Thin Cut Storage Tip

Here is an easy way to store your CTMH Thin Cuts and always have them right at your fingertips!

Everyday Life Album in Bashful https://lorikutsch.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=10282&ci=9134 Everyday Life Album sleeves 6x8 https://lorikutsch.closetomyheart.com/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=9202 Everyday Life Abum sleeves 4x6 https://lorikutsch.closetomyheart.com/Retail/product.aspx?itemid=9088 Metalic Pens https://lorikutsch.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=6762 Thin Cuts https://lorikutsch.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=272
Posted by Lori Kutsch - Close to My Heart Consultant on Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Cricut Labor Day Sale

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Cricut Labor Day sale!!

When purchasing supplies you can always save 10% and get free shipping by using my code LORICREATE

Cricut Maker Everything Materials bundle, Champagne

Save over $130.00

Explore Machines and Bundles

Save $100+ on the different Explore machines and bundle options

Bright Pad and vinyl essentials bundle, Mint

Just $99.99

Cricut Mats

Save 30% off the regular price

Cutting Blades

Save 30% on select cutting blades

Cutting Materials

Save 30% on selecting cutting materials

Cuttlebug Machine

Save $10.00 off

Remember Cricut Access members always save 10% off on online orders and up to 50% off on digital images.  

If you wish to be notified when I post more Cricut sales, please click on the follow link on the top left side of the this blog.  

Only 4 days left....

The countdown has started!

There are only 4 days left to order from the current Annual Inspirations Catalog and the Seasonal Expressions 2 Catalog.  

Don't miss out on the goodness that these catalogs brought us because on September 1st they are gone.

Shop my site

Also, take advantage of the pricing because on Sept 1st some items go up!

Don't miss out.....

The Falling for you Stamp and Thin cut set used to make this 3D layered card is while supplies last and its on sale for only $9.75.  Regular price is $38.95.  Order yours before they sell out.

The video for how I made this card is in the blog post below this one.  

Other items used to complete this card:

CTMH cardstock in Tangerine and Almond

CTMH Inks in Tangerine, Sorbet, Goldrush, Fern, Clover and Black

Sponge Daubers

Red Line Tape

Xyron

Bonding Memories Glue

Design Space File - https://design.cricut.com/#/design/105353135

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Layered 3-D card

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Check out my latest 3-D card in the video below.  If you like it please click on the follow button to the left to be notified when I post new projects.  Full supply listing can be found in my Facebook group - Lori Kutsch - Close to my Heart Consultant

Items used: Falling for you Stamp & Thin Cut Set - Z4044 https://lorikutsch.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=z4044 Close to My Heart Inks in Saffron, Goldrush, Sorbet, Fern, Willow, Tangerine, Blackhttps://lorikutsch.closetomyheart.com/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=235 Close to My Heart Cardstock in Tangerine and Almondhttps://lorikutsch.closetomyheart.com/retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=218 Sponge daubershttps://lorikutsch.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=7682 Bonding Memories Gluehttps://lorikutsch.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=171 Shimmer Brushhttps://lorikutsch.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=9403 Xyron https://amzn.to/2MKmfKL Red Line Tape 1/4 inchhttps://amzn.to/2w4HZY9 Design space File - https://design.cricut.com/#/design/105353135 Thank you for watching. I hope you liked it. If you did, please share so your friends can see it too!
Posted by Lori Farmer Kutsch on Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Cricut Maker-Versary

If you have followed me for any amount of time, you know that besides Close to My Heart, Cricut is very dear to me.  I would have a hard time crafting without my Cricut(s).  

A year ago when Ashish Arora revealed the Cricut Maker at the very first Cricut Mountain Make-a-thon I fell in love and knew I had to have it.  Well as luck had it, they gave all of us that went to the event our very own.  

The Maker has not only changed how I craft, it has changed what I craft.

I can now cut fabric with the rotary cutter for making quilt blocks.  

I can now cut chipboard or balsa wood to make home decor items with the new knife blade.

The new scoring wheels are going to allow me to score thicker items in my craft room, like corrugated cardboard for gift boxes.

The Maker will also cut those delicate cuts I use in my scrapbooks and cards, as well as vinyl and iron on. 

If you can think of it, the Maker can help you make it.  

For this celebration Cricut has put the Maker on sale for 12 hours only!
Sale ends tonight at 10 pm Mountain time.

Normally $399.99 you can get the Maker for just $379.99 for a limited time

or

You can get the Maker Everything Bundle for just $439.99 (reg price $591.80)

Check out the Maker and fall in love like I did.  

Cricut Summer Clearance Sale

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Its that time of year again for Cricuts Summer Clearance sale.  Stock up on vinyl and Iron-on (HTV) at 50% off.  

If you are a Cricut Access member you will save 10% more automatically.  But if you use my code LORICREATE you will save another 10% and get free shipping too!  

Shop the Cricut Summer Clearance sale now.  Don't miss out on these stock up prices.  

Helpful Tip!

When the old wooden blocks with Rubber stamps were used, there was a soft cushion layer between the rubber stamp and the block.  This helped to get a clear stamped image each and every time.  

But now that we have the clear Acrylix stamps there is not a cushion between the block and the stamp.  Have no fear!  CTMH includes a soft cushion in each stamp set for you to stamp on.  

You can place the spongy like sheet under your paper before you stamp to help ensure a clear crisp image with each stamp.  

OR......

If you have the CTMH Versa mat, just flip it over!

The soft backside makes the perfect stamping platform, while being the best project mat on the front.  The self healing mat with 12x12 gridlines protects your work surface as well as giving you perfect measurements for lining up your projects.  

Versa Mat 

Ordering tonight 8/16/2018

Thursday evenings are the night I put my orders in for the week.  I am happy to place one for you so you do not have to do it.  

Just let me know what you want, where you want it shipped to and your credit card number for payment ( do not leave your credit card number in a comment on this site!).  You can call me or send me a private email / text / facebook PM.

You can reach me at:
toribe@yahoo.com
503-341-2031
or on Facebook in my CTMH group

I do not store credit card numbers so your number will remain safe and secure.  

Remember that all items in the current catalog are while supplies last, so don't miss out on something you want.

Shop the catalog now

Another option is to be an online hostess.  This is super easy for you and I do all the work.  

I will set up a private Facebook group for your party, and do product demos, prizes, and take the orders.  All you do is invite your friends and family to the group.  There will be no pressure to buy anything.  When the party closes you earn hostess rewards based on your parties sales.  See the chart below.

You can always contact me with any questions you have about a product or being a hostess.  

At Close to My Heart we are the Let me show you how company.

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Cricut Disney Digital Mystery Box

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Its have been awhile, but Cricut has release a brand new Disney Digital Mystery Box!!

Get all the details about what is in the box in the video below

Order your box now!!

How to care for and use your Acrylix Stamps

Not only does CTMH offer the best stamps on the market, they want you to know the best ways to use them and to care for them.  

Order your CTMH Acrylix Stamps and stamp supplies

Stamps

Inks

My Acrylix Stamp Scrubber

My Acrylix Spritz Cleaner

Of course, I am always here to answer any questions you might have.  

Clearance Section

Did you know that Close to My Heart has a clearance section???  Its full of great deals.  Maybe you missed out on getting that Stamp and Thin Cut set you really wanted, well it might be there!  

The photos below show you what is in the clearance section as of right now, but it changes all the time.  So check it out.

Shop Clearance Section

Product of the Week - Bashful items

Each year CTMH has a color of the year, and the current color is Bashful.  But its about to go away because Sept 1st we have a new color of year.    

All Bashful item will only be available until August 31st, or until supplies run out.  

So let me show you what is available in the bashful line of products!  

Bashful Exclusive Inks $7.95

12x12 Bashful Cardstock $14.50

Bashful Exclusive Inks - Mini Pigment Ink pad $2.95

Bashful Exclusive Inks - Re-inker $6.95

Bashful Glitter Paper $6.95

Bashful Shimmer Brush $4.95 $2.00

Project Kit of the Month - August - Fresh Air Workshop Your Way

This months kit is the Fresh Air Workshop your Way Scrapbooking kit.  

This kit allows you to make 3 2-page layouts with optional pocket pages and cards.  Quickly get your summer adventures preserved into albums with these cute pages.

Fresh Air Workshop Your Way Scrapbooking Kit
including step by step instructions

Add the optional pocket page layouts too!

Optional - Use the left over papers to create beautiful cards your friends and family will love to receive.

Add Ons to Create the optional cards

C1722 Fresh Air - Cardmaking Stamp Set

$14.00

Other items needed:

Z2850 Fern Exclusive Inks Stamp pad

Z2865 Juniper Exclusive Inks Stamp pad

Z2835 New England Ivy Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Z2830 Nutmeg Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad

Z2060 Thin 3-D Foam Tape

X254 White Cards & Envelopes Value Pack

Memory Protectors - 5 options

August Close to My Heart News

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Where has this year gone???  I just today switched my calendar to August and thought OMG its August! There are so many things I need to tell you this month, because as you know its the end of the current annual catalog and Season Expression catalog.  So let me start there.  Your current catalog says it ended July 301st.  But it didn't.  It has been extended through August 31st to end the same time as the Season Expression 2 catalog!  Why is this important?   Well because starting September 1st you will not have two catalogs any more.  We will now have the big catalog that comes out tri-annually!!  This means 3 times a year you will receive a new big mama catalog from me.  This also means that the current catalog is while supplies last.  So if you want something don't wait.  It might sell out before the months is over and we won't be getting more in.   You can shop the current catalogs on my website at www.LoriKutsch.ctmh.com.  There are so many great things available you won't want to miss out.   The August 2018 Stamp of the Month is called For the Love of Crafting You can get this whole stamp set for just $5.00 with any $50.00 order.  This stamp set retails for $17.95 and is only available at he discounted price in August.   CRAFT WITH HEART™ A Subscription with Heart! Creativity is more than something you do — it’s who you are. Keep your creativity flowing with Close To My Heart’s Craft with Heart™ club, where you receive regular deliveries of project kits that will keep you connected with your passion. Here’s how it works:   Subscribe for 1 Year and Save During the month of August get a 12-month subscription and save 20%! With the 12 month subscription you get: Free Shipping Pay once, create all year long Save $102.48 over the whole year 30 Free prints from Persnickety Prints Receive 4 kits, 3 times a year You are already familiar with our Cut Above Kits, so you know these are great items.   Subscribe Going...Going...Gone... With the new catalog comes new colors!!!  I can't tell you what those are just yet, but I can tell you what colors are going away to make room for them.  If you do not have these ink pads, re-inkers or cardstocks you will want to hurry and order them before they are gone.  Every year the re-inkers sell out and people are sad they did not get theirs.   Crystal Blue Poppy Pacifica Tangerine Blossom Cranberry Juniper Flaxen Sorbet Nutmeg and of course the 2017-2018 color of the year - Bashful Another item that is not moving forward into the catalog is our Embossing Folders most of them are on sale right now, so grab the ones you still need before they are gone! The August collection of the month is Documented Below you will find a collection of projects made with this paper pack and embelishments.   BRING BACK MY PACK — MORE MAGICAL Fun-Filled Papercrafting Awaits with this Popular Paper Kit! We’ve brought back the popular Magical Paper Pack for a limited time! Now through September 30, get the More Magical paper packet and coordinating products, which are suited for all-purpose crafting, including and especially your visits to amusement parks, parties, and other adventures! Save 25% when you purchase the More Magical Workshop kit, which includes the More Magical paper packet and a selection of other products you can use to create four 2-page scrapbook layouts and eight cards! Shop the More Magical items!   YOU’VE GOT CLASS Earn an A+ in Memory-Keeping with this Exclusive Collection Preserve the best of your child’s school years with the You’ve Got Class collection of products. This special features a paper collection, exclusive stamp set, and workshop kit all designed to commemorate the passage of those formative years. But act quickly, these products are only available through September 30! The unique You’ve Got Class workshop contains a set of materials that you can use to create 14 single page scrapbook layouts — an entire album with one page for each school year. The workshop kit also includes our True Fit Folios, giving you a place to preserve precious keepsakes and mementos from each year.  Shop the You've Got Class items, and find the link to the project instructions! HERE’S TO YOU July 15 – August 31 Exclusive Product Offering The Here’s to You special features a workshop kit inspired by life’s special occasions! To celebrate these moments, the Here’s to You workshop kits features four exclusive stamp sets designed for making elegant cards and layouts. The products in this workshop include four stamp sets and other items to create one 12″ × 12″ page and seven cards that can be used for weddings and many other occasions! 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