Find Your Style with CTMH's January Stamp of the Month

In just a few days, you'll be able to begin purchasing from the upcoming Inspirations Brochure. Stop by my house on January 8th between 10am and 2pm for a special preview, awesome deals and more..sign up for my newsletter to receive all the details.

In the Inspirations Brochure, you'll find the new January Stamp of the Month - Find Your Style and Dreams Come True stamp sets both used on this card. 

The stunning simplicity of this card was inspired by fellow Consultant Vicki W. While she used a different stamp set this layout lends itself well to so many and was so easy to make.

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Inspirations Sneak Peak

Lately I have posted a lot of Studio J art because it is so stinkin' easy to create. By the way, have you gone and played with Studio J yet? If not, you should go now. :)

The other day I received my preview order of upcoming product and could not wait to play. This little beauty was created use the new Wings paper packet, Find Your Style stamp set, Black Mini Medley and custom Close To My Heart glitter spray in our very own spray pen. Oh! Did you notice the gathered Vineyard Berry ribbon? It came that way and was so easy to work with...love it!

Starting January 1st you'll be able to order these stunning products as well as others I have yet to share. Can't wait, become a Consultant and you'll be able to enjoy receiving Close To My Heart goodies early!

Remember this December purchase $20 online and receive a FREE $22.95 stamp set. Plus, there is still a selection of retiring product at discounts up to 90% off. (check out the large online selection)

HUGE Discounts - Up to 90% some items!

Yowzers! Close To My Heart just released a selection of products at a huge discount on my website. Some items are up to 90% off! And remember with a $20 order, you'll receive a free $22.95 stamp set. GO NOW - stuff will sell out FAST.


Click here to go check it out now...

Studio J Versatility & Photo Fun

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Originally, I created this layout with the Let's Get Together paper packet. It is a darling packet full of spring goodness in Cranberry, Sweet Leaf, Sunny Yellow. While I really liked the paper packet, I wasn't super happy with the final results paired with these photos and theme. Rather than starting over, I simply decided to go full cardstock in the colors that matched the rest of my "building the house" layouts. I love that I didn't have to waste even a scrap of paper.

Studio J: Did you know?

• Photos are always the right size. No need to worry that your printed photos are the wrong size for the layout. Simply drag your photo into the photo well and voila it is the right size.
• No need for expensive photo editing software. Studio J provides excellent photo enhancing tools such as brightness/contrast, convert to black and white, adjust hue/saturation, sharpen. Other snazzy tools include the airbrush, blemish/glare/redeye remover, toothbrush to whiten teeth and the wrinkle softener to take off years. 
• Easily convert a photo-well to a journaling box or a journaling box to a photo-well.

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Catching Up Studio J Style

Traditional (good 'ol paper and scissors) scrapbook layouts take me on average 2 hours or more. Studio J layouts take me a whopping 20 minutes - some even faster! That means in the same time I would create about 1 traditional layout, I can accomplish 6 with Studio J.

I don't know about you, but it seems that I am always limited on time. Yet, I still want to be able to scrapbook our important family memories, such as the one shown above (the day the foundation was poured for our dream home). Studio J is allowing me to catch up, leaving me more time to enjoy creating special traditional layouts.

Studio J: Did you know?

• Studio J is as simple as ...
• Upload the photos you want to scrapbook. If you don't have your photos but want to play, you can skip this step and upload them later.
• Choose your desired paper packet. You'll even find some of our favorite retired paper packets such as Simple Pleasures and Giggles and Grins. Plus, you'll find special paper packets not available in the Idea Book. There are currently 61 available paper packets.
• Select a layout. Right now there 57 layout patterns available to members and 32 to non-members. Then select a "kit mix" which a suggested placement of cardstock and paper using the pattern that can easily be changed while creating your layout. Expand on your options by rotating and flipping pages
• Add your photos, titles, journaling and embellishments. It's as easy as drag and drop!
• Purchase your custom processed layouts. Close To My Heart uses a silver-halide process, considered the highest standard in the photo developing industry, to provide a 100+ year quality.  

Get started with Studio J today!