Tuesday, March 26, 2013

3 Days Left to be my Mystery Hostess!


$25 or more in Free product of your choice could be waiting for you.  There is only 3 days left to place an order on my website here.  I am running a mystery hostess gathering so when sales reach a minimum of $150, someone will earn $25 in free product.  If it reaches $250 during this month only, the free product jumps to $60 and a 1/2 price item (usually a $250 party is $40 in free product).  All you have to do to qualify as a potential mystery hostess is shop on my website in the next 3 days.  When you check out make sure to click "Join Mystery Hostess Gathering".  Then on the 30th, I will randomly select the lucky winner.  Best of Luck!

Want to join my team and start getting the product at cost.  Check out this post about the April New Consultant Special.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544 

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Chantilly Layouts fully embellished!

Earlier this month, I posted my Chantilly layouts for my class, but I said that I wasn't done embellishing them.  Even though the class is finished, I wanted to post fully embellished so those of you who complete them at home would have the recent pictures.  So here they are:









Supplies Used:
Chantilly Paper Pack
Hollyhock Zipper Ribbon
Clear Flowers from the Clair Asst
Hello Blooms Stamp set
Wheel of Life Stamp set
Flair Frames Stamp set
And a sneak peek at the May Stamp of the Month Pinwheel
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544 

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Join my team in April for great rewards!

April is the month to sign up as a new Consultant because when you join my Close To My Heart team, you’ll receive the April, May, June, and July Stamp of the Month stamp sets for free! Now that’s a reason to celebrate! That is a $70 value for FREE.
 Check out this post to see what else comes in the consultant kit.  It's over $220 of product for $49 plus shipping.  But hurry, because this special will only be available for the month of April.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544 

Monday, March 18, 2013

Later Sk8r Mini Album

I love love love how this mini album turned out.  With the CTMH Artiste Cartridge you can turn any card into a mini album and that's just what I did.  I used the gear card and envelope on page 38 of the Artiste cartridge to make this album.  I simply cut 15 of them at 3 inches in various paper from the Later Sk8r paper pack.  Then I taped them together by placing a strip of tacky tape on the front and back of each envelope right down the middle.  It sort of creates like an accordian style mini album.  I used chipboard from some packaging to make the cover. I then chose 15 of my favorite scriptures  and added them to the cards.  I also used the fast and furious stamp set to embellish everything and the Art Philosophy Cartridge for the title.  The most exciting part for me was using the seam binding ribbon as it was intended, by adding color to the white ribbon with sponge daubers and my ink pads.  I have had this ribbon a while and have never tried it, but it worked perfectly.  I inked the ribbon in pear and slate.  Here is the finished product.  A perfect gift for my oldest son.  It would make a great class too.  Let me know if you are interested.


Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544 

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Always Layout 3

Here is the final layout from my For Always layout class in April.  Remember you can easily customize them to your own wedding colors by replacing the ruby and lagoon with your own wedding colors.  You can easily modify them from a wedding layout to just about anything, simply by skipping the stickease. 

 A Closer Look

Supplies Used
For Always Paper Pack (X7165B)
For Always Stickease (X7165C)
For Always Assortment (Z1811) 
Bitty Sparkles (Z1263)
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544 

Friday, March 15, 2013

For Always Layout 2

Here is the second layout in my For Always Class for April.  I used the ruby paper that comes with the paper pack, which just so happened to match my colors for my wedding.  But the cool thing about CTMH is we have so many colors of cardstock, all you have to do to make your colors for your own wedding is try a different cardstock color.  Because the paper pack is all black and white it makes pairing it will other colors so very easy.  If you are interested in the April class, just email me at livescraplove@gmail.com.
 A Closer Look

Supplies Used
For Always Paper Pack (X7165B)
For Always Stickease (X7165C)
Slate mini medley (Z1787)
For Always Assortment (Z1811) 
Love Doily Stamp set (B1418)
Ruby Ink (Z2170)
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544 

Thursday, March 14, 2013

For Always Layout 1

For the remainder of the week, I am going to showcase layouts made using the For Always paper pack.  These layouts will be my April class so if you are interested, let me know ASAP so I can order the supplies and set up the date and times that suit everyone.  My husband is a smart man for many reasons. When I started scrapbooking some 12 years ago, he told me to start with our honeymoon and save our marriage photos for when "I got better at it", his words not mine.  But he was right, I wouldn't say I got better, but my tastes changed and developed to what they are today.  So I am proud to say that after 10 years of marriage, I finally scrapbooked some wedding pictures.  Hope you enjoy!
Supplies needed: For Always Paper Pack (X7165B)
                            White Daisy Cardstock (1385)
                            For Always Stickease (X7165C)
                            Slate mini medley (Z1787)
                            For Always Assortment (Z1811)
 A Closer Look

Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544 

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Buzz and Bumble Card

Here's another card, I made using the emboss resist chipboard.  I just love the technique because I have so many pieces of white chipboard and I am not sure what to do with them.  I rarely want to cover them with paper because that involves gluing and sanding to get them just right.  I used the distressed backgrounds stamp set.  The chicken wire stamped image to be exact.

A closer look at the dimension!
BTW don't forget this month is "Jump for Joy", where you can earn extra rewards by hosting a gathering.  Check out this post for more details or contact me today. 

Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544 

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

For Always Card using Emboss Resist on Chipboard

OK so I must confess, as much as I love having gatherings and getting people excited about all they can create with CTMH's awesome products, I am intimidated by the wealth of creativity that my fellow CTMH consultants have.  I appreciate all of them so much for the inspiration and wonderful artwork that they come up with that helps me bring something new and exciting to my gatherings and classes.  I am always trying to grow in someway, so to stretch myself I am applying to teach at extravaganza (consultant taught classes demonstrating the new products) which is at the CTMH convention this summer.  To be considered you have to submit original artwork, so here is a card I created using For Always Paper, chipboard from the Artiste bundle, and the fabric.  I think it would make a lovely wedding card.

A Closer Look at the dimension!
 If you are interested in how I got the plain white chipboard to look so lovely, check out my first youtube video here
BTW don't forget this month is "Jump for Joy", where you can earn extra rewards by hosting a gathering.  Check out this post for more details or contact me today. 
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544 

Monday, March 11, 2013

New Items Added to While Supplies Last...Deeply Discounted!

I am so excited.  There are some great items added to the "While Supplies Last" section of my website. 
Like these gray velvet rub-ons regularly $4.95, on sale NOW for $1.50
Or the Haunted Assortment regularly $4.95, on sale NOW for $1.00
Or the My Creations Banner regularly $5.95, on sale NOW for $2.75
There is much more, so check out my website here.  Remember these deals are while supplies last, so get them before they are gone. That's not all when you are ready to check out simply click the button at the top that says Join "Mystery Hostess" and be entered to win free hostess credit.

BTW don't forget this month is "Jump for Joy", where you can earn extra rewards by hosting a gathering.  Check out this post for more details or contact me today.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Host a gathering in March for even greater rewards!!!

I am so excited to tell you about the Hostess Special this month from CTMH.  During the month of March, when you host a gathering and it reaches a minimum of $250 in sales, you will automatically jump up to the next level in hostess rewards.  Let me break it down for you.  Usually when your gathering reaches $250, you earn $40 in free product and a 1/2 price item.  But the rewards are even greater this month, you will earn $60 in free product and a 1/2 price item.  If you show reaches $350, instead of $60 in free product and a 1/2 price item, you will earn $80 in free product and 2 1/2 price items.  It's that easy, so contact me today to schedule your gathering.  To busy for a home gathering, try an online gathering and still earn the great rewards.  Contact me today for more info.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544