Saturday, June 29, 2013

Brand New Consultant Kit - Join Close To My Heart on July 1st for $49!





























Take a look at this new and SPECTACULAR Consultant Kit that debuts on Monday, July 1st! 

 It is filled with the new Laughing Lola paper, matching stamps, matching accessories, two of our how-to books, inks, and so much more!!

Now how crazy wonderful is this?  You would have everything you need in this kit to host your first Gathering.  I LOVE that this is so affordable for you!!

I have to sideline here, and tell you just how blessed I feel every single day that I get to do what I love.  There is nothing better than sitting at my craft desk and pulling out new paper and stamps!  What I love even more is that the product I purchase from Close To My Heart is generously discounted because I am a consultant.  

I love my team!  They are about the most creative, generous, faith-filled, and caring women in all of Close To My Heart.  Yes, I know I am extremely biased, but truly they are all of those things!  I have a private Facebook group for my team, and even though many of us have never met in person, we are like best friends that would help each other with anything.  Let's see, what states do we encompass?  Well, there's Minnesota, of course, along with Maryland, Washington DC, Indiana, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, and Texas.  How awesome is that?  I'll tell you a little about my team members:
  • Some of my team members are hobbiest consultants.  That means that they LOVE Close To My Heart products, they love being a part of the team, and they love the discount.  With Close To My Heart's low quarterly minimums (just $300), it's easy to to be a hobbiest!  
  • Some of my other team members are part-time consultants.  They love all the same things as my hobbiest consultants, but they also work their business into their already busy lives so that they make a little money.  Who doesn't like a little extra money to take the family out to dinner, buy those little extras, or contribute to the household income?
  • I also have some business builders on my team.  They recognize that Close To My Heart can provide a good steady income just by sharing what they love through classes and Gatherings!  In case you haven't been a reader for long and don't know, Close To My Heart is my full-time job.  I get to do what I love every single day!

I also want to tell you a little about what I offer my team.
  • Guidance - I never want anyone to feel like they are in the dark about something, so I work personally with team members and on the Facebook group to help guide them on their journey with CTMH.
  • No matter what type of Consultant, I treat everyone the same.  It is terribly important to me that everyone feel valued no matter what type of consultant they choose to be.  The great thing about CTMH is that your goals can change according to what is going on in your life.
  • Monthly Challenges - I pose an optional monthly challenge, and it's a fun way for me to teach my team.  The rewards are different every month.
  • Experience - In total, I have been with CTMH over 6 years.  I have also been paper crafting for over 20 years!  To read about me, just click on my Resume tab at the top of the page.
  • Private Facebook group - This is a great place - and a safe place - to share artwork and to ask questions.
I promised you a BONUS, so here it is.  When you join my team and submit your first $300 in orders within your first month, I will give you $25 in your choice of product!  Close To My Heart also rewards you with $25 in product when you reach that goal, so how awesome is that? 

You can click on my "Resume" to review my experience.  I'd like to answer any questions you may have about joining my team and would love to talk about the Close To My Heart opportunity with you!  My e-mail is girlygirlrose43@msn.com and my telephone number for calls and texts is 763-227-0583.

If you are ready to join, on July 1st go to my website.  I would love to call you a Rose Blossom!

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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Convention and a BRAND NEW Cricut Cartridge!

I'll tell you about the cartridge first because that's why you are reading!!  Yep, it was announced today that we have a brand new cartridge called Artbooking.  Yipppeeee!!!

You will be able to take your scrapbooking to new heights!  Accents, borders, titles, overlays, and photo mats accompany 15 layout themes, and 10 mini book themes.  You will have everything you need to create stunning artwork!  With just one dial size and one key you will be able to create a complete theme layout or mini book.  Birthdays, new babies, vacations, sports, Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day.....and there is so much more!

The collection will be available August 1st, and you will receive three exclusive stamp sets and three sheets of Dimensional Elements that perfectly coordinate with the Artbooking shapes.  Again, this cartridge holds an amazing 700 images, fonts, mini books, and layouts.






























Would you like to see a few of the pages of a mini album I made this after using this collection?  
(Forgive the photos...hotel lighting isn't always the best.)







So you can see, Convention has been so fun - and there are still full days to go!
We learned of so many new things today, and here are a few!

Crush Book


Base and Bling Wearable Crafting Projects


Designed Decor Kit


And finally, the brand spankin' new Fall/Winter Idea Book!
The Idea Book, all these products, and so much more will be available to you on August 1st.  You are going to have so much fun crafting as Close To My Heart offers you all kinds of options for your paper crafting needs!  Of course, if you want to see all of this early, I'd love for you to join me on this paper crafting journey!  Starting July 1st, you will find this Consultant Kit (valued at $155) available for just $49.


Watch my blog tomorrow for more in-depth information on this Consultant Kit, as well as how you can join Close To My Heart and my Rose Blossom team!!

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Retiring Items

With the release of the new Fall/Winter Idea Book in just a little over a month, we need to say good-bye to some products that we've loved along the way.  These products will be available until July 31st, or until they are sold out.  I've put an asterisk next to the items that are starting to run low.

You can simply go to my website to shop for your favorites.  I've linked each item to make it easy for you!

1771 Waterbrush Medium
G1053 Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Scrapbooking Kit

G1054 Workshops on the Go® Buzz and Bumble Scrapbooking Kit
G1055 Workshops on the Go® For Always Scrapbooking Kit
G1056 Workshops on the Go® Claire Scrapbooking Kit
G1057 Workshops on the Go® Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Kit
G1058 Workshops on the Go® Tommy Scrapbooking Kit
G1059 Workshops on the Go® Surf's Up Scrapbooking Kit
G1060 Workshops on the Go® For Always Cardmaking Kit
***G1061 Workshops on the Go® Chantilly Cardmaking Kit
G1062 Workshops on the Go® Canvas Art Kit
***X7155B Avonlea Paper Packet

X7155C Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes
***X7156B Clementine Paper Packet

X7156C Clementine Complements Canvas Shapes
***X7157B Dakota Paper Packet

X7157C Dakota Complements Silver Foil Images
X7159B Scholastic Paper Packet

X7159C Scholastic My Stickease® Assortment
X7164B Buzz and Bumble Paper Packet

X7164C Buzz and Bumble My Stickease® Assortment
***X7166B Claire Paper Packet

X7166C Claire Complements Canvas Shapes
***X7167B Later Sk8r Paper Packet

X7167C Later Sk8r My Stickease® Assortment


Z1081 ColonialWhiteWaxyFlax
Z1088 ChocolateWaxyFlax
Z1089 BlackWaxyFlax

***Z906 BambooWaxyFlax
Z1096 EmbroideryFlossNeutralAssortment
Z1246 EmbPowderCocoa

Z655 EmbPowderOlive
Z656 EmbPowderOutdoorDenim
Z659 EmbPowderCranberry
Z670 EmbPowderBlack
Z672 EmbPowderRed
Z673 EmbPowderWhite
Z1350 embossing powder topiary
Z1351 embossing powder dutch blue

Z608 EmbossingStylusMediumZ1267 Paper/StampOrganizer8.5x11(3)
Z1326 Sparkles Red, Pink & Purple Assortment
Z1327 Sparkles Blue & Green Assortment
Z1347 12 x 12 Post Bound Album- New England Ivy
Z1358 Buttons Basic Assortment
Z1366 Brads Metal Assortment
Z1369 Buttons Red Assortment

Z1370 Buttons Pink Assortment
Z1371 Buttons Blue Assortment
Z1372 Buttons Green Assortment
Z1392 2" Scallop Circle Punch
Z1410 Antiqued Copper Designer Brads
Z1412 10-Things Pocket
Z1450 Cork Color-Ready Alphabet
Z1474 6" x 6" Kraft Die-Cut Cards & Envelopes
Z1487 Mini Medley Accents Pewter Collection
Z1489 Mini Medley Accents Olive Collection
Z1612 Paper Clip Pins
Z1697 Mini-Medley Accents Smoothie Collection
Z1703 Wooden Badge Buttons
Z1704 Pewter Badge Buttons
Z1710 Just Blooms® Paradise Paper Flowers
Z1718 Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes
Z1719 Color-Ready Evergreen Cork Shapes
Z1721 3” x 3” Kraft Envelopes
Z1722 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Kraft Envelopes
Z1723 5” x 7” Kraft Envelopes
Z1724 6” x 6” Kraft Envelopes
Z1734 Irresistibles™ Persnickety Journaling Spots
Z1740 My Creations® Bookmark Album
Z1748 Brocade Assortment
Z1755 Posh Journaling Spots
Z1766 Memo Assortment
Z1773 Color-Ready Noted Canvas Shapes
Z1774 My Creations® Canvas Journal
Z1780 Wrangler Assortment
***Z1794 Cottage Assortment
Z1798 Black Tulle Ribbon
Z1810 Later Sk8r Assortment
Z1813 Claire Assortment
Z1821 Buttons Black Assortment
Z1827 My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Small

Z1828 My Creations™ Paper Pouch - Large
Z1831 Buzz and Bumble Assortment
Z4136 ExclusiveInksOrganizerCarryingCase
Z4200 AccessoriesOrganizer
Z578 Corner Rounder

A1132 Family
B1372 Circle Together
B1395 So Grateful
B1396 School Rocks
B1405 Rugged Dude
B1406 Blessings of Peace
B1410 A Friend Like You
B1414 Bonjour
C1438 Tea Time
C1461 Salutation Seals
C1466 Instant Memories
C1505 Pun Fun
C1507 Angelic Blessings
C1508 Paisley Flair
C1511 Love Blooms
C1520 Christmas Joy
D1187 For Every Occasion
D1388 Card Chatter - Christmas
D1399 Dream Big
D1440 Everlasting Life
D1444 A Little Thanks
D1492 Christmas Love
D1517 Game On
D1519 Abundance
D1521 Powder Heaven
D1523 Sweet Music
D1528 Jardin
E1010 Chocolate Alphabet Large

E1014 Posterboard Alphabet
E1015 Cocktail Alphabet
E1017 Old World Alphabet
E1018 Pennant Alphabet
E1019 Bohemian Alphabet
E1020 Token Alphabet
E1021 Trinity Alphabet
E1022 Hero Alphabet
E1023 Varsity Alphabet
E1024 Keepsake Alphabet
K900 Single Name Stamp

K9012 Address Stamp w/o Icon 2 Lines
K9013 Address Stamp w/o Icon 3 Lines
K9014 Address Stamp w/o Icon 4 Lines
K9022 Address Stamp with Icon 2 Lines
K9023 Address Stamp with Icon 3 Lines
K9024 Address Stamp with Icon 4 Lines

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It's Been a Little While!

I have been trying to create for my blog every single day.  

Really, I have!  

A week ago, I posted  my card kit.  And I have to say a BIG THANK YOU to so many people!  50 card kits were sold in just 5 days.  That humbles me, and I can't tell you how much joy it brings me to create those kits for you.  So the last two days, I've been cutting, stamping, and stuffing those kits for those of you that were able to purchase one.  If you didn't order one in time, watch for the next kit in August! 

I have been crafting - like crazy every single day.  I did make a card tonight that I can show you right now.  Literally I chose two colors (juniper and sorbet), sat down with all the things that matched, and I made this card in 20 minutes.  I was bound and determined to get something on my blog for you tonight!


So what else have I been up to?

I had a team color challenge going on, and I always make stamp of the month cards for those that complete the challenge.  So I was coloring images from July SOTM for those cards.  You'll see that card on July 1st!

I was creating for publications.  Some I haven't heard from yet, but I am so happy that you will be seeing some of my work in a future Paper Crafts special issue!

And then there's the BIGGIE - Convention is next week!  On Monday, I am off to Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort.




Close To My Heart truly treats us so well at any Corporate Event, but Convention is extra special.  It's a time to connect with sister Consultants from far and wide and to be inspired by humor and motivating speakers.  And it's that time of the year when the Fall/Winter Idea Book is placed in our hot little hands, and we get to see all that is new with Close To My Heart!

I've been making gifts for my team members and some other special people.  There's been a lot of behind the scenes creating going on in my craft room!

So it's no wonder that I brought you a celebratory card tonight.  
There's just so much to celebrate right now!

***NEWSFLASH***

On Monday, July 1st, there is going to be a brand spankin' new Consultant Kit filled with brand spankin' new product from the Fall/Winter Idea Book.  Have you been thinking about joining my team?  That would be the perfect time!  Stay tuned because I'll be telling you a lot more about it soon! 

I appreciate you stopping in, and I hope that your week has been blessed and happy!

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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Summer Card Kit

The Summer Card Kit is now SOLD OUT!!
(I had 50 kits, and they have all been sold!!)












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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Thinking of You and Smiling

I had a little time today, and I immediately went to Sketchbook Saturday to find the most current sketch.  I had seen a nice color combination at The Paper Players and thought that would be great to work with, too.


I went into my stash and combined some old products with new products.  The creme brulee and sorbet prints are from a retired line called Key To My Heart.  I used the cocoa and houndstooth from Buzz & Bumble.  (Speaking of which, if you like this paper, be sure to order it now.  It retires as of July 31st.)   I die-cut some flowers using Art Philosophy, added a few embellishments, and the card was done.

I hope you're having a great week!

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Land of the Free

I created this card using the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch


I used the Darice stars folder for embossing and some scraps from my stash.   I think the images and sentiment speak for themselves on this card and not another thing was needed.

Show your support of troops and country with new patriotic stamp sets — available only from June 1 to July 31, 2013! As a show of our support, Close To My Heart will donate $3 from each B-size My Acrylix® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix® Home of the Brave stamp set to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the United States, or $3 from each B-size My Acrylix® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix® Strong and Free stamp set to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by providing post-secondary education in Canada. Show your support today—stamp style!

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Saturday, June 8, 2013

A True Thank You

This little stamp set is a gem.  It is a single stamp set that costs just $2.95.  However, this little stamp set is a big deal!  100% of the profits on the sale of the set are going to relief efforts in Oklahoma, and it is available through June 30th.  Isn't that marvelously generous of Close To My Heart!


Isn't the font wonderful?  I love it, and I look forward to using this stamp again and again.  If you would like to have your own, click here.  While you are there ordering it, be sure to check out the While Supplies Last tab.  There are really some great items at a low, low price!

I hope this finds you having a wonderful weekend!

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Father's Day Milk Carton

One of my memories from when I was a little girl is what sparked this creation today, so bear with me while I tell you the story.  When my Mom and Dad stopped by K-Mart (that was the BIG store forty years ago), he would always come home with Whoppers.  He brought home orange slices and circus peanuts, too, but I think he loved the Whoppers the most.  Well, actually, he loved anything sweet.  He would eat light at dinner because he always said he needed to "take a diet."  But half an hour later, there he was having ice cream and graham crackers!

Well, let me bring you back to the present now.  Last weekend, Jerry and I were at the Mall of America with Shane.  (Sidenote:  What a fun day!)  We went into Caribou Coffee, and I saw this new ceramic mug they carry:

Adorable, right?  I picked it up and was thinking about my Dad's Whoppers when Shane told me that I could make it with my Cricut.  And he was right!


The milk carton and moustache are cuts on the Artiste cartridge.  How fun is that?  This is Later Sk8r paper, and I've simply rolled paper to make the straw.  The sentiment and moustache stamps are from Perfect Fit-Dad, and the twine made a good finishing touch.

My dad passed away in 1993, but isn't it wonderful that the good memories can come to the surface just by walking into a coffee shop?  On Father's Day weekend, you'll find this milk carton in our house filled with Whoppers!

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Friday, June 7, 2013

Guest Designer at ABC Challenges....You Are My Anchor

I am so excited to be a guest designer at ABC Challenges for this challenge!  I was even more excited that the challenge is to create a masculine card.  That means if you need masculine ideas (and I think we all do), you should check out this challenge to get your juices flowing!


I grabbed the sketch over at Mojo Monday for this one.  I will officially say that this is my favorite paper in the Spring/Summer Idea Book (it only took me almost 6 months to decide that!).  It is bright, bold, and cheery, and it screams masculine.  We spend a lot of time on the lake in the summer, so this is perfect paper for scrapping those memories.  "You are my anchor" is from the Sail Away stamp set.  I cut the circles and banners using my Artiste cartridge.

Be sure to run over to ABC Challenges and play along!

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Life is Good

It is, don't ya think?  I saw a really great sketch at Freshly Made Sketches, and I knew just what I was going to do.

I give my team a challenge every month, and this month is a color challenge.  The CTMH Convention is in a few weeks, and these four colors (topiary, honey, lagoon, and black) are on the list of ink pads to bring.  I can't wait to find out what we are actually going to do with them, but I thought it might be fun to use them for a challenge.  Just thinking about these colors doesn't do them justice, but when you actually put them to paper together, they are really very nice together!  I used pigment inks to make everything just a little softer, but bolder.  I've told you before that this is one of my favorite retired stamps (It's Your Day) because it just really makes me happy!

Thanks for stopping today!

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Exciting Announcement!

I am so excited to tell you that I have been selected as a layout designer for Sketch-N-Scrap!


My first reveal at Sketch-N-Scrap will be July 1st, but I invite you to go over now and visit to see what it's all about.  We all love sketches, and I think you are going to love what you find there!

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Scrapbook Generation Blog Hop


Welcome!!  I am so excited to be participating in the Scrapbook Generation Blog Hop for June!  I am always inspired by the unique sketches I find there, and I know you will be, too, as you hop through all the wonderful examples that are awaiting you!  (Look for the links to all the other blogs after my artwork.)


I used a single sketch from September for this layout.  The supplies for this layout are from the Later Sk8r Workshop on the Go, and I've added the Later Sk8r stickease.  These photos of Shane at Lake Superior were taken 20 years ago...how quickly time goes!

If this is your first stop, you might like to start at the Scrapbook Generation blog and then hop through each link. Each blog will share a project using one of the SG sketches as a starting point. You can find the sketches in their books and downloads in the SG store, and there is a free one every month in case you wanted to try it out.  Here is the list in case you get lost:
YOU ARE HERE!!  Brenda - http://roseblossomlegacies.com/
You'll visit Kelley next at Kelly Creates.  Wait till you see what she's created for you!  Leave a comment on each blog to be eligible to win a free sketch bundle of their choice from the store. What a great prize and a lucky winner!!  The winner will be draw on June 10th, so you have one week to leave a comment.

Enjoy the hop!

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Brand Spankin' New

I needed a congratulations card for one of my nephews as they are expecting.  I was horrified to discover that I had not one baby stamp set.  This is a new generation of nieces and nephews coming up, and I haven't had to have a baby card in a very long time!  So guess what I'll be ordering on my next order?!

What I do have is the Artiste cartridge, so I was able to make this diaper card.


The diaper liner and diaper were cut with the Artiste.  The celebrate sentiment on the front is from the For Always card-making workshop on the go.  I found the "brand spankin' new" sentiment on the Graphically Speaking cartridge, and I thought it worked nicely.  I am so excited for these two...and I can already envision all kinds of baby shower things!!

Thanks for stopping in, and I hope you have a great rest of the week!

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Monday, June 3, 2013

Thanks a Bunch

Tonight I've got a sweet and simple little card for you using the June Stamp of the Month.  You know, any time I see a clean and simple sketch or challenge, I try very hard to play along.  It is truly a challenge for me to be clean and simple!  My dear friend and team member Lynn is the guest designer for The Kraft Journal, and that is what they are looking for this week.  I found a great sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch, so I used that, too.


Along with kraft cardstock, I used some Clementine scraps and a jute.   If you like Clementine, be sure to get yours ordered!  It retires as of July 31st, so when it's gone, it's gone!

Thanks for stopping in and visiting me!  I love it when you do!

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New Book, New Look!

Sometimes it just that time to make a change.  I've had this blog you are visiting for 12 years!  Wow, that's a lot of post and a lo...