Last Chance Products & New Releases!

Every two months, Stampin' Up! will move retiring catalog and online exclusive products to the LAST CHANCE category to get them before they're gone!

New kits and DSP also launch today! Find them HERE!

Family Reunion Layout with Thoughtful Journey & Perennial Lavender

Using the beautiful Thoughtful Journey 6"x6" DSP on a 12"x12" layout is easier than you think!  (We cut and "stretched" the paper behind the mats.)

I love how well this beautiful paper coordinates with the Thoughtful Journey 12x12 specialty papers and my Perennial Lavender stamp set and dies.  Of course there is a gorgeous Thoughtful Journey suite of products, and bundles are always at a discount.  Don't forget that select DSP is on sale at 15% off this month!  Learn more HERE!

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Fun Fold Frog Card

Honestly, I can’t get enough of the adorable frogs available in the Lily Pond Lane suite!  (I thought the ducks would be my favorite because I’m such a bird lady, but I cannot resist the frogs currently.)  Here is a fun fold frog card I made (closed).

I used DSP for the focal "pond" and dies from the suite.  The front flap actually opens to the right...

...to reveal the cute frog and the sentiment "hello friend!"

And finally, the left side opens up.

This card feature seven of the 24 patterns of DSP in this collection, plus some of the die cuts and stamped images.

This paper pack is part of this month's DSP sale and is 15% off!  

July Specials

Hold on to your craft mats, because Stampin' Up! is dropping all kinds of amazing products tomorrow at midnight (7/3)!  The final installment of Close To My Heart products will launch along with two suites plus two more new bundles.  BONUS DAYS also start, where you will earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend through July 31.

Search for:

• Close To My Heart July Products

• Seasons of Green and Gold suite
• Iconic Celebration suite

• Changing Leaves bundle

• Spells & Potions bundle

Inspirations Linky Blog Hop

My fabulously artsy friend Tresa is hosting a "linky blog hop" featuring items found in the new Close To My Heart Inspirations brochure. Check out all the fabulous projects! (If you're a CTMH consultant, feel free to join in and link your project too!)

Inspiration has Wings!

Close To My Heart has totally and completely outdone themselves for January! First, there's the beautiful stamp of the month, Find Your Style. Then, there's the gorgeous Wings collection. To top it off, if you purchase the Wings Workshop kit, you're eligible for some incredible savings! (I will be hosting a Wings workshop in February, so order your kit in January!)

Click HERE to go to the PDF of the Inspirations booklet. (This link has been revised so if you tried it before and it didn't work, please try again now. You should NOT have to log in to anything to view.)

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Longaberger "Sisters" HUGE SALE!

Click HERE to take advantage of this huge sale!

CTMH Discounted Products SALE

Close To My Heart just keeps giving and giving and giving! Beginning today, Thursday, December 9, 2010, at my CTMH website, you can access a variety of retired products that are available at discounted prices- some up to 90% off! CTMH is cleaning out their closets to make room for all the goodies in the new Spring/Summer Idea Book, which will launch February 1, and you will save! Can you believe these amazing deals, just in time to stuff some stockings?

CTMH will occasionally add to this collection of products when we have retired items left in inventory that we know you will love. Because inventory can fluctuate, check my site often to take advantage of these products that are offered while supplies last! These items are available on my website at Shop Online > Discounted Products (at the bottom of the list). If you see something you like, get it before it's gone!

'Tis the season to SAVE!

$2, $4, $6, for 8... It's YOU We Appreciate! (Sale begins today!)

Begining at 11:00 AM (EDT) TODAY, you can score fabulous prices on CTMH paper packs ($6), Level 1 scrapbook kits($4), and My Stickease adhesive artwork($2)! Each one is well over half off. What savings!

All sale products are available while supplies last, so hurry!

$2, $4, $6, for 8... It's YOU We Appreciate!

Close to my Heart wants to show how much they appreciate YOU! To do so, we're bringing SUPER deals to you for 8 days only. From August 4 through August 11, while supplies last, you can purchase selected My Stickease® assortments for only $2, My Reflections® Level 1 kits for only $4, and My Reflections® Level 2 paper packets for only $6 on my website. The deals are amazing!! With a sale like this you will want to be sure to get online on time in order to get all the great product at such a great price!! What a steal! I've already started my wish list.

The sale will begin at 11:00 am EDT on my CTMH website: http://haleyd.myctmh.com and all sale items are available while supplies last for up to 8 days. With our large variety of Level 1, Level 2, and My Stickease® products to choose from, everyone can get something they love! I don't know about you, but I'm thinking Christmas gifts for my crafty friends! You will also be able to combine sale items with regularly-priced items.

If you'll be at work or out of town when the sale starts, I would be happy to be your personal shopper and order for you. I can combine orders and have them shipped to me, or I can ship them directly to you. (I will need your credit card info, which I will keep absolutely safe and confidential.)

To help you get a jump start, Level 1 kits features four preprinted 12"x12" scrapbook pages, two 12"x12" sheets of B&T Duos (two-sided designer paper), and two 12"x6" My Stickease adhesive artwork (a sheet of letters and a sheet of artwork). Level 2 paper packs contain twelve 12"x12" B&T Duos (two each of six patterns) and 10 sheets of coordinating card stock. The My Stickease assortment that you can purchase separately is different from the My Stickease in the Level 1 kit, but they coordinate beautifully. This package includes two 12"x6" sheets of gorgeous adhesive artwork that you can use on just about any project.

Happy shopping! Remember, these deals are while supplies last, so get started at 11:00 AM EDT on Wed., Aug. 4 at http://haleyd.myctmh.com.

See below for the complete list- print, highlight and shop early.
X7045A My Reflections Vintage Travel Level 1 $4.00
X7045C VintageTravel My Stickease $2.00
X7056A My Reflections Discovery Level 1 $4.00
X7060A My Reflections Heirloom Level 1 $4.00
X7060B My Reflections Heirloom Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7061A My Reflections Floral Impressions Level 1 $4.00
X7061B My Reflections Floral Impressions Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7061C Floral Impressions My Stickease $2.00
X7062A My Reflections Laid Back Level 1 $4.00
X7069A My Reflections Just Chillin Level 1 $4.00
X7069C Just Chillin My Stickease $2.00
X7070A My Reflections Simple Pleasure Level 1 $4.00
X7070B My Reflections Simple Pleasure Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7070C Simple Pleasure My Stickease $2.00
X7071A My Reflections Best Friends Forever Level 1 $4.00
X7072A My Reflections School Zone Level 1 $4.00
X7072C School Zone My Stickease $2.00
X7073A My Reflections Abundance Level 1 $4.00
X7073B My Reflections Abundance Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7073C Abundance My Stickease $2.00
X7075A My Reflections More To Adore Level 1 $4.00
X7075B My Reflections More To Adore Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7075C More To Adore My Stickease $2.00
X7076A My Reflections Sonata Level 1 $4.00
X7076C Sonata My Stickease $2.00
X7077C Sweet Harmony My Stickease $2.00
X7078A My Reflections Cutie Pie Level 1 $4.00
X7078C Cutie Pie My Stickease $2.00
X7079B My Reflections Rough n Tumble Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7079C Rough n Tumble My Stickease $2.00
X7080A My Reflections Route 66 Level 1 $4.00
X7080C Route 66 My Stickease $2.00
X7081A My Reflections Majestic Blue Level 1 $4.00
X7081B My Reflections Majestic Blue Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7081C Majestic Blue My Stickease $2.00
X7082A My Reflections Expedition Level 1 $4.00
X7082C Expedition My Stickease $2.00
X7083A My Reflections Let's Get Together Level 1 $4.00
X7084A My Reflections Floral Tapestry Level 1 $4.00
X7085A My Reflections Everlasting Level 1 $4.00
X7085B My Reflections Everlasting Paper Packet $6.00
X7085C Everlasting My Stickease $2.00
X7086A My Reflections Caprice Level 1 $4.00
X7086B My Reflections Caprice Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7086C Caprice My Stickease $2.00
X7087A My Reflections Enchanted Level 1 $4.00
X7087B My Reflections Enchanted Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7087C Enchanted My Stickease $2.00
X7088A My Reflections Free Spirit Level 1 $4.00
X7088B My Reflections Free Spirit Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7088C Free Spirit My Stickease $2.00
X7089A My Reflections Lifes Delights Level 1 $4.00
X7089C Life Delights My Stickease $2.00
X7090A My Reflections Silhouette Level 1 $4.00
X7090B My Reflections Silhouette Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7090C Silhouette My Stickease $2.00
X7091A My Reflections it’s a Guy Thing Level 1 $4.00
X7091B My Reflections it’s a Guy Thing Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7091C it’s a Guy Thing My Stickease $2.00
X7092A My Reflections Good Times Level 1 $4.00
X7092B My Reflections Good Times Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7092C Good Times My Stickease $2.00
X7093A My Reflections Sweet Pea Level 1 $4.00
X7093C Sweet Pea My Stickease $2.00
X7094A My Reflections Paper Garden Level 1 $4.00
X7094C Paper Garden My Stickease $2.00
X7095A My Reflections Boom-Di-Ada Level 1 $4.00
X7095B My Reflections Boom-Di-Ada Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7095C Boom-Di-Ada My Stickease $2.00
X7096A My Reflections Blue Ribbon Level 1 $4.00
X7096B My Reflections Blue Ribbon Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7096C Blue Ribbon My Stickease $2.00
X7097A My Reflections Game On Level 1 Kit $4.00
X7097B My Reflections Game On Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7097C Game On My Stickease $2.00
X7098A My Reflections Sarsaparilla Level 1 Kit $4.00
X7098B My Reflections Sarsaparilla Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7098C Sarsaparilla My Stickease $2.00
X7100A My Reflections Perfect Day Level 1 $4.00
X7100B My Reflections Perfect Day Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7100C Perfect Day My Stickease $2.00
X7101A My Reflections Magic Moments Level 1 $4.00
X7101B My Reflections Magic Moments Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7101C Magic Moments My Stickease $2.00
X7102A My Reflections Notebook Level 1 $4.00
X7102B My Reflections Notebook Paper Packet $6.00
X7102C Notebook My Stickease $2.00
X7103A My Reflections Aspen Level 1 $4.00
X7103B My Reflections Aspen Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7103C Aspen My Stickease $2.00
X7104A My Reflections Evensong Level 1 $4.00
X7104B My Reflections Evensong Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7104C Evensong My Stickease $2.00
X7105A My Reflection sEmporium Level 1 $4.00
X7105B My Reflections Emporium Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7105C Emporium My Stickease $2.00
X7106A My Reflections Unforgettable Level 1 $4.00
X7106B My Reflections Unforgettable Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7106C Unforgettable My Stickease $2.00
X7107A My Reflections That’s Amore Level 1 $4.00
X7107B My Reflections That’s Amore Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7107C That’s Amore My Stickease $2.00
X7108A My Reflections Daydream Level 1 $4.00
X7108B My Reflections Daydream Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7108C Daydream My Stickease $2.00
X7109A My Reflections Stardust Level 1 $4.00
X7109B My Reflections Stardust Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7109C Stardust My Stickease $2.00
X7110A My Reflections Back Country Level 1 $4.00
X7110B My Reflections Back Country Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7110C Back Country My Stickease $2.00
X7111A My Reflections Moon Doggie Level 1 $4.00
X7111B My Reflections Moon Doggie Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7111C Moon Doggie My Stickease $2.00
X7112A My Reflections Animal Cookies Level 1 $4.00
X7112B My Reflections Animal Cookies Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7112C Animal Cookies My Stickease $2.00
X7113A My Reflections Tinkerin Level 1 $4.00
X7113B My Reflections Tinkerin Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7113C Tinkerin My Stickease $2.00
X7114A My Reflections Bella Level 1 $4.00
X7114B My Reflections Bella Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7114C Bella My Stickease $2.00
X7115A My Reflections Jingle Level 1 $4.00
X7115B My Reflections Jingle Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7115C Jingle My Stickease $2.00
X7116A My Reflections Sweet Home Level 1 $4.00
X7116B My Reflections Sweet Home Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7116C Sweet Home My Stickease $2.00
X7117A My Reflections Grace Level 1 $4.00
X7117B My Reflections Grace Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7117C Grace My Stickease $2.00
X7118A My Reflections Twitterpated Level 1 $4.00
X7118B My Reflections Twitterpated Level 2 Paper Packet $6.00
X7118C Twitterpated My Stickease $2.00

Longaberger Specials Saturday through Monday ONLY

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Just click HERE to take advantage of some terrific savings!

A Miracle Awaits You: National Scrapbooking Month

Here is a sneak peek at the exclusive Miracle kit available from Close To My Heart for National Scrapbooking Month (a.k.a. May in some circles). At right is one of the layouts you can create, and below are pictures I took of my entire kit before I dove into it. (Read on to find out what's included and how to get your very own, beginning 4/15.)



If you're not a scrapper, you can use the pieces to create whatever your heart desires! I'll be sharing my artwork tomorrow.


One great feature of this kit is that it includes the colors Crystal Blue, Sweet Leaf, and Olive, but it encourages you to accent your layouts with additional colors of ink.


Kit contents:
5 Colonial White cardstock
1 Bamboo cardstock
1 Floral B&T Duos
1 Stripe B&T Duos
1 Crystal Blue B&T Duos die cut
1 Sweet Leaf B&T Duos die cut


6"x9" My Stickease assortment
6"x9" Irresistible Chipboard die cuts

1 Mini-Medley Colonal White collection

12" Colonial White waxy flax
3 Flip Flaps (4"x6")

2 sponge wedges
1 instruction brochure

You can purchase this kit outright for $19.95 (4/15-5/31/10 or while supplies last), place a minimum $40 order and purchase the kit for $10, or place a minimum $60 order and purchase the kit for only $5.* How fun is that? I had a blast playing with my kit at my Spring Break crop Wednesday, so come back tomorrow to see what all I made. (OK, how "country" does that sound? LOL)

*Tax and shipping/handling apply; minimum qualifying order does not include shipping/handling and tax; minimum purchases not applicable to Studio J orders

Hearts for Haiti

Our hearts go out to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and like so many of you, we’re eager to help. We’re excited to announce Close To My Heart’s February Constant Campaign, Hearts for Haiti—where customers can get a great deal while doing great good for those affected by the devastation in Haiti.

From February 1-28, 2010, our 12” x 12” textured cardstock combo packs are buy one, get one FREE—and with every offer purchased, Close To My Heart will donate $2 US to Operation Smile’s Haiti relief efforts. There is no limit to the amount of textured cardstock combo packs you can order!

Operation Smile is always a fantastic charitable partner—offering free facial reconstruction surgeries to needy children throughout the world. They’ve currently marshaled their medical teams and resources to provide emergency relief in Haiti, and the donations given as part of Hearts for Haiti will be used exclusively for Operation Smile’s efforts in Haiti. For more information on their on-the-ground response, you can visit www.operationsmile.org/haiti.

CTMH Textured Cardstock - Buy one get one free (You can mix packs; free must be of equal or lesser value.)
X5747 Textured Basic $14.95 (Bamboo, black, chocolate, cocoa, colonial white, and desert sand)
X5681 Textured Spring Harmony $14.95 (Amethyst, baby pink, heavenly blue, key lime, sunkiss yellow, and taffy)
X5745 Textured Celebration $14.95 (Bubblegum, citrus leaf, dutch blue, topiary, and watermelon)
X5669 Textured Harvest $14.95 (Autumn terracotta, barn red, new england ivy, ourdoor denim, pansy purple, and sunflower)
X5670 Textured Winter Cozy $14.95 (Blush, crystal blue, honey, petal, sweet leaf, and twilight)
X5671 Textured Daisy White $12.95

Please let me know if you want in on this awesome deal!

Last Chance!

Today is the last day to take advantage of the Close To My Heart "Holiday Heyday" super sale! You can check it out by clicking on the image at right...

"Felicity" CTMH Special: National Papercrafting Month Begins Early!

January is National Papercrafting Month, but the celebration is starting today!

The Felicity Collection features decorative die-cut paper, three gorgeous color schemes, and a D-size stamp set that includes flowers, flourishes, argyle, birds, and an entire alphabet! This collection has a retail value of $34.95. You can buy it outright, or get it free! There are two ways to qualify for a FREE Felicity Collection:
*Purchase a minimum of $60 in full-retail priced stamp sets (A, B, C, D, and E-size). (Excludes Stamp of the Month, Art & Soul®, Workshops on the Go™, and customizable (K) stamp sets.)
*Place an order of $125 or more in full-retail priced Close To My Heart products.

Limit of one FREE kit per order. The campaign also has enticing opportunities for hostesses and new Consultants. Hostesses get the package FREE with a Home Gathering sales total of $400 or more, and New Consultants who join Close To My Heart between January 1–31 will receive the package FREE in their New Consultant Kit. Shipping/handling and tax may apply.

Ask me how you can get yours, now through January 31!

Home Sweet Home Workshop

Preserve your Sweet Home or other memories at the scrapbooking portion of this month's workshop featuring the Sweet Home paper pack, the exclusive B-size Enjoy the Journey stamp set, and the Mini-Medley White Daisy My Accents collection. You'll be able to create two layouts beginning 1:00 and/or a set of cards at 3:00 on Saturday, 11/21. These cards are perfect for just about any occasion!


Your workshop options include:
Budget kit: Level 2 Sweet Home paper pack and Mini-Medley White Daisy My Accents collection for $20.90*
Basic kit: All of the above plus the exclusive Enjoy the Journey stamp set AND a full-color six-page workshop guide at the discounted price of $29.95 (retail value $35.85)*
Best kit: the Basic Kit PLUS a set of Top Coats Framed In transparent overlays and Designer Ribbon Rounds Buttercup collection for $42.85*


Please preorder your kit by 11/10 to attend the workshop on 11/21. The Basic and Best kits qualify you to purchase the November stamp of the month, Around the Block, for 25% off. You can attend either workshop to create one layout for $5 or one set of cards for $5 without a kit purchase.


*Prices are before shipping/handling and tax.

Did you see today's special?

Available at www.longaberger.com/haleydyer!

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Need an Inexpensive Christmas Gift?

It's not too early to begin thinking about your Christmas shopping! Can you imagine this beautiful loaf pan filled with fresh bread, just in time for the holidays? My Mom's Cranberry Nut Bread is divine! Wouldn't these make the sweetest teacher gifts? (I would love one!) Or what about the hostesses of those fabulous holiday parties? Whether you fill them with goodies or wrap them with a pretty bow, these loaf pans are sure to be appreciated.

You can shop directly on my site by clicking HERE and then selecting "Click here to shop homestead and factory store online" on the left bar. Scrumptious!

FREE Chocolate

Yes, you read that correctly: FREE chocolate! Just go to https://secure.realchocolate.com/ and sign up for a coupon for a free chocolate bar. It really works. My coupon arrived yesterday, and my Three Muskateers bar was sooooo good! You can "order" one each Friday so go get yours today. :)

Grace Workshop

I am so excited about this month's workshop! Whether you're a scrapbooker or a cardmaker (or both), there's something for you!


On Saturday, 9/26, at 1:00 we will create two gorgeous two-page 12"x12" layouts with the new Grace paper pack and exclusive Grace workshop flourishes stamp set, and at 3:00 we'll create a set of cards! The best part is that you can do either scrapbooking or cardmaking, or both! Read on to find out more...

Here are my two layouts. (They will both look much better once my pictures arrive later this week.)





Next is my set of six cards.



Then, after creating all this artwork, I still have materials left over so I created four more cards. (There's still more materials left, but I wanted to show you all the possiblities so far.)

By now, I'm sure that you're awed, amazed, and wondering how I was able to create all this. First, I have to thank Close To My Heart for designing this beautiful workshop. They are truly making my creative process (and yours) faster, simpler, easier. If you'd like to learn more, just click HERE. Thanks!