33 days and 7 hours!

So the countdown is on!  I so can't wait!

CONVENTION!!!!!

Yup you read that right!  I'm going to Close To My Heart Convention in 33 days :)  I so can't wait to visit Dallas Texas!  This will be the first time I've really gone anywhere like this!  The first time that I've applied for a passport and the second time I'll have flown!

I feel like I'm a little kid at Christmas time ... LOL ... cause I'm so excited!  I can't wait to have 3 days to learn as much as I can and create with brand new products being released!  This is going to be so much fun!

Viva Dallas Texas ... LOL

June Stamp of the Month

Purchase these or other products (to total $50), and receive the Stamp of the Month for only $5.
My Reflections® Footloose Paper Packet ($9.95, X7151B, p. 40)
Foundry® Number Plates ($4.95, Z1712, p. 127)
Color-Ready Evergreen Cork Shapes ($3.95, Z1719, p. 129)
Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment ($4.95, Z1701, p. 124)
Wooden Designer Buttons ($5.95, Z1387, p. 125)
Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection ($99, Z1686, pp. 12-13)

Cards

I can't believe I haven't posted this one yet!

These cards I made for my sister and my mom for their birthdays back in March!  The flower stamps are part of my absolute favorite stamp set!

Creativity!

Yeah!

So I took it upon myself to drag my dining room table over in front of the TV, pulled out my supplies and started creating!  After all was said and done ... 20 cards were made!  I'm prepping cards for Convention!  This is my first convention, so I'm not sure what to expect, and I'm always afraid of what people will think of my artwork, but I designed two simple cards to get my juices flowing ... LOL

I started off with just a 3x3 colonial white card base.  I was thinking that I wanted to keep it in the theme of convention and make it all light and summery!  I want to enjoy every moment I get at convention, so this sentiment was perfect for me!

Then I decided to make a card that was a bit bigger.  So I started with a 4x4 colonial white card base.

I kept the same style of card for this one because I love the simple clean look on cards.  I love this stamp set as well!  Again I thought to keep it with a theme and the sentiment works for me as well.  Life is definitely a journey and I'm ready to turn this journey of my life into a positive journey!

So yeah, here is the start of some of my cards for convention!  I really hope that everyone will like them!

It’s Stampaganza Time!

Ok guys ... I've got to tell you about this fantastic promotion!  During the month of June you can purchase two stamps sets and receive one for free!  I know, why am I telling you this so early in the month of May, well it is because I want you to take advantage of this promotion!  During the rest of May you can stack up on everything else!  You can purchase those ink pads, those embellishments, the cardstock, and even the Cricut cartridge!  Then you have everything you need for when you get those free stamp sets!

Purchase any two stamp sets (sizes A, B, C, D, or E) at full retail price and receive a third 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.

Now you are probably wondering, what if I order two E size stamps, will I only get an A side free?  Nope!  You will get an E size stamp set for free!

So take advantage of the special this month and get some fantastic Dotty 4 You papers!  Then you get to take advantage of the special with some great stamps!

40 Page Scrapbook Workshop

“Where do I start?” That is the question I hear so many times from those who want to start a scrapbook, but just don’t know where to begin. Or how about the avid scrapbooker who says “I am so far behind I will never catch up!” Well, how would you like to complete an entire scrapbook in just 6 hours? Whether this is your very first scrapbook or you have been scrapbooking for years, join me and I will teach you how to start, or finally catch up! All you have to do is come and bring a couple of items! I will have all the other supplies you will need to complete 40 pages of a 12x12 scrapbook. All you have to add are your pictures and there you have it! Just imagine....having 20 2-page 12x12 layouts (5 layouts for each season) and an instant scrapbook in 6 short hours!!!!!

The cost of this workshop is just $50! This covers your Sessions...the ENTIRE Workshop!

We will also have great doorprizes.....EVERYBODY has a chance to win! You won’t want to miss this workshop! BUT...due to space, seating will be limited to 6 at each Workshop.

Here is all you need to do:
Call or e-mail me with your RSVP...you MUST pre-pay to me by July 21st in order for me to get all of our materials ordered and shipped to me in time. Call or e-mail me with any questions! 780-455-5065 or e-mail me at HollyCTMH@gmail.com.

What to bring:
Acid Free glue of your choice (lots).
Permanent glue of your choice (lots).
Paper Trimmer
A snack to share.

I will be providing the use of my stamp sets and inks, scissors, edging scissors, paper towels, baby wipes, etc.

We will be making 10 pages (5 layouts) using Spring colors and sets, 10 using Summer, 10 using Autumn, and 10 using Winter/Christmas. We will be using stamps and papers from this year’s Idea Books.

Invite your friends, relatives and co-workers to come with you! I hope to see you at the Workshop! What an accomplishment it will be to have an entire scrapbook done when you go home! Won't you be proud and have a feeling of success? That is what it is all about!

As a special treat….if you attend this workshop or order the kit…..you qualify to purchase a 12x12 album (any style) from our Idea book for 10% off the retail price!

Holly Young-Bowers
Phone # 780-455-5065
E-mail: HollyCTMH@gmail.com

12x12 Workshop Cost $50

May Stamp of the Month

Ok guys!  This months stamp of the month is a fantastic one!  Make sure that you don't miss out on it because once it is gone, it is gone!  I know I'm going to get my hands on one of these!

 

I just love sunflowers!  Let me tell you how you can get this stamp for only $5 and in the process, make the fantastic projects shown!

A Bouquet of Projects

In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself! Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started!

Materials Needed

1. S1205 My Acrylix^® Friendship Bouquet
2. X7148B Pemberley Paper Packet
3. Z1734 Irresistibles™ Persnickety Journaling Spots
4. Z1695 Urban Felt Alphabet
5. 3174 Blending Pen
6. Z1142 Brown StazOn^® Ink Pad
7. Z2140 Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks^® Pad
8. Z2310 Buttercup Exclusive Inks^® Marker
9. Z2311 Chocolate Exclusive Inks^® Marker
10. Z2362 Honey Exclusive Inks^® Marker
11. Z2337 Olive Exclusive Inks^® Marker

Required Tools

1. 1385 White Daisy Cardstock
2. Z697 Sponge
3. Z341 Memory Book Mini Glue Dots^®
4. Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
5. Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix^® Block
6. Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix^® Block
7. Y1012 4" × 5" My Acrylix^® Block
8. Adhesive
9. Sewing Machine and White Thread

These products will allow you to make all 3 of the projects shown above!  2 different cards and a scrapbook layout!

Don't miss out on this one!

Dotty For You

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month in May by mixing and matching to your heart’s content with our new Dotty for You paper packet! The trendy patterns on the front of the papers coordinate perfectly with the dots on the reverse side, giving you lots of options for crafting colorful layouts, cards, and other projects. Dotty for You includes 24 specially designed, coordinating B&T Duos^® sheets (2 each of 12 patterns) and an artwork idea insert to get your creative juices flowing.
There are three ways to get this exclusive Dotty for You paper packet, valued at $19.95:

• Place an order of $35 or more in products from the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book between April 17 and May 31, and add the Dotty for You paper packet for just $5*.
• Host a Gathering with a sales total of $400 or more (excluding tax, shipping/handling, and Operation Smile^® donations) between April 17 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.
• Join Close To My Heart as a new Consultant between April 1 and May 31 and receive a Dotty for You paper packet FREE.

I can't even begin to tell you how great this paper pack is!  So make sure you get yourself one!

Creativity Time for Me

So I finally got some time to create this weekend!  It felt so good to actually make some progress on my wedding album!  I really love the Sonoma colours and they fit so well with my wedding colours!

Sorry for my crappy cropping and picture taking!  I will get better :)  I haven't done that in quite some time now!

These ones I actually completed some time ago ... I was just waiting to get a 5x7 picture printed.  I also had to decide what to put on the purple strip.  I cut the strips out with the AP Cartridge!

These are some of my favorite photos of my hubby and the best man!  Again I'm loving the AP Cartridge!

These last two I did quite some time ago as well.  I just am really bad at taking photo's and posting on the blog!

Either way ... I now have 10 full pages completed for my wedding album!  I'm hoping to get a few more completed next weekend because I've got friends coming over to just play!  Going to be a good time!

April Stamp of the Month

Oh wow ... forgive me!  I've realized that I haven't shown you want the April SOTM is!!

If you want to make these cool projects, here is a shopping list that allows you to get the Stamp of the Month for just $5.00!

Bright Blue Cardstock Shade Pack
($7.95, X5902, p. 9)

Mini-Medley Accents
Black Collection
($4.95, Z1393, p. 127)

Dimensional Elements Stars
($3.25, Z1680, p. 130)

My Creations® All-Sorts
Mini Album
($5.95, Z1224, p. 131)

Color-Ready Evergreen Cork Shapes
($3.95, Z1719, p. 129)

And don't forget to contact me if you would like a copy of the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book!  I'll be happy to send you one!

Adorable Bunny Card

So I saw this idea of a bunny coming through a hole in a card ... I so wish I could remember where and who so that I can give proper credit!  But this is what I did with that idea!

I changed the card from a basic card base to an egg shaped card base!  The feet help it stand up fine on it's own!  I gave him a cotton ball tail ... LOL ... and some button eyes!

Here is the back side of the front card flap!  See he is trying to jump out of the hole ... LOL ... this idea was too cute to pass up, especially for Easter!  And learning the different shapes on the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge ... I'm having a blast!

Thanks for looking!

Spring Cards - AP Cartridge

Well, I finally had a chance to actually create some things!  I've got a card workshop on Saturday and here are a couple of the cards we will be making!

I'm just learning with the Cricut, so we are starting off pretty simple ... but man what an effect it can have!  I love that you can cut out these images and then add the layer image to make it look 3D!

I love the flowers that you can make with the cartridge!  They really give such a great look to any project you make!

So yeah, here are a few of my creations!  I thought it was about time that I finally get some of my own work on this blog!  I've been cramming all the deals at you ... LOL ... but I cram those at me too, so don't worry!

I promise that I will get more of my own artwork up here as well.  I'm going to schedule some time for me to just create!  I've got to finish my wedding album!  I've got a 2 page layout that is just about done, so once I get that done I will post pictures!