August Newsletter

August is here, and with it some brand spanking new products that are available this month to help bridge the gap between Ideas Books. I am so excited to be sharing my upcoming classes and events with you, which you can view at the bottom of this post.

Artistry Cricut Cartridge
Brand New & Available August 1! Cost $165.50 for the cartridge OR $135 for the Digital Cartridge
Our newest cartridge includes shapes spanning a wide variety of themes, holidays, and seasons to add some visual spice to any project you create. Get back to basics with the unique font, banners, layered shapes, borders, backgrounds, and other fun icons you'll find on this cartridge. All of the designs are a must for any crafter!

Cricut® Artistry Collection (Z3167) or Cricut® Artistry Digital Collection (Z3190)
1 – Cartridge (700 images: Shapes, Layers, Banners, Borders, Backgrounds, and Font)
3 – My Acrylix® D-size Stamp Sets
1 – Enchantment Cardstock Combo Pack

Amazing New Products
Available as of August 1:
My Reflections™ Zoe Paper Packet (X7197B)
Zoe Complements (X7197C)
Zoe Assortment (Z3082)
Coral Shimmer Trim (Z3088)
Enamel & Glitter Duos Green Triangles (Z3123)
Workshops on the Go® Zoe Scrapbooking Kit (G1096)

Constant Campaigns
During the month of August, get your hands on the latest and greatest in organization products from Close To My Heart—with a few perks thrown in! Simply place an order for the new marker roll-up at full retail price and receive the new D-size stamp set My Acrylix® Balloon Wishes FREE! Or place an order for the new accessory roll-up at full retail price and receive two new Base & Bling style sheets, Affirmations and Lovely Blooms, FREE! All of the items offered as part of this campaign are featured in the Annual Inspirations 2015–2016 idea book, but are available for early purchase during August only as part of this campaign. The marker roll-up will be your new best friend, providing storage space for up to 25 ShinHan™ Touch Twin™ markers. The My Acrylix® Balloon Wishes stamp set is perfect for colouring, making them a practical pairing. The accessory roll-up is ideal for sorting and storing accessories, Base & Bling items, and embellishments, while the new Base & Bling style sheets are full of gorgeous floral designs and hip icons and sentiments perfectly suited for creating stunning jewelry pieces. Place your order for one—or both—deals and get an exciting sneak peek at just a few of the many new products found within Annual Inspirations’ pages! For more information or to purchase these sets click here.

Stamp of the Month
Only available this month for $5 with a $75 purchase or for $33 without additional purchase!

Upcoming Events

Seaside Boxed Card Gift Set
Friday 28th August, My Studio, 7pm

You will make an adorable gift box and 2 each of 3 card designs (6 cards total) with coordinating envelopes to go inside. You will get everything precut for you, as well as full packets of products so that you can take home the leftover parts of the paper packet and embellishments to use on other projects.

$50 for the full kit, which includes:
•My Creations Journaling Cards Box
•Seaside Paper Packet
•Oceanside Sequins
•(1) 12" x 12" Colonial White Cardstock
•(6) Colonial White Envelopes
•(6) Colonial White Card Bases
•(6) Cricut cut flowers
•(6) Cricut cut leaves
•Step-by-step instructions
I will provide additional supplies to create and finish this project as well as supper.
RSVP and payment required by Friday 14th August. 

Bingo Catalogue Launch

This is the first time I've done a BINGO night for Girl's Night Out and I'm looking forward to it! We will be playing bingo and each winner will win brand new product. After each win, we'll put together a project with BRAND NEW PRODUCT from Close To My Heart's new Annual Inspiration released September 1st. Each project will be pre-cut for fast and easy assembly. There is no better way to sample the new stuff! Everyone will go home with FOUR projects AND the brand new Annual Inspirations Catalogue valued at $8.50.
PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES!!
I've got some wonderful Close to My Heart products that my Bingo Winners (Valued at $15 and more) will be getting and I'm saving the best for last!! A Grand Prize valued... at over $50!! PLUS, everyone will have the opportunity to purchase additional Bingo cards to increase their chances of winning that GRAND PRIZE.
You will want not want to miss this event!
Here are the details:
DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
TIME: 6:30 PM
PLACE: THE CASHMERE CLUB
FEE: $35
You MUST RSVP and pre-pay for this event.
Deadline for RSVP and payment - August 17th.
Thank you to Gina for allowing me to share this wonderful idea.

CTMH Retreat Weekend at the Cashmere Club

A 3 day extravaganza with plenty of food, fun and free time to craft. 

Friday 18th September 7-9pm Drinks and Drop-Off

Saturday 19th September 9:30am-10pm Crop 'Til you Drop

Sunday 20th September 9:30am-4pm Sunday Scrap-a-thon

Prize Draws

Demonstrations

Make and Take projects

New Product displays

Retreat only specials

Make Your Day Raffle

Time to craft

$110 including lunch and dinner on Saturday, continuous tea and coffee, morning and afternoon teas,welcome goodie bag and lots of extras! Sunday lunch and alcohol can be purchased at the restaurant.  Pre-registration- secure your spot for only $15

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $95 (less $15 pre-registration)

Confirm and pay by 5th August. 

More info and classes on my Facebook page!!
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Lauren Moore
Close to My Heart Independent Consultant
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