Spring Cleaning of my Craft Room!

No, I didn't stage this - my storage table really was a mess!!

So was this counter! My artwork and my kids artwork piled high!

And my desk was such a mess that I don't know how any paper crafting was getting done!

So I took everything off of every surface and sorted it in another room.  Then I put things away where they should go and had to create new places for things to live.

Now my room is a clean crafting oasis!!

My cutting table can actually be used - FOR CUTTING!!  My poor Cricut hasn't seen the sunlight in so long!

My desk before (yes, it's under there somewhere!!)

My desk after!!  Now I can sit at my desk and work without having to shove things to the sides in order to make a clean surface to work on!

My Xyron found a new home on this counter, which is nice because it used to be up on a shelf and I had to get it down in order to use it.

Ahhh.....now how long can I keep it this way???

$5 "Hope for Japan" Stamp Set

Close to My Heart just announced a special campaign:

"The earthquake and tsunami in Japan caused untold devastation and heartache. Like so many of you, we’re eager to help. Help us raise money for the American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami fund. The stamp set pictured above is called "Hope for Japan".  From now until April 30 you can purchase the exclusive A-size stamp set for the special price of only $5 (US) and Close To My Heart will donate 100% of the profits to the American Red Cross efforts in Japan. This beautifully designed stamp set reminds us of how our hearts are hopeful for those who are in need."

Let me know if you are interested in purchasing one (or more!) of these stamps sets. I will be placing an order on Monday, March 28th, so I could include it on that order.  I'll also be posting information soon on my next two workshops, one in May & one in June.  These will be my last workshops for the summer, as July & August are just too busy around here!

Best Stamp on the Block!

At Close To My Heart, we know we've got the best clear stamps and blocks —and we'll prove it! Throughout March, when you buy My Acrylix^® stamps, we'll give you a free My Acrylix^® block. Not only will you have the best stamps on the block, you'll have the best block, too! Just purchase $25 in stamps and you can choose from two of our most versatile sizes: 3" x 3" or 2" x 6 1/2". Offer valid until March 31, 2011.  If you need some more blocks, it's a great time to place an order for those stamps sets you've been wanting but waiting to get!!

Fine Print: Limit one free My Acrylix^® block per order per customer. Qualifying stamp purchases include A-, B-, C-, D-, E-size stamp sets, and Stamp of the Month sets purchased at full retail or at a discount. K-size stamp sets, Stamp of the Months earned for free, and Workshops on the Go™ are excluded. Tax and shipping/handling may apply. Close To My Heart reserves the right to substitute a block of a similar size or price.

March Stamp of the Month & Blog Hop

The March Stamp of the Month (pictured above) has some cute little bunnies, which remind me of Peter Cottontail.  We had two house rabbits bouncing around our home several years back, so bunnies are dear to my heart :)  I particularly love the two little bunnies holding the carrots - so very cute!

Hop, hop, hop down the bunny trail by following this month's blog hop to see some creative uses for this stamp set.  Click HERE to get hopping....

Crafters Corner at JBF!

Last night I was excited to learn to that there will be a Crafters Corner at the upcoming Just Between Friends (JBF) consignment sale at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds March 3 - 6th.  What does this mean & why am I excited about it?  There will be a section for crafting items, such as scrapbooking, stamping, and quilting items, for sale.  Consignors will be selling off their excess crafting supplies at great prices!  I am going to be consigning quite a bit of kids clothing & gear (purging all the baby stuff that is no longer needed around here).  When I read that I could also sell crafting supplies, I was thrilled!  I have a box of excess supplies that I haven't known what to do with.  So I'll be including them in the sale!

Do you have excess supplies that you would like to sell?  Are you interested in shopping the sale?  If you answered yes to either, click HERE to find out more! 

Discounted Items & Blog Candy!!

Close to My Heart has just added some great products to the "While Supplies Last" section of my website!  There are some great deals on ribbon & rub-ons, as well as many other items.  Click HERE to check out what's on sale.  You can place an order 24/7 on my website, or let  me know what you'd like to order.

On to the Blog Candy!  After perusing the items on sale, come back here to my blog and leave a comment telling me what discounted item is your favorite.  A winner will be chosen from those who comment and that person will win ......

A Petite Perk stamp set!  Here's some fine print ;)  Winner will be chosen randomly from those who leave a comment on my blog.  You don't have to place an order to be eligible (but I'll send you a little thank-you gift if you DO place an order).  I'll choose a Petite Perk from my stash on hand & mail it out to you.  Winner will be announced here on my blog on Monday, February 7th.

The New Catalog is Live!

 The brand new Spring/Summer Idea Book is available to order from starting today!!  There are some great new stamps and paper collections available.  Peruse it online, or contact me for a copy you can flip your crafty little hands through :)

In addition to a new catalog, February 1st also brings a new stamp of the month, as shown above.  If you are a blog hop junkie (like me), you'll be able to follow the Stamp of the Month blog hop by clicking HERE.

February has always been my favorite month of the year - I don't know if it's because I was born in February, or because I love the color pink and you see a lot of pink this month.  Or maybe it's because I'm a chocoholic - and if you had to pick a month where chocolate was abundantly available - wouldn't it be February?  Today finds the sun shining on our relatively healthy home, so that's reason enough to love February - well February 1st anyway!