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!!

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

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.

Hello all :)

I hope that you're all managing to stay warm and cozy inside these days (or maybe you're one of those lucky few that enjoy being out in the snow). Either way, I hope that you're managing to find a bit of time to scrap, make cards, or find ways to play with lots of pretty papers, stamps, ribbon, brads etc...etc...etc....

For February, CTMH is celebrating their anniversary. If you spend 31.25 on any acrylix stamps (the custom stamp and stamp of the month do not count towards this total), you receive a VERY VERY cute FREE stamp set -- its called "Good Times" and is a B sized stamp set with a retail value of 17.50$.

There is also a VERY sweet easter egg stamp set as this Stamp of the Month. Remember, you can get this set for 50% off with an order of 62.50, or even free with a larger order.

My personal special is -- place any order over 25$ with me in February, and you'll receive a package of 18 clear plastic shapes/charms. They're just a little something cute and fun to play with as my way of saying thank you.

I will be placing an order for the month on Feb. 15th -- which means it SHOULD be delivered during the last week in February. I wanted to thank you all for your business, and for all your kind emails/phone calls lately -- I appreciate them all :)

Natasha Holtz
CTMH Consultant

November Coming up FAST!!!

I hope everyone is enjoying this crisp fall weather (blah!!!!)

The date for my Christmas card class is going to be Saturday November 22 at 1pm. The cost will be 15$ and we'll be doing at least 5 cards.

If you'd like to attend, please give me a shout... email or phone, and I"ll book you in. I have 4 spots open right now (as of Oct. 21).

I can't wait to have you all come by and see all my latest CTMH products -- we all love new toys!!! lol

The specials for November are as follows:

- a 55.55$ order will allow you to purchase a special item for the month of November -- Dazzling Die-cuts. If you reach an order amount of 55.55$ -- you can order up to SIX packages of die-cuts (there are twelve - 12x12 sheets of lovely die-cuts in each package)... the only clincher being that you can only have 1 of each colour group (6 groups available). Now the price...... $6.75!!!!! That's it, not even 7 dollars!! I've gone into scrapbook stores and paid 3$ for ONE 12x12 sheet.

The stamp of the month for November is OOOOHH so cute -- Its a set called "All Decked Out" -- and if I could figure out how to attach a picture of it -- I would. Its a lovely set of snow"people" and accessories featuring some gorgeous flourishes!!! If you place a 55.55$ order -- you can get the stamp set for 1/2 price (12.75$).

AND.....

If you happen to place an order of 55.55$ or more, I will include a free dye-based ink pad in any colour you pick, FOR FREE!!!

These specials are only good for the month of November -- I already have a few ladies who have pre-ordered their goodies for November, and am putting in an order on Nov. 4th :)

Oh, and if you ever want to print out a wishlist for Christmas -- just email it to me, and let your significant others' know that they can just give me a call, and I can arrange one-stop Christmas shopping :)

Well, I have sold out of Autumn/Winter Idea books -- they have sold out across Canada!! I have several Summer Idea books coming in this week -- if you want one, let me know ASAP.

There are 3 Idea Books per year, plus a Product Review -- all of which can be seen here: http://www.closetomyheart.com/Ideabooks/index.aspx. All items in the books can be ordered throughout the entire calender year.

I will be setting a date, and posting pictures soon of my Christmas Card Class in November. If you look in the Autumn/Winter Book -- you'll find the Evensong paper collection. I will be featuring that collection with my cards :)

Some great specials coming up for November -- including the VERY cute Stamp of the Month "All Decked Out" -- adorable snowmen!!!! Also, some FABULOUS Die-cuts (cheap cheap cheap) more on this later.

I will be getting my starter kit delivered this week -- so if anyone wants to see the patterned paper or cardstock up close and personal.... just let me know :) OH, and I'll have my wonderful copy of "Originals" the CTMH cardmaking book/program -- it is AWESOME!!! I can't wait for you to see it in person!!!