I'm Back with Close To MY Heart!

Hello to my creative friends! I just wanted to let you know that I am back with Close To My Heart, effective immediately! While I don't always have time to create for myself, I would love to help you get started or elevate your creative needs. Close To My Heart has always been a part of my life and I look forward to making it a part of yours, as well.

Feel free to check out my website: https://ctmhrobin.closetomyheart.com/
Facebook: facebook.com/CTMHRobin/

Additional Retired Items

The items below were sent to me in an e-mail from my Director and are in addition to the items in my previous post from July 15th. All items are available while supplies last!


Paper Packs/Stickease/Complements
Cruisin’ Paper Pack X7154B
Cruisin’ Complements Foil Images X7154C
Elemental Paper Pack X7141B
Elemental Complements Dimensional Elements X7141C
Footloose Paper Pack X7151B
Footloose Complements Dimensional Elements X7151C
Lucy Paper Pack X7149B
Lucy Complements Glittery Rub-Ons X7149C
Roxie Paper Pack X7140B
Roxie My Stickease Assortment X7140C
Sonoma Paper Pack X7143B
Sonoma My Stickease Assortment X7143C
Superhero Paper Pack X7152B
Superhero Complements Rub-Ons X7152C
Typeset Paper Pack X7139B
Typeset Complements Canvas Shapes X7139C

Workshops on the Go
WOTG Cruisin’ Kit
WOTG Florentine Kit
WOTG Footloose Kit
WOTG Lucy Kit
WOTG Pemberley Kit
WOTG Stella Kit
WOTG Superhero Kit
WOTG Victory Kit

Papers/Inks/Reinkers
(Cardstock, inkpads, and reinkers are all included. Check your Idea Book for part numbers.)

Amethyst
Baby Pink
Brown Bag
Dutch Blue
Garden Green
Garnet
Grey Flannel
Grey Wool
Heavenly Blue
Holiday Red
Key Lime
Lilac Mist
Moonstruck
Pansy Purple
Parchment
Petal
Spring Iris
Sunflower
Sunkiss Yellow
Sunny Yellow
Taffy
Tulip
Vanilla Cream
Vineyard Berry

Other Cardstock
Colonial White 6-pack X5901
White Daisy 6-pack X5900

Cards
Clear Cards 4-1/4” x 5-1/2”
Clear Cards 4-1/2”

Albums/Accessories
Quick Pic Album-Dark Chocolate Z1406
Quick Pic Album-Dark Cranberry Z1405
Quick Pic Album-Outdoor Denim Z1404
Snapease Album System 12x12 Z4110

Embellishments
Bitty Brads Basic Assortment Z1367
Bitty Brads Metal Assortment Z1368
Bitty Buds Assorment Z1690
Bottle Caps Z1691
Canvas Badge Buttons Z1397
Clear Sparkles Z1104
Color Ready Irresistibles- Lots of Dots Z1261
Comic Badge Buttons Z1688
Dimensional Elements-Ornaments Z1337
Heirloom Assorment Z1635
Hinges Z1402
Mini-Medley Accents-Honey Z1488
Mini-Medley Accents-Pacifica Z1698
Mini-Medley Accents-Sunset Z1338
Mini-Medley-Tulip Z1320
Photo Hangers Z1403
Ribbon-Designer Pink Collection Z1384
Ribbon-Sw. Lf. Stitched Grosgrain (bulk) Z1383
Seaside Wooden Shapes Z1693 (sold out)

My Creations Products
My Creations A-Door-Ables Z1321
My Creations All Sorts Mini Album Z1224
My Creations Cube Z1152
My Creations Mix & Mingle Album Z1334

Tools/Organization
Craft Tray 1764
Distressing Kit Z1299 (sold out)
Dotto Dots Dispenser 1766
Dotto Dots Dispenser-Refill 1767
Double Scrubber Z1163
Euro Personal Paper Trimmer Z338
Euro Replacement Blades Z339
Euro Replacement Blade/Scoring Z340
Microfiber Cloth Z1006
My Legacy Writer Black Pen Set 4275
Shoulder Tote Z4204 (sold out)

Time is Running Out!!!

With the release of Close To My Heart's new Idea Book (which goes live on August 1st), it is time to say goodbye to some old friends. The following products will no longer be available after July 31st, so make sure you get them while supplies last. There are 20 colors being retired, which includes all aspects: markers, inks, papers and reinkers, etc. Scoop them up at robinmadak.ctmh.com today!

NO LONGER AVAILABLE AFTER JULY 31 (OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
Z1163 Double Scrubber (Note: Being replaced with a new version.)
Z1006 Microfiber Cloth
Z1404 Quick Pic 12x12 Album - Dark Cranberry
Z1405 Quick Pic 12x12 Album - Outdoor Denim
Z1406 Quick Pic 12x12 Album - Dark Chocolate
Z4110 Snapease Album System
Z1323 Clear Cards - 4 1/4" x 5 ½" Asst.
Z1309 Clear Cards - 4 ½” Asst.
Z1383 Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Z1384 Designer Ribbon - Pink Collection
Z1397 Canvas Badge Buttons
Z1367 Bitty Brads Basic Asst
Z1368 Bitty Brads Metal Asst
Z1104 Clear Sparkles (Note: Being replaced with all round sparkles)
Z1698 Mini-Medley Accents - Pacifica
Z1320 Mini-Medley Accents - Tulip
Z1338 Mini-Medley Accents - Sunset
Z1488 Mini-Medley Accents - Honey
Z1403 Photo Hangers
Z1402 Hinges
Z1690 Bitty Buds Asst
Z1691 Bottle Caps
Z1693 Seaside Wooden Shapes (NLA-SOLD OUT)
Z1688 Comic Badge Buttons
Z1635 Heirloom Asst
Z1337 Dimensional Elements Ornaments (Note: Updated to coordinate with Cricut Artiste)
Z1224 My Creations All Sorts Mini Album
Z1334 My Creations Mix & Mingle Mini Album
Z1321 My Creations A-Door-Ables
Z1152 My Creations Cube
4275 My Legacy Writers
Z338 Euro Personal Trimmer (Note: Being replaced with Fiskars SureCut Deluxe Craft Trimmer)
Z339 Euro Trimmer Replacement Blades
Z340 Euro Trimmer Replacement Blade/Scoring
1766 Dotto Dots Dispenser
1767 Dotto Dots Refill

Stamps:
A1095 Always Remember
A1099 Angel Sent
A1107 A Twinkle
A1108 A Flitter
A1109 A Sip
A1110 A Timber
A1113 A Game
A1115 A Holiday
B1356 St. Nick
B1359 Fright Night
B1361 Tannenbaum
B1362 Tag The Occasion
B1381 Holiday Cheer
B1393 Joyful Jar
B1394 John 3:16
C1379 Holiday Commentary
C1382 Holiday Commentary - Spanish
C1383 Holiday Commentary - French
C1401 Friendship Alphabet Small
C1408 Live Inspired
C1419 Harvest Home
C1420 Snow Days
C1423 Captured Moments
C1424 Nature's Gift
C1425 Month By Month
C1426 Thanksgiving
C1427 I Believe
C1429 Party Pennants
C1465 Unscripted
C1468 Winter Joy
C1470 Gnome Garden
C1471 Happy Clusters
C1472 Bundled Buddies
D1136 Giggle Caps
D1137 Giggle Lowercase
D1267 Rustic Numbers
D1306 Treasure Life
D1308 All Decked Out
D1373 Childhood Portrait
D1384 Snow Flurries
D1386 Save The Date
D1387 Made With Love
D1397 Save The Date - French
D1398 Save The Date - Spanish
D1401 Authentic
D1436 The Present
D1437 Party Animal
D1446 Adorn-able
D1449 Father Christmas
D1493 Fill In The Blank - Holiday
D1499 Live Your Style
E1002 Rustic Alphabet
E1006 Baroque Alphabet
E1011 Headline Alphabet Large
E1016 Friendship Alphabet Large
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Markers, Inks, paper, reinkers:
Grey Wool (5571)
Grey Flannel
Vanilla Cream (X5646)
Parchment
Brown Bag
Baby Pink
Taffy
Sunkiss Yellow
Key Lime
Heavenly Blue
Lilac Mist
Amethyst
Holiday Red
Sunflower
Sunny Yellow
Dutch Blue
Moonstruck
Vineyard Berry
Tulip
Garden Green
Spring Iris
Petal
Garnet
Pansy Purple

Dotty for You!!!

May is National Scrapbook Month and Close To My Heart has come out with yet another amazing paper pack for you to create with! This packet is chock full of wonderful spring and summer colors and patterns! The best part? It can be your for just $5! You get 24 double sided sheets for just $5! WOW!!!

How do I get this awesome deal, you ask? Simply by placing an order of $35 or more! You can even get more than one! For each $35 you spend, you can add another paper pack. WOW!

Visit my website http://robinmadak.ctmh.com/ today to place your orders so you can start creating with these beautiful papers today! New to my site? Click at the top where is says "Are you a new customer? Start Here" to create your account. Then just place your order and your items will arrive in a few days!

I will be creating with my papers this weekend and will try to post some artwork soon, but while you wait, please enjoy these adorable cards made by my friend and upline, Amy McGrew!!!

Cricut Art Philosophy Coordinating Stamp Set List

Thanks to Noreen Petty (via Barbra Otten) for this list!
Close To My Heart Cricut Art Philosophy coordinating Stamp Sets
A1121 A Blossom
B1392 Key Moments
A1115 A Holiday
S1206 Life is Tweet
C1441 Affection
S1109 Limited Edition - Sept SOTM
C1462 All Hallows Eve
S1201 Little Reminder - Jan SOTM
D1458 American Celebration
D1502 Look Who's…
D1490 Backdrop - Charmed
C1484 Love Clusters
B1400 Beautiful Friendship
D1482 Love Life
C1464 Blue Ribbon
S1112 Mad About You - Dec SOTM
C1483 Born to Ride
C1501 New Arrival
S1111 Cherish the Day - Nov SOTM
C1429 Party Pennants
D1494 Christmas Cheer
D1515 Play Day
B1390 Countdown
S1203 Potential - March SOTM
B1399 Crafted With Love
C1502 Princess Wings
C1469 December 25th
C1497 Pure Adventure
C1496 Enjoy!
D1480 Snowflakes
D1506 Family Love
C1467 Sweet Moments
D1493 Fill in the Blanks - Holiday
B1362 Tag the Occasion
C1463 Harvest Happiness
C1503 The Best Things
B1381 Holiday Cheer
S1202 Thoughtful Tidings - Feb SOTM
S1110 Holiday Magic - Oct SOTM
C1465 Unscripted
D1491 Hooray Bouquet
D1481 Vintage Tye
B1398 Just For You
B1391 Zoology

How-to Books Almost Gone!

A few weeks ago, Close To Heart announced that they are retiring their wonderful how-to books. I love these books and use them constantly, so it saddens me to see them go! Their pages are filled with amazing ideas, layouts, card designs and techniques. If you don't already own them, GET THEM NOW! Two of the six books are now sold out, but the good news is 4 are still available, but not for long! "Cherish", "Imagine" and "Magic" are super for scrapbookers and "Wishes" is perfect for the card maker in all of us. These books also make GREAT gifts for our fellow scrapbookers and card makers; you can shop now for Christmas! You can order you books on my website under "while supplies last" or feel free to contact me and I will be happy to order them for you! Oh...I have a new website! It http://robinmadak.ctmh.com/ Be sure to create an account before you explore and/or shop! Contact me with any questions you may have about the hoe-to books or the site. Toodles! Robin

New Pages!

Below are some layouts I have completed recently. I haven't journaled on them yet (I'm so terrible with getting it done!), but I thought you might enjoy the ideas. All of the layouts are taken from our wonderful how-to books (an adapted a bit to fit my photos.

My nephews, Connor & Trent, last summer are featured in this military themed layout. The pictures were perfect for the Elemental Paper Pack! I also used my Cricut and the Stand & Salute cartridge for all of the fun accents. The journal tag is from our Decor Journaling Spots.

My girls in October at our annual Fall Photo Shoot. I used the Dreamin' Paper Pack and Stickease for this one! LOVE this paper!

  

We had a blast carving pumpkins this year! Not that you would know it from the pictures, but Emily wasn't very keen on getting her hands dirty, but Haley loved it! This layout and the next two feature our Mischief paper pack! Font is from the Cricut cartridge Happy Hauntings.

By adding a bit of Cranberry paper, I was able to take a predominantly orange and brown kit and make it match my needs and create a spooktacular layout! We were all in red this year!

I used the Complements Rub-ons on this page and love how it turned out! They are super easy to use and transfer.