Thinking Of Starting Something New? Looking To Add Some Excitement To Your Life?

I thought with the new year right around the corner you might be thinking of starting something new. Incase you are...think about becoming a Close To My Heart consultant. I would love for you to be on my team (Paper Paradise)! There are so many great reasons to become a consultant!

~You can be your own boss...where you set your own hours.

~You can be a teacher ~showing others how to preserve their family's memories.

~You can become part of a fun community with other consultants.

~You can receive great training opportunities. 

~You can earn generous commissions and sale incentives.

~You can get tax deductions (talk to an accountant about this!)

~You can get paid to do something that you love! (or you can do this as a hobby and still get great incentives)

If you think this is something that you would like to do Go Here to get started!

***The Essentials Kit is only $49. You will receive basic business and creative supplies (retail value of approximately $155) Or you can buy the Master Kit for just $99! (retail value of approximately $335) The Master Kit includes expanded business items, along with additional products and Studio J layouts, to help you organize your business and reach your creative and financial goals. The link above will give you a list of everything included in the kits, along with a link to sign up! 

***Join my team today and discover all the wonderful rewards of being a CTMH Independent Consultant! If you have any questions please contact me and I'll answer them all!***

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Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book ~ Success

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success, unexpected in common hours."

~"Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve."  

~"Recipe for success: Study while others are sleeping; work while other are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing."

~"Success consists simply of getting up one more time than you fall."  

~"All that we are is the result of what we have thought." 


I thought I would share some "Success" type quotes today. I thought we should have something to focus on for 2013! Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week. Enjoy the quotes!

Holiday Containers ~ Great Gift Ideas!

I thought today I'd share with you the rest of the gifts I made for the lunch ladies, library ladies and front office ladies (and the mom to one of the teacher's, because she helps in the class every day) at my children's school. They are all different containers that have either candy, hand lotions, or shower gels inside. These cute gifts can be made with different colors to be made for any holiday or birthday.
Hopefully they enjoyed them!

Reminder ~ Don't Forget To Order Your Stamp Of The Month Before December Is Over! ~ Year-Round Cheer!

I thought I posted the reminder on the 14th that it was the middle on the month...and just noticed I forgot. So, better late then never!

Here is the reminder to everyone that...incase you want to buy the Stamp Of The Month ("Year-Round Cheer" ~ S1212A). This set is only available during the month of December! So, you don't want to forget...because once the month is over...so is being able to buy this stamp set...and this set is great if you like to make calendars, yearly planners, cards, or just like to make paper crafting projects for each month of the year!

Ps. I also want to wish everyone a Happy Holidays! Hopefully you'll get to enjoy some family time together! Remember to take lots of photos!

More Holiday Gifts I Made ~ Picture Frames

I thought I'd share with you another gift (really 3 of them) I made over the weekend for my children's Principle and my daycare parents. They are picture frames...that I covered with retired paper (this is a great way to use up some of your stash). I figured everyone has at least one picture they would like to hang up or put on their desk. Hopefully they'll like them. Anyway, check back next week to see some of the other gifts I made!

Quote Book ~ Quotes To Add To Your Book ~ Goals

I thought I would do the quotes today to add to your quote book...

~"Goals: There is no telling what you can do when you get inspired by them. There is no telling what you can do when you believe in them. There is no telling what will happen when you act upon them."

~"Just dream a better dream, and work to make it real."  

~"Obstacles are the things we see when we take our eyes off the goal."

~"Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements."  

~"Heal the past, Live the present, Dream the future." 


I thought I would share some "Goals" type quotes today. I thought with the new year right around the corner we could all use some good goals to start the year off right! Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week. Enjoy the quotes!

Would You Like To See Some Holiday Gifts? Teacher Gifts ~ Calendar / Planner Books For 2013

I thought I'd share with you another gift (really 3 of them) I made over the weekend for my children's teachers. They are calendar/planner books that they can make notes in and keep the date handy all year long. I used retired paper for each of them...but each one, I think, fits the teacher's personality. It was hard coming up with an idea since 2 of the teacher's are guys. Hopefully they'll like them. Anyway, check back during the week to see some of the other gifts I made!

Video ~ Whooo's Your Valentine? National Papercrafting Month ~ Look At This Fun Kit!

I thought I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Whooo's Your Valentine? National Papercrafting Month: January 2013". They share the adorable kit that is available until the end of January 2013. Wait until you see this video...you're so going to want to buy this kit! And, it's super easy to put together...I just love it! So, take a few minutes and enjoy the video!

Look What I Made...Using The "Whooo's Your Valentine" Kit...For Christmas Gifts!

I thought I'd share with you the gifts I made over the weekend for people at my children's school. I like to make small gifts each year to thank them for taking good care of my children while they are at school. Check back during the week to see some of the other gifts I made too!

Today I'm going to show you what I made using the new kit that is the "Whooo's Your Valentine" special kit (tomorrow I plan to post a video showing you the whole kit and what you can make for Valentine's Day). To make these gifts...I used the 2" scallop circle punch (Z1392), silver shimmer trim (Z1799), "Flakey Friends" stamp set (C1506), black ink (Z2105), all different markers, and of course, the kit. I filled the tubes with mini M&M's. I think the gifts are just too cute! I love the adorable snowmen in the stamp set. Don't forget to stop back all week to see some other fun gift ideas.

Quote Book ~ A Poem To Add To Your Book ~ Falling Snow

I usually do the quotes today to add to your quote book...but I decided today to do a poem instead.

Falling Snow

See the pretty snowflakes,
Falling from the sky;
On the wall and housetops,
Soft and thick they lie.

On the window ledges,
On the branches bare;
Now how fast they gather,
Filling all the air.

Look into the garden,
Where the grass was green;
Covered by the snowflakes,
Not a blade is seen.

Now the bare black bushes,
All look soft and white,
Every twig is laden,
What a pretty sight!

I thought I would share this poem today because it rained super duper hard here...which had me missing where I grew up. If we had been back East it would have been snow and we would have had a "snow day" for school.  I figured if you're reading this and you do live somewhere where it snows you'll be able to use this poem. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week. Hope you enjoyed the poem!

National Papercrafting Month Is Coming Soon! We Have A Kit ~ Whooo's Your Valentine Available Tomorrow

Close To My Heart is having a super fun special starting tomorrow and going until the end of January 2013...since it's National Papercrafting Month coming up. They put together a really cute kit called "Whooo's Your Valentine". I think you are really going to love it! 

I haven't had time to play with my kit yet...since I just got it...but I think you're going to just LOVE this kit! I know I love the stamp set (that you can only buy with the kit). So, check out this flyer for all the details! It's available starting December 13th...and remember, we always have a Stamp Of The Month...which, if you add a little more to your order you can get it at the discounted rate (I'm all about the deals! Love them!). So, if you are thinking of ordering something as a gift add this to the order and you'll be all ready for Valentine's Day.   

Ps. The tubes and the silver glitter paper that you get in this kit are a sneak peek on 2 new products that will be available in the next catalog.  

Video ~ Clearly the Best: Rock & Roll ~ Another Stamping Technique To Add To My Collection!

I thought I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Clearly The Best: Rock & Roll". They share another fun stamping technique in this video. I love watching these videos. They help me learn more stamping techniques...you can never have too many. I think I might just need to make a booklet up using all the different techniques. So when I'm stamping I can pull the booklet out and decide which technique to add to my scrapbook layout, cards, or projects. So, take a few minutes and enjoy the video!

This Idea Would Be Great For A Holiday Gift or Even a Birthday Gift!

I thought today I would share a photo of something you could make using the "Avonlea" paper pack. It would make a nice decoration for your home, you could make it for a gift, or both. You'll find it in the catalog on page 16-17. Also, you'll find a tip on how the corner banner is made (super easy to do!).  

A list of the items you'll need are: My Creations Bracket Frame (Z1797), Mini-Medley Accents (Z1786), Burlap Ribbon (Z1760), Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain (Z1617), Family Tree Stamp Set (D1526), Ink, Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534) and Adhesive.   

Avonlea ~ Workshop On The Go ~ Scrapbooking Kit

I thought I would share the paper pack "Avonlea" with you today. You can buy the Workshop On The Go (G1045). It comes with: "Avonlea" paper pack, a special stamp set (can only get this set if you buy the wotg kit), Parlor Velvet Rub-Ons, Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems  & an Instructional Brochure (directions to make some scrapbook layouts).

If your not really into stamping you can buy the paper pack (X7155B) and Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes (X7155C) and make your own designs up. Or, try out the new "Make It From The Heart" how-to publication (9035) to get ideas.

And, if you are into stamping...we have 2 sets that go great with this paper..."Pirouette" (B1409) and "Family Tree" (D1526).

No matter which way you want to go...you're going to want to order this paper. So, check it out and get to work!

Quote Book ~ A Poem To Add To Your Book ~ Snowman ~ Winter Time

I usually do the quotes today to add to your quote book...but I decided today to do a poem instead.

Winter Time

Icy fingers and icy toes,
Bright red cheeks and bright red nose.
Watch the snowflakes as they fall,
Try so hard to count them all.
Build a snowman way up high,
See if it can touch the sky.
Snow forts, snowballs, angels too,
In the snow so white and new.
Slip and slide and skate so fast,
Winter time is here at last.

I thought I would share this poem because I love snowmen. I am planning on making something with a snowman (or maybe a few snowmen...haven't decided yet what) and thought a poem would be good to have to add to the project. Plus, as hard as it is to say this...I kind-of miss snow...and playing in it. Anyway, don't forget to stop back again for more quotes next week. Hope you enjoyed the poem!

SOTM For December 2012 ~ Year-Round Cheer ~ S1212A ~ Fab Stamp Set For Calendar Projects!

Today I wanted to share this months SOTM. Check out the Stamp of the Month for December. The set is called "Year-Round Cheer" (S1212A). This set is great for...well, all year long. If you make a calendar you will want this set. It will make the project super easy to put together. (If you look at the cute little cards...the stamps used are some of what you'll get in this set!) To get this stamp set...that is only available during the month of December...just spend $50.00 and you can get it for $5.00! Check out my website and find a few goodies to go with the SOTM and have some fun!

Video ~ Clearly The Best: The Swipe Hype ~ Another Great Stamping Technique!

I thought I would share a video that Close To My Heart put on youtube called "Clearly The Best: The Swipe Hype". They share another fun stamping technique that will give your artwork a little more design to it without buying any extra products. (I think this technique would look great using a Christmas tree stamp) I love watching these videos...to learn more stamping techniques...you can never have too many. So, take a few minutes and enjoy the video!