Friday, August 31, 2012

Today Marks the Last Day!

Today is the last day to take advantage of a couple great deals.  Whether you just want the crafting supplies at a great deal or you want to join my team and start your own business, today is the last day to get the cute damask bag for free when you sign up.  For a reminder of what is in the kit, click here.
You get the Essentials kit for just $49 plus shipping.  This kit includes almost all product and very little business material.  There is $130 worth of product for just $49, plus the bag is a $50 value for free and holds 12x12 albums.
But that's not all, today marks the end of my Studio J digital scrapbooking contest.  The person who creates and orders the most studio J layouts by the end of today will win $25 in free select product of their choice.  I can tell you as of now, you could be the winner if you create and purchase just 1 two page layout for $6.95, because no one has taken advantage of this great deal yet.  For more details on how to enter the contest, click here.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544


Sunday, August 19, 2012

Rhinestone Designer Brads on a beautiful bride!

I am so excited about this.  Take a look at the center of the beautiful handcrafted hair piece for a bride.  It is CTMH's Rhinestone Designer Brads (Z1360).  My sweet friend Kelli Martin and her co-founder created this great company called Ever Green Accessories.  You can visit their website here.  They carry the most amazing hats, headbands, hair clips, and other custom made items.  They are too cute to resist.  It makes me wish I had little girls.
Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in August, September, and October.  Click here for more details.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Let's Celebrate National Stamping Month

OK, here is another great promotion from CTMH.  From August 15th- September 30th, when you place a $35 order with me or on my website, you get this "It's Your Day" double stamp set for just $5.  This promotion is to celebrate National Stamping Month, so enjoy!  Below is an image of the stamp set and a video with more details.

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

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Huge Sale: Albums for $2 and much more!!!

Pop on over to my website and enjoy huge discounts like the album pictured below for just $2.  There are many great items just added today and they are only available while supplies last.  If you are interested in combining your order with mine to save on shipping, email me your order at livescraplove@gmail.com by 12 tomorrow (Wednesday).  Or if you want to make sure the items aren't gone, you can order directly by clicking here.  I am so excited!  I hope you get to take advantage of these great deals before they are gone.
Just $2

Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in August, September, and October.  Click here for more details.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Studio J Express Collections Week: Day 7

Here is my final layout featured this week to celebrate the New Express Collections that allow you to get your photos out of boxes and onto memorable layouts as easy as 1, 2, 3.  Don't believe me, try it out for yourself, absolutely free by clicking hereDon't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in August, September, and October.  Click here for more details.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Studio J Express Collections Week: Day 6

I especially love the School Days themed Express Collection, because I can sometimes get stuck trying to create a school layout year after year.  I think this one turned out great. What do you think?  To try out Studio J for yourself, click hereDon't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in August, September, and October.  Click here for more details.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544

Friday, August 10, 2012

Studio J Express Collections Week: Day 5


Here is another sweet layout using the New Studio J Express Collections.  I don't know about all of you.  I know we are supposed to want our own handwriting in our albums for the next generations, but I prefer typing most of my journaling.  So I love that with studio J my layout is complete with journaling and you can change the font and colors with just a simple click.  Where my traditional scrapbook pages have post it notes on the pages, where I still need to go back and type up my journaling.  Can anyone else identify?  Remember to click on the image to see all the detail and read how tenderhearted my eldest son is.  If you are interested in trying out Studio J, then click here to get started absolutely free.  Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in August, September, and October.  Click here for more details.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Studio J Contest...win a $25 shopping spree


I love traditional scrapbooking, but feel that everyone could benefit from using Studio J (CTMH digital scrapbooking) whether it be to get caught up or inspire the creative juices on the yearly layouts we do over and over.  In any case, I think everyone should try it, so I am running my first contest.  From now (August 10th) through the 31st the person who creates and purchases the most Studio J layouts will win a $25 shopping spree.

How to enter: Visit my website at www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer, click on products and then studio J.  Begin creating your layouts using either the standard layouts or the express collections that are already embellished for you.  When you checkout make sure to click the button that says "Join Studio J Contest".  Then on Sept 1st, I will check the orders to see who completed the most layouts and announce the big winner.

Too busy this month to sit down and play, don't worry I will be running the same contest again in September and October.  That means you have the opportunity to win up to $75 in select product credit and will get caught up on your scrapbooking as well.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.  Good Luck!
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544

Studio J Express Collections Week: Day 4

You might remember my posts in January regarding this Stars Wars Birthday Party for my 2 year old.  It was a blast.  With Studio J Express Collections, this great party will be remembered forever.  If you are interested in seeing more info about the party, check these posts here and here.  Try Studio J for free by clicking here and get your layouts finished too. Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in August, September, and October.  Click here for more details.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Studio J Express Collections Week: Day 3

Remember you can click on the image to see the layout in more detail.  Here is another Studio J Express Collection layout that I was able to complete in just minutes.  Start catching up on your scrapbooking and use Studio J for free by clicking hereDon't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in August, September, and October.  Click here for more details.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Studio J Express Collections Week: Day 2

This week I am featuring layouts created with the New Express Collections from Studio J.  For more info see the previous post here.  More precious moments from my youngest first birthday party and considering, he is 2 1/2 years old, I am glad to get these done.  To begin using Studio J yourself, click hereDon't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in August, September, and October.  Click here for more details.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544

Monday, August 6, 2012

Studio J Update and the New Express Collections

   What is Studio J, you might ask?  It is CTMH's  exclusive digital scrapbooking software.  This is a great first introduction to Close To My Heart for newbies to scrapbooking because it requires no purchase or tools other than an Internet-connected computer. Studio layouts can be created quickly for the time-challenged and have many flexible options for artists who want a custom look. Plus, Studio J makes it easy and affordable to print multiple copies of the same layout, perfect for giving to friends and family.
   At Convention in July, CTMH made some great announcements regarding Studio J.  There are no more membership fees.  In the past, you needed a membership to benefit from exclusive member templates as well as the 50% off discount on your ordered pages.  But all that is history.  Now all Studio J users get 2 page layouts for just $6.95 per layout plus shipping and handling.  Here's the best part, shipping is a flat fee of $5.95 for 4 to 50 layouts, so create, then order large.  But that's just the beginning, Studio J allows you to complete layouts quickly and beautifully, but now its even simpler.  They have added Express Collections within Studio J.  Each themed Express Collection includes 10 two-page coordinating, fully embellished layouts, plus a front and back page for your album, that are professionally designed and nearly complete—you simply drag in your photos and add your title and journaling! You can choose to create all 10 layouts plus the covers, or create just a few of the layouts in the collection. It’s up to you. Express Collections makes getting your photos off your camera card or computer and into gorgeous layouts faster than ever!
   To celebrate these great changes, I am featuring a layout from the expression collections each day, so let's get started.  Make sure to click on the image to get a closer look.
   If you are interested in learning more about Studio J, it is always available on my website to try for Free.  Simply visit www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer, click on products and then Studio J online scrapbooking.  You can upload your pictures and start creating with no obligation to buy.  Whether you purchase your layouts or not, they will be stored for 3 months before deletion.  Don't forget to enter my contest to win a $25 shopping spree in August, September, and October.  Click here for more details.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544

Sunday, August 5, 2012

And the Winners are...

Thank you all for supporting me at my Fall/Winter CTMH Open House this year.  I wanted to announce the winners of the door prizes.  So without further delay...
Door Prize #1 Mini Album goes to Cathy Myers
Door Prize #2 Scroll Workshop on the go goes to Claudine Bevan
Door Prize #3 Autumn Lane Assortment goes to Carlene Hutchinson
Door Prize #4 Scholastic paper pack and chalkboard shapes goes to Tammy Johnson
Congratulations to all and many thanks.  Also I wanted to let you know that CTMH recently updates their "While Supplies Last" to include great items like these. 
 100 Holiday Kraft Buttons regularly $7.95 on sale for $3
 Dimensional Elements on Target regularly $5.95 on sale for $2
100 Winter Kraft Buttons regularly $7.95 on sale for $3
If you are interested in ordering any of these items and saving on shipping by combining orders, please let me know by Tuesday Aug 7th at noon.  Flat shipping is $4.95 so the more who order the cheaper it will be.  To see what is available in "While Supplies Last"  click here.  Contact by Tuesday with your order by emailing me at livescraplove@gmail.com.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Avonlea jewelry

I have seen so many pieces of jewelry constructed from paper and created by such talented CTMH colleagues, but I just could never bring myself to tackle it. Well I decided to include a jewelry piece as part of the make n take for my open house event. I made this black retro bracelet by cutting 3/4 inch circles with the cricut art philosophy cartridge from the New Avonlea paper. I purchased the bracelet and pendant supplies from a great stand at the CK Convention.  You can see more at their website www.craftfantastic.com.  I think they turned out lovely and the best part is it took about 1-5 minutes to complete.  Everyone at my open house got to make their very own pendant.  Would love your comments!

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

Friday, August 3, 2012

Beautiful home decor with the New Clementine paper pack

I want to apologize for my absence over the last few weeks, I was at the CTMH convention in Dallas and then busily getting ready for my Open House.  But I have a lot to share with you so stay tuned.  This is a piece featured on page 48 of the new Fall Winter Idea Book which became available 8/1 and I just couldn't wait to try it. The piece is created using hearts cut from the cricut art philosophy cartridge. I cut them at a range of sizes from 3/4 inch to 1 1/2 inch.  Then you simply fold them in half and arrange them in a flower. I used the clear sparkles, leaves from the new Floret Paper Shapes (Z1764) and the new stamp set Love Blooms (C1511) for the sentiments. I hope you enjoy. Thanks for looking!
 A closer look at the dimension
 Closer look at each page



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

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Check out my loot!

I don't know how many of you got to go to the Creating Keepsakes Convention this year. I was super excited about it because it is usually held in King of Prussia. This time it was held in my neck of the woods, Lancaster, Pa.  Well I haven't been in several years, but it was a blast. Below is a picture of all my goodies, but you may notice a few things you might not have expected to see at a papercrafting convention.  Some of the goodies include washi tape from www.lovemytapes.com, brads featuring bowling pins, robots, and little Mickey ears from the Eyelet outlet, and scrapbooking embellishments from www.adornit.com.  The purse and the clothing are from Adornit as well.  I think I am in love.  Special thanks to my bestie Tammy, who bought me the purse for my birthday.
Nickie Hoffer
Close To My Heart Independent Consultant
www.ctmh.com/nickiehoffer
livescraplove@gmail.com
717-665-0544