You deserve a break.

I'm hosting this party with 3 sister consultants in my team.

We have a range of new products from the new Annual Inspirations Book on display, an exclusive make&take project (designed by me!), and heaps of other surprises in store.

Come along for a sticky beak, or stay and crop along with us.

For those out of state and can't come, you can still take part in the fun!
Simply place an order of $50 or more on my website and I'll send you a make&take kit complete with full instructions!

Be sure to click "join" on my website AND ensure that your order delivery address is correct as that's where I'll be sending your kit. I don't want anyone missing out!

I'm in charge of preparing the make&take kits. In order to ensure there's enough for everyone, I need firm numbers no later than this Friday.

Please contact me if you're coming to crop or drop in. Ta!

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Done and dusted

I had my first Jewelry Buffet today!

If you haven't clued in yet, I'm an American expat. It's spelled jewelry where I come from, not jewellery.

E. came over and made the sweetest little necklace for herself for Mother's Day. :)

Here's my very quickly assembled Jewelry Buffet setup.

Don't forget my Mother's Day Studio Special*! One necklace plus one card of your choice from my stash for $20. Contact me for a time to drop by my studio. Hurry, this studio special ends 7pm May 10.

*Mother's Day Studio Special is only available at my studio

Embossing is boss!

G'day my lovelies!

Have you had a look through the new Ideas Book yet? Did you spot the embossing folders? That's right, we now sell embossing folders! They're compatible with embossing machines like the Cuttlebug. These designs are beautiful and just the thing to add that extra bit of oomph to your projects. To celebrate these new items, there's a special offer just for February!

Receive a FREE embossing folder with your qualifying purchase during February.

During the month of February, you qualify to receive a free embossing folder for every 2 packs of bulk cardstock (single colour or combo) you purchase! That is a savings of $12 AUD / $14.50 NZD! Select from 5 new embossing folder designs—dot, chevron, quatrefoil, damask, or stripe—when you submit a qualifying order.
Contact me for more details.

*Offer valid 1–28 February 2014. Paper Fundamentals, Colonial White, White Daisy, and kraft cardstock packs do not count toward the qualifying purchase. Shipping/handling based on the subtotal of the OBA order or Gathering order (AU: $9.50 for orders less than $150, $19.50 for orders $150 or more). The full retail value of the embossing folder ($12 AUD) will count towards these thresholds.

Stock up on your favorite cardstocks and get a free embossing folder for every 2 packs you buy! What a steal!

February News!

Hello February!

Our first ever Ideas Book is now LIVE! That means brand spankin' new products!

New stamp sets, new tools, new embossing folders (and for my cardstock lovers, a special deal!), new My Reflections and WOTG kits, new embellishments, the brand new Picture My Life™ range, and a new stamp of the month!

February 2014: Wild about Love (S1402)
You all know the SoTM drill now. Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts.
Each month you can purchase 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 $75 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.
Spend $75 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

Incredibly Cool Crafts
In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!

How cute is this foxy stamp set? Perfect for lovey dovey Valentine's Day cards, pages and off the page projects. Or a cute feminine touch to soften the rugged edgy new Timberline WOTG kit!

Pour yourself a cuppa, visit my website and shop the all new Ideas Book!

Happy shopping!

January SOTM

My apologies for the lateness of this months' Stamp of the Month. I've been preparing for our mates wedding in NSW and I've come down with a summer cold. I'm back now and on the mend so without further ado, I give you.... Cross-stitch Wishes!

Each month you can purchase 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 $75 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

January 2014: Cross-Stitch Wishes (S1401) 
Spend $75 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5
 

Just some examples of what you can do with this stamp set.

Incredibly Cool Craft
In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!

Materials Needed

1. S1401 My Acrylix^® Cross-Stitch Wishes
2. X7174B Huntington Paper Packet
3. Z1833 My Creations^® Kraft Container
4. Z1838 5" × 7" Hinged Display Tray
5. Z1862 Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection
6. Z1854 Laughing Lola Assortment
7. Z1702 Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment
8. Z1790 Cricut^® Artiste Collection

Required Tools

1. D1522 My Acrylix^® Glamour Lowercase
2. X5637 Barn Red Cardstock
3. 1386 Black Cardstock
4. 1388 Colonial White Cardstock
5. X5751 Sorbet Cardstock
6. X5758 Sunset Cardstock
7. X5666 Twilight Cardstock
8. Z2104 Barn Red Exclusive Inks^® Pad
9. Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks^® Pad
10. Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks^® Pad
11. Z2123 Goldrush Exclusive Inks^® Pad
12. Z2160 Twilight Exclusive Inks^® Pad
13. Z2173 Slate Exclusive Inks^® Pad
14. Z2427 Autumn Terracotta Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set
15. Z1333 Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems
16. Z1752 Sparkles Clear Assortment
17. Z1263 Bitty Sparkles
18. Z1853 Aqua Dots
19. Z1850 Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
20. Z1732 Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon
21. Z726 Sponge Daubers
22. Z1686 Cricut^® Art Philosophy Collection

Happy New Year!

It's January 1st, 2014 and that means the new full range Ideas Books from Close To My Heart are launching February 1st!

Oh. My. Word. I got my hands on a preview copy yesterday and it is stunning! New paper packets, new WOTG kits, new stamp sets, new embellishments, new washi tape (!), so much gorgeous new stuff to play with!

Hint hint:

If you like embossing, you'll love this new Ideas Book.

If you like "project life"-style scrapbooking, you will flip for the new Picture My Life kits and pages! I have!

I'll add some teaser Picture My Life snaps here. Shown Laughing Lola PML kit and Surf's Up PML kit.

With this new Book coming out, it means anything from the current Book is on WhileStocksLast. January 31st is the end of the road for lots of items. I strongly encourage you to check out the *retiring items* section of my website before stocks run out.

Happy Scrapping!
-Kara

Laughing Lola Picture My Life kit, available February 1st!

Surf's Up Picture My Life kit, available February 1st!

Christmas Tag Sale

Come shop!

Sparkle and Shine Ideas Book

The brand new Sparkle and Shine range has just been released! You can find the ideas book on my website under Products>HolidayGiftGuide. OR under Shop>HolidaysFromTheHeartGiftGuide2013. Be sure to have a look at all the star items. :D

These items are limited, once they're gone we aren't getting any more stock. PLUS, for every $130 spent (from regular items and/or the new Holidays Gift Guide) you can get one free star item! Spend $260 get 2 star items, etc etc. I got my free star item, the Sparkle & Shine Complements Dimensional Elements (X7176C)! I have quite a bit of this new range here at my studio. Pop on in to have a look and to place your order in person (if you wish).

Happy shopping!

Tada!

As of 9am July 1st, I am officially a consultant with Close To My Heart Australasia! I've chosen Creating with Kara Davies as my business name. Whether you like stamping, scrapbooking, cardmaking, or papercrafting in any sort, I'm your girl. I've got my kit, I've had a blast playing with everything, I've now got the first member of my team (yay V.!), and the first customers in my client base. Please have a look around and check out my blog, website and social media profiles.

July 17 2013 - Brisbane Launch Night @ Mercure Hotel
CTMH scheduled an event launch in Brisbane for the night 3rd game of Origin 2013. Oh hell no, I'm not going and missing my Origin without wearing Queensland colors! I popped on my Reaver Red and Shiny eyeshadows and a maroon/yellow shirt and headed out for an evening of stamping and cardmaking and scrapbooking.

My VIP and I made our way in to the city and found parking then walked to the hotel. We found our room and checked in, made ourselves a cuppa and found a spot to sit. Over the course of the evening, we learned about the history of CTMH, met the US Executive team, heard the business opportunities and played with the products. Woohoo!

Our tickets said a free gift up to the value of $15. This is the pile we received. One of the girls worked it out to be $48 value! For 370 people in the Brisbane event? That's a TON of money spent!

Monica Wihongi

The card example.

My card!

Susan, Brian and Dianne

The page layout we had to work from.

Me and the adorable Monica Wihongi.

I didn't get a picture taken until I got home.

Happy scrapping!