Stamp Kissing in Honor of St. Patty's Day

In honor of Saint Patrick's Day, I thought I'd share a little technique called Stamp Kissing. Watch this video to learn how to use stamp kissing, shading and sparkle to make your projects pop.

Happy St. Patricks Day! 
Remember to wear green, unless you enjoy a pinch or two. ;)

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Rolled Paper Roses with Heart Shaped Pocket

After returning from CU, I was inspired to design this project to share at my upcoming team meeting. The folded heart shaped pocket is beyond easy to create and the rolled paper roses were the perfect final touch. Check out the video to learn how to create your very own.

Thank you Tresa for such an inspiring event and Denise for teaching us!

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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

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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).

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