February Creative Club - Hello Lovely!

Are you behind on your scrapbooking or want to add some new handmade cards to your stash? If so, you're invited to join me and my friends for Creative Club! Simply bring your basic crafting supplies and get ready to enjoy a relaxing evening of fun conversation and a whole lotta laughs!

Each month we focus on a brand new paper packet from Close to my Heart. This month we are featuring Hello Lovely, a beautiful mix of floral and neutral patterns great for any celebration. Simply choose between the scrapbooking option OR the card option.

The class will be held at my home on Friday, February 17th at 7pm. RSVP's are needed no later than 2/9 to ensure adequate time for delivery and prep.

Scrapbook Option:

With the scrapbook kit you will make three, 2-page layouts complete with embellishments! Your kit will include:

• Base pages
• Pre-cut papers
• A full pack of Hello Lovely Complements
• Glitter Gems
• Blush Shimmer Ribbon
• Layout Instruction guide

Card-Making Option:

With the card making kit you will make 9 cards, three each of three designs! Your kit will include:

• Card bases and envelopes
• pre-cut papers
• Glitter Gems
• Blush Shimmer Ribbon
• Use of my coordinating stamps, inks, and coordinating Thin Cuts

Deluxe Option:

Want to make it all? No problem. Just choose the Deluxe Kit and you will get a complete package of everything you need to complete all the layouts and cards! 

Cost of the workshop is $15 ($30 for the deluxe kit) and will include everything you need to complete the project. All papers will be pre-cut for you. Simply bring your favorite adhesives and let's have fun! 

Kit Options

Scrapbook Kit $15.00 USD Card Kit $15.00 USD Deluxe (scrapbook & cards) $30.00 USD

Take home kits with instructions are available for those that can't attend in person (shipping cost is additional). Class attendees are limited to 10 people. To guarantee your spot, or just to make things easier, please prepay via PayPal using the link above. If you prefer a different payment method please contact me directly.

Hope to see you there!

~Michelle

Upcoming Classes & Workshops

May 1 was the launch of the new Seasonal Expressions Idea Book! I'm super excited to start sharing some of my latest projects including my upcoming classes and workshops. Make sure to mark your calendars and check out my { Facebook Events page } to register*!

May - Card-A-Thon Workshop

Create as many cards as you can during this two hour workshop. All cards are pre-cut so all you have to do is stamp and assemble! Bring your adhesive and I'll do the rest!

Date: Friday, May 20th

Time: 7 pm - 9 pm

Cost: $15

RSVP { HERE )

June - Calypso Card Workshop

Date: Friday, June 10

Time: 7 pm - 9 pm

Cost: $15

RSVP: link to be posted on FB soon!

July - Magical Card Workshop

Date: Friday, July 22

Time: 7 pm - 9 pm

Cost: $15

RSVP: link to be posted on FB soon!

August - Florence Card Workshop

Date: August (TBD)

Time: 7 pm - 9 pm

Cost: $15

RSVP: link to be posted on FB soon!

All classes take place in my home in Northern VA. Take home and long distance kits are always available for purchase. Just message me directly or comment on the post!

*Don't want to miss a class update or addition? Make sure to sign up as a FB subscriber to be alerted when new classes are added! Please let me know if you have any questions. I can't wait to create with you!

~Michelle

March Creative Club

March Creative Club is scheduled for Friday, 3/11, at 7 pm! We'll be exploring 4 different coloring techniques using the ShinHan Touch Markers and the adorable Spring Critters stamp set and coordinating Thin Cuts Dies. 

Cost for the class is only $5! If you are in the Northern VA area I'd love to have you attend. To RSVP please visit my meetup.com group { HERE }!

>>> Michelle's Exclusive Special <<<

Purchase any 5 ShinHan Markers of your choosing and receive a FREE Colorless Blender from me! 

 To claim your free Colorless Blender simply place an order for 5 ShinHan Touch Markers on my website, www.michellebattitori.ctmh.com, let me know you ordered and I'll send you a Colorless Blender in the mail (or have it at club if you are attending). That's it!

This offer is not sponsered by CTMH and is only available through me, Michelle Battitori, CTMH Independent Consultant.

February Creative Club

February's Creative Club is all about random stamping! We'll make two love themed cards just in times for Valentine's Day! Here are the details:

When - Friday, 2/12 at 7pm
What - Create two cards featuring random stamped backgrounds!
Where - my house in Northern VA*
Cost - $5

I'd love to have you join this month! If you are local please visit my meetup group HERE to RSVP.

*If you are not in the Northern VA area or cannot attend class I will be offering take-home kits. Please contact me for details at handmadefromtheheart @ gmail . com (no spaces).

Hope to see you on the 12th!

~Michelle

January Specials & Hostess Rewards Giveaway!!

Happy January my friends! I hope you've had an opportunity to check out the beautiful new Seasonal Expressions Idea Book! If you haven't why not?? You can check it out on my website and download it to your computer for free. Or, if you are like me and prefer a hard copy, you can place an order on my website and automatically be prompted to add a free book to your cart!

Speaking of free how does $25 in hostess rewards sound? That's right. To kick off the new Seasonal Expressions I'm offering the chance to win $25 in hostess rewards! You'll automatically be entered with every $25 of orders placed in January! You can shop my website or email me and I'll place it for you. Either way works.  I'll be picking a winner on 2/1. Good luck!! If I get enough orders I'll open it up to two winners of $25 each :)

There are lots of great specials this month including the beautiful new Stamp of the Month, Beloved Bouquet! It's so elegant and would be the perfect addition to your stamp collection for Valentine's, Love, Wedding, Sypmathy, or even friendship cards. Make sure to check it out below.

Speaking of Beloved Bouquet, mark your calendar for February's Creative Club. We will be using this stamp set to create unique background paper as we create two love themed cards! Details are below.

Upcoming Events:

1. Friday, February 12 @ 7 pm - Creative Club - featuring background stamping and Valentine's/Love themed cards
2. Sunday, February 21 @ 1pm - Workshop Your Way Charlotte (more info to come shortly)

I hope to see you at an upcoming event this year! Or, consider hosting a CTMH party! I have lots of options to pick from including Facebook and Catalog parties to in-home demos and private club nights!

January Specials

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	January 2016 Beautiful New Products for the New Year Kick off a new year of crafting with our newest products! » Available this month only, the Picture My Life™ Live Your Day scrapbooking program fits right in with your Everyday Life™ 2016 planner pages. Don't have the planner pages yet? Get them now at a 50% discount! » A Match Made in Heaven The base and shade images on January's Stamp of the Month set make it easy to get beautifully textured images. Here's how: stamp the solid base in a light color of ink and the matching detail image in a darker color directly over it. The My Acrylix® Beloved Bouquet set is only available during January—get it at a discount with your qualifying order! » Thank you for reading! If you have any questions about anything in this email, feel free to contact your Consultant: Stay warm my friends, Michelle Battitori Close To My Heart Independent Consultant Close To My Heart 1199 W 700 S, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 © 2016 CTMH Co. All rights reserved.

Embossing Technique Class

January's Creative Club will be Friday, January 8 at 7pm. This month we will focus on a variety of embossing techniques including heat embossing, dry, embossing, and using the CTMH circle and square diffusers!

The cost of the class is $5. If you are in Northern VA and would like to participate please RSVP at my Meetup.com group using this link: http://www.meetup.com/Manassas-Papercrafters/events/224728626/

If you cannot make the class but would like a take home kit please message me for info.

I hope you can make it!

~Michelle

November Creative Club - Sangria 10 Card Workshop

November is all about giving thanks so let's send some smiles across the miles and let someone special know that you care! Club night is scheduled for Friday, November 13th at 7 pm. The cost of this workshop is $15.00. 

In this month's club we will use the adorable Sangria paper and the new "A Thousand Thanks" stamp set to create 10 cards - 5 each of 2 designs. 

Each kit will include:

• Pre-cut papers
• 10 White Daisy Card Bases and Envelopes
• 1 package Gold Foil Tape
• 1 package Pink Gems
• Use of my stamps, inks, blocks*
• Full color instruction sheet

*If you prefer to have your own stamps and inks before class I will need to know no later than Saturday, October 31 to ensure timely delivery. 

To RSVP please message me or visit my Meetup Group, Manassas Papercrafters.

Hope you can make it!

~Michelle Battitori