later stage.....  but get sorted now and grab your deal.  

Questions:

What is in the bag?  It is a mystery BUT, Close to My Heart are placing both current stock and retired items.  There is bound to be something you will like/need.

Is there postage?  Yes $11.50 for $180 and under, and everything over $23.50.  You are purchasing directly from Close to My Heart USA.

Can I purchase more than one grab bag?  Yes, as many as you like as often as you like.

Is there a minimum order?  Yes, but it is only one item - any full price item ie can be a refill for your adhesive and you are in!

Any more questions or want to place an order contact me.

Jan