Here's the Seasonal Expressions 2 May–August 2016

If you didn't know May 7th is National Scrapbooking Day!  What will you be Scrapbooking? 

Below I will share the May Specials.  Let me know if you have any questions.

First off I want to share our new Seasonal Expressions 2 May–August 2016 here you will find some awesome new paper packs and Workshops Your Way kits.  Some new Stamps sets and thin dies too.   

Shop the new Seasonal Expression 2 Idea book now.

I have a couple trips planned this summer and I am so excited to see the new Calipso paper and matching thin cuts. There's even a paper pack called Magical and has several stamp sets that go with it.  

Next 

Celebrate Happy Times with Exclusive Papers and Stamps!

This is the Happy Times paper pack you get for FREE when you purchase $60.00 in CTMH Products

Happy times can be yours during the month of May thanks to National Scrapbooking Month! With a qualifying purchase of $60, you can get the exclusive Happy Times paper packet for FREE! This fun paper packet, which is available for one month only, features floral designs, gold foil details, and more! You can also purchase this exclusive paper packet at full retail for $14.95 with no purchase requirement. Get the coordinating D-size stamp set, My Acrylix® Happy Times, for $17.95. Together with the Happy Times paper packet, this stamp set will help keep your precious memories vivid and bright in the pages of your scrapbook.

This offer is only good through May 31st.

We also have an Album special to put your lovely layouts in when you get them completed.  

 

25% OFF ALL MY LEGACY™ ALBUMS

Now through the end of May, you can save 25% on the purchase of Close To My Heart’s amazing My Legacy™ albums! That is a savings of over $8.50 per album! Choose from our gorgeous variety of colors colours and patterns available in both post-bound and D-ring styles. But this offer is only available while supplies last, so place your order early to make sure you get the styles and colors colours you love. They’re built to last and going fast—order yours today!

Let's not forget about the Stamp of the Month.... 

Celebrate with cake S1605

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5. When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

There's a lot going on this month.  

I am waiting for my order to arrive so I can get started on some awesome new pages. 

Let me know if you have any questions or would like your own paper copy of the new Seasonal Expressions 2 mini Idea Book.  You can text me if you don't want to talk in person 503-708-6889 You can email me too jwilson@bctonline.com.  

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Final 26 hours!!!

This is the final 26 hours to sign up as a Close To My Heart Consultant, so if you love the Close To My Heart products and love to scrapbook and make cards here's your chance to earn some money doing what you love.  For only $75 you get all the essentials, $50 in product credit PLUS you can receive a FREE Cricut cartridge bundle and more. Sign up today. Let me know if you have questions. jwilson@bctonline.com

This is also the last 26 hours to purchase from the Seasonal Expression I Mini Idea book.

Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Don't forget to add the Stamp of the Month to your qualifying order for just $5.00

Life in Pictures S1604  

Happy Scrappin',

Janice 

I have a New Team member!!!

Yay, I am so excited. My Niece Tarina Lafollette has joined my team.  You all know Tarina, she has been one of my guest designers for several years now.  She does beautiful artwork and even sells some of her mini albums on eBay.  You can check out her blog here http://meandmylittleideas.blogspot.com/.  Just look at all the cool new products that will be arriving at Tarina's doorstep soon.

Do you crave creativity, relish warm relationships, or savor industry? We embrace all types, whether you’re creative-, community-, or business-minded. By becoming a Close To My Heart Consultant, you join an elite team that supports and honors what makes you exceptional.

It’s easy to join. Start by clicking on the “Let’s Get Started” link at the bottom of this page and completing the form. As part of your enrollment you will purchase the Consultant Kit for only $75 USD. Each kit includes the basic business supplies you need to start your journey and is valued over $200 USD! Click here to view the list. Along with your kit you will receive $50 USD in Select Product Credit you can use to purchase the creative supplies of your choice! Join us and discover all the wonderful rewards of being a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant.

 Let's get started and let me know if you have any questions.  503-708-6889

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

United States—The Close To My Heart Opportunity: You Are Welcome Here

Monica is amazing!
You can apply here http://janicewilson.ctmh.com/ctmh/what-we-do/be-a-consultant.aspx
or call me 503-708-6889

We have a local monthly crop too.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice Wilson

Happy Anniversary?

I received an email the other day from Close To My Heart.  Here is what it said.

Janice,

Happy Anniversary on 6 April! We want to congratulate you on another year with Close To My Heart. Thank you for giving 9 year(s) of your time and self, and for helping to contribute to our mission to celebrate relationships through discovering creativity. We hope you feel how much you are valued here and that you will continue to be a part of our legacy for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Close To My Heart

Has it really been that long?  

It's been an amazing journey filled with friendships, family and a lot of creativity. Thank you CTMH for being such a wonderful company to work with.  

Have you ever thought about owning a business that fulfills your creative side? The crafting industry is booming and Close To My Heart offers great training and support to help you succeed as a Close To My Heart Independent Consultant. If you’d like to make new friends, earn additional income, or get discounts on incredible products, now is a great time to join Close To My Heart! • Set your own work hours • Earn extra income • Balance family, work, and fun • Make new friends • Enjoy incentive trips • Get top-quality products at a discount • Preserve your memories while making money • And more! Let me show you how to embark on an exhilarating new career today!

The new Consultant kit is just $75.00 you can't go wrong.  

In your kit you will get all of this:

Medium Organizer (Z4139)
2" × 6½" My Acrylix® Block (Y1010)
1" × 3½" My Acrylix® Block (Y1002)
2" × 2" My Acrylix® Block (Y1003)
Non-stick Micro-tip Scissors (Z1836)
My Acrylix® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782)
My Acrylix® Spritz Cleaner (1778)
Bonding Memories™ Glue (1512)
3-D Foam Tape (Z1151)
Round Sponge (Z697)
Customer Order Form (qty. 25, W101)
Annual Inspirations Idea Book (qty. 5, WC1161)
Seasonal Expressions 2 Idea Book (qty. 5, WCS1163)
Cardstock Sampler (W1136)
Paper Fundamentals Sampler (W1137)
Annual Inspirations B&T Duos™ Sampler (W1138)
Seasonal Expressions 2 B&T Duos™ Sampler (W1144)
My Acrylix® Artful Textiles—Petite Perks (qty. 3, W2034)
Idea Book Postcard (W1129)
Desk Pad (W1140)
$50.00 of Select Product Credit

(Some items may not be shown. Contents are subject to change without notice.)

Help me celebrate my Anniversary by joining my team today.

Click here if you wish to sign up now

Or call me 503-708-6889 with any questions you might have about starting your own paper crafting business. 

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Baby, I’m Worth It!

Signing up as a new Consultant with Close To My Heart during April is more rewarding than ever. Not only does your new Team member get her/his beautiful New Consultant Kit at a new, lower price of just $75.00, but when she/he submits $350 in personal sales within her/his first 30 days*, she/he gets their choice of either a FREE Cricut® collection or $100 in Select Product Credit—and that’s in addition to the Straight To The Top start-up bonus that she/he will earn along the way!

* The 30-day period begins five days (US) or ten days (CA) after the New Consultant Kit has been shipped.

Dates: Offer valid April 1, 2016 (9:00 am MDT) – April 30, 2016 (11:59 pm MDT).

I would love to have you join my team, so please let me know if you have any questions.  

Call or text me at 503-708-6889 

email me jwilson@bctonline.com

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

Making a Difference Together

This is amazing to me.   February's Share the Love campaign was an incredible success! With donations from sales of our Share the Love stamp set combined with other donations made during February, we raised more than $68,000 for Operation Smile™—that means that together we donated enough to fund 284 operations to repair cleft lips and palates! Our profoundest thanks go to each of you who helped us make a difference in the lives of so many children and their families. Thank you all for sharing the LOVE!!! Happy Scrappin', Janice

There's only a few days left to get the Stampaganza specials.

Close To My Heart added another option too.  

Hello Paradise Item Number: CC1065  Price $17.95

Hello Paradise SET OF 14 $17.95 CC1065 The exclusive Hello Paradise stamp set is available now through the end of March! Take advantage of this month’s Stampaganza promotion to earn a free stamp set when you buy two at regular price—that means that this beautiful set could be yours for FREE when you choose two other stamp sets! Get your order in now and stamp your way to paradise! 

Place your order here janicewilson.ctmh.com  

Here is another set that will go well with the Hello Paradise posted above.  

Tropical Paradise Item Number: C1531 $13.95  Set of 11

Please let me know if you have any questions.  

I can also help you create a beautiful and complete scrapbook using this stamp set, just ask me how.  

On a personal note, our plan is to go to Hawaii this year to celebrate our 35th anniversary in September, so I am so excited that I can have my scrapbook ready to just add pics when I return.  Hopefully I will remember to post pics too. 

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

It's National Stamping Month!!! And Stampaganza is here!!!

The wait is over! Who is ready for Stampaganza 2016? Buy any two My Acrylix® stamp sets (M-, A-, B-, C-, D-, or E-size) at full retail price and get a third stamp set of equal or lesser value FREE! That is a savings of up to $29.95! This offer is only available during March, so start submitting your stamp orders as soon as possible, and let the Stampaganza begin!

If you have all of the Close To My Heart Cricut Cartridges, 

but don't have all the coordinating stamp sets yet, now is the perfect time to get them.  

Send me an emial and I will send you the list of retiring stamp sets for 2016. jwilson@bctonline.com.

Patriots Penn and Voice Of Democracy Scholarship awards

Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Scholarship Programs

PATRIOT'S PEN

Each year more than 125,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest. The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $50,000, with each first-place state winner receiving a minimum of $500 at the national level. The national first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief.

THE 2016-17 THEME IS: THE AMERICA I BELIEVE IN 
Due October 31, 2016

Go here for more info.

http://www.vfw.org/PatriotsPen/

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY Scholarship for 9-12 grades

Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students from across the country enter to win a share of the $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the VFW’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition.

THE 2016-17 THEME IS: MY RESPONSIBILITY TO AMERICA 
Due October 31, 2016

Go here for more info.

http://www.vfw.org/VOD/

I hope you will pass this information on to all of your friends and family that have students in the 6-8th grades or the 9-12th grades.  Give them time to think about the themes and really work on some great essays.

Happy Scrappin',

Janice

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