Artfully Sent . . . CTMH Exclusive new Cricut Cartridge!

Have you caught the Cricut bug . . . or should I say frenzy?  Close to My Heart has a new exclusive cartridge which will be available in August!!!!  This is our fourth cartridge and is geared towards cardmaking!  I cannot wait until I am in possession of this one!!!  Meanwhile, our three previous cartridges are available . . . Art Philosophy, Artiste, and Artbooking.  Each cartridge contains over 700 images and are just priceless.  Feel free to contact me regarding my specials . . . 

Favorite Swaps received at CTMH Convention 2014

Such beautiful artwork made by very talented ladies!

 My swap, a bookmark with a magnet and my favorite card received . . . unknown creator!

 This pop out card was made by Donna Davis

 Jeni Augustyn and Pat Ankney

 Catherine Nowak and Roz Bianchi

 Margaret Mangum Davis and Pat Ankney

 Casey Spinks and Lesley Sanders

Marie Olivas

Convention Projects

Here are some of the projects we made at convention using the new papers!

Roommate gift

I have the bestest roommate, Debbi Fournier . . . and wowzers, is she creative!  She made this adorable mini album for me . . . using the Ivy Lane papers (still available through July 31st) and envelopes!!! Just loves this! Thanks Debbi Jo!

Missing blogger . . . found!

Hi All,
My apologies for not keeping my blog up-to-date. I promise to be more consistent!  I just returned from four fun-filled days at Disneyland with my Close to My Heart friends.  The Annual Inspirations (idea book) was revealed . . . you'll get a chance to see that on August 1st!  Wowzers! Are there some beautiful new papers coming out, some terrific markers, and a slew of new stamps!  You will not be diappointed . . . oh, and did I mention, another Cricut cartridge? Yes in deedy! This cartridge is designed for cardmaking --- and can be  used in scrapbooking too!  It will not let you down!  Just like our other three cartridges, it has so many images on it!!! I cannot wait for my cartridge to arrive.

So, while we are waiting, here are some fun pictures for you to look at . . . some new products, and well, just the crazy fun we have at convention!

Thanks for being patient!

 2014 Annual Inspirations

 Cindy's team - part of it at least!

 Fireworks at Disneyland

 Steakhouse 55 - we all ordered the same thing!

 Special Honoree, Dana S.

 Corporate always puts on fun skits to introduce the Idea Book

 Our founder, Jeanette Lynton with Monica Z.

 LOL, the 5K was super fun!

 There was a lot of pink - at the run/walk

 Super dooper ideas!

 Very cute yoyo's - used our new score tool

 Halloween luminaries in our new cupcake boxes!

Business is part of our convention . . . but it's not boring!

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