Monday, February 28, 2011

Last Day: Consultant Kit Rebate Special

Today is the last day for this phenomenal special. I will be home all day to answer any questions you have about becoming a Consultant on my Get Creative team, email me at CreatewithChristine@msn.com or call me at (425) 413-4280. 

Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!

It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).

Join us for Card Class: March 7th @ 6:30

Card class features 3 fun gift card/money holders this month for just $5.00. These are a few of the cards I had the opportunity to create while away at Creative University. All cards were designed by Sheila and even as I was creating them I was getting excited for our card class and the opportunity to share the designs with you.

New to class? Enjoy your first class free!

Bring a friend and receive a prize out of my goodie basket!

Budget club members attend this class for free with their minimum monthly order.

RSVP Required: Christine (425) 413-4280 or CreatewithChristine@msn.com

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Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!

It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).


Friday, February 25, 2011

Mosaic & Bless This Next Mayberry

Some more Creative University projects. These cards were designed by Donna and my - oh - my aren't they cute! I spent a great deal of my time at the CU Card Boutique gushing about the creativity of the card designers. These photos (my copies) don't even do the originals justice.  Not only did they design all these cards, they cut supplies for over 50 card makers. Now that is love! Thank you Donna for taking the time to prep these cards for us. I love them and now it looks like I must add yet another bunch of stamps to my order...good thing I am a Consultant and enjoy a discount on each of my purchases.


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Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!

It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).


Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Creative University Altered Clipboard & Girls Night Out

This is just one of the projects that I created while away at Creative University taught by Denise. Look at those rolled paper roses (coming soon - YouTube tutorial). I love how Denise added Glitz to the roses, they really sparkle in person! *Click on the image to see it full size with more detail.

REMEMBER: Tonight is our first Girls Night Out at my house. Join us 6 to 10pm for four hours of creative bliss. If tonight doesn't work out for you, I'm also offering another GNO on Friday night, same time. You are welcome to bring any projects you are working on. Email me at CreatewithChristine@msn.com or call me at (425) 413-4280 to RSVP.

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Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!

It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).


Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Back from Creative University

On Sunday, I returned home from Creative University. Alicia and I left Thursday afternoon for Wenatchee, which is where we'd be crashing for the night. We spent a good deal of the driving laughing. Alicia's cousin, Lisa, who sweetly provided an uber comfy place to sleep for the night and a fresh batch of muffins for breakfast, commented that we were more giggly than her pre-teen daughter with her friends. When Alicia and I get going, I do feel a bit like a kid again, laughing at some of the silliest things.

In the morning we were greeted by a little snow on our way to Cour d'Alene, but the majority of the drive was beautifully sunny. We finally arrived at camp, right around 1 and it was time for the creativity to begin. After Tresa showed us our cabins, I got busy creating cards at the Card Boutique. Sheila and Donna designed some of the cutest cards that I look forward to sharing with you over the next couple of weeks. My card class attendees will even get to create a few of my favorites.

The rest of the weekend FLEW by. We ate LOTS of food, I could have skipped half the meals...not because the food was bad (it was scrumptious), it was just SO much food for me.

Our time was split between free time and classes on Saturday. I even learned a little jewelry making from Erin. Made a super girly altered clipboard with lots of fun sparkle and paper roses taught by Denise. Ate again and then wrapped up the afternoon with three more classes, which I am sad to say that I only partially made it through one (not sleeping two nights in a row caught up to me). The projects were beyond cute and I was bummed to have missed them. However, my nap felt MARVELOUS!

We stayed up as late as we possibly could muster on Saturday night finishing up as many projects as we could. Enjoyed an "extra" hour of sleep on Sunday (brunch instead of breakfast), stuffed myself yet again and then we packed up and started back home.

Even though we came home a little tired, really ready to be out of the car and enjoy our own beds, I think our weekend away made us all the more excited for our own upcoming retreat this October closer to home!


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Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!

It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).


Thursday, February 17, 2011

Versatile Rosette Ribbon - CTMH Pink Ribbon Rounds

Learn to create a pink accent for your cards and a lovely brooch for your sweater or jacket with our pink Designer Ribbon. The project ideas in this video will delight you! I'm in love with the darling rose ribbon and the brooches that Close To My Heart shows in this video is beyond stunning!

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 Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!

It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Simply Scallops by Close To My Heart

This has been one of those weeks where my to do list is longer than humanly possible to complete, but that is okay because tomorrow evening I am heading off for a fun creative weekend away. My buddy Alicia is going to pick me up tomorrow after work for our trip to Coeur d'Alene Idaho. With a rather long drive ahead of us, I am sure we are going to have hours and hours of laughter. I can hardly wait!

When I return, I hope to have lots of new artwork to share with you! In the mean time, I am going to share another snazzy video and artwork by the Close To My Heart art department.

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 Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!

It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Still Time to Make Valentine's - Video Tutorial

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, do you have all your Valentine's ready? There is still time to make them - just watch this video for an easy treat holder that you can whip up in just minutes.

CTMH supplies used: Sweetheart Paper, Sparkles, Black & Tulip Ink, Bonding Memories Glue and So Sweet Season Stamp Set.

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 Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!

It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Valentine's for my Sweetheart

I'm lucky to have three sweethearts for Valentine's day - these rather easy to complete goodies are for Conner to take to school. This year he asked me to create special Valentine's for his classmates. He informed me before bed that he'd like to take them to school the next day. I have to say that I am glad that I made these as easy as I did and I *only* had 25 to make, so that I could surprise him in the morning by being completely done. They received a vote of approval, we carefully "stuffed" in the backpack and I made a quiet wish that they'd actually make it to school in one piece (with the candy still inside).

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Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!

It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).


Wednesday, February 9, 2011

February Stamp of the Month: Friendship - Such Versatility

Stamp of the Month

What a versatile stamp set! I have a feeling that this one will  be used for lots and lots of artwork. Find out how to receive your set free!
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Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!

It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).


Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Join us for Card Class: February 9th @ 6:30

Inspired by the wonderful Lisa Stenz
Sweetheart heart envelope - perfect for Valentines!

Starting this month, card class will feature 3-5 cards or small projects (such as this darling valentine treat holder) for just $5.00. You are only seeing two of fun projects that we'll be creating, because my camera jumped off my table in the process of taking pictures of the valentine treat. So, please join us Weds. to see the extra project in person :)

Budget club members may attend this class for free with their minimum monthly order.

RSVP Required: Christine (425) 413-4280 or CreatewithChristine@msn.com


Edited 2/8: I was just asked is the "let them eat {cup} cake" is a Close to my Heart stamp set. I'm happy to share that this stamp set comes with the Fan Fare Workshop on the Go! It is a must have stamp set - I'm sure you'll see lots more artwork from me using it :)
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Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!

It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).



Monday, February 7, 2011

Fun Sweetheart Wall Hanging & Answers to your Questions

Created by Christine David (inspired by artwork by a fellow Consultant)
This wall art was so much fun to create! On Friday night, I'll be teaching 10 girls how to create their very own. I sure hope they love it as much as I do! Want to make one of your own, I used these supplies:

- Sweetheart Workshop Kit
- My Creations Cube
- Kraft Color-Ready Borders
- Buttons Pink Assortment
- Buttons Red Assortment
- Colonial White Waxy Flax
- Black Ribbon Rounds
  (these are just $4 right now)
- Headline Alphabet
- Tulip Ink Pad
- Cotton Candy Ink Pad
- Black Ink Pad
- Sponge Daubers

Want to earn rewards on all of your purchases? Become a member of my new budget club.

Now let's wrap up this post with answers to a few of your questions (remember everyone who asks a question about being a Consultant will receive a prize - read all about it here.)


My question:  Did you get started as a hobbyist or as a regular consultant?  It would seem hard to start just selling from the beginning.  What strategy do you recommend? Sheila H. - GA

When I started I don't know if I really had "plans," I thought I'd just try it out and see if it would work. I never imagined that it would turn out to be one of the best decisions of my life. Within two weeks of receiving my Consultant kit, I held my jumpstart party where I enjoyed being both the Hostess (earning free products) and Consultant (earning cash). The first party is actually probably the easiest, you are simply inviting all your family and friends over to support you in your new endeavor.

What concerns you about selling from the very beginning? Are you worried you don't know enough people? Won't know enough about the product?...

Is it hard to find customers? I love crafting and making cards but I don't have many friends and family who do? Michaela H (please email me your address)

You know what when I joined, I had two friends who "sort of" scrapbooked or made cards. Add to that, I was a new stay at home mom and didn't get out much. Six years later, I have met more people than I could have ever imagined, both online and in person. I just read that Scrapbooking surpassed Gold in 2007, one in five households has someone playing golf; one in four has someone involved in scrapbooking! I am more than happy to share with all my team members how to continually meet new customers.

"I noticed on your calendar that you have 'Creative University' coming up.  Is this something that the company puts on or is it your upline? Is it open for all demonstrators or only supervisors/directors?  Thanks Christine, I would love to hear other questions being ask and the answers - will you be posting them on your blog?" Sherry R. - Allyn, WA

Creative University is an event put on by a fellow Consultant and it sells out super, duper fast. As a Close To My Heart Consultant you'll be able to attend Convention - the best retreat/event ever!  This year Convention is at Disneyland and promises to be magical! 

For my ladies local (Washington), I will be hosting a weekend retreat in early October. Registration should open early March and I'd love to have you join us. Space is very limited, so plan ahead to register early. We had such a blast year that the ladies are still talking about it!

I'll be posting the answers to the questions on my blog throughout the month of February.

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 Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!

It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).

Friday, February 4, 2011

Let's play a little game (prizes for all who play)...

I have a big stack of prizes for all who play along. This game is super, duper easy - receive a handmade card with a goodie inside just for asking me a question about being a Close To My Heart Consultant. How easy is that!?

This month Close To My Heart is hosting a rockin' sign up special:

Join my Close To My Heart team during February and achieve Straight to the Top, you will receive a cash rebate of $129 on your New Consultant Kit, plus $100 in select product credit rewards. That's a total retail value of up to $491 in products and business supplies fo FREE, plus another $300+ in commissions! Your kit's free, your select products are free - how fabulous!


It doesn't stop there, I reward all of my Straight to the Top Superstars ... (you'll have to visit my website for all of the juicy details).

Without a doubt this is the BEST sign on special I have ever seen in my 6 years as a Close To My Heart Consultant. I love how CTMH designed a special that will result in a free kit, oodles of free product, cash in hand and a solid base of success for all new recruits!

Now it's time to start giving away prizes!! What questions do you have for me? No question is too silly or too serious. Questions may be submitted as a "comment" or via email CreatewithChristine@msn.com.  Be sure to check back here for all the enlightening answers.

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*CTMH Consultants are welcome to ask questions. Please understand that prizes for non-CTMH Consultants only. Thank you!
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