Ooops. I forgot to post the winner of the Mystery Hostess Gathering.

So Sorry about that. Without further delay the winner is Christina Carnrite.

  

Congratulations Christina if you will call, email or text me a list of what you would like for the $25.00 in FREE CTMH products, I will get them ordered.   Thanks for purchasing during the Mystery Hostess gathering.  

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

This year has been amazing.

I was just looking at my dashboard and saw that I have 73,921 hits.  I went back to January 11th and I had 65,252 hits.  That is 8,669 hits in 4 months, that is an average of 72 people visiting my blog every day.  To me that is amazing.  I never thought I would have many people looking at my blog.

I have been so busy doing so many other things that I haven't had the time to post like I used to. I am hoping that I can start scraping and making cards again real soon. I know it won't take long to get 1079 hits to make it to 75,000 hits so when we do, I will be giving away some awesome Blog Candy.  That's right, I haven't given any blog candy away in a while now and I think it's time.  I will update this post with some awesome stuff that I will be giving away when we hit 75,000 hits.  Please comment below or on the future posts so I can choose 1 lucky person to send the blog candy.  Be sure to tell your friends too.

I have a Mystery Hostess gathering set up on my website.  Click here to join the gathering and place an order to get your name in the Mystery Hostess Drawing on May 15th.  One lucky person will get $25.00 in FREE Close To My Heart products of their choosing.  http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Default.aspx  once you click the link, scroll down and look on the right hand side of the page.  See the Mystery Hostess Gathering - JOIN  click on JOIN and start shopping.  If you haven't been to my website, it will ask you to set up an account, it is free and makes checking out at the end so much easier.

Thank you and don't forget to check back soon to see the updates.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

May is National Scrapbooking Month!!!

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month during the month of May with our exclusive mouthwatering Taste of Summer paper packet, available for only $8.95 USD & CAD! Featuring bold, vibrant colors colours, this exclusive paper packet is perfect to pair with your sweet summery memories, and provides delicious designs for your layouts, cards, and more! Contact your Independent Consultant for information about workshops for this paper packet. Watch Close To My Heart’s blog, Instagram account, and Facebook page throughout the month for more projects inspired by Taste of Summer. This paper packet is only available during May while supplies last, so get your order in early. No matter where you are or what the weather may be, you deserve a little taste of summer in your life!

Plus, as a special bonus, during the month of May you can also purchase the exclusive Taste of Summer bonus D-size stamp set for $17.95 USD / $19.75 CAD. Make sure to follow along with our blog, Instagram account, and Facebook page throughout the month and check out the hashtag #CTMHTOS to see this stamp set in action!

Mystery Hostess Gathering on my Website, one lucky person will get $25.00 in FREE Products just for placing an order, click here  http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Default.aspx  and scroll to the bottom right corner, you will see the gathering and click on JOIN.  You will have to setup an account, but it is FREE to do so .  Once you place your order I will receive and email letting me know and that is when I will add your name to the drawing.  I will announce the winner on May 16, 2015.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  jwilson@bctonline.com or 503-708-6889.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice 

Deal of the Day!!!

Love a great deal? How about 30 days of great deals? During the month of April, you have the opportunity to score a deal every day with Close To My Heart! What deals are we talking about? Each day during April, while supplies last, we’ll feature a random grab bag filled with current and retired Close To My Heart products available for purchase at a major discount. To grab your bag, simply place any current, full-priced item in your online shopping cart through your Online Business Address and you will be eligible to purchase as many grab bags as you wish (while supplies last)! Grab bags will be featured at five different price points throughout the month, ranging from $35 USD / $55 CAD to $150 USD / $160 CAD. Some grab bags will contain product with more than DOUBLE the retail value of the price you pay! Grab bags will be available for 24 hours starting at 3 pm MDT each day and only while supplies last—so visit often and early! Remember that grab bag tiers will be featured on a random schedule throughout the month, so seize the opportunity to purchase from the grab bag tier you’re interested in when it becomes available because it might not come around again!

Dates: Offer valid April 1, 2015 (3:00 pm MDT)–May 1, 2015 (2:59 pm MDT).

http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Default.aspx

Thinking about joining Close To My Heart?

March is the month to join!!!  

During the month of March, new Consultants who enroll will receive a FREE shoulder tote (a retail value of over $26 USD / $29 CAD) in their New Consultant Kit. Our New Consultant Kit is just $99 USD / $109 CAD and includes nearly triple the retail value in products and supplies. Including your FREE shoulder tote, that is a savings of over $290 USD / $320 CAD! Additionally, new Consultants who remit $300 worth of commissionable sales in their first 40 days after their New Consultant Kit ships will receive the rolling tote (a retail value of $149.95 USD / $164.95 CAD) as a FREE bonus (not including shipping/handling)! These organization pieces are designed to help you get your business rolling, but they are only available while supplies last, so hurry on over and join today!

http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/ctmh/what-we-do/be-a-consultant.aspx

Here are the kits you get to choose from when signing up.

The Cardmakers kit

 The Scrapbookers Kit

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

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

March Already???

I have had a lot going on the last 2 month. Been sick for most of it and finally feeling better.  I have been sewing more quilts for the VA hospital, I think we now have 17 Lap Quilts done and ready to go, 16 pair of Fleece slippers and 50 neck pillows.  10 pair of crocheted slippers too.  We are also putting together 16 birthday bags to take with us in March.
This is my latest lap quilt. The blue fabric actually has red, orange and yellow leaves. 

Since I have been sewing so much I decided to make a Thread catcher and Pin Cushion for my sewing table.  Maybe I won't make such a mess when sewing.  Ok, give your head a shake, cause we all know that won't happen. lol  Here is the link to the thread catcher tutorial I found on pinterest.com  http://mypolkadotapron.blogspot.com/2011/05/thread-catcher-tutorial.html

This was a fabric remnant that I found at JoAnn's in OC. I love the bright colors and I have the perfect purple to accent it with.  It was so easy to make too.  I just might have to make some more.  I found the pattern on Pinterest and decided to change it a little.  I added a piece to hold my scissors and a mini pocket to hole my seam ripper.  I still have to add something to the pincushion, like rice, sand or the Silicone pellets.  

What do you use to fill your pin cushions?

I think I might change the next one so that I can detach the pin cushion so I can wash the thread catcher if I need to sometime.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

VFW Post turned 90 Feb. 17, 2015

I did get some scrapping done, our VFW Post turned 90.  

we made tea light cakes to give away. 

  I made a story board showing some of the events we went to and what we did.

 This was all VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members who showed up early to set up.

   Our Commander DJ Ruger and me in my Flapper costume.  Mr Ruger had no idea I planned on wearing my Flapper costume when he asked me to be the Greeter.  All the jewelry is TuVous.  It was a lot of fun.  Lots of people were confused by my costume, but when they realized that I represented when the post was started in 1925, they came back to tell me how perfect it was.

Our 2 eldest Vets and Janie Toman from Ladies Auxiliary.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Cricut® Artfully Sent: Scene Function

Close To My Heart’s Cricut® Artfully Sent cartridge is packed with beautiful and inspirational card concepts, including the “scene” function.

Here is where you can purchase you own Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=11

I have a Mystery Hostess Gathering open on my website and if you join and place an order your name will be entered into the drawing.  You could receive $25.00 in FREE Close To My Heart Products.  Mystery Hostess Gathering closes on January 31, 2015. http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Default.aspx

Please let me know if you have any questions, 503-708-6889 or you can email me @ jwilson@bctonline.com

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Albums for All

Check out Close To My Heart’s exclusive new albums. Introducing three beautiful colors and designs in post bound and D-ring styles.

It has taken a while to get the albums just the way Jeanette Lynton wants them. Get your now.

Please join my Mystery Hostess Gathering for a chance to receive $25.00 in FREE Close To My Heart products.  Here is a link to my website to join  http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Default.aspx

Please feel free to call or email me if you have questions.  503-708-6889 or jwilson@bctonline.com

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Mystery Hostess Gathering on my website.

There's just one more day to get into the drawing for the Mystery Hostess. You could win $25.00 in FREE Close To My Heart products.

If you want to look at my website to see what's there here is a link. http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Default.aspx

If you want to know more about it, call me 503-708-6889 or email me @ jwilson@bctonline.com

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Artfully Sent: Pop-Up Cards with Icons

You can order your own Artfully Sent Cricut cartridge here http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=11


If you have any questions, please call me 503-708-6889

Happy Scrappin',
Janice

Totes To Go

Make your life faster, simpler, and easier with Close To My Heart’s rolling tote. Simply pack it and go to any crafting event, knowing that all the right tools and tricks are stored safely inside.

These totes are so popular that they have been out of stock twice since they were introduced.  Go to my website and join my Mystery Hostess Gathering to be entered into the Mystery Hostess drawing to receive $25.00 in FREE Close To My Heart products.  Click here http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Default.aspx.  The Shoulder tote is $26.95 Z3031 and the Rolling tote is $149.95 Z3032.  By placing your qualifying order by January 31, 2015 you will also receive an opportunity to purchase the Year >> Noted Paper Pack for just $5.00 or for an additional $5, you can order the Year >> Noted paper kit with an accompanying My Creations™ kraft mini book. Details below;

CELEBRATE NATIONAL PAPERCRAFTING MONTH

Get the Year >> Noted paper kit and embark on a yearlong scrapbooking adventure!

In celebration of National Papercrafting Month, Close To My Heart invites you to reflect on the things that make you who you are and on what you want to accomplish in the coming months. Then, with the help of the Year >> Noted paper kit, record your experiences and goals!

During the month of January, with a qualifying purchase of $50, you are eligible to purchase the exclusive Year >> Noted paper kit (which has a retail value of over $24 USD / $27 CAD for only $5—that’s over 80% off retail! Or, for an additional $5, you can order the Year >> Noted paper kit with an accompanying My Creations™ kraft mini book. The paper kit for both options includes a C-size stamp set, stickers, cardstocks, and B&T Duos™ papers, all specially designed to coordinate with the My Creations™ kraft mini book so you can have a yearlong scrapbooking experience. This means you will receive over $34 USD / $37 CAD worth of product for only $10 if you purchase the kit with the accompanying mini book! But the fun doesn’t end there—included on the sticker sheet, you will find a large golden seal. Once the year is done and all the pages are filled, seal up your book and create a mini time capsule that you can open years from now. Remember, this deal is only available for January, so make sure to get your own Year >> Noted paper kit today for the perfect start to a crafty year!

Watch the campaign video, then contact me for more details.

*Offer valid January 1, 2014 (9:00 am MST)–January 31, 2014 (11:59 pm MST). Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the discounted items (without My Creations™ kraft mini book: $24.56 USD / $27.02 CAD; including My Creations™ kraft mini book: $34.51 USD / $37.97 CAD).

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

You could host your Own party and maybe earn even more host rewards. The possibilities are endless.  The online parties are the easiest as you don't have to do anything but invite all of your friends no matter where they live, (in the US that is) they can all log on and place their order and it ships right to them. You don't have to clean the house, matter of fact you don't even have to be home for the party.  Once the party is done I will let you know how much you have earned in Host rewards and then you can choose your free and 1/2 price items for the amount the party qualified for.  What do you think?  Want to have your own party?  Call me 503-708-6889 or send me an email jwilson@bctonline.com

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

National Papercrafting Month - Year Noted Paper Kit

Get your Year - Noted Paper Kit in celebration of National Papercrafting Month

You can place your order on my website and if you join the Mystery Hostess Gathering your name will be entered into the Mystery hostess drawing to receive $25.00 in free CTMH Products.  Here is the link to my website where you can join the Mystery Hostess Gathering http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Default.aspx  Offer expires on January 31, 2015.

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

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Visitor Counter 346? What?

I'm not sure what is up with my Visitor counter, but the actual numbers I see from the dashboard is 65,252 visitors.  That amazes me.  I am so excited when I see the numbers moving so quickly.

I am sorry that I have not been as active on posting that I should have and I plan on changing that very soon.  I have been very active with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and TuVous and I really need to focus here.  I have a lot of scrapbooking that I need to get done for the Ladies Auxiliary and that is where I will start.  Thanks for being patient with me and checking back for updates.

I am giving blog candy away on my Janice's Jewels and Accessories Blog, you should stop by and check it out. Here's the link http://janicesjewelsandaccessories.blogspot.com/

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

EXTRA! EXTRA! HOSTESS REWARDS Plus It's National Papercrafting Month

During the month of January, all Gatherings that reach $350 USD/CAD or higher, will be eligible to receive up to 50% more Hostess Rewards! This means an additional $30 USD/CAD, giving you the opportunity to earn up to $230 USD/CAD or more in select free products. This offer is only available during January and is the ideal pairing for your National Papercrafting Month Gatherings, so join in the celebration and watch your earnings grow!

Contact me for more details.  http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Default.aspx

*Offer valid January 1–31, 2015. All Hostess Rewards items will be shipped FREE to qualifying hostesses. However, the hostess will be charged shipping on any amount they go over the Hostess Rewards amount. In Canada, free items are not taxable. In the US, tax will be based on the full retail amount of the free item(s) in these 11 states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Texas, and Utah. If you live somewhere other than one of these states, no sales tax will be assessed on free Hostess Rewards items. For Hostess Collections and 50% off items, tax is only charged on the discounted amount paid, not full retail value. Tax is charged on the full overage amounts.

Get the Year >> Noted paper kit and embark on a yearlong scrapbooking adventure!

In celebration of National Papercrafting Month, Close To My Heart invites you to reflect on the things that make you who you are and on what you want to accomplish in the coming months. Then, with the help of the Year >> Noted paper kit, record your experiences and goals! http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Default.aspx

During the month of January, with a qualifying purchase of $50, you are eligible to purchase the exclusive Year >> Noted paper kit (which has a retail value of over $24 USD / $27 CAD for only $5—that’s over 80% off retail! Or, for an additional $5, you can order the Year >> Noted paper kit with an accompanying My Creations™ kraft mini book. The paper kit for both options includes a C-size stamp set, stickers, cardstocks, and B&T Duos™ papers, all specially designed to coordinate with the My Creations™ kraft mini book so you can have a yearlong scrapbooking experience. This means you will receive over $34 USD / $37 CAD worth of product for only $10 if you purchase the kit with the accompanying mini book! But the fun doesn't end there—included on the sticker sheet, you will find a large golden seal. Once the year is done and all the pages are filled, seal up your book and create a mini time capsule that you can open years from now. Remember, this deal is only available for January, so make sure to get your own Year >> Noted paper kit today for the perfect start to a crafty year!

Watch the campaign video, then contact me for more details.

*Offer valid January 1, 2014 (9:00 am MST)–January 31, 2014 (11:59 pm MST). Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the discounted items (without My Creations™ kraft mini book: $24.56 USD / $27.02 CAD; including My Creations™ kraft mini book: $34.51 USD / $37.97 CAD).

Who wants to be a Mystery Hostess? http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Default.aspx

From now till January 31 if you place an order on my website or with me, your name will be entered into the Mystery Hostess drawing. If the Gathering reaches $350 USD/CAD or higher, it will be eligible to receive up to 50% more Hostess Rewards!  Call, email or message all your Family, Friends, Neighbors and Co-workers and let them know you are trying to win the Mystery Hostess drawing.  Here is a link to the website http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Default.aspx Scroll to the bottom right, find the Mystery Hostess Gathering and click Join. You are now ready to place your order.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice 

My Lap Quilt tops for our Veterans at the VA hospital.

As you know I am a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1324 in Oregon City, OR and we make several items for the Veterans in the VA Hospital, like neck pillows, lap quilts, crochet slippers and fleece slippers. Our goal is to have 20 Lap Quilts by March.   Here are a few that I have put together.

Now we have to put batting and backing on then tie them and add the binding and we will be done.  We worked on them a couple days ago and have 3 ready to tie. I'll try to show you the finished ones once we are done.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Did you know that Close To My Heart is retiring some stamp sets?

Here's a list of retiring stamp sets.  These sets will not be available after January 31. 2015

Here is a link to my website where you can look to see if you need some of them before they are gone. http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=18

A1124 A Tree
A1139 Congrats Graduate
A1141 Be Still
A1154 Friendly Thoughts
A1156 Flower Confetti
B1418 Love Doily
B1423 Hoppy Easter
B1439 Dreamer
B1440 Fancy Fair
B1441 Buggy Love
B1444 Greatest Love
B1445 Happy Hive
B1450 Owls
C1571 You're the Best
C1573 Do Your Best
C1574 Believe in Yourself
C1577 Mother's Day
C1579 Coming Up Roses
C1583 Robot Family
D1547 Paper Doll
D1579 Windy Day
M1035 Newlyweds
M1036 Perfect Polka-Dot Day
M1037 Balloons
M1038 Shooting Star
M1039 Good Job Stencil
M1040 Parasol
M1041 Hi
M1042 Colored Egg

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

The mystery has been solved!!!

I had a Mystery Hostess drawing on my Close To My Heart website and we now have a winner.


Drum roll please.....


Congratulations Christina Carnrite. You won the Mystery Hostess drawing.  Let me know what you would like.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Look what arrived just in time for Christmas!!!

Close To My Heart  Designed this new  

Shoulder Tote Item Number: Z3031 $26.95

Shoulder bag with snap closure. Comfortably fits our 12" × 12" paper organizers. Perfect for carrying projects in progress, idea books, papers, small tools, and embellishments.

Click here to order yours http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/Retail/Search.aspx?SearchValue=tote  Or you can call 503-708-6889 an order of $150.00 qualifies you for Hostess rewards, ask me how. 

Rolling Tote Item Number: Z3032 $149.95

Durable rolling bag designed to hold organizers in various sizes. Top zips all the way down for easy loading. Front pocket sized to fit 12" × 12" paper, plus two additional side pockets to store more! Finished size 25½" × 16" ×17½". Some assembly required.

Watch the YouTube Video here:
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBoPP7k3830&feature=share&channel=CTMHcorp

Click here to order yours  Or you can call 503-708-6889 an order of $150.00 qualifies you for Hostess rewards, ask me how. 


While you are there take a look around and don't forget to stop at the While Supplies Last page.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

The Holiday Bazaar is today!!! From 9 am to 3 pm.

You really should come by and see us at the;

Holiday Bazaar

104 Tumwater Dr., 

Oregon City, OR. 

Sunday December 7th,

9 am til 3 pm

It's at the VFW Post 1324, it sits on the cliff above Hwy 99E overlooking the Falls.

Don't forget to bring a Personal Hygiene product to get in for FREE otherwise there is a $1.00 entry fee.  

All monies collected at the door and all of the Personal Hygiene products donated will go to the VFW Post 1324 and Ladies Auxiliary to be distributed to our Military.  

I will have a paper with all the vendors listed on it and if you get a signature from all the vendors listed and return it to me, I will add your name to a drawing to win a prize. Currently we have over $150.00 in prizes donated. We will be selling Hot dogs, Polish dogs, chips, soda, Coffee, Tea, Cocoa and Cider. (While supplies last of course.)

Here is a link to the facebook event page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/351321905037588/?ref=22

Here is a list of vendors: Avon, Chrissie’s Hair Accessories, Damsel In Defense, doTERRA. It Works, Jamberry, Jessica's Jewels, Just A Little Bit Crafty, Kreations By Kai, Liera Collections Makeup Erasers, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Premier Designs, Prettygirlkita, Pure Romance, Scentsy, Simply Said, Thirty One, Tupperware, TuVous, Usborne Books, Vintage Made New, Wildtree & Younique. Oregon Outreach(Molalla Alternative School)Gift wrapping, a fundraiser for their school.

I will have my Close To My Heart Seasonal Inspiration Idea books there if you want to swing by and pick one up.

I really hope you can come out and see us.  I wouldn't want you to miss a great time and the opportunity to win a prize.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice