Every Little Thing

This is an exciting time of year as we launch the new Close to My Heart annual core catalog along with the September-October seasonal supplement.  These two great books are packed full of crafty goodness.

Every Little Thing is the first featured collection in the October-November seasonal supplement.

This paper package features new colours, wisteria, julep, lemonade, and evergreen.  The pastels are balanced with sapphire, black and white daisy. 

Black chipboard die cuts - some with white foil will provide the perfect embellishment to your layouts. 

They are so striking against the pastel colours. 

Vellum is making a big come back and these gorgeous sheet of die cuts can be used as is or colour with your Spectrum Noir tri-tip markers.

You will have lots to choose from this 10 x 10 sheet including butterflies, roses, and leaves of varying sizes. 








Co-ordinating cardstock makes your creative process so much less stressful.  You'll receive three sheets each of julep, mint, sapphire and wisteria.

You can also choose your own custom 12 or 24 cardstock pack with minimum 2 sheets per colour. 




Stamps are the backbone of Close to My Heart - it is how Jeanette Lynton began her crafting business 35 years ago.  Every Little Thing cardmaking and scrapbooking stamps are the must have for your stamp collections.

 





I love our Picture My Life cards (PML) and use them often as a journal card on scrapbooking pages or as a jumping off point for cards.

You'll receive 24 double sided cards, 12 each of 4 x 6 and 3 x 4 sizes. 

No layout is complete with a hint of ribbon - the julep velvet ribbon is almost too pretty to cut.  This embellishment is featured in the core catalog so it will be around all year!!

The ribbon is a generous 3 yards (9 feet) 3/8" wide. 

Sparkle sparkle everywhere- use these julep sequins alone or in your shaker cards.  Sizes range from 3mm - 7mm in julep, silver, white, and clear.

These are also in the core catalog so you'll be using them all year round.







 The Every Little Thing scrapbooking workshop combines all the goodies, plus a few exclusives including die cut sheets, and acrylic shapes. 

You'll receive everything to complete two 12 x 12 layouts and two single 12 x 12 layouts.  Instructions are included along with 3 top load memory protectors.

There is a small amount of left over supplies that you can use in additional crafty projects.





September is National Stamping Month and Close to My Heart has released two exclusive stamp sets and thin cuts to set your creative juices flowing.

Dash of Joy and Giving Thanks stamp sets work perfectly with the metal square window and binder clip label thin cuts. 

You're going to want to be sure to add this bundle to your order - remember only available in September.





Phew - CTMH has done it again - you are going to love all the offerings this year, and the great seasonal supplements. 

You can view the catalog online at https://jenniferkelly.closetomyheart.ca/

Be sure to check out my facebook https://www.facebook.com/PaperTraditionsJenniferKelly/ and give the page a like.  I'm also on instagram https://www.instagram.com/paper_traditions/ and would appreciate a follow.

35 Years of Creativity

For the past year we have been celebrating Jeanette Lynton, CEO & Founder of Close to My Heart, 35th Anniversary in the crafting industry. 

When I celebrated my 35th anniversary in the insurance industry, I promptly retired - - good thing Jeanette hasn't.  She is going strong and as always is leading the crafting world with innovative designs, partnerships with other craft leaders and the sky isn't even her limit..

Let's take a look at what is awesome in August - -

Yep that's right!!!  For only $35.00 you can join the CTMH community and start earning 22% commission on all your crafty goodies.  Even better, you will receive a $35.00 CTMH cash credit for you to spend on select products.

You will receive a free website, free training, access to exclusive consultant facebook pages, early preview of new idea books and the joy of a community of wonderful ladies (and a few gents) who enjoy crafting as much as you do. 

You can also choose the new $95.00 consultant kit with a $60.00 product credit and awesome business tools to get you started on your journey.

 From Me to You is August's exclusive Stamp of the Month.  The only time to purchase this set is during this month.  You can receive this set for only $6.00 with a qualifying purchase of $50.00.

This is a fabulous monthly special with great savings. 

How about all those sentiments?  The possibilities are endless.

 Workshop Your Way are BOGO this moth - When you purchase one kit you can choose another for 35% off!!

Combine this with a friend and both save or keep it all to yourself.

There is no limit on how many BOGO you can choose - - it's a great time to get your kits before they are gone!!

Bring Back My Pack has been a consultant & customer favourite.  This time around the very popular Seaside is the chosen bring back my pack.

Even better we've got workshops ready for you to complete your scrapbook pages and cards!!

Purchase with or without the stamp set.

Get it before it goes back into the vaults.

Phew - last but certainly not least is the awesome Craft on Everyday Life Workshop.

This one is a winner!!  I have completed mine and just love the way it comes together.  This kit uses the popular 3,2,1 method of cutting your paper to maximize choice, plus get your project completed quickly.







Wowzers, there is something for everyone in August.  Remember the Seasonal Expressions May - August 2019 idea book and all the wonderful products it contains are headed to the vault August 31st.  Story by Stacy, Workspace Wonder, and core products will continue to the new idea books coming September 1st.

Remember to come find me on instagram @paper_traditions and on facebook Paper Traditions - Jennifer Kelly.  You can shop 24 hours online https://jenniferkelly.closetomyheart.ca/

Bear Hugs

Bear Hugs is a super cute set of 17 images only available during the month of July 2019.  

The big beautiful bear and baby image will form the focal point of your card or scrapbook layout.  You have lots of options on colour of the bear and cub simply by the ink you choose to stamp in.  Use your colouring tools on the cub or simply leave the colour of cardstock you stamped on.

The comforting sentiments, flowers, butterfly and hearts are beary sweet, and provide lots of variety. I love the bold and whimsical font choices.

 I stamped my bear and sentiment in charcoal, adding some green burlap ribbon (retired) and trees cut from the cricut. 

The rectangle stitched die was used to frame the bear and is matted on new england ivy cardstock with foam tape. 

Beary cute.

Additional artwork created by home office shows additional ideas.  Their colour scheme is toffee, saffron and ballerina inks and the wee cub has been shaded with watercolour paints. 

The artwork is so cute it's unbearable!!




This stamp set is one you are going to want to add to your collection - don't wait it's only available until July 31st.  You can purchase the stamp set at a discount of only $6.00 with a qualifying purchase.

I'm coming back...

You might notice some changes happening on the blog, and that means, I'm coming back.

I am in the process of completing some changes to my branding - a refresh to get things going again.  I've missed blogging and sharing more about my paper passion and all things Close to my Heart. 

I'm happy you've stayed with me and would love if you let your friends know about the blog.  You can also find me on facebook https://www.facebook.com/PaperTraditionsJenniferKelly/, instagram https://www.instagram.com/paper_traditions/ and pinterest.  I may even pop up on youtube. 

So stay tuned, great things are coming.

Jennifer