Girls Night Out – Show Me Scrapping

Posted on December 19, 2018August 22, 2020 by rebeccabrown

You’re invited to a Crafty Girls Night Out: BUNCO!

You’re invited to a special crafty girl’s night out! The New Product Bunco party on January 10 will include games, projects, snacks and a whole lot of fun! All of the activities will feature new products in the Close To My Heart 2019 Seasonal Expressions Idea Book that goes live in January!

This new catalog is a celebration of Close To My Heart founder, Jeanette Lynton as she celebrates her 35th anniversary in the scrapbooking business. It includes four brand new paper collections, tons of beautiful stamp sets and much, much more. I can’t wait to share it with you!

At this party, you will not only get to see the new stuff, but you’ll get to create with it and take what you make home!

I can’t show you the new projects yet, but I promise they will be as fabulous as the ones we made in September at the Holiday Expressions reveal party:

Date: Thursday, January 10
Time: 6:30 – 9 pm
Place: My house in Arnold MO

Registration includes:

A copy of the new Seasonal Expressions Idea Book
Goody bag with new product samples
Yummy snacks
Bunco fun, with a few fun twists
Chance to win new product on each round
Three projects to make and take home!

This is a HANDS ON event! Through out the evening, you will be creating three great projects: a card, layout and a surprise! Think of this as a workshop with a few games thrown in for fun.

Posted on August 18, 2018August 22, 2020 by rebeccabrown

New Product BINGO Party:ultimate crafty girls’ night out!

You’re invited to a special crafty girl’s night out! The New Product BINGO party on September 4 will include games, projects, snacks and a whole lot of fun! All of the activities will feature new products in the Close To My Heart 2018 Holiday Expressions Idea Book.

Crafty Girl’s Night Out: BINGO Party

Tuesday, September 4

6:30 – 9:00

At this party, you will not only get to see the new stuff, but you’ll get to create with it and take what you make home!

Registration includes:

A copy of the new Holiday Expressions Idea Book
Goody bag with new product samples
Yummy snacks
BINGO card** to use in 3 games, with a few fun twists
Bonus BLACK OUT round for the Grand Prize
Chance to win new product on each round
Three projects to make and take home!

Additional BINGO cards will be available for purchase. All money collected for extra cards will go toward a GIFT CERTIFICATE as part of the Grand Prize.

Here’s a sneak peek at the cover of the new Holiday Expressions Idea Book. This year’s book has been expanded to 160 pages and has a bonus paper collection, five total! There is so much great stuff in it — I’m so excited to share it with you in September!

Remember this is a HANDS ON event. Throughout the evening, you will be creating three great fall and holiday projects: a card, a layout and a surprise project! This if this as a workshop with a few BINGO games thrown in for fun.

In addition, there will exclusive specials just for the BINGO guests, including a Mystery Hostess gathering. It’s going to be FUN, FUN, FUN! This will not be an evening you want to miss. Seating is limited to the first twelve who register, so reserve your spot now!

Crafty Girl’s Night Out: BINGO Party

Tuesday, September 4

6:30 – 9:00

Can’t make it on September 4? I’m thinking about scheduling an encore BINGO Party later in the month. Send me an emailto let me know what dates may work for you.

Posted on May 17, 2018August 22, 2020 by rebeccabrown

Join me for a Postcard Perfect Day!

On June 3, I’m hosting a one-time workshop featuring the new Postcard Perfect collection that is exclusively available in May 2018. This summer beach themed paper was created to celebrate the 2018 National Scrapbooking Month. Individual pieces and discounted bundles can be purchased on my Close To My Heart website.

When you register for the workshop, you can select one or more pre-made Postcard Perfect scrapbooking kits (see below). Save $10 when you order all 3 kits and make 22 pages total!

If you’d rather use the Postcard Perfect products to make a different project or create your own scrapbook pages, you can still attend. Simply order your Postcard Perfect paper and other supplies on my website, then choose the “ORDERED ONLINE” option when you register for the workshop.

KIT OPTIONS:

A) Cut Above Layouts – Makes THREE 2-page layouts. These pages go together very quickly due to cut papers, die cuts and stickers.

B) Intermediate Layouts – Makes FIVE 2-page layouts. These lovely layouts were designed by my fellow consultant, Kelly Baxter-Fitzgerald, who gave me permission to offer them to you! Kit includes cut paper and images cut using CTMH Cricut cartridges (provided). die cuts full sheets of paper and cutting instructions. Completing the layouts requires minimal stamping and fussy cutting.

C) Advanced Layouts – Makes THREE 2-page layouts. Kit includes full sheets of paper with cutting directions. Completing the layouts requires stamping and fussy cutting.

D) All of the above — Mall all ELEVEN 2- page layouts and save $10!

E) Order Postcard Perfect products from my Close To My Heart website and bring them to work on at the workshop.

If you’d like more than two kits (but not all 3), simply register twice, once for each kit you’d like.

CAN’T COME ON JUNE 3?

That’s ok! You can still get these beautiful layouts. Here’s two ways;

1) Email me to order the kits and create them on your own! Shoot me an email and I’ll send you a supply list and a total including postage.

2) Schedule a workshop for you and 5 friends and get your workshop free! Email me for details.

Posted on November 3, 2017August 22, 2020 by rebeccabrown — 2 Comments

Card Buffet Workshops: Christmas Edition

There are just four All You Can Make Card Buffet workshops remaining in 2017 and they are going to be 100% Christmas!

You will have a large selection of cards to choose from. Options will include a variety of style, color and design. Whether you want to make a number of quick and easy cards or just a few super special ones, I’ll have you covered.

Workshop Dates

– Thursday, November 9

– Monday, November 13

– Tuesday, December 5

– Thursday, December 7

At this workshop, you will assemble as many cards as you can in the allotted time. There will be at least a dozen cards for you to choose from with a variety of styles, techniques and materials.

All stamp sets, ink pads and tools needed to compete the cards is provided. However, you may want to bring your ow basic tools like paper trimmer, scissors and bone folder to help ease sharing.

Bring your own adhesives. Suggestions are tape runners, glue dots, foam tape and bonding memories glue. These will also be available for purchase at the workshop.

The workshop starts at 6 pm at my house in Arnold, MO. After a brief orientation, you will have 2 hours to work on cards. Please arrive on time to ensure you have the full 2 hours to make your cards.

Come to as many as you’d like! Save when you sign up for more than one workshop!

– Register for 1 workshop for $15

– Register for 2 workshops for $28 (save $2)

– Register for 3 workshops for $40 (save $5)

– Register for all 4 workshops for $50 (save $10!)

Each workshop is limited to 12 participants. Be sure to sign up right away to secure your spot. On the ordering page, choose the number of workshops you’d like to attend. Once I receive your payment, I’ll email you to find out which dates you’d like to com.

Posted on January 27, 2016August 23, 2020 by rebeccabrown

Zoe Hinged Tray Workshop — Registration is OPEN!

Get ready to shake the winter blues by coming to a crafty project night out! In February, join me to make your own decorated hinged tray.

Using your pictures and your choices for paper and embellishments, you will create a truly one-of-a-kind piece of artwork.

You will start by choosing which of the Zoe paper designsto use on your tray.

Next you will select from stickers, chipboard and vellum pieces in the Zoe Complements pack.

I’ll also have coordinating Shimmer Trim, washi tape and gems will also be available for you to use to finish off your piece. What will you choose?

I am hosting this fun evening at my house in Arnold, MO on February 25. Ready to come? Sign up here>>

Can’s make it but want to make a Zoe Hinged Tray? Here’s a shopping list of items I used:

Happy Creating,

Rebecca

Posted on August 9, 2013August 23, 2020 by rebeccabrown

New Reason to Host a Gathering!

Do you need one more reason to host a Close To My Heart Gathering? I’ve got it: the new exclusive hostess stamp sets!

The only way to get these sets is to host a party — live or virtual. Have a girls’ night out where everyone gets to make a fun project to take home. Or invite your friends to party online. Either way, you just invite your friends and I’ll do the rest.

Rewards start with just $150 in orders! Then you get to “shop” with your hostess rewards dollars! Fun!

My fall calendar is filling up fast, so email me today to set a date!