New Idea Book Premieres

September... signals the end of Summer, for many Back-to-School shopping has been done and the kids have slipped on their backpacks and posed for their First-Day-of-School photos on the doorstep. Or you've dropped them off at the dorm with boxes and pillows and said a teary-eyed goodbye as they take their first steps into adult-hood and college.

Before those memories fade, make notes while the photos are being developed, so that when you create those precious pages for your album, they are filled not only with pictures, but your words, and perhaps the points of view from your children as well.

Close to My Heart has a fabulous Special in September; You've Got Class. It includes 7 special Tru-Fit Folios, folders which fit inside the top-loading memory protectors and can hold drawings, class essays, grade reports, or extra photos.


September is also the time when Close to My Heart's New Idea Book Launches! The 2018 Holiday Expressions catalog is live as of September 1 and you can view it online here. If you'd like a copy of your own, you can add one to your online order, or contact me and order one.

I won't spoil the surprise by going through the entire catalog, but will tell you the new papers are lovely, the new ink colors are bright and fabulous and you will love the new embellishments!
However, here are a few of the treats you can expect:

 

The Color Palette - Amazing... One big family of Color 

Plus, if you look closely, you will see some of the new Thin-Cuts, cuts from the new digital Cricut cartridge, and some of the fun embellishments.

 Color of the Year - Sugarplum - this photo does NOT do the color justice!

Available in our Exclusive Ink, Pigment Ink, Shimmer Brush!, Cardstock and Glitter Paper.

Another September Special - More Magical! 

How about a Kit-of-the-Month program? 

Yep, we've got one. Craft with Heart - featuring Cut Above layout kits.

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.

Available in subscriptions monthly, every 4 months, or yearly, you choose what works best for you and your crafting muse. 

So much more, but I will save some for my next post. Check out the Stamp of the Month page to see what the $5 special is this month. It's perfect to help you get a jump start on your seasonal cards.

Thank you for stopping by, you bless me with your support.

Getting my ducks in a row...

Briefly, my husband has some health issues, we are waiting for word from the doctor (and waiting, and waiting). It occupies a lot of our thoughts and I forget to do stuff, like update my blog. This morning, I decided that until my brain could manage to think creatively on it's own, I was going to take a short blog break. I will still update the Stamp of the Month link, and the Monthly focus - but they may not be at the start of the month.

Thank you so much in advance for your patience and understanding. I appreciate your support much more than mere words can ever express.

August will bring a new Idea Book, if you would like one, please contact me, or go to my online business address and browse it, or order one.