January has brought some crazy weather to our area but has also brought some great new products from Close to my Heart!  I'll have a few posts here to show you what is new and exciting in the newest Seasonal Expressions!  This book is only good through April 2017, but don't wait until then to order what you really want!

Here is the cover of the new book!  To see what's inside, go to http://lauriesmith.closetomyheart.com and click on idea books.  Look for this cover and then enjoy browsing through the catalogue!

Wait!  There's more!  Get the exclusive Welcome Home Wreath Kit for FREE with a qualifying purchase of $60.00 (excludes tax and shipping)!  This is only available during the month of January!  The kit can also be purchased at full retail for $18.95 with no purchase requirement.  I am currently working on mine and am learning how to use the quilling tool to roll the flowers.  I love learning new things!!  Below is a picture of the wreath and below that is a video showing how to create this beautiful piece of artwork for your home (a lovely gift for a new couple or for a housewarming gift!) Just click on the Campaign Informational Video link, then click on the youtube link provided to watch the video!

Campaign Informational Video

One more detail for January!  Don't forget the Stamp of the Month!   With a qualifying purchase of $50 (excludes tax and shipping), you can receive the Adore You stamp set for just $5.00!  So, with a purchase of $60 (excluding tax and shipping), you can get $60 worth of great products, the stamp of the month for only $5 and the Welcome Home Wreath for FREE!!  What a great way to start out your crafting year!  The stamp of the month can also be purchased at full retail price for $17.95 with no additional purchase required.  Picture of the stamp set is in the Stamp of the Month link on the side.

To order any or all of these great specials, log on at http://lauriesmith.closetomyheart.com.  

Happy New Year and Happy Shopping!

Join My Team Now!

Now is a great time to join my Close to my Heart team! 

Join the Close To My Heart family as a Consultant this month and get your choice of a FREE Fundamentals paper packet* and its coordinating Complements. These brand new products won’t be released to the public until August, so joining today is your chance to get them rst! When you sign up, you’ll also get $50 in Select Product Credit to spend on more new products, including the newest stamps, paper packets, and cardstock colors.

* Choose from Whimsy, Adventure, and Enchantment Fundamentals. No tax is charged for free items. Standard New Consultant Kit shipping rates will apply. No additional shipping/handling will be charged for this promotion. 

Sign up now at http://lauriesmith.ctmh.com

Flash Sale

June Constant Campaign

News flash! During the month of June, we’re offering great deals on bundles of discounted Close To My Heart products every weekend! Check out my Online Business Address (OBA: lauriesmith.ctmh.com) each Friday during June to find a new set of bundles. There will be lots to choose from, but you’ll need to snatch them up quick, because they’re only available through the following Monday while supplies last! Bundles will be available at various discount levels and price points throughout the month, so check every weekend to see the new offerings. Remember, these discounts won’t last forever, and some will be gone in a flash, so act quickly to score the best deals! 

Once you are on my OBA (lauriesmith.ctmh.com) be sure to click on the link to join my flash sale!  While you are in there, check out the flash sale items and also check out the clearance items!  I just found a ton of items on there that I thought were no longer available!  I stocked up!!  If you need any help, please contact me at thecountrycropper@gmail.com.  
Happy Shopping!

Dates:
Friday, June 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT) – Monday, June 6, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT)
Friday, June 10, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT) – Monday, June 13, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT)
Friday, June 17, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT) – Monday, June 20, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT)
Friday, June 24, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT) – Monday, June 27, 2016 at 3:00 pm (MDT)

If you have even thought for a moment about joining Close to my Heart's team, now is the time to do it! Sign up between April 1st-April 30 for these great offers!  You won't be sorry that you did!

Signing up as a new Consultant with Close To My Heart during April is more rewarding than ever. When you sign up as a New Consultant you alreadyget:
o New Consultant Kit with essential supplies for only $75 USD/$95 CAD
o $50 USD/$60 CAD in Select Product Credit to spend on additional supplies o The chance to earn fantastic Straight To The Top start--‐up rewards

It gets even better:
And only during April, you can also earn your choice of a FREE Cricut® collection or an additional $100 USD/$118 CAD in Select Product Credit when you submit $350 USD/$400 CAD in personal sales within your first 30 days! So, if earning money—and rewards—through your love of scrapbooking and stamping sounds like a dream job, then now is the perfect time to join Close To My Heart. Believe us, it’s worth it! 

Contact me for more information!  I would love to have you on my team!  Don't miss this opportunity!  

Video 2 of 4: Penelope Workshops Your Way™ Scrapbooking Layout Assembly

Close to my Heart's You Tube page is so helpful!  They have uploaded several videos to help you "see" how to create with your Workshop Your way kits!  So far they have Charlotte and Penelope Workshops Your Way videos.  I have uploaded the video that shows how to complete the cards from this kit.  From there you can find all of the other videos.  If you need any help working your way through the videos, please let me know! If there are any products that you do not have to create with these kits, you can order them from "Shop with Me" to the right of this post.  We did just receive notification that the Springtime Wishes die cuts, shown in the Charlotte videos, has been retired due to an excess of orders for it and the Spring Critters will be out of stock before the end of the Seasonal catalog in April.  Please get that one ordered as soon as you can!!  You can always stamp and fussy cut if needed so you can still create these beautiful pages and cards!  They will be posting Regatta videos soon!!  Have fun!

March special! 
The wait is over! Who is ready for Stampaganza 2016? Buy any two ®
My Acrylix stamp sets (M-, A-, B-, C-, D-, or E-size) at full retail price and get a third stamp set of equal or lesser value FREE! That is a savings of up to $29.95 USD! This offer is only available during March, so start submitting your stamp orders as soon as possible, and let the Stampaganza begin!
*Offer valid March 1, 2016 (9:00 am MST)–March 31, 2016 (11:59 pm MDT) while supplies last. No tax will be charged on the free item(s). Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of all items, including the free item(s).

January went by quickly and February came in out of nowhere!  Here is a card I made for my February card swap.  I love the Balloon Animals stamp of the month!  Remember, it's only available for the month of February, so if you haven't ordered yours yet, visit the "Come Shop with Me" icon and order yours now!!  Only $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase!

I stamped the elephant and horse directly on the paper, but the monkey I did have to stamp and fussy cut.  I ended up making 30 of these and had plenty of paper left over.  The card is a 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" size.

Materials I used: 

*Regatta paper pack (X7206 B $9.95)

*Balloon Animals February Stamp of the Month (S1602 $17.95 or $5.00 with a $50 purchase)

*Cricut Artistry Cartridge (for the sign) (Z3167 $99 for the collection ~ includes the cartridge, 3 D-size coordinating stamp sets, 1 Enchantment card stock combo pack of paper)

*Dot embossing folder (Z1924 $8.95)

*Sapphire Exclusive Ink stamp pad (Z2648 $6.95)

* Pomegranate Exclusive Ink stamp pad (Z2653 $6.95)

*Flaxen Exclusive Ink stamp pad (Z2642 $6.95)

*2 red enamel gems (Z3090 $3.95 for a pack of 108 adhesive-backed, faceted, enamel pieces in 3 sizes: 4 mm, 5 mm, 7 mm and in 3 shades of red) Love these!!

Enjoy!!