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

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 

Picture Perfection!

During the month of August, when you purchase any of the 13 available Picture My Life™ scrapbooking programs featured in the 2014–2015 Annual Inspirations idea book at their full retail price of $24.95 USD / $27.50 CAD, you are eligible to add your choice of 1 of 8 qualifying Memory Protectors™ 10-packs for just $3.00! Each Picture My Life scrapbooking program already includes a coordinating 10-pack of Memory Protectors, so when you add your additional 10-pack for only $3.00 you will be well on your way to your own picture-perfect pocket scrapbooking adventure!  The 10-Packs are normally $9.95 each.  

Dates: Offer valid August 1, 2014–August 31, 2014

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

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

The New 2014 - 2015 Annual Inspiration!!!

I am so excited to have the new 2014 - 2015 Annual Inspiration Live and online for those who have not yet received their copies.  http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx

If you would like a copy of your own, please call 503-708-6889 or email me jwilson@bctonline.com

I am offering Scrapbook classes, starting with the new Seaside paper pack.  2-2 page layouts for $15.00.  I will be posting pictures soon.

I am also offering card classes, using the same Seaside papers.  5 cards for $7.00.  I will be posting pictures soon.

You can sign up for the classes by joining my meetup group through the link below. It is free to join both Meetup and my group.  http://www.meetup.com/Scraptastic-Crafters-of-East-County  We have a small group of awesome ladies who come on a regular basis. We meet at least once a month.  I can offer classes during the week also if the need arises.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Picture My Life scrapbooking pocket program

There are 5 more Picture My Life card sets, Chalk it up, Pear and partridge, For Always, Wanderful and Seaside. You get 44 - 4" x 6" cards (2 each of 22 designs) 78 - 3" x 4" cards ( 3 each of 26 designs) 1 - 12" x 12" Designed cover sheet and 10 - 12" x 12" Memory Protectors (various designs) These new Picture My Life programs will be available August 1, 2014.

Memory protectors in several styles to fit our needs.

 New Chalk It Up

New For Always

 New Pear and Partridge

 New Seaside

 New Wanderful

 Babycakes

 Balloon Ride

 Chantilly

 Later Sk8r

 Laughing Lola

 Skylark

 Surf's Up

If you would like to purchase what we already offer you can go to my website http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=26,

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

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program

Have a lot of photos to scrapbook? Watch the video to see how to create countless unique scrapbook pages with the simple and versatile Picture My Life™ Scrapbooking Program. Contact your Close To My Heart Consultant to learn more.

This is such an awesome program.  I have created an album using Skylark Picture My Life Scrapbooking program to celebrate my 50th birthday party.  It only took a couple hours at most to put it all together. I still have to do the journaling but for the most part it is done.  Here are some pictures of my Picture My Life Scrapbook Album.

Why Switch?

Discover why now is a fantastic time to make the switch and join the Close To My Heart family. Make a fresh start, discover great products, and earn a real income when you become a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant!

Join Close To My Heart

When you join the Close To My Heart family between November 1 and December 15 and submit qualifying personal sales,* you'll receive a stunning new product, the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program—FREE! 

*New Consultants must submit minimum qualifying personal sales of $300 (650AUD/$750NZD) by March 31, 2014. If you reach the qualifying sales before January 1, you will receive your free Picture My Life™ product after January 1.

Picture My Life™ Scrapbooking Program

 JUST FOR YOU, THIS JUST IN

Do you Love documenting memories in minutes? Then you’ll love the new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program, meant for quick and beautiful memory-keeping. This program comes in eight themes, all based on the gorgeous designs of some of our most popular paper packets. Whether you choose to embrace a single theme or mix and match for a truly unique look, you’ll love the ease, affordability, and beauty of the Picture My Life programs. Your own photos are all you need to add to make astounding artwork—in no time at all!

Each program has a theme, from childhood to friendship to travel, but because we have ensured sufficient variety in design and style of each you can easily apply the cards to other themes. Say you love the palette and designs of the Babycakes program but wish to apply a “family” theme—go ahead! It’s one of the unique differentiators and possibilities of the program! With a large quantity of product in each program you will be able to craft creative arrangements all your own. Each program includes 122 double-sided cards plus 10 unique Memory Protectors™ to capture life as it happens, and their versatility and gorgeous designs will transform your albums into masterpieces. On one side of each card is space for journaling, and on the other you’ll find artistic sentiments and icons. Each program is designed to accommodate approximately 100 photos in your included Memory Protectors, so with a balance of photos and cards, you’ll finish with about 20 remaining cards. That means you have plenty of choice and flexibility in which cards you choose to include, making it uniquely yours! Of course, you can easily use more or fewer photos in your project to suit your story’s needs.

Unique to Picture My Life is the included 12" × 12" double-sided cover page with each individual program, using a beautiful My Reflections™ pattern. True to Close To My Heart standards, the cover page offers a finished and cohesive look to your project with its featured high-quality design. The Picture My Life program is so versatile that you’ll find dozens of other ways to incorporate it into your papercrafting. Use the cards to expand other projects you've started! For example, if you just got back from the trip of a lifetime and wonder how you will capture all the details, mix the Picture My Life cards with your photos to extend your scrapbook pages. Choose your very favorite photos to scrapbook on 12" × 12" two-page layouts then use coordinating Picture My Life cards and your remaining photos to document the rest of your trip in minutes.

This program is yet another new, fresh addition and option for memory keepers to preserve their memories. The cards enhance the scrapbooking experience—making it even more fun—and they work brilliantly in mini albums, My Crush™ books, as journaling cards on your 12" × 12" classic scrapbook pages, or as gift cards and tags.

Here are 6 of the 8 themes that Close To My Heart has decided to use in the Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program.  I personally love their choices.  I can't wait to get started.  Watch my blog to see how I use these in my own personal Picture My Life scrapbooks.  I do not have the actual program, I have purchased similar products to play with so when the actual products are available I can help you use them better.

Avonlea

Babycakes

Chantilly

Later Sk8r

Laughing Lola

Surf's up

We will have to wait till the new Idea book comes out in February 2014 to see the other themes.

For more information about the Picture My Life scrapbooking progras and the Join Close To My Heart constant campaign, which features the Picture My Life programs, Call me 503-708-6889 or email me at jwilson@bctonline.com

About The Picture My Life™ Scrapbooking Program!

I am so very excited about the new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program.  I have been pinning Ideas for a while and joining Facebook groups and signing up for newsletters to try and do this on my own. And now, I don't have to, cause Close To My Heart has done it once again.  They have taken it to the next level for us.  I read through this earlier and said to myself, "I have to share this information."  This is a long post but very full of information.  If you have any questions or wish to join my team, email me jwilson@bctonline.com and I will answer all that I can to help you get started.     

What is the new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program?
The eight new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking programs feature themes based on some of our most popular paper packets, plus two brand new paper packets. 

• Each individual program features 122 double-sided, 
• designed cards plus 10 unique Memory Protectors™ to hold creative combinations of these cards and your own photos. 
• You get 44 – 4" × 6" cards (2 each of 22 designs) which come in 14 vertical and 8 horizontal designs. 
• You also get 78 – 3" × 4" cards (3 each of 26 designs) which come in 10 vertical designs and 16 horizontal designs.

What makes the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program different from other card-style programs on the market?
Our product features unique Close To My Heart designs, specifically with Jeanette’s signature artistic influence. Many card programs are very simple patterns or solid colors, and our product offers a much more thoughtful approach to design, journaling options and prompts, headlines, and layered, graphical, illustrated or distressed style—each of the 8 kits really is a fresh take that is theme-rich and yet extremely versatile, not just color changing the same core designs. Additionally, our cards are printed on our Background and Texture-weight cardstock, heavier than similar programs on the market, which makes them easy to mix and match with coordinating cardstocks or papers. Our 12" × 12" cover page gives you a unique opening page to kick off your album and deliver a finished look, and our Memory Protectors™ remain the same heavy-weight, durable material you’ve come to depend on to protect your photos—absolutely the industry standard!

How is the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program intended to be used?
The product was designed to fill the 10 included Memory Protectors™ following a guideline of 50% photos to 50% cards (which will give you several different card options leftover to give users choice as they create their custom layout.) However, it’s just a fun and versatile product—you can use it any way you wish! If you use a higher ratio of photos, you can purchase additional Memory Protectors™ separately (all styles sold separately as well as part of the scrapbooking program); you can mix and match cards from different programs, and you can absolutely mix Picture My Life™ with classic 12" × 12" layouts, including those from Workshops on the Go™ and coordinating My Reflections™ paper packets.

This program is meant to provide you with the ease of scrapbooking life’s moments as they happen. With adorable pre-designed cards featuring unique sentiments, icons, and journaling space, all you have to add is your own photo collection! The several themes can be mixed and matched for more versatility. The prompts on several of the cards will help you creatively journal, and the various assortments of Memory Protectors™ will make your finished products truly unique.

What is the retail price of a Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program going to be?
Each individual Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program will be available for $24.95.

What are the themes/kits that are available in the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program?

We have created six individual programs based on some of our most popular paper packets: Later Sk8tr (childhood/sports/boy), Laughing Lola (friendship/teen girls/free spirit), Babycakes (baby/youth/family), Avonlea (family/togetherness/love), Surf’s Up (vacation/travel/outdoors), and Chantilly (childhood/friendship/girl), and two based on brand new paper packets to be released in the February–July 2014 Idea Book.

Will the new Memory Protectors™ styles be available separately, or only as part of the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program?
The new Memory Protectors™ will be available separately as well! They will come in several styles:

• Top Load (4110, 10 protectors with a 12" x 12" pocket and a gutter seam, $9.95)
• Top Load Value Pack (Z4115, 25 protectors with a 12" x 12" pocket and a gutter seam, $19.95)
• Side Load (Z1968, 10 protectors with a 12" x 12" pocket and a gutter seam, $9.95)
• Side Load Value Pack (Z1984, 25 protectors with a 12" x 12" pocket and a gutter seam, $19.95)
• Strap Side Load (Z1969, 25 protectors with a 12" x 12" pocket for strap binding, no gutter seam, $19.95)
• Design 1 (Z1324, 10 protectors – 6 vertical 6" × 4" pockets each, $9.95)
• Design 2 (4113, 10 protectors – 6 horizontal 4" × 6" pockets each, $9.95)
• Design 3 (Z1950, 10 protectors – 4 vertical 6" × 4" pockets & 4 horizontal 3" x 4" pockets each, $9.95)
• Design 4 (Z1951, 10 protectors – 4 horizontal 4" × 6" pockets & 4 vertical 4" × 3" pockets each, $9.95)
• Design 5 (Z1952, 10 protectors – 3 vertical 6" × 4" pockets & 6 horizontal 3" × 4" pockets each, $9.95)

What is the Join Close To My Heart offer to new Consultants?
Join Close To My Heart is an incredible offer for new Consultants to join your Team! When your new Downline signs up between November 1 and December 15, 2013, and submits qualifying minimum personal sales, they will not only receive one of their choice of the incredible new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking programs, but they will become the newest member of the Close To My Heart family!

Who is eligible to sign up?
We welcome everyone who desires to sign up as a Close To My Heart Consultant, even those who have formerly been a Consultant with another scrapbooking company or with Close To My Heart.

What are the dates for the Join Close To My Heart campaign?
Campaign dates run from November 1 to December 15, 2013.

Can a new Consultant select from either the Essentials or the Master New Consultant Kit at enrollment as part of this campaign?
Yes, both are options for new Consultants that sign up during the promotional period of November 1 to December 15, 2013.

What is required of a New Consultant to receive the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program free?
A new Consultant must sign up between November 1 and December 15, 2013, as well as submit minimum personal sales of $300 before March 31, 2014.

Will shipping & handling be charged on the free Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program?
Yes. Shipping/handling rates are based on a percentage of the order total and are calculated on the full retail price of the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program ($24.95).

Will tax be charged on the free Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program?
In the US and Canada, tax is assessed on the actual amount the customer pays for the item. Since the Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program is free, tax will not be charged on the specific product. Keep in mind, however, that it will be shipped with the qualifying order, which itself will be taxed.

Will new Consultants be able to select from any of the new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program designs for their free item?
Yes, new Consultants may select from any of the eight new designs, though the Picture My Life™ Chantilly scrapbooking program will not be orderable prior to February 1, 2014. Note that if demand for a particular program is unusually high and inventory for it becomes unavailable, the new Consultant will be prompted at checkout to select a different program as their free item. Close To My Heart reserves the right to make product substitutions as necessary in the fulfillment of this campaign.

I can't wait to get started on this new program. 

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Can you "Picture Your Life" at Close To My Heart!

November 1, 2013,

Close To My Heart begins an 

incredible recruiting opportunity, 

unique Constant Campaign, 

and product sneak-peek 

all rolled into one huge offer! 

What's the new product? 

It's the gorgeous new Picture My Life™ scrapbooking program. 

• There are 8 fresh and stunning design themes to choose from,  
• Each one featuring 122 double-sided, designed cards in a mix of 3" x 4" and 4" x 6", plus a 12" x 12" cover page to bring your album together beautifully. 
• You also get 10 Memory Protectors™ with new formats designed just for this program and lots of your photos. 

It's a retail value of $24.95 but it’s FREE to qualifying new Consultants! There is a preview period for these and all new products starting in January.  I will have more details coming soon so keep watching my blog.  

When you join my team from November 1—December 15,  with the Essentials Kit and qualify for the offer, you will receive more than $180 in products and supplies, plus commission on your sales, all for just $49. Add to that the perks of Straight To The Top, and a new Idea Book coming soon, and you have an incredible opportunity.  You may also receive a brand-new exciting product from the Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book. To be eligible for the free product, the new Consultants must remit $300 in commissionable personal sales by March 31, 2014.

The Master New Consultant Kit just $99.00, with a retail value of over $300.00, the Master kit includes everything in the essentials kit plus expanded business items, along with additional products and Studio J layouts, to help you organize your business and reach your creative and financial goals. It’s an investment of $99.00 that will reap big rewards!

If you were thinking about joining my team now would be the perfect time.  This is HUGE! I am so excited about this new program.  I have been trying to learn how to do the Project Life style scrapbooking and now I don't have to, I can learn Picture My Life and stay true to Close To My Heart.  This is such a great company to be part of.  They have the stability to stay on top of the industry. 

If you would like to join my team you can click here  to fill out the application online.  If you have questions or would rather call me 503-708-6889 and I will schedule a time to meet with you and talk you through the process.  I would love to have you join my team.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice