My Originals® Sweet Surprises Card Kit

If you're looking for a quick way to put together several fun and easy cards that will stand out in a crowd, check out the My Originals® Sweet Surprises card kit from Close To My Heart. Just fill the clear plastic treat cups with whatever tickles your fancy, pop on the adhesive chipboard and cardstock images, and tie the card closed with grosgrain ribbon. The kit even includes envelope boxes to accommodate the 3-D treat cups!

Studio J: Using the Stitching Tool

Spring is just around the corner! Use Studio J® to capture this beautiful time of year with fresh colors and simple techniques that come together in minutes! Watch this month's Love Your Layout video for instructions that will show you how to make this darling layout. We'll show you a clever way to add your title and also play with the stitching tool! Log in to Studio J and start saving those memories!

Spring Is in the Air

Want to add more "bounce" to your projects and have elements "jump" off the page? With Close To My Heart's new adhesive springs, you'll create projects filled with delightful surprises! In this video we show you how to create the card featured on page 72 of the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book, along with lots of other inspiring ideas to make your artwork "spring" to life.

Studio J: Creating Your Own Patterned Paper

Watch our latest Love Your Layout episode to see how to make this fabulous Studio J® layout. In just minutes, you'll learn how to create your own patterned paper, crop My Stickease® accents between pages, plus we'll show you a fun new way to use text boxes.

Dino-mite Scrapbook Pages: CTMH Project Inspiration

Create a pair of "dino-mite" scrapbook pages for a girl and a boy. Simply by changing up your color palette, you can achieve a masculine or feminine look using the exact same stamp set! In this CTMH video, we show you how to create the scrapbook pages featured on page 89 of the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book.

February Specials from CTMH

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts ~
February's SOTM: Thoughtful Tidings

Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

February's FIVE for FREE Promo ~
Buy a Studio J® 5-pack, get one 5-pack free!

DOUBLE your layouts with our Five for Free promotion! For each Studio J® 5-pack you purchase this February, you’ll get one free 5-pack. That means you get 10 layouts for just $55—that’s just $2.75 per page, with free shipping! Even if you’re already taking advantage of Studio J’s incredibly low members-only pricing, you’ll save even more when you purchase 5-packs through this special February deal!

Studio J 5-packs include everything you need to have 5 two-page layouts (that’s 10 scrapbook pages!) shipped to your door ready for your scrapbook album. Each 5-pack can be redeemed for up to:

• 5 two-page layouts
• 5 Memory Protectors®
• FREE shipping and handling

Whether you’re looking for an affordable gift or a way to save money on your own layouts, Studio J 5-packs offer you convenience and savings. Keep one for yourself and give one as a gift!
 
Offer valid February 1–29, 2012. Unredeemed 5-pack codes have no cash value and may not be applied toward any other product purchase. 5-packs are redeemable only once. If the user orders fewer than 5 two-page layouts on a single 5-pack code, remaining layouts are forfeited. See StudioJ.com for full terms and conditions. Tax may apply.

CTMH's Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book

Fall in love with all the new accessories, My Acrylix stamps and papers from Close To My Heart. The brand-new Spring/Summer Idea Book is packed with fresh, trendy products and inspiration.

Here's a sneak peek of the 8 gorgeous paper packs featured throughout the Idea Book that goes live tomorrow, February 1st.

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and share the moments that matter most."