Happy Mail! Thank you Close To My Heart!!!!

I am so excited.  Look what I got in the mail yesterday.. (actually I got it last week but didn't find it until last night, that will teach me to open ALL my boxes when they arrive!)

If you are wondering what all this stuff is, it is a care package from Close To My Heart (the best company in the WORLD!).  As many of you know I earned two incentive trips from Close To My Heart this year- New Zealand and a Caribbean Cruise.  New Zealand is NEXT WEEK!  Look at all the amazing items they sent me...

• an exclusive New Zealand Stamp Set
• a 12 x 12 album
• a prepared Create and Take project- accessories and paper included. (WOW)
• a make up bag with the CTMH logo on it.
• slippers (they are black, you can barely see them)
• an eye mask
• an E size Alphabet Stamp Set
• Shirts for both Kent and myself
• Custom Luggage Tags

Wow... do I feel spoiled.  Close To My Heart is such a generous company, I am so lucky to have such an awesome job.  Lucky, Lucky, Lucky Me!

Here is a close up of the stamp set.  Can't wait to create with it!  Stinkin' Cute!

I will be out of the office from January 7-18th.  So, if you need to place an order before I go, call me soon!  :)

I am getting so excited.  Doing The New Zealand Jitterbug...

Tina

Leadership News 2009

Hello Blogging Friends! I am home from the amazing 2009 Leadership Conference. I am so excited to share my Close To My Heart News with you! There is so much news I don't know where or how to start so I will break it down- Step by Step!


New Idea Book- IT IS BEAUTIFUL! It has a new format that has larger photos of artwork and stamp sets making it easier than ever to see details. Our new papers and stamps are beautiful. The idea book goes LIVE on September 1st. I am having an NEW CATALOG PARTY on September 2nd. If you are local, please make plans to attend. Details at www.missgingerdots.myctmh.com!


Studio J- You think you like Digital Scrapbooking? Wait until you hear about STUDIO SCRAPBOOKING! Close To My Heart has released a new way of scrapbooking online and it will be like no other! It is scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2110. In the mean time visit www.studioj.com! Bring out the tissues!


Chocolate University- I organized a training day for my team that attended Leadership. We called it Chocolate University. FUN, FUN, FUN! I have such a great team of leaders and consultants that are so willing to share. It truly is a sisterhood. We made beautiful My Creation Albums using Level 1 Paper Packets! Don't I have a great looking team? I am so proud of them and we are looking for fun new people to join us! Email me for details!


Operation Smile Artwork- As many of you know, our company supports Operation Smile. At leadership, they had a silent auction, with all proceeds going to Operation Smile. (www.operationsmile.org) I was honored to be asked to create some artwork to be auctioned off! I created an acrylix album in the shape of a little girl's dress. It auctioned for over $100. I am so happy and honored to be able to contribute to this charity! I will post photos of the inside of this project at a later time!

Jeanette Lynton, Pam Miner, Me, Chris Szczechowski and Casey Spinks (in pink) at Disney!

Director's Night at Disneyland- The directors of Close To My Heart were honored with an evening at Disney. We all got a fast pass to go on a ride of our choice- Terror of Tower, California Screamin' or Soarin' Over California (aka- the grandma ride) I chose the Grandma ride and I still had white knuckles. But, boy was it a fun ride. I am so thankful to work for such a generous company that rewards performance. Thank you Jeanette!

Ribbons and Awards- I love ribbons. That was my WHY- when I started building my business. My first convetnion, I only had a nametag- no ribbons. Each year I strive for more ribbons. I had to post a photo of my ribbons that I received at Leadership. I knew my team would get a kick out this photo as I always share the ribbon story. Aren't they pretty?


Awards Night at Leadership- Another evening that I love at leadership is Awards Night. This is the night that the top performers in the company are honored! I was so proud of my team and myself! (yes, I will admit it- I love awards too!) Congratulations to the following Scattered Hearts Team Members, they are SENSATIONAL-

Linda Haapala- RISING STAR! (WOOOHOOOO)- She earned a THOUSAND dollars! WOWSA!
Kelly Munger- TOP PERSONAL SALES- NEW CONSULTANT! Please post!
Top Unit Sales- Our team was Number 3 in the company!!!!
Recruiting- We ROCKED this catagory-
#10- Shannon Buck, Doresa Lambrecht
# 6 - Casey Spinks
#4- Lisa Mosely and myself!

My Personal Awards-
* Centennial Club- 100 gatherings this convention year
* Number 1 MyCTMH Sales
* Number 4 Personal Sales
* Number 4 in Recruiting
* Number 3 in Team Unit Sales


Scattered Hearts VIP day- Segway Adventure- My 2009 team supestars spent the day after leadership exploring Long Beach. We did it via a Segway Tour. Did I say FUN! We had such an amazing experience, hanging out together and enjoying each others company! What else can I say... Congratulations to Doresa, Jo, Jillene, Casey and Chris who all earned this amazing afternoon. I love you guys!

Front Row- Tina Sutton, Jennifer Bohnart, Cherie Lynn Hagan
Back Row- Cindy Cromwell, Kelly Rizzon, Chris Szczechowski, Elizabeth Chu, Rachel Holiday and Barb Carrico

Friendships that are made through CTMH- The thing I love most about Close To My Heart are the friendships. I have met the most AMAZING people in this business. I have one last photo to share and this is just a picture of a few of my friends andt team members with the new idea book. I love these ladies more than I can ever put into words. Thank you for making this company the best the company around! Until next year....

Close To My Heart Opportunity

14 years ago, I decided to become a Close To My Heart Consultant. At the time, I was teaching Kindergarten during the day and going to graduate school at night. I was not a "direct sales" type of girl. I didn't have anything against direct sales, but I had a career that I was extremely happy with, I was a teacher. The reason I signed up to be a CTMH consultant to get a discount on my scrapbooking supplies! (That has worked REALLY well over the last 14 years). I didn't know it at the time, but becoming a consultant for this Close To My Heart was the best thing I could have EVER done! Close To My Heart has helped support our family during my husbands airline furlough, let me have a career while moving all over the United States, has allowed me to earn wonderful trips to places such as Hawaii, Alaska, New Zealand, The Mediterranean, and the Caribbean, has provided me an amazing income and helped me make the most wonderful friends EVER! Joining Close To My Heart was the best career decision I could have ever made... and I get an amazing discount on the best scrapbooking products ever!

Last night I had the privilege of helping my friend Kate start her CTMH career! Even though Kate is about 15 years younger than me, our lives parallel each other so much. She is married to a Navy Pilot, she is in graduate school and she LOVES scrapbooking. She had 15 people at her first gathering as a consultant. She ROCKED! Her sales were great, she booked two future gatherings, she is starting a workshop club and her guests had so MUCH fun. Her enthusiasm, wiliness to learn and love for scrapbooking will make her a great addition to the company and our Scattered Hearts Team! I am so excited and proud for her! Job well done Kate!

Close To My Heart is looking for more talented people to join the company. In fact, if you become a consultant in May, during National Scrapbooking Month, we will give you an exclusive scrapbooking kit ($34.95 value) for FREE. Click here for more information! I would love to have you on my team!