Wednesday, August 24, 2011

National Stamping Month


To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, CTMH is offering the first-ever double stamp set! You can get the exclusive My Acrylix® Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set FREE when you place an order of $75 US from August 15, 2011 through September 30, 2011. You'll love this double set—two D-size sets in one envelope—which includes lots of clever phrases and coordinating images you'll use in your handmade cards all year long. The double set has a retail value of $35.90 US, which drastically increases the value of your qualifying purchase! Have double the fun stamping during National Stamping Month with our new Pair-a-Phrase double stamp set!


Dates: Offer valid August 15 (9:00 am MDT)–September 30, 2011 (11:59 pm MDT)

Saturday, August 20, 2011

2011 August SOTM: Wicked

This is my August SOTM Card Swap  (S1108 Wicked).
It's not too late to get your hands on this cute stamp set!!  Contact me to place your $50 order and you can get Wicked for $5.

Products Used:
S1108 Wicked Stamp Set
X7144 B Mischief My Reflections Level 2 Paper Pak
Black Mini-Medly My Accents
Black Ink
Grey Wool
Sunset Ink

Monday, August 1, 2011

MTV Turns 30!!!

MTV first aired, August 1, 1981.  The first video was "Video Killed The Radio Star"  by the Buggles.  I think this is what defined the 80's and has made it the best decade EVER!  (in my opinion, of course!)  MTV used to air music videos 24/7 and began to evolve in 1985 with game shows, then in 1992 .... reality TV .... Oh the horror!!  I hate reality TV!

In 1981 I was 8 years old when MTV was born and it has left a lasting impression on my taste of music and my LOVE of music videos.
The first "original" VJ's:  Alan Hunter, Mark Goodman, JJ Jackson, Martha Quinn, Nina Blackwood.

Thank goodness for satellite radio, cause I still listen to the 80's!!

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Consume It...Don't Collect In!!

CTMH's new philosophy is "Consume it, Don't Collect It".

They have made a few changes in the 2011 Fall / Winter Catalog.  One of these changes is reducing the amount of "Bulk" cardstock that is available.  You will notice that not ALL of the colors are available in the 24 pack.  This is a one way customers will be introduced to the new "Consume it, Don't Collect It" concept.  The My Reflections Level II will no longer contain 4 pages of White Daisy or Colonial White Cardstock.  The cost of the My Reflections Level II has been REDUCED from $12.95 to $9.95.  It will contain fewer paper, by eliminating the unwanted White Daisy and Colonial White cardstock.  Instead it will contain MORE colored cardstock.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Who Loves ~ FREE?!?!? (SOTM Changes)

I returned from the 2011 CTMH Convention that was held in Anaheim, CA.  I have TONS of information to share!!  One of the things that is changing is the Stamp of the Month program.  In order to stay within reasonable purchases and still get cool stuff....CTMH is LOWERING the qualifying order to get the Stamp of the Month.

Old way: 
Spend $25 get the SOTM for $17.21
Spend $50 get the SOTM for $11.48
Spend $75 get the SOTM for $5.74
Spend $100 get the SOTM for FREE

In today's economy, who can afford to splurge and spend $100 a month on CTMH products every month?  So, CTMH has decided to bring the exclusive SOTM within reach!  Spend $50 get the SOTM for $5....or outright purchase it outrigh for $17.95.  Did you notice that I said $17.95?  Yes, CTMH has even LOWERED the cost of EVERY STAMP SET!!

A ~ Old Price    $7.95 - - - - - -NEW PRICE:  $6.95
B ~ Old Price    $13.95 - - - - -NEW PRICE:  $9.95
C ~ Old Price    $18.95 - - - - -NEW PRICE:  $13.95
D ~ Old Price    $22.95 - - - - -NEW PRICE:  $17.95
E  ~ Old Price   $34.95 - - - - -NEW PRICE:  $29.95

CTMH is such an awesome company that they are rolling out the new SOTM program in style!! Effective August 1st, these changes will take place.

Contact me to place your $50 order.  Get the SOTM for $5 and get a FREE A-size stamp set!!  This constant campaign is EXTRA, EXTRA!!

....stay tuned....more NEW information to come!

Thursday, May 26, 2011

The Green Lantern!!


Okay, so I am a super-hero dork!  If you know me, then you already know this - and it's not new "news".  Well, I am anxiously awaiting The Green Lantern movie staring Ryan Reynolds.  He has become one of my favorite actors.  I find him to be very witty.  I have to say my favorite movie is Blade Trinity.  I absolutely love him in that movie!  I have already informed my hubby that if he does not take me to the movies, I will go by myself!  Come June 17th you will find me at the nearest theater watching The Green Lantern in 3-D.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

April Weekend Workshop: 6x6 Mini Showcase Album


The April weekend workshop featured the 6x6 My Creations Memory Showcase accordion-style album.  The album features 6 pages with chipboard covers.
The technique used is fun-flock.  I learned this technique from Jeannette Lynton's blog the founder and CEO of CTMH).  http://www.jeanettelynton.com/  Jeannette's blog is full of fun tips and techniques.  Her blog is updated regularly and is on my "favorites" list.  So, I visit it frequently.
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 This is a view of the two back pages.
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  This view is the 2 right side pages in the front.
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 This view is the 2 left side pages in the front.  (The front has four pages)
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I used the 2" scallop circle punch to create this layered flower.  I ink distressed the edges, crinkled, mashed and wadded up the scallop circles to give them a nice distressed look.  I added a white fiber flower from the RETIRED Mini-Medley Accents:  White Daisy.  I love these flowers and still use them even though they are retired from the catalog.
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 This is the "accordion" view of the back side. (the back two pages)
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This is the "accordion" view of the front four pages.
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This is a quick re-cap of the Jeannette's technique of coloring Fun Flock:
Place white Fun Flock in a zip lock bag (I placed it on wax paper)
Place a few drops of re-inker in a Spray Pen and then add water.  Shake well.
Mist the Fun Flock.  Allow it time to dry (I let it dry overnight).
Stamp your image and cut it out.  (I also ink distressed the edges)
Using a Bonding Memories Glue Pen I added the adhesive to the areas I wanted Fun Flock.

April 3-Card Workshop

For the April 3-Card Workshop, we will make cards for Easter using the Sophia Level II Paper Pak.
Inks used:  Tulip, Goldrush, Pear, Hollyhock

Card #1
Wishes:  Simply Said Pg. 15.  This is a 7x5 card and I modified it to fit a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4.
Stamp Set:  A Hop
Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
Chocolate Buttons Basic Assortment
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 Card #2
Wishes:  Stay left Pg. 55.  This is a a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card
Stamp Set:  Heartfelt Treasures & In the Month of April
White Daisy RicRac Ribbon
Designer Ribbon Rounds:  Sweet Leaf Collection
Brad Assortment:  Pink
Dimensional Elements Monograms:  E
2" Scallop Circle Punch
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Card #3
Wishes:  Simply Said Pg. 17.  This is an 8 x 3 1/2 card
Stamp Set:  Holiday Hoopla & In the Month of April
Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

March 3-Card Workshop

The 3-Card Workhop for March will featuren St. Patrick's Day Cards.

Card #1 is from Wishes (Circle Collection pg. 29)
This 7 x 5 cards features a pin wheel.

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Card #2 is from Wishes (Sentiment Secured pg. 78)
For this 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 card we will use a little glitter to make the 4-leaf clover pop!

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Card #3 is from Wishes (Noteworthy pg. 109)
This little 3 x 4 3/4 card will have a dimensional scallop using CTMH's scallop punch.

Workshop Info:
3 cards for $5.00
Thursday, March 10th @ 6:30 PM
Friday, March 11th @ 6:30 PM
Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, March 9th
Products Used:
X7137B My Reflections Paper Pak: Lucky
D1382 Holiday Hoopla
D1270 March Word Puzzle
C1390 So Lucky
C1404 In the Month of March
Bamboo Card Stock
Desert Sand Textured Card Stock (retired)
Colonial White Card Stock
Olive Card Stock
Chocolate Ink
Olive Ink
Outdoor Denim Ink
Prisma Glitter
Bonding Memories Glue Pen
Designer Buttons: Wooden
Natural Hemp
Neutral Embroidery Floss
Twill Ribbon (retired)
Liquid Glass
Microtip Scissors
Sanding Tools
Basic Assortment Buttons (colonial white)

Monday, February 21, 2011

Wishes / Wings Creative Basics Mash-Up



We will create 10 cards (5 cards, 2 designs each style). We will use the Wings Creative Basics. The Cards will be designed from the Wishes "How To" Book. If you don't have this awsome card making book, you've gotta get your hands on it!! I will also teach you how to create paper flowers.

Scalloped Flower: Using 3 scalloped punched flowers...crinkled.
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Pin-Wheel Flower: Using 4 circles using the 1 1/4 punch.
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Rose Paper Flower: 1 scalloped punch flower cut in circle and crinkled.
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Fan flower: Using a 12x3/4 inch B&T. I scored the paper every 1/4.
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Supplies Used:
Wings Creative Basics
Wings My Reflections Level II Paper Pak
Wishes "How To" Book
Vineyard Berry Ink
Black Ink
Juniper Ink
Sweet Leaf Ink
Vineyard Berry Cardstock
Black Cardstock
Colonial White Cardstock
Blue / Green Buttons
Designer Shimmer Brads
Black Waxy Flax
Pearls: Opaques
Liquid Glass
2" Scalloped Punch
1 1/4" Scalloped Punch
Piercing Tool
Sanding Tool
Scoring Tool
D1361 Thank You
D1470 Dreams Come True

Card Designs:
Curtain Call Pg. 94
All Squared Up Pg. 101
Inner Court Pg. 67
Down The Middle Pg. 35
Middle Ground Pg. 19