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!!!

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 :)