Early Bird Gets the Worm!

 

We've all heard the saying, "The early bird gets the worm" and that is definitely true during July with Close To My Heart! I just returned from our annual Convention that was held at the Coronado Springs Resort at Disney World. It was a fabulous time as I spent it with team members and Consultants from all over the world. It was a huge celebration where many exciting products were unveiled.

There is some good news and bad news. Do you want the good news first?! Okay. The good news is that as a Consultant I get to begin purchasing the new product tomorrow, July 1st!The bad news is that as a customer, you have to wait until August 1st to do so. Wah wah wah... :) BUT!!!!! There is definitely a 'but' in here! If you sign up to be a Consultant as early as 9 am tomorrow morning (CST) you can benefit from those Consultant rewards!

This is a photo of the new kit that is $75 AND includes a $50 "credit", if you will, to redeem on a variety of products of your choice! That is HUGE and this month...(keep reading)

You can get your choice of a FREE Fundamentals paper packet* and its coordinating Complements. These brand new products won’t be released to the public until August, so joining this month is your chance to get them first! (When you sign up, you’ll also get $50 in Select Product Credit to spend on more new products, including the newest stamps, paper packets, and cardstock colors.)

Choose from Whimsy, Adventure, and Enchantment Fundamentals. No tax is charged for free items. Standard New Consultant Kit shipping rates will apply. No additional shipping/handling will be charged for this promotion.

I would LOVE to add YOU to my team! I have trainings scheduled out for the rest of the year and will be sharing some plans I have for team support. You will definitely benefit and enjoy this journey whether you choose to join simply to save a percentage off your purchases, want to make a little bit of extra money, or there is an opportunity for full-time business.

If you sign up this month AND submit $150 before the end of your 30th day (once the kit was shipped from the home office), you will get a FABULOUS GIFT FROM ME THAT IS A MUST-HAVE NEW PRODUCT! It's valued at $18.95 and you will definitely need more than one so I will help give you a jump-start. Unfortunately, I am unable to share more details about it through this venue so if you are interested, write me directly - either through email or Facebook messenger. I can give more details there. By you meeting this challenge it also puts you on the right path to achieving some other important milestones through Close To My Heart where you will receive some additional rewards.

Contact me today with any questions you may have.

Disney World, Here I Come!

I am headed to Disney World today for Close To My Heart's Convention! I am looking forward to sharing in this special event with quite a few of my dear friends.

Convention officially kicks off on Thursday morning, but I am blessed to get a jump-start Wednesday when I get to spend Leadership Day with quite a few leaders on my team. I am also honored to share that I have been asked to be a presenter on Leadership Day and will take the stage for 15 minutes that day. Eek! I am so excited!

Breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen at last year's Convention in Anaheim.

I have been busy creating fun artwork for the past few weeks that will serve as team gifts so have been a little on the quiet side as far as posting new artwork is concerned. But, watch my blog over the next few days to see the fun gifts I created using our products!

Team Breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen last year during Convention at Disneyland.

Interested in joining the Close To My Heart fun?! It will be a fabulous time do so as we will get to review the newest products while in Orlando which go live to the public on August 1st. I love having that sneak peek as a Consultant. 

Feel free to ask me Consultant questions any time. I am constantly working to build my team and love how much Close To My Heart Heart has blessed and enriched my life over the almost 18 years I have been a Consultant! (I joined in October 1998.) I know you will experience the same.

Have a blessed week!

Melissa

Heart 2 Heart Challenge - Calypso Colors

Welcome to my blog today where I am featuring artwork for this week's Heart 2 Heart Challenge, "Calypso Colors". Surely you have seen the new Calypso product line from Close To My Heart and if you haven't, you are definitely missing out on a GREAT thing!

I am way addicted especially because of the fabulous color combination chosen for this line: Black, Cotton Candy, Honey, Lagoon and Pear. They are all those bright summery colors that bring a smile to my face. Do they do the same to you?

I am totally loving this card creation, made using the Stamp of the Month, "The Long Way Home". I did paper-piece the VW bug, first stamping it in Cotton Candy. Then I stamped it again in Honey, Lagoon, Black and Slate inks, on scratch paper, cutting out the specific areas to layer on top of the Lagoon image. It made for a pretty colorful vehicle, don't you think?

I added some Silver Sequins, Gold Foil Tape, and a Red Enamel Heart for some final accents. This card totally makes me happy which is fitting for the sentiment. I hope you love it too!

Thank you for stopping by and please consider linking up to us for the Heart 2 Heart Challenge this week. Be sure to incorporate Close To My Heart products in your creation. I look forward to seeing what you share!

Have a blessed week and be sure to...Make It From Your Heart!
Melissa

CTMH Technique Blog Hop - Color Your World

It's time to "Color Your World" with this month's Technique Blog Hop. We know coloring is all the rage right now so we are using Close To My Heart products to focus on "color". Participants can interpret that how they like. I cannot wait to see what they have designed.

If you are coming from Tonya's Blog, you are on the right track. If you were to get lost a long the way, you can find a complete list of participants at the bottom of this post.

I love our Picture My Life Clear Watercolor Cards and decided to use this one, with a heart, on my card. My husband and I are celebrating 18 years of marriage on the 20th of this month so I decided to make it to suit that occasion.

Using our Watercolor Paints and a Paintbrush, I first wet the card and then applied the two different shades of paint. I dried it using our Craft Heater and then used a tissue, and a bit of water, to wipe away the color on the heart design. The heart design is embossed which created a resist image to allow for this technique. Cool, huh?

I used these cardstock colors: Gypsy, Thistle, Slate and Black. Some Silver Shimmer Trim was added as were a few black sparkles to finish it off.

Thank you so much for stopping by and now head on over to Darlys' Blog to see how she interpreted the color theme. 

Happy hoppin'!

Melissa

List of participants:

1. Melissa Robinson *YOU ARE HERE*

2. Darlys Recker

3. Wendy Kessler

4. Cathy Bufano

5. Kirsten Jade

6. Catherine Nowak

7. Michelle Loncar

8. Helen Gullett

9. Danielle Wagner

10. Jenifer Benner

11. Tonya Whitehurst

Flash Sales Every Friday This Month!

Have you checked out the Flash Sale that is happening on my website right now? They commence each Friday at 3 pm MST and end on Monday. There are product bundles on sale for a discount and Close To My Heart is featuring artwork made with them on their blog.

Check out this fun artwork (above and below) that is just part of what was shared yesterday, using the Display Tray and Picture My Life Cards. What a fun, simple and yet, very meaningful artwork that can serve as decor for your home or as a special gift for someone.

These are one of the bundles available for purchase through Monday or while supplies last. Yeah...I'm definitely headed to purchase this bundle for sure and look forward to decorating the Display Tray. Be sure to check out what other products are available during this weekend. What grabs your attention? You can place an order on my website by heading here.

Enjoy your weekend and remember...Make It From Your Heart!

Heart 2 Heart Challenges - Congratulations

Welcome to this week's challenge for Heart 2 Heart where our theme is "Congratulations".  Feel free to interpret that anyway you want, make artwork using Close To My Heart products, and then link up on the Heart 2 Heart Blog.  I enjoy seeing everyone's artwork.

My niece graduated from elementary school last week - I cannot believe she is going to middle school next year (ACK!) - and I made her this fun card.  Isn't it adorable?!  I can say that because the "pun" was not my original idea.  My friends, Pam and Sherry, shared some artwork they created with the pants and I just had to copy them.  Of course, we have the perfect stamp set to compliment the theme.

This card was made using the Calypso paper line - that has the adorable flamingo pattern.  Thick Pixie Twine was used as were pink dots that were placed inside of Black Sequins from the Calypso line.  It was kept pretty simple but I love it!  I hope you do too.

The stamp set I used is called, "Smarty Pants".

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!  Let me know what you think of this card and then consider linking up to us at Heart 2 Heart.  I look forward to seeing you there!

Make it from your heart,

CTMH Paper Blog Hop - Calypso

This month we are highlighting the FUN, Calypso paper pack.  It is a BIG HIT and I am sure you will recognize why as soon as you see it. I have been having fun with it since it was released last month.

If you are coming from Cathy's Blog, you are on the right track.  You will find a list of participants at the bottom of this post.

This rainbow pattern is one of the pocket cards included with the Calypso Workshop Your Way.  I backed it with Black cardstock and then cut a tag, from Art Philosophy, to serve as the focal point.  The Flamingo was cut and stamped using the Tickled Pink stamped set and Thin Cuts.  I used Pixie and Hollyhock inks, added a piece of Flamingo Washi Tape, and topped it off with a bow out of the Black & Gold Ribbon.  It was a simple card to put together.  Gotta love when that happens!

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Head on over to Aggie's Blog to see what she has in stop.  Feel free to leave a comment if you would like.

Happy hoppin'!

List of participants: 

1. Melissa Robinson *YOU ARE HERE*
2. Aggie Peters
3. Katy Taylor
4. Tonya Whitehurst
5. Cathy Bufano

Ingenious! Turn Your Chalkboard into a Work of Art!

Check out this quick and ingenious video where you can see how simple it can be to turn our Designed Decor Magnetic Chalkboard into something you can actually use in your home!  I have one and LOVE that it's magnetic, but I have totally shied away from writing on it.  However, I never thought of creating a stencil to use that will ensure everything lines up just as desired!  TOO AWESOME!  Take a few minutes to watch and then let me know what you think!

You can find the chalkboard and marker she references by clicking here.  If you have any questions, please let me know.  

Now...to alter the one I currently have AND then order another one!  WOOHOO!  What's awesome is that it matches my home decor.  If that's not the same for you...paint it so it does!  SO many options!  Gotta love that!

Enjoying a dryer day in Dallas!

June Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - The Long Way Home

Welcome to our hop where we are highlighting the June Stamp of the Month, The Long Way Home.  Look at all the cute images in this stamp set!  I have enjoyed the pleasure of making a couple of cards from it up to this point and look forward to incorporating it into other artwork.  It can be yours - this month only - for just $5 with a qualifying purchase.  You can view details about that by clicking here.

If you are coming from Melinda's Blog, you are on the right track.  You can find a complete list of participants on her blog.

I created this fun card incorporating the Magical paper pack and "Bunch of Love" stamp set (for the sentiment).  A few Blue Dots were added.

Thank you for stopping by.  Head on over to Wendy's Blog and see what she has created to share with you.

Happy hoppin'!

Flash Sale During June!

It is so hard for me to believe that June 1st is already here.  How about you?  To know we have already made it half way until 2016 is totally amazing to me!

During the month of June, Close to My Heart is having a FLASH SALE!  What does that mean for you?

During this month, Close To My Heart is offering great deals on bundles of discounted products every weekend.  Check my website each Friday during June to find a new set of bundles!  There will be a lot to choose from at the various discount levels and price points, but you will need to snatch them up quick because they are only available through the following Monday while supplies last!

You can find a flash sale countdown by clicking here.  I cannot wait to see what is released on Friday!  Let me know if you want a friendly reminder to check out the sale each week.

Enjoy a blessed June!