CTMH Sep-Aug 2023/24 Essentials Book Preview

Not only is the new Close To My Heart Sep-Oct 2023 Idea Book starting on Sep 1, but also our annual Essentials Book.

As the title indicates, this book is all about our essentials. Anything from cardstock, inks, embellishments to How To Books and so much more.

You will be able to see the entire book online starting September 1. This annual book will be available until next year August 2024.

At the end of the annual book you will find the current monthly special “Gnomes for Autumn” which is currently available and retires September 30.

Please note that there is a Queue Code in bedded into the side. This Queue Code is active throughout the entire length of the catalog. Just go back every month (or in between) and scan the Queue Code with your phone to see the current specials of the month.

I also mentioned in the video our Maker and VIP programs.  Both of these are excellent opportunities to take your crafting hobby to a new level. If you are interested in finding out more about these programs, please let me know or drop me a comment and I will get back to you. I am happy to answer all questions you might have.

Maker: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/join.aspx

VIP: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/vip.aspx

Enjoy todays walk through and check out my Sep-Oct 2023 Idea Book Preview, which is recorded in 2 parts. 

Part 1: https://youtu.be/zEYRLQ5cW5A

Part 2: https://youtu.be/8hLBTbNRp58

CTMH Sep-Oct 2023 Idea Book Preview-Part 2

…and here is the second preview part of our upcoming Close To My Heart Idea Book for Sep-Oct 2023.

You will be able to see the entire book online starting September 1. This new Idea Book will be available until October 31. Like with many of our books, all products in this book will retire after Oct 31 or last while supplies last.

Please remember, some products are in high demand and might run out before the end  of the life span of the book.

I mentioned in the video our Maker and VIP programs.  Both of these are excellent opportunities to take your crafting hobby to a new level. If you are interested in finding out more about these programs, please let me know or drop me a comment and I will get back to you. I am happy to answer all questions you might have.

Maker: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/join.aspx

VIP: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/vip.aspx

Enjoy todays walk through and check out the Essentials Book Preview too. 

Part 1: https://youtu.be/zEYRLQ5cW5A

CTMH Sep-Oct 2023 Idea Book Preview-Part 1

Today I’ll give you a little preview of our upcoming Close To My Heart Idea Book for Sep-Oct 2023.

You will be able to see the entire book online starting September 1. This new Idea Book will be available until October 31. Like with many of our books, all products in this book will retire after Oct 31 or last while supplies last.

Please remember, some products are in high demand and might run out before the end  of the life span of the book.

I mentioned in the video our Maker and VIP programs.  Both of these are excellent opportunities to take your crafting hobby to a new level. If you are interested in finding out more about these programs, please let me know or drop me a comment and I will get back to you. I am happy to answer all questions you might have.

Maker: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/join.aspx

VIP: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/vip.aspx

Enjoy todays walk through and check out part 2 plus the Essential Book Preview.

 

Scrapbook Layout Idea (2) using the “Gnomes for Autum” paper

Today we are mixing some new and old products to create this layout. I love when I can use up some of my stash and make room for new things.

Here are the items used in this video:

CC7237 Gnomes for Autumn Paper & Sticker Pack

X5950 Toffee Cardstock as my base

Stamps & Thin Cuts used:

Z4315 Pumpkin Spice - Scrapbooking Stamp&Thin Cuts

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=15635

D2182 Setting the Scene Stamp 

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=17972

Z3316 Gold Shimmer Brush

Z2828 Toffee Ink Pad

Z1279 VersaMat

GOOD NEWS…The sketch I used for this layout came from the “Make It from Your Heart”-Volume 3 and this one is still available. The item number here is 9043 and you might want to pick up one of our 6x8 Albums for storage.

Volumes 1-5 otherwise have been retire but, spoiler alert, there will be a new book coming out September 1st. 😉

The leave die cuts came from different digital cartridges from Close To My Heart and were cut with my Cricut. The golden sparkles I added at the end have  also been retired. 

The Gnomes for Autumn paper and all products included in this special can be found here: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2308-gnomes-for-autumn.aspx

Or just hop over to my website and type in the item numbers listed above to find each product. Website https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=271

Regarding the Close To My Heart Cardstock, it is two toned. One side as the original/darker color and the back side is a light hue of the color. You can get out cardstock in packages of 24. We also have great Coordinating Cardstock Packs that come with every paper collection. These contain a nice selection of papers working perfectly with your projects. Or if you like to mix your own pack of cardstock, try our Custom Cardstock Packs were you can choose which colors you like. The custom packages come in 12 or 24 sheets. https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=218

If you have any questions regarding the layout, technique or products, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for watching and keep crafting💕

November Album Retreat is coming - Learn how to receive a FREE ALBUM from me

OMG our CTMH November Album Retreat 2023 is here. If you missed out on the awesome outdoor paper pack a few months ago, this is your chance to still get your hands on some of the papers. What is an Album Retreat you might ask? Coming up on Nov 1-3 you will be able to create 11 double page layouts (so a total of 22 pages) during this retreat. You will lean new techniques, like hidden journaling and tags, extra photo storage, ink techniques and so much more. Your bundle will contain all papers, embellishments, stamps and dies, and so much more. Everything will be pre-cut for you and every double page layout will be separately packaged for you. Taking out all the guess work will make this retreat a wonderful experience. If you like to see all the layout you will be creating, please check out my website https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2311-album-retreat.aspx

With all retreats, you can always change up your pages so your picture will work the best with the layouts. The retreat will be thought over 3 days in a private Facebook Group. But no worries if you can’t join live, you can access it all via replay as well.

I know it is a big investment, but you will take away a lot of new ideas, technique and inspirations not to mention 22 pages.

If you decide to give the November Album Retreat a try, I will send you a FREE album to get started! Yes, a FREE ALBUM for signing up. 

Since up between now and Oct 3rd, check out our different Album choices and tell me the album and color you like. I will ship these albums mid/end October so right in time for the Retreat. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me or leave a comment below :-) 

Scrapbooking Layout Idea (1) using the “Gnome for Autumn” Paper

Video Link: https://youtu.be/QaPwGJs04io

Here is one layout I created from the Gnome for Autumn paper collection from Close To My Heart. Love this paper pack and the colors in it.

In the video I used the following items:

CC7237 Gnomes for Autumn Paper & Sticker pack

CC72318 Gnomes for Autumn - Scrapbooking Stamp & Thin Cuts

CC72331 Autumn Cork Shapes

All Gnomes for Autumn items can be found here: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2308-gnomes-for-autumn.aspx

D2123 Background Elements Stamp Set

X7295E Cozy Up Dots

Z6531 Mocha Ink Pad

Z6534 Papaya Ink Pad ( Melon is sold out)

Z4572 Blending Brushes

Z1279 VersaMat

These items can be found on my website at https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Products.aspx?CatalogID=271

Just put the item number in the search bar.

I hope you liked this easy to make layout. Please let me know if you have any questions and give me the thumbs up if you liked this video.

My VIPeep’s starting to today you can add the new books to your orders

 

VIPeep’s don’t forget to add the new idea books to your orders. Starting today you can add them for FREE…also remember to check back the Last Chance Sales starting later today 💕

Last Chance Clearance Sale - Starting August 15

 

Last Chance Clearance Sale

Get ready for fantastic savings during CTMH’s>>> Last Chance Clearance Sale!

They’ll be adding a new selection of stamp + Thin Cuts sets to our clearance section at discounts over 50%-off! This last chance sale means that it will be the last time that these items will be available to you and all of the items will only be available while supplies last. The unbeatable savings begin August 15 at 5:00pm (EST) or 3:00 pm (MDT) and end August 31. 

Attention, the sale will be only available on my website https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/

Cape Cod Page Layout No.4 - Bonus Video

 

Here is my Bonus Video from the Close to My Heart “Cape Cod” Scrapbooking Workshop. With all my leftover pieces and by just adding 2 sheets of cardstock I was able to create one more layout. This bonus layout uses up some of the leftover stickers and more of the extra embellishments we created last week with the Cape Cod Scrapbooking Stamp & Thincut set.

You will find the Bonus Video here on my YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/5UWzjmrMbmo

All other videos can be found there as well. Now if you fell in love with this paper collection as much as I did, you can still get these beautiful product. Just hope over to my website and see what is available: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=jul23

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Cape Cod Page Layout No.3 - Process Video

 How easy was it to assemble the first 2 layouts from the Close to My Heart “Cape Cod” Scrapbooking Workshop kit? If you missed my previous videos, check out my YouTube Channel or find them here on my FB page. So today we will finish together the 3. Layout of this workshop kit. I think it is one of my favorites and with a few tweaks it is even better.

This video is available to watch by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/mjUrOeVPVnU

All Cape Cod related products can be found on my website at https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=jul23

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Cape Cod Scrapbooking Stamp & Thin Cut Video

 The Close to My Heart “Cape Cod” scrapbooking workshop kit is amazing and if you like to create a few extra embellishments for this set and any future beach or lake pages, this set is a must have. Not only get you different phrase and titles that are great for page but you also get these lovely sea creatures. Each one is already perfectly shaded for you which makes it easy to stamp. 

See in todays technique video how I use the stamp and thin cut set to make more embellishments

You can find this video on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/5WyhZjc2e3I

This set and all other Cape Cod products can be found here: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/retail/search.aspx?searchvalue=jul23

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Gnomes for Autumn Close To My Heart Special & New and Retiring Colors

 

Video Link: https://youtu.be/fPCF4Y34Q3w

Here is a quick look at the new paper collection from Close To My Heart “Gnomes for Autumn”. This paper is available from August 1 until September 30 or while supplies last. It is one of my favorite fall color papers right now. The Gnomes for Autumn- Scrapbooking Stamp and Thin Cut Set  (CC72318) is another favorite right now. Great for all projects cards, pages or 3-D projects. While I will be coloring these off camera (pssst….using some new products that can’t be revealed until September 1 😊) you will be able to see them on the pages I am working on. Stay tuned for a more detailed video where I can show you the layouts I created with this set.

Today I am giving you a quick look at the paper pack and the new and retiring colors….

“A Gnome for All Season - Autumn” is the new Special from CLose To My Heart starting on August 1, 2023. The paper packs and workshops available in this set as well as the stamp and thin cuts can be found right here:

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2308-gnomes-for-autumn.aspx

As of the instruction guides for both workshops, the cardmaking and scrapbooking workshop are right on top for you to download for FREE. Just use the link above and it will be the first thing to see when you scroll down.

All New Colors are also available starting today. 

Ink Pads, Re-Inkers of the retiring and new colors are here: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=234

and Cardstock packs can be found here: https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=216

CTMH’s New Colors have arrived! Get them now including the Color of the Year 2023-24 “Journey”

 

We couldn’t wait until September 1st so Close to My Heart reveled the new upcoming 6 colors …including the Color Of The Year today. Yes, you heard right, all new colors are available right now.You can get the new colors as Ink Pads, Re-Inkers and Cardstock! But what are the new colors?

Let me introduce you too….Rosy, Royal, Jade, Limeade, Pumpkin and Acorn … and our new Color of the Year “Journey”……so pretty, all of them right?

At the same time remember these colors will be leaving us by the end of the month:

Raspberry, Grape, Green Apple, Avocado, Nectarine, Pewter and our old Color of the Year Melon.

The new paper collection “A Gnome for All Season” that started today as well, shows of 3 of our new colors….Do you know which new colors are featured in the paper pack? Comment below and lets see who can spot them.

https://claudiahenderson.closetomyheart.com/Retail/Category.aspx?CatalogID=234

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A Gnome for All Season - Autumn Special

 

Our Close To My Heart Special for August is here! A Gnome for All Seasons is a super cute paper collection. Have a look at the beautiful colors in this set and can you see what I see?…Yup, there is a hint which new colors will come in September and while these colors were planed to be released on September 1st, you all will be able to start ordering them today too. Yeahhhhh….. CTMH decided to make the “A Gnome for All Season” even more special to open orders for the new color ink pads today.

 But back to this paper set, like all specials, it comes with a cardmaking and a scrapbooking workshop kit plus stamp and thin cuts and some fabulous cork embellishments. Would you like to see these new papers up close? …. comment below and check a close up video coming later today

A Gnome for All Season is available on my website : https://ClaudiaHenderson.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2308-gnomes-for-autumn.aspx

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