Last day of July, Sneak Peak at La Belle Vie, Dakota, Moonlight

Can you believe we are finally on the last day of July?  Wow, half of summer is over, and I've already started the back to school supply list.  With July coming to end there is a always something NEW, and with the start of a NEW month, August, there is also the start of CTMH's NEW Autumn/Winter Idea Book.

I Thought I'd give you another little sneak peek at what the NEW Idea Book has to offer  by showing you another little inspirational video.

Don't forget that today is your last day to stock up on retiring colors, and other retiring items....also the last day in which you can order WOTG from the Spring/Summer Idea Book, and to get your hands on July's SOTM.

2 Days..........

Don't wait any longer, we are at the final 2 days of Perfect Pair.  That also means only 2 days until the release of the NEW Idea Book.

I am so excited to be able to introduce you to the New idea Book.  It is spectacular....just so many new and exciting workshops....the list is never ending.   So make sure on August 1st you head on over to my website and check out the New Idea Book, you can find the link HERE!


If you would like your own copy of the Idea Book please contact me at (902)446-5439, and we can make arrangements to get a copy to you.


If you are still hoping to get your hands on some Perfect Pairs, there are 2 Days left, and the 2 packages are Believe and Wonderland.  You must spend $75 to qualify for this promotion through my website.

July 30-31 ~ Two Different Choices!
Believe Paper Packet and Holiday Pockets

-OR-

Wonderland Paper Packet and Wonderland MyStickease

Also, don't forget that these last 2 days are your last days to stock up on your favorite retiring colors.

• Grey Wool
• Grey Flannel
• Vanilla Cream
• Parchment
• Brown Bag
• Baby Pink
• Taffy
• Sunkiss Yellow
• Key Lime
• Heavenly Blue
• Lilac Mist
• Amethyst
• Holiday Red
• Sunflower
• Dutch Blue
• Gypsy
• Vineyard Berry
• Tulip
• Garden Green
• Spring Iris
• Petal
• Garnet
• Pansy Purple

To stock up now on these retiring colors, shop now!

Still Available in NEW 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book

I'm so happy to be able to announce the paper packets and embellishments that will still be available in the New Idea Book for Autumn/Winter.  Stella, Florentine, Victory, and......

Stella

Florentine

Victory

My favorite of the 4 paper packets to stay, Pemberley.

I've also included some of my latest cards using different features of the Pemberley collection.  To see pictures larger, just click on the image.  All products used to make these cards are from CTMH.

You can still order any of the above workshops aswell as the other 4 workshops from the Spring/Summer Idea Book, but you only have until July 31st.  Plus today is the last day to get your hands on Sophia Perfect Pair.  To qualify for this Perfect Pair, you only need to spend $75 and you get it for FREE.  To check out this pair and the remaining 2 pairs check out my previous blog, here!  To shop with me and take advantage of the last few days of this promotion click shop with me now!  


I have 1 more card to show you, it is made using Colonial White CS, Blush Ink, The Best Things Stamp Set, and some Sparkles, everything is better with Bling!! 

August 1st brings so many new things with the release of the 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book

The countdown has started T-minus 4 days and counting.  August 1st just can't get here fast enough.  My friends and customers are all rearing to place their orders.  I'm sure most orders will have the new Cricut Artiste Cartridge on it.  Will yours?

I'm so excited for mine to arrive so I can start creating.  To review some features go to my blog Artiste sneak peek or Artiste Video.  Along with a new Cartridge, CTMH has some great promotions available, that I'm happy to offer you.  First is the Damask Tote Bag that you can get for FREE when you sign up to be a consultant.

Whether you sign up to start your own business, or you want to jump start your hobby with this amazing Essentials  kit, for only $49, worth over $130.....

To join my team simply visit my website, follow the instructions, it's just that simple!


Also we have the Stamp of the Month,(SOTM) August's Stamp, Baroque Borders has many great features, but the best is that you can purchase it for as low as $5 when you spend $50.

Not only do we have this stamp set, but we are offering you a double D-size stamp set a value of $35.90, for only $5, with a $35 purchase.  September is National Stamping Month, that's twice as much stamping fun.  This special is available starting August 15th until September 30th.

I'm not done just yet, remember that I am running my own promotion.  When you booka gathering with me during August, I'll give you a scrapbook or card workshop for FREE, that is a value of $29.95.  So what are you waiting for , give me a call and book your party, (902)446-5439.

6 days until Release of New Autumn/Winter CTMH Idea Book/Sophia Perfect Pair

Wow, can you believe that in 6 more days August 1st will finally be here and you can all start ordering from our NEW Idea Book?  It's true, also if you've been thinking about becoming a consultant, why not sign up under me and join my team, not only will I mentor you and show you how to start your business, but you will also get an awesome Damask Tote Bag for FREE when you sign up in August(while supplies last).

Have you been aching to get your hands on the NEW Cricut Artiste Cartridge, in 6 more days you can order it, and have it in your hands in about 2 weeks.  I know I can't wait to start using mine.  The colours that are retiring all listed below, so you might want to grab them before they are gone, this includes, cardstock, inkpads, re-inkers, markers and shade packs.

• Grey Wool
• Grey Flannel
• Vanilla Cream
• Parchment
• Brown Bag
• Baby Pink
• Taffy
• Sunkiss Yellow
• Key Lime
• Heavenly Blue
• Lilac Mist
• Amethyst
• Holiday Red
• Sunflower
• Dutch Blue
• Gypsy
• Vineyard Berry
• Tulip
• Garden Green
• Spring Iris
• Petal
• Garnet
• Pansy Purple

Tomorrow is the start of the Perfect Pair Sophia, the one I've been waiting forward to ordering.  Have you chosen a Perfect Pair yet, because you only have 5 more days to get any retiring product, and to choose from the remaining pairs.

July 26-29 ~ Sophia Paper Packet and Sophia MyStickease

July 30-31 ~ Two Different Choices!
Believe Paper Packet and Holiday Pockets

-OR-

Wonderland Paper Packet and Wonderland MyStickease

So to qualify for the Free Perfect Pair, all you have to do is go shopping on my website, and purchase $75.   At the end of your order you will be prompted on whether you want to add the perfect pair, as well as the SOM.  To start shopping just click here, shop now!

Artiste Cricut Cartridge and Home Decor Workshops

So, with the new Idea Book ready to launch in just 10 days time, Close To My Heart has released some new Inspirational videos.  I thought I would share this one with you.  It shows the New Scroll Workshop as well as our Christmas Advent Calendar Workshop, which is my favorite, and I'll be teaching this one in a Workshop class.  If you don't have a cricut, one is needed for this project, as well as our new Artiste Cricut Cartridge. Since I will be teaching this Workshop from my home, you will have the use of my Circut machine, and my Cartridge.

If you are interested in attending my Christmas Advent Calendar Workshop, please email me at stewart.78@hotmail.com.  If you would like to purchase the Artiste Cricut Cartridge or the Advent Calendar Workshop, they will be available August 1st.  You can order them off my website, found HERE!




If you are interested in getting the Artiste, it retails at $99, with a value of $125, but if you host a party and your sales reach $250+, you can purchase the Artiste for only $49.....plus you will have an additional $40 in free product.  


To book a gathering with me, email me(stewart.78@hotmail.com), or call me at (902) 446-5439. Also check out my calendar of events blog, you are welcome to attend my Open House. 

Start of Mayberry Perfect Pair FREE Packet and MyStickease

Good morning everyone, I've just fed my 2 youngest which will keep them occupied long enough for me to write this post.  Today starts the time frame for when Mayberry is available as your FREE Perfect Pair.

Both of these layouts required no stamping, just the paper and Stickease were used, so easy!

Also, don't forget that to get your hands on this Perfect Pair, you need to shop online at my website, and once you hit $75 you'll be able to select the option at the bottom of your shopping screen to add on the Perfect Pair.  It will also prompt you on whether you want to add on this month's Stamp of the Month, a value of $17.95, for only $5.  So if you think about it, that is about $30 saved.

July 21-25 ~ Mayberry Paper Packet and Mayberry MyStickease

July 26-29 ~ Sophia Paper Packet and Sophia MyStickease

July 30-31 ~ Two Different Choices!
Believe Paper Packet and Holiday Pockets

-OR-

Wonderland Paper Packet and Wonderland MyStickease

Project Contest worth $30 in CTMH product from New 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book

If you haven't already submitted a project to me for my contest, you still have 10 days to create and photograph a project using just 1 CTMH product.  Once created and photographed, email me the photo, and tell me which product you used and I will add it to the other entrants projects to be shown on my FaceBook page to be voted on.  The contest voting will start August 1st and end at midnight(atl) August 31st.  The winner will be announced on September 16th at my Open House.  

To view full contests details visit my contest blog here.  The winner of the contest will win $30 worth of Free product of your choice from the new Autumn/Winter 2012 Idea Book.  Did I mention that the New Idea Book will be available to order from starting August 1st?  Well they are, and if you want you own copy contact me at (902)446-5439, book a party and you can get a free copy, and if you book and hold a party during the month of August you get a FREE workshop valued at $29.95.

Calendar of Events

Well, I'm starting to plan out my calendar for upcoming workshops and clubs, however my events calendar is not working so I'm going to update you here. If you are interested in my monthly card club, I have 2 spots open.  Our first club date is September 14th from 7-8:30pm. You can email me for more information at stewart.78@hotmail.com or call me at (902)446-5439. 

My next event is my Open House, which takes place on September 16th from 2-4pm at my house.  If you need the directions please email me.

The New Idea Book features a workshop called Scholastic, I thought it would be perfect for setting up those first day of school pictures, and school pictures/class photos.  So I'll be holding a workshop on October 5th from 6-8:30.  We will be putting together 2 2-page layouts.  If you don't have your photos ready that is okay, you can add them later.  the cost of this workshop is $29.95, but if you want the extra materials to complete this project at home on your own, just give me a call and I will help you get that set up.  If you book a party with me in August, you could get this workshop for FREE......call me or email me.(stewart.78@hotmail.com/(902)446-5439)

New Consultant Kit Plus FREE Damask Tote Bag

Are you considering becoming a CTMH consultant?  Well with the new price of $49 on our Essentials Kit gives you everything that you need to start. This is what you will receive.....

• A Read Me First Letter
• Current Idea Book (gty. 3)
• Hostess Order Forms (gyt. 5)
• Customer Order Forms (gty. 5)
• Close To My Heart Color Swatches (W471)
• Autumn/Winter 2012 B&T Duos ® Sampler (W1115)
• Petite perks ™ Nature's Delight Incentive Stamp Set (W2023)
• Avonlea Complements Canvas Shapes (X7155c)
• Workshops on the Go ™ Avonleas Scrapbooking Kit (G1045)
• My Creations ® Recipe/Photo Box (Z1322)
• Color-Ready Canvas Alphabet (Z1777)
• Chocolate Exclusive Inks ® Pad (Z2111)
• Slate Exclusive Inks ® Pad (Z2173) 
• My Acrylix ® Glamour Lowercase Stamp Set (D1522)
• My Acrylix ® Perfect Fit -Frames Stamp Set (D1527)
• 3" x 3" My Acrylix ® Block (Y1006)
• 2" x 3 1/2" My Acrylix ® Block (Y1009)

Can you believe that this kit is only $49?!  It actually has a retail value of approximately $130!  One of the things I love about Close To My Heart, is that they value every single one of their consultants; from the top Presidential Directors to their hobbyists.  So no matter where you want to fall within this company, you will find a home.

If you want even more tools to take your hobby to a business, consider the Master Kit for only $99.  This Kit has an approximate retail value of $280 and it contains.........

• Everything in the Essentials kit plus.......
• 7 Additional Current Idea Books
• You Are Welcome Here Letter
• Recruiting Brochures (gty. 25)
• The Rewards Come Now
• Hostess Brochures (gty. 25)
• Studio J ®    Brochures (gty. 5)
• 5 Studio J ® Layouts (redeem within 3 months)
•  20 Additional Customer Order Forms
• 20 Additional Hostess Order Forms
• 4 Additional Petite Perks ™  Nature's Delight Incentive Stamp Set
• Cello Bags (gty. 25)
• My Acrylix ® Stamp Scrubber (Z1782)
• My Acrylix ® Spritz Cleaner (1778)
• Bonding Memories ® Glue (1512)
• Sponge (Z697)
• Liquid Glass (Z679)
• Chocolate Exclusive Inks ® Marker Set (Z2434)
• Micro-Tip Scissors (Z534)

Only those that attended convention received this gorgeous, exclusive Damask Tote, and now it's being offered to those that become NEW consultants in August! (I'm jealous)

This beautiful Damask Tote Bag measures 17x17x6", and has a large exterior pocket perfect for 12x12 paper packets, a huge interior that can hold a 12x12 album and more, a small zippered interior pocket, a coated-canvas fabric for easy cleaning and durability, 2 water bottle pockets, 2 sets of straps to wear as a shoulder tote or as a backpack, and a large flap with a magnetic closure.

So whether if you've been thinking about starting scrapbooking as a hobby, or you want to turn your hobby into a business why wait sign up as a new consultant with me, it's easy with our online registration, start here!  Don't wait, this offer for the FREE Damask Tote Bag is while supplies last, and ends August 31st.

Here they are, all 13 Workshops on the go

So I think I've kept you all in suspense long enough, today I'm going to introduce you to all 13 WOTG.

Avonlea Artwork

Card workshop

Scrapbook Workshop

Clementine Artwork

Clementine Workshop

So if you love the packages above then you will love what follows.....

Dakota Artwork

Dakota Scrapbook

La Belle Vie Artwork

La Belle Vie Scrapbook

Next we have a workshop that pairs up with the NEW Artiste Cricut Cartridge, it makes for a party of 8 for that spooky Halloween party.

Spellbound Cricut Kit

Not only do we have a party package, but we have a workshop for your scrapbook.

Moonlight Artwork

Moonlight Scrapbook

Now I'll show you Scholastic, perfect for back to school and Flirty.

Scholastic Artwork

Flirty Artwork

Flirty Scrapbook

The next workshop is for home decor, it's the Scroll Workshop.

We're getting close to the end of the workshops, but I still have a few more to go.  

Pear and Partridge Artwork

Pear and Partridge Scrapbook

Pear and Partridge Card Workshop

There is one more workshop left to shop, but I'm having troubles uploading the image.  It is the Advent Countdown Calendar Workshop, not one to be missed, as soon as I load it, it will be added to your shopping list!