FREE! Did You Say FREE ???

This is the Cutest BAG EVER !!! You can get yours TODAY for FREE on my WEBSITE by just purchasing the $49 kit and NO OBLIGATIONS! Figure out you LOVE THE PRODUCT! That's okay too, purchase as much as you want with a 22 % discount!!! Please feel free to share this with ALL your friends! And don't miss out ! They are going FAST!

5 Minutes > One Stamp Set = Beautiful Card !

Create a finished card in five seconds flat with the new series of single-image A-size My Acrylix® stamp sets from Close To My Heart. Use them for quick scrapbook layout titles or easy, one-step cardmaking. Each one is designed to complete your project with a single stamp, and at just $6.95 each, these stamps are super affordable!

And this month, they are even MORE affordable! During the month of June, for every 2 stamp sets you purchase, you get a third one of equal or lesser value for FREE! Now is the time to stock up!

Watch here to see the beautiful Kristine show us today !

Then visit my WEBSITE HERE to get started on your shopping today! 

June Stamp of the Month - Life Is Tweet

Since I have been a busy mama I am going to feature my fellow CTMH consultant's on my blog for their amazing work on the June Stamp of the Month! I just can't resist all their beautiful artwork & not share it with my amazing Peeps (YOU) !!! :) Enjoy !!


To get the June Stamp of the Month for yourself, go ahead, Buy 2 Stamp Sets, get one FREE & then get the June Stamp of the Month for only $5 !!! Wow! What a Steal!!! :)

Thank you Vicki For letting us see your beautiful artwork as always!! :) You can go to her website for wonderful ideas for everything! :)

I love Jen Rubio's artwork !! Simple, little paper used and lots of stamp sets used !!! :)

Thank you ladies for allowing me to feature you on my blog !! :)

STAMPAGANZA IS BACK!!! What a great time to buy stamps! During the month of June, when you buy 2 stamp sets, you get one FREE. Here's the details: Purchase any 2 stamp sets (sized A, B, C, D, or E) at full retail price and receive a 3rd stamp set of your choice FREE (of equal or lesser value) - a savings of up to $29.95! Stamp sets that count toward the qualifying purchase include full-priced A, B, C, D, and E sets only. Stamps that do not count toward a qualifying purchase include customizable (K), Workshops on the Go, Cricut collection, and Stamp of the Month (both discounted and full-priced) sets. No quantity limits! For every 2 you buy, you get 1 FREE (keep in mind that it is the lowest priced stamps that you will get for free). No tax on your free stamps, but shipping applies. Available only from June 1st - June 30th. Visit my website Here now to get started on your shopping trip!!!

Building my Business....

When Jim & I first married, we moved to Port Clinton & I didn't know anyone... I thought it would be great to get out there and meet people but I just didn't know how.. or where .... so I went to a local library where they had free classes on how to make Christmas cards !
 Wow, did I realize, I COULD DO THIS!!
So, I walked up to instructor, asked her how I could learn more, she was so busy that she gave me her card & phone number and told me to call her. So, I went home and looked up "Close To My Heart" ... boy, was I in trouble... all this awesome looking product that looked so EASY to do!

How could I resist, so there I was, never made a handmade thing in my life before I made free cards at the library, with a $199 kit & lots of gizmo's I had no idea how to use!

I had a home party, invited the neighbor who then invited everyone I didn't know & that was the start of something that is my "love" & my "passion" today! & don't need to say more than when I say my Closest, dearest, & most thoughtful friends I have gained from CTMH .... I never would of dreamed that this would someday be "MY DREAM JOB" !!!

This was my "workspace", class space & lots of friends & customers shared memories together scrapbooking many pages & cards together! Aren't those cabinets BEAUTIFUL ! But wait, there's more!

This is the view from the other side of the room, I need to look for an upclose picture of the paper cabinet, you would be in Heaven!!

I am so happy that I was able to re-vamp this gross basement into a finished living / working space for me & my customers, this was my "home away from home" .... it always had projects waiting for me & leaves behind lots of great memories of my customers, friends, business I built and most of all the "dream job" I get to take with me!!!

The last 21 days....

The last 21 days have whizzed by like a tornado, exactly what I felt like I was in too! I had emotions that were happy, sad, trying & exhausting. But I am glad to see myself in "another state" of mind too. Refreshed, starting a new (for the time being) & I want to share with you what I have been up too.

You all know that I have moved & I want to share this with you. If you have ever moved from a home you will understand the emotions that I have been through, and each picture I will tell you a memory that I have associated with that picture.  Even though this home is made of concrete, sticks, morter, & roofing, the memories inside are priceless. Just like the song Miranda Lambert says, "The home that built me" ...............

This is a picture of the outside of our house on the day we put it on the market.  This is the 3rd house my husband ( boyfriend at the time) drove up too 10 years ago looking for somewhere to call home. Even though it didn't look like this,

I remember thinking this is somewhere I can "grow" into and start a life with my soon-to-be- husband.

We purchased the house in June 2002 & then shared the next year making it a home before marrying in October 2003.

I think this is the 3 car garage that attracted

my husband to purchase this home.

This is the kitchen that I cooked many meals to my husband and family, always trying new recipes, burning things because I forgot about them, (don't act like you've never done this), cutting my finger to the bone, baking his favorite apple pie, or cooking a roast in the crockpot, & then eventually installing a dishwasher due to too many bottles !!! This kitchen has gone through alot of changes in the 10 years we lived here, but also has many memories of learning lots of things about my husband's cooking (and cleaning) abilities & most importantly the recipe of love !!

And this is the place my family broke bread. We are a traditional in the way that we always ate at the table, & almost always ate together if Jim (my husband) was home. This is where my kids ate their first meals, made messes, spills, thew food when they were mad & also, in the corner is where I remember Isabella taking her first steps when she was just shy of being a year old.

This is the living room that my family shared lots and lots of memories, sleeping on the couch when I first brought both kids home, kids played with their toys, opening presents on Christmas morning, birthday presents on birthdays, having extended family share laughter, tears, & this is the place my husband and I always resorted too in the evening for our 1 hour television shows cuddling on the couch for our snuggle time. ( Before falling asleep on the couch !!) 

AH! This is the ONE BATHROOM that our family shared! We gave our kids their first baths in this tub, & sometimes while one of us is giving kids baths, one of us would be getting ready, while another one would be using the toilet... NOT ALOT OF ROOM! I can't wait until we have one more bathroom (atleast ) LOL!

This was my"our" bedroom, lots of memories... lol ... we will just keep it at that! Ha!

This was my daughter Isabella's room ... until Isaiah came along... then, both of my kids slept in here. Yes, I made them share a room upstairs because our room was upstairs so I didn't want anyone downstairs in the spare room. ( fret of fires etc ) lol... but I think I may have spent a few nights in here too... spending time with a sick kid, or colic kid in Isaiah's case... hmmm the memories...

And this was the "spare" kids toy / guest room that my daughter played in.  While Isaiah's toys were in the living room.

Well now that you have shared the "living quarters" of our house, there is a whole seperate floor where I built a business, shared many memories with alot of my friends and customers. I will share that tomorrow. (Isaiah wants to go outside & play) ... then I will also share our "Shelter House" & then the land where we will be building for our new memories.

Updates!!

Well my fellow followers..you know if I am quiet on here that means I've been doing ALOT of creating !!! Right ??? I have been MIA for a few days, but be prepared, something good is coming !!

Well I will be sharing LOTS of creating that I & other fellow CTMH peeps have been creating too ! I can't wait to share it with you over the next few days !!! For now .... don't forget the Dotty for You campaign starts today !!! Watch the video below to see the wonderful artwork you can create & then follow me the rest of the week for updates on more beautiful artwork I will feature on this paper !

Just a $35 purchase will get you a 24 pack of paper for only $5 !! So, watch the video, then click below it for my website & place your order today !!! Remember, YOU CAN GET IT FREE if you have a party !! Who wants to party !! ??

Click here to start shopping !!!

Dotty For You ...............

Watch below to see the latest news about 2012 National Scrapbooking Month ..... uploaded layouts will be following in the next couple days... be sure to come back to see them !!



Lucy Card Workshop

Here is the latest card workshop that I will be doing

• When : April 18th 2012
• Where: My House 419 E Fifth St. PC
• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• Cost: $20

Please sign up before April 10th, 2012

Pemberley Workshop Pics!

Hope you are all enjoying a nice Saturday evening... I am updating my blog with some pictures of my latest workshop! Thank you Brenda Rose for your inspiration & allowing me to scraplift some of your layouts! 

Just call me today with your order! It's not to late! You can still order yours today ! Only $24 !!!



Mojo Monday # 233

I have jumped back on the saddle and it felt great to create something tonight !! I have not been feeling well, & then we went on vacation & this weekend ended up with a 24 hour "bug" ... tonight I felt good enough to go downstairs to my work area & clean it up & create my Mojo Monday card!

 I used my leftovers of my Stella Workshop on the Go as well as the new

Z1708 Sparkle Flourishes only ($4.95)

and the Stamp Set D 1509

Magic Adventures ($17.95)

for the saying !!!  It's not what you would think you would use this stamp set for but it worked perfect for the saying!

My Originals Sweet Surprises Card Kit

Going..... Going .... Gone

I also wanted to make sure you all know that we are no longer going to be carrying the How-To Books that Close To My Heart has provided us all these years! :( Sad.... I know ... me too!  BUT, I did get a little secret on the cruise... that we are almost SOLD OUT of some of them, and I don't want you to go without yours! So here are the details of all of them, & I have a special going on now too!

1. Purchase 3 books, get 1 1/2 off! Pick any 3 you would like!!!
2. Purchase 5 books, get one FREE !

THE SCRAPBOOK HOW- TO PROGRAMS:



This beautiful new hardbound book is similar to the Reflections programs with blueprints, step-by-step instructions, and photo suggestions, but it’s really in a league all of its own. It is a stand-alone publication that will look simply fabulous on a bookshelf or coffee table. It features 50 12" × 12" two-page scrapbook concepts as well as in-depth instructions for unique art techniques, accessory suggestions for every concept, detailed cutting diagrams, step-by-step assembly instructions, a thumbnail index, and all the artwork recipes.

Create your own 12" × 12" designer layouts with Jeanette Lynton’s second volume of incredible scrapbooking patterns. Packed with 50 all new, two-page patterns, complete cutting diagrams, and assembly instructions, plus inspiring techniques, Imagine™ is every scrapbooker’s best friend. Check out the first volume, Cherish™, the book that elevated passion for scrapbooking. Both gorgeous, hardback books feature full-color photos and are coffee-table worthy! (Cherish sold separately.)

You'll love the newly updated Reflections™ program which features 100 12" × 12" scrapbook pages. Each layout pattern comes complete with a shaded blueprint, detailed assembly instructions, companion layout guides, photo options, and creative techniques sure to make your memories come to life.

Bring magic to your scrapbook layouts using clever interactive techniques. You'll add hands-on excitment and dramatically increase your photo and journaling space using pop-ups, pull-outs, slides, cascades, and more! Magic™ also includes 35 gorgeous 12" x 12" layout patterns that can be used on their own or with the interactive techniques. (DVD included.)

 

THE CARD MAKING HOW - TO BOOKS:

Create beautiful handmade cards with confidence using the numerous patterns in our exquisite hardbound Originals™ program. With exact dimensions, fold placement guides, blueprints, and step-by-step instructions, every aspiring cardmaker or crafting pro will love Originals. Feast on the gorgeous, full-color artwork sprinkled throughout the pages and then make cards of your own, simply and easily, with Originals!

Bulk cardmaking, trendy circle cards, and all new patterns make Jeanette Lynton's latest hardbound, how-to cardmaking book a must-have for your creative library. The three bulk card "workshops" help you make 8, 12, or 16 cards in a jiffy while getting the most out of your papers and your time. The beautiful full-color artwork and creative tips and techniques offer hours of inspiration and fresh ideas.