About Me

Welcome to my blog! My name is Debra Van Patten. I'm a wife, mother to two boys, and I am a Close To My Heart Consultant located in Washington, Indiana. I started stamping in 1999 and started scrapbooking in 2002. I fell in love with the scrapbooking products that Close To My Heart had to offer and became a consultant in August of 2003.

I would love to share with you our complete line of quality scrapbooking, card making, paper crafting, and stamping products. We truly have something for everyone, from our faster, simpler and easier My Reflections™ Scrapbooking Kits and My Originals™ Card Making Kits to our revolutionary My Acrylix™ stamp sets.

Close To My Heart's mission is "show you how to celebrate relationships through discovering your creativity, to preserve and share the moments that matter most." We fulfill this mission with our wonderful products and programs. Whether you are just beginning or you are a seasoned veteran, Close To My Heart has something for everyone. Let me show you how to celebrate your relationships and share your memories through this beautiful art form.



My Achievements
I started out as a hobbyist when I signed up. I wasn't out to build a big business and quit my "day" job. It wasn't until one full year after I'd signed up that I received my first award from my Upline. I was quite surprised to find an envelope from my Upline in my mailbox with a "Round of Applause" with a pretty green ribbon that read "Over $500 in Sales". How often do YOU get told you are doing a great job at YOUR "day" job? I know I don't hear it very often. Better yet, how often do YOU get a simple reward like my pretty green ribbon?

Even years later, I still am not out to build a big business, or quit my "day" job. However, the simple little acknowledgements, ribbons, and awards I've received over the years have brightened my day more than once and made me feel special.

Team Recognition

Over $500 Personal Sales July 2014
Over $500 Personal Sales June 2014
Over $500 Personal Sales March 2014
Over $750 Personal Sales February 2014
Over $500 Personal Sales January 2014
Over $500 Personal Sales January 2013
Over $500 Personal Sales November 2012
Over $500 Personal Sales October 2012
Over $750 Personal Sales September 2012
Over $500 Personal Sales July 2012
Over $500 Personal Sales June 2012
Over $500 Personal Sales May 2012
Over $500 Personal Sales April 2012
Over $1000 Personal Sales March 2012
Over $1000 Personal Sales February 2012
Over $750 Personal Sales January 2012
Over $500 Personal Sales December 2011
Over $1000 Personal Sales November 2011
Over $900 Personal Sales July 2011
Over $600 Personal Sales June 2011
Over $600 Personal Sales May 2011
Over $600 Personal Sales April 2011
Over $1200 Personal Sales February 2011
4th Place Personal Sales, Over $1200 Personal Sales January 2011
(new upline due to retirement of original upline)
Over $900 Personal Sales October 2010
Over $600 Personal Sales September 2010
Over $900 Personal Sales August 2010
4th in Personal Sales Annual Awards 09/10
2nd in Number of Gatherings Annual Awards 09/10
4th Place Personal Sales, Over $600 Personal Sales July 2010
Over $600 Personal Sales May 2010
4th Place Personal Sales, Over $600 Personal Sales April 2010
Over $600 Personal Sales March 2010
3rd Place Personal Sales, Over $1200 Personal Sales February 2010
3rd Place Personal Sales, Over $1200 Personal Sales December 2009
Over $600 Personal Sales November 2009
Over $1200 Personal Sales October 2009
3rd Place Personal Sales, Over $1200 Personal Sales September 2009
5th in Personal Sales Annual Awards 08/09
4th Place Personal Sales, Over $600 Personal Sales August 2009
Over $600 Personal Sales June 2009
4th Place Personal Sales, Over $1200 Personal Sales April 2009
Over $600 Personal Sales March 2009
2nd Place Personal Sales, Over $600 Personal Sales February 2009
Over $900 Personal Sales (Recognized by 2nd Upline) February 2009
3rd Place Personal Sales, Over $600 Personal Sales December 2008
5th Place Personal Sales, Over $600 Personal Sales November 2008
Over $600 Personal Sales October 2008
Over $600 Personal Sales September 2008
Over $600 Personal Sales August 2008
6th in Personal Sales Annual Awards 07/08
5th in Number of Gatherings Annual Awards 07/08
Over $600 Personal Sales July 2008
Over $900 Personal Sales (Recognized 2nd Upline) July 2008
Over $600 Personal Sales June 2008
4th Place Personal Sales, Over $600 Personal Sales June 2008
Over $900 Personal Sales (Recognized by 2nd Upline) June 2008
Over $600 Personal Sales March 2008
3rd Place Personal Sales, Over $2000 Personal Sales February 2008
4th Place - 2nd Team (Recognized by 2nd Upline) February 2008
7th Place Personal Sales December 2007
9th Place Personal Sales, Over $600 Personal Sales November 2007
Over $600 Personal Sales September 2007
3rd Place Personal Sales, Over $600 Personal Sales August 2007
Over $900 Personal Sales (Recognized by 2nd Upline) August 2007
7th in Personal Sales Annual Awards 06/07
5th Place Personal Sales, Over $600 Personal Sales July 2007
Over $900 Personal Sales (Recognized by 2nd Upline) July 2007
Over $600 Personal Sales March 2007
Over $900 Personal Sales (Recognized by 2nd Upline) March 2007
2nd Place Personal Sales, Over $600 Personal Sales December 2006
Over $600 Personal Sales November 2006
Over $600 Personal Sales October 2006
Over $600 Personal Sales August 2006
Over $600 Personal Sales May 2006
Over $600 Personal Sales March 2006
Over $500 Personal Sales February 2006
Over $500 Personal Sales January 2006
Over $500 Personal Sales August 2005
8th in Personal Sales Annual Awards 04/05
Over $500 Personal Sales July 2005
Over $500 Personal Sales June 2005
Over $500 Personal Sales May 2005
Over $500 Personal Sales September 2004
Over $500 Personal Sales August 2004

Company Recognition
10 Year Longevity Award August 2013
Promotion to Manager August 2012
Promotion to Supervisor May 2011
PhD of Close To My Heart Business Degree December 2008
Master’s of Close To My Heart Business Degree December 2008
5 Year Longevity Award August 2008
Bachelor’s of Close To My Heart Business Degree May 2008
Over $2000 in Personal Sales February 2008
3rd Place Winner Make It From Your Heart Contest May 2005

If you're looking for a little recognition or something to brighten your day, consider becoming a CTMH Consultant. You can find out more on my Join My Team page. If you've already made up your mind, you can complete your Close To My Heart application online.