HURRY! Discontinued Items as of 7/31

Below is a list of items not available after Aug 1st. Be sure to place an order at http://www.stampandcrop.myctmh.com/ today or contact me before the end of the month for your must haves and favorites before they are gone forever! Also, most stamps in the Fall/Winter 2011 will also retire.


· Bliss Level 1 -- X7132A pg 12
· Bliss Level 2 -- X7132B pg 12
· Bliss stickease -- X7132C pg 12
· Miracle L1 -- X7133A pg 16

· Miracle L2 -- X7133B pg 16

· Miracle stickease -- X7133C pg 16

· Sweetheart L1 -- X7134A pg 20

· Sweetheart L2 -- X7134B pg 20

· Sweetheart stickease -- X7132C pg 20

· Wings L1 -- X7135A pg 24

· Wings L2 -- X7135B pg 24

· Wings stickease -- X7135C pg 24

· Magnifique L1 -- X7127A pg 38

· Magnifique L2 -- X7127B pg 38

· Magnifique stickease -- X7127C pg 38

· Olivia L1 -- X7128A pg 38

· Olivia L2 -- X7128B pg 38

· Olivia stickease -- X7128C pg 38

· Hooligans L1 -- X7129A pg 39

· Hooligans L2 -- X7129B pg 39

· Hooligans stickease -- X7129C pg 39

· Mistletoe L1 -- X7130A pg 39

· Mistletoe L2 -- X7130B pg 39

· Mistletoe stickease -- X7130C pg 39

· Sweetheart WOTG -- G1017 pg 41

· Lucky WOTG -- G1018 pg 41

· Sophia WOTG -- G1019 pg 41

· Bliss WOTG -- G1020 pg 42

· Fanfare WOTG -- G1021 pg 42

· Mayberry WOTG -- G1022 pg 42

· Miracle WOTG -- G1023 pg 43

· Wings WOTG -- G1016 pg 43

· 1” x 1 ½” block -- Y1001 pg 45

· 1” x 6 ½” block -- Y1005 pg 45

· 2” x 11” block -- Y1007 pg 45

· 2 ½” x 2 ½” block -- Y1004 pg 45

· 4 ½” x 6 ½” block -- Y1011 pg 45

· My Acrylix block starter kit -- Y1500 pg 114

· Envelope flats – 2 ½” x 3 ½” -- Z1021 pg 114

· Envelope flats – 3” x 3” -- Z1022 pg 114

· Envelope flats – 3” x 4 ¾” -- Z1023 pg 114

· Envelope flats – 4” x 4” -- Z1024 pg 114

· Envelope flats – 4 ½” x 4 ½” -- Z1244 pg 114

· Envelope flats – 5” x 5” -- Z1025 pg 114

· Envelope flats – 5” x 7” -- Z1026 pg 114

· Envelope flats – 5 ½” x 4 3/4 ” -- Z1027 pg 114

· Envelope flats – 6” x 6” -- Z1028 pg 114

· Envelope flats – 8” x 3 ½” -- Z1029 pg 114

· Designer ribbon – cranberry -- Z1209 pg 115

· Designer ribbon – buttercup -- Z1154 pg 115

· Designer ribbon – sweet leaf -- Z1125 pg 115

· Sophia L2 Journaling Spots -- Z1357 pg 116
· Mini Medley Accents – Pear -- Z1339 pg 117
· Mini Medley Accents – Lagoon -- Z1340 pg 117

· Mini Medley Accents – Outdoor Denim -- Z1277 pg 117

· Top Coats – Framed In -- Z1211 pg 118

· Rub Ons – Across the Board -- Z1231 pg 118

· Rub Ons – Primavera -- Z1265 pg 118



· Dimensional Elements – Villa -- Z1390 pg 118



· Dimensional Elements – Miracle -- Z1354 pg 118



· Dimensional Elements – Booksmart -- Z1223 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements – Borders -- Z1156 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements – Framed Fun -- Z1140 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements – Plain Chipboard -- Z1164 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements – Stars -- Z1312 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – A -- Z1055 pg 119 (new DE alphabets in fall book – similar but new sizes and shapes)



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – B -- Z1056 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – C -- Z1057 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – D -- Z1058 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – E -- Z1059 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – F -- Z1060 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – G -- Z1061 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – H -- Z1062 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – I -- Z1063 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – J -- Z1064 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – K -- Z1065 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – L -- Z1066 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – M -- Z1067 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – N -- Z1068 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – O -- Z1069 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – P -- Z1070 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – Q -- Z1071 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – R -- Z1072 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – S -- Z1073 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – T -- Z1074 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – U -- Z1075 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – V -- Z10576 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – W -- Z1077 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – X -- Z1078 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – Y -- Z1079 pg 119



· Dimensional Elements Monograms – Z -- Z1080 pg 119



· 3” x 3” Mini Album -- Z1166 pg 120



· My Creations 3 ring binder -- Z1141 pg 120



· Kraft Color Ready Borders -- Z1377 pg 120



· Red Eye Pen -- 3501 pg 121



· Embossing Powders – Clear -- Z671 pg 121



· Embossing Powders – Heavenly Blue -- Z647 pg 121



· Embossing Powders – Pansy Purple -- Z664 pg 121



· Embossing Powders – Silver Pearl -- Z678 pg 121



· Block Buddy Set -- Z1289 pg 121



· Pivot Point Stapler -- Z1009 pg 122



· Texture Tools – Foam Tools -- Z1090 pg 122



· Fun Flock -- Z263



· My Accents Organizer -- Z183 pg 123



· My Accents Block Organizer -- Z185 pg 123



· Euro Personal Paper Trimmer -- Z338 pg 123



· Euro Replacement Blades -- Z339 pg 123



· Euro Replacement Blade/Scoring -- Z340 pg 123



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Flannel -- 5573 pg 124



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Grey Wool -- 5571 pg 124



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Brown Bag -- X5644 pg 124



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Parchment -- X5645 pg 124



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Amethyst -- X5631 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Baby Pink -- 1299 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Heavenly Blue -- 1285 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Key Lime -- 1235 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunkiss Yellow -- 1240 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Taffy -- X5630 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Juniper -- X5752 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lilac Mist -- 1295 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sorbet -- X5751 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Spring Iris -- 1296 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Tulip -- X5753 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Gypsy -- X5757 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Holiday Red -- 1274 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunny Yellow -- 1225 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunset -- X5758 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Topiary -- X5635 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Cotton Candy -- X5760 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Dutch Blue -- 1241 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Lagoon -- X5762 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pear -- X5764 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sky -- X5761 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Autumn Terracotta -- 1270 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Barn Red -- X5637 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – New England Ivy -- 1282 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Pansy Purple -- 5590 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Sunflower -- 1242 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garden Green -- 1244 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Goldrush -- 1243 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Hollyhock -- 1246 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Indian Corn Blue -- 1284 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Vineyard Berry -- 1248 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Buttercup -- 1271 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Garnet -- X5638 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Moonstruck -- 1293 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Ponderosa Pine -- 1276 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Smokey Plum -- 1291 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Blush -- X5640 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Crystal Blue -- 1292 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Honey -- X5668 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Petal -- X5667 pg 125



· Cardstock 24 pk 12” x 12” – Twilight -- X5666 pg 125



· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5686 pg 124 (colors are not changing but are being re-grouped so combo packs will change)



· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5700 pg 124



· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5682 pg 125



· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5756 pg 125



· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5765 pg 125



· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5766 pg 125



· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5684 pg 125



· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5698 pg 125



· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5685 pg 125



· 12” x 12” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5800 pg 125



· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Antique -- X5691 pg 124



· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Timeless -- X5705 pg 124



· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harmony -- X5687 pg 125



· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Blossom -- X5755 pg 125



· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Carnival -- X5767 pg 125



· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Celebration -- X5768 pg 125



· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Harvest -- X5689 pg 125



· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Garden -- X5703 pg 125



· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Classic -- X5690 pg 125



· 8 ½ ” x 11” Combo Cardstock Pack – Cozy -- X5801 pg 125



· Stamp Pad set – Antique -- Z1564 pg 124



· Stamp Pad set – Timeless -- Z1569 pg 124



· Stamp Pad set – Harmony -- Z1560 pg 125



· Stamp Pad set – Blossom -- Z1570 pg 125



· Stamp Pad set – Carnival -- Z1573 pg 125



· Stamp Pad set – Celebration -- Z1574 pg 125



· Stamp Pad set – Harvest -- Z1562 pg 125



· Stamp Pad set – Garden -- Z1567 pg 125



· Stamp Pad set – Classic -- Z1563 pg 125



· Stamp Pad set – Cozy -- Z1600 pg 125



· Marker set – Antique -- Z1554 pg 124



· Marker set – Timeless -- Z1559 pg 124



· Marker set – Harmony -- Z1550 pg 125



· Marker set – Blossom -- Z1571 pg 125



· Marker set – Carnival -- Z1572 pg 125



· Marker set – Celebration -- Z1575 pg 125



· Marker set – Harvest -- Z1552 pg 125



· Marker set – Garden -- Z1557 pg 125



· Marker set – Classic -- Z1553 pg 125



· Marker set – Cozy -- Z1610 pg 125



· Textured Cardstock – White Daisy -- X5671 pg 124

Check out the new Cricut cartridge!

Here's a video showing you he highlights of our Cricut pack coming Aug. 1st! Let me know if would like to play with it in person! :) http://youtu.be/OdUV0y4RFDI

Convention News!

I am here in Disneyland and Close to My Heart has made dreams come true with the help of Cinderella!  Our new Idea Book will feature lower prices on all our stamp sets, new paper packs and improved paper, an awesome CRICUT cartridge with 700 images including cards that coordinate with our stamps, and more! 

Be sure to come to my Idea Book Open House on Aug. 4th at 7 PM.  E-mail me at juliedecker@comcast.net to reserve your spot for this amazing night with gadgets and gizmos a plenty!

You & Me and National Scrapbooking Month

Happy National Scrapbooking Month!  CTMH is celebrating with the You & Me scrapbooking kit complete with new papers, a stamp set, embellishments, and full color directions.  It can be yours for $34.95 or for just $15 with a $50 purchase. 

Let this kit help you make 2 complete layouts Faster. Simpler. Easier.  Between you and me, what could be better? 

Get 50% Off and a Discount for Life!

During May, Close to My Heart is offering a stupendous offer...50% off the new consultant kit and a FREE You & Me scrapbooking kit.  As a CTMH consultant, you are in control.  You can use the consulant discount to support your own crafting habits or you can build a business that can bring in extra income, earn cruises, and more!  Click here to join my Scrap Squad today or contact me with any questions.  You'll never get more for less than $100!

National Scrapbooking Month Promotion

Get a FREE Block this Month!

Make a qualified purchase of $25 in My Acrylix stamps during March and get a 3x3 or 2x6.5 block for FREE.  This is almost a $10 savings on our awesome blocks with easy grip sides and an etched guideline.  You can order 24/7 at http://www.stampandcrop.myctmh.com/ This also makes it a great month to host a gathering so you and your guests can enjoy this special offer.  Reserve your date today!.

Upcoming Birthday Card Workshop

Saturday April 2nd 9-11:30 AM
Stock up with six great birthday cards (2 each of 3 designs) using our new Card Chatter-Birthday set, Wings Creative Basics paper and ribbon, and your own Colonial White Mini-Medley pack.  Snacks and envelopes are included too!  All this for just $10.  Contact me at juliedecker@comcast.net to register by March 20th.  I hope you can make this fun morning.

All Occasion Circle Cards Workshop

Sat. March 19th  9-11:30 AM  $11

Come on over and create 6 circle cards with our new Wings paper and Black Mini-Medley embellishments.  You'll leave with 6 cards, envelopes, a snack in your tummy, and leftover embellishments to use on future projects.  Hurry, registration ends Sat. March 5th.  I'd love to start with weekend off with you.

2011 Spring/Summer Idea Book Open House

Join me for the premier of the 2011 Close to My Heart Spring/Summer Idea Book on Thursday Feb. 3rd from 7-9 PM.  There will be gifts, prizes, make n' take, food, and special discounts plus best of all, you'll get to see many of the new papers and products in person.  Be sure to bring a friend and RSVP by Feb. 1st.  See you then!

Wings Workshop on the Go

Save the date for the first Workshop on the Go for 2011 featuring the all new Wings papers.

January 29th 9-11:30 AM $35
Register by Sat. 1/15

Plus, when you purchase the Wings Workshop on the Go kit, look at all of the great discounts
you can get this month too!

Come and start off 2011 right by making great layouts and cards and have lots of leftovers for future projects.

Get Inspired and Save in January

January offers you many great ways to save on new papers and stamps from CTMH.  Click here to see the items offered in our sneak peek Inspirations mini-catalog this month.  See something you love?  Then click here to see how you can save!  Hurry, these items will only be on special this month only.  You can order 24/7 at http://www.stampandcrop.myctmh.com/ or book a home gathering and share the savings with your friends.

Plenty for Twenty Online Special

Shop from home 24/7 this month at http://www.stampandcrop.myctmh.com/ and with any order of $20 or more, Close to My Heart will give you a retired D sized stamp set for FREE.  That's a $22.95 value.  Just a little something from CTMH to say thank you for choosing us for your stamping and scrapbooking needs.  Enjoy!

*Sorry, Studio J layouts are excluded.

Christmas Card Workshop Nov. 18th-Registration Now Open

Don't miss this year's Christmas Card Workshop on Thurs. Nov. 18th from 7-9 PM.  You will create 20 customized stamped cards with pre-cut Creative Basics papers, card bases, envelopes, ribbon, and a package of Mocha Opaques to embellish your cards.  All this for just $15.

You can also order kits "to go".  Everything will be ready to assemble, you just have to provide the stamps and inks.  Of course, I will be happy to recommend which CTMH sets would be great to purchase and use for this and future projects.

Hurry, registration ends Nov. 7th and space is limited.  Hope you can join me for this fun and productive evening!  you can contact me at juliedecker@comcast.net

Jumping For Joy in October!

There are 2 great reasons to host a Close to My Heart gathering during October!!!

#1 With sales of $450 or more, you will "jump" to the next hostess reward level which means more FREE and 1/2 off items for you!  With the holidays fast approaching, now is a great time for you and your friends to stock up on Christmas card supplies and gifts for your favorite crafters.

#2  You can now host an online gathering!  No need to clean the house or bake cookies.  Just have me send you an EZ Invite and you're done!

Remember, in addition to all of our great products, Studio J memberships and Workshop on the Go kits count as regular purchases and help you earn rewards!

Contact me NOW at juliedecker@comcast.net  to book a date or have me get your online gathering started today. 

Fabulous Fall Idea Book Premier Event

Stop by anytime this Wednesday Sept. 1st between 7-9 PM for my Fabulous Fall Idea Book Premier!  There will be complimentary Autumn/Winter 2010 Idea Books, a make n' take, special discounts, advance workshop registration, refreshments, and a chance to see many of the new CTMH products up close and in person! 

To RSVP and for directions, e-mail me at juliedecker@comcast.net

$2, $4, $6, 8 Customer Appreciation Sale Starts Wednesday!

Wow!  Here is a sale not to miss.  Starting on Wednesday Aug. 4 at 11 AM (EST), Close to My Heart will be offering over 100 paper packs and My Stickease for the awesome prices of $2 for My Stickease packs, $4 for Level 1 Paper Kits, and $6 for Level 2 Paper Kits.  The sale runs for 8 days or while supplies last online at http://www.stampandcrop.myctmh.com/

As an added bonus, you can purchase any other CTMH items along with your sale items and sale items will also count towards a discount on the Stamp of the Month!

To preview the pictures of the items for sale, click here.  Warning-It's 45 pages long since so much is on sale!  Not all of the items pictured are on sale but at least one item from each pattern will be on sale.  Now is the time to stock up for yourself and buy some awesome gifts for your friends and family!

What's Up Wednesday-CTMH National Convention

Hello from Washington DC-well the national harbor area...I made it to the CTMH National Convention yesterday by car, plan, bus, train, and van!  I'll be helping with registration today and then the fun begins tonight with our team meetings.  I am a part of the Dream Team, the top selling team in CTMH.  It is always inspiring to see how other women (and "Dr." Phil) create with CTMH products and learn some of their business tips.

Please be sure to check out my July newsletter (link to the right) for my upcoming workshops and crops. 

Keep cool and see you soon!

Picture This! National Convention

I am so excited to be attending the Close to My Heart National Convention next week in our nation's capital!  I'll get a sneak peek at new products and learn tons of new techniques.  Follow Close to My Heart on Twitter and Facebook and you get get a glimpse of Close to My Heart has in store for the fall!

If your idea of fun is hanging out with scrapbookers and stampers from all over North America, then join my team, the Scrap Squad, and come with me to our next convention!  For just $99, you'll get over $300 of CTMH products and perks like an invitation to awesome events like the convention.

Jackpot June AND A Free Apron!

The Jackpot June sales just got a bit sweeter!  To celebrate having 15,000 FB fans, CTMH is sending a FREE apron to the next 1,000 people to place an order through a myctmh website.  So check out http://www.stampandcrop.myctmh.com/ and snag yourself a great deal and an awesome brown, pink, and creme apron.