Fun Techniques with Trees and Things

There are several fun techniques featured

in this video using the Trees and Things stamp set -

acrylic stamps are the best!

A Fine Summer Day

After a long wait, I finally indulged in a new point and shoot camera and got the one I've been wanting.  It shoots video and photos underwater!

This is a condensed version of two hours of pool fun with my granddaughters, Lily and Bella.

June Card Class Coming Soon!

My next card class is scheduled in a way that I hope will benefit you. You may chose between either Saturday, June 18 or Sunday June 26 at 2:00 PM. Please note that these dates are on different weekends. $10 for five cards and I will provide everything. Please feel free to bring any supplies you prefer.

Register now at nonnysnyder@aim.com – space is limited!

You & Me Stronger Together

June 2011 Constant Campaign

During the month of June, order a You & Me kit for only $15 US/ $16.50 CAN (a retail value of $34.95/$38.95), and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross 2011 Floods and Tornadoes relief operations. Simply use item number CC1012B to place your order for this sensational kit and help those in need at the same time. The You & Me: Stronger Together campaign will continue until June 30 at 11:59 pm (MDT) or while supplies last.

Offer valid June 2–30, 2011, or while supplies last. No qualifying purchase required. Tax and shipping/handling charges apply. The placement of the donations is prioritized by the American Red Cross, with all money earmarked for disaster relief from the tornadoes and flooding in the midwestern and southeastern United States.

June Jubilation!

June's Stamp of the Month - lots of little sentiments for every occassion!

Give a Little Love for Japan

Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. And helping has never been easier!

During April, purchase the exclusive “Hope for Japan” A-size stamp set for the special price of only $5 (retail value $7.95) and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross efforts in Japan. This beautifully designed stamp set reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those who are in need.

Contact me today to get involved in this heart-worthy cause at papersalutations@myctmh.com or at nonnysnyder@aim.com.

FREE Studio J Laptop Workshop/Alternative Dates Available - Ask Me!

Have you ever wanted to preserve your special memories the scrapbooking way but have found you don't have enough, time, patience or money?  Me too!  As much as I enjoy creating beautiful things from paper, I just couldn't make paper scrapbooking work for me.  Until Studio J.  Now I scrapbook the digital way.  Perfect for anyone who likes to use a pattern or make your layouts (two 12x12 pages)stand out by using your own creativity.  Interested, but live too far away?  Let me know - we can work it out!  Click on the featured layout to see it larger.

FREE Studio J Workshop
When:  Saturday, Feb. 26th or Sunday Feb. 27th (you choose)
2:00 - 4:30 PM (Bring your laptop)
Please RSVP - to nonnysnyder@aim.com as soon as possible, space is limited!

CARD WORKSHOP THE 29TH AND 30TH

Ready for our next card class? We will be making some very cool cards the weekend of Jan. 29th and 30th at 2:00 PM (you choose which day suits you!) at my house.  I provide everything, but feel free to bring your own favorite scissors or adhesive. The class is $10 and we will be making five cards of various designs using NEW Close to my Heart papers and stamp sets. 

By the way, I still have remaining clearance items that will be available at the class and just for attending the brand new Idea Book is yours FREE.  RSVP to me at nonnysnyder@aim.com to reserve your spot today. 



Studio J layouts

For Christmas this year I started scrapbook albums for all our childrens' families.  I was able to create pages specifically for each family of things special to their hearts.  Since I used a digital format, I was able to complete dozens of layouts in very little time.  So easy, so economical and so special!  You can enlarge each layout by clicking on it.

Plenty for Twenty

Spend $20 or more in December and receive a FREE D-size stamp set!

Place an order of $20 or more* on my website from December 1–31, 2010, and we’ll reward you with a popular, retired D-size stamp set for FREE! Talk about getting more for your money—the free stamp set is valued at $22.95 US / $26.95 CAN! We’re sure you’ll be thrilled with the set we pick out for you. We’re also giving you FREE shipping/handling and tax on your free stamp set. That’s a lot of Plenty for your Twenty! Grab Plenty for Twenty in December by visiting http://www.papersalutations.myctmh.com/ and making a qualifying purchase today!

*Excluding tax and shipping/handling. Qualifying purchases must include shippable products (Studio J® layout purchases excluded, Studio J memberships and 5-packs will count toward a qualifying order only if shippable items are also ordered).