It's Out For Delivery!!!!

OK - I admit that I really didn't need a new Cricut. Mine cuts just fine. But, I saw this incredible deal on HSN and just couldn't pass it up. I just checked the tracker and it is out for delivery today. Yippee!!!!

In honor of this monumental happening, I will be hosting a "get to know your Cricut" party on Tuesday, February 12 (yep, Mardi Gras), at my home from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. If you are new to Cricut or have had yours forever but never use it, this is the class for you. I will be covering the basics of how to use it and we will do some hands on projects.

Just register by February 10 to attend. There is no charge for the class.

Happy crafting!

New Idea Book Open House

Saturday, February 2nd from noon to 2 pm at my house in Rochester.

I am hosting an open house to show you the new Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book. It will be on Saturday, February 2nd from noon to 2 pm at my house in Rochester. Stop by my open house and see some of the amazing new products. Make a cute Valentine while you are here. I will be giving out a free idea book to anyone who makes a purchase that day. While you are here sign up for the door prize and upcoming workshops. There will be some specials and other surprises that will be good only during the open house.

Mark your calendar now and plan to attend. You don't want to miss it!

Can't come that day? I have created an online order at my website - www.maryk.ctmh.com. You will see a section on the right side of the page that says - Join one of Mary's Gatherings. Just click on the JOIN button. I will place the order on the evening of February 2nd. Be sure you log on after noon on the 1st to see the new idea book. The new idea book goes live on the 1st and you can order all those items that you see in the new idea book at that time. You can also purchase the February Stamp of the Month. It is a set of 4 stamps with sayings about HOME. I love this stamp set. See those cute little treat bags? You can order them from CTMH. They look so cute all stamped up.

I will send you a free idea book if you place an order online as part of this open house special. Offer good only through this special online gathering for February 2nd.

Valentines

 Here are some valentines that I created today. I just love that the CTMH Cricut cartridge cuts that heart card. The LOVE stamp fits perfectly on the heart. Tell me what you think.



Assortment of Valentines

Diamond Fold Card with the For Always paper

Using the Whooo's Your Valentine stamp set

 

For Always

I just love one of our new paper packs called For Always. It has great black and white patterns but they have added smokey plum and more colors to coordinate. I ordered the card making kit and I love it. I ordered lots of this paper. It makes such great cards and gifts. Here are just a few I have made so far. The first one is for a special friend that just lost her soul mate. The bottom picture shows some cards from the card kit. It has a great stamp set that comes with it. You can order your kit starting February 1st. Visit my webstore and join in my online order.

Whooo's Your Valentine with the January Stamp of the Month

One last call for the January Specials!

 

The Whooo's Your Valentine kit and the January Stamp of the Month combine so well together. You can make some awesome Valentines! But don't delay. The supplies are dwindling. You can get the "Whooo's Your Valentine" kit for only $10 {$40 value} with a $35 order this month. Spend just a little more and add the Stamp of the Month for only $5 {$17.95 value} when your order reaches $50. I love both sets!

Here is the January Stamp of the Month set:


January Stamp of the Month

And here is the stamp set that is included in the Whooo's Your Valentine kit:


Stamp set that is part of the exclusive "Whooo's Your Valentine" kit available only through January (while supplies last)

The kit includes:
12 die-cut boxes

• 3 cardstock sheets
• 1 sheet of silver glitter paper
• 12 treat tubes
• An exclusive D-size stamp set created specifically for the kit! 

 

 

Order yours today!

 

Preview of the 2013 Spring/Summer Idea Book

Here it is - the cover of the brand new Idea Book from Close to my Heart. And the bright colors are just the beginning. The new idea book brings you fresh new ideas and lots of new and exciting products. I will be bringing this great new book with me to the library on January 24th. I will be teaching 3 valentines that evening (6:30 to 7:30). See my previous post for details. Attending that night will be your chance to grab the book and check out all of the new products.

I have created a couple of online orders at my website - www.maryk.ctmh.com. I will place the first order on January 25th. Don't miss the chance to pick up the Whooo's Your Valentine special and the January stamp of the month. I have another order that will be placed on Febuary 2nd. The new idea book goes live on the 1st and you can order all those items that you see in the new idea book. You can also purchase the February Stamp of the Month. It is a set of 4 stamps with sayings about HOME. See those cute little treat bags? You can order them from CTMH. They look so cute all stamped up.

My favorite paper pack in the new idea book is FOR ALWAYS. Here's a sneak peak. I just love the black and white paper. It works well for wedding and so much more. I will be hosting an event with this paper packet as soon as it arrives. Watch for more details to follow. There is also a big surprise in the new idea book. We now sell matching fabric!!!

Cricut Tips and Techniques

Did you get a Cricut for Christmas? Or do you have one but just don't know how to use it? Well, now is the time. Get that baby out of the box and let's get started.

Provo Craft offers lots of resources. You can follow them on Pinterest and Facebook. They continue to add daily project inspiration on both Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/cricut) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/officialcricut) pages. They have wonderful videos on youtube also - (http://www.youtube.com/user/provocraft). Here is a great link to getting started - (http://www.cricut.com/home/new-to-cricut).

I found a couple of great documents from LeAnne Dudley. You can check out her blog (http://www.dudleychickdesigns.blogspot.com/).
There are her two documents:

1. I Bought a Cricut...Now What? Click here for the document.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5SkEpxVBGnwaW9UTXhtMk1WOUk


2. Cricut Class Exercises - Hands on exercises using Close to My Heart exclusives - the Art Philosophy and Artiste cartridges. Click here for this document.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5SkEpxVBGnwMmRQVml5YnhwRm8

Another great resource - there are millions - is located here. http://www.aboverubiesstudio.com/free-videos-and-downloads/. You can like her facebook page and get a free cutting guide. It is one of the most comprehensive ones I have found.

Check back in a few days and let me know how you like these links.

Sparkle and Glitter

Check out Jeanette Lynton's blog. She is showcasing these beautiful, sparkly projects created by Wendy Coffman. I just love the sparkle tape and now the sparkle paper. What will you make with this great new paper? It will be available in our new spring catalog which goes live on February 1. You can get a sneak peak by ordering the Whooo's Your Valentine kit. When you place an order of $35 or more in Close To My Heart products, you’ll receive the Whooo’s Your Valentine kit for only $10. Qualifying purchases must come from Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book product.

Featured Products: Whooo’s Your Valentine kit (CC1022)
12 – Die-Cut Boxes (3 each of 4 colors: Blush, Hollyhock, Ruby, White Daisy)
3 – 12" × 12" Cardstock Sheets (Blush, Hollyhock, White Daisy)
1 – Sheet Silver Glitter Paper – new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
12 – Treat Tubes with Lids – new product for Spring/Summer 2013!
1 – My Acrylix^® Whooo’s Your Valentine Stamp Set (D-size)



 

Just give me a call if you would like a copy of this great new idea book. I will get you one for FREE if you place an order on my website. Just do the following:

January Stamp of the Month

1. Go to my website and click on Mary's Mystery Hostess Gathering. It is on the right side of the page.
2. Place an order for $35 or more and purchase the Whooo's Your Valentine kit for $10.
3. Order at least $5 more in products for a total of at least $50 and purchase the January Stamp of the Month for $5.
4. Orders will be shipped directly to you. You will enter your billing information on the secure website.
5. If the total of all orders reaches at least $150, I will choose one lucky person to get the hostess rewards of $25 in free products. This amount will be available to you to spend after February 1st when the new idea book goes live. I have the new idea book and I can assure you that the $25 will be easy to spend on some great new products.

So, what are you waiting for? Go to my website now and place your order.





2013 Spring/Summer Idea Book