STORING STAMPED IMAGES FOR COLORING ON THE GO

Ever wonder what to do with all those stamped images from swaps, etc. while they are waiting to be colored and used? I store mine in an inexpensive photo album. I love that it is so easy to grab when I am going some where and can take it with me to color. Also, it is great to take into the living room at night to color while watching television. I have taken it to crops and did nothing but color images at the crop. I use a Close To My Heart Accessories Case (z4200....$12.95) to store my colored pencils and glitter pens. Another easy to grab storage solution.

HOPE FOR JAPAN

From now until April 30, you can purchase the exclusive, non-commissionable “Hope for Japan” A-size stamp set for the special price of only $5 US / CAN and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross efforts in Japan. This beautifully designed stamp set reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those who are in need. Click here to see or purchase the stamp set: Hope for Japan

ALSO, be sure to check out the While Supplies Last section too. Click here to see While Supplies last: Sale

SALE AS LOW AS $0.27 CENTS

Up to 92% off. To see/purchase sale items click here: While Supplies Last DON'T FORGET...Recieve a FREE BLOCK with a $25 stamp purchase. Buy $25 US / $30 CAN in My Acrylix® stamp sets in a single purchase, and get a free My Acrylix block.


Add bloomin’ fun to your projects with these adorable paper blossoms. Summer Posies come in a tube of 100 flowers, in a mixture of 3 sizes and colors; leaves in 2 sizes. (Bubblegum, Sunny Yellow, Topiary, White Daisy)

Colorful chipboard buttons for that 3-D touch (27 buttons, 1/2" - 1 1/2" in diameter)

FREE My Acrylix BLOCKS IN MARCH

See all of our current stamp sets by clicking here: My Acrylix Stamp Sets or browse the newest Idea Book.

Recieve a FREE BLOCK with a $25 stamp purchase. Buy $25 US / $30 CAN in My Acrylix® stamps in a single purchase, and get a free My Acrylix block. Choose either the 3" x 3" (Y1006) retail value $8.50/9.50 or 2" x 6 1/2" (Y1010) size retail value $9.95/10.95. Each person can receive only one block per *qualifying order.

*Qualifying stamp purchases include A-, B-, C-, D-, and E-size stamp sets, including Stamp of the Month sets purchased at full price or at a discount. K-size stamp sets, the Stamp of the Month set earned for free, and Workshops on the Go™ are excluded.

MARCH STAMP OF THE MONTH ARTWORK

GET THIS STAMP SET FREE (or at a discount) Click here for details:

D1454 Sensational Season, March 2011 Stamp Of The Month

Available March 1–31, 2011 only.

COLORING WITH CTMH MARKERS

I used Prisma Glitter z134 to add a little shimmer to my images. I used Liquid Glass and Prisma Glitter on the cherry.

CLICK ON PRODUCTS USED to see photos, colors, prices, etc.....

Cupcake Sprinkles stamp set

Prisma Glitter

Liquid Glass

CTMH Exclusive Inks Markers

CTMH Exclusive Inks Stamp Pads

I LOVE Cupcakes, so it is only natural that I would love cupcake stamp sets too...

EASILY MAKE YOUR OWN ROSES

I am so excited over the new Spring Up stamp set B1365 !!! Get this stamp set for ONLY $13.95 by clicking here: Spring Up OR Call me to place your order! Be sure to check out the clearance items too here: While Supplies Last


This is one of many looks you can get when making a flower using this stamp set. IT IS SO EASY!!!!

The above photo shows the flower before I glued it or added ink to the back and edges of the rose. I was just playing with it to get the look I liked.

To make this rose.....

Stamp the images three times on white cardstock

Ink the back and edges of the flower using a sponge dobber

Cut out one rose cutting around only the outer edges (this will be your base)

Cut out the other two roses cutting around the edges of the image and following the white line into the center of the image.

Curl 1 of the cut out roses loosly and glue to the stamped image base.

Curl the 2nd rose a little tighter and glue it in the center of the first two layers.

Add a self adhesive pearl to the center.

The above card is shown with a different syle of rose made with this same stamp set.

TODAY IS THE LASY DAY TO GET A FREE CONSULTANT KIT & FREE PRODUCT

TODAY (Feb.28th) IS THE LAST DAY to Get a FREE CONSULTANT KIT & FREE PODUCTS when you sign up with me as a Close To My Heart Consultant. That is a retail value of up to $491 US / $544 CAN FREE!

Click on the photo to get all the details...
(This offer expires Mon. Feb. 28th, 2011.)

A GIRL CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MUCH PINK!

I am sooooo loving this ribbon from the new PINK COLLECTION Designer Ribbon z1384. Click on the PINK COLLECTION link too see/purchase this ribbon, as well as many other ribbons up to 75% off while supplies last!

WATCH THE VIDEO in the following post to see artwork and different ways to use the roses from the rose ribbon in this collection.

PINK COLLECTION Designer ribbon

Watch this video to learn several ways you can use the rose ribbon in the PINK COLLECTION Designer Ribbon.

FEBRUARY SCRAPBOOK WORKSHOP/CLASS

These are the tw0 pages that everyone who attends one of my Workshops in February will be making the night of the workshop. Everything is supplied, except you will need to bring your favorite adhesive and scissors.

This flower was made using the Affection c1441 stamp set, Baby Pink z2102, Tulip z2166 and Pear z2197 stamp pads, the NEW 2" Scallop Circle Punch z1392, and a red Sparkle from the Red Pink & Purple Assortment z1326.

These hearts...along with the heart hanging from the stem of the flower...are from the "A Love" stamp set a1103. I used a tulip stamp pad to stamp the hearts. I added Prisma Glitter z134 to one of the hearts and tied a sheer pink ribbon around it.

The black square is not only a mat for a photo, but is open at the top forming a pocket. More photos and/or journaling can be added to the pocket. The edge of the black mat was distressed using an Edge Distresser z1297.

The hearts were stamped using the Rock & Roll technique.

These are the Sweetheart Level 1 4 pre-made/printed pages that are included in this workshop.

In this workshop you will get the 2 pages you will make the night of the workshop, 4 pre-made/printed pages, two 12"x6" sheets of cardstock stickers, 1 sheet of Cotton Candy cardstock, one 12"x12" sheet of pink polka dot paper, and some misc. pieces of black cardstock. The workshop is $20. Contact me to attend or schedule a workshop for you and your friends. You can recieve this workshop by mail for $20 + shipping.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!!!!

I made this Valentine's Day card for my Sweetheart. We will be married 31 years in a few months.

I used paper from the Silhouette Level 2 Paper Pack (retired), Holiday Red cardstock, Childhood Portrait stamp set D1373, the sentiment is from a past Valentine's stamp set, a heart shaped brad, and ribbon. I used Glue Dots 1772 to attach the ribbon to the card. Glue Dots are one of my favorite products. They are a strong adhesive and will adhere ribbon and other embellishments instantly...no waiting for it to dry.

SPRAY PEN & MISTING TECHNIQUE

Click on the following links to see/purchase the PRODUCTS USED....

Spray Pen (3 pens)
Re-Inker
Create-A-Shade Pearl Paint

MAKE BEAUTIFUL TAGS FOR YOUR SCRAPBOOK LAYOUTS

Add a tag as a decorative element to any scrapbook page. Put the tags in pockets on your layout or just add them to the design of the page with a greeting stamped on them.

Use the back of the tag for journaling or pictures.


First, I cut a tag from Colonial White cardstock. Next, I stamped the tree branch from the "Aspiration" stamp set using Black ink. Then, I spray misted the tag with 3 colors. I stamped the flower from the "Aspiration" stamp set...cut it out...and attached it to the tag. Last, I added an eyelet and ribbon to the hole I punched at the top of the card.

FAQ ABOUT PRODUCT AVAILABILITY & RETIREMENT

I thought I would give everyone an update from information CTMH recently shared regarding product retirement and availability of products in future Idea Books.

Stamps

Availability – current plus preceding Idea Book.

CTMH understands that customers like having a wide variety to choose from, so stamps will be available for a minimum of one year.


My Reflections Products (Level 2 Paper Packs and My Stickase)

Availability – Current Idea Book ONLY

There are now 8 themes to choose from. Four kits will be pulled forward into the new Idea Book, which means you’ll have a total of 12 kits to choose from at any given time.

The catch…we don’t know what four kits will be pulled forward.


Accessories

Availability – Current Idea Book ONLY.

Accessories will be retired each Idea Book cycle to make way for NEW products! A large number of popular and versatile accessories and tools will be carried forward.

Workshop On The Go Kits

Availability – Current Idea Book PLUS one month after

Available one month after so your Consultant can squeeze in a workshop.


Retired Products

Availability – LIMITED TIME ONLY - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

ONLY available on my website http://debrapate.myctmh.com – snatch them up QUICKLY as there are limited quantities and move quickly. There are new items added to the While Supplies Last section on any given day with out notice, so check back often for these amazing deals.

Hope this clears up any questions you may have about product availability and retirement.

PEOPLE ARE RUNNING FOR THE BORDER...

These borders are Krafty, Kool & Kolorful! and you can find them in the new Idea Book. The Kraft Color-Ready Borders come with 50 (12") borders in a pack (2 each of 25 designs) and they are adhesive backed! How awesome is that?

Watch this video for some really Krafty, Kool & Kolorful ideas!

BROWSE THE NEW IDEA BOOK ONLINE NOW....

You can browse the newest Close To My Heart Idea Book on my website. We are now going to have two Idea Books a year with more products and pages in each book. Click here to start browsing the new.... SPRING/SUMMER IDEA BOOK.