I had a lot of fun creating Christmas presents using the Display Tray (Z1750 $19.95) for my husbands parents.  I used the Florentine paper which is only available another month.  I didn't get a picture of the other one and they aren't exactly the same, but I thought they turned out pretty nice.

 January Creative Classes are coming up soon.  I am excited to offer two kits this month.  Both the beautiful La Belle Vie (pink and bamboo and black) and Avonlea (Teal and chocolate) scrapbook page kits will be available to order.  The cost for the Avonlea (including tax and shipping) comes to $19.50 and the cost for the La Belle Vie comes to $20.00.  Both come together beautifully and easily and sign up for either is now.  Some people are doing both layouts.  I can also ship them to you.

There are a few dates for you to choose to come participate in the Orem class:
Tuesday, January 8th (start anytime between 5:30-7)
Thursday, January 10th 12:30 and again at 7:00
Saturday, January 12 10:00

For those of you that don't scrapbook and want to do only cards.  We will be doing cards using the Avonlea paper.  This is my favorite paper pack in the current catalog and the combination of papers is beautiful.  The cards will have a winter theme with a few snowmen and snowflakes.  Cost for 8 cards will be close to $10.

Also, if you missed out on the wedding cards using the La Belle Vie paper and would rather make those cards, I have a few kits left.  The cards are so beautiful.  You could use a different message to make them for birthday or other occasions besides wedding.  Scroll down to see the pictures of these cards.

Do you miss the old warehouse sales CTMH used to have?  Now they do a cyber-sale instead.  Since everyone enjoys shopping for bargains this time of year...NOW is the time for THAT SALE... and you’ll be tickled to get some fabulous deals beginning at 12:00 AM  on December 1. CTMH will add new items to the “While Supplies Last” section on  the marybeth.ctmh.com shopping page. You will find a wide variety of paper and coordinating accessories, all with a substantial markdown. You will also find that most of the items that are currently available will also see a further markdown at that time.

To sweeten the deal even more, from December 1–31, all orders placed online that reach or exceed $50 will also include a free Bonding Memories® glue pen (Z553)—a $4.50 value!  So shop early, because these deals are only available while supplies last.  Husbands can handle this type of shopping...a wish list with the website marybeth.ctmh.com in bold letters at the top... could be a magical thing!

So what are you waiting for?  Oh yeah...wait until the sale starts on December 1st!  Be sure to join the EZ invite when you check out.

HAPPY
Studio J scrapbooking makes me happy.  I have been pushing to get pages done to finish my membership this month.  Now no membership is required.  Sweet!!!!  I just submitted 18 layouts.  So, of course that is a reason to be happy.  Now, you can do 4+ layouts at a time any time.  But as you may guess by some of my photos of cards, etc, I don't have the greatest camera...don't have a light box to get the settings just right, etc.  However, at some of the events we are involved in...other people take great high quality photos and share them on facebook.  (HS football, School dances, HC pageant)  I can download those photos, save them, upload them into Studio J. and do my layouts.  If the photos are web-quality, I wouldn't recommend it because they won't be well, high quality.  Using great pictures is another thing that makes me happy!  So here is one of the layouts that was quick to make...

I will be putting EZ-invite orders on my online business site and when you want to order your layouts, join the group order.  It helps us out on free hostess rewards and if you do enough to push it to the next hostess level, I will contact you so you can get some free items too.  Would you like to do a group class to learn to use Studio J????  Let me know...I would be happy to help you learn.

Christmas is coming... and I am oh so excited to do these layouts with you.  Cost is the same as usual: $19.50 with the tax and shipping already added in.  The 5 bonus cards are easy to put together and are just in time for the holidays.  We will be meeting on December 11, Tuesday evening or December 13 afternoon or evening.  Also available time slot is Saturday morning on the 15th.  I know December can be busy, so if you would like a pre-cut/stamped kit... that will be no problem.  There will be extra shipping to get it to you or you can pick it up in Orem. Sign up soon.

Also available for the cardmakers.... the Christmas Card Workshop if you missed it in November... only $10 for 8 cards... 2 of each of the following designs.

We will also be doing  a Wedding Card Workshop which will cost $10.50...  2 of each design except triple of the little heart tags with matching envelopes.  Same times and places, just different projects.  The  card workshops were adapted from our swap...so thanks ladies!!!!!

Hurricane Sandy has had a devastating effect on the Eastern United States and Close To My Heart wants to help. We are offering relief through the November Constant Campaign! When customers place an order of $50 or more in full retail products and purchase the November Stamp of the Month set, Capture the Date, for just $5, they can receive a stamp set of their choice (size A–E or M) for 50% off! To help with relief efforts, Close To My Heart will donate $1 to the American Red Cross for each November Stamp of the Month set that is sold in conjunction with this campaign.

November is fast approaching and I wanted you to see the kits so you can sign up soon for our classes.   We are having the option of doing two kits this month.  You can do both or choose one or the other.  Here are the pictures of the Flirty pages.  Wish my pictures were a bit better.  The colors are just not as great in the picture as in real life.

And here are pictures of the Dakota Layouts.  Sweet huh?  ...........

For the Card workshop in November we will be making Christmas Cards.

We will be meeting November 8th at 12:30 or at 7:00.  or November 13 at 5:30 or Saturday November 17 at 10:30.  One other option is to attend a class in Idaho Falls on November 10.

The cost for the each of the layout kits come to $19.50 with the tax and shipping added in.  So to do both Dakota and Flirty it would be $39.00.   In December we will do the Pear and Partridge Christmas layouts.

So sign up soon! 

October is here and here I am...ready to have some crafting fun.  So this is what is on the docket......  Moonlight is the name of this paper packet and it is a favorite with the smokey plum, goldrush and sweet leaf colors.  So, for the Creative classes you will want to sign up soon.   These two layouts will be great for your trick and treating or holiday party pics.  The pockets on the second layout are perfect to put in  a few of your favorite candy wrappers.  So much fun!  The cost with tax and shipping comes to $19.50 and you will have paper left for these or other fun projects. (like the display case below)  I can cut the cards for you if you like.

For you card makers we will be doing some of these and several other projects, including treat bags and boxes and the cost will be close to $10.  I know we don't usually send a lot of Halloween cards, so most of these will be little gifties.  I did think it might be humorous with the eek! card on the inside to say "How old are you?"  Any "over the hill" birthdays coming up?  Or not so humorous to some of us.

The display boxes have been so much fun to put together.  (Tray is $20 + t&s) If you do the pages, you will have enough paper and elements left to do a very nice display box.  The box is a perfect size and adding a few photos in makes it a great "frame" for the season.  Here is a sample of what you can do at my house...........

Jen put this one together for us to display at expo and what you can't see in the photo is all the 3-D details.  Like the tombstone is out about an inch...similar to how we do some pop up cards.  Anyway, so many cute layers and then throw on a few cute pictures too!

We also did a display tray using the pear and partridge paper which I love... except that now I want to 3-D it like the Halloween one.  I may change it up a bit by popping up some of the elements and will put a few photos in, but the idea is the same.  A very quick and easy project, but so nice.  Here is a pic of it..........

So many fun options.  Choose what you want to do and let me know.  I plan on having people here to do these projects at my home in Orem on...

OCTOBER 9 (Tuesday), arrive any time after 5:30
OCTOBER 16 (Tuesday), arrive any time after 6:30
OCTOBER 20 (Saturday), in the morning around 10:30

Or if you are in Idaho and want to participate.  LeNora is hosting in her home on Saturday Oct. 13 at 11:00

Photos and details coming soon....SORRY slowed down being so busy with expo this weekend.  Will put up details asap!!!!!!   MB :)

AHHHH....September.....Summer is winding down....fall, holidays, snow, so many things to look forward to that are coming up soon.  I am amazed to see beautiful fall colors on the mountains already!  As we head indoors it is a great time for scrapbooking and projects.  A good time to make Christmas cards before the holiday rush.  It is Expo month for us and we are excited for that....coming up during the last weekend in September.  We have a discount code to save you a bit getting in. It is CLOSE2.  It helps out with our costs so we would love to have you use it!!!!

 Now is the time to sign up for September's Creative Class and we are using  the Scholastic CTMH paper kit.  It is rich and great for masculine pages but could work for girls too, you may want to use it for school, but it is not necessarily limited to school...  Would be great for any "super amazing" event or any time there is a story to be told.  I have a lot of pictures of my kids reading that would work well or pictures of the spelling bee or graduation.  How about a blue ribbon event at the fair. There is a cute library card pocket on the first layout...  photos of a trip to the library would be a good thing to capture.  Talent show...hmmmm...So many fun options.

Class times are during the 2nd week in September so sign up soon...........

September 11, 2012 Tuesday evening:  Come start anytime between 5:30 and 7:00.
September 13, 2012 Thursday evening:  Come start anytime between 5:30 and 7:00
September 15, 2012 Saturday morning:  Start time:  10:00

Option 1:  We will be making the two pictures layouts with cards ready to assemble.  Cost including tax and shipping =  $19.50.  The gold antiqued mini medleys really add to the rich quality and you will have a few extras for other projects or for the cards.

Option 2:  We will be making 8 cards.  2 each of 4 designs.  I will have a photo up very soon.... and pricing should be close to $10.  Same time and place.

October projects will be posted early, so check in again soon.  I will be offering a very cute home decor item for the Halloween festivities.  Can't wait to show you!  Plus I am planning on a Christmas card workshop using our beautiful Pear & Partridge paper pack.  LOVE IT!  So mark your calendar for the 2nd week in October too.

August is Here!  Footloose creative classes next week!!!!!!!!  3 things to check out in this post:  

           1.  Footloose Creative Scrapbook Classes,

2.  Card workshop, 

 3.  Cricut Special.

1.  Footloose Creative Scrapbook Class:
Here are the Footloose layouts and cards that go with the layouts....

Cards you can make with the extra paper from the pages.

We will be meeting on August 7th between 5:30 and 10:00 in the evening.  The next class is on Thursday, August 9th  at 12:00 noon.  then on Saturday, August 11th,  we will be meeting at 10:00 in the morning.  If you are interested in signing up, please e-mail me or call as soon as possible.  We have limited number of the wooden shapes available, so let me know now if you would like to participate.  The cost comes to $19.50 with the tax and shipping added in....that includes all the paper and wooden shapes.  There are about 30 + cricut cuts...but I do those and all the cutting for you, so all you have to do is bring your own adhesive and assemble these beauties.  Add your pictures and bring back next time for a fun prize from the product bin.  Sweet!  Loved the layouts the ladies completed with the Pemberley paper!  So fun to see their creativity used in finishing their layouts.


My team and I are working on our new layouts for the new catalog, so stay tuned for September's projects...hopefully to be posted before you get your newsletters!  If you don't do layouts and want to do only cards...that is no problem....

2.  Here is the info on the CARD CLASS:  You will make 8 beautiful cards that include a pack of the wooden sea shapes.  The cost is a little more at $11 because of those cute accessories.  So excited to be offering the cards for you that don't scrapbook.  You can choose any of the times that are mentioned above to come put together your cards.  I still have a table to fill with people.

3.  CRICUT SPECIAL:  So, if you don't have Close to my Heart's Art Philosophy cricut cartridge, you still can get it as part of this deal, or you can get the new Artiste cricut cartridge.  They are both the same great deal: Loaded with images to cut (the equivalent of 3 other cartridges), complete with 3 D-size stamp sets, plus 3 fun chip board cut outs that coordinate with the stamps and cuts you can make.  All this for $99 + 6.78 tax + 7.87 shipping = $113.65 is the cost to you....A great deal as is....but ordering in August and combining orders for group buying power makes the deal even sweeter for you.  (I can combine orders like this any time...there is just a great special that goes with it in August and September.) 

Here is how it works....I will group people buying the cartridges in to groups of 4 and put it together as a party.  We will split the hostess rewards evenly, so that the cost of the cartridge only comes to $99 each (including tax and shipping) thus saving all four of you $13.65.  Then to further make this deal sweet, you get to choose $10 in free product...that could be....  a pack of paper, a B-size stamp set, or 2 stamp pads, etc.  Because you are doing an order over $35 (Aug/Sept. Special)  you have the option to get a Double D-size stamp set for only $5 + tax and shipping.  How sweet is that?  So let me know soon so we can start getting things ordered for you cricut lovers.

CTMH really does have the best cricut cartridges.  You can see what the images look like on each cartridge if you go to cricut.com and go to cricut craftroom.  I would be happy to show you how to use your cricut some time if you haven't gotten things figured out yet.  Here is the Aug. Sept. Special Stamp Set.

Happy Summer everyone.  Can't believe the first month is over and July is next.  It was a good month and I had a great time at girls camp.  I will be scheduling things a little differently for the Creative Classes for this month.  July 26th will be workshop day and that is when you can come and make the SuperHero pages and cards.  Another option is to come and do the beautiful Pemberley Card kit (10 cards for $10.44)  Choose a time that is good for you and come at your convenience.  There are some gals coming at 12:30 and early evening is another spot.  Just let me know.  I know some people have labeled these kids pages, but the super hero page has the message from the July stamp of the month "Imagine the Possiblities". (restamped the message using the archival black ink and it pops much better now...why didn't I use that ink before now...so cool!!!) Anyway, that message can apply to any hero in your life or person with potential to become someone's hero.  The second layout is perfect for July...Red, White and Blue with stars.  You can do the message "Live out Loud" from the Stamp of the month set, or 4th of July.  We added a small white star layer to brighten it up a bit. Those black photo mats will really make the photos pop!  We also reworked the cards to be less super-hero ish and more versatile too.  I am excited to add my son's photos to the first layout.  He and his friend wore the red capes and whitey-tighties over their shorts pretending to be Captain Underpants.  Perfect for a 5 year old.  Just glad I got photos, because my boys never wear capes around the house anymore....

So come on July 26th for a few hours of creative fun.  Any time (ok, within reason)
Cost of this kit:  $17 for supplies and it comes to $19.51 with the tax and shipping added in.  Sweet.
                            You will have some of the cool comic paper left for your own future projects.

If you haven't done any of the creative classes, remember you can join in any time.
Also, just have to note that Jen Mahan is the photographer for our team and WOW is she great!!!

June is here and that is fun for me..... because that means it is summer vacation and I don't work at the school in the summertime.  So I should have more time to have fun doing Studio J layouts and creating in my basement happy place.  Between girls camp and Hill Cumorah, it will fly by so so quickly.  I already feel cheated a bit because  I have lots of projects I want to do and afraid I don't have enough time.  But, it will be fun!!!!

The nice thing about the summer break is that I can do some of my creative classes during the day.  Don't forget to get photos on your pages and bring them back next time you come for free product.

Here is June's schedule for the ever popular Pemberley paper:
     Tuesday, June 12 at 7:00 in the evening
     Thursday, June 14 at 12:00 noon or at 7:00 in the evening
     Saturday, June 16 at 10:00 in the morning

Here is the Pemberly Kit cost breakdown:

• X7148B  Pemberley Paper Pack,   pg. 22                                      $9.95
• Extra Cardstock/B&T (1.5 sheets) Honey & Vanilla Cream            $1.50
• Z1487  Pewter Mini Medley Accessories, pg. 127                         $4.95
• Z1732  36"Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon,  pg. 124               $0.80
• Z1104  4 Clear Sparkles  pg. 126                                              ___n/c___
• Subtotal                                                                                        $17.00
• GRAND TOTAL ADDING IN Tax $1.16 + Shipping $1.35       $19.51     

For July, you can come anytime on the 26th and that is the only day I will be doing workshops.  The super hero kit is so fun, you won't want to miss out.  Then in August we will feature fantastic Footloose which was our biggest jaw-dropper at Expo...Everyone LOVED this kit and these pages!!!!!!!!!

Definitely sign up soon for classes.  I know how crazy summer can be, so if none of these times work out, consider getting the kit and assembling at home on your own.  I can have things pre-cut (as I do for everyone) and pre-stamped ready to go. You can look at the photos on my blog to compete your pages and cards beautifully.


CARD OPTION:  I have been figuring out what will work out for my friends who like to do cards and not scrapbook pages and I think this option will work well.  You will do the pictured cards but instead of one of each of the cards you will do duplicates...2 of each card.  So you will come and prep for all  cards and assemble the other set to finish at home.  If you have time to finish at my home in the 2 hours, great, if not you will have everything you need to get them done at home.  If you get all cards finished by next month you can get in on the same reward option like the scrapbookers have by putting photos on their pages.  You will be able to order 1/2 pack of paper, the ribbon and 1/2 package of accessories.  The cost with tax and ship is $10.44.  

May: Florentine Creative Class

Our monthly Creative Classes are beautifully designed so you can come, create and finish layouts. How great to get 2 layouts done per month if you attend regularly! You will make these 2 double 12x12 page layouts and a minimum of 4 cards.  I will have paper cut for the 4 cards, but the 3x3 tags you can do on your own.  If you come back next month with photos on your pages I have free product for you to choose from.  Love it!  Sign up to attend a class to make the layouts using our stamps/inks and receive personal instruction.   Classes take about 2 hours to complete the layouts, or if you are a fast finisher, you may be able to get the cards done too.  If you get the stamping done at the class, it is easy to assemble the cards at home.

You supply all adhesive and complete the cards on your own. Pre-pay to attend the Workshop in your Area OR you can pre-order a Kit to be shipped to your door.  Just add $5 extra to pay for shipping to you.

Florentine Class / Kit will contain: -

    Paper Pack $9.95

    Accessories $4.96   (Durable Rounds Studs and Paradise paper flowers)

    Extra CS    $1.50    (includes Art Philosophy pre-cuts)

    Tax & Ship $2.42

Total cost comes to  $18.83 

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Mary Beth (Orem) 801-372-3328  marybethwright.1035@gmail.com

Thursday May 10th - 7:00 pm

Friday May 11th - 7:00 pm

Saturday May 12th - 10:00 am

Deadline for Orem - May 2nd for Workshop or for Kit to be mailed May 10th.

Kits ordered after May 2nd will be mailed May 25th.

Don't forget for class: bring scissors and adhesives... including glue dots and foam-mounting tape.

Other helpful items include Cocoa ink pad and sponge (or use mine).

April 2012 Workshops featuring Stella

I have been busy with expo and getting ready to launch a new way of doing my CTMH business.  I love being on a team with Diana and Jen and we have come up with some great workshops and layouts and are ready to roll!  Here is what we have for April.  I am offering 3 times for you to do the layout workshop.  If you have a group and want me to come to your location I am happy and willing to do that.  We have great products and fresh ideas and you will love what you create with us. So let's get started!!!!

April: Stella Creative Class

Our monthly Creative Classes are designed to be fun, beautiful and cost effective at $15.00 each. How great to get 2 layouts done per month if you attend regularly! You will make 2 double 12x12 page layouts and a minimum of 4 cards. Attend a class to make the layouts using our stamps/inks and receive personal instruction. You supply all adhesive and complete the cards on your own. Pre-pay to attend the Workshop in your Area OR you can pre-order a Kit to be shipped to your door.

Classes / Kit will contain: - Paper Pack, Accessories, Art Philosophy pre-cuts,

                                       Cutting diagram, and Instructions.

If ordering a kit by mail, make sure you order stamps, they are not included in kits. Refer to Shopping List for ALL products required to complete projects. (Art Philosophy Cricut cuts will be pre-done. All Workshops and Kits must be prepaid).

For class: bring trimmer, scissors, adhesive. (or avail for purchase)  

Mary Beth (Orem)   801-372-3328  marybethwright.1035@gmail.com

Thursday 19th @ 7:00 pm

Friday 20th @ 7:00 pm

Saturday 21st @10:00 am

Deadline - April 10th for Workshop at my home (or your location) or for Kit to be mailed April 19th.

Kits ordered after April 10th will be mailed April 25th.

Stella Purse/Card Workshop

Did you make the cute Stella Card Purse at the Expo? Well, now is the chance to make matching cards to go in that cute purse. (don't worry, you can still make the purse too!)

Join us at this great card workshop on April 24th.  We have four cards using the beautiful Stella paper packet and featuring the Stamp set called "Just For You"- B1398. Make 2 ea. of the 4 designs = 8 cards for only $10, which includes envelopes and bling buttons. Please bring your own adhesive or Tombo adhesive is available for purchase. This gift set is perfect for that someone special or a great gift for Mother's Day! $13 for purse and cards at workshop.  Reserve your spot - Contact me today. Kits with purse & cards may be ordered for $15-includes shipping.