SO Much to LOVE in May!

The month of May is chock FULL of new product, savings, and even a FREE paper pack!

Let's get started:

#1 

Stamp of the Month

"Celebrate With Cake"

#S1605   

$17.95 or $5.00 with a $50 purchase

Shop it HERE

#2

National Scrapbooking Month!

How about a FREE Paper Pack?

Shop my website HERE

Happy times can be yours during the month of May thanks to National Scrapbooking Month! With a qualifying purchase of $60, you can get the exclusive Happy Times paper packet for FREE! This fun paper packet, which is available for one month only, features floral designs, gold foil details, and more! You can also purchase this exclusive paper packet at full retail for $14.95 with no purchase requirement. 

Get the coordinating D-size stamp set, My Acrylix^® Happy Times, for $17.95. Together with the Happy Times paper packet, this stamp set will help keep your precious memories vivid and bright in the pages of your scrapbook. 

#3

ALL albums are ON SALE!

Save 25% right now, right HERE

#4

New product galore in the May-August 2016 Seasonal Expressions

See it ALL right HERE

Here's a peak at a few of my favorites:

"CALYPSO"

"FLORENCE"

"MAGICAL"

So there you have it .....

There's just so much to love about Close To My Heart in May!

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Shopping for all your creative paper crafting supplies just became even easier and more affordable and inspiring than ever!

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January 2015 Newsletter: A Krafty New Year!

Here's where you'll find me this month:

January 3, 2015

Stop & Shop 10am - 2pm

My Forest Lake, MN Home

New Product, Artwork and more on display

Shop the Bargain Bin

**Place your order with me in-person and save on shipping!

Crafty New Year Crop
9am - 9pm
My Forest Lake, MN Home
*This Crop is FULL. The next one is scheduled for March 7th

January 9-11

Plymouth Retreat Weekend
**This event is FULL

January 31, 2015

Amery Crop Day and Craft Rummage Sale
9am - 8pm
Centennial Hall
Amery, WI 54001
**details on registration coming soon

January is National Papercrafting Month!

***In celebration of National Papercrafting Month, Close To My Heart invites you to reflect on the things that make you who you are and on what you want to accomplish in the coming months. Then, with the help of the Year >> Noted paper kit, record your experiences and goals! During the month of January, with a qualifying purchase of $50, you are eligible to purchase the exclusive

  Year >> Noted paper kit (which has a retail value of over $24 USD / $27 CAD) for only $5—that’s over 80% off retail! Or, for an additional $5, you can order the Year >> Noted paper kit with an accompanying My Creations™ kraft mini book. The paper kit for both options includes a C-size stamp set, stickers, cardstocks, and B&T Duos™ papers, all specially designed to coordinate with the My Creations™ kraft mini book so you can have a yearlong scrapbooking experience. But the fun doesn’t end there—included on the sticker sheet, you will also find a large golden seal. Once the year is done and all the pages are filled, seal up your book and create a mini time capsule that you can open years from now.

January Stamp of the Month: "This Moment"

Purchase this D-Size Set for $17.95 or just $5.00 with a $50 purchase!

Bonus Rewards In January!

During the month of January, all Gatherings that reach $350 USD/CAD or higher, will be eligible to receive up to 50% more Hostess Rewards! This means an additional $30 USD/CAD, giving you the opportunity to earn up to $230 USD/CAD or more in select free products. This offer is only available during January and is the ideal pairing for your National Papercrafting Month Gatherings, so join in the celebration and watching your earnings grow!
Contact me for more details.  (email me) theparge @ gmail dot com

Studio J : Express Yourself 

 Exclusive Ready-Made Holiday Album!

Now is the time to capture all your recent holiday memories! Express Collections make documenting your memories even easier by doing most of the creation for you. Just drop in your photos, add some journaling and personalized personalised titles, and order your layouts. Using this Express Collection, you will have your recent holiday photos scrapbooked before you know it! The Express Collection will be available only from January 1 to February 28, so make certain to place your orders before the deadline.
Contact me for more information and visit StudioJ.com to start creating today
(email me) theparge @ gmail dot com

Shop and Be Inspired 24/7

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December 2014 Newsletter: Customer Appreciation and more ...

Where you'll find me this month:

While I will not be holding any workshops or attending retreats during the month of December, I will  still be available to help you create or shop ..... simple call, text, or email!
651-464-7950
theparge at gmail dot com

Click on the "Upcoming Events & Workshops" tab to see what I have planned for 2015 so far!

Deal of the Decade
Amazing Savings on My Acrylix Stamp Sets!
**This is THE month to get your favorites!

**NO LIMIT on the number of $10 sets after qualifying purchase!

Place a qualifying purchase of $50 during the month of December, and in addition to getting a great deal on the sweet Cutie Pie stamp of the month set, you will ALSO be eligible to purchase ANY C- or D-size stamp set from the Annual Inspirations idea book for only $10! That’s up to $7.95 USD/$9.75 CAD of savings on a single stamp! Even better, once you have achieved the qualifying order, there is no limit to the number of eligible stamps you can purchase at this discounted price.

**Scroll down for a complete list of over 70 stamp sets to choose from!

December Stamp of the Month "Cutie Pie"

**available until December 31, 2014

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.



Customer Appreciation @ The Tator Patch!

To thank you for your loyal business throughout 2014, I will be giving away $50 in free product!  Here's how it works:

• Place your order on my website from December 1st to December 31st.  Join the Gathering "Holly Jolly December" 
• You can also e-mail me your order at theparge@gmail.com
• For every $25 you order, you will receive one ticket in my drawing.
• On January 1st, I will draw the lucky winner's name and announce it on my blog and Facebook business page.  I will also contact the winner personally.

Check your wishlist and your Christmas gift list!  December is a GREAT time to shop with me and Close To My Heart!

SHOP HERE!!

Thanks for stopping! Happy shopping and 

creating with Close To My Heart!

Qualifying $10 Stamp Sets from Annual Inspirations:

Over 70 to choose from!

C1588 Great Job

D1599 Geek is Chic

D1556 SchoolYears

D1555 All the Details

C1590 Delightful Ditty

D1578 Flight of the Arrows

D1612 Teacher Appreciation

D1605 Halloween Greetings

C1509 Magic Potions

C1522 Creepy Creatures

D1559 Geometric Backgrounds

D1544 Distressed Backgrounds

D1604 Season of Thanks

C1589 Lifetime of Happiness

C1559 Always Grateful

C1504 Fall Harvest

D1550 Happy Autumn

C1600 Happy Birds

D1542 For a Friend

D1543 Country-­‐Born

D1610 Christmas Post

C1598 Noel

D1553 Yuletide Greetings

D1554 Christmas Village

C1591 Merry, Merry

D1617 Make It Merry

D1552 Magical Days

C1567 Santa Claus

C1562 Mary and Babe

D1614 Reason for the Season

D1603 Shreddin' the Slopes

D1613 Best Christmas

C1557 Polar Bear Holiday

C1506 Flakey Friends

D1611 Frosty Fun

D1618 Build-­‐a-­‐Cake

D1560 Holiday Tags

C1580 Big Top

D1607 Bodacious Banners

C1558 Wild Wonders

C1601 Nursery Charms

D1584 Big Hug

D1602 A Budding Friendship

C1597 Rainy Day

D1627 Your Own Kind of Wonderful

C1576 Pick a Posey

C1533 Fabulous You

D1539 The Happy Couple

D1600 Here We Go

C1592 World Traveler

C1578 Camper Crazy

C1570 Lifting Spirits

D1616 Have a Happy Day

C1561 One-­‐Way Borders

D1541 Fast and Furious

C1584 Feathers

C1594 Treasured Friendship

D1609 Seaside Greetings

C1537 Honeycomb

C1595 Hello Summer

C1599 Pretty Petals

D1540 In the Background

C1556 Paisley Perfect

D1522 Glamour Lowercase

D1537 Glamour Uppercase

D1469 Polka Dot Alphabet

D1507 Urban Alphabet

C1602 Magical Moment

D1642 Cute Koalas

D1643 Cricket

D1640 Celebrate Australia

D1641 Celebrate New Zealand

October Specials: Fun~Fall~Freebies!

What's new at The Tator Patch in October? ...... Take a look!

The Artfully Sent Cricut Bundle is now available

Watch this video to learn more:
http://youtu.be/O14hn3xP_ko

Cardmaking has never been easier or more fun! With our newest Cricut® collection, you can make handmade masterpieces in no time at all. Choose from cards with sentiments cut directly into them, or combine several cutouts to create your own pop-up scenes. Featuring more than 25 different card themes and 5 different card formats including dynamic interactive designs, this cartridge has a card for any and all occasions—even if the occasion is "just because"! Card styles include pop-ups, scenes, sentiments, sleeves, and pocket cards.

Collection includes:
1 – Cartridge (700 images: Cards and Font)
3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets
1 – 12" × 12" White Daisy Cardstock Pack

Cricut® is a registered trademark of Provo Craft & Novelty, Inc. All rights reserved

Place your $50 order HERE and get your FREE roll of
Chevron Ribbon from Close To My Heart

How about a FREE PAPER PACK?

Get your crafty on in October .... Purchase ANY of the 4 Cricut Bundles and score FREE Ribbon, FREE Paper Pack, and "Home for the Holidays" for just $5

You save nearly $30!

Contact me directly with your Paper Pack choice.
I will place your order and have it shipped directly to you from Close To My Heart.
email: theparge@gmail.com
call / text 651-464-7950

"Home for the Holidays"

How about this adorable and CRICUT COMPATIBLE Stamp of the Month!

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can purchase a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

October 2014: Home for the Holidays (S1410)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5

October Workshop

**spots are filling up .... contact me to save your seat!

theparge@gmail.com

Call / Text 651-464-7950

So there you have it .... October is full of crafty FuN~fALL~FrEebIEs ..... enjoy!

June 2013 Newsletter: Cheer Up!

The merry month of May is coming to an end and with it, Close To My Heart's Dream Pop Paper promotion but ..... we have tons of awesomeness coming your way starting tomorrow June 1st!

For Starters: There will be a new challenge posted at Rose Blossom Garden Challenge Blog! Join in the fun as we inspire you to create with a specific key on either the Art Philosophy or Artiste Cricut Cartridge. I love being a Design Team Member for this challenge blog because it challenges ME!

 

Next up: Relief for Oklahoma

Close To My Heart released a stamp set that is going to be in the 2013 Autumn/Winter Idea Book. When you purchase this stamp set from now through June 30th, 100% of the profits will go to the American Red Cross for relief efforts in Oklahoma.  Isn't that awesome?!

This stamp is just $2.95, and you can order it here.  I love that price point because it allows you to order one for yourself and extra for your friends.  All the while knowing that you are helping the people in this storm-torn area.  Thank you, in advance, for your support!  

Coming Up!: June is a Banner Month!

 

 

Receive a free My Creations^® mini banner in June! Make it a “banner” day by placing a $25 order that includes a qualifying stamp set to receive your free mini banner. The mini banner includes 10 chipboard pennants in 4 different shapes with 9 jump rings for hanging. Use the mini banner as a decoration for your parties and get-togethers this summer for many “banner” days!

Dates: Offer valid June 1–30, 2013.

 

And to top it all off!: Let’s Get Patriotic—Stamp Style!

 

A portion of every sale of our new patriotic stamp sets will be donated to support the military
With Flag Day, Independence Day, Canada Day, and more right around the corner, now is the perfect time to celebrate military service and promote patriotism with our three new patriotic stamp sets—only available for a limited time from June 1 – July 31, 2013!

One B-size stamp set and two D-size stamp sets were created specifically to celebrate independence and freedom. The best part is that $5 from every patriotic D-size stamp set and $3 from every patriotic B-size stamp set sold will benefit a military-support charitable organization.

Donations in the US will be made to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the country. Donations in Canada will be made to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by helping provide post-secondary education funds.

Show your military support and patriotism by purchasing your very own patriotic stamp set today. We love our troops!

 

And don't forget .... Our Stamp of the Month "A Flowering Bunch"

 

For bloomin’ cute artwork, the My Acrylix^® A Flowering Bunch stamp set is the perfect choice. There are adorable floral images that make projects blossom. And don’t forget the sentiments that make a great layout title or thank-you card sentiment. Whatever the occasion, your artwork will bloom with A Flowering Bunch! During the month of June only, you can receive the A Flowering Bunch stamp set for only $5 when you spend $50.

So Cheer Up!! 

Close To My Heart has a ton of summertime fun coming your way in June!

 

Shopping and Inspiration 24/7

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March Madness and More!

It's March Madness at the Tator Patch!

www.margvp.ctmh.com

Shop now through March 24th and receive the following special offers with your qualifying order!

$25 order - free sparkles or opaques of your choice

$50 order - free $7.50 value gift certificate

$75 order - free $15 value gift certificate

$100 order - free $20 value gift certificate

$150 order - get either Cricut Collection for HALF-PRICE!!!

Orders must be received by March 24, 2013

Order by e-mail, phone or in person - not valid on online orders.

Contact me at: theparge@gmail.com or phone 651-464-7950
 

 

 

If you'd like to host your own Online Gathering ....

You can JUMP FOR JOY in March!

Hostesses earn more rewards in March because when a Gathering reaches $250 or more in sales, the hostess jumps up to the next Hostess Rewards and Hostess Rewards Plus! levels. Now that’s a reason to jump for joy!

*Shipping/handling and tax applies. Only Gatherings with a total of $250 or more will qualify for the jump in Hostess Rewards or Hostess Rewards Plus!.

Qualifying hostesses will receive Hostess Rewards from one level only—the level that is one higher than their sales total.

Dates: Offer valid March 1–31, 2013.

Contact me to schedule your Online Gathering today!

theparge@gmail.com

651-464-7950

 

 

 

Studio J Digital Delight

extended through to March 15th!

 

 

February and March are sure to be months of digital delights because you can purchase any Studio J^® layout for only $5—that’s a savings of $1.95 per layout! This is a great opportunity to try Studio J for the first time. Create adorable baby layouts with the Wishes and Fishes kit (shown), or use the new Express Collections with collections of 10 ready-made layouts plus a front and back cover that are easy to use and professionally designed. Preserve your memories at a low price for a truly digital delight!

*Shipping/handling applies. Studio J credits must be redeemed before this promotion can be applied. Offer valid February 1 – March 15, 2013.

Contact me to schedule your FREE Studio J sessions today!

theparge@gmail.com

651-464-7950

 

"Floral Happiness"

March 2013 Stamp of the Month

Get the Stamp of the Month set for just $5 when you place an order of $50 or more in products. You’ll find artwork and helpful assembly tips using this lovely stamp set at margvp.ctmh.com under the Promotions tab

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5—that’s over 70% off retail! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

 

Shop my website 24/7 at margvp.ctmh.com

If you need assistance placing an online order please feel free to contact me via email theparge@gmail.com

or phone 651-464-7950

February 2013 Newsletter

It's Fresh Start February!

Welcome to 2013 and a fun filled new year of papercrafting adventures!

Now that all the wedding festivities in my family have concluded, I can get back to crafting, blogging, retreating, and sharing awesome new products!

Here's how we're starting off a new year at the Tator Patch:

The 2013 Spring-Summer Idea Book is here!

Contact me if you haven't received your copy!
email me at theparge@gmail.com

Starting February 1st you can view the entire book online.
SEE THE NEW BOOK ONLINE HERE! 

Any Wednesday Workshops are Back!

Think Spring with 6 cards and coordinating card box created using one of 
Close To My Heart's newest and brightest stars .... Chantilly!

Make 6 cards (2 each of three designs) and a coordinating card box.

$15.00

includes precut papers, all embellishments, stamping supplies, card box, and envelopes
Available class dates:

February 13 6:30-9pm

February 20 6:30-9pm

February 27 6:30-9pm

Sign up for your preferred Wednesday by contacting me via email or phone

theparge@gmail.com

651-464-7950

I accept PayPal and all Major Credit Cards

And last but not least .... (I'm sooo excited about this!)
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Digital Delights

All Studio J^® Layouts are $5 in February!

 The month of February is a digital delight! From February 1–28, 2013, all Studio J layouts will be $5!* That’s $1.95 savings per each two-page layout! It’s the perfect time to get clicking with ready-made Express Collections or customize layouts with embellishments, My Stickease^® accents, and unique papers and color combinations of your own. If you’ve never tried Studio J before, what are you waiting for? You’ve taken the photos. Now keep the memories!

*Shipping/handling applies. Studio J credits must be redeemed before this promotion can be applied. Offer valid February 1–28, 2013.



December Newsletter

Shop 24/7 at margvp.ctmh.com

Orders placed by December 12th will arrive in time for

Christmas gift giving ... (or receiving)!

Holiday shopping with me just got better thanks to these deals from Close To My Heart!
You’ll be tickled to learn that there are FABULOUS new sale items on my website starting today! Just head to my website  and click on "While Supplies Last."

Among the new additions you will find a wide variety of paper and coordinating accessories, all with a substantial markdown. You will also find that most of the items that are currently available will also see a further markdown at that time.

To sweeten the deal even more, from December 1–31, all orders placed on my website that reach or exceed $50 will also include a free Bonding Memories® glue pen (Z553)—a $4.50 value! Shop early, because these deals are only available while supplies last.

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You'll also want to check out the December Stamp of the Month. This is probably my favorite so far! Super versatile and useful year-round. From cute cards, timeline scrapbook pages, calendars, and home decor projects galore! Click on the DECEMBER SPECIALS tab above for all the details!

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Sneak Peek Time!

There's a super-cute kit coming December 13th!

Stay tuned for all the sweet details!

 

Spring-Summer 2013 Idea Book

Pre-Order your copy today.

(use the PayPal link located on the left sidebar)

Books will begin shipping as early as January 15th!

 

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one more thing...

 

Any Wednesday Workshops and the Monthly Card Kits

are on hiatus for the month of December.

 

We have Christmas and an upcoming wedding to celebrate

with family and friends in the coming weeks.

 

Workshops and Card Kits will return after the New Year.

 I'll be mixing it up in 2013 with a variety of layouts and projects!

 

 

 



 

Tator Patch News: October 2012

Yes, the blog posts have been lacking in frequency these last two weeks but that doesn't mean I haven't been in the craft room! I have some super fun stuff to share!

First off, I'm introducing "Any Wednesday Workshops". I am now available on most Wednesday evenings and offering you a chance to create two 2-page layouts or work in Studio J from 6:30-9pm.

These are the layouts you'll be making in October:

 

Page designs and product by Close To My Heart make these layouts fun and easy!

Go to my Workshops page for details!

 

 

 

"Any Wednesday Workshop" STUDIO J

 



October's Studio J Workshop gets a boost with a bonus directly from Studio J! They read my mind and knew I was putting "Any Wednesday Workshops" together! (not really, but it's fun to think so!)

 

Buy 9 Studio J layouts and receive the 10th one FREE!

That's in addition to my FREE Studio J workshops and the monthly prize drawing for Page Protectors!

 

Go to my WORKSHOPS page or the OCTOBER SPECIALS page for details

 

 

October Card Kit

(mail order or pick-up only)

 

 

Card kits are pre-cut, pre-stamped, and sorted with a card base and envelope. Full color instructions are included. Each kit is designed to be easy, fun, and affordable.

Go to my WORKSHOPS page to make your purchase today!

 

Stamp of the Month: "Very Merry Christmas"

Oh, there's so much potential to create lovely keepsake cards and ornaments with this stamp set!

Don't miss out on this one .... It's only $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase!

Get all the details on my OCTOBER SPECIALS page.

 

 

I'm excited to be offering workshop times and projects that will get you back in the swing of things, stretch your creativity, and let you explore new products and techniques!

 

I'm always an email away at theparge@gmail.com

 

Thanks for stopping by!