CLOSE TO MY HEART ~OPEN HOUSE~

You Are Invited To My Close To My Heart Open House~

When:   Saturday, August 10th
Where:   My house (must RSVP for address)
Time:     1pm --5pm

The New Autumn / Winter CTMH Idea Book is almost here! And you won't believe how wonderful it is!
There is a NEW Cricut Cartridge making it's debut with matching stamp sets! Be one of the first to order it!
Also new paper packs, new accessories, stamp sets wearable art and more! I will be doing Cricut Demonstrations with the new Cartridge, so if you have a Cricut or are considering one, don't miss this!

Please RSVP to this event!  When you RSVP, you get a  free make and take.
Your name will be entered into a raffle. Here are other ways you can win!

Place an order and receive a ticket /place an order over $100 recieve an extra ticket.
Bring a friend and receive a ticket
Bring 2 friends, receive 4 tickets total!
Bring an outside order of $25.00 or more from a friend with payment 1 ticket!

Prizes will range in price. Guest can win more than once. Do not have to be present to win.


There will be light snacks and drinks available throughout the day.  Please RSVP and join me for a day full of FUN! Event starts at 1pm, please no Early Birds!
RSVP to darlenevalenti@yahoo.com or text name and how many to
 813-774-1250

Darlene

CTMH

Rediscover Close To My Heart with the New Idea Book coming in August!

New IDEA BOOK

The Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter Idea book is almost here! It will be released August 1st and you will be able to order starting that date! There will be a NEW Cricut Cartridge in the new book and also lots of new product including 6 new paper paks, holiday stamp sets along with the things that you already love about CTMH!
Check back for details and sneak peeks at new products that will be available!

Relief for Oklahoma Campaign

Close To My Heart is making a new Autumn/Winter 2013 stamp set, A True Thank You, available immediately and will donate 100% of the profits from sales of the set from May 23 through June 30 to the American Red Cross to aid the Oklahoma victims. Help us provide relief to those affected by the devastating Oklahoma tornado by purchasing A True Thank You stamp set for $2.95 (M1029) today!

*Offer valid May 23–June 30, 2013. No limit per order.

Make It a Banner Day

June 2013 Constant Campaign

Receive a free My Creations^® mini banner in June! Make it a “banner” day by placing a $25 order that includes a qualifying stamp set to receive your free mini banner. The mini banner includes 10 chipboard pennants in 4 different shapes with 9 jump rings for hanging. Use the mini banner as a decoration for your parties and get-togethers this summer for many “banner” days!

Dates: Offer valid June 1–30, 2013

New Idea Book!

The New CTMH Idea Book comes out August 1st and you are invited to be one of the first to see it!
I will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE to celebrate the new book and you won't want to miss it!
Stay tuned to get all the details!

Thanks Card

Girls Rock Close To My Heart Stamp Set. Look what you can do with a simple BLACK Stamp Pad!

Check out Stampfest in Orlando the end of June. My Friend Britten will be at the Heartfelt Creations booth!


http://www.stampfest.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SFORLREG

Bunny Class

Bunny Class was a blast.. you too can make one! Still have kits available from original design. I also made this and put it in a frame, thanks to the idea from my good friend Britten!

All the parts were cut out from the Close To My Heart Cricut Cartridges with the exception of the grass.. Order from my website today and get the Art  Philosophy Cart and make your own bunnies today! Or message me and I will send you a kit to make a card and a basket $8.00 + $2.00 S&H
visit my site  www.darlenevalenti.ctmh.com

Bunny Card Class

Sign up  for my Bunny Card and Basket Class.

Friday, March 22nd- two times available at Darlene's Studio
10am-12 or 530pm-730pm   $8.00 a class
Make 2 projects all supplies include
(bring own adhesive)
Space is limited, so RSVP today!

Special thanks to Tracey Sanders for the design.

Retreat Weekend

Retreat Weekend was a total blast... we ate, stamped, scrapbooked and sang our hearts out this weekend!
We all seemed to get so much done and can't wait to do it again! Ruby's quesadillas, Sharon's chilli and Brittany's waffles were some of the great meals we had.. let's not forget the dessert! Brownies with Peanut butter chips in them oh my! I can't even tell you how much fun we had.. Don't want to miss the fun next time?    Stay tuned for our next trip!!!

Next Meetup will be March 30th if you want to come to the All Day Saturday Crop~

Retreat Week

Wow.. can hardly believe we are almost into March.. what a busy year already!

I am off to our annual Retreat House to work on some projects this weekend, and I can't wait to dive into the new paper packs from CTMH! The new idea book came out 3 weeks ago, so if you don't have it, contact me and we will get one in your hands!

Check back and see what great ideas I came up with at my weekend retreat!

Whooo's Your Valentine

This adorable kit could be yours for just $10.00 with a $35.00 qualifying purchase! Check out my web site to order. Kit comes with 12 Die~ Cut boxes  3 12X12 cardstock sheets  1 Silver Glitter paper 12 treat tubes with lids and My Acrylix Whooo's your Valentine Stamp Set! 

Go to www.darlenevalenti.ctmh.com and order today!

Happy New Year..

Wow.. I can hardly believe another year is behind us.. No time to dwell on the past.. it is the future that I am excited about! With the new year comes new thoughts, new ideas and new challenges. After a long break from being a consultant with Close To My Heart, I once again decided that it was time to get back into doing what I love best.. Paper crafting! But paper crafting is only part of what I love... I love sharing what I know and the love I have for making layouts and cards and such with others. I am going to work very hard this year to make my business a successful one. CTMH has great offers not only for it's customers, but has great opportunities for me as a consultant. This June, I am going to go to Convention 2013, which is going to be held at  a Disney hotel right here in Florida! I am so excited!

I am always available for card making classes, workshops and one on one instruction. Don't hesitate to contact me for info or to book a workshop!

Great things in 2013, that my motto this year!
I can't wait to show you the new Spring/Summer Idea book in February.. Get yours free with an order, or pay just 3.95 plus S&H if needed.

Thank you for coming to visit my blog, I vow to post updates and photos this year.. more than ever!
I wish the best for you and your family!

Happy 2013!

Darlene

WHISTLE STOP CRAFT FAIR

Visit Britten and I at the Whistle Stop Craft Fair! Support Local Crafters!

Whistle Stop Craft Show

9:00 am until 3:00 pm

 

Sat, Nov 10, 2012 

Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, 604 N. Valrico Road, Valrico, FL 33594 

Next All Day Saturday Crop will be Sat. Nov. 17th.

Upcoming for CTMH: Monogram Card Workshop to be announced!

Winner!

Congratulations to Brittany L. for winning my Mystery Hostess drawing on Saturday! Brittany was able to choose $40.00 in FREE product from the CTMH Catalog! Congrats again Brittany!

CTMH Workshop

There are only a few days left to sign up for my CTMH Mystery Hostess Workshop!
Don't miss out, see post below for all the details!
Thanks,
Darlene

Exciting News

I can't wait any longer to tell you my exciting news.. I have rejoined my team at Close To My Heart to become an Independent Consultant again. For those of you who don't know, for 7 years I was a CTMH consultant. I joined when I lived in Spain and continued when I moved back to the states. With my youngest daughter's schedule and working full time I painfully decided that I could not continue being the CTMH consultant anymore. Fast forward a few years.. the company I worked for went under and I once again found myself doing what I love most.. crafting and papercrafting..
I was given an opportunity to resign up under my old upline and I didn't think twice! CTMH has continued to come out with fabulous products and has partnered with Provo Craft to produce Cricut Cartridges!
I love my Cricut machine and to be able to make cards, scrapbook layouts and home decor projects combined with my stamps is icing on the cake!
If you would like to view the catalog online or interested in ordering, click on the Close To My Heart link on my page and it will bring you to my website. Also, if you are interested in being a part of my team, send me a message!
I look forward to my new adventures with CTMH in my new Studio!

Exciting News Coming!

WOW.. it seems like so much has happened over the summer months it will be hard to get them all in.. but I will focus on the most important ones..We moved as you may know into a larger home. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to sell our house in 5 days.. yup.. in just 5 days we sold our home we lived in for the past 9 years. Although it was hard to say goodbye to the neighbors and the house, we quickly found a new house just up the street and like a flash, we packed up and moved in. There has been so many projects, and we are not done yet, but it is coming along and hope to be able to have our much awaited open house in Sept (when it cools down). The new house has an awesome view of the golf course with an endless supply of golf balls (hit into our yard and lost in our St. Augustine grass!) A spectacular open floor kitchen that I love and can't wait to entertain in, and of course the new STUDIO! The room is absolutely my dream room, and I have already hosted a crop here last Saturday and it worked out great! I look forward to hosting many more!
See post below for pictures!

With the house almost complete and school getting ready to resume means one thing.. More time to craft!
I am looking forward to a new business adventure that I was part of in the past, and have decided to do  again. (that will be another announcement later this week!)
My good friend has also taken on a new business adventure and together, we hope to attend some local craft fairs this fall to highlight our talents. So be on the look out for that!

Thanks for stopping by.. don't forget to stop by later this week for BIG BIG Announcements!!!