Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Start Your Story for 30% off

Save up to 30% on Story by Stacy™ Story Starter Workshop Kits

Get a jump start on preserving your memories with Story Starter — a fun 4″ × 4″ workshop kit that walks you through the steps of uncovering meaningful memories related to the people, places, and things you love!
Individual workshop kits and stamp sets are available at 20% off; buy the workshop kits and stamps bundled together to save 30%! 




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December Stamp of the Month - Candy Cane Alphabet

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.



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Friday, November 23, 2018

20% off Reader Pillows for Cyber Week

Save 20% on my Reader Pillows through Monday, November 26th.  The perfect gift for anyone who loves their table, books, e-reader, magazines, etc.  Comfortably holds your devices on your lap, table, bed. Shop small, shop handmade.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/GEileenStudios






Thursday, November 1, 2018

November Stamp of the Month - Seasonal Trees

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.







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Christmas Blessings

You can never get enough Christmas! For a limited time, we are offering a discounted workshop bundle with an exclusive stamp set that gives you materials to create 12 cards that celebrate the heart of this special season.  Shop Now!

Christmas Blessings Stamp Set - $18.95


Christmas Blessings Workshop Kit - $33.95



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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Ribbon Warrior

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we’ve brought back the My Acrylix® Ribbon Warrior stamp set and the coordinating Thin Cuts bundle at a 20% discount. Show your support for loved ones and friends with meaningful, heartfelt artwork made using these exclusive items.  Shop Now!





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Monday, October 29, 2018

The Great Outdoors

The exclusive Great Outdoors stamp set and workshop kit are ideal for showing your love for nature! This workshop kit guides you through the creative process in making 2 two-page scrapbooking layouts and four cards celebrating the beauties of nature — and it’s available at 25% off the retail price!  Shop Now!






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Sunday, October 28, 2018

True North

Join us in celebrating 15 years in Canada with the exclusive True North stamp set and workshop kit, which is available at 25% off the retail price! The workshop kit contains materials to create 2 two-page scrapbooking layouts, 1 single-page layout, and 4 cards with versatile themes and designs you can truly make your own.  Shop Now!






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Friday, October 26, 2018

Flash Sale

Save 20-50% on selected items.

Shop early - inventory is limited.

Sale ends at 4:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 27th.



Monday, October 1, 2018

Advent Calendar

Make this holiday season extra joyful with this enchanting advent calendar from the brand new Cricut® Season of Joy collection.
The base kit ($25.95) provides the basic materials you’ll need, but you’ll need a few additional items to complete the project. If you don’t have these items already, make sure to also add them to your order:
  • Cricut® Season of Joy Digital Collection (Z3296)
  • My Acrylix® Snug Background Stamp Set (B1634)
  • Clear Sparkles (Z3274)
  • New England Ivy Burlap Ribbon (Z4170)

Holiday Sparkle - Shaker Card Kits

Shake things up this holiday season with the Holiday Sparkle Cut Above® card kit! This kit contains materials for creating 12 festive shaker cards, including printed card bases, die-cut pieces, stickers, sparkly sequins, and simple assembly instructions. 


Get a 20% discount when you get the Holiday Sparkle Bundle, which pairs the card kit with the My Acrylix® Love with All the Trimmings stamp set, specially designed to further customize the insides of your cards.

  • 12 pre-printed card bases
  • 12 white envelopes
  • die-cuts, stickers
  • sequins pack
  • shaker window foam
  • acetate pieces







  • Cut Above® Card Kit—Holiday Sparkle 
  • My Acrylix® Love with All the Trimmings stamp set

Only available October 1 – 31 while supplies last. 




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October Stamp of the Month - Thanks & Giving

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.








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Sunday, September 30, 2018

Important Things

Highlight the unique things that are important to you with The Important Things Everyday Life™ workshop. This workshop shows you how to create eight 6" x 8" layouts plus a title page and a closing page for an Everyday Life™ album. 



The Important Things Bundle CC9900 includes:
$15.50

  • 2 sheets Hello Pumpkin Bulk paper (12"x12")
  • 8 cardstock sheets (12"x12"; 1 Black, 1 Candy Apple, 2 Lagoon, 4 White Daisy)
  • 9 Everyday Life™ Memory Protectors™ (5 - 6"x8", 2 each of 4"x6" and 3"x4")
  • 4 Flips Flaps™ Memory Protectors™ (2 each of 4"x6" and 3"x4")



Additional items needed:

  • Everyday Life™ Album—Black (Z4219)
  • Picture My Life™ Cards—Perfectly Imperfect (X7236E)
  • Hello Pumpkin Washi Tape (Z4214)
  • Silver Glitter Gems (Z4191)
  • Marvy® Uchida® LePen™ Journaling Pen (Z1979)

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Friday, September 28, 2018

Cropping at Gretchen's - October 27th

Saturday, October 27th
12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Contact me if you are interested in attending!
  • Location:  Chili, NY.  Contact me for directions.
  • Crop space is in my basement, so stairs are a necessary evil.  I would be happy to help you carry your supplies up and down.
  • Feel free to use my refrigerator and microwave or oven to prepare snacks/meals.  There is no coffee maker - bring your own prepared coffee if you need the caffeine.
  • $10 crop fee includes a make-n-take project.
  • Registration is required and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Feel free to invite friends!


Thursday, September 20, 2018

Here's to You Workshop

Saturday, November 3rd 
3:00 p.m.
$30

We'll make 7 beautiful cards and one layout which are perfect for a variety of occasions.




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Sunday, September 16, 2018

Memories in the Making - Calendar or Layout Kit!

Celebrate National Stamping Month with the exclusive Memories in the Making kit.  

This fabulous kit contains die-cut pieces and stickers for creating 13 single 12″ × 12″ pages you can add to a scrapbook album or use to adorn the pages of a calendar for the coming year! 

Save 30% when you purchase a bundle that pairs the kit with this month’s exclusive My Acrylix® Memories in the Making stamp sets and a My Creations™ calendar!  Shop Now!

Interested in a workshop for this project?  Contact me!




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Friday, September 7, 2018

Cropping at Gretchen's - Sept. 22nd

Saturday, September 22nd
12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Contact me if you are interested in attending!
  • Location:  Chili, NY.  Contact me for directions.
  • Crop space is in my basement, so stairs are a necessary evil.  I would be happy to help you carry your supplies up and down.
  • Feel free to use my refrigerator and microwave or oven to prepare snacks/meals.  There is no coffee maker - bring your own prepared coffee if you need the caffeine.
  • $10 crop fee includes a make-n-take project.
  • Registration is required and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Feel free to invite friends!



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Now's The Time to Join Layout Club

Layout Club will start a new round in October, so now is the perfect time for you to join us.  We have a great time!

I do all the work - all you have to do is assemble your pre-cut kit and add photos. There's nothing better than having layouts that are ready for photos. Join us for the fun next month.

Saturday, October 13th @ 6 p.m.

  • Each month you will receive the supplies to make 3-12x12 double layouts (that's 6 pages!)  I do all the cutting, you have all the fun of putting them together.
  • Cost = $30 per month.
  • Commit to 6 months and your 7th month will be FREE!
  • If you can't make it on the scheduled date, there will be make-up opportunities.  Or have the kit shipped to you!
  • October Layouts - Boutique
  • Contact me to join!

This is a sample of the pages we made from the Central Park collection:


September Stamp of the Month - Just Treats

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.







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Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Craft with Heart - Layout Subscription

Have beautiful, fun, and easy layout kits delivered to right to you door!

Each kits includes pre-printed base pages, paper pieces, die-cuts, and stickers to make two 12" x 12" scrapbook layouts, plus three 12" x 12" Memory Protectors™.

Order monthly, or save big on 4-month or annual subscriptions.  For more information, visit my online shop.  Don't miss out!


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Thursday, August 2, 2018

Scrapbook those School Years!

The unique You’ve Got Class workshop contains a set of materials that you can use to create 14 single page scrapbook layouts — an entire album with one page for each school year. The workshop kit also includes our True Fit Folios, giving you a place to preserve precious keepsakes and mementos from each year.  Only available through September 30th.  Shop Now!





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Magical is Back!

We’ve brought back the popular Magical Paper Pack for a limited time. Through September 30, get the More Magical paper packet and coordinating products, which are suited for all-purpose crafting, including and especially your visits to amusement parks, parties, and other adventures!

Save 25% when you purchase the More Magical Workshop kit, which includes the More Magical paper packet and a selection of other products you can use to create four 2-page scrapbook layouts and eight cards!  Shop Now! 







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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Cropping at Gretchen's - August 12th

Sunday, August 12th
12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.


Contact me if you are interested in attending!
  • Location:  Chili, NY.  Contact me for directions.
  • Crop space is in my basement, so stairs are a necessary evil.  I would be happy to help you carry your supplies up and down.
  • Feel free to use my refrigerator and microwave or oven to prepare snacks/meals.  There is no coffee maker - bring your own prepared coffee if you need the caffeine.
  • $10 crop fee includes a make-n-take project.
  • Registration is required and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Feel free to invite friends!


#ctmh    #closetomyheart    #crop    #gstumme    #geileenstudios    #scrapbooking   #crop

August Stamp of the Month - For the Love of Crafting

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.








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