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		<title>World Cardmaking Day Workshop</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join me for a World Cardmaking Day Workshop!]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Join me for a workshop in celebration of <a href="http://www.worldcardmakingday.com" target="_blank">World Cardmaking Day</a>!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Workshop Details:</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">Date: <strong>Saturday, October 2, 2010 </strong><br />
Time: 2:00 p.m. &#8211; 6:00 p.m.<br />
Location: Alexandria, VA<br />
Cost: $30.00/person</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/thks_friend.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2416    aligncenter" title="thks_friend" src="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/thks_friend.jpg" alt="" width="177" height="233" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/thks_friend.jpg"></a>We&#8217;ll make 20 cards (2 each of 10 designs) using select papers from the Magnifique paper packet, as well as new inks and embellishments from the <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/en/Products/Online_Idea_Book.aspx" target="_blank">Close To My Heart 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea Book</a>.  After this workshop, you&#8217;ll have tons of cardmaking and stamping ideas to use on your future projects!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Workshop includes:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Select Magnifique patterned papers and coordinating cardstock</li>
<li>20 card bases and envelopes, including <strong><span style="color: #800080;">clear, circle and standard-size bases</span></strong></li>
<li>Embellishments (sparkles, flowers, ribbon, etc.)</li>
<li>Card Pattern and Cutting Guide</li>
<li>Use of my stamps, stamp pads, acrylic blocks and assorted tools</li>
<li>Light lunch, drinks, snacks provided</li>
<li>A goodie bag</li>
<li><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>All attendees receive a prize!</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<h3>Tools to bring:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Paper trimmer</li>
<li>Micro tip scissors</li>
<li>Dry adhesive (e.g. Tombow, Dotto)</li>
<li>Glue Dots (optional)</li>
<li>Foam tape or Pop Dots (optional)</li>
</ul>
<h3 style="text-align: left;">Card Swap</h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">We&#8217;ll also have a card swap.  You&#8217;ll make a card for everyone who decides to participate.  For example, if there are six people who want to do the card swap, you&#8217;ll make five cards.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">You can still join in if you&#8217;re out of town.  Simply make the required number of cards and mail them to me by October 2.  In turn, I will send the cards made for you.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I will provide the number of cards to make near the RSVP date.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #e71e0d;">Registration</span></h3>
<p><strong>Please RSVP by September 17, 2010 at 12 noon</strong> in the <strong>Registration</strong> section below.  I have slots for six in-person attendees.  Also check  the box on the payment screen if you want to be in the card swap.</p>
<p>If you are not in the area or if you can&#8217;t attend in person, you can still get the workshop package.</p>
<p>Questions?  Please feel free to <a href="mailto:cropcandy@gmail.com">contact me</a>.  Hope to see you there!</p>
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		<title>CTMH 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea Book Now Available</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2010 Autumn/Winter Idea Book has arrived!]]></description>
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<p>The <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/en/Products/Online_Idea_Book.aspx" target="_blank">2010 Close To My Heart Autumn/Winter Idea Book</a> is here!</p>
<p>There are tons of new items available including:</p>
<ul>
<li>New paper packets (<a href="http://cropcandy.com/september-2010-kit-of-the-month-magnifique">Magnifique</a>, Hooligans, Olivia and Mistletoe)</li>
<li>New colors (Gypsy, Pacifica, Sunset, Cotton Candy, Lagoon, Pear, Sky and Smoothie)</li>
<li>Dozens of new stamp sets</li>
<li>New <em>Magic</em>™ Scrapbook Program book which shows you how to make interactive scrapbook pages (pop-ups, pull-outs, slides, etc.)</li>
<li>New Studio J Membership</li>
<li>And much more!</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/10_Fall_exclusiveproducts.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2375  aligncenter" title="10_Fall_exclusiveproducts" src="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/10_Fall_exclusiveproducts.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="340" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">If you&#8217;d like a hard copy of the new Idea Book, please <a href="mailto:cropcandy@gmail.com">contact me</a>.  The book is $3.50 and comes with a 10% off coupon on your first order.</p>
<p><a href="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/AW2010_Catalog_Recipes.pdf">Download the Idea Book Recipes</a> to see what materials were used on the projects featured in the book. (PDF)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">CTMH has really outdone itself this time!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>What&#8217;s your favorite item in the Autumn/Winter Idea Book?</strong></span></p>
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		<title>September 2010 Stamp of the Month: Thriller</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:44:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get the Thriller Stamp of the Month FREE or at a large discount. ]]></description>
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<p>Every month Close To My Heart offers you an exclusive My Acrylix®  D-size stamp set FREE or at a large discount. The “Thriller”  stamp set is available to qualifying customers for September only.</p>
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<td><strong>You spend:</strong></td>
<td><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>$25.00</strong></span></td>
<td><strong><span style="color: #800080;">$50.00</span></strong></td>
<td><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>$75.00</strong></span></td>
<td><span style="color: #800080;"><strong>$100.00</strong></span></td>
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<td><em>25% off</em></td>
<td><em>50% off</em></td>
<td><em>75% off</em></td>
<td><em>FREE!</em></td>
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<td>$17.21</td>
<td>$11.48</td>
<td>$5.74</td>
<td>FREE!</td>
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<p>Learn more about how you can get the <a href="http://www.closetomyheart.com/Campaigns_and_Promotions/Stamp_of_the_Month.aspx" target="_blank">“Thriller” Stamp of the Month</a>.</p>
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		<title>September 2010 Kit of the Month: Magnifique</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The Close to My Heart <strong>Magnifique</strong> scrapbooking and cardmaking kit of the month features subtle but trendy peacock feathers and lush brand-new colors &#8211; Lagoon, Peacock and Sky paired with Chocolate.  Available September 1, 2010.</p>
<p><a href="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/magnifique_scrapbooking_flyer_us.pdf">Download this PDF</a> to get a closer look at the kit contents.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cropcandy#!/album.php?aid=240331&amp;id=158279249972">View samples made with Magnifique</a>.</p>
<p><strong>You can make any combination of projects with Magnifique:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>2 scrapbooking layouts (2-page spreads)</li>
<li>1 scrapbooking layout (2-page spread) and 6 cards</li>
<li>12 cards (2 each of 6 designs)</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/magnifique_sb.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2338    aligncenter" title="magnifique_sb" src="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/magnifique_sb.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="340" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/magnifique_sb.jpg"></a><a href="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/magnifique_cards.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2339    aligncenter" title="magnifique_cards" src="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/magnifique_cards.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="340" /></a></p>
<h3>Select your kit option(s):</h3>
<h3><span style="color: #333399;"><strong>1.  Magnifique Basic &#8211; $29.95 (G1015)<br />
</strong></span></h3>
<ul>
<li>Magnifique Level 2 Paper Packet</li>
<li>My Acrylix® Heart to Heart stamp set</li>
<li>Mini-Medley Shades of Chocolate Collection</li>
<li>Layout Guide</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Add &#8220;Thriller&#8221; Stamp of the Month for $17.21 (25% off)</em></p>
<h3><span style="color: #333399;"><strong>2.  Magnifique Better &#8211; $53.30</strong></span></h3>
<p>Everything in the Basic Kit PLUS (G1015)</p>
<ul>
<li> Magnifique My Stickease Assortment (X7127C) <span style="color: #800080;"><strong>(there are layout ideas on the back of the sticker sheets)</strong></span></li>
<li>Blue and Green Sparkles Assortment (p. 90 in Autumn/Winter Idea Book), Z1327</li>
<li> Designer Shimmer Brads (p. 90), Z1349</li>
<li>Pacifica Exclusive Inks stamp pad (p. 101), Z2192</li>
<li> Lagoon Exclusive Inks stamp pad (p. 101), Z2195</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Add &#8220;Thriller&#8221; Stamp of the Month for $11.48 (50% off)</em></p>
<h3><strong><span style="color: #333399;">3.  Magnifique Best &#8211; $76.25</span></strong></h3>
<p>Everything in the Better Kit PLUS</p>
<ul>
<li> Circle of Love stamp set (p. 11), D1438</li>
</ul>
<p><em>Add &#8220;Thriller&#8221; Stamp of the Month for $5.74 (75% off)</em></p>
<p><em><span style="color: #333399;">If you order $100 or more, you get the &#8220;Thriller&#8221; Stamp of the Month for FREE!</span></em></p>
<h3>You May Also Like:</h3>
<p>X7125A &#8211; Magnifique Level 1 Kit, $9.95 (p.10)<br />
C1422 &#8211; Unity stamp set, $18.95 (p. 11)<br />
Z1340 &#8211; Lagoon Mini Medley Accents, $4.95 (p. 92)<br />
Z1325 &#8211; 4&#8243; x 6&#8243; Flip Flaps, $3.95 (p.87)<br />
Z726 &#8211; Sponge Daubers, $3.95 (p. 98)</p>
<p><strong>Sample Level 1 Layout (just add pictures and included MyStickease—sample layouts are on the back of the Stickease sheets!)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2345" title="we_belong" src="http://cropcandy.com/wp-content/uploads/we_belong.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="348" /></p>
<h3>Crop Candy Kit Club Order Form</h3>
<p>Please fill in the quantities, item numbers (from catalog), descriptions and prices in the form below.<br />
** Close To My Heart charges sales tax based on the ship-to address of all orders. I will confirm your final total, including the correct sales tax within 24 hours. Thanks for your patience.</p>
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