Scout Of The Year Award

SCOUT OF THE YEAR

Some of the VFW's earliest ties to the community involve youth groups and perhaps none are stronger or more lasting than the relationship between the VFW and America's scouting organizations. In fact, VFW's partnership with the Boy Scouts of America dates back to 1915 when VFW Post 2100 helped to establish Troop 1 in Everett, Washington.

Through the VFW's Scout of the Year program, members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts who display standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country have the opportunity to be rewarded with college scholarships of up to $5,000.

HOW TO ENTER:

Scouts should submit the completed VFW Scouting Scholarship form, resume of high school activities, scouting record, community service record and letters of recommendation to a local VFW Post no later than March 1. Locate your local Post here.

Note: A Scout can enter through ONE VFW Post only.

Go here for more info.

http://www.vfw.org/Scout/

I hope you will pass this information on to family and friends who are involved in Scouts and lets get them awarded for their great acheivements.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice 

Teacher Of The Year!

Do you know an Awesome Teacher who teaches Americanism and Patriotism?

 The Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) is seeking nominees for Teacher Of The Year. Needs to be turned in by February 15, 2016

This is a national program.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Without our nation’s veterans, America wouldn't be the great nation it is today. Our youth deserve to learn about our rich history, traditions and the role of our veterans in creating and shaping America.

The VFW Teacher of the Year award contest recognizes three exceptional teachers for their outstanding commitment to teaching Americanism and patriotism to their students. Each year, a classroom elementary, junior high and high school teacher whose curriculum focuses on citizenship education topics—for at least half of the school day in a classroom environment—can be nominated for the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award. Winners receive:

A $1,000 award for professional development expenses.

A $1,000 award for his/her school.

Two award plaques: one for the teacher, the other for his/her school.

An all-expenses-paid trip to attend a VFW conference to receive their award.

GO here for more info.

http://www.vfw.org/TeacheroftheYear/

I hope you will pass this on to friends and family members who have school age children and lets get those great teachers nominated and rewarded for such great work.

Happy Scrappin',

Jancie

Have you seen the Stamp of the month yet?

Look at how cute this stamp set is.  So many cute things you can do.

It's called Balloon Animals

You can get this set for just $5.00 when you spend $50.00 or more.  

Why not get the Share the Love stamp set too.  

Close To My Heart is sending $7.00 to Operation Smile from each Share the Love set purchased and I will send another $3.00 for every Share the Love stamp set purchased through me or my website through the month of  February.  That makes it a $10.00 donation from each stamp set.  

It costs $240.00 per operation, together we can help with at least one operation.

Thank you in advance for your generosity. 

I will keep track of the sales on my website and keep you all up dated of our results.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice 

Share the Love.

Share the love this February by purchasing the exclusive My Acrylix^® Share the Love D-size stamp set (CC1060). Filled with adorable icons and loveable sentiments, this stamp set will be a beautiful addition to your collection—but there is more to this stamp set than meets the eye! Not only will you be getting a high-quality, swoon-worthy stamp set by taking part in this promotion, but Close To My Heart will also donate $7 USD of the proceeds from this stamp set to Operation Smile™, an amazing organization that provides surgeries to repair cleft lips and palates for children all over the world!* Check out our social media channels all month long to see this stamp set in action, and remember to post your own artwork using the hashtag #ctmhsharethelove to help bring attention to a wonderful and worthy cause.

And just to make things better, I will add $3.00 to Operation Smile Donations for each Share the Love Stamp set purchased through me or my website during the month of February.  

That will bring the total donation up to $10.00 per stamp set.  

Get your Share the LOVE Stamp set here.

Join me in purchasing this stamp set and help me raise enough for 1 smile.  

It costs $240.00 per operation that is just 24 stamp sets. Together we can do this.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Charlotte Workshop Your Way.

I love this paper pack. The colors are so soft and gentle.

Close To My Heart is changing up the paper packs and Workshops.  Here we have the Charlotte Workshop Your Way.  All of these layouts use the Picture My Life cards that now come in the Workshops Your Way kits.  You get 2 sheets of 5 different patterend papers and 2 sheets of the Pictue My Life cards that you get to cut apart.  One side of the Picture My Life card sheets is printed in one direction and the other side is printed in the other direction, so you can have the saying go the direction you want it too. I was supposed to add flowers from the Springtime Wishes Stamp set C1641 and it has matching Springtime Wishes Thin Cuts dies too, but somehow I have misplaced them. I have taken this to my monthly crops twice now, so I must have pulled them out at some point and didn't get them back in my bag.  Oh well gives me something else to do. lol

I also made 15 cards, well they are still in the making process, but that is a lot from 1 paper pack. 

The stamp sets will no longer be part of the Workshops and there is a new name too.  I think you will like the new Workshops Your Way.  Along with the changes comes a new price too. They are now just $26.95.  Here's what the Charlotte Workshop Your Way kit looks like.

Workshops Your Way™ Charlotte Scrapbooking Kit Contents:
1 – Charlotte Paper Packet (X7205B)
1 – Charlotte Complements (X7205C)
3 – Cardstock Sheets (1 Black, 2 Whisper)
1 – Black & Gold Ribbon (Z3197)
1 – Treasured Puffies (Z3203)
Featured Colors: Black, Champagne, Slate, Sorbet, Whisper, White Daisy

Use the materials and the online guide to create three traditional layouts and one Picture My Life™ layout.

 Download Guide

I hope my artwork will inspire you to create beautiful things with this paper pack.  By the way, can you guess where the name comes from?  Leave me a comment below. 

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

New England Patriots backup Quarterback Scrapbooks!

How awesome is that?

Jimmy Garoppolo revealed his true passion is capturing the team’s best moments into handmade scrapbooks. “I’ve been a paper scrapper since I was 11. 

Here is the full story.
http://www.thefrowzy.com/sports/2015/10/5/backup-quarterback-reveals-true-passion-is-scrapbooking.

There are a lot of men who scrapbook even though you don't think that is the norm.  I have a team mate and there are a few other male Close To My Heart Consultants as well. I love to see what they create.

Of corse everyone knows who Tim Holtz is right?  Well if you don't you will after you take a look at this website.  http://timholtz.com/meet-the-team/  I'm sure most of you use something he has his name on.

And then there's Frank Garcia http://www.frankgarciastudio.com/new-blog-1/?tag=frankgarcia

Here's an article from Debbie Schussel April 6, 2007  http://www.debbieschlussel.com/624/girlie-man-nation-men-scrapbooking-man-books/

If you know a male who scrapbooks leave me a comment, I would love to know.

Here's a link to my Close To My Heart website if you are interested; janicewilson.ctmh.com.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Celebrate National Papercrafting Month

Celebrate National Papercrafting Month with the exclusive Picture My Life™ Live Your Day scrapbooking program—available for one month only! This collection was designed to coordinate perfectly with the sensational Everyday Life™ 2016 Planner Pages and My Crush® Everyday Life Pages, so you can seamlessly integrate pocket scrapbooking into your 2016 planner. Whether in the planner or on their own, these cards make it easy to preserve your everyday moments all year long. Get yours today for only $8.95 before this offer is gone!

Don’t have the planner pages yet? Get them now for a limited time at a 50% discount! Now just $7.95

Everyday Life Black Binder $ 10.95

Everyday Life™ Perfect Plan Roller Stamp $8.95

Memory Protectors 4 X 6 $6.95

Memory Protectors 4 x 3 $6.95

My Crush® Everyday Life Pages $7.95

You can even add some washi tape to your order.  

 

If you get all the coordinating products, you also qualify for the Stamp of the Month Beloved Bouquet for just $5.00.

Let me know if you have any questions or need help ordering.  

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

La Vie En Rose cards

Here are a couple cards I made using the La Vie En Rose paper pack.

I used a couple of Stampin' Up's punches to make the lables. 

Here is a sample that came in our newsletter for Close To My Heart, using the same paper pack,
La Vie En Rose. Here they have used the Beloved Bouquet stamp set, which is the Stamp of the Month, and added pixie cardstock   Aren't they all beautiful?

This paper pack is very versatile.  You can use any color with it and it will still look fabulous.

If you have any questions please call me 503-708-6889 or email me jwilson@bctonline.com.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

La Vie En Rose Scrapbook layout.

I am finally feeling better and ready to start the New Year off right.  I have lots of plans and scrapbooking more is one of them.  Of course I have to get the VFW Auxiliary scrapbooks done too.  Lots of sewing is in my plans as well.  I got some new sewing tools for Christmas so I want to try them out soon. 

Ok, back on track with the La Vie En Rose layout.

I created this layout using La Vie En Rose paper pack and the Beloved Bouquet stamp set which happens to be the Stamp of the Month.  I stamped the roses and poppies in Pomegranate ink and the leaves in Fern ink.  I then colored the poppies in with the Shin Han art marker Carmine. I colored the leaves in with the Olive and Citrus leaf watercolor pencils.   I wanted to show off our new watercolor paints, but I just haven't practiced enough.  That just gives you something to watch my blog for.  

(The picture on the right was taken on Sept. 5, 1981, the one on the left was taken Dec. 2009.)

I used Duck Easy Stick Adhesive to adhere all the paper pieces together.  I used my Micro-tip Scissors to cut around the flowers once I had them colored.  I also used White Daisy cardstock for the base of my layout, which does not come in the paper pack.  The red border is the zip strip that cut off the edge of the papers.  This one has words, Hugs and Kisses, You make my heart sing, I'll throw you kisses, you take my breath away, and from me to you. I thought it would be perfect to use for Valentine’s day or Anniversary’s.  In this layout I used pictures from our wedding and a more recent one, from 2009.  I don't have any current ones or I would have used it.  This shows our love for each other and that is what I was going for.  I don't have any journaling on the page yet, I'm still working on that.  I'm leaning toward “Still in Love after all these years"    

My friend Tina over at gemspaperscissors.com has a cute card made with this same paper pack. 

I have seen some beautiful cards and layouts made with this paper pack, hopefully I can make some before the end of the month.  You can go to my website janicewilson.ctmh.com and order all the supplies listed above or you can follow the link to each of the itmes I used.  

I hope you have enjoyed this post.  Let me know if you have questions please email me at jwilson@bctonline.com or call me at 503-708-6889. Please leave me a message if I don't answer right a way I'm probably in a meeting and I will return your call as soon as I can.  

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a safe and Happy New Year.  

I was lucky enough to spend the last few days of 2015 in bed with a virus.

I am feeling much better now and hope the new year is better than the last.

I have a lot to share with you so go get your favorite beverage and get comfy. 

Our new Seasonal Expressions 1 Idea Book is here and I think you are going to love what's inside.

With the new year, comes changes and like a lot of other companies, Close To My Heart has made some changes as well.  Some of you will love this others may not.  

We now have Thin Cuts dies, yes you read that right. We now have Thin Cuts dies.  I am so excited about that.  Love the dies that match our stamps.  I know we have the cricut, but sometimes it's easier to use the thin Dies than the Cricut.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my cricut and I will probably never give it (them) up, but I love thin dies as well.  I am not partial to one brand over another, as I have not used that many, but I do love the ones I have.  Check out the Thin Cuts here. 

We also have a new Planner Bundle and I love it so far. It is beautiful. I haven't used a planner in a long time, so it will take some getting used to.  I just started putting everything in my phone calander and that took some time to remember to do as well. 

I will be showing you all of these new things here in the next few days, but for now I want to talk about the changes in the paper packs and Workshops On The Go. 

You will now get 10 sheets of Background and Texture(B&T) Paper 

plus 2 sheets of Picture My Life (PML) cards,

 which you can cut apart and use them in many different ways.  

That will be another post. 

 Notice I did not mention Cardstock.  That's right, no cardstock.  I know, I know. We just got used to having cardstock in the paper packs.  However, this way you can choose the cardstock you want to go with the paper pack, and you don't have to feel quilty for not using the cardstock that comes in the pack.  

This is Charlotte X7205B  $9.95  

These papers are absolutely beautiful.  

12 – 12" × 12" B&T Duos™ (2 each of 6 double-sided designs)

Charlotte Complements X7205C $6.95 

In this pack you get 2 – 6" × 6" Coordinating Sticker Sheets

1 – Assorted Chipboard Die-Cuts with Gold Foil

Our new 

Workshops Your Way™ Charlotte Scrapbooking Kit  G1104 $26.95

Yes, the price is lower.  Check out the contents below, including the Download Guide, now you can print out your own guide. You will find these guides listed in several places so they are easy to find.

Workshops Your Way™ Charlotte Scrapbooking Kit Contents:

1 – Charlotte Paper Packet (X7205B)

1 – Charlotte Complements (X7205C)

3 – Cardstock Sheets (1 Black, 2 Whisper)

1 – Black & Gold Ribbon (Z3197)

1 – Treasured Puffies (Z3203)

Featured Colors: Black, Champagne, Slate, Sorbet, Whisper, White Daisy

Use the materials and the online guide to create three traditional layouts and one Picture My Life™ layout.

 Download Guide

This new stamp set works well with the Charlotte Papers and it has matching Thin Cuts too.  

Springtime Wishes C1641 $13.95 

Springtime Wishes Thin Cuts Z3201 $13.95

 Here is a couple samlpes of the Charlotte Workshops Your Way™ cardmaking project 

on the cards above they used CTMH water color paints to color the watercolor paper and then stamped and die cut them using the Springtime Wishes Thin Cuts.

 Here are some samples of the Charlotte Workshops Your Way™  As you look at these, you might notice that they used some of the Picture My Life Cards in the layouts as well.  

I hope to have my own pages up to show you soon.  

If you have any questions or need help finding something on my website please call me 503-708-6889 or you can email me jwilson@bctonline.com

If you would like to get a Seasonal Expressions with all the new items let me know.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice 

And the Mystery Hostess Drawing winner is....................................................

I announced on December 27th, that this was my last Mystery Hostes Drawing. Sorry if you missed it.  The winner of the Mystery Hostess Drawing receives $25.00 in FREE Close To My Heart products.  

I had 3 entries in my last Mystery Hostess Drawing 

Christina Carnright, Jean Pilch and Andrea Murdoch.  

Thank you ladies for your orders.  

I always use RANDOM.ORG to do my drawings.  

With out further delay.............

The WINNER is..................

Jean Pilch.

Congratulations!!!  Jean please call or email me your order.  

503-708-6889 or jwilson@bctonline.com

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

                   

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Happy New Year!!

I hope you all have a safe and happy new year.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

There's only a few days left for the Mystery Hostes Gathering.

There's only a few days left to get in the drawing for $25.00 in FREE CTMH Products. It ends December 31st at midnight. All you have to do is go to my website janicewilson.ctmh.com JOIN the Mystery Hostess Gathering and place an order. I will be announcing the winner of the $25.00 in FREE CTMH Products on January 1st. Call your friends and family, cause this is the last one I'm offering. You won't want to miss this one. You heard that right, this is the last Mystery Hostess Drawing I will be offering.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Scrapbooking with Close To My Heart: White Pines Collection

When the snow starts to fall and the fireplace crackles, there’s no better time to scrapbook than with our White Pines paper collection. Featuring designs such as holly, pine trees, snowflakes, and ric-rac–this collection helps you document the joy of the season. To get this cozy kit, you’ll want to act fast, as it is only available for purchase through December 31, 2015! You can get your White Pines paper collection here.

Show us your artwork using the hashtag #CTMHWhitePines. Also, follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CloseToMyHeart), Instagram (https://instagram.com/ctmhofficial/), Pinterest, (https://www.pinterest.com/CTMH/) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/ctmhcorp), and at our blog, makeitfromyourheart.com, to get more tips on new products. 

Happy Scrappin',

Janice Wilson

More White Pines From my Guest Designer Tarina LaFollette

Tarina has done it again.  Just look at these beautiful cards and layouts she has made.   Below you will find the supplies you will need to replicate these items.  If you want the instructions, I will email them to you once you place an order on my website.

Layout 2- By Tarina LaFollette - Using Close to My Heart Product + CTMH Cherish Scrapbook Program + Stash

Products used:

9038          Cherish^TM Scrapbook Program

G1099        Close to My Heart Workshops on the Go Cardmaking Kit

                        Products Included in Kit:

1-    My Acrylics White Pines Workshop Stampset (D-size)

2-    White Pines B&T Duos^TM Papers

5- Cardstock Sheets (2 Fern, 2 White Daisy, 1 Cranberry)

15- White Daisy Cards & Envelopes

1- Bitty Sparkles (Z1263)

1- Fern Thick Twine (3093)

1- Instructional Brochure

X7200B      White Pines Paper packet

Z3076        Glitter Paper- Gold

Z2116        Cranberry Exclusive Inks^TM Pads

Z2111        Chocolate Exclusive Inks^TM Pad

Z2650        Fern Exclusive Inks^TM Pads

Z891           VersaMark^TM Ink Pad Tsukineko^TM

Z2066        Ranger^TM Princess Gold Embossing Powder

Z2012        Sequins- Gold Assortment

Z2060        Thin 3-D Foam Tape

S1510        Twinkle October Stamp of the Month (or any proportionate stamp)

Z3022        3L E-Z Dots Adhesive

D1297        Edge Distresser

Z3188        Paintbrush Set

Z3170        Cricut Artiste Collection

Z1783        SureCut^TM Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer

Z2027        Mini Stapler

                             Twine, floss, or thread from stash

                             Small cup water

Here are the White Pines Christmas Cards By Tarina LaFollette

 G1099        Close to My Heart Workshops on the Go Cardmaking Kit

                   Products Included in Kit:

1-My Acrylics White Pines Workshop Stampset (D-size)

2-White Pines B&T Duos^TM Papers

5- Cardstock Sheets (2 Fern, 2 White Daisy, 1 Cranberry)

15- White Daisy Cards & Envelopes

1- Bitty Sparkles (Z1263)

1- Fern Thick Twine (3093)

1- Instructional Brochure

Using Close to My Heart Product + Stash + card sketch by The Deconstructed Sketch DS139 via Pinterest

Products used in addition to the Workshop On the Go Kit:

 S1510            My Acrylics October SOTM- Twinkle

Z2118            Dessert Sand Exclusive InksTM Pads

Z2116            Cranberry Exclusive Inks^TM Pads

Z2650            Fern Exclusive Inks^TM Pads

Z891              VersaMark^TM Ink Pad Tsukineko^TM

Z2066            Ranger^TM Princess Gold Embossing Powder

Z679              Liquid Glass

Z2060            Thin 3-D Foam Tape

D1297           Edge Distresser

Z1912            Corner Rounder

Z726              Sponge Dauber

Z1859            Foam Mat

Z1471            Ruler

Z3022            3L E-Z Dots Adhesive

Z1783            SureCut^TM Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer

Z3171            Cricut Art Philosophy Collection

                                    Twine, floss, or thread from stash

Using Close to My Heart Product + Stash + card sketch by mojo Monday (425) via Pinterest

Products used in addition to the Workshop On the Go Kit:

Z2116        Cranberry Exclusive Inks^TM Pads

Z2650        Fern Exclusive Inks^TM Pads

Z891           VersaMark^TM Ink Pad Tsukineko^TM

Z2066        Ranger^TM Princess Gold Embossing Powder

Z679           Liquid Glass

Z2060        Thin 3-D Foam Tape

Z3022        3L E-Z Dots Adhesive

Z1783        SureCut^TM Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer

Z3171        Cricut Art Philosophy Collection

Z555           Craft Heater

Using Close to My Heart Product + Stash + card inspiration by Tracy May via Pinterest

Products used in addition to the Workshop On the Go Kit:

S1510        My Acrylics October SOTM- Twinkle

Z2118        Dessert Sand Exclusive InksTM Pads

Z891           VersaMark^TM Ink Pad Tsukineko^TM

Z2066        Ranger^TM Princess Gold Embossing Powder

Z679           Liquid Glass

Z2060        Thin 3-D Foam Tape

Z3022        3L E-Z Dots Adhesive

Z1783        SureCut^TM Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer

Z3171        Cricut Artiste Collection

                   Twine, floss, or thread from stash

                   Acetate sheet from stash or packaging

I hope you have enjoyed the new White Pines Cards and Layouts by Tarina LaFollette as much as I have.  Keep watching my blog to see more items from Tarina.  

If you want to make these cards and pages, you can order the supplies here   Click on JOIN the Mystery Hostess Gathering at the bottom right side of the page and place your order.  I will email you the instructions once you place the order. By Clicking on JOIN the Mystery Hostess Gathering you will be entered into the Mystery Hostess Drawing where you could win $25.00 in FREE Close To My Heart products.  You need to place your order by December 31 to qualify for the Drawing, so don't delay.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice