Retiring Products on 4/30

There are just a few more days to get these great products before they are gone for good on 4/30. One of them might be on your list of “must have items” before they go!  You can make a purchase on { my WEBSITE HERE }.

You will find the retired items below, organized by category (links for each product are below each picture):

• Paper Packets and Coordinating Accessories
• Stamp Sets & Coordinating Thin Cuts
• Picture My Life Products
• Instalife Products 

Paper Packets and Coordinating Accessories:

Charlotte Product line can be found HERE 

Penelope Product Line can be found HERE.

Regatta Product Line can be found HERE.

Stamp Sets:

A1184 – Rejoice

A1185 Friendly Wishes 

 A1186 Pirate Birthday

  B1507 To the Moon

 B1508 Kiss It Better

 B1509 My Mother

 B1510 Sugar and Spice

 B1512 Play Hard – Gymnastics

B1515 Play Hard – Cheer

  B1514 Play Hard – Diving

B1513 Block Uppercase

 B1516 Your Beautiful Self

 C1635 Our Story

 C1636 Live, Laugh, Love

 C1637 Stamps of Approval

 C1638  Spring Critters

C1639 Take Heart

 C1640 Friend in Me

C1641 Springtime Wishes

C1642 My Anchor (see below for coordinating thin cuts)

My Anchor Thin Cuts  (can be used with My Anchor stamp set in above and your die cut machine…like a Cuttlebug or Big Shot)

C1643 Stuck on You (see below for coordinating thin cuts)

Stuck on You Thin Cuts (can be used with Stuck on You stamp set above and your die cut machine…like a Cuttlebug or Big Shot)

D1683 Woodland Romance

D1684 Beach Days

M1135 On the Plus Side

M1136 Patch of Sky

M1137  A Day for Mother

Picture My Life Products

• Picture My Life Our Story Cards (20-4″ x 6″ cards and 36-3″ x 4″ cards) – left
• Picture My Life Love Your Selfie Cards (20-4″ x 6″ cards and 36-3″ x 4″ cards) – center
• Picture My Life Overlays – White (12-4″ x 6″ cards and 12-3″ x 4 cards) – right

Instalife Products:

• Instalife Album – Black and White – left
• Instalife Cards – City Limits (10-4″ x 4″ cards, 30 – 2″ x 2″ cards, 6 – 4″ x 4″ die cut cards, 10  – 2″ x 2″ die cut cards) – right

You can { SHOP HERE } for any of these items or email me if you have questions: handmadefromtheheart@gmail.com

~Michelle

Retiring Colors

CTMH Convention was last week and it was announced that the following colors are being retired:

• Smokey Plum
• Outdoor Denim
• Indian Corn Blue
• Ponderosa Pine
• Olive
• Autumn Terracotta
• Barn Red

This includes inks, cardstock, reinkers and the Enchantment Pigment inks so if any of these items have been on your wish list now is the time to get them! 

To order your favorite items before they are gone please visit my website or contact your local CTMH consultant.

Have a crafty day!

~Michelle Battitori

P.S. New colors will be introduced shortly though so no need to panic! 

2015 Retiring Stamps

It's that time of year for Close to my Heart to announce the retiring stamp sets of 2015. While some might be sad to see them go I look at it as pure excitement with new items on the horizon!

M Sized Stamps

B & C Sized Stamps

C and D Sized Stamps

 

I don't want you to miss out on your favorites so if you've been waiting to purchase any of them now is the time to do it before they are gone! For more information on each stamp set or to purchase please visit my website HERE.

Happy Stamping!
~Michelle

Updated Retiring List - Items are Selling Out Fast!

July 31 is the end of the Spring/Summer Idea Book which means CTMH is retiring certain items to make room for the new products that will be launching 8/1! I posted the original list earlier in July but since then several items have sold out!

Remember, the items on the list below (not marked in red) will be gone 7/31 and there is NO grace period to purchase them after that point.  I suggest if there is anything on this list that you are interested in you head right on over to my website and order it pronto...before it's too late! 

All sold out products are red with a line through them. Happy shopping!

Accessories:
Z1789 Chalkboard 12" x 12" Sheet, Adhesive Backed
Z1832 Spinner
Z1843 Irresistibles Frames
Z1844  Color-Ready Trinkets, Wooden Shapes
Z1858  Irresistibles Hexagons
Z1863 Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
Z1039 Create-a-Shade Pearl Paint
Z1825 Keyboard Kraft Alphabet
Z1961 Marqee Enamel Shapes - White
Z1891 Base & Bling Teal Jewels
Z1892 Base & Bling Black Jewels
Z1893 Base & Bling Red Jewels
Z1894 Base & Bling Pink Jewels
Z18895 Base & Bling Purple Jewels
Z1837 Mini-Medley Accents Wood Collection
Z1702 Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment
Z1751  Harvest Baker's Twine
Z1760 Burlap Ribbon
Z1808 Outdoor Denim Chevron Ribbon
Z1817 Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape
Z1867 Jute Ribbon
Z1917 Lagoon Zipper Lace
Z1930 Chocolate Woodgrain Washi Tape
Z1911 Designed Decor Frame Kit
Z1874 Base & Bling Necklace
Z1875 Base & Bling Cuff
Z1876 Base & Bling Hair Clips
Z1877 Base & Bling Rings
Z1878 Base & Bling Headband
Z1195 My Creations Memory Showcase 6" x 6"
Z1647 My Creations Card Box
Z1797 My Creations Bracket Frame
Z1868 My Creations Ring Box
Z1870 My Creations Kraft Pocket Album
X1404 TrueFit Folios
Z1820 For Always Textiles
Z1885 Sarita Textiles
Z1970 Skylark Textiles
Z1971 Jubilee Textiles
1514 Tombow Adhesive
1515 Tombow Adhesive Refill
Z1311 Circle Punch (1 1/4")
Z338 Euro Personal Trimmer
Z1114 Piercing Tool Kit

12" x 12" Albums:
Z1343 12" x 12" Post Bound Cranberry
Z1244 12" x 12" Post Bound Hollyhock
Z1345 12" x 12" Post Bound Black
Z1348 Work In Progress Album  Chocolate

My Reflections Papers, Complements and Workshops:
Z3002 Ariana Assortment
X7179C Ariana Dimensional Elements
G1074  Ariana Workshop on the Go
X7179B Ariana Paper Packet
Z1869 Babycakes Assortment
X7173C Babycakes Complements MyStickease
X7173B Babycakes Paper Packet
Z3003 Balloon Ride Assortment
X7180C Balloon Ride Dimensional Elements
G1075 Ballon Ride Workshop on the Go
X7180B Balloon Ride Paper Packet
Z3001 Ivy Lane Assortment
G1073 Ivy Lane Workshop on the Go
X7178C Ivy Lane Complements MyStickease
X7178B  Ivy Lane Paper Packet
G1079  Ivy Lane Workshop on the Go 
Z3004 Jubilee Assortment
X7181C Jubilee Dimensional Elements
G1076 Jubilee Workshop on the Go
X7181B Jubilee Paper Packet
Z1854 Laughing Lola Assortment
X7170C Laughing Lola Dimensional Elements
X7170B Laughing Lola Paper Packet
Z3006 Lollydoodle Assortment
X7183B Lollydoodle Paper Packet 
X7183C Lollydoodle Complements
G1078 Lollydoodle Workshop on the Go
G1080 Lollydoodle Cardmaking Workshop on the Go 
Z1879 ProPlayer Assortment
X7172B ProPlayer Paper Packet
X7172C ProPlayer MyStickease
Z1873 Sarita Assortment
X7171C Sarita MyStickease
X7171B Sarita Paper Packet
Z3000 Skylark Assortment
X7177C Skylark Dimensional Elements
G1072 Skylark Workshop on the Go
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
Z3005 Timberline Assortment
G1077 Timberline Workshop on the Go
X7182C Timberline MyStickease
X7182B Timberline Paper Packet

Exclusive Colors:  Cardstock, Stamp Pads, Re-Inkers, Markers
Twilight
Blush
Buttercup
Creme Brulee
Sky 

Exclusive Colors Markers:
ALL Current Alcohol Markers are being retired
Z2500 Whimsy Mini Pigment Set
Z4133 Marker Tower
X5936 Whimsy Cardstock Combo
Z1801 Alcohol Blending Marker

Stamp Sets:
A1130  Quick Cards - Bountiful Season
A1143 Teddy Bear Birthday
A1144 Birthday Cheer
A1145 Flowering Thanks
A1158 Doodle Signs
A1160 This Is Good
B1407 School is Here
B1411 Greek Alphabet
B1425 Stitched with Love
B1426 Pick a Posy
B1446 Some Bunny
B1447 A Mother's Love
B1448 My Hero
B1451  Enjoy the Little Things
C1473 Remarkable Wreath
C1510 Merry & Bright
C1524 Words of Comfort
C1555 Count Your Blessings
C1563 Cityscape
D1483 Glory To God
D1514 Just a Number
D1551 Swirls Around
D1557 Candyland
D1564 Maximum Power
D1583 Unicorn Dreams

Don't forget 7/31 is the VERY LAST DAY you can get these products. If you'd like to purchase anything before it's gone please visit my website and add them to your card before it's too late!

~Michelle Battitori

New Product Prices starting 8/1

August 1 is the start of the new Annual Inspirations Idea Book! I'm looking forward to playing with some of the new products and am counting down the days until my shipment arrives!

I've already mentioned the products that will be retiring at the end of July (if you missed it you can check out THIS post or view THIS section of my website).

What I didn't know until last weekend was that some of the products that are continuing into the Annual Inspirations Book will have a slight price increase. Because I'm a believer in full disclosure AND saving money here is the list of items you may want to consider purchasing before 7/31:

Products that will change prices when the new catalog goes live (I've linked each product to my website for easier reference):

* Sponge Dauber: $3.95 => $4.50
* Watercolor Pencil: $22.95 => $26.95
* Sanding Kit: $3.50 => $4.95
* Edge Distresser: $2.50 => $3.95
* Ruler: $9.95 => $11.95
* Stitch Guide: $12.95 => $13.95
* Bonding Memories Glue: $6.95 => $7.95
* CTMH Archival Black: $5.95 => $7.50
* Organizer – Small: $12.95 => $14.95
* Organizer – Medium: $16.95 => $19.95
* Organizer – Large: $22.95 => $24.95
* My Acrylix Organizer: $12.95 => $14.95
* ALBUMS: $24.95 to $29.95 and NO memory protectors included
* Ink pads: $5.25 to $5.95
* Ink refills: $4.25 to $4.95

I know I'll be getting a few of the items on the list (especially a couple extra organizers...love these!).  You can purchase any of these items (and others) on my website HERE. 

As a reminder for every $25 spent you'll be entered into my monthly Hostess Reward Drawing!

>>>Start Shopping HERE<<<

Spring/Summer Retiring List

CTMH has announced the retiring list for the Spring/Summer 2014 Idea Book. The items listed below are considered "While Supplies Last" and will not be featured in the upcoming Idea Book.

If you see something you've been holding out on getting and it's on this list now's the time to get it!

>>Start Shopping HERE



To view the list on screen select the < button on the left in the page preview section. You can also download or print the file using the buttons in the ribbon.

Have a wonderful day!

~Michelle

Products Are Going Fast...

The list of retiring products is getting smaller...the following items are already gone forever! G1054 Worksops On The Go® Buzz and Bumble Kit G1056 Workshops On The Go® Claire Scrapbooking Kit G1057 Workshops On The Go® Later Sk8r Scrapbooking Kit G1061 Workshops On The Go® Chantilly Cardmaking Kit X7155B Avonlea Paper Packet X7156B Clementine Paper Packet X7157B Dakota Paper Packet X7164B Buzz And Bumble Paper Packet X7164C Buzz and Bumble Stickease X7166B Claire Paper Packet X7167B Later Sk8r Paper Packet Z1081 Colonial White Waxy Flax Z1088 Chocolate Waxy Flax Z1089 Black Waxy Flax Z1350 Topiary Embossing Powder Z1408 6" X 6" Pansy Purple Quick Pic™ Album Z1695 Urban Felt Alphabet Z1736 My Creations® Mini Banner Z1739 My Creations Milk Carton Z578 Corner Rounder Z659 Cranberry Embossing Powder Z670 Black Embossing Powder Z672 Red Embossing Powder Z673 White Daisy Embossing Powder Z724 Embossing Pen Z906 Bamboo Waxy Flax For a complete list of items that are being retired see this post: Other Items Retiring