2016 CTMH Retiring Lists & Dates

The 2016 Annual Inspirations Retiring List is here!

Every year CTMH retires older products in order to make way for new and exciting products that will be coming out in the next idea books. The list of products from our 2015-2016 Annual Inspirations catalog that will be retiring was released last week.  These items will no longer be available after July 31 and are available while supplies last.  As you look through the list, you will notice CTMH is retiring three of our beloved Cricut® collections, as well as our incredible rolling tote.  If you would like to earn any of these items at half-price, contact me today!

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DATES TO REMEMBER

- July 31 --

2015-2016 Annual Inspirations Idea Book & Products RETIRE

-- August 1 --

2016-2017 Annual Inspirations Idea Book & Products  RELEASE

-- August 31 --

2016 Seasonal Expressions 2 Idea Books & Products RETIRE

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And now for the lists....
(Please note -- you can click on any image to enlarge the list to make it more readable.)

Also, remember according to the new CTMH policy, all stamp sets will be retiring along with the Idea Book they are released in -- including any Cricut Compatible sets.  That said, CTMH reserves the right to "save" sets from retirement and this go-round, they plan to do exactly that.  Below are the lists of stamp sets that will not be retiring July 31st.

To order these retiring items or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Until next time, design with {heart}!

Last Day of School -- Teacher Gifts

My son and I made these planters to give to each of his teachers on the last day of preschool.  We have been so blessed with a great group of teachers this year and will definitely miss them as my son moves on to another school for the next chapter in his education adventure.

Until next time, design with {heart}!

Golden Elegance with Happy Times

The gold foil in this month's exclusive Happy Times paper packet is so beautiful and adds a touch of elegance to any project.  The cards below were created with scrap strips I had after creating several scrapbook layouts.

Supplies used:

*Happy Times paper packet
*12" x 12" Black cardstock
*12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock
*5 1/2" X 4 1/4" white cards & envelopes, value pack
*Curlicue Frames stamp set
*Happy to Be Friends stamp set
*Sincere Expressions stamp set
*Black Exclusive Inks stamp pad
*VersaMark clear ink pad
*Ranger princess gold embossing powder
*Craft heater
*Baker's twine neutral metallic assortment
*White & gold ribbon
*Bling gems gold assortment

To order these or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Until next time, design with {heart}!

Georgie Picture My Life Bundle PLUS **FREE** Gift

In honor of this month's spotlight on Georgie and the 25% off special on My Legacy albums, I've put together a fabulous product bundle with a FREE gift. When you purchase (1) Picture My Life Georgie Scrapbooking Program, (1) My Legacy Slate Circles D-Ring Album, and (2) Memory Protectors Variety Packs from my online store (jddesigns.ctmh.com) before May 31st, I will send you a FREE Marvy Uchida LePen Journaling Pen!!

PLUS by purchasing these items, you will qualify to add Celebrate with Cake (May Stamp of the Month) for $5 AND if you add the SOTM, you will qualify to receive the National Scrapbooking Month exclusive paper packet, Happy Times, for FREE!!

All of this for only $60.06 -- plus I will send you a FREE journaling pen!!

**Prefer a different album, PML program, or Memory Protector pack?** 
I will honor substitutions of equal value.

To order these or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Until next time, design with {heart}!

National Scrapbooking Month - Happy Times Blog Hop

Welcome to the National Scrapbooking Month - Happy Times Blog Hop!

If you came from visiting Haley Dyer, then you are in the right place.  If you just happened upon my little corner of the blog world, simply start here and continue hopping until you return here -- our fun hop is one big loop for your viewing pleasure. 

This hop features the National Scrapbooking Month exclusive paper packet Happy Times and the coordinating stamp set with the same name.  These fabulous items are only available during May 2016 and can be found online at my website by clicking here.

For today's project, I chose to explore the softer, more subtle side of the Happy Times paper packet.  But first, let me start by saying how much I love the designs and colors in this collection.  The mint color -- especially when paired with the beautiful pink color -- is simply divine!  And when you add in the gold foil, WOW!!  Amazing!

Supplies used:

*Happy Times paper packet
*12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock
*12" x 12" Whisper cardstock
*Pink enamel gems
*Stitch guide
*Foam mat
*Marvy Uchida LePen journaling pen

*White thread
*Dear Lizzy Serendipity royal gold foil word phrase Thickers

To order the Happy Times paper packet or stamp set or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Thank you for visiting me at jd designs and for hopping with us on the National Scrapbooking Month - Happy Times Blog Hop!  Next up on the hop is Darlys Recker. I hope you'll hop on over to her blog for more inspiration.

Until next time, design with {heart}!

May Spotlight Collection -- Georgie

This month's spotlight collection is the sweet, subtle Georgie.  While this collection is absolutely perfect & adorable for beautiful baby projects, much of the collection is not baby-specific.  In fact, with the exception of the elephant B&T, the paper packet is full of fabulous patterns that would work for almost any occasion!  Honestly, I first bought this collection because I was so excited for baby-themed paper/embellishments, but I've created more non-baby artwork with it than baby-artwork so far.

And if this collection couldn't get any sweeter, it also has a coordinating Picture My Life collection.  Now the PML set is definitely baby-specific, but what mom would love to receive this set along with a My Legacy album and some pocket Memory Protectors for a baby gift??  I wish this set had been around when my son was born!

To order these or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Stay tuned throughout the month to my blog and my Facebook page for lots of fabulous Georgie inspiration.  And be sure to follow #ctmhgeorgie all month long for all the Georgie fun!

Until next time, design with {heart}!

Stamp of the Month Blog Hop - Celebrate With Cake

Welcome to the May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

If you came from visiting Marie Flayer, then you are in the right place.  If you just happened upon my little corner of the blog world, simply start here and continue hopping until you return here -- our fun hop is one big loop for your viewing pleasure. 

The month's featured stamp set is S1605 Celebrate With Cake (pictured below).  This set is available until May 31st and is only $5 with a $50 Close to My Heart purchase.

For today's project, I decided to scraplift myself.  Strange, I know... but I loved this card I made and shared last week using the now-retired Regatta collection so I just had to make another one.

This time, I used the May Spotlight Collection -- Georgie.  While this collection presents itself as a "baby" collection, I've found it it truly anything but.  Yes, the elephant B&T as well as the coordinating complements make Georgie a great baby collection, but the rest of the B&T designs as well as the color combination are simply fabulous for almost any theme.

Because I loved playing with Celebrate with Cake so much, I have a special bonus project for you today!

Supplies used:

*Celebrate with Cake stamp set (May SOTM)
*Georgie paper packet
*5 1/2" X 4 1/4" white cards & envelopes, value pack
*12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock
*12" x 12" Canary cardstock
*12" x 12" Slate cardstock
*12" x 12" White Daisy cardstock
*Bitty Sparkles
*Make It from Your Heart™ Volume 1
*Make It from Your Heart™ Volume 2

To order these or any of our other fabulous Close to My Heart products, please visit http://jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Thank you for visiting me at jd designs and for hopping with us on the Close to My Heart Stamp of the Month May Blog Hop!  Next up on the hop is Darlys Recker. I hope you'll hop on over to her blog for more inspiration.

Until next time, design with {heart}!

May Close to My Heart Specials

May Constant Campaign

Happy times can be yours during the month of May because it’s National Scrapbooking Month, and we’re offering an exciting promotion to celebrate! With a qualifying purchase of $60, you can get the exclusive Happy Times paper packet for FREE! This fun paper packet, which is available for one month only, features floral designs, gold foil details, and more! You can also purchase this exclusive paper packet at full retail for $14.95 with no purchase requirement. 

Additionally, we’ve designed a coordinating D-size stamp set, My Acrylix® Happy Times, to go with the paper packet, which you can purchase for $17.95. 

There’s never been a better time to treat yourself to some beautiful new paper!

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My Legacy™ Albums Discounted During May

Exciting news! To give you even more reasons to celebrate during National Scrapbooking Month, we are offering another great special for you. Our #AlltheAlbums special makes all our My Legacy™ albums available for 25% off retail price! That means you can purchase albums for only $26.21 USD—a savings of $8.50 USD per album! There is no order limit or purchase requirement for this special, but the offer is only available while supplies last, so be sure to place your order early so you get the styles and colors you love most.

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May Stamp of the Month

Only $5 with a $50 purchase

To order these or any of the other fabulous CTMH products, please visit my online store at jddesigns.ctmh.com.

Until next time, design with {heart}!