Monday, August 31, 2009

September 09 Newsletter

PHEW! We had stamp camp this weekend, which I absolutely intend to post pictures from and report on (hopefully tomorrow - check back!) BUT in the meantime here's Vol. 1 (that's right, TWO volumes!) of September's newsletter for your reading pleasure!


SEPTEMBER 2009 NEWS
Volume 1


In This Issue:

* SPLIT ISSUE
* LAUNCH PARTAY
* TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

Split Issue
There are SO MANY amazing things going on with Close To My Heart right now with the NEW IDEA BOOK (live tomorrow, September 1st, people!) that I HAD to split this month's newsletter. This first issue will deal mainly with PRE-launch party news and then you'll have to excuse me as I invade ONE more time this month for post-launch party news! BUT make sure to check it ALL out because it's FANTASTIC!! SO, without FURHTER ado....

Launch Party
THAT'S RIGHT folks!! Tomorrow marks the first day of the brand-spankin'-new Idea Book, and let me tell you this is a book you do NOT want to miss. WOWzers. We're partying on FRIDAY to celebrate - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 7:35PM at MY HOUSE. Now, we ALWAYS have a blast at these parties, but you do definitely want to make it on Friday if you can:

* The first three people to book gatherings to happen before Oct. 31st will receive a free stamp pad of their choice;
* First five orders that reach $100 (before tax) will get free shipping (if you qualify for the dollar amount but don't have your order in fast enough 1/2 price shipping, still!)
* Place an order for $35 or more to get your idea book for free
* get a ticket for our prize(s) draw for every additional guest you bring
* And of course, as always, the grand prize of the evening is HOSTESS REWARDS! JUST FOR COMING you have a shot at at LEAST $30 free product from CTMH - in the past this prize has ranged anywhere from $30 to $100+ in FREE STUFF!!
* NOT to mention other great prizes, perks, and a first-hand viewing of some of the greatest new products on the market: love eyelets but hate the hammering?? CTMH's NEW SOFT-SET EYELETS SOLVE that problem! Love our albums but hate the screws?? NEW SNAPEASE ALBUM SYSTEM makes adding pages a SINCH - you can throw away those screwdrivers! And do you ever wish you could erase your misplaced adhesive or rub ons?? How about a fantastic new eraser designed specifically for those tacky situations!? All this and MUCH more in the new book!

SO put on your party-hat, grab a friend, and come check out the latest and greatest with great food, great ladies, and ME!

PLEASE contact me to RSVP (or for directions!) by THURSDAY at the absolute latest to ensure I have enough goodies to go around! I can't WAIT!

Tips and Techniques - Base and Shade Stamping*
Step 1 - Using the Exclusive Inks stamp pad of your choice, stamp your desired solid base image three times without reinking, creating a first, second, and third generation image.
Step 2 - Using the same Exclusive Inks stamp pad, stamp shade image directly over the third generation base image.
Step 3 - To add dimension, cut out the stamped image and sponge the edges using the foam tool and the Exclusive Inks pad.
*this technique is featured on page 9 of the Fall/Winter 2009 Idea Book including step-by-step photos for ease!

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