Kimberly’s Exclusive Store from Close to My Heart

Invite “My Store” to your next crop and be Inspired

Two - Three 8 foot tables of CTMH Merchandise including over 40 Exclusive design Scrapbook page kits made from Kimberly’s workshops (each makes 6-12x12 pages including instructions), Exclusive card kits, Cookbook kits, Calendar kits and other papercrafting kits as well. You will also find CTMH paper packets, stamp sets, layout books, embellishments, WOTG and general merchandise for sale as well. 

Free Demos/Create & Take available on request

If you see something specific in my Blog Mail Order, just let me know and I will bring it along as well.  You will never run out of things to do or have lack of papercrafting inspiration.

I have been a CTMH consultant for 10 years, prior to this I wrote Craft books & magazine articles and taught at National Convention, & PBS television segments.

Seaside Scrapbook Class February 21st 10-noon $25.00

See how creative you can be using CTMH lay-out books, beautiful patterns inspired by Jeanette Lynton. . . 
Designed & taught by Kimberly Thomas.
Mail Order Option also available

Class includes direction and cutting diagrams to complete Three 12x12 - two page lay-outs, featuring "Seaside" paper packet ("Brushed highlights).You will go home with 6 completed pages (this includes all papers, embellishments and page protectors) Ready for photo’s.

Kim will be teaching you how to work from lay-out books and the art of creative cropping with your photos. additional techniques taught will include scissor edge distressing, Complements as embellishments, and using Cricut cuts, with an emphasis on negative space.   

You are required to bring sturdy adhesive, 12" personal paper trimmer & scissors to all classes. MUST RSVP

Snowhaven Scrapbook Class January 17th 10-noon $25.00

See how creative you can be using CTMH lay-out books, beautiful patterns inspired by Jeanette Lynton and taught by Kimberly Thomas.
Mail Order Option also available

Class includes direction and cutting diagrams to complete Three 12x12 - two page lay-outs, featuring "Snowhaven" paper packet.You will go home with 6 completed pages (this includes all papers, embellishments and page protectors) Ready for photo’s.

Kim will be teaching you how to work from lay-out books and the art of creative cropping with your photos. additional techniques taught will include scissor edge distressing, using Cricut cuts & Complements as embellishments and quick cheap techniques to make your pages pop !

You are required to bring sturdy adhesive, 12" personal paper trimmer & scissors to all classes. MUST RSVP

Easy Rollin’ Scrapbook Saturday

January 24th 9am-5pm in Kim’s basement Studio - 

Rudolph, OH  $30.00 (limited to 10 people) 

You Must RSVP for this event, so that I am expecting you. 

Includes Homemade Lunch 
and **one original Scrapbook kit

(your choice of over 30 exclusive Kimberly designs) 
all Mail Order kits available
Please click on any highlighted text to see more detailed info

Purchase additional kits /work on missed classes /or work on your own projects the rest of the day.

Each person will have use of 4 square feet of table space, new comfort foam seat cushions and individual beverage /trash bag holders.

How would you like to  show up at your next crop event with everything you need stored in just one case AND on wheels ??? Transporting your supplies has never been easier with the new CTMH Rolling Tote, and for half the price. Let me show you how !!

You will be surprised on how much more you accomplish when you have your layouts done and ready to go in your D-Ring Album, just waiting for the photos instead of spreading out the photos you took and thinking what am I going to design with these. Reverse Scrapbooking.

After purchasing just 12 six-page layout kits or attending 12 classes ($25 each) you will be eligible for a HALF PRICE rolling tote AND also receive FREE - one Album of your choice, plus your choice from goodie baskets of one $20., one $3. stamp set and one embellishment pack. AND, as always FREE catalogs for all of my customers. Total value worth $145.00

Before you know it you will have a binder full of lasting tributes to the people and experiences you cherish most. Being a part of a monthly group is GREAT, but not necessary to come to classes. For current dates of classes look in the left hand column of this blog or join one of my monthly groups and always be in the know.

You’ll also be able to take advantage of special CTMH promotions, adorable Stamp of the Months, and other neat exclusives !

You are required to bring sturdy adhesive, 12” paper trimmer & scissors to all classes.

Suggested additional items to bring:

Photos,  adhesive / glue dots/ runner, Pens, Pencils, & Markers,  Pre-designed lay-outs from prior classes

FREE day of event use of.......

· Expression II Digital Cricut® Machine (Artiste & Art Philosophy cartridges)

· Die-cut machine (Sizzix® BigKick) & dies

· Full line of Coluzzle® cutting system

· Over 200 of current & retired CTMH stamp sets - Lots of Alphabets

· Complete line of Inks & Markers

· Product displays and Lay-out books to get new ideas

**Original Scrapbooking Class designed by Kimberly. Each kit includes direction and cutting diagrams to complete Three unique 12x12 - two page lay-outs, featuring different papers, techniques and Lay-outs. I will be available for any questions you may have and will be teaching you how to work from lay-out books and the art of creative cropping with your photos. You will go home with 6 completed pages (this includes all papers, embellishments and page protectors) Ready for photo’s.

Digital Christmas Cards-You design yourself with FREE Studio J® !

After watching the Studio J video about Custom Photo Wells (below). My mind went into overdrive, think how cheap you could make your Christmas Cards !!!
4x8 2.50/ 4 =.63 per card & 4x6 2.50/ 6 =.42 per card...
on high quality silver-lined paper..wow!
Happy Anniversary, Studio J^®!

November marks the five-year anniversary of Studio J®, and that means it’s your lucky month, with five amazing ways to win through Studio J and Close To My Heart social media! Printed on silver-lined photo paper for just $5.00 per two-page 12 x12 layouts during the month of November. that is cheaper than paying to get your photos developed !

We have 7 different holiday theme papers/stickers/embellishments available in digital, I quickly did a few up using old Christmas photos of the kids (sorry kids), so you could see what I mean.I used pear & partridge for horizontal cards and Yuletide Carol for vertical. I am so excited... this is so creative and cool. no mess, no fuss.. I love it!



















All Studio J Software is FREE

If you need a personalized lesson, contact me and we can set up a private lesson at my house or I have also done long distance lessons over the phone
(listed above or CONTACT ME)

Studio J Digital addiction- only $5 per 2-page layout - Time to update "My Life" theme scrapbook

Remember just pick a memory and tell a story. 

Double click on any lay-out to see the story.

As many of you know my first love has always been "Classic" scrapbooking, however with that being said the digital age has come and for all those people storing their photos in the computer and on memory sticks, where no one can see them. you need to try Digital, start designing for FREE now, then develop in November for just $2.50 per 12x12 page.. wow ! GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE

Been adding to "My Life" Scrapbook this week. Wanted to show you what I did, in hopes to inspire some of you to do the same. I love digital because it forces you to pick THE BEST photos and to tell the story NOW, not later...when you have forgotten the details. Each 12 x 12 page comes to me printed on silver-lined photo paper ready to slide into my album. And yes I am addicted !

Offer valid November 1, 2014–November 31, 2014. 

November marks the five-year anniversary of Studio J^®, and that means it’s your lucky month, with five amazing ways to win through Studio J and Close To My Heart social media!

First, throughout the month of November, all layouts purchased in Studio J are $5! That is a savings of over 25% off of retail! Your second chance to win big must come by sheer luck: every fifth order placed in Studio J during November receives a FREE surprise Close To My Heart accessory in its shipping box! The accessory has a retail value of $5 or more.

If luck doesn’t smile on you in that way, you might stumble upon it by finding a little extra something in your Studio J box. Five “golden tickets” will be sent out during the month of November with randomly selected Studio J print orders! This “golden ticket” is redeemable for one of Close To My Heart’s new D-ring albums* loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors™.

For a fourth way to win, simply create new, gorgeous layouts in Studio J, select your favorites, and then post pictures of them on Close To My Heart’s Facebook page using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5. After November 30, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries based on their artistry and creativity and each of these winners will receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!

And there is one last way to win: take your new Studio J artwork and post a picture of it on Instagram using the hashtag #ctmhlucky5. Just as it is with Facebook, after November 30, five lucky winners will be selected from the entries to receive their own D-ring album loaded with 10 Top Load Memory Protectors!

And to make things even more exciting, starting November 1, five brand new kits from the Annual Inspirations idea book will be made available in Studio J, so you can create new artwork using the latest papers and embellishments from Close To My Heart. With so many ways to win, five may be your new lucky number! Log in to Studio J and start creating today.

Sweet Christmas Memories

I had a wonderful time revisiting Christmas' past as I prepared for my Nov/Dec Scrapbook workshop using the new Yuletide Carol patterned paper.
Mail Order Option also available

I just love this time of year, when I work on my theme albums... it is so much fun, I think I better start an Easter one this year !! So I dug out the Christmas photos and decided on Christmas of 1994 & 1989 (yes 2 years this year). 

The memories quickly relived as I looked at the photos, 1989 was my twins first Christmas, everything seemed so magical. Then as I looked at 1994 it reminded me how they were still riding with Santa 5 years later and this was Laverne & Shirley's (dalmatians) first Christmas . I definitely feel all warm and nice inside when I look at these lay-outs. I love them!

So whether you are starting or continuing a Holiday theme album or simply getting ready for this years Holidays. Please come and join me on one of the evening or morning listed on the left hand side of this page. Remember you must RSVP so that I am expecting you :)

I will teach three 2-page 12 x 12 lay-outs from the Cherish/Imagine/Magic/or Reflection lay-out books or my own original design. One will be more complicated with new techniques or interactive, while the other two will be more basic. That means that you will go home with 6 completed pages & 3 page protectors ready for photos.

All this for just $25.00. Must RSVP

To stay current with what’s happening please look in the left hand column of this page to see the upcoming classes or join one of our monthly groups and always be in the know.

Before you know it you will have a binder full of lasting tributes to the people and experiences you cherish most. You’ll also be able to take advantage of special CTMH promotions, adorable Stamp of the Months, and other neat exclusives !

Being a part of a monthly group is GREAT, but not necessary to come to classes. Contact me today at kimstom@wcnet.org or Facebook me for more information and to get registered.

SUBJECT LINE:  Scrap Class

You are required to bring sturdy adhesive, 12” paper trimmer & scissors

to all classes.