Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Christmas Card Workshop

I have been working on some cards for an upcoming Christmas card workshop using the October Stamp of the Month D1443 Share the Magic and Mistletoe.

The pattern is from Wishes-Circle Collection. I used Liquid Applique on his beard and the fir on his suit to give it some texture. It is hard to see in the photos. This card was inspired by a fellow consultant Vicki W. I modified it so the card would measure 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.



The next card uses the cute Snowman included in the set and Wishes-Down the Middle. Again, I used Liquid Applique for the snow. I used a Martha Stewart's border punch for a decorative edge. I think it turned out quite cute. This card was inspired by Chris G.

I wanted to do something different for the workshop, so the next card is an easel card. I used Shelia's pinwheel; the Cuttlebug to emboss the New England Ivy cardstock and distressed it with the sanding block to make the ornaments pop.

For the next card, I wanted something simple yet elegant. I hope the ladies will agree.


The last card was inspired by Gina B. It uses Wishes-Down the Middle again.

I used gold embossing powder and our Stardust Glitz to give the ornament that extra sparkle.

I plan to run this workshop at our November crop. So let me know what you think and if anyone would like to host a Christmas card workshop or any information on the products used for these cards, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks for looking,

Saturday, September 11, 2010

STUDIO J MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE


Studio J, just got better! We are now offering STUDIO J MEMBERSHIPS! Here are the highlights of the New Studio J Membership plan:


» 50% off retail price on custom-printed layouts – that’s just $6.50 for 2 pages ($3.25 per page- and it includes your photos- no photo printing cost)!

» FREE shipping and handling on your monthly order!

» FREE Page Protectors for your layouts!

» FREE .jpg to use to mail to others, post on Facebook AND/or to print locally, too!

» Exclusive kits and patterns available to Studio J Members ONLY!

» Exclusive campaigns and deals throughout your membership.



There are three options to buying a membership:

» $99 Annual Membership – 12 months of continues usage (up to ten l/o’s per month at the $6.50 price) – BEST DEAL!

» $30 3-Month Trial provides you with all of the same, but just for 3 months

» $55 Studio J Gift Certificates can be purchased by you as a GIFT for others! This allows your gift recipient to make five (5) 2-page layouts for free, and you pay only $11 per layout as your gift to them.

You can get it for 50% off by hosting a gathering or becoming a Close To My Heart Consultant. Read Details Below:

If you host a Close to My Heart Gathering locally or online and your order total is $250 or more, you will get $40 in Hostess Rewards AND you will qualify to choose Hostess Rewards Plus Collection Four – a 12 month Studio J Membership AND a Faux Leather Album – a $123.95 retail value for only $61.98!

Or…. 

for only $129 (that’s only $30 more than the cost of a membership) you can choose to become a Close to My Heart Consultant, and add the choose me 2 option to your New Consultant Kit along with 2 other bundles of products. AND as a Consultant, you will get an additional 22% off all your future purchases, bringing your per layout price down to just $5!!!

I encourage you to give it a try. There is no Software to buy or download, just log into Studio J and start creating. It is FREE to try it! Here’s how:

Log on to Studio J, and play around with it. (It’s free to play) Check out all of the cool features, upload some pictures and see how fast & easy it is to beautiful CTMH quality Layouts. Make at least 5 layouts and then purchase one of our Studio J 5-Packs. You’ll get a discount on the layouts, free shipping and free memory protectors for only $55.

When you get the layouts, if you LOVE them, but still aren’t sure, you can choose to purchase a 3-Month Membership for just $30. If you do this in October or November, you’d be able to create some fast & easy scrapbooks for friends and relatives to give as gifts at Christmas. Just think, create one layout and print it out three times! Can it get any easier than that?

But if you are convinced that this is a fantastic deal and the best way for you to share the memories you have captured in the 100’s, 1000’s or 10000’s pictures you have stored on your computer, then purchase a 12-month Studio J Membership. It’s just that simple.

Not ready for a membership? Then Studio J™ Is still a Great Value!

Buy now to take advantage of our limited-time introductory offer! The price per printed two-page 12″ x 12″ layout is $12.95 US / $14.95 CAN. We also offer some fantastic rewards for larger orders. For purchases of:

» 5–9 layouts in a single order: You’ll receive a pack of 5 Memory Protectors® free!

» 10+ layouts in a single order: You’ll receive free shipping/handling plus a free pack of 5 Memory Protectors for every 5 layouts in your single order.

Whether you create one layout or 20, you’ll find that scrapbooking in Studio J saves you time and money!

US / Canadian Pricing:

When you spend: You pay only: You save:

$25.00 / $31.25 $17.21 / $21.38 25% off

$50.00 / $62.50 $11.48 / $14.25 50% off

$75.00 / $93.75 $5.74 / $7.13 75% off

$100.00 / $110.00 FREE! 100% off

Start creating with Studio J now!

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio J™

1.What is Studio J™ design software?

Studio J™ is free online scrapbooking design software brought to you by Close To My Heart. Studio J helps you easily create two-page layouts using our foundational scrapbook patterns, exclusive color palette, and themed designs all delivered in 12″ × 12″ custom prints ready for your albums. It’s a snap!

2.What makes scrapbooking with Studio J unique?

Studio scrapbooking is a whole new experience not offered by anyone else, because it follows the Close To My Heart philosophy: Faster. Simpler. Easier.® Studio J uses the same great papers, patterns, colors, and embellishments as classic Close To My Heart scrapbooking, making studio scrapbooking extremely intuitive and super fun! Timeless patterns and artistically placed default accents allow you to finish a page in minutes, while customization options give you the flexibility to make your layouts unique. All the layout patterns are created by Jeanette Lynton, founder and CEO of Close To My Heart—you may recognize some of them from her classic how-to books. These patterns make scrapbooking faster, simpler, and easier than ever before. You’ll be amazed how effortlessly and beautifully you preserve your memories with Studio J!

3.Do I need to download any software to my computer to use Studio J?

Not at all! You only need a web browser that supports Adobe Flash and an Internet connection, and then you simply log in to this MyCTMH® website to get started. Feel free to design to your heart’s content—you are not required to buy anything or provide any personal information to get started!

4.Can I save what I am working on and come back to it later?

You bet! You can create a customer account that allows you to save and return to a project in progress at a later time. Your active projects will be saved for up to 90 days, giving you plenty of time to work on them. You extend that timeline for your active projects by 90 days each time you make a purchase, and your purchased projects will remain archived for one full year after purchase. We’ll email you when your active projects are set to expire so you can be sure to purchase them before they are deleted.

5.If I already have a profile with my Consultant’s MyCTMH site, can I use the same account?

Yes. Your account works for both MyCTMH and Studio J shopping. To enter Studio J, log in to your MyCTMH page and click on the Studio J Online Scrapbooking link on the left.

6.Do I need a printer that can print 12″ × 12″ pages to use Studio J?

No. Your Studio J layouts are not available for you to print from a home computer. In fact, we take care of the printing for you. When you purchase your designed layouts, we print and ship them quickly and directly to you using only top-quality silver-halide processing and archival-quality papers.

7.What are the shipping policies for Studio J?

Basic Shipping

Close To My Heart products are shipped to the continental United States by United Parcel Service (UPS), to the non-continental US by United States Postal Service Priority Mail, and to Canada by Landmark. Note that UPS does not deliver orders to post office boxes. Studio J layouts ship in a protected box that can hold from 1 to 20 two-page layouts. Standard shipping/handling per box is priced as follows:

Destination Shipping Method Price

Continental US UPS Ground $7.95 US

Non-continental US USPS Priority Mail $9.95 US

APO/FPO USPS Priority Mail $11.95 US

Canada Landmark $13.95 CAN


1.Special Shipping Options

Studio J customers have two special shipping options through UPS for faster delivery time in the continental United States. These options are not available for destinations outside the continental United States. Selecting a special UPS shipping option will not affect the in-house turnaround time of your order (typically 2 to 4 business days).UPS or Landmark will notify you by email when an order is shipped to the continental United States or Canada so that you may track the delivery of the order. Studio J orders shipped by USPS do not have tracking numbers.

Please keep in mind that our special shipping options are guaranteed by the carrier, and Close To My Heart is not responsible for shipping delays after the order has left the warehouse. The special shipping options are:

   UPS Next-Day Air Saver: This option guarantees delivery the next business day after your order leaves the corporate office. The shipping and handling fee for next-day air is $21.95.

» UPS Second-Day Air: This option guarantees delivery 2 business days after your order leaves the corporate office. The shipping and handling fee for second-day air is $12.95.

Note: UPS has fees for any changes of address that are made to a package after they have already picked up the package. Customers requesting this change will be charged $10.

2.What kind of receipt do I receive when I place my order?

When you place your order, your web browser will direct you to a printable receipt page. You will not receive an email receipt at this time; however, if you are shipping to the continental United States or Canada, you will receive an email notification sent from UPS or Landmark when the order is shipped.

3.Can I combine classic and Studio J orders?

Studio J orders cannot be combined with any other type of order. Studio J layouts are processed and shipped separately from all other Close To My Heart products, with the exception of Memory Protectors® included with certain qualifying orders.

4.What if I don’t like my layouts when I receive them?

All Studio J products are backed by the Close To My Heart guarantee, but user error is not covered by this guarantee. When you are ready to purchase your layouts, you will be asked to look at them again and give final approval. Projects that print as shown on the approval screen will not be eligible for returns. When there is a manufacturer’s defect, however, we will be happy to replace your layout. See the MyCTMH and Studio J terms and conditions for more information on our return policy.

Give Studio J a try.

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