Cyber Week!!!

Who's ready for some deals on the good stuff??

For five days only, a selection of items from Close to My Heart's current product inventory can be yours for 25% off retail price!  Get supplies you'll need to make handcrafted gifts and cards for the holidays, including our Cricut Artfully Sent Collection, at an amazing discount!

Cyber Week Sales are good from: Monday, November 30, 2015 (10:00am CST) - Friday, December 4, 2015 (5:00pm CST).  

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All of these products are part of the Cyber Week sale.  You will find them on my online site under a special shopping section titled "Cyberweek Sale!"

Z3111  Base & Bling Snowflake Charm—Faux Gold

Z3112  Base & Bling Jingle Bell—Faux GoldZ3135  Base & Bling Snowflake Charm—Faux Silver
Z3136  Base & Bling Jingle Bell—Faux Silver
Z3138  Base & Bling Red Bead Charm—Faux Gold
Z3139  Base & Bling Red Bead Charm—Faux Silver
Z3180 Picture My LifeTM Going Places Scrapbooking Program 
Z3147 Cut AboveTM Dapper Giraffe Card Kit
Z2028 Designer Creations Short Stack Album
Z2036  Designer Creations Slate Paper Bags
Z2037  Designer Creations Lagoon Paper Bags
Z2038  Designer Creations Ruby Paper Bags
Z2039  Designer Creations Honey Paper Bags
Z2049  Designer Creations Cupcake Box
Z2050  Designer Creations Takeout Box
Z2053 Designer Creations Buttoned Bag
Z1838 5" x 7" Hinged Display Tray
Z1750 Designed Décor Display Tray
Z2006 Designed Décor Red Magnetic Chalkboard
Z2015  Designed Décor Black Shadow Box
Z2016  Designed Décor Colonial White Shadow Box
Z1833 My CreationsTM Kraft Container 
Z1871 My CreationsTM Kraft 3-Ring Album 
Z1953 My CreationsTM Journaling Cards Box Z1956 My CreationsTM Hip Pics Album 
Z3043 My CreationsTM Black Mini Book
Z3044 My CreationsTM Kraft Mini Book 
Z3069 My CreationsTM Mini Mix Album 
Z3137 My CreationsTM Pint-Sized Container 
Z3168 Cricut® Artfully Sent Collection
Z1476  4 1⁄4" x 5 1⁄2" White Daisy Envelopes
Z1477  5" x 7" White Daisy Envelopes
Z1478  6" x 6" White Daisy Envelopes
Z1756  3" x 3" Colonial White Envelopes
Z1757  4 1⁄4" x 5 1⁄2" Colonial White Envelopes
Z1758  5" x 7" Colonial White Envelopes
Z1759  6" x 6" Colonial White Envelopes
Z1851 Scallop Border Punch
Z1997 Triangle Border Punch 

Remember, to take advantage of the November promotions while you can!!

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Simply Fundamental Scrapbooking bundle!! I LOVE our Fundamentals!  Remember you can qualify for a FREE value pack of page protectors ($19.95 value) when you order the Fundamentals Bundle!

This awesome deal is available ONLY in November so be sure to scoop yours up while you can - available on my online site!!

PLUS!  When you purchase the Fundamental Scrapbooking bundle during November you also qualify for my piggyback promotion of a FREE PAPER PACK of your choice!! This deal is only good through me with this promotion.

Planners Gonna Plan!
Beginning December 1st you can get your hands on the new, gorgeous Everyday Life album from Close to My Heart, the accompanying Everyday Life 2016 planner pages, and the coordinating Everyday Life Perfect Plan roller stamp in an exclusive product bundle for only $29.95.  That's over 15% off the retail price!

With the new Everyday Life line, you'll experience "memory keeping on the go" as you track your menus and shopping lists, stamp reminders, keep appointments, and tuck away precious memories - plus much more - all at once!

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This offer is only available while supplies last, so plan to place your order early in the month and start 2016 off right!

What a week, huh? If you need any help figuring out how to get the best deal please do not hesitate to contact me!  I love a good deal and especially a good crafty deal!! :)

Happy Crafting!

Arriving in August!

Hello friends! Welcome back!

As if July wasn't an exciting month as a CTMH Consultant here comes August with some new product arrivals available to you!!  I'm really excited there are a few products from the new Annual Inspirations releasing early.  There is so much AWESOME product in the new book it's hard to sit on and keep the secret! :)

Here's what is in store for you today:
1) New Products Arriving in August - TODAY!
2) August Stamp of the Month: Framed
3) August Constant Campaign: Get Organized!
4) Opportunity! New Consultant Kit
5) Piggyback Promotion: Win Mystery Hostess Rewards!
6) Upcoming Workshops

You are going to LOVE these new products! I know I do!! :) You can order any of these products through me or my Online Site today!

New Products Arriving in August - TODAY!

Cricut Artistry Collection:  Close To My Heart's newest Cricut Collection has a variety of basic shapes, banners, borders, great overlays, its own unique font and other fun icons.  There is something for everyone in this cartridge - it's loaded with 700 images!

The Cricut Artistry Collection includes: Artistry Cartridge, 3 My Acrylix D-sized Stamp Sets and the new Enchantment Cardstock Combo Pack which features 7 new colors.

Cricut Artistry Collection

My Reflections Zoe Paper Pack, Zoe Complements, Zoe Assortment and additional coordinating embellishments (Coral Shimmer Trim and Enamel & Glitter Duos Green Triangles) are now available to you! The Zoe color palette is gorgeous and so on trend.

Zoe Paper Pack: Canary, Glacier, Slate, Sorbet, Sweet Leaf, Whisper and White Daisy

The new sets of Complements in the new Annual Inspirations will not disappoint.  The Zoe Complements come with 2 sticker sheets, assorted Kraft Die-Cuts and assorted Vellum Die-Cuts.  These embellishments are perfect for clustering and layering on your projects.

Zoe Complements

The Zoe Scrapbooking Workshop on the Go Contains: Zoe Paper Pack, Exclusive D-Sized Zoe Workshop Stamp Set, 3 Additional Cardstock Sheets, Zoe Assortment, Coral Shimmer Trim and an Instructional Brochure with cutting instructions for 2 two-page layouts.  If you are loving this Zoe line as much as me purchasing the WOTG is always a great deal!

Zoe Workshop on the Go

Just when you're looking for a few accessories to jazz up your project CMTH thought of that too!

The two CTMH Accessories are also available beginning today: The Coral Shimmer Trim is adhesive-backed and ready to use.  The Enamel & Glitter Duos Green Triangles are also adhesive-backed and come in a package of 120 triangles offering 3 shades of green in solid and glitter options.

August Stamp of the Month: Framed

During the month of August you can purchase this exclusive D-Sized stamp set, Framed, for only $5 with an order of $50 or more!  

This stamp set has sentiments for almost every occasion throughout the year.  In addition to having sentiments to carry you through the year adding these tags to your project will be a cinch as this stamp set is also compatible with the new Cricut Artistry Collection!  Whoop! Whoop!

August Stamp of the Month just $5 with qualifying purchase - that's
over 70% off retail price!

August Constant Campaign: Get Organized! 

More NEW PRODUCTS available in August and they are part of the August Promotion!! 

During the month of August, get your hands on the latest and greatest in organization products from CTMH!  The marker roll-up and the accessories roll-up are featured in the 2015-2016 Annual Inspirations and are available this month for purchase with perks!

The marker roll-up will be your new best friend, providing storage space for up to 25 ShinHan Touch Twin markers.  The accessory roll-up is ideal for sorting and storing accessories, Base & Bling items, and embellishments.

Simply place an order through me or on my Online Site for the new marker roll-up at full retail price and receive the new D-size stamp set My Acrylix Balloon Wishes FREE!  Or place an order for the new accessory roll-up at full retail price and receive two new Base & Bling style sheets, Affirmations and Lovely Blooms, FREE!

Get this My Acrylix Balloon Wishes stamp set FREE with your purchase
of the new marker roll-up.  This stamp set is perfect for coloring!

The new Base & Bling style sheets, Affirmations and Lovely Blooms, are full of
gorgeous floral designs and hip icons and sentiments perfectly suited
for creating stunning jewelry pieces. Get yours  FREE during the month of August
with your purchase of an accessory roll-up.

Place your order for one - or both - deals and get organized!

Opportunity! New Consultant Kit

Beginning today, August 1st, anyone who joins my Close to My Heart team will receive this brand new CTMH Consultant Kit!  

The New Consultant Kit has what you need to hit the ground running, including a HUGE supply of Close To My Heart products!  Whether you are a hobbyist, love crafting with your friends, ready to start a business or all three, you are welcome!  

The cost to sign up is only $129, which will get you a kit that is a treasure chest overflowing with beautiful products and essential business supplies to start your creative journey.  The kit has a retail value of $445 - HUGE savings!!  

You can join me today!!  To sign up, visit my Online Site (www.ellielundstrom.ctmh.com) and click on the "What We Do" tab.  Next, complete the online form under "Be a Consultant," and then eagerly await the New Consultants Kit's arrival on your doorstep!

Becoming part of the Close to My Heart family comes with many wonderful rewards.  I would love to share more about this opportunity with you.  If you have any questions or need more information about this opportunity please contact me!

If you are a former CTMH Consultant looking to sign back up August is the best month to do that!  During the month of August, former consultants can re-sign with the option to the Business Building Essentials Kit for just $49 or the regular New Consultant Kit for $129.

The Essentials Kit includes: New Zoe WOTG Kit, New Paper Fundamentals Sampler, New B&T Duos Sampler, NEW Petite Perks Incentive Stamp Set, Order Forms & Idea Book Postcards, 10 Annual Inspirations Idea Books and 10 Seasonal Expressions Idea Books.

Piggyback Promotion: Win Mystery Hostess Rewards!

With all these new products ready to be scooped up and 2014-2015 Annual Inspirations product retiring August 31st I would like to give you the opportunity to win FREE NEW Close to My Heart product!!!

When you place an order with me this month you will earn tickets into the drawing to win hostess rewards!  It's that simple and you are free to participate all month long! The winner has the potential to win $25.00 or more in free CTMH product!  The winner will be able to choose their free product from either the New 2015-2016 Annual Inspirations, the New Seasonal Expressions or both at the end of the month.

Here is how you enter:

1) Go to my Online Site (www.ellielundstrom.ctmh.com)

2) Scroll down to the bottom and click "Join" next to the Mystery Hostess online gathering.

3) Shop and make your purchase. 

For every $5.00 that you spend in product, you will have your name entered into the drawing for free product.  For example if you spend $25.00, you will have your name entered 5 times! 

Place an order of $150 or more and you automatically qualify for hostess rewards and a free gift from me! 

If you have any questions or need help with your order, please let me know!  Enjoy shopping through the New Product that has arrived for you in August and don't forget to stop by the While Supplies Last for clearance-priced product and the Retiring List for product that will soon be gone.

Upcoming Workshops

August 11th: 

     12:00-2:00pm: New Product Preview Party (RSVP by Sat., Aug. 8th)

      4:00-6:00pm:  New Product Preview Party (RSVP by Sat., Aug. 8th)

      6:00-9:00pm:  Scrapbook Layout Workshop (RSVP by Tues., Aug 4th)

August 27th: 6:00-8:00pm Card Workshop (RSVP by Thur., Aug. 20th)

September 20th: 2:00-4:00pm Kid's Club

September 22nd: 6:00-9:00pm Layout Workshop

October 10th: 9am-Midnight CROPTOBER FEST Crop

October 20th: 6:00-8:00pm Christmas Card Buffet

These upcoming workshops and classes are ones that I'm hosting at my house in Hastings.  You are all welcome and invited to come!  Please call, email or text with your RSVP and I'll get you on the VIP list! :)

Finally, I am still take reservations for gatherings this fall!  As my calendar fill I want to make sure you are on it!  You can pick the type of party you want.  Just for hosting YOU get free product in addition to all the hostess rewards you will earn and EVERY party will have a free make-and-take project for you and your guests.  Call (651-319-3610) or email (ellielundstrom@gmail.com) me to reserve a party for you and your friends!

Until Next Time ~
Happy Crafting!

Deal of the Day Grab Bags

Good Morning Everyone!  April went fast and as we sit at the end of the month we are down to the last hours to score a Deal of the Day Grab Bag!

The Deal of the Day becomes available each day at 4 o'clock CST and is available for 24 hours.  Each grab bag is a surprise!  What you do know before you purchase is that you will be getting a mixture of current and retired Close to My Heart product.  Also, that you'll be getting a really good deal!  The value of each grab bag varies with the different price point and some grab bags contain product valued at more than DOUBLE the price you pay!

I have received three grab bags.  They are like Pringles, once you start (you get it and open it up) you can't stop!  They are really such a great deal!!

Take a peek...

$35 Grab Bag:  This one came and I squealed with delight!  Look at all that washi tape, uber cute Picture My Life, ribbon, shimmer trip and cute gift bags!!  This particular grab bag has a retail value of $80.50 -- MORE than DOUBLE what I paid!

$35 CTMH Deal of the Day 

This was my first grab bag, like I said before, I needed to get another! 


$35 Grab Bag:  This is my newest arrival!  This Deal of the Day came with an array of more fun.  I am most excited about the Textiles and Necklace Kit because I never got a chance to order any of this and I eye that Necklace Kit up every time I check out the While Supplies Last section.  I plan on making it and wearing it soon.  Totally my colors! :)  This grab bag has a retail value of $78.65.  What a deal, again, product worth MORE than DOUBLE!

$35 CTMH Deal of the Day

$50 Grab Bag:  Score!  Enchanted Mini-Pigment set, one that I don't have yet.  Also, do you see that acrylic block?  Needed one that size.  Picutre My Life cards, Treat Bags (that can easily be used for small gift outside of their season with a birthday tag or something cute), and the Jubilee WOTG Stamp Set that is perfect for summer and will compliment the Taste of Summer paper pack that is available during May for National Scrapbooking month.  This grab bag has a retail value of $98.20!

Spoiler Alert! Anyone notice an item that seems to be in each grab bag? Yep, you got it!  The Season Tweetings Gift Bags!  They come in a 6-pack and I should have turned one set around so you could see the other pattern, but I didn't! :)  You get 3 topiary chevron bags, and 3 ruby polka-dot bags.  They are cotton, have a little drawstring and can be (will be) used for more than just a Holiday Gift bag.

Well, there you have it.  That's what I've gotten so far! :) If you haven't taken a chance to get one yet and you like what you see hustle on over to my Online Shopping Site and get your hands on your own bag full of goodies!  It's simple to do:  Add one regular priced item to your shopping cart (it can be any price I have gotten small embellishments and the Rub & Remove Eraser both for $2.95), add "Deal of the Day" and check out!

LAST CHANCE: Today's current Deal of the Day is a $50 grab bag and will be available until 3:59pm CST.  At 4:00pm CST today the LAST Deal of the Day will be available and will continue to be available until tomorrow, May 1st at 3:59pm!

Happy Crafting!

First Home Gathering!

Who wants to host a home gathering? Perhaps I should ask, "Who wants free CTMH product?" 

I held my first home gathering last Wednesday.  I loved preparing for this!  I even made myself a Base & Bling necklace the night before in a flash!  I hadn't had the opportunity to make a necklace yet but I had all my gathering supplies packed and loaded up and was picking out my clothes for the next day and I knew I should just run down and give it a try.  I found the perfect background to match my shirt and the necklace came together quickly, seriously like 5 minutes! If you didn't catch it on my Facebook feed or Instagram (@inspirecreatecultivate) here she is!

CTMH Supplies: Base & Bling

This necklace was just the bling I needed to set my crafting excitement into overdrive! Geeked. Out.

Jill was a great host!  (She always is!!)  It was fun to hang out with her family and friends, make a cute card and share Close to my Heart product with everyone!

Here's a snapshot of the card everyone made:

CTMH Supplies: Skylark Paper, Believe in Yourself Stamps,
Exclusive Inks: Lagoon and Desert Sand.

We used sponge daubers to ink the edges! Have you used daubers? I hadn't until I was introduced to Close to my Heart.  They are so slick.  You place them on your finger, ink the top (dabbing it on an ink pad) and then quickly and easily apply to your project.  They are reusable (I keep one dauber for each color).  They were a hit and I think everyone grabbed a pack!

Sponge Daubers

Hostess Rewards work like this... you get FREE stuff!

Just for hosting a gathering you get:

- FREE Idea Book & Catalog

- FREE Goodie Bag

- FREE make-and-take for you & your guests

- TWO stamps on your "Constantly Crafting" card with me

- Booking Bonus: If someone at your party books and hosts a gathering you can pick out a FREE stamp set of your choice from the current Idea Book. 

- You can earn FREE products based on sales (page 4 of the current Idea Book)!

There's more! I've got a deal for your friends and family members that come to your gathering too!  If they bring along a friend or someone new and they that new person makes a purchase your guest will receive a 10% off coupon...that's a deal you can both benefit from!

So, I'm serious when I ask, "Who wants to host a Home Gathering?"  As a host you can receive a lot of FREE product! Jill did!!! You can too! :) Email me at ellielundstrom@gmail.com to get your party date on the calendar!

Happy Crafting!

PS: There is a lot of interest in Base & Bling necklaces! I love it! I ordered a bunch of pieces and am planning to set up a "Base & Bling Buffet".  Because they can be made relatively quickly I'm hoping to have an "add on" piece to card making or a make-and-take event depending on when my supplies arrive.  I'll keep you posted!