Monday, August 14, 2017

August Card Buffets

Today I'm sharing information about my August card buffets. I'm having two of them this month, and I hope you'll join me for one of them!


Here's how a card buffet works: You come and make as many cards as you want in the two-hour workshop time. Each card is $2 and they are all designed and pre-cut for you. All you have to do is bring adhesive, and I provide the rest! I suggest bringing a regular paper adhesive, glue dots, and some kind of foam tape. I can also provide adhesive for an additional $3.00.

Here are individual pictures of all the cards I'm offering this month:












Each month I offer new cards using Close To My Heart's featured paper packet for the month. The featured paper packet for August is Jack, so four of the cards this month feature the Jack Paper Packet and the Jack Cardmaking Stamp Set.



I hope you'll join me this month for one of my card buffets. RSVP on my Facebook page or contact me to sign up!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

765-635-4884




Friday, August 11, 2017

Jack

It's finally time to talk about Jack - my favorite paper pack in the current seasonal catalog! Besides being perfect for camping and firefighting pages, my son's name is Jack! I feel like this paper packet was created for me and my family!


Here are a few projects featured in the Seasonal Expressions 2 idea book that have been made with the Jack paper:






To find out which products were used on these projects, follow the link below and click on the Recipes link under the Seasonal Expressions 2 Idea Book.

The Jack paper packet also has some wonderful coordinating products!








Isn't this collection great! If you'd like to make some fun layouts with these papers and embellishments, sign up for my August Scrapbooking Workshop on Saturday, August 26th. You can find all the information at the link below:

Let me know if you have any questions about anything, and I hope you have fun creating with Jack!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

765-635-4884




Wednesday, August 9, 2017

August Scrapbooking Workshop

  • Saturday, August 26
  • 9:30-11:30
  • $35

For my August scrapbooking workshop, we will be using the Workshops Your Way Jack Scrapbooking Kit.


This workshop kit retails for $26.95 and provides you with enough materials to create three 12x12 two-page layouts. It also provides you with the paper and embellishments to make six cards! Plus, you'll have leftover scraps!

Here's what you receive with this kit:

Here are the three layouts you will make with this kit:




I changed up my layouts a little bit using the brand-new You Are Here Cricut cartridge. To see my completed layouts, keep an eye out for my blog post next week!

Cost:
The cost of the workshop is $35. This covers the cost of the kit, shipping, tax, printed directions, and my instruction. If you have already ordered the kit on your own but would still like to come to the workshop, please bring $3.00 to cover my instructional time.

Sign-up Deadline:
The deadline to sign up for this workshop is Wednesday, August 16. The deadline allows me to order the kits in time.

Optional Additional Services:
$5 - I will provide any adhesive you need, including foam tape.
$5 - I will cut all of your paper ahead of time so you can just assemble and decorate the layouts the day of the workshop.

What do you need to bring?
Please bring adhesive (I suggest a regular paper adhesive, glue dots, and foam tape) and basic tools (a paper cutter and scissors).

Please sign up using one of the following:

If you have any questions or need my address or directions, please contact me. I look forward to seeing you there!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com
www.facebook.com/stampingathome



Monday, August 7, 2017

August Cardmaking Workshop

Close To My Heart has four wonderful cardmaking workshops in the Seasonal Expressions 2 idea book, and I'm having a workshop for one of them each month from May through August. The kit we'll be working with in August is the Anniversary Cardmaking Kit!
  • Saturday, August 19
  • 9:30-11:30
  • $35

The cost of the workshop covers all of your materials (including adhesive), the use of my supplies, and my instruction. Your papers will also be pre-cut and ready for you to assemble! All you have to do is show up!

At the workshop you will receive the Anniversary Cardmaking Kit, which provides you with the materials to create 12 cards. Easy-to-follow instructions guide you in creating two different card designs, but thanks to the interchangeable designs and stamp sentiments, you can make your cards your way!

Here are the 12 different cards I made with this kit:














Kit Contents:

Because your kit includes a stamp set for you to keep and plenty of leftover supplies, you can continue to make cards after the workshop is over! The kit comes with everything you need, except for inks and blocks, which I will provide during the workshop.

Optional Additional Supplies
  • If you would like to purchase your own set of inks in order to make more cards at home, you can add one or more of the ink pads to your order. The inks we will use in the workshop are Black and Smoothie. Each individual ink pad is $7.95.
  • You can also add a pack of 50 card bases and envelopes to your order for $14.95.
I will cover your shipping and tax for these additional items - but you must add them when you RSVP!

Sign-Up Deadline
The deadline to sign up for this workshop is Wednesday, August 9th. This allows me to order the kits in time for the workshop.

You can RSVP on the Facebook event page, or you can email, call, or text me to sign up. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

765-635-4884





Friday, August 4, 2017

August Specials

There are several different specials this month - for customers, hostesses, and future consultants! If you have any questions about any of the August specials, or if you would like to sign up to host a party or become a consultant, please contact me. I'm here to help!

Jump for Joy
When you host a gathering in August that reaches at least the third level of Hostess Rewards, your rewards will “jump up” to the next level—which means extra rewards and even extra 50%-off items! You can host a home gathering, a Facebook party, or a catalog party.


Click on the link below to learn more, or contact me to book your party today!

Warehouse Sales
Close To My Heart is offering some great deals on select retired products in August. A fresh set of deals will be made available every Tuesday at 12:00 am (MDT). You’ll also save on shipping costs through this sale, since shipping will be based on the discounted price of sale items!


Click on the link below to see the current deals!
https://bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/1708-warehouse-sale.aspx

Rewards Your Way
When you sign up as a Consultant in August and meet certain sales goals, you’ll be rewarded with your choice of one of these items FREE:
  • Any of our Cricut® Collections
  • The Thin Cuts Block Alphabet + In the Background Stamp Set
  • An additional $99 SPC

Click on the link below to learn more or to sign up!

August Stamp of the Month - School Year
I love the stamp of the month set for August. It's perfect for all those first-day-of-school and last-day-of-school pictures! Or you could even make some great teacher appreciation cards.


Each month you can purchase a new D-sized stamp set, available for one month only, for $5. When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

Click on the link to learn more or to purchase your own School Year stamp set!

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I know that was a lot of information - but these monthly specials are awesome! I hope you'll take advantage of them this month, and if you need anything, just contact me!

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

765-635-4884




Thursday, August 3, 2017

New Annual Inspirations Idea Book!

The brand-new Annual Inspirations Idea Book for 2017-2018 is finally available! There are so many wonderful new products and beautiful artwork ideas in it, and I wanted to share some of my favorites with you!


You Are Here Cricut Collection
I think my favorite new product is the exclusive You Are Here Cricut collection!


Like our other exclusive collections, you receive a cartridge with 700 images, three D-size stamp sets, and a whole pack of cardstock! It's an amazing deal for the price!

I love all the travel images included on this cartridge, but there's so much more than just travel. The alphabet is simple and versatile, and there are great titles and images. Here are just a few of the images you'll find on this cartridge:


For more information on this cartridge, check out my in-depth blog post at the link below:
https://stampingathome.blogspot.com/2017/07/you-are-here-cricut-collection.html


New Color of the Year - Bashful!
I know we all loved last year's color of the year - Sea Glass - but it's time for something new. This year's color of the year is Bashful!


This color is available in a stamp pad, re-inker, mini pigment ink pad, cardstock, glitter paper, pearls, and an Everyday Life album! It's really beautiful, and I look forward to seeing all the ways in which Close To My Heart will incorporate it with their other color families. So far I have loved seeing it with the new Basics line!


New Basics Color Family
Speaking of new colors, we have a whole new line of Basics colors - and they're absolutely gorgeous!


The tones of these colors are very nice and on-trend. They pair beautifully with our other color families, and I'm looking forward to working with them. And in case you haven't noticed, our cardstock is now two-toned! One side of the paper is the full color, and the other side is a lighter shade of the same color. It's like getting two colors in one!


Operation Smile Stamp Set
We have a new Operation Smile stamp set for the year - Punny Pals!


I know many of you loved the Animal Greetings stamp set from a few years ago, so I think you will love this one too. And when you purchase this stamp set, Close To My Heart will donate $7 of the proceeds to Operation Smile! These little animals are super cute, and I have so many ideas for them already!



There are many, many other wonderful new products in the Annual Inspirations idea book, and I look forward to sharing them with you over the course of the coming year. If you'd like to look through the idea book for yourself, you can access it digitally at the link below. You can also contact me to get your own copy - or host a party and receive it for free!
https://bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/products/online-idea-book.aspx

Thanks,
Bethany Rielage

rielage517@gmail.com
765-635-4884

bethanyrielage.closetomyheart.com
www.facebook.com/stampingathome