December Freebies and Specials!

Now is the time of year when we all want a little something extra, right? You can get a FREE Monogram Stamp during the month of December when you make any purchase on my website!

Plus, your purchase may qualify you to get a FREE item from the Holidays from the Heart Gift Guide, and you can also get the December Stamp of the Month for only $5!

Happy Crafting!

Artbooking Sports Mini Albums!

I used my favorite new CTMH cartridge, Artbooking, to make a simple and fun mini album! 

Front Cover

Pages 1 & 2

 Pages 3 & 4

 Pages 5 & 6

Back Cover

This cartridge also has Football, Baseball, and Basketball, too!

Get your Artbooking Collection from me HERE, and I will send you a FREE paper packet of your choice!

Happy Crafting!

Get a FREE Paper Pack of your Choice with Artbooking!

Yes, Artbooking is now available to order on my CTMH Shopping website!  I'm so excited about this amazing new and EXCLUSIVE Cricut Cartridge that I know you're going to put it to great use.  In fact, I'm offering you a FREE paper packet of your choice when you purchase the Artbooking Cricut Collection so you can get started creating with it right away!

I'll be posting lots of fun and exciting projects with this amazing cartridge, so be sure to get yours soon so you can play along! 

In addition to the FREE paper packet that you will get from me, you will also get the Stamp of the Month for FREE as well!  How great is that?  It's called A Chocolate Affair and it's so FUN!!

I will also send you a FREE Idea Book when you place an order so you'll have all those great ideas handy to carry with you while you craft. 

So hop on my website and check out the Online Idea Book to see ALL the amazing new products available today, and get the FREEBIES offered to make it even better! 

Happy Crafting!

I'm BAAAACK!

Hello Bloggers! I was off for a while, but now I'm back just in time for the release of the AWESOME new Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book.  The items in this book will be available on August 1st, so let me know if you want a copy and you can get your wish list started!

I was able to preview of all the fantastic new products during the CTMH Convention last month in Disney World. Me and my team really had a blast, and we were so excited and blown away by all the items. 

Especially the brand new exclusive CTMH Artbooking cartridge! See the overlay of arrows on the cover artwork above? Well, that's just one of the many unique and fun overlays offered on this cartridge.  It will definitely be a must-have cartridge for all scrapbookers! 

I'll be showing some fun artwork in the next few days, so make sure to stop by my blog again and check it out. 

For now, I'll show you some of the fun we had during convention! 

Rachel, Brenda, Monty, and Jenny-Jo

Showing our Disney Team Spirit!

Splash Mountain!

After Splash Mountain....soaked!

Getting hidden Mickey Henna tattoos at Epcot

Meeting up with our Hostess and Host!

Enjoying our Awards Banquet Dinner

Having fun at our final General Assembly and planning our next trip to Convention 2014 in Disneyland!!

Whew! I get excited just thinking about all the fun we had and I am looking forward to another awesome Disneyland Convention in 2014.  I would love for you to Join My Team and have fun with us next year!  

Happy Crafting!

Join My Team in May & Get Dream Pop FREE!

Join my team in May for only $49 and you will get the brand new Dream Pop Paper Pack for FREE in addition to your Consultant Kit filled with $155 worth of fun supplies! Here is what you'll get:

Plus you'll receive the exclusive Dream Pop paper packet which includes 12 cardstock sheets with a glossy pattern (2 each of 6 colors) as well as 12 double sided patterned papers (2 each of 6 designs) that were created for this promotion - you can't get these fun colors and patterns anywhere else! Check out these awesome designs:

This photo shows the great dimension on the cardstock!

By joining my fun and creative team, you'll also be able to purchase all the quality CTMH products at 22% off!  

So whether you're a hobbyist, or looking to be your own boss and make money with your creativity, NOW is the time to join!  

Click HERE to get started or feel free to EMAIL ME with any questions! 

Happy Crafting!

Crop with me on May 11th!

Calling all Crafters, Scrappers, Card Makers and Paper Crafters!!

Are you ready for a local getaway to enjoy 
13 hours of crafting fun? 

I'd love to have you join me at my All-Day Crop! 

When: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 10am to 11pm
Where: Hampton Inn Conference Rooms, 3021 Advantage Way,   Sacramento, CA 95834
Cost: $20 per person
Who: Crafters of all levels (ages 11 and up only)

Each Crafter will enjoy plenty of table space to spread out and get creative. Electrical outlets are available, so bring your extension cord to plug in your Cricut if you have one. 

I will have a professional massage therapist coming in to offer a relaxing chair massage for only $1/minute! Bring some cash and treat yourself for Mother's Day to get a 10 minute, 20 minute, or 30 minute massage. You deserve it!   

I will do a fun and free make and take with all attendees, plus you'll get a Free CTMH Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book!  

Free crafty prizes will be given out throughout the day! 

Come and go as you please, there are lots of places within walking distance to eat. Snacks and drinks will be provided, too! 

All experience levels welcome. Bring your pictures and scrapping supplies and get to work on your cards and scrapbooks and have lots of fun!

Come on out and enjoy the day getting creative with me and a bunch of other fun ladies with a passion for crafting! I will have some CTMH stamps and card kits available for purchase if you're in need of supplies, but there is no obligation to buy anything. 

Please invite your friends, too! Reserve your spot with a $20 payment. Send me an email (rachelloesch@sbcglobal.net) to claim your spot today, and I look forward to crafting with you! 

Have a Cricut Party!

Whether you use one Cricut^®-cut piece or several, you can create cute party favors and decorations using your Artiste cartridge. Combine your Cricut^® pieces with unique stamping techniques and you have projects that will knock your guests’ socks off! 

Take a look at this adorable Owl Bag and Party Banner created by the Close to My Heart art department. These would make any party special!

Recipes and Tips

Owl Miss You Bag
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
1292 Crystal Blue Cardstock
X5668 Honey Cardstock
X5930 Slate Cardstock
Z2162 Honey Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z2117 Crystal Blue Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z1349 Shimmer Designer Brads
Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
Z1311 1¼" Circle Punch
Twist Ties
Thread

Cricut^® Shapes:
Artiste
4½" 3D Object <Hallween> (p. 77)
4½" Shift+3D Object <Boo> (cut 2, p. 77)
1" Shift+Accent 2 <A> (p. 51)

Art Tip! This project uses many Cricut^® shapes and all the pieces coordinate so nicely for an adorable finished product. Use the Artiste assembly booklet to put the bag together and then add the embellishments. The feathers are created with punched circles that are stamped using the kissing technique; however, if you don’t have the circle punch, you can easily make these using the Cricut as well. The eyes were created using Shimmer designer brads, but you can use any large brad or button to create the same look. Finish with the “owl miss you sentiment” for a special touch.

Party Banner
Stamp set of your choice
X5668 Honey Cardstock
X5764 Pear Cardstock
1272 Cranberry Cardstock
Z2197 Pear Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z2163 White Daisy Exclusive Inks^® Pad
Z1751 Baker’s Twine Harvest Assortment
Z1311 1¼" Circle Punch
Cricut^® Shapes:
Artiste
1" Shift+3D Object <J> (cut 56, p. 57)

Art Tip! This banner only uses one type of Cricut^® shape, but the finished product is still stunning. Use stamp kissing to randomly stamp across the pieces using the stamp set of your choice. Score with the help of the Cricut^®-cut score lines on the shape and piece together to create little globes. Tie together with baker’s twine and voila!

You can order your Cricut Artiste and Art Philosophy collections HERE.  As an added bonus, I will personally send you a FREE CTMH Paper Pack of your choice! You'll love how great the CTMH papers cut in your Cricut, and there are 11 packs for you to choose from HERE.  Simply place you Cricut Collection order on my website, and I will email you to see which paper pack you would like me to send out to you.  Then you can prepare your own Cricut Party! 

Happy Crafting!

Mystery Hostess Party Winner Revealed!

The winner of my Online Mystery Hostess Party is......

Kelli M.!!

Congratulations go out to Kelli who has placed her Hostess Rewards and will soon receive $60 worth of FREE products plus her 1 item at 50% off! 

Have lots of fun with all your awesome goodies, Kelli, and thanks for joining my online party!  

Stay tuned everyone....

I'll be announcing a Fantastic April Campaign plus I have an 

Online Party with an April Special going on this month. 

Everyone who joins the party will earn a FREE GIFT from me!! 

Happy Crafting!

$60 FREE plus 1 item 50% OFF!

How would you like to earn $60 in free products plus any item in the Idea Book at 50% off !? 

You can even choose to get 50% off of the Cricut Collections! 

Yes, these Rewards are now available at my online Mystery Hostess Party and you can get an entry into earning all these Hostess Rewards by placing a $25 order HERE.  Make sure to click JOIN Rachel's Mystery Hostess Party on the home page to be included in the drawing.  Only 4 Days left to enter! 

The more who enter, the higher the rewards! It could even go up to $120 in free products and 3 items at 50% off, so spread the word about my Mystery Hostess Party! 

The party closes on March 31, 2013 and I will notify the winning Hostess on April 2, 2013 and place the Rewards order. 

*Shipping/handling and tax applies. Only Gatherings with a total of $250 or more will qualify for the jump in Hostess Rewards or Hostess Rewards Plus!. Qualifying hostesses will receive Hostess Rewards from one level only—the level that is one higher than their sales total.

Dates: Jump for Joy offer valid March 1–31, 2013.

Jump for Joy & Mystery Hostess Party!

Hostesses earn more rewards in March because when a Gathering reaches $250 or more in sales, the hostess jumps up to the next Hostess Rewards and Hostess Rewards Plus! levels. Now that’s a reason to jump for joy!*

Did you know you can earn hostess rewards, without even having a party?
That's right, no invites to send, no orders to collect, and the best part of all...no house to clean! You can host an "E-Party" and simply send out email invites to your family and friends! I will set it up for you on my website, making it simple and easy for you to invite your guests to order directly. They can shop at their convenience, and all the orders will ship directly to their homes. Every order will help you earn FREE and 1/2 price items! 

Here's how it works:
Orders of $150-$249 = $25 in product
Orders of $250-$349 = normally $40, this month $60 in product and select a 1/2 price item!
Orders of $350-$449 = normally $60, this month $80 in product and select two 1/2 price items!
The more they spend, the more Hostess Rewards you get!

Of course, if you'd like to invite your friends and family to your home for a gathering, I would be happy to bring a new project to teach, and you and your guests can have fun using some awesome CTMH products! 

MYSTERY HOSTESS PARTY!!
Want a chance to get the rewards without hosting your own party? Then you can join my online Mystery Hostess Party for a chance to win the hostess rewards! For every $25 that you spend at this party, you will receive one entry for a chance to win all the rewards. If you spend $50, you'll get two entries, $75 gets three entries, etc. So tell all your friends to join this party and spend at least $25 for an entry. The more who enter, the higher the REWARDS!! 

To enter, Click HERE, and then click on JOIN for Rachel's Mystery Hostess Party! The party ends on March 31, 2013. The winner will be notified on April 2, 2013. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Good Luck and Happy Crafting!! 

*Shipping/handling and tax applies. Only Gatherings with a total of $250 or more will qualify for the jump in Hostess Rewards or Hostess Rewards Plus!. Qualifying hostesses will receive Hostess Rewards from one level only—the level that is one higher than their sales total.

Dates: Jump for Joy offer valid March 1–31, 2013.

Crop with Me!!

Calling all Crafters, Scrappers, Card Makers and Paper Crafters!!

Are you ready for a local getaway to enjoy 
13 hours of crafting fun? 

I'd love to have you join me at my All-Day Crop! 

When: Saturday, March 9th
Time: 10am to 11pm
Where: Hampton Inn Conference Rooms, 3021 Advantage Way,   Sacramento, CA 95834
Cost: $20 per person
Who: Crafters of all levels (ages 11 and up only)

Each Crafter will enjoy plenty of table space to spread out and get creative. Electrical outlets are available, so bring your extension cord to plug in your Cricut if you have one. 

I will do a fun and free make and take card (designed by Mary Thompson) with all attendees, plus you'll get a Free CTMH Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book!

Free crafty prizes will be given out throughout the day! 

Come and go as you please, there are lots of places within walking distance to eat. Snacks and drinks will be provided, too! 

All experience levels welcome. Bring your pictures and scrapping supplies and get to work on your cards and scrapbooks and have lots of fun!

Come on out and enjoy the day getting creative with me and a bunch of other fun ladies with a passion for crafting! I will have some CTMH stamps and card kits available for purchase if you're in need of supplies, but there is no obligation to buy anything. 

Please invite your friends, too! Reserve your spot with a $20 payment. Send me an email (rachelloesch@sbcglobal.net) to claim your spot today, and I look forward to crafting with you! 

Canvas Art!

Check out this super cool new Home Decor project from Close to My Heart: Canvas Art! You can customize this to fit the color scheme in your home. Here is a video to explain how THIS KIT works:

Happy Crafting!

Crop with Me!!

Calling all Crafters, Scrappers, Card Makers and Paper Crafters!!

Are you ready for a local getaway to enjoy 
13 hours of crafting fun? 

I'd love to have you join me at my All-Day Crop! 

When: Saturday, February 9th
Time: 10am to 11pm
Where: Hampton Inn Conference Rooms, 3021 Advantage Way,   Sacramento, CA 95834
Cost: $20 per person
Who: Crafters of all levels (ages 11 and up only)

Each Crafter will enjoy plenty of table space to spread out and get creative. Electrical outlets are available, so bring your extension cord to plug in your Cricut if you have one. 

I will do a fun and free make and take with all attendees, plus you'll get a Free CTMH Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book!

Free crafty prizes will be given out throughout the day! 

Come and go as you please, there are lots of places within walking distance to eat. Snacks and drinks will be provided, too! 

All experience levels welcome. Bring your pictures and scrapping supplies and get to work on your cards and scrapbooks and have lots of fun!

Come on out and enjoy the day getting creative with me and a bunch of other fun ladies with a passion for crafting! I will have some CTMH stamps and card kits available for purchase if you're in need of supplies, but there is no obligation to buy anything. 

Please invite your friends, too! Reserve your spot with a $20 payment. Send me an email (rachelloesch@sbcglobal.net) to claim your spot today, and I look forward to crafting with you!