Meet Julep

Meet JULEP
Color of the Year!

We've released our new Color of the Year, Julep. It's a beautiful green tone that you can find in our Every Little Things collection and I suspect our Christmas collection to be arriving in November.  Julep comes in ink, paper, glitter paper and gems, shimmer pen, ribbon, sequins, and albums.  Get your hands on this gorgeous color now!

Our new color palette includes Wisteria, Green Apple, Candy Apple, Sangria, Evergreen, Paprika, and Lemonade. 

Inkysquids NEWS

Hi Everyone!  If you are here, you already know about my blog, www.theinkysquidblotter.blogspot.com.

 But did you know about my Inkysquids Facebook page?  Here you'll see news from the blog, plus informative announcements from the CTMH official page, interesting tidbits and other crafty news.

What about the inkysquidblotter Instagram?  I post examples of cards and other crafty projects that I work on like my technique intensive Christmas Card Workshop I teach every year.

You can find all of my social media accounts on my About page at https://inkysquid.closetomyheart.com/about.aspx

Every Little Thing Collection

 

Every Little Thing
Sketched designs and cool colors make September’s featured collection a delight to craft with.  These colors are to die for, all in that blue tones like Sapphire, the new color of the year Julep, and the new Wisteria color. 

NEW Inkysquids Cricut Store

Want to create gorgeous layouts like the one here?  Try my Cricut Affiliate Store at https://tinyurl.com/ShopInkysquidsCricutStore.

  Anything you purchase through the affiliate link will support my small business and allow you to get your hands on ALL the goodies.  We have a GREAT new Cricut cartridge called Complete Creativity.

That includes:

•  All the CTMH exclusive Cricut collections
•  Cricut Access subscriptions and purchases
•  NEW CTMH Cricut collection, Complete Creativity
•  NEW CTMH Digital Art + vintage images
• Cricut machines
•  Mats, blades, vinyl, infusible ink, heat press, ETC. 

If you are a Cricut Access Members, ALL past CTMH single images are available FREE with your Cricut Access subscription.  If you are interested in subscribing to CRICUT ACCESS, subscribe HERE.

Share the Seasons with CTMH

Be prepared to share love, appreciation, and holiday cheer with the exclusive Share the Seasons special! This monthly special features two exclusive stamp sets designed with the upcoming seasonal celebrations in mind. Both sets work seamlessly with the exclusive Multi Square Windows Thin Cuts die and Binder Clip Label that we’ve designed just for this month’s special! Save 30% when you purchase a bundle containing both stamp sets and the exclusive Thin Cuts!

Craft with Heart CARDS

Craft With Heart has a new addition to the family.  Now you can Craft with Heart CARDS!  This subscription service ships new card kits to your door every month (or every four months), with all new goodies.  Cut Above kits give you a shortcut to beautiful artwork since they include pre-printed bases that you complete with die-cut shapes and stickers. Cardmaking kits also include exclusive stamp sets and mini ink pads you can use for a truly personal look.  Keep your creativity flowing with Close to My Heart’s Craft with Heart™ subscriptions, where you receive regular deliveries of Cut Above^® card or layout kits that will keep you connected with your passion.

New Catalogs!

They're HERE! 

New CORE Idea Book and Seasonal Expressions! New this year is how we release idea books.  Our Annual book will be good from September 2019 - August 2020.  The Seasonal Expressions will only be good for two months now.  The New seasonal Expressions will be available for September-October.  Once the catalog is over, all of the items will be retired.  Don't miss out on those limited edition products.  

Any order you place in my online store will include the current idea book/catalog.  If you'd like to be put on the regular catalog shipping list, please let me know.

Random Act of Cardness

 

Want to send someone a special card to say hello?  This month's set is perfect for that Random Act of Cardness.  Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set—valued at $18.95—for just $5. Qualify for this special pricing by placing an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products. This month’s set is only available September 1–30.

Last Chance!

 Last chance to get the items in this Idea Book before they are all retired and gone.  Don't miss any of your favorites before they disappear.  Any order you place in my online store will include the current idea book/catalog.

Craft On Collection

 

Craft Happy with Craft On

August’s featured collection is sure to keep you smiling! This fun and colorful collection will help you celebrate all of your crafting goddess qualities, you DIY Queen! 

 

Craft your Everyday Life

 

3-2-1 Craft On Everyday Life™ Album

Use this workshop kit and instructions to create a delightful Everyday Life™ album featuring the Craft On paper collection!

You’ll learn the fun 3-2-1 scrapbooking technique that focuses on using 3″, 2″, and 1″ paper pieces to build and decorate your layouts. Download the workshop instructions and order your workshop kit plus any of the additional supplies you need so you can be fully equipped to Craft On!

Rainbow Bridge

I am a part of a cat/dog swap with a scrappy group of ladies.  The only rule is make 6, and use cat or dog images.  The current Seasonal Expressions has a stamp set and thin cut combo called Rainbow Bridge.  Anyone who has animals knows that they are part of our family.  When one passes, their life should be mourned, celebrated and remembered, like any other family member.

The front of this card was CASED from Catscrapping (https://catscrapbooking.com/), a fellow CTMH consultant. Check out her blog.  She has loads of great ideas.  I love using the technique of cutting sentiments to meet your space needs on the front of the card, like she did with "until we meet again".
The inside of the card is like the design from an Australian consultant, Jasminka Tomkinson, (insta:jasminkatomkinson).  Using different color inks on the inside of the card is beautiful.  I love the sentiments and sponging technique inside.

All of the cats and dogs were color using a combination of our Shin Han Markers and Copic markers.  One of my inspirations for the coloring was a blog post by Mindy at My Creative Scoop. She shows how to make three different dog breeds, and I applied her method to make my dogs and cats.

Seaside is back!

Bring Back My Pack—Seaside

This Popular Collection is Back for a Limited Time!

Seaside is back in a new, slimmed down paper packet! This paper packet features 6 paper sheets and a full 12″ × 12″ sticker sheet, giving you paper and stickers in the same pack! We’ve refreshed a few of the colors to create this updated pack and paired it with a coordinating cardstock pack and stamp set.  Save 25% on a workshop kit that includes all of these items, which you can use to create the awesome artwork shown here!

This collection will only be available through August 31, 2019, while supplies last, so order yours right away!

BOGO Workshops!

Buy One Workshop Kit,   Get One 35% Off!

Our Workshops Your Way^® and Deluxe workshop kits are on sale all month long! These kits offer a convenient way to get the items you need for both scrapbooking and cardmaking projects, and during August when you buy any of the kits shown below, you can choose a second for 35% off (discounts applied in cart)! All of these kits are going away after August 31, so be sure to get these amazing project kits before they are gone for good! As a special offer for hostesses this month, when your party reaches the third level of Hostess Rewards or higher, you can choose one of the Workshops Your Way^® cardmaking kits to receive FREE!

Christmas In July

 

Season's Greetings!

 

We're getting into the holiday spirit early this year with a 24-hour Christmas in July sale! Shop a festive selection of popular holiday items and get a hearty dose of Christmas cheer a few months early!

Just like the holiday season itself, this sale will be over before you know it! This sale ends 2:59 pm (MDT) on Tuesday, July 30. 

 

 ONLINE STORE

Into the Wild

Out of all of the collections in this Seasonal Expression, Into the Wild is my favorite.  Those blues and greens and greys are perfect for the outdoors. And while I know it is typically "boy colors", this gal's favorite color is blue.  The outdoor components to this collection are perfect for hiking or star gazing photos, or that backyard camping adventure with your kids.   Check out the whole collection at my inkysquids store.

Today Only

All this year we are celebrating 35 years in the crafting industry.  For today only, check out the limited quantity of Thin Cuts for sale at my inkysquids store.

Paper Dolls and Pets

Cut it OutPlaying dress up is something we all did, whether our clothes or our dolls.  These stamps help you create your own army of paper dolls and dress them up for any situation your crafting project might need.    Have pets in the family?  Paper Pets are a great addition to the family.

Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home 
Settle into the love you have of home with images to remember.  This collection includes a gorgeous color palette that evokes a farmhouse feel.  

Love SO Sweet

April Stamp of the Month
Do you love butterflies and flowers?  Celebrate the happy times with "Love So Sweet".  Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 when you place an order of $50 or more.
 

A Crafty Home

 

With the Home Chipboard Monogram workshop, you can create the fun décor pieces!

With the Home Chipboard Monogram workshop, you can create a papercrafting project that is sure to add a cozy touch to any room! This workshop uses chipboard monogram letters and easy-to-cut shapes from the Cricut Design Space™ project file created just for this workshop. Review the information below for all the details about the Home Chipboard Monogram workshop.

Do you love ZOE?

Did you love the Zoe Reflections Collection when it came out a few years ago?  I know I did and made a ton of scrapbook layouts for something that might not have been thought of as related to the Zoe pages.  I used them for a series of baseball photos!  I love how versatile the layouts and collections are that CTMH creates. 
Check out these layouts from the first time Zoe was released.

So guess what?  CTMH decided to bring back the ZOE collection for a limited time.   Zoe is back in a new, slimmed down paper packet! This paper packet features 6 paper sheets and a full 12″ × 12″ sticker sheet, giving you paper and stickers in the same pack! We’ve refreshed a few of the colors to create this updated pack and paired it with a coordinating cardstock pack and stamp set.

Save 25% on a workshop kit that includes all of these items, which you can use to create the awesome artwork shown here! You can also get a FREE Zoe paper packet when you become a Consultant or host a qualifying party in April! 

This collection will only be available through May 31, 2019, while supplies last, so order yours right away!

I Heart Us

New Workshops Your Way help you make beautiful layouts like these from the I Heart Us collection.  Celebrate the love in your life with this fun and happy kit.

President's Day Sale

 

A 24-hour President's Day Flash Sale is coming to my website as part of our 35-year celebration! This sale will include a variety of current and retired items at 20%, 30%, or even 50% off! The sale starts at 3:00 pm on February 18 and will end at 2:59 pm (MST) on Tuesday, February 19. All of the flash sale deals will only be available while supplies last, so you'll want to visit the sale early!
 

Name of the Game

Love Is the Name of the GameI Heart Us is this month's featured collection with a light color palette and rainbow images.

Make your Heart Soar

 

Show Your Love with this Exclusive Collection

The Heart Happy collection includes an exclusive paper packet, stamp set, and sticker sheet that you can use to show your love in all kinds of crafts! The Heart Happy workshop guide provides instructions for using these items together with a few other products to create two single-page 12″ × 12″ layouts, one two-page 12″ × 12″ layout, 10 cards, and five tags. Save 25% when you purchase the workshop kit that includes the My Acrylix^® A Piece of My Heart stamp set!

Home is where the heart is...

February Stamp of the Month
Show those you love that they make your Heart Happy!   Grab your markers and color in this sweet sentiment stamp set.  Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 when you place an order of $50 or more.

Charming Blossom Cards

Make a Set of 12 Charming Cards Using this Exclusive Stamp Set and Workshop Kit!

What better way to express appreciation and love than with handmade cards? Create the beautiful cards shown above using the exclusive Love Blossoms stamp set and workshop bundle. Not only will you get a set of 12 cards, but you’ll also have fun using stamps and embossing folders to decorate them. Get a 20% discount when you purchase the Love Blossoms Workshop Kit or the Love Blossoms Workshop Kit + Embossing Folder.