New for 2016-Planners Gonna Plan!

Planners Gonna Plan!

*NEW 2016 Planner System from Close To My Heart*

 

I am SO excited about this new planner system!

CTMH has jumped on the bandwagon & created our very own unique binder. "The Everyday Life" planner system has everything perfectly laid out for you to keep track of your life.

Use it as your calendar date book, family planner OR scrapbook!

You can choose to use it with the 2016 calendar pages only as a planner, add page protectors to add photos & memorabilia or add My Crush scrapbook pages with the Memory Protectors as a unique mini album!

My Crush album pages

2016 Calendar pages

Comes with stickers & a pocket page!

Nice sized monthly pages to see at a glance

Big weekly spaces to add your appointments & activities

MORE space at the end of each month to add notes & journaling!

 

Check out this video showing it all in action:

 

http://gotink.ctmh.com/ctmh/ctmh-tv/product-spotlight.aspx#zPgZU-8__b8

 

Ready for your own? Shop online HERE!

Jes Ballas, CTMH Consultant

Walnutport, PA

610-760-1268

December Stamp Club project- mini coffee cup caddy

Mini Coffee Cup Caddy

Isn't this adorable? I saw this idea at Convention & had to make it!

The mini coffee cups are from a restaurant supply store- 4oz with lids.

 

 

Start with Poppy or Cranberry cardstock 6 1/2" x 8 1/2".

Score each side at 1" & 2", crease folds.

Cut away the outer corners & cut to the inside score mark.

Fold each side over to form the box & use strong adhesive to secure. You're kind of making a double wall on each side by folding over the edges.

 

 

Next, take a piece of 2 1/2" x 9 1/2" cardstock.

Score in the middle at 4 3/4" & a 1/2" on each end.

I used a narrow oval punch to create the handle & glued this piece together to make the caddy handle/divider. Use strong adhesive to glue the ends in the center of the caddy.

 

For the cups, you'll have to take apart one cup & use it as a template to trace a pattern.

I used the White Pines paper & stamp set from the Scrapbooking Workshop on the Go kit to stamp the holly leaves & berries.

The tag stamp is from the Packages, Boxes & Tags stamp set.

I also used Poppy & Fern inks, Poppy twine & kraft cardstock for the band (which I ran through a crimper tool).

 

 

These are so cute to make as gifts for candy or other small treats.

Merry Christmas!
Jes Ballas, CTMH Consultant

www.ctmh.com/gotink



NEW Planner Bundle!

Woowee! Check out the brand new PLANNER by Close To My Heart!

We have a bundle special for you this month.

For only $29.95, you'll receive the planner album, 2016 planner pages & roller stamp!

 

This is the newest, trendiest way to scrapbook. Don't have time to scrap? Simply put your ticket stubs, memorabilia & miscellaneous photos right into your planner book. Your calendar is just like a mini scrapbook!

 

Check out some of the things you can do!

Shop online at www.ctmh.com/gotink

Order your planner bundle today!

www.ctmh.com/gotink

Jes Ballas, CTMH Consultant

Walnutport, PA



December Stamp of the Month

Here is the December Stamp of the Month, "Candlelight Garden", set of 10.

This is a cute, versatile set, perfect for markers, colored pencils or watercolor paint!

 

Jes Ballas, CTMH Consultant

www.ctmh.com/gotink

Walnutport, PA



November Stamp Club Projects-thumb notch punch

Hi all!

Here's what the Stamp Club made this month. We used the new thumb notch punch to create a cute owl pillow box & New Year's card using the November Stamp of the Month.

Keep on reading for instructions!

Here are the pieces for the owl pillow box. I cut the pillow box from the Cricut "Art Philosophy" cartridge at 5 1/2". Eyes are 1" & 1 1/2" circles. The beak is simply a 1" square of Goldrush cardstock cut diagonally.

We used the thumb notch punch to punch out about 18 pieces to create the "feathers" from Sangria paper. Isn't he adorable?

 

 

New Year's card:

 

Card base is 4 1/4" x 9 1/2", black cardstock is 4" x 4 1/2", gold glitter strip is 1" x 4 1/2".

Oval is 1 1/2", champagne glass pieces are cut from the Cricut "Artistry" cartridge at 1 3/4".

Emboss "new year" in gold on oval. Stamp "happy" & banner on scrap white cardstock, cut out & mount with 3D foam tape.

Take a bite out of the black cardstock at each end, lining up the edge of the punch with the edge of the paper.

On gold glitter strip, mark the center (on the backside) & line it up in the center of the punch so it punches evenly.

Glue the glitter strip to the black cardstock, tie a ribbon around it then adhere to card base.

Add your messages, glasses & sparkles!

This could make a cute anniversary or wedding card too!

Enjoy,

Jes Ballas, CTMH Consultant

www.ctmh.com/gotink

Walnutport, PA



Christmas Pocket Tag Booklet

HI all,

Here is a fun project I made using our new thumb notch punch & "White Pines" Picture My Life pocket scrapbooking cards.

 

Start with a piece of Colonial White cardstock 7" x 12". Score the long way (horizontally) at 2 1/2". Score vertically at 4" & 8". Fold up the bottom to form the pockets. If you look closely at the photo, you'll see I cut a skinny "V" at both creases so that the album folds nice & flat.

Using the thumb notch punch, take a bite out of the top of each pocket.

White Pines patterned paper is 3 3/4" x 2 1/4", sponged in Cranberry ink.

 

Choose your PML cards that you want to use. The White Pines PML cards are perfect for a Christmas countdown project or a Daily December project because some are numbered Dec 1-25. Don't feel you have to use them that way though! I covered up a number on the red card with stamps.

Back the cards with some coordinating cardstock 3 1/8" x 4 1/8", then use the corner rounder.

 

Use up some scraps for the mini tags, add some stamping & twine with the stapler.

Wrap it all up with a 1 1/4" belly band & you're done!

Stamp set is from the White Pines Scrapbooking Workshop on the Go Kit.

Enjoy!

Jes Ballas, CTMH Consultant

www.ctmh.com/gotink

Walnutport, PA



Cyber Monday SALE & NEW PLANNER!

Amazing things are on the way!!

 

Cyber Monday starts a week-long SALE!! Starting Monday, Nov 30th through Friday, Dec 4th, *39* items will be 25% OFF! Including the Cricut "Artfully Sent" cartridge!! WOWEE!

 

 

Then, on December 1st, get your hands on our brand new PLANNER!!

There will be a special package promo offering our new planner album in a bundle with planner pages & a roller stamp for just $29.95!

 

 

PLUS, I'll be offering my own special for you.

Order $40, receive a FREE ink pad

Order $75+, receive a FREE paper pack!

SANTA BUCKS will be earned on every purchase too.

Earn $1 Santa Buck for every $10 you order now through December to be redeemed in January!

 

Mark your calendars for a super week of special deals!

Jes Ballas, CTMH Consultant

www.ctmh.com/gotink

Walnutport, PA



November Stamp of the Month "Cheers 2016"

November Stamp of the Month, "Cheers 2016"
Here are some ideas I made using the SOTM for November.
See it online here~

Inspired by another Consultant, watercolor paper & add splatters!

Thumb Notch Punch

Also inspired by another Consultant. I love this look! Watercolor paper with La Vie En Rose paper pack.

Shop online at www.ctmh.com/gotink !

 

 

 



Share Handmade Kindness Challenge

Hi all,

What a super idea! Participate in the "Share Handmade Kindness Challenge" this month!

http://www.jennifermcguireink.com/2015/11/share-handmade-kindness-challenge-week-1-friends-family.html

Check out Jennifer McGuire's blog for the details.

You have paper, stamps & supplies...now go make something with it & be a blessing to someone else by sharing it!

love,

Jes



November Stamp Club

HI all,

It's time for November's Stamp Club!

We're gathering at my place Fri, Nov 6th at 7pm & Sat, Nov 7th at 10:30am to create some neat projects using our new "Thumb notch punch"!

Projects are FREE with a $15 order!

Would you like to join us? Contact me right away~

Jes Ballas

Walnutport, PA


You're Invited~Christmas Card Workshop!

*You're Invited*

Christmas Card Workshop!

 

Friday, November 20th 7pm-9pm

OR

Saturday, November 21st 10:30am-12:30pm

$22

 

Join us for the annual Christmas Card Workshop! Get a head start on some ideas for Christmas. You will receive a whole packet of White Pines paper, gold foil tape, cards & envelopes plus accessories! You'll have lots leftover to create some more wonderful cards later.

Come & get inspired!
Bring a friend & receive a FREE GIFT!

 

Contact me right away to reserve your spot.

Jes Ballas

CTMH Consultant

www.ctmh.com/gotink

610-760-1268

Walnutport, PA

Watercolor Leaf Card

Hi all!

Here are my "thank you" cards for orders placed this month.

Want to see how I did it? Keep on reading!

First, start with our high quality watercolor paper. This is different from watercolor paper in the stores. It has a much smoother surface so it's not so "lumpy" & the paint blends beautifully.

From the Cricut "Artbooking" cartridge cut a maple leaf (page 72) at 3" at real dial size. Move the blade over & down a bit so it cuts more in the center of your paper & not at the edge. This is your stencil.

 

Place the stencil over the watercolor paper. Choose your paints & start painting!

First I wet the brush & used a yellow color:

 

Then orange dabbled around the edges:

 

Then red:

 

Now use a wet brush & blend the colors as you wish:

 

For a really fun look, try SPLATTERING!

Get your brush nice & wet, dab into a color then tap it against your finger to splatter dots all over! Be mindful of what's near you when you're crafting- you might splatter more than you want!

 

Set it aside to dry for a while then assemble.

I used a cardstock base of Pomegranate, the Sangria paper pack & gold shimmer trim. Stamp set is "Sending Love".

 Comment below & let me know your thoughts!

Enjoy~

 

 





Free Tote Bag for New Consultants!

Calling all NEW Consultants!

Anyone who joins the Close To My Heart family in October will receive this gorgeous leather tote bag! We got these at Convention in Disneyland, CA this year. It's super roomy, big enough for 12x12 paper, has a nice shoulder strap & embossed CTMH logo.

Begin your business in style!

 

How much is it to join?

~ Only $129!

 

What do you receive in your kit when you sign up?
~ TONS of fun products to get you going in a beautiful box! Take a look:

Contents of the New Consultant Kit Include:

• Zoe B&T Duos™ Bulk Pack (BULK369, qty 1)
• White Daisy Cardstock (1385, qty 1)
• Whisper Cardstock (X5929, qty 1)
• Glacier Cardstock (X5770, qty 1)
• Sorbet Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2164, qty 2)
• Glacier Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2641, qty 2)
• Slate Exclusive Inks™ Pad (Z2173, qty 2)
• Aqua Shimmer Trim (Z3086, qty 2)
• Grey Enamel Gems (Z3089, qty 2)
• My Acrylix^® So Many Smiles (C1619, qty 2)
• My Acrylix^® In Review (C1622, qty 2)
• My Acrylix^® My Story (B1482, qty 2)
• White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack (X254, qty 1)
• Medium Organizer (Z4139, qty 1)
• 2" × 6½" My Acrylix^® Block (Y1010, qty 2)
• 3" × 3" My Acrylix^® Block (Y1006, qty 2)
• Non-stick Micro-tip Scissors (Z1836, qty 2)
• My Acrylix^® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782, qty 2)
• My Acrylix^® Spritz Cleaner (1778, qty 1)
• Bonding Memories™ Glue (1512, qty 2)
• 3-D Foam Tape (Z1151, qty 1)
• Round Sponge (Z697, qty 1)
• Customer Order Forms (W101, qty 1, 25 per pack)
• Annual Inspirations (WC1161, qty 10)
• Holiday Expressions (WCS1161, qty 10)
• Cardstock Color Sampler (W1136, qty 1)
• Paper Fundamentals Sampler (W1137, qty 1)
• Annual Inspirations B&T Duos™ Sampler (W1138, qty 1)
• My Acrylix^® Petite Perks™ Tribal Circles (W2032, qty 3)
• Idea Book Postcard (W1129, qty 1)
• Desk Pad (W1140, qty 1)
• 
   
• How do I sign up?
• ~ Visit my website under "What We Do", "Be a Consultant"
• HERE

Here's my team member, Susan, & I at Convention with the tote bag & new catalog!

Let me know if you have any questions about starting your new business with Close To My Heart.

 I'd be happy to help!

Enjoy your week,

Jes