If You Bling It - Melinda Everitt, Close to My Heart Independent Consultant

03/13/2022

Here’s more information about our upcoming 4 Day Creative Destination Scrapbooking Event at DeGray Lake Resort State Park in Bismarck, Arkansas that I would like to share with you.

Conveniently located just one hour southwest of Little Rock and just six miles off I-30 on scenic Hwy 7, DeGray Lake Resort State Park is Arkansas’s only island resort and is nestled among tall pines in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains.

The Conference Center is designed with large windows and glass doors that will allow our group to take full advantage of the spectacular view of DeGray Lake. You will crop on your own 6 foot table and complimentary wifi is available. Crop when you want – the room will always be accessible.

We will be staying at the DeGray Lake Resort Lodge. The lodge offers stunning views of DeGray Lake and includes the conference center, heated swimming pool, indoor hot tub, fitness room, and more. Swimming beaches, boat launches, pavilions, bicycle rentals, and an amphitheater round out DeGray’s offerings. It’s also known for its interpretive programs, including sunset cruises, snorkeling trips, guided hikes, birding tours, and more. Outdoor workshops and special events are held throughout the year, including winter Eagle Watch Tours on DeGray Lake. Check out the Escape Room for a brain-teasing, sensory-engaging, unforgettable experience. You and your team will have 60 minutes to uncover clues, hunt for hidden items, and solve the puzzles to escape the room.

The rooms in our room block come equipped with two queen beds, satellite television, Wi-Fi, coffeemaker, mini-refrigerator, and iron with ironing board. ($110.50/night)

Our meals will all be catered and will be served in an adjoining room to our cropping room. Please let me know in advance of any dietary restrictions or allergies. Menu items can be tailored to meet your needs.

Breakfast Menu (Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings)
Coffee, apple & orange juice, tea
Egg casserole, scrambled eggs, bacon, country sausage, breakfast potatoes, biscuits with gravy, grits, cereal, pastries, seasonal fruit, and oatmeal.

Lunch Menu (Friday and Saturday)
Boxed Lunch
Your choice of sandwich:
Club with shaved turkey, ham, bacon & cheese.
Shaved ham & cheddar
Shaved turkey & smoked provolone
BLT
Fresh vegetables with hummus
Each sandwich lunch is served on wheat bread with lettuce, tomato, and condiments. Chips, fresh baked cookie, and canned soda or water are included.

Thursday Dinner - DeGray Lodge Cook-In Buffet
Burgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken, plus chili and all the fixings, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad.
Assorted Cookies

Friday Dinner - Make Your Own Fiesta Bar
Ground beef, grilled chicken, refried beans, and rice served with chips and flour tortillas. Plus queso, salsa, all the nacho toppings, and salad bar.
Cinnamon Cookies

Saturday Dinner - CARVING STATION with a uniformed carver
Pork Loin, Grilled bread, condiments, Catalina Vegetable Medley, Baked Potato with Butter, Sour Cream, and Chives, and Tossed Salad with Ranch & House Vinaigrette.
Peach Cobbler

Our Retreat Theme will be Mexican Fiesta!! We are having a Table Decorating and Costume competitions!! And a Mexican photo booth!!

Choose what you want for your Close to My Heart Goody Bag ($30 retail) from our current catalogs (complimentary). You will receive daily table gifts and can participate in Secret Sister.

Participate in fun games, make and takes, optional classes (for additional cost), and product demos. Or take the time for unlimited cropping without distraction. Your choice!

The Retreat Starts on May 19th at 1 pm and goes until 1 pm on May 22nd. The total cost for all of this wonderful fun is $225. Payment plan is available. Registration can be found here. (www.bit.ly/DeGray)
Have questions? Contact Melinda and Jennifer at [email protected]

07/16/2021

Our Christmas in July Sale has started and what a sale!!
Enjoy incredible discounts on holiday-themed crafting items during our Christmas in July Flash Sale! This sale offers amazing deals starting at 4:00 pm (CT) on Friday, July 16 and ending at 12:59 am (CT) on Monday, July 19.

Stamps and thin cuts, lots of cardstock, paper packs for $3.95 and stickers for $2.95!! Lots of embellishments. Check it out now while supplies last!!

Shop at: https://melindaeveritt.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/2107-flash-sale.aspx

01/10/2021

Good Afternoon!! I am finally finished with my big Business change! I am so excited! I am getting ready to send out an email with the announcement but I wanted you to hear it first.

I will be offering a Virtual Scrapbooking and Cardmaking Workshop on January 30th and 31st.

This workshop will be offered in two special Facebook groups that I will set up for the purpose of teaching these workshops. The Scrapbooking Workshop will consist of two parts and each part will have 6 pages for a total of 12 pages. The Cardmaking Workshop will make a total of 16 gorgeous different cards.

With this class, you will order the supplies you wish to use and augment with your stash. I will record prep videos ahead of the class and you will be able to do all of the cutting, stamping and preparation while I teach you through the videos.

Then, on the days of the class, I will do a Facebook Live assembling the projects LIVE. The Facebook Lives will be available in the special group so you can refer to it later if you cannot join us or want to finish your project later.

There is a registration fee and a purchase requirement for these classes, just like when you take my in person classes, but I think with all of the tips and techniques offered, you will find value in this class. There will also be prizes.

Unfortunately, some of the products are sold out or are limited. I purchased extra for my inventory, so if you need anything, let me know ASAP. If you have purchased Serenity from me, just let me know and I will confirm that your purchase requirement is satisfied!
Here's a link for more details and to register.
http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/p/my-first-virtual-workshop-serenity-12.html.

12/12/2020

I am offering a Mystery Box sale beginning now!!

These boxes are full of retired products and you can save a lot of money. Pick the amount you want to spend and receive THREE to FOUR times the Value! These are all retired products from my inventory. I am also selling my gently used stamp sets. Include those in your box to get a greater value for your box.
Each box is different and all sales are final. Local pickup or purchaser will pay shipping cost. I will contact you next week for payment.

I want you to be happy with your box (or boxes) so I have made up a short order form. Let me know what types of products you want so I can personalize your box.

Here is the link to the order form - https://forms.gle/c9bPr5FKF5NAWYMe7 Please use this form to place your order. I will contact you for payment next week.
All sales are final. I offer local pickup or I can weigh your box so you can pay shipping to get your box.

11/16/2020

If you like to learn new techniques while making beautiful pages, consider purchasing the CTMH Album Retreat bundle. VIP customers will receive 15% of their purchase into their VIP Product Credit account. I just love this event and the pages and instruction are first rate.

10/28/2020

Just announced 2021 Retreats - February 12 - 14 and June 25 - 27 in Holly Springs, MS. Registration and details can be found here: http://memphisscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/heart-of-dixie-scrapbooking-retreat.html

We WELCOME Scrapbookers, Stampers, Mixed Media Artists, and all Crafters! Cheri and I are not liking 2020 so much. ...

10/18/2020

Here's a link to my latest newsletter.

https://madmimi.com/s/10fd611

You can still sign up to be a VIP customer and receive the discounts and perks that a VIP receives.

And I still have 2 openings for my November 13 - 15 Holly Springs retreat.

10/01/2020

Good Morning Ladies,

You can sign up now to be a VIP customer on my website, https://melindaeveritt.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/vip.aspx

Everyone signing up to be one of my VIP Customers through October 5th will be entered into a random drawing for a 50% off bundle of your choice from our new rewards program.

I will be offering additional rewards if you sign up with me. They include:

Free catalogs as they are released

A free petite perks stamp set from each catalog

Local VIP Customers can have immediate pick up for in-stock merchandise

Special Offers on Machines and Products

Early access to all of my sales

50% off Exclusive Products and Bundles or a product of your choice from the catalogs based on your total orders

This is a very exciting, innovative program. You get the Consultant discount without having to sign up as a Consultant!!

Sign up here: https://melindaeveritt.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/vip.aspx

08/08/2020

Tomorrow's the deadline for me to input your name to receive a September/October catalog + an annual catalog. If you would like to receive free catalogs from me sent directly to you, please comment on this thread. I will contact you if I don't have your address.

05/23/2020

I am holding a Virtual Memorial Day Close to My Heart Scrapbooking/Cardmaking Sale on two of my Facebook Groups - my customer group and my Scrapbooking/Cardmaking Kits group.

I will be adding products throughout the weekend to the Customer Group Both are Public so I don't think you have to join if you would like to look at what I am putting on Sale. I need to clear out some of my inventory to make room for new inventory.

facebook.com/groups/MelindasExclusiveCTMHGroup/
and https://www.facebook.com/groups/Melindaskits/

05/15/2020

Can you say adorable? Look what was just released. Let me know if you would like one.

05/06/2020

To get these svg files FREE, make a $10 donation to Operation Smile on my website before May 8 and you will receive an email after May 8 including these four free svg files!
Just go to my website and click on shop and then the cart. Scroll down and you will see the option to donate to Operations Smile.

https://melindaeveritt.closetomyheart.com/

04/23/2020

My husband is making this album. https://www.facebook.com/CloseToMyHeartOfficial/videos/527298161270663/

04/19/2020

Now isn't this the cutest COVID 19 Stamp set you have EVER seen? Who'd have thunk that we would be sending cards with pictures of toilet paper on it? Oh my gosh!

This is one of the featured, exclusive products with a full 20 card workshop guide that you will be able to make on the Close to My Heart National Scrapbooking Day Event on May 2nd.

There are 7 different workshops being offered that day. You can either make the cards with instruction being given on a Facebook Live or you can make it on your own.
Here's the link to buy it:

https://melindaeveritt.closetomyheart.com/ctmh/promotions/campaigns/2004-nsd-event.aspx

Shipping is pretty quick but May 2nd will be here before you know it!

04/17/2020

Album Retreat

04/15/2020

CTMH has just opened their exclusive Album Retreat attendee Facebook Group. This is where they will keep us updated about what is to come and will do the Facebook lives on May 15th and 16th to teach us the layouts.

This is getting exciting!! Of course I was the first one into the Facebook group because I hit the link the fastest!!

There is now a list of additional supplies you will need like ink pads and blocks that can be found on my website.

Also, if you order this Album Retreat, I will count it as a gathering and you will receive one half priced item and $40 in free products of your choice and possibly more if you add anything else to your order. I will contact you about this once you order.

Ignore the comment that it is backordered. That just means it will ship on May 1st.

Here's the link to order: https://melindaeveritt.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13801

Close To My Heart

04/11/2020

04/11/2020

I couldn't wait to get the real photos so I screenshot them from a video. Here are the layouts for the Virtual Album Retreat. The bundles are while supplies last. https://melindaeveritt.closetomyheart.com/retail/Product.aspx?ItemID=13801