Wednesday, March 22, 2006


Thank you Nancy Brown for this great sample using the March Stamp of The Month. Remember that March 31st is the last day to order this set and get a free set of stamps with any order over $40.

Tuesday, March 14, 2006



Lucky You!

Free My Acrylix This March!

When you place a $40 order in the month of March, you’ll receive the My Acrylix stamp set of your choice—absolutely FREE* (a savings of up to $22.95!)

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Our premium-quality My Acrylix stamp sets are the most innovative in the industry. Easy to use and simple to store, they offer artistic precision and creative control on project after project.
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* One free stamp set per purchase. Choose free stamp set from any current set offered by Close To My Heart with the exception of March Stamp of the Month. Free item will be the highest priced stamp set on the customer order. Tax must be collected on retail value of free item; no shipping is charged on free item. Offer valid on orders placed March 10 – March 31, 2006 only..

Sincerely, Amanda Mueller
Heart of Stamps
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Tuesday, March 07, 2006

Scrapbooking Ideas10 Common Mistakes Beginners Make
Diving in head first and then becoming overwhelmed. Slow down, scrapbooking is not only enjoying the project, but enjoying the process. One page at a time!
Not having a place to put your scrapbooking stuff. Start out with some organization in mind before your things get ruined because you have no place to put it.
Buying too many supplies just "because". Get your basic supplies and then purchase by project.
Not having a realistic budget. Scrapbooking is fun and can be costly - although the finished projects are priceless. Set a realistic monthly budget and stick too it.
Learn about what is safe and what isn't and don't assume something is safe if it isn't marked. Products need to be acid free.
Not making the time for scrapbooking. It doesn't have to take hours, just do a little bit at a time, but make the time!
Taking the word of a 'scrapbooking consultant' as gospel. While these people are knowledgable, they do have a product to sell. Look around and get the best bang for your buck on your tools and products.
Using glue on photos. Use adhesive tabs or photo tape instead.
Over cropping your photos. Don't cut everything out, you can have more than one scrapbook page for an event.
Under cropping your photos. Get rid of unnecessary backgrounds and get to the heart of each picture.

Never a better time to start


With March being album mania, what a better time to get started. Not sure how to start or what you need? Let me help you with this.

This tip is going to focus on basic NEEDS to get started.
Before I list out what is needed to get started however, I want to offer a word of caution. Do not skimp on tools or supplies. You will find that you will only replace these items later if you do.


You will need:

  • An album - I would suggest you take advantage of this months special and get an 12x12 Linen album. We have 12 colors to pick from. (we also have a wonderful Leather album)
  • Paper Trimmer- I highly recommend Euro personal Paper Trimmer (z338)
  • Cardstock or paper Pack - We have over 20 different ones to pick from, I recommend to start with start simple. Pick a kit that fits your style and personality.
  • Photos - I am sure we all have some of these if we are thinking about scrapbooking at all.
  • Adhesive - I use different ones for different times. If you are only looking to buy one, I would recommend the tombow Mono Adhesive. (1514)
  • Scissors - You really need a good pair. This will make a difference. My suggestion is the Micro-Tip Scissors by Close To My Heart (z534)
  • Ink pen - I recommend the My Legacy Writer Color set, there are 8 colors, these are a fine tip marker great for journaling. (4206)

Sample created by Michelle Loader

Scrapbooking Tip #14 Get Four 5X7 Mats Out of One 12X12 Sheet

To get four 5X7" mats out of one 12X12" piece of cardstock, use these directions:

In your paper trimmer, place paper at the 5" mark. Then cut up 7 inches. Take the paper out and turn it a quarter turn. Place paper at the 5" mark again and cut up 7 inches. This will give you your first mat. Repeat process again after turning the page a quarter turn. When finished you should have four 5X7 mats an a small square.

5 Things to Do with Double Prints

If you get free double prints or you order them, be sure to use them! Don't let them take up space in your photo box. Here are a few ideas:

  • Send them out to a friend or loved one.
  • Make a quickie brag book or mini album (Like our 3x3 album) to show off at work.
  • Do a page with them for relatives to add to their scrapbook.
  • Place them in a college photo frame for a gift.
  • Give them to your child to play with or scrapbook themselves.

Check out a sample from the March Stamp of the Month

This was created by Sue Laufer
C1230 Speckled Eggs
Garden Green Cardstock, B&T paper and Ink
Colonial White Cardstock
5/8" Ivory Organdy Ribbon (Z101)
Just think any color would work. What a great idea!

Saturday, March 04, 2006

Saturday

Sorry for not posting yesterday, I did not have any internet connection for most of the day. Saturday was spent with my family. We had a great time. I am hoping to stamp for fun this evening. I will try and post a sample on Sunday.

Amanda

Thursday, March 02, 2006

How do you?

Thursday's will be my day to give you a nice how do you do that tip. There are so many great pieces of art work out there, but how do you come up with them. Well for me it is a matter of using the resources I have, I use the idea books, like Cherish (9029) for scrapbooking layout, or Color combination(z1004) guide when I am feeling color challenged or The Originals Card confident program (9024, 9027, 9028) for designing cards. What is nice is using these pieces together to come up with great ideas. I catalog also has some great ideas and tip and techniques. If you do not have one of these you need one!

Special of the day

I am going to run specials from time to time on my blog. Today's special is the first 3 people to place an order with me will receive 20% off there whole order. You will need to tell me your read about it on my blog to receive the special.

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Just Added Another Class for March


How you would you like to get 16 pages done in one setting? That is what you will do. The class cost if $50 for $74.75 in product. You will not want to miss out. What you need to do is pick any of the my reflections kits from the catalog, any 12x12 linen album (27.95 value), any Stamp set and 12x12 base pages. Class dates are Sunday March 26th, 2:00, or Monday March 27th, 7:00 or Tuesday March 28th at 9:00. Come once, come twice or all 3 times and get 3 different books done. This offer will not be repeated. You must place your order no latter than March 13 to insure delivery for your class.

If you have any questions just email me!