StickStock™

Our new 8 ½" x 12 ½" StickStock™ adhesive-backed sheets are quickly becoming a must-have product for scrapbookers and cardmakers alike. These unique sheets are ready to peel and stick with no glue required! ($8.95 US / $11.95 CAN each; X1399 StickStock™ Vellum (6 sheets); X1400 StickStock™ Twill (2 sheets); X1401 StickStock™ Linen (3 sheets))

Features and Benefits of StickStock

• Adhesive-backed paper
• Available in a vellum, twill and linen-works great on our linen albums!
• Stamp on them, cut out your image, and then attach to a card, scrapbook page, or album
• Use with StazOn® ink or our Exclusive Inks™
• Fabric (twill and linen) can be frayed, cut out, and then placed on your desired paper
• Sized to fit in your printer but long enough to reach across a 12" x 12" page

Tips and Ideas for Using StickStock:
1. Use the craft heater for faster drying
2. Print on it in your home printer
3. Use the vellum for journaling
4. Print a photo on it
5. Fray the edges
6. Wrap a Dimensional Element with linen or twill
7. When printing on StickStock Vellum, be careful to make sure you are printing on the correct side. Because the vellum is see through, it can be difficult to tell which side is the front and which side is the backing.
8. When printing on StickStock Twill, you need to adjust your printer settings. See the instructions that come with your StickStock for further printing directions.

End of the month

Can you believe we are 24 days into January already! I am wondering where my month has gone. I wanted to remind you that the Promise of Spring paper pack, it is while supplies last. This means you need to order it soon. The supplies on this product are getting low.

Also don't forget the great January Stamp of the Month, it is only available in January! Make sure you take a few minutes and order it on the web site or contact me to order it.

Time Flies!

Wow, where has this week gone! Have you seen the great little tag book. Here is a sample of a class I am doing at the end of the month. If you can not make the class but would like to make one of these great books, I will send you a kit of parts and all the directions you need. It is a couple hour project. Enjoy!

Retired and Discounted Items
Up to 40% off
Don't miss out products will go fast!!!
Many of the items recently retired for 2007 are now available as discounted items on My website. Most are discounted at 40% off retail—a great deal that is sure to fly off the shelves!!!
This promotion not available on previous orders and only available on the web site.
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Contact Me
email: amanda@myctmh.com
phone: 847-358-2314
web: http://www.amanda.myctmh.com

Have you seen any samples of the great things you can make with the January Stamp of the Month. There are more great samples on the Close To My Heart Web site

Printing Pictures

Everyone has a place they like to have pictures printed, Costco, CVS, Walgreen's, Wal-mart, Snapfish or winkflash to just name a few. Over the years I have used many different ones. I can not say one is better than another. But recently I found Wolf/Ritz because they do 6x6's for 49 Cents. I can not print a 8x10 for that price and cut it down. Here is the link if you are interested in checking it out.

Wolf/Ritz

My Acrylix™ Care and Cleaning

My Acrylix™ Care and Cleaning: As part of our My Acrylix durability studies we've done extensive research on the best ways to clean and care for our new stamps and mounting blocks. For best results, we recommend the following:

1. Clean your stamps (and the block if needed) immediately after use. The longer ink remains, the more difficult it will be to remove. (Pigment inks such as Close To My Heart Archival Ink and Staz On will permanently discolor the stamp image. As was the case with rubber, you will also notice that over time darker inks like reds and purples will also cause some discoloration.)
2. 
   Use My Acrylix Spritz or Stamp Cleaner and the Double Scrubber for regular cleaning. These products are the most effective at removing residual ink, and will not damage My Acrylix regardless of use. We recommend cleaning the stamps while still on the blocks. (Wash your Double Scrubber pads in the dishwasher to remove excess fibers.)
3. 
   Use soap and water to restore tack. Dust, dirt, and oils may cause your stamps to become less sticky over time. If you find they seem less adhesive, simply wash the stamps with dish soap and water to restore their original "stick." (Continual use of soap and water will eventually cause a build-up. We recommend using this method occasionally, only as needed.)
4. 
   Use alcohol to remove residue. If you notice a residue on the back of your stamps, rub them with alcohol using a non-abrasive, fiber free cloth. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL ON MY ACRYLIX BLOCKS. (Extensive use of alcohol is not recommended. Use this method occasionally, only as needed.)

January Stamp of the Month

D1194 ALL MY LOVE, JANUARY STAMP OF THE MONTH (set of 21)
Charming words and emblems of affection make romance, friendship, and warmest feelings of the heart come to life on cards, gifts, scrapbook pages, and more. Love rules! Available January 1–31, 2007 only.

With a minimum qualifying purchase, get your Stamp of the Month set at a great discount or FREE!

US Pricing:
When you spend: You pay only: You save:
$25.00 $17.21 25% off
$50.00 $11.48 50% off
$75.00 $5.74 75% off
$100.00 FREE! 100% off

Recommended My Acrylix ® Blocks:1" x 1 1/2" (Y1001), 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" (Y1004), 1" x 6 1/2" (Y1005)

Back to work

I know for many of you it is back to work or back to what ever you do when the kids are back to school. I know for some of you, you might have another work. (I wish our vacation would have been that way) Well, I am working on my newsletter to go out on Wednesday. Look for it in your email box.

Today I am updating email addresses and such. But wanted to make sure you knew you can see all the new products in the spring catalog on my web site.

In the Heart of Winter,

You'll Find the Promise of Spring
Free products for customers, hostesses, and new Consultants!

Between December 14, 2006 and January 31, 2007, you can earn free Promise of Spring gifts: exclusive B&T Duos™, coordinating cardstock, accessories, ribbon, and an all-new stamp set!
Customers: purchase at least $75 US / $90 CAN in products and you'll receive a Promise of Spring project pack FREE! This specially designed scrapbooking pack contains everything you need to make two 12" x 12" coordinated two-page layouts.
Hostesses: hold a Gathering with at least $450/$550 in sales and you'll receive the Promise of Spring E-size stamp set FREE! ($34.95 / $43.50 value) This exclusive set features oversized florals, sentiments, and images that coordinate with the Promise of Spring project pack.
Want them both? Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant and receive both the Promise of Spring project pack and the stamp set for FREE!.