Thursday, November 11, 2010

My favorite CTMH product!!!

I'd have to say easily that my favorite CTMH product are our fabulous stamps. I love that ability to use part of the stamp, to curve them while still on the block and to see exact placement. Plus we have such a wide variety that there's a stamp set for every occasion.

Sadly, every other product comes in as a close second place. I love our inks, our coordinating papers, cardstock, how-to books, albums.... what can I say. I love it all :)

Sunday, November 1, 2009

November News

Happy November!!!!!

Hope everyone is enjoying our crisp fall weather (I know I'd gladly take 5-6 more months of this rather than 2 feet of snow ANYDAY!!!!).

The November CTMH special is here, and is it ever HUGE!!!!!!!! Its Stampaganza time -- that's right..... buy any two stamp sets (A, B, C, D or E) and receive a third set FREE FREE FREE FREE!!!!!!!! (the least expensive set will be the free one -- Free set has to be an "A, B, C or D" sized stamp set -- up to a $28.50 value).

The November stamp of the month is also my favorite one in a LONG time -- very very cute build your own houses. I've seen a few talented ladies in action with it -- everything from "We've Moved" cards, to gingerbread houses, fabulous layouts.... I can't wait to get my hands on my copy later this month.

I will be hosting several card classes this month -- we'll be making 3 cards per night. The cost will be 8$ per night. The first will be Wed. November 18th and the second class will be on Friday November 27th starting at 7pm. Both classes will feature different cards. Please reserve your spot, as each class will be limited in size.

The Workshop on the Go for November is "Jingle" -- I have the brochure already and the variety of projects you can use both this paper and the stamp set for are endless. My WOTG club will be completing the Jingle Workshop on Sat. November 21st (10am) and I have several extra spots left if anyone would like to join us. The cost for this workshop is 45$ (there are 2 add-on items if you're interested in purchasing those as well -- ribbon (9.95) and chipboard elements (7.50)).

And as for the upcoming Christmas season -- I'm currently taking orders from significant others, friends, husbands, neighbours etc.... I need to receive Christmas orders (paid in full) by November 30th. For those with shopping-challenged hubbys.... this is a fabulous solution, and I even wrap the orders for them. I can also issue gift certificates.

I hope everyone enjoyed their Halloween and is looking forward to scrapping all those cute/scary pictures. I wish you all the best going into this busy holiday season.

Natasha

Monday, August 3, 2009

August News and Specials




I'm SOOOO excited right now. Excited to have a day off when the sun is ACTUALLY SHINING!!!! Excited that there are a few little cucumbers actually growing in my garden right now!!!! And particularily excited about the CTMH news this week. I've SEEN (I get the actual paper copies of my new Fall Idea Books sometime in the next week or so) the new book for release Sept. 1st.... and it is AMAZING!!! There are 4 new paper packs, glitter brads, rub-ons with GLITTER, a GORGEOUS, quick and easy Christmas card kit, tons of new (and might I say, amazingly cute Christmas, Halloween and Fall stamps), and much much much more. Anyone attending my Bella workshop at the end of August will get an Idea Book and a preview of the new "Jingle" paper from the fall book (as I'm doing a consultant training day with a huge group of CTMH ladies on Aug. 22 and will have my completed projects to see the day of the workshop as well).

Not joining us for the workshop this month, NO problem -- just contact me for your copy of the Fall Idea Book. PLUS, I will be sending an email closer to the end of the month to announce dates for at least one workshop next month. Its a bit of a different format than the one I'm doing this month (CTMH just announced that they're changing the format of the WOTG -- but the new one is awesome -- every kit includes a "B" sized exclusive stamp-set for the project that you can't get any other way).

Speaking of HUGE news that came out of the leadership convention this weekend for CTMH. We will be introducing a FREE.... yes, you heard me right.... FREE digital scrapbooking software that will be online in January (estimated date of release). It will allow you to use patterns, papers, embellisments etc... from CTMH and its all free to use (no software to purchase), you simply pay for any pages you create that you'd like printed out. I'm really looking forward to seeing this in action.... as I've not been one to do any digital work before.

Speaking of specials -- there are currently two running. The first is a "Thanks-a-bration" Sale. From August 3-17th, place a minimum order of $124.95 (the order amount required for the FREE Stamp of the Month) and you not only get the August SOTM for free, but you will receive a free Lev. 2 paper packet as well (chosen by CTMH). Plus, they'll cover the tax and shipping/handling costs on the free products.

The second special is for "National Stamping Month" in Sept. You can get a FREE awesome card kit called "Everyday Celebration" free. This can be accomplished in 3 ways. Purchase a minimum of 75$ in stamps, host a Home Gathering with minimum sales of 500$, or sign up as a new consultant in Sept. OR, you can order it outright at the cost of 49.95$ (it includes a D sized stamp set, papers, embellishments, inks, ribbons.... and more. This special runs from Sept. 1-30/09.

If you have any questions, comments ... would like to reserve an Idea Book... just reply to my email :)

Enjoy your August!!!

Thursday, July 16, 2009

I've been slacking!!!!



I've decided recently that I've been slacking when it comes to keeping up with my blog. I started it to hopefully communicate with my friends and CTMH family... and to hopefully kick myself in the behind to actually post some of my artwork.
Instead, I either forget to take pictures of things... or am just lazy about updating. So here's me posting -- IN PUBLIC -- that I'm going to endevor to post more.
On that note, here are two cards I've done recently. The first is a random stamping card I did last night with a friend. The second is a card I completely for my wonderful hubby for Father's Day.
Supplies are as follows: (CTMH unless otherwise noted)
Card 1)
Stamps: Tickled Pink Campaign set, For Every Occasion.
Inks: Crystal Blue, Blush, Petal, Sweet Leaf
Cardstock: White Daisy, Crystal Blue, Blush
Others: Stickles, SU border punch
Card 2)
Cardstock: Cocoa, Crystal Blue -- and Core'dinations Vintage
Patterned Paper: Emporium Collection
Ribbon: White Daisy Ricrac
Cuttlebug embossing
Cricut Title
Next week I'm hoping to get a few scrapbook pages done.... we'll see how that goes :)
Until then.... enjoy!!

Monday, July 13, 2009

Bella Workshop -- August


Afternoon Ladies :)

I hope you're all having a fabulous summer (ours is significantly improved since we finally got rid of the last of our topsoil delivery.... now if only the grass would get growing :) )

I have scheduled a layout workshop for Sat. August 29th/09 from 1-5pm.... it is the "Bella Workshop on the Go" from CTMH. For those of you that aren't familiar with the "Workshop on the Go" (WOTG from here-on-out in the email) -- CTMH releases a WOTG for each new paper packet in each Idea Book. You will create 6 full 12x12 layouts that afternoon -- and the only fee is paid for specific items purchased and the great news -- You take home every leftover piece you don't use -- PLUS a full-colour guide to completing this project plus several others. This is easily my favorite paper from the Summer Idea Book -- and therefore the WOTG that I wanted to start with :) It is GORGEOUS paper!!!!

The items required for the Bella Workshop are:

Bella Lev. 2 paperpack - 15.95
Bella Stickease -- 6.25
Foundry Tabs - 4.95

And two bulk items that I have purchased:

Hollyhock ribbon -- .43c
Bella Workshop Guides -- 1.25

Total: 28.83
Shipping: 2.88
Taxes: 4.10
GRAND Total: 35.81 (which I will drop to 35$ even).

If interested -- you are free to purchase several items that you may keep for your own -- including the "Buttoned Together" stamp set (23.50$) and the Mini-medley Autumn Garden Accents (9.95$) -- I will offer those to you at a 15% discount if wanted (offer only valid at the time of workshop booking/payment).

If you're interested, please confirm to me by no later than July 31/09 -- as I will be placing my order to ensure that we have adequate supplies. I must ask that if you confirm for this workshop, that you please provide payment by July 31/09. If you are unable to attend that day -- I will GLADLY arrange to get together at a mutually agreed upon time to complete the workshop with my supplies.

I will also have the new Autumn/Winter Idea Book by this date as well -- PLUS, I am attending a CTMH consultant workshop on Aug. 22/09, so will have some sneak-peak product/project samples that weekend as well :)

I'm very excited to be doing this
I provide every other supply needed for the workshop -- stamps, inks, etc.

Hope to hear from you ladies soon!!!

Natasha

Monday, April 20, 2009

CTMH NEW Summer Book and Specials



CTMH is hosting a special contest for May that ties in to their "Tickled Pink" scrapbooking promotion.
Visit http://www.scrapandshare/ for details of their contest. They have several different categories that they'll be judging entries on (2 page layouts) and you can win 150$ of CTMH products... How great is that???
Starting as of April 15th, you can order (or receive for free) the "Tickled Pink" promotion from CTMH. Its got gorgeous paper, a D-sized stamp set.... tools, embellishments... all kinds of fun goodies. You can order it on its own at a cost of $43.50.
If you spend $75.00 on stamps (excluding stamp of the month, or personalized stamp sets) you will receive it free.
You can also get this kit by joining my team by May 31/09 or can receive it free if you host a home gathering with sales over 500$.
To further this, I will be offering 10% off of stamp sets for the month of May as my personal sales to you!!

Just wanted to share a little card I made real quick last night.


CTMH materials:

Perfect Day paper and stickease
Juniper and Cocoa Cardstock

Non-CTMH:

buttons
stickles

Just a fun little thank you card I wanted to send out.