New Event

Are you in the Westland area?  If so, then come join me for Quarter Mania!  This is a FUN event where you can meet your local consultants.  I'm participating with an AVON table. 

It's Thursday, Dec. 3 at Montana's Steak & Seafood in Westland.  It starts at 6 pm and is done at 9 pm.  Auction starts at 7 pm promptly.  The address is 34290 Ford. Rd.

Bring some quarters and a few bucks to buy 1-3 paddles (1/$3, 2/$5, 3/$8.)  You can also enjoy the great food at Montana's.

When you come in, please let them know that I invited you.

There will be consultants from AVON, Scentsy, Miche Bags, Lia Sophia, Pampered Chef, Party Lite, Tupperware, and MORE!  (Consultants are subject to change.)

What's coming?

Have you heard the rumblings?  Are you totally excited?  It's something new and great!  It's Studio J!!

Studio J is an online scrapbooking studio where you can make beautiful two page 12 x 12 layouts using Close To My Heart How-To programs and scrapbooking patterns.

You can go to http://www.studioj.com/ right now and see a preview.  You can sign up for updates coming soon.

You don't need to download or buy anything.

And the cost to print the pages is going to be just right for the excellent quality you will receive.  (That means perfectly affordable!)

Want to crop?

I'm having an open crop at my house on Oct. 30th.  I'd love for you to come!  Start your Christmas projects or finish up what you need for Halloween, the next day.  Bring a friend!  I'll see what I can put together for Halloween treats too.  Please RSVP - space is limited!

Workshops are coming!

I'm really excited about the new Workshop On The Go program that Close To My Heart has!  I hope you will be too.  The great thing about these workshops? You can choose to do cards OR scrapbook pages OR BOTH!  I'm trying to set up some dates to have the workshops, but until then... let's preview the kits you can complete.

This is Twitterpated.  This scrapbooking workshop will leave you enamored with the exclusive My Acrylix® Hello There B-size stamp set available only through this workshop. The whimsical images paired with the Twitterpated Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories are perfect for outdoor scenes, camping adventures, and nature excursions. 

This is Grace.  The Grace scrapbooking workshop features the elegant My Acrylix® beautiful Flourish B-size stamp set available only through this workshop. The stylish images paired with the Grace Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories are perfect for spotlighting any person or event that’s close to your heart! Grace your memories with this layout by signing up today!

Here's Jingle.  The Jingle scrapbooking workshop features the cheerful My Acrylix® Somethin’ Special B-size stamp set available only through this workshop.  The fanciful celebration images paired with the Jingle Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories will make your holiday memories come alive! Catch some "jingle fever” and sign up today!

Here's Sweet Home.  This workshop features the charming My Acrylix® Enjoy the Journey B-size stamp set available only through this workshop.  The crochet-like images paired with the Sweet Home Level 2 paper packet and coordinating accessories will wrap your memories in down-home warmth and beauty! Sign up today to make this layout!

Is there one or more that you like?  Please let me know.  I think these workshops are absolutely GREAT.  You will have enough materials to make what is shown and more.  And you will have some to take home.

They can help you get things done that you want to complete.  Take a couple of hours a month and you could have all the cards made to send to family and friends!  Or if you continue doing the 12x12 pages, you could create a great scrapbook in just a few hours over a few months.

Grand Re-Opening!!

C L O S E  T O  M Y  H E A R T

G R A N D   R E – O P E N I N G

At some point, we have met because of Close To My Heart. Maybe you scrapbook or make cards or do craft of some kind? Maybe we met online or at a craft show?

I’d like to re-introduce myself. I’m Kathleen Rensel, an independent representative for Close To My Heart, a leader in the scrapbook and stamp industry.
I am celebrating a Grand Re-Opening of my Close To My Heart business and to be successful,
I need something from YOU.

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I’m asking you to introduce me to some of your friends and family. These do NOT have to be people who already scrapbook, just people you enjoy being around for the evening. What I’m offering in return is a fun night out, with great prizes, FREE products for you and I’ll guide us through the whole thing to make it a great success!

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Whether you scrapbook, make cards or just use craft products, I have some great new products for you.


Catalog - We are beginning our spectacular Fall/Winter catalog and I want to make sure that you don’t miss a thing! With any $25 purchase, you’ll receive a gift from me, as a thanks for supporting my Grand Re-Opening. You can choose your gift from a basket of gifts, great Close To My Heart items! You can see the catalog online, just call me to place your order. http://www.closetomyheart.com/Ideabooks/AW09US.aspx
Or I can come and show you the catalog personally!


Workshop-on-the-Go – This is a FUN time to make several pages or cards. You get all of the paper you need (a level 2 paper packet), a stamp set available only through the workshop, a full package of one accessory (with option to buy others) and a full-color workshop guide for scrapbook pages AND cards. You can choose!

You can make a 2 page layout or 6 cards created from a new pattern by Jeanette Lynton, and still have enough to make another 2 page layout or 6 cards. You can make both layouts or both card sets or one of each. See more at http://www.closetomyheart.com/wotg/gwotg.aspx

The price for the workshop is now only $29.95. (Plus S/H & tax) And, by purchasing a Basic kit, it qualifies you for 25% off the Stamp of the Month!  See it at: http://www.closetomyheart.com/sotm.aspx


Everyday Celebration Card Kit – designed exclusively for National Stamping Month! Make 16 beautiful cards. Order before September 30th. Original price $39.95 – ask me how to get yours FREE! See the kit at: http://www.closetomyheart.com/PDF/0909_ContantCampaign_Flyer.pdf

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Have you ever said these things: I’m too busy to scrapbook! It costs too much! It’s all too difficult!

Close To My Heart lives by the Mission Statement: We show you how to celebrate relationships through the art of scrapbooking and stamping. Faster. Simpler. Easier.

Don’t believe me? Give me a chance to show you!